Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 17, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 16-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS UCC Postpones Plans to Build Athletic Field in Cranford By PAUL J. PEYTON a suitable alternative location that games at 10 different locations across Specially Written for The Westfield Leader would meet the needs of our students.” the county is not what we want for our CRANFORD — Union County The county has given UCC access deserving student-athletes or our College has postponed its plans to to Nomahegan Park, located across county college.” construct a sports facility for its soc- the street from the UCC campus; Shane According the UCC website, the cer, lacrosse and track teams. Walsh Field in Cranford, Wheeler Park lacrosse team plays at Snyder Park In a letter sent to Freeholder Chair- in Linden, Phil Rizzuto Park in Eliza- while the soccer program uses Wheeler man Chris Hudak on Monday, UCC beth, Snyder Avenue Field in Berke- Park. President Margaret M. McMenamin ley Heights, Black Brook Park in In response to UCC’s decision, said, “In light of community concerns, Kenilworth, Meisel Avenue Field in county spokesman Sebastian D’Elia I have decided to postpone our plan to Springfield, Warinanco Park in Eliza- e-mailed a statement from the free- construct the field at our Cranford beth/Roselle, Morris Avenue Field and holders to The Westfield Leader on campus. In doing so, however, I am Unami Park, which straddles Cran- Tuesday afternoon. seeking your assistance and the assis- ford, Garwood and Westfield. “The County of Union and the Free- tance of the entire Union County Board Ms. McMenamin said that “having holder Board looks forward to work- of Chosen Freeholders in identifying different teams practicing and playing ing with Dr. McMenamin and Union County College in securing the appro- priate athletic facilities and finding a solution that is mutually beneficial to both the community and student ath- letes at the college,” the statement said. “While the County of Union does not involve itself in the opera- tions of the college, the Freeholder Board expressed its concerns at the onset of this issue and those of the community to the college administra- tion. The board also said it would not LACROSSE FUNDRAISER…The Westfield High School lacrosse team captains visit Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. Imagine will be the beneficiary of funds raised at this year’s boys’ and girls’ lacrosse fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 19, fund the proposed UCC athletic facil- at Kehler Stadium in Westfield beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pictured, from left to right, are: Standing, Imagine Executive Director ity. Mary Robinson, Dane Huber, Chris Aslanian and Jackson Simcox, and kneeling, Alexis Kardias and Mary Randazzo. “At the same time, we believe it is imperative to provide access to the athletic facilities that are needed for the college’s soccer, lacrosse and track MS Mayor, CFO Compare Taxes teams. With this in mind, we thank Dr. McMenamin for her willingness to find alternatives and for her outstand- ing leadership and vision that is con- To Other County Towns tinuing to transform Union County By KATE BROWNE side residents have the seventh-high- her analysis revealed that these fig- College,” according to the statement. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader est property taxes in the county, with ures were based on the average as- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader As previously reported, UCC’s plans MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor Paul an average tax bill of $10,604 and sessed value of the homes in the OPPOSED...Colby Lane resident Felicia Van Ostenbridge asks the Cranford included a 100-yard by 65-yard soc- N. Mirabelli, Chief Financial Officer stated that the average Mountainside county, which may be misinterpreted Township Committee for its support in motivating the community to oppose the cer/lacrosse field, 400-meter track with Jill Goode and Borough Administra- home had a market value of $568,896. due to the large disparities in home turf field proposed by Union County College. high and long jump facilities, 104-seat tor James J. Debbie, Jr. recently met Ms. Goode told The Leader that CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 grandstand area and lighting. A resolu- with a reporter from The Westfield tion from the Cranford Township Com- Leader to discuss misperceptions WF Zoning Officer’s Decision mittee opposing the project stated that which may have arisen from a recent Janice Kovach Running For some 700 trees would be removed to Star-Ledger article on property-tax make room for the field which would bills in Union County in 2013. Upheld on Subdivision be constructed at the rear of the campus The article, which was published 7th Congressional Seat By DELL SIMEONE yards and be awkward. She further on the Cranford/Westfield border. last month, listed the average home By SARA MAGNOLA-TANER town, so in 2011 I ran for mayor,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader stated that the zoning officer misin- “...Opponents (see related story on value and property taxes for the 21 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader she told The Westfield Leader. WESTFIELD – The board of ad- terpreted the code in relation to front- page 10) of the college’s proposed Cran- towns which comprise Union County. REGION — Democratic Clinton “Clinton is a heavily Republican justment heard an appeal last Wednes- and rear-yard setback, which, Ms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The article reported that Mountain- Mayor Janice Kovach is running town, but I knocked on every door.” day evening challenging the zoning Jenner said, would be incompatible against two Republican candidates Despite an all-Republican coun- officer’s decision on a subdivision in with other homes in the neighbor- – incumbent Leonard Lance and cil, Ms. Kovach says they work well the Manor Park section. hood. County Tax Hike Now David Larsen – for the 7th Con- together because the focus is on Denise Jenner, an attorney, of Irv- “The rear-yard line for lot two is gressional seat. what is in the best interest of the ing Avenue represented the residents imaginary and intersects existing lot After working in the financial town – not getting reelected. of the Manor Park Historic District, lines,” Ms. Jenner said. $9.5 Mil. Over 2013 sector as a marketing project man- An advocate for women’s rights who are challenging the decision of At present, the lot contains a single- By PAUL J. PEYTON pital as opposed to shutting the ager for a decade, Ms. Kovach and and issues, Ms. Kovach’s decision Zoning Officer Kathleen Neville, who family residence with a carport and a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Berkeley Heights facility. her husband decided to move back to run for Congress came out of her approved a subdivision of one lot shed. Proposed is the same home COUNTY — The Union County In looking at the Union County to her hometown of Clinton in 2002 frustration with a lack of progress. into three on Elizabeth Avenue. One plus two new single-family homes. Freeholder Board introduced tax increase, he noted that Morris to raise their growing family. “Women bring something differ- of the lots, described as lot two, is The appeal contained the signatures amendments to the 2014 county County has held taxes flat for the Prior to becoming the mayor of ent to the table – we are more will- irregular and pie-shaped, Ms. Jenner of 54 Manor Park residents of Irving budget last Thursday, now placing second year in a row while Essex Clinton in 2012, Ms. Kovach served ing to work together and that is said. She stated that the pie-shaped and Elizabeth Avenues and the adja- the tax increase over last year at County’s levy is going up 1.5 per- on the town council from 2004 to something that is missing in Wash- lot backyard would cause it to run cent streets. $9.5 million for a total tax levy of cent. 2006, and then went to Trenton to ington right now,” Ms. Kovach said. adjacent to already established front CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $327,061,905 in support of a bud- He said the county should merge serve as director for the New Jersey “Clinton is a microcosm (of the get of $504,985,705. The intro- the county police into the sheriff’s Division on Women until 2010. district). It is Main Street America, duced budget had taxes going up office and rationalize jail opera- “I wasn’t happy with things in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $13.2 million. Of the total budget, tions. He also said the county should $175,423,786 are salaries and cut the county tax increase — in- wages. cluding the Open Space Fund — to Bibi Taylor, director of finance, $6 million over last year to meet the said the tax levy increase has been state’s 2-percent mandate on tax cut by $3.7 million, or 2.99 per- levy increases. Mr. Getzendanner cent, over the 2013 budget from the urged the board to suspend half of spending plan introduced March 13. the amount of taxes collected for She said the tax levy proposed rep- Union County Open Space tax. resents the lowest increase for the Garwood Councilwoman Sara county in five years. Ms. Taylor Todisco, who is finance committee said the budget is “still subject to chairwoman on the Garwood Bor- state approval.” ough Council, said the borough will A public hearing on the amend- have its lowest municipal tax in- ments to the budget is scheduled crease in 12 years in 2014 with the for Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. in average assessed home to see an the freeholders’ meeting room on increase of $39, good for a 1-per- the sixth floor of the county admin- cent increase. istration building in Elizabeth. A Ms. Todisco said other towns are hearing and adoption vote on the also reducing their municipal tax budget will follow during the regu- increases while closing in on zero lar meeting the same night begin- percent tax increases. She asked the ning at 7 p.m. board to provide the average county Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader At Thursday’s budget hearing, tax increases for homeowners for EGG HUNT...Children gather brightly-colored Easter eggs during the Scotch which preceded the regular meet- each of the municipalities this year. Plains Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday morning on the Alan Augustine Village ing where the amendments were Ms. Taylor said the apportion- Green. introduced, a number of county resi- ment of taxes will be available after PAGE INDEX dents made comments. the budget is adopted and the final Former Summit councilman Tom tax rate is approved by the free- Regional ...... 2-3, 17 Education ...... 9, 19 BUNNY LOVE...A young boy gets advice from the Easter Bunny on how to Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Sports ...... 11-16 collect the most eggs at the Westfield Lions Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Getzendanner, representing the holders on April 24. Lions Club’s 79th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday, April Summit Taxpayers Association, ap- John Bury of Kenilworth said Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15, 20 19, at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. Participants are asked to assemble in the plauded the board’s decision to some of the budget numbers ap- Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 16 playground area at 12:45 p.m., as the hunt starts precisely at 1 p.m. See article on privatize Runnells Specialized Hos- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 page 7. Do It Now! Subscribe

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Westfield Leader only Page 10 Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Residents Urge Freeholders To Oppose UCC Field By PAUL J. PEYTON not only going to have daytime park- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing and traffic, you’re going to have COUNTY — Cranford residents evening traffic and parking. You’re living near Union County College going to have it on the weekends,” (UCC) in the township urged the Mr. McCormack said. Union County Freeholder Board last He said the project would also pro- Thursday to do all it could to stop duce noise, stadium lighting and dis- the college from proceeding with placement of wildlife. constructing a sports complex at “I hope you take this under consid- the rear of the campus on the Cran- eration and look at the downside. ford/Westfield border, saying the There’s got to be another alterna- project would only make matters tive,” Mr. McCormack said. worse in the flood-prone township. Several Colby Lane residents, who Plans call for a 100-yard by 65- live directly behind the campus where yard soccer/lacrosse field, 400- the field is proposed, also spoke at meter track with high and long jump the meeting. MENTAL HEALTH CARE...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) hailed a new law on facilities, 104-seat grandstand area Chemda “Mindy” Kipness said April 7 in Washington, D.C. that includes provisions of his Excellence in Mental and lighting. It has been estimated 1,600 homes in Cranford were under Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Health Care Act. Rep. Lance said improving the nation’s mental health care system that 700 trees would be removed in water from Hurricane Irene, noting is more important than ever following the shooting at Ft. Hood in Texas. EAGLE SCOUT...Dan Hannen, the son of Cranford Commissioner Tom a wooded area consisting of 4.3 rafts were needed to remove resi- Hannen, Jr., was honored on receiving his Eagle Scout Award on April 8 at the acres to make room for the com- dents from homes. township committee meeting. Patrick Lynch and Richard Barry also received plex. She said Union County College’s Eagle Scout Awards. Westfield Board of Adj. Cranford Committeeman Thomas plan has rain water “piped into Hannen, Jr. said the college has Nomahegan Lake,” resulting in an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sent out a solicitation mailing seek- additional seven million gallons of SP Recreation Commission The Manor Park residents main- light increase in allowable building ing donations for the project just a water going into the lake as the 700 tain that lot two violates requirements coverage. week after the freeholders decided trees will no longer be absorbing rain of the town’s land use ordinance and Michael and Marielyce Watner, of to include the $2-million project in water. Plans Survey of Residents is atypical because it has no definite Highland Avenue, sought to add a the county’s capital budget. Randy Lowe added that, “it has By FRED T. ROSSI ing part and how often they are doing rear lot line. Ms. Jenner also said the two-story addition to their Tudor- “It’s a concern of the township been one storm after aother” impact- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader so. residents received notice of the zon- style home, which would include and its residents to prevent a bad ing Cranford. He said the UCC plan SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- With the recreation department’s ing officer’s decision on January 24, reconfiguring their kitchen area to situation as regards flooding from “doesn’t make sense.” He also asked ship recreation commission plans five-year capital program currently 10 days before the planning board include a breakfast area. On the sec- becoming worse. The removal of the board to go on record with a to conduct a multi-part survey of being updated, Mr. Poerio added that hearing scheduled for February 3, ond floor, they wish to expand their the 700 trees will make that bad resolution opposing the project. residents in order to gauge satisfac- the survey would be particularly use- but the meeting was cancelled be- master bath. situation in Cranford worse,” Mr. “Cranford has always been a good tion with recreation facilities and pro- ful in alerting recreation officials to cause of snow. Because the land use James and Judy Ng, of Cleveland Hannen said. neighbor to the college. They are not grams, get an idea of additional needs larger expenditures that might be re- ordinance does not contemplate ap- Avenue, sought to construct two first- He said the towns along the wa- being a good neighbor to Cranford,” and interests and have an accounting of quired in the coming years. peals from interested parties, the 20- story additions and a second-story tershed sustained $60 million in Mr. Lowe said. who is using parks and ballfields, as In other business, the new pavilion day time period should run from the addition. Side-yard setback and build- damages from Hurricane Irene. Mr. Freeholder Angel Estrada said the well as taking part in the recreation at Brookside Park will be installed in date of notice. ing coverage are proposed to be Hannen said construction of the freeholders are not a reactive board, department’s programs. advance of the summer day camp Michael Mahoney, LLC, is the slightly larger than the code allows. field would “discharge additional noting that the proposed field is a Recreation Director Ray Poerio told programs getting underway. The new owner of the three lots included in the James M. Foerst, of South Scotch water into Nomahegan Lake (lo- “difficult issue” for the board. He and the commission at its meeting on Mon- irrigation system at that park will be subdivsion. Plains Avenue, sought approval to cated across the street from the col- other freeholders said they have to day that the objective of the survey “is installed in the fall. The parking lots at After much discussion, the board enclose an existing covered porch lege) and into the Rahway River.” get all the facts on the project before to gauge the public and see what their Memorial Park and Kramer Manor agreed that lot two is highly irregular. and add new landing steps contrary Mr. Hannen asked the freehold- taking a position, although Freeholder interests are.” Surveying residents, he Park will be repaved this spring, and Town Planner Bill Drew said the lot is to code. His architect, James L. ers to work with Cranford to find Bette Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resi- said, “gets everybody involved in the Mr. Poerio said he expects the lots to inconsistent with the neighboring Ramenthal, said the applicant lives alternative locations for the field, dent, said she is opposed to the project. process.” be shut for no more than two days to conforming lots. Mr. Mahoney did on a corner, which makes their back “that will not adversely impact Another resident, Mike Norman, The survey will be conducted in allow for the new asphalt to be paved not speak, nor was he represented by yard a side yard. flooding in the Township of Cran- said a petition opposing the project three parts, with the first one focusing and then dry before line-striping is an attorney. Board Attorney Vincent The following appeals were car- ford.” has already generated 900 signatures. on recreation facilities such as parks done. The cart paths at Scotch Hills Loughlin asked Mr. Mahoney if he ried to the Monday, May 12 meeting: Westfield resident John Freeholder Vice-Chairman and ballfields. Subsequent question- Country Club will also be worked on would like to return before the board Jon Alex Corp. d/b/a/ We Collect McCormack, who resides on Mohamed Jalloh said the board has naires will focus on golf programs at this spring. with an attorney, but he declined. Clothes for a Cause, Elm Street; The Coolidge Street within 300 yards of to make sure the project is “sound,” Scotch Hills Country Club and on All township parks and recreation Neighborhood resident Mark Swerzie Bar Method of Westfield, Quimby the proposed field on the UCC cam- “makes sense” and to see if the board recreation programs. Mr. Poerio said facilities will be evaluated to determine told the board the whole subdivision Street; and Marc and Rachel Nissim, pus, said the project would “over can provide any influence on the col- the surveys will also provide demo- any compliance issues with federal was inappropriate. Pine Grove Avenue. stress the infrastructure and reduce lege regarding the project. graphic information on who is using Americans with Disabilities Act stan- In the end, the board voted to up- A special meeting will be held on the quality of life in both Cranford He said the college could construct which facilities and programs, which dards. Mr. Poerio told the commission hold the decision of the zoning of- Wednesday, April 23, to hear the ap- and Westfield.” the field regardless of whether the members of a family are taking part in that federal community development ficer with board member Robert plication of Cradles to Crayons Learn- He said removal of 700 trees would county opposes the project. various programs, when they are tak- grant money is available to fund any Burslem voting against it. ing Center, Inc., West Broad Street. “considerably increase the water run- necessary repairs or upgrades that may In other business, the following The applicant proposes to demolish off of this area.” result from the compliance audit. applications were approved: the existing building and construct a Mr. McCormack also said that his SP Zoning Board OKs Scotch Plains will join the TryCan Robert Dragon, of Overhill Street, new building to contain a kindergar- street is “monopolized by student organization, which is made up of sought approval to construct a rear ten and child-care facility. parking.” He said students sleep and several area towns and sets up various deck on the upstairs level of his bi- All meetings take place at the eat in the cars and throw fast-food PSE&G Substation Upgrade recreation events specifically for level home, contrary to code require- Westfield Municipal Building, 425 waste in the street. By FRED T. ROSSI outs and brownouts during times of handicapped persons. Mr. Poerio said ments for a backyard setback, and a East Broad Street. “If this project goes through, you’re Specially Written for The Westfield Leader peak electric usage such as occur dur- the group organizes “a ton of fantas- SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning ing summer heat waves. It is expected tic programs.” Information on the board of adjustment last week gave its that there will be one to two visits to the program will be available soon on approval to PSE&G’s plans to renovate site per month by PSE&G personnel, the recreation department’s website and upgrade its Front Street substation according to Ms. Merainer. and in the recreation newsletter. Jean Marie Morgan in order to meet higher electrical de- At the start of its meeting, the board The recreation department will mand. gave approval to Vincent Tittel to de- soon install GPS systems in all of Sales Agent After a four-hour hearing on April molish an existing home and build a its vehicles, allowing the tracking 10 that ended after midnight, the board new single-family dwelling on a non- and monitoring of those vehicles NJAR Circle of Excellence 2012 gave its assent for the utility to con- conforming lot on Martine Avenue. during the work day and also dur- Direct Line: 908-279-4441 struct several new structures that will The lot size is 12,500 square feet in a ing weather emergencies. Mr. help it meet an expected 12 percent zone requiring 13,500-square-foot lot Poerio also said an automated time- increase in demand by 2022. About 15 minimums. Mr. Tittel told the board he card system for workers will be put residents, mostly from adjacent plans to sell the planned 3,000-square- into place. Both of these upgrades Malanga Court, attended the hearing foot home after it is built. will help to verify whether town- and voiced concerns about the new ship vehicles are being used properly structures’ impact on their property and will also aid greatly in verifying values and quality of life. township activities and clean-up ef- Noreen Merainer, a professional forts when federal or state money is planner with PSE&G who oversaw the UCC Field available to help defray the costs of preparation of its application to the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 storm recovery. board, spoke extensively about the ford campus field location have On Sunday, April 27, the recreation project, which will include construc- cited concerns about flooding and commission, in conjunction with the tion of two 115-foot high A-frame struc- the environment, in spite of the fact Girl Scouts, will sponsor a tree-give- tures to carry wires from the existing that the proposed plan would actu- away for the Plant-A-Tree campaign. transmission towers to the new build- ally improve ground water and Free trees will be distributed to resi- ings that will support the increased drainage at our location,” Dr. dents in front of the municipal building power output. New lightning masts McMenamin said. from 3 to 5 p.m. will also be installed to protect the substations, which have been situated at that site since 1956. PSE&G will be MS Taxes erecting fencing—varying in height Kovach CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from 10 feet to 20 feet—along the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 prices in each of the towns located in right-of-way it occupies in an effort to where people are struggling … and Union County. According to the data not only keep noise from the upgraded no one is hearing what those people in The Star-Ledger article, the aver- substation away from nearby homes, are saying since it doesn’t fit into a age value of a home in Summit in but also to keep its facilities secure. The sound bite.” 2013 was $892,098 while the aver- utility will plant a number of trees When asked what she would do age home value in Roselle was along its property line as well. differently than incumbent Lance – $206,146. The transmission lines running who has held the congressional seat Mayor Mirabelli explained that he through Scotch Plains have been in since 2009 – Ms. Kovach stated that did not feel that The Ledger’s data place since 1928, and are part of a she disagrees with his votes to repeal had compared “apples to oranges” network that extends southward from Obamacare, calling it a “waste of and he asked Ms. Goode and her Chatham Township over Route 78 and time.” team to calculate the average prop- then extends through Scotch Plains “(The Affordable Care Act) is ob- erty-tax bill for a home purchased for and Fanwood, then through the viously not going to be repealed and $570,000 which is the average sales Ashbrook Reservation and into Edison we need there to be something for price for a home in Mountainside. Township down to Route 1. people without health insurance,” The results were significantly differ- During her presentation, Ms. Kovach said. “It isn’t perfect, but ent from those reached by The Star- Merainer noted that the facility pres- rather than trying to do away with it Ledger. Ms. Goode’s analysis re- ently serves about 1,400 customers in- we need to try to fix it so everyone has vealed that Mountainside had the sec- cluding the commercial properties in the opportunity to have affordable ond lowest property tax bills in the the downtown business district. She health insurance.” county at $10,624, which is $133 less said the upgraded facility would be If elected, Ms. Kovach also hopes than Summit. serving a “public benefit” by providing to make equal pay for women “more According to Mayor Mirabelli, a more reliable electricity service. fact than fiction” and stated that gov- family who purchases a home in PSE&G’s attorney, Glenn Kienz, said ernment regulation or involvement is Mountainside for $570,000 will have the newer and more powerful substa- necessary for that to happen. an annual property-tax bill of tion would help to ensure against black- “Minimum wage is also very im- $10,624, while a family who pur- portant to me,” Ms. Kovach said. chases a $570,000 home in Fanwood, “The fact that the legislation to raise where, according to The Ledger, the it in New Jersey last year passed by average home is valued at $407,565 704 Highland Avenue, Westfield Offered at $1,125,000 County Budget such a (large) margin shows that would have an annual property tax Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, elegant Spanish mission style Victorian home nestled in the heart CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 people feel it is important. The only bill of $15,002.25 and a family in of the Gardens on one of Westfield's most sought after streets. This six bedroom home has been lovingly main- peared to be made up or simply way for the economy to grow is to Roselle would pay $25,327 in prop- “plugged in” every year, such as the give people livable wages.” erty taxes on a home purchased for tained. It's gorgeous architectural details, original stained-glass panels & stunning millwork have been pre- sheriff’s office, where the 2013 “an- After the State Election Division $570,000 using 2013 tax rates. served. This home boasts beautifully detailed beveled glass doors, coffered ceilings, inlaid hardwood floors, ticipated” and “realized” revenue did not include Ms. Kovach on the The next meeting of the Mountain- wood-burning fireplaces and magnificent stained-glass panels over many of the windows. The gracious floor were both listed at $1 million in initial list of candidates – due to the side Borough Council will be Tues- plan and covered wraparound porch are perfect for entertaining. There is even a wraparound porch off the 2013. He said the county antici- fact that several of her required 200 day, April 22, at 8 p.m. in Borough master bedroom and a 20 x 14 art studio on the third floor. The serene, professionally landscaped yard sits on pates $1 million again in 2014. petitions were obtained by a circu- Hall. The mayor urged residents to “That seems really lucky,” Mr. lator who did not reside within the attend the meeting which will in- a beautiful piece of property – truly a unique opportunity to own one of Westfield's most remarkable homes! Bury said. 7th District – she went to court and clude a public hearing on the 2014 He also questioned how the successfully had the decision over- budget. Copies of the budget are avail- WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 x113 county’s Open Space debt went turned, so her name will appear on able for review on the borough’s © 2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. down “exactly” a million dollars the Tuesday, June 3 Primary Elec- website and at the municipal build- An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. from $5.6 to $4.6 million. tion ballot. ing and the borough’s library. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, April 17, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 16-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP-F BOE to Replace Seats At Terrill School Auditorium By LANCE TUPPER through the Middlesex Regional bish the seats is “about the same” as Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Educational Services Commission the replacement cost. SCOTCH PLAINS — Replacing Cooperative System, which provides In answering several questions the 600 seats in the Terrill Middle a cooperative pricing system for from board member and finance School auditorium was one of a member schools, for a total cost of chairwoman Betty Anne Woerner, series of improvement projects the about $123,000. The seats will be Ms. Saridaki said that quality and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of installed after the asbestos removal durability factored into the decision Education approved at its open ceiling and floor project this sum- to purchase the seats. She added that agenda meeting last Thursday. mer. “many different styles” were avail- The projects approved last week Business Administrator Deborah able and that the seats chosen “go are being funded from the existing Saridaki said, “The asbestos has to with the architecture of the build- 2013-2014 school budget. The board be removed anyway, so it’s cost ef- ing.” plans to adopt the 2014-2015 bud- fective to replace (the seats) com- “It’s a big number,” Mrs. Woerner get, proposed in March, at its next pletely.” said, referring to the overall cost of regular meeting on Thursday, April Ms. Saridaki said some of the ex- the seats. 24. isting seats “could break” and the Board member Douglas Layne The board voted unanimously to “back row has already been re- noted the cost per seat works out to approve the purchase of the seats moved.” She said the cost to refur- about $200, which he said is a “Staples price.” Board President Trip Whitehouse said, given that the existing seats are 30 years old, “If we get another 30 years (out of the new seats) it works out to less than seven dollars a year.” Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PLAY BALL...Baseball teams participate in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball League opening day ceremonies Saturday “Seven dollars is less than you morning at Booth Field in Scotch Plains. pay to attend one of the perfor- mances there,” Mr. Whitehouse said jokingly. Board member Jeanne Cleary said SP Zoning Board Okays the new seats are needed because the auditorium plays “host to many events and is used by many mem- PSE&G Substation Upgrade bers of the community.” Regarding asbestos removal, the By FRED T. ROSSI values and quality of life. the increased power output. New board approved the contract with Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Noreen Merainer, a professional lightning masts will also be installed Environmental Remediation Man- SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning planner with PSE&G who oversaw to protect the substations, which have agement Inc. for summer 2014 board of adjustment last week gave the preparation of its application to been situated at that site since 1956. projects at four schools — Terrill, its approval to PSE&G’s plans to the board, spoke extensively about PSE&G will erect fencing—varying Brunner Elementary, Coles Elemen- renovate and upgrade its Front Street the project, which will include con- in height from 10 feet to 20 feet— Photo courtesy of Brian Horton tary, and McGinn Elementary — substation in order to meet higher struction of two 115-foot-high A- along the right-of-way it occupies in GUESSING GAME...A family takes a guess at how many chocolate eggs are in for a total cost not to exceed electrical demand. frame structures to carry wires from an effort to not only keep noise from the container at the annual Fanwood Easter Egg Hunt at Forest Road Park on Saturday. $80,000. After a four-hour hearing on April the existing transmission towers to the upgraded substation away from Resurfacing and repaving will 10 that ended after midnight, the board the new buildings that will support CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 take place this summer at the School gave its assent for the utility to con- One Elementary and Park Middle struct several new structures that will SP Recreation Commission School parking lots. The board ac- help it meet an expected 12-percent Watson Coleman Ready cepted a proposal by Potter Archi- increase in demand by 2022. About Plans to Survey Residents tects, LLC to prepare and submit 15 residents, mostly from adjacent plans and specifications to the state Malanga Court, attended the hearing To Fight for 12th District By FRED T. ROSSI various programs, when they are tak- Department of Education to com- and voiced concerns about the new By PAUL J. PEYTON communities, whether it’s equal pay Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing part and how often they are doing CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 structures’ impact on their property [and] equal rights for women, gun SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- so. Editor’s Note: The following is the safety, [or] standing up for [2013 ship recreation commission plans to With the recreation department’s first in a series of articles on candi- Democratic gubernatorial candidate] conduct a multi-part survey of resi- five-year capital program currently County Tax Hike Now dates running in the 12th Congres- Barbara Buono...all those things that dents in order to gauge satisfaction being updated, Mr. Poerio added that sional District, which includes Fan- I think signal that I am the kind of with recreation facilities and programs, the survey would be particularly use- wood and most of Scotch Plains. leader that can represent the entirety get an idea of additional needs and ful in alerting recreation officials to $9.5 Million Over 2013 Eight-term State Assemblywoman of the 12th District.” interests and have an accounting of larger expenditures that might be re- By PAUL J. PEYTON going up 1.5 percent. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-15th, She said she believes it is impor- who is using parks and ballfields, as quired in the coming years. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He said the county should merge Mercer) is one of four Democrats tant that “we need to send someone to well as taking part in the recreation In other business, the new pavilion at COUNTY — The Union County the county police into the sheriff’s seeking to replace the retiring Rep. Washington who’s willing to stand department’s programs. Brookside Park will be installed in Freeholder Board introduced amend- office and rationalize jail operations. Rush Holt (D) in the House of Repre- up, push back, fight and be a voice at Recreation Director Ray Poerio told advance of the summer day camp pro- ments to the 2014 county budget last He also said the county should cut the sentatives in the 12th Congressional the beginning of the debate, not be the commission at its meeting on Mon- grams getting underway. The new irri- Thursday, now placing the tax in- county tax increase — including the District. cautiously engaging waiting to see day that the objective of the survey “is gation system at that park will be in- crease over last year at $9.5 million Open Space Fund — to $6 million When interviewed by phone by whether it makes sense or if its going to gauge the public and see what their stalled in the fall. The parking lots at for a total tax levy of $327,061,905 in over last year to meet the state’s 2- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to be a risk to be engaged.” interests are.” Surveying residents, he Memorial Park and Kramer Manor Park support of a budget of $504,985,705. percent mandate on tax levy increases. on Friday, she said she entered the “We’re fighting battles that we said, “gets everybody involved in the will be repaved this spring, and Mr. The introduced budget had taxes go- Mr. Getzendanner urged the board to race because she believes she is the thought we had already won, whether process.” Poerio said he expects the lots to be ing up $13.2 million. Of the total suspend half of the amount of taxes candidate who has been “outspoken its equal voting rights, women’s The survey will be conducted in shut for no more than two days to allow budget, $175,423,786 are salaries and collected for Union County Open on issues that are important to our CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 three parts, with the first one focusing for the new asphalt to be paved and then wages. Space tax. on recreation facilities such as parks dry before line-striping is done. The Bibi Taylor, director of finance, Garwood Councilwoman Sara and ballfields. Subsequent question- cart paths at Scotch Hills Country Club said the tax levy increase has been cut Todisco, who is finance committee naires will focus on golf programs at will also be worked on this spring. by $3.7 million, or 2.99 percent, over chairwoman on the Garwood Bor- Scotch Hills Country Club and on rec- All township parks and recreation the 2013 budget from the spending ough Council, said the borough will reation programs. Mr. Poerio said the facilities will be evaluated to determine plan introduced March 13. She said have its lowest municipal tax increase surveys will also provide demographic any compliance issues with federal the tax levy proposed represents the in 12 years in 2014 with the average information on who is using which Americans with Disabilities Act stan- lowest increase for the county in five assessed home to see an increase of facilities and programs, which mem- dards. Mr. Poerio told the commission years. Ms. Taylor said the budget is $39, good for a 1-percent increase. bers of a family are taking part in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “still subject to state approval.” Ms. Todisco said other towns are A public hearing on the amend- also reducing their municipal tax in- ments to the budget is scheduled for creases while closing in on zero per- Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. in the cent tax increases. She asked the freeholders’ meeting room on the board to provide the average county sixth floor of the county administra- tax increases for homeowners for each tion building in Elizabeth. A hearing of the municipalities this year. and adoption vote on the budget will Ms. Taylor said the apportionment follow during the regular meeting the of taxes will be available after the same night beginning at 7 p.m. budget is adopted and the final tax At Thursday’s budget hearing, rate is approved by the freeholders on which preceded the regular meeting April 24. where the amendments were intro- John Bury of Kenilworth said some Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz duced, a number of county residents of the budget numbers appeared to be WELL DESERVED...Eleanor McGovern, Fanwood's borough clerk and adminis- made comments. made up or simply “plugged in” ev- trator, was named Administrator of the Year at the annual dinner of the Gateway Former Summit councilman Tom ery year, such as the sheriff’s office, Chamber of Commerce at the Renaissance Hotel in Elizabeth this past weekend. Getzendanner, representing the Sum- where the 2013 “anticipated” and Pictured, left to right, are: Fanwood Councilman Kevin Boris, Laura Palermo of mit Taxpayers Association, applauded “realized” revenue were both listed Provident Bank, Fanwood Council President Russ Huegel, Mayor Colleen Mahr, the board’s decision to privatize at $1 million in 2013. He said the Mrs. McGovern and Fanwood Public Works Director Clint Dicksen. Runnells Specialized Hospital as op- county anticipates $1 million again posed to shutting the Berkeley in 2014. “That seems really lucky,” PAGE INDEX Heights facility. Mr. Bury said. Regional ...... 2-3, 17 Education ...... 9, 19 In looking at the Union County tax He also questioned how the Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Sports ...... 11-16 EGG HUNT...Children race towards the brightly colored Easter eggs during the increase, he noted that Morris County county’s Open Space debt went down Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15, 20 Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday morning on the Alan Augustine has held taxes flat for the second year “exactly” a million dollars from $5.6 Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 16 Village Green. in a row while Essex County’s levy is to $4.6 million. Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 10 Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Residents Urge Freeholders To Oppose UCC Field By PAUL J. PEYTON He said the project would also pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times duce noise, stadium lighting and dis- COUNTY — Cranford residents placement of wildlife. living near Union County College “I hope you take this under consid- (UCC) in the township urged the eration and look at the downside. Union County Freeholder Board last There’s got to be another alternative,” Thursday to do all it could to stop the Mr. McCormack said. college from proceeding with con- Several Colby Lane residents, who structing a sports complex at the rear live directly behind the campus where of the campus on the Cranford/ the field is proposed, also spoke at the Westfield border, saying the project meeting. would only make matters worse in Chemda “Mindy” Kipness said

Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the flood-prone township. 1,600 homes in Cranford were under OPPOSED...Colby Lane resident Felicia Van Ostenbridge asks the Cranford Plans call for a 100-yard by 65- water from Hurricane Irene, noting Township Committee for its support in motivating the community to oppose the yard soccer/lacrosse field, 400-meter rafts were needed to remove residents turf field proposed by Union County College. track with high and long jump facili- from homes. ties, 104-seat grandstand area and She said Union County College’s

lighting. It has been estimated that plan has rain water “piped into Courtesy of Grant and Linda Ashley UCC Postpones Plans to 700 trees would be removed in a Nomahegan Lake,” resulting in an THE WESTFIELD RABBIT...WJ reads The Westfield Leader. WJ, an English wooded area consisting of 4.3 acres to additional seven million gallons of spotted rabbit who traces his family lineage to Kate Middleton, jumps into and make room for the complex. water going into the lake as the 700 onto his Leader every Thursday evening. Rabbits are great year-round pets, not Build Athletic Field Cranford Committeeman Thomas trees will no longer be absorbing rain Easter pets, says Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue, a great local organization. By PAUL J. PEYTON holder Board looks forward to work- Hannen, Jr. said the college has sent water. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing with Dr. McMenamin and Union out a solicitation mailing seeking do- Randy Lowe added that, “it has CRANFORD — Union County County College in securing the appro- nations for the project just a week after been one storm after another” impact- College has postponed its plans to priate athletic facilities and finding a the freeholders decided to include the ing Cranford. He said the UCC plan SP-F Board of Education construct a sports facility for its soc- solution that is mutually beneficial to $2-million project in the county’s capi- “doesn’t make sense.” He also asked CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cer, lacrosse and track teams. both the community and student ath- tal budget. the board to go on record with a reso- In a letter sent to Freeholder Chair- letes at the college,” the statement “It’s a concern of the township and lution opposing the project. plete these projects. The combined cost port, Mrs. Woerner said funds were man Chris Hudak on Monday, UCC said. “While the County of Union its residents to prevent a bad situation “Cranford has always been a good for these professional services is not to “left over” from a heating, ventilation President Margaret M. McMenamin does not involve itself in the opera- as regards flooding from becoming neighbor to the college. They are not exceed $49,250. and air conditioning (HVAC) project. said, “In light of community concerns, tions of the college, the Freeholder worse. The removal of the 700 trees being a good neighbor to Cranford,” The board approved the installation She said the committee discussed at its I have decided to postpone our plan to Board expressed its concerns at the will make that bad situation in Cran- Mr. Lowe said. of air-conditioning for the kindergar- April 1 meeting possibly deploying the construct the field at our Cranford onset of this issue and those of the ford worse,” Mr. Hannen said. Freeholder Angel Estrada said the ten wing at Brunner for a cost of remaining funds to other projects, in- campus. In doing so, however, I am community to the college administra- He said the towns along the water- freeholders are not a reactive board, $119,235. Kelin Heating and Air Con- cluding lighting and seating upgrades seeking your assistance and the assis- tion. The board also said it would not shed sustained $60 million in dam- noting that the proposed field is a ditioning, Inc. will perform the work, at Terrill or paving at Brunner. Mrs. tance of the entire Union County Board fund the proposed UCC athletic facil- ages from Hurricane Irene. Mr. “difficult issue” for the board. He and which is expected to be completed this Woerner added that the money could of Chosen Freeholders in identifying ity. Hannen said construction of the field other freeholders said they have to get spring. The contract bid was awarded be spent to improve the high school a suitable alternative location that “At the same time, we believe it is would “discharge additional water into all the facts on the project before tak- by Educational Data Services, Inc., a cafeteria to help “reduce the long lines.” would meet the needs of our students.” imperative to provide access to the Nomahegan Lake (located across the ing a position, although Freeholder cooperative bidding service used by Mrs. Woerner said the committee is The county has given UCC access athletic facilities that are needed for street from the college) and into the Bette Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resi- the district. also considering the option of “restor- to Nomahegan Park, located across the college’s soccer, lacrosse and track Rahway River.” dent, said she is opposed to the project. Funds were approved for the con- ing funds back to capital reserves which the street from the UCC campus; Shane teams. With this in mind, we thank Dr. Mr. Hannen asked the freeholders Another resident, Mike Norman, struction of a new science lab at Scotch have been depleted.” Walsh Field in Cranford, Wheeler Park McMenamin for her willingness to to work with Cranford to find alterna- said a petition opposing the project Plains-Fanwood High School. After At the beginning of the meeting, the in Linden, Phil Rizzuto Park in Eliza- find alternatives and for her outstand- tive locations for the field, “that will has already generated 900 signatures. the meeting, Ms. Saridaki told The board recognized six students for their beth, Snyder Avenue Field in Berke- ing leadership and vision that is con- not adversely impact flooding in the Freeholder Vice-Chairman Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times she an- participation and achievement in the ley Heights, Black Brook Park in tinuing to transform Union County Township of Cranford.” Mohamed Jalloh said the board has ticipates the total cost of the construc- 2013 National Parent Teachers Asso- Kenilworth, Meisel Avenue Field in College,” according to the statement. Westfield resident John to make sure the project is “sound,” tion to be less than $200,000. ciation (PTA) Reflections Art Program. Springfield, Warinanco Park in Eliza- As previously reported, UCC’s plans McCormack, who resides on Coolidge “makes sense” and to see if the board The board also intends to refurbish The program is designed to enhance beth/Roselle, Morris Avenue Field and included a 100-yard by 65-yard soc- Street within 300 yards of the pro- can provide any influence on the col- the existing science labs at the high the quality of in-school arts education Unami Park, which straddles Cran- cer/lacrosse field, 400-meter track with posed field on the UCC campus, said lege regarding the project. school by September 2015. Funds for by providing K-12 students an addi- ford, Garwood and Westfield. high and long jump facilities, 104- the project would “over stress the in- He said the college could construct refurbishing are included in the pro- tional opportunity to express them- Dr. McMenamin said that “having seat grandstand area and lighting. A frastructure and reduce the quality of the field regardless of whether the posed 2014-2015 budget. selves. The theme for 2013 was “Dream, different teams practicing and playing resolution from the Cranford Town- life in both Cranford and Westfield.” county opposes the project. During the finance committee re- Believe, Inspire!” Students submitted games at 10 different locations across ship Committee opposing the project He said removal of 700 trees would their interpretation of the theme in six the county is not what we want for our stated that some 700 trees would be “considerably increase the water run- areas of creativity, including: dance deserving student-athletes or our removed to make room for the field off of this area.” choreography, film production, litera- county college.” which would be constructed at the Mr. McCormack also said that his Watson Coleman ture, music composition, photography According the UCC website, the rear of the campus on the Cranford/ street is “monopolized by student park- and visual arts. lacrosse team plays at Snyder Park Westfield border. ing.” He said students sleep and eat in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The board congratulated the follow- while the soccer program uses Wheeler “...Opponents (see related story on the cars and throw fast-food waste in rights, pay equality rights, civil rights cessible healthcare.” ing six students for receiving merit Park. page 10) of the college’s proposed the street. [and] even issues on gun safety. We’re “That is a huge, huge public policy awards: Sophie Gannon, third grade at In response to UCC’s decision, Cranford campus field location have “If this project goes through, you’re still fighting those battles,” she said. initiative that needs a lot of tweaking McGinn, dance choreography; Billie county spokesman Sebastian D’Elia cited concerns about flooding and the not only going to have daytime park- On gun safety, she said more needs to ensure that the intended conse- Rose Sherratt, second grade at School e-mailed a statement from the free- environment, in spite of the fact that ing and traffic, you’re going to have to be done to ensure there are less quences are reached and that any sort One, dance choreography; Ryan holders to The Westfield Leader on the proposed plan would actually im- evening traffic and parking. You’re dangerous guns in the country, that of unintended consequences are ex- Agnello, fifth grade at Terrill, film pro- Tuesday afternoon. prove ground water and drainage at going to have it on the weekends,” Mr. background checks are done on gun amined,” she said. duction; Sara Wollman, second grade “The County of Union and the Free- our location,” Dr. McMenamin said. McCormack said. buyers and the capacity on magazine She said that by “driving” New at School One, film production; Kayla clips is reduced. Jerseyans to primary care physicians Fiore, second grade at McGinn, music Asw. Watson Coleman also listed and preventive care, “we are eliminat- composition, and Jennifer Schug, sev- keeping Social Security and Medicare ing the burden of charity care and enth grade at Terrill, music composi- solvent as a key issue. emergency room visits, which are tion. Jean Marie Morgan “Not only do we need to ensure that highly expensive and not effective.” The board also noted the leader- they are not privatized, but that they “We needed the Affordable Care ship of Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Sales Agent evolve based upon the needs of people Act. It is a magnificent blessing to the Council President Marci Bowman and NJAR Circle of Excellence 2012 living longer — much longer than was people of the State of New Jersey and commended PTA Liaison Jon Zogg originally anticipated,” she said. this country. Over seven million people for his enthusiastic support and guid- Direct Line: 908-279-4441 She said Congress needs to look at now have health care,” Asw. Watson ance. Several board members thanked the “fairness of one’s income that goes Coleman said. “Nothing is perfect. Mr. Zogg and urged him to continue towards Social Security.” She said she We need to work on it, not dismantle to promote the program within the does not know if the cap should be it.” district. $300,000, $500,000 or $1 million. Asked about foreign affairs, she said The board’s next regular meeting, on The current cap is $114,000. the United States “has always been the April 24, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the “If we’re going to support one an- big brother in pursuit of peace and I administration building on Evergreen other in our golden years, that’s a think that that’s who we still should Avenue and Cedar Street in Scotch reflection of what type of society we be,” Asw. Watson Coleman said. Plains. are. And so we need to make sure the She said she has been reaching out benefits that exist now are protected to all counties in the district, including and then we need to examine where Union County. “I’m not taking any- we need to go in the future,” she said. thing for granted,” she said. On Medicare, she believes people Other Democrats in the race are need to have “access to affordable and State Senator Linda Greenstein (D- quality medical care.” 14th, Middlesex), Assemblyman “I believe that government has a Upendra J. Chivukula (D-17th, role on issues of preserving and pro- Somerset) and plasma physicist An- tecting the rights and the quality of life drew Zwicker of Kingston, N.J. Alieta of individuals. I don’t think govern- Eck of Somerset County, a medical ment should be overly intrusive, but it doctor, is the Republican candidate most assuredly has a role in preserv- for the seat. ing and protecting those rights,” she said. On the Affordability Act/ Obamacare, she said the law was de- SP Zone Bd. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 signed to provide “affordable and ac- Photo courtesy of Brian Horton nearby homes, but also to keep its EGG HUNT...A little girl dressed in facilities secure. The utility will plant a bunny ears examines an egg she gath- number of trees along its property line ered during the annual Fanwood Eas- SP Rec. ter Egg Hunt held Saturday morning as well. in Forest Road Park. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The transmission lines running that federal community development through Scotch Plains have been in grant money is available to fund any place since 1928, and are part of a necessary repairs or upgrades that may network that extends southward from result from the compliance audit. Chatham Township over Route 78 and Scotch Plains will join the TryCan then extends through Scotch Plains organization, which is made up of and Fanwood, then through the several area towns and sets up various Ashbrook Reservation and into Edison recreation events specifically for Township down to Route 1. handicapped persons. Mr. Poerio said During her presentation, Ms. the group organizes “a ton of fantastic Merainer noted that the facility pres- programs.” Information on the pro- ently serves about 1,400 customers gram will be available soon on the including the commercial properties recreation department’s website and in the downtown business district. in the recreation newsletter. She said the upgraded facility would The recreation department will soon serve a “public benefit” by providing install GPS systems in all of its ve- more reliable electricity service. hicles, allowing the tracking and moni- PSE&G’s attorney, Glenn Kienz, said toring of those vehicles during the work the newer and more powerful substa- day and also during weather emergen- tion would help to ensure against cies. Mr. Poerio also said an automated blackouts and brownouts during times 704 Highland Avenue, Westfield Offered at $1,125,000 time-card system for workers will be of peak electric usage such as occur Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, elegant Spanish mission style Victorian home nestled in the heart put into place. Both of these upgrades during summer heat waves. It is ex- of the Gardens on one of Westfield's most sought after streets. This six bedroom home has been lovingly main- will help to verify whether township pected that there will be one to two vehicles are being used properly and visits to the site per month by PSE&G tained. It's gorgeous architectural details, original stained-glass panels & stunning millwork have been pre- will also aid greatly in verifying town- personnel, according to Ms. Merainer. served. This home boasts beautifully detailed beveled glass doors, coffered ceilings, inlaid hardwood floors, ship activities and clean-up efforts when At the start of its meeting, the board wood-burning fireplaces and magnificent stained-glass panels over many of the windows. The gracious floor federal or state money is available to gave approval to Vincent Tittel to de- plan and covered wraparound porch are perfect for entertaining. There is even a wraparound porch off the help defray the costs of storm recovery. molish an existing home and build a master bedroom and a 20 x 14 art studio on the third floor. The serene, professionally landscaped yard sits on On Sunday, April 27, the recreation new single-family dwelling on a non- commission, in conjunction with the conforming lot on Martine Avenue. a beautiful piece of property – truly a unique opportunity to own one of Westfield's most remarkable homes! Girl Scouts, will sponsor a tree-give- The lot size is 12,500 square feet in a away for the Plant-A-Tree campaign. zone requiring 13,500-square-foot lot Brian Price for The Times ESTFIELD AST FFICE ENTRAL VENUE FURRY FRIEND...A little girl cozies W E O • 209 C A • (908) 233-5555 x113 Free trees will be distributed to resi- minimums. Mr. Tittel told the board he up to the Easter Bunny at the annual © 2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. dents in front of the municipal building plans to sell the planned 3,000-square- Fanwood Easter Egg Hunt held Satur- An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. from 3 to 5 p.m. foot home after it is built. day morning in Forest Road Park. Page 2 Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Native Chororos Peyton's History Curriculum on Joins Mentoring Minds Peek at the Week Union County Website WESTFIELD – Christina including advertising account man- In Politics COUNTY – History teachers and Mr. Stebbins is also the public rela- Chororos, a Westfield native and ager for Verizon Information Ser- The Leader/Times history buffs are invited to use a new tions/PRIDE chairman for the Union former educator and longtime sales vices, director of education for Syl- By Paul Peyton of online teacher-designed curriculum County Education Association. executive, has joined Mentoring van Learning Center and senior ac- Kovach Wins Appeal; Will Be pendent, who has announced he will based on Union County’s 10 Medal “Teachers and others interested in Minds as an educational count representative for On Ballot for Congress in 7th seek reelection. of Honor recipients. The curriculum history may use this online curricu- consultant. Ms. Kendall Hunt Publishing A judge has ruled that Clinton Public Opinion Stabalizes is available on the Union County lum in whole or in part to generate Chororos will lead the Company. She began her Mayor Janice Kovach’s name appear For Christie In Latest Poll website, at ucnj.org/medal-of-honor- discussion, conduct research, and company’s sales efforts career as a pre-school on the Democratic Party Primary Public opinion of Governor Chris memorial. engage in special projects,” Free- in New Jersey as well as teacher and site director ballot Election for Congress in the Christie has stabilized after suffer- The monument is located within holder Chairman Chris Hudak said. in Maryland and Con- for the Washington Met- 7th District, saying state election of- ing a significant drop when the the county government complex in “We also encourage teachers and all necticut. ropolitan YMCA, and ficials improperly disqualified her Bridgegate scandal broke in early Elizabeth behind the Union County students of history to visit our Medal “Christina has vast ex- also served as advertis- nominating petitions. January, according to a new Courthouse. It faces Elizabethtown of Honor memorial site in Eliza- perience developing cus- ing sales executive for Ms. Kovach, a Democrat, had been Monmouth University/Asbury Park Plaza at the corner of Rahway Av- beth.” tomer-centric solutions Indeed, an online job site. left off the ballot last month after the Press Poll. The poll found the enue. The 10 Medal of Honor recipi- For information on all Union for the K-12 market, and “As a former teacher, state Division of Elections said 133 governor’s job approval rating hov- ents range from the Civil War to Viet- County services and programs, visit is dedicated to the effec- I understand the chal- of her signatures could not be counted ering just above 50 percent – simi- nam. ucnj.org. tive implementation of lenges and responsibili- because some of the petitions had lar to his standing in February, Franklin Stebbins of Clark, a his- meaningful instruction ties of a classroom, been circulated by someone who does which had fallen by double digits tory teacher at Arthur L. Johnson and hands-on staff train- which is why I am so not live in the Seventh Congressional since his re-election last year. High School in Clark, volunteered to Joint Air Base to Hold ing,” said Jessica Christina Chororos committed to being a District, mycentraljersey.com has re- Currently, Gov. Christie’s job draft the curriculum and worked with Goodman, the company’s trusted and knowledge- ported. Congressional candidates rating stands at 51 percent approve the Freeholder Board and Depart- Open House, Air Show director of sales. “She is driven to able partner, in order to help ensure must have at least 200 signatures to to 41 percent disapprove among ment of Human Services, Office of LAKEHURST – The Joint Base promote sound instructional strate- teacher and student success,” Ms. be on the ballot. New Jersey residents and 51 per- Veterans Affairs staff, to finalize and McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will open its gies and practices that will develop Chororos stated. “I am excited to The website, operated by Gannett cent approve to 43 percent disap- develop the curriculum. doors to the community for a special solid foundational skills for educa- join the Mentoring Minds team and Newspapers, publishers of The Cou- prove among the state’s registered open house and air show Saturday tors, which will be a tremendous as- to assist educators in finding the rier-News, reported that Ms. voters. SP to Begin Leaves, Limbs and Sunday, May 10 and 11. set for schools in New Jersey and tools to accelerate student achieve- Kovach’s campaign presented peti- Just over half (54 percent) of New Community members will have an across the country.” ment.” tions with 271 signatures to the Elec- Jerseyans have heard about the Randy Brush Pickups on Monday opportunity to get a closer look at the Ms. Chororos has a sales back- Ms. Chororos earned her bachelor’s tion Division on the Friday before Mastro report. Few (30 percent) see it SCOTCH PLAINS — The Town- joint base’s operational capabilities ground covering both the K-12 mar- degree from Lynchburg College in the Monday, March 31 deadline. But as a fair and unbiased investigation of ship of Scotch Plains, Department of and total-force integration. Every ket as well as major corporations, Virginia. an election official discounted two the Governor’s office involvement in Public Property, will begin pick-ups branch of service on the joint base of the petition books based on the the George Washington Bridge toll for leaves, limbs, brush and gumballs will be present to engage with the residency requirement for petition lane closings. Instead, most (52 per- beginning the week of April 21. community. County Seeks Input circulators. cent) say the report was done to help The department will be picking up This year’s line-up includes: Air The 7th District has been repre- Gov. Christie’s reputation. The law brush, leaves, limbs and gumballs Force Thunderbirds flying team in sented by Leonard Lance since 2009. firm was hired by the administration only. Stumps and other materials will their trademark F-16s; the Golden On Survey for Mr. Lance, who was reelected in to complete the report. not be collected. Branches must be Knights, the U.S. Army’s parachute 2010 and 2012, faces a Primary chal- Forty-Seven percent of respondents maximum of three inches in diameter team, and various civilian pilots who lenge from businessman David believe the governor himself was in- and maximum of three feet in length. will strut their stuff in both vintage Sandy Aftermath Larsen. Both Mr. Lance and Mr. volved in the decision to close the Branches and limbs should be sepa- and modern aircraft. COUNTY – Union County resi- affected by the storm, what resources Larsen are residents of Lebanon, lanes. rate from leaves, brush and gumballs. More than 25 historic and current dents are invited to participate in an they used to aid their recovery, and Hunterdon County. The Primary will The poll was conducted by tele- For additional information, resi- static aircraft will be displayed dur- online “Health and Well-Being As- whether they are continuing to expe- be held on Tuesday, June 3. Ms. phone with 803 New Jersey adults dents can call the Department of Pub- ing this year’s event—Bell UH-1 sessment” survey that will help iden- rience economic, physical, or mental Kovach does not have a Primary from March 30 to April 1 and has a lic Property Hotline at (908) 233- Iroquois, C-5 Galaxy and T-1A tify continuing, unmet needs related health impacts. The survey is spon- opponent. margin of error of + 3.5 percent. 6707, visit the township’s website at Jayhawk. Many of history’s most sto- to Superstorm Sandy and its after- sored by the Union County Office of GOP Bounces Incumbent Mayors Pallone Comments on www.scotchplainsnj.gov, TV-34 or ried aircraft as well as today’s cut- math. The survey is available at Health Management under a Sandy In Berkeley Hts,. New Providence Sebelius Resignation TV-22 or call (908) 322-6700, exten- ting-edge platforms will be on dis- ucnj.org/public-safety. Social Service Block Grant from the Local Union County Republican Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th), sion 243. play for visitors viewing pleasure. “It only takes a few minutes to U.S. Department of Health and Hu- Town Committees have bounced sev- senior Democrat on the House En- complete the survey, and your input man Services, through the New Jer- eral mayors as candidates from elec- ergy and Commerce Health Subcom- can assist with the ongoing process sey Department of Health. tion ballots. mittee, released the following state- of recovery as the effects of this de- Roselle Park Mayor Joseph Accordi ment regarding the resignation of Service Academy Fair Set structive storm continue to play out was bounced in favor in favor of Health and Human Services Secre- over the long term,” Freeholder Chair- Councilman Michael Yakubov under tary Kathleen Sebelius: For May 31 in Branchburg man Christopher Hudak said. the GOP organization line on the “I commend Secretary Sebelius for In 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused June Primary Election ballot. Also, her years of service at the helm of the WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mr. Lance’s 2014 Service Acad- unprecedented damage to New Berkeley Heights Mayor Joseph Department of Health and Human Leonard Lance (R-7th) has an- emy Information Fair will take place Jersey’s housing, business, infrastruc- Bruno is running for reelection off Services (HHS). During her tenure, nounced he will hold his annual “Ser- from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, ture, social service, health and envi- the line after the party gave the GOP Secretary Sebelius guided HHS vice Academy Information Fair” for May 31 at the Raritan Valley Com- ronmental sectors. organization ballot line to Council- through some of the most significant 7th Congressional District high munity College (Conference Center), The brief survey asks residents to man Bob Woodruff. changes in the history of our nation’s school students on Saturday, May 31 located at 118 Lamington Road in record the extent to which they were In neighboring New Providence, health care system. at Raritan Valley Community Col- Branchburg. Mayor Brooke Hern, a former Demo- “Secretary Sebelius played a criti- lege. Representatives from the U.S. crat, was replaced by former mayor cal role in the passage and imple- Mr. Lance’s annual event allows Military Academy, the United Al Morgan. mentation of the Affordable Care students to meet with academy offi- States Naval Academy, the Air On the Democrat side, Linden will Act, which has created a pathway cials to learn more about the admis- Force Academy, the Merchant DWI Charges? see a three-candidate mayoral Pri- for millions of Americans to gain sions process and how to pursue their Marine Academy and the Coast mary battle between the party’s access to affordable health care and interests in serving the nation. Guard Academy are expected to par- choice, 5th Ward Councilwoman ended the discriminatory practices “Nominating young people to the ticipate. Call Jon Bramnick Rhashonna Cosby-Hurling, and 4th of the past with new and fair re- service academies is a rewarding Additionally, representatives from Ward Councilman Derek Armstead forms. Her efforts to improve public responsibility. Every year, numer- Mr. Lance’s congressional staff will And Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team and Michael Puzio. All three mayoral health will be felt by generations of ous talented students put their names be available to answer questions from candidates are looking to replace Americans and I wish her luck in her forward for consideration to serve students about the nominating pro- Mayor Richard Gerbounka, an Inde- future endeavors.” our country and I enjoy meeting cess. To receive an appointment to a with these young leaders,” Mr. Lance service academy, students must first We Have Three Former Prosecutors said. receive a nomination from their Con- “The academy fair allows students gressman, Senator or the Vice-Presi- and parents to talk directly with ser- dent of the United States. 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Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 17, 2014 Page 3 Army Corps Continues Assembly Majority Must Extend Two Percent Interest Arbitration Cap Progress on Rahway River TRENTON -- Senate Minority represent. It’s time for the Assembly Leader Tom Kean Jr., (R-21st, Majority to come to the table and do Westfield) issued the following state- what we all know is right. The conse- Feasibility Study ment on Monday after joining Gov- quence of failing to act is far too high.” NEW YORK – The U.S. Army flood-impacted communities were ernor Chris Christie, state and local Corps of Engineers and the New Jer- briefed on the initial findings at a private elected leaders in urging the Assem- ‘Path to Prosperity’ to bly Majority to take action on legisla- sey Department of Environmental Pro- meeting on March 31 at the Army Corps’ Balance The Budget tection (DEP) are currently evaluating New York Region headquarters. Two tion extending the 2-percent interest several flood risk management alter- subsequent public information sessions arbitration award cap: Editor’s Note: The following state- natives for the Rahway River Basin, will be scheduled for late spring in “The Senate Republican Caucus ment byRep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) with the preliminary findings to be Rahway River Basin towns. stands with Governor Christie in urg- follows House passage of House Con- shared with area residents at two pub- The entire briefing, including more ing the passage of this bipartisan leg- current Resolution 96, the “Path to lic information sessions to be sched- information about the ongoing study islation to extend the 2-percent cap on Prosperity” plan crafted by House uled in late May or early June 2014. in general, detailed descriptions of arbitration awards. It’s no coincidence Budget Committee Chairman Paul Included in the discussion will be the alternatives evaluated and pre- that under the cap, contracts and prop- Ryan (R-Wis.). preliminary economic analyses that have liminary benefit-to-cost ratios for erty taxes grew at the lowest levels in ***** decades. Unfortunately, we now stand “The budget blueprint passed been completed by the Army Corps each alternative is available for down- IMPORTANCE OF AWILL...Union County Surrogate James LaCorte speaks regarding flood risk management alter- load as a PDF online at to members of the Vauxhall senior citizen group about the importance of having to lose the progress we have made. [Thursday] includes important pro- natives that are being reviewed as part of www.nan.usace.army.mil/Rahway. a legal will during a recent meeting at the Union Township Community Action How can we expect municipalities to growth policies that will harness do- a long-term look at the river basin and Any alternative considered for fur- Center. For more information about a legal will or if to arrange a date to have the hold down costs if there’s no ability to mestic energy, restore patient-cen- potential steps that could be taken to ther study must undergo further analy- Surrogate speak before a club or organization, call (908) 527-4280 or visit control arbitration awards for police tered health care, strengthen retire- alleviate flood impacts. sis before a tentatively selected plan www.ucnj.org/government/surrogate. and fire salaries? ment and the safety net programs No single alternative has been se- can be chosen. Alternatives selected “Failing to extend the cap now will that are so essential, and it will re- lected for construction at this point for further analysis will be evaluated to GWACC Seeks New Executive Director wipe out the momentum gained in form our tax code — all without and the study is ongoing. formally assess potential environmen- WESTFIELD — The Greater in Westfield on Sunday, May 4, and controlling property taxes from the raising taxes on hardworking Ameri- “The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- tal and cultural impacts through further Westfield Area Chamber of Com- Garwood Rocks in Garwood on Sun- historic reforms we all enacted to- cans. neers, in close partnership with our field investigations and following the merce (GWACC) has announced that day, June 8. A search committee is gether just a few years ago and de- “This is a plan to balance the bud- local sponsors, the New Jersey De- National Environmental Policy Act Executive Director Heather Robinson currently seeking applications for the crease towns’ ability to provide the get in 10 years and begin to pay down partment of Environmental Protec- (NEPA) processes, as well as optimiza- will be leaving her position. executive director position. “We look services so many depend on. Any the national debt, which is exactly tion, is committed to continuing to tion to further refine the particulars of “The board would like to thank her forward to building on the solid foun- contracts awarded now outside the what our economy needs. I challenge evaluate flood risk management alter- each flood risk management element. for her service and dedication over dation that has been put in place to cap could hamstring municipalities the U.S. Senate not only to pass a natives for the Rahway River Basin as Completion of the study is also depen- the last year-and-a half,” according achieve success with Chamber ac- for years into the future. The Senate budget, but craft a proposal that truth- we work toward implementing a flood dent upon future federal funding. to a GWACC press release. tivities and programs,” according to has come together once again on a fully addresses our nation’s long-term risk management project that will help The Chamber’s day-to-day activi- the release. For more information, bipartisan basis to approve this cap fiscal challenges and spares future reduce risks to communities in the Holt or Staff to Hold ties will continue as usual, including contact GWACC Chairman Chris extension because we understand it’s generations the burden of trillions of basin that have experienced signifi- Community Office the upcoming street fairs, Spring Fling Devine at (908)789-7816. the best thing for the taxpayers we all dollars in national debt.” cant flooding over the years,” Army Corps’ New York District Commander Hours June 12 in FW Col. Paul Owen said. REGION – U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D- “New Jersey will continue to work 12th) has announced an upcoming se- closely with the Army Corps as it ries of “Community Office Hours” in moves forward in reviewing various towns throughout Central New Jersey. aspects of each of these alternatives Rep. Holt or members of his staff and works with local communities to will be available to assist residents determine a best flood risk manage- who are having problems with Social ment option,” NJ DEP Commissioner Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Bob Martin said. Veterans Affairs, U.S Citizenship and Narrowing the alternatives will be Immigration Services, or any other partly based on the comparisons of ben- federal agency. Staff also will be avail- efits and costs between different plans able to provide information on fed- that were developed by the Army Corps. eral grants and contracts, acquiring The Benefit-to-Cost ratios are flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, based on estimated benefits, includ- and more. ing damages prevented during mod- The office hours are intended to eled storm events, and estimated provide an easy, accessible way for costs, including cost of initial con- residents to receive help. Those who struction and long-term operations are unable to attend may seek assis- and maintenance. This ratio is criti- tance at any time by calling 1-87- cal to determining whether a project RUSH-HOLT (1-877-874-4658). would be economically justified and Community Office Hours will run be implementable. At this stage, an from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at each location. alternative must have a benefit-to- In Union County, they will be held cost ratio of approximately 1.0 or Thursday, June 12, at the Fanwood higher in order to meet economic Memorial Library, North Avenue and requirements to be considered a fea- Tillotson Road, and Wednesday, June sible alternative. 18, at the Plainfield Public Library, Elected officials and stakeholders from 800 Park Avenue. Turnpike Toll Cut Sought During Pulaski Shutdown TRENTON – As the state Depart- include more train capacity and is ment of Transportation (DOT) shut urging motorists to carpool, take pub- down the Pulaski Skyway for a two- lic transportation or use alternate year repair project beginning this past routes. However, of the 3,500 cars weekend, Assemblymen Joseph that travel to Manhattan on the Pulaski Cryan (D-20th, Union Twp.) and Ja- Skyway every hour during the morn- son O’Donnell (D-31st, Bayonne) are ing commute, the DOT expects proposing a toll reduction along a roughly 1,900 of them to use the portion of the New Jersey Turnpike Turnpike extension, which cost $2.45 to compensate commuters who will one-way for the entire eight-mile be forced to travel a more expensive extension during peak travel times and congested route in the interim. with no E-Z Pass discount offered. The lawmakers plan to introduce The lawmakers intend to introduce legislation requiring the New Jersey the legislation in early May. Turnpike Authority to reduce, by half, the tolls at Exits 14, 14a, 14b, 14c, Touch A Truck’ Event and 15e on the Turnpike extension until the Pulaski Skyway reopens. At Wild Earth Fest “While the DOT, recognizing COUNTY – The Union County ‘carmaggedon’ is coming, has devel- Department of Parks and Recreation oped a number of alternate plans for will hold its “Wild Earth Fest” at commuters, it acknowledges that a Trailside Nature and Science Center big part of the plan is to move people in Mountainside on Sunday, April 27 to the Turnpike extension,” Asm. Cryan from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. said. “This additional cost could be This year’s event will feature the very significant for many people. Re- county’s first Touch A Truck event, ducing toll fees for the time being which will take place in the Lower might not help eliminate travel head- Loop parking lot. Emergency vehicles aches, but it will at least lessen the from the Public Works Department, blow financially for commuters.” Union County Police Department, Union and Hudson county com- Hazmat, Mountainside Fire Depart- muters will absorb a majority of the ment and the county Sheriff’s De- blow as DOT officials warn that an partment will be on display. estimated 40,000 motorists who take Admission to Wild Earth Fest is $4 the Pulaski Skyway to Manhattan per person, with children 6 and under and Jersey City daily have been forced admitted free. For information, call to find an alternate route. (908) 789-3670 or visit The DOT has announced plans to www.ucnj.org/trailside. 40 YEARS IN THE DESERT justjust aa littlelittle JewishJewish hikehike

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Diction Deception Members of: To Stop & Shop Hearings Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce I read with great interest, and later questions of intent and integrity by with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association dismay, your article on Thursday, the true objectors. rect. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey April 10, concerning the Stop & Shop Are we not a capitalistic country diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 development hearings. Thank you for where customers and businesses alike If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 a comprehensive reporting as I was benefit in the long run from competi- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 unaware of the deceit which accom- tion? Do the objectors truly see them- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If panied the delay in adjudicating this selves as valued long-term members you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at matter. of our community or are they merely free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 As a resident and taxpayer in to extract that which they can? Why All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Westfield, I am appalled at the con- could they not merely reveal their come from the board game Diction tinued abuse of the permit process identities? Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman and denial of our residents of the I look forward to The Leader con- Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER 1. Treacly – Thick and sticky Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo opportunity to have a choice in gro- ducting additional investigative jour- cery shopping. nalism and informing the people of 2. Peignoir – A woman’s dressing gown COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION or negligee Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly The use of a nominee to oppose an Westfield on this matter. 3. Habroneme – Having the form of EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS apparent legitimate business expan- Grant Ashley fine threads sion request by Stop & Shop raises Westfield 4. Stot – A young bull SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe I Will Boycott ShopRite ASOMATOUS One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 1. Without sense or ability to reason 2. Without a material body Over ‘Unscrupulous’ Acts 3. Distorted; not symmetrical The next chapter of unscrupulous it is also within the citizens of 4. In grammer, a sentence that has a Is County Going in Right Direction and dastardly acts by Village Super- Westfield’s right to protest by hitting word omitted but still could be under- stood markets continues reportedly under Village Supermarkets where it hurts, FOVEOLATE the guise of Mr. Hughes, resident of the cash register. I for one will be 1. Marked by minute depressions or On Taxes? Must Do A Lot More Massachusetts Street, a non property boycotting the ShopRite on North pits owner whose actions continue to fi- Avenue, Garwood until these ridicu- 2. To saturate; soak The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders remaining revenue from the sale should be utilized nancially burden Stop & Shop and lous actions cease. It is up to 3. Plaitlike or folded took a different direction last week by approving a to knock the county tax increase closer to the state’s the fine citizens of Westfield through Westfield’s and Garwood’s citizenry 4. Fermentation resulting in a strong, frivolous objections and lawsuit. to decide if this sort of un-neighborly musty smell $3.7-million reduction in the county tax levy in- 2 percent mandate within the municipalities them- One must question “when is this and lowly behavior is welcome within EPULOTIC crease they first proposed in March. Now grant it, the selves in Union County. Summit officials have com- nonsense no longer going to be toler- our fine upstanding towns. 1. Having the shape of a lense 2. Having a healing power county budget still calls on taxes to be raised $9.5 plained that their city has witnessed double-digit tax ated?” It may be within Mr. Hughes Ron Camuto 3. Oar-shaped million county-wide, but the increase proposed is percentage increases from the county while Summit (aka Village Supermarkets) legal right Westfield 4. Prophetic; oracular; mysterious the lowest in five years. But the county, in our has held the line on municipal and school taxes to challenge the planning board, but CAPNOMANCY 1. Divination by the ascent or motion opinion, must work a lot harder to achieve real tax (Summit has a mayor-appointed school board.) of smoke relief here in Union County. Perhaps, the Governor and the State Legislature They Twisted the Editor’s Words to 2. Murdering persons in order to sell If the freeholders are serious about getting taxes should study plans to move more county services to their bodies for dissection Justify Their Perception of Message 3. Belief in a singular divinity or cre- under control, they must reduce county debt. This the state such as county jails, juvenile detention ator year’s budget includes a debt service payment of centers and prosecutor’s offices to help reduce the “Different men often see the same tive “shield” professionally provided subject in different lights,” Patrick by our municipal police departments 4. Killing by decapitation $60.1 million on total debt of around a half billion county tax burden on homeowners. But, does this Henry said. But, wow, the difference who wear their shields proudly. See more letters; page 5, 16 dollars. That number equals nearly 12 percent of just “pass the bucket” and increase state taxes? in ‘light’ as described by the Barcan’s We read of the Mountainside and total county spending for 2014 of $504 million. We hope the freeholders have heard the call from letter to the Leader (April 10) of a Westfield Police Departments re- Letters to The pending sale of Runnells Specialized Hospi- Westfield, Summit and other towns to lower the Leader editorial (April 3) expressing sponding in tandem to capture the tal, in our estimation, will help reduce the county tax county tax impact. But only the future will tell if this its opinion of the recent carjacking in criminals. By the way, carjacking is the Editor Westfield darkened the subject. I cite usually part one of a multiple series increase even more in the years ahead. We encour- board will follow the likes of Morris County — their assertion that, “At its best, the of criminal events. The shields pre- Leader Editorial age the freeholders to pay off all of Runnells’ debt which has had two consecutive flat tax levies — or editorial was ignorant; at its worst, it vented more bad things from poten- and to use some of proceeds from the sale to reduce resorts to double-digit million dollar tax increases as was overtly racist.” tially harming others. And, bravo to Dehumanized Suspects overall county debt load. A significant amount of the has been the custom of recent freeholder boards. I can handle the ignorant critique, the neighbor! During a recent visit with family but the racism charge ups the ante. It I might add that our community who live in your area, I was appalled to is a most troubling accusation. And, security blanket remains sufficiently read your recent editorial “The Scotch Plains Democrats Were Responsible for when leveled, particularly against a porous to allow new families to move Carjacking! Do We Need a Bigger local news organization, which serves into our communities. Just go to Wall?” Your use of the phrases “cre- Library Cuts, Not This Year’s Restoration to represent the community at-large, church and you’ll see evidence of tins,” “cold-blooded gangsters,” “ani- In response to a letter to the editor while Mayor Glover and Council- not now in financial straits as a result there ought to be strong facts to indi- that. mals,” and “vermin” served only to appearing on these pages last week woman Gialanella supported instead is because the town’s health insur- cate such mal-thinking on the part of The “Raisin in the Sun” reference dehumanize the suspects in the inci- concerning the Scotch Plains 2014 coordinating the library’s opening and ance costs went down due to the new the paper. is working. These new families rep- dent. These insidious words are strik- budget, it certainly seems that, as closing times with Fanwood’s library town manager’s diligence in renego- The Barcan’s interpretation of The resent multiple ethnicities and a posi- ingly similar to ones used for centuries Mayor Glover often says, the “silly as well as a private fundraising drive tiating the premiums, tax collections Westfield Leader editorial is anemic tive change to where we live. They, by whites to justify the enslavement of season” of pre-election political pos- to provide funds for the library. They over-all were slightly higher than the in the proof department. It appears too, deserve the best protection our blacks. I certainly don’t mean to in- turing is upon us already! also implied that since the Parks and prior year and construction permit they twisted the editor’s own words communities can offer from unsa- sinuate that your comments were ra- Last week’s letter, besides some Recreation Department charges user revenues were significantly higher to justify their perception of the vory types: dare I call them: cretins, cially motivated, for anyone who reads blatant partisan attacks of the “vast fees perhaps the library should do so than the prior year. editor’s message. The editor urged culprits, animals, and cold-blooded the editorial can be sure of that fact. right-wing conspiracy” ilk, attempted as well. At the public council meet- The town manager’s diligence and “the good citizens of Newark…to gangsters. How fortunate for you that you live to make the point that Mayor Glover ing all five Council members voted to good luck left the town in a good stand up and help themselves.” The So far, these words have not been in Westfield where “things such as this and Ms. Gialanella were responsible increase library funding, but at the year-end cash position, not Mr. editor never referred to the citizens as morphed into racial epithets. And I don’t happen often.” How fortunate for the restoration of last year’s li- non-televised public budget work- Glover’s or Ms. Gialanella’s finan- “vermin” as the Barcan letter sug- don’t want them to be. We should be that you have the power to legitimize brary cuts and for the good cash re- shop preceding the Council meeting cial planning. gested. able to use them as descriptors of bad your deplorable opinions by enshrin- sults Scotch Plains had last year. Both it was very clear that Council mem- You should be aware that at the The editor saved that epithet for actors. As we lose words to convey ing them in print. I wonder if you points are wrong; the Democrats cur- bers Glover and Gialanella were not budget workshop both the Mayor and the carjacking suspects, and other meaning, and in this case to describe would consider making use of your rently on the Council were respon- sympathetic to the library’s request. Councilwoman Gialanella expressed criminals, he described as cretins, bad people doing bad things, then we good fortune to improve the circum- sible for last year’s library cuts, not Last year’s budget increased spend- an interest in spending even more cold-blooded gangsters, animals and lose the ability to communicate with stances of those who don’t share in it, this year’s restoration, and good luck ing for virtually all departments but money – over and above already bud- culprits who prey on their victims. each other with emotion. rather than denigrate them further. is why the town was in a good cash cut the library over public objections geted increases – because the “extra” None of those words have been, to Do we need the ability to discuss These two men allegedly commit- position at year end 2013. as well as over objections from Mr. money was available. The thought date, tagged through popular etymol- the topic of serious criminality with- ted a crime. They deserve a trial, and This year’s budget, prepared by Vastine and Mr. Marcus. Last year’s was that since the library was having ogy or otherwise, as racially divisive out fear of being accused of racism? if found guilty, an appropriate conse- the town manager, did not include budget cut into the town’s year-over- its funding restored we should spend terms. In fact, I know many examples You bet we do. The Leader did its job. quence. They do not deserve to be the any recommended amounts for the year cash surplus by roughly 20 per- even more money on Parks and Rec- of men and women of all ethnicities The editor may be “ignorant,” and subjects of virulent hate speech by library. (The manager wisely left the cent and also used $100,000 in cash reation summer programs. The Mayor who have been labeled as such. the paper can argue that one on their your editorial board. entire topic open for Council discus- from the town’s sewer utility (one even went so far as to refer to the Charlie Manson and his murder- own, but racist, absolutely not; and Kari Denitzio sion.) The library requested that it get reason why sewer rates are not going town (and, by extension, its taxpay- ous crew come to mind. Perhaps those that, I argue. A false charge of racism Walpole, Mass. its funding restored to 2012 levels. down this year). Both maneuvers were ers) as a “cash cow.” All I could think that witnessed the Boston Marathon only dilutes the real issue of racism Council members Marcus, Vastine widely acknowledged, including by of was that other people’s money was tragedy used such terms to describe when it does occur. Schoeman Letter Right those responsible. How about the 9- We must be careful when leveling and Jones supported that (and sup- the town’s financial professionals, as burning a hole in their pockets. On Target on Putin ported some additional funding to one-time budget gimmicks. The pri- Rich Fortunato 11 “bastards.” That’s my word. that charge. Obviously, racism is still restore the library’s opening hours) mary reasons that Scotch Plains is Scotch Plains “Do we need a Bigger Wall?” the an issue in our world and I don’t It is with great pleasure that I read editor asked. No, we don’t need a minimize the sensitivity, but in this Mr. Schoeman’s letter to the editor bigger wall! The community, and I case The Leader had no subscription on April 10th in The Westfield Leader. include the surrounding communi- to it. Mr. Schoeman is right on target ties, already have in place an effec- Tom Sloan concerning Putin’s power grab of Westfield Crimea from Ukraine. In case we forget, Putin was a major leader in the Removal of 700 Trees for Sports KGB. Generals James Kelly’s and Charles Jacoby’s assessments on Complex In Flood Area Is Illogical Russian interventions in our hemi- Get your sump pumps ready! There field across the street from the cam- sphere fell on deaf ears. Obama’s is a need! The intelligentsia at Union pus (near the aforementioned lake) foreign policy and his stated “more County College are planning to de- because it is in a flood zone! flexibility” towards Russia gave Putin molish 4.3 acres of woodland in Approximately 84 athletes are on the chance to rise as a major world Cranford. Their plan includes a sports the teams. Athletes from the other power. While Russia is increasing its field and a track. Run-off water is to three campuses would commute to military might, the United States is be piped under several streets into the Cranford for practice. What’s their decreasing our military capabilities Nomahegan Lake that connects to benefit? to pre World War II levels. Rahway River! Plans meet minimum Logical taxpayers and flood vic- While Putin works around the clock state requirements for minimal flood tims know the difference between to increase Russia’s dominance, our control. We in Union County are still want and need. Exacerbating flood- administration is planning another recuperating from flooding. We need ing and misplaced priorities must be vacation. Mr. Romney was right. more than minimum! addressed. This is a serious health When will we learn that Russia was Officials and students claimed this and safety issue. Flood prevention is and is our number one enemy! need because of inconvenience and a a need! The removal of 700 mature Dr. Ostap Tershakovec flood zone. Scheduling sometimes trees for a sports complex in a flood Westfield requires early or late afternoon prac- prone area is an illogical want. tice. College vans take too long to get Stanley Kipness APRIL 15 REMINDS to the Berkeley Heights sports facil- Cranford ity. They claim they can’t use the US THAT WE GET Westfielders Should Be Offered to TAXED ALL YEAR. Buy Parking Ticket Immunity An open letter to Mayor Skibitsky parking tickets. Give each resident and the Westfield Traffic Department: that chooses to pay the fee a sticker State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District It’s time to treat Westfield taxpayers giving them a “Free Pass for Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) and residents with respect. The park- Westfield” and the ability to park 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 ing situation and the constant ticket- anywhere in town that is a legal spot. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 ing have gotten out of control. It is I understand the train station might (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford almost like it is “open season” on be off limits and obviously handi- Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] those that want to support our local capped or no parking zones. But for 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District businesses and eateries. Though I the remainder of the downtown area (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Rush Holt (D) understand the need to having park- - show some love for those that pay Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 ing violations, the bigger issue is how our high property taxes instead of 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 to treat those that live in Westfield in treating them as common criminals. Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains a more fair and reasonable manner. Enough is enough already. I look (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] One simple solution I put forward forward to hearing from our elected LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] is to have residents pay an annual officials on this idea. Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] parking fee of around $50 a year and Mitch Slater Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] in return be given immunity from Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 17, 2014 Page 5 Thanks to All Who Supported Our Annual Book Sale for WF Library Letters to the Editor The Friends of the Westfield Memo- services to the library and to the residents rial Library wish to thank all supporters of Westfield. We fund the following: NYC, Newark of our annual book sale. Many devoted scholarships, the Museum Pass Program, Parents Should Know Which volunteers worked tirelessly for two library programs for children and adults, weeks to make this sale a success. The the Ann and Lee Hale Speaker Series, Prescription Drugs Are In Homes A Tale of Two Cities Westfield Board of Education donated and the purchase of equipment and mate- counseling was completed and all five By Sal Caruana the use of tables for display of the books. rials for the library. We also sponsor the The Westfield Board of Health met on The Westfield Department of Public following services: Books-on-Wheels, April 7, 2014. Concerning the increas- programs re-audited to date achieved Former Westfield Councilman Works transported tables and bookcases book discussion groups, opera at the Met, ing and serious problem of prescription 100 percent compliance. However, the to and from the sale. The Westfield Me- the annual Friends’ outing, and “Sharing opiate abuse, the Board of Health will members of the Board are concerned A harsh and intemperate Westfield sands of lives in the process. morial Library provided their meeting the Warmth,” a group of knitting enthu- focus on education and increasing aware- that the state’s lenient definition for com- Leader editorial (April 3) expressing And while stronger economic room for the event, and the library staff siasts who make blankets for children ness. pliance may leave children at risk of Parents and families should under- vaccine-preventable diseases. As a re- anger over a recent local carjacking growth in New York and the demo- supported us in every way. Special thanks with cancer. by two young men from Newark has graphic and socioeconomic differ- to all the youth volunteers giving back to We urge members of the community to stand which prescription drugs are in sult, we will look at options for better their medicine cabinets and households. educating parents. been met by a few readers with ences between the two cities are sta- the community. Last, but certainly not join the Friends in supporting the library charges of racism. In response, the tistically meaningful in also explain- least, we thank the members of the com- and to take advantage of our many pro- In addition, they should know which are Finally, we reviewed how the munity who donated books and who grams. Come browse, donate or volun- most likely to be taken by, experimented Westfield Regional Health Department editor said (April 10) it was “solely ing the divergence, they cannot ex- shopped at the sale in support of their teer at The Friends’ annual Children’s with and abused by teenagers and young compares to other health departments in about violent crime and the denial of cuse the comparably abysmal record library. We are proud to report that no Book Sale this fall. We will look forward adults at home. There is also a potential the state and in the country. Our depart- many in our society to recognize that on violent crime during the parallel books were discarded: all leftovers were to seeing you. for abusing correctly prescribed opi- ment cost less than half the state average it exists.” One reader suggested “we Gibson/James/ Booker eras. Mayor sent to various charities. ates, for example, after sports injuries on a capitated basis compared to similar as a community would be better Corey Booker, in particular, offered Jody Lipson and other needs for pain control. departments. On the national level, we The sale is the major fundraiser for the Friends of the Library, Westfield served thoughtfully examining the more, promised more, and delivered Friends and enables us to provide many Parents should do the following: had only one-fourth of the staff com- problem.” I could not agree more. far less in reducing violent crime, 1) Know what medicines you have; pared to departments serving similar Violent crime is most often mea- much to everyone’s disappointment Mayor Quattrocchi Seeks Support take inventory and account for your populations. medicines. Information about all of the Health sured in homicide statistics. In 1993 (including The Leader’s editor). 2) Properly secure your medicines. Department’s activities is available on there were 88 homicides in Newark As a side note: New York City In June 3rd Republican Primary 3) Prevent unauthorized refills. its website www.westfieldnj.gov/health. and 2,245 in New York City. Twenty Mayor David Dinkins presided at the I ask that the Republican Primary vot- bring a street festival to the borough in 4) Properly dispose of your unused, The complete minutes of the April 7 years later, in 2013, there were 102 in 1993 homicide apex and was turned ers of Garwood see fit to nominate me as June. We are working on redevelopment unwanted and expired medicines. meeting will be posted after review and Newark (16 percent increase) and out of office after one term. We’ll see their candidate for a second term as the projects and a possible Transit Village 5) Talk to your children about the approval at our May 5 meeting, which only 333 in New York (85 percent how long new Mayor de Blasio lasts mayor of the borough. It has been a designation to attract new businesses/ dangers of prescription drug abuse. starts at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal build- decrease). Analyzed in terms of popu- as he rolls back stop and frisk polic- rewarding experience these past three- ratables to the borough. A revamp of the 6) Learn to identify high risk behav- ing. The public is invited to attend. lation, in 2013 there were four mur- ing which, while controversial, was and-half years as I have learned about Office of Emergency Management has ior and what to do if abuse is suspected. Lawrence D. Budnick, MD ders per hundred thousand in New enormously successful. Undoubtedly many of them and they have learned brought us into compliance, enabling us You can safely and conveniently dis- President, Westfield Board of Health York and 37 per hundred thousand in more guns will stay on the street and more about me and my commitment to to obtain timely reimbursement of quali- pose of unused, unwanted and expired Newark. murder rates will begin to climb. As them all as my extended family. fying expenditures and to be fully pre- medicines at the Union County Division Garwood operates under the borough pared for future catastrophic events both of Police, 300 North Avenue East in Why the Race Card vs As for the astonishing reduction in for the present, Newark has much to form of government with an elected weak natural and manmade. Westfield. It is open every day, 24 hours New York, there is no debating that learn from its own legacy of failure in mayor and six at-large council members. We have investigated/entered into a day, and more information is at (908) Opposing Views? 20 years of focused efforts and more public safety and from the success As mayor, I vote only in the event of a tie shared services agreements and cut our 654-9800. Its interesting that anyone with views aggressive policing practices during across the river. In the meantime and that actually only occurs occasion- electrical consumption to the tune of The Westfield Regional Health De- opposing Steve and Bettye Barcan are the Giuliani/Bloomberg administra- 280,000 people in one of America’s ally. Times have changed since the bor- $13,000 this past year by installing en- partment will develop and provide fly- called out using “the race card” and tions is largely responsible for the most violent cities are waiting with ough adopted this form of government ergy efficient lighting in borough build- ers and information on its website about trying to frighten them into keeping improvement, and the saving of thou- little cause for hope. and the job of mayor has certainly changed ings. The athletic complex is on its way to this in the coming months. Until then, quiet. as well. With the advent of the Internet completion after 10 years of procrastina- more information is available at the The newspaper tried to point out some being mayor seems to have become an tion; we expect the project to conclude American Medicine Chest Challenge at obvious discrepancies between the two almost full-time engagement as residents this summer and start to generate revenue www.americanmedicinechest.com and towns/cities. OWEN BRAND and others have easy access to elected from fees for it to start to be self-sustain- the National Institute of Drug Abuse at It would behoove such a writer to try ML# 222999 officials and are now demanding, to their ing. The complex will be the center of www.drugabuse.gov/publications/ credit, attention to their concerns. I have activities for our families, enhance prop- and make substantive changes to the drugfacts/prescription-over-counter- “status quo” as the present system of Your Hometown developed some interesting relationships erty values and will provide our residents medications. with persons who would have never with an amenity of which to be proud. “throwing money at the problem” is not MORTGAGE BANKER crossed by path years ago. I do answer e- Finally, thru careful skills evaluation I Last year a number of residents were working, despite that relieves you of mail inquiries from residents myself as I have managed to put together the best diagnosed with Lyme disease. The risk any guilt. That “throwing money” at the am able to do so at my leisure sometimes ever Finance Committee who has deliv- of Lyme disease is increasing with the situation has not worked for 40 years, at midnight! I have strived to maintain an ered the lowest tax increase in 12 years. advent of spring, but it can be prevented. and the newspaper was pointing that open door policy, just as I did in the I asked for excellence as I knew it was Residents should avoid direct contact out. To take that a step further, they are private business world and also return possible and they came thru. with ticks by following some simple asking to think outside the box or a telephone calls from residents and wel- Moving to Garwood as newlyweds precautions: paradigm shift. come visits any time I am in Borough more than 30 years ago, my husband I 1) Avoid wooded and bushy areas Did it ever occur to the writer that Residential – Construction Hall. This is generally a couple of days a have raised seven children here and have with high grass and leaf litter. maybe the views they are espousing are week and also on Mayor’s Saturday with- been blessed with three beautiful grand- 2) Walk in the center of trails. Commercial – Bridge Loans 3) Use appropriate insect repellants. the root cause of the problem? How out an appointment. children as well. Though we thought we about starting by looking at what is Seeing to it that the residents are not on would be here four years or so, we learned 4) After an outing, check your chil- Local: (908) 789-2730 dren and yourself for ticks and remove working and what is not working? What the losing end when it comes to town very early on that this little town in the do you do as a family that they don’t do? services, I have successfully brought back center of Union County is just the place any ticks found. Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 41349 5) Check your pets for ticks daily, I for one do not pretend to know even a a bulk pick-up program, have increased to raise a family. I am proud to be able to fraction of the answers, but the newspa- communications options with the resi- say I reside in Garwood and came to especially after they are outside, and [email protected] dents through a newsletter, enhanced realize that my family has a long and remove any ticks found. per is trying to bring the conversation to website, and an up-to-date telephone sys- multi-generational connection to the bor- 6) Make your yard less tick friendly the forefront. tem; reintroduced the position of busi- ough with relatives who were involved by clearing tall grasses and brush. Have you heard of the saying, “Give ness and industry liaison to the council; with the formation of our fire depart- Other appropriate precautions can be a man a fish and he will always depend that person has revitalized the local cham- ment. I still have many things that I found at the Centers for Disease Control on you, but teach a man to fish and it Member FDIC ber of commerce and will once again would like to do here and would wel- and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/lyme/ will be independent forever?” NMLS ID #60061. Mortgage Loans provided by ISB Mortgage Co, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of come the opportunity to be able to con- prev/index.html. Carl Swenson Investors Savings Bank and Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking Insurance. 10 Percent Will Defend tinue to “Move Garwood Forward” as Thirteen initial pre-school immuni- Westfield mayor and ask for your votes June 3rd. zation audits were completed and initial The Bad Guys Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi compliance ranged from 100 percent In reply to the Barcans’ letter of April Garwood for six programs to 63 percent. Nursing 10 regarding the Westfield carjacking, I knew before finishing the first sentence the direction their letter was going – using the word “alleged” to describe the The Westfield Memorial Library presents vermin caught red-handed. Alleged means without proof. How much proof did they presents Negligence Cases want? Then to lay blame on the system (poor schools, lack of jobs etc.) to justify Under the Street Lamp: their behavior. It’s called personal re- Tales of the Doo Wop Era sponsibility. Ever heard of it? Case in point: President Obama, was Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm born and raised in squalor, absent par- ents, raised by his grandmother. He had a choice: Head down the same path as the Jon Bramnick vermin, or be self motivated, lift yourself Certified Civil Trial Attorney up, put yourself through Harvard and become President of the U.S. The oppor- tunities and possibilities are endless. From Colin Powell to Dr. King (who proved even in the 50’s the colleges were open to everyone regardless of race or status). 908-322-7000 Again, personal responsibility! Now on to the wall – Do the Barcans’ BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, have locks on their cars? How about the doors to their house? Why are these locks MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC there? – to keep undesirables out and If you remember and love Doo Wop music, you must come their property safe. Zoo’s have walls to and hear music historian and former DJ Charles Horner tell keep the animals in. And in the case of 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains www.jonbramnick.com Newark, the steel gates on the stores are the real stories of the Harptones, Moonglows and Frankie to keep the animals out. I’m all for a wall to be around Westfield, not Newark. Of Lymon and the Teenagers. You’ll also see records, photo- course the biggest maintenance would be graphs and other memorabilia. 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Bail was the Book Arts Roundtable will debut artists and bookbinders to teach week- Monday, April 7, Tabatha Garofalo, posted at $1,000 cash and future court an exhibit of handmade artists’ books end workshops, conducts a semian- 31, of Ansonia, Conn. was arrested dates were scheduled. on Friday, April 25, beginning with nual book swap and has created nine on charges of fraudulent use of credit Saturday, April 12, Taylor an exhibit opening and reception at 7 books collaboratively. cards; credit card theft and theft, pur- Robustelli, 20, of Westfield surren- p.m. It will take place at the Reeve In addition to the exhibit, a work- suant to an investigation at an estab- dered herself at police headquarters History and Cultural Resource Cen- shop with Book Arts Roundtable artist lishment on Lenox Avenue. Bail was on an outstanding $39 Oakhurst traf- ter, located at 314 Mountain Avenue Joe Reilly will be given on Sunday, set at $35,000. Garofalo was re- fic warrant. Bail was posted and a in Westfield. The exhibit will be open May 4, from 12:45 to 3 p.m. at the manded to the Union County jail. waiver signed. Fridays through Sundays from 10 Reeve House. Participants will learn Monday, April 7, Kimberly A. Saturday, April 12, a business on a.m. to 3 p.m. until Saturday, May 10. the basics of bookbinding and make Reardon, 42, of Linden was arrested the 500 block of North Avenue re- The exhibit will feature 39 pieces two books in one afternoon: a softcover on an outstanding Clark warrant for ported the theft of a motor vehicle. from 19 different artists. Each book pamphlet stitch and a hardcover ac- $500 pursuant to a motor vehicle The vehicle had been rented and never is a one-of-a-kind piece of art. The cordion book. They will learn how to stop at Clifton Street and Central returned. The cost of the vehicle’s score and fold paper, stitch with linen SPREADING OPTIMISM...The Westfield Junior Optimist Club visited Sunrise Avenue. She was transported to po- replacement is $13,000. books represent various art mediums Assisted Living in Westfield on March 30 to ring in the spring season. Members including watercolor, collage, hand- thread, glue paper to board, and deter- lice headquarters, processed and re- Saturday, April 12, Aswad Turner, of the club provided the residents with plants and spring greetings. The Westfield leased after posting the full cash bail. made paper, stenciling, inks, wood, mine the grain of paper. Participants Junior Optimist Club participates in many community activities and good deeds 20, of Westfield was arrested at Elm photographs and etching, among oth- also will have an opportunity to tour throughout the year. Membership is open to students at Westfield High School. Monday, April 7, Christopher and Quimby Streets on outstanding ers. Books range in size from minia- the exhibit. All materials will be sup- Interested persons are asked to call Jeff Rembisz at (908) 389-9909. Holdorf, 29, of Mountainside was Westfield warrants with total bail of ture to large panels and all will be plied, including Japanese paper, text arrested on an outstanding Westfield $2,500. He was transported to police offered for sale on opening night and paper and linen thread. warrant for $500 pursuant to a pris- headquarters, processed and re- throughout the exhibit. Seating is extremely limited for the Screenwriter David Magee oner pickup in Newark. He was trans- manded to the Union County jail in The Book Arts Roundtable began workshop, so reservations are encour- ported to police headquarters, pro- lieu of bail. in February of 2000 in order to pro- aged. There is a suggested $5 donation cessed and released after posting bail. Fanwood vide a place for artists, bookbinders for the workshop. For reservations and To Speak to College Club Tuesday, April 8, Kimberly Smith, Tuesday, April 8, Nathan and people who love books and pa- further information, call the Westfield FANWOOD — The College Club Mr. Magee originally studied the- 45, of Roselle was arrested on an Wilkerson, 42, of Scotch Plains was per to gather and share their work. Historical Society office at (908) 654- of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will wel- atre directing, design and acting, outstanding Newark warrant for $500 arrested following a motor vehicle They meet once a month to share 1794. Samples of book art can be found come screenwriter David Magee to earning a Bachelor of Arts degree pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at stop at North Avenue and Nichols ideas and, when possible, a member at westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. its meeting on Monday, April 21, at from Michigan State University in East Broad Street and Wychview Court on an active warrant out of The Chelsea, located at 295 South 1984 and a Master of Fine Arts Drive. She was processed and re- Piscataway. He was processed and Avenue in Fanwood. Mr. Magee degree from the University of Illi- leased on her own recognizance with turned over to the Piscataway Police Library Programs to Salute will present a program nois in 1987. He spent a new court date. Department. at 7:45 p.m. The public years performing in Tuesday, April 8, Fredler Estime, Sunday, April 13, Nicholas Daniels, is invited and refresh- New York and in re- 44, of Newark was arrested on an Jr., 21, of New Brunswick was ar- Doo-Wop Music and Poetry ments will be served at gional theaters around outstanding Elizabeth warrant for rested following a motor vehicle stop WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ms. Horner has been an aficio- 7:30 p.m. the country. Along the $250 pursuant to a motor vehicle at East 3rd Street and Terrill Road for Memorial Library, located at 550 nado of rhythm and blues vocal Mr. Magee wrote the way, he also did exten- stop on the 100 block of Park Street. violation of an active warrant out of East Broad Street, will present two group harmony for more than 20 screenplay for director sive voiceover work, in- He was processed and released on his South Plainfield. He was processed, programs this month highlighting years. She is an educator, adminis- Ang Lee’s film Life of cluding the narration of own recognizance with a new court posted bail and released. music and poetry. trator, researcher and writer. Pi, based on the award- several audiobooks, date. Scotch Plains “Under the Street Lamp: Tales The Horners’ company, Classic winning novel by Yann which led to the oppor- Wednesday, April 9, an automo- Tuesday, April 8, a resident of from the Doo Wop Era” will be of- Urban Harmony, LLC, promotes the Martel. Among its tunity to write the bile, described as a black Audi A6, Mountain Avenue reported she has fered on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 legacy of rhythm and blues vocal group many accolades, the abridgements of novels was reported stolen from a driveway been having an ongoing dispute with p.m. A celebration of National Po- harmony (1940s through 1960s), doo- film received 13 Oscar for audio recording. on the 600 block of Westfield Av- a former friend and that this person etry Month will take place on Satur- wop music, soul harmony, spiritual nominations, including Over the course of five enue. The vehicle was valued at keeps calling her numerous times day, April 26, at 2 p.m. quartet singing and early rock and roll one for Best Adapted David Magee years, he wrote the $55,000. during the day. “Under the Street Lamp” will ex- music through multimedia presenta- Screenplay. abridgements of 85 nov- Wednesday, April 9, Arlene Smith, Tuesday, April 8, a resident of plore the history and spirit of doo-wop tions, workshops, courses, historical His first screenplay was Finding els, including bestsellers by authors 58, of Elizabeth was arrested on a Country Club Lane reported that music. Music historian Charles Horner research and displays. Neverland, directed by Marc Forster from nearly every genre. Eventu- Fanwood warrant during a motor sometime overnight someone re- will reveal the true stories behind the Poets whose work has appeared in and starring Johnny Depp; the film ally, he tried his own hand at writ- vehicle stop at South Avenue and moved the spare tire — valued at Dominoes, the Moonglows, Frankie the New Jersey-based Tiferet jour- went on to garner seven Academy ing, and a production of his play Livingston Street. She was released approximately $150 — from the back Lymon & the Teenagers, and the nal will read from this publication Award nominations, including one Buying the Farm led to the opportu- after posting $89 bail. of his motor vehicle while it was Harptones. He also will play such and others at the April 26 program. for Best Adapted Screenplay. Mr. nity to write Finding Neverland. Wednesday, April 9, a theft was parked in the street. famous music as “In the Still of the These programs will be free and Magee’s second film, Miss He was the 2013 Semel Chair of reported on the 500 block of Wash- Tuesday, April 8, a resident of Night,” “Gloria” and “Earth Angel.” open to Westfield Memorial Library Pettigrew Lives for a Day, starred Screenwriting at Emerson College ington Street in which someone un- Dogwood Drive reported that some- A former radio personality on and MURAL cardholders. MURAL Amy Adams and Frances and was awarded UCLA’s Screen- known entered an unlocked motor one made approximately $500 in Philadelphia’s WXPN-FM for 20 cardholders belong to libraries that McDormand and was written with writer of the Year for 2013. vehicle and took approximately purchases on his credit card without years, he has interviewed hundreds are part of the Middlesex Union Re- Simon Beaufoy, who won a Best Mr. Magee has lived in Scotch $2,750 worth of goods. his authorization. of 1950s singers. His presentation, ciprocal Agreement Libraries. To Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Plains since 2002 with his wife, Wednesday, April 9, Michael Tuesday, April 8, a resident of Essex along with Pamela Horner, is as- learn if a library participates, call Slumdog Millionaire. Pam, and their three children. Kirkland, 19, of Westfield was ar- Road reported that sometime during sembled through the memories of the Westfield Memorial Library at rested and charged with possession the day someone entered his resi- singers from the 1950s and their (908) 789-4090. Registration for of a controlled dangerous substance dence and, once inside, removed an personal stories, as well as his huge both programs is strongly suggested. (CDS)/less than 50 grams of sus- undetermined amount of cash and archive of records, photographs, To register, visit the Westfield Me- Panelists to Help Families pected marijuana pursuant to a motor jewelry. According to police, entry sheet music and other memorabilia. morial Library’s website, wmlnj.org, vehicle stop on the 300 block of North was gained by forcing open the ga- Some memorabilia will be displayed and click on the Online Calendar, or Cope With Food Issues Euclid Avenue. He was transported rage door. during the talk. call (908) 789-4090, extension 0. to police headquarters, processed and Thursday, April 10, a resident of CRANFORD — Fearless Parent and gluten-free and paleo diets. Parents released with a summons. Jersey Avenue reported that some- The Thinking Moms’ Revolution will will learn how to feed their families Wednesday, April 9, Jamil Powell, time overnight someone entered her Carol Pedro of YFCS to Be present an event for the community with nutrient dense foods on a bud- 24, of Newark was arrested on an yard and removed two plants, valued entitled “Stirring the Pot: How Food get as well as the facts about geneti- outstanding Westfield traffic warrant at approximately $40. Makes Us Sick, Keeps Us Well and cally modified foods (GMOs). There for $114 after turning himself in at Thursday, April 10, a resident of Guest Speaker For NAMI Drives Us Crazy.” It will be held on also will be a question-and-answer police headquarters. He was pro- Hunter Avenue reported that some- Saturday, May 3, from noon to 5 p.m., session in which parents can ask cessed and released after posting bail. one withdrew approximately $500 WESTFIELD — Carol M. Pedro, umn entitled “In Session” for The Wednesday, April 9, a resident of executive director of the Youth and Westfield Leader and The Scotch at the Calvary Tabernacle Church, lo- questions on any food issues. from his savings account without his cated at 69 Myrtle Street in Cranford. In addition, the event will feature the 400 block of Downer Street re- authorization. Family Counseling Service, will Plains-Fanwood Times and provides ported that a yellow-colored, 24-inch, speak about the positive effects of services to local schools and other Health and nutrition experts will be a health coach round robin for par- Friday, April 11, a resident of Seneca on hand to address some of the press- ents to get straight answers and easy- Excitor Magna men’s mountain bi- Road reported that his wife has been Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the organizations. Prior to her current cycle had been abandoned on the NAMI (National Alliance on Men- position, Ms. Pedro developed and ing food issues faced by families to- to-understand strategies regarding the victim of harassment, caused by a day and to provide realistic strategies diet issues facing families today. front lawn, where it remained for neighbor who stares and points every tal Illness) Union County chapter’s implemented several children’s and more than a week. public presentation on Tuesday, April family programs for hospitals and for parents. Featured panelists will Dozens of local health-conscious time his wife walks the family dog. include Kelly Brogan, M.D.; Sayer Ji vendors will provide samples of their Thursday, April 10, a resident of Friday, April 11, Natale 22, at 7:30 p.m. It will take place at other private mental health facilities. the 400 block of Lawrence Avenue American Legion Post No. 3, lo- Ms. Pedro holds a master’s degree of GreenMedInfo, a health and nutri- products. Attendees will receive a Mazzaferro, 30, of Branchburg was tion informational website; Jennifer gift bag, and healthy lunch options reported being the victim of identity arrested and charged with trespass- cated at 1003 North Avenue, West, in counseling and is a state-licensed theft. The victim and her husband in Westfield. professional counselor. She has 15 Fugo of Gluten Free School; Camille will be available for purchase with ing after police received a call from a Miller of Northeast Organic Farmers advance registration. To register, visit had filed a tax return with a tax- neighbor who stated that an indi- Ms. Pedro writes a monthly col- years of experience. preparation company, only to dis- There is no charge to attend. For Association of New Jersey, and Louise fearlessparent.brownpapertickets.com. vidual was sitting in his neighbor’s SHERIFF’S SALE Kuo Habakus of Fearless Parent. More information about the host or- cover someone unknown had already backyard. According to police, when more information, or in the event of made an application in their name. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14000925 inclement weather, call (908) 233- The panelists will offer practical ganizations is available at an officer arrived he observed SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY fearlessparent.org and The Internal Revenue Service was Mazzaferro sitting in the yard with a CHANCERY DIVISION 1628 or e-mail solutions to common food issues, UNION COUNTY special diets and will discuss the thinkingmomsrevolution.com. notified; there are no suspects at this plastic container, and when the of- DOCKET NO. F-026945-12 [email protected]. Plaintiff: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, science behind certain diets such as This event will be open to the time. ficer asked what he was doing he AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET public with an admission cost of Friday, April 11, Edward stated he was just “messing around.” SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE SHERIFF’S SALE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES SHERIFF’S SALE $25/$36 including lunch option be- McGovern, 54, of Westfield was ar- He was transported to police head- 2006-AR6 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14000626 VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14000861 fore Friday, April 25, and $35 after rested on South Avenue, East, and quarters, processed and released af- Defendant: MATTHEW G. CALDER; JENNI- CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY charged with driving while intoxi- FER B. CALDER; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION April 25 (no lunch option). ter posting bail. STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES DOCKET NO. F-002292-12 UNION COUNTY cated. He was released to a respon- Saturday, April 12, Erika Lytell, OF AMERICA Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK DOCKET NO. F-008194-12 SHERIFF’S SALE Sale Date: 04/30/2014 VS. Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK sible adult. 31, of Plainfield was arrested follow- Writ of Execution: 01/16/2014 Defendant: DAWN DOUGHLIN; KWASI VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14000666 Saturday, April 12, Tony Velasquez, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WAHTUSE Defendant: MARY JANE WOLFLA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 04/23/2014 Sale Date: 04/30/2014 CHANCERY DIVISION 24, of Elizabeth was arrested at po- on an outstanding $500 warrant is- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 01/27/2014 Writ of Execution: 02/06/2014 UNION COUNTY TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-11650-12 lice headquarters on two outstanding sued by the Scotch Plains Municipal TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: LNV CORPORATION traffic warrants from Westfield and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- VS. Court. She was transported to police said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Defendant: LINDA RILEY; AND GLENN Mountainside after being turned over headquarters, processed and released. of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on RILEY, HER HUSBAND; AMERICAN EXPRESS the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TRAVEL SERVICES The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 04/23/2014 Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Six and of their bid available in cash or certified check at of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 01/23/2014 83/100*** $555,856.83. the conclusion of the sales. the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The property to be sold is located in the Town The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six Twenty-Six Thousand Eighteen and 17/100*** vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Jersey. and 13/100*** $356,226.13. $326,018.17. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Premises commonly known as: 409 Baker The property to be sold is located in: The The property to be sold is located in: The TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090-1960. Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Being Known as Lot 7, Block 2214 on the State of New Jersey. New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield Commonly known as: 1533 East Second Commonly known as: 29 Stewart Place, of their bid available in cash or certified check at Nearest Cross Street: Kimball Avenue Street, Unit 4, Building B, Scotch Plains, New Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. the conclusion of the sales. Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410??, this Jersey 07076 Tax Lot No.: 28 in Block: 26 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred sale is subject to a 120 day right of redemption Tax Lot No.: 1 in Block: 204.02 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 x 163. Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three held by the United States of America by virtue of Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) Condo Nearest Cross Street: Terrill Road and 15/100*** $356,573.15. the Internal Revenue Service Lien: Nearest Cross Street: Farley Avenue Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- The property to be sold is located in the Town- United States of America vs. Matthew Calder Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- nicipal or tax liens that may be due. ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union and State & Jennifer Brushaber, dated 5/10/12 recorded 5/ nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Subject to Tax and prior lien infor: of New Jersey. 23/12 Instrument # 32573 in the approximate Subject to Tax and prior lien info: Taxes/ At the time of publication taxes/sewer/water Commonly known as: 319 Myrtle Avenue, amount of $63,103.41. sewer/water may be delinquent - you must check information was not available - you must check Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Seventy-Two with the tax collector for exact amounts due. with the tax collector for the exact amountsa due. Tax Lot No.: 11 in Block No.: 903 Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two and 11/ Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if Dimension of Lot Approximately: 65 x 99 100*** $572,322.11 together with lawful interest any): None. any): None Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue and costs. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Beginning at a point in the northerly side of Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Thousand Nine Hundred and 77/100*** Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Two and 81/ Myrtle Avenue distant 200 feet southeasterly other charges, and any such taxes, charges, $369,900.77 together with lawful interest and 100*** $339,982.81 together with lawful interest along the same from its intersection with the liens, insurance premiums or other advances costs. and costs. southeasterly side of Mountain Avenue and run- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- ning thence 1) Along the northerly side of Myrtle parties are to conduct and rely upon their own tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Avenue, South 42 degrees, 34’ East 65 feet, independent investigation to ascertain whether expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the thence or not any outstanding interest remain of record money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Prior Liens/Encumbrances and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 2014 QTR 1 Taxes Open: $1,856.37 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 2012 3rd Party Untility Lien Sold on 10/23/ If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 2013 Cert #.:13-0022: $290.80 Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Total as of February 4, 2014: $2,147.17 Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty-Eight SEASON OPENER...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball League held opening have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Thousand Ninety-Six and 47/100*** $368,096.47 the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if together with lawful interest and costs. day ceremonies Saturday morning at Booth Field in Scotch Plains. Pictured are Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- any. any. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, baseball tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the ence, limitation, or discrimination because of ence, limitation, or discrimination because of expenses, there remains any surplus money, the officials and players. money will be deposited into the Superior Court race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, tus, or national origin, or intention to make such tus, or national origin, or intention to make such Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature nection with any aspect or a residential real nection with any aspect or a residential real Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the an order directing payment of the surplus money. Like New, The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if in the conduct of its business.” in the conduct of its business.” 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 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. Power Washing, House, 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- tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 17, 2014 Page 7 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Community Shabbat Dinner To Honor Paschal Triduum To Be Held at Synagogue WESTFIELD — The community the sermon. Good Friday services SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- (908) 889-1830 or Lisa Strug at is invited to experience the Paschal also will include a Children’s Lit- tion Beth Israel will host a Commu- [email protected]. Individu- (Easter) Triduum at St. Paul’s Epis- urgy for families at 3:30 p.m. nity Shabbat Dinner on Friday, April als are asked to inform the syna- copal Church, marking the end of Holy Saturday on April 19 will 25, at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the gogue of special dietary restrictions Lent. Beginning on Maundy Thurs- feature a brief liturgy at 9:30 a.m. in synagogue’s Member Relations so that they may be accommodated. day, it continues with the Good Fri- the chapel. The Great Vigil of Easter Committee, the dinner will be open Congregation Beth Israel is lo- day liturgy and climaxes with the will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will in- to families in the community. Ko- cated at 18 Shalom Way, at the cor- Great Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday clude the lighting of candles, the sher Chinese food will be served. ner of Martine Avenue, in Scotch and the first Eucharist of Easter. All reading of a series of prophetic les- Following the dinner, everyone Plains. are welcome. sons prefiguring the New Covenant, is invited to join Friday night ser- The Maundy Thursday liturgy will a homily and Holy Baptism, all lead- vices at 7:30 p.m. These casual, Trinity Invites All begin tonight, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. ing up to celebration of the first family-friendly services are held in Along with the St. Paul Choir, this mass of Easter with music provided the round and are always open to For Holy Weekend service will include clergy washing by the St. Paul Choir. the community. An Oneg Shabbat CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- parishioners’ feet, the Lord’s Supper There will be three celebrations of will follow Friday night services. copal Church invites everyone to and the stripping of the altar and all the Easter Eucharist on April 20: “We hope that people will join us celebrate Holy Weekend with its con- ornaments of the church. Afterward, 7:45 a.m. with hymns; the 9 a.m. EASTER JOY...The First Congregational Church of Westfield invites visitors to for the first Shabbat after Passover gregation. Trinity is located at 119 those who wish may retire to the Family Eucharist featuring the Pri- celebrate Easter Week with several worship services featuring song, scripture to have a fun meal of Kosher Chi- Forest Avenue in Cranford. All ser- chapel to “watch” and meditate dur- mary and Junior Choirs, and the and message. The church is located at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. nese food together,” said Lisa Strug, vices will be celebrated by the Rev- ing the one-hour Vigil. Worshippers 11:15 a.m. Festal Choral Eucharist Member Relations chairwoman. erend Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor, rector. are invited to participate in some or featuring the St. Paul Choir and brass Congregation Beth Israel is an “Join the disciples gathered for all of this liturgy. quintet and percussion, all under the FCC to Commence Services egalitarian Conservative syna- the Last Supper on Maundy Thurs- The Holy Triduum will continue direction of Charles M. Banks. The gogue, serving the religious, cul- day. Discover something about what tomorrow, Good Friday, April 18, at Reverend Andrew C. Hamersley, rec- tural, educational and social needs is meant by ‘good’ about Good Fri- noon with the Good Friday Liturgy. tor, will deliver the Easter Message. For Holy Week Tonight of congregants from Scotch Plains, day. All culminating with the joyful The reading of the Passion domi- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is lo- WESTFIELD – The First Congre- hearing-impaired. For further infor- Fanwood, Westfield and surround- celebration of the Resurrection on nates the service, followed by a ser- cated at 414 East Broad Street in gational Church invites visitors of all mation, call the church office at (908) ing towns. Its religious school of- Easter morning,” said Reverend mon, Solemn Collects and prayers, Westfield. For more information, visit ages to observe Holy Week with spe- 233-2494 or visit the church website fers classes from pre-school through Walsh-Minor. The Holy Weekend hymns and special music by the stpaulswestfield.org, contact cial services beginning this evening at fccofwestfield.org. 11th grade, as well as special-needs schedule is as follows: choir. The Reverend Nathan Ritter, [email protected] or call and continuing through Easter Sun- instruction. Synagogue member- Thursday, April 17 – 7 p.m.: the curate of St. Paul’s, will deliver (908) 232-8506, extension no. 10. day on April 20. Terrill Road Baptist ship is not required for religious Maundy Thursday and Agape Meal Maundy Thursday will be com- school classes through second followed by the Vigil. memorated at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Sets Easter Services grade. Friday, April 18 – 3 p.m.: Stations Westfield Lions to Present April 17, with a candlelight worship SCOTCH PLAINS – The Terrill The Community Shabbat Dinner of the Cross and 7:30 p.m.: Good recalling the Last Supper and Jesus’ Road Baptist Church will hold spe- costs $18 per adult and $7 for chil- Friday Liturgy. final hours through scripture, hymns cial services on Good Friday and dren under age 12. To register for Easter Sunday, April 20 – 8 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday and Communion. A Good Friday Easter. All are invited to attend. the dinner or for more information, Mass (Holy Eucharist Rite I) and 10 WESTFIELD — The Lions Club children. Parents are invited to bring service of scripture, hymns, prayer The Good Friday service tomor- contact Congregation Beth Israel at a.m. Mass (Holy Eucharist Rite II). of Westfield will hold its 79th annual their own cameras. Voluntary dona- and reflection will take place tomor- row, April 18, at 7 p.m. will include Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April tions will be accepted to help defray row, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the an observance of the Lord’s Sup- 19, at 1 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park, the costs of the hunt. church’s Patton Auditorium. per. It will be a time of prayer and for Westfield children up to age 7. In the event of poor weather condi- Easter Sunday worship celebra- reflection to remember Jesus’ sac- Participants and their parents are tions, there will not be a rain date. tions will be held on April 20 at 9 and rifice on the cross. asked to assemble in the playground Instead, the Lions will hand out jelly 11 a.m. Both services will feature The Sunday, April 20 Easter wor- area of the park by 12:45 p.m., as the beans and plastic eggs in the Park music for organ and brass quartet, ship service at 10:45 a.m. will fea- hunt will start precisely at 1 p.m., Drive parking area next to the hunt including Widor’s “Toccata,” ture Scripture readings and special weather permitting. site. The Easter Bunny also will be Handel’s “Hallelujah” chorus and the music from the adult choir, with There will be three age-appropri- available there for photographs. Easter scene from Mascagni’s songs including “When I Survey ate areas set aside for the children: The Lions Club extends its appre- Cavalleria Rusticana with soprano the Wondrous Cross” and Travis toddler to age 3; 4- and 5-year-olds, ciation to Police Chief David soloist Maureen Francis. A one-room Cottrell’s “Blood of Jesus Be My and 6- and 7-year-olds. More than Wayman and to Town Administrator schoolhouse and infant care will be All.” In his continuing series on the 1,200 plastic eggs will be hidden in James Gildea for their assistance available at both services. The Rever- Beatitudes, Pastor William C. Page the playground area next to North with the hunt. This year’s hunt is end Dr. Mark Boyea, senior minister, will deliver a sermon entitled Euclid Avenue. Immediately after the under the aegis of Lions President will deliver the morning’s message. “Blessed are They that Mourn,” hunt, complimentary bags contain- Kirsten Zellner. Lions Clubs Inter- The First Congregational Church, based on Matthew 5:4. ing gourmet jelly beans will be dis- national, of which the Westfield Li- a member of the United Church of Terrill Road Baptist Church is tributed to the children. ons Club is a part, is dedicated to Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street located at 1340 Terrill Road in The Easter Bunny will be available sight conservation and assistance to in Westfield. The sanctuary is acces- Scotch Plains. For more informa- from noon on for pictures with the the vision- and hearing-impaired sible via a wheelchair ramp and of- tion, call the church office at (908) worldwide. fers infrared listening devices for the 322-7151. Workshop to Focus The Westfield Lions Club would like to hear from anyone who has On Memoir Writing pictures from the early years of the Holocaust Survivor to Speak SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch hunt, which started in 1936. The club Plains Public Library will host a mem- may be contacted at P.O. Box 572, oir-writing workshop on Thursday, Westfield, N.J. 07091. At Temple Sholom Service April 24, at 7 p.m. Dr. Roberta Temes, FANWOOD — Temple Sholom sung, and excerpts from Anne author of “How to Write Your Memoir Book Sale to Benefit of Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites Frank’s diary, stories and poems in 30 Days: Step-by-Step Instructions members of the community to ob- written by children imprisoned in for Creating and Publishing Your Per- Paul Jackson Fund serve Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Re- Terezin concentration camp will be sonal Story,” will lead this program. WESTFIELD — A used book sale membrance Day, at a special ser- read by Temple Sholom An experienced psychotherapist, to benefit The Paul Jackson Fund will vice and a talk by Holocaust survi- confirmands from the class of 2012. Dr. Temes helps people to access be held at the parish center of St. vor Marsha Kreuzman on Sunday, Six candles, representing the six their emotional memories and make Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, lo- April 27, at 7 p.m. million Jews who perished, will be sense out of their past to transfer cated at 1600 Rahway Avenue in Ms. Kreuzman will share her story lit by temple members representing those feelings from the mind to the Westfield. of survival in five concentration Holocaust refugees, children and page. She is the author of many non- Hosted by a local book club, the camps and her eventual liberation grandchildren of survivors, and a fiction books and teaches memoir- book sale will take place from 9 a.m. from Mauthausen by the United member of the United States armed writing classes in several states, as to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, States Army’s 11th Armored Divi- forces who served in Europe during well as online. April 25 and 26, and from 9 a.m. to 2 sion in 1945. Now almost 90 years the war. This program will be free and open p.m. on Sunday, April 27. On Sunday old, she was recently reunited — Temple Sholom is located in the to all. Interested persons are encour- there also will be a bake sale. after 70 years — with one of her Fanwood Presbyterian Church at Comparing Retirement Communities? aged to register through the library’s Thousands of hardcover and paper- liberators, Joe Barbella of Union. the corner of Martine and La Grande website, scotlib.org, by calling (908) back books will be available at bar- Afterward, this year’s service, Avenues. The congregation’s chapel 322-5007, extension no. 204, or by e- gain prices. Proceeds from the sale featuring Yom HaShoah liturgy is around the corner off Marian mail at [email protected]. will support The Paul Jackson Fund, a compiled by Cantor Darcie Avenue. Visitors are asked to enter The Scotch Plains Public Library local charity that assists families who Sharlein, will incorporate the voices through the door on Marian Avenue is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one are in a financial crisis because of a of children from the Holocaust, marked “Temple Sholom.” For more block from Park Avenue, in the cen- long-term illness or disability. some of whom perished and some information, call (908) 889-4900, ter of the township. For more information on The Fund, who miraculously survived. Music e-mail [email protected] or visit pauljacksonfund.org. Informa- written by 11-year-old Alec visit sholomnj.org. This event is Fellowship www.goleader.com tion about the book sale is available Volkoviski for a music competition funded by Temple Sholom’s by calling (908) 616-4783. in the Vilna Ghetto in 1943 will be Nathanson Adult Education Fund. Village Goods & Services You Need

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Alice was born in Brookman (Linda) of Marlborough, Plains Public Library is among 50 role of women in society as a result Paterson, N.J. on December 16, 1920 Conn.; her granddaughters, Lara N. Norman Goldstein, 89, of wedding anniversary on December libraries nationwide selected to host of the Civil War. to John and Elizabeth Hauserman. Westbrook (Mark) and Mandi P. Westfield, N.J. died on Friday, April 25, 2013. the “Civil War 150” exhibition, to be Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. — Mu- She moved to Westfield with her fam- Kinney (Michael); her great-grand- 4, 2014, at Manor Care in New Provi- In addition to his wife, Edith, he is displayed in the library’s gallery sicians Chuck Winch and Lisa Wilkins ily in 1956, living in the same house children, Lexi and Zachary dence, N.J. survived by his daughters, Carol space from April 28 to May 17, will present authentic Civil War-era that she loved until moving to Con- Westbrook, and her brother, Robert Mr. Goldstein was a self-employed Nussbaum and her husband, Steven, 2014. Utilizing letters, personal ac- songs. necticut in December 2008. J. Hauserman of Oxford, Conn. Certified Public Accountant and pre- and Joyce Sowa and her husband, counts and images drawn from the Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. — Alice was a devoted wife and She will be interred next to her viously served as a CPA for Gilbert Steven; his sister, Janet Chernus, and Gilder Lehrman Collection, this ex- Craig L. Symonds, Professor Emeri- mother. She volunteered at the husband in the Colonial Cemetery Sunshine in Jersey City for many her husband, Aaron; his grandchil- hibition traces major events during tus at the U.S. Naval Academy, will Westfield Youth Employment Ser- of The Presbyterian Church in years before retiring. dren, Sasha, Tyler and Lacey, and his the Civil War through the eyes of speak on naval engagements during vice for 18 years and was very active Westfield in a private ceremony. A member of Temple Emanu-El of nieces and nephews. soldiers, presidents, freedmen and the Civil War. in the work and worship of The Pres- Donations may be made in Alice’s Westfield, he served in the U.S. Army Services were held at Workmen’s families. Visitors will learn how Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. — byterian Church in Westfield. name to the American Cancer Soci- in Germany during World War II. He Circle Cemetery Branch No. 13 in people dealt with the end of slavery, Catherine Medich and members of Alice was preceded in death by her ety or to any charity of choice that earned a Bachelor of Science degree Elmwood Park, N.J. on Monday, April the nature of democracy and citizen- the Afro-American Historical and loving husband of 52 years, P. Robert helps children or animals. in Accounting from Rutgers Univer- 7, 2014. Arrangements were by the ship, the human toll of civil war and Genealogical Society will speak on Brookman (1994), and by her be- April 17, 2014 sity in Newark. Menorah Chapels at Millburn of the role of a president in wartime. tracing Civil War-era ancestors. loved grandson, Sean G. Brookman Born in Newark, he had lived in Union, N.J. Developed by the Gilder Lehrman Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. — (1995). Union before moving to Westfield Donations in his memory may be Institute of American History in Author Elizabeth Brown Pryor will in 1959. made to the American Heart Associa- partnership with The Library of discuss “Robert E. Lee: Conflicted He and his wife, Edith (née tion or to the Parkinson’s Foundation. America, this exhibition was made Confederate.” Moskowitz), celebrated their 61st April 17, 2014 possible through a grant from the Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. — National Endowment for the Hu- Author Robert John Andrews will manities. present a program entitled “The In addition to the exhibit, the li- Meanwhile Men: Non-Combatants Town Seeking Volunteers brary will host speakers and au- in the Civil War.” thors on topics of Civil War history, All Scotch Plains Public Library illuminating the theme of “con- programs are free and open to the For ‘Westfield Earth Day’ flicted times.” The schedule is as public. Advanced registration is en- WESTFIELD — In honor of next to the basketball courts along follows: couraged by visiting scotlib.org, call- Earth Day, Mayor Andrew North Avenue; Grove Street at Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. ing (908) 322-5007, extension no. Skibitsky, the Town Council and Grandview Avenue; Memorial Park; — Opening Reception. 204, or e-mailing [email protected]. the Green Team have teamed up to the Tamaques Park picnic area, and Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. — The library is located at 1927 Bartle plan for the Third Annual “Westfield Mindowaskin Park, in partnership with Linda Caldwell Epps will present a Avenue. Earth Day” cleanup event at select the Friends of Mindowaskin Park. locations in town on Saturday, April Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops Fanwood to Hold Cleanup, 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, with a in need of fulfilling community ser- rain date of Sunday, April 27. vice requirements are welcome. All Volunteers who are willing to give minors need to be supervised by a Family Festivities April 26 a little time to celebrate Earth Day parent or adult guardian. FANWOOD — The Borough of taken responsibility for litter collection in this way are asked to bring a pair Interested persons are asked to reg- Fanwood will celebrate its 25th year along South Avenue. ROCKIN’ FOR A CAUSE...The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Rock of gloves and a rake, if possible, to ister by sending their name and the of Earth Day observance on Satur- Fanwood Bagels & Deli will donate Performance Program consists of two groups that will perform at a fundraiser on one of the following locations where location where they plan to help via day, April 26, with the annual Clean bagels, doughnuts and coffee for par- Saturday, April 26, for Furniture Assist, Inc.: The Fang Thang and Wrong a member of the Town Council or e-mail to [email protected], so ticipants, who also will receive a cou- Direction. The members, pictured left to right, are: Front row, Ebony Payne, Community Day activities and an Green Team will coordinate cleanup that the organizers know how many anniversary celebration. pon for a slice from Nick’s Pizza & Alan Fang, Matt Latowsky and Jasmine McMorran; second row, William activities: volunteers to anticipate. However, Rehwinkel, Conor Krueger, Jonathan Henkel and Ben Tipton, and last row, Volunteers of all ages, including Deli. Joanne Gemenden, Union Directors Glen Brown and John Bryan and Philip Rehwinkel. Not pictured is Brightwood Park, Gumbert Park, drop-ins will be welcome as well. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, other orga- County recycling coordinator, will Aidan Pine, who plays guitar. nizations, families and individuals, provide participating children with are invited to assemble at 8:30 a.m. some “goodies.” This year’s giveaways Library Features Art Exhibit, by the Millennium Clock at the will be T-shirts and a reusable Earth Benefit For Furniture Assist south-side parking lot of the Day grocery bag and “bare root” trees. Fanwood railroad station, where After the morning cleanup, festivi- Easter Eggs, Embroidery Earth Day T-shirts, work gloves, ties will begin at 11 a.m. at the north- To Offer Music, Food, Fun WESTFIELD — The paintings ors and pastels. pick-up devices and plastic bags will side train station parking lot. Open- By C. DAWSON YEOMANS (Founder $20 for adults, $10 for children under of Westfield artist Mary Sue Visitors to the library also are in- be distributed. Mayor Colleen Mahr ing with a resolution read by Union and President) 12; game tickets are three for $5. Veerkamp-Schwab will be on ex- vited to stop by the display case in will open the event by reading a County Freeholder Al Mirabella, the and PEGGY A. ROTHBAUM, Ph.D. (Westfield volunteer) Furniture Assist, Inc. was formed hibit at the Westfield Memorial Li- the front entrance as well as the side Proclamation of the Council. afternoon will feature children’s officially as a New Jersey non-profit brary through May. The library is display case near the New Fiction Volunteers will be organized into crafts, music, poetry readings, recy- Join Furniture Assist, Inc. on Sat- corporation, 501(c)3 on January 4, located at 550 East Broad Street. section. The front display case fea- teams and transported by Department cling giveaways and instruction on urday, April 26, 2014, from 7 to 10 2006. We accept donations from those The exhibit features commis- tures the work of the Embroiderers’ of Public Works (DPW) employees to composting and rain barrels. The p.m. at Jay’s Cycle Center in who have items to give to those in sioned portraits of some Westfield Guild of America, Garden State one of 13 clean-up locations, including County Information Van will be on Westfield, as we team up for a need. In addition to the civilian com- homes, families and their pets, as Chapter. The embroiderers have used Forest Road Park, La Grande Park, the hand and children’s “Photos with the FUNdraiser! We will have live music munity we are deeply involved in well as several familiar New Jersey nearly invisible stitches coupled with Carriage House Park, Borough Hall, Earth” will be offered. starting with Lauren Shub, jazz singer, helping members of our armed forces. scenes. It also includes selected specialty threads to adorn jewel box the Fanwood Memorial Library and This event is funded through grants www.laurenshub.com, and Ilya Furniture Assist provides clothing, works from the artist’s extensive lids, tiny book covers, wall hang- the municipal parking areas, as well as from the New Jersey Department of Maslov. Lauren has appeared on household items and furniture to over Mission series, which are commis- ings, boxes and samplers. the area around the railroad tracks. NJ Environmental Protection and Sus- Broadway and in regional theater, 100 veterans and their families each sioned pieces that hang in the The side case showcases the Transit will supply two flagmen to tainable New Jersey. For more infor- including the McCarter Theatre in year. Furniture Assist is seeking spon- Franciscan Renewal Center of Ukrainian Easter Egg collection of provide security for those assigned to mation, call the Fanwood DPW at Princeton. As a singer she has ap- sors and supporters of all types and at Scottsdale, Ariz. Westfield residents Mary Ann this area. The Fanwood Lions Club has (908) 322-7404. peared with a range of jazz musicians all levels. For more information, Ms. Veerkamp-Schwab has Kerelejza Dolling and her husband, in New York City and New Jersey. please send an e-mail to worked as a graphic designer, art Ulf Dolling. This collection is the Later, we are pleased to have The [email protected] instructor and storyboard artist. Her work of Catherine Kotyk-Kerelejza, Westfield Area ‘Y’ Gears Fang Thang and Wrong Direction or visit our website, formal training includes classical Mrs. Dolling’s mother. from the New Jersey Workshop for www.furnitureassist.com. techniques at the Art Academy of The embroidery and Easter Egg the Arts, njworkshopforthearts.com, Cincinnati and Edgecliffe College, collections will be on display Up For Healthy Kids Day performing. The members are Ebony Ms. Rajoppi to Speak as well as San Francisco-based through Wednesday, April 30, and WESTFIELD — The Westfield nity Partners information; healthy Payne, Alan Fang, Matt Latowsky, workshops. She works in varying along with the art exhibit, can be Area “Y” will join more than 1,500 treats and other giveaways; facility Jasmine McMorran, William To Historical Society media that include oils, watercol- seen anytime the library is open: YMCAs nationwide on Saturday, April tours and membership; camp and Rehwinkel, Conor Krueger, SCOTCH PLAINS — Union Monday through Thursday, 9:30 26, in sponsoring YMCA Healthy Kids other program specials. Jonathan Henkel, Ben Tipton, Philip County Clerk Joanne Hamilton All Saints’ to Present a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to the New this year, a special live perfor- Rehwinkel and Aidan Pine. They Rajoppi will discuss her new book, 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 public, this special event will feature mance of “Austin the Unstoppable,” are directed by Glen Brown and John “New Brunswick and the Civil War: Cabaret-Style Show p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. The free, fun, engaging and creative ac- presented by the George Street Play- Bryan. The Brunswick Boys Rebellion,” at SCOTCH PLAINS — The Oasis library will be closed tomorrow, tivities promoting healthy eating, house, will take place at 2 p.m. This The FUNdraiser will also have the Tuesday, April 22 meeting of the Players will return to the All Saints’ April 18, for Good Friday and Sun- healthy habits, family activities and show is a fun, upbeat musical engag- games, a silent auction and some Historical Society of Scotch Plains Episcopal Church on Saturday, April day, April 20, for Easter. safe and healthy neighborhoods. ing children in the benefits of a healthy surprises! And don’t forget the free and Fanwood. The book recently won 26, at 8 p.m. Back by popular de- For more information, call (908) Free activities at the Main “Y” diet and exercise by celebrating how food and cash bar. Join us to see an Honorable Mention in the North mand, their show will include favor- 789-4090, visit the library’s website Facility, located at 220 Clark Street positive change can occur through friends, meet new people, network, Jersey Civil War Roundtable Book ites from the Great American at wmlnj.org or stop by the library in Westfield, will include: Inflat- the power of love, hard work and by and have a lot of fun! Admission is Contest. Songbook in a cabaret-style setting for a copy of its award-winning, able obstacle course; carnival supporting healthy habits for kids. A lifelong resident of New Jersey in Lea Hall. quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” games; arts and crafts; Aquaducks For more information, contact Single Jewish Friends and a history aficionado, Ms. Rajoppi The program will feature music by Synchronized Swim Show at 1:15 Amanda Aguirre, Westfield Area “Y” serves as trustee of the Union County Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Internet Assistance p.m.; Overlook Hospital Teddy Bear associate director of physical pro- Plan Lunch Outing Historical Society. She also currently Stephen Sondheim, Harold Arlen and Clinic, for which children are in- grams, at (908) 233-2700, extension AREA — The Circle of Single chairs the county’s Civil War Sesqui- Marvin Hamlisch, among others. Available at Library vited to bring a bear; toddler play- no. 258, or by e-mail at Jewish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet centennial Exhibit and is the author Based in Matawan, the Oasis Play- FANWOOD — The Fanwood house; camp open house; fitness [email protected], or visit and Eat Lunch on Sunday, April 27, of several pamphlets and calendars ers is a group of singers and instru- Memorial Library, located at North testing; health screenings; Commu- westfieldynj.org. at noon at Champs Americana Res- detailing the history of the region. mentalists who have been perform- Avenue and Tillotson Road, will of- taurant, located at 55 Parsonage Road Free and open to everyone, the meet- ing together for more than five years. fer “Become Internet Savvy...One- in the Menlo Park Mall in Edison. ing will begin at 8 p.m. at the Scotch General admission will be $20; on-One” on Mondays from 3 to 6 IN SESSION The cost is the price of a meal off the Hills Country Club, located at the cost for senior citizens and those p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 menu and tip plus $3. To respond, Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road under age 15 will be $18. Anyone p.m. through May 8. call Roberta at (908) 668-8450 or e- in Scotch Plains. Fellowship and re- bringing a can of food for the food Jessica Zhang, a 2012 graduate of Helping Kids Experiencing mail [email protected]. freshments will follow the meeting. pantry will receive $3 off their ticket. the Union County Magnet High Refreshments are included in the School and a Duke University fresh- Mental Health Issues ticket price. man, will be at the library to answer All Saints’ Church is located at questions, guide participants in using 559 Park Avenue, across from Park the Internet and help them feel confi- By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. Youth & Family Counseling Service Gray Funeral Homes Middle School, in Scotch Plains. dent in using their computer and their Proceeds will support programs of skills. She can help with web-search- Since 1897 the church. For more information, ing, photos, e-mail, attachments, cre- The number of children experienc- takes the whole village, but I do know call (908) 322-8047. Parking is avail- ating word documents or any other ing anxiety and depression is stag- it starts at home. Oftentimes seeing a able behind the church, via Church computer-related issues. gering. My office receives approxi- child regularly for therapy that is not Avenue to School Place. These one-on-one sessions are of- mately 30 percent of requests for supported with follow-through at fered on a first-come, first-served treatment for children under the age home does not produce the best out- basis, with registration in half-hour of 13. Parents are trying but they are comes. Parent involvement is crucial MASTER sessions. To reserve a time, call the overwhelmed and frustrated, not in the success of therapy for children. library at (908) 322-6400. knowing where to turn. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 17, 2014 Page 9 WF Students Advance to Community Invited to Lax Odyssey of The Mind Finals Fundraiser for Imagine WESTFIELD – Over 30 Westfield Elementary Gifted and Talented Pro- WESTFIELD – The Westfield elementary and middle school students gram: Second Place in the Classics High School (WHS) boys and girls comprised five teams competing in Problem “It’s How We Rule” - Coaches: lacrosse team fundraiser will be Division I (Grades 3-5) and Division 2 Elin Cherry, Suzanne Rosenthal and held on Saturday, April 19, at Kehler (Grades 6-8) of the Odyssey of the Diann Gropp-Roth; Participants: Stadium. All proceeds from the Mind New Jersey State Finals tourna- Hannah Cherry, Will Crall, Billy event will be donated to Imagine, a ment, held April 12 at Ewing High Maguire, Amanda Rosenthal, Meredith center for coping with loss. School. One team took second place Rosenthal and Erin Roth. The boys’ lacrosse team will host honors to earn entry to the creative From Jefferson Elementary School: Ridgewood High School with the problem solving competition’s World Fourth Place in the Performance Prob- JV game beginning at 9:30 a.m.; Saturday, April 19 Finals at Iowa State University in Ames, lem “Seeing is Believing”, Division 1 - Boys varsity will follow at 11:30 Iowa. Coaches: Chhaya Edekar and Kinnari a.m. The girls’ lacrosse team will Kehler Stadium Each Odyssey team takes on a “Long Jyotishi; Participants: Maya Dias, host Hunterdon Central with var- Term” problem in one of five catego- Allison DiFalco, Sayee Edekar, Hannah sity playing at 2 p.m.; Girls’ JV All proceeds benefit: ries – mechanical/vehicle, technical Everett, Nikhil Jyotishi, Shreya Jyotishi, will close out the day with a game performance, classics, structure or per- Joshua Metz. at 3:30 p.m. formance – and presents their solution From Franklin Elementary School: DESIGNS IN HIGH GEAR…Westfield Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge teams Attendees are asked to bring before a panel of judges. In the “Spon- Fifth Place in the Technical Problem 7102 and 5968 representing Westfield High School and Edison Intermediate items from Imagine’s “Wish List” taneous” portion of the competition, “The Not-so-Haunted House”, Divi- School ended the qualifying season in first and Second Place and earned a spot which includes “Sculpey” sculpt- teams need to use their quick thinking sion 1 - Coaches: Jill Jeckell and Carmen in the NJ FTC State Championship. Pictured with their robots are from back, left ing clay, writing journals suitable skills to provide on-the-spot solutions Mak; Participants: Catherine Orr, Kate to right: Sean Bonasera (teacher/coach), Jack Mulvanerty, Neil Makhija, Spen- for boys and adults and old phone to brain teasers that test verbal skills, Johnson, Vivian Jeckell, Charlie Jeckell, cer Fishman, Alex Beals, Jordan Hindes, Alistair Kapadia, Mike Carides, Vivek books. mechanical skills or both. Students work Matthew Swenson, Carsen Sharkey, Sreenivasan, Eli Zidel, Zach Kronheimer, Joe Detrano, Thomas Han, Mark Based in Westfield, the mission under the guidance of parent coaches Grace Klag. Gillespie, Jennifer Rogers and Evan Binder. Not pictured is Matt Schiff. of Imagine is to support children for months to prepare the Long Term From Edison Intermediate School and families who are grieving and presentations, devising working mod- Division 2: Fifth Place in the Vehicle WF Robotics Team Qualifies for NJ FTC to foster resiliency and emotional ing on-site support in schools and els, building sets and creating costumes Problem “Driver’s Test”, Division 2 - WESTFIELD – Westfield Robot- FIRST (For Inspiration and Rec- well-being for all those who grieve. workplaces after a trauma or loss. within a small budget, as well as writ- Coaches: Bernadette Murphy, Gina ics FIRST Tech Challenge teams ognition of Science and Technol- Imagine peer support groups are If you are unable to attend the ing scripts and rehearsing presenta- Totino, Rob Del Pizzo; Participants: 7102 and 5968 representing ogy) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit for children and teens age 3-18 and fundraiser, but would like to sup- tions. Along the way they learn about Massimo del Pizzo, Gaya Ganesan, Westfield High School and Edison organization devoted to helping young adults 18-30 who are coping port this worthy cause, donation teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, per- Meghan Johnson, Jordan Phillips, and Intermediate School ended the young people discover and develop with loss due to the death or a can be sent directly to Imagine, 1 severance and hard work. Sophia Vera. qualifying season in first and Sec- a passion for science, engineering, parent or sibling, or who have a East Broad Street, P.O. Box 711, Competing against teams from Sixth Place in the Performance Prob- ond Place and earned a spot in the technology, and math. parent or primary caregiver who is Westfield, N.J. 07090. For more throughout New Jersey, Westfield’s “It’s lem “Seeing is Believing”, Division 2 - NJ FTC State Championship. ill. Imagine provides concurrent sup- information on Imagine call (908) How we Rule” team earned second Coaches: Tara McGroddy and Chris- Team 7102 was awarded the Park- Mountainside PTA port groups for the parents of the 264-3100 or visit place honors in its category at the State tina Dengler; Participants: Noah way Division Finalist Award after children, and in the case of illness for www.imaginenj.org. Finals and will advance to the 35th Dengler, Kurt Hu, Aidan Kilbourn, moving into the divisional finals To Hold Breakfast the person who is sick. Imagine also Kehler Stadium is located at 800 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Nathan Lam, Paige Busse, Reid Busse, against former World Champion- MOUNTAINSIDE — The Moun- offers transformative experiential Rahway Avenue in Westfield. Park- competition set for May 28-31 in Ames, Matthew Guarnuccio. ship teams. tainside Parent-Teacher Association workshops and training in the ing is available in the Edison Inter- where they will represent New Jersey (PTA) will sponsor a Community Pan- schools, workplaces and other social mediate School parking lot directly and compete against teams from across cake Breakfast designed to bring the service agencies, as well as provid- across the street. the United States and approximately residents of Mountainside together for 20 countries. It promises to be an en- food, music, games and prizes. lightening experience for the students This event will be held on Saturday, Change of Date for Ann that will give them the opportunity to April 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the learn about different cultures and form Deerfield School cafeteria, located at friendships within the international 302 Central Avenue in Mountainside. Marie Petriano Photo community. Pancake and bagel breakfasts will be WESTFIELD — After almost 30 pact stating, “She ends every Back- A showcase of the Odyssey of the available for adults, senior adults and years of exemplary service at To-School Night presentation with Mind presentations will be held on children, ranging in price from $3 to $5 Tamaques Elementary School, Anne the same words: ‘I haven’t worked a Wednesday April 23, from 6-8 p.m. at each. Marie Petriano will be retiring from day in my life.’ Anne Marie loves Edison Intermediate School. The com- Walk-ins will be welcome, but pre- her teaching career. As another ex- her students and cherishes the time munity is invited to come and find out registration is preferred. To register, ample of her devotion to her stu- she spends helping them learn and about this problem competition and to call (908) 518-0650 or (908) 591-5145. dents, when asked what she would grow. Mrs. Petriano’s students leave support the Westfield Odyssey of the like as a parting gift, she mentioned her classroom with a clear under- Mind program. Admission is free but the one thing she would truly appre- standing that they are special and donations are gratefully accepted. Door More Education ciate would be a photograph of all capable of achieving great things.” prizes as well as baked goods will be the students she has ever taught at This is an opportunity for students available. News on Page 19 Tamaques. of all ages to be reunited with Mrs. For more information about the Principal Michael Cullen is work- Petriano and to honor her service to Westfield Odyssey of the Mind ODYSSEY OF THE MIND…A Westfield Team will compete in the Classics ing to make this a reality, and is the community and the indelible Program,email Problem “It’s How We Rule” representing New Jersey at the Odyssey of the Mind planning a group photograph, to be mark she has made on so many stu- [email protected]. World Finals at Iowa State University. Team members, pictured, left to right, are: See it all on the Web! scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, at 6 dents’ lives. Westfield Odyssey Of The Mind New Meredith Rosenthal (fifth grade, Jefferson), Amanda Rosenthal (third grade, p.m. at Tamaques School. To RSVP or for more informa- Jersey State Final Teams: Jefferson), Will Crall (third grade, Wilson), Billy Maguire (fourth grade, Tamaques), www.goleader.com Principal Michael Cullen summed tion, contact Binaifer Vesuna at From Edison Intermediate School Erin Roth (fifth grade, Wilson) and Hannah Cherry (fifth grade, Mckinkey) up Mrs. Petriano’s attitude and im- [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

Undistributed Expenditures - Instruction (Tuition) 11-000-100-XXX 4,868,576 4,995,894 5,222,004 Undist. Expend.-Attendance And Social Work 11-000-211-XXX 57,087 57,087 59,944 BOARD OF EDUCATION Undist. Expenditures - Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 136,600 133,824 139,272 Undist. Expend.-Speech, OT, PT And Related Svcs 11-000-216-XXX 254,782 194,001 180,624 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY Undist Expend-Oth Supp Serv Std-Extra Serv 11-000-217-XXX 73,908 89,960 78,900 Undist. Expenditures - Guidance 11-000-218-XXX 56,181 56,983 59,647 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters of the Mountainside School District, in the County of Union, of the State of New Jersey Undist. Expenditures - Child Study Teams 11-000-219-XXX 229,337 252,621 243,833 that a Public Hearing will be held in the Beechwood School Susan O. Collier Media Center of the Mountainside Board of Education, 1497 Undist. Expend.-Improv. Of Inst. Serv. 11-000-221-XXX 110,894 113,970 122,877 Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092, on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a public Undist. Expend.-Edu. Media Serv./Library 11-000-222-XXX 270,838 299,448 273,969 hearing on the following budget for the 2014-2015 school year. Undist. Expend.-Instr. Staff Training Serv. 11-000-223-XXX 1,559 4,800 2,200 The complete budget will be on file and open to examination at the Beechwood School Board of Education Offices, 1497 Woodacres Undist. Expend.-Support Serv.-Gen. Admin. 11-000-230-XXX 353,404 298,129 288,918 Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092, Union County New Jersey between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday, Undist. Expend.-Support Serv.-School Admin. 11-000-240-XXX 369,922 402,894 380,229 excluding holidays. Undist. Expend. - Central Services 11-000-251-XXX 191,223 225,801 193,996 Mr. Charles Milewski Undist. Expend.-Oper. And Maint. Of Plant Serv. 11-000-26X-XXX 901,194 1,047,175 1,087,187 School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Undist. Expend.-Student Transportation Serv. 11-000-270-XXX 665,779 725,592 708,155 Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 1,613,716 1,915,944 2,000,344 Total Undistributed Expenditures 10,155,000 10,814,123 11,042,099 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT Total General Current Expense 14,269,976 15,179,364 15,512,799

Capital Expenditures: FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015 Facilities Acquisition And Const. Serv. 12-000-400-XXX 15,689 21,469 21,469 UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Capital Reserve - Transfer To Repayment Of Debt 12-000-400-933 100,000 100,000 100,000 Total Capital Outlay 115,689 121,469 121,469 ADVERTISED ENROLLMENTS General Fund Grand Total 14,385,665 15,300,833 15,634,268 ENROLLMENT CATEGORIES October 15, 2012 October 15, 2013 October 15, 2014 Actual Actual Estimated Special Grants and Entitlements: Pupils On Roll Regular Full-Time 778 712 718 Federal Projects: Pupils On Roll - Special Full-Time 67 66 71 Title II 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 11,356 10,697 10,697 Subtotal - Pupils On Roll 845 778 789 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 0 188,735 188,735 Private School Placements 10 0 0 Other 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 193,823 0 0 Pupils Sent to Other Districts-Reg Prog 237 242 242 Total Federal Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 205,179 199,432 199,432 Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 32 38 36 Total Special Revenue Funds 205,179 199,432 199,432

UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Repayment of Debt: ADVERTISED REVENUES Total Regular Debt Service 40-701-510-XXX 368,600 370,000 369,800 Total Debt Service Funds 368,600 370,000 369,800 Budget Category Account 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 14,959,444 15,870,265 16,203,500 Actual Revised Anticipated Deduct Transfer-Capital Reserve - Transfer Operating Budget: To Repayment Of Debt 12-000-400-933 100,000 100,000 100,000 Revenues from Local Sources: Total Expenditures Net of Transfers 14,859,444 15,770,265 16,103,500 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 13,937,074 14,215,815 14,500,131 Total Tuition 10-1300 17,640 19,800 23,100 UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Transportation Fees From Individuals 10-1410 47,941 48,150 51,000 ADVERTISED RECAPITULATION OF BALANCES Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 70,245 27,639 15,000 Other Restricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 52,774 35,550 39,879 Budget Category Audited Audited Estimated Estimated Subtotal - Revenues From Local Sources 14,125,674 14,346,954 14,629,110 Balance Balance Balance Balance 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 Revenues from State Sources: Unrestricted: Categorical Transportation Aid 10-3121 68,893 65,170 65,170 --General Operating Budget 427,627 319,351 319,351 306,017 Extraordinary Aid 10-3131 151,951 167,000 167,000 --Repayment of Debt 0 0 0 0 Categorical Special Education Aid 10-3132 380,439 382,540 382,540 Restricted for Specific Purposes- General Operating Budget: Categorical Security Aid 10-3177 15,872 17,494 17,494 --Capital Reserve 200,000 500,000 345,500 245,500 Other State Aids 10-3XXX 31,687 5,780 27,160 --Adult Education Programs 0 0 0 0 Subtotal - Revenues From State Sources 648,842 637,984 659,364 --Maintenance Reserve 65,333 65,333 35,333 0 Budgeted Fund Balance - Operating Budget 10-303 0 131,395 210,461 --Legal Reserve 131,395 328,522 197,127 0 Withdraw From Cap Res-Excess Cost & Oth Cap Prj 10-309 0 54,500 0 --Tuition Reserve 0 0 0 0 Withdrawal From Cap Res - Transfer To Debt Svc Fund 10-317 100,000 100,000 --Current Expense Emergency Reserve 0 0 0 0 Withdrawal From Maint. Reserve 10-310 0 30,000 35,333 Repayment of Debt: Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures -388,851 0 0 --Restricted for Repayment of Debt 0 0 0 0 Total Operating Budget 14,385,665 15,300,833 15,634,268 UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Grants and Entitlements: ADVERTISED PER PUPIL COST CALCULATIONS 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Revenues from Federal Sources: Actual Actual Original Revised Proposed Title II 20-4451-4455 11,356 10,697 10,697 Costs Costs Budget Budget Budget I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 0 188,735 188,735 Other 20-4XXX 193,823 0 0 Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost $10,571 $11,139 $10,688 $12,157 $12,145 Total Revenues From Federal Sources 205,179 199,432 199,432 Total Classroom Instruction $6,228 $6,601 $6,464 $7,193 $7,309 Total Grants And Entitlements 205,179 199,432 199,432 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits $6,076 $6,392 $6,258 $6,960 $7,061 Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks $127 $184 $177 $200 $222 Repayment of Debt: Classroom-Purchased Services $25 $26 $29 $33 $25 Other Financing Sources 40-5xxx 100,000 0 0 Total Support Services $1,713 $1,827 $1,658 $1,870 $1,804 Transfers From Capital Reserve 40-5210 0 100,000 100,000 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits $1,231 $1,347 $1,161 $1,343 $1,353 Total Administrative Costs $1,323 $1,303 $1,218 $1,479 $1,364 Revenues from Local Sources: Administration Salaries and Benefits $1,002 $1,031 $995 $1,192 $1,102 Local Tax Levy 40-1210 268,600 270,000 269,800 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant $1,194 $1,296 $1,240 $1,494 $1,556 Total Revenues From Local Sources 268,600 270,000 269,800 Operations and Maintenance-Salaries and Benefits $609 $625 $554 $611 $727 Total Local Repayment Of Debt 368,600 370,000 369,800 Board Contribution to Food Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Repayment Of Debt 368,600 370,000 369,800 Total Extracurricular Costs $113 $111 $110 $121 $112 Total Revenues/Sources 14,959,444 15,870,265 16,203,500 Total Equipment Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Deduct Transfer-Transfers From Capital Reserve 40-5210 0 100,000 100,000 Legal Costs $103 $67 $33 $41 $36 Total Revenues/Sources Net of Transfers 14,959,444 15,770,265 16,103,500 Employee Benefits as a percentage of salaries* 28.36% 28.01% 34.84% 31.80% 32.52% UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO *Does not include pension and social security paid by the State on-behalf of the district. ADVERTISED APPROPRIATIONS ** Federal and State funds in the blended resource school-based budgets. Budget Category Account 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained Actual Revised Anticipated in the Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending (formerly Comparative Spending Guide) and can be found on the Department of General Current Expense: Education website: http://www.state.nj.us/education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and Instruction: public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2013-14 revised appropriations and the 2014-15 budgeted Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 3,412,885 3,665,101 3,817,045 appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 631,127 624,461 582,393 of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years it also includes the School-Spon. Co/Extra Curr. Actvts. - Inst 11-401-100-XXX 49,069 49,779 45,512 restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a School-Sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 21,895 25,900 25,750 component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown. Support Services: 1 T - 3/14/13, The Leader Fee: $460.53 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 17, 2014 Page 11 See it all in color at! 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By DAVID B. CORBIN der of the way, allowing one hit and got the job done,” Ravetier said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times one run, while striking out one and “Both Pat and Matt did a great job, Clever base running, a number of hitting a batter. Knight yielded five threw strikes and gave us a chance to fine defensive plays and a few just hits and a pair of runs, while fanning win. Their guy threw a heck of a out-of-reach hits tilted the scales in four, walking one and hitting a bat- game, a real battler,” Cougar Head favor of the Cranford High School ter. Raider senior Chris Gibbons went Coach Dennis McCaffrey said. baseball team, resulting in a 4-3 the distance, recording five In the game of inches, the 4-0 Cou- victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood strikeouts, while walking one and gars produced nine hits, including at Memorial Field in Cranford on hitting a batter. one double, while the 1-2 Raiders April 10. “I like to keep the fastball down, with their six hits, also had a double. Senior Matt Ravetier (2-0) relieved make sure I get a lot of movement on Cougar Jack McCaffrey went 2-for- starter Pat Knight with one out in the it. Coach was giving me some good 2, including a double, and was hit-by- fifth inning and pitched the remain- calls inside and out and around, and I CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCORING IN THE FIRST...Blue Devil Chrissy Ferraro scores the eighth run of the first inning against Linden. CHAMBLISS, CRISCUOLO KNOCK IN TWO RUNS EACH Blue Devils Jump on Tigers Early for 11-1 Softball Win

By DAVID B. CORBIN In their four innings at the plate, the RBI. Becca Kaufman went 2-for-3 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils totaled 12 hits, which with two runs scored and an RBI, and Ten Westfield Blue Devils crossed included only one extra base hit, a pitcher Elena Scarano had a pair of home plate in the first inning, setting double from Shannon Schaefer, who hits and an RBI. Chrissy Ferraro the stage for a short, five inning 11-1 finished 2-for-3 with an RBI and a tapped an RBI single and scored once. softball victory over the Linden High run scored. Cali Chambliss (1-for-2, Liz Fox had an RBI and scored once School Tigers in Westfield on April walk, 2 runs scored) and Julia and Sam Velez scored once. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 11. Every batter in the 5-0 Blue Dev- Criscuolo (2-for-2, run scored) each Scarano yielded five hits and a rare TIGHT SQUEEZE...Cougar Matt Ravetier gets past Raider catcher JT Beirne, stirs up a cloud of dust and scores on a ils’ starting lineup contributed, either had two RBI. Elena Elliott went 2- walk, but the Blue Devils’ defense suicide squeeze play in the fourth inning. The Cougars squeezed out a 4-3 victory at Memorial Field on April 10. an RBI or a run scored. for-2 with two runs scored and an CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Roosevelt Junior High School actu- To Know Who the Best Ever Is ally hosted a district tournament on Feb. 24, 1940, with Union, Regional, By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Thomas Jefferson (Elizabeth), Westfield and Toms River competing. A longtime friend, and fellow jour- “Only a Pawn in the Game,” “Boots of 0, Dave Wight 51-6-2, Vinny Hurley 48- Team captain Bert Silberg finished sec- nalist, Paul Franklin once said that you Spanish Leather,” “When the Ship 4-1 (two), Bill Hunziker 46-8-3, Tom ond at 155 pounds. could tell a lot about a person by the Comes In” and “The Lonesome Death Shields 41-27-3, Tim Gordeuk 19-3-0 The regular varsity lineup in 1940- compact disc boxes on the front seat of of Hattie Carroll.” (one). 41 was: Schuyler Livingston (95), Harry their car. WINNINGEST WRESTLERS Here are some other notables Johnson (105), George Breitfeller It got me to thinking, what would Seniors Nick Velez and Matt Barber coached by Kehler: Lowell Higgins (115), Walt Nichols (125), Angelo Paul, or anybody, think of the musical moved into the list of WHS’s all-time 51-18-1, Greg Schmidt 47-10-0, Pete Bavosa (135), Bob Hohenstein (145), selections that carry me back and forth winningest wrestlers this winter. Velez Adelaar 43-8-1, Rick Adelaar 42-11- Bob Lowe (155), Tom Wyckoff (165), between Langhorne, Pa., and Westfield? was 33-5 and won his 95th career wres- 1, Mike Giacone 40-17-0, Jim Minno Bob Allen (175) and Ted Conover So I started adding them up and here are tling match at the state tournament last 40-10-1, Bill Dunham 34-11-1, Jeff (heavyweight). Dr. Gene Hohenstein David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the final numbers: 32 Bob Dylan-related month, moving him into a tie with John Thiel 34-6-1, Jon Gordon 32-5-1, Doug (my physician while living in town) FIFTH RUN OF THE FIRST INNING...Blue Devil Sam Velez, No. 11, scores the discs. Barnes (’09) for fifth all-time at WHS. Wight 31-2. was 0-2 as the backup 155-pounder. fifth run of the first inning against the Linden Tigers. The Blue Devils plated 10 22 Richard Thompson (plus Linda Barber went 35-5 to improve to 82 ca- (Note: Kehler was an assistant to After being shut out by Roselle Park in runs in the inning en route to an 11-1 victory in Westfield on April 11. and Teddy), 17 Beatles, 12 Al Stewart, reer wins, which places him 13th. MacDonald when Matt Shields won his their opener, the team lost to Somerville, 11 Enya, 10 Moody Blues, 9 Ry Cooder These days wrestlers have quad meets region title as a senior.) but got its first varsity win from Harry and Neil Young (Buffalo Springfield), 8 every Saturday and wrestlebacks in ev- TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW Johnson, and the first varsity pin by Billy Bragg, Dion (and the Belmonts), ery tournament. When Kehler coached Abby Demers has had quite a sopho- Bob Hohenstein. Blue Devils Jump on Tigers, 11-1 Ralph McTell and Phil Ochs, 7 Peter you had to win districts to go to regionals, more season, playing for undefeated In April 1941 Harper Adams, who CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Gabriel and Jack Kerouac, 6 Van and you had to win regionals to go to jayvee soccer and basketball teams that also was an assistant coach in football Morrison, Otis Redding and Carlos states. Most guys had 20 matches a year, both won the Union County Tourna- and track, enlisted in the Army. He was flawless. Tiger pitcher Ashley fly ball was dropped in right field. Santana, 5 David Byrne (and Talking 25 tops, as opposed to the 35 or 40 they ment. The 5-foot-6 sophomore was also never returned to town, and the wres- Paulino had a pair of singles and Elliott slashed an RBI single to right Heads) and Brian Wilson (and the Beach get these days. the co-leading scorer with classmate Julia tling program went dormant until 1957- scored the lone run. Courtney Rotola and Fox added an RBI with an infield Boys), 4 Eric Anderson, the Bee Gees, Of the top 20 winningest wrestlers all- Frontero for the soccer team, which went 58, when Kehler started its return. rapped an RBI double. Kathleen dribbler. Ferraro and Kaufman the Decemberists, the Kinks, Mark time, 10 have come under the direction 14-0-2, tying East Brunswick and, in the The regular varsity lineup in 1958- Walsh and Vicky Soto each singled. slapped RBI singles and Chambliss Knopfler (Dire Straits), Cat Stevens and of current coach Glen Kurz, who ranks UCT final, Cranford. This winter she 59 was: Ken Simms or Doug Wight “We are performing. We are doing drilled a two-run single to left. the Who. No. 15 himself. Nine came under coach topped the jayvee hoopsters (19-0) in (98), Charles Wistar or Simms (106), exactly what we need. We are execut- Criscuolo added an RBI sacrifice fly In case you were wondering, here’s Don MacDonald (1982-98), who has scoring. team captain Jack Fish (115), Bill Phelps ing our plays. We are playing clean the numbers for some other notables: been Kurz’s longtime assistant. The only Her brother Eric was the starting third (123), Dennis Powers (130), Ron to right. Viglianti or Mike Petrucione (136), defense and getting hits when we The Blue Devils increased their lead Elvis (two), the Rolling Stones (one), J. wrestler from the Gary Kehler era (1959- baseman for WHS the past two years Geils Band (two), Rick Nelson (two), 81) is Dave Tinnesz, at No. 18. (hitting .500 and .299) and is currently Dave Zaparanick (141), Bob Mueller need them. It’s comforting to know at to 11-0 in the second. Elliott singled to or Jim Fogerty (148), Rich Bales (158), this point in the season. We have to Donovan (three). There are no discs in Here are the top 20 all-time winningest attending at Saint Joseph’s University. right, moved to second on a passed my current collection for the Four Sea- wrestlers at WHS: Her father Pete was captain of the base- Jerry Luebeck or Bob Maltbie (168), make sure that we are ready to play ball and scooted to third on a groundout sons, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac 1. Cory Posey (’96) 118, ball team at Lafayette College in 1985. Dave Martin (178), Gene Barron those tough games. My assistant to the mound. Scarano then plopped or the Eagles, although that may change 2. (tie) Christian Barber (’11) and Mike WAY BACK MACHINE (heavyweight). coach [John Cheddar] always tells an RBI single over second. later today. Kalimtzis (’12) 110, Gary Kehler is often credited with Simms at Barron both lost in the them, ‘you got to win every inning.’ The Tigers scored their only run in 4. Chris Jordan (’90) 99, district finals. Interestingly, two guys from my col- 5. (tie) John Barnes (’09) and Nick starting the wrestling program at WHS, Today, we only did that once. Al- the third. Pauline hopped a single lection were inducted last week into the Velez (’14) 95, but he really only re-started it. In 1939- The first district champion was Pow- though it is a victory, and it is a good between first and second and scored Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Peter 7. Onur Tezucar (’99) 90, 40 a young teacher named Harper ers in 1960, followed four weights later one, they should feel really good about on Rotola’s double to deep centerfield. Gabriel and Yusuf Islam (the former Cat 8. (tie) Mike Baly (’98) and Colin Bar- Adams started a wrestling team on a by Mueller. it, but we didn’t do everything in our With a 28-4 rout of Elizabeth and Stevens), both who maybe should’ve ber (’13) 89, been inducted long ago. (Maybe the 10. Paul Jordan (’92) 88; power. We are looking to improve the convincing victory over Linden, 11. Lee Tomasso (’04) 87, that,” Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin it has been an easy week for the Blue voters thought Yusuf Islam sounded too 12. Kevin Sullivan (’96) 83, MacDonald said. Devils, but more competitive games much like a terrorist or member of Al- 13. Matt Barber (’14) 82, “We are definitely focusing on all are on the horizon. Qaeda.) 14. John Povalac (’90) 78, Last week I listened to Bob Dylan’s 15. Glen Kurz (’91) 77, of our mechanics, and that’s basic to “One thing we focused on as a team third album – The Times They Are a- 16. Brian Bulger (’13) 76, winning games. We are working on is to exist in the moment. We talked Changin’ – for the first time in a long time. 17. Kyle Kania (’13) 75, our team confidence and getting ev- about yesterday’s wins and yesterday’s I realized why albums and compact discs 18. Dave Tinnesz (’77) 72, erybody together since a lot of the losses don’t count to today’s game, so 19. Ethan Powell (’03) 71, will always be better than cherry-picking 20. Paco Gonzalez (’92) 70. kids on our team are new. So the team we have to make the very best for each one or two songs from a disc for your Here are the records (all three-year chemistry is strong,” Chambliss said. moment,” Criscuolo said. iPod. One after another the songs were wrestlers unless noted) for the state cham- After Scarano struck out the first “We have some tough games next sound bites of another time that rang as pions coached by Kehler: Bill Kenny two batters and got the next to pop up week. We are playing Hunterdon true today as they did when the album 54-5-0, Frank Jackson 53-7-2, Rich to third, the Blue Devils definitely got Central, we are playing GL [Gover- came out in January 1964, over 50 years Gottlick 52-10-2, Dave Morash 43-10- their offensive mechanics working nor Livingston] and we are playing ago. They probably had more than a little 2, Kurt Stiefken 43-5-2, Chuck Cosenza well in the bottom of the first inning, Summit. Hunterdon Central is going to do with my still-growing anti-estab- 40-6-1, Joe Wiendl 40-6, Ken Cornell beginning with Kaufman who led off to be a great game for us. They are in lishment feelings, and the start of a coun- 33-4-1 (two), Dennis Powers 29-5-1, The 1958-59 varsity wrestling team went 7-3, beating Cranford and Scotch with a single to left field. Chambliss our section and who we will probably terculture of the ’60s that some of us Chris Campbell 26-0 (one). Plains-Fanwood, losing to Rahway, Roselle Park and Clark. Front row (from walked, Criscuolo and Schaefer fol- have to face down the road, hopefully maintain to this day. Here are the regional champions left): Ken Simms, Charles Wistar, Jack Fish, Bill Phelps, Dennis Powers, Ron The first three songs were “The Times coached by Kehler: Dave Tinnesz 72-6- Viglianti, Dick Bales, Jim Fogerty, Bob Mueller, Jerry Luebeck, Dave Martin, lowed with RBI singles and Velez’s we will come out and continue to They Are a-Changin’,” the “Ballad of perform,” Coach MacDonald said. 1, Joe Birmingham 67-9-1, Matt Shields Gene Barron. Notables in second row: Doug Wight (far left), Faithful Reader Jeff Hollis Brown” and the seven-minutes- 63-13-0, Mark Dennis 63-9-2, Dave Gilbert (sixth from right), Dick Morash (third from right), Pete Braun (second Probitas Verus Honos Linden 0 010 0 1 plus (still not long enough for me) “With Brown 61-8-0, Jerry Gottlick 60-16-2, from right); third row: coach Gary Kehler (far right); fourth row: assistant coach Westfield (10) 100 x 11 God on Our Side.” Side 2 contained Phil Gottlick 57-5-0, John Iglar 52-13- Les Zorge (far right). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 491,593 555,418 593,722 BOARD OF EDUCATION Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 0 100 12,216 Bilingual Education - Instruction 11-240-100-XXX 152 100 0 School-Spon. Co/Extra Curr. Actvts. - Inst 11-401-100-XXX 19,770 19,000 20,330 GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY School-Sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 22,971 22,375 24,281 Support Services: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters of the GARWOOD school district, in the County of UNION, of the State of New Jersey, Undistributed Expenditures - Instruction (Tuition) 11-000-100-XXX 2,959,744 3,118,531 2,662,596 that a Public Hearing will be held in the Lincoln School All-Purpose Room of the Garwood Board of Education, 400 Second Avenue, Undist. Expenditures - Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 99,050 63,287 66,722 Garwood, New Jersey, on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7:30 pm, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the following budget Undist. Expend.-Speech, OT, PT And Related Svcs 11-000-216-XXX 103,047 181,617 186,875 for the 2014-2015 school year. Undist. Expenditures - Guidance 11-000-218-XXX 39,803 39,921 42,768 The complete budget will be on file and open to examination at the Business Office of the Garwood Board of Education, Lincoln School, Undist. Expenditures - Child Study Teams 11-000-219-XXX 189,635 185,519 177,487 400 Second Avenue, Garwood, Union County New Jersey between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Undist. Expend.-Improv. Of Inst. Serv. 11-000-221-XXX 27,874 28,319 77,115 holidays. Undist. Expend.-Edu. Media Serv./Library 11-000-222-XXX 0 2,100 500 The school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the Core Curriculum Content Standards adopted by the State Undist. Expend.-Instr. Staff Training Serv. 11-000-223-XXX 3,003 2,150 2,650 Board of Education. Undist. Expend.-Support Serv.-Gen. Admin. 11-000-230-XXX 178,677 205,821 212,123 Michael Donow, Interim School Business Administrator Undist. Expend.-Support Serv.-School Admin. 11-000-240-XXX 161,116 160,420 156,428 Undist. Expend. - Central Services 11-000-251-XXX 86,928 96,576 104,341 Undist. Expend. - Admin. Info Technology 11-000-252-XXX 19,955 21,972 22,000 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT Undist. Expend.-Oper. And Maint. Of Plant Serv. 11-000-26X-XXX 566,746 622,329 715,830 Undist. Expend.-Student Transportation Serv. 11-000-270-XXX 344,116 291,932 321,945 Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 829,961 852,328 925,170 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015 Total Undistributed Expenditures 5,609,655 5,872,822 5,674,550 UNION - GARWOOD BORO Total General Current Expense 7,585,036 7,865,904 7,828,568 ADVERTISED ENROLLMENTS Capital Expenditures: ENROLLMENT CATEGORIES October 14, 2012 October 15, 2013 October 15, 2014 Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-730 7,960 7,960 8,000 Actual Actual Estimated Facilities Acquisition And Const. Serv. 12-000-400-XXX 29,677 45,760 29,677 Pupils On Roll Regular Full-Time 317 319 329 Total Capital Outlay 37,637 53,720 37,677 Pupils On Roll - Special Full-Time 72 64 64 General Fund Grand Total 7,622,673 7,919,624 7,866,245 Subtotal - Pupils On Roll 389 383 393 Special Grants and Entitlements: Private School Placements 6 5 4 Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,803 2,375 0 Pupils Sent to Other Districts-Reg Prog 97 104 99 Federal Projects: Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 23 26 35 Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 25,445 23,959 23,000 Pupils Received 10 1 1 Title II 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 15,229 15,173 15,000 UNION - GARWOOD BORO I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 122,137 115,611 115,000 Total Federal Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 162,811 154,743 153,000 ADVERTISED REVENUES Total Special Revenue Funds 164,614 157,118 153,000 Budget Category Account 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Repayment of Debt: Actual Revised Anticipated Total Regular Debt Service 40-701-510-XXX 511,738 510,316 510,641 Operating Budget: Total Debt Service Funds 511,738 510,316 510,641 Revenues from Local Sources: Total Expenditures/Appropriations 8,299,025 8,587,058 8,529,886 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 6,922,412 7,114,684 7,256,978 Total Expenditures Net of Transfers 8,299,025 8,587,058 8,529,886 Other Local Governmental Units - Unrestricted 10-12XX 0 12,000 12,000 Total Tuition 10-1300 73,248 59,668 60,800 UNION - GARWOOD BORO Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 42,174 39,500 38,200 ADVERTISED RECAPITULATION OF BALANCES Interest Earned On Capital Reserve Funds 10-1XXX 1,128 0 0 Subtotal - Revenues From Local Sources 7,038,962 7,225,852 7,367,978 Budget Category Audited Audited Estimated Estimated Balance Balance Balance Balance Revenues from State Sources: 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 Categorical Transportation Aid 10-3121 31,777 31,288 31,288 Unrestricted: Extraordinary Aid 10-3131 90,620 49,282 50,000 —General Operating Budget 251,740 372,948 212,067 212,067 Categorical Special Education Aid 10-3132 309,864 311,043 311,043 —Repayment of Debt 4,036 31,931 27,895 0 Equalization Aid 10-3176 87,482 80,233 80,233 Restricted for Specific Purposes- General Operating Budget: Categorical Security Aid 10-3177 8,904 9,695 9,695 —Capital Reserve 382,895 384,023 384,023 384,023 Adjustment Aid 10-3178 0 3,963 3,963 —Adult Education Programs 0 0 0 0 Other State Aids 10-3XXX 1,218 1,805 12,045 —Maintenance Reserve 0 0 0 0 Subtotal - Revenues From State Sources 529,865 487,309 498,267 —Legal Reserve 184,283 0 0 0 Budgeted Fund Balance - Operating Budget 10-303 0 160,881 0 —Tuition Reserve 0 0 0 0 Adjustment For Prior Year Encumbrances 0 45,582 0 —Current Expense Emergency Reserve 0 0 0 0 Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures 53,846 0 0 Repayment of Debt: Total Operating Budget 7,622,673 7,919,624 7,866,245 —Restricted for Repayment of Debt 0 4,036 4,036 0 Grants and Entitlements: UNION - GARWOOD BORO Other Revenue From Local Sources 20-1xxx 1,803 2,375 0 ADVERTISED PER PUPIL COST CALCULATIONS Total Revenues From Local Sources 20-1XXX 1,803 2,375 0 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Revenues from Federal Sources: Actual Actual Original Revised Proposed Title I 20-4411-4416 25,445 23,959 23,000 Costs Costs Budget Budget Budget Title II 20-4451-4455 15,229 15,173 15,000 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 122,137 115,611 115,000 Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost $10,242 $11,124 $11,125 $11,633 $12,326 Total Revenues From Federal Sources 162,811 154,743 153,000 Total Classroom Instruction $5,937 $6,403 $6,359 $6,477 $6,833 Total Grants And Entitlements 164,614 157,118 153,000 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits $5,793 $6,228 $6,121 $6,104 $6,386 Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks $130 $161 $225 $333 $415 Repayment of Debt: Classroom-Purchased Services $14 $14 $13 $40 $32 Transfers From Other Funds 40-5200 197,437 203,084 90,000 Total Support Services $1,422 $1,496 $1,487 $1,634 $1,763 Revenues from Local Sources: Support Services-Salaries and Benefits $1,219 $1,329 $1,378 $1,419 $1,539 Local Tax Levy 40-1210 336,368 303,196 388,710 Total Administrative Costs $1,265 $1,401 $1,476 $1,522 $1,522 Other Miscellaneous 40-1xxx 9,864 0 0 Administration Salaries and Benefits $879 $1,084 $1,094 $1,134 $1,143 Miscellaneous 40-1XXX 9,864 0 0 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant $1,487 $1,681 $1,661 $1,853 $2,059 Total Revenues From Local Sources 346,232 303,196 388,710 Operations and Maintenance-Salaries and Benefits $873 $940 $840 $1,010 $1,034 Budgeted Fund Balance 40-303 0 4,036 27,895 Board Contribution to Food Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Withdrawal From Debt Service Reserve 40-313 0 0 4,036 Total Extracurricular Costs $124 $138 $132 $135 $143 Total Local Repayment Of Debt 543,669 510,316 510,641 Total Equipment Costs $19 $21 $20 $21 $20 Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures -31,931 0 0 Legal Costs $49 $32 $90 $86 $89 Total Repayment Of Debt 511,738 510,316 510,641 Employee Benefits as a percentage of salaries* 26.10% 28.51% 28.35% 29.24% 29.79% Total Revenues/Sources 8,299,025 8,587,058 8,529,886 *Does not include pension and social security paid by the State on-behalf of the district. Total Revenues/Sources Net of Transfers 8,299,025 8,587,058 8,529,886 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained UNION - GARWOOD BORO in the Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending (formerly Comparative Spending Guide) and can be found on the Department of ADVERTISED APPROPRIATIONS Education website: http://www.state.nj.us/education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2013-14 revised appropriations and the 2014-15 budgeted Budget Category Account 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive Actual Revised Anticipated of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years it also includes the General Current Expense: restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a Instruction: component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown. Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 1,440,895 1,396,089 1,503,469 1 T - 4/17/14, The Leader Fee: $465.89 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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By FRED LECOMTE couldn’t do. We had a 1-0 game only a hit to Lynch and Jennings. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (Union) last week when the first three “Starting off, it was the first inning Pitching prowess and a timely hit batters scored a run and they [GL] when the third and fourth batters re- led the 4-0 Governor Livingston High took four batters. Both teams are good, ally punished the ball hard. Other School baseball team to a 1-0 victory both teams have good pitching. The than that, I think I just really hit my over visiting Westfield on April 9. kid for us pitched a heck of a game spots. The fastball I stayed with today Highlander Ian Lynch drove in the and their kid pitched a great game. and when I needed went to off-speed, sole run with a single to deep leftfield We just have to find ways to bring but I was missing with the curveball in the first inning. runs home,” Westfield Head Coach often. I felt good today but I mean, Highlander Ethan Frohman (2-0) Bob Brewster said. the loss is a big thing,” said Bunting. was very effective on the mound and Blue Devil starting pitcher Jack The 2-1 Blue Devils threatened to limited the Blue Devils to three-hits, Bunting fired a four hitter, struck out get on the board in the top of the while striking out seven and walking eight and allowed no walks. His game fourth inning, when Storcks led off none. Frohman yielded a double to was blemished in the first inning when with a double and advanced to third Matt Storcks and two hits, a two-out Ryan Jennings, who went 2-for 3, on a wild pitch. From that point, Mike single in the second inning and a lead- ripped a double to deep left center, Ionta and Mike Androconis each off single in the fifth to Chris Arena. advanced on a wild throw and scored grounded out then Frohman got out “A one-hour and twenty-minute on a RBI single off the metal stick of of a jam striking out the next batter. game! There wasn’t a walk the whole Lynch. “There is a potential in there for game, both pitchers and no errors. Bunting then maintained superb suicide and with Mike Androconis up David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Not a whole lot of hitting. They put control, using his fastball and a very and the runner on third, he hits a RUNNING THE LEADOFF LEG OF THE 4X800...Blue Devil Gabby Stravach, No. 1, ran the leadoff leg of the 4x800 meter two hits back-to-back, which we effective off-speed pitch, yielding CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 relay at the Blue Devil Invitiational in Westfield on April 12. The Lady Blue Devils won the event. SPF GIRLS 2ND DMR, BOYS 2ND 4X1, CR BOYS 2ND SP WF Girls Win 4x800, Raider Boys TJ at Blue Devil Relays By DAVID B. CORBIN off the baton to Morrison at the same 43-2. With Sanchez’s jump of 39- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times time as her Kent Place opponent. 5.25, the two Raiders totaled 81-5.25 Senior Gabby Stravach, Kelly With the good handoff, Morrison was ahead of JP Stevens at 80-5.5. Morrison, Meghan O’Dwyer and able to get a two-step jump and kept “I am jumping almost my PR, but Natalie Marcotullio put it all together that lead until she handed off to it’s all technique,” Bull said. to earn the Westfield High School O’Dwyer. Kent Place had the lead at Bull’s best jump of 43-10 came at girls first place in the 4x800-meter the start of the final leg, but the county tournament last year. relay at the Blue Devil Invitational Marcotullio turned it on and crossed “It was a good day. There was good Track & Field Relays in Westfield on first in 9:38.17, while Kent Place fin- competition and they pushed me to April 12. Quaryee Bull and Quincy ished second in 9:39.72. do my best,” He said. Sanchez presented the Scotch Plains- “We all had to get our PR’s [per- With the meet’s second-best leap Fanwood Raider boys a victory in the sonal records] in order to qualify. of 21-0.5, Bull teamed with Kobe triple jump. Natalie is our strong 800 runner. Hav- White (19-7.5) to take second in the “We really wanted to qualify for ing her last makes us feel better, be- long jump at 40-8. Raiders Emendo Penn [Relays], because we missed it cause we knew she could bring it in Thomas, Merlin Edmond, Bull and last year. All winter we have been and do what she does best,” Stravach White finished second in the 4x100 training for it, and we knew this was said. with a time of 43.75. our last chance. This is our home turf. In the triple jump, Bull had the With a team comprised predomi- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times We wanted to come out and get it,” meet’s longest jump of 42-0 on his nantly of juniors, who already per- WHACKING A LEADOFF DOUBLE...Blue Devil Matt Storcks whacked a leadoff double in the fourth inning against the Stravach said. second attempt and fouled on his formed well as sophomores, this Highlanders but was unable to score as the Highlanders held on to a 1-0 victory in Berkeley Heights on April 9. Stravach led off the 800 and handed final attempt, which was measured at CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Agent: Joyce Taylor MLS: 3123022 Agent: Anne Weber MLS: 3131964 Agent: Patricia Connolly MLS: 3124227 Agent: Francesca Azzara MLS: 3026572 Page 14 Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cougar Nine ‘Squeezes’ Past SPF Raiders, 4-3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 a-pitch. Ravetier ripped a pair of In the first, he made a leaping grab of bases, but the throw from the catcher singles and scored once. Mike Gamba a nearly wild throw from shortstop to got by the second baseman and and Albert Gargiulo each singled, get the out. The next batter whacked Lipshitz scored to tie the score. scored a run and added an RBI. Lead- a double. In the third, he lunged to Small ball continued in the bottom off hitter Tommy Trotter singled and snare a liner then ended the inning by of the inning. McCaffrey beat out a scored once. John Oblachinski and being on the end of a pitcher-to- bunt single then both runners ad- Sam Scheer both singled, and Knight catcher-to-first double play. vanced on a pitch into the dirt at had an RBI. Leftfielder Jeremy Scaldoni made a home. Gargiulo’s little chopper was Raider Christian Zazzali doubled fine catch in the fifth inning. just off the glove of the diving Marino, and scored once. Gibbons singled and After Ravetier hauled in leadoff as Trotter trotted home. With Ravetier scored once. Matt Marino rapped an hitter Zazzali’s line drive in the first, at the plate, another squeeze play was RBI single. Zach Lipshitz scored once Gibbons singled and stole second, on the menu, but McCaffrey got and had an RBI. Kevin Maxwell, Maxwell reached on an error and caught in a rundown between Beirne catcher JT Beirne and Christian Isolda Marino looped an RBI single into and third baseman Tyler O’Brien. each singled. shallow right. The Cougars tied the “Jack took off for the plate. I looked Three of the Cougars’ fine defen- score in the second when Gamba to get the bunt down, but the pitch was sive plays prevented, at least, two legged out an infield single, advanced well out of the zone. There was noth- Raider runs, but the Raiders also made to third on an error and scored on a ing that I could really do. I was upset several run-saving plays. While man- wild pitch. with myself that I didn’t make an ning right field, Ravetier hauled in a The Cougar fourth presented some attempt at it at least,” Ravetier said. difficult fly ball for the first out of the clever base running. Ravetier slashed Ravetier answered, however, with game that definitely saved a run since a single past first, advanced to sec- a single and Knight launched his RBI the Raiders followed up with three ond on Knight’s sacrifice bunt, sped sac fly to give the Cougars a 4-2 lead. hits and capitalized on an infield error to third on Scheer’s single past first Zazzali led off the seventh with a to salvage one run. and came dashing home on Gamba’s long double to right-center. Gibbons In the fourth, the Raiders had run- suicide squeeze bunt, making the attempted to bunt for a single but was David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ners on first and second with one out score, 2-1. thrown out as Zazzali dashed to third. BEST JUMP OF THE MEET...Raider Quaryee Bull had the meet’s best leap of 42 feet even in the triple jump at the Blue when Trotter made a diving snag in “The coaches on a lefty, as soon as “He was trying to go to third, and Devil Invitational at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 12. Bull and his partner Quincy Sanchez won the event with centerfield then second baseman he lifts his leg, we go. Gamba squared the pitch ran in on him. He couldn’t get a distance of 81-5.25. WF Girls Win 4x8, Raider Boys TJ at Devil Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 year’s Raider boys have been com- O’Shaughnessy had the meet’s sec- my PR from last year. For April, that’s pared to the great Raider teams of the ond-best toss of 129-5. a great starting point. I got the baton decade of the 1990’s. O’Shaughnessy and Will Fries took and got up to about 50 meters from “We got a lot of juniors and Quaryee second in the shot put with a distance the Old Bridge kid. The gap between being a senior is stepping up. With of 91-5. Morristown was too big, so I just I those junior kids, that one more year Blue Devils Will Chandler (1,200 had to deal with what I had. It was a of maturity makes a big difference meters), Josh Capistrano (400), Matt race with Old Bridge. It was neck- for them to be the elite athletes that Luppino (800) and Phil Edwards and-neck,” Edwards said. they could be. Our DMR also ran (1,600) were in a very tight battle Jon Savorgiannakis, Alex Lopez, well. That group is all juniors and one with Old Bridge for second in the Capistrano and Chandler placed sixth senior with Alex Livornois. They ask Distance Medley Relay (DMR) but in the Sprint Medley Relay (SMR) about how fast our guys were in the got nudged out to finish third with a with a time of 3:39.77. Blue Devils 90s. They are not there yet, but that’s time of 10:34.51. Alex Fromm, Edwards, Phil Chapel something they can look at and say, Luppino, who has been nursing an and Andrew Harting-Smith finished ‘we want to be there’. That’s what we injury since winter track, said, “I am seventh in the 4x800 at 8:41.01. hope,” Raider Head Coach Rich working my back slowly. I know I am Cougar Pat Lynch, who had just McGriff said. not in great shape yet, but to come out competed in the 4x100 and 4x200, Raiders Mike Dwumfour and Dan here and break two minutes is a real was one of the favorites for a top VanBrunt took sixth in the discus accomplishment for me. Will Chan- performance in the pole vault event. with a distance of 231-11. In that dler had a great leg, put us in third for “My career PR is 14-9. I did that at event, Cranford Cougar Rob Capistrano who ran a good 400. I the New Balance Relays my junior PUBLIC NOTICE needed to get Phil the position he had. year at the New York City Armory. So I wish I could have given him a little far this year, I went 13-9 at the His- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD more, but Phil ran great.” panic Games. Today, I am going to PLANNING BOARD “I ran a 4:26. It’s four seconds off start at 13 feet and I am going to see Please take notice that on May 15, 2014 what I can do. I’ve got a great partner, at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, PUBLIC NOTICE David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times located at 75 North Martine Avenue, CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD DIVING BACK IN TIME...Raider base runner Chris Gibbons dives back to first base in time to avoid being picked off in Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE the first inning as Cougar first baseman Liam Duffy, No. 11, prepares to catch the ball. will hold a hearing on the application of the ANNOUNCES undersigned. The property in question is CANDIDACY INFORMATION UNION COUNTY located at: 13 Lois Place, Fanwood, New BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Gargiulo made a diving grab of a around and I took off for the plate,” it to third. We thought we could sneak Jersey, also known as Block 45, Lot 3 as April 17, 2014 - The Scotch Plains- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reso- grounder and crawled to second in Ravetier explained. one in there and get the tying run on for shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned Fanwood School District has announced it time to make the third out. “They had that squeeze. Tossed it Maxwell,” Coach Baylock said. by Evelyn Acosta. has information available for citizens inter- lution No. 2014-300 was adopted by the The applicant requests 6 foot fence in- ested in running for a vacant seat on the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County “We played good defense today. to JT. I thought JT had the plate Zazzali then scored on Lipshitz’s stallation which is in violation of: board of education. of Union at their Regular Meeting, which We had a few errors in the beginning blocked, but the umpire said is wasn’t. groundout to short. Ravetier fanned Section 184-108 of the Fanwood Land The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of was held on April 10, 2014. James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the then we settle down and played well,” It was a half a second late on the toss. the fifth batter of the inning for the Use Code. Variance Requested: fence Education will have two full 3-year terms Trotter said. Just enough! You give them an inch, final out. height; Permitted: 4 feet; Present: n/a; open for Scotch Plains and one full 3- Board of Chosen Freeholders Proposed: 6 feet. year term open for Fanwood in the No- Whereas, the County of Union, New “We made some mistakes early. We they are going to take it,” Raider They made like three or four diving Section 184-115 E4 of the Fanwood vember 2014 Annual School Election, Mrs. Jersey Budget for the Year 2014 was Intro- made a couple of mistakes in the Head Coach Tom Baylock said. plays and a couple of them saved Land Use Code. Variance Requested: front Saridaki, spokesperson for the school duced and Approved on March 31, 2014; middle. When you play a team like “We will run on anyone, any catcher runs. I thought the game was well yard setback; Permitted: 30 feet; Present: board, announced today. and Scotch Plains, you can’t afford to make in the state. We like to make the played by both teams, pitched well 19.96 feet; Proposed: 19.96 feet. Candidates must file a nominating peti- Whereas, the public hearing on said Section 184-115 E1 of the Fanwood tion with the Office of the Union County budget has been held as advertised; and mistakes,” Coach McCaffrey said. catcher throw,” Trotter said. by both teams. I think our best base- Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Lot Clerk located at 2 Broad Street, Room 113 Whereas, it is desired to amend said Raider first baseman Marino was The Raiders added some tricks of ball is still going to come,” Coach Area; Permitted: 7500 square feet; Present: in Elizabeth to get their name on the ballot approved budget; and involved in three key defensive plays. their own in the fifth. Lipshitz walked Baylock said. 7374 square feet; Proposed: 7374 square for the Annual School Election. The cur- Whereas, the public hearing on the bud- and stole second. Maxwell singled to feet. rent deadline to submit the nominating get amendment is scheduled for April 24, PUBLIC NOTICE Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 100 010 1 3 Section 184-185 E2 of the Fanwood petition is Monday, July 28, 2014 be- 2014 according to the publication; and right then stole his second of three Cranford 010 120 x 4 Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Lot fore 4:00 pm. The election is scheduled NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Width; Permitted: 75 feet; Present: 60 feet; for Tuesday, November 4, 2014. by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS Proposed: 60 feet. On March 31, 2014, a temporary County of Union that the amendments FACILITY - COLLOCATION The applicant will also seek such other injunction was issued and summa- listed on the attached form to the approved 4 GOODMANS CROSSING NORTH, Highlanders Nip Blue Devils, 1-0 relief as may be determined necessary at rized as follows: 2014 Budget be made; and SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY the public hearing based upon review of * the circulator for nomination peti- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 the application or amendment(s) to the tions is not required to be a registered certified copies of this Resolution be filed PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership application. voter or resident of the jurisdiction, forthwith in the Office of the Director of the and its controlled affiliates doing business ground ball. And when that infield leadoff single to centerfield and at- The file pertaining to this application is however, such circulator is required Division of Local Government Services for as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is available for public inspection during nor- to be “voter eligible”, meaning he or certification of the County Budget as proposing to build a 126-foot Self-Support was up when he hit that bullet, we get tempted advancement to second on a mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday she satisfies the age, citizenship and amended and the Union County Director Telecommunications Tower in the vicinity a run but those things happen. We wild pitch only to become the victim through Friday) from the Secretary of the in-state residency requirements. of Finance/County Treasurer/CCFO; and of 4 Goodmans Crossing North, Scotch have been struggling a little bit scor- of a heads-up rundown defense play. Planning Board at the Administration Of- Please be advised that any person re- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Plains, New Jersey, 07076. ing; we have hitters but we just haven’t “We’re playing very good defense fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North questing information on becoming a School complete amendment or summary, in ac- Public comments regarding potential Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Board Candidate may go to the County cordance with the provisions of NJSA 40A: effects from the site on historic properties been putting things together,” said and we were right there. We gave up Any interested party may appear at said Clerk’s website at www.ucnj.org/ctyclerk. 4-9, is scheduled to be published in the may be submitted within 30 days from the Coach Brewster. a run quick, but we battled back and hearing and participate therein in accor- Click on the Elections menu then click on Star Ledger on Thursday, April 17, 2014 date of this publication to: Marianne In the top of the fifth inning, The Bunting threw what I thought was a dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- School Board Election Information to ob- and that said publication contained notice Walsh, E2PM, 87 Hibernia Avenue, Blue Devils muffed a possible scoring superb game. With a little bit of a ning Board. tain Qualifications and Instructions for of public hearing on the budget amend- Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 or by elec- Applicant: Petition filing. ment at the Union County Administration tronic mail to: opportunity when Arena spanked a brake he gets another win for us, but Evelyn Acosta CONTACT: Deborah S. Saridaki Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- [email protected], and it was not to be today,” said Coach 13 Lois Place Business Administrator beth, New Jersey on April 24, 2014 at 6:00 please refer to E2PM Tracking Number PUBLIC NOTICE Brewster. Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 Board Secretary P-14-01-73.” p.m. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS “It was just all about throwing my 1 T - 4/17/14, The Times Fee: $43.86 1 T - 4/17/14, The Times Fee: $39.78 1 T - 4/17/14, The Times Fee: $20.91 1 T - 4/17/14, The Leader Fee: $37.74 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT two-seam fastball inside, getting it in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the there and hitting spots; getting the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- curveball over for a strike and follow ship of Scotch Plains will hold a public the game plan. The defense gives me hearing on MAY 1, 2014, at 7:30 pm., Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First a lot of confidence and I can always Floor Council Chambers to hear the fol- trust them. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN times they weren’t great shots. It minute later, Weber set up Haggan Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times forces them not to take great shots,” for a score then McNeeley scored Senior goalkeeper Megan Welch Coach Rafferty said. unassisted. With 14:39 left in the half, withstood a fury of pointblank shots The Cougars actually did take more Weber scored unassisted. Leu set up in the final two minutes, the final shots at the goal than the Raiders but Sarah Ross to make the score, 4-2, one with 0:03 on the clock, to pre- a number of them hit the posts, sailed then Haggan, with Weber’s assist, serve a 9-8 victory for the Scotch wide or were stopped by Welch, who made the score, 5-2, at the half. Plains-Fanwood High School girls finished with 17 saves. It took only 35 seconds in the sec- lacrosse team over the Cranford “Once again, I attribute that to poor ond half for Power to notch her sec- Cougars at Wexler Field in Scotch shot selection, but you can’t take any- ond goal then she fed Hannah Ross to Plains on April 9. thing away from the goalie. She’s a make the score, 5-4. McNeeley scored Welch’s biggest threats came from great goalie. We had a lot of posts with assistance from Weber then a trio of Cougar sophomores, Megan [hit] and poor shot selection today. Hannah Ross set up Sarah Ross for a Power and twins Sarah and Hannah We were very frantic on attack, be- score. Haggan slammed in an unas- Ross. Power was the one who scooped cause we were behind the whole game sisted goal. Power (Sarah Ross assist) a loose ball with 0:08 remaining and until the last nine minutes,” Coach followed with her third goal then Sa- charged the net to get off her shot DaSilva said. rah Ross tied the score, 7-7, with 9:06 with 0:03 left only to have Welch The Raiders had a trio of seniors on the clock. deflect it to her left. who accounted for all their scores. Haggan answered on Weber’s as- “It’s pretty crazy. I guess some- Attacker Julie Haggan flicked in four sist then Hannah Ross retied the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times times our ‘Ds’ get a little nervous. But goals. Center midfielder Andrea scored with the help of Sarah Ross. ROUNDING THE FIRST TURN...The pack rounds the first turn in the first leg of the boys 4x800 meter relay at the Blue I guess I have to be there to not make McNeeley scored three goals, and With 4:09 remaining, Weber scored Devil Invitational Relays at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 12.. them nervous. Yes! I actually played attacker Erin Weber stuffed in two unassisted to set the score at 9-8.

More photos at Ballyhoo Sports WF Girls Win 4x8, Raider Boys TJ at Devil Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Sebastian Rebelo, so I am looking for with a distance of 185-1, and Cou- 9-2. Hawkins and Lizzie Ponce took a great performance,” Lynch said. gars Mara Giga and Christina Barlik sixth in the triple jump at 61-8.75. Lynch did finish with the best clear- took fifth at 176-5. Raiders Taylor Brooke Schaeffer, Goldschmidt, ance of 13-0 and combined with Downing and Briana Johnson took Browne and Ponce finished sixth in Rebelo to place fifth with a height of fourth in the shot put with a distance the 4x200 at 1:48.16. 22-6. Blue Devils Peter Foltz and of 61-9.5. Cougars Brianna Scotti In the freshmen/sophomore events, Nick Carayannopoulos took third and Barlik placed sixth at 59-10. Blue Devils Cindy Ciang, Taylor with a height of 23-0. Cougars Joe Blue Devils Mae Devin and Idea Bechtloff, Julia Myers and Allison Kugelman and Tim Colter, each with Chan took second in the pole vault Hopper grabbed first in the 4x800 at clearances of 5-8, took fourth in the with a height of 16-0. Blue Devil 10:33.51. Blue Devils Betsey Penn high jump with a total of 11-4. Cou- Hannah Hawkins (15-8 — meet’s 2nd and Miranda Whelan placed second gar Andrew Licks also cleared 5-8. best) and Anna Browne took fourth in in the pole vault at 13-0. Pinar In the freshman/sophomore 4x800, the long jump with a distance of 29- Pekdemir and Deanna Sanchez took Blue Devils Darien Siegel, Anthony 0. Raiders Bowles and Gabriela sixth in the shot put at 41-9.5. Scalia, Jake Triarsi and Ryan Siegel MacPherson took fifth at 28-4.75. finished second at 8:51.54. Both Hawkins and Rita Murphy tied for So. Plainfield Defeats Siegel’s, Zach Campbell and Triarsi fifth in the high jump with a height of took sixth in the DMR at 11:33.74. Blue Devil Nine, 10-6 Blue Devils Mike Stokes and Chris Cougars Top Union The South Plainfield High School Kim took first in the pole vault with a baseball team scored all of its runs in height of 20-0, while Cougars Steve In Baseball, 4-2 the first four inning en route to a 10- Bonanne and Mike Podbelski tied for The Cranford High School base- 6 win over Westfield on April 11. third at 17-0. ball team improved to 5-0 with a 4-2 Anthony Perconte had two hits and In the girls SMR, Blue Devils victory over Union on April 11. scored twice for the 3-2 Blue Devils. Lindsey Strauss, Sophia Tommy Trotter had two hits and an Dan DoCampo and Chris Arena each Goldschmidt, Amanda Fischer and RBI, Jack McCaffrey doubled and doubled. Erica Fischer finished second at scored, and Sam Scheer scored once Westfield 001 014 0 6 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 4:27.15, followed by Raiders Annie and added an RBI. John Oblachinski So. Plainfield 025 300 x 10 SURROUNDED BY COUGARS...Raider senior attacker Julie Haggan, No. 2, gets surrounded by Cougar sophomore Pierce, Sarah Bowles, Tori Baliatico and Matt Ravetier each had an RBI. Megan Power, No. 25, and two of her teammates at Wexler Field in Scotch Plains on April 9. Haggan scored four goals and and Jessica Banasiak at 4:27.41. Pat Knight and Albert Gargiulo each Raiders Top Mo-Tech, Power netted three in the 9-8 Raider victory. Pierce, Bowles, Kailyn Reilly and scored a run. Banasiak finished second in the DMR Villa Walsh in Softball with Megan over the summer and goals and added four assists. Senior From that point, defense was the name Cranford 100 210 0 4 at 12:57.97, and Blue Devils Noelle Union 000 002 0 2 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High fall, because she is a member of my attacker Megan Voorhees added an of the game. Blackford, Amanda Fischer, Kathleen School softball team defeated Morris club team, so I tend to know how she assist. Weber and Haggan took turns The victory was much needed for McCutcheon and Erica Fischer took Chatham Laxers Stun Tech, 10-5, and Villa Walsh, 10-2, on plays. She likes to fake a lot. I know roving behind the net to look for a the Raiders, especially since suffer- sixth at 13:18.52. April 12 to improve to 3-5. Danielle the twins like to fake a lot too. They good cutter. ing a stinging 13-12 defeat in the final Blue Devils Christina Mosco (101- Blue Devil Boys, 15-12 Scheu blasted a home run, singled, would always hang in the back, and I “Andrea is probably one of the best second against Livingston on April 2. 1 — meet’s 3rd best) and Emily The Chatham High School Cou- scored twice and had three RBI for would make sure we would have our I’ve seen cutting, catching it and “That Livingston game was a rough Mastrocola placed third in the javelin gars boys lacrosse team erupted for the Raiders against Morris Tech. best two defenders on them so that shooting it. She catches it up high and game, but it’s finally nice to get this nine unanswered goals in the third Maria Pansulla scored three times, they couldn’t get beat,” Welch said. she doesn’t let the defenders get it. win, especially against Cranford. Mt. Lakes Girls Stop quarter to stun the Westfield High Kelly Yeager scored twice and had an “She makes huge saves. It’s nice to She does a one cradle and, boom, she They are kind of our lacrosse rivals,” School Blue Devils, 15-12, on April RBI, and Arielle Zauro had two RBI. know for the defense that you have scores. Weber and Julie are very good Welch said. Blue Devil Laxers 10. Luke Prybylski scored four goals Against Villa Walsh, Kyra Lockhart somebody like that behind you to passers. They can also do crease rolls. Cranford 2 6 8 The 7-1 Mountain Lakes High and added an assist, Pat Decker hammered a home run, scored twice make those big saves. Megan Power That’s why I like having Julie and Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 5 4 9 School girls lacrosse team defeated notched a pair of goals and Chris and knocked in five runs. Pansulla is a good player. I coach at Club Erin back there then have Andrea cut. 4-3 Westfield, 16-9, on April 11. Aslanian netted two goals and four had two RBI and scored twice. Yeager Lacrosse in the summer. She’s on one She has 106 career goals now. She’s Softball Cougars Top Alexis Kardias led the Blue Devils assists. Andrew Capuano had two scored twice and had an RBI. Mary of the older teams. She’s doing a lot tied for the all-time lead in our school with three goals, while Anna Tanji goals and Jackson Boyle had a goal Coloney scored twice. for their program. Megan Welch to- history,” Coach Rafferty said. GL Highlanders, 5-3 netted two goals and an assist, and and two assists. Dane Huber had an day! It’s something about Cranford. Power gave the Cougars their only Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 003 014 2 10 Senior Kerry Wischusen smacked Sam Paoletti notched two goals. assist. Morris Tech 000 023 0 5 She always steps up. It’s like Ground lead when she rippled the net within a double and two singles and added Hog Day, because Megan Welch got the first five minutes, but it took less Westfield 5 4 9 Chatham 2 3 9 1 15 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 103 501 0 10 an RBI to lead the Cranford High Mountain Lakes 8 8 16 Westfield 2 6 0 4 12 Villa Walsh 001 010 0 2 her first win four years ago against than a minute for McNeeley to score School softball team to a 5-3 victory Cranford,” Raider Head Coach Rob on an assist from Voorhees. One over Governor Livingston in Berke- Rafferty said. ley Heights on April 11. Alli Verrilli The trio accounted for all of the Raider Laxers Crack tripled, scored once and had an RBI Cougars’ goals with Sarah Ross lead- for the 2-4 Cougars. ing the pack with three goals and a pair Nutley Boys, 13-5 of assists. Power punched in three Cranford 203 000 0 5 Face-off specialist James Lettieiri Gov. Livingston 000 200 1 3 goals and added one assist, and Hannah won all 18 face-offs, netted two goals Ross netted two goals and an assist. and scooped 12 ground balls to lead Raider Laxers Rout Kristin Leu contributed an assist. the 5-2 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “All three, Hannah Ross, Sarah Ross, School boys lacrosse team to a 13-5 Del. Val. Boys, 11-2 Megan Power are sophomores. All are victory over Nutley on April 10. Tho- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High statistical attack leaders. They set up mas Walker notched three goals and School boys lacrosse team upped its most plays. They are the scorers. They one assist. Christian Gordon had two record to 6-2 with an 11-2 rout of get the ground balls. They are defi- goals and one assist. Sean Duthrie, Delaware Valley on April 12. Chris- nitely the players to watch,” Cougar Joe Pagano, Rich Nardone, Kevin tian Gordon stuffed in six goals, while Head Coach Katie DaSilva said. Charos, Alex Cimring and Scott Gabe Gibson netted a pair of goals “Very quick, athletic, good stick Nizolak (assist) each added one goal, and added an assist. Tom Walker had skills! They are pretty hard to defend, while Gabe Gibson had two assists. four assists and a goal. Goalkeeper but we worked hard on defense, talk- Chris Duffy had seven saves. Cole Weber made three saves. ing and working together. Even Nutley 2 2 0 1 5 Delaware Valley 0 0 1 1 2 though we gave up shots on goal, at Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 2 5 3 3 13 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 3 4 1 11 The Proven Professional

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Peart, Joe Baron, Dan Myers and Sarah Cronin. defense as the Union Mudturtles defeated Morris 43-5. stories. Please email resume and clips to: High Success Rates [email protected] Humane Concepts Healthcare Union U18A Mudturtles Roll (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 FSPY Swimmers Finish 43rd Over Morris in Rugby, 43-5 At ‘Y’ Short Course National The Union County Rugby Football The Union U18B squad faced a The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” pionship finals. Club hosted rival Morris at Tiger Sta- tough Morris team in the second (FSPY) swim team finished 43rd out Joe Baron swam a personal best in dium in Linden on March 27. The first game. Morris grabbed an early lead of 217 teams at the YMCA Short 50-freestyle (21:26) and donning the of two games pitted Union’s U18A by scoring three times and kicking Course National Championship Meet black cap in the ‘C’ finals. Baron team against a strong Morris team. two conversions. Union’s defense at the Greensboro Aquatics Center anchored the 200 and 400 Medley The game started slowly with teams then fought hard and the Mudturtle from April 8-11. Relay events with Alex Skoog, Aidan trading possessions. Midway into the offense came to life. Union’s Isaiah In individual events, Sarah Cronin Donadio and Tyler Lessner to set first half, Union broke through the Jeter scored to put the Mudturtles on finished eighth in the 100-free (50.97) team records of 1:35.23 and 3:28.42, Morris defense when Tymir Hinton the board. Then Zach Koch of Union and ninth in the 200-free (1:49.37), respectively. ran the ball in for the first of his four broke through Morris’ defense to breaking team records in both events. Participating at their first YMCA scores of the game. From that point, score and almost close the gap. Mor- Fourteen-year-old Monika Burzynski Short Course National Champion- Union took over control of the game. ris, however, finished the game with set team age group records in the ship meet were Amanda Banasiak, Michael Dabulas and Michael Hughes a final score and conversion to win 100-fly (56.92) and the 200-back Eric Chang, Greg James, Isabella scored and Dabulas kicked a two- the game, 26-10. (2:07.03). Joining Cronin and Iacona, Rachel Maizes, Dan Myers point conversion at the end of the half. The Union County Rugby Foot- Burzynski on the 400-freestyle relay and Julie Stankiewicz. Coach Chris The Mudturtles continued to domi- ball Club will hold a 10th Anniver- were Amanda Banasiak and Sarah Karelus was proud of the efforts of nate throughout the second half. sary Party on Sunday, April 27, at IN-TOWN CHAMPS...The Westfield 7th/8th grade girls in-town basketball Davis. Earning team points (top 16), his departing seniors, glad that they champions, pictured, left to right, are: front row; Mia DeVito, Julia Robb, Paige this relay set a new team record were able to compete so effectively at Hinton scored three more times and Unami Park in Westfield. The day Dumont and Ally Gulla; back row, Coach Roger Dumont, Meredith Case, Emily Dabulas made another conversion. will include rugby games and a cel- Wistner, Julia Romano, Maggie Kelly, Ava Graham, Emma Shakal and Coach (3:27.32), finishing 14th overall. their last Short Course National Morris then broke through for their ebration of all aspects of the sport Scott Robb. Not pictured; Kayla Rinn. Through their contributions on this Championship meet and looks for- only score. Then Union’s defense along with lots of food and fun. For relay, Banasiak and Burzynski earned ward to the contributions of the team took over and shut down Morris. more information about the Union the coveted black FSPY swim cap as they begin their spring and sum- Hughes scored again and kicked a County Mudturtles Rugby Club and which is worn only at national cham- mer Long Course season. conversion to seal the victory for the current schedules, please visit Mudturtles with a final score of 43-5. www.mudturtlerugbyyouth.com. Letters to the Editor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Lawlessness Is Being Rewarded With a Pulitizer Prize The Journalism School of Columbia media should have regarding national University has awarded the Pulitzer security! Relations with such important Prize For Public Service to The Guard- American allies as France, Mexico, Bra- ian and The Washington Post for their zil, Spain, and Germany have become series of stories on electronic surveil- considerably strained. Vital intelligence lance by the National Security Agency work of the National Security Agency based upon the intelligence informa- intended to protect us and our beloved WESTFIELD AREA “Y” 14U CHAMPS...The Westfield Area “Y” 14U basket- tion leaks of the traitorous Edward country has been compromised. Ameri- ball team clinched the 2014 NJ YMCA League regular-season division champi- Snowden! can operatives tremble that their identi- onship and also took second place in the playoffs at Drew University. It is NOT a “public service” to aid ties may be revealed! His living in Putin’s and abet the theft of government prop- Russia deeply embarrasses the United erty, the unauthorized communication States and humiliates the President and of national defense information, the the Secretary of State. willful communication of classified in- The warning during the Second PLACING THIRD...Cranford High School sophomore Niko Cappello, left of telligence information to unauthorized World War was “A slip of the lip can center, competed in the NHSCA (National High School Coaches Association) persons! sink a ship.” But slips of lips do not Tournament in Virginia Beach on March 30 and placed third in the Sophomore 18 U.S. Code Section 2 (a) Whoever concern either Mr. Snowden or The Division at 160-lbs. This made Cappello a two-time High School All-American. commits an offense against the United Last year as a freshman Niko placed fourth at 145 pounds in the same NHSCA Guardian and The Washington Post! tournament. States or aids, abets, counsels, induces Or the Columbia University Journal- or procures its commission, is punish- ism School! PUBLIC NOTICE able as a principal. What next? That others may thus be SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Probitas Verus Honos The legal process by which classi- encouraged to release top secret weap- CHANCERY DIVISION fied material may be released was short- ons development programs or top se- UNION COUNTY circuited by Mr. Snowden because he cret military strategies of the Penta- DOCKET NO. F-001318-14 See it all on the web in color . . . took it upon himself all alone to deter- gon? Reveal the innermost confiden- FILE NO. 18211-13 www.goleader.com mine what is “legal spying”! (his “open tial negotiations of this or that Presi- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT letter to the people of Brazil”, Decem- dent with some foreign head of state? PUBLIC NOTICE (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ber 18, 2013) Even release the top-secret names of N.Y. TELEPHONE EMPLEES SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The Pulitzer Committee, in giving American espionage agents? FED. CREDIT UNION; CHANCERY DIVISION the prize, stated that the Guardian helped What lesson is this for a young gen- UNION COUNTY YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND “through aggressive reporting to spark DOCKET NO. F-13714-12 eration that is taught that people do not REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO FILE NO. 1481512.A a debate about the relationship between violate the law! That they do not take it AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- the government and the public over up themselves to do what they think neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 NOTICE TO REDEEM West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to issues and security and privacy”. It said right even if they break the law? That US BNK CUST EMPIRE TAX the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in that The Washington stories were judicial channels must be followed? Is FUND I; PLAINTIFF VS. TERN which US BANK/CUST ATR FUND NJ “marked by authoritative and insightful LANDING DEVELOPMENT, this not a formula for legal chaos? CAPONE is the plaintiff and THOMAS LLC, ET ALS. DEFENDANT(S) reports that helped the public under- No foreign power or event abroad CASILLANO, ET ALS; are defendants, stand how the disclosures fit into the can ever defeat the United States of pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- TO: PARADIGM ELIZABETH, LLC; sey, Chancery Division, UNION County PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order larger framework of national security”. America. The threat is internal! and bearing Docket No. F-001318-14 within made on April 14, 2014, the Superior Court Mr. Snowden and these two promi- What irony! That Mr. Snowden and thirty-five (35) days after April 17, 2014 Fixed May 29, 2014 between the hours of HOOPS CHAMPIONS...Team Princeton became the Westfield In-Town Girls nent newspapers in reporting the top his followers think that the American exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock Basketball 5th-6th Grade champions with a win over Dartmouth and finished national security material illegally ob- intelligence community is the true en- or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the tained and illegally released by him have emy of our freedoms and liberties and Judgment by Default may be rendered office of the Tax Collector of ELIZABETH, with an 8-3 record. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Victoria Toal, Emma against you for relief demanded in the located at 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA, Jepsen and Michaela Hobson; first row, Catherine Miller, Grace Friedberg, done considerable damage to our na- not Russia or Iran or North Korea! Complaint. You shall file your Answer and ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 as the Annie Smith, Maggie Burke and Katherine Wistner; back row, Assistant Coach tional security and have undermined any We cannot be or feel safer now that Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk time and place when and where you may Mark Wistner. Missing are Assistant Coach Bob Weldon and Isabelle Weldon. sense of public responsibility that the Mr. Snowden has broken the law by of the Superior Court of New Jersey, pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due releasing all that classified information Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- for principal and interest on its certificate of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and The Guardian and The Washington ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance tax sale as follows: with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- LOT 1380.G4 ADTL LOTS 2014 MUNICIPAL BUDGET Post by receiving and publishing it. dure. SUBDIV(11380G1G5) BLOCK 1 on the Stephen Schoeman You are further advised that if you are tax duplicate of ELIZABETH. Total amount Westfield unable to obtain an attorney you may com- required to redeem tax sale certificate no. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD municate with the Lawyer Referral Service 0900029 is $970,016.19, together with in- of the County of Venue and that if you terest from January 31, 2014 and costs of COUNTY OF UNION PUBLIC NOTICE cannot afford an attorney, you may com- $757.19. municate with the Legal Services Office of LOT 1380.G1 ADTL LOTS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the County of Venue. The telephone num- SUBDIV(11380G1G5) BLOCK 1 on the FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- tax duplicate of ELIZABETH. Total amount PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on April yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal required to redeem tax sale certificate no. DECEMBER 31, 2014 10, 2014, the Zoning Board of Adjustment Services Office 908-354-4340. 0900026 is $797,857.16, together with in- of the Township of Scotch Plains adopted THE ACTION has been instituted for the terest from January 31, 2014 and costs of the Resolution for Northeast Spray On purpose of foreclosing the following tax $757.19. Revenue and Appropriation Summaries Linings, 2450 Plainfield Avenue, Block sale certificate: LOT 1380.G5 ADTL LOTS SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND ANTICIPATED 6502, Lot 1.01 for an Interpretation that the 1. A certain tax certificate 12-139, sold SUBDIV(11380G1G5) BLOCK 1 on the 2014 2013 contemplated use is permitted in the M-1 on 12/6/2011, dated 12/8/2011, and was tax duplicate of ELIZABETH. Total amount Zone. recorded on 2/10/2012 in Book 13265 at required to redeem tax sale certificate no. 1. Surplus 515,433.00 232,000.00 Barbara Horev Page 471, made by MARIA GLAVAN, 0900030 is $1,089,232.68, together with 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 2,382,855.86 2,568,035.94 Secretary Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and interest from January 31, 2014 and costs 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 256,615.83 280,000.00 1 T - 4/17/14, The Times Fee: $12.75 State of New Jersey to US BANK/CUST of $757.19. 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 5,943,138.80 5,760,234.05 ATR FUND NJ & CAPONE and subse- LOT 1380.G8 ADTL LOTS 5. Minimum Library Tax 363,136.81 366,538.37 PUBLIC NOTICE quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK/ SUBDIV(11380G1G5) BLOCK 1 on the Total General Revenues $ 9,461,180.30 $ 9,206,808.36 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS CUST ATR FUND NJ CAPONE. This cov- tax duplicate of ELIZABETH. Total amount FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY ers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, required to redeem tax sale certificate no. FINAL THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD County of UNION, and State of New Jer- 0900032, is $1,026,201.99, together with SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND 2014 BUDGET 2013 BUDGET sey, known as LOT 16 BLOCK 340 as interest from January 31, 2014 and costs 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 3,253,416.64 3,128,214.00 CONTRACTOR: Hatch Mott shown on the Tax Assessment Map and of $757.19. The total redemption amount Other Expenses 3,904,527.13 3,860,868.36 McDonald, 111 Wood Avenue South, Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD and of all four liens is $3,883,307.80. 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 783,656.00 875,366.00 Iselin, New Jersey 08830 concerns premises commonly known as And that unless, at the same time and NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to 910 12 SAINT MARYS AVENUE, place, you or one of you redeem by paying 3. Capital Improvements 100,000.00 100,000.00 develop and prepare design plans and PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, 4. Debt Service 999,580.53 832,360.00 contract specifications for the dredging of YOU, N.Y. TELEPHONE EMPLEES then you, and each of you shall be de- 6. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 420,000.00 410,000.00 Mindowaskin Park FED. CREDIT UNION, are made party barred and foreclosed of and from all right Total General Appropriations $ 9,461,180.30 $ 9,206,808.36 DURATION: February 4, 2014 through defendant to the above foreclosure action and equity of redemption of, in and to the Total Number of Employees - Full & Part Time 82 82 December 31, 2014 because on February 16, 1994, a judg- lands and premises above set out and AMOUNT: Not to exceed $42,000. ment was entered in the Superior Court of described in the complaint and every part BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT CONTRACTOR: HL Petroleum Co., New Jersey, Hudson County, by N.Y. Tele- thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with BONDS NOTES Inc., 2020 Clinton Street, Linden, New phone Emplees Fed. Credit Union against an absolute and indefeasible estate of Jersey 07036 Anna Lewis disclosing a debt in the amount inheritance in fee simple in said lands and Interest 3,232,928.25 28,427.39 NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to of $14,210.83, plus costs. Said judgment premises. Principal 8,275,000.00 2,290,146.00 perform necessary environmental investi- was entered as Judgment No. J-016439- Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Outstanding Balance $ 11,507,928.25 $ 2,318,573.39 gation and evaluation of municipally-owned 1994. Said judgment is subordinate to the ing, redemption shall be permitted up until facilities Plaintiff’s lien. the entry of final judgment including the Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Borough Council of the DURATION: January 28, 2014 through DATED: April 11, 2014 whole of the last date upon which judg- Borough of Fanwood, County of Union on April 16, 2014. December 31, 2014 Michelle M. Smith, Clerk ment is entered. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on May 20, 2014 at 7:00 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $29, 990.50 Superior Court of New Jersey Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. o’clock ( PM ) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2014 may PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Attorney for Plaintiff THE RESOLUTIONS AND CON- Denville Law Center PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. TRACTS FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West Copies of the budget are available in the office of Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023, (908) 322-8236, during the hours of 8:00 Claire J. Gray (973) 586-2300 (973) 586-2300 (A.M.) to 4:00 (P.M.). Town Clerk 1 T - 4/17/14, The Leader Fee: $69.36 1 T - 4/17/14, The Leader Fee: $63.24 1 T - 4/17/14, The Times Fee: $133.11 1 T - 4/17/14, The Leader Fee: $26.01 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 17, 2014 Page 17 Killer of Union Woman Lance: Tax Code Is Gets 30 Years, No Parole A ‘Bloated Mess’ UNION — The man who earlier this Facebook. The person contacted au- year admitted to the brutal 2010 mur- thorities in New Jersey, leading to WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. money and not pay for expensive der of Union Township woman Diane Yearwood’s arrest on Vauxhall Road Leonard Lance (R-7th) released the health plans that include services Zaleskihas been sentenced to 30 years in Union on April 7, 2012. following statement regarding Tax and coverage they don’t need. in state prison without parole, acting The investigation ultimately deter- Day, after a roundtable discussion “This morning I met with small Union County Prosecutor Grace H. mined that Yearwood killed Zaleski with the Hunterdon County Cham- business leaders and employers in Park announced. following a brief argument, then took ber of Commerce: Hunterdon County where we dis- Arnell Yearwood, 28, was sen- efforts to conceal the crime. Yearwood “Our nation’s tax code is a bloated cussed my belief that our tax code tenced Friday morning before state pleaded guilty in March. He is ex- mess that today gets larger – and stifles economic growth and works Superior Court Judge Joseph P. pected to be deported to his native more complicated – thanks to the against job creation. It’s time to Donohue, who summarized the long Trinidad after serving his sentence. start of ObamaCare’s individual make the tax code simpler, fairer term as necessary “to (voice) society’s mandate tax. Millions of hard-work- and more conducive to economic outrage” about the crime. Bramnick on Observing ing middle class men and women growth by closing loopholes, low- Union County Assistant Prosecutor who already must navigate an out- ering corporate rates to compete Caroline Lawlor, who prosecuted the Tax Day, April 15 dated tax code now face new penal- globally, lowering individual rates case, described in court how Zaleski’s TRENTON — Assembly Minority ties imposed on them by the and protecting the middle class from elderly parents discovered the body of Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) says President’s health care law. These ObamaCare tax penalties.” families and consumers who will the 54-year-old victim at the bottom the best way to observe April 15 is to Yolanda Dentley HELPING HAND...Westfield High School sophomore Olivia Zito teamed up of a staircase leading to the basement lower taxes. Tuesday was the final day bear these new costs have nothing with Kate Rogers of That’s Adornable to raise money for The Hance Family of her Laurana Road home on No- for filing federal and state income taxes. to celebrate this Tax Day. Running for Congress Foundation. vember 18, 2010. An autopsy by the Asm. Bramnick said the deadline is a “ObamaCare’s middle-class tax increase will impose penalties on IRVINGTON – Saying she is run- Union County Medical Examiner’s reminder that reducing the tax burden ning on a platform of Community, Office revealed the cause of death to should be the highest priority for legis- those had their plans cancelled WHS Student Raises Money through no fault of their own, people Education and Safety, current Vice be dozens of blunt-force and lacerative lators. Principle at Union Avenue Middle injuries to the head and neck. “It is no secret that New Jersey’s who cannot afford insurance or young people who chose to save School, Yolanda Dentley, has been For Hance Foundation The Union County Homicide Task income tax structure is among the high- confirmed as a candidate for New Force immediately launched a pro- est in the country,” Asm. Bramnick Jersey’s 10th Congressional District. WESTFIELD - Westfield High of the Foundation is to honor the longed investigation. Authorities con- said. “The Legislature must act quickly April 30 is Deadline The 10th District includes portions School sophomore Olivia Zito memories of these extraordinary ducted more than 100 interviews, yet to reduce this burden. New Jersey work- of Essex, Hudson and Union coun- teamed up with Kate Rogers of girls in positive ways. few legitimate leads emerged during ers already pay more than their fair To Appeal FEMA Aid ties. That’s Adornable to raise money Healthy, happy, and safe children the months following Zaleski’s death. share. The best way to create jobs and Ms. Dentley expresses her desire for The Hance Family Foundation. are the highest priority for the Hance But on the one-year anniversary of the keep people in New Jersey is to lower Rejection for Sandy to work with everyone, Republicans, The Hance Family Foundation Family Foundation. murder, investigators released addi- taxes and let taxpayers keep more of STATE — New Jersey Sandy sur- Independents and Democrats alike, was founded to honor the memo- Olivia has been working with the tional details about the crime to the their own hard-earned money.” vivors who applied to FEMA for and urges anyone interested in foster- ries of Emma, Alyson, and Katie foundation over the past several media in an effort to bring the case back Bills sponsored by Assembly Re- individual assistance and were de- ing strong communities to get in touch Hance, who died in a car accident years through their Annual Toy into the public eye. publicans that would reduce the tax nied have until Wednesday, April and join the effort. on July 26, 2009 at ages 8, 7, and 5. Drive and Family Fun Day. On April Shortly thereafter, a person who burden shouldered by New Jerseyans 30 to file an appeal.To be consid- “I’m ready to serve in Congress The funds raised for this Founda- 10, she held a charity shopping party lives out of the state encountered a include the following: New Jersey Di- ered for review, applicants must and be part of the bright future for our tion are used to support an innova- at the home of Kate Rogers’ featur- news article about Zaleski online, rect Property Tax Relief Plan (A-157), include all supporting documenta- communities.” tive self-esteem educational pro- ing unique gifts and clothing pro- with some of the details in the article phase out New Jersey’s estate tax over tion. For questions about the ap- gram for girls, “Beautiful Me…The vided by That’s Adornable. matching details previously relayed a five-year period (A-329), and de- peal, call 800-621-F-E-M-A (3362) EAK Project,” as well as local edu- For more information on the to the person by Yearwood during an crease the sales and use tax rate from 7 or visit disasterassistance.gov for Probitas Verus Honos cation and charitable giving pro- Hance Family Foundation visit online conversation hosted via percent to 6 percent (A-137). further information. grams for children. The intention www.hancefamilyfoundation.org. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Undist. Expend.-Speech, OT, PT And Related Svcs 11-000-216-XXX 1,798,875 2,140,650 2,268,678 BOARD OF EDUCATION Undist Expend-Oth Supp Serv Std-Extra Serv 11-000-217-XXX 434,336 540,703 567,859 Undist. Expenditures - Guidance 11-000-218-XXX 1,153,165 1,271,505 1,348,764 Undist. Expenditures - Child Study Teams 11-000-219-XXX 1,287,266 1,298,471 1,365,644 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY Undist. Expend.-Improv. Of Inst. Serv. 11-000-221-XXX 718,840 836,134 886,362 Undist. Expend.-Edu. Media Serv./Library 11-000-222-XXX 704,235 745,070 759,835 In accordance with the New Jersey Statutes relating hereto, Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the school district Undist. Expend.-Instr. Staff Training Serv. 11-000-223-XXX 738,818 764,555 757,172 of the Township of Scotch Plains and the borough of Fanwood has prepared a tentative budget for the school year beginning July 1, Undist. Expend.-Support Serv.-Gen. Admin. 11-000-230-XXX 731,459 854,326 815,103 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, which is on file and open to inspections at the Secretary’s office in the Administration Offices, Cedar Undist. Expend.-Support Serv.-School Admin. 11-000-240-XXX 2,790,612 2,870,780 2,872,003 Street and Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Undist. Expend. - Central Services 11-000-251-XXX 883,667 966,501 981,349 It should be observed that expenditures are shown under a GAAP format (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) approved by Undist. Expend. - Admin. Info Technology 11-000-252-XXX 409,114 565,762 550,947 the New Jersey Department of Education. This format shows the School District’s tentative budget by general program rather than in Undist. Expend.-Oper. And Maint. Of Plant Serv. 11-000-26X-XXX 6,577,906 8,160,433 7,049,001 the line item structure, thus providing the reader with a better understanding of how the district plans to utilize community resources. Undist. Expend.-Student Transportation Serv. 11-000-270-XXX 2,989,107 3,018,954 3,214,299 Pubic Hearing on said budget will be held at the Administration Offices, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 13,360,958 14,732,546 15,532,580 Jersey, at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Total Undistributed Expenditures 42,239,998 46,655,142 47,093,093 The tentative budget will be on file and open for examination from the date of this Notice until April 24, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 Interest Earned On Maintenance Reserve 10-606 0 1,500 1,500 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, on regular school days, in the Office of the Secretary, Administration Offices, Cedar Street and Total General Current Expense 75,066,011 80,721,572 81,786,424 Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Capital Expenditures: Board of Education. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available from your local school district. Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-730 199,918 211,380 264,950 Deborah S. Saridaki, Facilities Acquisition And Const. Serv. 12-000-400-XXX 2,308,297 2,150,076 1,887,326 Business Administrator/Board Secretary Capital Reserve - Transfer To Capital Projects 12-000-400-931 0 0 879,883 Increase In Capital Reserve 10-604 0 274,596 0 Interest Deposit To Capital Reserve 10-604 0 1,800 1,800 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT Total Capital Outlay 2,508,215 2,637,852 3,033,959 Transfer Of Funds To Charter Schools 10-000-100-56X 12,452 10,570 0 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015 General Fund Grand Total 77,586,678 83,369,994 84,820,383 Special Grants and Entitlements: UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 126,137 247,229 74,061 ADVERTISED ENROLLMENTS Preschool Education Aid: PEA Instruction 20-218-100-XXX 49,500 520,429 536,608 ENROLLMENT CATEGORIES October 15, 2012 October 15, 2013 October 15, 2014 Total Preschool Education Aid 20-218-XXX-XXX 49,500 520,429 536,608 Actual Actual Estimated Other State Projects: Pupils On Roll Regular Full-Time 4,818 4,816 4,824 Nonpublic Textbooks 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 51,714 55,948 50,000 Pupils On Roll Regular Shared-Time 30 30 30 Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 76,165 84,280 79,000 Pupils On Roll - Special Full-Time 638 624 630 Nonpublic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 252,551 274,940 230,000 Pupils On Roll - Special Shared-Time 12 16 16 Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 66,337 78,745 70,000 Subtotal - Pupils On Roll 5,498 5,486 5,500 Nonpublic Technology Initiative 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 19,083 20,400 20,000 Private School Placements 70 60 60 Total Other State Projects 465,850 514,313 449,000 Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 30 32 32 Total State Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 515,350 1,034,742 985,608 Pupils Received 2 3 3 Federal Projects: UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 118,614 146,334 97,000 Title II 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 76,399 72,344 54,470 ADVERTISED REVENUES Title III 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 16,446 5,598 0 Budget Category Account 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,336,257 1,376,063 1,151,780 Actual Revised Anticipated Other 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 44,351 0 0 Operating Budget: Total Federal Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,592,067 1,600,339 1,303,250 Revenues from Local Sources: Total Special Revenue Funds 2,233,554 2,882,310 2,362,919 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 74,816,890 76,313,228 79,539,492 Repayment of Debt: Total Tuition 10-1300 343,687 0 30,000 Total Regular Debt Service 40-701-510-XXX 1,749,932 1,699,650 1,639,850 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 312,192 149,900 101,729 Total Debt Service Funds 1,749,932 1,699,650 1,639,850 Interest Earned On Maintenance Reserve 10-1XXX 2,277 1,500 1,500 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 81,570,164 87,951,954 88,823,152 Interest Earned On Capital Reserve Funds 10-1XXX 1,733 1,800 1,800 Deduct Transfer-Local Contrib. - Trans To Subtotal - Revenues From Local Sources 75,476,779 76,466,428 79,674,521 Special Rev- Inclusion 11-105-100-936 0 207,429 223,608 Revenues from State Sources: Total Expenditures Net of Transfers 81,570,164 87,744,525 88,599,544 Categorical Transportation Aid 10-3121 215,669 204,541 204,541 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Extraordinary Aid 10-3131 851,559 300,000 300,000 Categorical Special Education Aid 10-3132 2,455,543 2,550,339 2,550,339 ADVERTISED RECAPITULATION OF BALANCES Categorical Security Aid 10-3177 79,992 86,448 86,448 Budget Category Audited Audited Estimated Estimated Other State Aids 10-3XXX 28,434 0 106,180 Balance Balance Balance Balance Subtotal - Revenues From State Sources 3,631,197 3,141,328 3,247,508 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 Revenues from Federal Sources: Unrestricted: Medicaid Reimbursement 10-4200 45,242 25,000 18,471 --General Operating Budget 2,225,142 2,406,323 1,580,168 1,580,168 Subtotal - Revenues From Federal Sources 45,242 25,000 18,471 --Repayment of Debt 169,184 0 0 0 Restricted for Specific Purposes- General Operating Budget: Budgeted Fund Balance - Operating Budget 10-303 0 2,820,554 1,000,000 --Capital Reserve 1,422,590 4,749,323 2,665,758 1,787,675 Withdrawal From Cap Res-For Local Share 10-307 0 0 879,883 --Adult Education Programs 0 0 0 0 Adjustment For Prior Year Encumbrances 0 916,684 0 --Maintenance Reserve 1,777,377 2,371,896 2,373,396 2,374,896 Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures -1,566,540 0 0 --Legal Reserve 6,108,129 3,545,958 1,000,000 0 Total Operating Budget 77,586,678 83,369,994 84,820,383 --Tuition Reserve 0 0 0 0 Grants and Entitlements: --Current Expense Emergency Reserve 0 0 0 0 Tuition - Preschool 20-1310 0 263,500 263,500 Repayment of Debt: Other Revenue From Local Sources 20-1xxx 126,137 247,229 74,061 --Restricted for Repayment of Debt 0 20,892 0 0 Total Revenues From Local Sources 20-1XXX 126,137 510,729 337,561 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Revenues from State Sources: Preschool Education Aid 20-3218 49,500 49,500 49,500 ADVERTISED PER PUPIL COST CALCULATIONS Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 465,850 514,313 449,000 Per Pupil Cost Calculations 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Total Revenues From State Sources 515,350 563,813 498,500 Actual Actual Original Revised Proposed Revenues from Federal Sources: Costs Costs Budget Budget Budget Title I 20-4411-4416 118,614 146,334 97,000 Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost $11,515 $11,920 $12,791 $12,981 $13,061 Title II 20-4451-4455 76,399 72,344 54,470 Total Classroom Instruction $7,119 $7,407 $7,729 $7,726 $7,905 Title III 20-4491-4494 16,446 5,598 0 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits $6,801 $6,997 $7,418 $7,403 $7,574 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 1,336,257 1,376,063 1,151,780 Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks $229 $244 $181 $180 $193 Superstorm Sandy - FEMA/Other Restricted Classroom-Purchased Services $88 $167 $130 $142 $138 Recovery Sources 20-4526 44,351 0 0 Total Support Services $1,586 $1,732 $1,823 $1,878 $1,962 Total Revenues From Federal Sources 1,592,067 1,600,339 1,303,250 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits $1,395 $1,464 $1,514 $1,533 $1,604 Transfers From Operating Budget-Prek (Special Education) 20-5200 0 207,429 223,608 Total Administrative Costs $1,059 $1,100 $1,175 $1,181 $1,181 Total Grants And Entitlements 2,233,554 2,882,310 2,362,919 Administration Salaries and Benefits $918 $957 $964 $968 $987 Repayment of Debt: Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant $1,468 $1,401 $1,760 $1,888 $1,705 Operations and Maintenance-Salaries and Benefits $999 $866 $1,120 $1,130 $1,152 Revenues from Local Sources: Board Contribution to Food Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Tax Levy 40-1210 1,601,640 1,678,758 1,639,850 Total Extracurricular Costs $261 $257 $281 $284 $284 Total Revenues From Local Sources 1,601,640 1,678,758 1,639,850 Total Equipment Costs $36 $37 $20 $39 $48 Budgeted Fund Balance 40-303 0 20,892 0 Legal Costs $12 $13 $15 $15 $16 Total Local Repayment Of Debt 1,601,640 1,699,650 1,639,850 Employee Benefits as a percentage of salaries* 30.55% 29.94% 31.11% 31.10% 32.15% Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures 148,292 0 0 Total Repayment Of Debt 1,749,932 1,699,650 1,639,850 *Does not include pension and social security paid by the State on-behalf of the district. Total Revenues/Sources 81,570,164 87,951,954 88,823,152 ** Federal and State funds in the blended resource school-based budgets. Deduct Transfer-Transfers From Operating The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained Budget-Prek (Special Education) 20-5200 0 207,429 223,608 in the Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending (formerly Comparative Spending Guide) and can be found on the Department of Total Revenues/Sources Net of Transfers 81,570,164 87,744,525 88,599,544 Education website: http://www.state.nj.us/education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2013-14 revised appropriations and the 2014-15 budgeted UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive ADVERTISED APPROPRIATIONS of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a Budget Category Account 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown. Actual Revised Anticipated General Current Expense: Capital Projects Instruction: Description/Activity Project Dollar Eligible Request to Funding Source Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 25,430,498 26,335,118 26,646,882 Number Amount for Grant Exceed for Request Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 5,484,443 5,512,612 5,826,870 Referendum Exceed Referendum Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 639,042 764,859 761,096 Renovation of High School Science LabsIn LRFP - No Number 1,071,900 N N Bilingual Education - Instruction 11-240-100-XXX 74,955 104,956 90,494 Annual Lease Purchase for Technology None Available 650,000 N N School-Spon. Co/Extra Curr. Actvts. - Inst 11-401-100-XXX 275,150 340,086 334,900 Evergreen School Window Replacement4670-090-14-1019-G04 390,560 Y N School-Sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 867,573 934,299 935,143 Coles Window Replacement 4670-085-14-1018-G04 323,329 Y N Before/After School Programs 11-421-XXX-XXX 20,526 33,000 33,000 Park Middle Security Alarm System 4670-060-14-1007-G04 57,151 Y N Summer School 11-422-XXX-XXX 33,826 40,000 63,446 Terrill Middle Security Alarm System 4670-065-14-1008-G04 54,505 Y N Support Services: Brunner Security Alarm System 4670-080-14-1016-G04 18,126 Y N Undistributed Expenditures - Instruction (Tuition) 11-000-100-XXX 6,858,331 7,099,430 7,347,584 School One Security Alarm System 4670-070-14-1015-G04 18,086 Y N Undist. Expend.-Attendance And Social Work 11-000-211-XXX 58,903 60,890 64,354 Coles Security Alarm System 4670-085-14-1017-G04 18,126 Y N Undist. Expenditures - Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 744,406 728,432 711,559 1 T - 4/17/14, The Times Fee: $599.76 Page 18 Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mountainside Reveals Plans Westfield Rec. Announces For Memorial Day Parade 5K and One-Mile Fun Run MOUNTAINSIDE — Deerfield School. The parade will WESTFIELD — The Westfield Participants can register at the rec- Mountainside’s third annual Memo- proceed from Constitution Plaza up Recreation Commission and the reation department or online at rial Day Parade will commence on to Bridle Path to Wood Valley Road Westfield Recreation Department NJRunThisTown.com. All registered Monday, May 26, at 11:30 a.m. at the to Central Avenue, ending in Deerfield have announced that the annual road 5K runners can pick up their packets veterans flagpole monument on Con- School’s parking lot. It is expected to race, “Run The Park,” a 5K Run and at The Westfield Running Company stitution Plaza, between the firehouse end at 1 p.m. One-Mile Fun Run/Walk, will be at 123 Quimby Street in Westfield and the Mountainside Public Library. Residents are encouraged to line held on Sunday, May 18. The event from May 15 through May 17. Pack- Upon conclusion of the opening the streets of Bridle Path, Wood Val- will start and end at Tamaques Park, ets also may be obtained at the race ceremony, veterans, Scouts, rescue ley Road, between Bridle Path and located at 1101 Lamberts Mill Road pre-registration table starting at 8 squad, fire department and police Central Avenue, and Central Avenue, in Westfield. a.m. the morning of the event. personnel, the Rotary Club and com- between Wood Valley Road and “The goal of this event is to not The department acknowledges the munity groups will parade toward Deerfield School. Spectators are only provide residents with a healthy following area businesses and organi- urged to car-pool and to park in the family event, but to help the depart- zations for their support — Main Cor- Non-profits to Honor rear of the firehouse, borough hall, ment provide drug- and alcohol-free porate Sponsors: TwinBoro Physical pool, Deerfield School and the Our program opportunities for all resi- Therapy, Reproductive Medicine As- Military Mothers Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic dents in our community throughout sociates, Protuff, USA/USSI; Support- WESTFIELD — Mothers On A Church. Parade watchers, marchers the year,” said Bruce Kaufmann, di- ing Sponsors: Anthony James Con- Mission and Bonds of Courage, two COMPASSION AND COMFORT...The Townley Presbyterian Church in Union rector of the Westfield Recreation struction, Coldwell Banker Realtors, and residents are asked not to park on recently organized a “pillow drive” for the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church local non-profits, want to honor moth- the streets along the parade route. Department. Deer Park, Flo Fitness, FMBA Local in Scotch Plains, which provides shelter and hot meals to local families experienc- The One-Mile Fun Run/Walk will No. 30, Hershey’s Deli, Mastracola ers whose son or daughter will be Any Mountainside veterans wish- ing homelessness. Townley Church Elder Janet Sangekar, right, and Interim serving overseas in the military this ing to march or ride in the parade are Pastor Reverend Howard Bryant, center, organized the drive, for which Townley’s begin at 9 a.m., with the 5K Race Plumbing, ShopRite of Garwood, TC upcoming Mother’s Day by bringing asked to call Tim McLaughlin of the congregation donated 18 new pillows and pillow protectors — enough to give kicking off at 9:30 a.m. The registra- Graphics, Two River Community Bank, them flowers. Veterans of Foreign Wars at (908) every guest served during a hosting week at Willow Grove Church a new pillow. tion table will be available starting at Varsity Central, Weldon Materials and “These women have sacrificed so 928-9191. Vehicles will be provided Pictured at left is Willow Grove Elder Jill Segulin. 8 a.m. A $10 Fun Run registration fee The Westfield Running Company. much for all of us,” said Kerry Mooney, for those wishing to ride in the pa- will be required ($8 before Thursday, Sponsors are needed for this event, founder and president of Mothers on a rade. For further information about May 1). A $25 5K Race registration as well as volunteers. Those inter- Mission, a Westfield-based group that the parade, call Deanna Andre at (908) Union County to Present fee will apply ($20 before May 1). ested are asked to contact the raises money for issues related to 244-4111. Individual donations also can be made Westfield Recreation Department at women and children. to benefit the department’s program- (908) 789-4080 or by e-mail at: The process is simple and free of Township Residents History Grant Workshop ming. [email protected]. charge. Anyone wishing to honor a CRANFORD — The Union available at the workshop. Partici- mother living in Union County with Can Get Seedlings County Board of Chosen Freehold- pants are encouraged to come pre- a child serving overseas is asked to e- SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch ers has announced that a history grant- pared to discuss project or event ideas. Registration Underway For mail [email protected] with Plains residents can receive free seed- writing workshop will be held from The maximum request for a Gen- the mother’s full name and address. lings for the Plant-A-Tree campaign 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, eral Operating Support (GOS) grant Gardens and Winery Trips Mothers On A Mission and Bonds of on Sunday, April 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. April 23, at the Cranford Community is $7,500 and it is available only to Courage, an organization supporting at the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- Center, located at 220 Walnut Av- Union County-based history organi- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Orchards in Colts Neck, a farm and troops, veterans and their families, ing, located at 430 Park Avenue. enue in Cranford. zations. Other non-profits may re- Recreation Department has an- country market. will arrange to have flowers or a The campaign, sponsored by the “The grant-writing workshop is in- quest a Special Project (SP) grant up nounced trips to Longwood Gar- For additional information, con- small plant sent to her in time for Scotch Plains Recreation Commis- tended for Union County-based non- to $5,000. The funds are awarded on dens and Renault Winery this tact the Westfield Recreation Depart- Mothers’ Day. For more details, see sion and the Scotch Plains Girl Scouts, profit groups including historical so- a competitive basis. spring. Spots are limited and are ment at 425 East Broad Street, at mothersonamissionvpweb.com and is to promote young and healthy tree cieties, schools, museums, libraries, Special Project applications from offered on a first-come, first-served (908) 789-4080 or by e-mail at bondsofcourage.org. growth. Seedlings will be distributed municipal governments and other or- “Four Centuries in a Weekend” site basis. [email protected]. Registra- on a first-come, first-served basis. ganizations seeking funding for a his- participants marking New Jersey’s The trip to Longwood Gardens in tion may be done online at UCPC Behavioral Supplies are limited, so those inter- tory project or event that promotes 350th birthday (1664-2014) are en- Kennett Square, Pa. will be on westfieldnj.gov/recreation or at the ested are encouraged to arrive early better understanding of Union County couraged. The state themes are Di- Wednesday, May 21. Participants will Westfield Recreation Department. Plans Tricky Tray to ensure they receive their free seed- and New Jersey history,” said Free- versity, Innovation and Liberty. Fund- visit the Conservatory with four acres WESTFIELD — UCPC Behav- lings. holder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to ing for this program is made avail- of scenic gardens, fields and foun- Hist. Soc. Postpones ioral Healthcare will host a tricky The Plant-A-Tree campaign is in the Cultural and Heritage Programs able through the New Jersey Histori- tains. Lunch will be available at the tray fundraiser featuring many pre- its second year in Scotch Plains and Advisory Board. “Attendees will learn cal Commission, a division of the Terrace Café. Poetry Reading mium items. It will take place on is back largely due to the popularity about the two types of competitive Department of State. The Renault Winery and Deli- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Saturday, April 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. in of the program last year. For more grants available through the Union To confirm attendance at the April cious Orchard trip will be on Historical Society reading of New the Westfield High School cafeteria, information, call the recreation de- County History Grant Program ad- 23 workshop in Cranford or to re- Wednesday, June 11. Participants Jersey poetry, originally scheduled located at 550 Dorian Road. partment at (908) 322-6700, exten- ministered by the Office of Cultural ceive more information, contact the will enjoy a guided tour of the 147- for Sunday, April 27, at the Reeve Proceeds will be used to expand sion no. 222. and Heritage Affairs.” Union County Office of Cultural and year-old winery in Egg Harbor and History and Cultural Resource Cen- programs and services for its commu- The history staff will present an Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, also have an opportunity to visit its ter in Westfield, has been postponed nities and clients. Advance tickets can See it all on the Web! overview of the grant program and a Elizabeth, N.J. 07202; (908) 436- glass museum and gift shop. An all- to a date to be determined. For more be purchased online at ucpcbhc.org or step-by-step approach to preparing 2912. New Jersey Relay users may you-can-eat Italian lunch will be information, contact by calling Richard Rodgers at (908) www.goleader.com the application budget and narrative. dial 711. Requests also may be e- included with the fee. On the way [email protected] 756-6870 for more information. Applications and guidelines will be mailed to [email protected]. home, the bus will stop at Delicious or call (908) 654-1794. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2014 COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT Sheet 16 FROM TO COUNTY OF UNION TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT Salary & Wage 99,545,896 99,595,420 Sheet 17 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED FROM TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 Sheriff’s Office Salary & Wage 17,090,533 16,889,056 Division of Weights and Measures Salary & Wage 333,144 334,149 Revenue and Appropriation Summaries Sheet 18 FROM TO ANTICIPATED Division of Medical Examiner Salary & Wage 535,397 514,814 SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND FROM TO Division of Emergency Management Salary & Wage 585,156 546,480 3. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 157,820,631 157,923,800 Division of County Police Salary & Wage 7,904,067 7,952,510 5. Subtotal General Revenues (Items 1, 2, 3, and 4) 177,820,631 177,923,800 Sheet 19 6. Amount to be Raised by Taxation - County Purpose Tax 330,782,634 327,061,905 FROM TO Total General Revenues 508,603,265 504,985,705 County Prosecutor’s Office Salary & Wage 20,192,979 20,529,823 SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND FROM TO Department of Corrections Salary & Wage 31,943,242 31,958,668 1. Operating Expenses Salaries & Wages 174,848,639 175,423,786 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 91,630,241 91,771,223 Other Expenses 209,304,110 208,752,209 OPERATIONAL SERVICES Public & Private Programs Offset by Revenues 17,036,130 17,088,130 Hospital Maintenance Salary & Wage 1,242,373 1,198,009 3. Capital Improvement Fund 5,000,000 3,500,000 Sheet 20 5. Deferred Charges & Statutory Expenditures 42,452,215 40,259,409 FROM TO Total General Appropriations 508,603,265 504,985,705 Division of Public Works Salary & Wage 1,862,669 1,931,760 Division of Facilities Management Salary & Wage 6,068,799 6,123,829 Notice is hereby given that the budget amendment was approved by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union on April TOTAL OPERATIONAL SERVICES 17,833,025 17,912,782 10, 2014. Sheet 20A A hearing on the budget amendment will be held at the County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, FROM TO New Jersey, April 24, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at which time and place objections to the Budget Amendment for the year 2014 may be presented Maintenance of Patients: Mental Health Services Other Expenses 12,385,236 12,458,335 by taxpayers or other interested persons. Sheet 20B Copies of the budget are available in the Office of the Clerk, Mr. James Pellettierre at the County Administration Building, Elizabeth, FROM TO New Jersey, 908-527-4100, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Department of Human Services Office of Director Salary & Wage 747,232 748,537 BUDGET AMENDMENT Juvenile Detention Salary & Wage 4,989,332 5,051,231 Sheet 2 Division of Youth Services Salary & Wage 549,080 512,749 Summary of Approved Budget Employment & Training Salary & Wage 294,923 296,555 FROM TO Sheet 20C Total Appropriations (Item 9, Sheet 32) 508,603,265 504,985,705 FROM TO Less Anticipated Revenues (Item 5, Sheet 9) 177,820,631 177,923,800 Division of Social Services Salary & Wage 32,074,772 31,771,146 Amount to be Raised by Taxation-County Purpose Tax (Item 6, Sheet 9) 330,782,634 327,061,905 Division of Planning Salary & Wage 435,725 336,240 Sheet 6 Division of ParaTransit Salary & Wage 4,063 4,249 3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section C: State Assumption of Costs of County TOTAL HEALTH AND WELFARE 130,917,814 130,616,493 Social and Welfare Services and Psychiatric Facilities Sheet 20D FROM TO FROM TO Maintenance of Patients in State Institutions for Mental Diseases 8,883,332 8,934,501 Department of Parks & Recreation Office of the Director Salary & Wage 692,901 693,190 TOTAL SECTION C: STATE ASSUMPTION OF COSTS OF COUNTY SOCIAL & Division of Recreational Facilities Salary & Wage 1,273,376 1,276,194 WELFARE SERVICES AND PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES 37,677,778 37,728,947 Division of Park Maintenance Salary & Wage 2,494,956 2,438,462 Sheet 7E Bureau of Cultural and Heritage Affairs Salary & Wage 51,059 51,686 3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section D: Special Items of General Revenue TOTAL RECREATION 12,950,179 12,897,419 Anticipated with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Sheet 20D Services - Public & Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations FROM TO FROM TO Office of County Superintendent of Schools Salary & Wage 212,762 214,718 CWA Case Banking Equipment 52,000 Union County Extension Service in Agriculture Salary & Wage 103,068 66,151 Sheet 7F Sheet 20E FROM TO FROM TO Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with prior written TOTAL EDUCATION 18,946,154 18,911,193 consent of the Director of Local Government Services - Public & Private Sheet 21C Revenues Offset with Appropriations 15,786,130 15,838,130 FROM TO Sheet 9 Salary Adjustment Salary & Wage 1,785,436 1,927,461 FROM TO TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 12,132,253 12,274,278 3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section C: State Assumption of Costs of County SUBTOTAL OPERATIONS 383,955,562 383,978,808 Social and Welfare Services and Psychiatric Facilities 37,677,778 37,728,947 Sheet 26 FROM TO FROM TO CWA Case Banking Equipment Other Expenses 52,000 Total Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with prior TOTAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROGRAM OFFSET BY REVENUE 17,036,130 17,088,130 written consent of the Director of Local Government Services - Public & Private TOTAL OPERATIONS (ITEM 8(A)) 400,991,692 401,066,938 Revenues Offset with Appropriations 15,786,130 15,838,130 TOTAL OPERATIONS INCLUDING CONTINGENT 401,041,692 401,116,938 SALARIES & WAGES 173,598,639 174,173,786 FROM TO OTHER EXPENSES (INCLUDING CONTINGENT) 227,443,053 226,943,152 3. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 157,820,631 157,923,800 Sheet 27 5. Subtotal General Revenues (Items 1, 2, 3, and 4) 177,820,631 177,923,800 (C) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 6. Amount to be Raised by Taxation - County Purpose Tax 330,782,634 327,061,905 FROM TO 7. Total General Revenues 508,603,265 504,985,705 Capital Improvement Fund Other Expenses 2,000,000 1,500,000 Sheet 10 Road Resurfacing Other Expenses 3,000,000 2,000,000 (A) Operations Sheet 28 General Government FROM TO FROM TO TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 5,000,000 3,500,000 Clerk of the Board Salary & Wage 963,730 1,004,040 Sheet 29 Sheet 11 (D) COUNTY DEBT SERVICE FROM TO FROM TO County Clerk Salary & Wage 1,943,298 1,965,944 2. PAYMENT OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES Other Expenses 13,000 66,927 Board of Elections Salary & Wage 1,328,696 2,053,644 Sheet 30 Board of Elections Other Expenses 1,057,500 332,500 6. LEASE TO IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY - DEBT SERVICE Elections (County Clerk) Salary & Wage 129,755 144,537 FROM TO Sheet 12 UCIA Other Expenses 11,619,792 11,565,865 FROM TO Sheet 32 Division of Reimbursement Salary & Wage 261,643 261,878 ( E ) DEFERRED CHARGES AND STATUTORY EXPENDITURES-COUNTY Division of Comptroller Salary & Wage 829,827 841,036 FROM TO Aid to Union County Improvement Authority Other Expenses 500,000 600,000 Public Employees Retirement System Other Expenses 15,952,815 14,536,814 Sheet 13 Police and Firemen’s Retirement Fund Other Expenses 13,214,400 12,437,595 FROM TO TOTAL STATUTORY EXPENDITURES 41,717,215 39,524,409 County Adjuster Salary & Wage 319,729 322,910 TOTAL DEFERRED CHARGES AND STATUTORY EXPENDITURES-COUNTY 42,452,215 40,259,409 Department of Administrative Services Office of Director Salary & Wage 610,721 443,523 9. TOTAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS 508,603,265 504,985,705 Division of Motor Vehicles Salary & Wage 1,706,038 1,724,506 Sheet 33 Division of Personnel Mngt & Labor Relations Salary & Wage 877,677 854,934 (A) Operations Sheet 14 FROM TO FROM TO SUBTOTAL OPERATIONS 383,955,562 383,978,808 Division of Purchasing Salary & Wage 662,478 663,397 PUBLIC & PRIVATE PROGRAMS OFFSET BY REVENUES 17,036,130 17,088,130 Board of Taxation Salary & Wage 239,187 241,693 TOTAL OPERATIONS INCLUDING CONTINGENT 401,041,692 401,116,938 County Surrogate Salary & Wage 851,622 860,933 (C) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 5,000,000 3,500,000 Sheet 15 (2) TOTAL STATUTORY EXPENDITURES 41,717,215 39,524,409 FROM TO TOTAL DEFERRED CHARGES AND STATUTORY EXPENDITURES-COUNTY 42,452,215 40,259,409 Division of Information Technology Salary & Wage 696,326 711,742 9. TOTAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS 508,603,265 504,985,705 Community Development & Housing Salary & Wage 173,144 173,678 1 T - 4/17/14, The Leader Fee: $492.66 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 17, 2014 Page 19 POPCORN The Theater Project to “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Remember Mattfield at Gala Leads the Blockbuster Brigade WEST ORANGE – The Theater national and a Melvin Jones Fel- 2 and ½ popcorns Project will recognize the late Ken low. Ken served as chairman of the Mattfield who lived in Scotch Plains Board of Directors of the Eye Bank One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent and Garwood. He is among eight of New Jersey. honorees at its 20th Anniversary In addition to his devotion to By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ade had gone undetected, and enjoyed Gala to be held on Thursday, May charitable groups he enjoyed world Film Critic the little repast that was offered. My 15, at the Wilshire Grand in West travel and ballroom dancing with Much care is taken by directors confidence emboldened, I remarked Orange. The Theater Project, a pro- his wife of 40 years, Catherine. She Anthony and Joe Russo to make “Cap- to a fellow on my right, “Good potato fessional theater company will cel- will represent her husband at the tain America: The Winter Soldier” salad, huh?” ebrate two decades of presenting Gala where his contributions will everything fans of the Marvel Com- “Yeah, not bad,” he remarked, add- the best in contemporary theater in be honored. ics franchise might desire. Yet The ing, “You know, those are Wonder New Jersey. The evening will begin at 6:30 Great Unwashed will be hard put to Woman sneakers you’re wearing.” “This gala is a milestone for us. p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed distinguish it from the mass of block- Grabbing two chicken wings and a We want to mark our by a sit down dinner. buster adventure yarns splashing their brownie, my irrelevancy vanished into 20th anniversary by The keynote speaker special-effects laden agitations across the night. celebrating and hon- will be Ken Daven- A WALK IN THE PARK…The Scotch Plains Fanwood Arts Association will host the silver screen this time of year. That noted, it bears informing that oring the impressive port, producer of a bus trip to the Grounds for Sculpture located in Hamilton Township on Folks who mistakenly wander into all the movie’s main players success- people who have Kinky Boots, the win- Thursday, May 8. “Renoir” by Seward Johnson can be seen at the Grounds. theaters showing this sequel to 2011’s fully etch the sort of characterizations helped us bring live ner of the 2013 Tony “Captain America: The First required of their comic book perso- theater to more and Award for Best Mu- SPFAA Hosts Trip to Avenger,” the ninth installment in the nae. While the baggage of his time- more diverse audi- sical. Marvel Cinematic Universe, will travel travail causes its angst, we never ences,” said Mark An open bar will doubtfully become converts. But who doubt the altruism of Evans’s Steve Spina, founder and be available through- ‘Grounds for Sculpture’ needs ‘em? The box office doesn’t Rogers. Scarlett Johansson is com- artistic director. out the evening. En- lie. Exhibiting the zeal of religious plexly glib and sultry as his super Ken Mattfield tertainment includes SCOTCH PLAINS -FANWOOD – Please mail your checks for trans- fanatics, true believers will find ample cohort, Black Widow, and Samuel pioneered audio-de- live music and a The Scotch Plains Fanwood Arts Asso- portation to the SPF Arts Association, gristle to chaw on and minutiae Jackson as their mentor and boss, Nick scribed perfor- lineup of many fa- ciation (SPFAA) will host a bus trip to P.O. Box 151, Fanwood, N.J. 07023 by aplenty to mull over their cheese fries. Fury, is a hip old font of wisdom. mances for visually vorite actors who the Grounds for Sculpture located in the Friday, May 2, deadline. The no-expense-spared, $170M So that works, and so does all the impaired audiences have appeared in Hamilton Township on Thursday, May The SPFAA meets monthly on the panoply of cutting edge, filmic possi- action, especially if you like your col- at The Theater Theater Project pro- 8. The Grounds for Sculpture contains second Sunday of the month. May is an bilities feeds the phenomenon, pro- orful kaleidoscope of f/x punctuated Project. He spear- ductions over the 42 landscaped acres. In May, the exception and the meeting will be on viding adherents with a techno up- with sonic boom explosions, unremit- headed the success- past 20 years. Tick- Grounds for Sculpture will exhibit the Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. date/variation on the Greek and Ro- ting gunfire and cacophonous crunch- ful collaboration of Ken Mattfield ets are $100 per per- largest and most significant exhibition The Scotch Plains Fanwood Arts man myths. And yet happily, those ing. But strip away the big screen the Lions, Union son. in its history – a presentation of work Association is a group of fine artists, living outside its enthusiastic pale framing and what’s left is the sort of County Blind Association and The Besides attending the 20th Anni- by its founder, Seward Johnson. The crafters, photographers and sculptors won’t necessarily need a libretto or perfunctory plot that fuels those mys- Theater Project to create a rich the- versary Gala, anyone can pledge exhibit will feature more than 150 sculp- forming a social group to express and glossary to follow the story. Although tery series any given night on TV. ater experience for the visually im- support for The Theater Project by tures; including his much acclaimed enjoy their talents. All are welcome a tad complicated, it’s not obscurely You know the drill. In this go-round, paired. being a Gala Sponsor or placing an “Forever Marilyn,” “The Awakening” who want to use their creative skills to convoluted. all is not what it seems at S.H.I.E.L.D., “Ken enthusiastically embraced ad in the evening’s program. Silent and “Unconditional Surrender.” share, appreciate and grow with others. But while Steve Rogers, a.k.a. the secret agency for whom Captain this project when I first presented it auction donors will be listed in the The cost of the trip is $30 for bus A main goal of the Scotch Plains Fan- Captain America, handsomely de- America fights the good fight. And as to the Lions Club,” Mr. Spina stated. evening’s program and on The The- transportation. Admission to the gar- wood Arts Association is the integra- picted by Chris Evans, again busies is par for the course whenever some- His legacy continues today at The ater Project’s website. dens is $12 and $10 for seniors 65 and tion of the arts into daily life. This is himself making the world safe for one questions the authority of an insti- Theater Project. The Lions Club For more information on spon- older. achieved through informative demon- democracy, it’s the subtextual stuff tution gone bad, said doubter is underwrites this program as they sorships, advertising and auction The bus will pickup at Brookside strations, discussions and group trips. that the sociologically inclined will branded a traitor. have since 2004. During an audio- donations, visit Park on Hetfield Avenue in Scotch Visit the SPFAA website at SPFAA.net find compelling. With the passage The story’s two warring ideologies, described performance, the visu- www.thetheaterproject.org/gala. Plains at 9 a.m., returning at approxi- or call President Sandra Cerchio at of time, this genre, primarily in- S.H.I.E.L.D. vs. HYDRA, might very ally impaired patron uses a headset The Theater Project, mately 4 p.m. (908) 889-9504. tended for adolescents of all ages, well be a metaphor for the divisive- to hear narrated descriptions of the www.TheTheaterProject.org, a pro- has expanded its gray area, specifi- ness that, Toynbee would probably on-stage action, simultaneously as fessional theater company, is based cally as it applies to governments agree, currently poses the greatest it occurs. at the Burgdorff Cultural Center for Gallery U to Host and morality. threat to our country. The movie offers Ken, a beloved Springfield pub- the Performing Arts in Maplewood. That’s a good thing, eh Mr. Dar- vicarious respite from this and other lic school administrator passed The Theater Project began in 1994 win? Nowadays kids pick up earlier looming challenges. away in 2009. He lived in Scotch with the goal of bringing the best ‘Student Life’ Exhibit on the hypocrisy of their age. Having Thus, addressing the proverbial bot- Plains for 22 years before moving contemporary plays to their com- WESTFIELD - Gallery U in uled for Thursday, June 5, and will such forthcoming uncertainty strewn tom line, the amusement value can be to Garwood. Once retired from his munity, and now presents more than Westfield is celebrating the artistic be open to the public. For submis- throughout their heroic pulp fiction judged on a sliding scale that takes career in teaching and school ad- 50 performances a year on five stages talents of local high school stu- sion guidelines and more informa- hopefully arms them with the healthy into account how much of a devotee ministration, he devoted himself to in two counties. In addition to stage dents with a special exhibition in tion, visit gallery-u.blogspot.com/ skepticism they need to preserve you are. However, I believe even Cap- the Lions Clubs International. productions, it offers extensive pro- June 2014 called “Student Life” p/artsist-submission-guidelines- American ideals. tain America wouldn’t think it un- He was a past district governor at grams serving local playwrights, that will feature the artwork of high for.html. It’s changed a bit since Captain American to wish his “Winter Sol- the state level at Lions Clubs Inter- the disabled, children and seniors. school students from Union and To further celebrate the creative America creators Joe Simon and Jack dier” episode didn’t take what seems Essex Counties. The gallery is seek- talents of high school students, Gal- Kirby dreamt up the superhero at like all spring to make its occasion- ing artwork of all mediums and lery U will be highlighting the liter- Timely Comics, the predecessor to ally entertaining point. Town Book Store Hosts styles. This event will serve as a ary achievements of Union and Marvel, ostensibly to hearten kids … fundraiser for local high school art Essex County high school students while we fought the Axis powers in “Captain America: The Winter departments. in June at our monthly reading se- WWII. Not much gray warranted there. Soldier,” rated PG-13, is a Walt Disney Mystery Author Milchman For each piece that sells during ries Poetry U. This public reading By the very nature of his character, Studios Motion Pictures release di- WESTFIELD — The Town Book road with her family on a seven the exhibition, 50 percent of the retail is scheduled for Thursday, June 26. a throwback from the 1940s frozen in rected by Anthony Russo and Joe Store will host author Jenny month/35,000 mile book tour, vis- price will be paid to the artist and the Students who are poets and/or cre- suspended animation and thawed to Russo and stars Chris Evans, Scarlett Milchman on Saturday, April 19, iting over 300 bookstores, librar- remaining 50 percent will be donated ative writers and are interested in fight the good fight, Rogers spans the Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson. from 2 to 4 p.m. ies, and book clubs. to the art department of the school participating in the event should generations and embraces the chang- Running time: 136 minutes One January morning, in a frozen Jenny is the founder of Take Your that artist represents. Submission send two sample writings to Robert ing scenario. Captain America har- Adirondack village, Nora Hamilton Child to a Bookstore Day, which deadline is Monday, May 12. Langdon at bors old-fashioned values, and yet is wakes to find her police detective was celebrated by over 650 book- An opening reception is sched- [email protected]. entirely aware of the necessity to merge Evalyn Dunn Gallery to husband missing from their bed. stores in all 50 states and four for- them with the contemporary folkways, Host Roig Exhibit Nora discovers what happened to eign countries this year. Jenny chairs Register for Spring Semester mores and technology important to WESTFIELD – Evalyn Dunn Gal- her husband within minutes. But the Debut Authors Program for In- his world-saving career. lery of Westfield will host an exhibit that is when the real questions be- ternational Thriller Writers and Because I am beside the point, but featuring the works of artist of Ricardo gin. teaches for New York Writers Work- At NJWA Music Studio wished to report on the accuracy and Roig of Westfield. An opening recep- “Cover of Snow” is a dark, win- shop. correctness of this rendition, I donned tion will be held on Thursday, May 8, try tale about the lies we tell those On April 19, Jenny will appear at WESTFIELD – Spring is often looked commented that the staff members “ disguise and filtered my way into a from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery located who are closest to us...and those we The Town Bookstore to talk about upon as a time of regrowth and renewal have the knowledge and experience to cell of Captain America diehards at 549 South Avenue West, Westfield. tell ourselves. her critically acclaimed debut, the and this concept can certainly be applied accurately evaluate each student’s abil- where the film’s faithfulness to the Refreshments will be served. Now in its fifth printing, “Cover long road to publication, and what to fostering a talent in the field of music. ity and design instruction to fit the indi- source material was being debated. The show will feature a variety of of Snow” was chosen as an Indie happens once things start to speed up. Area musicians will have that opportu- vidual needs of the learner.” What I could decipher among the eso- new artwork including several oil Next Pick, received starred reviews Meet Jenny Milchman at The nity when they register for the spring Ensemble playing also gives aspiring teric references was that screenwriters paintings, as well as various limited from Publishers Weekly and Town Book Store located at 270 session of the New Jersey Workshop for musicians an opportunity to perform Christopher Markus and Stephen edition hand-cut screen prints. The Booklist, and praise from The New East Broad Street in Westfield (cor- the Arts Music Studio (NJWA), which with others in many musical groups, McFeely, adapting Ed Brubaker’s exhibit will run through Saturday, York Times as well as many other ner of East Broad and Elmer begins on Monday, April 21. among them The Flute Ensemble, Ma- story, picked and chose freely from May 17. publications. Streets). If you are unable to attend Private lessons, for both children and jestic Winds, Rockin’ Jazz Band, Rock the body of Captain America lore. The For more information on the artist, Jenny Milchman is a suspense this event, feel free to call The Town adults, are offered in a 30, 45 or 60- Performance Workshop, Alphorn En- quorum deemed this kosher. visit www.ricardoroig.com or call the novelist from Morristown, who took Book Store at (908) 233-3535 to minute format. Instruments include semble, Wednesday Morning Strings, I stayed for a short while after- gallery at (908) 232-0412. 11 years to get published. Once her reserve an autographed copy of strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, per- and the Summer Symphony, whose 2014 wards, comfortable that my masquer- debut novel appeared, Jenny hit the “Cover of Snow.” cussion and piano. Vocal music lessons season begins on June 24. are given as well. For information on this or any of the The staff consists of highly skilled other NJWA programs, including the music educators and professional art- NJWA Summer Workshop or the Park Middle School PTA ists, who hold degrees from some of the Westfield Fencing Club, call (908) 789- best universities and music programs. 9696, visit the studios at 150-152 East Dr. Ted Schlosberg, Founder and Ex- Broad Street, Westfield, or log on to Clothing Drive Set for May 17 ecutive Director of the NJWA has often www.njworkshopforthearts.com WF PTC-Special Ed. Comm. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Park cases; Household items made of Middle School PTA in Scotch Plains fabric (comforters, sheets, blankets, is offering the perfect opportunity bedspreads, curtains, towels, small Hosts ‘Autism Among Friends’ to clean out your closets. In col- rugs, tablecloths); Soft toys: stuffed WESTFIELD — Join the and community events across the laboration with A&E Clothing animals, dolls, beanie babies; Hard Westfield Special Education Com- country and is now part of many Corp., who distributes the items toys: (cars, trucks, action figures, munity for an evening of education school- districts’ anti-bullying pro- around the world, the school PTA dolls. In good shape, all pieces). and insightful conversation on grams. Recently, Alexandra re- has organized a Clothing Drive to Please note that no oversized hard Wednesday, April 30. There will be ceived the Multimedia Award from be held on Saturday, May 17, from toys (24” by 24” by 21” or larger) a general parent meeting from 7 to NJ Council on Developmental Dis- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in front of Park will be accepted. No books, VCR 7:30 p.m. followed by the main abilities and her video is currently Middle School, 580 Park Avenue, Tapes, CD’s, household appliances, presentation and guest speakers being viewed at Palm Beach and Scotch Plains. items made of glass/porcelain, or from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Edison New Jersey Shore Film festivals. The following items will be ac- furniture will accepted. Intermediate School Library, lo- Leslie J. Newport, PsyD, BCBA- cepted in well tied plastic garbage Receipts will be available upon cated at 800 Rahway Avenue in D is a licensed psychologist and a bags: Wearable, usable clothing all request. for more information call Westfield. doctoral level Board Certified Be- types, all seasons; Shoes, belts, Gina Ricketts at (908) 313-7834 or pocketbooks, backpacks and brief- email [email protected]. HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR…On March 26, Holy Trinity Interparochial School The presentation will begin with havior Analyst. She works at Project: eighth grade students from Westfield had the opportunity to meet Holocaust a viewing of the award winning Natural Setting Therapeutic Man- survivor Sol Rosencranz. The students met Mr. Rosencranz while visiting the documentary created by Alexandra agement at Rutgers University where Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. Mr. Rosencranz was from a Jackman of Westfield. It will con- she serves as a consultant to public family of nine; only he and his brother survived. He told his story of survival to tinue with a presentation by Dr. school districts in New Jersey. She is the class. He is now 96 years old and is working on restoring the Jewish cemetery Joanmarie Sackles and Dr. Leslie also an associate professor at which was completely destroyed in WWII in his native Krosniewice, Poland. Newport concerning autism and Endicott College, where she teaches The students were so moved by his story they made part of their Lenten sacrifice how it impacts communication with courses in Autism Studies and Ap- a donation to his cause. The Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial peers and siblings. plied Behavior Analysis. In addi- to the Holocaust is located in Battery Park in New York. Pictured is Sol Rosencranz, Holocaust survivor, with eighth grade students from Holy Trinity Come learn about ways to help tion, she has a private practice. Interparochial School. your child understand social deci- Joanmarie A. Sackles, PhD, sion making and problem solving; BCBA-D is a licensed psychologist strategies to foster your child’s abil- and a certified school psychologist. ity to develop social perspective She has worked in schools with taking and to think about how their both special education and general behaviors impact their relationship education students for the past thirty      
     with friends and siblings. years. She currently works as a con- Alexandra Jackman, a freshman sultant in several school districts in    
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NJ Festival Orchestra’s ‘Tour of Notable Homes’ Set for May 10 WESTFIELD – The annual Tour of is situated on a meticulously cultivated a well-known doyenne in Plainfield Notable Homes to benefit the New piece of land. Inside, the home has a during the 1940s. This decorator’s resi- Woman’s Club of Westfield Jersey Festival Orchestra will be held breathtaking great room with an amaz- dence is the setting for beautiful one- on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 ing sixteen foot vaulted “barrel” ceil- of-a-kind Chinese furniture fashioned p.m. The self-guided tour of five distin- ing and is adjacent to a recently remod- from rare wood. A four-season classic guished residences in Westfield and the eled kitchen. Three fireplaces make for conservatory was imported from En- To Host Night of Improv surrounding area is presented by the cozy winter days. gland. WESTFIELD — The Woman’s The intention of the evening is to Crossroads at 78 North Avenue in Friends of the NJ Festival Orchestra In the Sleepy Hollow section of Plain- According to Mrs. Colamedici, this Club of Westfield is sponsoring its help provide support to children Garwood. (FNJFO), the fund raising organization field, the public will tour Glen Oaks, a sprawling “European-style” home in second live improvisational com- and their families with shelter and The group consists of members for the orchestra. classic Tudor manor that sits comfort- Scotch Plains near the golf course, is edy show on Sunday, April 27, at 7 basic needs while providing an Amy Colon, Wendy Connelly, Billy “The advent of spring is always wel- ably on a knoll adding to its impression sure to “wow.” Those who love the p.m. to benefit Family Promise of evening of live entertainment. Geltzeiler, Barbara Karp, Pam come in the verdant neighborhoods of of grandeur. Mrs. Colamedici stated it culinary arts will appreciate in particu- New Jersey, the 2014 project of Momenti Productions and Con- Owen, Beth Painter, Thomas Peitz, suburban Central New Jersey. This year, was originally built for the family that lar the kitchen, once featured in Design New Jersey State Federation of tagious Laughter are at it again, Jennifer Principato, Emma coming on the heels of a really difficult owned Madison Square Garden, the New Jersey magazine. With its 12-foot Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC). presenting this year’s show at The Schwartz and Kate Walsh. Tom winter, Spring is especially longed for,” current owners have assembled a veri- ceiling, it was inspired by those found Landmaack accompanies the group stated Alicia Barker, president of the table treasure trove of beautiful an- in the chateaux of France with maple on piano, lending a musical edge to FNJFO. “That’s why the members of tiques, one-of-a-kind objects d’arts and beams, stone walls and cobbled lime- the performance. All have been the ‘Friends’ group, led by Jennifer collectibles. The home holds many ar- stone floors. working together for several years. Colamedici, are particularly enthusias- chitectural surprises including timbered Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 on Emma Schwartz, the director of tic to be hosting their thirtieth Tour of beams, Italian marble grand entrance tour day. Tickets can be purchased this fundraising effort of the Notable Homes on Saturday May 10, foyer, chestnut floors, staircase and online at www.njfestivalorchestra.org. Woman’s Club of Westfield, and opening five appealing and diverse moldings, built-in alcoves and a “Pro- Tickets are also available at Baron’s the founder of the Westfield pro- homes for public scrutiny to benefit the hibition Room” tucked away where, in Drugs and The Town Bookstore in duction company, Momenti Produc- orchestra.” its heyday, it would go unnoticed. Westfield; Christoffers in Mountain- tions, is also producing the event. Mrs. Colamedici provided thumb- Referring to the next home on the side; Norman’s Hallmark in Fanwood; The show will be performed by nail descriptions of the five homes to tour as “unique,” Mrs. Colamedici de- Periwinkles in Cranford. the local improvisational comedy be featured last Wednesday at a meet- scribed a carriage house that was con- For more information visit group Contagious Laughter, ing of the Friends. According to her, verted to a home for Anne Louise Davis, www.njfestivalorchestra.org. founded by Beth Painter in the tour includes a new construction Westfield. Contagious Laughter custom beauty near the downtown debuted at last year’s benefit and with important modern amenities has performed at local venues since. making it worthy of the title “smart “This is the second year that Fam- house.” ily Promise of New Jersey will ben- This Westfield home rests on the efit from the fundraising activities original site of a torn-down cherry of the Woman’s Club of Westfield,” farm. The new owners have incorpo- said Dolores Geisow, president of rated some of the bygone charm the Woman’s Club of Westfield. through the conversion of a barn to a “Last year’s improvisational com- magnificent garage, woodshop and edy night was a huge success and pool house. Inside the home, every enjoyed by all who attended. We’re electronic device imaginable has been very excited that this year’s event is included to make the home enjoyable hosted by the local comedy and and secure. The home features a elec- music venue Crossroads.” tronic grand piano which can resonate The price of a ticket is $25, which throughout thanks to an intricate sound includes a complimentary bever- system. age. Mrs. Colamedici described a home NIGHT OF LAUGHS…The Woman’s Club of Westfield is sponsoring its second live improvisational comedy show on Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. to benefit Family Ticket can be purchased by in the heart of the stately Indian Forest ANNUAL TOUR...The annual Tour of Notable Homes to benefit the New Jersey Promise of New Jersey. Performers, pictured, top row, left to right, are: Tom emailing Emma Schwartz at section in Westfield. The tour will in- Festival Orchestra will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Landmaack, Barbara Karp, Billy Geltzeiler, Wendy Connelly and Amy Colon. 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RAVETIER, McCAFFREY WHACK 2 HITS EACH; RAIDER ZAZZALI JOLTS DOUBLE, SCORES Cougar Nine ‘Squeezes’ Past SPF Raiders in 4-3 Victory

By DAVID B. CORBIN while striking out one and hitting chance to win. Their guy threw a and scored once. Gibbons singled a diving grab of a grounder and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a batter. Knight yielded five hits heck of a game, a real battler,” and scored once. Matt Marino crawled to second in time to Clever base running, a number and a pair of runs, while fanning Cougar Head Coach Dennis rapped an RBI single. Zach make the third out. of fine defensive plays and a few four, walking one and hitting a McCaffrey said. Lipshitz scored once and had an “We played good defense to- just out-of-reach hits tilted the batter. Raider senior Chris Gib- In the game of inches, the 4-0 RBI. Kevin Maxwell, catcher JT day. We had a few errors in the scales in favor of the Cranford bons went the distance, record- Cougars produced nine hits, in- Beirne and Christian Isolda each beginning then we settle down High School baseball team, re- ing five strikeouts, while walking cluding one double, while the 1- singled. and played well,” Trotter said. sulting in a 4-3 victory over one and hitting a batter. 2 Raiders with their six hits, also Three of the Cougars’ fine de- “We made some mistakes early. Scotch Plains-Fanwood at Me- “I like to keep the fastball down, had a double. Cougar Jack fensive plays prevented, at least, We made a couple of mistakes in morial Field in Cranford on April make sure I get a lot of move- McCaffrey went 2-for-2, includ- two Raider runs, but the Raiders the middle. When you play a 10. ment on it. Coach was giving me ing a double, and was hit-by-a- also made several run-saving team like Scotch Plains, you can’t Senior Matt Ravetier (2-0) re- some good calls inside and out pitch. Ravetier ripped a pair of plays. While manning right field, afford to make mistakes,” Coach lieved starter Pat Knight with and around, and I got the job singles and scored once. Mike Ravetier hauled in a difficult fly McCaffrey said. one out in the fifth inning and done,” Ravetier said. Gamba and Albert Gargiulo each ball for the first out of the game Raider first baseman Marino pitched the remainder of the way, “Both Pat and Matt did a great singled, scored a run and added that definitely saved a run since was involved in three key defen- allowing one hit and one run, job, threw strikes and gave us a an RBI. Leadoff hitter Tommy the Raiders followed up with three sive plays. In the first, he made Trotter singled and scored once. hits and capitalized on an infield a leaping grab of a nearly wild John Oblachinski and Sam Scheer error to salvage one run. throw from shortstop to get the See & Subscribe at both singled, and Knight had an In the fourth, the Raiders had out. The next batter whacked a BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo RBI. runners on first and second with double. In the third, he lunged to Raider Christian Zazzali doubled one out when Trotter made a snare a liner then ended the Submit commentary and items for publishing. diving snag in centerfield then inning by being on the end of a Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste second baseman Gargiulo made CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, April 17, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

pitcher-to-catcher-to-first double single into shallow right. The first, advanced to second on tom of the inning. McCaffrey beat attempt at it at least,” Ravetier play. Leftfielder Jeremy Scaldoni Cougars tied the score in the Knight’s sacrifice bunt, sped to out a bunt single then both run- said. made a fine catch in the fifth second when Gamba legged out third on Scheer’s single past first ners advanced on a pitch into the Ravetier answered, however, inning. an infield single, advanced to and came dashing home on dirt at home. Gargiulo’s little with a single and Knight launched After Ravetier hauled in leadoff third on an error and scored on a Gamba’s suicide squeeze bunt, chopper was just off the glove of his RBI sac fly to give the Cou- hitter Zazzali’s line drive in the wild pitch. making the score, 2-1. the diving Marino, as Trotter trot- gars a 4-2 lead. first, Gibbons singled and stole The Cougar fourth presented “The coaches on a lefty, as ted home. With Ravetier at the Zazzali led off the seventh with second, Maxwell reached on an some clever base running. soon as he lifts his leg, we go. plate, another squeeze play was a long double to right-center. error and Marino looped an RBI Ravetier slashed a single past Gamba squared around and I on the menu, but McCaffrey got Gibbons attempted to bunt for a took off for the plate,” Ravetier caught in a rundown between single but was thrown out as explained. Beirne and third baseman Tyler Zazzali dashed to third. “They had that squeeze. Tossed O’Brien. “He was trying to go to third, it to JT. I thought JT had the plate “Jack took off for the plate. I and the pitch ran in on him. He blocked, but the umpire said is looked to get the bunt down, but couldn’t get it to third. We thought wasn’t. It was a half a second late the pitch was well out of the we could sneak one in there and on the toss. Just enough! You zone. There was nothing that I get the tying run on for Maxwell,” give them an inch, they are going could really do. I was upset with Coach Baylock said. to take it,” Raider Head Coach myself that I didn’t make an Zazzali then scored on Lipshitz’s Tom Baylock said. groundout to short. Ravetier “We will run on anyone, any fanned the fifth batter of the catcher in the state. We like to inning for the final out. make the catcher throw,” Trotter They made like three or four said. diving plays and a couple of them The Raiders added some tricks saved runs. I thought the game of their own in the fifth. Lipshitz was well played by both teams, walked and stole second. Max- pitched well by both teams. I well singled to right then stole think our best baseball is still his second of three bases, but going to come,” Coach Baylock the throw from the catcher got said. by the second baseman and Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 100 010 1 3 Lipshitz scored to tie the score. Cranford 010 120 x 4 Small ball continued in the bot- Page S-3 Thursday, April 17, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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SPF’S HAGGAN FIRES IN 4 GOALS, McNEELEY NETS 3; COUGARS POWER & S. ROSS 3 EACH Raiders Withstand Cougars’ Charge in 9-8 Girls Lax Win

By DAVID B. CORBIN vous. But I guess I have to be Cranford. She always steps up. nitely the players to watch,” Cou- shot selection today. We were Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times there to not make them nervous. It’s like Ground Hog Day, be- gar Head Coach Katie DaSilva very frantic on attack, because Senior goalkeeper Megan Welch Yes! I actually played with Megan cause Megan Welch got her first said. we were behind the whole game withstood a fury of pointblank over the summer and fall, be- win four years ago against “Very quick, athletic, good stick until the last nine minutes,” shots in the final two minutes, cause she is a member of my club Cranford,” Raider Head Coach skills! They are pretty hard to Coach DaSilva said. the final one with 0:03 on the team, so I tend to know how she Rob Rafferty said. defend, but we worked hard on The Raiders had a trio of se- clock, to preserve a 9-8 victory plays. She likes to fake a lot. I The trio accounted for all of the defense, talking and working to- niors who accounted for all their for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood know the twins like to fake a lot Cougars’ goals with Sarah Ross gether. Even though we gave up scores. Attacker Julie Haggan High School girls lacrosse team too. They would always hang in leading the pack with three goals shots on goal, at times they flicked in four goals. Center over the Cranford Cougars at the back, and I would make sure and a pair of assists. Power weren’t great shots. It forces midfielder Andrea McNeeley Wexler Field in Scotch Plains on we would have our best two de- punched in three goals and added them not to take great shots,” scored three goals, and attacker April 9. fenders on them so that they one assist, and Hannah Ross net- Coach Rafferty said. Erin Weber stuffed in two goals Welch’s biggest threats came couldn’t get beat,” Welch said. ted two goals and an assist. Kristin The Cougars actually did take and added four assists. Senior from a trio of Cougar sopho- “She makes huge saves. It’s Leu contributed an assist. more shots at the goal than the attacker Megan Voorhees added mores, Megan Power and twins nice to know for the defense that “All three, Hannah Ross, Sarah Raiders but a number of them hit an assist. Weber and Haggan Sarah and Hannah Ross. Power you have somebody like that Ross, Megan Power are sopho- the posts, sailed wide or were took turns roving behind the net was the one who scooped a loose behind you to make those big mores. All are statistical attack stopped by Welch, who finished to look for a good cutter. ball with 0:08 remaining and saves. Megan Power is a good leaders. They set up most plays. with 17 saves. “Andrea is probably one of the charged the net to get off her player. I coach at Club Lacrosse They are the scorers. They get “Once again, I attribute that to best I’ve seen cutting, catching shot with 0:03 left only to have in the summer. She’s on one of the ground balls. They are defi- poor shot selection, but you can’t it and shooting it. She catches it Welch deflect it to her left. the older teams. She’s doing a lot take anything away from the up high and she doesn’t let the “It’s pretty crazy. I guess some- for their program. Megan Welch goalie. She’s a great goalie. We defenders get it. She does a one times our ‘Ds’ get a little ner- today! It’s something about Probitas Verus Honos had a lot of posts [hit] and poor CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, April 17, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

cradle and, boom, she scores. history,” Coach Rafferty said. then McNeeley scored unassisted. The victory was much needed rough game, but it’s finally nice Weber and Julie are very good Power gave the Cougars their With 14:39 left in the half, Weber for the Raiders, especially since to get this win, especially against passers. They can also do crease only lead when she rippled the scored unassisted. Leu set up suffering a stinging 13-12 defeat Cranford. They are kind of our rolls. That’s why I like having net within the first five minutes, Sarah Ross to make the score, 4- in the final second against lacrosse rivals,” Welch said. Julie and Erin back there then but it took less than a minute for 2, then Haggan, with Weber’s Livingston on April 2. Cranford 2 6 8 have Andrea cut. She has 106 McNeeley to score on an assist assist, made the score, 5-2, at “That Livingston game was a Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 5 4 9 career goals now. She’s tied for from Voorhees. One minute later, the half. the all-time lead in our school Weber set up Haggan for a score It took only 35 seconds in the second half for Power to notch her second goal then she fed Hannah Ross to make the score, 5-4. McNeeley scored with assis- tance from Weber then Hannah Ross set up Sarah Ross for a score. Haggan slammed in an unassisted goal. Power (Sarah Ross assist) followed with her third goal then Sarah Ross tied the score, 7-7, with 9:06 on the clock. Haggan answered on Weber’s assist then Hannah Ross retied the scored with the help of Sarah Ross. With 4:09 remaining, We- ber scored unassisted to set the score at 9-8. From that point, defense was the name of the game. Probitas Verus Honos Page S-5 Thursday, April 17, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Westfield Girls Win 4x800, Raider Boys Win Triple Jump at Blue Devil Invitational

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Westfield Girls Win 4x800, Raider Boys Win Triple Jump at Blue Devil Invitational Page S-10 Thursday, April 17, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cougar Snacks UCC Postpones Plans to Build Athletic Field in Cranford By PAUL J. PEYTON alternative location that would Ms. McMenamin said that “hav- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader meet the needs of our students.” ing different teams practicing and CRANFORD — Union County The county has given UCC ac- playing games at 10 different College has postponed its plans cess to Nomahegan Park, located locations across the county is not to construct a sports facility for across the street from the UCC what we want for our deserving its soccer, lacrosse and track campus; Shane Walsh Field in student-athletes or our county teams. Cranford, Wheeler Park in Lin- college.” In a letter sent to Freeholder den, Phil Rizzuto Park in Eliza- According the UCC website, the Chairman Chris Hudak on Mon- beth, Snyder Avenue Field in Ber- lacrosse team plays at Snyder day, UCC President Margaret M. keley Heights, Black Brook Park Park while the soccer program McMenamin said, “In light of com- in Kenilworth, Meisel Avenue Field uses Wheeler Park. munity concerns, I have decided in Springfield, Warinanco Park in In response to UCC’s decision, to postpone our plan to construct Elizabeth/Roselle, Morris Avenue county spokesman Sebastian the field at our Cranford campus. Field and Unami Park, which D’Elia e-mailed a statement from In doing so, however, I am seek- straddles Cranford, Garwood and the freeholders to The Westfield ing your assistance and the as- Westfield. Leader on Tuesday afternoon. sistance of the entire Union “The County of Union and the Freeholder Board looks forward PLACING THIRD...Cranford High School sophomore Niko Cappello, left of County Board of Chosen Free- Probitas Verus Honos center, competed in the NHSCA (National High School Coaches Association) holders in identifying a suitable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Tournament in Virginia Beach on March 30 and placed third in the Sophomore Division at 160-lbs. This made Cappello a two-time High School All-American. Last year as a freshman Niko placed fourth at 145 pounds in the same NHSCA tournament. Cranford Cougars Nip Steinert in Baseball, 6-5 The Cranford High School base- Ravetier ripped a single to right- ball team plated four runs in the center. Ravetier, who also bottom of the seventh inning to doubled, finished with two RBI. edge Steinert, 6-5, in the Roselle Trotter scored twice and had an Park Dad’s Club Invitational on RBI. John Oblachinski and Joe April 12. Tommy Trotter scored Norton each scored once and the winning run when Matt had an RBI. Steinert 200 100 2 5 Cougars Top Union Cranford 000 002 4 6 In Baseball, 4-2 Softball Cougars Top The Cranford High School base- ball team improved to 5-0 with a GL Highlanders, 5-3 4-2 victory over Union on April Senior Kerry Wischusen smacked 11. Tommy Trotter had two hits a double and two singles and and an RBI, Jack McCaffrey added an RBI to lead the Cranford doubled and scored, and Sam High School softball team to a 5- Scheer scored once and added 3 victory over Governor an RBI. John Oblachinski and Livingston in Berkeley Heights Matt Ravetier each had an RBI. on April 11. Alli Verrilli tripled, Pat Knight and Albert Gargiulo scored once and had an RBI for each scored a run. the 2-4 Cougars. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Cranford 100 210 0 4 Cranford 203 000 0 5 OPPOSED...Colby Lane resident Felicia Van Ostenbridge asks the Cranford Township Committee for its support in Union 000 002 0 2 Gov. Livingston 000 200 1 3 motivating the community to oppose the turf field proposed by Union County College. Page S-11 Thursday, April 17, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary UCC Postpones CR Residents Urge Freeholders to Oppose UCC Field Athletic Field Plans By PAUL J. PEYTON of Cranford.” you’re not only going to have She said Union County College’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield resident John daytime parking and traffic, plan has rain water “piped into to working with Dr. McMenamin COUNTY — Cranford residents McCormack, who resides on you’re going to have evening Nomahegan Lake,” resulting in and Union County College in se- living near Union County Col- Coolidge Street within 300 yards traffic and parking. You’re going an additional seven million gal- curing the appropriate athletic lege (UCC) in the township of the proposed field on the to have it on the weekends,” Mr. lons of water going into the lake facilities and finding a solution urged the Union County Free- UCC campus, said the project McCormack said. as the 700 trees will no longer be that is mutually beneficial to both holder Board last Thursday to would “over stress the infra- He said the project would also absorbing rain water. the community and student ath- do all it could to stop the college structure and reduce the qual- produce noise, stadium lighting Randy Lowe added that, “it has letes at the college,” the state- from proceeding with construct- ity of life in both Cranford and and displacement of wildlife. been one storm after aother” ment said. “While the County of ing a sports complex at the rear Westfield.” “I hope you take this under impacting Cranford. He said the Union does not involve itself in of the campus on the Cranford/ He said removal of 700 trees consideration and look at the UCC plan “doesn’t make sense.” the operations of the college, the Westfield border, saying the would “considerably increase the downside. There’s got to be an- He also asked the board to go on Freeholder Board expressed its project would only make mat- water runoff of this area.” other alternative,” Mr. record with a resolution oppos- concerns at the onset of this ters worse in the flood-prone Mr. McCormack also said that McCormack said. ing the project. issue and those of the commu- township. his street is “monopolized by stu- Several Colby Lane residents, “Cranford has always been a nity to the college administra- Plans call for a 100-yard by dent parking.” He said students who live directly behind the cam- good neighbor to the college. tion. The board also said it would 65-yard soccer/lacrosse field, sleep and eat in the cars and pus where the field is proposed, They are not being a good neigh- not fund the proposed UCC ath- 400-meter track with high and throw fast-food waste in the also spoke at the meeting. bor to Cranford,” Mr. Lowe said. letic facility. long jump facilities, 104-seat street. Chemda “Mindy” Kipness said Freeholder Angel Estrada said “At the same time, we believe it grandstand area and lighting. It “If this project goes through, 1,600 homes in Cranford were the freeholders are not a reac- is imperative to provide access has been estimated that 700 under water from Hurricane tive board, noting that the pro- to the athletic facilities that are trees would be removed in a Probitas Verus Honos Irene, noting rafts were needed posed field is a “difficult issue” needed for the college’s soccer, wooded area consisting of 4.3 to remove residents from homes. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE lacrosse and track teams. With acres to make room for the this in mind, we thank Dr. complex. McMenamin for her willingness Cranford Committeeman Tho- to find alternatives and for her mas Hannen, Jr. said the col- outstanding leadership and vi- lege has sent out a solicitation sion that is continuing to trans- mailing seeking donations for form Union County College,” ac- the project just a week after the cording to the statement. freeholders decided to include As previously reported, UCC’s the $2-million project in the plans included a 100-yard by 65- county’s capital budget. yard soccer/lacrosse field, 400- “It’s a concern of the township meter track with high and long and its residents to prevent a jump facilities, 104-seat grand- bad situation as regards flood- stand area and lighting. A reso- ing from becoming worse. The lution from the Cranford Town- removal of the 700 trees will ship Committee opposing the make that bad situation in Cran- project stated that some 700 ford worse,” Mr. Hannen said. trees would be removed to make He said the towns along the room for the field which would be watershed sustained $60 mil- constructed at the rear of the lion in damages from Hurricane campus on the Cranford/ Irene. Mr. Hannen said con- Westfield border. struction of the field would “dis- “...Opponents (see related story charge additional water into on page 10) of the college’s pro- Nomahegan Lake (located posed Cranford campus field lo- across the street from the col- cation have cited concerns about lege) and into the Rahway flooding and the environment, in River.” spite of the fact that the pro- Mr. Hannen asked the free- posed plan would actually im- holders to work with Cranford prove ground water and drain- to find alternative locations for Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader age at our location,” Dr. the field, “that will not adversely EAGLE SCOUT...Dan Hannen, the son of Cranford Commissioner Tom Hannen, Jr., was honored on receiving his McMenamin said. impact flooding in the Township Eagle Scout Award on April 8 at the township committee meeting. Patrick Lynch and Richard Barry also received Eagle Scout Awards. Page S-12 Thursday, April 17, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CR Residents Urge Union County to Present Panelists to Help Families Freeholders to Oppose Cope With Food Issues for the board. He and other free- History Grant Workshop holders said they have to get all CRANFORD — Fearless Parent for parents to get straight an- the facts on the project before CRANFORD — The Union County Jane Kowalski, liaison to the Cul- and The Thinking Moms’ Revolu- swers and easy-to-understand taking a position, although Free- Board of Chosen Freeholders has tural and Heritage Programs Ad- tion will present an event for the strategies regarding diet issues holder Bette Jane Kowalski, a announced that a history grant- visory Board. “Attendees will community entitled “Stirring the facing families today. Cranford resident, said she is writing workshop will be held learn about the two types of com- Pot: How Food Makes Us Sick, Dozens of local health-conscious opposed to the project. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on petitive grants available through Keeps Us Well and Drives Us Crazy.” vendors will provide samples of Another resident, Mike Norman, Wednesday, April 23, at the the Union County History Grant It will be held on Saturday, May 3, their products. Attendees will re- said a petition opposing the Cranford Community Center, lo- Program administered by the from noon to 5 p.m., at the Calvary ceive a gift bag, and healthy lunch project has already generated cated at 220 Walnut Avenue in Office of Cultural and Heritage Tabernacle Church, located at 69 options will be available for pur- 900 signatures. Cranford. Affairs.” Myrtle Street in Cranford. chase with advance registration. Freeholder Vice-Chairman “The grant-writing workshop is The history staff will present an Health and nutrition experts To register, visit Mohamed Jalloh said the board intended for Union County-based overview of the grant program will be on hand to address some fearlessparent.brownpapertickets.com. has to make sure the project is non-profit groups including his- and a step-by-step approach to of the pressing food issues faced More information about the host “sound,” “makes sense” and to torical societies, schools, muse- preparing the application budget by families today and to provide organizations is available at see if the board can provide any ums, libraries, municipal gov- and narrative. Applications and realistic strategies for parents. fearlessparent.org and influence on the college regard- ernments and other organiza- guidelines will be available at the Featured panelists will include thinkingmomsrevolution.com. ing the project. tions seeking funding for a his- workshop. Participants are en- Kelly Brogan, M.D.; Sayer Ji of This event will be open to the He said the college could con- tory project or event that pro- couraged to come prepared to GreenMedInfo, a health and nu- public with an admission cost of struct the field regardless of motes better understanding of discuss project or event ideas. trition informational website; $25/$36 including lunch option whether the county opposes the Union County and New Jersey The maximum request for a Jennifer Fugo of Gluten Free before Friday, April 25, and $35 project. history,” said Freeholder Bette General Operating Support School; Camille Miller of North- after April 25 (no lunch option). (GOS) grant is $7,500 and it is east Organic Farmers Associa- available only to Union County- tion of New Jersey, and Louise Trinity Invites All based history organizations. Kuo Habakus of Fearless Parent. Local Letter to the Editor Other non-profits may request a The panelists will offer practical For Holy Weekend Special Project (SP) grant up to solutions to common food issues, CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- $5,000. The funds are awarded special diets and will discuss the copal Church invites everyone to Removal of 700 Trees for Sports on a competitive basis. science behind certain diets such celebrate Holy Weekend with its Special Project applications as gluten-free and paleo diets. congregation. Trinity is located Complex In Flood Area Is Illogical from “Four Centuries in a Week- Parents will learn how to feed at 119 Forest Avenue in Cranford. end” site participants marking their families with nutrient dense All services will be celebrated by Get your sump pumps ready! cility. They claim they can’t use New Jersey’s 350th birthday foods on a budget as well as the the Reverend Dr. Gina Walsh- There is a need! The intelligen- the field across the street from (1664-2014) are encouraged. facts about genetically modified Minor, rector. tsia at Union County College are the campus (near the aforemen- The state themes are Diversity, foods (GMOs). There also will be “Join the disciples gathered for planning to demolish 4.3 acres of tioned lake) because it is in a Innovation and Liberty. Funding a question-and-answer session the Last Supper on Maundy woodland in Cranford. Their plan flood zone! for this program is made avail- in which parents can ask ques- Thursday. Discover something includes a sports field and a track. Approximately 84 athletes are able through the New Jersey His- tions on any food issues. about what is meant by ‘good’ Run-off water is to be piped un- on the teams. Athletes from the torical Commission, a division of In addition, the event will fea- about Good Friday. All culminat- der several streets into the other three campuses would com- the Department of State. ture a health coach round robin ing with the joyful celebration of Nomahegan Lake that connects mute to Cranford for practice. To confirm attendance at the the Resurrection on Easter morn- to Rahway River! Plans meet What’s their benefit? April 23 workshop in Cranford or Reading is Good For You ing,” said Reverend Walsh-Mi- minimum state requirements for Logical taxpayers and flood vic- to receive more information, con- nor. The Holy Weekend schedule minimal flood control. We in Union tims know the difference between tact the Union County Office of is as follows: County are still recuperating from want and need. Exacerbating Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Thursday, April 17 – 7 p.m.: flooding. We need more than flooding and misplaced priorities Pearl Street, Elizabeth, N.J. Maundy Thursday and Agape minimum! must be addressed. This is a 07202; (908) 436-2912. New Meal followed by the Vigil. Officials and students claimed serious health and safety issue. Jersey Relay users may dial 711. Friday, April 18 – 3 p.m.: Sta- this need because of inconve- Flood prevention is a need! The Requests also may be e-mailed tions of the Cross and 7:30 p.m.: nience and a flood zone. Sched- removal of 700 mature trees for to [email protected]. Good Friday Liturgy. uling sometimes requires early a sports complex in a flood prone Easter Sunday, April 20 – 8 or late afternoon practice. Col- area is an illogical want. a.m. Mass (Holy Eucharist Rite I) lege vans take too long to get to Probitas Verus Honos and 10 a.m. Mass (Holy Eucha- the Berkeley Heights sports fa- Stanley Kipness goleader.com/subscribe Cranford rist Rite II). LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... 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