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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 26, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WF Council Proposes Ways To Help Generate Revenue By MICHAEL J. POLLACK arrangement for sidewalk-improve- itself in.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ment costs; the new policy would Mr. Caruana called the idea a “great WESTFIELD – Heeding the call assess a homeowner 100 percent of contribution.” from Finance Policy Committee the costs. Under his Code Review and Town Chairman Sal Caruana to enhance “While it would be wonderful to be Property Committee Report, Coun- revenue and cut expenses, two town able to provide these improvements cilman Jim Foerst proposed a “user- council committee chairmen have without any cost to the homeowner, based” approach to utilizing the ser- proposed concepts in which the town this policy still gives the homeowner vices of the town planner. He said could realize savings. the cost benefit and convenience of applicants utilizing the planner’s ser- Public Works Committee Chair- having the town provide the contrac- vices should reimburse the town. woman Jo Ann Neylan is recommend- tor, do the scheduling and work, and “You’re using the benefits and the ing a resolution, to be read at next give the resident a three- to five-year services that the Town of Westfield week’s public meeting, to codify a period to pay,” Ms. Neylan said. provides… Why should the Town of new proposed policy regarding side- She added that the “well thought Westfield foot the bill for one particu- walk assessments. out and decisive action by this com- lar person’s benefit?” Mr. Foerst As it stands now, the town and a mittee would help the town deal with asked. homeowner have a 50/50 payment the financial situation that it now finds In addition to examining cost-sav- ing measures, the Code Review Com- mittee discussed how to tackle new COAH (Council on Affordable Hous- ing) obligations. First, regional contribution agree- ments (RCAs) have been eliminated. In an RCA, a town such as Westfield can satisfy a portion of its COAH obligation by giving money to a neigh- boring town, to establish affordable- David Samsky for The Westfield Leader housing stock in the region. HATS OFF TO THE GRADUATES... After four years of hard work, over 450 members of the Westfield High School Assembly Bill 3857 says RCAs graduating class threw up their caps on June 19, in celebration of their achievements. For more, see goleader.com/photos. have “proven not to be a viable method of ensuring that an adequate supply and a variety of housing choices are provided in municipalities experienc- ’08 Graduates Look to Future, ing growth.” The bill calls for the establishment of a “Neighborhood Preservation Bid Farewell to Westfield HS Nonlapsing Revolving Fund,” to en- By LAURA MORTKOWITZ sure that funds are “utilized in a fair Specially Written for The Westfield Leader our lives are changing. A new chapter line. and efficient manner to promote the has begun. We are about to enter a “Our adolescent bubble has nearly Mike Pollack for The Westfield Leader PROTEST FOR BENEFITS...Representatives of the teachers unions from Roselle availability of affordable housing WESTFIELD – Over 450 mem- world filled with the unknown.” popped and we must face the world,” Park, Westfield and Summit picket outside Senator Tom Kean, Jr.’s office in throughout the state.” bers of the class of 2008 graduated Rachel addressed the age-old, over- he said. Westfield last Friday. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) launched In addition to the elimination of from Westfield High School on June asked question of, “What do you want After listing the many policies that a statewide protest at the local offices of state senators on June 20 against three RCAs, under a new proposal, the 19 amid horns, cheers and the occa- to do with your life?” with the simple they had learned and followed, such bills that would change pensions as the State Legislature wrestles with balancing formula for calculating the amount of sional beach ball. The ceremony fea- understanding that the graduates still as warning bells, he ended with a the budget, minimizing layoffs and stemming tax increases. necessary affordable units would tured speeches from students, Sena- have time to decide. heartfelt wish. change. tor Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), As her speech drew to an end, “Good luck and have a pleasant Currently, for every eight new mar- and interim principal Dennis Fyffe Rachel thanked all the people who and rewarding lifetime,” James said. He’s Going to Jail July 29, ket-rate units built, a town must pro- during his last year as principal. helped push the graduates. While Before moving on to the guest vide one affordable unit. That ar- The class of 2008’s future path was thanking the teachers for the chal- speaker, Mr. Fyffe listed the great rangement could soon be doubled; if the central topic of the evening, be- lenges they put to the students, she academic accomplishments of the Christie Says of Sharpe James the proposal passes, a town would ginning with Class President Rachel joked, “Even if at the time the chal- graduating class. Among these were By HORACE CORBIN of New Jersey and is responsible for have to supply one affordable living Gant’s speech. lengers seemed more like a pain.” 28 National Merit Letters of Com- Specially written for the Westfield Leader enforcing state laws. unit for every four new market-rate “For the past few years our lives James Seip, student council presi- mendation, one National Merit Schol- WESTFIELD – U.S. Attorney Mr. Christie said he has a close units. have been ruled by routine and famil- dent, followed Rachel with his own arship, 35 Edward J. Bloustein Schol- Chris Christie said, “He’s going to relationship with recently appointed First Ward Councilman Frank iarity,” she said. take on what the graduates can expect ars and 137 National Honors Society jail, July 29” referring to the sentenc- AG Anne Milgram. They confer once CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 She added, “Now, as we graduate, in the future. members. Furthermore, the follow- ing of former Newark Mayor, and a week. He said she is a true profes- “We must live our own life,” he ing eight students graduated with a State Senator, Sharpe James, in an sional and clearly understands the said, “despite what my mother thinks 4.0 GPA over their four years at WHS: interview last Thursday with pub- basis of prosecution. They often work Rahway’s Pelissier Resigns of that.” Jordana Alter Confino, Renee E. lisher, Horace Corbin, of The Westfield together, as exemplified by the James He reminded the students that those Ferio, Evan Kyle Friedman, Tori Lynn Leader and The Scotch Plains- conviction. As RVSA Commissioner rules they had in the past would no Ma, Pratik M. Mehta, Marissa Hannah Fanwood Times. He publicly admitted to not always longer be there to keep them safely in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “We’re asking for ten to 15-year having a good relationship with the By WAYNE BAKER to benefit from this? It certainly is not sentencing from Judge [William] AG’s office, so referring to those for- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader our taxpayers.” Martini who presides over the case,” merly in the position, Peter Harvey RAHWAY – Rahway’s current Paul Sefranka has taken over as the Renovations on Schedule; Mr. Christie said. “That sends a mes- and Zulima Farber. Business Administrator Peter new commissioner from Rahway. Mr. sage to all other politicians in New Mr. Christie said his opinion Pelissier has resigned from the Sefranka, whose term expires on Feb- O’Neal Given Two-Yr. Deal Jersey who think they are untouch- changed when Stuart Rabner was ap- Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority ruary 1, 2012, is the third new mem- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE able.” pointed as AG for one year, and now (RVSA). Last year, Mr. Pelissier, who ber of the RVSA’s Board of Commis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader buses, and some of it will have an Unlike in state prison, federal prison is Supreme Court chief justice. Mr. also serves as a consultant to the sioners since the beginning of the asphalt surface and some areas will inmates are not eligible for parole. Rabner had worked for Mr. Christie Rahway redevelopment agency, was year. He joins Maria Abram of Spring- WESTFIELD — Robert Berman, have sidewalks, Mr. Berman said. 72-year-old James would likely be in the U.S. Attorney’s office. ordered to repay $330,000 in pension field and Richard LoForte of business administrator for the Also, 20 restrooms were updated spending most, if not all, of the re- With a 128-0 record of convicting payments after state officials had dis- Kenilworth as new board members. Westfield Board of Education, showed with new tile in primary colors, which mainder of his life in jail. corrupt public officials, Mr. Christie covered he retired to a 23-acre Mon- At the RVSA meeting June 19, photos and gave a presentation about coordinates with the classrooms and When asked about James’ two Sil- said he is proud of the accomplish- tana ranch but was receiving almost commissioners discussed how to con- the renovations, which he said are on throughout the school. Student orien- ver Cloud Rolls Royce’s, yacht ments of his office. When asked why the same income as a consultant to trol problems related to inflow and schedule, going on in the school dis- tation is scheduled for September 2, andshore estate, and if the taxpayers he did not press for more convictions, the redevelopment agency. He then infiltration (I & I). Sanitary sewer trict during Tuesday night’s meeting. and a ribbon cutting ceremony will will ever see any of their money back, Mr. Christie said his office prepares a returned to New Jersey. systems are designed to carry waste- The Early Childhood Learning be held September 20. Westfield Av- Mr. Christie said, “Unlikely. What case and when they are absolutely The Westfield Leader contacted Mr. water. I & I add rainwater to the sewer Center at Lincoln School will have enue is also scheduled for repaving we’ve convicted him of is relatively sure they can get a conviction, they Pellisier for comment for this story but systems, increasing the load and the electronic locks with swipe card ac- this summer. small in the context of what you’re present the case to a jury. had not heard back by press deadline. facility’s operating costs. cess on the exterior doors, a security The board approved a bid award talking about.” “An indictment damages a person’s In a front-page story on November RVSA Executive Director Michael camera and bell on the front door and for furniture and equipment supply The 40-minute interview with Mr. reputation, so we want to be sure 22, 2007, The Westfield Leader re- Brinker traveled to Washington, D.C., a secure vestibule. The building was and installation for Lincoln School at Christie can be viewed at beyond a reasonable doubt,” he said. ported that Mountainside commis- last Monday, along with board chair- constructed in 1922 and asbestos was a cost totaling $144,003. goleader.com/video. Mr. Christie said his office pursues sioner Clark Landale took issue with woman Ms. Papen and vice-chair- used for the pipe wrapping and caulk- Roosevelt Intermediate School’s For seven years, Mr. Christie has cases regardless of political affilia- Mr. Pelissier’s efforts to push through man Charles Lombardo of Garwood, ing around the windows. library edition is underway and pil- served as U.S. Attorney with his of- tion, a tactic that helps him to avoid privatization of the RVSA. to lobby Congress for funding to re- Last October the pipe wrap was lars and an archway were installed fice located in Newark and branches the reputation former governor Eliot After Mr. Pelissier accused Mr. duce I & I. Mr. Brinker said control- removed and this month the windows per the architect’s plans, Mr. Berman in Trenton and Camden. He said even Spitzer developed as attorney general Landale of violating a government-eth- ling I & I was necessary to prevent were replaced. Workers are begin- said. New fire doors were installed and his mother confuses his job with that in New York, with his aggressive style. ics law, Mr. Landale said the positions damage to the sewerage plant in cases ning removal of the “spongy” soil on the hallways are planned to have new of state Attorney General (AG). Mr. Christie said he does not be- Mr. Pelissier held “create a conflict, or of extraordinary rainfall events. the Lincoln’ driveway for school CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The U.S. Attorney is appointed by lieve the state has turned the corner the appearance of a conflict, in his duties The board has also discussed meet- the President of the United States, yet on the culture of corruption; how- as a member of this authority.” ing with U.S. Senator Frank confirmed by the Senate and is re- ever, the issue is foremost on many Other commissioners and author- Lautenberg to discuss opportunities sponsible for enforcing federal laws. minds. ity employees had taken issue with for federal aid to help control inflow The AG is appointed by the Governor CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Pelissier’s previous efforts at and infiltration privatization of RVSA’s wastewater Mr. Brinker cited a report that treatment facility. Roselle Park exceeded its flow rights An authority employee, engineer on 23 separate days in May. As an Anthony Gencarelli, had criticized example of one occasion, May 9, a the efforts to privatize the facility, 1.75-inch rain led to levels reaching telling the newspaper that he feared 1.86 million gallons per day (MGD), doing so would bring “opportunities violating the permitted 1.85 MGD for corruption at the expense of the threshold. ratepayer.” The authority’s agreement with the Documentation provided by Mr. member municipalities calls for sched- Gencarelli showed that Weiner-Lesniak, uling a hearing when a municipality serving as RVSA’s counsel, made more has exceeded its flow rights for 10 than $600,000 in 2007. Senator Ray days or more in a year. The agreement Lesniak (LD-20), a partner in the law also permits the municipality to be firm, is a long-time Democrat state charged for its excess usage, though, David Samsky for The Westfield Leader senator from Elizabeth. according to Mr. Brinker, that is rarely ONE LAST SPEECH... Westfield High School Student Council President James “I see that as a conflict,” Mr. done, as municipalities usually take Seip adresses the Class of 2008 at the commencement ceremony on June 19. Gencarelli said. action to correct the problem. Joan Papen of Scotch Plains, who, Testing of equipment at the Rahway Pictures of the Westfield High School graduates will be published in next earlier this year was named the 2008 Valley Sewerage Authority’s new week’s edition of The Westfield Leader as will some Tuesday town meetings. chairman of the RVSA’s board of cogeneration facility is slated to be- commissioners, said in a November gin in early July, with start-up about PAGE INDEX David Samsky for The Westfield Leader 1, 2007, letter to the newspaper that August 1 if everything progresses Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 WHO’S GOING TO JAIL?... Westfield Leader Publisher Horace Corbin inter- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 views U.S. Attorney Chris Christie on June 19 in the newspaper’s office on North she “can’t help wondering what is the smoothly, according to RVSA Ex- Avenue in Westfield. rush [to privatization]. Who is going ecutive Director Michael Brinker. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, June 26, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication SP Farmers’ Market POLICE BLOTTER

Begins New Season Westfield taped removing prescription medication SCOTCH PLAINS – Opening day quaintness of our market, and our Sunday, June 15, police arrested Jonathan from the homeowner’s purse. The incident for Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market- unique offerings,” Mr. Stein said. Connor, 19, of Westfield, Drew Lambke, led to the arrest of Charlotte Diamonte- place season begins this Saturday. “This year, we are planning addi- 18, of Rahway, Robert Scherer, 21, of Nabet. The annual outdoor event is held ev- tional activities such as live music, a Garwood and a 15-year-old female Wednesday, June 18, Charlotte Westfield resident outside Washington El- Diamonte-Nabet, 20, of Agoura, Calif. was ery Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. blood drive, a barbeque and, perhaps, ementary School on St. Marks Avenue after arrested and charged with possession of (rain or shine at the discretion of each a pet adoption day.” several residents reported hearing scream- drug paraphernalia and possession of a con- vendor) until November 1. It takes The Marketplace was originally es- ing and breaking glass in the area. trolled dangerous substance (CDS) after a place in the Municipal Parking lot on tablished in 1992 as a community ser- All were charged with disorderly con- field investigation. Park Avenue in the Towne Centre of vice to help support local farmers and duct. Additionally, Connor, Lambke and Thursday, June 19, a resident of Globe Scotch Plains. enable them to develop new markets the 15-year-old were charged with posses- Avenue reported that someone smashed the The Marketplace is sponsored and for their fresh grown produce. In 1994, sion of alcohol by an underage person, and driver’s side window of his vehicle and managed by the Scotch Plains Busi- the SPBPA took over the management the juvenile was charged with obstructing removed his laptop computer. administration of law for allegedly interfer- Sunday, June 22, a resident of Sawmill ness and Professional Association reign to attract and increase business David Samsky for The Westfield Leader (SPBPA). activity in the Towne Centre. KICKER... Senator Tom Kean give his keynote speech to the class of 2008 at the ing with an arrest. Road reported that someone threw a brick at June 19 Westfield High School graduation. Scherer also was charged with aggra- his front door and dented his screen door. The Marketplace provides a venue WIC Coupons are welcomed by par- vated assault of a police officer for allegedly Sunday, June 22, a resident of Darby for the community to gather, for kids ticipating vendors at the Marketplace. spitting on the officer, while Lambke had Lane reported that someone removed 13 to learn where their food comes from Additional information can be outstanding traffic warrants from Westfield, termite stakes from her yard and turned on and for local producers to sell their found by visiting the SPBPA Web site with $91 bail, and Clark, with $250 bail. her outdoor water faucet. According to po- fresh products – just picked, baked or at visitscotchplains.com. Mr. Stein Chris Christie on Corruption Bail amounts for Scherer, Lambke and lice, the stakes were found next to the holes made only hours before. It brings the can be reached at (908) 322-6774. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Connor were set at $2,500, $1,000 and they were removed from. farmers directly to our community. The SPBPA is a non-profit organi- “Invariable,” he said. “We’re not tation is not a crime,” Mr. Christie $500, respectively. The juvenile was re- Sunday, June 22, a resident reported that Many vendors have samplings, and zation whose purpose is to assist and going to prosecute our way out of said, pointing out the legal difference leased to her father. his wallet was either lost or stolen at a corruption. Given 566 municipalities, between illegal immigration and im- Tuesday, June 17, Mitchell L. Brower, theater on Route 22. According to police, most times, they can suggest ways to enhance the business community in 18, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield the wallet contained several credit cards, a prepare their unique offerings. the Township of Scotch Plains through 611 school districts, 21 counties and proper documentation. “I don’t make police headquarters on an outstanding New- New Jersey driver’s license, Social Secu- “Every year, we invite a varied and its networking activities and commu- a $35-billion state budget, 128 con- the law, I just enforce it.” ark criminal warrant. He was released after rity card and $1,600 in cash, all belonging to limited number of top-quality, expe- nity involvement. victions is a small number. He said someone could have an posting $125 bail. the victim. rienced vendors, who have a passion “Still, we’ve shined a very, very expired visa and that is not something Wednesday, June 18, Scott Villa, 23, of Fanwood for what they do, and we have them bright light on the problem, and now a person can be arrested for in this Westfield was arrested on an outstanding Tuesday, June 17, Michael T. Sweeney, provide an engaging variety of fresh there is enormous discussion of this country – although they could be de- Garwood traffic warrant following a motor 37, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a grown produce, delicious handmade WF BOE at every corner. Six to seven years ported. However, entering the United vehicle stop at Maple Street and Third field investigation on an outstanding baked goods, and gourmet-style food CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ago, that was not the case.” States illegally and/or having false Avenue in Garwood. He was released after Somerville warrant. According to police, tile flooring. About the message getting down to documents are a crime and one would posting $89 bail. he was processed and released after posting products,” said Jeff Stein, local mar- Scotch Plains bail. keting strategist and returning Mar- The cafeteria addition will have eat- all other levels and special interests, be subject to arrest. Tuesday, June 17, a resident of Westfield Tuesday, June 17, a resident of Oak ketplace manager. ing tables that can be folded up and he said, “I really do [think so], but On criticism he received was from Road reported that someone threw a brick at Court reported that his wallet was stolen out This season’s special attractions stored away so when the room is not in that doesn’t mean, I’m not claiming The New York Times over the hiring of his house and broke a window. of his unlocked motor vehicle while it was are no different. They include a vari- use it can be utilized for other means, we’ve changed behavior across the John Ashcroft to oversee compliance Tuesday, June 17, Maria Cardonia, 38, of parked in the street. ety of Jersey Fresh fruits and veg- Mr. Berman said. The cafeteria will board.” He added the U.S. Attorney’s of five companies that had been pay- Elizabeth was arrested on an outstanding Saturday, June 21, Alex E. Harris, 22, of etables, a delectable selection of fresh also have air conditioning installed. office has a “zero tolerance” policy. ing kickbacks to doctors; Mr. Christie warrant after a motor vehicle stop for a Roselle was arrested on an outstanding baked bread and goods, handmade Edison Intermediate School has had It takes two to three years to inves- responded that although Mr. Ashcroft violation. According to police, she was warrant out of Jersey City after a motor granola and trail mixes, unique nutty the windows replaced per a bond project tigate a case and obtain a conviction. may be a controversial, national fig- transported to headquarters, where she was vehicle stop on South Avenue. According approved in January at a cost of With his term coming to an end in a ure, no one claimed he was unquali- processed and released. to police, he was processed and released confections, handmade hard Amish Wednesday, June 18, a resident of Coun- after posting bail. pretzels, pickled vegetables, jams, $213,343. Metropolitan Metal Window few months, he said we have a ‘very fied for the job. try Club Lane reported that someone made Sunday, June 22, Leon T. Golding, 40, of jellies, honey, fresh roasted organic Company of Fanwood replaced the win- active’ pipeline. He said these five companies, which $800 worth of unauthorized purchases Scotch Plains was arrested on multiple coffees by the cup or pound, cut flow- dows. Mr. Berman said he would like “Anyone who’s breaking the law in manufacture artificial hips and knees, online. Scotch Plains warrants after police re- ers, potted herbs, and much more. another $200,000 to replace every win- Union County has to be nervous – have 95 percent of the market. Mr. Saturday, June 21, a resident of Willow sponded to a dispute at a South Avenue gas “People like the homey feeling and dow, but he needs to wait and see how and beyond that, I will not be making Christie said the companies were il- Road reported that someone entered her station. According to police, he was pro- the other projects move along. any comment about any particular legally paying doctors to use only motor vehicle and removed her GPS system cessed and turned over to the Scotch Plains Westfield High School will see new individuals,” Mr. Christie said. their products. He said this practice valued at approximately $700. Police Department. corridor lighting, ceilings and an audi- Aside from political corruption, his has been halted, and $511 million Sunday, June 22, Chaka Nelson, 26, of Monday, June 23, Yofre Marcelo Chima- WF Council torium lobby renovation. The electrical office handles several other matters, have been recovered to Medicare. Elizabeth was arrested on an outstanding Navla, 30, of Elizabeth was arrested on an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 warrant after a motor vehicle stop for a outstanding warrant out of Newark after a switchgear and air conditioning projects such as drugs and organized crime. Medicare pays for two-thirds of hip violation. According to police, he was trans- motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. Arena called the new obligations a are in motion. One area of particular concern to him replacements in the country. ported to headquarters where he was pro- According to police, he was processed and “burden” and said he “can’t even Superintendent of Schools Margaret is human trafficking – what he said is He said several doctors involved in cessed and released. released after posting bail. imagine the cost.” Dolan said Washington School’s first a “terrific tragedy.” His office has this situation are in his “pipeline,” Sunday, June 22, Leon Golding, 40, of Monday, June 23, an unlocked bicycle In addition, whereas at present, a grade student enrollment increased and prosecuted more such crimes than and are soon to come out, which he Scotch Plains was arrested on an outstand- valued at $100 was stolen from the drive- knockdown and subsequent rebuild so the district needed to add a fourth any other office in the country. would not comment on at this time. ing warrant. According to police, he was way of a residence on Trenton Avenue. is not considered an additional unit, section. Previously, the district had He said due to New Jersey’s di- Mr. Christie said he can’t comment transported to headquarters where he was Tuesday, June 24, Salmon T. Sheridan, the new proposal would count it as counted on having three sections with verse culture; criminals from Mexico, on his plans after the November Presi- processed and released. 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested on a such. 23 students each, which Board Presi- Central America, Eastern Europe, dential election, and must focus on Sunday, June 22, Carlos Rios, 43, of Mansfield Township warrant after a motor Elizabeth was arrested and charged with vehicle stop on Second Street. According to To try and better understand the dent Ginny Leiz said is “on the border Russia and Asia could find a commu- the duties of his office. driving while intoxicated (DWI) after a police, he was processed and released after complexities of the issue, and how it of acceptable” number of students in a nity in the state where they would not Asked if Presidential candidates motor vehicle stop for a violation. Accord- posting bail. will impact Westfield, the town will classroom. be conspicuous – in contrast, say to Barack Obama or John McCain re- ing to police, he was transported to head- Tuesday, June 24, Jaime E. Hardges, 30, send new town planner Bill Drew to Resident Jim Neva of Mountain Oklahoma. quested him to stay on, he quipped quarters where he was processed and re- of Rutherford was arrested on an outstand- Trenton. Avenue asked the board to reconsider His office put two women in Fed- that it is unlikely that Mr. Obama leased. ing warrant out of Clark after a motor Mr. Arena said the new ruling and his plea to the superintendent to trans- eral prison for the next 17 years for would give him a call. Regarding Mr. Mountainside vehicle stop on South Avenue. According COAH obligations “demonstrated the fer his youngest school-age child to the the sex enslavement in Plainfield, of McCain, he said it would be very Wednesday, June 18, police responded to police, she was being processed and is absurdity of New Jersey politics.” first grade at Wilson School where two four teenage girls from Mexico. difficult to turn down a request from to a call from a resident of Long Meadow expected to post bail. Mr. Foerst’s committee also has of his other children attend. The board However, his stance on immigra- a President, but he could only imag- who stated that she allowed a family friend Tuesday, June 24, a resident of Wood- to stay in her home as a guest. According to land Avenue reported that someone broke discussed ways to curb waste. He said they have never made an exception tion is somewhat different. ine the conversation that this would police, the guest allowed his girlfriend into the windshield of his motor vehicle while it said the committee is considering re- to the rule. “Being without proper documen- generate with his wife. the house and she subsequently was video- was parked in the driveway. quiring an entity to obtain a town Mr. Berman also announced that the He advised the press to be diligent, permit before “littering” residents’ cafeterias in all schools would raise the and urged citizens to attend meet- Garwood May See Increase driveways and front lawns with fliers price of milk from 50 cents to 65 cents ings, protest against faulty govern- and advertising. because milk rates have increased 30 Graduates ment and campaign against elected CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In State Aid From NJ Budget While the council was in favor of percent since the spring. School lunches officials that break their promises. By RAYNOR DENITZIO Ms. Heaton previously registered a dog the plan, Mr. Caruana said the ruling at intermediate and elementary schools Mumford; Crista Marie Fontana “Throw them out,” he said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ricci; and Erin Christine and did not inform the borough that she should distinguish between a news will also rise by 25 cents. Further, he said he knows it is pos- GARWOOD — The Borough Council no longer had the animal. Mr. Renaud outlet, such as The Suburban News, Agenda items included the appoint- Scialabba. sible for citizens in any town in to said on Tuesday that the tax impact of its said that since the summonses were al- and litter. ment of Lossie E. Whitaker-Thornton Mr. Fyffe attributed the “quality of have a direct impact. When he lived 2008 budget could decrease further if ready issued, Ms. Heaton would have to Mr. Caruana called The Suburban to a ten-and-a-half month Special Edu- this senior class” as one of the rea- in Westfield early in his marriage, he estimated restorations in the borough’s go to court to settle them. News a “community asset” and said cation Supervisor role for grades 9-12 sons this past school year had been so said he witnessed door-to-door citi- Consolidated Municipal Property Tax “Once they’re issued the council can’t its distribution should not be cur- for the 2008-2009 school year, effec- great. “I enjoyed seeing them every zen campaigns. Relief Aid (CMPTRA) are approved. do anything about them,” Mr. Renaud tailed. tive August 18. She replaces the in- day,” he said. He asked anyone with a complaint Council President and borough finance said. “You’ll have to go to court.” “It accepts press releases from terim supervisor, Paulette DelRosso. Before the diplomas were handed of government or suspecting wrong- chairwoman Kathleen Villaggio said that Resident Bruce Paterson asked the charitable organizations… It’s a le- Her salary is $113,000. Ms. Dolan out, Mr. Kean stood up to the podium doing to call him in Newark at (973) based upon her understanding of budget council if the multiple summonses re- gitimate outlet for news,” he added. said she was chosen because she is as the only thing between the stu- 645-2700; or if they prefer, call the bills passed by the State Legislature on ceived by Ms. Heaton were just a coinci- dents and their graduation. Monday, Garwood should receive about dence. Police Chief William Legg said During public comment, Life Scout knowledgeable, enthusiastic and car- FBI in Newark at (973) 792-3000. He $251,850 from CMPTRA this year. the borough issued more than a dozen Nick Roth of Fanwood Avenue pro- ing. He likened their journey to a road said he has e-mail but prefers to talk CMPTRA for towns with populations summonses for failure to register a dog posed a twofold Eagle Scout project. Anita O’Neal is no longer working trip where they were constantly ask- to people directly. He said they need under 5,000 was eliminated in Governor and also regularly issues summonses re- Nick’s project would entail cleaning on an interim capacity, officials said. ing “Are we there yet?” not be concerned and he doesn’t Jon Corzine’s initial budget. garding failure to maintain yards. up Brightwood Park and establishing She is now contracted for the perma- “As you know your trip is just be- record his phone calls. “I’m here to Ms. Villaggio said this estimated aid, “If you violate town ordinances or state a picnic area. The council supported nent assistant superintendent for cur- ginning,” he said. “You have not yet serve you, the public.” combined with budget cuts previously laws, you get summonses,” Chief Legg the concept, and the mayor encour- riculum and instruction under a two- reached your destination.” He said he’s “incredibly flattered” suggested by the finance committee, said. aged Nick to present his proposal at year contract, effective July 1, at a Before ending his speech, Mr. Kean to be mentioned as a candidate for would result in a tax impact of $326 per The council will hold a public hearing the next recreation commission meet- yearly salary of $145,000. encouraged the graduates not to be Governor next year, but said it is house assessed at $100,000, down $192 on an ordinance to create a fee for mar- afraid of trial and error or making from initial tax estimates. The state bud- riage and civil union licenses during its ing. The board approved bids for refrig- presumptuous for him to even con- get has not been formally adopted by next meeting on Tuesday, July 8. Prior to the conference meeting, eration maintenance and service to mistakes because they can only learn sider it at this time. Gov. Corzine. the council held a special meeting on Kelin Heating and A/C, Inc. of Colonia from mistakes. Mr. Christie was born in Newark “The numbers that I gave are unofficial various items. The council will award at the annual rate of $2,950, plus hourly “Are you there yet?” he asked. “Cer- and raised in Livingston where he and it’s only me reading the bills (pieces Pool Members Upset a contract for emergency backup gen- costs from $50 to $60. The board also tainly not. But don’t be afraid to look became friends with Senator Tom of legislation),” Ms. Villaggio said. Over Palm Trees erators at both firehouses. Westfield approved the company to start-up and ahead.” Kean, Jr., now of Westfield. Mr. The council voted to allow the lower- By: KATIE ROGERS was approved for a FEMA (Federal winterize the air-conditioning and heat- After the diplomas were handed out, Christie lives with his family today in ing of age restriction from 55 to 50 years Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Emergency Management Agency) ing units in the district at the same fee and the commencement ceremony Mendham. old for 20 percent of the townhouses at Assistance to Firefighters Grant, and an hourly rate of $65 for the next came to a close, part of Rachel’s speech Next year, for the first time in his- the North Avenue West Redevelopment WESTFIELD -- Despite original plans already began to ring true. Project. According to Jeanne McManus, for the Westfield Memorial Pool, which which will reimburse $68,000 of the two school years. tory, New Jersey will also choose a an attorney for the developer, the mea- called for palm trees located on an island $80,000 contract awarded to low bid- The board’s next meeting is not “Yes, today marks the end of our Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Corbin sure will now go to the current residents in the center of the main pool, the three der Aire-Deb Corporation of Alden, until Thursday, August 22, unless the four years of high school,” she said, posed, “Could it be ‘Christie and of the development for a vote, where it misting trees have been removed. N.Y. members have to vote on a bid. “but it’s also a beginning.” Kean, Perfect Together’?” needs a 67 percent majority for approval. In response, pool members drafted a The council voted to prohibit parking petition and in three hours, received 136 on certain sections of Maple Street and set signatures requesting the trees be re-in- parts of Maple Street and Chestnut Street stalled. as two-hour parking zones. An ordinance Stephen Schoeman, a Westfield resident to modify portions of the fire prevention who helped collect signatures, said he is code relating to standards for inspections very disappointed at the removal of the was also passed by the council. trees, which he believed would have added During the workshop session of the a sense of the tropics to the community pool. meeting, Carol Kearney and Gene “I was told they were taken out because Jannotti, who own a travel agency in the they weren’t very ‘Westfield,’ which is borough at 207 Center Street, addressed ridiculous,” Mr. Schoeman said. “The the council. Ms. Kearney and Mr. Jannotti island is now constructed without palm said that erosion related to the Garwood trees and it looks ridiculous. No one knows brook running in the back of their prop- why its there.” erty threatens their parking lot and wanted Bruce Kaufman, director of recreation, to know who owns the brook and who to said the trees were removed after a situa- approach to fix the problem. tion arose between members of the pool Stop by my new office for a Borough attorney Robert Renaud said committee. free insurance quote during he was not aware of a title for the brook. “The original proposal had the palm Borough engineer Don Guarriello said trees on the island,” Mr. Kaufman said. my grand opening celebration. that since the problem is on private prop- “After a period of time, a discussion came erty, the borough is not responsible. Mr. up with the pool committee and they said Guarriello said that adding curbing to the they did not think it was a good idea.” (800) 554-6964 portion of the parking lot affected would Mr. Schoeman said he believes money likely alleviate the erosion since Ms. was wasted during the removal process, Kearney’s driveway is above the brook. and for that reason, the trees should be re- Currently, there is only a chain-link fence installed. between the parking lot and the brook. “Public pressure is needed to bring Ron Bansky Ms. Kearney, who purchased the prop- them back,” Mr. Schoeman said. “If erty in 2000, said improvements to the they’re not put up, this wasted a lot of 519 South Ave West parking lot were done in 1980s under money – the cost of the labor, plumbing, previous owners. the trees and the island.” Westfield Local resident Michelle Heaton also Mr. Kaufman said money has not been addressed the council regarding sum- wasted, because the palm trees can be [email protected] monses, which she received for failure to placed in other locations at the pool. obtain a dog license. Ms. Heaton said that “There are other options that can go on she no longer owns a dog and that she that island,” he said. “There is no loss of never received the initial correspondence revenue because the palm trees can still Come and compare your current policy with regarding the summonses. Ms. Heaton be used.” one from Allstate said she had a similar issue with sum- Currently, the Westfield Recreation monses for failing to cut a lawn at a Committee is handling the situation. Mr. property, which she no longer owns. Kaufman was unable to provide further Insurance subject to availability and qualifications. The Cupped Hands logo is a registered service mark of Allstate Insurance CompanyAllstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Bridgewater, New Jersey. © Borough clerk Christina Ariemma said comment, and new plans for the island and 2007 Allstate Insurance Company. that the summonses were issued because palm trees have not been made as of yet. USPS 485200 Thursday, June 26, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SP Council Passes SID Ordinance Following Four-Hour Hearing By KATHERINE VOWELL audience that her support of the ordi- tain topics when in fact they could.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nance was not “politically or eco- This public hearing quickly trans- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch nomically motivated,”but decided to formed into a bickering war between Plains Township Council approved withhold her vote on the “off chance” Mayor Marks and Mr. Samuel, re- an ordinance to create a downtown that there were conflicts of interests. peatedly telling each other “you are Special Improvement District by a 3- Tensions had arisen earlier in the out of order.” 1-1 vote following a four-and-a-half- meeting during the first public dis- Mayor Marks said “the tone has hour public hearing Tuesday night. cussion, after Dick Samuel, the chair- been set by one who has set the tone Councilman Kevin Glover voted man of the Scotch Plains Democratic many times before.” He asked for against the ordinance, and Council- Party and a candidate for township cooler heads to prevail in the course woman Nancy Malool abstained af- council, criticized Mayor Martin of the meeting, and told the public ter it was suggested in the open ses- Marks for suggesting individuals wait made if anyone got out of control sion her vote could be conflicted be- until further in the agenda to discuss they would be asked to leave. cause she operates a legal practice matters related to the SID ordinance. Before opening the SID ordinance within the district. “Nine years ago, people could talk to a public discussion, Mrs. Malool Mrs. Malool, who was the only about anything at this time, not just specified that for the good of the member of the council to vote in about things on the agenda,” Mr. town, “this should not be a political favor of the SID ordinance four years Samuel said. “This is the third time in discussion.” ago, said that this is a “horrible ironic three meetings that I’ve heard you tell “The Special Improvement District twist.” The councilwoman told the people they couldn’t talk about cer- is a partnership between the local government and the business com- munity,” Mrs. Malool said. “Its pur- pose is to enhance and improve the business district. It enables the coun- cil to give the business community Martin Sweeney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times some control to determine what the HATS OFF TO THE GRADUATES...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduating class celebrates four years of future of the (downtown) district will hard work finally paying off. The class of 327 seniors held its commencement ceremonies on June 19. See more at be.” goleader.com/photos. The ordinance calls for a $400 flat fee per property for the first year and the township will contribute $5,000 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in six months for a budget totaling $75,000. Mrs. Malool predicted that the funds would be used for a part- time downtown manager to help bring Graduates 379 in Class of 2008 in new businesses. By RAYNOR DENITZIO ing the graduates to look forward to Mr. Whitehouse discussed the trails The manager and the budget would Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times what they will achieve, rather than blazed by candidates Barack Obama be overseen by a 13-member board of SCOTCH PLAINS — Three hun- focus on the end of high school. and Hillary Clinton during the presi- directors for a district management dred and seventy nine students be- “They say these are the best times dential primary. Mr. Whitehouse said corporation. Members of the board, came the newest Raider alumni Thurs- of our lives,” said Ming. “I don’t that many of the graduates will be which were named later in the meet- day night as Scotch Plains-Fanwood know who ‘they’ are, but for our sakes, eligible to vote for the first time in ing, include: Nick DelNegro, Greg High School (SPFHS) honored the I hope they are wrong.” November’s presidential election and Katherine Vowell for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Bisson, Jim Watson, Tom Britt, Alex class of 2008 graduates. Lindsay, who will attend North- urged them to “take advantage of this PUTTING POLITICS ASIDE...The public continues discussion on the Special DiPace, Dominick Verdic, Ken The mood for the evening was fes- western University, discussed the and become involved.” Mr. Improvement District ordinance at Tuesday night’s council meeting while the Marke, Theodore Schiller, Shana tive, as students bounced beach balls excitement of “entering into the un- Whitehouse also encouraged the council was in a brief closed session. Coelho, Jeff Kowalcyzk, Mrs. Malool, in to the crowd and cheered during known.” Lindsay also said that al- graduates to be agents of change in Frank DiLillo and Steve Goldberg. the hour-and-a-half-long ceremony, though the graduates are moving on the world themselves. Mr. Verdic is chairman of the Down- held on the new turf of the school’s from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “Our paradigms are changing,” Mr. He’s Going to Jail July 29, town Westfield Corporation (DWC), football field. Following opening re- School, they should always remem- Whitehouse said. “Continue to change that town’s SID. They were appointed marks from Principal David Heisey, ber their roots. them as you move along and reach to staggered terms of two and three class valedictorian Ming Lu and salu- “Always know that you came from your potential.” Christie Says of Sharpe James years. Mr. Verdic, a Scotch Plains tatorian Lindsay Traiman addressed SP-F High,” said Lindsay. Before presenting the graduates, By HORACE CORBIN enforcing state laws. resident, owns the building that houses their classmates. Following a performance of the Ms. Hayes spoke of the challenges Specially written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Christie said he has a close the DWC. Ming, who will attend Princeton song “In Whatever Time We Have” facing students. She noted that many WESTFIELD – U.S. Attorney Chris relationship with recently appointed The council asked the board that it University in the fall, spoke of the from the musical “Children of Eden,” of the jobs and problems that students Christie said, “He’s going to jail, July AG Anne Milgram. They confer once CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 future during her speech, encourag- Board of Education President Trip will face after college do not even 29” referring to the sentencing of a week. He said she is a true profes- Whitehouse and Superintendent of exist yet. former Newark Mayor, and State Sena- sional and clearly understands the Schools Margaret Hayes addressed “You’ll need to be constantly learn- tor, Sharpe James, in an interview last basis of prosecution. They often work Rahway’s Pelissier Resigns the graduates. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Thursday with publisher, Horace together, as exemplified by the James Corbin, of The Westfield Leader and conviction. As RVSA Commissioner The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. He publicly admitted to not always Area Fourth of July By WAYNE BAKER new commissioner from Rahway. Mr. “We’re asking for ten to 15-year sen- having a good relationship with the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tencing from Judge [William] Martini AG’s office, so referring to those for- Sefranka, whose term expires on Feb- who presides over the case,” Mr. Christie merly in the position, Peter Harvey RAHWAY – Rahway’s current ruary 1, 2012, is the third new mem- Firework Celebrations said. “That sends a message to all other and Zulima Farber. Business Administrator Peter ber of the RVSA’s Board of Commis- Cranford: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at bicycle parade. There will also be an politicians in New Jersey who think Mr. Christie said his opinion Pelissier has resigned from the sioners since the beginning of the Nomahegan Park, located on Spring- annual softball game played by the they are untouchable.” changed when Stuart Rabner was ap- Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority year. He joins Maria Abram of Spring- field Avenue. Summit Police, Fire and First Aid Unlike in state prison, federal prison pointed as AG for one year, and now (RVSA). Last year, Mr. Pelissier, who field and Richard LoForte of Mountainside: Fireworks behind squads. There will be an evening con- inmates are not eligible for parole. is Supreme Court chief justice. Mr. also serves as a consultant to the Kenilworth as new board members. Our Lady of Lord Church at dusk, cert, and fireworks at the Soldier’s 72-year-old James would likely be Rabner had worked for Mr. Christie Rahway redevelopment agency, was At the RVSA meeting June 19, located on Central Avenue. Memorial Field on Myrtle Avenue. spending most, if not all, of the re- in the U.S. Attorney’s office. ordered to repay $330,000 in pension commissioners discussed how to con- Kenilworth: June 29, at David Springfield: At 5 p.m., at Meisel mainder of his life in jail. With a 128-0 record of convicting payments after state officials discov- trol problems related to inflow and Brearley High School on Monroe Avenue Park, there will be fireworks, When asked about James’ two Silver corrupt public officials, Mr. Christie ered he had retired to a 23-acre Mon- infiltration (I & I). Avenue. There will be music and food food, drink, live music, a 50/50 raffle, Cloud Rolls Royce’s, yacht andshore said he is proud of the accomplish- tana ranch but was receiving almost Sanitary sewer systems are de- beginning at 6 p.m., and fireworks pony rides and a petting zoo. estate, and if the taxpayers will ever see ments of his office. When asked why the same income as a consultant to signed to carry wastewater. I & I add will be displayed at 9 p.m. Union: There will be a day pro- any of their money back, Mr. Christie he did not press for more convictions, the redevelopment agency. He then rainwater to the sewer systems, in- Roselle Park: From noon to 5 p.m. on gram on July 4, at Biertuempfel Park said, “Unlikely. What we’ve convicted Mr. Christie said his office prepares a returned to New Jersey. creasing the load and the facility’s West Colfax Avenue. There will be a on Winslow Avenue, which includes him of is relatively small in the context case and when they are absolutely In a front-page story on November operating costs. street fair held with food and craft rides, clowns, pony rides and face of what you’re talking about.” sure they can get a conviction, they 22, 2007, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood RVSA Executive Director Michael vendors, games and contests. Local painting activities. Then, beginning The 40-minute interview with Mr. present the case to a jury. reported that Mountainside commis- Brinker traveled to Washington, D.C., bands will perform live during this at 7:30 p.m., the Party Dolls will Christie can be viewed at “An indictment damages a person’s sioner Clark Landale took issue with last Monday, along with board chair- time. At 6:15 p.m., The Magic Touch perform live, followed by a fireworks goleader.com/video. reputation, so we want to be sure Mr. Pelissier’s efforts to push through woman Ms. Papen and vice-chair- will play live music, and pony rides will display. For seven years, Mr. Christie has beyond a reasonable doubt,” he said. privatization of the RVSA. man Charles Lombardo of Garwood, be available for children. Fireworks Plainfield: A daytime parade will served as U.S. Attorney with his of- Mr. Christie said his office pursues After Mr. Pelissier accused Mr. to lobby Congress for funding to re- will be held at dusk on the Roselle Park be held on East Front Street at 10 a.m. fice located in Newark and branches cases regardless of political affilia- Landale of violating a government- duce I & I. Mr. Brinker said control- High School football field. At 6 p.m., a live concert will be held in Trenton and Camden. He said even tion, a tactic that helps him to avoid ethics law, Mr. Landale said the posi- ling I & I was necessary to prevent Summit: From 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 pm at Cedar Brook Park, followed by his mother confuses his job with that the reputation former governor Eliot tions Mr. Pelissier held “create a con- damage to the sewerage plant in cases there will be various rides, games and a fireworks at dusk. of state Attorney General (AG). Spitzer developed as attorney general flict, or the appearance of a conflict, of extraordinary rainfall events. The U.S. Attorney is appointed by in New York, with his aggressive style. in his duties as a member of this The board has also discussed meet- the President of the United States, Mr. Christie said he does not believe authority.” ing with U.S. Senator Frank confirmed by the Senate and is re- the state has turned the corner yet on Other commissioners and author- Lautenberg to discuss opportunities sponsible for enforcing federal laws. the culture of corruption; however, the ity employees had taken issue with for federal aid to help control inflow The AG is appointed by the Governor issue is foremost on many minds. Mr. Pelissier’s previous efforts at and infiltration of New Jersey and is responsible for CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 privatization. Mr. Brinker cited a report that An authority employee, engineer Roselle Park exceeded its flow rights Anthony Gencarelli, had criticized the on 23 separate days in May. As an efforts to privatize the facility, telling example of one occasion, May 9, a the newspaper that he feared doing so 1.75-inch rain led to levels reaching would bring “opportunities for corrup- 1.86 million gallons per day (MGD), tion at the expense of the ratepayer.” violating the permitted 1.85 MGD Documentation provided by Mr. threshold. Gencarelli showed that Weiner- The authority’s agreement with the Lesniak, serving as RVSA’s counsel, member municipalities calls for sched- made more than $600,000 in 2007. uling a hearing when a municipality Senator Ray Lesniak (LD-20), a part- has exceeded its flow rights for 10 ner in the law firm, is a long-time days or more in a year. The agreement Democrat state senator from Eliza- also permits the municipality to be beth, an RVSA member town. charged for its excess usage, though, “I see that as a conflict,” Mr. according to Mr. Brinker, that is rarely David Samksy for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PROTEST FOR BENEFITS...Representatives of the teachers, including those Gencarelli said. done, as municipalities usually take from Scotch Plains-Fanwood, picket outside Senator Nicholas Scutari’s office in Joan Papen of Scotch Plains, who, action to correct the problem. Linden last Friday. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) launched a earlier this year was named the 2008 Testing of equipment at the Rahway statewide protest at the local offices of state senators on June 20 against three bills chairman of the RVSA’s board of Valley Sewerage Authority’s new that would change pensions as the Legislature wrestles with balancing the budget, commissioners, said in a November cogeneration facility is slated to be- minimizing layoffs and stemming tax increases. Among the school districts 1, 2007, letter to the newspaper that gin in early July, with start-up about attending were Clark, Linden, Scotch Plains, Rahway and Plainfield. she “can’t help wondering what is the August 1 if everything progresses PAGE INDEX David Samsky for The Scotch Plains -Fanwood Times rush [to privatization]. Who is going smoothly, according to RVSA Ex- WHO’S GOING TO JAIL?... Horace Corbin, publisher of The Scotch Plains- to benefit from this? It certainly is not ecutive Director Michael Brinker. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 Fanwood Times, interviews U.S. Attorney Chris Christie on June 19 in the our taxpayers.” Michael Pollack contributed to this Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 newspaper’s office on North Avenue in Westfield. Paul Sefranka has taken over as the report. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, June 26, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Chris Christie on Corruption CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Invariable,” he said. “We’re not that although Mr. Ashcroft may be a going to prosecute our way out of controversial, national figure, no one corruption. Given 566 municipalities, claimed he was unqualified for the 611 school districts, 21 counties and job. a $35-billion state budget, 128 con- He said these five companies, which victions is a small number. manufacture artificial hips and knees, “Still, we’ve shined a very, very have 95 percent of the market. Mr. bright light on the problem, and now Christie said the companies were il- there is enormous discussion of this legally paying doctors to use only at every corner. Six to seven years their products. He said this practice ago, that was not the case.” has been halted, and $511 million About the message getting down to have been recovered to Medicare. all other levels and special interests, Medicare pays for two-thirds of hip he said, “I really do [think so], but replacements in the country. that doesn’t mean, I’m not claiming He said several doctors involved in Martin Sweeney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times we’ve changed behavior across the this situation are in his “pipeline,” BIDDING FAREWELL…Superintendent of Schools Margaret Hayes addresses the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Class of 2008 at the graduation cer- board.” He added the U.S. Attorney’s and are soon to come out, which he Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times emony. office has a “zero tolerance” policy. would not comment on at this time. LaGRANDE SUMMER NIGHT...Fanwood Recreation Commissioner Bruce It takes two to three years to inves- Mr. Christie said he can’t comment Zakarian, who also performs as a professional clown, helps kick off the borough’s tigate a case and obtain a conviction. on his plans after the November Presi- second annual Summer Party in the Park Tuesday night. The event drew scores With his term coming to an end in a dential election, and must focus on of kids, parents and volunteers with games, rides, food, prizes and a movie. Garwood May See Increase few months, he said we have a ‘very the duties of his office. active’ pipeline. Asked if Presidential candidates “Anyone who’s breaking the law in Barack Obama or John McCain re- In State Aid From NJ Budget Union County has to be nervous – quested him to stay on, he quipped POLICE BLOTTER By RAYNOR DENITZIO Garwood brook running in back of their and beyond that, I will not be making that it is unlikely that Mr. Obama Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times property threatens their parking lot, and any comment about any particular would give him a call. Regarding Mr. GARWOOD — The Garwood Bor- wanted to know who owns the brook individuals,” Mr. Christie said. McCain, he said it would be very Westfield several credit cards, a New Jersey ough Council said on Tuesday that the and who to approach to fix the problem. Aside from political corruption, his difficult to turn down a request from Sunday, June 15, police arrested driver’s license, Social Security card tax impact of its 2008 budget could Borough Attorney Robert Renaud said office handles several other matters, a President, but he could only imag- Jonathan Connor, 19, of Westfield, and $1,600 in cash, all belonging to decrease further if estimated restora- he was not aware of a title for the brook. such as drugs and organized crime. ine the conversation that this would Drew Lambke, 18, of Rahway, Rob- the victim. tions in the borough’s Consolidated Borough Engineer Don Guarriello said One area of particular concern to him generate with his wife. ert Scherer, 21, of Garwood and a 15- Fanwood Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid that since the problem is on private prop- is human trafficking – what he said is He advised the press to be diligent, (CMPTRA) are approved. erty, the borough is not responsible for it. year-old female Westfield resident Tuesday, June 17, Michael T. a “terrific tragedy.” His office has and urged citizens to attend meet- outside Washington Elementary Sweeney, 37, of Scotch Plains was Council President and Borough Fi- Mr. Guarriello also said that adding curb- prosecuted more such crimes than ings, protest against faulty govern- nance Chairwoman Kathleen Villaggio ing to the portion of the parking lot School on St. Marks Avenue after arrested after a field investigation on said that, based upon her understanding affected would likely alleviate the ero- any other office in the country. ment and campaign against elected several residents reported hearing an outstanding Somerville warrant. of budget bills passed by the State Leg- sion, since Ms. Kearney’s driveway is He said due to New Jersey’s di- officials that break their promises. screaming and breaking glass in the According to police, he was processed islature on Monday, Garwood should above the brook. Currently, there is only verse culture; criminals from Mexico, “Throw them out,” he said. area. and released after posting bail. receive about $251,850 from CMPTRA a chain-link fence between the parking Central America, Eastern Europe, Further, he said he knows it is pos- All were charged with disorderly Tuesday, June 17, a resident of Oak this year. CMPTRA for towns with lot and the brook. Russia and Asia could find a commu- sible for citizens in any town in to conduct. Additionally, Connor, Court reported that his wallet was populations under 5,000 was eliminated Ms. Kearney, who purchased the nity in the state where they would not have a direct impact. When he lived Lambke and the 15-year-old were stolen out of his unlocked motor ve- in Governor Jon Corzine’s initial bud- property in 2000, said improvements to be conspicuous – in contrast, say to in Westfield early in his marriage, he charged with possession of alcohol hicle while it was parked in the street. get. the parking lot were done in the 1980s Oklahoma. said he witnessed door-to-door citi- by an underage person, and the juve- Saturday, June 21, Alex E. Harris, Ms. Villaggio said this estimated aid, under previous owners. His office put two women in Fed- zen campaigns. nile was charged with obstructing 22, of Roselle was arrested on an combined with budget cuts previously Local resident Michelle Heaton also eral prison for the next 17 years for He asked anyone with a complaint administration of law for allegedly outstanding warrant out of Jersey City suggested by the finance committee, addressed the council regarding sum- the sex enslavement in Plainfield, of of government or suspecting wrong- interfering with an arrest. after a motor vehicle stop on South would result in a tax impact of $326 per monses, which she received for failure four teenage girls from Mexico. doing to call him in Newark at (973) Scherer also was charged with ag- Avenue. According to police, he was house assessed at $100,000, down $192 to obtain a dog license. Ms. Heaton said However, his stance on immigra- 645-2700; or if they prefer, call the gravated assault of a police officer for processed and released after posting from initial tax estimates. However, that she no longer owns a dog and that tion is somewhat different. FBI in Newark at (973) 792-3000. He allegedly spitting on the officer, while bail. since the state budget has not been she also never received the initial corre- “Being without proper documen- said he has e-mail but prefers to talk to Lambke had outstanding traffic war- Sunday, June 22, Leon T. Golding, formally adopted by Gov. Corzine, Ms. spondence regarding the summonses. tation is not a crime,” Mr. Christie people directly. He said they need not rants from Westfield, with $91 bail, 40, of Scotch Plains was arrested on Villaggio stressed that these numbers Ms. Heaton said she had a similar issue said, pointing out the legal difference be concerned about calling and that he are derived from her readings of the with summonses for failing to cut a and Clark, with $250 bail. Bail multiple Scotch Plains warrants after between illegal immigration and im- doesn’t record his phone calls. “I’m amounts for Scherer, Lambke and police responded to a dispute at a current bills and are not official. lawn at a property that she no longer proper documentation. “I don’t make here to serve you, the public.” “The numbers that I gave are unoffi- owns. Connor were set at $2,500, $1,000 South Avenue gas station. According cial and it’s only me reading the bills Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma the law, I just enforce it.” He said he’s “incredibly flattered” and $500, respectively. The juvenile to police, he was processed and turned (pieces of legislation),” Ms. Villaggio said that the summonses were issued He said someone could have an to be mentioned as a candidate for was released to her father. over to the Scotch Plains Police De- said. because Ms. Heaton previously regis- expired visa and that is not something Governor next year, but said it is Tuesday, June 17, Mitchell L. partment. In other business, the council voted tered a dog and did not inform the a person can be arrested for in this presumptuous for him to even con- Brower, 18, of Westfield was arrested Monday, June 23, Yofre Marcelo to allow the lowering of age restriction borough that she no longer had the country – although they could be de- sider it at this time. at Westfield police headquarters on Chima-Navla, 30, of Elizabeth was from 55 to 50 years old for 20 percent animal. Mr. Renaud said that since the ported. However, entering the United Mr. Christie was born in Newark and an outstanding Newark criminal war- arrested on an outstanding warrant of the townhouses at the North Avenue summonses were already issued, Ms. States illegally and/or having false raised in Livingston where he became rant. He was released after posting out of Newark after a motor vehicle West Redevelopment Project. Accord- Heaton would have to go to court to documents are a crime and one would friends with Senator Tom Kean, Jr., $125 bail. stop on Martine Avenue. According ing to Jeanne McManus, an attorney for settle them. be subject to arrest. now of Westfield. Mr. Christie lives Wednesday, June 18, Scott Villa, to police, he was processed and re- the developer, the measure will now go “Once they’re issued, the council can’t On criticism he received from The with his family today in Mendham. 23, of Westfield was arrested on an leased after posting bail. to the current residents of the develop- do anything about them,” Mr. Renaud New York Times over the hiring of Next year, for the first time in his- outstanding Garwood traffic warrant Monday, June 23, an unlocked bi- ment for a vote, where it needs a 67 said. “You’ll have to go to court.” former attorney general John Ashcroft tory, New Jersey will also choose a following a motor vehicle stop at Maple cycle valued at $100 was stolen from percent majority for approval. Resident Bruce Paterson asked the to oversee compliance of five compa- Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Corbin Street and Third Avenue in Garwood. the driveway of a residence on Tren- The council also voted to prohibit council if the multiple summonses re- nies that had been paying kickbacks posed, “Could it be ‘Christie and He was released after posting $89 bail. ton Avenue. parking on certain sections of Maple ceived by Ms. Heaton were a coinci- to doctors, Mr. Christie responded Kean, Perfect Together’?” Scotch Plains Tuesday, June 24, Salmon T. Street, and set parts of Maple Street and dence. Police Chief William Legg said Tuesday, June 17, a resident of Sheridan, 36, of Scotch Plains was Chestnut Street as two-hour parking the borough issued more than a dozen zones. An ordinance to modify portions summonses for failure to register a dog Westfield Road reported that some- arrested on a Mansfield Township of the fire prevention code relating to and also regularly issues summonses one threw a brick at his house and warrant after a motor vehicle stop on standards for inspections was also regarding failure to maintain yards. SP Township Council broke a window. Second Street. According to police, passed by the council. “If you violate town ordinances or Tuesday, June 17, Maria Cardonia, he was processed and released after During the workshop session of the state laws, you get summonses,” Chief 38, of Elizabeth was arrested on an posting bail. meeting, Carol Kearney and Gene Legg said. Passes SID Ordinance outstanding warrant after a motor Tuesday, June 24, Jaime E. Jannotti, who own a travel agency in the The council will hold a public hear- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicle stop for a violation. Accord- Hardges, 30, of Rutherford was ar- borough at 207 Center Street, addressed ing on an ordinance to create a fee for ing to police, she was transported to rested on an outstanding warrant out the council. Ms. Kearney and Mr. marriage and civil union licenses dur- put personal opinions regarding the ing a letter Councilman Glover had headquarters, where she was pro- of Clark after a motor vehicle stop on Jannotti said that erosion related to the ing its next meeting on Tuesday, July 8. ordinance aside to help make the SID written to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood cessed and released. South Avenue. According to police, a success. Times, where Councilman Glover Wednesday, June 18, a resident of she was being processed and is ex- Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market Begins Sal Lamastra, whose business is wrote, “I don’t know why the SID Country Club Lane reported that pected to post bail. located on East Second Street, opened initiative failed, the district is an asset someone made $800 worth of unau- Tuesday, June 24, a resident of New Season This Saturday Morning the public discussion stating his firm in need of partnership.” thorized purchases online. Woodland Avenue reported that some- opposition to the ordinance. “We don’t Mayor Marks said “there is noth- Saturday, June 21, a resident of one broke the windshield of his mo- SCOTCH PLAINS – Opening day etables, a delectable selection of fresh have to try it out, we know it won’t ing worse than hypocrisy,” after read- Willow Road reported that someone tor vehicle while it was parked in the for Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market- baked bread and goods, handmade work,” Mr. Lamastra said. “We are ing the letter. Following this state- entered her motor vehicle and re- driveway. place season begins this Saturday. granola and trail mixes, unique nutty business people and we have been in ment, calls from the audience and moved her GPS system valued at ap- The annual outdoor event is held ev- confections, handmade hard Amish business before most of you were interruptions from Mr. Glover forced proximately $700. ery Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. pretzels, pickled vegetables, jams, jel- born.” Mayor Marks to raise his voice re- Sunday, June 22, Chaka Nelson, Inmate Collapses, Dies (rain or shine at the discretion of each lies, honey, fresh roasted organic In the weeks leading up to this peatedly telling the councilman to 26, of Elizabeth was arrested on an ELIZABETH – Newark resident vendor) until November 1. It takes coffees by the cup or pound, cut flow- meeting, a petition was passed around “be quiet.” Addison Wilcox, 33, died earlier this outstanding warrant after a motor month after collapsing in the Union place in the Municipal Parking lot on ers, potted herbs, and much more. where Mr. Lamastra collected over Mr. Glover was given the opportu- vehicle stop for a violation. Accord- Park Avenue in the Towne Centre of “People like the homey feeling and County jail. Wilcox was serving a three- 120 signatures against the ordinance. nity to respond and told the mayor, ing to police, he was transported to year sentence due to drug-related charges. Scotch Plains. quaintness of our market, and our Mr. Lamastra said after personally “For 18 months you have enjoyed headquarters where he was processed Wilcox died as a result of cardiac ar- The Marketplace is sponsored and unique offerings,” Mr. Stein said. speaking with the audience at taking your best shots, and in six and released. rhythmia due to an enlarged heart, Union managed by the Scotch Plains Busi- “This year, we are planning addi- Tuesday’s meeting and business own- months that will be over.” Sunday, June 22, Leon Golding, County spokesman Sebastian D’Elia said. ness and Professional Association tional activities such as live music, a ers in the community he knows that Making one final statement on the 40, of Scotch Plains was arrested on (SPBPA). blood drive, a barbeque and, perhaps, most people do not want the SID. issue, Mrs. Malool said, “This [SID] an outstanding warrant. According to The Marketplace provides a venue a pet adoption day.” “I would rather pay an attorney to is not supposed to be political. This is police, he was transported to head- for the community to gather, for kids The Marketplace was originally fight this than have you [council] not Republican or Democratic. This quarters where he was processed and Graduates to learn where their food comes from established in 1992 as a community force this down our throats,” Mr. is not what it is supposed to be, it is released. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and for local producers to sell their service to help support local farmers Lamastra said. about the community.” Sunday, June 22, Carlos Rios, 43, ing,” said Ms. Hayes. “You will need fresh products – just picked, baked or and enable them to develop new mar- Sherry Cronin, executive director In other business, two additional of Elizabeth was arrested and charged to be flexible and adapting.” made only hours before. It brings the kets for their fresh grown produce. In for the Downtown Westfield Corpo- ordinances were approved. An ordi- with driving while intoxicated (DWI) The superintendent encouraged the farmers directly to our community. 1994, the SPBPA took over the man- ration, made an appearance at the nance for the revision of general main- after a motor vehicle stop for a viola- graduates to remain positive as they Many vendors have samplings, and agement reign to attract and increase meeting asking the council to pass tenance codes, which will take effect tion. According to police, he was trans- move through life, since “people who most times, they can suggest ways to business activity in the Towne Cen- the ordinance. Mrs. Cronin said that September 2, and the land subdivi- ported to headquarters where he was are optimistic are more productive, prepare their unique offerings. tre. out of the 566 towns in New Jersey, sion ordinance regarding zoning dis- processed and released. more successful and generally lead “Every year, we invite a varied and WIC Coupons are welcomed by 76 have SID’s. tribution were passed at Tuesday’s Mountainside happier lives.” limited number of top-quality, expe- participating vendors at the Market- “I encourage you to have an open meeting. Wednesday, June 18, police re- “Remember to call home,” said Ms. rienced vendors, who have a passion place. mind,” Mrs. Cronin said. “It is not an Boy Scout Courtney Slaten was sponded to a call from a resident of Hayes, as a recommendation to not for what they do, and we have them Additional information can be overnight fix-it, and it will take a long congratulated of having achieved the Long Meadow who stated that she forget those who supported them provide an engaging variety of fresh found by visiting the SPBPA Web site time, but it’s not a big bad ugly mon- rank of Eagle Scout and Patricia allowed a family friend to stay in her along the way. “You owe that to your grown produce, delicious handmade at visitscotchplains.com. Mr. Stein ster.” Hatfield was also congratulated on home as a guest. According to police, parents.” baked goods, and gourmet-style food can be reached at (908) 322-6774. The overall argument among those her retirement after 36 years of ser- the guest allowed his girlfriend into After the graduates received their products,” said Jeff Stein, local mar- The SPBPA is a non-profit organi- in support of the ordinance was the vice to the YMCA community. the house and she subsequently was diplomas, the last speaker of the keting strategist and returning Mar- zation whose purpose is to assist and need for change in Scotch Plains. videotaped removing prescription evening, class president Robert ketplace manager. enhance the business community in “Money is not the problem and the medication from the homeowner’s Cunningham, addressed the new This season’s special attractions the Township of Scotch Plains through economy is not the problem,” said purse. The incident led to the arrest of alumni. Robert said that even though are no different. They include a vari- its networking activities and commu- former Mayor and ex-Councilman Charlotte Diamonte-Nabet. many of his classmates were eager to ety of Jersey Fresh fruits and veg- nity involvement. Gabe Spera. “We need change in this Wednesday, June 18, Charlotte move on from high school, there was town, let’s do something positive.” Diamonte-Nabet, 20, of Agoura, Ca- a certain amount of sadness in leav- After close to 30 Scotch Plains and lif. was arrested and charged with ing SPFHS behind. Westfield residents voiced their opin- possession of drug paraphernalia and “Every senior here, no matter how ions about the SID, it was clear that possession of a controlled dangerous much they want to get out of here, has the public’s views on the matter were substance (CDS) after a field investi- had a heavy heart for the past few split with a slight majority favoring gation. weeks,” Robert said. the ordinance. Thursday, June 19, a resident of “They are mere sea monkeys in an Following the public discussion, the Globe Avenue reported that someone ocean filled with whales of fun and council went into a closed session for smashed the driver’s side window of sharks of adventure,” Robert said, five minutes where it was decided that his vehicle and removed his laptop referring to the aspects of high school Mrs. Malool would recuse her vote. computer. that could be considered “annoying,” As the only council member in Sunday, June 22, a resident of Saw- such as late nights devoted to physics opposition to the ordinance, Mr. mill Road reported that someone problems. But he reminded his class- Glover said he was surprised at the threw a brick at his front door and mates that those experiences paled in bold statements coming from the other dented his screen door. comparison to the good times, in- members of council who have never Sunday, June 22, a resident of Darby cluding cheering on Raider athletes. owned and operated a real estate busi- Lane reported that someone removed Ten students from the class of 2008 ness. 13 termite stakes from her yard and earned National Merit commenda- “Forming a real working partner- turned on her outdoor water faucet. tions, and 40 were inducted into the ship could yield benefits,” said Coun- According to police, the stakes were National Honor Society. Students cilman Glover, “but how can it pros- found next to the holes they were Dennis Ruiz and Courtney Slaten Martin Sweeney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times per when one partner does not respect STYLE…Amidst the crowd of graduates, Sean Dolgin sports a pair of retro Martin Sweeney for The Times removed from. were also recognized by the College shades and chats with friends during the SPFHS commencement ceremony. the opinions of the other? I will not THANKS, MOM…SPFHS graduate Sunday, June 22, a resident reported Board’s National Hispanic Recogni- vote to place an addition burden on Darion Dean waves to the crowd after that his wallet was either lost or sto- tion program and the National Pictures of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduates will be them [business owners].” receiving his diploma at the ceremony len at a theater on Route 22. Accord- Achievement Scholarship, respec- published in next week’s edition of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Mayor Marks responded by quot- on June 19. ing to police, the wallet contained tively. Page 2 Thursday, June 26, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DWC Told to ‘Expect Less’ County to Pave 14 Miles Sprint Backs Out of Cell For Downtown Projects Of Roads This Summer Tower Proposal in Cranford By WAYNE BAKER “Clean Communities” grant program. By PAUL J. PEYTON Lower Road in Linden. The county’s By CHRISTINA M. HINKE tions and made comments. “You would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Their efforts will be supplemented by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lease of the academy with the City of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times expect to find an increase,” Mr. Pistol WESTFIELD — Town Adminis- community service work from area ELIZABETH — The Union Linden runs through 2030. CRANFORD – Gregory Meese, at- said of any property sale over a given trator Jim Gildea told the Downtown youth offenders, Ms. Cronin said. County Board of Chosen Freeholders A resolution reviewed last week torney for SMSA Limited Partnership, time period. Westfield Corporation board of di- Discussion of the South Avenue will vote tonight on a $3.7-million would hike employee insurance pre- the applicant proposing a cell phone “It doesn’t tell us anything,” Mr. Pis- rectors on Monday that state aid cuts streetscape project, which is already contract for the resurfacing of 14 miles miums between 3 and 20 percent, for tower at the Cranford Swimming Club tol said of Mr. Gillooly’s data. will likely reduce opportunities for funded, is about to be bid, Ms. Cronin of county-owned roads this summer. a total of $32.8 million for the 2009 on County Park Drive, presented re- Mr. Pistol added, “People know if outside funding of improvements to said. The project, which is managed The contract and other resolutions Fiscal Year, which begins July 1. vised plans during the Cranford Zoning there is a cell tower, view or not, and the town’s business district. by the DWC, has a completed bid were on the June 19 meeting agenda Horizon, which has county contracts Board of Adjustment meeting on Mon- they may choose to look in another day, showing the height of the mono- neighborhood. That’s the real type of On the evening that New Jersey specification. Town Attorney Robert for review by board members. for traditional, PPO, direct access analysis you should have done.” The State Legislature passed a $32.9 bil- Cockren is slated to review the bid Dan Graziano, director of engi- and HMO coverage, is increasing its pole reduced by 10 feet, from 130 to 120 feet, because Sprint backed out of audience clapped in response. lion budget, Mr. Gildea, responding specifications shortly. neering, public works and facilities, contract 3 percent over last year. the deal. This height difference changes “Just by looking at these to an inquiry by DWC Executive Di- Town Council liaison to the DWC, told The Westfield Leader and The Health Net, an open access POS the required setback of tower height addresses…it is more of a commercial rector Sherry Cronin, said capital Andy Wasserman, said Westfield was Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fol- plan, has proposed a 4.25 percent distances from 162.5 feet to 150 feet area than Kenilworth Boulevard in improvements in town would likely selected as one of the top 100 towns lowing last Thursday’s freeholder hike, while Aetna is seeking a 20 and alters the minimum setback to a Cranford,” he said. be limited to paving “a few roads and in America by Relocate America.com. meeting that all but $197,000 of the percent increase for its HMO. Only property line, which is now 360 feet, He also asked why he did not look at some drainage” projects. He said Westfield was the only New roadwork would be paid through a 13 employees are enrolled in the Aetna reduced from 390 feet. The application a comparable neighborhood without a Mr. Gildea based his comments on Jersey community to make the list. grant from the New Jersey Depart- plan, according to last week’s agenda. is still not within the required setbacks. tower to see the difference in apprecia- progress of the town’s budget and his The Sweet Sounds Downtown jazz ment of Transportation. The county Prescription costs, contracted through William Master, a professional plan- tion. Mr. Gillooly responded by saying expectations for aid from the state. concerts held on Tuesday evenings would pay the remaining costs of the Systemed/Medco, a self-insured pre- ner hired by the applicant, said the there is not a comparable area. It was also revealed at the meeting begin on July 1. Rain dates are the contract, which is to be awarded to scription drug program, is being in- compound area for the remaining, three Mr. Gillooly told The Westfield that the Downtown Westfield 5K run following evening. Star of the Sea Concrete Corporation creased by 13 percent to $9.4 million. telecommunication companies’ equip- Leader that no one had asked him to would follow a different route when Jamie Chavez of Xocolatz attended of Old Bridge. The board will also vote on a ment would stay the same size “in case examine rates of appreciation in the the race is held next month. his first meeting as a member of the Locally, Terrill Road will be paved $38,430 contract with Trenton-based of an additional carrier in the future.” Cranford/Westfield area that would be Ms. Cronin said the route of the board. Mr. Chavez replaces David from LaGrande Avenue in Fanwood Vital Communications, Inc. to pro- Mr. Master will continue his testimony affected by the tower placed at the Downtown Westfield 5K, often called Martone, who resigned following dis- to King Street in Plainfield. Sky Top vide maintenance and technical sup- at the next meeting on Monday, July 14. swim club during that same time period the “Pizza Run,” would be changed. covery that the new location of his Drive will be paved from Valley Road port for MOD IV software utilized to John Gillooly, a real estate appraiser he calculated for Springfield to see if The start is slated to be moved closer business, Classic Thyme, was out- in Berkeley Heights to Glenside Av- access property tax records. Al Faella, certified since 1992, spoke on behalf of appreciation rates were below, same or SMSA and gave most of the testimony higher than the same period in Spring- to Central Avenue to allow racers to side the special improvement district enue in Scotch Plains. director of parks and community re- field. This could give the board a way to feed into the field from the back of the of the town. Other roads to be resurfaced are newal, said 15 of the county’s 21 that evening. He presented a paired sales analysis, which he said is a study compare the “comparable area” affected pack. Plainfield Avenue in Berkeley towns currently utilize the service. of a sale of one property and a resale of by a tower to the Cranford/Westfield This change results in moving the Lead Hazard Action Heights, Glenside Avenue in Berke- Two other contracts the board is con- the same or “very similar” property. He neighborhood. He also said that he turn off East Broad Street from Taken by County ley Heights and Summit, Madison sidering tonight involve services for studied all “same” properties in his couldn’t compare this area to the one he Mindowaskin Park to North Euclid Hill Road in Clark, Magie Avenue in inmates at the county jail in Elizabeth. report. He said that since there was not calculated in Springfield because “there Street. (Northbound traffic, which ELIZABETH – The Union County Elizabeth, Rahway Avenue in Eliza- Correctional Health Services, Inc. of a cell tower in the Cranford area in still could be a location difference.” used to be diverted onto North Euclid, Board of Chosen Freeholders has an- beth, the Boulevard in Kenilworth, Verona is seeking a one-year contract question, he looked at a “comparable In sum, he said, “I have never found will need to use Harrison Street.) nounced a drive to fight lead hazards Stiles Street in Linden, Rahway River for $1,129,599 to provide medical and location” that had a monopole. He chose an impact” to the rate of appreciation Mrs. Cronin said the route is going in lower income single-family and Park in Rahway, Mountain Avenue in health care services for inmates. 51 Brown Avenue in Springfield, north due to a cell phone tower in proximity less far into residential areas, noting multi-family dwellings countywide. Summit and Salem Road in Union. A previous $750,000 contract with of Route 22. The tower was built in to a residential zone. removal of the Tuttle Parkway seg- Funding for the program was awarded Mr. Graziano said the Boulevard in East Orange General Hospital to pro- April 2004, and is “one mile from the Westfield resident Austin Habib ment. The race is slated for 7 p.m. on to Union County in late 2007, in the Kenilworth would be paved at night vide non-emergency services, such subject’s location,” according to Mr. asked Mr. Gillooly what the prices were Wednesday, July 23. form of a $3.9 million federal grant. due to the heavy traffic volume along as surgeries and hospitalization of Gillooly. Someone in the audience later of the residences in his market area. He On another issue, Ms. Cronin said Union County funding of $100,000 the 1.3-mile stretch of roadway to be prisoners, is being reduced by shouted that it is two-tenths of a mile answered with numbers ranging from $1,000 was needed to pay for power- brings the total to $4 million. resurfaced. He said roadwork on the $300,000 to $450,000. East Orange from Route 22, according to a satellite $380,000 to $630,000. Mr. Habib shot washing to remove graffiti on down- The grant will expand lead contract would commence in July General replaced Trinitas Hospital in image the person had. back that homes in the Westfield and town businesses’ facades where scrub- remediation efforts to include train- and continue into September. Elizabeth earlier this year in provid- The Springfield tower is located in Cranford area are in the $600,000 to bing was ineffective. She said two ing for contractors and workers in In other business, the board will ing the service. an industrial zone, whereas the tower $850,000 range. Mr. Habib also said reducing exposure to lead paint at SMSA is proposing would be located “many times you don’t need a license college students from Westfield were vote on an ordinance to appropriate Director of Correctional Services for it [remodels].” working for the DWC through the work sites. $625,000 for the county’s acquisition Brian Riordan said earlier this year that in a residential zone, with the tower 246 feet from the nearest home in Westfield. Norman Albert asked Mr. Gillooly if of the Hungarian Citizens Club, a .77- East Orange General offers a secured In his report, dated June 16, 2008, he views of Manhattan or a waterfront acre property located off Old Raritan floor for prisoners who are guarded by showed two sets of data, those homes could have a tax impact on a home, and Road in Clark. The purchase includes Essex County correctional officers. with a view of the tower and those he answered yes, it may. the 4,600-square-foot club hall and its Union County must supply its own without. He looked at all sales prior to Cranford resident Frank Krause later grounds. An agreement to purchase guards for each prisoner at Trinitas and following April 2004 to determine asked if a cell tower could negatively the property was reached between the Hospital, which does not offer secured the appreciation rate, a measure of in- impact the tax revenue to a township by county and club last month. floors. Mr. Riordan told the freeholders crease in the value of a sale. He said he a lower tax assessment of homes with a Also included in the ordinance is $1.3 in April that it cost the county $1,000 eliminated homes that were “substan- view of a tower, and Mr. Gillooly said million for “professional services and per inmate at Trinitas versus $350 at tially renovated,” which he listed as that was not his area of expertise. Mr. improvements” to the Union County East Orange General. having a remodeled kitchen, a finished Krause also raised the question of how Fire Academy in Linden, a facility uti- Trinitas has been retained to handle basement or an addition, among other the members of the swim club, each an lized by 20 of the county’s 21 munici- emergencies for inmates, Mr. Riordan things, from the first sale. This infor- owner of the club because they buy a palities. Elizabeth does not train there. said. The contract is being increased mation, he said, was either obtained bond to join, could be impacted by their During budget talks this spring, to $600,000, a hike of $300,000. from a building permit issued or dis- share in a sale should the swim club Public Safety Director Richard Childs The county freeholders will hold a closed from a real estate agent. He also dissolve and the property be sold off. estimated that a new facility would public hearing preceding a vote on removed homes that were sold for one The board said Mr. Gillooly did not cost $13.9 million and include four the 2008 Union County budget to- dollar and cases where a property was have to answer since he testified to no sold as part of an estate sale. data such as this. training classrooms and a 100-seat night at 7 p.m. at the county adminis- Earlier in the night, Glenn Pierson, amphitheater. tration building in Elizabeth. The His findings determined that homes with a view of the tower increased 1 expert engineer for the applicant, gave The county hired Netta Architects, $437.7-million budget increases taxes percent on average per month, or 12 the opponent’s attorney, John Schmidt, a based in Springfield, in October 2007, by $13.1 million or 5.48 percent over percent per year, and homes without a pile of raw data used for Mr. Pierson’s to design a new facility to be located at last year. County taxes will be raised view were the same, on average. The earlier charts of gaps in coverage for each the academy’s same address of 700 in 19 of the county’s 21 towns. median rate of appreciation was 0.8 cell phone carrier that was requested be- percent per month for homes with a fore. Mr. Schmidt said he was “blindsided” GW Master Plan view and 1.1 percent for homes without by Mr. Pierson giving him these records The Garwood Planning Board has sched- a view. The mean was 0.6 to 1.7 percent in the hearing, knowing he had his own uled a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, at 7:30 with a view, and 0.7 to 1.3 percent witness to speak on behalf of this infor- p.m. at borough hall to solicit input from without a view per month. mation. Mr. Pierson had possession of the residents as the master plan is in its develop- Jeffrey Pistol, vice chairman of the data months earlier. Mr. Schmidt’s wit- ment. All Garwood residents are invited. board, asked Mr. Gillooly many ques- ness will speak at a later meeting. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 26, 2008 Page 3 Corzine Says Local Officials Peyton's Need to Cut Costs Like State Peek at the Week BY PAUL J. PEYTON He said he would have preferred to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In Politics keep that $32 million funding pool in The Leader/Times TRENTON — Governor Jon the budget. “In the long run I think By Paul Peyton of Corzine said Monday that comments shared services consolidations will the Essex County GOP chairman. by officials that the state is shifting save our communities a lot of money Democrats Agree to Cuts In costs to municipalities “just doesn’t on a combined basis.” Mergers of towns Taxpayer-Funded Benefits Marlboro Mayor Gets 21 Months hold water.” and/or governments would be subject Democrats agreed Friday to cuts For Accepting $245,000 Bribe “Since we are [putting] $570 mil- to voter approval. for taxpayer-funded benefits as part Former Marlboro Mayor Matthew lion [more] into school aid (in the The Governor said legislation to of a $32.9-billion state budget, The Scannapieco has been sentenced to Fiscal Year 2009 state budget) and the curb “abuse” of the state pensions Associated Press reported. The ben- 21 months in prison by United States municipal aid is being cut by $162 would save $100 to $200 million. efit changes include: raising the re- District Court Judge Jerome Simandle [million] and 55 percent of property “We would like to see the things we tirement age from 60 to 62 for newly for accepting $245,000 in bribes from taxes in the State of New Jersey are negotiated in our contract, [such as] cost hired workers, requiring that gov- a developer to push projects through driven by school aid, it’s hard to un- sharing on health care, making sure that ernment workers earn a minimum of the township’s planning board, ac- $7,500 to receive a pension, elimi- cording to the Star Ledger. derstand why that would be the case,” you raise the co-pays, making sure that Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Corzine said. you go from 55 to 60 [on retirement age] ‘DON’T RUIN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD’...Six Cranford children hold protest nating President Lincoln’s birthday Zogby: American Voters Favor “There is no question that people in all of the pension funds, [and that signs against the proposed cell tower prior to the start of Monday’s zoning board as a state holiday, requiring munici- Offshore Drilling in U.S. might argue that their municipal bill they] are actually implemented at the meeting in Cranford. Westfield and Cranford residents have come out in oppostion pal workers to work 20 hours per A new Zogby Poll has found that might go up, but there is a lot of money local level,” the Governor said. to the applicant’s proposal to place the monopole in a residential zone near the week to be eligible for health ben- Westfield/Cranford border, at the Cranford Swimming Club. 74 percent of 1,113 “likely voters” flowing into the education budgets for Responding to a question from The efits and offering incentives to work- surveyed favor offshore drilling oil. the local communities, as a matter of Leader, he said the state offers grants ers not to take taxpayer-funded health The poll was taken from June 12 to fact three times more than [what] is to counties “take on a broad base of care. 14, and has a margin of error of three being cut here,” Mr. Corzine said. services across municipal lines.” He Chelsea Expands, Moves Obama Opts Not to Accept percentage points. Ninety percent of During a teleconference call with said the “most obvious” areas have Public Financing for Campaign Republican voters support ed drilling weekly newspaper reporters, includ- been in jails and vocational-technical Democratic Presidential candidate off the United States coast compared ing The Westfield Leader and The schools. “And we try to support those Corp. HQ to Fanwood Barack Obama has decided not to ac- to 75 percent of Independents and 58 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on initiatives where they exist,” he said. cept public financing for his campaign, percent of Democrats. Another 59 Monday, the Governor said that over The Governor said the state is look- FANWOOD — Chelsea Senior erties in New Jersey and New York. Living has opened its new corporate “Chelsea Senior Living continues according to The Associated Press. percent of voters said they favor drill- the next 12 to 18 months the state ing to raise revenue at state parks in Forgoing some $84 million that would ing in the Alaska National Wildlife would reduce its workforce by up to the area of concessions and user fee headquarters to Fanwood. Chelsea to be the leader of senior housing in has been in Fanwood since 1997. It New Jersey and New York,” said have been available to him, he is the Refuge (ANWAR). 5,000 jobs. increases in order to lessen the state’s first Presidential candidate to do so Ricketts OK’s by Panel to Head As part of these job cuts, he said the use of beach replenishment funds to doubled in size in 2004 and recently Roger Bernier, company president. acquired five new properties. “This move to Fanwood will help us since Congress passed the 1970’s-post Dept. of Children and Families departments of commerce and per- keep these facilities open. Watergate finance laws. Republican sonnel would be eliminated. “These On tax rebates, Mr. Corzine said, The corporate headquarters is lo- grow and prosper.” The Senate Judiciary Committee cated on the first floor at 316 South The Chelsea properties offer a va- Presidential candidate John McCain has approved Kim Ricketts to run the are the kinds of things that we believe “Ninety percent of the public will is said to have taken steps to accept should be done to reduce expendi- receive rebates that are substantially Avenue. On the second floor are 12 riety of lifestyles tailored to older Department of Children and Families new, two-bedroom apartments that people who might need a little help public financing. following her appointment by Gov. tures, and we would like to see locals greater then when that program was O’Toole to Become Head of GOP do that as well,” he said. initiated,” while “70 percent will re- will become an independent living with activities of daily living, from Jon Corzine. Currently, the adminis- The Governor said the $32.9-bil- ceive the same rebate that they got the environment. getting dressed in the morning to tak- Chairman, Replacing Gilmore trator of the Department of Law and lion spending plan includes a man- year before.” Persons making over “The Chelsea is a fixture in our ing medication. State Senator Kevin O’Toole (LD- Public Safety, Ms. Ricketts previ- date that “all our children be insured” $150,000 are not eligible for rebates, town,” Mayor Colleen Mahr said. Chelsea also offers specialized liv- 40, Cedar Grove) is in line to be the ously was director of the Division of through a program with Horizon. a drop from $250,000 last year, while “Having the corporate headquarters ing environments for residents with new boss for GOP chairman, replac- Consumer Affairs. The department “We have significantly expanded ac- those earning between $100,000 and here as part of our downtown rede- memory impairment and behavioral ing Ocean County Republican Chair- employs about 7,000 people and has cess and health insurance,” he said, $150,000 will receive two-thirds of velopment solidifies our relation- issues. man George Gilmore, politckernj.com a $1.5 billion budget. The position although he said the budget includes last year’s check and anyone below ship.” For more information, please visit has reported. Mr. O’Toole, who used pays $141,000 per year. Her appoint- cuts in aid to hospitals and nursing these levels will receive the same Chelsea Senior Living has 12 prop- chelseaseniorliving.com. to represent parts of Union County, is ment now heads to the full Senate. homes. amount as last year. “I think it is a very fiscally respon- In terms of the state’s debt, Mr. sible budget, spending no more than Corzine said, “We are going to have to we take in and, in fact, we have elimi- do something” to pay off debt in order Store Open nated Christmas tree grants. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains Fanwood PBA Responds to Mayor D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: And Council’s Layoff Statements Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Fanwood Council President Joan financially than any other public retire- Wheeler wrote about how fiscally pru- ment system. The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey dent and socially responsible the mayor The mayor and council have blamed enough to discern this deception of dic- and council are. She also made it known just about everything and everyone (with tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 that she is up for reelection this fall. This the exception of themselves) for the cur- is what she isn’t telling you: rent fiscal problems that forced them to guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 The mayor has been in office for ap- issue all borough employees layoff no- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at proximately five years and was fully aware tices. Among the issues I have seen the you get all four – you must have a lot of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 that full pension obligations were due in council cite as justifications for these Fiscal Year 2008. The mayor failed to notices are: state aid cuts, increasing cost All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. inform the public that, for the past 10 of salaries, health insurance, uniforms, come from the board game Diction years, Fanwood has not paid any or only contractual items, utilities, etc. Mayor Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR a small portion of their pension obliga- Colleen Mahr said, “[the] decision to tions. When the state told the municipali- send out the layoff notices was misinter- 1. Churrus – A gum resin which oozes Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ties they had to start paying their full share preted in ways we could not have fore- from the Indian hemp COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION in 2004, the payments were phased in due seen,” and that the decision to send these 2. Chukker – One of the periods into Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly to pressure from the League of Munici- notices out was “incorrectly reported” which a polo game is divided EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS palities, of which the mayor is an active and was “[not] because of our state aid 3. Lanate – Covered with a hairy sub- Ben Corbin member. numbers.” The mayor pointed to “loss in stance or wool SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe In 2004, the borough paid 20 percent of revenues [and] significant increases in 4. Dichostasis – Spontaneous subdivi- sion One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 their obligated amount, and each year our pension obligations [due to the state’s] their obligation increased 20 percent until ridiculous ramp-up schedule” for refund- VALISE it reached 100 percent. The mayor failed ing the pension system. 1. A small suitcase to disclose this information, as well as At a recent town council meeting, The 2. A sleeveless garment worn over or where the hundreds of thousands of dol- mayor referred to this situation as “the under armor Amnesia is the Best Medicine lars went that the borough saved over the perfect storm” and claimed that they were 3. A type of sweet onion course of 10 years. (Reference NJ Divi- blindsided by this “storm.” The mayor 4. A light, rounded helmet with a visor To stay sane, Mets fans need short memories – among many others, keep rolling along. sion of Pensions and Benefits Public Law and council have not accepted any re- LAMPADEDROMY Willie Randolph who? Shea Stadium, where’s that? Brian Williams always reminds everyone of his 1997, Chapter 115; P.L. 2000, Chapter 8; sponsibility for the town’s fiscal situation 1. A large dolphin of the North Atlantic P.L. 2001, Chapter 44; P.L. 2003, Chap- and have failed to take appropriate ac- It wasn’t pretty how Willie was dumped. Somehow dashing looks. Scott Curtis, Damon Roth, Kevin having few teeth ter 108). tions to weather this “storm.” With the 2. A torch in honor of Prometheus the crass style of George Steinbrenner even seems Woodring and Kevin Spellman have a wonderful We would like to know where this exception of state aid cuts, they were well 3. A catfish native to the River Nile more professional. mix of power and speed, and Anthony Blasi is money was spent – not only as members aware of everything else they had men- 4. An electric eel of the pension system, but for the taxpay- tioned. Each year, beleaguered Mets fans have high hopes learning to throw overhand. MAMMONISM ers of Fanwood. All employees paid their Our PBA Local 123 and the majority of 1. Acting indiscreetly; carelessly that they can outshine the Yankees while somehow Scotch Plains softball organizer Ed Zazzali, des- share into the pension system during this taxpaying citizens are dissatisfied with 2. The act of defiling; corruption making the playoffs by overcoming the Braves and perate at first to corral his crowd and balance the period, and our members pay the highest Governor [Jon] Corzine and his slashing 3. Devotion to the greedy pursuit of amount in public employee contributions of financial aid to the smaller municipali- the Phillies. Last year’s horrendous fold, impact of weather, now seems to have matters under riches in the nation. The money saved was sup- ties of our state. The PBA strongly be- 4. Passing on unfavorable genetic traits ‘forgedabowdit.’ control. The league has a plethora of power men, posed to be used for property tax relief lieves the mayor and council are using the PHILTER Yankee fans need amnesia too – Joe Torre who? who can blast the ball into the trees and into Westfield. (per Assembly Appropriations Commit- aid cuts as a smoke and mirror campaign 1. A pleasant stroll tee Statement to Senate Bill 1961). How- to avoid accepting responsibility for the Yankee Stadium, huh? Veterans Steve Barba, Mike Parkhill, Jason Weisholtz, 2. To please, charm or delight ever, Fanwood and every other munici- potential layoffs and fiscal mismanage- 3. To scold or nag When Mets and Yankee fans can conjure up posi- Ed Gutierrez, Emidio Monaco, Ron Germinder, Joe pality squandered that money on every- ment of the Borough of Fanwood. Unfor- 4. A love potion tives about being at .500 as the All-Star break ap- DeFabio, Steve Brainard, Brian Dayton, Marty thing but property tax relief. tunately for them, they’re running out of As public employees, we are very dis- people and things to blame and will even- proaches, well, that’s what baseball does, brings Marks, Bobby Chez, Joe DelaSalla and Pat Nigro are appointed that the state and municipali- tually have to take responsibility for the See more letters page 5 hope and enthusiasm to the most delusional fans. still slapping the softball all over the field. ties robbed our pension fund of hundreds decisions that put us in this situation. Putting the Major Leagues aside, the spring Norman Mountainside softballers always take a jump on of millions of dollars. Even more alarm- The [Fanwood] Police Department ing is that they have the audacity to turn current staffing levels have been the same Letters to Rockwellesque little leagues are a colorful and vivid the other leagues. They are nearly done with their around and use it as a distraction from since 1974, when Councilmen [Anthony] the Editor success. Move over though. For the more ‘middle- schedule. Spokesman Neal Bradley probably has the their own mismanagements and wasteful Parenti was the Chief of Police. To lower aged’ society. It’s time for ‘Old Timers’ softball to planning for the Chrone’s Old Timers game com- spending. levels now through proposed layoffs after If a private business or corporation 34 years will not only compromise officer SPF Youth Baseball, garner sole possession of the spotlight. plete. As Mr. Bradley has been with Mountainside acted in a way that the state and local safety, but will also have an adverse ef- The St. Bart’s league continues with no letdown in softball for some time, soon one would question his municipalities did, they would have been fect on response time and services pro- Homerun 1st Season the fun. Each year the teams get shuffled but most eligibility to be with the youngsters and probably charged criminally. That’s what makes it vided, as well as the general safety of the The first season of the newly organized very frustrating because we feel, first they citizens of Fanwood. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball already know who the ringers are. League organizers more appropriately belonging to the old-timers? robbed us, now they’re blaming us for the We strongly encourage all residents of (SPFYBA) 17- and 18-year-old league are holding to their promise of not diminishing the The Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association, money they stole. the Borough of Fanwood, whether they can only be described in one word — a spirit(s) of the play. With the lively chatter amongst known as FOMSA, perseveres, playing at LaGrande There has been a lot of misinformation are in support of, or strongly oppose, the homerun! recently regarding public employees’ sala- layoffs, to attend the “community-wide Special thanks go to all the volunteers players in their e-mail loop, most teams still have Field and Forest Road Park. Veterans, such as the ries and pensions. Our members are in the meeting” regarding the borough’s bud- who helped to organize the spring league. hopes (or delusions) of victory in the league. Swisher brothers, Bill, Bob and Jim, and sure-handed New Jersey Police and Fire Retirement get. The meeting will be held on Wednes- They did a remarkable job to make the We’re not talking Mickey Mantle here. The Chupko Chris Klukas dazzle the fans. Veteran “Wild Thing” System. Our pension is very strict and day, July 9, at 7 p.m. at Forest Road Park. season a successful one — from recruit- each retirement is examined to make sure It is of the utmost importance that the ing players, selecting uniforms, arrang- brothers, Frank and John, leave fans in awe of their Hal Breuninger continues to fire the ball around the nothing has been added to your salary. It residents are aware of the intended ac- ing schedules, sending team e-mails, unbelievable talents. Dean Talcott always has “treats” plate area and another veteran, Drew Koski, contin- will solely account for base salary as tions of the mayor and council. These making telephone calls, finding fields of Dino’s Vino. Howie Bialos keeps everybody ues to round the bases. Young Anthony Blasi is pensionable income. It does not allow proposed layoffs affect our entire com- and umpires, and of course, bringing the part-time employees or political appoin- munity and every citizen’s opinion should Gatorade. abreast of what is happening. Tom Straniero, Al displaying his fielding finesse and the Watson Road tees into the system, nor can one ‘pad’ be heard. On behalf of all the players, thank you for Betau, Karl Grossmann and Dave Rothenberg are team has fielded a team of former Westfield High your pension — as the politicians do by Ronald Greco extending the SPFYBA age limit and for still striving for excellence. Keith Gibbons, Lou School “Glory Boys.” getting ridiculous raises shortly before PBA Local 123 Delegate letting all of us “play” just a little bit longer. retirement. This is why the police and Balestriere, Tony Perfilio, Paul Morello, Joe McEvoy, While all this is going on, Giants fans are quick to Fanwood Connor Viglianti firefighter pension system is more stable Fanwood Jim Hoelzel, Al Weber, Pat Luongo, Tom Reade, point out that football is a little more than a month Pete Chemidlin, Ben LoBrace, Nick Dinizo, Tom away. Impossible to have a Super Bowl again like Pool Members Petition Ulichny, Tom Kucin, Steve Ferro and Joe Romash, last year? A Great Westfield Moment; For Misting Palm Trees Mother and Ducklings Saved Dear Commissioners: Attached is a I would like to recognize some local and passerby, Greg, called the police and petition signed by 136 members of the citizens who went above and beyond the stayed with the stranded ducklings. Westfield Memorial Pool requesting that call of duty today in saving a family of Two men from the DPW arrived and you reverse your decision and permit the ducks on St. Paul Street in Westfield. we were able to open the grate and scoop installation of the three misting palm trees This morning [last week], two students out two of the ducklings with a butterfly provided for in the original plans for the from Westfield High School, Pat and net. The third duckling waddled through new pool, which are on display in the Bobby, saw a mother duck with her nine a large sewer pipe and ended up under the office of the recreation commission in the baby ducklings following behind her, middle of the street. Unwilling to leave town hall. These signatures were obtained walking on St. Paul Street. After seeing the last duckling, the whole group of us within the space of a few hours – so strong them almost hit by a car, the boys tried to worked together. Paul even climbed down is the opinion of the pool members that rescue them. The ducks ended up behind the manhole into the sewer to save that the palm trees be installed and be installed my office. My law partner, Trish, and I last little duck. Cradling the three lost immediately given the shortness of the joined in the effort. Another man, Tom, babies in a box, we took them to the pond summer season. also helped as we tried to shepherd the and reunited them with their family. It The members who signed this petition ducks to Mindowaskin Pond. was a great Westfield moment! see no reason for the palm trees not to be We got about half a block away from I just wanted to publicly thank every- installed. There is no question of safety. the park, when the mother duck walked one who took the time out of their busy The island and plumbing for the palm over a sewer grate. Following behind her, day to save this duck family. You were all trees, and the palm trees, cost a consider- three of the nine ducklings fell into the compassionate, kind-hearted souls who able amount of money, which will be sewer. As Trish and I herded the rest of did a really good deed! wasted if the palm trees are not installed. the family to the pond, the boys, along Lisa Black A fourth misting palm tree was installed with neighbors Paul and the guy in the red Westfield in the children’s pool area and is being shirt (who did a great mother duck call) enjoyed by children and adults alike, as are the misting palm trees just like this one in many other recreation areas across The People of Garwood Made this the country and around the world. Stephen Schoeman Year’s Food Drive a Success Westfield On Saturday, May 17, Garwood held can of sardines go?). its third annual Spring Community Food Thanks to Mike O’Donnell and the Drive. I thank everyone involved for Garwood Knights of Columbus for let- Westfielder Asks for making it the success that it was. ting us use their hall as the collection Thanks to Saint Anne’s, Saint Paul’s depot and to sort and store the food for Flag to be Returned and the Garwood Presbyterian Church. delivery. Thanks to Jack Leary and Nick On Thursday, June 19, we put up on Thank you to the mysterious Garwood Basso for all their behind-the-scenes as- our porch a brand new beautiful Ameri- Bulletin Board letter writer for announc- sistance. can Flag. On Friday night, while we were ing the food drive in the churches, bulle- As you can see from the above list, the asleep, our flag was removed from our tins and display boards. drive had at least seven community groups front porch, taken off of the pole and then Thanks to Lincoln-Franklin School donating their time and service. I apolo- the pole was replaced, minus the flag. Status: Review of School District teachers, parents, staff and students who gize if I missed someone. I left a voice mail on Detective collected and donated the bulk of the food The final thank you goes to all of the Schneider’s phone, realizing there was — and to Sue Baran for picking the bags borough residents who donated the food. no way he could recover our flag, but up and delivering them. Thanks to Scout- Because of your donations and everyone’s wanted it on record. My next-door neigh- Superintendent Contracts masters Jim Matheson and Bill Gallatioto help, we were able to deliver 20 sorted bor saw how upset I was and offered me The Leader/Times has posted the 23 county school submit copies of superintendent contracts to county – and to Boy Scouts Nick Gallatioto, boxes to local residents in need. Truly his flag. I since have ordered a new flag. Brendan Bucciarelli, Ryan Baran, and you are a giving people. It’s not a good person who would do superintendent contracts at goleader.com/features super-superintendents for review of potential abuse. Ryan Bjellequist-Ledger of Troop 75. There are many food drives around this, young or old. Kindly return our flag for the public to review. Additional documents are The commissioner urged the public to review the Thanks to Cadet Girl Scout Troop 395 Thanksgiving and other holidays, but other in the manner it was taken. No action will being sought regarding retirement and benefits to contracts. leader Roseanne Bucciarelli and Girl times of the year the shelves are empty. be taken. enable a full review of compensation packages. We We solicit public analysis and comment to assist us Scouts Elise Bucciarelli, and Kaeley Hay. Hopefully our drive helps fill a little bit of Arlene Burnham Thanks to volunteer food sorters Coleen the growing need for assistance in our Westfield will post it when received. in our review and reporting, which will occur over Hay, Leslie Breen, Debbie Ledger and area. We will work together next year to Three weeks ago, New Jersey Education Commis- the next few weeks. Please send your comments to Marie Casella who are now masters of the do it again. I thank you all. See you then. Your State Legislators sioner Lucille Davy ordered all school districts to [email protected]. intricate food sorting system. (Can beef Bill Nierstedt ---LD-21--- jerky be considered meat? Where does a Garwood Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) 203 Elm Street Democrats’ State Budget Will Make New Jersey Crash on West Broad Street Westfield, N.J. 07090 (908) 232-3673 Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Less Affordable; Common Sense Rejected Déjà vu All Over Again 251 North Ave. West At a time when every New Jerseyan is people who were promised property tax ing commuting costs when gasoline and Here we go again... second time, my car is gone, and my only Westfield, N.J. 07090 under assault from rising taxes and soar- relief when the Democrats were pushing diesel prices already are at record highs. After enjoying the beautiful weather at crime is parking on West Broad Street. (908) 232-2073 ing prices for food and fuel, this budget to boost the income and sales taxes. It Republicans crafted a budget proposal my oldest daughter’s WHS graduation, Is there a solution to this? I am not the Asm. Eric Munoz (R) does nothing to make our state more af- should be no surprise to anyone who has that doesn’t raise taxes or tolls, restores and en route to a celebration dinner, my only resident to have lost a vehicle to 57 Union Place, Suite 310 fordable. Instead, it is guaranteed to add followed state government over the last aid needed to ease the property tax burden daughter received news via cell, that careless driving on this block. Could the Summit, N.J. 07901 to the already high cost of living. seven years that the rebates are gone for and fully funds the state’s transportation aghast, someone hit my van, which was county put up speed bumps like the ones (908) 918-0414 The governor says this budget doesn’t many, but every tax increase remains. needs for years with no new gas taxes or parked in front of the house on West they have on Chestnut or Rahway Av- ---LD-22--- raise taxes or fees. In reality, this plan sets The governor said a 10-year-old “tran- tolls. The governor rejected this com- Broad Street. enue? Could the police department patrol Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) the stage for hundreds of millions of dol- sitional” utility tax finally would be al- mon-sense plan out of hand. My Repub- Is this a déjà vu moment? No, it has the speed limit? Cars literally fly down 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. lars in higher taxes, tolls and fees. lowed to expire this year. Instead the tax lican colleagues and I in the New Jersey happened again. Approximately five years West Broad like it is the parkway. This is Linden, N.J. 07036 Cuts in municipal aid will lead to im- will remain, even as some homeowners’ Senate urge him to reconsider. We are ago at 10 p.m. in the same spot, my Saturn a residential neighborhood. There is a (908) 587-0404 mediate property tax increases in many electric bills soar 17 percent. ready to discuss our proposals for making was totaled while parked in front of the school on the block. I don’t know what Asw. Linda Stender (D) towns because the governor’s plan will And perhaps the biggest tax increases New Jersey more affordable at any time. house. So now, years later, and I thought the solution is, but something has to be 1801 East Second St. do nothing to help these communities of the year will result if Governor Jon See Senatenj.com or wiser, (I no longer park in the p.m. on the done. Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 reduce their expenses before budget cuts Corzine is allowed to go through with his Njassemblyrepublicans.com for more street), I thought my only source of trans- One graduation memory my daughter (908) 668-1900 take effect. Local government leaders plan to raise gas taxes or tolls to pay for details of the Common Sense Plan for an portation was safe. didn’t need to have on June 19, 2008. Asm. Jerry Green (D) will have no choice but to raise taxes and transportation projects, as he has said he Affordable New Jersey. But no. Was the driver on her cell Jill Anderson 17 Watchung Ave. eliminate or scale back vital services. will do later this year. Nothing will make Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. phone? Did she drop something? Don’t Westfield Plainfield, N.J. 07060 Rebates will shrink or disappear for New Jersey more unaffordable than boost- GOP Senate Leader, Westfield know and at this point don’t care. For the (908) 561-5757 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 26, 2008 Page 5 Munoz Statement on ‘No’ Vote Letters to the Editor For New Jersey State Budget Since February when Governor Corzine I am further appalled by the Scotch Plains SID Not Receiving introduced his Fiscal 2009 budget, Re- Legislature’s approval to borrow $3.9 publicans have worked diligently to pro- billion for school construction. The ini- vide constructive ideas for attacking New tial request was for $2.5 billion, which Business Owners Support Jersey’s spending problems. Those ideas inexplicably rose by over 50 percent I feel compelled to write this letter to said that he would support in principle an were virtually ignored and rejected out- within a matter of weeks. Why? the editor regarding an extraordinary state- initiative to revitalize Scotch Plains’ of-hand. Real savings were identified and In my profession, patients demand my ment made by our Mayor Martin Marks at downtown area; however, he thought that proposals made as to how they could be accountability, and rightfully so. This the June 17 town council conference rushing into the process was not prudent properly redirected. Not only did these issue deserves no less. While conceptu- meeting that has gone unreported by the and argued that the council should strive savings address this year’s budget, but ally, the goal of building new schools media. Marks’ outrageous statement was to build a consensus and allow time to long-term fiscal disciplines were also may be desirable, the historical lack of “This ordinance will pass no matter what, bring everyone on board — especially suggested. responsibility in this area dictates that because I said so.” since there is substantial opposition as Again, the Governor and the Democrat continuing to spend money without struc- This was uttered by the mayor regard- evidenced by a petition against the SID Party chose to turn a blind eye to the turally correcting the fiscal mismanage- ing the SID (Special Improvement Dis- ordinance submitted to the council. Republican Common Sense Plan. ment over the years would perpetuate trict) ordinance, which was introduced at It is instructive to contrast the Scotch My decision to vote ‘no’ on this budget the waste. the June 10 meeting; and it is being cham- Plains SID process to Westfield’s experi- is predicated on its direct and indirect To endorse this budget would be a pioned by Councilwoman Malool. ence, which implemented a SID in 1996. financial impact on the taxpayer. Given disservice to my constituents and all tax- I was shocked to hear Marks’ state- Looking back at articles in The Westfield the extensive reduction in municipal aid, payers. While there may be some areas ment not only for his dictatorial tone but Leader in 1996, it seems the business David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times the residents in New Jersey will either be with which I agree, in its totality I cannot also for the fact that public discussion community was fully engaged and sup- THE CHAPEAU CHEF...Richard Dreher of Westfield dons a non-traditional called upon to pay higher property taxes vote to approve something that fails to about this ordinance has not yet occurred. portive of the SID. Indeed, Westfield chef’s hat during the 2008 Les Marmitons International Gala Event at the Grand or experience a reduction in local ser- address basic necessities such as account- Indeed, discussion about the ordinance business owners were among the most Summit Hotel on June 6 to 8. New Jersey and the Cranford chapter played host vices. How much more can Trenton take ability and affordability. was actively suppressed during the June vocal and active proponents of the to the culinary event this year with guests from throughout North America. See from its citizens without giving back? 10 public town council meeting when the Westfield SID. Compare this to Scotch Assemblyman Eric Munoz story on page 20. Apparently, we have not yet reached that LD-21, Summit ordinance was first introduced. Mayor Plains 2008 where Ms. Malool has cre- point based on this budget. Marks went so far as to hastily terminate ated a situation where the town council is that meeting without the usual question threatening to approve the SID ordinance County Commentary and answer period in order to prevent the without public debate and over the objec- ‘Hello, Mr. Black Bear’: Let’s Keep opinions of the audience from being aired tions of the majority of the town’s busi- ‘Green’ Is A Natural that night. ness owners. Our Friendship ‘Long-Distance’ At the June 17 town council confer- It is a potent testimony to Mayoral For Union County ence meeting, Ms. Malool argued that Candidate Malool’s poor leadership that The only places that I’ve seen a black hood hero, Davy Crockett. I did not want several meetings were held to discuss the the SID process, which should, in prin- By Chairman Angel Estrada bear have been at the Delaware Water to wrestle with this bear! Bears can run plans for the SID. She also said that ciple, improve the business environment Union County Freeholder Board Gap, the Adirondack Mountains and the fast and climb trees. I opted for standing talking to individual business owners on in town, is so vehemently opposed by the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. And it’s my ground. After a minute or two, the a one-to-one basis was infeasible and local business community. A SID that is By now, many Union County residents If you’re thinking of using a fertilizer, been from the safety of being in a car. bear finally wandered off. claimed she had done all that she could do not a partnership with the town business have heard of the Union County Free- the Master Gardeners can help you order a On Wednesday, May 21, I decided to I ate lunch. I bet that bear would have to inform the business owners affected community is surely destined to failure. holder Board’s 2008 “Go Green Initia- convenient test from the Rutgers soil test- hike and fish at my favorite place in enjoyed my peanut butter and jelly sand- and it was time to vote on the SID. Chris Thompson tive.” We’re drawing on Union County’s ing laboratory. The test will help you use northern Morris County. When I ap- wich. Maybe that’s what he smelled. I Councilman Glover, on the other hand, Scotch Plains DEM Committee experience in environmental program- the right amount, so your yard can thrive proached the place where I park my truck, attribute this bear’s behavior to the fact ming to conserve more energy and natu- without harm to plants and waterways. I noticed several garbage cans that had that it was a youngster. Bear cubs stay ral resources, and keep more toxic chemi- The Master Gardeners can also help their contents strewn across the road. I with their mother through the next winter. Samuel, Scotch Plains DEM Chair, cals out of the environment. you choose hardy native plants for your knew this was the work of a large crea- In their second spring, they start to go off One of our best green resources is the yard. Because they grow healthfully with- ture. I thought to myself, “is this the day on their own. I probably saw two siblings. Roils Over Newspaper Editorial Master Gardeners of Union County. This out extra water or chemicals, native plants I finally meet a bear along the trail?” I was a little nervous thinking about my group of dedicated volunteers is trained I headed to the lake with my fishing rod walk back to my car because I would have A while ago, you [Scotch Plains- toons, is a lot of misdirected energy di- save money on utility bills, herbicides, by agricultural experts through the Rutgers pesticides and fertilizer. in hand. After a mile, I started casting to pass within one-eighth of a mile from Fanwood Times] printed an editorial [May rected wherever you see fit to put gasoline Cooperative Extension. In turn they pro- lures into the lake. During the day I caught where I saw the bear. I did not think that 15, 2008], which was a vicious distortion on a fire.” [authored by Joseph Spector, Converting vegetable scraps into com- vide the public with free access to their post is another budget-wise area in which some black crappies, bluegills, a yellow the bear would attack me, but he was of reality and a personal attack on me. I Westfield]. knowledge and experience. perch and a couple of smallmouth bass. curious, and I was afraid that he would have not responded for some time be- In the May 23, 2002 edition of your the Master Gardeners offer expert advice. This wonderful volunteer service can Kitchen compost is a free, all-natural soil The fish were nothing to brag about. After want to get close to me. You never know cause I wanted to let my initial emotional newspaper, in a rare display of unity, the go a long way toward helping you go hiking another mile along the lake, I looked what a wild animal will do. I respect reaction cool with time so that I could Scotch Plains Republican and Democratic booster that helps your plants grow with- green at home. With expert advice from out chemicals. up and saw a black animal about 150 feet animals and keep a safe distance from give a more objective response. chairmen co-signed a letter reacting to a the Master Gardeners, you can enjoy a in front of me. It ran a short distance, them. I decided to make a spear. I “bor- I reviewed past issues of your newspa- cartoon about which a former mayor said The Master Gardeners’ Demonstration yard that is less dependent on chemicals, Garden welcomes visitors. It is located by stopped and looked back at me. I made rowed” a long stout branch from a beaver per to see if your editorial attacking me “You have insulted every veteran, every and healthier for your family and for the some noise and the bear ran away. I was lodge and carved a sharp point on the end. was a single aberration in an otherwise Jew and every decent citizen who resides the Trailside Nature and Science Center environment. in Union County’s Watchung Reserva- happy that my first encounter was so I felt a little bit safer. fair and objective history of reporting and in this community by your insensitivity You can contact a Master Gardener easy. I felt empowered. On the walk back, I heard a squawk and editorial practices but have found this not and crassness.” [authored by William tion in Mountainside. Among its projects, through their volunteer helpline at (908) the garden raises flowers and vegetables I walked another 150 yards to a nice saw a great blue heron. The bird dropped to be the case. Rather than share my own McClintock, GOP and Kenneth Lipstein 654-9852, by e-mail at spot and began casting. I heard a noise something into the water. It was hard to personal reaction to your news and edito- DEM in response to cartoon of May 16, for donation to healthcare facilities and [email protected], or visit their community food banks in Union County. and looked around. It was a black bear. At see. The blowing wind moved the bushes, rial practices, at this time, I have decided 2002]. new website at mastergardeners-uc.org. first, I thought it was the same bear. But making it eerie. After the two-mile walk, to provide, over a period of time, many The chairmen said in part: “to compare You can find out more about all of If you come across a mysterious plant Union County’s environmental resources this bear acted differently. It was only 75 I was happy to be at my truck. examples of what others have said about Adolf Hitler and his regime to anything or insect, you don’t have to reach for feet from me. It was around 150 pounds, I hope that my bear friends have a good other reporting and editorials in your news- occurring in Scotch Plains belittles those by visiting us at ucnj.org, and clicking on herbicides or pesticides. The Master Gar- the “Green Connection” icon located at very curious and was sniffing at me. He summer and that I don’t see them again in paper. who died and suffered during the Holo- deners can help you identify it, and rec- looked like he wanted to get closer, de- the fall. I’m too old to wrestle. If you choose not to print this as a letter caust as well as those brave men and the bottom of our home page. ommend safe ways to keep it from over- Working together, we are all on the spite me telling him to “get out of here.” Dean Talcott to the editor please place it as an adver- women of the Armed Forces who gave running your yard. I realized that I was not like my child- tisement and send the invoice to me. their lives or suffered injury in fighting road to cleaner, healthier communities. Fanwood In the June 17, 2004 edition of your that great evil.” newspaper a reader’s letter appeared I would add that your reporting during which contained the following words, the 2006 municipal election demonstrates phrases and/or sentences. I cannot deny that you have not changed your ways. I Saturday In-Store Tasting: that they ring true to this day. “Your would suggest that before you throw rocks publication and approach to reporting at others, you clean up your own act. from 3pm to 6pm news documents a steady meltdown of Dick Samuel, journalistic ethics and standards. Your Scotch Plains DEM Chair, failure to identify yourself as a propagan- Candidate for Council dist is perhaps your key flaw. You obvi- ously have forgotten your responsibili- ties as publisher of a community newspa- See more on the Net per. 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PUBLICATION College Men’s Club Reveals Scholarship Award Winners WESTFIELD – The College Men’s Sean Sullivan was the recipient of Club of Westfield held its 85th annual the Melvyn Coren Memorial Award, scholarship award presentation on given to a Westfield High School se- June 9 at The Center For Hope Hos- nior who exemplifies academic pice Administrative Office in Scotch achievement, public charity and com- Plains. Scholarships totaling $36,000 munity service. Mr. Coren was a long- were granted to 13 graduating time trustee of the College Men’s Club Westfield High School seniors. of Westfield and spent many years as The scholarship committee pre- the club’s scholarship chairman. sented the grants to Craig Cognetti, Over the last 85 years, the College John Dugan, Samuel Johnson, Jo- Men’s Club of Westfield has aided seph Maran, Pratik Mehta, Michael hundreds of students through the dis- Melillo, Gregory O’Brien, Jordan tribution of hundreds of thousands Sharif, Sean Sullivan, Reece Weiner, of dollars in scholarship grants. In Michael Wikander and Tianyou Xu. the last seven years, the club has BACK TO NATURE…Family, fellow scouts and others join Christopher Kocot for Winners were selected based upon expanded its mission and now pro- his Eagle Scout project at the Fanwood Nature Center, which included reconstruc- vides full tuition scholarships to tion and expansion of a wildlife observation blind (pictured). Shown, from left to multiple criteria, including academic right, are: Nature Center Caretaker Dean Talcott, Scoutmaster William Kocot, merit, extracurricular activities, com- needy high school juniors for private Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Christopher, Andrew Kocot, Assistant Scoutmas- munity service, personal achieve- SAT preparation classes. ter Bob Lutz and Alton Lutz. Amy Kocot, Mike Kebbicus, Arrington Corniffe, Sam ment and financial need. Members of the community are MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY DEVITO McHalter and Zack Koch also helped with the project. Ben Baron was named the winner invited to help the club continue its (She is the former Ms. Jennifer Knighton) of the Keith Hertell, Jr. Memorial efforts by becoming a dues-paying Award, given to a Westfield High member ($100 per year) of the club Eagle Scout Project Benefits School senior who has excelled in or sending contributions to: The Col- the performing, fine, visual or media lege Men’s Club of Westfield, P.O. Ms. Jennifer Knighton Fanwood Nature Center arts during his high school career. Box 841, Westfield, N.J. 07091. SCOTCH PLAINS – Christopher Scout Zack Koch. Kocot, a member of Boy Scout Troop Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr Marries Jeffrey DeVito 203, recently completed his Eagle contacted the Town Bank, which do- Scout project. A resident of Scotch nated funds to purchase material for Ms. Jennifer Knighton, the daugh- The Reverend Daniel Brown offici- Plains, Christopher will be a senior the project. The Union County Bu- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Knighton ated at the nuptials, during which the next fall at Scotch Plains-Fanwood reau of Shade Trees and Conserva- of Southport, N.C., was married on bride’s father gave her in marriage. A High School. tion donated the wood chips. Monday, May 19, to Jeffrey DeVito. reception followed at The Chart House Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic in Hermosa Beach, Calif. marks the pinnacle of an individual’s Mr. Kupfer Is Lauded DeVito of Westfield. A graduate of Marist College in career in Boy Scouting. It culmi- The wedding took place at sunset Poughkeepsie, N.Y. with a Master of nates with a leadership service For Service to YFCS at the Wayfarer’s Chapel in Palos Arts degree in Psychology, the bride- project designed and carried out by WESTFIELD – Youth and Family Verdes, Calif. Architect Lloyd Wright, groom is employed as a senior man- the scout. Counseling Service (YFCS) honored son of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed ager of recruiting for a national firm. For his Eagle Scout project, Chris- longtime Westfield resident T. Milt this unique glass structure that sits The bride graduated from South- topher chose to help the Fanwood Kupfer for his more than 20 years of among acres of flower gardens on a west Minnesota State University in Nature Center, located on Cray Ter- service to the agency at a reception cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Marshall, Minn. with a Bachelor of race. The project included recon- held June 8 at The Pointe in Garwood. Science degree in Communications. struction and expansion of a wildlife Milt Faith, YFCS executive direc- FCC Invites Children She works as a national account liai- observation blind, construction of tor, spoke of Mr. Kupfer’s long dedi- KUDOS FOR MR. KUPFER…Youth and Family Counseling Service (YFCS) son for a major furniture company. four wooden benches and placement cation to YFCS, first as a board mem- colleagues honor T. Milt Kupfer during a reception for his many years of service to To Enroll In July VBC The parents of the bridegroom of wood chips on the trails. ber and later as treasurer, president of the agency, including having served as a board member, treasurer, trustee board WESTFIELD – Children ages 4 hosted a rehearsal dinner on May 14 A total of seven scouts and two the board of trustees and controller. president and controller. Pictured, from left to right, are: Alex Williams, president through fourth grade are invited to at Claim Jumpers in Redondo Beach, adults, led by Christopher, worked Mr. Kupfer continues his relation- of the YFCS board of trustees; Executive Director Milt Faith and Mr. Kupfer. enroll in Vacation Bible School at the Calif. more than 40 hours over a three- ship with YFCS, focusing on United First Congregational Church. It will Following a wedding trip to Ha- week period to complete the project Way applications and various gov- be held from Monday through Fri- waii, the couple resides in Redondo in May. Boy Scout Troop 203 is ernmental forms. Although he spends Library Begins Registration day, July 21 to 25. Enrollment is open Beach. affiliated with Saint Bartholomew part of each year in Florida, he is to all area children and church mem- the Apostle Roman Catholic Church able to fulfill his responsibilities via For Summer Reading Events bership is not required. Daughter, Annie Kate, in Scotch Plains. e-mails, fax machines and copiers. This year’s camp theme will be Dean Talcott, caretaker of the “Milt is one of a kind,” said Mr. MOUNTAINSIDE – Registration draw bugs; a flea circus; Miss Spider’s “Power Lab” and will feature activi- Welcomed By Riccas Fanwood Nature Center, reviewed Faith, “and we are deeply apprecia- has commenced for the Mountainside Tea Party and a visit from Rick ties such as “Bible Blast,” “Wacky Joshua and Katie Ricca of Kapolei, plans for the project with Christo- tive for his friendship, dedication, Public Library’s children’s summer Mikula, “The Butterfly Guy.” Works of Craft,” “Power Drama,” Hawaii, both formerly of Scotch Plains, pher and his father, Scoutmaster dignity and motivation.” reading programs. The statewide theme Additionally, there will be certifi- “Hyperspeed Games” and “Test Tube have announced the birth of their William Kocot. Located at 233 Prospect Street in this year is “Catch the Reading Bug.” cates for readers, giveaways, food Treats.” daughter, Annie Kate Ricca, on Satur- Among others who participated in Westfield, YFCS serves individuals Various children’s programs and and a movie at the library’s big wrap- Children from kindergarten and up day, June 14, at 8:23 p.m. at Kapi’olani the effort were Christopher’s siblings, and families who are experiencing events are scheduled this summer, all up party on Wednesday, August 13. will be grouped into small classes led Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Andrew and Amy Kocot; Assistant marital or parent-child relationship related to the “Reading Bug” theme. For more information about any of by an adult or teen leader, with a Annie Kate weighed 9 pounds and Scoutmaster Bob Lutz, scouts Alton difficulties, adolescent conflicts, child They include Stories and Crafts for these programs, visit the library separate program for pre-school age 4 ounces and measured 22 inches in Lutz, Mike Kebbicus, Arrington behavior issues or individual person- ages 3, 4 and 5; Stories and Crafts for website, mountainsidelibrary.org/ children. Each day, campers will ro- length at birth. She joins her brother, Corniffe and Sam McHalter and Eagle ality problems. ages 6 and up, and a book discussion programs.html, or pick up fliers at the tate through stations of theater, crafts, Noah Robert, age 2. group for fourth, fifth and sixth grad- library’s circulation desk. Bible stories, games and refreshments, The baby’s maternal grandparents ers complete with pizza. Registration is required for all pro- designed to teach the message of Jesus. are Scott and Amy Feighner of Bedtime stories will be offered in grams, which are open exclusively to The camp will be held from 6 to 8 Holmdel and Ann Feighner of the evening. Other activities will in- Mountainside residents. The library p.m. at the church. The cost is $15 Middletown. clude a magic show by Jim Vargas; an is located on Constitution Plaza. In- per child (maximum $30 for fami- Robert and Lorraine Ricca of afternoon with cartoonist Ted Riddle, dividuals may register in person or lies with more than two children). Scotch Plains are her paternal grand- Thomas E. Meade where attendees will learn how to call the library at (908) 233-0115. For more information or to register, parents. call the church office at (908) 233- Annie Kate’s maternal great-grand- Financial Consultant 2494 or visit the church website, parents are Robert and Shirley fccofwestfield.org. Feighner of Grand Rapids, Mich. 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220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 26, 2008 Page 7 Friends Award Scholarships Photography Exhibit Looks To Two ‘Future Librarians’ At Life In Japan In 1950s WESTFIELD – The Friends of the Ms. Trimble, who expects to gradu- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- Memorial Library is open Monday Westfield Memorial Library have ate in 2009, hopes to become a librar- morial Library currently is present- through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 announced the winners of the 2008 ian at the Westfield Library. ing a photography exhibit entitled p.m., Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Future Librarian” Scholarships. Ms. Bavolar graduated from “People of Japan, 1955,” featuring and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. These scholarships are made possible Westfield High School in 2002 and the work of Fanwood resident The library is located at 550 East by the Friends’ membership dollars from the University of Delaware in Sherman Feller. It will be on display Broad Street. For more information and fundraising events. 2006 with a Bachelor of Science de- in the library’s Internet Lounge on library events and programs, call Katherine J. Trimble and Rachel gree in Fashion Merchandising. She through Thursday, July 31. (908) 789-4090, access wmlnj.org or Bavolar, both of Westfield, each re- will attend Rutgers University in New Mr. Feller took these black-and- visit the library for a copy of its quar- ceived $3,000 to pursue their studies Brunswick beginning in September white photographs during his post- terly newsletter. and earn a master’s degree in Library and hopes to graduate in 2009. World War II years in Japan. They and Information Science. The presen- Currently working in New York were stored for years in his base- Library Friends Plan tations were made at the Friends’ final City, Ms. Bavolar enjoys spending ment, until his wife encouraged him spring meeting on June 2 at the library. lunch hours at the New York Public to bring them out. Benefit Casino Night Ms. Trimble has lived around the Library. Her goal is to be a school A self-taught photographer and AREA – The Friends of the corner from the Westfield Memorial library media specialist and to inspire darkroom processor, Mr. Feller served Plainfield Public Library, in partner- Library most of her life and worked creativity and learning through lit- WONDERFUL YOUNG WOMEN…Members of Troop 513 gather at their “Won- in the United States Army Medical ship with realtor and philanthropist there as a page as a teenager. A 2001 erature while teaching children how derful Women of Westfield” Junior Girl Scout Ingathering, which helped them to Corps from 1953 to 1955, spending Robert K. Graham, will present a graduate of Westfield High School, to teach themselves. earn their Silver Award. Pictured, from left to right, are: Seated, Stephanie Tepper, his last year in Japan’s Northern Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree According to the Friends, it is esti- Caroline Gelinne, Katharine Jaruzelski and Tara Bange, and standing, Janie Honshu Province. The exhibit is a August 8, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. in French and Latin from Northwest- mated that in New Jersey, nearly half O’Connor, Rory Fitzpatrick, Katie Fazio, Sarah Friedman and Sarah Collins. mixture of candid and posed shots Entitled “A Taste of Plainfield,” it ern University in 2005. of the librarians working in schools, taken primarily in the countryside, will take place at the Plainfield Pub- She currently works for an inde- universities and public libraries will with others taken in the cities. lic Library, located at 800 Park Av- pendent book publisher of cookbooks reach retirement age by 2015. The Girl Scouts Achieve Silver The exhibit shows Japanese people enue. More than 20 food vendors are in New York City and attends Pratt group is asking fellow members of going about their everyday lives. expected to participate and the New Institute in the evenings to obtain her the community to encourage and sup- Originally, Mr. Feller used a Japa- Orleans-based Dizzy Gillespie All- Master of Library Science degree. port future librarians. With ‘Wonderful Women’ nese Zenobiaflex camera to take the Star Band will perform live jazz. photographs. Many of the images in Presale tickets are $25 through WESTFIELD – The nine members cially committee member Barbara the current exhibit were scanned from Monday, June 30. After that date, of Westfield Girl Scout Troop 513 Burton, for its support and inspiration. smaller prints, after which Mr. Feller they will be $40. Proceeds will ben- recently received their Silver Award, The girls interviewed more than a digitally removed the imperfections efit rebuilding of the library’s the highest award available to Cadette dozen women who lived all or most using Print Shop Pro software. Children’s Room. Interested persons Girl Scouts, for their “Wonderful of their lives in Westfield, prepared During the summer, the Westfield are asked to call (908) 756-2300. Women of Westfield” community ser- transcripts of these oral histories and vice project. distributed questionnaires to many This undertaking was conceived as other women of all ages, seeking ad- a multi-dimensional and ditional perspectives on Westfield. intergenerational exploration of For the Westfield Girl Scouts Ser- women who contribute to the rich- vice Day held in February, the Cadettes ness of the Westfield community. asked participating Daisies and Brown- Troop 513 members were among ies to “make history” by drawing their those honored at an award ceremony favorite place in Westfield. The troop’s on May 27 at the First Congrega- culminating event was a Junior In- tional Church of Westfield. gathering at Roosevelt Intermediate The Silver Award challenges young School in Westfield on April 12, where LIBRARIANS OF TOMORROW…The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Li- women to build skills, explore ca- members led approximately 50 girls brary honor the recipients of their 2008 “Future Librarian” Scholarships. Pictured, reers, gain leadership experience and through a series of activities empha- from left to right, are: Linnea Rhodes, Friends co-president; scholarship winners make a commitment to self-improve- sizing women, as well as local and Katherine Trimble and Rachel Bavolar, and Friends co-president Fran Lemberg. ment. The capstone project requires national history. each girl to devote more than 40 hours The two-hour program began with to a community service project that a Westfield-themed historical scav- All Saints’ Episcopal Posts the scouts create and implement. enger hunt, and ended with the girls’ Troop 513’s journey began at the PowerPoint presentations that high- Rutgers Federal depository library, lighted, in words, photographs and Summer Worship Schedule where the girls traced economic, edu- graphics, the lives of the women who SCOTCH PLAINS – The All crafts, indoor and outdoor activities cation, ethnic and employment trends had shared their personal histories. Saints’ Episcopal Church has an- will be available on any given Sunday. for females in Westfield from 1930 to All materials collected for the nounced that during the summer Following the 9 a.m. service, wor- the present. They also toured the mu- project, including transcripts, ques- months, Holy Eucharist will continue shippers will be invited to stay for a seum and archives of the Westfield tionnaires, photographs, artwork and A WORLD AWAY…The Westfield Memorial Library is holding an exhibit to be celebrated on Sundays, but wor- coffee hour. Cold beverages will be Historical Society and expressed ap- poster materials, will be donated to through Thursday, July 31, featuring the black-and-white photographs taken by ship will be at a different time. offered as well. preciation to the society, and espe- the Westfield Historical Society. Sherman Feller of Fanwood of everyday life in Japan during the 1950s. Instead of two Sunday services, All Saints’ Episcopal Church is lo- there will be a single 9 a.m. service. cated at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch There will be a weekly sermon, the Plains. The church is air conditioned, congregation will have the opportu- and parking is available behind the nity to sing hymns, and church lay church, accessible via Church Avenue readers and acolytes will be part of to School Place. The Reverend Jane the service. The summer schedule Rockman is rector and Sohyun Ahn is will begin on June 29 and end on organist and choirmaster. For more August 31 (Labor Day weekend). information, call (908) 322-8047. To encourage families to keep com- ing to church in the summer, there will Emergency care RCIA Inquiry Sessions be an Activity Room each week for youngsters during the 9 a.m. service. To Take Place at IHM Each week’s program will vary, de- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Immacu- pending on the plans of the person in late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic charge. Stories and videos, games and Church, located at 1571 South Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, will offer Alzheimer’s Assoc. inquiry sessions on the Rite of Chris- you can count on, tian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Lists Support Groups The RCIA process is for those wish- AREA – The Alzheimer’s Associa- ing to learn about becoming a Catho- tion has announced its schedule of lic and for baptized Catholics who Union County caregiver support need to receive the sacraments of group meetings. They are as follows: Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at the Interested individuals may attend Family Resource Center, 300 North inquiry sessions on Sundays, July 6, close to home. Avenue, Cranford. August 3 or August 24, at 1 p.m., or Thursday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at Mondays, July 7, August 4 or August Brighton Gardens at Mountainside, 25, at 7:30 p.m. All sessions will be 1350 Route 22, West, Mountainside. held in the Nazareth Center Lounge, Tuesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at WISE located behind the church. Adult Day Services, 973A Stuyvesant The brief inquiry session will pro- Avenue, Union. vide attendees with information about Thursday, July 17, at 1 p.m. at the process and address any ques- Runnells Specialized Hospital, 40 tions they might have. Individuals are Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights. asked to inform the parish office of Overlook Hospital Emergency Services - Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. at the session they plan to attend by Overlook Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Av- calling (908) 889-2100. enue at Sylvan Road, Summit. right here at 1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union. For more information, call the See it all on the Web! 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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dhplaw.net Page 8 Thursday, June 26, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lillian Sterphone Lott, 90, Had Been Cook At Edison Junior High School – Obituaries – Lillian Sterphone Lott (Coppola), Anna DeRosa; five grandchildren and 90, of Westfield died on Monday, seven great-grandchildren. Lillian A. Lerman, 89, Active In Sports; June 23, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 10 Born and raised in Port Reading, a.m. today, Thursday, June 26, at the Founding Member of Temple Emanu-El she lived in Westfield since 1949. Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Mrs. Lott had been a cook at Edison Avenue in Westfield. Visitation will Lillian A. Lerman, 89, a longtime Mrs. Lerman is survived by her Junior High School in Westfield for be held at 9:30 a.m. today. Burial will resident of Westfield and Springfield, daughter, Candace, married to Dr. 20 years until retiring in 1975. take place at Fairview Cemetery in passed away on Saturday, June 14, in Barry Cohen, and their son, Sam, of She was the wife of Charles Westfield. Port Washington, N.Y. Manhasset, N.Y. and by her son, Sterphone, who predeceased her in In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Born in New York City to Flora and James, married to Theresa Marino 1957, and John J. Lott, who prede- tions may be made to the Westfield Jacob Leibowitz, she moved with her Lerman, and their daughter, Michela, ceased her in 1987. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, 335 family to Long Branch when she was of New York City. Surviving are two daughters, Char- Watterson Street, Westfield, N.J. in her teens. There she met and mar- A memorial service was held on lotte Abruzzo and Gloria Sellino; a 07091. ried Dr. Samuel Lerman and later Friday, June 20, at Temple Emanu-El brother, Dominick Coppola; a sister, June 26, 2008 settled in Westfield. Dr. Lerman prac- of Westfield. ticed medicine in Elizabeth and Arrangements were by Menorah John C. Fischer, 55, Air Force Veteran; Cranford for many years. Chapels at Millburn in Union. Inter- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Mrs. Lerman was active in family, ment took place at Beth Israel Cem- OPTIMUM TEACHER…Edison Intermediate School teacher Alexandra community and religious life and par- Boutsikaris, left, is presented with the Outstanding Intermediate School Teachers Was Self-Employed Auto Mechanic etery in Woodbridge. for 2008 Optimist Club Award by Westfield Board of Education President Ginny ticipated in many sports activities. A In lieu of flowers, the family re- Leiz. Dona Panagos, a mathematics teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate School, John C. Fischer, 55, of Trenton Arrangements were under the di- founding member of Temple Emanu- quests that donations be made to the also was honored. died on Saturday, June 21. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, El in Westfield, she was an early presi- Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, Born in Harrisburg, Pa., he was 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. dent of the temple sisterhood and ac- 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New raised in Westfield and graduated from Memorial donations may be made tive on the board of its religious school. York, N.Y. 10018. Thirty Percent of Graduating Westfield High School in 1971. He to the Center For Hope Hospice, 1900 She also participated in many com- June 26, 2008 lived in Trenton for the past 10 years. Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. munity activities and was especially Mr. Fischer was a self-employed 07076. involved with the League of Women Lawrence French, 53 Class Will Not Advance in ’08 auto mechanic and had served in the June 26, 2008 Voters, serving in numerous leader- Lawrence W. French, 53, of United States Air Force. ship positions. The entire Lerman fam- Woodbridge died on Saturday, June AREA – Bob Wise, president of the torial Projects in Education Re- Surviving are two sons, John Esther Hallada, 75 ily was instrumental in organizing the 21, at Robert Wood Johnson Univer- Alliance for Excellent Education and search Center. The report includes Fischer and Anders Fischer; his par- Esther Jennings Hallada, 75, of Girls’ Softball League of Westfield. sity Hospital at Rahway. former governor of West Virginia, an analysis of graduation rates na- ents, Alfred and Dorothy Fischer; two Westfield died on Wednesday, June Mrs. Lerman also was an enthusi- Born on March 22, 1955 in Summit reacted to the release of the ‘Diplo- tionwide, finding that an estimated sisters, Eileen Moran and Deborah 18, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. astic swimmer, skier, golfer, bowler, to Lawrence V. and Philomena French, mas Count 2008’ report by the Edi- 1.23 million students, or almost 30 Bash, and a brother, James Fischer. Born in Shenandoah, Va. on No- tennis player and water skier, in addi- he had lived in Westfield before mov- percent of the Class of 2008, will A brother, Robert Fischer, prede- vember 7, 1932, she was a daughter tion to being an ardent supporter of ing to Woodbridge years ago. Mr. Howarth to Attend fail to graduate with their peers. ceased him in 1991. of the late Charles C. Jennings, Sr. the arts. After Dr. Lerman’s death in French’s father was a great-great Native American, Hispanic and Af- A Mass was offered yesterday, and Lillian Irene Kite Jennings. 1972, Mrs. Lerman moved to Spring- grandson of Westfield founder Rich- Leadership Conference rican-American students are among Wednesday, June 25, at St. Helen’s A graduate of Shenandoah High field, where she resided until declin- ard French. SCOTCH PLAINS – John the groups with the lowest gradua- Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. School, Mrs. Hallada attended the ing health caused her to move into an Mr. French was a member of the Howarth, a student at Scotch Plains- tion rates. Burial took place at Fairview Cem- Rockingham Memorial Hospital assisted living facility. First United Methodist Church of Fanwood High School, has been “Diplomas Count is always a valu- etery in Westfield. School of Nursing. She later worked Westfield. selected to attend the 2008 Con- able resource, but this year, for the in the laboratory at Merck-Elkton, Shirley F. Ballantyne Surviving are three sisters, Arline gressional Student Leadership Con- first time, it breaks down graduation Va. for several years. rates by Congressional district, giv- Shirley F. Ballantyne of Fanwood Charity, Brenda Failla and Cynthia ference (CSLC) on Intelligence and Emma Hege, 91 She belonged to the Shenandoah French. National Security, sponsored by ing members of Congress and candi- Emma Kling Hege, formerly of Baptist Church and was a member of died on Tuesday, June 24, at the Cen- dates for Congressional seats a vivid ter For Hope Hospice and Palliative All services were private under the LeadAmerica, at Catholic Univer- Westfield and Flemington, died at the Daughters of the American Revo- direction of the Gray Funeral Home, sity in Washington, D.C. The CSLC picture of the state of public educa- home in New York City on Thursday, lution. Mrs. Hallada also was a mem- Care Peggy Coloney’s House of Hope tion within their communities. Village in Scotch Plains. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. is a college-accredited invitational May 15. She was 91. ber of Mott’s Artillery, an 18th-cen- June 26, 2008 leadership program for academi- “This matters because education is Surviving are a brother, Robert Kling tury reenactment group. Born in North Bergen, she later of vital concern to Americans. A re- lived in Morristown, Florham Park cally talented and promising young of New York, and her three children, She married Thomas C. Hallada on Garwood Library Posts leaders from across the United cent poll shows that only the economy Gay Lynn Hege and her husband, January 14, 1961. and Madison before coming to ranks higher. As a matter of fact, the Fanwood 42 years ago. Summer Reading Club States and internationally. David Burgos, of New York City, Rick A brother, Charles Jennings, Jr., John will join other exceptional two issues are linked. The estimated Hege of Indiana and Terry Hege of predeceased her. After graduating from Madison GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- 1.23 million students not graduating High School, she attended and gradu- lic Library kicked off its 14th annual high school students with records Flemington. Surviving, in addition to her hus- of academic achievement and ex- with their peers in the Class of 2008 She also is survived by her grand- band, are a daughter, Frances Irene ated from the nursing program at Pres- Summer Reading Club on June 14 will cost the nation well over $300 byterian Hospital in Newark. She with a program entitled “Snakes-N- tracurricular or community involve- children, Melissa (née Hege) and Hallada of Westfield, and a sister, ment who are invited to participate. billion in lost wages, taxes and pro- Mario Ayala and Rebecca (née Hege) Margaret Jennings Jimenez of Nyack, continued to work there for many Scales and Turtle Tales,” which fea- ductivity over their lifetimes. years as a supervisor of nursing. tured several real bugs. The CSLC on Intelligence and and Rich Malysa; her great-grand- N.Y. National Security is a 10-day lead- “A poll by the Alliance for Excel- daughter, Aurora Ayala; her nieces Cremation and burial took place at Mrs. Ballantyne was a longtime The event highlighted this year’s lent Education found that 78 percent member of the Scotch Plains Women’s summer reading club theme, “Catch ership program in which students and nephews, Sandra Kling, Cynthia Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah, get an inside look at the nation’s of the American public believes (née Kling), Mitch and Karsyn Va. Club. the Reading Bug.” Attendees learned strongly that Congress must tackle Her husband, Christian Ballantyne, about the various critters’ habitats homeland security and intelligence Prevatte, Meridith Kelly and John The Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home organizations. In a hands-on learn- the crisis in our high schools. ‘Di- and Betty Kling, and the mother of of Shenandoah was in charge of the predeceased her. and life cycle. Children and parents plomas Count 2008’ is a wake-up Surviving is a cousin, Carol A. also had an opportunity to touch ing environment, John and fellow her grandchildren, Ellen (née Haney) arrangements. students will learn how domestic call to candidates that America’s high Nardoni. Local arrangements were by the Stanton of Susquehanna, Pa. insects. schools are in dire straits. Congress Private funeral services were held The Garwood Public Library is agencies gather and analyze intelli- A memorial service will be held at Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield gence and how that information is must commit to meaningful reform, 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Avenue in Westfield. under the direction of the Gray Fu- located at the corner of Walnut Street so that every child graduates pre- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in and Third Avenue. For more infor- used in developing defense and na- the United Methodist Church, 7 A memorial service will be held at tional security policy decisions. pared for success.” Church Road in Titusville. a later date. Westfield. mation about the Summer Reading June 26, 2008 June 26, 2008 In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Club, interested persons are asked to butions may be made to the Center call (908) 789-1670. For Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. See it all on the web in color . . . Library Activities For Teens June 26, 2008 www.goleader.com Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. To Include ‘Twilight’ Event Caring & Courteous Service to the FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- Edward’s upcoming nuptials. It also morial Library is inviting area young will celebrate the release of Stephenie Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Gray Funeral Homes people to take part in its Teen 2008 Meyer’s newest book, “Breaking Summer Programs, which will fea- Dawn.” All “Twilight” fans are in- Since 1897 ture the theme “Metamorphosis.” vited to attend the shower, which will Westfield During the summer, participants feature trivia contests, music and a will have an opportunity to learn about discussion of the series. The grand 556 Westfield Avenue anime, decide on a college, explore prize will be a copy of “Breaking 233-0255 topics related to the universe, get in Dawn.” Refreshments will be served. shape with yoga and Dance Dance To respond, call the library at (908) John L. Dooley Revolution (DDR) and celebrate a 322-6400 or stop by the circulation Manager “Twilight” wedding based on the desk. Registration and more infor- NJ License # 4100 young adult vampire novel series. mation about any of these programs All Tuesdays in July will be teen are available by calling the library or afternoons, starting at 2 p.m. and con- asking at the circulation desk. The tinuing until 4:30 p.m. Each week will Fanwood Memorial Library is located Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in feature an activity such as videos, at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. games, books, crafts and refreshments, Cranford Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the among other offerings. To see the Hiking Club Activities personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or schedule, access fanwoodlibrary.org 218 North Avenue cremation. and click on the events calendar. Are Available to All 276-0255 On Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., AREA – The Union County Hik- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home the library will offer video gaming ing Club offers a regular schedule of Charles V. Dooley 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. with DDR, Guitar Hero and other hiking and bicycling activities, most Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 activities. Participants will be able to of which take place in central and Manager play against their friends or the northern New Jersey. Membership NJ License # 3703 William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 library’s resident expert. dues are $10 per year. Guests are (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 On Tuesday, August 5, the library invited to try out the club before join- will hold a “Twilight” bridal shower ing. For a complimentary schedule, in honor of lead characters Bella and call (908) 527-4900. Charles J. Tombs NJ Lic. Number 4006 Director

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July 2008 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library Library Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM It’s not too late for camp! Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

ADULT PROGRAMS July 3 5:00 pm Library closes early for Independence Day SPLASH AND PLAY! July 4 &5 Library closed for Independence Day July 9 7:00 pm Shakespeare Theatre: “The Learned Ladies July 11 1:30 pm TGIF! Travel England July 14 2 & 7:00 pm International Film “The Italian” 462 West Broad Street July 18 1:30 pm TGIF! Amelia Earhart July 21 2 & 7:00 pm International Film “My Best Friend” Westfield, NJ July 23 7:00 pm A Potpourri of Song by Two Tenors July 25 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie “Royal Wedding” July 28 2 & 6:30 pm International Film “After the Wedding” (908) 654-5900 July 30 7:00 pm Shakespeare Theatre: “Richard II”

TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS July 1, 8, 15, 22 7:00 pm James and the Giant Peach Read-aloud June 23-August 22 July 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 am Monday Pre-School Storytime th July 8, 15, 22, 29 3:30 pm Around-the-World Tales (closed July 4 ) July 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 am Wednesday Tots’ Storytime July 9, 16, 23, 30 2:00 pm Wednesday Family Storytime 16 months - 4 years* July 10 3:00 pm Movies for Kids “Antz!” July 10 7:00 pm Teen Movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” *limited drop in available for infants July 11, 18, 25 10 am Friday Toddlers’ and Babies’ Group July 16, 23, 30 Call for appt Paws to Read with therapy dogs Join us for lots of summer fun! July 17 3:00 pm Movies for Kids “A Bug’s Life” July 17 7:00 pm Teen Movie “The Princess Bride” 2,3,4 and 5 days availabl e July 24 3:00 pm Movies for Kids “James and the Giant Peach” July 24 7:00 pm Teen Movie “The Last Starfighter” You choose your schedule July 31 3:30 pm Bugs and Poems: Poetry Sharing July 31 7:00 pm Teen Movie “The Goonies” 9 am-12:30 pm (full day available also) Restrictions regarding pre-registration or age may apply to some programs. Call for rates and more information 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 26, 2008 Page 9 Area Students Graduate With the Class of 2008 The following area students gradu- president of the Media and Sports ated as members of the Class of 2008. Law Association as well as serving The Westfield Leader and The Scotch on Law Review. Christopher is the Plains Fanwood Times will publish proud son of Donna and Patrick releases in the order they are re- Keenoy of Westfield. ceived and congratulate all students Bradford Cantor of Westfield on their achievements. graduated from Michael Forman of Westfield Colby College graduated from with Honors in Newark Acad- Geology and emy. He will at- distinction in his tend George major, as well as Washington Dean’s List sta- University in the tus. Bradford fall. was a former Emmanuel graduate of Zah of Garwood Westfield High Bradford Cantor

KINDER GRADUATES…On the morning of June 3, kindergarteners at The Michael Forman earned an Asso- School and is the son of Joshua Can- BOOKWORMS…Students from Westfield’s Jefferson Elementary School had a Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison received their diplomas and prepared to ciate in Arts in tor and Karen Flannery. wonderful opportunity to enhance their home libraries by buying books at the enter the first grade during a special ceremony in the school’s Lower Snowdon Early Childhood Education from Kevin Hobson of Westfield gradu- First Annual Jefferson Used Book Sale. Library. Pictured above, Jane Anderson-Schmitt of Metuchen receives her Essex County College. ated cum laude from Colby College diploma from kindergarten teacher Donna Gurkas of Westfield. Francis Walker of Scotch Plains with a degree in graduated with honors and an Asso- international Three SPFHS Students ciate in Applied Science in Human studies. Kevin SP Student Earns and Social Services from Essex achieved Dean’s County College. List status and Receive Scholarships Emily Bluck received univer- William Daly Award of Westfield sity honors. A SCOTCH PLAINS – On May 19, cerned for the Needy, Senior Citi- graduated with graduate of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High zens Day, Read Across America, SCOTCH PLAINS – Ashton Gibbs, three NJSIAA Non-Public A cham- the PALS program and the Walk for a Scotch Plains resident, was hon- pionships and one NJSIAA Tourna- an International Westfield High School Alumni Association awarded Baccalaureate School, he is the three scholarships to local students Lizzie. ored at Seton Hall Preparatory ment of Champions championship. Kaitlyn is a published poet and from Newark son of Mark and Kevin Hobson at their annual awards meeting. School’s Baccalaureate awards cer- He was All Iron Hills Conference has shared her poetry with the emony on May 31. three times, twice All-Essex County Academy. She Tracey Hobson of Westfield. The first recipient was Meghan will attend Ashton T. Gibbs of Scotch Plains, Dhaliwal, the daughter of Kiran Alumni Association members. Msgr. Michael Kelly, Headmaster, and All-State All-Groups his senior year. Kaitlyn will be attending James presented Ashton with the Msgr. Wil- On February 19, he broke the 34- Scripps College. graduated from Seton Hall Prepara- Vernimb, class of 1978. Meghan Kimberly tory School. Ashton received the was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Madison University in the fall. liam Daly Award, as the Outstanding year-old all-time career scoring mark Kaitlyn Fisher, daughter of Albert Athlete in the Senior Class. at Seton Hall Prep of 1,774 points, Emily Bluck Speller of Msgr. William J. Daly ’38 Award as During her four years in high school, Westfield earned an Associate in Sci- the Outstanding Athlete in the Class Meghan has been busy as a hostess Fisher, class of 1982, was awarded Held at the Cathedral Basilica of held by Keven McDonald. He fin- a $500 scholarship. She plans to the Sacred Heart in Newark, the event ished his career with a 30-point effort ence and Social Sciences from Essex of 2008. He will attend the University at the Sun Tavern, with dance classes County College. of Pittsburgh in September. and competitions, show choir and attend Capri Institute, where she preceded the school’s 148th Com- in the North Jersey finals, topping out will study cosmetology. Much of mencement Exercises the following his career mark at 1882 points. Danielle Louise Coleman of Brendan J. Kirby of Scotch Plains, horseback riding. Westfield received a Bachelor of Arts graduated from Seton Hall Prepara- Meghan has been an officer in Kaitlyn’s time has been taken up morning at Seton Hall University’s He will continue his academic and with work, but still found time for Walsh Auditorium. athletic career at University of Pitts- degree from Connecticut College. tory School. Brendan received the Amnesty International, a human Danielle is the daughter of Linda and Msgr. Thomas J. Tuohy Award, rights organization, and participated activities, such as helping the home- As a four-year starter on the bas- burgh on a basketball scholarship. less and serving as a sight guide for ketball team, Ashton led the Prep Hugh Coleman. which is presented to seniors who in a global AIDS campaign. At the Michael Hessemer of Scotch Plains, have maintained a 4.0 GPA for four Alumni assembly, Meghan shared the visually impaired at two local teams he played on to a cumulative organizations. record of 112 and 11, collecting four More Education received a Bachelors of Science de- years. He will some of her performance experi- Iron Hills Conference championships, on Page 17 gree, Cum Laude, in Mechanical En- attend Boston ences with the group. She will at- two Essex County Tournament titles, gineering with a minor in Business College. tend Boston University in the fall. from Lehigh University. Michael is Joseph The second recipient, Kaitlyn WF’s Riggs Graduates the son of Phil and Roxanne Hessemer. Greenaway, III Suriano, is the daughter of Kathy Boston University Pingry Seniors Honored Rose Woehr received her Bach- of Westfield Walzer, class of 1977. She was also elors degree and graduated with hon- graduated with awarded $1,000. WESTFIELD – David Riggs of ors from Rutgers University. She will the John E. Wing Some of Kaitlyn’s activities in- Westfield graduated from Boston For Athletics, Academics attend Rutgers Graduate School of Jr. Award from clude varsity and junior varsity University. Education next fall. Newark Acad- cheerleading, serving as captain on David, who had served as an in- AREA – Three seniors at the Pingry athlete to receive both honors. Gor- the latter, and president of the Ital- tern at The Westfield Leader and The Erin Grace Goldberger of Westfield emy. He will at- Joseph Greenaway, III School were honored with awards don is an AP Scholar and a Bloustein has received a Bachelor of Arts de- tend Occidental ian National Honor Society. She Times, earned his degree in journal- and nominations for their excellence Distinguished Scholar, and was a Na- gree, with university honors, in pro- College. volunteers for worthy events, such ism and graduated with Cum Laude in athletics and academics. tional Merit Scholar candidate. In fessional writing with a minor in digi- as Relay for Life, Students Con- honors. Gordon Peeler of Westfield was addition, he has dedicated more than tal imaging design and photography nominated for the New Jersey State 400 hours to Habitat for Humanity in from Carnegie Mellon University. Erin Interscholastic Athletic Association South Africa, and he received the is the daughter of Michael Goldberger (NJSIAA) “Nick Gusz” Male Dartmouth University Book Award and Joanne Accardi-Goldberger. Scholar-Athlete Award. Gordon let- for Intellectual Leadership in 2007. Christopher Keenoy of Westfield tered in varsity swimming and var- John Guiffre of Scotch Plains was recently graduated with his Juris Doc- sity water polo during his sophomore, nominated to receive the 2008 torate from New York Law School. junior and senior years, and he was NJSIAA’s Scholar-Athlete Award, Christopher is a former graduate of captain of both teams during senior and he was honored for the nomina- Westfield High School and The Col- year. U.S.A. Swimming named him tion at a luncheon at Pines Manor in lege of William and Mary. Christo- Scholastic All-American in 2008, and Edison. John was named Swimmer pher, a Dean’s List honoree, was vice U.S.A. Water Polo named him to the of the Year in Somerset County, named Academic All-American Team in MVP in the Eastern Water Polo “B” Local Residents 2007. He is the only U.S. high school Division and was named to the All- Tournament 1st Team in Water Polo. Graduate from Rowan Petrow Honored Adrienne Spiegel of Westfield and AREA – On May 15 and 16, ap- Gordon were nominated for the proximately 2,790 students gradu- With Scholarship NJSIAA/Educational Testing Service ated from Rowan University, 12 of SCOTCH PLAINS – Jaclyn Petrow (ETS) New Jersey Scholar-Athlete which are local residents. of Scotch Plains was one of four tal- Awards. To qualify for the award, Christopher Della Serra, Cranford; ented and community-minded, visu- students must be graduating seniors, Brianne Hickey, Cranford; Melinda ally impaired students honored by The must have won at least two varsity Palomares, Fanwood; Allison Will- Little Rock Foundation on June 5. The letters in high school and must be in iams, Fanwood; Gaetano Marretta, foundation also presented the students the top 10 percent of their class. Mountainside; Lash Green, Scotch $7,500 in scholarships to the colleges Adrienne played varsity soccer and Plains; Daniel Heppt, Scotch Plains; and universities of their choice. varsity track, and lettered in both. Erin Sullivan, Scotch Plains; Robert Jaclyn’s scholarship is to Univer- Jahn, Westfield, and Shanna Vella, sity of Mary Washington. Reynolds Graduates Westfield. All graduated with their A non-profit organization dedicated undergraduate degrees. to improving the lives of visually Naval Academy Christopher Swenson of Scotch impaired children and young adults, WESTFIELD – Navy Ensign Mar- Plains and Michael Attanasio of The Little Rock Foundation has rec- garet Reynolds, daughter of Margarita Westfield, graduated with their ognized students in the past seven and Philip Reynolds of Westfield, graduate degrees. years and presented a total of $130,000 recently graduated from the United to help them reach their personal States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Larkin Graduates goals. Each recipient excels in educa- Md., and was commissioned as an tion and also has extraordinary lead- officer in the United States Navy. From U. of South ership skills and is enterprising and Reynolds successfully completed SCOTCH PLAINS – On May 11, community-minded. four years of intensive academic, Morgan Frances Larkin of Scotch Tina Fiorentino, executive director physical and professional military Plains graduated with a Bachelor of of The Little Rock Foundation, training, resulting in a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English founded the organization with her hus- Science degree. from University of the South. Mor- band, Rocco, after their baby became Reynolds is a 2004 graduate of gan is the child of Mr. and Mrs. John blind due to a premature birth. Westfield High School. Stephen Larkin. Atan looks good, Open House an at Sunrise of Westfield education – Open to the public – lasts longer. 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See “Photos” in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 BALDOWSKI BLASTS 3-RUN HR, 2-RUN TRIPLE, 6 RBI St. Aloysius Flattens St. Matt In St. Bart’s Softball, 26-5

By DAVID B. CORBIN “We’ve only played four games. Everyone on the Al squad contrib- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times We are still getting to know each uted to the flattening and the biggest Entering the game with a 1-3 record, other,” commented St. Al leadoff hit- crusher was cleanup hitter Tom St. Aloysius was not expected to un- ter Tim Deegan, who tripled, slapped Baldowski (3 runs scored), who load a massive offensive attack against a pair of singles and scored three whacked a pair of singles, a two-run St. Matthew in St. Bart’s Oldtimers times. triple and a three-run homer to amass Men’s Softball league action at “We got a good team. We are going six RBI. Fleet-footed Bill Aumenta Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on to get it together,” added Bob Guy, ripped three singles, had five RBI and June 19. However by game’s end, the who went 4-for-5, including a solo scored four times. Kevin Woodring Aloys pounded out a 30-hit pummel- homer, with three RBI and four runs had three singles, a double, two RBI ing to flatten the Matt men, 26-5. scored. and three runs scored. Art Hobble smacked an RBI triple, singled and scored twice. The bottom five of Al’s order all contributed two hits. Rob Barone and mound ace John David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Reynolds each scored twice and A DECIDING PLAY OF THE GAME…Westfield Blue catcher Zack Sheil puts the tag on SPF Gold’s Ryan DePaul in the had two RBI. George Balint fifth inning to prevent what may have been the winning run. scored once, Chris Paterek had two RBI and “Joltin’” Joe ROBERTSHAW 2 RBI, FASCAILE LACES WINNING RBI Romash, who had a few “swish” swings, scored twice after sin- gling twice. Aware that Romash’s first Westfield Blue Nips SPF Gold “swish” was caught on camera, after witnessing his second “swish”, Guy commented,Weichert In Weichert case the first one was blurry the first time Joe, he (photographer) In Cal Ripken 12 Tourney, 5-4 got it the second time.” Reynolds was so crafty on the By DAVID B. CORBIN gether,” said Westfield coach Ed walked, and stole a base. Eric Shor mound that St. Matt could not Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Savickas. “The last couple of games singled twice, scored a run and stole buy a hit or even a walk for the Friendly rivalries between we’ve played as a team. We’ve played a base. first four innings. Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood really solid. We have been hitting the The Gold had difficulty putting hits “That would be sad if he sports programs have not been exclu- ball and playing well in the field.” together early but finished with seven pitched a no-hitter,” said St. Matt David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sively limited to the high school level. Westfield totaled nine hits and re- hits. Cleanup hitter Ryan DePaul SULTAN OF SWISH…St. Aloysius’ Joe Romash creates a vacuum at the plate with a third baseman and 15-year vet- Year in and year out, the rivalry has corded only two strikeouts. Calvin drilled a two-run double, walked, huge swish. Romash did, however, rap two singles and scored twice. eran Ed Marchelitis, who looked existed with the youth baseball pro- Robertshaw ripped a pair of RBI scored a run and stole two bases. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 grams and it was indeed no different singles and stole a base in his two Mike Sangren went 3-for-4, includ- when the Westfield Blue scored a run plate appearances. Leadoff hitter ing a double, scored once and stole a in the top of the seventh inning and Jacob Boyle doubled, singled and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 held on to nip the Scotch Plains- Softball Devils Finish 17-6, Fanwood Gold, 5-4, in the opening round of the Cal Ripken 12-year-old District 12 Tournament at Gumbert Blue Devil Golf Camp Field in Westfield on June 20. Beginners - Grades 3-6 Look Very Strong Next Year With two outs in the seventh and Chris Callahan waiting at third base, Tues. Aug. 12 thru Fri. Aug. 15 after Jeremy DeDea singled, Michael By FRED LECOMTE guard. We were disappointed with Batting in the leadoff spot, she led the 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fasciale lined a sharp single to center the outcome, realizing that one more team with a .625 BA, including 35 hits, to bring him home with Westfield’s Finishing with a 17-6 record, this timely hit would have made the dif- seven home runs, one triple and two fifth run. Advanced - Grades 7-10 year’s Westfield High School softball ference for us,” said Pignoli. doubles in 56 at bats. She scored 39 “These guys have knocked us out team may be even better next year. A In the quarterfinals of the North runs, had 27 RBI, stole 16 bases and of contention for the last two years, Tues. Aug. 26 thru Fri. Aug. 29 marvelous cast of young talent and Jersey, Group 4 Section 2, a timely was thrown out once. so our kids have really wanted this 11:00 am - 4:00 pm the leadership of its seniors contrib- double made the difference as CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 one this year and they all pulled to- uted to a successful season. Bridgewater-Raritan eliminated the Lunch is included in advanced camp. Space is limited “Alex Pecora and Erin Scialabba Devils, 1-0. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Whenever I hear “Under Pressure” last relay to win the meet because became a powerhouse team under ACE IN THE HOLE by David Bowie and Queen, I think of Lowe had only entered one relay (his him, and most recently was a college Colin Campbell, the son of former Jeff Lowe. suspended stud would’ve been on the counselor at his alma mater, Princeton WHS footballer/golfer Jeff Campbell Whenever I see Bill Barr at a high other one). As fate would have it, Barr High. I’d give anything for just one (’76), is doing a summer internship in school or YMCA swim meet, I think caught Goerke and Peddie had seem- more b.s. session with him. New York City and was asked by his of Jeff Lowe. ingly won. But one of the Peddie Still, attending the special service boss to fill out a foursome in a charity Whenever I see a swimmer near the swimmers accidentally slipped and for him at Princeton High School on golf event last week. Campbell, a edge of the pool during a relay, and I fell in the pool before the last relay June 9, you could just feel in the air standout football/golfer at SP-F (’07), David B. Corbin (June 2001 archives) for The Westfield Leader and The Times make sure they move back from the had finished, so Peddie’s one relay how beloved the man was. A famed scored a hole-in-one, which report- IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME…The Elizabeth Resolutes Vintage Base pool, I think of Jeff Lowe. was disqualified, and St. Joe’s won Boston Red Sox fan, he would’ve edly won him a $50,000 Cadillac. Ball team played an 1864 rules, game at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. The Whenever I look at the WHS boys the meet. Jeff said to me, “C’mon loved it when the entire auditorium, (He opted for the $45,000 cash award.) Resolutes were comprised of men from Westfield, Scotch Plains and Garwood. swimming record board and see the back after you’re done writing, I’ll be the school choir and string assemble IN THE (E-)MAIL names Darren Hertell, Dave Schwartz here.” Three hours later I returned to stood up to sing “Take Me Out to the In a recent Devil’s Den about the and Tom Mann still up there, I think Peddie and, sure enough, the pool Ball Game,” literally screaming RED best hot dogs, we wondered that if D. Blair Corbin’s of Jeff Lowe. lights were on and there was Jeff, in SAWKS where “home team” should New Jersey has so many “Texas Whenever I think of some of the his street clothes, swimming laps. He be. Weiner” restaurants, does Texas have greatest non-WHS swim meets I’ve got out and we finished off what was SPECIAL AWARDS “Jersey Weiner” places to eat? We got seen, whether it’s Peddie vs. St. Jo- left of a case of beer. I got home Quote of the Year: After winning an immediate e-mail from former seph, Peddie vs. Mercersburg (Pa.) around 6 a.m. the Watchung Conference cross-coun- WHS/Bucknell football standout Blue Devils Raiders Academy or the Eastern Champion- And then there was the classic try race back in October, WHS senior Dave Reitze (’61). The star tailback ships, I think of Jeff Lowe. Peddie-Mercersburg meet in ’82. This Alex Tarlow told Leader sports editor for Les Zorge’s last WHS football Whenever I think of the NCAA one was on a Saturday afternoon, and Dave Corbin, “Getting the Devil of team in the fall of 1960 is now retired Championships I’ve attended, I try to the place was packed and rocking. At the Week sub is a defining moment in after a career with Exxon and living remember the one I went to as Jeff’s 1:55 p.m., five minutes before the my running career. A first-place medal in Galveston, Texas. guest. Funny thing is, I can’t remem- start of the meet, the nervous team does not taste nearly as good as a sub. “I’ve been in Texas since 1976 and Walk Down Memory Lane ber what year it was, or where it was, manager placed a vinyl record on the It’s a proven fact.” want everybody to know that there is or anything that happened while we turntable, and Bowie and Queen’s Clutch Performance(s) of the Year: no such thing as a ‘Jersey Dog’ in From the archives of The Westfield League’s senior member, he per- were there, but I think we had fun. “Under Pressure” came on, after sev- Senior Matt Green dropped nearly a Texas,” Reitze said. “We don’t even Leader and The Scotch Plains- formed athletic works of art both of- And I think of Jeff Lowe. eral nervous attempts to place the full second in the 50-yard freestyle to have ‘Original Texas Weiners.’ We do Fanwood Times fensively and defensively to help his Jeff Lowe (rhymes with plow, not needle in the right place. Blasting the win in a lifetime best 21.70 and upset have an imitation ‘Coney Dog’ but June 19, 1998: Jairo Henaoz’s two- team frustrate Charlie Brown’s/A. J. toe) was a big bear of a guy, a speakers! two heavily favored opponents, spark- nothing compared to some of the dogs run triple in the sixth pushed Cellular Jersey, 6-5, in the first game of a Princeton High School graduate and “Lowesy” later coached at the ing the WHS boys swim team to a 91- I had in New Jersey.” Signal of Westfield past the 1997 doubleheader in A Division action at a Renaissance kinda guy who made Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA in the 79 victory over defending state cham- Also got a nice e-mail from Don Champion Mattress Factory, 9-7, in Brookside Park. At the plate, Straniero a name for himself in a bunch of late 1980s, when WHS guys like pion Cherry Hill West in the state Miller (’47), who enjoyed our men- Westfield Men’s Softball League ac- ripped two singles and scored two ways. But to me he will always be Hertell, Schwartz, Mann, Ed Pretre Public A final. tion of Spittin’ Joe Freeman. Miller tion at Memorial Park. Down 7-3, runs, including triple off the left field the best swim coach I’ve ever been and Derek Van Derven were among Brandon Heroux was a really good played a little football and baseball Cellular Signal picked up three runs fence. Defensively, Straniero wowed around. It was when he was the coach the state’s premier age-groupers. soccer player and javelin thrower … under Freeman, who Miller insisted in the fifth and three more in the sixth onlookers with two spectacular slid- at Peddie and I was working at the When I became the coach at WHS until he went to the Penn Relays this never cut a player and never ran up a to pull off the stunning upset. Kevin ing catches in left field. Trenton Times that we first crossed in 1994, one of the first guys I talked year and unleashed a historic toss of score on an opponent. Lombardi launched a three-run triple June 24, 2001: Man’s inhumanity paths. His teams didn’t have many to about workouts was Jeff Lowe, 202 feet. With that heave, the WHS Miller also remembered Freeman to bring home Gary Nikorak, Rob to man played out on the “Field of dual meets, but when they did it was who provided me with reams of his senior became the school’s first indi- as “an underrated and outstanding Rowland and Kevin Zippler for the Dreams” at Echo Lake Park in usually a show. old daily workouts. With WHS state vidual champion at the legendary meet English teacher. I hated Homer’s ‘Od- Mattress Factory. Mountainside as the Elizabeth Reso- There was the 1981 Peddie-St. Jo- championships in 1995, 1997, 2000, in Philadelphia. And let’s not forget yssey,’ but he made me go back and June 21, 1998: Timing was perfect lutes Vintage Base Ball team ravaged seph meet. St. Joe’s had one of its 2002, 2003 and 2004, they were still his teammate, Adam Bergo, who last grasp the meter and the race of its for the Clockwork Orange as they Flemington Neshanock, 51-16, in strongest teams and, knowing it didn’t good workouts. winter became the school’s first 7- poetry. He loved good music and I banged out five home runs and amassed seven innings. The Resolutes, com- have to shave or taper to win states, So, it was with total sadness that I foot high jumper at a meet in New remember him playing Massenet’s 29 hits to crush the unsuspecting Con- prised mainly of players from the Joe’s coach shaved his entire team looked at the nj.com swimming fo- York. ‘Meditation’ from Thais on a record gregation Beth Israel (CBI) Blue, 19- Westfield, Scotch Plains, for the pre-Christmas dual meet. rum on Saturday, June 7, and saw a Unheralded Performer(s) of the player and explaining why it was so 7, in Jewish Community Center Soft- Mountainside and Garwood, tallied Lowe, typically, downplayed the im- thread that said, “Jeff Lowe.” He had Year: Senior Liz Hawkins swam four good.” ball League action at Tamaques Park. 54 hits, while Flemington was held to portance of the meet by having a died, at age 61, the previous Tuesday. years in the shadow of teammate Alexi Miller also provided another possi- Bob Vogel, Ira Riesenberg, Robin just a mere 12. Westfield’s Paul morning practice and a regular after- It was the end of a tough week for me Kuska, the best all-around freestyle bility as to how Freeman got his nick- Cherkes, Ed Bartosik and Dave Sand- Salomone, whose lucky number was noon workout before the meet. And that also saw Bo Diddley, the original swimmer in school history, and two name. ers hit home runs. seven, banged out seven hits, scored Peddie was also short-handed because guitar king of rock-and-roll music, years behind Suzanne Lemberg. But “He kept a few plants in his class- June 24, 1999: Pitcher Dom “The seven runs and had seven RBI. Steve Lowe had suspended one of his studs and Jim McKay, the best TV sports “Lizzie” wasn’t too shabby herself, room and he had a nervous habit of Destroyer” Deo kept all batters off- Hingel of Mountainside hammered for the meet. To emphasize his point, announcer ever, both pass away. But ranking No. 2 all-time at WHS in the spitting between his teeth into the balance, scattering five hits and exer- seven hits and touched home five Lowe left lane 3 (where the suspended those were peripheral passings, people 100 back, No. 7 in the 100 fly and No. plants from time to time, usually on cising a strategic intentional walk, to times. swimmer would have swum) empty, who were important to me but not in 7 in the 50 free. Fridays. The girls didn’t like it, but lead St. Anne to a rare, 8-0, shutout June 16, 2002: The Orioles held rather than put another swimmer in to an up-close-and-personal kind of way. Gab O’Leary spent three years get- we boys thought it was funny. And we over St. Joseph in St. Bart’s Oldtimers back a charging Mets team, 7-6, in get the points. Jeff Lowe? That was different. ting assists on baskets by her team- never called him Spittin’ Joe to his Softball League action at Brookside the championship game of the The tension was unreal and the We were definitely on opposite mate/best bud Erin Miller. When face, of course.” Park. Dan Margolis contributed a two- Westfield University League (ages meet came down to the final 100-yard sides of the swimming fence. Jeff Diana Venezia,Weichert Gabby Jakub and Keri And, six decades later, the thing run single. 13 and 14) at TamaquesWeichert Park. Tim relay legs by the two anchors: Bill was a big-time “club” coach, looking Pringle went down with injuries, Miller still vividly recalls about his June 21, 2000: “Ageless” may be Fringer, Dave Kaplow and Stephen Barr for Peddie, and state 100 and for great individual performances that O’Leary switched from point guard high school days are the Friday after- one way to describe Jade Isle’s Tom Cruikshank accounted for seven of 200 freestyle champion Mike Goerke would help kids earn college scholar- to low post and did the dirty work: noon pep rallies, before the Saturday Straniero. Although, perhaps, the the Orioles’ nine hits and five of the for Joe’s. Goerke went in with a size- ship money; for me it’s always been rebounding, setting picks and play- football games. Scotch Plains Men’s Softball seven runs. able lead and Peddie had to win the the team first, looking for great indi- ing defense. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 26, 2008 Page 13 RAIDER JONES NAMED ALL-UC THROWER OF YEAR Bergo, Heroux, Alleman Make All-State Track Second Team Westfield High School (WHS) se- season with Morristown freshman (1,600) and Viking D.J. Thornton niors Adam Bergo (triple jump) and Nick Vena, placed second in the shot (1,600). Raider Jason Boff (discus) Brandon Heroux (javelin), along with put at the MOC with a shove of 64’4”. and Viking Ryan Kilkenny (800) made Scotch Plains-Fanwood senior Mike After winning the WC and UC titles the All-UC Second Team. Blue Dev- Alleman (shot put) received All-State for the third time, he plunged the ils Jhakyse Williams (100 meters), Second Team honors in boys track & metal orb into the dirt 63’11.5” away Jordan Johnson (high jump) and field by The Star-Ledger. Union from the circle on his third throw in Malcolm Allen (triple jump), Raider Catholic Viking Garrett Ellis (400 the preliminary round at the Group 3, Pat Doliber (3,200) and Viking meters) received All-State Third Section 2 meet to break the previous Charles Eke (shot put) made the All- Team honors. shot put record of 62’2” established UC Third Team. Bergo (All-Group 4 First Team) by Dayton’s Bruce Heide in 1973. The Blue Devil boys, who swept placed second in the triple jump at the Alleman went on to break the Group the WC and UC titles, were named Meet of Champions (MOC) with a 3 meet record with a push of 66’0.25”, All-UC Team of the Year and coach personal-best (PB) distance of 48’10. which also broke Heide’s 1975 UC Jack Martin was named All-UC Coach Bergo, who won the triple jump and record of 65’10.5”. Alleman also of the Year. Bergo was named All-UC high jump in the Watchung Confer- added some topping to his achieve- Jumper of the Year and Alleman was ence (WC) meet, won both events at ments by placing third in the discus at named All-UC Thrower of the Year. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Union County (UC) meet and set the Group 3 meet with a PB toss of Raider senior Carlaya Jones (All- THAT’S A SHAME, REF… Montrose second baseman, known as ‘Shane’, pleads his case, while MacLennan man Joe the meet record in the triple jump with 173’8” and by placing fourth at the Group 3 Second Team, All-UC First Vasily, No. 27, shuts his eyes and prays for a ‘safe’ call after sliding into second. a distance of 46’8.25”. At the Group 4 MOC with a throw of 162’11”. Team in the discus) was named All- Section 2 meet, after winning the high Ellis (All-Non-Public First Team) UC Thrower of the Year. Jones swept jump, he had a distance of 44’9.25” on crossed fourth in the 400 meters at the the shot put and discus in the WC and KULP HITS 3-RUN 1B; STOFA, DAGOUNIS 2 RBI EACH his first attempt at the triple jump to MOC with a time of 49.24. At the UC UC and had the seventh-best discus break the former record of 43’11”. meet, he crossed second with a time toss this season with a distance of With a distance of 47’1.75”, he of 48.7. Ellis teamed with Mike Suarez 131’1” at the UC Meet and a season- placed second in the triple jump at (All-Non-Public Third Team in the best toss of 39’11.25 in the shot. Montrose Seizes 9-5, Victory the Group 4 meet to go with his third 400), Shariff Stubbs (All-Non-Pub- Viking Tiara Brown (high jump) place in the high jump. Bergo, who lic Third Team in the 200) and Obinna and Raiders Sarah Canfield (long cleared 7 feet in winter track, tied Nwafor (All-Non-Public Second jump), Whitney Adams (triple jump) for third in the high jump at the Team in the long jump) at the MOC to and Erin Rossi (discus) were named Over MacLennan Softballers MOC with a height of 6’8”. place sixth in the 4x400 at 3:19.12. to the All-UC Second Team. Blue Heroux (All-Group 4 Second The foursome won the event at the Devils Ashley Edwards (200), Kelly Team), who placed third in the jav- UC meet with a time of 3:20.3 and Irving (400) and the 4x400 (Edwards, By FRED LECOMTE more late and the defense shut it down to deep center and skipped home on elin at the MOC with a distance of also crossed first at the Non-Public Amanda Garfinkel, Irving, Tessa Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times from there,” said pitcher Bob Swisher. Kluckas’ single. MacLennan took the 195’7”, became the first individual meet with a time of 3:20.22. Schaaf) and Raiders Brittney Veeck Ken Kulp’s three-run single in the The MacLennan boys of Laser lead for the first time with three runs champion from WHS at the Penn Joining Bergo, Alleman, Heroux, (1,600) and Emily Nagourney (long sixth nailed down a 9-5, victory for Design Inc. manufactured 12 hits. in the bottom of the inning. Marks Relays when he outdistanced the field Ellis and Nwafor on the All-UC First jump) were named to the All-UC Montrose/Sun Tavern of Fanwood over Paul Stofa rapped two triples and singled and pinch runner Vasily stole with a toss of 202 feet. Heroux, who Team list were Blue Devil Alex Tarlow Third Team. MacLennan in the Fanwood Old Men’s scored two runs and Dennis Dagounis second. Borchin singled and Stofa won the WC and UC javelin titles, Softball Association at LaGrande Park had a triple, a double and two RBI. rocked his two-run triple to right and had a PB toss of 202’4” to win the in Fanwood on June 19. Colin Osborn went 2-for-3, including scored on Dagounis’ double. Group 4 Section 2 title. He also placed There was no let up in hitting a triple, while Chuck Amsheyus and “Our defense has been great for second at the Group 4 meet. throughout the Montrose lineup and Lee Marks thumped two hits each. years and this season it is excellent. Alleman (All-Group 3 Second three batters tapped three hits in the Steve Madden contributed a RBI Stofa at third makes great plays, one Team), who had colossal battles all 19-hit assault. Chris Ferraro added single. after another. Chuck is picking up three hits, including a triple and a run Stofa initiated a nifty scoop at third some great grounders at short and is All-Group, All-UC scored. Nick Beyer went 3-for-3 with and Adam Borchin, in right center, looking really good. We switched an RBI and Bill Swisher went 3-for- hauled in a difficult liner in the first people around at second to see what Baseball Selections: 4. Scott Gaito singled twice and scored inning. Marks, from his pitcher’s po- works. Andy filled in at first and you Westfield High School senior Evan two runs. Chris Kluckas ripped two sition, initiated a double play in the can’t do anything with a good stretch, Shapiro was named to The Star-Led- singles and had an RBI. Bob Swisher fifth. Dagounis made a snow cone that’s great. We have been pretty lucky, ger All-State Third Team and the All- doubled and scored a run. Jim Swisher snag in right and leftfielder Joe Vasily everyone is in sync on the field, we Group 4 First Team and junior Chris and Shane each contributed a hit. made a circus-like backward flip, have some good arms out there and I Jenkins was named to the All-Group Shortstop Kluckas performed a catch in the sixth. believe today we played some great 4 Second Team. Scotch Plains- magical running catch in right- Montrose took a 2-0 lead in the top defense,” said team captain Marks Fanwood sophomore Joe D’Annunzio centerfield in the fifth. Shane grabbed of the first. Kulp and Meyer both Three Montrose men trampled was named to the All-Group 3 Third a steaming liner in the fourth. singled and Gaito followed with a home on three doubles in the fourth. Team. Leftfielder Jim Swisher ran down two two-run single. MacLennan answered Bill Swisher singled, swiped second The trio had also been selected All- difficult line drives and Bob Swisher with a run in the bottom of the inning, and scored on Bob Swisher’s double. Union County (UC) First team, along knocked down a chopper in the third highlighted by Dagounis’s RBI triple, Ferraro doubled home Bob Swisher with Raider Kevin Maroney and and snagged a heater in the sixth. then tacked on a run in the second and Meyer uncorked his RBI double. Union Catholic Viking Jimmy “Big bang, bang double play by when Amsheyus lined a single, swiped Montrose added the final fuel with Thornton. Blue Devils Justin Olsen FUN GOLF OUTING…The Westfield School Booster Association Coaches Kluckas in the first, we kept the one- second and tapped the plate on a three-run charring in the sixth high- and Evan Einstein, Raiders James Annual Golf Outing took place June 17 at Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in Clark. The event was in recognition of those who dedicate their efforts to coaching students run lead, the game was back and forth, Madden’s single to even up the con- lighted by Kulp’s bases-loaded single Dinizo and Gary Binkowicz, and Vi- Westfield High School. Pictured, left to right, are: Union County Track Coach of then with bases loaded, Kenny came test. to straightaway center. king Matt Canales were named to the the Year Jack Martin, Event Director Frank Fortino, Track Coach Don Mac through with four big hits. The whole In the third, Montrose served up Montrose Ave. 201 303 0 9 All-UC Second Team. Donald and Booster Frank Fusaro. lineup contributed. We added three the go-ahead run when Ferraro tripled MacLennan Road 113 000 0 5

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Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chris Giordano (4 hits, 4 RBI) and Marron and Chris Giordano with one BLUE DEVIL LEADING PITCHER…Cyndil Matthew led Westfield in pitching Frank Chupko (3 hits), along with HR each and Pat Nigro (HR away with a 9-4 record and 0.88 ERA. The All-Union County First Team selection led Steve Polak (HR), Pat Nigro and Craig from hitting for the cycle) led the the team offensively with 39 runs scored, 27 RBI and 35 hits, including 7 home Burfeindt with two hits apiece led the Annies. Paul Bifani, Howard Bialos runs, and finished with a .625 BA. Annies. Harry Semple (3 hits, HR) and Peter Costello were each 3-for-4 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Tom Ulichney (2 hits) led the for Stephen. BANGED OUT AT THIRD…SPF Gold third baseman Ryan DePaul puts the tag Lukes. St. Matthew 13, St. Anthony 12 on Westfield Blue’s Jeremy DeDea as he attempts to get back to third in the St. David 22, St. Aloysius 12 St. Matthew scored all their runs in Softball Devils Finish 17-6, seventh inning. St. David pelted Aloysius with 26 the first two innings. St. Anthony got hits. George Gracia, Tom Maher and 20 hits. Ed Marchelitis (3-for-4, 3 David Rothenberg each stroked home RBI) and Stan “the Man” Grausso (3- Look Very Strong Next Year runs for David. Robert Barone, Bill for-4) led the Mattmen. Bob CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Westfield Blue Nips SPF Gold Aumenta and Tom Baldowski (2 HRs) Cihanowyz, Bob Gittleman and Tony had round-trippers for Aloysius. Radice all had two hits. Pat Reilly “When teams chose to pitch around Junior pitcher Alyson Moskowitz In Cal Ripken 12 Tourney, 5-4 St. Anthony 15, St. Stephen 12 was 3-for-3 and Jack Ley went yard her, she beat them on the base paths. finished 4-2 with a 1.32 ERA, 47 Ks, Tony Perconte (2 HRs), Jack Ley for St. Anthony. She took advantage of pitchers’ hesi- 19 BB and 27 hits in 147 batters CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and John “OJ” Simpson with one HR St. Patrick 18, St. Luke 2 tancy to throw her strikes and walked faced. 27 times this season,” said Pignoli. “Juniors Kim Townsend, Emily base. Jack Poillion and Joe Pagano end the inning. each led Anthony. St. Patrick bolted to a 10-2 lead after St. Anthony 15, St. David 9 five innings and added eight insurance Junior center fielder Katie Abruzzo, Tebbetts, Katie Kiefer, Jamie each rapped RBI singles. Matt Kerr In the fifth, Westfield’s Zack Sheil a All-Union County Second Team Wisniewski, and Christine Feldbauer singled. Joe Bonaccorso, who walked reached safely on an error, stole a pair Every St. Anthony player had at runs in the seventh. Pat-man pitcher least one hit with Joe DeRosa and Keith Gibbons was 12 outs shy of a selection, had a spectacular season have gained valuable game experi- twice, and Mike Anastasiou each of bases and scored a run after elud- according to Pigmoli. “She took ence in the past season. They should scored a run. ing a rundown. With two runners on, Jack Ley getting three apiece and shutout. Irish eyes smiled as Gus Alvarez (2 RBI, 2 runs scored) went 4- charge of the outfield and had a ter- be hungry to return and perform up to Boyle, the Westfield shortstop, ini- the Gold got out of trouble with rific year at the plate. She batted .386 their full potential in the county and tiated a double play in the first inning Pagano’s double play. for-4. Ken Miller and Kevin St. Onge See photos of Sports: were both 3-for-4 and Marty Bernstein with three homeruns and 27 RBI,” state tournaments in their final sea- and starting pitcher Bradley Gold struck back to tie the game, 4- said Pignoli. son at WHS,” said Pignoli. DeMartino followed with a grab of a 4, in the bottom of the fifth. DePaul (2-for-4, double) showed quick feet on www.goleader.com and a cannon for an arm with his pivot Scialabba, the Devils’ third Sophomores Sara Connery (short- line drive off the bat of Chris Zazzali. smacked his two-run single and baseman, batted .231 with 15 hits and stop) and Katie Esler (leftfield) pro- In the fifth inning, Chris Lazzarotti’s Pagano singled to right to score Westfield/SPF 12s Baseball at second base on a 1-4-3 double play. St. Aloysius/St. Matt Softball Matt “Luke” Fuggett (2-for-3, RBI) 15 RBI. Pecora, batting in the two vided speed on the base paths at the gun from right field to nail DePaul at Bonaccorso but DePaul got gunned spot, accumulated a .364 BA with 24 end of the batting order. Connery the plate prevented what would have down at the plate. Westfield PD/Secret Service and the defense of second baseman Montrose/MacLennon Softball Dave Regenthall led the Lukes. hits and played perfect defense in the batted .313 and Esler, batting in the been the winning run for the Gold. After driving in the go-ahead run in field. Gale anchored the right side of ninth spot, contributed 13 RBI and a “They made some timely plays in the seventh, Fasciale stepped to the the infield playing a solid second .373 BA. the field. We have been struggling mound and retired all three Gold bat- base. First baseman Wendel had a The Blue Devils will return 10 ex- with some injuries and some turn- ters. St. Aloysius Flattens St. Matt .980 fielding average and came up perienced players next year and have overs on the roster. A lot of these kids “Our kids came through in the big at the plate with nine RBI and realistic goals of winning the confer- are in a big game for the first time. We clutch. Our pitchers came through three doubles. ence, county and sectional champi- are happy to see the effort they put and did the right thing. Michael In St. Bart’s Softball, 26-5 “We are losing quite a bit of talent onships. out,” said Gold coach Joe Bonaccorso. Fasciale got the game-winning hit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and practically our entire infield. They “We have not performed in the tour- Gold shortstop Zazzali made sev- and came in and shut them down. He will be missed, not only as ballplayers naments the past two seasons. Our eral fine plays but the most crucial has been doing that all year,” said at Romash and added, “You shouldn’t ever, lined out to short. but as the good people they are and rising seniors see next season as the came in the third inning when he coach Savickas. be talking to him now!” Still a little cautious about clinging the great friends they have been to the year to realize their goals of winning performed an unassisted putout to “Both teams did an excellent job. Romash replied, “We don’t talk to to an 18-run lead, Romash reminisced, girls on the team,” said Pignoli. these tournaments,” concluded Pignoli. squelch a rally. Bonaccorso, who Westfield/Scotch Plains! There’s al- him anyhow.” “I remember last year we had an 18- pitched the first three innings, made a ways a heck of a rivalry,” said coach Anyhow, Reynolds retired the first run lead and lost by one.” great diving snag in right field. Relief Bonaccorso. “I was proud of the way 13 batters before Marchelitis threw a St. Matt’s first of eight hits came pitcher Pagano grabbed a line drive my kids came back. They got some wrench into his quest for a perfect off the bat of Steve Ferro (2-for-3, 2 and tossed to third to complete a timely hits late. A couple of bang, game by taking four straight balls for runs scored) in the sixth inning. double play to squash another rally in bang plays at the plate, a couple of a walk. Reynolds then retired the next Foreseeing the near future, the fifth. plays on the bases, if they go the other two batters to close out the fifth in- Cihanowyz chanted, “Now goes the Westfield scored a run in the top of way, we are talking about the win ning and to maintain his no-hitter shutout!” the first when Boyle singled, scooted right now. HatsWeichert off to Westfield for thanks to a fantastic diving catch in Tony Radice (2-for-3, 2 RBI, run Weichert Weichert to second on an error and scored on coming back and regainingWeichert the lead at leftfield by Aumenta. scored) followed with a single. Stan Robertshaw’s single to center. The the end!” Aloysius ran off a string of three Grausso singled and Frank Litterio Gold tied the score in the second. “Their pitcher (Bonaccorso) got straight five-run innings and added lofted an RBI sacrifice fly. Chas Baier DePaul walked, stole second and third them out of trouble, bases loaded one three more in the fourth to take an 18- singled and Phil Vellucci rolled an RBI and scored on Poillion’s single to left out,” said coach Savickas. “They got 0 lead. Of course, the Matt men ran groundout to short. Grausso then scored with no one out. Westfield got the out of trouble twice. At 12-years-old, off a string of five straight “zero” on Cihanowycz’s single to center. next two batters out, walked Mike you expect to get at least two. That innings but, in the bottom of the first, Remembering Romash’s reminisc- Walsh and forced a popup to second was a big part of the game! That’s the Matt man Bob Gittleman offered a ing, Aloysius rumbled with eight runs to escape the inning. reason we played seven (innings) to- few words of advise to leadoff batter on nine hits in the top of the seventh Westfield sent eight players to the day.” Bob Cihanowyz. to give him some comfort. Matthew plate in the third inning, scored two Other Westfield players included “Don’t hit it to the shortstop answered softly in the bottom of the runs on RBI singles from Robertshaw Dan Savickas (leftfield) and Chris (Woodring)! He’s a terror,” he said. inning when Mark Ragan and Ferro and Mike Androconis, and had the Hogge (catcher). Clayton Kasich Cihanowyz took heed and popped singled and Radice followed with a Gold on the ropes when Callahan played leftfield for the Gold. out to right field. Gittleman, how- two-run single. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Weichert walked to load the bases but Zazzali Weichert Westfield Blue 102 010 1 5 See it all on the web in color . . . St. Aloysius 555 300 8 26 ON FAMILIAR TURF…St. Aloysius slugger Bill Aumenta, left, scored four runs made his fine unassisted putout to SP-F Gold 010 030 0 4 www.goleader.com St. Matthew 000 003 2 5 against St. Matthew. Catcher Phil Vellucci looks toward centerfield.

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Call For Invite Kerry in, Call For Invite Robert in, More Information! and he’ll bring results! More Information! and he’ll bring results! Kerry McDevitt Robert Winters weichert.com weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 26, 2008 Page 15 County Offers Golf Camps for Boys, Girls The Union County Board of Cho- County’s public golf courses on Hill Golf Course, Boulevard, sen Freeholders have announced that weekday afternoons when accom- Kenilworth, (908) 686-1556; or Oak golf camps are available at the panied by an adult. Ridge Golf Course, Oak Ridge Road, County’s three public golf courses Campers should apply in person at Clark, (732) 574-0139. for children between 10 and 17 years any of these golf courses: Ash Brook For more information about the of age through the Union County Golf Course, Raritan Road, Scotch golf courses, visit www.ucnj.org/ Department of Parks and Commu- Plains, (908) 756-0414; Galloping parks/golf.html. nity Renewal. Young golfers are en- couraged to register now for instruc- tional camps that begin in early July. Union County Senior 50+ Two 8-day sessions of Junior Golf Camp will be offered for boys and girls ages 12 through 17, who live in Softball League Standings: Union County. Prior golfing experi- 50+ DIVISION A (as of June 22): Massimino. ence is not required. Session 1 (July TEAM W L 8-18) and Session 2 (July 29-August Associated Auto 20, Northwestern Bare Necessities 11 1 Mutual 12 8) will be available Tuesday through Buffy’s Tavern 10 1 Friday, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ash Awnings Galore 7 5 Joe Adase, Mac Kowaleski (4 RBI) American Legion/LLG 5 8 and Alan Schachman pounded three Brook, Galloping Hill and Oak Ridge Iceman’s Karaoke 4 7 golf courses. Due to popular demand, hits apiece for the winners, while D&K Associates 3 10 Don White was outstanding defen- campers may only enroll in one ses- 50+ DIVISION B: sion per summer. sively. TEAM W L KMD Tuning 10, SMC 7 Campers need to apply in person SMC 12 1 and registration forms may be turned Re/Max 8 6 KMD pulled off the upset of the KMD Tuning 6 7 year. Paul Levenberg whacked three in at any of the three Union County Northwestern Mutual 6 8 courses. The session fee of $150 (for hits and Brian McDermott and Paul Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Associated Auto Parts 2 11 Taeschler each homered for KMD. BIG EVENING WITH HIS WEAPON…Westfield Blue team captain Don Perks triggered a two-run home run, a triple and eight classes) is due at the time of The Office 2 11 a single with four RBI. The third baseman made a nifty scoop in the second inning and snagged a heater in the fifth. Westfield registration. Junior Golf Camp RE/MAX 18, Northwestern 16 SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: RE/MAX pounded 26 hits, led by downed Secret Service, 13-9. classes are limited to 16 students per TEAM W L class to ensure a pleasurable experi- Kilkenny House 6 0 John Brown, Bill Campbell, Roger Creative Industries 6 1 Grutzmacher, Steve Kraemer, Steve PERKS SLAMS 2-RUN HR;WAYMAN, MARTINEZ 4 RBI ence for all enrolled. Sessions will Commerce Bank 4 3 be filled on a first-come, first-served Lemanowicz and Ray Temple with Associated Auto Silver 1 5 three hits each. basis. LA Law 0 8 The Office 14, Associated 13 Students should bring a full set of SMC 11, The Office 9 golf clubs with them. A limited num- The Office produced 26 hits, keyed Westfield Softball Blue Sting The Office rallied in the bottom of by Bill Hinkle, Vic Trindade and ber of clubs are available to borrow the seventh, but was thwarted by a from the pro shop for students who Glenn Zuhl with three hits each. game-ending double play. Officers Pitcher Ken Dunbar helped offen- don’t have their own. Lou Koehler and Vic Trindade had A new program for 10- and 11- sively with three RBI. three hits each. Creative 7, LA Law 0 Secret Service Men, 13-9 year-old boys and girls is called the RE/MAX 19, KMD Tuning 9 Certification Golf Camp. These Winning pitcher Tom Lombardi RE/MAX exploded for 28 hits, pitched a seven-hitter, while Rich By FRED LECOMTE Manning, Mike Rotella and Jarrett In the bottom of the third, there was classes take place on the four Satur- sparked by Bill Campbell, Roger Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Makara each had two hits, including no shortage of noise from above or on days or four Sundays in July at either Vitaliano led the offense with three Grutzmacher, Sal LaBella and Dave hits. Thunder, bolts of lighting, a soak- a double. Anthony Limone scored a the field as the Blue shirts demon- the Ash Brook Golf Course or the LaPoint with three hits apiece. KMD ing rain and a bonanza of ammo high- run and singled. strated some serious firepower to Galloping Hill Golf Course. The fee American Legion/LLG 13, D&K received three hits from Matt Costello Associates 11 lighted an intense thriller, in which Secret Service broke open the battle deadlock the duel, 8-8. Johnson ig- of $100 (for four classes) is due at and a homerun from Paul Taeschler. the Westfield Police Department (PD) with two runs in the top of the first nited a double and Perks crushed his the time of registration. Successful Buffy’s Tavern 17, Awnings 6 Bare Necessities 11, Iceman 7 D&K 17, Iceman’s Karaoke 10 softball team outgunned the Secret inning. Lynch lashed a leadoff single, two-run homer to a remote section of certification provides the opportu- The winners produced 19 hits, pow- Service, 13-9, at Memorial Field in Manning doubled to left and Kelly centerfield. “Fred, get your lens nity for students to purchase a youth American Legion/LLG 9, Awnings ered by a homerun from Joe Galore 6 (8 innings) Westfield on June 18 in the Union crushed a two-run double in short cen- ready,” Smalls singled, Norton clouted identification card and play at Union County Police Softball League. ter. Blue fired back with two runs in a double and Martinez exploded a All 11 of the Westfield Blue boys the bottom of the inning. Tango ripped two-run double. Donovan ended the Loffredo, Magierski Win contributed to fire off 20 rounds of a rope to right center. Perks cracked an assault with an RBI single. ammo. Perhaps the most dangerous RBI triple then zoomed home on Secret men scored the go-ahead Men’s Doubles Title gunner was team captain Don Perks, Wayman’s sacrifice fly ball to left. run in the fourth when Lynch shocked The Westfield Tennis Associa- who triggered a two-run blast, tripled Two blasts echoed across the field PD Blue with a solo jolt to a destina- tion held the Men’s Doubles seg- and singled and finished with four RBI. in the second when Secret men Kellner tion unknown in right field. Blue an- ment of the Seventh Annual tour- Dave Martinez pounded a triple, a and Mike Rofella mangled respective swered in the fifth. Wayman drilled a nament, featuring eight teams, at double, singled and collected three RBI. doubles and Thomas smashed a two- shot down the leftfield line, Martinez Tamaques Park on June 21. Doug Mike Smalls and Chris Donavan each run double to deep right. Blue fired triggered a triple and Donovan belted Loffredo and Peter Magierski provided three rounds of small fire. off two rounds resulting in one run in an RBI single, making the score, 10- emerged as champions, using a Dave Wayman banged a two-run triple, the bottom of the inning. Martinez 9. Secret Service never touched the combination of good fundamental singled and scored a run. Jeff Johnson and Donovan both cracked singles plate again. Steady Blue pitcher Brady play with smart strategy. and Nick Norton each pounded out a and Tony Vastano pumped an RBI sac quickly sidelined three Secret men in Loffredo and Magierski defeated double and Johnny Tango smacked two fly to right. the fifth. Pleased, but not satisfied, the John Mancini and Jim Oslislo in singles. Tony Ciulio rapped an RBI sac, In the third, however, a pattering of the Westfield coppers triggered a the finals, 8-4. Tuyen Diep and Rich while Pat Brady and Rob Padovano five hits put Secret Service on top, 8- three-run assault in the sixth. Brady Pardo battled back to take third place. each provided a hit. 3. Jason Leno and Brian Manning looped a single to right, Tango walked The other teams taking part in the Secret Service had 14 hits. Pitcher unleashed respective singles, Kelly and Perks drilled an RBI single. tournament were: Steve Gamboi and Kelly Ehrlich went 2-for-3 with three plated Leno, secret man John Toal Wayman strutted to the dish and Ed Chevenyak, Vivek Patel and Mike RBI. Bill Keller was impossible to ripped a single and Kellner stung a launched his two-run triple to left Price, Mike McGlynn and Irondi get out with three hits, including a two RBI single up the middle. An- field. Aliche, Mike Feldman and Doug, WTA DOUBLES CHAMPS…Doug Loffredo, left, and Peter Magierski won the double, and two RBI, and Joe Lynch thony Limone followed with an RBI Secret Service 224 100 0 9 and Chris Wendel and Don Dohm. Westfield Tennis Association Men’s Doubles championship. (2-for-4) added a solo home run. Brian sacrifice fly. Westfield PD 215 023 x 13

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Page 16 Thursday, June 26, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield 10U White Jump To Strong Baseball Start The Westfield White 10U summer lead in the top of the fourth inning. travel baseball team has jumped out Pitching struggles found White trail- to a 4-1 record. ing 16-10 going into the final inning “We are off to a great pace this until Mitchell Bryk battered a bases- year,” said Coach Charlie Bowman. clearing triple to narrow the score to “The team has a winning attitude 16-14. After Tommy Sabato tied the even when we fall behind and we game at 16, Matt Busardo added an couldn’t be happier with the effort the RBI. Holden Sabato closed out the boys have shown.” game with three quick outs. White won its season opener Westfield suffered its first loss in against Basking Ridge, 12-8, with the second game of the double-header 11 hits, including doubles from Jor- at the hands of Summit Maroon. How- SUCCESSFUL LACROSSE SEASON…The BDLC 7/8th grade girls successfully dan Hindes and Michael Jeffery, ever, White bounced back with a 12- completed their second tourney season. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Caroline Bertoni and Betsy Crossland; back row, Coach Crysti Foote, Lauren Brunhofer, and a strong pitching effort turned 10 victory over Westfield Blue. Sarah Freer, Colleen Sheridan, Chandler Robertson, Elizabeth Cusick, Casey Gillespie, in by Peter Walter. White then re- Prevoznak and Walter both drove in Lauren Oberlander, Lilly Sisto, Ella D’Amico, Kelly Gray and Manager George corded a 7-1 victory over Spring- runs to put Westfield White on the Cusick. Absent: Courtney Weisse, Mariah Baker and Lindsay Ripperger The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 11U Gold baseball team field. Infielders Liam Heinbokel, scoreboard first. Michael Rossi caught Ryan Bowman, Thomas Sabato and a fly ball in leftfield and then com- Holden Sabato provided a wall of pleted a relay through Hindes to BDLC Lax Girls Wrap Up SPF 11U Gold Team Wins defense behind the pitching of Busardo, completing the first double Bobby Abbott. Steve Barmakian play of the season. made a dramatic running catch in White scored more runs off the Successful Spring Season Warren Spring League the outfield and Ethan Prevoznak bats of JD Marner, Abbott, Rossi and made a shoestring grab to shut down Jeffery, who went yard with a three- The Blue Devils Lacrosse Club The BDLC also played at the Lax The Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Alan Payne (1-for-2). Springfield scoring opportunities. run homer. Heinbokel dropped a per- (BDLC) 7/8th grade girls team, a Luau tournament in May against RFH, (SPF) 11U Gold baseball team won SPF added solid pitching and de- Ben Cook earned two RBI. fect bunt, which brought two runs in select group of Westfield players, who West Windsor, Sparta, Springfield and the Warren 50-70 spring league with fense. Jensen pitched four shutout In Westfield in-town action, White to make the score at 12-10. Pitcher compete in tournaments in New Jer- the Princeton girls. BDLC won all a 6-2 victory over Bridgewater. SPF innings, followed by one inning for took on Silver in the first game of a Barmakian kept Blue scoreless sey completed a successful spring five games. Scoring was led by Eliza- finished first in the regular season Lipshitz and Rodgers closing it out double header and got off to a 10-3 through the fifth and sixth innings. season. BDLC is coached by Crysti beth Cusick and Colleen Sheridan, with a 12-2 record. with a scoreless sixth inning. J.T. Foote, Assistant Coach at Drew Uni- with Lauren Oberlander, Kim In the first round of the playoffs, Beirne proved to be an excellent versity and Canadian National Team Brunhofer, Courtney Weisse, Kelly SPF beat the Hillsborough Heat, 6- battery mate as he caught the whole member, with assistance from Gray and Chandler Robertson all con- 5. In the finals against Bridgewater, game. In the outfield, Ryan Westfield High School players tributing goals. The team avenged an which are the current reigning 10- McSherry, Danny Harcourt, Tyler Katherine Frega, Liz McCarthy and earlier loss to Princeton Girls Orange year-old NJ State Champions, SPF Kovacs and Garrett Zito all played Taylor Anderson, as well as Kate with a 10-6 victory to conclude the jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the flawlessly, with Kovacs in particu- Sheridan from Kent Place. tournament. first inning. Christian Isolda (1-for- lar making a running catch to save The BDLC played in the elite flight BDLC concluded the season at the 2) and Jeffrey Rodgers (3-for-3) two runs and stop a potential rally. at the West Windsor tournament in Moorestown Tournament (Elite Fight) had back-to-back singles. Zach Commenting on the victory, man- April against Council Rock, Pa, against Council Rock and Delco, Pa., Lipshitz (1-for-2) hit a two-run ager Scott Rodgers said, “The boys Moorestown, and two Princeton girls Darien Conn. and Medford Lakes. triple. Kevin Maxwell (2-for-2) fol- have embraced the challenge of teams. All games were very competi- With the addition of Lindsay lowed with an RBI single. Ryan playing on the bigger field and all tive and close, thanks to a solid defense Ripperger and Emily Gretsky, the Jensen (1-for-2) then unloaded a the coaches have been very happy led by Ella D’Amico, Caroline Bertoni, team played great, but the flight was two-run homer to center. with the transition the boys have Betsy Crossland, Mariah Baker and won by Darien who lost to SPF added its final run in the made. We are looking forward to Sarah Freer and great goalie play by Moorestown in the championship. third when Maxwell singled in our summer season and hopefully Casey Gillespie. The game of the day The game of the day was a victory Rodgers. Other hitting stars for the watching the kids continue to was a very close 3-2 loss to Moorestown, over the Medford Lakes Sitaras. The game were Brendan Kelly (2-for-2) progress.” the state’s premier team in the last 15 BDLC 5/6 grade girls team won the seconds of regulation play. Elite Flight in the tournament. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MAJOR CHAMPIONS…The Westfield Baseball League Majors Division Cham- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 pionship (5th and 6th grade) was won by the Cardinals in a 13-4 win over the TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Dodgers on June 3. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Matt Storcks, Peter Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Zecca, Matt Catanzaro, Danny Mitchell, Frankie Pinney and Mark Lazzarotti; A.M. on 7/15/08, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified second row, Thomas Anderson, Sean Elliot, Dylan Elliot, Chris Lazzarotti, Calvin under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Robertshaw and Matt Lazzarotti; back row, Coaches Rick Elliot, Mark Mitchell, Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Gerald Pinney and Tony Catanzaro. New Jersey 08625; for: Re-Advert. of Traffic Signal Relamping North Region 2008, Various locations See it all on the web in color . . . including and North of Route 57, Counties of Sussex, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union and Part of Warren; 100% State; DP No: 08445 www.goleader.com Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, ORDINANCE 08-06-R ORDINANCE 08-09-R SOCCER CHAMPS…The U.S. Parma U15 girls recently won the Neptune Invita- Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of AND PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the tional Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Paige Della Badia; middle “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. An ordinance was introduced by the An ordinance was introduced by the row, Michelle Rogoff, Nikki Appezzato, Tracy Kaplan, Janine Casale, Rebecca 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mayor and Council of the Borough of Kreyer, Meghan Cunningham and Rebecca Shafer; back row, Head Coach Bryan Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Fanwood on June 10, 2008. Copies of this Fanwood on June 10, 2008. Copies of this Finley, Melanie Rome, Evelyn Klotz, Liz Tenzer, Natale Englese, Allie Molinaro, of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. ordinance can be obtained without cost in ordinance can be obtained without cost in Sara Gugliucci, Amanda Filippone, Alison Birnbaum and Coach Ricardo Neves. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, PUBLIC NOTICE Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Reading is Good For You submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Friday. Friday. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at An ordinance establishing the position An ordinance amending Ordinance 07- ORDINANCE 08-08-R Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To of Municipal Housing Liaison for the Bor- 05-R changing the boundaries of Solid AND PUBLIC HEARING subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents ough. Waste Collection District No. 1. An ordinance was introduced by the and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are This ordinance is scheduled for public This ordinance is scheduled for public Mayor and Council of the Borough of directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be hearing and adoption on July 8, 2008, at hearing and adoption on July 8, 2008, at Fanwood on June 10, 2008. Copies of this inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 ordinance can be obtained without cost in Offices at the following locations: North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Jersey. Jersey. ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Borough Clerk Borough Clerk goleader.com/subscribe of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 3 T - 6/12/08, 6/19/08 and 6/26/08, The Leader Fee: $205.02 1 T - 6/26/08, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 6/26/08, The Times Fee: $21.42 Friday. An ordinance amending Chapter 160 to require removal of doors on certain appli- ances when discarded as solid waste. This ordinance is scheduled for public hearing and adoption on July 8, 2008, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 In Westfield… North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T - 6/26/08, The Times Fee: $21.42 Visit us at PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD to see all our homes for sale. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF www.burgdorff.com ORDINANCE 08-07-R AND PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance was introduced by the Find out why Westfield Burgdorff, ERA listings sell 20% faster and for 1.3% more than other area brokers. Mayor and Council of the Borough of *Based on GSMLS averages for the period of 1/1/07-1/31/07. For the towns of Cranford, Fanwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield. For companies with at least 20 closed listings. Fanwood on June 10, 2008. Copies of this ordinance can be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. An ordinance amending Chapter 67 to provide for dispatchers as part of the Po- lice Department. This ordinance is scheduled for public hearing and adoption on July 8, 2008, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Eleanor McGovern KENILWORTH $439,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $800,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $520,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $935,000 Borough Clerk 1 T - 6/26/08, The Times Fee: $21.42 Mint condition, 5 level Split on a great, dead-end street Outstanding, newly constructed Colonial with fine Wonderful, spacious Split Level on deep lot features Fabulous custom built Contemporary Ranch offers 7 rooms and includes 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Rear abuts 8 rooms and includes a Formal Living and Dining with 9 rooms on 1.55 acres at the end of cul-de- PUBLIC NOTICE Eat-In Kitchen with separate dining area, full finished “Green Acres” creating a park-like setting. Spectacu- Room with hardwood floors, updated Eat-In Kitchen, sac. Beautiful views from every window. Open TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS walkout basement and a beautiful, lush rear yard with lar gourmet Kitchen with stainless appliances, granite 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a great location. Close to floor plan lends itself to easy family living and paver patio and shed. and cherry cabinets. Also included are Pella windows, schools and NYC bus. gracious entertaining. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- oak floors and an exquisite 2nd floor. ing of the Township Council of the Town- ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building of said Township on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 there was introduced, read for the first time, and passed on such first reading, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUNDAY AUGUST 31, 2008 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Purpose: To allow any charitable orga- nization to conduct a games of chance (raffle) on Sunday, August 31, 2008 pro- vided steps are taken to secure a license MOUNTAINSIDE $595,000 WESTFIELD $606,000 WESTFIELD $1,650,000 MOUNTAINSIDE $795,000 for the holding, operation and conduct of Expansive 7 room Ranch with large rooms includes 3 House Beautiful! Better than new 2001 Colonial with said game of chance (raffle). Front porch Colonial. Loaded with vintage charm This elegant Expanded Ranch sold for 97% of A public hearing for same will be held on Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Family Room, and architectural detail. Includes 10 rooms and of- 13 rooms features 5 Bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Many re- its list price in only 38 days. Contact any of our Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. in the rd Living Room, Formal Dining Room, basement with fers 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large addition including a cent improvements including home theater on 3 floor extraordinary agents and let them design a per- Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- Recreation Room and wet bar all on large property. Master Bedroom (or Family Room) with fireplace and and wine cellar in beautifully finished basement. This sonalized marketing plan for your home. ing, or any time and place to which a French doors to deck and huge grade level Family home is light and bright with a great floor plan and quiet meeting for the further consideration of Room/Studio with French doors. cul-de-sac location. So close to the center of town. such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard con- cerning such ordinance. A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same without cost. BARBARA RIEPE Township Clerk 1 T - 6/26/08, The Times Fee: $34.17 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 26, 2008 Page 17

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Please email Hye-Young Choi Briana Falco, Alexandra Fredas, ing a three-year term on the board. make huge income in New Jersey Real Estate. resume and clips to: #1 REALTOR, Total Production 11 Years! Daisy Fung, Andrew Goldberg, These members include: Patricia NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum Level 2002-2007 Samantha Grecco, Colleen Hagerty, DiFrancesco, Jonathan Gardner, www.JerseyInvestorNetwork.com [email protected] Catherine Harley, Lindsay Hauptman, Myrna Gordon, Richard Lorber and Direct Line 908-301-2015 Adam Horowitz, Casey Hoynes- Lee Stein. www.hye-youngchoi.net [email protected] O’Connor, Daniel Ingram, Alec Any member of the community Jacobs, Melissa Koerner, Allison who would like to make a tax-deduct- OPEN HOUSE: Kodan, Jason Kruger, Caroline ible donation to the Dollars for Stu- dents Fund may send a contribution Sunday, June 29 • 1- 4pm PUBLIC NOTICE to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schol- arship Foundation, P.O. Box 123, TOWN OF WESTFIELD Fanwood, N.J. 07023. BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY PUBLIC NOTICE The bond ordinance, the summary terms TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS of which are included herein, has been ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT finally adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on State of New Jersey, on June 3, 2008, and JULY 10, 2008, at 7:30 pm, in the Munici- the 20-day period of limitation within which pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch a suit, action or proceeding questioning Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains the validity of such ordinance can be com- Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a menced, as provided in the Local Bond public hearing to consider the following Law, has begun to run from the date of the appeals: first publication of this statement. Copies Ken & Debbie Heger, for a Variance to of the full ordinance are available, at no permit the construction of a deck at prop- cost and during regular business hours, at erty located at 2019 Birch Street, Block the Clerk’s office for members of the gen- 2201, Lot 18, from the following section of eral public who request the same. The the Scotch Plains Township Zoning Ordi- summary of the terms of such bond ordi- nance: nance follows: 15 Traveller Way, Scotch Plains Section 23-3.4A, Para. H., Col. 10- MLS # 2509761 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE Minimum Rear Yard Setback; Required: TO AUTHORIZE THE IM- 30 feet; Proposed: 23 feet +/- by scale. PROVEMENT OF Michael & Catherine Talty for a Vari- WESTFIELD AVENUE (FROM ance to permit the construction of a deck at Stunning Colonial w/10 RMS, 4BR, 3.5 BTH PARK STREET TO GROVE property located at 16 Blue Ridge Circle, STREET) IN, BY AND FOR Located in Stirling Chase section. Meticulously renovated Fanwood…Charming storybook colonial in move-in Block 15803, Lot 8, from the following THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, section of the Scotch Plains Township Gourmet kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite tops, SS appls condition. 3 BR, 1 ½ BTHS. Many improvements: new IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, Zoning Ordinance: NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- MBR suite w/WIC, MBTH w/whr'pl tub and frameless shower Section 23-3.6D(d)2-Schedule of Lot, furnace, wndws, roof, landscp, drvwy, fence, brk patio. PRIATE THE SUM OF Yard, Building and Site Requirements; Brazilian teak hdwd flrs throughout. Grand 2 story entrance $210,000 TO PAY THE COST Beau décor, w/ built-ins, archways, hardwood flrs, Required: 30 feet; Proposed: 22.31 feet THEREOF, TO MAKE A HVAC with built-in air purifier & humidifier, central vac DOWN PAYMENT, TO AP- Robert Margotes, for a Temporary Full fin bsmt w/rec rm, office/nanny rm, and full BTH Quaint screen porch. Rec Rm. Close to town, park and PROPRIATE A STATE Operating Permit to operate a car service Large, sunny, private fenced backyard w/deck and patio transportation. $499,900. GRANT, TO AUTHORIZE THE business as well as to park two cars in the ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO driveway at property located at 430 War- FINANCE SUCH APPRO- ren Street, Block 4103, Lot 19. Permis- Westfield Office PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE sion, if granted, is pursuant to Section 23- Priced to Sell at $789,000 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing for Agents welcome 209 Central Avenue BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES temporary permission. IN ANTICIPATION OF THE Barbara Horev, Secretary For appointment call Rich or Nina: 908 889-0797 908-233-5555 Ext. 169 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Zoning Board of Adjustment © 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. 1 T - 6/26/08, The Times Fee: $33.66 (Directions: Martine to Fields, right on Traveller Way) Purpose(s): Improvement of Westfield An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Avenue (from Park Street to Grove Street), including roadway reconstruction and in- stallation of curbs, undertaking of drain- age improvements and installation of Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate handicapped access ramps, where nec- essary. Appropriation: $210,000 908-233-6417, Direct Dial Bonds/Notes Authorized: $66,600 Grants (if any) Appropriated: $140,000 Section 20 Costs: $2,000 NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2007 Useful Life: 10 years Claire J. Gray Town Clerk Town of Westfield County of Union State of New Jersey 1 T - 6/26/08, The Leader Fee: $52.02

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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Page 18 Thursday, June 26, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Model Railroad Club to Run Shade Tree Commission Attacks Invasive Plant Species

FANWOOD – Understanding the English ivy has already invaded areas removal of English ivy. After receiv- dum ternatum), moss phlox (phlox Summer Savings Program negative impact of invasive species on of the Fanwood Nature Center, Forest ing authorizations from both commis- subulata), blue woodland phlox (phlox UNION – The Model Railroad Club, the price of gas being even higher this the environment is an important issue Road Park and borough hall property. sions and borough hall, Ms. Lee and a divaricata), Allegheny spurge (pach- Inc., an activity of the Union County year than it was in 2007, we are pleased for the Fanwood Shade Tree and Envi- Many natural woodland settings, group of volunteers removed English ysandra procumbens) and wild ginger Park System, will run its Family Sum- to be able, once again, to offer this ronmental Commissions. Raising including the Watchung Reservation ivy from five borough hall trees over (asarum canadense). mer Savings Program from Saturday, program. The club is an enjoyable, awareness in the community began of Union County and the Redwood the course of several spring weekends. For more information regarding al- June 28, through Saturday, August 30. affordable attraction for the whole fam- when Fanwood resident April Lee Forest in California, are threatened by Participating in a presentation given ternative plants to English ivy, contact All children age 15 and younger will ily, that’s close to home.” noticed a preponderance of English the invasion of English ivy. It is a by her two middle-school children, the Master Gardeners at the Coopera- be admitted free of charge. An adult The Model Railroad Club, Inc. was ivy growing up trees on Fanwood major problem in the Pacific North- she also demonstrated how to remove tive Extension of Union County must accompany all children. founded in 1949 in the basement of the Borough Hall property and elsewhere west, in the states of Washington and English ivy to the 60-member Park Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Ex- “The Family Summer Savings Pro- late Paul Mallery, a pioneer of the throughout Fanwood. Oregon. Not an important food source Middle School Environmental Club. periment Station at (908) 654-9852. gram is second only to our annual light hobby of model railroading. The club Experiencing a similar problem at for any wildlife, its thick vines of According to Ms. Lee, a homeowner The website ivyout.org has specific and sound show in popularity,” Club occupies a building on Union County her residence, she began doing re- groundcover are an ideal breeding should never allow English ivy to climb information on English ivy and how to President Carlos Langezaal said. “With parkland, designed, built and main- search on the invasiveness of English ground for rats, mice and other ro- their trees. Those who have vines effectively remove it. tained entirely by club members, un- ivy. According to Ms. Lee, English ivy dents. If the vines of English ivy climb climbing up trees should remove them. For more information, contact April PUBLIC NOTICE der a unique arrangement with the (hedera helix and other species) is a up trees, they can eventually “suffo- By cutting the vines from the ground Lee at [email protected], the Union County Park System. The club very common evergreen and landscap- cate” and kill the tree by blocking up three feet (surrounding the entire Fanwood Environmental Commission SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION is located off of Route 22, East, behind ing groundcover used by homeowners sunlight and robbing nutrients. tree trunk), vines on the top will even- at fanwoodec.org or the Fanwood UNION COUNTY The Home Depot in Union. Free park- to control erosion and as an alternative Both Fanwood commissions have tually die and fall off. Meticulous Shade Tree Commission at (908) 322- DOCKET NO. F-19793-08 ing is available on-site, and the build- to growing grass. It is a non-native been concerned about invasive spe- manual removal of at least a six-foot 8236. FILE NO: 36.1865 ing is wheelchair accessible. The club species (not naturally grown in an cies but, lacking funds and manpower, circumference off the ground sur- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. area) and was brought to North have not done much to address the rounding the tree, will keep the ivy at High Fluoride Intake (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: For more information, contact the America by the Europeans. If it is not problem. Ms. Lee not only brought bay. Regular pruning will keep it from FABIAN MOLINA AND MRS. FABIAN club at (908) 964-9724, on Saturday maintained, and is allowed to escape this problem to the attention of the spreading to other areas. Possibly Damaging MOLINA, HIS WIFE afternoons, or (908) 964-8808, for a beyond its intended area of use, it can Fanwood commissions, she organized In our Mid-Atlantic region, there You are hereby summoned and required recorded message, or visit the club’s invade natural woodland areas, parks a group of volunteers as a community are native alternatives to growing En- NEW YORK – Kidney patients are to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., more susceptible to fluoride’s bone Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 website at tmrci.org. and neighboring sites. Unfortunately, service initiative to actually begin the glish ivy such as wild stonecrop (se- Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, and teeth damaging effects, accord- 07003, an answer to the complaint (and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ing to a 2006 National Research Coun- amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a TOWN OF WESTFIELD 303 Third Street cil (NRC) report. As a result, the Na- civil action in which NATIONAL CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Belvidere, New Jersey 07823 tional Kidney Foundation (NKF) with- MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA is plaintiff and RESOLUTION Jessica K. Fekete Behaviorist $115.00/hr. drew its support of water fluoridation. FABIAN MOLINA AND MRS. FABIAN 22 Arlington Road Fluoride is added to U.S. water sup- Whereas, there exists a need for professional services in the specific area(s) men- Cranford, New Jersey 07016 MOLINA, HIS WIFE; UNKNOWN OCCU- tioned below for the 2008-2009 school year for the following professional services: plies ostensibly to reduce tooth decay. PANTS ONE THROUGH TEN; Whereas, funds are available for this purpose, and whereas, the Public School Contracts Search Consulting ABA Therapy $90.00 hr Director Fluoride is also in foods, beverages, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., et als. Law (NJSA 18A:18A-1 et seq.) permits the award of contracts without competitive bids Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $80.00 hr Team leader drugs and dental products. are defendants, pending in the Superior for Professional Services that require licensing and are regulated by law, and Whereas, $60.00 hr Instructor Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, the Public School Contracts Law requires that the Board of Education adopt a resolution The NKF once advised monitoring UNION County and bearing Docket Num- Glasberg Behavioral Consulting Services Behavioral Consultation fluoride intake but now admits, “expo- awarding such contracts at a public meeting. Allentown, New Jersey 08501 Services $165.00/hr ber F-19793-08 within thirty-five (35) days Robert A. Berman sure from food and beverages is difficult after June 26, 2008 exclusive of such date. Board Secretary Morris Union Jointure Commission $165.00 hour to monitor, since FDA food labels do If you fail to do so, judgment by default may PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR New Providence New Jersey 07974-2399 $625.00/day @ School be rendered against you for the relief de- not quantify fluoride content. manded in the complaint (and amendment Richard Kaplow, P.A. Attorney Retainer -$16,000 Occupational Therapy Services “An easy way to reduce the uncon- to complaint, if any). You shall file your Westfield, New Jersey Per Hr. $155. Angela L. Lotano Occupational $ 100.00 per hour trolled flow of fluoride into our bod- answer and proof of service in duplicate Adams Stern Gutierrez & Lattiboudere,, LLC Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Therapist $ 300.00 per evaluation ies is to stop water fluoridation,” said with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Newark, New Jersey Attorney Per Hr. $170. Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Mar- Maureen Hoey $65 per 30 minute session attorney Paul Beeber, president of the ket Street, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, New M. Disko Associates Cranford New Jersey 07016 $100 per hour session New York State Coalition Opposed to Jersey, 08625, in accordance with the Rules Union, New Jersey Architect/Engineer 10% of project cost Vista Rehab. Services OT/PT $ 105.00/hr., $95 per 45 mins Fluoridation. of Civil Practice and Procedure. Faridy, Thorne, Fraytak, P.C. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 $85.00per 30 mins. Homebased For more fluoride/kidney informa- This action has been instituted for the Trenton, New Jersey Architects/Planners Principal $190. Evaluation $400.00 purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage tion, log on to fluoridealert.org/health/ Associate $160. Trinitas Healthcare Corp. OT Services $110.00/hr at Clinic dated May 4, 2005, made by FABIAN Project architect $130 kidney/index.html. MOLINA, UNMARRIED, as Mortgagor(s) Cranford, New Jersey 07016 276-3599 $ 85.00/45 mins-Clinic Site planner $130 $70.00/30 mins-Clinic to NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVI- Spec. Writer $115 PUBLIC NOTICE SION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF $45.00/15 mins Clinic Interior Des. $110 OT Services $78.00 at school BOROUGH OF FANWOOD INDIANA, recorded on May 11, 2005, in Senior Drafter $110 Book 11155 of Mortgages for UNION $350.00 Initial Evaluation PLANNING BOARD Construction $105 $250.00 Re-Eval County, Page 0219, and subsequently Junior Drafter $ 95 Please take notice that on September assigned to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover Support Pers. $ 75 Speech/Language Oral Motor Evaluations 24, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood possession of, and concerns the premises Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine Ronnie Kaufman, MA., CCC-SLP $115.00/hour commonly known as: 817 SUMMER Robert Morrison, Hodulik & Morrison, P.A., Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Highland Park, New Jersey Auditor $ 32,725 ning Board will hold a hearing on the 07202. G.R. Murray Insurance Agent Fee paid by Share Communication, LLC $500/day or $90.00/hr application of the undersigned. The prop- If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Princeton New Jersey of Record Insurance Carrier Westfield, New Jersey 07920 erty in question is located at: 13 Saville you may communicate with the New Jer- Row, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known Physical Therapy sey State Bar Association by calling (908) Fleet Insurance Advisors Health Insurance Fee paid by as Block 116 Lot 84, as shown on the 249-5000. You may also contact the law- Morristown, New Jersey Consulting Service Insurance Carrier Cynthia Fechter $100 per one hour session Fanwood Tax Map, owned by George H. yer referral service of UNION the County Westfield New Jersey 07090 $70 per half-hour session Prunty. of Venue by calling (908) 353-4715. If you Mort Reinhard Associates, Inc. Pension $85 per-45 minutes The applicant requests to widen drive- cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Somerville, New Jersey Consulting Service $3,500. Per year. $300.00 Physical therapy evaluation way, which is in violation of Section 184- municate with the Legal Services Office of 163 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Vari- The Family Practice Therapy Tree, LLC OT/PT/Speech $87.00/hr $70/45 mins the County of Venue by calling (908) 354- ance Requested: driveway width; Permit- Overlook ,Summit, New Jersey Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $56.00/30mins. 4340. ted: 10 feet; Present: 10 feet; Proposed: Susan T. Kaye MD Group Rate $45/30mins $70/hr You, FABIAN MOLINA, are made a 21 feet. Alfred Murdock DO Medical Service Retainer $28,392 $255.00 per evaluation party defendant to this foreclosure action The applicant will also seek such other because you are the record owner(s) of Assistive Technology Evaluations Pediatric Advantage OT,PT,Speech $300.00/Evaluation relief as may be determined necessary at the mortgaged premises, because you Morris-Union Jointure Commission Technology $ 250.00 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $60.00/30 minutes the public hearing based upon review of executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage New Providence, New Jersey 07974 Assessment Eval $90.00/45 minutes the application or amendment(s) to the being foreclosed herein and may be liable $120.00/60 minutes application. for any deficiency thereon, and for any Neurological/Psychiatric Evaluations The file pertaining to this application Trinitas Healthcare Corp. PT Services $110.00/hr-Clinic right, title, claim or interest you may have is available for public inspection during Vanna Amorapanth, MD (Neurologist) $650 per evaluation Cranford, New Jersey 07016 276-3599 $75.00/hr-School Based in, to or against the said mortgaged pre- normal business hours (8 AM – 4 PM, Bridgepointe Office Point Park Neuro-Developmental $350.00 PT eval mises. Metuchen New Jersey 08840 Monday through Friday) from the Secre- You, MRS. FABIAN MOLINA, HIS WIFE 1st Step Up, Inc. PT/OT $125 per hour tary of the Planning Board at the Adminis- are the spouse of Fabian Molina, the mort- Elisa Dulay, MD (Psychiatrist) $750 per neuro Pediatric Rehabilitation Center $77 per half hour tration Office of the Borough of Fanwood gagor and owner of the mortgaged pre- Fanwood, New Jersey 02023 -psychiatric evaluation Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-1008 PT evaluation $300.00 at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, mises and as such may have a dower/ Douglass Outreach Center (Autism) $700 per evaluation In Home $132.00 New Jersey. curtesy or other interest in said premises. Any interested party may appear at New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Child Study Team Evaluations Dated: JUNE 19, 2008 said hearing and participate therein in Christine P. 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By JAYNE SALOMON They require little preparation, be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cause freedom from the kitchen is Next Friday, we will celebrate our just as important on this holiday, as independence as a nation, as we do our freedom as a nation. every year. But we Westfield residents Prepare the American Flag cupcakes can also celebrate our independence as a day in advance, and decorate just a town separate from Elizabethtown. before serving. The Red, White and It was sometime around the early Blue Fruit Pizza should be made no 1700s when the “West Fields” became more than a few hours before needed, independent. How appropriate then to and the Patriotic Smoothie tastes best if coordinate our national celebration of it is served immediately. freedom with our town’s settlement All three dream recipes are not only Courtesy of Suba Parmar ‘LOVE OF BEAUTY IS TASTE. THE CREATION OF BEAUTY IS ART’ (R.W. into independence. holiday appropriate and delicious, but Emerson)...The Shubanjali School of Performing Arts (SSPA) brought its adap- they also make great presentations at Courtesy of Gerry Goodstein tation of “Beauty and the Beast” to Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains. your 4th of July barbecue. SHOP TILL YOU DROP...Little Shop of Horrors, featuring Audrey II and Jared Gertner as Seymour, will be performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse through June 6. ‘Roopa Viroopa’ Delights AMERICAN FLAG CUPCAKES TAKE THE STAGE Scotch Plains Audiences INGREDIENTS Carnivorous Plant Overtakes Paper Mill By MARYLOU MORANO Dhanya Chandramohan of 1 box (18.2 ounces) devils food cake mix Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bridgewater, an incoming senior at ½ cup oil SCOTCH PLAINS – Shubanjali Bridgewater Raritan High School, 3 eggs SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY The mean-spirited shop owner 1 container (16 ounces) vanilla frosting Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times School of Performing Arts (SSPA), a danced the part of the villain. Red licorice Mushnik, portrayed by Stephen Berger, non-profit organization promoting “It was such a great role for me. It Blueberries MILLBURN – Black comedy only wants to use Seymour. South Asian Arts, recently presented gave me a lot of room to grow,” Dhanya American Flag Cupcakes PROCEDURE blooms in Paper Mill Playhouse’s last On-target direction by Mark “Roopa Viroopa,” a stunning Indian said. “I especially had to work hard to show of the season, Little Shop of Waldrop and inventive choreography theatrical adaptation of the classic portray the emotional makeup and body It is unknown exactly when Westfield Prepare cupcakes according to Horrors. The musical’s insidious ten- by Vince Pesce spin Mushnik and fairytale, “Beauty and the Beast.” language of a man.” separated from Elizabethtown to be- package directions. Frost the cup- tacles are like Jack’s beanstalk; sprout- Seymour around in the superbly over- The performance took place on June Ms. Parmar, an accomplished dancer come its own town, but July 4 certainly cakes. Cut the licorice into size-ap- ing from magic beans, they overtake the-top song/dance number “Mushnik 14 at Terrill Middle School. in the ancient Bharatanatyam style, seems like a fine time to celebrate it! propriate triple strips and place alter- the audience in a flash. and Son.” Prior to the adaptation, SSPA danc- founded SSPA in 1992 as an educa- When America claimed her inde- nately on cupcakes. Place nine blue- This is a campy sci-fi horror tale of The famous dentist scene that starred ers performed seven traditional Indian tional forum for Bharatanatyam stu- pendence from Britain in 1776, and berries on upper left-hand corner. Re- florist assistant Seymour Krelborn, an Jack Nicholson in the 1960 movie dances in the classical Bharatanatyam dents. established a democracy, as the peat for each cupcake. employee of Mushnik’s Skid Row version of Little Shop… and then Steve dance tradition. Over the years, the school has be- American Dream of freedom and op- Florist Shop, and his meteoric rise to Martin in the 1986 remake saw dentist One beautiful dance, the “Peacock come known for its exemplary perfor- portunity was born. fame. Orin getting high on nitrous oxide. Dance,” which honors the national bird mance and teaching standards, includ- For those who settled in Westfield, Bumbling Seymour is about to be The role is handled well by talented of India, was performed by Madhumita ing cooperative learning skills through the dream was fulfilled. What better fired by the boss, when Audrey, another Asa Somers, complete with black Parmar of Scotch Plains, an incoming group choreography. place to raise a family than in this employee on whom he has a secret leather jacket and biker boots. The freshman at the Academy for Allied Ms. Parmar conducts SSPA in the beautiful place some affectionately call crush, urges him to bring out a deep, expressive, jazzy voice of the Health Sciences in Scotch Plains. style of guru-shishya parmpara, India’s “Stuckeyville.” mysterious new plant that he’s been plant is provided by Michael James Dressed in a blue costume, complete tradition of a mutually committed When I was growing up in Jersey growing in the backroom. Leslie. with a full array of peacock feathers, teacher-student relationship. City, I had relatives living in Westfield Boss Mushnik gives Seymour one Ben Stanton’s stellar lighting design Madhumita, who has been dancing in “The primary objective of any art on Nancy Way. I had hopes of one day week to see if his “Audrey II” plant deserves note, and Adam Koch’s space- the Bharatanatyam style since she was form is to inspire and not merely enter- buying a house and raising my own improves business. It takes less than a economizing sets place the audience 5-years-old, received rounds of ap- tain,” said Ms. Parmar. family here. It was obvious, even minute after the plant is placed in the in a sleazy neighborhood. plause for her professionally executed SSPA received the Hindu Temple through a child’s eyes, that this was a Red, White & Blue window for media buzz to occur. Doo-wop, rock-and-roll and dance steps. Society of North America Outstanding nice place to be. Thus, my goal was set. Fruit Pizza Unfortunately, Seymour discovers Motown music fill the auditorium “I like to see the audience happy Dance School Award in 2004, 2006 and It’s no wonder the old television show, that “Two-ey” will bring him success under the baton of musical director because it makes me happy,” she said. 2007. Ed, (Stuckeyville) filmed its opening — as well as the romantic interest of Bruce Coyle and associate music Artistic director and choreographer During the 8th Annual Indo-Ameri- scene here. Additionally, movies and RED, WHITE & BLUE Audrey — all for a huge price. The director Joe Elefante. Their keyboards Suba Parmar, her mother, led more than can Dance competition, held on the many commercials are filmed on the monstrous talking plant that was keep the pit rocking, along with gutsy 70 SSPA students in the production, same weekend as “Roopa Viroopa,” streets and in the charming homes of FRUIT PIZZA “born” during a lunar eclipse demands guitar punctuation by David Strauss. which included solo and group perfor- four classes of SSPA students were Westfield. It is not uncommon to see human blood as its food. This production, which runs through mances in the tradition of Indian classi- awarded trophies, and SSPA was again film crews around town. INGREDIENTS In a series of wacky events, schnooky July 6, comes with the warning- cal and folk dance. awarded “Outstanding Dance School.” How does Westfield celebrate the 4th 1 large ( 14 ounces) Boboli pizza crust Seymour becomes Audrey’s savior whatever you do, don’t feed the plant! 8 ounces whipped cream cheese from her sadistic dentist boyfriend, The presentation was a feast for the Sanjay Shantaram and Shama Sanjay, of July? We celebrate in all the tradi- 1/4 cup sugar senses, as the brilliantly clad dancers a distinguished dance couple from Ban- tional ways, and this holiday is rich ½ cup vanilla but they both wind up in a nightmare performed barefoot to strains of sitar- galore, India, helped develop the mu- with traditions. For some, that means 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries that can’t be controlled, even with a Westfield, Chatham infused melodies. sic, concept and dramatic adaptation of 1 cup fresh blueberries gun or rat poison. In addition to Ms. Parmar, who played “Roopa Viroopa.” 1 cup fresh raspberries Mercifully, Paper Mill’s production Bands Join Together the role of Beauty, “Roopa Viroopa” Funding for “Roopa Viroopa” was PROCEDURE doesn’t take itself seriously amid the WESTFIELD – More than 100 mu- lead dancers included Monalisa made possible in part by the New Jer- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. dark subject material of selling one’s sicians from the Westfield and Dhobley, Sharbari Bose, Aditi Khatri, sey State Council on the Arts, a partner Bake the pizza crust for five to seven soul and hacking up bodies. Chatham Community Bands will Anuradha Renganathan, Chitra agency of the National Endowment for minutes and remove from oven. Let The first strains of Alan Menken’s present a joint concert in Ramaswamy, Ragaranjani Gunnia, the Arts, through a grant administered cool. Combine the cream cheese with rollicking good times music are sung Mindowaskin Park tonight, June 26, Marichandra Ramaswamy, Sumana by the Union County Office of Cultural the sugar until well-blended. Add the by three dynamic street urchins — at 7:30 p.m. Ramkarishnan and Minal Patel. and Heritage Affairs. vanilla and blend. Smooth the cream Badia Farha, Angela Grovey and The Chatham Community Band, cheese mixture on the pizza, being care- Montego Glover. under the direction of Brian Conti, ful to leave the edges clean. Place the The Greek-chorus-like trio has will perform three songs at the begin- SP Arts Committee sliced strawberries around the pizza. superstar voices individually and ning of the evening. Drizzle the blueberries around the collectively. Seymour Krelborn – The Westfield Community Band, middle. Pile the raspberries in the center enacted marvelously in body language, under the direction of Thomas and slice into eighths with a pizza cutter. acting and singing by Jared Gertner – Connors, will follow with a perfor- Announces Concert Lineup is a lovable schnook. mance that contains a medley and a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch James at 7 p.m. Rod Stewart Tribute We want this nudnik to finally tribute to Leroy Anderson in celebra- Plains Cultural Arts Committee has at 8 p.m. RED, WHITE & BLUE succeed in life despite his unethical tion of his Centennial Year. announced its lineup for the up- August 21: Mr. Ray, Original choices. His love interest Audrey, Then, both bands will take the stage coming summer concert series, be- Children’s Music at 7 p.m. Verdict, SMOOTHIE played by Jenny Fellner, has more to together to perform Edwin Franko ginning July 10. Reggae at 8 p.m. INGREDIENTS offer than a pretty face, gorgeous voice Goldman’s popular medley, “On the Red, White & Blue Smoothie and knock-out figure. Mall,” as well as John Phillip Sousa’s The six performances will be held 12 large strawberries (11 cut into chunks) on the Alan Augustine Village spending the day at the beach or loung- 1 cup orange juice Ms. Fellner’s New York kewpie doll “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Green, at 430 Park Avenue in Scotch CONTINUED from 20 ing around the local pool. Parades, pic- 1 banana (cut into thirds) accent doesn’t smack the audience in Mindowaskin Park is located next 5 -6 ice cubes Plains. Watchung – Darfur Event nics and, of course, barbecues are all the face like other actresses’ versions to the Westfield Municipal Building 1 cup (6ounces) vanilla yogurt of this cult classic that came to Off- at 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. New for the 2008 series is the Sum- traditional pastimes on this day. Cool whip mer Block Party. The party, which is ing realism, cubism, modernism and According to the U.S. Census Bu- Blue sugar Broadway in 1982. The event is free to the public. In the Her Audrey is the downtrodden event of inclement weather, the con- held on July 17 at the Village Green, impressionism, as well as African reau, it is the most popular day of the PROCEDURE from 7 to 9:30 p.m., invites residents art, into his pieces in a variety of year for barbecuing, followed by Me- abuse victim who finds true friendship cert will be held in the Westfield to come out and celebrate the sum- mediums. morial Day. Place strawberries, orange juice, and more when Seymour declares his community room at the Westfield Mu- mer with food, rides and a disc jockey. The life-sized canvases depicting The day ends with a trip to banana, ice cubes and vanilla yogurt feelings for her. nicipal Building. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. on women and children tormented by Nomahegan Park, where the fireworks into a blender and pulse until well- She delivers “Somewhere That’s For more information, contact (908) Thursday nights (except for National violence and bloodshed, amid nu- show begins this year at 9:10 p.m. blended. Pour into a large glass. Gar- Green” with a controlled, perfect voice, 789-4080 or visit Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5) with a merous scenes of everyday life, were The patriotic recipes that accom- nish with Cool Whip and the remain- dripping tenderness and poignancy. westfieldcommunityband.com. children’s performance, ranging from both troubling and inspiring, leaving pany the day’s festivities this year are ing strawberry. Sprinkle with blue music to magic. The feature perfor- an indelible and disturbing impres- appropriately all red, white and blue. sugar and serve. Mmmmm. mance begins at 8 p.m. with a differ- sion. ent group each week. The perfor- mances are free and open to the pub- NJ Symphony Orchestra lic. Performances include: July 10: Eva The Diva, Children’s To Perform Free Concert Songs at 7 p.m. Freebirds, Pop and MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union available at approximately 6:30 p.m. Country at 8 p.m. County Board of Chosen Freeholders The Union County information van July 17: Summer Block Party at 7 will present a free concert by the New will be at the concert site, along with p.m. Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) at representatives from the Union County July 24: Magician Matthew Echo Lake Park on Wednesday, July 2, Bureau of Mosquito Control, to answer Sawchuk at 7 p.m. Reminisce, ’40’s A patron examines a painting from beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Spring- questions and offer information about Khalid Kodi’s “Bleeding Drapes” Col- and ’50’s music at 8 p.m. lection. field Avenue end of Echo Lake Park in programs available to Union County July 31: Maracas In Concert, Mountainside. Lawn chairs, blankets residents. Spanish Sing-Along at 7 p.m. Mr. Kodi’s brilliant use of colors and picnic baskets are encouraged. In case of rain, the NJSO concert will Carnaby Street, British Rock, at 8 and human form conveyed both the The concert will feature patriotic and be held at the air-conditioned audito- p.m. suffering and the hope of a people nostalgic songs by Leroy Anderson, rium at Cranford High School, on West August 5: Dog Voices, ’80s to who have survived tremendous trag- Harold Arlen, Aaron Copland, George End Place, off of Springfield Avenue in Today’s Pop and Rock at 8 p.m. edy. Other parts of his work included Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, John Philip Cranford, at 7:30 p.m. August 14: Magician Randy St. abstract collages, incorporating in- Sousa and other composers. 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