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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 21, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 03-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Gov. Chris Christie Takes Office: ‘Change Has Arrived’ at Statehouse By PAUL J. PEYTON and SONIA The new governor, who lived on years he was living and working in the OWCHARIW Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Prospect Street in Westfield from 1987 Westfield-Cranford area. He took a great to 1989 and near Tamaques Park in interest in the personal lives of every- AREA – New Jersey is under new 1991, was a partner in the then-Cranford one at the office, always quick with a leadership after Tuesday’s swearing-in law firm of Dughi, Hewit & Palatucci good word and offers of help,” Mr. of former Westfielder Chris Christie as (now Dughi & Hewit). Prior to living in Palatucci told The Westfield Leader. the state’s 55th governor. Westfield, he and his wife, Mary Pat, Born in Newark, Mr. Christie moved Signaling the huge challenges he faces, resided in a small apartment above a to Livingston with his family. Later, headed by a $1-billion shortfall this year liquor store in Summit and later bought he joined Dughi, Hewit & Palatucci in and $10 billion starting in July, Mr. Christie their first home in Cranford. 1987, becoming a partner six years promised, “One person can make a differ- One of Governor Christie’s law part- later. Governor Christie is a graduate of ence; I will make a difference.” ners in the Cranford firm, William the University of Delaware (1984) and “While the economic hour is dark, Palatucci of Westfield, was put in charge Seton Hall Law School (1987). Ac- there are brighter days ahead,” Gover- of organizing the inauguration along cording to the University of Delaware nor Christie said. with Mr. Christie’s brother, Todd. While website, Mr. Christie served as student Mr. Christie’s ascent to the State- at the law firm, Mr. Christie specialized government president in his senior year house has its roots strongly planted in in securities law, appellate practice, and was succeeded by his future wife. Union County. His new administration election law and government affairs. A former Morris County Freeholder also has strong ties to the Cranford- “The governor was known as a hard- and state Assembly candidate, Mr. Westfield area. working and able attorney for the 14 Christie received his political big break when President George W. Bush ap- pointed him United States Attorney for New Jersey in December 2001 and

served seven years. The New Jersey Courtesy of Giovanna Palatucci Bar Association opposed the move, PAST AND FUTURE…Governor Chris Christie gives his inauguration address Tuesday at the War Memorial in Trenton. citing his lack of experience. He went Pictured, left to right, are: Former Governors Thomas H. Kean, Donald DiFrancesco, Richard Codey and Jon Corzine; state on to become the state’s longest-serv- Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), Assembly Speaker ing U.S. Attorney. Sheila Oliver (LD-34, East Orange), Senate President Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West Deptford), and Mr. Christie’s former As a U.S. Attorney, Mr. Christie drew law partner, William Palatucci of Westfield. Not pictured, but standing near the podium, are former Governors Brendan a national reputation going after and Byrne and Christine Todd Whitman. winning successful convictions of pub- lic officials – 130 of them – with no defeats. The convictions list was high- Needle Point Files ‘Builder’s Remedy’ lighted by former Newark Mayor and state Senator Sharpe James, a Demo- crat, and ex-Republican Essex County Executive James Treffinger. Against WF Council, Planning Board In his inaugural address, Mr. Christie By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Tuesday, the new lawsuit, which was but the defendants have unfairly “re- said, in addition to cutting some state Specially Written for The Westfield Leader served on the town, Mayor Andy buffed” the business in its attempts to programs while transforming others, WESTFIELD – As one builder’s- Skibitsky, the Westfield Town Council move its plans forward.

Courtesy of Glenn Mortimer spending would have to be curbed at remedy claim against the Town of and the Westfield Planning Board in Thus, the plaintiff has demanded judg- GLORY DAYS…New Governor Chris Christie and wife, Mary Pat, rock out to the municipal level. “We have the larg- Westfield gets dismissed, another simi- late December, alleges that the town is ment against the defendants, declaring Bruce Springsteen hits Tuesday night during an inaugural celebration at Newark’s est budget deficit per-person of any lar lawsuit has arrived. hindering the development of afford- that the zoning ordinance and other land- Prudential Center. Governor Christie and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno state in the Union. We have the highest If successful in a builder’s-remedy able housing. use regulations of the town are “uncon- were sworn into office earlier that day. tax rates in the nation,” he said. lawsuit, a plaintiff is allowed to pro- While one legal team defends the stitutional, null and void” and that the Following his election as governor ceed with the construction of a devel- town, council and Mayor Skibitsky, the business is entitled to a builder’s remedy, over incumbent Jon Corzine this past opment at a higher density than would planning board, a separate statutory requiring re-zoning of both properties to Teachers Unions React November, Mr. Christie named former otherwise be permitted in a given zone, body, requires its own legal defense, permit construction. state lawmaker and ex-Westfield as long as a sufficient portion of the which is provided by the board’s attor- The 466 West Broad Street prop- mayor Richard Bagger as his chief of project is dedicated to providing af- ney. erty, zoned R-6 (6,000 feet minimum) To Schundler Appointment staff. Mr. Bagger, who served on the fordable housing. The plaintiff, known in the suit alter- for residential multi-family use, is the By PAUL J. PEYTON proposals, she said, are to move to “au- Westfield Town Council and was While filing an affordable-housing nately as 466 West Broad Street and site of the former Heart and Soul Cafe, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tomatically-approved” budgets, which mayor in 1991, served for 10 years in plan with the Council on Affordable 440 North Avenue East, refers to a cattycorner to McKinley School. The AREA – The selection of former would no longer go before voters. the Assembly. He was elected to the Housing (COAH) can offer a munici- company doing business at 212 Lenox lot at 440 North Avenue East, zoned Westfield resident and 2001 Republi- “I wish him (Mr. Schundler) well in Senate in 2001, but served only one pality some protection, it does not fully Avenue, the location of Needle Point for general business, is the site of the can gubernatorial candidate, Bret a certainly difficult economic time,” year before resigning due to a promo- guarantee complete safeguard from Homes in Westfield. former White Diamond, next to Schundler, a proponent of school vouch- Ms. Leiz said. She said there is “much tion with his employer, Pfizer. such a grievance. Being a member of The plaintiff has alleged that both Lindeman Buick. ers, school choice and charter schools, uncertainty” and “real concern” as to As a show of bipartisanship, Gover- COAH is also voluntary. areas of land, 466 West Broad Street The plaintiff also has requested that as education commissioner has drawn the future of school funding in New nor Christie called the state’s new leg- At present, Westfield’s plan has not and 440 North Avenue East, are suit- certain expenses, including applica- a mostly positive reaction from local Jersey and spending limits for boards islative leaders, Senate President been certified by COAH. However, able for multi-family developments, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 school officials, although concerns on of education. Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Town Administrator Jim Gildea said possible school aid reductions and “It will be interesting to see how the Speaker Sheila Oliver, both Democrats, Westfield “intends to pursue COAH BOE to Implement New spending limits were foremost on their governor’s relationship with the NJEA to the podium. “Let us shake hands as a certification as soon as it is able.” COAH minds. (New Jersey Education Association) symbol for our citizens of all that is will not accept a plan while litigation is Mr. Schundler is a product of the will play out,” Ms. Leiz said, noting possible in a future that demands that ongoing. Student-Management System Westfield public school system, having that the Westfield school board will who gets the credit finally takes a back “We decided to get certified,” he seat to doing something worth getting said. “The town planner was working By SARA MAGNOLA began in October 2009. After identify- graduated in 1977 from Westfield High soon begin negotiations with the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader School (WHS), where he made All- Westfield Education Association credit for,” Governor Christie said. He on it with other town professionals. The ing what features were required, the State in football. He later had a career (WEA), whose contract expires in June. vowed to represent all New Jerseyans, plan was finalized, approved by the WESTTFIELD — The Westfield committee conducted research to nar- on Wall Street before being elected to “We need to continue our close rela- regardless of political affiliation, wealth planning board as part of the master Board of Education (BOE), Tuesday row down their choices. They then two terms as Jersey City mayor. He lost tionship with our teachers’ union.” status or age. plan and submitted to COAH before [a night, unanimously voted to approve reached out to colleagues in districts the governor’s race in 2001 to Jim Westfield Superintendent of Schools Mr. Christie has appointed former prior builder’s-remedy] lawsuit (called the implementation of Genesis, as the that are similar to Westfield in size and McGreevey. Margaret Dolan said, “We always are Westfield resident Bret Schundler, the ‘Sunnyside’) was filed.” new student management system for needs, and who have already imple- Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, pleased when we hear of the accom- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Discussed in executive session last the public school district. mented student management system. Westfield), the Republican leader in the plishments of our graduates. We are In response to heightened state man- At the end of the process, all of the state Senate, has called Mr. Schundler, certainly proud of the fact that our 1977 dates on student data collection and a committee members felt Genesis was “one of the most vocal advocates of Westfield High School graduate, Bret Garwood BOE Sets Tuition growing number of users, the board the most appropriate choice. charter schools and school choice in the Schundler, has been named commis- requested that the district’s chief tech- “We wanted to make sure [the new nation.” sioner of education, responsible for all nology officer, Brian Auker, along with system] would be able to handle the “Bret can be expected to champion the public schools in the state. We con- For Pre-K School Program an 18-member committee, who repre- traffic,” Mr. Auker said. “[Genesis] is reforms that will bring equally dra- gratulate him on this honor.” LAUREN S. BARR gram, budget issues and NJASK test sent all aspects of the district, make a more robust.” matic improvements in the education Kim Schumacher, president of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader scores. recommendation on which student man- The purchase of the Web-based soft- of the children of our state,” Mr. Kean WEA, said the choice of Mr. Schundler, GARWOOD – The Garwood pub- Resident and mother Maria Cortise agement program would best meet the ware, which offers a Parent Portal, more said. as well as Mr. Christie’s Chief of Staff lic schools will offer a tuition-based said she will keep her daughter in a district’s data management needs. efficient state reporting, customizable Ginny Leiz, president of the Westfield Rich Bagger, another WHS graduate, is pre-kindergarten program for the private pre-school next year because “The committee was thorough and report cards, flexible scheduling, and Board of Education, said her concern “fabulous” for Westfield and points to 2010-2011 school year for three- and the three- and four-year-olds are seg- performed a comprehensive evalua- integrated grade book and heath record was what Governor Chris Christie and the quality of the town’s public school four-year-olds. At Tuesday night’s regated, unlike the Garwood program. tion,” Westfield High School Principal applications, as well as the ability to Mr. Schundler’s position is on moving system. board of education meeting, the board She stated that the Helen K. Baldwin Peter Renwick said. integrate with the existing programs school board elections to November and She said her concern is how the cur- voted unanimously to charge $2,500 School in Cranford will charge ap- During Superintendent Margaret utilized throughout the district, will imposing stiffer restrictions on increas- rent economic crisis will impact pub- for a half-day program and $5,000 for proximately $2,900 for a half-day Dolan’s report on the new system, Mr. cost $157,100. That, along with addi- ing school budget spending. She said lic-education funding in New Jersey. a full day. program next year. Auker presented the board with an over- tional costs associated with the imple- proposals in Trenton are to no longer “What does this mean for (public) edu- Superintendent Teresa Quigley said Parent Patricia Puentes questioned view of the selection process, which CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 allow spending adjustments outside of cation?,” Ms. Schumacher asked. “We that the board had given the issue a lot the recently published NJASK test the current state-imposed cap of 4 per- (Westfield) don’t get a lot of funding of thought, and because board mem- scores, and said that if the teachers’ cent, or to move to a 3-percent cap. Both CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 bers “take pride in our school sys- salaries keep going up, they should tem,” they chose to continue to offer be kept “accountable” for their a pre-K program rather than elimi- students’scores. nate it. She said the “state keeps giv- Resident Bruce Paterson said that ing us mandates” to fund programs, the advanced proficiency scores were but does not tell the board how to “stellar,” but that the overall scores fund them. were “average.” Mrs. Quigley said the classes will be Board Member and Buildings and mixed ages, with a maximum of 15 Grounds Chairman Russell Graham children. This will require one teacher reported to the board that work needs and one paraprofessional per classroom. to be done to Washington School, Board Member and Finance Com- which houses the pre-school and kin- mittee Chairwoman Susan Groning dergarten students. He said that work said the board looked at fees for both needs to be done on the computer and public and private pre-K programs, phone systems and that the building and that the fees the board came up also needs painting. He said the board with are lower than most. She also said “can’t put (the repairs) off any longer” Courtesy of Timothy Mulhull that Garwood will have certified teach- and suggested that the long-term costs INAUGURATION PAUSE...Westfield High School graduate Bret Schundler, ers, which not all private pre-schools of maintaining the school be exam- pictured left, Asm. Jon Bramnick, second from left, Rich Bagger and Senator Tom offer. Mrs. Groning also said that in ined to decide whether or not the Kean, Jr., right, all of Westfield, pose at Governor Chris Christie’s inauguration Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader looking at the upcoming 2010-2011 building should remain open. luncheon Tuesday. Mr. Schundler has been named commissioner of education “WE’LL WALK HAND IN HAND”...Walkers take to East Broad Street in budget, the board would face a deficit, and Mr. Bagger is the governor’s chief of staff. Westfield, Monday, to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) and The Finance Committee will meet sing Civil Rights-era freedom songs such as “We Shall Overcome.” The walk with teacher salaries increasing 4.3 weekly to prepare the 2010-2011 bud- PAGE INDEX percent and health insurance costs set began at the South Avenue circle by the MLK monument and proceeded toward get. A public hearing on the budget Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 Temple Emanu-El, where a service to commemorate the life of Dr. King took to rise by approximately $100,000. will take place in the last week of Several parents asked questions and Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13 Classifieds .... 15 place. Above, a young woman carries the message of Dr. King: “Hate cannot drive March. The public will vote on the Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 out hate; only love can do that.” raised concerns about the pre-K pro- budget on Tuesday, April 20. Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication County to Help United Way Offset Fees for Haiti Effort By SONIA OWCHARIW holder Chairman Dan Sullivan said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The charter school hired the Torain Group ELIZABETH – Haiti is not alone after to raise the $7 million through private inves- being struck by a 7.0 earthquake recently tors. The school is looking to purchase and claiming thousands of lives, destroying renovate the building at 1225 South Avenue homes and leaving the country in desperate in Plainfield. The existing building at 35 need of water, food, shelter and medical Watchung Avenue opened its doors in Sep- care. The world is responding and Union tember 2006, and offers classes from kin- County is answering the call as well. dergarten to fifth grade, and currently has Frank Guzzo, director of Human Ser- 345 students with its first eighth-grade gradu- vices in Union County, requested at last ating class in June, according to Ms. Coney. Thursday’s Union County Board of Chosen “We are a school that applies math with Freeholders’ meeting to contract a fee not to music and art with science suiting needs for exceed $5,000 to the United Way of Greater our Plainfield students. For example, our Union County in Elizabeth to offset admin- kindergarten students learn the alphabet Courtesy of Glenn Mortimer istrative fees of processing monetary dona- through physical movement. Mathematical MAKING HISTORY…Kim Guadagno makes history, as she is sworn in as New tions for Haiti. The United Way has been fractions are learned through music pat- Jersey’s first lieutenant governor, by New Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, as asked to be the lead agency for relief efforts. terns. Our teachers are licensed and highly- her family surrounds her during Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony in Trenton. Her Residents can check on county and state qualified according to the New Jersey De- husband, Michael, a Superior Court judge in Monmouth County, holds the Bible. ELECTED...Sherl Brand of Westfield will serve as an advocate on the national Governor Chris Christie, pictured far left, and his wife, Mary Pat, look on. level in Washington, D.C., representing home care and hospice interests. Ms. efforts for Haiti by visiting ucnj.org and partment of Education and our students take Brand poses with President Bill Clinton. nj4haiti.org. NJASK (New Jersey Assessment of Skills In other business, Erick Torain, of Torain and Knowledge),” Ms. Coney said. Sherl Brand Elected Chair of the National Association Group of Mullica Hill, and Shamida Coney, A board also considered agreements with arts coordinator for Central Jersey Arts the United States Department of Agricul- POLICE BLOTTER For Home Care & Hospice Forum of State Associations Charter School in Plainfield, requested that ture, Animal and Plaint Inspection Services the Union County Improvement Authority for managing the Canadian geese popula- WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, role as Chair of the Forum of State be the “conduit issuer” for the tax-exempt tion throughout the Union County Parks 2010) - Val J. Halamandaris, Presi- Associations, I’m prepared to fight Westfield without saying anything. bonds included in the $7-million budget. System in an amount not to exceed $347,239. Monday, January 11, Ahmed Mostafa, Wednesday, January 13, a resident of dent of the National Association for for these people and for each The charter school is a 501(c) 3, nonprofit- The freeholders also considered a resolu- 22, of Greensboro, N.C. was arrested after Forepaugh Avenue reported that some- Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), an- American’s right to home care and exempt organization, according to Mr. tion to enter into agreements with Scotch an early morning, high-speed chase through one smashed the window of her motor nounced today that Sherl Brand, RN, hospice,” said Brand. “It’s an honor Torain. Plains and Westfield for participation in the Westfield that ended when Mostafa crashed vehicle while it was parked in front of has been elected the new Chair of the to accept this position to advance “There’s no risk for the county since no Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program for la- the motor vehicle he was driving into a pole. her house. NAHC Forum of State Associations. such a worthy cause, one that I’ve county dollars are being budgeted,” Free- bor assistance from non-violent prisoners. Police had spotted Mostafa speeding Wednesday, January 13, a resident of Brand was elected to a two-year term spent my entire professional career and pursued him from the corner of North Martine Avenue reported that someone and will represent home care and supporting.” Avenue and East Broad Street to South stole his phone, which was valued at $350. hospice state associations on the NAHC and its Forum of State As- From Cranford to Trenton Avenue and Crossway Place. After strik- Wednesday, January 13, Christian NAHC Board of Directors. Brand’s sociations are made up of home care ing the pole, Mostafa and a passenger Berk, 19, of Fanwood and Andrew Ho, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 exited the vehicle, which police say was 18, of Scotch Plains were arrested and professional health care career in- and hospice providers and associa- stolen, and fled on foot. Mostafa was ap- charged with possession of marijuana after cludes wide-ranging experience in tions from every state. Both have Republican Party’s nominee for state and local governments. “Where prehended and charged with three counts a motor vehicle stop, at which time the nursing, case management and home been at the forefront of the effort to governor in 2001, as education com- there is state funding and where the of receiving stolen property, resisting ar- officer smelled the odor of the controlled care. She currently serves as Presi- craft a health care reform bill that missioner. Mr. Schundler is a 1977 state has authority to enter the work- rest and possession of less than 50 grams of dangerous substance. Both were trans- dent and CEO of the Home Care both provides access to care for all graduate of Westfield High School, place, we are going to follow people suspected marijuana. He was transported ported to police headquarters, where they Association of New Jersey, Inc. She Americans and recognizes the vital, where he was All-State in football. around and ask, ‘what are you doing to the Union County jail, with bail set at were processed and released. also serves as the co-chair of the State cost-effective, role that Medicare Mr. Schundler later was elected to now?’” he said. $25,000. Authorities said the other suspect Thursday, January 14, a resident of of New Jersey’s Medicaid Long Term home health plays in the overall health two terms as Jersey City mayor. Following the inauguration, invited remains at large. Brandywine Drive reported that the alarm Care Advisory Council, which fo- care system. Governor Christie said the state needs Wednesday, January 13, Oscar Naranjo, of his residence was activated. When guests headed to a reception at the 30, of Cranford was arrested in the area of police responded, they observed a bro- cuses on the state’s long term care Earlier this year, NAHC and the to “make better use of the resources Prudential Center in Newark, where the 200 block of West South Avenue on an ken window. According to authorities, it rebalancing effort. Forum of State Associations launched showered on education.” He vowed Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days” filled outstanding no-bail Union County Sheriff’s appeared that the alarm scared the sus- “Sherl’s passion and proven ser- a joint educational and advocacy cam- that his administration “will hold the air from The B Street Band, a cover warrant. Police stopped Naranjo based on pect away, and entry was not gained. vice on behalf of nurses, therapists, paign called Help Us Choose Home schools accountable and give people band. The event, which replaced the knowledge of the warrant, which was con- Thursday, January 14, a resident of aides and other health care providers, (www.HelpUsChooseHome.com) to the choice to pursue alternatives to traditional inaugural ball due to the firmed. He also was wanted on three crimi- Birch Street reported that someone coupled with her astute understand- help prevent the proposed cuts to schools that fail.” strugglling economy, featured sections nal warrants from Elizabeth, with $450 scratched the side of his motor vehicle ing of legislative advocacy, cement Medicare home health services. Brand In addition to Mr. Christie’s adminis- of Jersey’s favorite foods such as taffy total bail. Naranjo was transported to while it was parked in front of his house. my great pride in announcing her as will play a leadership role in direct- tration, Westfield residents Tom Kean, and fudge from Atlantic City, Westfield police headquarters for process- Friday, January 15, a resident of Jacobs the new Chair of the Forum of State ing the future of this campaign. Jr. and Jon Bramnick both hold leader- ing. He was released on his own recogni- Lane reported that someone damaged the Campbell’s soup from Camden County zance on the Elizabeth warrants and turned fence on the side of his residence. Associations,” said NAHC President The Home Care Association of NJ, ship posts in the Republican caucus in and the traditional pork roll from Tren- over to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Friday, January 15, a resident of Westfield Val J. Halamandaris. “I look forward founded in 1973, is a non-profit state- Trenton. Mr. Kean serves as Senate ton. All proceeds went to charity, ac- Thursday, January 14, Francisco Vega, Avenue reported that someone entered his to working closely with Sherl to give wide trade association that represents minority leader, while Mr. Bramnick is cording to Governor Christie, such as 60, of Plainfield was arrested during a mo- residence and removed jewelry. voice to the 12 million Americans and advocates for the full scope of in the number two spot as conference $100,000 to the Community Food Bank tor vehicle stop at West South Avenue and Friday, January 15, Jennifer Moyd, 24, who depend on home care services home care (home health agencies and leader for the GOP. of New Jersey in Hillside. Tuttle Parkway on a Totowa warrant. He of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- and the 78 million baby boomers health care service firms) and hos- Mr. Bramnick said he expects the One attendee, John DeSimone of was released after posting bail in the amount ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. She who are nearing retirement age.” pice agencies. The Home Care Asso- incoming governor to initiate his idea Clark, said of the new governor, “Do of $113. was transported to police headquarters, Throughout her career, Brand has ciation of NJ fulfills its mission to to conduct unannounced audits of what you say, we are all behind you.” Thursday, January 14, Isaiah Gaines, where she was processed and released. been appointed to multiple industry serve as the catalyst for excellence in 27, of Elizabeth was arrested in the area Saturday, January 16, Pedro of the 600 block of West South Avenue Santamaria, 27, of Elizabeth was arrested and government committees and ad- home care and hospice by providing on an outstanding Plainfield criminal on an outstanding warrant after a motor visory groups as well as community information, education, assistance warrant in the amount of $200. He was vehicle stop. He was transported to police organization boards. In 2000, she was and advocacy for New Jersey’s pro- Westfield Board of Education transported to Westfield police head- headquarters, where he was processed named Member of the Year by the viders and the people they serve. For CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 quarters, processed and released after and released. Home Care Association of New Jer- more information contact 732-877- mentation of the new system, will be tionally, the positions of superinten- posting bail. Sunday, January 17, William Malinowsky, sey due to her strong leadership and 1100 or visit http:// funded through federal stimulus funds, dent of technology and chief technol- Thursday, January 14, Michael 29, of Colonia was arrested on an outstand- advocacy in support of legislative www.homecarenj.org which were granted to the district under DeFazio, 24, of Westfield was arrested ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He ogy officer were combined into one. and charged with shoplifting from a busi- was transported to police headquarters, where changes needed for home care pro- NAHC is the nation’s largest trade the American Recovery and Reinvest- Technology salaries, benefits and re- viders and the people they serve. This association representing the interests ness on the 600 block of West North he was processed and released. ment Act in 2009. lated costs are included in the Avenue. He was transported to Westfield Mountainside experience makes Brand an invalu- and concerns of home care agencies, The implementation, which includes administration’s costs in the overall police headquarters, processed and re- Tuesday, January 12, the owner of a able asset to state associations as they hospices, home care aide organiza- training, is already underway, and will budget. leased with a summons. Route 22 business reported that some- develop and grow into strong advo- tions, and medical equipment suppli- continue through October 2010, with In response to board member Gary Thursday, January 14, Nathaniel one illegally dumped construction mate- cates. It also makes her uniquely quali- ers. From professional development the new program going live as of July1, McCready’s questioning if there had Obedos, 42, of Cranford was arrested at rial behind his shop sometime overnight. fied to serve as an advocate on the to fighting for better regulation, from 2010. been a noticeable increase in lag time East Broad Street and Harrison Avenue According to police, the debris included national level in Washington, D.C. knowing all angles of federal and During its meeting Tuesday night, due to the reduction in technicians, Mr. on warrants from Clifton and Bayonne, mostly ceiling tiles and other material representing home care and hospice state regulations to providing the lat- the board also heard the fourth install- each in the amount of $89. He was trans- that would typically be found in a base- Auker told the board that the decrease ported to Westfield police headquarters, ment. interests before Congress and federal est information affecting home care ment of the 2009-2010 budget over- in personnel is “especially noticeable if agencies. and hospice, NAHC is dedicated to processed and released after posting bail. Tuesday, January 12, police responded view, which provided a breakdown of someone is out.” Thursday, January 14, an anonymous to a school on Bristol Road on a report of “Virtually everyone knows some- serving the needs of its members, technology spending. The total budget “If (a technician) is sick for a few resident turned in a motor vehicle key with a possible overdose. According to po- one who’s living with a chronic medi- enabling them to better serve their allocation for technology, excluding days it has a domino effect,” Mr. Auker personal information attached. Attempts lice, the victim was taken to Overlook cal condition and wants to stay in patients. For more information, visit: salary, benefits and related costs, is said. made to contact the owner were unsuccess- Hospital in Summit for further medical their own home while receiving treat- http://www.nahc.org/. $640,325, which represents 0.8 percent The next BOE meeting is scheduled ful. The item was held for safekeeping. evaluation. ment or someone who’s progressing Paid Bulletin Board of the $84,544,832 total operating bud- for Tuesday, January 26, at 8 p.m. Thursday, January 14, an anonymous Wednesday, January 13, Andre S. Brown, in age, but doesn’t want to be up- goleader.com/express get. resident turned in a brown Fossil wallet 32, of North Plainfield was arrested for rooted from their home. In my new Business Administrator Robert found in the street on the 600 block of allegedly driving with a suspended license Boulevard. The wallet contained personal and on two outstanding warrants. He was Berman told the board that of the information and United States currency. transported to police headquarters, where district’s 3,000 computers, which in- Schundler Attempts to contact the owner were unsuc- he was processed and released. clude desktops for classrooms, com- Builder’s-Remedy Lawsuit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cessful. The wallet was held for safekeep- Wednesday, January 13, the building and puter lab, libraries, and administration ing. grounds supervisor of the school district CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and guidance use, as well as a computer right now.” Friday, January 15, Arif Welcher, 31, of recovered a license plate, which he returned tion fees, escrow fees, inspection fees rior Court judge has dismissed with cart and teacher laptops, more than 50 “We are looking forward to seeing Elizabeth was arrested during a motor ve- to authorities. According to police, the owner and legal fees, be waived for the de- prejudice Sunnyside Senior Housing’s percent are four years old or older and what this (new governor and education hicle stop in the area of East Broad and St. of the plate was contacted and advised she velopments. claims for a builder’s remedy. Sunnyside most of the computers are leased. commissioner) means,” Ms. Paul Streets and charged with possessing could pick up the plate at headquarters. Needle Point also alleged that the alleged in early 2009 that the town’s “When (the computers) come of Schumacher said. “My concern…is that and presenting a known false document Wednesday, January 13, a resident of there would be such a drastic cut (in (insurance card). Welcher was transported Wild Hedge Lane reported that her daugh- planning board has “failed to adopt a “unreasonable and onerous” zoning or- lease we own them and owe nothing,” to Westfield police headquarters, processed, ter had recently lost her purse in Chicago, Fair Share Plan.” The Fair Share docu- dinances unfairly prevented it from Mr. Auker told the board. “Most of the school funding) to New Jersey and Westfield.” She said she hopes issued a summons for the offense and then which contained a credit card belonging ment outlines how the town plans to constructing a proposed 60-unit devel- computers are on four-year leases.” released. to the victim. meet its affordable-housing obliga- opment on Springfield Avenue, which Of the $421,127 spent on computer Westfield’s school aid would be no less Friday, January 15, Georgie A. Kiely, According to police, someone used tion from now through 2018. Mr. was to have a component for low- and leases, $198,779 is allocated to com- than flat over last year. Ms. Schumacher 36, of Summit was arrested at Westfield the credit card to purchase a Gucci hand- Gildea said the town does have a Fair moderate-income housing. Other puters in the fourth year of the lease. said funding cuts would likely mean police headquarters on outstanding war- bag online. The credit card company Share plan, but it has not been ap- claims in the Sunnyside case are still The total amount spent on operating cutting clubs and other programs for rants from Westfield and Maplewood, in was notified of the fraud and the inci- proved due to the filing of the previ- active. costs, which encompass network and students. the amounts of $99 and $180, respectively. dent is under investigation, authorities ous builder’s-remedy lawsuit. “The law was on our side with that instruction supplies and materials, as Dominick Giordano, president of Kiely was released after processing. He reported. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education As- posted bail on the Westfield warrant. Thursday, January 14, Richard C. The plaintiff further alleged that the piece of the case,” Mr. Gildea said, well as equipment repair and Internet Maplewood waived bail and set a new Algoo, 38, of Plainfield was picked up at town adopted an “unauthorized, in- referring to the builder’s remedy. services, accounts for $219,198. sociation (SPFEA), expressed his con- cerns over the incoming court date. the Middlesex County jail on an outstand- valid and illegal” Growth Share Ordi- The town council was to have ap- Mr. Berman also reported that due to Saturday, January 16, Danny Dacosta, ing warrant in the amount of $750. nance, pursuant to which it collected proved a resolution Wednesday night, restructuring of personnel spending for administration’s position on education. 29, of Elizabeth was arrested pursuant to a Thursday, January 14, George L. Carey, development fees from development in after press deadline, to re-engage Stuart 2009-2010, which totals $637,669, there “In a troubled economy, public motor vehicle stop in the area of the 500 34, of Plainfield was arrested for allegedly lieu of building affordable housing units. Koenig and his Cedar Grove law firm are four full-time technicians who ser- schools need as much support as pos- block of West South Avenue on two out- driving with a suspended license after a Separately, in the first builder’s-rem- for the continuation of the Sunnyside vice the district’s entire computer and sible to keep them great for our kids,” standing warrants. They included a Union motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He also was edy lawsuit, Union County state Supe- case and the Needle Point matter. information technology needs. Addi- he said. “The new administration sup- Beach warrant for $533 and a Belmar found to have an outstanding warrant for him ports new ideas that redirect the flow of warrant for $250. He was processed and out of Jersey City in the amount of $300. monies for funding away from public posted bail. Thursday, January 14, a resident came schools [and] that poses very real con- Sunday, January 17, Herbert K. Francis, into police headquarters to report that she cerns for the president of an association Jr., 64, of Westfield was arrested after vol- lost her purse, described as a small, pink untarily surrendering himself at Westfield Vera Bradley bag, containing her driver’s Who says there is no such thing that represents the interests of public- police headquarters to satisfy an outstand- license, a Visa credit card, numerous re- education employees and, ultimately, ing Westfield warrant in the amount of ceipts containing personal information wants to do the best for students.” $175. He was released after posting bail. and approximately $120 in cash. Accord- as a free lunch? Mr. Giordano said he sees a “tough Sunday, January 17, Kevin Anderson, ing to police, the purse was lost on Sun- road ahead” for public education in 22, of Westfield was arrested pursuant to day, January 10, in the parking lot of the New Jersey. “Change is never easy,” a motor vehicle stop on Lamberts Mill Westfield Memorial Library on East Mr. Giordano said. “Ultimately, we Road near Rahway Avenue on an out- Broad Street or the Westfield CVS on standing Westfield traffic warrant in the South Avenue between the hours of 11 Join us on Sunday, January 24th from 11am-1pm for a free lunch and a tour of our state of don’t know what lies ahead.” When reporters asked Mr. Christie at amount of $99. Bail was posted and a a.m. and 1 p.m. the art Catholic School, Saint Agnes School, 342 Madison Hill Road, Clark. You may have waiver was signed. Thursday, January 14, an officer re- a press conference what the appoint- Monday, January 18, Darris Martin, 18, sponded to a location on Central Av- heard that we were scheduled for closure in June 2010, but we have been given an ment of Mr. Schundler as education of Elizabeth was arrested on an outstanding enue on a report of illegal dumping. commissioner signals to the NJEA, Mr. Mount Laurel traffic warrant in the amount According to police, three clear plastic opportunity by the archdiocese to save our state -of-the art school. All we need is YOU to Christie responded, “I don’t think the of $114 as the result of a motor vehicle stop trash bags containing what appeared to bring your child to see our school that has: appointment of Bret Schundler sends on South Avenue near Summit Avenue. He be medical waste, including rubber any signal to the NJEA. The election of was released after posting bail. gloves, gauze and syringes, were ob- Chris Christie sends a message to the Monday, January 18, Edward Fried- served. The county HAZ-MAT authori- • Middle states accreditation, 30 brand new computers with internet access for NJEA.” man, 46, of Lincoln Park was arrested after ties responded and removed the waste, NJEA President Barbara Keshishian responding to Westfield police headquar- police reported. research, seven smart boards, a brand new middle school wing, a very large free ters to satisfy an outstanding Westfield Friday, January 15, a patron of a Route released a prepared statement on the warrant in the amount of $91. He satisfied 22 theater reported that as he was leaving open green space for running and playing, playground equipment, hot lunch program, NJEA website. the warrant, was processed and released. the theater, he tripped on the curb and before care, after care, a brand new media center and much more! Come see what “Much of Mr. Schundler’s experi- Scotch Plains injured the pinky finger of his left hand. ence is in other fields, and we are hope- Tuesday, January 12, John Namka, 45, According to police, the victim was trans- we have to offer and find out about one of the best kept secrets in Union ful that, in this new position, he will of Irvington was arrested on an outstand- ported to Overlook Hospital for treatment. County….Saint Agnes School. listen to experienced, professional edu- ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He Friday, January 15, Ernesto Sani, 32, cators and work collaboratively with was transported to police headquarters, of Hatfield, Pa. was arrested for allegedly them as he makes decisions about the where he was processed and released. driving with a suspended license after a th future of New Jersey’s public schools,” Tuesday, January 12, Leon Walters, 28, motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Other open houses will be held on Tuesday, January 26 from 9:30am-10:30am and of North Plainfield was arrested on an out- Friday, January 15, Matthew D. Wednesday, January 27th from 7-9pm. Hope to see you there! Ms. Keshishian said. standing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. Boettcher, 23, of Springfield was arrested The Senate Judiciary Committee is He was transported to police headquarters, and charged with possession of suspected expected to soon begin hearings on where he was processed and released. marijuana following a motor vehicle stop cabinet nominations, including Mr. Tuesday, January 12, a resident of for failure to wear a seatbelt. He was Saint Agnes School 342 Madison Hill Road, Clark 732-381-0850 Schundler. Senator Nicholas Scutari Farley Avenue reported that someone has transported to police headquarters, where (LD-22, Linden) chairs the committee. been calling her and then hanging up he was processed and released. See inauguration photos at www.goleader.com/photos

USPS 485200 Thursday, January 21, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 03-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Gov. Chris Christie Takes Office: ‘Change Has Arrived’ at Statehouse By PAUL PEYTON and SONIA OWCHARIW Cranford-Westfield area. “The governor was known as a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The new governor, who lived on hard-working and able attorney for AREA – New Jersey is under new Prospect Street in Westfield from 1987 the 14 years he was living and work- leadership with Tuesday’s swearing- to 1989 and near Tamaques Park in ing in the Westfield-Cranford area. in of former Westfielder Chris Christie 1991, was a partner in the then Cranford He took a great interest in the per- as the state’s 55th governor. law firm of Dughi, Hewit & Palatucci sonal lives of everyone at the office, Signaling the huge challenges he (now Dughi & Hewit). Prior to living always quick with a good word and faces, headed by a $1-billion short- in Westfield, he and his wife, Mary offers of help,” Mr. Palatucci told The fall this year and $10 billion starting Pat, resided in a small apartment above Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. in July, Mr. Christie promised, “One a liquor store in Summit and later Born in Newark, Mr. Christie and person can make a difference. I will bought their first home in Cranford. his family moved to Livingston. Gov- make a difference.” One of Governor Christie’s law ernor Christie joined Dughi, Hewit & “While the economic hour is dark, partners, William Palatucci of Palatucci in 1987, becoming a partner there are brighter days ahead,” Gov- Westfield, in the Cranford firm was six years later. Governor Christie is a ernor Christie said. put in charge of organizing the inau- graduate of the University of Dela- Mr. Christie’s ascent to the State- guration along with Mr. Christie’s ware (1984) and Seton Hall Law house has its roots strongly planted in brother, Todd. While at the law firm, School (1987). According to the Uni- Union County. His new administra- Mr. Christie specialized in securities versity of Delaware website, Mr. tion also has strong ties to the law, appellate practice, election law Christie served as student govern- and government affairs. ment president in his senior year and was succeeded by his future wife. A former Morris County Freeholder and state Assembly candidate, Mr. Christie received his political big break when President George W. Bush ap- pointed him United States Attorney for New Jersey in December 2001. When President Bush first appointed him, many, Courtesy of Giovanna Palatucci including the New Jersey Bar Associa- PAST AND FUTURE…Governor Chris Christie gives his inauguration address Tuesday at the War Memorial in Trenton. tion, opposed the move, citing his lack of Pictured, left to right, are: Former Governors Thomas H. Kean, Donald DiFrancesco, Richard Codeyand Jon Corzine; state experience. But he went on to serve, Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), Assembly Speaker from January 2002 to December 2008, Sheila Oliver (LD-34, East Orange), Senate President Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West Deptford), and Mr. Christie’s former becoming the state’s longest-serving U.S. law partner William Palatucci of Westfield. Not pictured, but standing near the podium, are former Governors Brendan Attorney from New Jersey. Byrne, Christine Todd Whitman and Jim Florio. As a U.S. Attorney, Mr. Christie drew a national reputation going after and winning successful convictions of Teachers Unions React to Schundler public officials – 130 of them – with no defeats. The convictions list was highlighted by former Newark Mayor Appointment as Edu. Commissioner Courtesy of Glenn Mortimer and state Senator Sharpe James, a GLORY DAYS…New Governor Chris Christie and wife, Mary Pat, rock out to Democrat, and ex-Republican Essex By PAUL J. PEYTON said. Schundler, as well as Mr. Christie’s Bruce Springsteen hits with the B Street Band Tuesday night during an inaugural County Executive James Treffinger. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ginny Leiz, president of the Chief of Staff Rich Bagger, another celebration at Newark’s Prudential Center. Governor Christie and Lieutenant In his inaugural address, Mr. Christie AREA – The selection of former Westfield Board of Education, said WHS graduate, is “fabulous” for Governor Kim Guadagno were sworn into office earlier that day. said, in addition to cutting some state Westfield resident and 2001 Republi- her concern was what Governor Chris Westfield and points to the quality of programs while transforming others, can gubernatorial candidate, Bret Christie and Mr. Schundler’s posi- the town’s public school system. spending would have to be curbed at Schundler, a proponent of school tion is on moving school board elec- She said her concern is how the Bridge Construction Starts the municipal level. “We have the larg- vouchers, school choice and charter tions to November and imposing current economic crisis will impact est budget deficit per person of any schools, as education commissioner stiffer restrictions on increasing public-education funding in New Jer- state in the Union. We have the highest has drawn a mostly positive reaction school budget spending. She said pro- sey. “What does this mean for (pub- Fri.; Appointments Revealed tax rates in the nation,” he said. from local school officials, although posals in Trenton are to no longer lic) education?,” Ms. Schumacher By FRED T. ROSSI vices was appointed township insur- On Tuesday, he asserted that, concerns on possible school aid re- allow spending adjustments outside asked. “We (Westfield) don’t get a lot Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ance broker/consultant for 2010. “Crime is high, and hope is too low,” ductions and spending limits were of the current state-imposed cap of 4 of funding right now.” SCOTCH PLAINS — The first Mr. Marion announced that the four as he said too many urban school foremost on their minds. percent, or to move to a 3-percent “We are looking forward to seeing stage of construction work on the H1N1 flu vaccination clinics held in districts have failed despite massive Mr. Schundler is a product of the cap. Both proposals, she said, are to what this (new governor and educa- Route 22 bridge connecting Park the latter part of 2009 had inoculated spending per pupil. Westfield public school system, hav- move to “automatically-approved” tion commissioner) means,” Ms. Avenue with Bonnie Burn and New 4,222 individuals. He said further in- Following his election as governor ing graduated in 1977 from Westfield budgets, which would no longer go Schumacher said. “My concern…is Providence Roads will get underway formation and updates are available over incumbent Jon Corzine this past High School (WHS), where he made before voters. that there would be such a drastic cut tomorrow, Friday, January 22, two at the township’s website. He also November, Mr. Christie named former All-State in football. He later had a “I wish him (Mr. Schundler) well (in school funding) to New Jersey weeks after the scheduled start date, informed the council that TD Securi- state lawmaker and ex-Westfield career on Wall Street before being in a certainly difficult economic time,” and Westfield.” She said she hopes Township Manager Christopher ties had won a bid from among seven mayor, Richard Bagger, as his chief elected to two terms as Jersey City Ms. Leiz said. She said there is “much Westfield’s school aid would be no Marion said at Tuesday’s township that were received to renew $8.4 mil- of staff. Mr. Bagger, who served on mayor. He lost the governor’s race in uncertainty” and “real concern” as to less than flat over last year. Ms. council meeting. lion in bond anticipation notes that the Westfield Town Council and was 2001 to Jim McGreevey. the future of school funding in New Schumacher said funding cuts would No reason was given for the delay are scheduled to mature on January mayor in 1991, served for 10 years in Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Jersey and spending limits for boards likely mean cutting clubs and other in the start of construction, although 21, 2011. He said the notes have an the assembly. He was elected to the Westfield), the Republican leader in of education. programs for students. tree trimming and removal has been interest rate of 0.332 percent, which state Senate in 2001, but served only the state Senate, has called Mr. “It will be interesting to see how Dominick Giordano, president of underway since the start of the year Mr. Marion said was indicative of a one year before resigning due to a Schundler, “one of the most vocal the governor’s relationship with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education and has been especially visible at the “reasonably favorable” bond market promotion with his employer, Pfizer. advocates of charter schools and NJEA (New Jersey Education Asso- Association (SPFEA), expressed his base of the bridge at Park Avenue and for municipal debt. As a show of bipartisanship, Gover- school choice in the nation.” ciation) will play out,” Ms. Leiz said, concerns over the incoming Route 22. Lane closures on the bridge Mayor Nancy Malool thanked the nor Christie called the state’s new legis- “Bret can be expected to champion noting that the Westfield school board administration’s position on educa- itself have been in effect for the past several hundred volunteers who took lative leaders, Senate President Stephen reforms that will bring equally dra- will soon begin negotiations with the tion. week in conjunction with the tree part in Monday’s Martin Luther King, Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Sheila matic improvements in the education Westfield Education Association “In a troubled economy, public removal, and electronic signs have Jr. Day of Service. She singled out CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of the children of our state,” Mr. Kean (WEA), whose contract expires in schools need as much support as pos- been posted to alert drivers to lane Rabbi Joel Abraham of Temple June. “We need to continue our close sible to keep them great for our kids,” alterations and closures, as well as Sholom and his wife, Michelle, say- relationship with our teachers’ union.” he said. “The new administration sup- any other changes in traffic patterns. ing they “did a wonderful job” in Westfield Superintendent of ports new ideas that redirect the flow The first stage, which is expected coordinating the efforts at some 35 Garwood BOE Sets Tuition Schools Margaret Dolan said, “We of monies for funding away from to last until the end of the year, will different sites. “So many people from always are pleased when we hear of public schools that poses very real involve a widening of northbound so many walks of life” from Scotch the accomplishments of our gradu- concerns for the president of an asso- Bonnie Burn Road and westbound Plains and Fanwood came together, For Pre-K School Program ates. We are certainly proud of the ciation that represents the interests of New Providence Road leading to their the mayor said, “to show the volun- LAUREN S. BARR gram, budget issues and NJASK test fact that our 1977 Westfield High public-education employees and, ul- intersection, along with some widen- teer spirit.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times scores. School graduate, Bret Schundler, has timately, wants to do the best for ing of the southern end of the bridge Councilman Jeffrey Strauss an- GARWOOD – The Garwood pub- Resident and mother Maria Cortise been named commissioner of educa- students.” at Park Avenue. Mr. Marion said resi- nounced that a spelling bee for third- lic schools will offer a tuition-based said she will keep her daughter in a tion, responsible for all the public Mr. Giordano said he sees a “tough dents can consult the township’s , fourth- and fifth-grade students pre-kindergarten program for the private pre-school next year because schools in the state. We congratulate road ahead” for public education in website, scotchplainsnj.com, for in- would be held on Tuesday, January 2010-2011 school year for three- and the three- and four-year-olds are seg- him on this honor.” New Jersey. “Change is never easy,” formation as the 19-month project 26. Co-sponsored by the recreation four-year-olds. At Tuesday night’s regated, unlike the Garwood program. Kim Schumacher, president of the Mr. Giordano said. “Ultimately, we moves forward. commission and the Scotch Plains board of education meeting, the board She stated that the Helen K. Baldwin WEA, said the choice of Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 In other business, the council made Junior Woman’s Club, the bee will be voted unanimously to charge $2,500 School in Cranford will charge ap- several appointments for 2010. Hatch held at Park Middle School. Partici- for a half-day program and $5,000 for proximately $2,900 for a half-day Mott MacDonald was named town- pants can sign up online at the a full day. program next year. ship engineer and C-3 Sanitary Sewer township’s website, and Mr. Strauss Superintendent Teresa Quigley said Parent Patricia Puentes questioned operator. Steve Rogut was appointed said the Woman’s Club is asking at- that the board had given the issue a lot the recently published NJASK test municipal bond counsel and the firm tendees to bring a non-perishable food of thought and, because board mem- scores, and said that if the teachers’ of Appruzzese, McDermott, Mastro item for the group’s food drive. bers “take pride in our school system,” salaries keep going up, they should & Murphy was named municipal la- The council’s next meeting will be they chose to continue to offer a pre-K be kept “accountable” for their stu- bor counsel. Conner Strong Risk Ser- held on Tuesday, February 2. program rather than eliminate it. She dents’ scores. said the “state keeps giving us man- Resident Bruce Paterson said that dates” to fund programs, but does not the advanced proficiency scores were tell the board how to fund them. “stellar,” but that the overall scores Mrs. Quigley said the classes will were “average.” be mixed ages, with a maximum of 15 Board Member and Buildings and children. This will require one teacher Grounds Chairman Russell Graham and one paraprofessional per class- reported to the board that work needs room. to be done to Washington School, Board Member and Finance Com- which houses the pre-school and kin- mittee Chairwoman Susan Groning dergarten students. He said that work said the board looked at fees for both needs to be done on the computer and public and private pre-K programs, phone systems and that the building and that the fees the board came up also needs painting. He said the board Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “WE’LL WALK HAND IN HAND”...Walkers take to East Broad Street in with are lower than most. She also said “can’t put (the repairs) off any longer” Westfield, Monday, to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) and that Garwood will have certified teach- and suggested that the long-term costs sing Civil Rights-era freedom songs such as “We Shall Overcome.” The walk ers, which not all private pre-schools of maintaining the school be exam- began at the South Avenue circle by the MLK monument and proceeded toward offer. Mrs. Groning also said that in ined to decide whether or not the Temple Emanu-El, where a service to commemorate the life of Dr. King took looking at the upcoming 2010-2011 building should remain open. place. Above, a young woman carries the message of Dr. King: “Hate cannot drive budget, the board would face a deficit, The Finance Committee will meet out hate; only love can do that.” with teacher salaries increasing 4.3 weekly to prepare the 2010-2011 bud- percent and health insurance costs set get. A public hearing on the budget PAGE INDEX to rise by approximately $100,000. will take place in the last week of Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13 Classifieds .... 15 SHELTER FOR HAITI…Eric Hendrickson of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough- Several parents asked questions and March. The public will vote on the Rocky Hill stands next to a shelter box during his recent visit to the Fanwood- raised concerns about the pre-k pro- budget on Tuesday, April 20. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 Scotch Plains Rotary luncheon. See story on Page 7. Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield Avenue reported that someone has been Monday, January 11, Ahmed Mostafa, 22, calling her and then hanging up without of Greensboro, N.C. was arrested after an saying anything. early morning, high-speed chase through Wednesday, January 13, a resident of Westfield that ended when Mostafa crashed Forepaugh Avenue reported that someone the motor vehicle he was driving into a pole. smashed the window of her motor vehicle Police had spotted Mostafa speeding while it was parked in front of her house. and pursued him from the corner of North Wednesday, January 13, a resident of Avenue and East Broad Street to South Martine Avenue reported that someone Avenue and Crossway Place. After strik- stole his phone, which was valued at $350. ing the pole, Mostafa and a passenger ex- Wednesday, January 13, Christian Berk, ited the vehicle, which police say was 19, of Fanwood and Andrew Ho, 18, of stolen, and fled on foot. Mostafa was ap- Scotch Plains were arrested and charged prehended and charged with three counts with possession of marijuana after a motor of receiving stolen property, resisting ar- vehicle stop, at which time the officer smelled rest and possession of less than 50 grams of the odor of the controlled dangerous sub- suspected marijuana. He was transported stance. Both were transported to police head- to the Union County jail, with bail set at quarters, where they were processed and Courtesy of Glenn Mortimer ELECTED...Sherl Brand of Westfield will serve as an advocate on the national $25,000. Authorities said the other suspect released. MAKING HISTORY…Kim Guadagno makes history as she is sworn in as New level in Washington, D.C. representing home care and hospice interests. Ms. remains at large. Thursday, January 14, a resident of Jersey’s first lieutenant governor, by New Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, as Brand poses with President Bill Clinton. Wednesday, January 13, Oscar Naranjo, Brandywine Drive reported that the alarm her family surrounds her during Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony in Trenton. 30, of Cranford was arrested in the area of of his residence was activated. When po- Her husband, Michael, a Superior Court judge in Monmouth County, holds the the 200 block of West South Avenue on an lice responded, they observed a broken Bible. Governor Chris Christie, pictured far left, and his wife, Mary Pat, look on. Sherl Brand Elected Chair of the National Association outstanding no-bail Union County Sheriff’s window. According to authorities, it ap- warrant. Police stopped Naranjo based on peared that the alarm scared the suspect For Home Care & Hospice Forum of State Associations knowledge of the warrant, which was con- away, and entry was not gained. WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, “Virtually everyone knows some- firmed. He also was wanted on three crimi- Thursday, January 14, a resident of Birch 2010) - Val J. Halamandaris, Presi- one who’s living with a chronic medi- nal warrants from Elizabeth, with $450 total Street reported that someone scratched the Governor Christie dent of the National Association for cal condition and wants to stay in bail. Naranjo was transported to Westfield side of his motor vehicle while it was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 police headquarters for processing. He was parked in front of his house. Oliver, both Democrats, to the podium. Kean, Jr. and Jon Bramnick both hold Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), an- their own home while receiving treat- released on his own recognizance on the Friday, January 15, a resident of Jacobs nounced today that Sherl Brand, RN, ment or someone who’s progressing Elizabeth warrants and turned over to the Lane reported that someone damaged the “Let us shake hands as a symbol for our leadership posts in the Republican has been elected the new Chair of the in age, but doesn’t want to be up- Union County Sheriff’s Office. fence on the side of his residence. citizens of all that is possible in a future caucus in Trenton. Mr. Kean serves as NAHC Forum of State Associations. rooted from their home. In my new Thursday, January 14, Francisco Vega, Friday, January 15, a resident of Westfield that demands that who gets the credit Senate minority leader, while Mr. Brand was elected to a two-year term role as Chair of the Forum of State 60, of Plainfield was arrested during a motor Avenue reported that someone entered his finally takes a back seat to doing some- Bramnick is in the number two spot and will represent home care and Associations, I’m prepared to fight vehicle stop at West South Avenue and residence and removed jewelry. thing worth getting credit for,” Governor as conference leader for the GOP. Tuttle Parkway on a Totowa warrant. He Friday, January 15, Jennifer Moyd, 24, of hospice state associations on the for these people and for each was released after posting bail in the amount Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Christie said. He vowed to represent all Mr. Bramnick said he expects the NAHC Board of Directors. Brand’s American’s right to home care and of $113. warrant after a motor vehicle stop. She was New Jerseyans regardless of political governor to initiate his idea to conduct professional health care career in- hospice,” said Brand. “It’s an honor Thursday, January 14, Isaiah Gaines, 27, transported to police headquarters, where affiliation, wealth status or age. unannounced audits of state and local cludes wide-ranging experience in to accept this position to advance of Elizabeth was arrested in the area of the she was processed and released. Mr. Christie has appointed former governments. “Where there is state nursing, case management and home such a worthy cause, one that I’ve 600 block of West South Avenue on an Saturday, January 16, Pedro Santamaria, Westfield resident, Bret Schundler, funding and where the state has author- care. She currently serves as Presi- spent my entire professional career outstanding Plainfield criminal warrant in 27, of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- the Republican Party’s nominee for ity to enter the workplace, we are going the amount of $200. He was transported to standing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. dent and CEO of the Home Care supporting.” Westfield police headquarters, processed and He was transported to police headquarters, governor in 2001, as education com- to follow people around and ask, ‘what Association of New Jersey, Inc. She NAHC and its Forum of State As- released after posting bail. where he was processed and released. missioner. Mr. Schundler is a 1977 are you doing now?’,” he said. also serves as the co-chair of the State sociations are made up of home care Thursday, January 14, Michael DeFazio, Sunday, January 17, William Malinowsky, graduate of Westfield High School, Following the inauguration, invited of New Jersey’s Medicaid Long Term and hospice providers and associa- 24, of Westfield was arrested and charged 29, of Colonia was arrested on an outstanding where he was All-State in football. guests headed to a reception at the Care Advisory Council, which fo- tions from every state. Both have with shoplifting from a business on the 600 warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was Mr. Schundler later was elected to Prudential Center in Newark, where block of West North Avenue. He was trans- transported to police headquarters, where he two terms as Jersey City mayor. Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days” filled cuses on the state’s long term care been at the forefront of the effort to ported to Westfield police headquarters, was processed and released. rebalancing effort. craft a health care reform bill that processed and released with a summons. Mountainside Mr. Schundler replaces another ex- the air from The B Street Band, a cover “Sherl’s passion and proven ser- both provides access to care for all Thursday, January 14, Nathaniel Obedos, Tuesday, January 12, the owner of a Westfield resident, Lucile Davy, as edu- band. The event, which replaced the vice on behalf of nurses, therapists, Americans and recognizes the vital, 42, of Cranford was arrested at East Broad Route 22 business reported that someone cation commissioner. A member of the traditional inaugural ball due to the aides and other health care providers, cost-effective, role that Medicare Street and Harrison Avenue on warrants illegally dumped construction material be- Westfield Parent-Teacher Council from strugglling economy, featured sections coupled with her astute understand- home health plays in the overall health from Clifton and Bayonne, each in the hind his shop sometime overnight. Accord- 1996 to 2000, Ms. Davy had served as of Jersey’s favorite foods such as taffy amount of $89. He was transported to ing to police, the debris included mostly ing of legislative advocacy, cement care system. Westfield police headquarters, processed ceiling tiles and other material that would education commissioner since 2005. and fudge from Atlantic City, my great pride in announcing her as Earlier this year, NAHC and the and released after posting bail. typically be found in a basement. Governor Christie said the state Campbell’s soup from Camden County the new Chair of the Forum of State Forum of State Associations launched Thursday, January 14, an anonymous resi- Tuesday, January 12, police responded to needs to “make better use of the re- and the traditional pork roll from Tren- Associations,” said NAHC President a joint educational and advocacy cam- dent turned in a motor vehicle key with per- a school on Bristol Road on a report of a sources showered on education.” He ton. All proceeds went to charity, ac- Val J. Halamandaris. “I look forward paign called Help Us Choose Home sonal information attached. Attempts made to possible overdose. According to police, the vowed that his administration “will cording to Governor Christie, such as to working closely with Sherl to give (www.HelpUsChooseHome.com) to contact the owner were unsuccessful. The victim was taken to Overlook Hospital in hold schools accountable and give $100,000 to the Community Food Bank item was held for safekeeping. Summit for further medical evaluation. voice to the 12 million Americans help prevent the proposed cuts to Thursday, January 14, an anonymous resi- Wednesday, January 13, Andre S. Brown, people the choice to pursue alterna- of New Jersey in Hillside. who depend on home care services Medicare home health services. Brand dent turned in a brown Fossil wallet found in the 32, of North Plainfield was arrested for alleg- tives to schools that fail.” One attendee, John DeSimone of and the 78 million baby boomers will play a leadership role in direct- street on the 600 block of Boulevard. The wallet edly driving with a suspended license and on In addition to Mr. Christie’s ad- Clark, said of the new governor, “Do who are nearing retirement age.” ing the future of this campaign. contained personal information and United two outstanding warrants. He was transported ministration, Westfield residents Tom what you say, we are all behind you.” Throughout her career, Brand has The Home Care Association of NJ, States currency. Attempts to contact the owner to police headquarters, where he was pro- were unsuccessful. The wallet was held for cessed and released. been appointed to multiple industry founded in 1973, is a non-profit state- safekeeping. Wednesday, January 13, the building and and government committees and ad- wide trade association that represents Friday, January 15, Arif Welcher, 31, of grounds supervisor of the school district recov- visory groups as well as community and advocates for the full scope of Elizabeth was arrested during a motor ve- ered a license plate, which he returned to au- organization boards. In 2000, she was home care (home health agencies and hicle stop in the area of East Broad and St. thorities. According to police, the owner of the named Member of the Year by the health care service firms) and hos- Paul Streets and charged with possessing and plate was contacted and advised she could pick Home Care Association of New Jer- pice agencies. The Home Care Asso- presenting a known false document (insur- up the plate at headquarters. ance card). Welcher was transported to Wednesday, January 13, a resident of sey due to her strong leadership and ciation of NJ fulfills its mission to Westfield police headquarters, processed, Wild Hedge Lane reported that her daughter advocacy in support of legislative serve as the catalyst for excellence in issued a summons for the offense and then had recently lost her purse in Chicago, which changes needed for home care pro- home care and hospice by providing released. contained a credit card belonging to the viders and the people they serve. This information, education, assistance Friday, January 15, Georgie A. Kiely, 36, victim. experience makes Brand an invalu- and advocacy for New Jersey’s pro- of Summit was arrested at Westfield police According to police, someone used the able asset to state associations as they viders and the people they serve. For headquarters on outstanding warrants from credit card to purchase a Gucci handbag Westfield and Maplewood, in the amounts of online. The credit card company was noti- develop and grow into strong advo- more information contact 732-877- $99 and $180, respectively. Kiely was re- fied of the fraud and the incident is under cates. It also makes her uniquely quali- 1100 or visit http:// leased after processing. He posted bail on the investigation, authorities reported. fied to serve as an advocate on the www.homecarenj.org Westfield warrant. Maplewood waived bail Thursday, January 14, Richard C. Algoo, national level in Washington, D.C. NAHC is the nation’s largest trade and set a new court date. 38, of Plainfield was picked up at the representing home care and hospice association representing the interests Saturday, January 16, Danny Dacosta, 29, of Middlesex County jail on an outstanding Elizabeth was arrested pursuant to a motor warrant in the amount of $750. interests before Congress and federal and concerns of home care agencies, vehicle stop in the area of the 500 block of West Thursday, January 14, George L. Carey, agencies. hospices, home care aide organiza- South Avenue on two outstanding warrants. 34, of Plainfield was arrested for allegedly tions, and medical equipment suppli- They included a Union Beach warrant for $533 driving with a suspended license after a ers. From professional development and a Belmar warrant for $250. He was pro- motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He also was to fighting for better regulation, from cessed and posted bail. found to have an outstanding warrant for NJEA knowing all angles of federal and Sunday, January 17, Herbert K. Francis, him out of Jersey City in the amount of Jr., 64, of Westfield was arrested after volun- $300. Courtesy of Timothy Mulhull CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 state regulations to providing the lat- tarily surrendering himself at Westfield po- Thursday, January 14, a resident came INAUGURATION PAUSE...Westfield High School graduate Bret Schundler, est information affecting home care lice headquarters to satisfy an outstanding into police headquarters to report that she pictured left, Asm. Jon Bramnick, second from left, Rich Bagger and Senator Tom don’t know what lies ahead.” Kean, Jr., right, all of Westfield, pose at Governor Chris Christie’s inauguration When reporters asked Mr. Christie and hospice, NAHC is dedicated to Westfield warrant in the amount of $175. He lost her purse, described as a small, pink serving the needs of its members, was released after posting bail. Vera Bradley bag containing her driver’s luncheon Tuesday. Mr. Schundler has been named commissioner of education at a press conference what does ap- Sunday, January 17, Kevin Anderson, 22, license, a Visa credit card, numerous re- and Mr. Bagger is the governor’s chief of staff. pointing Mr. Schundler as education enabling them to better serve their patients. For more information, visit: of Westfield was arrested pursuant to a motor ceipts containing personal information and commissioner signal to the NJEA, vehicle stop on Lamberts Mill Road near approximately $120 in cash. According to Mr. Christie responded, “I don’t think http://www.nahc.org/. Rahway Avenue on an outstanding Westfield police, the purse was lost on Sunday, Janu- County to Help United Way Paid Bulletin Board traffic warrant in the amount of $99. Bail was ary 10, in the parking lot of the Westfield the appointment of Bret Schundler goleader.com/express sends any signal to the NJEA. The posted and a waiver was signed. Memorial Library on East Broad Street or Monday, January 18, Darris Martin, 18, of the Westfield CVS on South Avenue be- Offset Fees for Haiti Effort election of Chris Christie sends a Roselle Park Teacher Elizabeth was arrested on an outstanding tween the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. message to the NJEA.” Mount Laurel traffic warrant in the amount of Thursday, January 14, an officer re- By SONIA OWCHARIW ucnj.org and nj4haiti.org. NJEA President Barbara Faces Prison $114 as the result of a motor vehicle stop on sponded to a location on Central Avenue Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In other business, Erick Torain, of Keshishian released a prepared state- ROSELLE PARK — A 20-year-old South Avenue near Summit Avenue. He was on a report of illegal dumping. According ELIZABETH – Haiti is not alone Torain Group of Mullica Hill, and ment on the NJEA website. substitute teacher at Roselle Park High released after posting bail. to police, three clear plastic trash bags after being struck by a 7.0 earthquake Shamida Coney, arts coordinator for “Much of Mr. Schundler’s experi- School was arrested last Thursday and Monday, January 18, Edward Friedman, containing what appeared to be medical recently claiming thousands of lives, Central Jersey Arts Charter School in charged with second degree, aggravated 46, of Lincoln Park was arrested after re- waste, including rubber gloves, gauze and ence is in other fields, and we are sexual assault, announced Prosecutor sponding to Westfield police headquarters to syringes, were observed. The county HAZ- destroying homes and leaving the Plainfield, requested that the Union hopeful that, in this new position, he Theodore Romankow. It was revealed satisfy an outstanding Westfield warrant in MAT authorities responded and removed country in desperate need of water, County Improvement Authority be will listen to experienced, profes- the man had sexual relations with a stu- the amount of $91. He satisfied the warrant, the waste, police reported. food, shelter and medical care. The the “conduit issuer” for the tax-ex- sional educators and work dent. was processed and released. Friday, January 15, a patron of a Route 22 world is responding and Union empt bonds included in the $7-mil- collaboratively with them as he makes Nick Genovese, 20, faces up to 10 Scotch Plains theater reported that as he was leaving the Tuesday, January 12, John Namka, 45, of theater, he tripped on the curb and injured the County is answering the call as well. lion budget. The charter school is a decisions about the future of New years in prison if convicted. Genovese, Irvington was arrested on an outstanding pinky finger of his left hand. According to Frank Guzzo, director of Human 501(c) 3, nonprofit-exempt organiza- Jersey’s public schools,” Ms. who worked briefly for the school in late warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was police, the victim was transported to Over- Services in Union County, requested tion, according to Mr. Torain. Keshishian said. 2009, met the victim while teaching, Mr. transported to police headquarters, where look Hospital for treatment. at last Thursday’s Union County “There’s no risk for the county The Senate Judiciary Committee is Romankow said. he was processed and released. Friday, January 15, Ernesto Sani, 32, of Board of Chosen Freeholders’ meet- since no county dollars are being bud- At a later date, the two met off of school Tuesday, January 12, Leon Walters, 28, Hatfield, Pa. was arrested for allegedly driv- expected to soon begin hearings on property and engaged in sexual acts, said ing to contract a fee not to exceed geted,” Freeholder Chairman Dan cabinet nominations, including Mr. of North Plainfield was arrested on an out- ing with a suspended license after a motor Mr. Romankow. The alleged assault came standing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. vehicle stop on Route 22. $5,000 to the United Way of Greater Sullivan said. Schundler. Senator Nicholas Scutari to light after the girl’s parents were noti- He was transported to police headquarters, Friday, January 15, Matthew D. Union County in Elizabeth to offset The charter school hired the Torain (LD-22, Linden) chairs the commit- fied and they contacted police. where he was processed and released. Boettcher, 23, of Springfield was arrested administrative fees of processing Group to raise the $7 million through tee. Genovese was released on $50,000 bail. Tuesday, January 12, a resident of Farley and charged with possession of suspected monetary donations for Haiti. The private investors. The school is look- marijuana following a motor vehicle stop United Way has been asked to be the ing to purchase and renovate the build- for failure to wear a seatbelt. He was trans- lead agency for relief efforts. ing at 1225 South Avenue in Plainfield. ported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released. Residents can check on county and The existing building at 35 Watchung state efforts for Haiti by visiting Avenue opened its doors in Septem- Who says there is no such thing ber 2006, and offers classes from PAYING TOO MUCH IN PROPERTY TAXES? kindergarten to fifth grade, and cur- as a free lunch? rently has 345 students with its first Home Values have dropped. families with real estate and tax eighth-grade graduating class in June, Shouldn’t your property taxes? Is a issues for a decade in our local according to Ms. Coney. property tax appeal right for you? community. Mr. Foerst brings with “We are a school that applies math In the last three years, home values him his experience with local th with music and art with science suit- Join us on Sunday, January 24 from 11am-1pm for a free lunch and a tour of our state of in Union County have dropped on government and the municipal ing needs for our Plainfield students. average by more than 15 percent. budget process. Evan Siegel is the the art Catholic School, Saint Agnes School, 342 Madison Hill Road, Clark. You may have For example, our kindergarten stu- As the real estate market is principal at American Realty dents learn the alphabet through heard that we were scheduled for closure in June 2010, but we have been given an depreciating, your property taxes, Appraisals and is a state certified physical movement. Mathematical which are based on the market value real estate appraiser with a opportunity by the archdiocese to save our state -of-the art school. All we need is YOU to fractions are learned through music of your home, are either increasing successful history of lowering home patterns. Our teachers are licensed bring your child to see our school that has: or remaining stable. As a taxpayer, owner’s taxes. As an appraiser who and highly-qualified according to the you have the right to appeal your focuses on tax appeals, Mr. Siegel New Jersey Department of Education property tax assessment. can determine if your property taxes • and our students take NJASK (New Middle states accreditation, 30 brand new computers with internet access for A taxpayer considering an appeal are legally “unreasonable” and Jersey Assessment of Skills and research, seven smart boards, a brand new middle school wing, a very large free should understand that he/she must provide the quantifiable data needed Knowledge),” Ms. Coney said. prove that his/her assessed value is to prevail. open green space for running and playing, playground equipment, hot lunch program, A board also considered agree- legally “unreasonable” compared to Save money in this economy. Make ments with the United States Depart- before care, after care, a brand new media center and much more! Come see what a market value standard. With a the sale of your home more ment of Agriculture, Animal and successful tax appeal, your lowered attractive. Reduce the long term we have to offer and find out about one of the best kept secrets in Union Plaint Inspection Services for man- taxes will be locked for the next expenses associated with your aging the Canadian geese population County….Saint Agnes School. three years which can amount to a home. All with lowered taxes. Tax throughout the Union County Parks considerable amount of savings. appeals must be filed by April 1. System in an amount not to exceed The best way to succeed in For more information about tax th $347,239. Other open houses will be held on Tuesday, January 26 from 9:30am-10:30am and appealing your taxes is to present appeals, visit spectorfoerst.com or The freeholders also considered a Wednesday, January 27th from 7-9pm. Hope to see you there! your successful claim through expert get started with a free consultation resolution to enter into agreements tax and legal advisors with local and review by calling James M. with Scotch Plains and Westfield for knowledge. James M. Foerst is the Foerst at (908) 322-4886. participation in the Sheriff’s Labor principal of Spector Foerst & Saint Agnes School 342 Madison Hill Road, Clark 732-381-0850 Paid Bulletin Board Assistance Program for labor assis- Associates and has been assisting www.goleader.com/express tance from non-violent prisoners. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lance Tells Constituents Peyton's DeCroce, Bramnick Rip How to Help Quake Victims Peek at the Week $120 Mil. Aid to Cities WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. recover from such a catastrophic In Politics TRENTON — Assembly Republi- usual” approach is “a problem that Leonard Lance (R-7th) has issued the event,” the Congressman said. The Leader/Times can Leader Alex DeCroce and Repub- has plagued New Jersey for years.” following statement regarding the Anyone who may have missing By Paul Peyton of lican Conference Leader Jon Bramnick Both legislators were also critical devastating earthquake that struck family members to report or would Christie Releases Names of pointment of Tom Considine, a Met- have criticized a decision last week by of a decision by the Joint Budget Haiti on January 12. like to offer assistance to the recovery Life vice-president, as commissioner the state’s Local Finance Board to Oversight Committee to transfer $44 “My thoughts and prayers are with effort is asked to visit Mr. Lance’s Governor’s Office Staff disburse more than $120 million in million into the special aid program. Governor Chris Christie has an- of the New Jersey Department of the citizens of Haiti, Haitian- website at lance.house.gov for more Banking and Insurance (DOBI). special aid to five cities. The board’s They said the funds were earmarked Americans, those who have been information. nounced his senior staff team . These decision was made despite a $1 billion as part of the identified savings to key positions follow the December 3 Ms. Velez was nominated to the injured or killed, as well as the missing Help is available by contacting the post by Governor Jon Corzine in Feb- hole in the state’s current budget and a shore up the $1 billion shortfall in the persons from all over the globe who State Department: Families can call announcement of Rich Bagger as projected $10 billion gap in the Fiscal current budget. chief of staff, Bill Stepien as deputy ruary 2007, and was confirmed and have been caught in this horrific the Bureau of Consular Affairs sworn in on June 21, 2007. Year 2011 budget. Mr. DeCroce and Mr. Bramnick earthquake, including people from Overseas Citizens Services at (888) chief of staff, Jeff Chiesa as chief Sweeney Serves as Acting “I believe Governor Corzine is per- said there are still no written rules or New Jersey. 407-4747 to report missing family counsel and Kevin O’Dowd as deputy sonally responsible for [last week’s] regulations governing the Special “It is my hope that the international members. Also, families can register chief counsel. Governor for Last Time award by the board,” Mr. DeCroce Municipal Aid Program despite such community will work together to with Mr. Lance’s office. Constituents Other key staff include: Maria Democrat Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, said. “Contrary to the message he de- requirements by the Administrative provide swift and efficient search and can call the district offices in Westfield Comella, deputy chief of staff for com- West Deptford), the new senate major- livered at yesterday’s State-of-the- Procedure Act. They said the auditing rescue efforts, disaster relief and at (908) 518-7733 or Flemington at munications; Wayne Hasenbalg, deputy ity in Trenton, took over last week as State Address, it is decisions like this of the cities receiving such aid by the humanitarian assistance to all of those (908) 788-6900 to initiate a case for chief of staff for policy and planning; acting governor while Governor Jon that have put New Jersey on the verge same department charged with run- who have been affected. Nations assistance. The office will need the Lou Goetting, cabinet secretary; Rose- Corzine was in Switzerland. The tradi- of bankruptcy. It is astounding that ning the program runs afoul of sound around the world must also combine name, address and total number of mary Iannacone, director of operations; tion of senate presidents serving as funds can be doled out without regard accounting practices. resources and cooperate to help Haiti people in the household to reach out Michele Brown, appointments counsel, acting governor was abolished on Tues- for our financial condition, but reck- “I don’t see how the Local Finance to the Unires States State Department and Deborah Gramiccioni, director of day with the swearing in of Kim less spending is something that has Board could even consider allocating Munoz Pedestrian for assistance. the authorities unit. Guadagno as the state’s first lieutenant symbolized the Corzine Administra- these funds when the state faces such Anyone wishing to donate or provide During the fall campaign, it was governor. Unless both Governor Chris tion.” a dire fiscal situation,” Mr. Bramnick Safety Bill Advances assistance to Haiti should contact the revealed that Ms. Brown, a close Christie and Lt. Gov. Guadagno are out “Gov.-elect Christie specifically said. “There are also too many ques- TRENTON — Legislation spon- Center for International Disaster friend of Mr. Christie’s, had received of state at the same time, the senate requested that all discretionary grants, tionable practices taking place in sored by Assemblywoman Nancy Information (CIDI). CIDI has a $46,000 loan from Mr. Christie president will not serve in that role. including Special Municipal Aid, be awarding and monitoring these funds. Munoz (LD-21, Summit), that in- established a dedicated page to while he was U.S. Attorney and while Three New GOP Members placed in reserve until he completes The state comptroller should be au- creases penalties to drivers who fail coordinate Haiti support at cidi.org/ she was a prosecutor in the office. Join State Assembly an assessment of how to fix our enor- diting this program.” to yield to a pedestrian when such a incident/haiti-10a. To make a Mr. Christie had failed to pay taxes Republicans Anthony M. Bucco mous deficit,” Mr. DeCroce said. “It “Why do the same cities continue to failure results in serious injury, re- contribution to the disaster relief efforts, on the loan income and file it on (LD-25, Booton), Domenick is pretty clear what motivated the receive the lion’s share of assistance ceived unanimous approval in the those wishing to help can go online to financial disclosure forms, accord- DiCicco, (LD-4, Franklin Township), board to spend these funds at this while many are left out in the cold? It General Assembly. The bipartisan organizations like the Salvation Army, ing to politickernj.com. and Robert Schroeder (LD-39, Wash- time. All of New Jersey’s taxpayers is time for the cloak and dagger ap- measure had moved to Governor Jon the Red Cross and Mercy Corps. Christie Appoints Eristoff as ington Twp.) have joined the state are hurting.” proach used in disbursing these funds Corzine’s office for his signature. Mr. Treasurer, Martin DEP Head Assembly following their successful He said the board’s “business-as- to end,” Mr. Bramnick said. Corzine was reviewing bills on Mon- Corzine Signs Med. Governor Chris Christie has nomi- elections in November. day, his last full day in office. nated Andrew Eristoff, the former Connors Not A Candidate In Measure Would Hike “There are many instances where a Marijuana Bill New York State tax commissioner Third Congressional Dist. driver’s lack of attention or familiar- TRENTON — New Jersey has be- under Governor George Pataki, as Chris Connors (LD-9) said he would ity with the law results in serious come the 14th state – and the first in New Jersey state treasurer. Mr. not be a candidate for the third Congres- Transportation Funding injury to an innocent pedestrian,” Asw. the region – to approve the use of Eristoff served as GOP chairman in sional District. A Republican, his an- Munoz said. “Too often someone marijuana for medical use by chroni- Manhattan and as member of the TRENTON – The General Assembly of funding will ensure New Jersey’s nouncement is in response to numerous has passed legislation to increase fund- seniors can continue to access essential behind the wheel is distracted be- cally ill patients. New York City Council. inquiries made of his legislative office cause they are using a cell phone or Outgoing Governor Jon Corzine Mr. Christie named Bob Martin as ing for senior transportation programs. transportation services. It is worth do- by constituents. The third congressional The measure, A-2046, would in- ing to protect against volatility in the another electronic device. As a result, signed the law in the weaning hours of Department of Environmental Pro- district is currently held by freshman many people take their life in their his administration on Tuesday. tection (DEP) commissioner. Mr. crease the annual appropriation for energy market,” said Assemblywoman Rep. John Adler, a Democrat, after Re- The Senior Citizen and Disabled Resi- Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), one hands when accessing a crosswalk. The legislation was sponsored by Martin is a partner with Accenture publican Rep. James Saxton retired. The objective of this legislation is to Senator Nick Scutari (LD-22, Linden). LLP, a business and technology con- dent Transportation Program from 7.5 of the sponsors of the legislation. heighten a driver’s awareness that “New Jersey has a demonstrated sulting firm that employs 140,000. Dodd Will Not Seek Sixth Term percent to 8.5 percent of the revenue The Assembly passed the measure their focus must be on the road.” record of being tough on illegal drug Robert Grady, former chief of staff In United States Senate deposited in the Casino Revenue Fund. by a vote of 73–2 with two abstentions. Under Asw. Munoz’ bill (A-1728/ use and the underground drug trade,” to the late U.S. Representative United States Senator Chris Dodd, According to lawmakers, increasing S-2479), a court may impose a fine on Mr. Scutari said. “However, when it Millicent Fenwick and communica- 65, (D-Conn.) has announced he funding 1 percent would more easily Christie Names Law a driver found guilty of causing seri- comes to medical marijuana, we’re tions director for former Governor will not seek re-election to a sixth allow the transportation programs ous bodily injury to a pedestrian of not talking about hardened criminals, Thomas H. Kean, was named chair- term, according to the Associated currently in place to absorb the costs Div., Authorities Heads not less than $100 and up to a maxi- but individuals looking for some small man of the Council of Economic Press. The senator is the current of 2008’s summer gas price spike and TRENTON – Governor Chris mum of $500. Additionally, such an bit of relief from chronic pain and Advisors. Alfred Koeppe, former chairman of the Senate Banking insulate programs against continually Christie appointed Robert Hanna of offense could result in a sentence of debilitating illness. New Jersey has president and chief executive officer Committee. The state’s attorney fluctuating fuel costs, while neither Madison as director of the Division of 25 days in prison or a six-month sus- no interest in treating these folks like for PSE&G, will serve as chairman general, Richard Blumenthal, 63, curtailing existing service nor impact- Law in the Attorney General’s (AG) pension of one’s license. drug kingpins, and should provide of the New Jersey Economic Devel- announced that he would seek the ing other programs funded through office under Paula Dow, the attorney “According to the New Jersey Divi- legal access to medical marijuana for opment Authority. Democratic Party’s nomination to the Casino Revenue Fund. general designee. Mr. Hanna is cur- sion of Highway Traffic Safety, our New Jerseyans who need it.” Governor Christie also reappointed replace Mr. Dodd. The Senior Citizen and Disabled rently director of the Newark law firm, state experienced 130 pedestrian fa- Calvina Fay, executive director of both Jennifer Velez of Summit as Mr. Blumenthal has been attorney Resident Transportation Program as- Gibbons PC, and previously served as talities through October 2009,” Mrs. Save Our Society From Drugs commissioner of the Department of general since 1990, and previously sists counties in developing and pro- an assistant U.S. attorney for 16 years. Munoz said. “Safety on our roads in- (S.O.S.), opposed to legalizing medi- Human Services (DHS) and Major served in the state legislature from viding access to fixed-route trans- Stephen Taylor will serve as director cludes both drivers and pedestrians. cal marijuana, said, “There is nothing General Glenn Rieth as the Adjutant 1984 to 1990. portation services, where available, of criminal justice in the AG’s office. “This legislation is a wake-up call stopping a convicted drug felon from General of the New Jersey Depart- Also said not to be seeking another and creating local transit services Deborah Gramiccioni of Monmouth to pay closer attention when getting opening up a business in your neigh- ment of Military and Veterans Af- term is Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) where they are not available. County will serve as director of the behind the wheel,” Mrs. Munoz said. borhood and profiting.” fairs. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 21, 2010 Page 3 Clerk’s Office Revenue Legislation Prohibits Use Plummeted In 2009 Of Taxes for Bogus Degrees ELIZABETH — The economic The Westfield County Clerk’s office TRENTON – Democratic members that, not only for incurrence of sala- recession continued to impact the expanded its hours by opening Satur- of the Assembly Education Commit- ries, but for those residents and those housing market and foreclosure rate days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in addition to tee last week issued a multimedia pack- educators and those students in the in the county, according to Union Tuesday and Thursday evenings. age on legislation to make it tougher systems can have faith that those de- County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi’s 2009 “The Saturday opening was an over- for educators and school administra- grees they’re believing and trusting annual report. whelming success, generated addi- tors to abuse taxpayer funds to obtain in are actually real,” Mr. Cryan added. For all property documents, there tional revenue and represents the only degrees from unaccredited institutions. was a 5-percent increase in volume county clerk’s office in the state with The bill (A-3671) would ensure Ex-FTA Administrator from 87,000 to 92,000, however, this weekend hours providing access,” local boards of education provide em- number reflects an increase in fore- according to the report. ployees with tuition assistance only To Head NJ DOT closure recordings. Pre-foreclosures The clerk expanded outreach for for academic coursework completed TRENTON — Governor Chris topped 4,200, the highest number ever Passport and Pass Cards by initiating at an accredited institution of higher Christie has appointed Jim Simpson, recorded in the history of the Clerk’s Passport Fairs. Fairs were held in education and would require sign-off former administrator of the Federal Office; concurrently, there was a drop New Providence, Clark, Rahway and STUDENT ADVOCATES...High school students from Temple Emanu-El in on any employee’s course of study Transit Administration (FTA), as com- in the volume of new homes and Union in conjunction with the free- Westfield pose with RabbI Erin Glazer, pictured far left, in front of the United prior to enrollment. missioner of the New Jersey Depart- commercial properties recorded. holder mobile meetings. Ms. Rajoppi States Supreme Court between lobby visits on Capitol Hill. After spending a The committee members said the bill ment of Transportation (NJDOT) and weekend in Washington, D.C. learning about social justice advocacy, the students “Revenue derived from property re- reported a 1-percent increase in the took their concerns on issues such as the environment, gay rights and reproductive stemmed from a 2008 incident at the James Weinstein, former commis- cordings decreased dramatically to $22 number of passports it processed, choice to the offices of U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Robert Freehold Regional School District, sioner of the NJDOT, as executive million for 2009, compared to $38 mil- while trade name filings, notaries and Menendez (D-N.J.) and Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th). where three administrators used $8,700 director of New Jersey Transit. lion in 2008,” according to the report. construction liens decreased. Over- in public funds to pay for doctoral “de- Governor Christie said, “Our state The clerk’s office joined in the ini- all, revenues in the business office in grees” from Breyer State University, an is facing great fiscal difficulties, which tiation of a countywide Foreclosure 2009 fell 7 percent to $456,800 due to Westfield Students Take unaccredited, online diploma mill. is why I am pleased to have two Task Force to assist homeowners the economic downturn. The multimedia package consists individuals with extensive back- threatened or facing foreclosure. In-house staff imaged and indexed of a video press release on the bill, grounds in management, budgeting An electronic scanning initiative for all naturalization papers from 1906 Their Voices to Congress audio of same, and a transcript of and infrastructure. Both Jim Simpson e-filing, begun in 2007, grew expo- through 1986 for easier access by comments by the committee mem- and James Weinstein know the tough nentially through the expansion of its staff. The original papers were do- WESTFIELD – Earlier this month, of social and political change.” bers. The video can be accessed at road ahead of us and have the strong e-filing customer base. Countrywide, nated to the New Jersey State Ar- 34 Reform Jewish high school stu- The students spent the final day of assemblydems.com or by pasting credentials to handle the task at hand.” Wells Fargo, Nationwide and nine chives, where they will be preserved dents from Temple Emanu-El in the program on Capitol Hill participat- vimeo.com/8563019. other large national lenders joined the for future generations at no cost to Westfield joined more than 250 teen- ing in the advocacy process firsthand New Assembly Majority Leader HS Service Students base membership to e-file assignments county taxpayers. These in-house agers from across the country to by meeting with members of Congress Joseph Cryan (LD-20, Union), chair- and discharges. Twenty-eight percent projects saved taxpayer dollars by Washington, D.C., where they voiced and their staff. This hands-on advo- man of Assembly Education Com- Projects Extended of all discharge recordings and 8 per- eliminating the need for outsourcing their opinions on social and political cacy presents the students an extraor- mittee, said, “The purpose of the leg- TRENTON — Legislation to ex- cent of all assignment recordings are to vendors, Ms. Rajoppi said. issues to their members of Congress. dinary opportunity to put their four islation is to ensure that those in the tend and expand a previous pilot pro- received through e-filing. All document images of recorded This visit to Capitol Hill culmi- days of learning into action. The group highest levels of our school educa- gram requiring high school students Additionally, the clerk’s property- documents will be available on the nated the Bernard and Audre also toured the U.S. Holocaust Memo- tion system, in fact, have the type of to undertake community service pro- search website generated $42,000 in web from 1977 to present by the end Rapoport L’Taken Social Justice rial Museum and participated in a degrees that are from accredited uni- grams as a condition of graduation revenues from memberships and re- of the first quarter of 2010, allowing Seminar, an intensive four-day pro- candlelit Havdalah (end of Sabbath) versities and institutions.” was signed into law Saturday by act- newals, Ms. Rajoppi said. To date, the uninterrupted property searches for a gram that allows teens to learn about service at the Jefferson Memorial. “The intention today is to prevent ing Governor Stephen Sweeney. index dating from 1977 is online; 33-year period to be conducted by social justice and public policy is- images of deeds and mortgages from title companies, banks, clients and sues through a Jewish lens. Store Open 1986 are also online. More than other interested parties. The students visited the offices of Wines & Spirits Sunday 880,000 searches were conducted on A re-configuration of the public Senators Frank Lautenberg and Rob- the property website in 2009. record room is planned to allow for a ert Menendez, as well as Representa- 333 South Ave. East , Westfield, NJ • (908) 232-8700 tive Leonard Lance, where they ad- VISIT OUR Prices effective through A total of seven elections were held more customer friendly environment. The items Tues., Jan. 26, 2010. 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To dismiss from employment SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe I appreciate Alex Pugliese’s letter on with certain churches catering to the desire One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 2. A small brook leaving same-sex marriage solely to the of same-sex couples to be married. 3. Active; vigorous religious authorities, for what it reveals: a Authentic American conservatives 4. To defile yearning for a simple answer to unsettling should be on the side of same-sex mar- THEBAISM social change. However, the proposal for riage, for it clearly is an extension of 1. Deception; sleight of hand With Each New Governor, government to abandon its place in the individual liberty that is the core value of 2. The habitual use of opium institution of marriage is not a simple the American political experience. 3. Devotion to the greedy pursuit of solution. Marriage is an institution that Whether the social conservative likes it or riches straddles the religious and secular realms, not, we are a society based on law and we 4. Hospitality Hope Is Aroused such that both government and religious are moving steadily, if slowly, to ensure THEROID officials are empowered to marry couples that individual liberty is respected On Tuesday, Chris Christie became Governor of New cal emergencies when they were chopped. 1. Like an animal or beast and the resulting union is equally legal no throughout all our laws and institutions. 2. Rust-colored Jersey and the public said goodbye to former Governor Also, the state assumed control of much of the opera- matter who consecrated it. We are a coun- So, it is just a matter of time before same- 3. Pertaining to the earth Jon Corzine. We have hope as Governor Christie faces tions handled by the county; i.e., county hospitals and the try of many varied religions with differing sex marriage is fully legal throughout our 4. Having the shape of a funnel enormous challenges that he can help solve our courts. Despite Massachusetts’ action, the county por- social values, and so it is easy to imagine country. JACAL government’s problems. We stand behind our new gov- tion of property taxes was not reduced, although tax that Alex Pugliese’s proposal would be the Lee McDonald 1. A fool or imbecile ernor in what we anticipate to be a long and grinding increases leveled off. surest path to legal same-sex marriages, Westfield 2. A hut built of logs and daubed with recovery. New Jersey has 21 counties, 566 municipal govern- mud In December 2005, we had hopes for Mr. Corzine too. ments and 603 school boards, not to mention numerous Health Plan: ‘Great for Unions, 3. A nickname Our hopes did not come to pass. Governor Corzine did authorities, agencies and organizations, which all have a 4. A rabbit or hare not leave office with many bouquets of roses. stake in how government spends, how money is bor- But What About Everyone Else?’ We wrote of the challenges back then. Has much rowed and how taxes are imposed. The ObamaCare plan, even though it at the White House, they’ve agreed that changed? Would merging services reduce property taxes? How imposes lots of new taxes, is not deficit union members won’t have to pay this tax Haitian Relief December 8, 2005, editorial, “Should Governments, would the various government unions react to such a neutral as is claimed by some of our until 10 years after the bill goes into Boards and Counties Be Merged in Our State?” move? Should the county jails be under state control? politicians. Worse yet, the bill plants in effect. Great for union members! But New Jersey government entities borrowed enormous Should the prosecutors be in the state budget? Should our tax laws the seeds of distinctions what about everyone else? Too bad. Mountainside Joins based on political party affiliation. The So, on our tax returns there will be a sums of money to contend with operating budget appe- municipalities assume control over maintenance of county bill sets out a 10-year plan. Under the bill, new line item: State the value of your Haitian Relief Effort tites, under-funded pensions, enlarged salaries and ben- roads in their jurisdiction? Does it make sense to have 21 most of the new taxes are imposed imme- healthcare insurance provided by your The Watts Foundation announced that efit commitments and failed school construction initia- municipal tax assessors or should the county assume this diately, continuing for the entire 10 years. employer. If the amount is above $24,000, for every $2 contributed by residents of tives. This has occurred to such an extent that debt cannot responsibility? Is there merit to merging school districts Benefits under the bill start after the fourth enter 40 percent of the total amount and Mountainside to the Haitian Relief effort, be expanded to deal with these issues as prohibited by the to save money on administrative costs? Massachusetts’ year. So, the bill has 10 years of revenue add it to your total tax. If you are a it would add $1 up to a total of $16,667, State Constitution and as ordered by the State Supreme voters approved a proposition to limit county budget and six years of expenses. (If in a year you member of a union, enter zero and go to which would make a total relief contribu- Court. increases to 2.5 percent annually. Would such a restric- got to collect your salary for the entire the next line. tion of $50,000 for the community. Arguably, Wall Street imposes more practical limits tion work in New Jersey? What about outstanding bonded year, but had to pay your mortgage or rent Our income-tax system relies on people Contributions should be made to the and other bills only for April through to report their income and pay their taxes. Watts Mountainside Community Foun- on government borrowing by setting the bond ratings. debt? Neighboring Essex County is approaching $100 December, that would be great, wouldn’t People believe the tax system is funda- dation and sent to P.O. Box 2038, New Jersey crossed over the line a year or so ago and the million in debt. it? That’s the way this bill works.) So, this mentally fair. Sure, many high-income Westfield, N.J. 07091. The money will bond rating was clobbered. According to Summit Councilwoman Kelly Hatfield, is why the Congressional Budget Office workers have real issues with progressive then be forwarded to the following three Acting Governor Richard Codey brought it back under county government in New Jersey costs taxpayers $6 and the politicians can claim the bill not tax rates. But at least all high-income organizations: American Red Cross, Doc- the threshold, and the bond rating has since been stabi- billion annually. But would shifting county operations to only doesn’t increase the deficit, it actu- workers are in the same boat. tors Without Borders and Partners in lized. the state and towns actually save taxpayers money? Or is ally makes money. Well, sure it does! It But, with this exemption given to a Health. Every means thought of and possible to date for this simply shifting county government from the prop- has 10 years of money coming in and only union, that’s something very different. Contributors may pick which one of increasing revenues, from gambling to traffic fines, has erty tax to the state income tax? We encourage the six years of money going out, but what Economic circumstances are not driving the charities they wish to benefit. Any about the next 10 years? the distinction between who will pay the unspecified contributions will be divided been tapped. Change County Government Steering Committee to One of the taxes they want to impose is tax and who won’t. Some will pay less equally among the three. Our new Governor Jon Corzine will have his hands full continue their efforts with more of a focus on projected a 40-percent tax on health insurance plans income tax than you solely because he is Although a grant of this nature does not dealing with this legacy and meeting his campaign cost savings and not simply a shift in responsibilities. worth more than $24,000 a year. The idea in a union. Why does the ObamCare plan fit into the general guidelines of the Watts promises. It seems easy to pick on the county, but there appears was originally floated as a way to penal- work like this? Because unions have po- Foundation, members of the board noted, How will this be dealt with? Unfortunately, the old to be the need for county government to bridge the gap ize rich bankers at Goldman Sachs. How- litical clout and you don’t. The fact that it “Extraordinary events call for extraordi- standby method seems to be the only alternative – between the state and towns. The question now is what ever, since our professional politicians is unfair to a majority of the people in this nary action.” Any questions, please call increasing property taxes. There are basically no con- should that role be? There are many other questions such don’t understand business, they didn’t country doesn’t matter to the politicians. (908) 232-2244. trols on this hated, but readily accessible, form of taxa- as why does government spend more than it has? – appreciate that there are a lot of people The fundamental unfairness of this Thomas Phelan out here who have good health insurance exemption likely will start to get many Mountainside tion in New Jersey. “Because they can?” Some think spending more than plans because they have accepted those people to think that they ought not to Calls for a property-tax convention have failed after one has is progressive and good policy – well, maybe, at plans in exchange for a lower cash salary. comply with the tax laws. It will also much rhetoric. In fact, it never was a serious effort from times. Unfortunately, for Congress and the ad- cause people to think that their govern- Union Haiti Relief the start because all talk was limited to only about how For the property taxpayer at the end of the line that is ministration, a big chunk of union mem- ment unfairly plays favorites and no longer to tax, not coupled with how to bridle expenditures and forced to pay the bill, it’s beyond mounting frustration bers fall into this group. And unions have functions properly and needs to be over- Seeks Donor Help debt. for many. Too many are feeding out of the trough fed by political clout with the Democrat party. hauled. Those are not good results for We are collecting medical supplies for A new discussion is on the horizon now. The Summit the bleeding stream of this open wallet. The unions objected. Still, the politi- anyone, union member or not. the victims of Haiti. We are working with cians didn’t get the point until they were Richard Fortunato the United Way and The Red Cross. If Common Council and the Change County Government We don’t see property tax conventions or forums on hit over the head. In the private meetings Steering Committee will co-sponsor an educational fo- county government having much of a chance to be Scotch Plains you can give a case or just a box, it will be appreciated. rum entitled, “The Millburn and Summit Studies on effective, although we heartedly encourage the dialogue. Items sought are: Boxes of gloves (regu- County Government.” This forum, the third of four The issues are too complex and the interest groups are NJEA Brings Professional Negotiators; lar and latex free), IV Solutions, oxygen offered at various locations in Union and Essex County, too deeply entrenched. masks, sterile water and saline, oxygen will take place at the Summit City Hall Building, 512 Even well meaning elected officials admit they have School Boards Have Amateurs tubing, Band-Aids, IV starting supplies Springfield Avenue, Summit, in the Council Chambers little control. In the January 14, 2010, edition of The support my view. To handle the agree- tubing, glucometers, alcohol wipes, glu- from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2005. Since it’s all about money – your money – radical Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, a letter ments, the NJEA brings out professional cose testing strips, gowns, sanitary nap- The featured speakers will be Millburn’s Mayor Tom simplicity may be the only solution. Perhaps – limit the was printed by Craig Nowlin, who I be- negotiators, while school boards only have kins, drapes, cotton gauze, Ace wraps, McDermott and Summit Councilwoman P. Kelly allowable amount of property tax, period. Put it all in a lieve is a past school board member. He well-intentioned amateurs who have re- masks, dressing supplies, walkers, Hatfield. The forum is free and open to the general pot and force the special interest groups to fight it out reminded us that the teachers’ contract is strictions imposed on them. crutches, insulin, syringes, wheel chairs almost finalized, and the board has not Mr. Nowlin, since you have an in with lab coats, scrubs, sheets, towels, unopened public. amongst themselves for their slice. If someone wants a heard any thing from the public about it. the board, feel free to send this letter to sample medications and sutures. Last week, a steering committee looking into either bigger slice, they will have to take it from someone else Well, that may be true, but I don’t even them. I am not going to waste my time, Please drop off any of the supplies to abolishing or reducing the size of county government – not you. This may cause corruption and fraud to remember hearing that talks were under- since it will be ignored. the Ambulatory Surgical Center located held a meeting in Cedar Grove. It featured a Massachu- implode in a self-policing manner. way. I must have missed it. Regardless, at 950 West Chestnut Street, Union, N.J. Albert Muller 07083 (Route 22, 78 and the Garden State setts state senator who helped in reducing the number of This may help you from being taxed out of your home. he is very correct in that the school taxes Scotch Plains county governments in his home state from 14 to five. But, it will do little about “eminent domain” – the other make up almost 70 percent of our prop- Parkway). We are accepting donations erty taxes. I will accept his statement that Monday through Friday from 6 am. to 5 There is a big difference between New Jersey and battle being raged and coming over the horizon. pm. If you are unable to drop off your Massachusetts. Massachusetts’ counties were facing fis- How did we get ourselves into this, anyway?” the teachers’ salary increases over the last Town Employees decade was 4.4 percent, but add that their supplies, Integrated Health will pick them benefits must also be considered. He rec- Volunteer 10% Pay Cut up. Please call to set up a time. We, the physicians, nurses and staff of the Ambu- ommended that we voice our opinion. The Westfield Leader Archives Some of us are upset about further tax latory Surgical Center of Union Integrated increase – those who have lost their jobs January 18, 1933 Health Industries thank you for your sup- and those hoping to hang on to the ones port. For more information, contact Marcy they have. How can we afford year-after- Sasso, director of Operations: year tax increases? [email protected], call (908) 688- Is there anyone on the board that does 2700 or fax (908) 688-7424. not know someone who is unemployed? Look at the empty [Fanwood] train sta- LD-20 Forms tion parking lot. In addition, all of us in Scotch Plains received a first-time sewer Haiti Support bill this past year. Are there lucky board “New Jersey for Haiti” is a collection members insulated from this recession? of agencies, nonprofit organizations, busi- Year after year, I ask, “Where do we nesses and citizens dedicated to provid- get the money?” We have 69 employees ing relief and assistance to the victims of in the school system that make over this disaster in Haiti. $100,000 a year and at least one that has Assemblywoman Annette Quijano a compensation package in excess of stated, “The key issue right now is ensur- $200,000. Last year’s school property tax ing that the donations get to the victims in increase was almost 4 percent. How many Haiti as quickly as possible. The main taxpayers have received this amount of goal is to get various groups together to raise from our employers? form one significant relief movement Last year, the board presented out-of- throughout the State of New Jersey, which date facts from a national publication in will be more effective than numerous either a failure to confirm how current the small groups.” data was or an act to mislead some of us. The group has partnered with United The board never addressed these inaccu- Way of Greater Union County. Haitians racies. Do you really think that they care are the largest foreign group in New Jer- about our financial situation? sey. Senator Ray Lesniak said, “Eliza- Many of us are convinced that we know beth, the epicenter of the Haitian commu- the answer. The board will do whatever nity of New Jersey, will continue, not for they can to prove that their settlement years, but for decades...” with the unions is a good deal and we For more information, see nj4haiti.org should thank them for all their work. and uwguc.org or call (908) 629-0041. Make no mistake, we appreciate their dedication, but how can we afford it? We should not forget that we have debt Morning Star To Help for such things as fields and there is talk Your State Legislators of increasing this further for solar power Families in Haiti ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, installations. This is more money out of Morning Star Community Christian Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. our shrinking pockets. Center located at 1009 Chandler Avenue 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. I doubt the board cares since last year in Linden is gearing up to help the fami- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, only 17 percent [of registered] voters lies in need who were affected by the (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. came out to vote on the school budget tragedy in Haiti. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) (Yes was 9.2 percent and No was 7.4 “A significant number of Morning Star 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail percent). Some called this a landslide. members are of Haitian descent and have Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] With the election of Mr. Christie [as large numbers of immediate and extended (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] governor] and appointment of Mr. family that live in the affected area and Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] Schundler as education secretary, the en- we must do our part to help,” said Therman 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] vironment for giving into the New Jersey Evans. “We hope people in the commu- Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] Education Association (NJEA) on the nity will step up to help us in this coordi- (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] state level has changed, but some believe nated effort.” that the towns will be targeted. I doubt For more information about donating, 7th Congressional District that our leadership will be able to defend call (908) 925-7979 or visit the church’s Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 against their pressure. Some in the media website at morningstarccc.org. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 21, 2010 Page 5 Scranton Named Grand Marshal of News From the Capitol 2010 County St. Patrick’s Day Parade UNION — The 2010 Union County said Sister Marion. “My parents fostered Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee in us a love and pride of all things Irish.” Pelosi, ‘Post the Bill;’ announced Sister Marion Scranton, a Sis- The parade will feature a marching ter of Charity, was named grand marshal division named for the Sisters of Charity. of the 14th Annual Union “The founder of the Sis- Debt, ‘Pay It Back’ County Saint Patrick’s Day ters of Charity in New Jer- Parade. sey was from Skibbereen Sister Marion is known in County Cork,” she Rep. Leonard Lance for her outstanding work added. “I know she will be 908-518-7733 in education as a teacher looking down on us as we and principal, as well as celebrate and honor St. Post Health Bill Online investments toward reducing the national for her ministry, commu- Patrick.” debt — including unspent funds from the nity outreach and her Irish American Society Congressman Leonard Lance and more American Recovery and Reinvestment volunteerism. She is direc- of Union nominated Sister than two dozen House Republicans are Act of 2009 (federal stimulus) as well as tor of Community Initia- Marion for grand marshal calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the TARP. tives for Trinitas Regional and she was elected unani- post the final healthcare bill on the Internet To learn more, constituents can visit Medical Center in Eliza- mously by representatives for two weeks prior to any votes in Con- lance.house.gov/debt. beth. of the 17 parade commit- gress. “We are pleased and tee member organizations Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “The American people have a right to Kean’s Autism Bill honored to have Sister and parade officers. TIGERS…Cub Scouts from Pack 270 of Washington School in Westfield visited read and review the final healthcare bill in Marion leading us in our Sister Marion will be the office of The Westfield Leader newspaper, on January 14, because their a time that is honest, reasonable and fair,” Becomes Law mothers made them do it, and because they wanted to. Mr. Lance and the other lawmakers wrote tribute to St. Patrick,” said Marion Scranton officially installed as grand TRENTON — A bill by Senate Repub- Jim Lowney, 2010 parade marshal during an Investi- in a letter to Ms. Pelosi. “The American people and Congress deserve a reason- lican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield general chairman. ture Mass on Sunday, January 31, at 3 was signed into law last week. The bill Sister Marion traces her Irish roots to p.m. in St Michael’s Church, located at able time to read this legislation and un- Letters to the Editor derstand exactly what’s in it. That’s a amends the state’s law against discrimi- County Leitrim in the Midwest of Ire- 1212 Kelly Street in Union. nation so that autism disorders are recog- land. She has visited the Emerald Isle The Grand Marshal’s reception will transparent, simple and common-sense request.” nized causes of disabilities. several times and studied at All Hallows follow at 4:30 p.m. at the Knights of “Autistic residents will now receive in Dublin for Sabbatical in 1999. Columbus Council 4504, located at 1034 Already On The Ground in Haiti, Specifically, 32 House Republicans signed Mr. Lance’s letter to Ms. Pelosi, the same protections as other disabled “I am certainly humbled and honored Jeanette Avenue in Union. citizens from discrimination in access to to have been chosen to be grand marshal,” The 14th Annual Union County St. asking to post the final healthcare legisla- We Ask for Your Support tion online for 14 days prior to a House housing, employment and public accom- Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 1 modations such as theaters, stores and Letter to The Editor p.m. sharp on Saturday, March 13, on Dear Friends: We are all aware of the Rotary Clubs in Haiti involved with imple- vote. Mr. Lance said doing so will give ongoing tragedy of the earthquake in Haiti. menting this effort. the public time to read the bill and bring restaurants,” Senator Kean said. Morris Avenue in Union “New Jersey is known for opening Accomplishments Do For more information about the Union The Rotary Club of Westfield is making We hope the contribution we are send- transparency to the process. an immediate donation to assist the res- ing is just the down payment on the sup- Last year, Mr. Lance was one of the doors of opportunity for all its disabled County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, call residents,” Senator Kean said. “This bill’s Not Prove Character (848) 448-6885 or visit cue, cleanup and rebuilding of lives that port we plan to send in the future. We first members of Congress to post the were affected in Haiti. The two Rotary- would appreciate your help also to sup- entire House-passed healthcare bill on his passage shows that legislators of both Mark McGwire’s recent admission that unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. parties can and do work together to build he used steroids when he made homerun based organizations that we plan to sup- port Rotary’s efforts in Haiti. Please make congressional website. port are Pure Water for the World and your check payable to: Westfield Rotary Thousands of constituents have visited a more compassionate New Jersey.” history is only a small part of a major Senator Kean and Democratic Senator problem in our country and throughout IRS Warns of Scams for ShelterBox. Foundation and indicate “Haiti” on the Mr. Lance’s portal, lance.house.gov/ ShelterBox is already on the ground in check. Please mail your donation to: David healthcare, to understand more about the Joe Vitale of Woodbridge, chairman of the world. We celebrate celebrity without the Senate Health, Human Services and knowing much, if anything, about the Haiti Relief Donations Haiti distributing the first Shelter Boxes Foltz, Westfield Rotary Club Founda- healthcare reform and alternative legisla- that include a 10-person tent, water fil- tion, PO Box 2189, Westfield, N.J. 07091. tion. Congressman Lance also made cop- Senior Citizens Committee, were co- person being so honored. Tiger Woods MOUNTAINSIDE — The IRS re- prime sponsors of the legislation. led an exemplary public life, but we minds people to ensure that their dona- ters, food implements, first aid kits, etc. Thank you in advance for your sup- ies of the more than 2,000-page bill avail- learned a long time later that his private tions are made to reputable organizations Pure Water for the World was already port. able to local area libraries for constituents life leaves much to be desired. The and not fall victim to fraudulent scams. active in Haiti. We are in direct contact Mark Swingle, President to read and review. Watergate Tapes revealed President Ri- The IRS offers these tips: Contribu- with the director and putting together Rotary Club of Westfield chard Nixon to be far from the public supplies to send to Haiti. There are 14 Debt, Pay It Back tions to domestic, tax-exempt, charitable Regarding reports that President Barack image his public-relations team portrayed organizations that provide assistance to him to be. Scutari Palimony Bill Is Now NJ Law Obama will propose a $90-billion tax on individuals in foreign lands qualify as financial institutions over the next de- Governor Elliot Spitzer of New York, tax-deductible contributions for federal TRENTON – Jon Corzine, before step- that a promise of palimony is not binding $)3#/6%2 Governor Mark Sanford, former presi- cade: “We can’t tax our way out of a bad income tax purposes, provided that the ping down as governor, had signed a unless it is in writing. The bill also re- economy,” said Mr. Lance. “The WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS dential and vice-presidential candidate U.S. organization has full control and measure sponsored by Senator Nicholas quires both parties to receive independent and former North Carolina Senator John administration’s proposed tax will hurt, TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO discretion over the uses of such funds. Scutari (D-Linden) that prohibits the en- advice of legal counsel before the agree- not help the economy and will inevitably Edwards, and Nevada Senator John En- Contributions to foreign organizations forcement of palimony agreements that ment can become binding. sign, to name four examples, fell from be passed on to consumers. It’s my hope 34!4%&!2- generally are not deductible. Contribu- have not been put in writing. “The ending of a relationship, espe- the House Financial Services Committee public grace because of their sordid pri- tions to benefit specific individuals or “This new law will help to clear up any cially a long-term relationship, is diffi- vate lives, which were first revealed by will have comprehensive hearings on this families are also not deductible. disputes caused by the ‘he said, she said,’ cult for all parties involved. This law wrong-sided proposal so that the Ameri- the news media. Up until that time they A taxpayer must have a bank record or that often surfaces after the dissolution of simply puts into place a system for ensur- were viewed as models of the commu- can people will get a better understanding a written communication from the charity a relationship,” said Senator Scutari. “The ing that, when it comes to palimony, a about how bad this really is.” nity, honest and above reproach. The showing the name of the charity and the days of accepting a promise on a hand- promise made is a promise kept,” said shame is that millions of people put their Mr. Lance said he would also object to date and amount of the contribution. shake, a wink and a nod are gone. The Senator Scutari. allowing any of the proposed tax funds to faith in them and cast their votes for them For individuals, only taxpayers who reality is that we live in a litigious society, This measure was approved by the full and that two of them, Mr. Spitzer and Mr. be used to further underwrite the failed itemize their deductions on Form 1040 and legislation like this will help clear up Senate on March 16, 2009, and it received Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Edwards, even had dreams of becoming Schedule A can claim deductions for chari- any confusion before cases are heard, by final legislative approval from the As- President of the United States. – which Mr. Lance strongly opposes. table contributions. clarifying what is expected by each part- sembly on January 11. The law takes Rep. 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The Moth, a not-for-profit Woodend Nature Sanctuary in Chevy Pretlow of Charlottesville, Va., Chris This program was inspired by the storytelling organization, was Chase, Md. Neil Nagraj of Brooklyn, Duesterberg of Sydney, Australia, success of New York City’s “The founded in New York in 1997 by N.Y., a friend of the couple, officiated Joshua Thornhill of Washington, Moth,” an event where people get up poet and novelist George Dawes the ceremony. A reception followed D.C. and Bill Markmann of Fairfax and tell five-minute, true stories Green, who wanted to recreate the at the Woodend Mansion. Station, Va., friends of the groom. based on a particular theme. All the feeling of sultry summer evenings The bride is the daughter of Dr. Christopher Lech of Singapore, stories are told in front of an audi- on his native St. Simon’s Island, Ga., Nancy Lech of Westfield and John cousin of the bride, gave a reading. ence, without notes, scripts or cheat where he and a small circle of friends Wyatt of Scotch Plains. She is the Joshua Thornhill presented an origi- sheets. would gather to share stories. granddaughter of Bertha Lech of nal poem. The theme of the Westfield Me- This program is open to Westfield Elizabeth. The groom is the son of The bride is a graduate of Westfield morial Library’s event will be Memorial Library and MURAL James and Colleen Pittman of Suf- High School and James Madison Uni- “Firsts”: first job, first car, etc. Par- cardholders. To register, visit folk, Va. He is the grandson of Dale versity, and holds a Masters in Fine ticipants should share a true, first wmlnj.org and click on Online Cal- and Grace Rodman of Smithfield, Va. Arts Education from Kean Univer- person story. The names of 10 indi- endar, or call (908) 789-4090, ex- Mike Wyatt of San Diego, Calif., sity. She is an art teacher at St. Nicho- brother of the bride, stood with his las Preparatory School in London, viduals from the audience who have tension no. 4140. Brian John Joffe and Ms. Lindsey Beth Kepnes prepared stories will randomly be sister. Avery Pittman of Suffolk, Va., United Kingdom. picked from a hat. Each storyteller Keenans Welcome sister of the groom, stood with her The groom is a graduate of will have five minutes to share his brother. Nansemond River High School in The bridesmaids were Katherine Suffolk, Va. and the University of RESOLVE to Hold Charlotte Jane Brian John Joffe to Wed Lech of Morristown and Emily Lech Virginia. He is the regional manager Marisa and Bill Keenan of of Dunellen, cousins of the bride; of Appian Europe Ltd. in London. Children’s Program Mountainside have announced the Lara Rothschild of New York, N.Y., The couple honeymooned in SCOTCH PLAINS – RESOLVE birth of their daughter, Charlotte Jane Ms. Lindsey Beth Kepnes Jamie Darcy of Scotch Plains and Mauritius and continues to reside in Community Counseling Center, lo- Keenan, on Tuesday, December 22, Amanda Markmann of Fairfax Sta- London. cated at 1830 Front Street in Scotch 2009, at 8:01 p.m. at Overlook Hos- Patricia Joffe of Westfield and The future groom graduated from Plains, will offer a program for chil- pital in Summit. Edward Joffe of Deerfield Beach, Westfield High School in 1997 and dren in grades 3 to 5 designed to help Charlotte weighed 8 pounds and 4 Fla. have announced the engage- earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Miller-Cory Invites Families them cope with the challenges of sepa- ounces and measured 20¾ inches in ment of their son, Brian John Joffe Business Management from ration and/or divorce and to navigate length at birth. of New York City, to Ms. Lindsey Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, through the stress, questions and The baby’s maternal grandparents Beth Kepnes, also of New York City. Pa. in 2001. Mr. Joffe is employed For ‘Tin Piercing Craft’ emotions related to such changes. are Teresa and Edward Hrinewski of She is the daughter of Christine as a trader for Highbridge Capital WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Janu- under age 4. It will be held on four consecutive Westfield. Fortin of Nantucket, Mass. and Paul Management in New York City. Wednesdays beginning February 3, Jane and Bill Keenan of Millburn ary 24, the Miller-Cory House Mu- Upcoming Sunday programs in- Kepnes of Marblehead, Mass. A May 2010 wedding is planned seum, located at 614 Mountain Av- clude “Children’s Valentine Display” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be are her paternal grandparents. A 1997 graduate of Marblehead on Nantucket Island, Mass. a small materials fee. For further in- Charlotte’s maternal great-grand- enue in Westfield, will present “Tin on February 7, “The Art of Quilting” High School, the bride-to-be earned Piercing Craft for Children” between on February 21 and “Maple Sugar formation and registration, call RE- parents are Alice and Edward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Com- SOLVE at (908) 322-9180. Hrinewski of Toms River. Library Friends Accept 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday” on March 7. Open-hearth munication from Denison Univer- From candlesticks to coffeepots, cooking demonstrations will resume sity in Granville, Ohio in 2001. Ms. Book Sale Donations foot warmers to fish kettles, tin goods in March. Kepnes is a communication coordi- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends in the 18th and 19th centuries were The Miller-Cory House Museum nator for Baume & Mercier in New of the Scotch Plains Public Library greatly varied and highly demanded. is a nationally recognized living mu- York City. (FSPPL), the non-profit group that Eileen O’Shea will explain the work seum, listed on both the State and financially supports the library’s pro- of Colonial-era tinsmiths and over- National Registers of Historic Places Holy Name Society Sets gramming and material needs, cur- see a simple tin piercing craft for and as a site on the New Jersey rently is accepting donations for its children ages 8 and older. An adult Women’s Heritage Trail. Pancake Breakfast upcoming annual book sale. must accompany all children while The museum is available for tours SCOTCH PLAINS – The Holy The organization is seeking clean, doing the craft. for school groups during the week, as Name Society of Saint Bartholomew salable books with no torn or marked Volunteers dressed in authentic pe- well as for scout troops after school on the Apostle Roman Catholic Church pages. Both hardcover books and pa- riod costume will be available to guide weekdays. Special programs also may will hold its Annual Pancake Break- perbacks are welcome, as well as books visitors through the pre-Revolution- be arranged on site for schools and fast on Sunday, January 31, in St. on tape, music CDs and DVDs. ary farmhouse. The museum’s gift other community groups. For more Bartholomew’s cafeteria after the 7:30 The Friends request that donations shop, which carries a selection of information, call the museum office a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon not include older or time-sensitive Colonial toys, crafts, cookbooks and weekday mornings at (908) 232-1776. masses. materials such as videotapes, maga- educational materials, also will be The museum’s e-mail address is Pancakes and sausages prepared by zines and textbooks. Donations will open. Admission is $2.50 for adults, [email protected] and “Marco” of the Highlander Restau- be accepted until Sunday, February $1 for students and free for children its website is millercoryhouse.org. rant in Scotch Plains will be available. 28. The book sale will begin on Sat- The cost is $6 for adults and children urday, March 13. ‘BELIEVE’ IN MUSIC…The Rotary Club of Westfield was serenaded January 12 Golden Agers to Celebrate by, pictured left to right, Chin Wen Deng on piano, Phil Rinaldi on trumpet, song age 13 and older and $5 for children Volunteers will be available to help leader Rotarian Ted Schlosberg, owner of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, ages 4 to 12. This event will be free for carry in donations at the library this who arranged the ensemble; Rotary Club Secretary Nancy Jackson and profes- children ages 3 and under. The maxi- Saturday, January 23, from 9 a.m. to sional voice instructor Betsy Stubbs. Darielle Walsh is in the lower right foreground. mum cost per family will be $14. 3 p.m., and on Sunday, January 31, St. Pat’s on Doolan’s Trip They performed the song “I Believe.” The club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. All teachers and staff of St. from 1 to 4 p.m. The Scotch Plains SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch The Golden Agers Club offers se- on the second floor of the Westfield Area “Y.” Guests are always welcome. Bartholomew Academy and the Con- Public Library is located at 1927 Plains Golden Agers Club invites nior citizens the chance to meet with fraternity of Christian Doctrine Bartle Avenue. area residents to join them for a trip their peers, share ideas, interact and SAME OLD ROUTINE? SAME OLD RESULTS..... (CCD) program are invited to attend For more information, contact on Thursday, March 11, to Doolan’s gather useful information to enhance as guests of the Holy Name Society. FSPPL President Joe Quarto at in Spring Lake to celebrate St. daily living. The club meets weekly St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church [email protected]. To join the Patrick’s Day. on Thursdays at 10 a.m. from Sep- LET JENI-FIT BE THE SOLUTION TO YOUR and Interparochial School are located Friends or find out more about how to Tickets, which cost $62, include tember through June at the Scotch NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! at 2032 Westfield Avenue in Scotch support the library, visit scotlib.org Irish tenor Jimmy Byrne’s perfor- Hills Country Club. Plains. for the Friends page. mance; a comedian and bagpipers Birthday celebrations, bingo and EVENING AND WEEKEND NATURE-FIT chant, an elegant lunch and the bus socializing are a regular part of weekly ride. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. that meetings. Members are invited to pro- OUTDOOR CLASSES AVAILABLE ALL WINTER! day from the Scotch Hills Country vide suggestions for activities, and Club, located at Plainfield Avenue free luncheons are provided at least and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. one week during each month. Special FREE TRY-IT CLASS FOR ALL FIRST TIME CLIENTS The luncheon menu will feature a speakers present information on health five-course meal starting with salad, issues and other topics. Membership, DON'T DELAY, GET FIT TODAY! pasta, soup or fruit cup, a choice of theater, musical revues and other fun corned beef and cabbage, baked salmon, activity trips are available to everyone. roasted chicken and vegetable medley, For trip details, call Jean DeTore at and all favorite accompaniments. An (908) 889-4121 or Mary De Jesso at Italian dessert table will follow. An (908) 654-4512. Club information is hour of wine-and-beer open bar will available by calling Marge Van Duyne precede the luncheon. All are welcome. at (908) 889-4631.

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24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 [email protected] richardjkaplow.com WL 01/21/10 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 21, 2010 Page 7 Local Rotary Clubs Donate Historical Society to Present To Haiti Rescue Efforts Boy Scouting History Talk SCOTCH PLAINS – Rotary Inter- contribute to shipping one to Haiti. WESTFIELD – During the Friday, matic growth of the movement. On national and local Rotary clubs, long Shelter Boxes consist of tents, sleep- January 29 meeting of the Westfield display will be artifacts from Dr. devoted to disaster rescue support and ing pads, drinking water, blankets, cook- Historical Society, Dr. Stanley Lipson Lipson’s collection, items from the to “clean water for the world,” swung ing equipment and sanitary resources of the Departments of Mathematics Westfield Historical Society’s Mu- into high gear following the earthquake in a 125-pound package capable of and Computer Science at Kean Uni- seum and Archives and memorabilia catastrophe of January 12 in Haiti. sheltering 10 people for a period of versity, curator of the Society, will from local Boy Scout troops. The Rotary Club of Fanwood- weeks. By January 15, Fanwood-Scotch present what the Society has described The Boy Scouts of America will Scotch Plains on January 18 displayed Plains Rotary had collected enough as “an unofficial, unauthorized and celebrate its 100th anniversary on a “Shelter Box,” long a resource sup- money to be working on its third Shel- somewhat unconventional history” of Monday, February 8, 2010, with ported and distributed in disasters by ter Box for delivery to Haiti. the first 100 years of Boy Scouting in local celebrations held throughout Rotary clubs around the world. In “By accepting donations where a the United States, with special em- the country. conjunction with Martin Luther King Shelter Box is displayed on Martin DEDICATION DAY…Scotch Plains American Legion (S.A.L.) Post 209 recently phasis on its New Jersey connections. The meeting of the Westfield His- Day activities, hundreds of people in Luther King Day, we think that our held a Flag Raising and Dedication Ceremony at the Center For Hope Hospice and Dr. Lipson will illustrate his talk torical Society, which is open to the Scotch Plains and Fanwood had a club can send as many as five Shelter Palliative Care in Scotch Plains. The S.A.L. and local contractors donated a with rare images from one of the most public, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in chance to view a Shelter Box and to Boxes to Haiti,” said Janet Strunk, flagpole, flags and a plaque to the center, for which the center extended its extensive collections of U.S. Boy the Community Room of the Westfield president of Fanwood-Scotch Plains gratitude. Pictured, from left to right, are: Vice Commander of Union County Scout postcards in the world. Municipal Building, located at 425 Chelsea Invites Public Rotary. Anna Yersevich, Past County Commander Jeff Bartkus, Rich Kenyon, Com- Having applied modern “data min- East Broad Street. Light refreshments Former club president Pat Plante mander Al DiPace, Chaplain Joe McCort, Kevin Burns, P.J. Breece, Tom Keane, ing” techniques to his own collec- will be served. For more information, To Safe Driver Course spearheaded the effort to bring a Shel- Tom Keane, Jr., Ed Fritz and Brian Dunn. tion, Dr. Lipson will offer fresh in- call (908) 654-1794 or e-mail FANWOOD – Chelsea Assisted ter Box to the area for display on sights into the early history and dra- [email protected]. Living will present “Am I Still A Safe Martin Luther King Day. Rotary In- Driver?” on Wednesday, February 3, ternational has already sent 700 Shel- Literacy Volunteers Reveal at 7 p.m. It will take place at The ter Boxes to Haiti, providing interim Chelsea at Fanwood, located at 295 housing for up to 7,000 victims. New Tutor Training Series South Avenue. The Berkeley Heights Rotary Club Karen Roth of Fox Rehabilitation, committed $500 of its club funds for AREA – Literacy Volunteers has should go to “Upcoming Events” in an occupational therapist certified a Shelter Box in an effort to coordi- begun registration for its Winter the calendar section and click on in driver rehabilitation, will lead the nate resources with the Fanwood- New Tutor Training Workshop Se- the “Tutor Training” link. They can discussion. Topics will include Scotch Plains Rotary Club. ries. This three-part series will be- register either online or download a changes in driving skills, as well as Local individuals who may wish to gin on Saturday, January 30, and form to mail to Literacy Volunteers. strategies and techniques to help donate to the Haiti rescue effort through continue on the following Satur- maintain independent driving as in- the channels of Rotary International days, February 6 and 13, at the Best Friend Holding dividuals get older. can contribute by dropping in at PNC Rahway Public Library. The library This event, sponsored by SAGE Bank locations on Martine Avenue in is located at 2 City Hall Plaza in Sale Until Saturday Eldercare and The Chelsea at Fanwood and Scotch Plains. Rahway. SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend LONG HISTORY…Westfield Boy Scout troops gather in 1919 in front of Westminster Fanwood, will be free and open to Sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m. Dog and Animal Adoption is holding Hall at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The Westfield Historical Society the public. Interested persons are Free Party Showcase and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Atten- a 50-percent-off sale at its thrift shop program on Friday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m. will highlight the history of Boy Scouting. asked to respond by Monday, Febru- dance is required at all three ses- now through Saturday, January 23. It will take place in the Community Room of the Westfield Municipal Building. ary 1, by calling (908) 654-5200. To Be Held at Temple sions. Once training is completed, Located at 1750 East Second Street WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- tutors will be matched with a student in Scotch Plains, the store is open IHM Plans Inquiry Session Historical Society Plans El will offer a Party Showcase on based on a day, time and location from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Sunday, January 31, from 1 to 4 that is convenient for both. Literacy day except Sunday and Monday. ‘Show and Tell’ Event p.m., geared for people planning a Volunteers provides ongoing sup- A not-for-profit organization, the On Catholicism January 31 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Histori- wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, birthday, port for all tutors. Someone is al- Best Friend Rescue group is run solely cal Society of Scotch Plains and graduation party or any other special ways available to answer questions. by volunteers. The thrift shop fea- SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sunday, a relevant difference in your day-to- Fanwood will present “Show and Tell” event. Admission will be free and Once a month, there is a tutor tures many one-of-a-kind items, small January 31, the Immaculate Heart of day life?” – historical style at its meeting at 8 open to all. drop-in at the Plainfield Library, furniture, jewelry, collectibles, books, Mary (IHM) Roman Catholic Church The session will take place in the p.m. on Tuesday, January 26. It will Participants will have an opportu- where tutors may come to meet other knickknacks and new gift items, will host an informal inquiry session Nazareth Center behind the church. take place at the Scotch Hills Country nity to see the latest in invitations and tutors, exchange ideas and get help- among other merchandise. beginning at 9 a.m. for non-Catholics There will be coffee and doughnuts, a Club, located at Plainfield Avenue decorations, chat with a professional ful hints on tutoring. Literacy Vol- The rescue group currently is ac- interested in exploring what Catholi- brief film and plenty of time for ques- and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. party planner, be entertained by disc unteers also provides in-service cepting donations of new/slightly used cism is all about, as well as for non- tions and answers. This program is Attendees are encouraged to bring jockeys and sample cuisine for vari- training throughout the year. items. Especially requested are spring practicing Catholics who might want free and there is no obligation. something historical to the meeting, ous occasions. Interested persons are invited to items, including clothing, floral ar- to “come home” to the faith in which IHM is located at 1571 South during which they will have an op- For more information, call Carolyn visit the organization’s new website, rangements, artificial flowers and Eas- they were born. Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. portunity to share stories and memo- Shane at (908) 232-6770, extension lvaunion.org, and learn about the ter merchandise. The group also can Felicia Levine of IHM’s Adult Edu- Ample onsite parking is available ries, retell their own New Year tradi- no. 114. Temple Emanu-El is located many facets of Literacy Volunteers. use record albums, VHS items, DVDs cation outreach will facilitate a dis- behind the church. For additional in- tions and reveal old New Year’s reso- at 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. They can click on “Tutors” and go and CDs. The group additionally is cussion of such questions as “Why formation, call Ms. Levine at the par- lutions that succeeded and failed. In case of inclement weather, call the to “Tutor Talk Newsletter,” the accepting donations of dog food and has the Catholic faith withstood the ish office at (908) 889-2100, or send This meeting is free and open to temple at (908) 232-6770 on Sunday monthly newsletter for tutors, or very much needed cat/kitten food and test of over 2,000 years?” “What an e-mail to her attention at everyone. Light refreshments and morning and follow the instructions “Tutor Resources,” for tools avail- clumping litter for its foster animals. makes Catholicism different from [email protected]. Directions can be fellowship will follow the program. to learn whether the Party Showcase able for tutors to use with their Volunteers are always needed in the other faiths?” and “What makes it found on the parish website: For further information, call Rich- will take place or be cancelled, or students. “News and Events” will thrift shop, and the group desperately relevant today and why might it make ihmparish.net. ard Bousquet, president, at (908) 232- check the website, tewnj.org, for in- update individuals on events hap- needs foster homes for its cats. For more 1199. formation. pening with Literacy Volunteers of information, call (732) 388-8930 or visit Union County. pets waiting for a permanent home at Anyone interested in becoming a bestfriend.petfinder.org. Tax deductible Local Animal Healer/Intuitive Heads to Puerto Union County volunteer tutor may donations may be sent to: Best Friend, Rico to Help Rescue Abused and Abandoned Dogs register on the website. Individuals P.O. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 21, 2010 Page 9 Jack Nicklaus – Great Golfer Sports Section Born – January 21, 1940 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 VENEZIA BURIES 15; MARKOWSKI 11 PTS., 6 STEALS Cougar Cagers’ Surge in 3rd Sinks Lady Blue Devils, 46-40

By DAVID B. CORBIN sists), who also sank 13 points, buck- Blue Devil senior forward Diana Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eted the other two three-pointers in Venezia led all scorers with 15 points, Three-pointers fell like a torrential the fateful quarter. including a three-pointer, while pull- downpour in the third quarter to lift “They shot five threes in the third ing eight rebounds, and adding two the Cranford High School girls bas- quarter. I knew Number 3 (Morgan steals, two blocked shots and an as- ketball team to a 46-40 victory over Miller) was going to be able to hit a sist. Senior guard Amanda Markowski the 2-6 Westfield Lady Blue Devils in couple of threes, but we missed a lot finished with 11 points, three re- Westfield on January 12. Trailing 21- of foul shots. We missed like six or bounds and three assists, and junior 19, the 6-2 Cougars nailed five of seven foul shots that could have put forward Katie Ponce had eight points, their six three-pointers in a 21-9 run us above,” Blue Devil Head Coach 10 rebounds and three assists. Point to put the game nearly but not quite Joe Marino said. guard Danielle Miller had four points, out of reach. “Our coming together and working four assists, five rebounds and a steal. Cougar sophomore Morgan Miller hard in that third quarter won the From the opening tip-off, the Blue hit three of those three-pointers and game,” Cougar Head Coach Jackie Devils used a stepped-up pace strat- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished with 13 points, three re- Huber said. “Morgan has been play- egy with Ponce and Markowski pres- ABOUT AS CLOSE AS IT GETS…Blue Devil Christian Barber, top, and Brearley Bear Danny Ries battled to a 1-1, three- bounds and a steal. Senior forward ing well. As a shooter, you have your suring the Cougars’ offense to make overtime tie until Ries hung on in the fourth overtime to win a tiebreaker on January 15. In the photo, Barber works a tight Jamie Webb (9 points) and freshman ups and downs, but today she did several poor passes. Although their waist and with wrist control on Ries. Jess McCoy (five rebounds, four as- phenomenally.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 TOMASSO, KALIMTZIS, SKIBITSKY GRAB VICTORIES Brearley Bear Wrestlers Top Blue Devil Matmen, 56-13

By DAVID B. CORBIN the first bout of the evening against but I can tell you that kid doesn’t want Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times defending Union County 140-lb. to wrestle Brian again. He was gassed Two days after a close win over champion Devin Geoghegan at 145- at the end of that match, and if they rival Roselle Park, the No. 8 ranked lbs. Geoghegan got an early lead with wrestle again, I think Brian gave that David Brearley High School wres- a pair of takedowns, a reversal and a CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tling team improved to 13-1 with a two-point tilt, but Henry kept coming 56-13 victory over the Westfield Blue back at him. Towards the end of the Devils in Kenilworth on January 15. second period, Geoghegan was show- The match was concluded with an ing signs of fatigue, and in the third intense showdown between two very period motioned for an injury timeout talented wrestlers. to catch his wind. Geoghegan then The Blue Devils, who forfeited five managed to add a defensive takedown weight classes, received victories to claim a 10-2 majority decision. from Chris Tomasso, Mike Kalimtzis “You are never going to question and Troy Skibitsky, but a strong effort Brian Henry’s efforts out there,” com- was put out by senior Brian Henry in mented Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz. “That kid was a little bit heavier, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Probitas Verus Honos a little bit more experienced and he A DEVIL AMIDST COUGARS…Blue Devil Amanda Markowski, No. 22, goes after a loose ball amidst three Cranford had a little too much power for Brian, Cougars. Cranford pulled out a 46-40 win in Westfield on January 12. KLOTZ SINKS 11 PTS.; SWEENEY, OLIVER HIT 4 EACH Unbeaten Hilltoppers Swarm On Lady Raider Cagers, 51-21

By DAVID B. CORBIN their starters, junior Aysia Peterson Raiders like ants after picnic left- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and freshman Taylor Sebolao, who overs, and they did not stop until Thievery on the part of the unde- have produced the majority of their every crumb was gathered. By the feated Summit High School girls bas- scoring and rebounds. end of the first quarter, the Hilltoppers ketball team ran amok, especially in “Aysia is still out with her knee, had committed nine acts of thievery the first quarter, as the Hilltoppers and Taylor went down with her head and converted them into lay-ups to swarmed all over the hosting Scotch in our last game, so we are being seize an 18-2 lead. Plains-Fanwood girls to seize a 51-21 cautious. That’s an unfortunate loss The stealing continued, and the victory on January 14. for us even at a time where we are CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Not only were they up against a already down,” Raider Head Coach very pesky team that entered the game Jen Ryan explained. with a 6-0 record, but also the Raiders The Hilltoppers took advantage were without the services of two of immediately and swarmed over the

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Page 10 Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DAN NAPOLITANO WINS 200-FREE Devil’s Den Raider Boys, Girls Get 2-3 Barber WHS’s Best Bet Devils of the Week Jhakyse Williams, At Pirate Invitational Swim At County Mat Tournament Ryan Hess The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 55.05, and she touched second in the By BRUCE JOHNSON School boys swim team placed sec- 100-breaststroke with a time of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond and the Raider girls placed third 1:07.93, while teammate Steph Baliko While wrestling has been around 1986: seventh; none team, using a less-than-stacked lineup hard. I figured if I could hit Greg, at the 31st Pirate Invitational at The finished fourth at 1:11.53. Hannah on the high school level in Union 1987: sixth; Tony Coleman against New Providence, won just man, I could hit anybody. Bubble in Princeton Junction on Janu- Markey took fourth in the 50-freestyle County since the 1930s, when teams 1988: sixth; Chris Jordan three of the 11 events, but posted a “The last time I played baseball ary 16 and 17. The Raider boys to- with a time of 25.82, and Jodie Th- like Thomas Jefferson (Elizabeth), 1989: sixth; Chris Jordan, John 101-69 victory. The Pioneers are was with the Merchants (1968). I did taled 214 points, while Christian ompson tied for fifth with a time of Roselle Park and Union were among Povalac coached by former Blue Devil Chris play some church league softball, but Brothers Academy took top honors 26.9. Becca Dunn finished fifth in the the state’s best, the sport didn’t really 1990: first; Glen Kurz, John Povalac Driscoll (’00). nothing serious. And I still have my with 275 points. The Raider girls 100-butterfly at 1:03.95. The Raiders kick into high gear until the 1960s. 1991: sixth; Paul Jordan After losing to national power St. original glove, a Wilson A2000.” totaled159.5, while West Windsor- placed fourth in the 400-free relay That’s when Cranford, Scotch Plains- 1992: first; Paco Gonzalez, Paul Patrick and falling one point short of (Thanks to Faithful Reader Rich Plainsboro South took first with 333 with a time of 3:54.63 and fifth in the Fanwood and WHS started produc- Jordan a good New Brunswick team follow- Danks, ’68, for that request. Let us points and Pennsbury took second 200-free relay at 1:45.8. ing very strong teams. 1993: second; Chris Posey, Seth ing a terrific comeback, the WHS know if you’ve got somebody you’re with a total of 228. By the ’70s most every school had Coren boys basketball team rallied for a wondering, “what ever happened to Raider Dan Napolitano touched first Devil Boys Get 10th a team and in 1976 the Union County 1994: third; Cory Posey, Paul Baly much-needed W against archrival SP- … “) in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of At Group 4 Track Tournament was held for the first 1995: third; Cory Posey, Frank F last Thursday. Junior Ryan Hess IN PASSING 1:47.8, while teammate Joe Dunn fin- time. The dominant team for the first DiGiovanni had a breakout game with 22 points, We were saddened to hear of the ished sixth with a time of 1:57.13. The Westfield High School boys six years was Westfield, which won 1996: seventh; Kevin Sullivan, including 10 during a 21-12 fourth recent passing of Fred Kessler, the Napolitano (backstroke at 27.28) also winter track team tied Dickinson for th all six titles. Since 1981, however, Cory Posey quarter that saw the Devils rally from father of former WHS footballers Fred teamed with Greg Baliko (breaststroke 10 place with a total of 10 points at WHS has won just two more titles, in 1997: seventh; none a three-point deficit after three peri- (’80) and John (’82). Fred Sr. was a at 28.97), Mike Napolitano (butterfly the NJSIAA Group 4 Relays held at 1990 and ’92. 1998: 10th; none ods. longtime member and former presi- at 24.16) and Dunn (freestyle in 22.8) the Bennett Center in Toms River on Ironically, a school that was barely 1999: 13th; none Similarly, the WHS girls hoopsters dent of the Westfield Boosters. to win the 200-medley relay with a January 17. Old Bridge won the event an afterthought when the event started, 2000: 11th; none lost tough games to SP-F and Another recent loss was Bob time of 1:43.27. with a 39 total, followed by Toms Kenilworth (or David Brearley), has 2001: 12th; none Cranford, but also notched a couple McDonough (’77), a former cross- Mike Napolitano at 5:05.87 and River North at 25 points. become the county’s premier pro- 2002: ninth; none of wins, against Rahway and Eliza- country and track standout, and the Ryan Gajdzisz at 5:10.99 touched 3- Dave Fishman with a height of gram. The Bears won nine of the 14 2003: fourth; Ethan Powell, Lee beth. Amanda Markowski scored 17 older brother of WHS quarterback 5 in the 500-freestyle. Mike 12’6” and Ben Fine with a height of weight classes to easily win last win- Tomasso and had 10 steals against Lizzy-Beth. Matt (’78) and wrestler Paul (’80). Napolitano also took the in the 100- 10’0” placed third in the pole vault ter. 2004: ninth; Rob Mench BENEDICT STEPS DOWN Also, Jimmy Dechellis (’68), a fly with a time of 54.59 and Dan with a combined height of 22’6”. And Brearley will be the favorite to 2005: 12th; none Jim Benedict “retired” as the head pretty good ball player in his day, lost Napolitano took fifth at 55.0. Baliko Mike Kelley, Jonathan Henry, Tyler repeat at this year’s meet, the 35th, 2006: ninth; none football coach at Watchung Hills. a 10-year battle with prostate cancer; touched second in the 200-individual Cusick and Ryan Scrudato finished this Saturday at Union High School. 2007: 10th; none Benedict, whose final ’Chung team and Don Comby, the father of gym- medley with a time of 2:01.41 and fourth in the distance medley relay Despite a couple of one-point losses 2008: 13th; none went just 2-8 but did post a win over nast Donna (’77) and Hall of Famer Dan Pesin finished sixth at 2:18.29. with a time of 10:38.3. last week, WHS’s best shot at a gold 2009: fourth; none 8-3 WHS, was the head coach at Denise (’80), and uncle of Jeff Gil- Baliko took third in the 100-breast- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys medal is Christian Barber. The junior 2010: ? Westfield in 1994 and ’95, going 4-5 bert (’61). stroke with a time of 1:03.15 and placed 15th in the Group 3 meet with moved up two weights to 152 against Junior Jey Yengling (135) and fresh- and 3-6. Rumor has it that the much DEN TRIVIA ANSWER Pesin took sixth in the 100-backstroke 7 points, placing fourth in the team Livingston and dropped a 3-2 deci- man Brian Bulger (145) won their traveled, 62-year-old will join Bill Cranford, Roselle, Roselle Park and at 59.38. The Raiders finished third in high jump with a height of 11’4” and sion. Back at his normal 140 he lost 2- weight classes at the Rahway Jayvee Tracy, his former WHS assistant, up Scotch Plains (not -Fanwood yet). the 400-free relay with a time of sixth in the distance medley relay with 1 to Brearley’s top wrestler. Barber Tournament last Saturday. WHS also at Ridge High School. Hillside and A.L. Johnson joined in 3:24.76 and fifth in the 200-free relay a time of 10:54.43. The Raider girls has been “wrestling up” recently to had quite a few runnerup finishes. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO 1956, Rahway and Westfield in 1960, at 1:37.52. finished 21st by placing fifth in the get better competition and better pre- DEN TRIVIA … and Jonathan Dayton Regional in Kelsey Rossi touched second in the team shot put (Kim Wendon and Osa pared for the tournament season. He The Watchung Conference was Clif Zackey? 1961. By then, football, cross-coun- girls 100-freestyle with a time of Ebose) with a distance of 65’0.75”. recently beat an ’09 county finalist formed in 1955 as a league for bas- Clif (“Yes, one ‘f’ … it’s short for try, soccer, and golf had been added from Gov. Livingston 10-2, and a ketball, baseball and track. Who were Clifton”) was a baseball player at to the conference’s list of sports. returning regional champion from the original four member schools? WHS (’65) and for the Westfield In 1973 the conference went “big U.C. Baseball Assn. Slates Madison 5-2. THIS AND THAT Merchants. time” and added Thomas Jefferson Mike Kalimtzis, Troy Skibitsky, Quite a pulse-pounding double dual After a short stint at Rutgers (“I (Elizabeth), Linden, Plainfield and Ryan Jennings, Brian Henry, Eric meet at Lawrenceville’s Lavino Pool was not exactly astute academically Union, former members of the Cen- 74th Hall of Fame Dinner Gozdieski, Chris Tomasso, Bill Kim on Saturday, as the WHS boys (92- at the time, and was on academic tral Jersey League. and Tom Snyder have been wrestling 78) and girls (89-81) swim teams probation after one semester”), he In 2009 the conference was elimi- The Union County Baseball Asso- young athletes from local baseball well and are all potential point-scor- swept the Big Red. joined the Marines. After fulfilling nated after 54 years and the Union ciation (UCBA) will induct four new leagues for their achievements in 2009. ers. Highlights of the boys win over the his service commitment, a “more County Conference took its place. members into the Union County Base- The special guest speaker will be Here is a year-by-year breakdown 10-time defending state Prep School mature” Zackey finished his college DEVIL OF THE WEEK ball Hall of Fame during award cer- Dale Berra, the former infielder for of WHS’s performances at counties, champions were Larry Zhang’s degree at RU, where he met Maureen This week’s winners of a free sub emonies on Sunday, February 14. The the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh with team place, followed by indi- 2:01.63 to win the 200 IM, No. 12 on of South Plainfield, his wife for 41 from Westfield Subs (261 South Av- four inductees will be honored for Pirates and Houston Astros, and son vidual champions: the Top 15 List, and the 1:30.90 win years. They have one son, Clif, who enue East) are Jhakyse Williams and their outstanding contributions to the of Yankee great Yogi Berra. 1976: first; Steve Brown, Dave in the 200 free relay, No. 15 on the wrestled at Ridge High School. Ryan Hess. Williams, a senior national pastime on the baseball dia- Since 1937, the dinner has been the Tinnesz, Ron Sozio, Jerry Gottlick, List, with Matt Meserole’s 21.42 an- Following a 34-year career as a sprinter, ran on three first-place re- monds of Union County. primary fundraising effort for the Joe Birmingham, Chuck Cosenza, Bill chor leg pulling out a win by .06 of a “head hunter” in New Jersey and seven lays as WHS won the Union County Frank Araneo of Union, Richie association’s County Summer Youth Hunziker second. The girls, missing two of years with Volvo, Zackey headed to Indoor Relays title. Hess, a junior, Burke of Elizabeth, Bob Hoffer of Baseball League for youngsters 8 to 1977: first; Steve Brown, Dave their top performers, got a huge per- Stuart, Fla., 40 miles north of Palm scored 22 points as WHS rallied to Linden, and Don Zsak of Scotch 15 years, and the Fall Teen League. Tinnesz, Joe Birmingham, John Iglar formance from Meredith Smith. The Beach, where he is “happy and re- knock off SP-F for the second time Plains will be honored at the 74th Over the years, the awards dinner has 1978: first; Greg Schmidt, Chuck senior won the 200 free and 100 fly, tired, and looking out at the beautiful this winter. Annual Hot Stove League Baseball honored many local and national base- Whedon, John Iglar then anchored the meet-clinching 400 Atlantic Ocean every day.” The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Dinner, which begins at 1 p.m. at the ball luminaries – including Phil 1979: first; none relay, with Emily Budnick, Suzanne “I have great memories of in The Westfield Leader during the L’Affaire Banquet Center in Rizzuto of Hillside, Don Newcombe 1980: first; John Pinto, Vinny Lemberg and Maeve Maloney, that Westfield,” Zackey said. “We used to school year. Contact me with com- Mountainside. The dinner is spon- of Elizabeth, Joe Collins of Union, Hurley, Dan Iannascolio went 3:42.89, No. 9 on the Top 15 play behind Edison, stickball with a ments, complaints and suggestions at sored by the UCBA, in cooperation Jeff Torborg of Mountainside, Willie 1981: first; Phil Gottlick, Bill Kahn, List. shaved tennis ball. I grew up playing [email protected]. Win or not, with the Union County Board of Cho- Wilson of Summit, Jake Wood of Mike Giacone Proving that depth is what wins with guys like Marty Howarth and WHS4EVR! sen Freeholders and the Union County Elizabeth, and Elliott Maddox of 1982: fourth; Matt Shields, Mike swimming dual meets, the WHS girls Greg Chlan. They could really throw Department of Parks and Commu- Union. Giacone Blue Devil Girls Stop nity Renewal. Tickets for the dinner are available 1983: eighth; none In addition to the new Hall of Fame for $40 and may be obtained by call- 1984: fourth; none Elizabeth in Hoops ing (908) 789-3686. inductees, the dinner also will honor 1985: sixth; Mike Stagaard The Westfield High School girls basketball team broke loose with a 17-4, third quarter run to cruise to a 49-33 victory over Elizabeth in Eliza- beth on January 14. Senior guard Amanda Markowski pumped in 19 points, including a 3-pointer, added three assists and was by far the chief thief with 10 steals. 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By FRED LECOMTE everything, looking for the fall but “I went to the high crotch second Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the kid fought real hard staying off and third period and got the takedown JP Christiano claimed a 6-1 deci- his back,” said Giaccio. both times,” said Londregan. sion over Steve Shaunberg at 160-lbs. At 130-lbs., Highlander Mike “We started out just the way we to give the Cranford High School wres- Stepien pinned Carmine Pellino with wanted. The two big guys got pins. tling team a 31-27 lead with two bouts a single arm bar in 3:43 to lift his We looked to get two extra points at remaining, but Zach Heissler topped record to 15-2. Cougar Matt 119 and hoped Carmine (Pellino) Chris Keim at 171-lbs. and Frank DiGiovanni nipped Joey Hoy, 3-2, in would not get pinned at 130,” Cougar Colder pinned Errol Petgrave at 189- the 135-lb bout, in what was perhaps Head Coach Darren Torsone said. lbs. to give Governor Livingston High the most exciting match of the night. “Matt DiGiovanni came out here with School a 36-31 victory in Berkeley “I tried to break the match up into a great match, beating the runner-up Heights on January 14. three periods, so my goal is to go out in the county last year, and 140 could The 6-4 Cougars grabbed a 12-0 there and win all three. I looked for have gone either way. We bumped up, lead when Julian Campo tripped Matt the arm bar or tilt, but he had a really trying to get some wins, because we O’Sullivan’s light switch to the “off” good defense. On bottom, I have con- knew they were strong at 145. At 152 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times position at 5:14 at 215-lbs., and heavy- fidence, and feel I can escape on and 160, we looked for a pin in one of MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SHOOT…Blue Devil Pat Sabatino, top, makes it extremely difficult for Raider Chuck Oliver weight Joe Brady improved to 12-0 anyone. I did that with the first two those matches, but their freshman to get off a shot in Westfield on January 14. by clamping Anthony Manganiello but lost the third period, which brought (Haddad) was tougher than I thought to the mat at 3:18. it real close, and I was not happy with he would be. The 171-lb.match could OLIVER SCORES 26, HESS HITS 22, SABATINO NETS 13 have gone either way as well. We were hoping to get that one win and finish up at 189. The kids wrestled tough on both sides and I think and it Hess Rises in Fourth as Devils was a good night.” “When we got to 152, he made the move there by putting Christiano up at 160. I thought we had a good shot at winning with the freshman, but he Top Raider Hoopmen, 56-50 just did not get it done and got beat by a point at the buzzer. Hoy’s match, I By FRED LECOMTE place and went on an 11-0 run in the continued to be a back-and-fourth knew was going to be very close. I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times third quarter. We were a little unchar- battle until the game knotted at 50- had 135, 140 as key matches. If I had Friendly rivalries can be great! And, acteristic, knowing that they were a 50. Hess took matters into his hands those, I was pretty sure I was going to this time, the Westfield High School perimeter base team. We had to stop by banging in a leaping one-handed win,” said Highlander Head Coach basketball team got a timely and spe- that and eventually we did some things shot. Later, Oliver stole the ball and Rick Iacono. cial effort from junior Ryan Hess, with a few traps, trying to get some converted the layup to tie the score, 215: - Campo (C) p O’Sullivan, 5:14 who netted 15 of his 22 points in the turnovers. It just came down to the 52-52, but he was called for charging. Hwt: - Brady (C) p Manganiello, 3:18 final quarter, as the Blue Devils end. We were patient, Ryan made Hess stepped to the stripe and con- 103: - Mele (GL), p Castro, 1:29 pushed past the Raiders, 56-50, in some big shots down the end and iced verted both of his shots and Sabatino 112: - DeFranco (GL), P Henry, 1:48 Westfield on January 14. the game a little bit,” said Westfield answered in turn with the game’s 119: - Giaccio (C), d Morrison, 12-0 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 125: - Brian Buontempo, (C) won forfeit Senior center Pat Sabatino got the Head Coach Kevin Everly. final points. ROCKING HIM TO SLEEP…Cougar Julian Campo, right, has Highlander 130: - Stepien (GL), p Pellino, 3:43 job done defensively and offensively Both teams struggled with their shots “Both teams played very well. It Matt O’Sullivan firmly clamped in a cradle in the 215-lb. bout. Campo pinned 135: - DiGiovanni (C), d Hoy, 3-2 as he tossed in 13 points and ruled the in the first quarter. Oliver, however, hit was a game of runs. They made the O’Sullivan in 5:14. 140: - Orozco (GL), d Knight, 6-4 boards with 13 rebounds. Senior Max two three-pointers as the quarter ended run the first half. We responded in the 145: - Eichner (GL), p Dwyer, 2:56 “Julian and I knew we could take that,” said DiGiovanni. 152: - Londegran (C), d Haddad, 6-5 Fusaro scored 10 points, including 7-7. In the second quarter, the offen- second half,” Raider Head Coach Dan them. Just double leg takedowns, right At 140-lbs., Cougar Eric Knight 160: - Christiano (C), d Shuanburg, 6-1 two three-pointers, Jaraad Rogers sive employment by the 5-4 Blue Dev- Doherty said. “It just came down to 171: - Heissler (GL), d Keim, 5-0 scored six points, Joe Kasmarsky ils found the mark underneath the bas- who could make plays at the end. to his back. I then tilted him, got overcame a 4-0 deficit and got a third- 189: - Colder (GL), p Petgrave, 1:59 points until they called it a pin. Twelve period takedown to send the bout to three and Hugo Nolasco finished with ket, but the Raiders’ shots were off the Unfortunately for us, they made a points; both pins,” said Brady. overtime with Victor Orozco, who re- two points. mark. Westfield dazed the Raiders with couple extra plays, a couple of more Freshman Jonathan Mele got the 8- grouped to squeeze out a 6-4 victory to Online Cougar Exclusive Raider junior Chuck Oliver inflicted a 13-0 run to take a 25-16 lead to the shots than we did at the end, but I’m 1 Highlanders in the win column with narrow the Cougars’ lead to 25-21. devastating offensive damage, hitting locker room at halftime. happy with my team and they way we a fall over Diego Castro at 1:29 at “I knew this was going to be more Union County Wrestling: five three-pointers to lead all scorers The third quarter featured numer- played. We responded being down 103-lbs. mental toughness than physical and For Cranford High School sports, for a career-high 26 points. Junior ous lead changes, but a sudden offen- nine at the half and took the lead “I kept working the bar, I then come right down to the wire. Over- check out the Online Exclusive Cou- Patrick Dougher drained two three- sive surge by the Raiders, highlighted back. Charles (Oliver) was unbeliev- switched off a little bit, got a diver- time, I took bottom, knew the roll was gar pages at – www.goleader.com – pointers and converted two layups for by Oliver’s three long-range shots able; did a great job as did everyone sion of it and finally stuck him,” said there, felt the pressure and just went Go to bottom of main page – Click 10 points, Alfredo Pawid netted six and Dougher’s two 3-pointers had the else with the little stuff. Dougher Mele, who improved to 13-4. for it,” said Orozco. Cougar Pages. Union County points and Tim Bonacum dropped in Blue Devils reeling. The Raiders came out shooting better and Alfredo At 112, Anthony DeFranco stacked At 145-lb. Patrick Eichner Wrestling results will be on the four points with six assists and had cruised to an 11-0 run to gain a 38-35 Pawid did a good job subbing with Cougar Ian Henry via a fall at 1:48. Joe swamped Cougar Jim Dwyer at 2:56 following page. four steals. Matt Manns and Matt lead to close out the quarter. Doran Nelson out. He did a fabulous Giaccio tallied three takedowns and to put the Highlanders on top for the Online Exclusive Cougar pages Jegede each contributed two points. The Blue Devils regrouped in the job on their big kid because he’s tough an arm bar, half nelson combination to first time, 27-25. Connor Londregan can also be accessed by clicking “The last time we played them it final quarter, controlling both sides and he really shut him down.” shut out 119-lb. Ryne Morrison, 12-0. regained the Cougar’ lead with a 6-5 on “Archives.” was a very good game too. They just of the boards, while penetrating in- Sc. 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© 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. . Coldwell Banker Kimberley A. Haley RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE www.KimHaley.com Direct Line 908.301.2004 Business 908.233.5555 [email protected] 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 12 Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Unbeaten Hilltoppers Swarm On Lady Raider Cagers, 51-21 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Hilltoppers won the second quarter third quarter was due to junior point 12-4 to take a 30-6 lead at the half. guard Evie Klotz, who began to ad- Kate Martino, the chief thief, buck- just to her new starting lineup. eted 12 of her 19 points in the half, “She’s constantly questioning her- while Emily Cristaldi sank eight of self, whether or not she is working her 12 points. Kelly Osmulski scored hard enough, doing the right thing or six of her eight points. passing when I told her. With differ- “They didn’t miss driving to the ent people in, we have to play a little basket. They were tough at the net. differently. We just have to be flex- They had some big shots. There was ible,” coach Ryan said. no denying that they were in control Klotz finished with 11 points, in- the whole game,” coach Ryan said. cluding a three-pointer, and four re- The Hilltoppers added four more bounds. Freshman center Tara David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times acts of theft in the third quarter, but Sweeney pulled seven rebounds, net- STICKING CLOSE TO A DEVIL ON DEFENSE…Cougar Taylor D’Antico, No. ted 4 points and blocked a shot. Jun- A QUICK, SWIFT PIN…Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, top, turns Bear Dylan Oliver the Raiders managed to calm down to his back for a fall in 32 seconds in his 103-lb bout on January 15. 23, sticks close to Blue Devil Katie Ponce, No. 2. Cranford pulled out a 46-40 win and score 11 points, to Summit’s 13. ior Becca Kreyer had a pair of steals in Westfield on January 12. “They were very aggressive and and three rebounds, and junior Erin they keep coming at you. We had six Brown had five rebounds and two points on the board and they were points. Freshman Kelsey Meisch Brearley Bear Wrestlers Top pressing us and kept coming at us,” added an assist. Freshman forward Cougar Cagers’ Surge in 3rd coach Ryan said. “I saw them play Renee Oliver battled under the boards before, so I knew that they were go- to grab five rebounds, block a shot Blue Devil Matmen, 56-13 and put up 4 points. Sinks Lady Blue Devils, 46-40 ing to be aggressive. I told them that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 would happen.” “We got to take our lumps right CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Part of the Raiders’ success in the now and try to find some positive kid a message that he is all business.” The final bout of the evening pitted shooting from the field was off, the Markowski and Ponce became big- things that come out of each game, After the Bears added a fall in the Blue Devil Christian Barber against Cougars took a 12-10 edge at the end time thieves and finished with six and UC Sr. Softball Seeks individual efforts, Renee Oliver div- 152-lb. bout, although Tomasso took state-ranked Dan Ries at 140-lbs. of the first quarter. The Blue Devils, three steals, respectively. ing on the floor and going to get two nice takedown shots against Joe After a scoreless first period, Barber with the help of Venezia’s six points “In the fourth quarter, we were Players for Teams things. Just turning up where she needs Cassamerto, the first period ended, escaped and initiated several won the second quarter, 11-7, but winning. We did get a little nervous, The Union County Senior Softball to turn up! You have to point those 0-0. Cassamerto escaped, but takedown attempts. Ries escaped in freshman guard Jenna Goeller man- because we wanted to win so badly. League (UCSSL)is seeking players things out and not be worried about Tomasso pulled off a smooth duck- the third period to knot the bout, 1-1, aged to hit the first of the Cougars’ 3- We made mistakes. They were reach- for its competitive slow-pitch soft- the end result,” coach Ryan said. under takedown in the second period and to force overtime (OT). The first pointers. ing a lot,” Webb said. ball season in both the 50+ Division “Right now, we are in a different and added an escape in the third to OT period was scoreless. Each wres- Throughout the game, Webb, who “They are very quick. We didn’t do (birth year of 1960 or earlier) and the place that we were two weeks ago.” win, 3-1. tler successfully controlled from the had eight rebounds and three assists, a good job today of taking care of the 60+ Division (birth year of 1950 or Summit 18 12 13 8 51 “Tomasso had a smart match. He top position in his respective 30-sec- successfully read the Blue Devils’ of- ball. Our passes weren’t as strong as earlier). Each of the 18 teams plays Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 2 4 11 4 21 had three very nice leg attacks. Those ond period to force a tiebreaker (TB). fensive intentions and made five steals. they usually are. We weren’t really two games per week, beginning in are the kind of matches we need to Barber opted to take the bottom posi- “Their team depended on one player, coming to the ball. On top of them mid-April and ending with playoffs See photos of Sports: have from Chris Tomasso on a con- tion, but Ries hung on to claim the 2- Number 15 (Venezia), so it was easier being really aggressive and quick, we in August. If interested, call the sistent basis,” coach Kurz said. “There 1 victory. for me to steal the ball when the ball could have done a little bit better UCSSL at (908) 232-0477 or e-mail on www.goleader.com are times he does well, and then he “We are not looking to moral victo- was going to her,” Webb said. protecting the ball,” coach Huber said. [email protected]. Westfield/Cranford Basketball has some mental lapses. We need to ries from Christian Barber. That’s a “Jamie plays with 100 percent heart, With success in preventing Webb’s Westfield/Brearley Wrestling do away with the mental lapses. The match that Christian has got to win. and she knows what needs to be done and Danielle Gross’s give-and-go WF Lax Club Sets SPF/Summit Girls Basketball way he wrestled tonight, if we could He didn’t push the pace enough in the to get our team back into the flow,” plays, which worked so well in a Cranford/GL Wrestling get that from him every time, we are beginning. He was holding back,” coach Huber said. “She goes for those previous victory over Union Catho- Spring Registration going to be in good shape.” coach Kurz said. “God knows he had steals. She gets those opportunities lic, the Blue Devils inched to within The Westfield Lacrosse Club After yielding a takedown in the more left in his tank than the other kid and our team starts clicking.” two points of the Cougars with 1:54 (WLC) is in the process of accepting Terrill/Park Matmen first period and missing several in the third period. If we push that kid The tide began flowing immedi- remaining. online registration for the spring sea- takedown opportunities himself, more in the beginning, that kid is ately in the third quarter when Mor- “They did a really good job of son. All registrations will be done Beat Rahway, 42-12 Blue Devil Bill Kim battled back to going to have less in the third period.” online at westfieldlacrosse.com and gan Miller, on an assist from Webb, pinching in the middle, so it didn’t The Terrill/Park wrestling team take a 5-4 lead in the third, but fell BOUT SEQUENCE: banged her first 3-pointer. Miller fol- give us the opportunity to do the give- must be completed by February 15. defeated Rahway, 42-12, to raise its victim to another takedown late in 145: — Geoghegan (B) md Henry, 10-2 lowed with a put-back 2-pointer and and-go with Danielle and Jamie,” The WLC provides opportunities record to 5-0 in front of the fully the period to lose, 6-5, to Anthony 152: — John Balboni (B) p Erik McCoy swished her 3-pointer. commented coach Huber. for boys in grades 2 through 8 and packed gym at Park Middle School in Tancs at 171-lbs. Gozsieski, 5:59 girls in grades 3 through 8 to learn 160: — Tomasso (W) d Cassamerto, 3- Markowski ended that 8-0 run with a “We tried to pressure them. We Scotch Plains on January 14. “The focus of our practices the last 1 3-pointer of her own, but the continu- tried to make them get turnovers,” and experience playing the game of The Raiders fell behind, 9-0, at the couple of weeks have been finishing 171: — Tancs (B) d Kim, 6-5 ous onslaught of 3-pointers gave the coach Marino said. “We played hard, Lacrosse. The WLC has teams that start, but Tommy Cunningham put them on the edge. He gave up three 189: — Anthony Scorese (B) won forfeit Cougars a seemingly comfortable, played aggressively. If we keep play- will emphasize lacrosse skill devel- the team on the scoreboard with a 4- takedowns. We can’t have that,” coach 215: — Schielke (B) p Snyder, 1:36 opment, team development and hav- Hwt: — Banks (B) won forfeit 40-30 lead. ing like that, we are going to start 2 victory, and the Raiders took the Kurz said. 103: — Kalimtzis (W) p Oliva, :32 “We are more of an outside shooting getting some ‘W’s’.” ing fun. The programs run from next three bouts with pins from JT The Bears took a 31-3 team lead 112: — Mike Disko (B) won forfeit team than an inside shooting team, so Blue Devil Charlotte Lorentzen fin- March to mid-June. Applications Bierne in 1:55, Brian Lapham in 2:17 after a forfeit at 189-lbs., Rob 119: — Matt Disko (B) won forfeit when we are on, we are on,” Webb said. ished with two points, three rebounds, submitted after that deadline may and Mike Lettieri in 1:26. Tyler Schielke recorded a fall over Tom 125: — Skibitsky (W) md McElroy, 10-2 not be accepted. All returning and 130: — Matt Samansky (B) won forfeit “In the first half, we were zero for like an assist and a steal. Cougar Taylor Kovacs’ hard-fought battle came up Snyder at 215-lbs., and Rasheed 135: — Nick Lospinoso (B) md Ryan seven, then we started making them.” D’Antico had four points, three re- new players are asked to register short, followed by Dominic Natale’s Banks received a forfeit at heavy- Jennings, 11-3 The Blue Devils’ defense got espe- bounds, two assists, a steal and a ASAP. 2:54 pin to keep his five-match pin- weight. Kalimtzis, however, took 140: — Ries (B) d Barber, 2-1, 4 OT TB cially aggressive in the final quarter. blocked shot. Kate McGovern had For further information, contact ning streak alive. Matt Ridge recorded only 32 seconds to pin Dylan Oliva two points, two assists and a rebound. Anne Gretsky, president of the girls a 3:09 fall. Alex Mirabella slipped with a half nelson at 103-lbs.. At Lancer Matmen Beat PUBLIC NOTICE program at [email protected] or Cranford 12 7 21 6 46 out of a near pin, almost pinned his 125-lbs., Skibitsky tallied a pair of REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Westfield 10 11 9 10 40 Jason McLane, president of the boys man in the second period and came single-leg takedowns, a head-in-arm Blue Devils, 45-24 program at [email protected]. Notice is hereby given that the County of up with a 15-8 decision. Sam spin-around takedown and a slick The Livingston High School wres- PUBLIC NOTICE tling team defeated the visiting Union, in cooperation with the Union PUBLIC NOTICE McQuoid pinned his opponent in 2:23. throw-by takedown to seize a 10-2, County Department of Human Services, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS majority decision over Nick McElroy. Westfield Blue Devils, 45-24, on Janu- will receive proposals on Friday, February TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the County of ary 13. 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Union County COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY Union, in cooperation with the Union TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Blue Devil Billy Kim recorded a County Department of Human Services, NOTICE TO BIDDERS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Plaza, Freeholders Meeting Room, 6th Raider Matmen Rout 1:12 fall over Brent Blanck-Singer at will receive proposals on Friday, February Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey, for the: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Union County 171-lbs, Tom Snyder won a 10-7 de- will be received by the Purchasing Agent, FEBRUARY 4, 2010, at 7:30 pm, in the Parsippany Hills, 47-24 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown cision over Joe Fede at 215-lbs and of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, OF LABOR & WORKFORCE Plaza, Freeholders Meeting Room, 6th State of New Jersey, in the Municipal Scotch Plains, the Zoning Board of Adjust- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Brian Henry pinned Ian Lastorino in DEVELOPMENT Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey, for the: Building, 425 East Broad Street on Tues- ment will hold a Public Hearing in the first School wrestling team improved to 5:41 at 145-lbs. Christian Barber WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT day February 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. for: floor Council Chambers to consider the PROGRAM (EMPLOYABILITY FUNDS) 3-5 with a 47-24 rout of host jumped up two weight classes (152- (WIA) YOUTH PROGRAMS following appeal: Program Year 2010 TURF AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Parsippany Hills on January 12. lbs) to face Brandon Bright, who (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011) Workforce Investment Act AT WESTFIELD MEMORIAL PARK Mark Roshanski, for a Variance to con- BOUT SEQUENCE: pulled out a 3-2 decision. Year 2010 Youth Program - struct a two-story, single family dwelling at Proposals are being solicited through in accordance with Drawings and Speci- 103: — Steve Stringas (P) p Lucas (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011) 1551 Wright Street, Block 16303, Lots 1 & WEIGHT SEQUENCE: a fair and open process in accordance fications prepared by Hatch Mott Cimafonte, 3:18 2 which is an unimproved street. Access 103: — Mike Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. Proposals are being solicited through MacDonald, Millburn, New Jersey. No bids 112: — Brian Zelasny (P) p Dan Cardoza, to the dwelling will be by a 20 ft. wide utility 112: — Jason Estevez (L) won forfeit Allowable participant activities and ser- a fair and open process in accordance shall be received after the time designated 1:04 easement which will include a 10 ft. wide 119: — Keith Arlotta (L) won forfeit vices include: Job Search (JS), Commu- with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. above. 119: — Mike Yim (P) p Devon Ausbon, driveway located at 861 Raritan Road, 125: — PJ Farinella (L) d Troy Skibitsky, nity Work Experience (CWEP), Alterna- Allowable participant activities and ser- Plans and specifications will be avail- 2:31 Block 16303, Lot 4. The proposed appli- 5-1 tive Work Experience (AWEP), and Job vices are based upon Section 129 of the able for pick up on Tuesday January 26, 125: — Tristan Bundy (S) p Kevin Byrne, cation is contrary to the following section 130: — Mitch McDonald (L) d Kevin Search/Life Skills (JS/LS). Act and shall be used to carry out pro- 2010. 1:30 of the Township Zoning Ordinance: Castillo, 2-0 Participants to be served with these grams that provide objective assessment One set of complete documents may be 130: — Sean Cannon (S) p Christian Section 23-2.3b, Allowed: All principal 135: — Justin Estevez (L) md Jey employability funds are recipients of Tem- of the needs of the individual participant, obtained upon the payment of Forty dol- Signorelli, 4:35 homes will be built on a lot that fronts on an Yengling, 14-0 porary Assistance for Needy Families develop individual service strategies and lars ($40.00) for each set. Drawings and 135: — Jawan Gaines (S) p Sam Mual, improved street, Proposed: Home will be 140: — Brad Krosser (L) md Ellis Opoku, (TANF) for regular Employment Directed provide preparation for postsecondary Specifications are on file at the Recreation 2:20 located on Wright Street, an unimproved 8-0 Activities (EDA). General Assistance (GA), educational opportunities, linkages be- office, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield 140: — Mike Steinfeld (S) d Dillon Danis, street 145: — Brian Henry (W) p Lastorino, Food Stamp (FS) and GA/FS recipients tween academic and occupational learn- New Jersey, and may be examined and 7-2 Relief is also requested under N.J.S.A. 5:41 will be serviced with GA, FS and GA/FS ing, preparation for unsubsidized employ- obtained there between the hours of 9:00 145: — Josh Foote (S) md William Smith, 40:55D- 35 & 36 152: — Bright (L) d Barber, 3-2 Employment Directed Activities (EDA) ment and effective connections to inter- A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily except Saturday, 12-2 160: — Matt Melhourn (L) md Erik funding. mediaries with strong links to the job mar- Sunday and holidays. Checks must be All interested persons may be present 152: — Jacob Skovronek (P) d Luke Gozdieski, 18-6 Funding allocations and minimum en- ket and local/regional employers. made payable to the order of the “Hatch and be heard. Vuono, 7-0 171: — Kim (W) p Blanck-Singer, 1:12 rollment levels for funding sources gov- Funding allocations and minimum en- Mott MacDonald”. Bidders must use, and The file pertaining to this application is in 160: — Chris Mulawka (P) d John Devia, 189: — Anthony Paris (L) won forfeit erned by this legal notice will be announced rollment levels for funding sources gov- fully complete, the proposal pages included the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- 4-1 215: — Tom Snyder (W) d Joe Fede, at a later date. erned by this legal notice will be announced with the specifications furnished by the ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch 171: — Sebastian Rosen (S) md Mike 10-7 In an effort to assist candidates intend- at a later date. Owner and comply with all requirements Plains and is available for public inspec- Alessandra, 13-2 Hwt: — Mike Silverberg (L) won forfeit ing to apply for these funds, a BIDDERS In an effort to assist candidates intend- attached thereto, including the following: tion during regular office hours. 189: — Brian Laspe (S) p Kyle Stillwell, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONFER- ing to apply for these funds, a BIDDERS 1. An experience record of the bidder; Barbara Horev, Secretary 3:14 ENCE will be held on Monday, February 1, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONFER- 2. Certified Check or a Bid Bond in an Zoning Board of Adjustment 215: — Andrew Jacobs (S) won forfeit Reading is Good For You 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Union County ENCE will be held on Monday, February 1, amount not less than 10% of the amount 1 T - 1/21/10, The Times Fee: $31.62 Hwt: — Anthony Tufaro (S) p Bret Topitz, Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Union County for which the bid is submitted, but not in 1:14 Plaza, Freeholders Meeting Room, 6th Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown excess of $20,000.00, furnished by a PUBLIC NOTICE Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Request for Plaza, Freeholders Meeting Room, 6th Surety Company licensed to do business PUBLIC NOTICE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Proposal (RFP) packages will be avail- Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Request for in the State of New Jersey; SCHOOL BOARD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD able for pickup at the Conference. Proposal (RFP) packages will be avail- 3. A Non-Collusion Affidavit; ANNOUNCES PLANNING BOARD Request for Proposals may be obtained able for pickup at the Conference. 4. A Consent of Surety; CANDIDACY INFORMATION online as of Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Request for Proposals may be obtained 5. Qualification Statement; and, Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- http://www.ucnj.org/rfprfq/index.cfm. If online as of Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6. Ownership disclosure statement; January 21, 2010—The Scotch Plains- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF further information is needed, please con- http://www.ucnj.org/rfprfq/index.cfm. If 7. Affirmative Action Information. Fanwood School District has announced it FANWOOD, after public hearing on No- tact the Union County Workforce Invest- further information is needed, please con- 8. New Jersey Business Registration has information available for citizens inter- vember 16, 2009, granted variance ap- ment Board at (908) 558-2567. Proposals tact the Union County Workforce Invest- Certificate. ested in running for a vacant seat on the proval from the requirements of 184-155E may be mailed upon request by calling ment Board at (908) 558-2567. Proposals Each bid must be submitted and en- board of education. (5), and 184-115E (9) for property owned Philip Kandl at (908) 527-4860. may be mailed upon request by calling closed in a sealed envelope with the name The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of by Faith & Marc Grobman at 94 Paterson goleader.com/subscribe All questions regarding the RFP must Philip Kandl at (908) 527-4860. and address of the bidder and the project Education will have two full 3-year terms Road, Fanwood, New Jersey, being Block be made in writing directed to Philip All questions regarding the RFP must title and contract number clearly shown on open for Scotch Plains and one full 3- 53 and Lot 2. Kandl. Questions may be e-mailed no be made in writing directed to Philip the face of the envelope. year term and one 1-year unexpired Documents pertaining to this applica- PUBLIC NOTICE later than Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Kandl. Questions may be e-mailed no The bid shall be directed to the attention term open for Fanwood in the April 20 tion are available for public inspection at at 4:00 p.m. to [email protected]. later than Tuesday, February 16, 2010 of: Annual School Election, Mr. Del Sordi, Borough Hall during normal business TOWN OF WESTFIELD All information requested in the Request at 4:00 p.m. to [email protected]. Town Clerk spokesperson for the school board, an- hours. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for Proposals must be provided or the All information requested in the Request Town of Westfield nounced today. Mr. & Mrs. Marc Grobman TAKE NOTICE that an application has proposal may be disqualified. Proposals for Proposals must be provided or the Municipal Building Candidates must file a nominating peti- 94 Paterson Road been made to the Municipal Clerk of the MUST follow the format outlined in the proposal may be disqualified. Proposals 425 East Broad Street tion with the local school board in order to Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, RFP Application. No alteration of the RFP MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED “PRO- Westfield, New Jersey 07090-2196 get their name on the ballot for the Annual 1 T - 1/21/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for an format or an additional cover page is per- POSALS FOR WORKFORCE INVEST- The Owner expressly reserves the right School Election. The current deadline to Amendment of Plenary Retail Consump- mitted. Proposals MUST BE SEALED AND MENT ACT YOUTH PROGRAMS”. Pro- to reject any or all bids, accept and enter submit the nominating petition is 4 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE tion License 2020-33-025-008 heretofore LABELED “PROPOSALS FOR COUNTY posals must be made in the form required into contract with the lowest responsible Monday, March 1, 2010. The election is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS issued to Ferraro’s Restaurant Froup, LLC OF UNION / WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY by the specifications and one (1) original bidder for the project, or combined projects, scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2010. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT dba: Ferraro’s Restaurant, LLC, license PROGRAMS”. Proposals must be made and four (4) copies must be received no or to waive any informalities in the bids and Prospective school board candidates located at 6-22 Elm Street, Westfield, New in the form required by the specifications later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February accompanying documents received, can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Jersey 07090, for the purpose of a Corpo- and one (1) original and four (4) copies 19, 2010. Proposals may be submitted should it be deemed to be in the best online at www.njsba.org. Published by FEBRUARY 4, 2010, at 7:30 pm, in the rate Restructure. must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the deadline. If mailed, enclose interest of the Owner. the New Jersey School Boards Associa- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Charles Murray, who resides at 947 on Friday, February 19, 2010. Proposals proposals in a sealed envelope labeled The Owner also reserves the right to tion, the School Board Candidate Kit in- Scotch Plains, the Zoning Board of Adjust- Sedgewick Court, Westfield, New Jersey may be submitted prior to the deadline. If “PROPOSALS FOR WORKFORCE IN- correct any erroneous mathematical com- cludes a nominating petition, information ment will hold a Public Hearing in the first 07090, will be included in the Membership mailed, enclose proposals in a sealed VESTMENT ACT YOUTH PROGRAMS”, putations in any proposals submitted, and about legal qualifications for school board floor Council Chambers to consider the of the Ferraro Restaurant Group, LLC. envelope labeled “PROPOSALS FOR and address to Union County Workforce to consider the bid on the basis of the candidacy and the role of the school board following appeal: The original members will remain: COUNTY OF UNION / WORK FIRST NEW Investment Board, Administration Build- corrected total or totals. The written fig- member. Information about the New Jer- Matt Wofsy, for a variance to construct Giuseppe DiPietro, 272 Meetinhouse JERSEY PROGRAMS” and address to ing, 4th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, ures shall prevail over the numerical fig- sey School Ethics Act and important dates a six (6) foot fence in the front yard at Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092, Union County Workforce Investment Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. Proposals ures. in the school election process are also property known as 2349 Mountain Av- Vincent Ferraro, 1171 Foorhill Way, Board, Administration Building, 4th Floor, submitted by fax or e-mail will not be Bidders are required to comply with the included in the kit. enue, Block 3906, Lot 13.02, R-3A Zone Mountainside, New Jersey 07092, Lina 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New accepted. Furthermore any proposals requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. “One of the most meaningful contribu- contrary to the following section of the Ferraro, 272 Meetinghouse Lane, Jersey 07207. Proposals submitted by fax submitted after the published deadline 17:27 et seq.). entitled “Law Against Dis- tions that a citizen can make to their com- Township Zoning Ordinance: Mountainside, New Jersey 07092, and or e-mail WILL NOT be accepted. will not be accepted. crimination”. munity is serving on their local board of Section 23-2.3(o), Allowed: 4 feet, Pro- Maria Murray, 947 Sedgewick Court, The Board of Chosen Freeholders re- The Board of Chosen Freeholders re- Bidders are required to comply with the education,” said Harry J. Delgado, NJSBA posed: 6 feet. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. serves the right to reject any and all pro- serves the right to reject any and all pro- requirements of P.L. 1999, c. 39 (N.J.S.A. president. “I encourage all interested citi- The application for the Amendment of posals, to waive any informality in the RFP posals, to waive any informality in the RFP 40A:11-23.1 and 40A:11-23.2). zens to consider school board member- All interested persons may be present the License may be examined at the office process, and to accept any proposals process, and to accept any proposals Bidders are required to comply with the ship. It doesn’t require a degree in educa- and be heard. of the Municipal Clerk. which, in their judgment, are most advan- which, in their judgment, are most advan- requirements of PL. 1999, C.238 The Pub- tion, or a background in politics. However, The file pertaining to this application is in Objections, if any, should be made in tageous, price and other factors consid- tageous, price and other factors consid- lic Works Contractor Registration Act. it does require a sincere interest in the the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- writing to Claire J. Gray, Municipal Clerk of ered, and will best serve the interest of ered, and will best serve the interest of Bidders are required to comply with the community, its children, and their educa- ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Union County. Union County. requirements of P.L. 2004, c. 57 New tion.” Plains and is available for public inspec- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Proposers are required to comply with Proposers are required to comply with Jersey Business Registration Act. CONTACT: Anthony Del Sordi tion during regular office hours. Ferraro’s Restaurant Group, LLC the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et M. Bruce Kaufmann Business Administrator Barbara Horev, Secretary 6-22 Elm Street seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Director of Recreation Board Secretary Zoning Board of Adjustment Westfield, New Jersey 07090 1 T - 1/21/10, The Leader Fee: $ 1 T - 1/21/10, The Leader Fee: $ 1 T - 1/21/10, The Leader Fee: $75.99 1 T - 1/21/10, The Times Fee: $42.84 1 T - 1/21/10, The Times Fee: $24.48 1 T - 1/21/10, The Leader Fee: $31.62 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 21, 2009 Page E-1 CRANFORD COUGAR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COLDER SEALS WIN; BRADY REMAINS UNDEFEATED Highlanders Win Final Bout; Stop Cougar Wrestlers, 36-31

By FRED LECOMTE them. Just double leg takedowns, right the kid fought real hard staying off Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to his back. I then tilted him, got his back,” said Giaccio. JP Christiano claimed a 6-1 deci- points until they called it a pin. Twelve At 130-lbs, Highlander Mike sion over Steve Shaunberg at 160-lbs points; both pins,” said Brady. Stepien pinned Carmine Pellino with to give the Cranford High School Freshman Jonathan Mele got the 8- a single arm bar in 3:43 to lift his wrestling team a 31-27 lead with two 1 Highlanders in the win column with record to 15-2. Cougar Matt bouts remaining, but Zach Heissler a fall over Diego Castro at 1:29 at DiGiovanni nipped Joey Hoy, 3-2, in topped Chris Keim at 171-lbs and 103-lbs. the 135-lb. bout, in what was perhaps Frank Colder pinned Errol Petgrave “I kept working the bar, I then the most exciting match of the night. at 189-lbs to give Governor Livingston switched off a little bit, got a diver- “I tried to break the match up into a 36-31 victory in Berkeley Heights sion of it and finally stuck him,” said three periods, so my goal is to go out on January 14. Mele, who improved to 13-4. there and win all three. I looked for The 6-4 Cougars grabbed a 12-0 At 112, Anthony DeFranco stacked the arm bar or tilt, but he had a really lead when Julian Campo tripped Matt Cougar Ian Henry via a fall at 1:48. good defense. On bottom, I have con- O’Sullivan’s light switch to the “off” Joe Giaccio tallied three takedowns fidence, and feel I can escape on position at 5:14 at 215-lbs, and heavy- and an arm bar, half nelson combina- anyone. I did that with the first two weight Joe Brady improved to 12-0 tion to shut out 119-lb Ryne Morrison, but lost the third period, which brought by clamping Anthony Manganiello 12-0. it real close, and I was not happy with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to the mat at 3:18. “I worked my bars, tilts, just about that,” said DiGiovanni.” STICKING CLOSE TO A DEVIL ON DEFENSE…Cougar Taylor D’Antico, No. 23, sticks close to Blue Devil Katie Ponce, “Julian and I knew we could take everything, looking for the fall but CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 No. 2. Cranford pulled out a 46-40 win in Westfield on January 12. MORGAN MILLER, McCOY SCORE 13 POINTS APIECE Cougar Cager’s Surge in 3rd Sinks Lady Blue Devils, 46-40

By DAVID B. CORBIN Danielle Miller had four points, four aged to hit the first of the Cougars’ 3- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times assists, five rebounds and a steal. pointers. Three-pointers fell like a torrential From the opening tip-off, the Blue Throughout the game, Webb, who downpour in the third quarter to lift Devils used a stepped-up pace strat- had eight rebounds and three assists, the Cranford High School girls bas- egy with Ponce and Markowski pres- successfully read the Blue Devils’ ketball team to a 46-40 victory over suring the Cougars’ offense to make offensive intentions and made five the 2-6 Westfield Lady Blue Devils in several poor passes. Although their steals. Westfield on January 12. Trailing 21- shooting from the field was off, the “Their team depended on one 19, the 6-2 Cougars nailed five of Cougars took a 12-10 edge at the end player, Number 15 (Venezia), so it their six 3-pointers in a 21-9 run to of the first quarter. The Blue Devils, was easier for me to steal the ball put the game nearly but not quite out with the help of Venezia’s six points when the ball was going to her,” Webb of reach. won the second quarter, 11-7, but said. Cougar sophomore Morgan Miller freshman guard Jenna Goeller man- “Jamie plays with 100 percent heart, hit three of those 3-pointers and fin- and she knows what needs to be done ished with 13 points, three rebounds to get our team back into the flow,” and a steal. Senior forward Jamie Probitas Verus Honos CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Webb (9 points) and freshman Jess McCoy (5 rebounds, 4 assists), who also sank 13 points, bucketed the other two 3-pointers in the fateful quarter.

Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times “They shot five threes in the third WORKING OVER HIS OPPONENT…Cougar JP Christiano, top, works a stretch hammer lock on Highlander Steve quarter. I knew Number 3 (Morgan Shuanberg in his 160-lb bout. Christiano claimed a 6-1 decision. Miller) was going to be able to hit a couple of threes, but we missed a lot of foul shots. We missed like six or seven foul shots that could have put us above,” Blue Devil Head Coach Joe Marino said. “Our coming together and working hard in that third quarter won the game,” Cougar Head Coach Jackie Huber said. “Morgan has been play- ing well. As a shooter, you have your ups and downs, but today she did Casino Night Benefiting Cranford phenomenally.” Blue Devil senior forward Diana Venezia led all scorers with 15 points, including a 3-pointer, while pulling Project Graduation Set for Jan. 22 eight rebounds, and adding two steals, two blocked shots and an assist. Se- CRANFORD – Cranford the winter, while enjoying a fun filled options to support Project Gradu- nior guard Amanda Markowski fin- Project Graduation will host a night in support of a program that ation include purchasing or sell- ished with 11 points, three rebounds Casino Night at the Gran Centuri- effectively reduces some of the more ing tickets on behalf of the and three assists, and junior forward ons in Clark on Friday, January significant risks associated with un- Cranford PTA, sponsoring the Katie Ponce had eight points, 10 re- 22, at 7 p.m. The event, sponsored chaperoned high school graduation event and making a donation. bounds and three assists. Point guard by the Cranford PTA, will raise parties,” said Kathleen Hartnett, To purchase tickets, please con- funds to sponsor a safe, drug and Chairperson for Project Graduation. tact: Grace Williams at (908) 276- alcohol free graduation night cel- The Vegas-style event is a new 2767 or [email protected] ebration for Cranford High School addition to Project Graduation’s ex- – Mary Ann Ramey at (908) 272- seniors. The event offers a night isting fundraising efforts and hopes 4039 or [email protected] – of hors d’oeuvres and games of are high that community support will or visit Periwinkle’s located at 17 chance including Black-Jack, lead to a strong turnout. “Casino North Union Avenue, Cranford Craps, Roulette, Poker and slots. Night will be the largest fundraising ************************ Tickets are $35 in advance and event tied to Project Graduation,” For more information on Casino $40 at the door. Hartnett said, “and we are counting Night, Project Graduation, spon- “As one of the first major com- on the money raised here to fund the sorships, etc. please contact: FREE munity social events after the holi- majority of the graduation night ac- Kathleen Hartnett, Project Gradu- day season, Casino Night offers a tivities slated for June of next year.” ation Chairperson, at WAX OFFER wonderful opportunity to connect Casino Night is open to anyone [email protected] or call with friends you haven’t seen over over the age of 21. There are several (908) 276-9530 or (201) 738-5653 FOR FIRST TIME GUEST Women: Free Bikini Line, Eye Brow, or Under Arm Men: Free Eye Brow, Ear, or Nose

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Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN boards to go with a pair of blocked the fourth quarter with a 25-13 run. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times shots and three assists. Junior guard Green hit 13-for-20 from the field Sophomore forward Chris Gross, Kendall Grier sank five of eight shots and all five of his free throws. He last week’s Cougar Athlete of the from the field, including a 3-pointer, grabbed 15 rebounds, including a Week, for hitting a career high 21 and three of five from the line to total career-high, nine offensive rebounds, points in the 59-65 victory over Union 14 points. He also had three steals. and added two assists, a steal and a Catholic on January 8, did one better Green put in four of nine from the block. Gross bucketed 17 points, sink- with 22 points in a 64-50, Cranford field and one of two from the charity ing eight of 17 from the field and one High School boys basketball team line to finished with nine point, while from the line. He had 10 rebounds (3 victory over the Roselle Rams in adding eight rebounds (3 offensive), offensive), a career-high, three blocks, Cranford on January 12. an assist and a block. Point guard with two assists and a steal. Trotter Two days later, senior center Will Sean Trotter banged a 3-pointer, hit pumped in 16 points, hitting five of Green, who could not buy a point in both free throws and added a pair of six from 3-point range and 1-for-1 a game against Westfield on January two’s to total nine points, while add- from the line. He also had four assists 7, made up for it in a big way by ing two rebounds, two assists and a and three rebounds. Pace, who had a amassing a career-high 31 points in steal. Nick Pace scored four points, pair of steals, scored four points and the 5-3 Cougars’ 74-56 rout of the dished out five assists and had a steal, dished out a career-high, eight as- hosting North Plainfield Canucks on while Greg Goode had a pair of steals, sists. Grier had eight rebounds (3 January 14. a pair of assists and a rebound. offensive), five points, four assists David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Gross hit 10 of 15 from the field The Cougars strutted to a 26-16 and two steals. Goode had two assists VERY DANGEROUS OUTSIDE HITTER…Cougar sophomore Morgan Miller, No. 3, has been very deadly recently, and two of six from the foul line hitting 3-pointers. She hit three 3-pointers and totaled 13 points against the Blue Devils as Cranford pulled out a 46-40 win lead at the half against the Rams but and a block. in Westfield on January 12. against the 0-8 Rams. He also dem- blew the game wide open with a 23- Roselle 6 10 15 19 50 onstrated some effectiveness under 15 run in the third quarter. In the Cranford 12 14 23 15 64 the boards with 14 rebounds, includ- game against the 2-6 Canucks, the Cranford 15 19 15 25 74 Cougar Cagers’ Surge Sinks Lady Devils, 46-40 ing a career-high, seven offensive Cougars blew the game wide open in N. Plainfield 12 14 17 13 56

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 coach Huber said. “She goes for those Markowski and Ponce became big they usually are. We weren’t really steals. She gets those opportunities time thieves and finished with six and coming to the ball. On top of them and our team starts clicking.” three steals, respectively. being really aggressive and quick, we The tide began flowing immedi- “In the fourth quarter, we were could have done a little bit better ately in the third quarter when Mor- winning. We did get a little nervous, protecting the ball,” coach Huber said. gan Miller, on an assist from Webb, because we wanted to win so badly. With success in preventing Webb’s banged her first 3-pointer. Miller fol- We made mistakes. They were reach- and Danielle Gross’s give-and-go lowed with a put-back 2-pointer and ing a lot,” Webb said. plays, which worked so well in a McCoy swished her 3-pointer. “They are very quick. We didn’t do previous victory over Union Catho- Markowski ended that 8-0 run with a a good job today of taking care of the lic, the Blue Devils inched to within 3-pointer of her own, but the continu- ball. Our passes weren’t as strong as two points of the Cougars with 1:54 ous onslaught of 3-pointers gave the remaining. Cougars a seemingly comfortable, “They did a really good job of 40-30 lead. Online Cougar Exclusive; pinching in the middle, so it didn’t “We are more of an outside shoot- Union County Wrestling: give us the opportunity to do the give- ing team than an inside shooting team, For Cranford High School sports, and-go with Danielle and Jamie,” so when we are on, we are on,” Webb check out the Online Exclusive Cou- commented coach Huber. said. “In the first half, we were zero gar pages at – www.goleader.com – “We tried to pressure them. We for like seven, then we started making Go to bottom of main page – Click tried to make them get turnovers,” them.” Cougar Pages. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Kurz. “That kid was a little bit heavier, 5-4 lead in the third but fell victim to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a little bit more experienced and he another takedown late in the period to Two days after a close win over had a little too much power for Brian, lose, 6-5, to Anthony Tancs at 171- rival Roselle Park, the No. 8 ranked but I can tell you that kid doesn’t want lbs. David Brearley High School wres- to wrestle Brian again. He was gassed “The focus of our practices the last tling team improved to 13-1 with a at the end of that match, and if they couple of weeks have been finishing 56-13 victory over the Westfield Blue wrestle again, I think Brian gave that them on the edge. He gave up three Devils in Kenilworth on January 15. kid a message that he is all business.” takedowns. We can’t have that,” coach The match was concluded with an After the Bears added a fall in the Kurz said. intense showdown between two very 152-lb bout, although Tomasso took The Bears took a 31-3 team lead talented wrestlers. two nice takedown shots against Joe after a forfeit at 189-lbs, Rob Schielke The Blue Devils, who forfeited five Cassamerto the first period ended, recorded a fall over Tom Snyder at weight classes, received victories 0-0. Cassamerto escaped, but 215-lbs, and Rasheed Banks received from Chris Tomasso, Mike Kalimtzis Tomasso pulled off a smooth duck- a forfeit at heavyweight. Kalimtzis, and Troy Skibitsky, but a strong effort under takedown in the second period however, took only 32 seconds to pin was put out by senior Brian Henry in and added an escape in the third to Dylan Oliva with a half nelson at 103- the first bout of the evening against win, 3-1. lbs. At 125-lbs, Skibitsky tallied a defending Union County 140-lb “Tomasso had a smart match. He pair of single-leg takedowns, a head- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times champion Devin Geoghegan at 145- had three very nice leg attacks. Those in-arm spin-around takedown and a KEEPING SITUATIONS UNDER TOTAL CONTROL…Cougar Joe Giaccio tallied three takedowns and an arm bar, half nelson combination to shut out 119-lb Highlander Ryne Morrison, 12-0.. lbs. Geoghegan got an early lead with are the kind of matches we need to slick throw-by takedown to seize a a pair of takedowns, a reversal and a have from Chris Tomasso on a con- 10-2, majority decision over Nick two-point tilt, but Henry kept coming sistent basis,” coach Kurz said. “There McElroy. back at him. Towards the end of the are times he does well, and then he The final bout of the evening pitted second period, Geoghegan was show- has some mental lapses. We need to Blue Devil Christian Barber against GL Highlanders Stop Cougar Wrestlers, 36-31 ing signs of fatigue, and in the third do away with the mental lapses. The state-ranked Dan Ries at 140-lbs. period motioned for an injury timeout way he wrestled tonight, if we could After a scoreless first period, Barber CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to catch his wind. Geoghegan then get that from him every time, we are escaped and initiated several At 140-lbs, Cougar Eric Knight the Cougar lead with a 6-5 win over and 160, we looked for a pin in one of overcame a 4-0 deficit and got a third- Shane Haddad. those matches, but their freshman period takedown to send the bout to “I went to the high crotch second (Haddad) was tougher than I thought overtime with Victor Orozco, who and third period and got the takedown he would be. The 171-lb.match could regrouped to squeeze out a 6-4 vic- both times,” said Londregan. have gone either way as well. We tory to narrow the Cougars’ lead to “We started out just the way we were hoping to get that one win and 25-21. wanted. The two big guys got pins. finish up at 189. The kids wrestled “I knew this was going to be more We looked to get two extra points at tough on both sides and I think and it mental toughness than physical and 119 and hoped Carmine (Pellino) was a good night.” come right down to the wire. Over- would not get pinned at 130,” Cougar “When we got to 152, he made the time, I took bottom, knew the roll was Head Coach Darren Torsone said. move there by putting Christiano up there, felt the pressure and just went “Matt DiGiovanni came out here with at 160. I thought we had a good shot for it,” said Orozco. a great match, beating the runner-up at winning with the freshman, but he 145-lb Patrick Eichner swamped in the county last year, and 140 could just did not get it done and got beat by Cougar Jim Dwyer at 2:56 to put the have gone either way. We bumped up, a point at the buzzer. Hoy’s match, I Highlanders on top for the first time, trying to get some wins, because we knew was going to be very close. I 27-25. Connor Londregan regained knew they were strong at 145. At 152 had 135, 140 as key matches. If I had those, I was pretty sure I was going to win,” said Highlander Head Coach Rick Iacono. 215: - Campo (C) p O’Sullivan, 5:14 Hwt: - Brady (C) p Manganiello, 3:18 103: - Mele (GL), p Castro, 1:29 112: - DeFranco (GL), P Henry, 1:48 119: - Giaccio (C), d Morrison, 12-0 125: - Brian Buontempo, (C) won forfeit 130: - Stepien (GL), p Pellino, 3:43 www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com 135: - DiGiovanni (C), d Hoy, 3-2 140: - Orozco (GL), d Knight, 6-4 Carol Bevere Kearney 145: - Eichner (GL), p Dwyer, 2:56 • Proprietor 152: - Londegran (C), d Haddad, 6-5 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD 160: - Christiano (C), d Shuanburg, 6-1 171: - Heissler (GL), d Keim, 5-0 908-789-3303 189: - Colder (GL), p Petgrave, 1:59

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A QUICK, SWIFT PIN…Westfield Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, top, turns Brearley Bear Dylan Oliver to his back for a fall in 32 seconds in his 103-lb bout in Kenilworth on January 15. The eighth-ranked Bears won 56-13.

managed to add a defensive takedown going to be in good shape.” takedown attempts. Ries escaped in to claim a 10-2, majority decision. After yielding a takedown in the the third period to knot the bout, 1-1, “You are never going to question first period and missing several and to force overtime (OT). The first Brian Henry’s efforts out there,” com- takedown opportunities himself, Blue OT period was scoreless. Each wres- mented Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Devil Bill Kim battled back to take a tler successfully controlled from the top position in his respective 30-sec- ond period to force a tiebreaker (TB). Barber opted to take the bottom posi- tion, but Ries hung on to claim the 2- 1 victory. “We are not looking to moral victo- ries from Christian Barber. That’s a match that Christian has got to win. He didn’t push the pace enough in the beginning. He was holding back,” coach Kurz said. “God knows he had more left in his tank than the other kid in the third period. If we push that kid more in the beginning, that kid is going to have less in the third period.” BOUT SEQUENCE: 145: — Geoghegan (B) md Henry, 10-2 152: — John Balboni (B) p Erik Gozsieski, 5:59 160: — Tomasso (W) d Cassamerto, 3-1 171: — Tancs (B) d Kim, 6-5 189: — Anthony Scorese (B) won forfeit 215: — Schielke (B) p Snyder, 1:36 Hwt: — Banks (B) won forfeit 103: — Kalimtzis (W) p Oliva, :32 112: — Mike Disko (B) won forfeit 119: — Matt Disko (B) won forfeit 125: — Skibitsky (W) md McElroy, 10-2 130: — Matt Samansky (B) won forfeit 135: — Nick Lospinoso (B) md Ryan Jennings, 11-3 140: — Ries (B) d Barber, 2-1, 4 OT TB Attention All Westfield Men: Did Your Wife Get What She Really Wanted For X-mas? Now Give Your Wife What She Really Deserves ... A New Kitchen. Call Karl Now ... 908-377-6761

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times ABOUT AS CLOSE AS IT GETS…Blue Devil Christian Barber, top, and Brearley Bear Danny Ries battled to a 1-1, three- ROCKING HIM TO SLEEP…Cougar Julian Campo, right, has Highlander Matt O’Sullivan firmly clamped in a cradle overtime tie until Ries hung on in the fourth overtime to win a tiebreaker on January 15. In the photo, Barber works a tight in the 215-lb. bout. Campo pinned O’Sullivan in 5:14. The Governor Livingston Highlanders edged the Cougars, 36-31, in waist and with wrist control on Ries. Berkeley Heights on January 14.

Roselle Park Upends Roselle Park Defeats New Providence Licks GL Highlanders Rock Raider Matmen Rout Cougar Matmen Jar Rutherford, 55-15 West Orange, 44-22 Linden Tigers, 46-15 Rahway Wrestlers Parsippany Hills, 47-24 Asbury Park, 79-0 The Roselle Park High School The Roselle Park High School The New Providence High School The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High wrestling team upended Rutherford, wrestling team defeated West Or- wrestling team improved to 4-1 with The Governor Livingston High School wrestling team improved to The Cranford High School wres- 55-15, on January 16. ange, 44-22, on January 16. a 46-15 victory over Linden on Janu- School wrestling team rocked 3-5 with a 47-24 rout of host tling team shutout Asbury Park, 79-0, BOUT SEQUENCE: and New Brunswick, 75-6, on Janu- BOUT SEQUENCE: ary 15. The key bout of the evening Rahway, 48-25, on January 15. Parsippany Hills on January 12. 103: — John Devito (RP) won forfeit 103: — Carlo Zazzara (W) d John came at heavyweight when Pioneer BOUT SEQUENCE: ary 16. 112: — Dan Geraldi (R) d Jovanni Devito, 6-1 160: — Steve Schaumberg (GL) d Brian BOUT SEQUENCE: Rameriz, 10-5 Zach Troutman stunned Tiger Austin 103: — Steve Stringas (P) p Lucas CRANFORD 79, ASBURY PARK 0 112: — Mike Marotti (W) md Brendan Pyrus, 11-7 112: Ian Henry (C) won forfeit 119: — Brendan Leary (RP) won forfeit Leary, 16-6 Frank. 171: — Zach Heissler (GL) p TJ Disney, Cimafonte, 3:18 125: — Dan Pisauro (RP) p Dave 112: — Brian Zelasny (P) p Dan Cardoza, 119: Joe Giaccio (C) p Deshawn 119: — Anthony Perrotti (W) d Dan BOUT SEQUENCE: 5:59 Miranda, 2:18 Peterson, :20 Pisauro, 1:43 189: — Frank Colder (GL) p Hanif Denny, 1:04 130: — Jon Acosta (RP) p Mike Carey, 103: — Dave Dinerman (N) d Josh 125: Brian Buontempo (C) won forfeit 125: — Lucas Lavista (RP) d Jim Sheehy, 6-5 1:31 119: — Mike Yim (P) p Devon Ausbon, 1:34 2:31 130: Carmine Pellino (C) won forfeit Ciampi, 8-4 112: — Dan Smith (N) d Dan Tibere, 215: — Urayoan Garcia (R) tf Matt 135: Matt DiGiovanni (C) won forfeit 135: — Nick Longo (RP) won forfeit 130: — Jon Acosta (RP) p Anthony O’Sullivan, 17-2, 5:44 125: — Tristan Bundy (S) p Kevin Byrne, 140: — Mike Paskas (R) d Matt Krynicki, 10-7 140: Eric Knight (C) md Tyson Charles, Pompei, 3:14 119: — Tim Terrezza (N) won forfeit Hwt: — Laziek Jones (R) d Tony 1:30 6-0 130: — Sean Cannon (S) p Christian 11-0 135: — Nick Longo (RP) p Joe Fiore, 125: — Adrian Betancourt (L) p Jacob Mangianello, 7-2 145: Connor Londregan (C) won forfeit 145: — John Boyle (R) d Rich Weslock, 1:44 103: — Jon Mele (GL) p Keith McCarthy, Signorelli, 4:35 6-2 Jankow, :59 152: JP Christiano (C) p Garrett Shawn, 140: — Frank Marotti (W) d Matt 130: — Steve Sharpe (N) d Lamar Coo- 2:31 135: — Jawan Gaines (S) p Sam Mual, 152: — Russ Benner (RP) p Anthony 2:20 5:32 Krynicki, 5-3 per, 7-5 112: — Anthony Defranco (GL) p Isaac 160: Chris Keim (C) d Harold Royster, Appolito, 1:52 145: — Rich Weslock (RP) md Mark Valentin, :43 140: — Mike Steinfeld (S) d Dillon Danis, 160: — Dennis Carroll (RP) md Jake 135: — Felipe Ramirez (L) p Vince Sifdoli, 11-7 Dipsey, 8-0 5:59 119: — Jabari Shults (R) p Ryne 7-2 Regina, 11-3 145: — Josh Foote (S) md William Smith, 171: Rob Kessler (C) p Joe Smith, 1:14 152: — Russ Benner (RP) tf Chris 140: — Carl Holley (L) d Harry Laplanche, Morrison, 2:46 189: Errol Petgrave (C) p Fabian Perez, 171: — Vic Pozsonyi (RP) won forfeit Michura, 18-1 125: — Quinton Anderson (R) won for- 12-2 189: — Connor Gabriel (RP) p Dave 3-0 :59 160: — Dennis Carroll (RP) won for- 145: — Dan Umana (N) d Diab Mosa, feit 152: — Jacob Skovronek (P) d Luke Zurla, 1:23 Vuono, 7-0 215: Julian Campo (C) won forfeit feit 13-6 130: — Mike Stepien (GL) p Kleber 285: Joe Brady (C) p Kevin Ewere, 1:20 215: — Frank Yuro (RP) d Mike Gerbasio, 171: — Connor Gabriel (RP) p Paul Palacios, 2:38 160: — Chris Mulawka (P) d John Devia, 4-0 152: — Hans Dassen (N) p Danny Castro, Cafone, 4:34 5:25 135: — Joe Hoy (GL) p Dan Walsh, 5:47 4-1 CRANFORD 75, NEW BRUNSWICK 6 Hwt: — Adam Ortiz (R) p Lou Medina, 189: — Vic Pozsonyi (RP)p Vin 140: — Victor Orozco (GL) d Rosendo 171: — Sebastian Rosen (S) md Mike 103: Rumarvin Torre (NB) won forfeit 5:53 160: — Max Sidoli (N) md Travis Foster, Racamato, 2:28 13-5 Cruz, 8-6 Alessandra, 13-2 112: Henry (C) p Oualid Menjdoubi, 1:43 189: — Brian Laspe (S) p Kyle Stillwell, SHERIFF’S SALE 215: — Frank Yuro (RP) p Grant 171: — Jon D’Amico (N) p Robert Clark, 145: — Pat Eichner (GL) p Nick Terdak, 119: Giaccio (C) p T. Wolmack, 1:30 McGuire, 4:48 3:01 2:47 3:14 125: Buontempo (C) p Henry Trujillo, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006931 Hwt: — Dom Valeriani (W) p Lou 189: — Ben Carroll (N) d Keron Smith, 152: — Diego Chavez (R) p Shane 215: — Andrew Jacobs (S) won forfeit 1:00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Haddad, 1:59 Hwt: — Anthony Tufaro (S) p Bret Topitz, 130: Pellino (C) won forfeit CHANCERY DIVISION Medina, 1:49 8-3 UNION COUNTY 215: — Andrew Tullo (N) p Nick Currea, 1:14 135: DiGiovanni (C) p Darwen Reyes, DOCKET NO. F-39909-08 2:53 Lancer Matmen Beat 4:58 Plaintiff: LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP, AS 140: Knight (C) won forfeit SERVICER FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST Probitas Verus Honos Hwt: — Zach Troutman (N) d Austin Brearley Bears Whip 2006-16 Frank, 2-1 Blue Devils, 45-24 145: Londregan (C) p David Rojas, 1:21 VS. 152: Christiano (C) won forfeit Defendant: MICHAEL F. MARINO, PAMELA SHERIFF’S SALE The Livingston High School wres- Whippany Park, 64-9 160: Keim (C) won forfeit MARINO, MARIE BALIATICO, MORTGAGE 171: Kessler (C) p Cornelius Sandy, ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000028 Parsippany Matmen tling team defeated the visiting The No. 8 ranked David Brearley AS NOMINEE FOR WEICHERT FINANCIAL SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Westfield Blue Devils, 45-24, on Janu- 5:30 SERVICES, GRACE NEINER, CHANCERY DIVISION Bears whipped Whippany Park, 64- 189: Petgrave (C) d Turiak Hyman, 11-5 MANHATTONVILLE COLLEGE, STATE OF UNION COUNTY Tap Union, 60-12 ary 13. 9, on January 16. 215: Campo (C) p JoseTorres, 5:46 NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-9564-08 Blue Devil Billy Kim recorded a Sale Date: 02/03/2010 Plaintiff: AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC The Parsippany High School wres- BOUT SEQUENCE: 285: Brady (C) p Giorgid Marte, 2:34 Writ of Execution: 11/06/2009 VS. 1:12 fall over Brent Blanck-Singer at 103: — Matt Krause (W) p Dylan By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: DANIEL U. OVIEDO, MRS. tling team defeated Union, 60-12, on Oliva, 3:43 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public OVIEDO, WIFE OF DANIEL U. OVIEDO, MERS 171-lbs, Tom Snyder won a 10-7 de- Caldwell Chiefs Bury vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION January 16. cision over Joe Fede at 215-lbs and 112: — Anthony Madonia (B) p Davis TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 02/17/2010 BOUT SEQUENCE: Krause, 3:04 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 11/18/2009 Brian Henry pinned Ian Lastorino in 119: — Anthony Rice (B) p Joe Union Farmers, 64-9 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 103: — Sam Kovacs (P) md Bryam said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Villacres, 10-1 5:41 at 145-lbs. Christian Barber DeCandia, :49 The Caldwell High School wres- of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- 112: — Joe Greenweig (P) p Paul 125: — Nick McElroy (B) md Tim tling team defeated Union, 64-9, on the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- jumped up two weight classes (152- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Sangolqur, :52 Cook, 12-4 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on lbs) to face Brandon Bright, who 130: — Mark Prosicki (W) d Andrew January 16. Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of 119: — Mike Persaud (P) p Jorge BOUT SEQUENCE: 52/100*** $342,920.52. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Bergman, :32 pulled out a 3-2 decision. Scarillo, 9-6 Municipality: Scotch Plains Township of their bid available in cash or certified check at 103: — Mike DelaRiva (C) md Bryam County: Union; State of New Jersey 125: — Phil Tomaro (P) p Chris Dorvius, WEIGHT SEQUENCE: 135: — Allen Phillips (B) d Gerard the conclusion of the sales. Freda, 10-6 Villacres, 9-1 Street and Street No: 2397 North Avenue The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Eighty 1:05 103: — Mike Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit 112: — Joey Schlomann (C) p Paul Tax Block and Lot: Block 8105 also Block 801 Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and 130: — Bryan Tauro (P) p Mike Zuena, 140: — Nick Lospinoso (B) p Dom in Westfield; Lot: 6 also Lot 1 in Westfield 97/100*** $688,717.97. 112: — Jason Estevez (L) won forfeit Sangolqur, :52 Dimensions of Lot: 70 feet x 120 feet 5:54 119: — Keith Arlotta (L) won forfeit Andolino, 3:08 MUNICIPALITY: Mountainside Borough, 145: — Dan Ries (B) p Andrew Rigas, 119: — Nick Rogers (C) p Jorge Nearest Cross Street: Whittier Avenue COUNTY: Union, STATE OF New Jersey 135: — Dave Standridge (P) p Pat 125: — PJ Farinella (L) d Troy Skibitsky, Bergman, 3:08 Superior Interests (if any): NONE STREET AND STREET NO: 1413 Wipporwill Rangel, 1:01 5:02 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty Four Way, TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Block 3.F, Lot 4 5-1 125: — Vince Deleva (C) p Chris Dorvius, Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Three and 92/100*** 140: — Nick Pizzuta (P) d Malik Bradley, 130: — Mitch McDonald (L) d Kevin 152: — John Balboni (B) p Jon DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 122.71 feet x 6 feet Huang, 4:23 :36 $384,663.92 together with lawful interest and NEAREST CROSS STREET: New Providence 6-0 Castillo, 2-0 130: — Dan Gargiuolo (C) p Mike Zuena, costs. Road 145: — Anthony Mariano (P) p Wymid 160: — Anthony Tancs (B) p Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE 135: — Justin Estevez (L) md Jey 1:08 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Whitted, 4:18 Yengling, 14-0 Jonathan Kelly, :45 Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Sixty Four 171: — Dillon Geoghegan (B) md 135: — Dave Pepe (C) p Julien Beve, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Five and 29/ 152: — Nick Kromka (P) d John Sedillo, 140: — Brad Krosser (L) md Ellis Opoku, 1:55 money will be deposited into the Superior Court 100*** $764,275.29 together with lawful interest 11-4 Gary Falkman, 12-1 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, and costs. 8-0 140: — Andrew Kratsch (C) p Malik or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 160: — Mike Kromka (P) p Kristofer 145: — Brian Henry (W) p Lastorino, 189: — Khusen Taramov (B) p Tim Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Kelly, :36 Bradley, 1:00 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Florendo, 1:33 5:41 145: — Jason Kratsch (C) md Wymid and extent of that person’s claim and asking for expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 171: — Pat Fales (P) p Bilal Smith- 215: — Rob Schielke (B) p Andrew an order directing payment of the surplus money. money will be deposited into the Superior Court 152: — Bright (L) d Barber, 3-2 Whitted, 14-4 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale McCloud, 5:36 160: — Matt Melhourn (L) md Erik Guadagnin, 3:36 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Hwt: — Rasheed Banks (B) won 152: — Bryan Lockward (C) d John will have information regarding the surplus, if or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 189: — James Morgan (P) d Rashaan Gozdieski, 18-6 Sedillo, 10-3 any. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Richardson, 3-2 forfeit There is a full legal description on file in the 171: — Kim (W) p Blanck-Singer, 1:12 160: — Frank Rogers (C) p Kris Florendo, and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 215: — Joe Brignoni (U) p Fardeen Union County Sheriff’s Office. an order directing payment of the surplus money. 189: — Anthony Paris (L) won forfeit 2:44 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Yunus, 2:36 215: — Tom Snyder (W) d Joe Fede, 171: — Nick Mazzo (C) p Ramadan sale for any length of time without further adver- will have information regarding the surplus, if Hwt: — Kyle Crowley (U) p Phocan tisement. 10-7 Smith-McCloud, 3:56 any. Watchara, 1:41 See it all on the web in color . . . Ralph Froehlich There is a full legal description on file in the Hwt: — Mike Silverberg (L) won forfeit 189: — Windsor Guzman (C) p Rashaan Sheriff Union County Sheriff’s Office. Richardson, 4:58 Attorney: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS sale for any length of time without further adver- www.goleader.com 215: — Joe Brignoni (U) p Shane 728 MARINE HIGHWAY tisement. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006969 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006671 Cunningham, 3:25 PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 Ralph Froehlich SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE Hwt: — Kyle Crowley (U) d Dan Pierce, MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 Sheriff CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION (856) 802-1000 Attorney: UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09001515 3-0 4 T - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS DOCKET NO. F-34667-08 DOCKET NO. F-37207-08 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY & 1/28/10 Fee: $171.36 728 MARINE HIGHWAY Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff: CROWN BANK CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 VS. VS. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 Defendant: THOMAS ANDREW BECKER, Defendant: ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A DOCKET NO. F-30918-07 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006927 (856) 802-1000 SUMMIT BANK, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A ALBERT G. Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09007023 4 T - 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 Sale Date: 02/03/2010 CHEETY; GAIL CHEETY A/K/A GAIL H. SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY & 2/11/10 Fee: $157.08 Writ of Execution: 11/20/2009 CHEETY; CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC. ASSET-BACKED UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution N.A.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 DOCKET NO. F-43931-08 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 01/27/2010 VS. Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. DOCKET NO. F-44521-08 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 10/23/09 Defendant: CAROL L. SHEPPARD; WILLIAM VS. Plaintiff: INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000163 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution W. SHEPPARD; H/W Defendant: THOMAS A. BECKER A/K/A THO- VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 01/27/2010 MAS ANDREW BECKER Defendant: CLAUDIA DUPLAA AND GABRIEL CHANCERY DIVISION WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 11/24/2008 Sale Date: 02/03/2010 TAJES UNION COUNTY said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 10/26/2009 Sale Date: 02/10/2010 DOCKET NO. F-31107-07 of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 11/09/2009 Plaintiff: ROMA BANK the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: 218 PARK AVENUE ASSOCI- Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 19/ of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- ATES, LLC, ET ALS 100*** $120,902.19. the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 02/17/2010 The property to be sold is located in the Town The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 09/09/2009 of Westfield, County of Union and State of New Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Four and of their bid available in cash or certified check at said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Jersey. 68/100*** $280,834.68. the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified check at said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Premises commonly known as: 410 Spring- All that certain land and premises situated in The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- field Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. the Borough of Garwood, County of Union, State Eighty Two Thousand Sixty One and 66/100*** The judgment amount is: ***Twenty Three the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Being Known as Lot 26, Block 1905, on the of New Jersey, being more particularly described $182,061.66. Thousand Six Hundred Ninety One and 94/100*** The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Six TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield as follows: The property to be sold is located in the Bor- $23,691.94. Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight and 06/ WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Dimensions: 50.51 feet x 422.13 feet x 50.000 Lot: 21; Block: 111 on the Tax Map of the ough of Fanwood in the County of UNION, State The property to be sold is located in the Town 100*** $606,568.06. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% feet x 415.00 feet Borough of Garwood of New Jersey. of Westfield, County of Union and State of New Property to be sold is located in: Township of of their bid available in cash or certified check at Nearest Cross Street: Nomahegan Drive Nearest Cross Street: Walnut Street Commonly known as: 225 Tillotson Road, Jersey. The premises is commonly known as Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of the conclusion of the sales. Total Upset: ***One Hundred Forty One Thou- Approximate Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 26.00 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 410 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred sand Three Hundred Eighty Four and 69/100*** feet x 100.00 feet x 26.00 feet Tax Lot No.: 10 in Block 46 07090. Premises commonly known as: 1118 Lincoln Twenty Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty $141,384.69 together with lawful interest and Being more commonly known as: 336 North Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately 75 x 139 Tax Lot No. 26; Block No. 1905. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 One and 81/100*** $625,381.81. costs. Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027 Nearest Cross Street: WESTFIELD ROAD Dimensions of Lot: Approximately: 415 x 50 x Tax Lot: 10; Block: 8703 219park.roma Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated No- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- 422.13 x 50.51 Approximate Dimensions: 000.172 AC Property other charges, and any such taxes, charges, vember 11, 2009 nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Located: Springfield Avenue and Union County Neares Cross Street: Evelyn Street Schedule A liens, insurance premiums or other advances Subject to: Sewer: 1/1/2009-12/31/2009 Tax and prior lien info: Taxes, Sewer and Park Boulevard Taxes: 4th Quarter Taxes 2009 (Base Amount) County of Union made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested $362.13 open + penalty Water maybe delinquent you must check with the The above advertisement does not constitute $2,529.32* State of New Jersey parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Mortgage recorded 2/14/89 Mortgage Book tax collector for exact amounts due. a full legal description of the real estate. The full Sewer: (Base Amount) $250.00* Township of Scotch Plains independent investigation to ascertain whether 3950 Page 0585+c in the amount of $150,000.00* Title Number - 93689-A, Block 46, Lot 10 legal description may be found at the Office of the *Plus interest on these figures through date of BLOCK 1802 LOT 13 or not any outstanding interest remain of record * Letter from Fidelity National Title will indem- The total amount due for past due taxesis $0 Sheriff during regular business hours. payoff and any and all subsequest taxes, water 219 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey and/or have priority over the lien being fore- nify or insure purchaser Prior Mortgage and Judgments (if any): Prior Liens: First Mortgage - Chase Home and sewer amounts. Lot Size: 63 x 164 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Lien: Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Thirty Six Thou- Finance LLC (4-15-08) $112,000.00 Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy One Nearest Cross Street: Sunset Place If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eleven Thou- sand Six Hundred Fifty and 96/100*** Total Upset: ***Twenty Eight Thousand Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100*** Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Ninety Three Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a sand Six Hundred Thirty Seven and 09/100*** $236,650.96 together with lawful interest and Hundred Ninety Five and 32/100*** $28,695.32 $671,740.00 together with lawful interest and Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Eight and 25/ return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall $311,637.09 together with lawful interest and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. costs. 100*** $693,268.25 together with lawful interest have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. tisement. 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WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Interme- Ohaus, Samuel Ohaus, Brianna Parkinson, diate School Principal Stewart Carey Alexander Penn, Natasha Peregrim, Katherine Piscitelli, David Player, Thomas Pyle, Nicho- announced the school’s first marking las Retcho, Mary Rippe, Michael Roggenburg, period honor roll. To make the distin- Kimberly Roth, Adam Rush, Kristen Ryan, guished honor roll, one must earn Daniel Sanchez, Jonathan Savorgiannakis, straight A’s. Attaining no grade less Olivia Schiffer, Alex Schneider, Benjamin Schuman, Katherine Seery, Eleanor Shepherd, than a B places one on the honor roll. Conor Sheridan, Andreia Silva, Tara Smith, Matthew Smoot, Cameron Stock, Matthew 8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Storcks, Colin Studwell, Jocelyn Summers, Kaitlin Abrams, Elena Arida, Caroline Caitlin Sweeney, Caroline Tanis, Caitlyn Baldwin, Robert Ball, Audrey Bangs, Aram Tierney, Sean Tracey, Sabrina Vanness, Alec Barmakian, Alexandra Berry, Kathleen Bond, Vaughan, Joseph Waddell, Jacob Wasserman, Connor Brennan, Natalie Brennan, Sandy Choi, Juliana Watty, Aaron Wenta, Scott Wiesinger, Julia Criscuolo, Bradley Demartino, Olivia Amanda Womelsdorf Dembiec, Nicole Deroux, Leia Descalzi, Ben- SETTING A POSITIVE T.R.E.N.D…Representatives from the Governor jamin Eisenberg, Jared Ellner, Gabrielle 7th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Livingston High School club T.R.E.N.D. (Turning Recreational Events In New Eniclerico, Shea Fitzpatrick, Ethan Frisch, Edwin Lauren Androconis, Sameena Asija, Jen- Directions) spoke about the transition from middle school to high school to Gee, Sophia Goldschmidt, Oona Harrigan, nifer Bagger, Meredith Bagger, Elise Ballan, parents at Deerfield School in Mountainside at a Parent Education Night in mid- Patrick Harris, Sara Hoerrner, Belle Hutchins, Megan Blutfield, John Bunting, Jill Burke, Jake Katz, Madeline Katz, Helen Forrest November sponsored by the Mountainside PTA. Students spoke about the Madeline Capodanno, William Crenshaw, importance of getting involved and being active in clubs and sports. They focused Keating, Jack Kessler, Caroline King, Samuel Nicole Di Giorgio, Kristianna Elbert, Zoe Krause, Kyle Kristiansen, Daniel Kuhn, David on activities that promote social activities that do not involve drugs or alcohol. Federbusch, Max Flysch, Jane Franks, An- Pictured, left to right, are: Cliff Lauterhahn, student advisor, Tom Black, Steven Kushner, Julia Kuzman, Brendan Law, Olivia drew Frantz, Jennifer Frega, Jared Geoghan, Le Warn, Kaitlyn Lutz, Claire Lynch, Hannah Cindy Gong, Aidan Hamilton, Erin Hart, Kayla Schaumburg, Mallory Corrigan, Alex DeRose, Eric Whyte and Jennifer Quaglia. Mackenzie, Shannon Malley, Kelly Mazzucco, Jackson, Kyle Jason, Brian Johnson, Carly Thomas McDonald, Luke McGrory, Sarah Kalis, Kelly Ann Kristiansen, Andrew McIntyre, Caroline McNamara, Nora Moriarty, Malacrea, Sara McCutcheon, Judy McDonald, William Murtishaw, Elisabeth Neylan, Matthew Rosin Selected for Hardy CAUSOLOGY…Faculty and members of the PTA at H.B. Brunner Elementary Mary Meyo, Alexander Monteiro, Elise Nuzzo, Shannon O’Brien, Joseph Ohaus, Sophia Morano, Kelly Morrison, Nicholas Moynihan, School in Scotch Plains recently presented Diane Coloney, director of Camp Palia, Rebecca Plotkin, Kristin Ragoza, Michael Starbright of the Center For Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, also in Scotch Anna O’Brian, Charlie O’Brien, Alyson Palia, Reddy, Erica Ripperger, Calvin Robertshaw, Samantha Paoletti, Meghan Pettit, Emma Human-Rights Award Plains, with a check for $415. The money was raised through the sale of Deirdre Romer, Jill Rosenfeld, Claire Rothfelder, Phillips, Anthony Pirrone, Anna Reid, Courtney WESTFIELD – Justin Rosin, a se- ing in nursing homes, playing music “Causology” bracelets at the school’s holiday boutique. The funds will be used to Sarah Russo, Joseph Santry, Sarah Sarkos, Lydia Ryan, Lillian Scott, Georgia Slater, Evan support the center’s Children’s Bereavement Camp and its programs, which are Anne Seaman, Nicholas Serratelli, Sophia Steinfield, Caroline Stocking, Emily Sullivan, nior at Westfield High School (WHS), at church services and performing at offered free of charge to children who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Shiffman, Gregory Stepaniouk, Andrew Layla Varkey, Kathryn Vera, Elli Warsh was named the recipient of the Marc other charitable events. Stockwell, Sanjay Sujanthakumar, Anna Tanji, Pictured, from left to right, are: front row, Dean Rash, Douglas Tibbals and Ryan Alyssa Teese, Kristen Villane, Morgann Wilcox, Hardy Human Rights Award, spon- This is a characteristic he shares Ciarrocca; back row, Jamie Tibbals, seller of Camp Starbright Causology Charlotte Zee 7th Grade Honor Roll sored by the First Congregational with the late Marc Hardy, who was a bracelets; Ms. Coloney; Susan Rash, holiday boutique chairperson; Jodi Frank, Marissa Alvarez, Carli Arena, Phoebe Church of Westfield. Justin will be gifted singer and actor with an abid- principal of Brunner School, and Lisa Ciarrocca, PTA president. 8th Grade Honor Roll Aronds, Patrick Aslanian, Andrew Baker, Jes- presented with a certificate and a $500 ing interest in human rights. Mr. sica Bebel, Stephen Bonsall, Victoria Breza, Julia Abbattista, Christopher Algarin, Stephanie Brown, Nathan Budashewitz, Nicho- check on Sunday, Hardy, a member Prestine Allen, William Allen, Thomas Ander- las Cannone, Olivia Cara, Belle Carroll, Kirsten January 24, at the of the First Con- son, Michael Androconis, Matthew Caughey, William Chandler, Elena Chermak, Archambault, Christopher Arena, Grace First Congrega- gregational Increase Marketability Bryan Chou, Amanda Christian, Carson Clarke- tional Church. Church, was killed Aronds, Jane Aronds, Nora Aronds, Christo- Magrab, Katherine Crowley, Patrick Culhane, pher Aslanian, Sun Alex Bae, Kathleen Barry, Jacqueline Daaleman, Courtney Day, Michael This award is in a car accident in Sean Beattie, Zachary Birkenthal, Kara Dazzo, Thomas Dazzo, Elizabeth Dee, Lauren offered to a person 1990, shortly be- By Enhancing Writing Birnbaum, Tyler Bowman, Jacob Boyle, Harry Deluca, Kayleigh Denner, Mae Devin, Brafman, Brittany Bryant, Gabrielle Buckman, who has demon- fore his graduation CRANFORD – Entering the New Participants will obtain practical, Francesca Dos Santos, Katherine Duffy, Colin strated qualities from WHS. Russell Cain, Christopher Callahan, Nicolas Dursee, Kevin Echausse, Lauren Echausse, Year, people can make the most of hands-on instruction. Assignments Carayannopoulos, Nicole Carpetto, Virginie Adam Federbusch, Justin Fernandez, Eliza- that were personi- Justin also sup- their employment marketability by will feature writing and grammatical Caspard, Andew Castellone, Anna Centrella, beth Fox, Erin Fox, Seth Fraenkel, Erin Frankel, fied by Marc ports the troops honing their writing skills through a exercises dealing with the approach Matthew Charlton, Douglas Clarkson, Kaitlyn Rebecca Freer, Jackson Frontero, Chloe Collett, Ellie Cook, Brittany Cuellar, Brendan Hardy: openness through various non-credit, professional development to developing a variety of written Genakos, Andrew Githens, Jacob Givelber, and friendliness to charities. He sends Currie, Christopher Dattilo, Sarah Davidson, Andrew Gorczyca, Nicole Graf, Matthew course to be offered starting in Febru- documents – all in an open, accept- Stephen Della Fera, Alexa Derman, Sarah Greco, Christina Griesmer, Matthew Handzy, persons of all them goods and ary at Union County College. ing, non-judgmental environment. Drummond, Brandon Egert, Noor El-Sherbeini, Ryan Harrington, Molly Hart, Rachel Hayden, races, creeds and supplies, has writ- Even with excellent skills in a par- While students typically have a Vikranth Eleswarapu, Catherine Eliades, Eric Herber, Patrick Higgins, Benjamin Howell, Michael Fasciale, Juliana Federico, Catherine nationalities; in- ten letters and do- ticular area of expertise, to really wide range of backgrounds and edu- Alexandru Ionescu, Amber Johnson, Nicholas volvement and nated cell phones. Felix, Jack Filipkowski, Conor Finn, Matthew Kalimtzis, Devin Kiernan, Ian Knapp, succeed in a chosen career field, ef- cational levels, they share a com- Fitzgerald, Jack Foley, Peter Foltz, Carly Fried- Jacqueline Knapp, Jessica Koenigsberg, Timo- leadership in orga- He helped with set fective writing is essential. “Effec- mon need for strengthening their man, Mara Friedman, Evan Garfinkel, Conor thy Korth, Austin Kronick, Corinne Kuntz, nizations and ac- up for the “Back to tive Writing,” an eight-week course, writing skills for enhanced commu- Gelson, Geneva Gleason, Alexander Gold, Sabrina Ladj, Michael Lapolla, Kaitlyn Larkin, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Peter Greeley, Melanie tivities committed Iraq” Veteran’s is designed for people who are cur- nication. Olivia Lavelle, Christopher Lee, Katherine to improving hu- Day Parade in Grycan, Connor Hagan, Emma Haley, Austin Lee, Alessandra Leong, Alexandra Little, Kiera rently in the workforce, unemployed, “Effective Writing” will be offered Hatch, Lucas Helander, Justin Hertzberg, Casey Loftus, Andrew Marino, Collin McDonald, man relations; per- Westfield. enrolled in higher education programs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Hewett, Ian Hutchinson, David Kane, Jake John McKinley, Kevin Miller, Mia Miller, sonal dignity; a Justin loves or are seeking to enter a new career February 4 through April 1, at the Kaplan, Alexis Kardias, Christopher Kattak, Helen Mizrach, Samantha Moore, Jacquelin Rachel Kaufman, Rebecca Kaufman, willingness to take Justin Rosin classical music, field. college’s Cranford Campus. No class Napolitano, Samantha Nigro, Briana O’Brien, risks for what he teaches piano and Alexander Kay, Suzanne Kozlowski, Andrew Rajan Olson, Matthew Paone, David Parker, Although the focus is primarily will be held on March 18 due to the La Manna, Kathleen La Femina, Kenneth Corinne Petersen, Christopher Pettit, Emily or she believes is right; unqualified sings in Chorale and Choraleers at geared toward business writing, those college’s closing for its spring break. Lamar, Danielle Lamchek, Mate Landeka, Posyton, Luke Prybylski, Jacob Rabinowitz, acceptance of others; respect for di- WHS. In November, he participated who plan to write a book or other For more information or to regis- Matthew Latowsky, Christopher Lazzarotti, Chelsea Rader, Jack Reinhard, Annie Mark Lazzarotti, Matthew Lazzarotti, Allison versity; personal integrity; caring and with the High School Concert Choir published material may benefit ter, call the College’s Division of Resnikoff, David Reverendo, Jordan willingness to listen, and the ability in a performance at Carnegie Hall. Lee, Bryon Lessner, Alexander Lopez, Marc Robertson, Thomas Rohwetter, Claudia equally. Economic Development and Continu- Luino, Kirsten Mahler, Daniel Maran, Conor Romeo, Alexandra Rood, Amy Rosenzweig, to lead by example. “I’m very grateful to the First Con- The course addresses ways to tar- ing Education at (908) 709-7600. Martinson, Jake Mastronardi, Morgan Mc Julianne Salemy, Nicholas Sanders, Amer For two years, Justin has been a gregational Church for giving me get a reading audience based on the Alister, Elizabeth McCabe, Madeline Sawan, Nelson Schildge, Emily Schuman, McCready, Kathleen McCutcheon, Mary Grace peer leader of WHS’s Transition Pro- this award,” Justin said. “Marc Hardy purpose, message and style of writ- Freeman Helps Parents Victoria Scognamiglio, Dana Seigelstein, gram, a program designed to help was an amazing person, and it’s a McDonald, Emily McLane, Nicholas Natasha Sharma, Ellie Shirk, Maren Siegel, ing content. Students will gain an Mennona, John Monihan, Lena Morello, Madi- Jackson Simcox, Kara Smith, Amanda Stein, freshmen adjust to high-school life; it tragedy that he lost his life at such a understanding of proper word selec- Prepare Child’s IEPs son Mueller, Thomas Mueller, Hunter Mulzoff, Jillian Stock, Meghan Summers, Andrew deals with such issues as class work young age. I’m deeply honored to tion, the use of the apostrophe, elimi- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Par- Michael Murray, Daniel Myers, Julia Ukrainskyj, Elinor Walker, Aidan Ward, Chris- Napolitano, Megan Newhard, William Nisley, and difficulty with peer relationships. receive this award, and I hope to nating unnecessary words, sentence ent Teacher Council-Special Educa- topher Why, Olivia Windorf, Emily He has expanded his work further continue to uphold Marc’s outstand- Bradley Norris, Jaclyn O’Connor, Kelly Zimmerman, Alexander Zornitsky structure and punctuation, avoiding tion Committee welcomes Hillary O’Connor, Ryan O’Connor, Lauren Oates, Leo by initiating the presentation of an ing legacy.” run-on sentences, subject-verb agree- Freeman, a member of Hinkle, Fingles anti-bullying program at WHS. Jus- ment, placing words in sentences for and Prior, on Wednesday, January 27. tin is raising money to have John enhanced readability and building Ms. Freeman will present a lecture, Halligan conduct an anti-bullying pre- ALJ Hosts Flea Market, paragraphs that are unified, coherent titled “Preparing for Your Child’s IEP sentation at WHS. Mr. Halligan, who and complete. (Individualized Education Program): gives presentations throughout the Collectible Show Know Your Legal Rights and Learn to country and appeared on Oprah and CLARK – On Sunday, January 24, St. Bartholomew Acad. Advocate for Your Child.” This pro- with Diane Sawyer, lost his son to from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a flea market gram will assist parents with the tools suicide due to excessive bullying in and collectible show will take place Hosts Open House needed to prepare for their child’s IEP. 2003. at Arthur L. Johnson High School, SCTOCH PLAINS – St. Ms. Freeman has experience with Justin has been actively involved in located at 365 Westfield Avenue in Bartholomew Academy will initiate special-education issues, higher-edu- all aspects of the homeless program Clark. There is no charge to attend. its celebration of Catholic Schools cation issues, including accommoda- at the Westfield Presbyterian Church Clark UNICO sponsors the event. Week with an opening Mass at noon tions on testing and graduate school for four years. Since he is now 18, he Exhibitors will have a variety of jew- on January 31 at St. Bartholomew admission tests, Section 504, guard- is able to stay overnight with the elry, handbags, sports collectibles, Church of Scotch Plains. ianship and adult services. homeless families and help out after- scarves and hats, gloves and collectible Following the Mass, the academy The program will take place be- hours. He also contributes annually items. There will be five spaces do- will host an open house until 3 p.m. tween 7:30 and 9 p.m. at the library of to UNICEF and donates candy to nated to any school organization that Prospective parents and students are Edison Intermediate School, located Children’s Specialized Hospital. would like to participate as an exhibitor invited to tour the facility, visit class- at 800 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. Justin acts and sings, and plays to sell their items, promote their club or an event they may be sponsoring. rooms to view student presentations A parent support group will meet OPEN HOUSE...Following Mass on Sunday, January 31, the St. Bartholomew piano, guitar and violin, abilities that and meet the faculty and representa- prior to the presentation at 7 p.m. Academy in Scotch Plains will host an open house until 3 p.m. Prospective parents he has applied to his charitable activi- For information, call (201) 998- tives of the Home School Association. The program is free, open to the and students are invited to tour the facility, visit classrooms and meet the faculty. ties by playing instruments and sing- 1144 or jcpromotions.info. The academy serves students in public, and no registration is required. grades pre-kindergarten 4-year olds The committee meets once a month through grade 8 and offers an early- during the school year and acts as a Educational Event Helps Local Christopher Academy childhood program featuring a full- resource and support group for par- day pre-kindergarten and kindergar- ents and teachers of regular and spe- THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL ten. Flexible before-care and after- cial-education students. For addi- First-Time Homebuyers care programs are available on-site. tional information, visit Scotch Plains, NJ - Heather felt would hold its resale value in an Admissions Open Houses The academy is an interparochial westfieldnjk12.org/specialedparents. Deebold and Keith Bedell celebrated upscale community. school that is co-sponsored by St. the holidays this year in their first Sponsored by MyWayHome, a Bartholomew, Immaculate Heart of Getting Over Trauma home - an event they thought was non-profit organization featured on Westfield Campus only a dream.until they recently at- CNN that has helped more than Mary and St. Bernard of Clairvaux WESTFIELD - A September 10, 510 Hillcrest Avenue parishes. It is under the direction of 2009 Leader editorial inquired about tended a local Homeownership Now 14,000 New Jersey residents buy the Religious Teachers Filippini. still being infuriated about 9/11. How seminar. their first homes over the last 10 February 2, 2010 Applications for the 2010-2011 do we balance needing to remember Tired of paying the high rents years, the next Homeownership Now and wanting to forget, particularly given demanded in New Jer- event will be held on Representatives from our Westfield and school year will be accepted begin- Scotch Plains campuses will be available. ning January 19. Visit stbacademy.org recent terrorist threats? Why can’t we sey, Heather, an optom- Jan. 23rd in Springfield, for more information about admis- “just get over it” and “move on?” etrist, and her husband from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Serving children sion requirements and to download Normal effects of trauma can be Keith, a consultant, Keynote speakers, Jo- from 2 1/2 through First Grade application forms. For questions re- profound, even if we are unaware of knew that buying a seph Farella and Earl In the Montessori Method garding Catholic Schools Week and them. PTSD symptoms (anxiety, home would make good Myers, co-authors of the the application process, call the school feeling “on guard,” sleep disruption, investment sense, espe- award-winning book, www.christopheracademy.com office at (908) 322-4265. depression, upsetting thoughts, cially in a down “Insider Secrets to trouble concentrating, irritability, economy. However, Home Buying Success,” panic attacks, loss of interest, flash- they also knew they will cover such topics Bucknell Dean’s List backs, substance abuse, relationship could not come up with as Breaking Through the Features Area Students disruptions, etc.) can be present even the high down pay- down payment Barrier, years after trauma. These symptoms AREA — Bucknell University has ments traditionally re- Heather and Keith The Four Keys to do not have to go on forever. It does quired in order to make Homeownership, and released the dean’s list for outstand- not have to be frightening to explore ing academic achievement during the their dream a reality. The Home Financing Process, how trauma affects us. “We’ve been married for eigh- among others. The pair will teach fall semester of the 2009-2010 aca- We can learn from our memories demic year. teen months and were paying a re- attendees how to build their own and our experiences to improve un- ally high rent every month - just real estate team, maintain a good A student must earn a grade point derstanding of ourselves and others. average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of throwing money away,” says credit profile, and how to be com- We can plan better for what we can Heather. “We didn’t know anything petitive in today’s marketplace. 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. control and improve coping with Those students from the circulation about the types of loans that are “Anyone attending a what we can’t control. available, but we were just tired of Homeownership Now seminar will area who met this standard are: Psychotherapy that combines in- Andrew DeRose, Mountainside, renting and owing so much in taxes learn in three and one-half hours creased understanding with learning every year. “When we went to the what it would normally take months son of James and Elizabeth DeRose new coping strategies can help re- of Mountainside and a 2008 graduate duce the symptoms of PTSD. Homeownership Now seminar, Earl to figure out by trial and error,” says of Governor Livingston High School; The new Federal Mental Health Myers showed us solutions to what Myers. Heather Deebold couldn’t Jaclyn Kirna, Westfield, daughter of Parity Act removes many previous we thought were huge obstacles, agree more. “Our experience was so Carl and Robin Kirna of Westfield restrictions and limitations for reim- like affording a huge down pay- good, I recommended the event to and a 2008 graduate of Westfield High bursement for psychotherapy, mak- ment,” she says. someone at work and now they are School (WHS); Matthew Linsenberg, ing it more affordable. By under- “We had looked at a few houses looking for their first home, too!” Scotch Plains, son of Douglas and standing the past we can build a and realized after the seminar that Reservations are required for the Beth Linsenberg of Scotch Plains and better present and future. we really could do it. It was very event and can be accomplished by a 2006 graduate of Scotch Plains- Peggy A. Rothbaum Ph.D. Psy- exciting.” logging on to the website Fanwood High School, and Julia chologist, 232 St. Paul Street, The result? Heather and Keith www.homeownershipnow.com or Valentin, Westfield, daughter of Jesus Westfield, NJ, (908) 232-6233. moved into their first home at the by calling MyWayHome toll-free at and Norah Valentin of Westfield and Paid Bulletin Board beginning of December, opting for 888-422-6992. a 2008 graduate of WHS. goleader.com/express a small home in Westfield that they Paid Bulletin Board Page 14 Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Alfred J. ‘Chip’ Pakenham, 59, Was Tracy Audrine Cascio, 66, Was Nurse; Successful Owner of Two Businesses – Obituaries – Dedicated to Community and Animals Alfred J. “Chip” Pakenham, 59, of agree that their lives were enriched. Tracy Audrine Cascio, a resident of ganizations and she was a well-loved Lyme, N.H. died on Sunday, Decem- A memorial service is planned for Plainfield, N.J., passed away on pet sitter in the neighborhood. ber 13, 2009, at his home, surrounded this summer in Lyme, N.H. Charles W. Gulotta, Had Long Career Wednesday, January 13, at the age of Surviving are her son, Stacy J. Cascio; by family. He never lost his passion for In lieu of flowers, donations may be 66 after a long, courageous battle her sister, Sunny G. Rosso; her brother, life and family, even throughout his made to the VNA and Hospice of Ver- In Computer Science Technology with cancer. Jeffrey C. Gruman, and her grandchil- difficult three-year battle with cancer. mont and New Hampshire, P.O. Box Charles W. Gulotta died on Sun- ence technology. Tracy was born on September 12, dren, Tristen and Aiden Cascio. Chip was born on May 30, 1951 in 976, White River Junction, Vt. 05001. day, January 10, at Overlook Hospi- Over the years he was associated 1943 in Arizona to Captain Richard A memorial service will be held at Newark, N.J. He grew up in Westfield, January 21, 2010 tal in Summit. with the following: Home Insurance David and Carma Audrine Gruman. 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, at N.J., attended Westfield schools, gradu- Anna T. Graye, 101 Born in Ozone Park, N.Y., he had and Honeywell Corp. with their Ap- The family later relocated to Westfield, The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, ated from Croyden Hall Academy in lived in Queens and New York City plication and Technical Support, N.J., where Tracy graduated from 140 Mountain Avenue. Interment will 1969 and attended Campbell College Anna T. Graye (Kujalowicz), 101, Westfield High School in 1961. be at the Revolutionary Cemetery in of Westfield passed away peacefully before moving to Westfield in 1970. BBDO Application Development and in South Carolina. He began his 20- Charles is survived by his wife, Statistics for the Advertising Indus- She earned an A.S. degree from Westfield immediately following the year career in the restaurant industry on Thursday, January 14, at Center Rutgers College of Nursing in 1964, service. for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, Marilyn S. Gulotta; a daughter, try, Computer Applications Inc. (CAI) with the Charlie Brown’s chain in New Miriam S. Gulotta and her husband, Consultants, Sea Land Inc. of New going on to work in the CCU of Memorial donations may be made Jersey, and worked his way to accom- surrounded by her loving family. Overlook Hospital and as the school to the Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 Born and raised in Jersey City, Todd R. Goldman, as well as a brother, Jersey Application Development for plishing his dream of becoming a res- Eugene A. Gulotta of Tulsa, Okla. Containerized Shipping, and in 1987 nurse at Oak Knoll in Summit, N.J. Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. taurant owner. In 1985, he opened Annie she had lived for many years in Tracy was an active member of her 07076, or to one’s local ASPCA. Hasbrouck Heights, 20 years in Mr. Gulotta was the son of Viola he received Sea Land’s Award of Griffin’s Restaurant in Wayne, N.J., Wagenseil and Anthony J. Gulotta, Excellence, for a million dollars plus community and former president of Arrangements are under the direc- named after his Great-Aunt Griff. Holiday City in Toms River and the FOSH (Friends of Sleepy Hollow). tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 last 25 years in Westfield. who both passed away in 1981. His savings per year in operational ex- Later, with a change in careers, grandmother, Sarah Lefferts Wagenseil penses. He then worked for Interlink Her love for animals led her to work East Broad Street in Westfield. Chip developed Pakenham Home Im- Mrs. Graye was a member of the tirelessly with several pet rescue or- January 21, 2010 Rosary Society of Corpus Christi Jacquemin, who died in 1976, traced Technologies of New Jersey Applica- provements of Westfield, a success- her lineage back to her forebears who tion Development. ful home improvement and contract- Church in Hasbrouck Heights and St. Justin’s Church in Toms River. arrived in this country on the second Private interment was held at Margaret Forgus, 94, Had Been Active ing business, where he learned many voyage of Henry Hudson in 1623. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. A skills beyond his main role as carpen- She was the beloved wife of the late Philip P. Graye, Sr. (1997) and Mr. Gulotta was a graduate of Far memorial service will be held on Sun- In Hospital, Churches and Local Squad ter. Home renovations became a day, January 24, at 1 p.m. at the First the devoted mother of Dr. Philip P. Rockaway High School, N.Y. and Margaret F. Forgus, 94, of Westfield Lourdes Roman Catholic Church Ro- strong part of his company, and even- Hunter College of City University of Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street in tually led him and his family to Graye, Jr. and his wife, JoAnn. She died on Thursday, January 14, in the sary Society, the Mountainside Ac- also will be deeply missed by her New York, where he received his de- Westfield. tive Retirees and the Mountainside Hanover, N.H., in 1998. When diag- Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- Emergency Room of Overlook Hospi- four grandchildren and six great- grees in mathematics and statistics. tal in Summit. Seniors, and was a past member of nosed with cancer, Chip was back in He then went on to the Courant Insti- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield, managing the Jolly Trol- grandchildren. A grandson, Chris- Born in Scobeyville, N.J. on August the Mountainside Rescue Squad. She topher, predeceased her in 1992. tute of Mathematics of New York Westfield. also gave over 25 years of service to ley, part of the Charlie Brown’s chain. The family has requested that in 23, 1915, she was the daughter of A Funeral Mass was celebrated University in New York, where he did Michael and Mary Hawrysz Bordiuk. Overlook Hospital as a volunteer and Surviving are his wife, Joan (Skelly) his graduate work for his master’s lieu of flowers, donations be made to Pakenham; his three daughters, on Tuesday, January 19, at St. She had lived in Asbury Park, Long minister. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in degree. From 1957 until his retire- the Westfield Rescue Squad or to the She was married for more than 60 Sharon (Pakenham) Schlosser, First Baptist Church of Westfield. Branch and Mountainside before mov- Westfield. Burial took place at ment in 2007, he followed his career ing to Westfield in June 1952. years to Lawrence C. Forgus, who Kathryn Pakenham and Megan of mathematics-related computer sci- January 21, 2010 (Pakenham) Cooney; his six (soon to Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Mrs. Forgus had worked as a com- died in 1998. be seven) grandchildren, and his sib- Arrangements were under the di- Matthew FitzGibbon, 76, Family Man; mercial artist and also for the U.S. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. lings, George Pakenham, Bobbi rection of the Dooley Colonial Postal Service, the Westfield Police Forgus of Mountainside and James A. Gowan, Diana Nevin, Jan Pakenham Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Was Attorney and Active Parishioner Department, Children’s Specialized Forgus of Westfield, and two grand- Nelson and Meg Stahley. Westfield. Hospital and Overlook Hospital. children. During his illness, he continually In lieu of flowers, donations may Matthew F. FitzGibbon of Catholic Church. She held a Bachelor of Arts degree Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 amazed his family with his strength, be made in her memory to Helping Manasquan, N.J. passed away on A devoted husband, father and from Pratt Institute, plus a LPN degree. p.m. on Sunday, January 24, at the his selflessness, his wit and his hu- Hands and Hearts of St. Helen’s Friday, January 15, at the age of 76. grandfather, Matt was widowed in She was a founding member of the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu- mor. All those who witnessed the way Church, 1600 Rahway Avenue, Matt was born on April 25, 1933 2007 when his wife of 50 years, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic neral Home, 582 Springfield Avenue Chip chose to live with cancer would Westfield, N.J. 07090. in the Bronx, N.Y., where he at- Helen, passed away. He is survived Church of Mountainside and the in Westfield. January 21, 2010 tended Fordham Prep (’51). He went by three children, Tom and his wife, Nomahegan Swim Club of Westfield. The funeral will be private. Inter- on to attend Fordham University, Marjorie, Chris and Kathy Amodio Mrs. Forgus was an active member ment will take place at Somerset Hills SP-F School District Posts including getting his undergradu- and her husband, Neal; his grand- of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Memorial Park in Basking Ridge. ate degree from Fordham College children, TJ, Matt, Melissa, Jessica, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, A memorial service will be held at a (’55) and his law degree from Jared, Francesca, Sean, Ian and the Temple Emanu-El Friendship later date at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Return of Kaleidoscope Fordham Law School (’58). Owen, and his brother, Richard. Group and the Westfield AARP, all of in Westfield. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch include their name, address, telephone, e- Matt was an attorney with Chev- He was predeceased by his Westfield, as well as the Our Lady of January 21, 2010 Plains-Fanwood school district will once mail address, child’s name and age, along ron in Perth Amboy for almost 25 brother, Jim, and sisters, Marie again present Kaleidoscope Workshop with payment. years before retiring in 1986 and Donahue, Eileen, Geraldine and Ann L. Harris, 94, Devoted to Family; which, at parental request, will be offered To learn more, contact Ms. Stone at joining the law firm of Wilentz, Sister Beatrice. for the first time to grades 2, 3 and 4 and (908) 889-8600, extension no. 302, or by Goldman and Spitzer as of counsel There will be a memorial mass at Waterfront Director at Y’s and Camps their parents. e-mail to [email protected]. Kaleido- for a few years. 10 a.m. today, Thursday, January Ann Louise Harris, 94, of graduated from Westover Academy in A two-session program, Kaleidoscope scope is sponsored by a Union County He was a longtime resident of 21, at the Our Lady of Lourdes will be held on Thursdays, February 4 and HEART Grant and is offered in conjunc- Williamsburg, Va. passed away on Tues- Connecticut. She was the wife of James February 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at tion with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Mountainside, N.J., where he was Church in Mountainside, followed day, January 12. Born in Elizabeth, Home Harris, Jr., who predeceased her McGinn Elementary School, located at Schools. active in the Honorary PBA, in- by interment of the ashes at Fairview N.J., she was the daughter of Katharine in 1992. Ann had lived in Elizabeth, 1100 Roosevelt Avenue in Scotch Plains. cluding serving as president, and at Cemetery in Westfield. and Willard Palmer Whitlock, Jr. Ann Hillside, Westfield and Mantoloking, Kaleidoscope is an experience in di- SHERIFF’S SALE the Our Lady of Lourdes Roman In lieu of flowers, donations may attended the Vail-Deane School and N.J. and Lexington, Va. before moving verse ways of learning and is aimed at SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006969 be made to Fordham Prep in the to Williamsburg in 1991. helping parents experience how their child SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE Bronx. SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION An avid swimmer, she had been learns best in a classroom and at home, January 21, 2010 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006931 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000163 waterfront director at several camps using the theory of Multiple Intelligences. DOCKET NO. F-34667-08 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION and YMCAs. Playing cards with her The workshop is for both the parents and VS. UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY the child. Defendant: THOMAS ANDREW BECKER, DOCKET NO. F-39909-08 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000028 DOCKET NO. F-31107-07 beloved “ByeBucks” group, needle- While parents participate in an interac- SUMMIT BANK, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. Plaintiff: LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP, AS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: ROMA BANK point, constructing miniatures and Sale Date: 02/03/2010 SERVICER FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST CHANCERY DIVISION VS. tive learning experience, children will Writ of Execution: 11/20/2009 2006-16 UNION COUNTY Defendant: 218 PARK AVENUE ASSOCI- gardening were other favorite pastimes. enjoy fun “Multiple Intelligences”-based By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. DOCKET NO. F-9564-08 ATES, LLC, ET ALS to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: MICHAEL F. MARINO, PAMELA Plaintiff: AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC Sale Date: 02/17/2010 She was a member of the Elizabeth activities in an adjacent room. The pro- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- MARINO, MARIE BALIATICO, MORTGAGE VS. Writ of Execution: 09/09/2009 Town and Country Club, Bay Head gram costs $10 per child for both ses- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. Defendant: DANIEL U. OVIEDO, MRS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on AS NOMINEE FOR WEICHERT FINANCIAL OVIEDO, WIFE OF DANIEL U. OVIEDO, MERS to me directed I shall expose for sale by public and Mantoloking Yacht Clubs and Echo sions. Participants are required to attend WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SERVICES, GRACE NEINER, FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- both classes. Space is limited, and regis- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% MANHATTONVILLE COLLEGE, STATE OF Sale Date: 02/17/2010 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Lake Country Club. of their bid available in cash or certified check at NEW JERSEY Writ of Execution: 11/18/2009 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Most of all, she was “Mom” to four tration is mandatory. the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 02/03/2010 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of To register, send the $10 registration The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Writ of Execution: 11/06/2009 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public said day. All successful bidders must have 20% surviving children and their spouses, Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 19/ By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at fee (payable to TIP TOP) to Karen Stone, 100*** $120,902.19. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the conclusion of the sales. a daughter, Katherine (Cappi) H. Post Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, 641 The property to be sold is located in the Town vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred of Barrington, Ill. and Kiawah Island, of Westfield, County of Union and State of New TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Twenty Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. Jersey. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% One and 81/100*** $625,381.81. S.C.; three sons, John Robin Harris of 07076. Premises commonly known as: 410 Spring- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at 219park.roma field Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the conclusion of the sales. Property Okatie, S.C., Richard Archer Harris If interested, people are instructed to Being Known as Lot 26, Block 1905, on the of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Eighty Schedule A of Westfield, N.J. and Dr. James Ar- official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield the conclusion of the sales. Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and County of Union Dimensions: 50.51 feet x 422.13 feet x 50.000 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred 97/100*** $688,717.97. State of New Jersey cher Harris of Harrisonburg, Va. She feet x 415.00 feet Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty and MUNICIPALITY: Mountainside Borough, Township of Scotch Plains Nearest Cross Street: Nomahegan Drive 52/100*** $342,920.52. COUNTY: Union, STATE OF New Jersey BLOCK 1802 LOT 13 also was Nonnie to 10 grandchildren Total Upset: ***One Hundred Forty One Thou- Municipality: Scotch Plains Township STREET AND STREET NO: 1413 Wipporwill 219 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey and 16 great-grandchildren. sand Three Hundred Eighty Four and 69/100*** County: Union; State of New Jersey Way, TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Block 3.F, Lot 4 Lot Size: 63 x 164 $141,384.69 together with lawful interest and Street and Street No: 2397 North Avenue DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 122.71 feet x 6 feet Nearest Cross Street: Sunset Place A memorial service pending final costs. Tax Block and Lot: Block 8105 also Block 801 NEAREST CROSS STREET: New Providence Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Ninety Three Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or in Westfield; Lot: 6 also Lot 1 in Westfield Road Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Eight and 25/ arrangements will be held at other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Dimensions of Lot: 70 feet x 120 feet SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE 100*** $693,268.25 together with lawful interest Woodhaven Manor, Williamsburg liens, insurance premiums or other advances Nearest Cross Street: Whittier Avenue Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Sixty Four and costs. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Superior Interests (if any): NONE Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Five and 29/ Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Landing. There also will be a service parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty Four 100*** $764,275.29 together with lawful interest tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and independent investigation to ascertain whether Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Three and 92/100*** and costs. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the at All Saints Episcopal Church, 500 or not any outstanding interest remain of record $384,663.92 together with lawful interest and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- money will be deposited into the Superior Court Lake Avenue, Bay Head, N.J. on Sat- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to urday, January 23, at 11 a.m. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, and extent of that person’s claim and asking for In lieu of flowers, donations can be return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to an order directing payment of the surplus money. made to the Alzheimer’s Association, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale the Mortgagor’s attorney. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for will have information regarding the surplus, if www.alz.org; the Alzheimer Research Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. any. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale There is a full legal description on file in the Foundation, www.alzinfo.org, or to expenses, there remains any surplus money, the an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if Union County Sheriff’s Office. the charity of one’s choice. money will be deposited into the Superior Court The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the sale for any length of time without further adver- Funeral arrangements are by Bucktrout or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. tisement. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Ralph Froehlich Funeral Home of Williamsburg. Online and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- Sheriff condolences may be registered at an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. Attorney: The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale sale for any length of time without further adver- Ralph Froehlich RUDOLPH A. PALOMBI, JR., ESQUIRE www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net. will have information regarding the surplus, if tisement. Sheriff 1300 KUSER ROAD, 2ND FLOOR January 21, 2010 any. Ralph Froehlich Attorney: HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08619 There is a full legal description on file in the Sheriff POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS (609) 581-1721 Union County Sheriff’s Office. Attorney: 728 MARINE HIGHWAY 4 T - 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 SHERIFF’S SALE The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 & 2/11/10 Fee: $157.08 sale for any length of time without further adver- 728 MARINE HIGHWAY MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006671 tisement. PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 (856) 802-1000 Ralph Froehlich SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 4 T - 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 CHANCERY DIVISION Sheriff (856) 802-1000 & 2/11/10 Fee: $157.08 Attorney: SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09001515 UNION COUNTY 4 T - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-37207-08 PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC & 1/28/10 Fee: $171.36 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD, SUITE 100 SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: CROWN BANK MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 UNION COUNTY VS. (856) 813-5500 SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006927 DOCKET NO. F-30918-07 Defendant: ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A 4 T - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A ALBERT G. & 2/4/10 Fee: $189.72 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09007023 CHANCERY DIVISION SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA CHEETY; GAIL CHEETY A/K/A GAIL H. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC. ASSET-BACKED CHEETY; CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-43931-08 CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 N.A.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS. Sale Date: 01/27/2010 DOCKET NO. F-44521-08 VS. Defendant: CAROL L. SHEPPARD; WILLIAM Writ of Execution: 10/23/09 Plaintiff: INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Defendant: THOMAS A. BECKER A/K/A THO- W. SHEPPARD; H/W By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. MAS ANDREW BECKER Sale Date: 01/27/2010 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: CLAUDIA DUPLAA AND GABRIEL Sale Date: 02/03/2010 Writ of Execution: 11/24/2008 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Gray Funeral Homes TAJES Writ of Execution: 10/26/2009 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 02/10/2010 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 11/09/2009 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on of their bid available in cash or certified check at Since 1897 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Four and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 68/100*** $280,834.68. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred All that certain land and premises situated in of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Twenty Three Eighty Two Thousand Sixty One and 66/100*** the Borough of Garwood, County of Union, State the conclusion of the sales. Thousand Six Hundred Ninety One and 94/100*** $182,061.66. of New Jersey, being more particularly described The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Six $23,691.94. The property to be sold is located in the Bor- as follows: Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight and 06/ The property to be sold is located in the Town ough of Fanwood in the County of UNION, State Lot: 21; Block: 111 on the Tax Map of the 100*** $606,568.06. of Westfield, County of Union and State of New of New Jersey. Borough of Garwood Property to be sold is located in: Township of Jersey. The premises is commonly known as Commonly known as: 225 Tillotson Road, Nearest Cross Street: Walnut Street Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of 410 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Approximate Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 26.00 New Jersey. 07090. Tax Lot No.: 10 in Block 46 feet x 100.00 feet x 26.00 feet Premises commonly known as: 1118 Lincoln Tax Lot No. 26; Block No. 1905. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately 75 x 139 Being more commonly known as: 336 North Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Dimensions of Lot: Approximately: 415 x 50 x Nearest Cross Street: WESTFIELD ROAD Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027 Tax Lot: 10; Block: 8703 422.13 x 50.51 Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated No- Approximate Dimensions: 000.172 AC Located: Springfield Avenue and Union County nicipal or tax liens that may be due. vember 11, 2009 Neares Cross Street: Evelyn Street Park Boulevard Tax and prior lien info: Taxes, Sewer and Subject to: Sewer: 1/1/2009-12/31/2009 Taxes: 4th Quarter Taxes 2009 (Base Amount) The above advertisement does not constitute Water maybe delinquent you must check with the $362.13 open + penalty $2,529.32* a full legal description of the real estate. The full tax collector for exact amounts due. Mortgage recorded 2/14/89 Mortgage Book Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Sewer: (Base Amount) $250.00* legal description may be found at the Office of the Title Number - 93689-A, Block 46, Lot 10 3950 Page 0585+c in the amount of $150,000.00* *Plus interest on these figures through date of Sheriff during regular business hours. The total amount due for past due taxesis $0 * Letter from Fidelity National Title will indem- 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. payoff and any and all subsequest taxes, water Prior Liens: First Mortgage - Chase Home Prior Mortgage and Judgments (if any): nify or insure purchaser and sewer amounts. Finance LLC (4-15-08) $112,000.00 Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Thirty Six Thou- Lien: Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy One Total Upset: ***Twenty Eight Thousand Six sand Six Hundred Fifty and 96/100*** Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eleven Thou- personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100*** Hundred Ninety Five and 32/100*** $28,695.32 $236,650.96 together with lawful interest and sand Six Hundred Thirty Seven and 09/100*** $671,740.00 together with lawful interest and together with lawful interest and costs. costs. $311,637.09 together with lawful interest and cremation. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Charles J. Tombs tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff Ralph Froehlich NJ Lic. 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WHEN THE SAINT (AND SINNER) GO MARCHING IN...Tom Wictor (saint), at left, and Toby Walker (sinner), at right, collaborate in Westfield, performing at Coffee With Conscience last Saturday. Funds raised were dedicated to the Community Foodbank in Hillside.

Opposites Attract; Saints, Sinners Join Forces in Town By MEREDITH MANNINO After playing a blues track – with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times chorus that goes, “Oh blues, you’re Choral Art Society To Perform Rare Mass WESTFIELD – Performing at the the trickster in my house” – Mr. Coffee With Conscience Concert Se- Wictor sang a song about a difficult By GREG WAXBERG and composition in his native Portland, ries this weekend, artists Pat Wictor and turbulent lover. Washington School Offers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Maine, Paine left for Berlin in 1858, and Toby Walker tore it up with their “Have you ever fallen in love with WESTFIELD — For music lovers when he was 19. There he studied organ fabulous finger-picking guitar play- a real piece of work?” he asked the who enjoy hearing great choral works, with Bach-enthusiast Karl August Haupt ing and breezy rapport. audience, and then described this Something to Believe In especially rare ones, this weekend’s con- and gave organ and piano recitals in Ahrre Mahros, owner of Ahrre’s kind of tumultuous love in vivid de- WESTFIELD – The 62nd Annual Biegler; Bethany, Thea McDevitt; cert by The Choral Art Society of New England and Germany, where he re- Coffee Roastery on Elm Street in tail: Washington School Show is coming to Mayor, Rich Elbert; Clint Sauvage, Jersey fits the bill perfectly. ceived special acclaim for performances Westfield, started The Coffee With “She’s a flash flood on an August the stage of Roosevelt Intermediate Joshua Wein; Reporter, Kip Brindle; Under the direction of Music Direc- of Bach’s organ works. Conscience Concert Series 10 years day / Steady as a leaf in a storm / I’ll School in Westfield this month. Friend’s Mom, Jackie Samuels-Jaffee; tor James S. Little, the ensemble will Paine began writing his 18-move- ago. All proceeds from the shows go die of a thickened skin / If her love Believe is the story of Abigail, a Marty, Tony Cook; Bad to the Bone perform the Mass in D by John ment Mass while in Germany but did not to charity. don’t do me in.” Westfield High School student, who soloist, Ralph Venturino; Mambo Knowles Paine on Saturday, January complete it until after his return to the Mr. Wictor, a calm, folksy singer/ That love must have been in Mr. goes on the popular game show “Who Italiano Soloist, Giulietta Albano; Sat- 23, at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian United States in 1861. He conducted the songwriter, and Mr. Walker, a char- Wictor’s past, however, because he Wants to Be a Millionaire” to save urday in the Park Group, Tony Cook, Church in Westfield. The soloists for premiere of the work in February 1867 ismatic, mischievous blues singer, shed only positive light on his wife. Mindowaskin Park from being turned Thea McDevitt, Rich Elbert, Bill Fallon the evening include soprano Ellen Goff in Berlin, the first performance in Eu- met several years ago. They imme- In sweet and lighthearted fashion, he into a 55-and-older condo community. and Giulietta Albano. Entriken, lyric tenor Kurt Alakulppi rope of a large work by an American diately became friends and went on sang “How Come We Don’t Fight?”, It is the Westfield version of Slumdog Shows are as follows: Friday, Janu- and bass Andrew Martens. composer. the road together, naming the tour a number about his super-peaceful Millionaire. ary 29, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, January 30, Paine, known as “the father of Ameri- According to Mr. Little, the Mass is “The Saints and Sinners,” reflecting relationship with his wife. A Westfield tradition, the Washing- at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $7 can classical-music composition,” grand, consisting of a large orchestra their quite opposite personalities and “Are you selling me the lie that ton School Show promises to be fun for for the Saturday matinee and $11 for founded the first college of music at and organ, massive choruses and ex- styles. I’m always right? / I don’t mean no the whole family. More than 100 dedi- the evening shows. There are a limited Harvard University, and the university’s tended solos. “The work is very ap- With beautiful, long red hair and a harm, and you know you’re my cated Washington School parents have number of tickets left for the matinee concert hall is named for him. He was proachable to the singers, since Ameri- lovely classic folksinger-type voice, sweetie / I don’t need a big fight / A been working for close to a year on the show. Prices are $11 for the evening Harvard’s first university organist and can choruses are well-versed in 19th- Mr. Wictor is captivating. Equally as little tiff will scratch my itch.” preparation of a script, music, dance performance and $7 per ticket for the choirmaster, and he was Harvard’s, as century composition, as a rule,” he said. engaging is his gentle demeanor and The folksinger closed his set with choreography, choral arrangements, matinee. Tickets are available for pur- well as the country’s, first professor of In addition to composing and per- his ability to connect with the audi- an old gospel number, and then he casting, set building and painting, mer- chase online at westfieldnjk12.org/ music. forming, Paine taught harmony, coun- ence, both of which made for a great introduced Mr. Walker. “Toby and I chandising, ticket sales, costumes and washington. Click on “Show” on the Mr. Little first conducted the Mass in terpoint, composition, and music his- show. were fated to meet,” he said. advertising. left hand menu. D several years ago. “I was looking for tory, and is considered a pioneer in He mentioned he and his wife are About five years ago, Mr. Wictor The cast of Believe is: Stan, Jonathan something that few, if any, members of establishing music as an academic making a move – from one Brooklyn explained, on a way to play a show, Fishman; Jesse, Eric Lipkind; Abigail, Author Offers History the Choral Art Society had ever sung, in discipline. He was appointed instruc- apartment to another – and he talked he heard Mr. Walker on the radio. Lo Lani Lipkind; Flashback Abigail, Julie the interest of expanding the group’s tor of music at Harvard in 1862 and about the feelings that packing and and behold, they met at the show and Shanebrook; Dad, Sean Reilly; Pro- Of Beer, Garden State horizons. I’m hoping that the perfor- became the nation’s first full profes- pairing down often incite. have been friends and colleagues ducer, Mark Parmelee; Dylan, Bill CLARK – Author Michael mance will get some people interested in sor of music in 1875. “I don’t write a lot of breakup ever since. Fallon; Mom, Silvia Stark; Lexi, Lucy Pellegrino will sign his book, “Jersey Paine,” he said. Tickets, available at the door, are $20, songs, but I may write one about Out came Mr. Walker, dressed in Brew, The Story of Beer in New Jer- After studying organ, piano, harmony, and $15 for seniors and students. moving,” he said. black, with a fun, cowboy-like en- Summit Playhouse Casts sey,” at The Garden State Breweriana ergy. His opening comments to the (Beer collectibles) Show. crowd were, “Remember folks, the For Comedy Sylvia The show will take place at the blues is not about feeling bad…it’s SUMMIT – Sylvia, a comedy by Polish Cultural Foundation, located about me making you feel bad.” A.R. Gurney, is being cast at The on 177 Broadway in Clark, on Sun- Mr. Walker’s charming, sexy, Summit Playhouse on February 6 and day, January 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 troublemaking personality, coupled 7 at 1 p.m. There are four actor posi- p.m. with his brilliant fingerpicking and tions available. Dancer auditions will Mr. Pellegrino asked, “What could blues-style guitar playing, were most take place on February 7 at 6 p.m. be better than a beer collectibles show appealing. His opening number was In the comedy, Greg and Kate have and a book about beer, gangsters, and a classic blues song about a woman- moved to Manhattan after 22 years of New Jersey?” izer: “He’s got a way with women / child-raising in suburbia. The fun He added, “The history of beer in And he’s just got a way with mine.” begins after Greg brings home a dog New Jersey is rich with colorful sto- His voice, scratchy and bluesy, he found in Central Park bearing only ries of mobsters, early breweries, cor- added to his whole renegade style. the name “Sylvia” on her nametag. rupt politicians, and our state’s fierce Rowdy, in fact, would be an appro- The playhouse is looking for fe- resistance to Prohibition. Most of priate way to describe Mr. Walker’s male actress in their 20s, two male these stories have remained untold rugged magnetism. actors between 40 and 50, one female because they don’t teach this stuff in “When I was about 14, I got bitten actress between 40 and 50, as well as school.” by the blues bug real bad,” he told one male and one female dancer (no the crowd. With that, he took out a lines). SPFHS Hosts Annual unique silver guitar and performed The characters Sylvia, Greg and the classic “Jitterbug Swing.” Mr. Kate will be asked to read from the Day of Percussion Walker’s rendition was awesome, script as well as to sing “Ev’ry Time SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- upbeat and lively. In the crowd, ev- We Say Goodbye” by Cole Porter. Fanwood High School will host its eryone was grooving. Chase Newhart directs the perfor- Annual Day of Percussion on Febru- The show culminated with Mr. Wictor mance. To learn more, refer ques- ary 6. This all-day event will feature and Mr. Walker on stage together. Their tions to producer Frank Hawrusik at clinics and performances from pro- styles, voices and personalities truly (908) 313-0884. The production runs fessional percussionists as well as complemented one another. One of the April 23 to May 8. Summit Play- from many high school and college last numbers was a sing-along; the au- house is located at 10 New England ensembles in New Jersey. It is an dience sang the chorus to Mr. Walker’s Avenue in Summit. For more infor- entire day devoted to percussion. “Give Me That Online Religion,” an mation on the playhouse, visit The professional clinicians who enjoyable end to a radiant night. summitplayhouse.org. will be in attendance are Tommy Igoe, who Modern Drummer Magazine said is “a new drumming power, breath- taking, inventive and disarmingly strong”; Drum Corps International Hall of Famer Thom Hannum; ac- claimed world percussionist for Broadway’s The Lion King Rolando Morales-Matos, and award-winning concert percussionist Greg Giannascoli. There will also be a raffle, prizes, give-a-aways and vendor merchan- dise displayed for purchase. The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. High school and college ensembles will perform from 10 a.m. to noon. The first professional performances will start with Mr. Morales-Mato at noon. There will also be refreshments available throughout the day. Admis- sion is $3 for children under 12 and $5 for everyone 12 and over. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is lo- cated at 667 Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. Rutgers, NJIT Continue Partnership NEWARK – The successful theat- rical partnership continues between Rutgers University in Newark and the New Jersey Institute of Technol- ogy (NJIT). The Rutgers/NJIT Theatre Arts Pro- gram, which taps the combined talents of Rutgers and NJIT students and fac- ulty, will produce two shows in spring 2010, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Bar- ber of Fleet Street in March and Autobahn by Neil Labute in April. For information, call (973) 596- 3457 or go to [email protected].