Taxes to Rise $12.3 Mil. Westfield Introduces Town Budget, Considers

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 27, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Introduces Town Budget, Considers Crossing Guard Cuts By LAUREN S. BARR Salaries and wages have been de- Several residents and members of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader creased by 6 percent over 2009 due to the B.R.A.K.E.S. Group (Bikers Run- WESTFIELD — At Tuesday salary freezes and staffing reductions. ners And Kids are Entitled to Safety) night’s Westfield Town Council meet- The town has a hiring freeze in place questioned the council’s cut of ing, the council passed a resolution to and is not automatically replacing $73,000 from the $600,000 crossing introduce the town’s $39.1-million retirees. Over the past five years, 19 guard budget. municipal budget. The 2010 munici- full-time positions and 28 part-time Councilman Ciarrocca said that 18 pal budget represents an increase of positions have been eliminated. to 20 posts would be reduced or elimi- $181 on the average assessed home During a presentation by officials, nated in September. He said the po- of $185,100. both Town Administrator James lice department recommended the Mayor Andrew Skibitsky thanked Gildea and Finance Committee Chair- reduction of 25 posts and that the those town employees – such as the man Mark Ciarrocca said the town is decisions on which posts to cut will Teamsters, firefighters and non-union already looking to 2011, which could be made by the Public Safety Com- personnel – who “recognized diffi- bring about more budgetary chal- mittee in conjunction with the police cult times” and agreed to salary lenges. The town has reduced hours department, board of education and freezes for this year. He said that at the conservation center in order to several citizens groups. there have been “significant reduc- reduce salary costs but may look to Resident Jim Baker said it is “in- tions in revenue” and that the budget reduce services and costs through cumbent upon the town council to was more about what services the other things such as leaf pick-ups and make sure that (the elimination of town could save than about where the recycling, which currently cost over crossing guards) doesn’t happen.” He budget could be trimmed. $500,000. suggested that parking-permit fees Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader be raised in order to make up the AND HERE THEY COME...Mindowaskin Park was quacking Sunday with the annual SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)Duck money needed. Councilman Race. The weather was not great for a dunk tank, but several adults and kids were dunked into the cold water, and there Ciarrocca responded that other resi- were booths and games, all to raise funds for SMA. The afternoon was capped off with the help of the Westfield Fire dents may feel that an increase in fees Department pumping water into the stream to move the ducks to the lake in the ever-popular duck race. should go to saving police positions and called the budgeting process a “balancing act.” County Approves $472-Million Lenox Avenue resident Lisa Wendel questioned the town’s liability if an accident occurs at an inter- section after a crossing guard is re- Budget; Taxes to Rise $12.3 Mil. moved. Mr. Gildea explained that By PAUL J. PEYTON tax at $3,468, will see a $198 hike over county freeholder and one of two-dozen while the crossing-guard reductions Specially Written for The Westfield Leader last year. Summit’s county taxes will speakers, said Union County is the are being considered in a “very safe ELIZABETH – The Union County rise $736,364. “highest-taxed county,” with Summit manner,” the town does have insur- Freeholder board adopted a $472-mil- Prior to the unanimous 9-0 board paying the top county tax total. “We are ance to cover such liabilities and that lion budget following a nearly two- vote, Director of Finance Larry now, in Summit, going to be paying the town is protected under Title 59, hour hearing Thursday night. The bud- Caroselli, who called in for the meeting more taxes to the county than we have which gives municipalities protec- get calls for $277 million to be raised in due to recent surgery, said the county to run our own city.” tion from such lawsuits. taxes, an increase of $12.3 million over had to lower its estimated revenues by Ms. Dickson said her city had to lay Former mayoral candidate Will- last year. $800,000 in parks and recreational fa- off police officers and eliminate fund- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader iam Brennan said that while he has Taxes will rise in all 21 towns; there cilities and another $400,000 in rent at ing for cultural-arts programs. “We’re CLOSED FOR REPAIRS...Walgreen’s in Westfield is under repair following an “philosophical differences” on how will be a $1.9-million jump in Westfield, the juvenile detention center following down to just basic needs. I just don’t electrical fire in the ceiling HVAC system last Friday. the budget is put together, he com- $899,210 in Scotch Plains and $341,740 a review by the state. think the county can continue to in- mended the fire department, depart- in Fanwood. Mountainside’s county Freeholder Al Mirabella, chairman crease the budget the way that you ment of public works and non-union tax will rise $242,635, with Garwood of the board’s fiscal affairs committee, have. It should be flat.” Teaming Program Changes employees for accepting salary paying $229,457 more than in 2009. said the budget “not only stabilized our Running under the banner of “Demo- freezes. He said he has concerns about Cranford’s county tax is jumping fiscal condition but, in contrast to the crats for Change,” freeholder candi- Told; Top Teachers Honored the way the town goes through the $893,999. Summit, which will pay the state cuts, helps create jobs to stimulate date Carmen Southward of Linden ac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 highest average per-household county economic development while main- cused the board of misusing $55,000 in By RENNIE WOLTERS interim principal of Lincoln School, taining affordable educational oppor- county funds on a mailer to promote its Specially Written for The Westfield Leader presented the pilot for a tuition-based tunities, protecting seniors and saving FirstAlert web-based notification pro- WESTFIELD — The Westfield general education pre-kindergarten As Memorial Day Approaches, the open-space program. gram. She said the mailer amounts to a Board of Education accepted a grant program to be launched in Septem- “Now is the time to continue to move campaign piece for Freeholder Chair- for an after-school mentor program, ber at Lincoln School. Currently, the boldly forward with construction man Dan Sullivan, whose picture ap- discussed a change in the School school offers a disabled Pre-K pro- Friends Recall MIA Marine projects, as competition is fierce and peared in the mailer. She said the money Team program and acknowledged gram as required by law but will open By SUZETTE F. STALKER ents and a 13-year-old sister, by that interest rates are low,” he said. came from a Homeland Security grant. outstanding teachers at its meeting its doors to about eight non-disabled Specially Written for The Westfield Leader time living in Mountainside, and his Prior to $5 million in cuts by Gover- “I can’t see how you could justify Tuesday, at Lincoln School, which children at least 3 years old for a fee WESTFIELD – More than 44 years fiancée, Carole Barskis. The couple nor Chris Christie, Mr. Mirabella said that or think that is ethical or moral or lasted until midnight. of $300 per month. after he was reported as missing in had planned to wed in the summer of the committee had been looking at a okay to do in your position,” Ms. South- Ron Allen, acting director of the Mr. Bolton said the integrated pro- action in Vietnam, James Thomas Egan, 1965, but the nuptials had to be post- budget than would have resulted in a tax ward said. Westfield Police Athletic League gram would benefit both the disabled Jr. is still remembered as a bright, eager poned when he was deployed. increase of $7.3 million, or $4 million Thomas Bistocchi, superintendent (P.A.L.), presented the BOE with a children and the general education and dedicated individual whose life After his disappearance, his mother less than proposed in County Manager of the Union County Vocational-Tech- plan to create a tutoring, mentor and children as they learn in a “pluralistic held an abundance of promise. traveled three times to Vietnam in an George Devanney’s executive budget. nical Schools, in supporting the bud- dropout-prevention program spon- society” and accept each other’s dif- The young U.S. Marine, who spent attempt to locate her only son, the “We are proud to present a budget that get, said that 19 of the county’s school sored by a $24,670 grant received ferences, while producing revenue his boyhood in Westfield, was just 22 magazine article revealed. She also helps Union County’s working families districts and 17 of the state’s other vo- from the U.S. Department of Justice. for the district. years old when he went missing on became a leader in the New Jersey and those in need,” Mr. Mirabella said. techs spend more money per child than The P.A.L. added $1,330 to the grant, BOE President Julia Walker pre- January 21, 1966. A lieutenant at the Chapter of the National League of Fami- Commenting on the Summit City Union County’s Vo-Tech system. The totaling $26,000 for the 13-month sented resolutions to intermediate time, he and his unit were patrolling in lies of Prisoners and Missing in South Council’s objections to the existence of county has appropriated $4.3 million program. Mr. Allen said Westfield school teachers Michael Altmann, of a remote area when they came under East Asia. the county’s Open Space, Recreation for Vo-Tech in the 2010 budget. teachers have stepped up to partici- Thomas Edison Intermediate School, enemy fire. The troops dispersed and According to Mr. Clayton’s Notre and Historical Preservation Trust Fund, “You are getting a tremendous bang pate in the program, which will teach and Denis McMorrow, of Roosevelt then regrouped at a designated loca- Dame article, Mrs. Egan met in 1971 Mr. Mirabella said the city “took $13 for your buck,” Mr. Bistocchi told the culture, diversity and decision-mak- Intermediate School, acknowledging tion; Lt. Egan was the only one among with the United States ambassador to million out of this fund while paying board. He said he planned to seek ap- ing to about 40 to 50 participating their recognition as Outstanding his unit members not accounted for. the United Nations – future President only $8 million into it.” proval from the board for a sixth school, students. Teachers of the Year by the Westfield Although one member of his unit George H.W. Bush – to present a peti- Summit Councilwoman Ellen for biotechnology, in the fall. Matt Bolton, assistant principal of Optimist Club. thought Lt. Egan might have been tion containing thousands of signa- Dickson, a Republican candidate for CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Roosevelt Intermediate School and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 struck by artillery, multiple searches tures advocating better treatment of of the region uncovered no trace him, prisoners. save for a small light he carried to read During his absence, her son was maps in the dark, according to a 2007 advanced in rank to captain and then Notre Dame Magazine article penned major. The Marines declared him dead by Lawrence A. Clayton. Mr. Clayton on February 3, 1978. This Memorial was a high school friend and fellow Day, May 31, would be his 67th birth- military service member who corre- day, and this year marks the 50th anni- sponded with Lt. Egan while the latter versary of his graduation from The was stationed in Vietnam. Pingry School. The lieutenant left behind his par- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Cranford Working on Budget, May Create Sewer Utility By FRED T. ROSSI At the committee’s regular meet- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing on Tuesday, two more special CRANFORD – The township com- budget meetings were announced. WELCOME BACK TO WILSON...Westfield Town CouncilwomanVicki mittee is continuing its work on the One will be held tonight, May 27, and Kimmins, second from right, and her family, all of whom are Wilson Elementary Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader 2010 municipal budget, with Mayor the other will take place on Wednes- AT THE RACES...Governor Chris Christie attends opening day at Monmouth School graduates, attend the school’s alumni and staff reunion, earlier this month, Mark Smith admitting that he feels day, June 2. honoring Wilson’s 75th birthday. The festivities included a slideshow of more Park Racetrack on Saturday. He was accompanied by Senate Minority Leader “like we’re behind” schedule, but The committee was set to intro- Tom Kean, Jr. and Chief of Staff Rich Bagger, both of Westfield. than 550 class photos, some as early as the 1960s, up to present day. In the back, noting that Cranford is in a similar duce an ordinance creating a separate from left to right, are (followed by the year graduated from Wilson School) Bill PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 Taylor (1969), Bob Cook (1969) and John McDermott (1969). In the front row, position as other towns grappling with sewer utility to bill property owners left to right, are: Spencer Kimmins (2001), Katherine Taylor (2000) and Ms. strained finances, state aid cuts and for their water usage, but withdrew it Regional ...... 2-3, 15 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 Kimmins (1970). A DVD of the slideshow can be purchased for $5 by contacting mandated caps on property tax levies from the agenda for further discus- Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Education ...... 16 Classifieds .... 15 Jackie Walters at (908) 232-3491 or [email protected]. and appropriations. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18

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Several members of the council At the start of the meeting, the mayor Courtesy of the LaVelle Family of Westfield took issue with Mr. Brennan’s re- and council appointed Gavin PRIDE OF THE YANKEES...A limousine picks up Westfield’s Connor LaVelle, a third grader at Redeemer Lutheran School, last Thursday to escort him to Yankee marks, with Councilwoman and Fi- Handwerker as the town’s new public Stadium. Connor, 9, who has Neurofibromatosis (NF1), an incurable disease involving tumors developing on nerve-cell tissues, had always wanted to visit Yankee nance Committee member JoAnn defender. Mr. Handwerker will replace Stadium and meet the players. Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charitable organization that aims to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions, Neylan saying, “There is no lack of Michael Panagos, who is retiring. helped make that a reality. Above, as Connor sits in the limo with his brothers Jack, center, and David, right, his classmates gather around to see him off before his amazing trip. At right, Connor visits with Yankee third basemen Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez. To read more, turn to page 18. Cranford Council WF Board of Education CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sion. Several residents spoke skepti- McKenzie, who was a court-ap- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cally about the proposal, which would pointed court master involved with Both teachers received accolades teams. impose a flat $190 fee on all proper- litigation involving Cranford’s afford- from students and parents, thanking With the growth of the number of ties and remove the sewer fee paid to able housing obligations. them for their exceptional service. students expected to attend interme- local utilities from the township bud- Mr. Aschenbach called a report she Mr. Altmann, the Edison School diate school, especially the sixth get. It is being considered as a way had issued “inaccurate” and “not drama and public speaking teacher, grade, beginning in 2011, the School for the municipal government to keep worth the money spent on it.” In Janu- described his recognition as a hum- Teaming program has been adjusted its property tax levy under the state- ary, he also had voted against a simi- bling experience. with the purpose of maintaining an imposed 4 percent cap. Other towns, lar payment for Ms. McKenzie, at the Eighth-grade student Samantha average class size of 25 students per most recently Scotch Plains, have time calling her report “horrible” and Gruskin said, “I hope [Mr. Altmann] class despite an expected growth of taken a similar route. “inaccurate in a number of cases.” continues to spread the magic around 63 sixth-grade students at Edison “These are difficult times,” Mayor Near the end of the 70-minute that makes our school such a great School and 12 sixth-grade students at Smith said on Tuesday, adding that meeting, Mayor Smith and Deputy place.” Roosevelt School. the committee, in its budget delibera- Mayor Martha Garcia spoke in de- Mr. Morrow, a Roosevelt School The augmented program would tions, is “looking at all ways to save fense of the programming on TV-35. language arts teacher, said he came to allow a minimum of five teachers per money.” In recent weeks, there has been criti- Westfield to change the world as an team, possibly accepting more, and Courtesy of David Rogers Commissioner David Aschenbach cism aimed at the television station educator. expanding the core programs so that REMEMBERING...James Egan from the 1960 Pingry graduation yearbook. said he opposed the new sewer util- by Union County officials who are “Half the battle is getting kids to a teacher may be on two teams. ity, calling the proposed flat rate “in- upset that meetings of the county understand, ‘Yes you can, and yes we “Across the board, we’ll need ad- equitable.” He pointed to what he freeholder board and other county- will,’” Mr. McMorrow said upon re- ditional staff” to accommodate the Remembering James Egan said was the unfairness of a senior sponsored programs are not being ceiving his resolution. growing number of students, Ms. citizen living on a fixed income hav- aired as frequently as they would Cheryl O’Brien and Stewart Carey, O’Brien said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing to pay $190 versus “the million- like. principals of Edison School and Superintendent of Schools Marga- Although his family lived in he was given his choice of duty station, aire” paying the same amount. Earlier this month, Commissioner Roosevelt School, respectively, ex- ret Dolan said the district would have Mountainside by the time he disap- and he picked Hawaii. He and his In other business, the committee Aschenbach was critical of TV-35 for plained the change in the School to find different ways to save or to peared, the Marine also had ties to fiancée had planned to live there fol- appears set to approve an ordinance airing a program produced by a group Teaming program, expected to take make money to pay the salaries of the Westfield, something another friend lowing their wedding. setting out the early morning times critical of the county government effect for the 2011-2012 school year. expected incoming teachers. She said from his youth hopes to have recog- In his Notre Dame article, Mr. when trash pickups can begin. Cur- without including what he felt was The School Teaming program with the fiscal uncertainty in Tren- nized. Last week, Tim Harrington, a Clayton recalled his friend’s enthusi- rently, those times range from 5:30 adequate explanation that the opin- groups teachers and students into ton, nobody knows what the financial childhood friend, made a presentation asm for golf, his sense of humor and, a.m. in the business district to 6:30 ions on that program were not repre- teams so that smaller communities situation will be in upcoming years to American Legion Martin Wallberg based on their correspondence while a.m. for residential neighborhoods, sentative of the municipal govern- may exist within the larger commu- and that the district will have to face Post No. 3 in Westfield about Major each was in the service, his ability to but Commissioner David Robinson ment. nity. The program, as it exists pres- that obstacle when it arrives. Egan, explaining how he had spent see progress despite the dangerous said the new time for pickups to get Mrs. Garcia read a statement de- ently, allots four teachers minimum “Whatever we’re handed,” she said, most of his life in the community. environment. “He saw the proverbial underway will be an “across-the- tailing the number of hours of county- per team, each representing a core “we have to make sure that the stu- In a subsequent interview with The glass half-full, not half-empty,” Mr. board 7 a.m.” sponsored programming aired on TV- subject, and between 100 and 150 dents at every level get the education Westfield Leader, Mr. Harrington fondly Clayton wrote. Formal adoption of the ordinance 35 in the past 18 months, while the students per team. Teachers and stu- they need.” recalled his schoolmate and pal. “He On Memorial Day 2004, the Bor- will take place on Tuesday, June 15, mayor called the county’s complaints dents are matched so that students Westfield resident Danielle was a very kind and gentle person; a ough of Mountainside named a street so that municipal officials can meet a distraction from what he felt was within the same team are taught un- Brockow presented the board with a very intelligent and decent person,” he located off of New Providence Road with local trash haulers and down- the real issue of the county’s exces- der the same teachers, allowing stu- petition to renew the contract of third- said. Mr. Harrington said he made the in the borough “Egan Court” in his town business leaders to explain the sive spending and taxation. dents and teachers to interact on a grade Tamaques Elementary School presentation “to confirm [Lt. Egan’s] honor. Among those in attendance new regulations. At the start of the meeting, after more personal level within the sub- teacher Matthew Kravetsky. With a relationship to Westfield,” in hopes of for the dedication were Major Egan’s The committee voted 3-1 to ap- Cadet Girl Scout Troop No. 79 led the community. round of applause from about 50 resi- winning him formal recognition as a sister, Joanne, and his long-ago prove the normal payment of bills, flag salute, Mayor Smith read a proc- Ms. O’Brien reported higher lev- dents in attendance, 10 more ap- missing son of the town. fiancée, as well as friends from high but Commissioner Aschenbach dis- lamation congratulating Matthew els of achievement among students, proached the board, urging them not A fellow Vietnam veteran, Mr. school, college and the Marines. sented, explaining that he was op- Frediani on achieving the rank of Eagle fewer behavioral problems and less only to keep Mr. Kravetsky, but to Harrington said he and Major Egan Mr. Clayton, reflecting on the event posed to paying a bill for Elizabeth Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. depression when students work as grant him tenure. attended Holy Trinity Interparochial in his article, felt that the street dedi- School together. After Pingry, Major cation represented more than just a Egan graduated in 1964 from the Uni- tribute. He wrote, “Jim was eulo- versity of Notre Dame, where he was gized in perhaps the closest thing to a president of the Glee Club. funeral ceremony he was given since Because he performed well in Ma- he disappeared on that patrol in Janu- rine Corps Officers Candidate School, ary 1966.” Union County College, Astronomers Inc. Come to an Agreement CRANFORD – At the Joint Meeting of of the telescopes and equipment in the Union County College’s Board of Trust- observatory. This agreement is for two ees and Board of Governors, held on Tues- years, commencing on July 22, 2010 and day, May 25, it was announced that Union ending July 21, 2012. County College (UCC) and Amateur As- Both representatives from AAI and UCC tronomers Inc. (AAI) have come to an said they were pleased that the organiza- agreement upon the usage of the William tions were able to come to an agreement on Sperry Observatory on the college’s the use of the Sperry Observatory for edu- Cranford campus. cational purposes. AAI and UCC have entered into a Per- Members of AAI and the local commu- mitted Use Agreement in which AAI will nity will continue to attend programs hosted be granted exclusive use of the observa- by AAI in the observatory and UCC will tory during certain periods to engage in its gain the educational space needed to ac- study of astronomy and related sciences commodate their demand for additional and, therefore, will resume the responsi- course offerings. The organizations agree bility of the care, maintenance, and repair that it is a “win-win” for both. County’s $472-Million Budget CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Union County College Vice-Presi- cost them the governing body’s con- dent of Finance Bernard Lenihan said tract in the future. without the county’s financial support, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr UCC’s tuition would have jumped 68 thanked the county for assuming con- percent instead of the 5 to 6 percent it trol of the borough’s 9-1-1 dispatch actually rose. system, which, she said, will save the Cranford resident Jim Buettner said borough $230,000 over three years. the $5-million state cut would only “That is real money. That is real savings amount to 1 percent of the budget. in our budget, and it is shrinking local “You’re raising the budget $30 million government,” Mayor Mahr said. She from last year,” he said. said the deal reduced the average tax Elizabeth resident Michael DeRosa, increase per borough homeowner in business manager of Carpenters Local Fanwood, on the municipal portion of 155, supported the board’s efforts “to property taxes, from $117 to $78. stimulate the economy and create jobs Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage in this budget.” thanked the board for its support of a “It’s all about job creation,” Mr. 2,700-square-foot retail facility and DeRosa said. “That’s what gets the 1,500-space parking garage in the city economy going.” Ed Zarnock of that will be used by the county, Union Roselle, president of the Union County County College’s Elizabeth campus AFL-CIO, added, “We have to keep the and the city’s business district. He said economic creativity going.” the project would help “jumpstart” the John Marquardt of Fanwood said mid-town train station project. governments, including the county, “are Joseph Doherty of Elizabeth said all suffering with too much spending residents “are mad as hell” and will and a revenue imbalance.” He said the “buck and kick” like a horse “until county must “tighten its belts.” Union County government is restored “Spending $2 million on a Music to fiscal responsibility by honest, level- Fest doesn’t qualify, in my view, as a headed officials.” He referred to the priority spend,” Mr. Marquardt said. current board as “an onerous, tax-and- Union County Watchdog Associa- spending political machine.” tion President Tina Renna questioned Kenilworth resident John Bury, point- the county’s continued use of ing to some $20 million in capital Westfield-based Suplee, Clooney & projects on parks, golf courses and Company as its auditing firm. She lakes, added, “that’s an enormous cited a report by State Comptroller amount of debt.” Matthew Boxer that found that when “What I see from the budget is just a continually reappointed, auditing firms lack of advanced planning,” he said. “become complacent when they real- Also speaking in favor of the budget ize that nobody other than themselves were the police chiefs of Hillside and are going to review their work” and Roselle Park, as well as several agen- that asking too many questions might cies serving county residents. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, May 27, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] FW Council Adopts $8.6-Million Budget; Taxes Up $228,000 By TED RITTER up for a reduction in state aid to governing body to leverage the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood totaling about $200,000, borough’s “asset” of train station FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen lower revenue from permits and fees, parking; he said the $288 that Mahr and the Borough Council, at a as well as an increase in the borough’s Fanwood charges for commuter park- special meeting that included a pub- pension contributions, some of which ing is “out of whack with what the lic hearing Monday night, amended were deferred last year. market is getting.” and adopted a new municipal budget. Mayor Mahr predicted, “We would Mr. Cummings said Westfield, The spending plan rings up at have had a flat tax” if it weren’t for Scotch Plains, and Cranford all charge $8,610,975 and increases municipal the reduction in state aid. between $500 and $600. taxes 3.6 percent or $228,000 to “We’re doing exactly what we “In essence, you have the taxpay- $5,819,175 or $78 on a home assesed should be doing,” said the mayor, ers of Fanwood subsidizing the com- at $84,595 (not including anticipated arguing that the state “pushes” a lot muters,” he said. “I would urge you to county and school tax increases). of its problems down to the local look at this very closely and do what When the budget was first intro- level. is fair for the Borough of Fanwood.” duced back in late April, borough of- “The 2010 budget actually is Borough Administrator Eleanor ficials initially indicated the munici- smaller government…spending McGovern said the last commuter pal tax rate could go up as much as less…and still providing great ser- parking increase was two years ago; $117 per household in the new budget. vices,” said Mayor Mahr, adding that Mayor Mahr noted that the Adminis- However, Mayor Mahr and the the 3.6 percent increase is “well be- tration and Finance Committee “will borough’s Chief Financial Officer, neath the 4 percent [state mandated] be taking this [issue] up.” Fred Tomkins, explained a series steps cap.” Resident Joe Nagy asked for clari- and administrative measures taken to “We have really gone line item by fication about the use of surplus funds reduce the local tax levy. line item,” she continued. “We don’t in the municipal budget and also com- Mayor Mahr said the borough necessarily have a spending mended the governing body for “a Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tapped surplus funds where possible problem…it comes down to a rev- major turnaround” in the face of lost WALKING FOR LIFE...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s ninth annual Walk for Cancer, organized by Student and will also save money by switch- enue problem.” state aid. Movement Against Cancer, was held Friday night. This year’s goal was $110,000 as of Friday prior to the start of the all- ing employee benefits to the state But the mayor said, “Fanwood is Republican Party Chairman Joe night Relay for Life walk. The students were already at $94,000 and are able to continue collection into June. plan, which she called a “very bold well-positioned this year compared Britt asked about incremental pay step.” to other communities,” and said this increases for borough employees. In addition, limiting overtime, hold- year’s local tax increase is “one of the Mayor Mahr said there is a pay ing off on most capital improvements, smallest increases we’ve had in sev- freeze in the budget for non-union- County Approves $472-Million a salary freeze for non-unionized eral years.” ized workers, while Department of employees, and handing police dis- A total of about a dozen residents Public Works employees’ salaries are patching services over to the county attended the special meeting, but only governed by a collective bargaining will result in additional savings. Plus, a handful offered comments during agreement, as are police officers. Budget; Taxes to Rise $12.3 Mil. the mayor pointed to a “small reduc- the public hearing. However, the mayor said the po- By PAUL J. PEYTON will pay the highest average per- Mr. Mirabella said. tion in the borough’s workforce” and Greg Cummings, a member of the lice department’s agreement is still Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times household county tax at $3,468, will Commenting on the Summit City the assignment of purchasing agent mayor’s Citizen’s Budget Review being negotiated and, until it’s final, ELIZABETH – The Union County see a $198 hike over last year. Council’s objections to the existence duties to an existing employee. Committee, which was reconvened police officers are not getting an in- Freeholder board adopted a $472- Summit’s county taxes will rise of the county’s Open Space, Recre- “We’re seeing very significant sav- for a second budget year this spring crease unless they are promoted. million budget following a nearly $736,364. ation and Historical Preservation ings by doing very tight vendor con- said, “We looked at wherever we Mr. Britt responded, “Our public two-hour hearing Thursday night. The Prior to the unanimous 9-0 board Trust Fund, Mr. Mirabella said the trol,” she said. could cut, whenever we could en- employees deserve what little the budget calls for $277 million to be vote, Director of Finance Larry city “took $13 million out of this fund The mayor said these and other hance.” borough can afford to give them.” raised in taxes, an increase of $12.3 Caroselli, who called in for the meet- while paying only $8 million into it.” “good, rapid decisions” helped make But Mr. Cummings called on the During council comments, Coun- million over last year. ing due to recent surgery, said the Summit Councilwoman Ellen cilman Mike Szuch said, “I feel very Taxes will rise in all 21 towns; county had to lower its estimated Dickson, a Republican candidate for comfortable with the budget we’ve there will be a $1.9-million jump in revenues by $800,000 in parks and county freeholder and one of two SPF BOE Discusses Program put together, Mayor.” Westfield, $899,210 in Scotch Plains recreational facilities and another dozen speakers, said Union County Councilman Anthony Parenti, who and $341,740 in Fanwood. $400,000 in rent at the juvenile de- is the “highest-taxed county,” with chairs the Administration and Finance Mountainside’s county tax will rise tention center following a review by Summit paying the top county tax Reductions, Union Talks Committee, said of the budget, “We $242,635, with Garwood paying the state. total. “We are now, in Summit, going By JESSICA E. JASKULA “We think it was creatively done put a lot into it.” $229,457 more than in 2009. Freeholder Al Mirabella, chairman to be paying more taxes to the county Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and done with care,” he added. Councilwoman Joan Wheeler Cranford’s county tax is jumping of the board’s fiscal affairs committee, than we have to run our own city.” SCOTCH PLAINS — The board Some of the other reductions in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 $893,999. Summit residemts, which said the budget “not only stabilized our Ms. Dickson said her city had to of uducation accepted a resolution clude salaries involving attendance fiscal condition but, in contrast to the lay off police officers and eliminate Tuesday identifying the reductions and social work, education media state cuts, helps create jobs to stimulate funding for cultural-arts programs. that will take place in order to meet services, basic skills, guidance, child Memorial Day Parade Is A economic development while main- “We’re down to just basic needs. I next year’s budget restrictions, a de- study team, groundsman and facili- taining affordable educational oppor- just don’t think the county can con- crease of $860,000 decided by the ties. Roofing projects at Evergreen tunities, protecting seniors and saving tinue to increase the budget the way Scotch Plains and Fanwood coun- and Park Middle schools will be de- ‘Great Time to Get Together’ the open-space program. that you have. It should be flat.” cils, after voters defeated the board’s layed. A $60,000 increase in revenue By CHRISTINA M. HINKE sented at the Veterans Monument at “Now is the time to continue to Running under the banner of original spending plan in April. from the fund balance has also been Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Park Avenue and Front Street in move boldly forward with construc- “Democrats for Change,” freeholder In the music program, two stipend budgeted. SCOTCH PLAINS — For some 60 Scotch Plains at 10 a.m., followed by tion projects, as competition is fierce candidate Carmen Southward of Lin- marching band positions will be elimi- Negotiations committee member years, Scotch Plains and Fanwood the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memo- and interest rates are low,” he said. den accused the board of misusing nated (one instrumental, one non- Betty Anne Woerner gave an update have remembered America’s soldiers rial Day Parade at 10:45 a.m. The Prior to $5 million in cuts by Gov- $55,000 in county funds on a mailer instrumental) and one staff position on the teachers’ union contract nego- who have served in parade will proceed from ernor Chris Christie, Mr. Mirabella to promote its FirstAlert web-based will go from full-time to four-fifths tiations. She said the committee met America’s war efforts the municipal building in said the committee had been looking notification program. She said the time. In addition, the show choir will with the union (SPFEA), Superinten- through the towns’ Me- Scotch Plains, along Park at a budget that would have resulted mailer amounts to a campaign piece no longer be offered, as the one sti- dent Margaret Hayes and Business morial Day parade and Avenue, down Martine in a tax increase of $7.3 million, or $4 for Freeholder Chairman Dan pend position to support that group Administrator Anthony Del Sordi. services. Parade Grand Avenue into the center of million less than proposed in County Sullivan, whose picture appeared in will be eliminated. The reductions in They had very “productive discus- Marshal, Lt. Col. Edward Fanwood, and end at Manager George Devanney’s execu- the mailer. She said the money came the music program will save the dis- sions,” she said. “No agreement has Chrystal, Jr., command- LaGrande Park in tive budget. “We are proud to present from a Homeland Security grant. trict $26,000. The district’s middle been reached, but both sides were ing officer of the 1-102nd Fanwood. a budget that helps Union County’s “I can’t see how you could justify school sports program will also be working hard,” she added. The group Cavalry Squadron, 50th As for being asked by working families and those in need,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 eliminated, a savings of $100,000. will meet again in June. Brigade Combat Team of the VFW to serve as the Board member Donald Parisi said World Language Supervisor Linda the New Jersey Army Grand Marshal, Lt. Col. that the board worked to make reduc- Materna gave an update on the lan- National Guard, based in Lt. Col. Chrystal Chrystal said, “It was a tions that will have the least possible guage program and how it was mov- Westfield, said, “We big honor and a surprise.” impact on the classrooms, and also ing towards its strategic plan goal of have to set examples for our children Aside from honoring war veterans as that “were consistent and supportive identifying and implementing a non- and families to show recognition to grand marshal, the colonel also gives of the goals set in the strategic plan.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 those who paid the ultimate price.” back to the towns through participat- The 44-year-old soldier, who ening in local organizations. He coaches tered the military in 1985 and served the Scotch Plains girls’ softball team in Iraq from October 2008 to June and the Fanwood Youth Organization 2009, and his family moved from (FYO) little league baseball team, Springfield to Scotch Plains in 1998 and was a coach for the Police Ath- because of that sense of community. letic League. “I have not missed a Memorial Day Lt. Col. Chrystal has been a state parade since we moved to Scotch Plains trooper for 21 years. Last year, he with the exception of 2009, when I was threw his first pitch to his son at the in Iraq,” he said. His kids, a 16-year-old FYO All Star game. He was given a daughter in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Distinguished Service Award from (SP-F) High School, a 12-year-old the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick’s daughter in Terrill Middle School and of Union County, and presented to a nine-year-old son in McGinn El- community organizations such as the ementary School, have always marched Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boy Scouts in the parade, he said. and SP-F High School Color Guard, This year’s ceremony will begin where he talked about New Jersey’s Lauren Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with a memorial service at 8 a.m. at deployment of National Guard mem- AT THE RACES...Governor Chris Christie attended opening day at Monmouth American Legion Post 209 at Park bers to Iraq. Park on Saturday. He was accompanied by Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Avenue and Sunset Place in Scotch Lt. Col. Chrystal said, not only is Jr. and Chief of Staff Rich Bagger, both of Westfield. Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Plains, followed by a 9 a.m. laying of attending the May 31 ceremonies a way PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 CAMPING OUT...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) students pre- wreaths at the Fanwood Memorial of “paying tribute to those who paid the pare for the all-night Relay for Life, organized by SPFHS’s Student Movement Regional ...... 2-3, 15 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 Library at Tillotson Road and North ultimate price, but it is also a great time Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Education ...... 16 Classifieds .... 15 Against Cancer. The event was held from Friday night through Saturday Avenue. Wreaths will then be pre- to get together as a community.” morning. Community ... 6,7 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18

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Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market will open Upcoming Scotch Plains Business and on Saturday, June 5, in the parking lot Professional Association (SPBPA) adjacent to the municipal building to of- events, in conjunction with The Farmers’ fer fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers Market, will include an Earth Friendly – that are grown by New Jersey’s local Green Day, a blood drive in honor of farmers. Other vendors will include SPBPA co-founder Ray Pardon, and a Scotch Plains’ own Florence Ravioli for Halloween Festival Day. authentic, homemade Italian food, Pickle- For more information or to become a licious for kosher and other old-time New vendor, contact Lisa Mohn of Apple Blos- York-style pickled products, and a som Flower Shop at (908) 322-4999 or by Lithuanian vendor. e-mail at In addition, vendors will provide home- [email protected]. made quiche and hors d’oeuvres, nuts and dried fruits, and other natural fare. UCC and Astronomers The market will remain open through the end of October (possibly into November, Come to an Agreement weather permitting) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CRANFORD – At the Joint Meet- ing of Union County College’s Board Courtesy of the LaVelle Family of Westfield of Trustees and Board of Governors, PRIDE OF THE YANKEES...A limousine picks up Westfield’s Connor LaVelle, a third grader at Redeemer Lutheran School in Westfield, last Thursday to escort held on Tuesday it was announced him to Yankee Stadium. Connor, 9, who has Neurofibromatosis (NF1), an incurable disease, had always wanted to visit Yankee Stadium and meet the players. Make- FW Budget that Union County College (UCC) A-Wish Foundation, a charity that aims to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions, helped make that a reality. Above, as Connor sits in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Amateur Astronomers Inc. (AAI) limo with his brothers Jack, center, and David, his classmates gather around to see him off before his amazing trip. At right, Connor visits with Yankee third basemen added, “I think we’ve done a wonder- have come to an agreement upon the Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez. To read more, turn to page 18. ful job for the citizens of Fanwood.” usage of the William Sperry Obser- Council President Russell Huegel vatory on the college’s Cranford cam- Cranford Still Working on Budget, SP Zoning Board To Resume added, “We were very firm in our pus. approach to what we had to do for the AAI and UCC have entered into a May Create a Sewer Utility Cell Tower Hearing June 9 Borough of Fanwood. Permitted Use Agreement in which By FRED T. ROSSI way will be an “across-the-board 7 a.m.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times By FRED T. ROSSI southern end of the 129-acre cem- Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell AAI will be granted exclusive use of Formal adoption of the ordinance will Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times noted the cost savings made possible the observatory during certain peri- CRANFORD – The township com- take place on Tuesday, June 15, so that etery. Several variances are being re- by the change in employee health ods to engage in its study of as- mittee is continuing its work on the 2010 municipal officials can meet with local SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning quested, including a use variance benefits and police dispatching were tronomy and related sciences and, municipal budget, with Mayor Mark trash haulers and downtown business board of adjustment next month will since cell towers are prohibited by ey “win-win” situations for the bor- therefore, will resume the responsi- Smith admitting that he feels “like we’re leaders to explain the new regulations. resume its consideration of an appli- local ordinance, a height variance ough. bility of the care, maintenance and behind” schedule, but noting that The committee voted 3-1 to approve cation by T. Mobile and Verizon Wire- and a fence height variance. Councilman Robert Manduca said repair of the telescopes and equip- Cranford is in a similar position as other the normal payment of bills, but Com- less to install a cellular antenna tower A balloon test was conducted at the towns grappling with strained finances, missioner Aschenbach dissented, ex- in Hillside Cemetery. site on April 24 so that residents could the governing body “exercised its ment in the observatory. plaining that he was opposed to paying a ability to scrutinize the discretionary This agreement is for two years, state aid cuts and mandated caps on Several dozen residents from Scotch see how high the proposed tower will property tax levies and appropriations. bill for Elizabeth McKenzie, who was a part of the budget…and keep vital, commencing on July 22, 2010 and court-appointed court master involved Plains and Edison attended the board’s be. A small weather balloon was floated At the committee’s regular meeting third hearing on May 12, which in- 125 feet in the air for a three-hour essential services available.” ending July 21, 2012. on Tuesday, two more special budget with litigation involving Cranford’s af- Now that the new budget is on the Representatives from both AAI and meetings were announced. One will be fordable housing obligations. cluded testimony about a proposed period. Several residents asked for books, Mayor Mahr said the bor- UCC said they were pleased that the held tonight, May 27, and the other will Mr. Aschenbach called a report she eight-foot fence around the tower and a verification of the balloon’s height ough council will work to resolve organizations were able to come to take place on Wednesday, June 2. had issued “inaccurate” and “not worth prefabricated building to house the an- because, they said, strong winds re- the school board budget issue is re- an agreement on the use of the Sperry The committee was set to introduce the money spent on it.” In January, he tennas’ operating components. The sulted in the balloon being blown solved; then, the governing body Observatory for educational pur- an ordinance creating a separate sewer also had voted against a similar payment board was also informed that the appli- around. The applicants’ professional will turn its attention to the final poses. utility to bill property owners for their for Ms. McKenzie, at the time calling cants are awaiting a report from the planner will be able to provide that report from the Shared Services Members of AAI and the local com- water usage, but withdrew it from the her report “horrible” and “inaccurate in state Department of Environmental verification when he testifies at the agenda for further discussion. Several a number of cases.” Protection (DEP) on any potential wet- board’s next hearing on June 9. Study. munity will continue to attend pro- Near the end of the 70-minute meeting, That report, which is complete grams hosted by AAI in the observa- residents spoke skeptically about the lands issues at the site. If the DEP Despite the significant presence of proposal, which would impose a flat Mayor Smith and Deputy Mayor Martha report is unfavorable, the applicants neighborhood residents at the three but has not yet been publicly re- tory, and UCC will gain the educa- $190 fee on all properties and remove Garcia spoke in defense of the program- leased, identifies 11 areas for pos- tional space needed to accommodate ming on TV-35. In recent weeks, there will be forced to revise their plans. hearings so far, there is no indication the sewer fee paid to local utilities from The proposed 125-foot high mono- that they plan to present a formal case sible consolidation of services and its demand for additional course of- the township budget. It is being consid- has been criticism aimed at the television cost savings with other municipali- ferings. The organizations agree that ered as a way for the municipal govern- station by Union County officials who are pole would house nine T. Mobile in opposition to the application. In- ties. it is a “win-win” for both. ment to keep its property tax levy under upset that meetings of the county free- antennas at the 118-foot level and 12 stead, residents have been question- the state-imposed 4 percent cap. Other holder board and other county-sponsored Verizon antennas 10 feet lower. The ing each of the applicants’ experts towns, most recently Scotch Plains, have programs are not being aired as frequently pole will be situated at the end of after they have completed their for- taken a similar route. as they would like. Frank Street off Raritan Road, at the mal presentations. “These are difficult times,” Mayor Earlier this month, Mr. Aschenbach was Smith said on Tuesday, adding that the critical of TV-35 for airing a program committee, in its budget deliberations, is produced by a group critical of the county “looking at all ways to save money.” government without including what he felt SPF BOE Meeting Commissioner David Aschenbach said was adequate explanation that the opin- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 he opposed the new sewer utility, calling ions on that program were not representa- the proposed flat rate “inequitable.” He tive of the municipal government. Mrs. European language in the district. So Education Corrective Action Plan. pointed to what he said was the unfair- Garcia read a statement detailing the num- far, she said, parents were surveyed He said the district has met the state’s ness of a senior citizen living on a fixed ber of hours of county-sponsored pro- in January about the program and targets for integrated classrooms as income having to pay $190 versus “the gramming aired on TV-35 in the past 18 what languages they would like to well as out-of-district placements. millionaire” paying the same amount. months, while the mayor called the county’s see offered. Last year, 92.8 percent of classified In other business, the committee ap- complaints a distraction from what he felt “We had an overwhelming re- students were placed in self-contained pears set to approve an ordinance setting was the real issue, the county’s excessive sponse,” Mrs. Materna said. “The classrooms and now it is 46 percent. out the early morning times when trash spending and taxation. results were pouring in.” She said The integrated pre-K program helped pickups can begin. Currently, those times At the start of the meeting, after Cadet that she received 1,050 responses to meet this desired rate, Mr. Beese range from 5:30 a.m. in the business Girl Scout Troop No. 79 led the flag from parents and that, overwhelm- said. Currently, 8.5 percent of classi- district to 6:30 a.m. for residential neigh- salute, Mayor Smith read a proclama- Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion congratulating Matthew Frediani ingly, they would like to see Manda- fied students are placed out-of-dis- CLOSED FOR REPAIRS...Walgreen’s in Westfield is under repair following an borhoods, but Mr. David Robinson said the new time for pickups to get under- on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. rin or Chinese offered as a language. trict, down from 11.1 percent last electrical fire in the ceiling HVAC system last Friday. Currently, Scotch Plains-Fanwood year. High School students are being surveyed and, so far, they also seem to be in favor of Mandarin. The next step, Mrs. Materna said, would be creating a plan to imple- ment a language. While Mrs. Ma- terna said that she believes it is ben- eficial for students to be introduced to languages early on, she recom- mends implementing a new language at the high school level because of the current economic climate. Director of Special Services Tom Beese gave an update on the Special Ms. Materna discusses language. Union County Budget CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that or think that is ethical or moral or the county’s continued use of okay to do in your position,” Ms. Westfield-based Suplee, Clooney & Southward said. Company as its auditing firm. She Thomas Bistocchi, superintendent cited a report by State Comptroller of the Union County Vocational-Tech- Matthew Boxer that found that when nical Schools, in supporting the bud- continually reappointed, auditing get, said that 19 of the county’s school firms “become complacent when they districts and 17 of the state’s other realize that nobody other than them- vo-techs spend more money per child selves are going to review their work” than Union County’s Vo-Tech sys- and that asking too many questions tem. The county has appropriated might cost them the governing body’s $4.3 million for Vo-Tech in the 2010 contract in the future. budget. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr “You are getting a tremendous bang thanked the county for assuming con- for your buck,” Mr. Bistocchi told the trol of the borough’s 9-1-1 dispatch board. He said he planned to seek system. She said it will save the bor- approval from the board for a sixth ough $230,000 over three years. “That school, for biotechnology, in the fall. is real money. That is real savings in Union County College Vice-Presi- our budget, and it is shrinking local dent of Finance Bernard Lenihan said government,” Mayor Mahr said. She without the county’s financial sup- said the deal reduced the average tax port, UCC’s tuition would have increase per borough homeowner in jumped 68 percent instead of the 5 to Fanwood, on the municipal portion 6 percent it actually rose. of property taxes, from $117 to $78. Cranford resident Jim Buettner said Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage the $5-million state cut would only thanked the board for its support of a amount to 1 percent of the budget. 2,700-square-foot retail facility and “You’re raising the budget $30 mil- 1,500-space parking garage in the lion from last year,” he said. city that will be used by the county, Elizabeth resident Michael Union County College’s Elizabeth DeRosa, business manager of Car- campus and the city’s business dis- penters Local 155, supported the trict. He said the project would help board’s efforts “to stimulate the “jumpstart” the mid-town train sta- economy and create jobs in this bud- tion project. get.” Joseph Doherty of Elizabeth said “It’s all about job creation,” Mr. residents “are mad as hell” and will DeRosa said. “That’s what gets the “buck and kick” like a horse “until economy going.” Ed Zarnock of Union County government is restored Roselle, president of the Union to fiscal responsibility by honest, County AFL-CIO, added, “We have level-headed officials.” He referred to keep the economic creativity go- to the current board as “an onerous, ing.” tax-and-spending political machine.” John Marquardt of Fanwood said Kenilworth resident John Bury, governments, including the county, pointing to some $20 million in capi- “are all suffering with too much tal projects involving parks, golf spending and a revenue imbalance.” courses and lakes, added, “that’s an He said the county must “tighten its enormous amount of debt.” belts.” “What I see from the budget is just “Spending $2 million on a Music a lack of advanced planning,” he said. Fest doesn’t qualify, in my view, as a Also speaking in favor of the bud- priority spend,” Mr. Marquardt said. get were the police chiefs of Hillside Union County Watchdog Associa- and Roselle Park, as well as several tion President Tina Renna questioned agencies serving county residents. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Christie Explains 2.5 Percent DWC Discusses Summer Cap and His Reform Agenda Promotions, Retail Changes TRENTON — Governor Chris our families and future generations of By WAYNE BAKER committee headed by local developer Christie recently kicked off an ongo- New Jerseyans. By acting swiftly to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times James Ward. Among ideas talked ing conversation with New Jersey adopt this needed reform, we will take WESTFIELD — The Downtown about was a “nurture your commu- families on his reform agenda for an enormous and critical step towards Westfield Corporation (DWC) Board nity, shop locally” concept, which real, lasting property tax relief. Last making New Jersey more affordable of Directors spent Monday evening’s had come from Anne Laird at the week, the Governor outlined a 33-bill again.” meeting discussing preparations for Town Book Store. The idea of using reform package addressing New Under Governor Christie’s pro- this summer’s Westfield in Bloom “Westfield Pride” was proposed, but Jersey’s property tax crisis and con- posal, the property tax levy cap al- judging and recommendations from was rejected because Mr. Verdic said trol spending at every level of gov- lows for adjustments in the event a the DWC’s design committee. Dis- Scotch Plains uses “Scotch Plains ernment. The centerpiece of the plan municipality adds new ratables and cussion of proposals for Westfield’s Pride” as its tag line. Another re- is Cap 2.5, a constitutional amend- provides a single exclusion from the “Shop Locally” campaign also took jected idea was “Shop Westfield for ment creating a 2.5-percent cap on cap in the form of debt service pay- place. Your Own Good,” Mrs. Cronin laugh- property tax increases. ments. Current law provides for a 4- One recent upgrade to the down- ingly described the slogan as sound- The Governor said property taxes percent cap with at least 13 broad town landscape was the planting of ing like a mother telling a child “eat have grown 70 percent over the last exclusions that render the cap virtu- 50 “Double Knockout” rose bushes your peas.” 10 years, resulting in an average an- ally meaningless, he said. He said the PREPARING FOR THE PRIMARY...William Sanders, president of the behind the knee wall at the North Scott Hanna, Mayor Andy nual property tax bill of $7,281 on new cap would force local govern- Mountainside Republican Club and Union County cooridinator for the campaign Avenue train station horseshoe. This Skibitsky’s representative to the New Jersey families – the highest rate ments to eliminate waste and ineffi- of Republican Congressional candidate David Larsen, held a meet and greet planting was made by Keller Will- board, suggested the DWC call on in the nation. He said Cap 2.5 would ciencies in their own operations and gathering for Mr. Larsen, who is running against Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) iams Realty as part of their RED Day marketing experts in town to volun- halt the growth in property taxes, enable school districts to better man- and two other candidates in the upcoming June 8 Primary Election. activities. teer ideas for the campaign. Mr. Ward while his reform agenda would give age their budgets. Board member Lee Hale asked, had suggested at a committee meet- towns and school boards the tools According to the Christie Adminis- “Are we doing enough?” The response ing targeting the campaign to needed to control spending to make tration, in 1982, Massachusetts voters SP to Enhance Sound System was mixed, with DWC Executive Westfielders, but Mr. Verdic said Cap 2.5 both realistic and achievable. approved and implemented a similar Director Sherry Cronin stating that merchants also need the business of “It’s time that we finally put the cap 2.5 amendment. The Massachu- the focus of the efforts should be put surrounding towns to succeed. power to control property taxes in the setts model encouraged municipali- For Holiday Ceremonies on the train station and its proximity The battle to maintain high retail hands of those who are paying the ties, school districts and counties to By FRED T. ROSSI all households; it will contain a direc- and on grass and ground cover. Dis- occupancy rates lost a battle with bills – New Jersey’s overburdened reduce annual tax increases below the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tory of all the businesses within the cussion also touched on the South word that Douglas Cosmetics was taxpayers. Cap 2.5 and the accompa- 2.5 percent by allowing them to “bank” SCOTCH PLAINS — Following SPMC’s purview, estimated by Mr. Avenue circle, with the issue of trucks going to be closing its Central Av- nying tool kit reforms will bring the the unused amount for future use. To complaints aired last week about the Biagini to be between 375 and 400. pulling bricks from the interior being enue location after a decade there. relief our families desperately need exceed the levy cap, municipalities sound system at the annual Memo- SPMC also plans to resume its show again pointed out. Frank Arena, the The closing is expected by the end of and achieve the overdue reform nec- must have voter approval. More than rial Day ceremonies, the Scotch on Scotch Plains Television in Sep- council’s representative on the board, June. This is part of an effort by the essary to empower taxpayers in the 25 years later, Massachusetts went Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) tember, and will also produce a 30- said there was no money available in chain to consolidate stores. The board Garden State,” Governor Christie said. from having the third highest local tax will pay for a “professional sound second commercial touting the busi- the town’s budget to reconstruct the noted that four grand openings were “The stakes couldn’t be higher for burden to 33rd highest. system” during next Monday’s pro- ness district and promoting any up- circle. celebrated this past Saturday. The governor’s plan also calls for gram, according to David Biagini, coming event or activity. The design portion of the meeting Mrs. Cronin said she thinks the REPORTERS NEEDED collective bargaining reforms that whose FirsTEAManagement firm Now that the township council last heard extensive discussion of the pro- retail space market is picking up. Current openings for reporters would prohibit any arbitration award manages the commercial district for week gave its unanimous approval to posed upgrade to the appearance of Other discussion centered on the to cover town council, BOE, from exceeding the 2.5 percent cap the SPMC. the SPMC’s $67,280 budget for 2010, the building housing Clyne & Wachovia Bank building, which was and recreation commission and would require arbitrators to con- He told The Westfield Leader and Mr. Biagini hopes to move ahead with Murphy. Among the things Mrs. recently turned over to a retail space meetings. We seek community- sider the impact on property taxes The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that addressing possible alterations to the Cronin said about the proposed de- specialist. minded, detail-oriented writers when making their decisions. Pro- at SPMC’s May 19 board meeting, it 2008 ordinance that created the special sign was that it was an attempt to with professional demeanor posed changes to the civil service was agreed to spend $975 to rent an improvement district. He said the SPMC increase the building’s presence. The Lance Criticizes needed. Must be able to meet system are also included and aimed at eight-speaker system that will be set board wants to meet with the council, building, which houses several other Security-Aid Cuts deadlines, know how to write a providing greater flexibility for mu- up in the vicinity of the gazebo at the Township Manager Chris Marion and businesses besides Clyne & Murphy, lead, and take an active interest nicipal and local governments to con- corner of Park Avenue and Front Street, Township Attorney Jeffrey Lehrer to will, if it is upgraded, likely be a WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. in a regular beat in order to duct furloughs, and create options for where the Memorial Day speeches review the ordinance and see where cooperative effort by resident busi- Leonard Lance (R-7th) has criticized develop news stories. Great for local governments to opt out of civil and presentations take place. At last changes may be necessary. nesses and the property owner, offi- an announcement by the U.S. Depart- stay-at-home moms, a second service. week’s township council meeting, cials said. ment of Homeland Security late income or just for those who Governor Christie’s reform pack- several residents complained that it Penk Receives Degree A vigorous debate about the pro- Wednesday that it is moving to make up love to write. E-mail resume age proposes modifications in a num- has been difficult to hear those who priety of a grant to Ortho-Care at 10 to $53 million in cuts to anti-terror and clips to: ber of other areas, including employee are speaking during the ceremonies From Champlain Prospect Street took place. Board funding to New York City, fewer than pensions and benefits, red tape and unless one is standing directly in front member Dominick Verdic argued that two weeks after cops helped thwart and [email protected] MOUNTAINSIDE – Ryan Penk, a attempted car bombing in Times Square. The Westfield Leader & unfunded mandates, election reform of the gazebo. resident of Mountainside, was among the work on the historic transom glass and shared services. He has also rec- “We thought it was a good invest- amounted to repair and maintenance. The Seventh District lawmaker The Scotch Plains-Fanwood nearly 500 students from Champlain called on President Barack Obama to TIMES ommended a number of measures to ment” to “temporarily resolve the College who received undergraduate Mrs. Cronin and others claimed the assist higher education institutions in problem,” Mr. Biagini said. He said work was reconstruction. The tran- immediately reconsider the decision. and graduate degrees from Champlain “In my opinion, it is unconscio- New Jersey lower costs, economize SPMC would be permitted to display College President David Finney dur- som glass, which, historically, was a and manage their budgets more effec- a banner noting that it is sponsoring hallmark of many of Westfield’s stores nable that the Department of Home- ing the college’s 132nd commence- land Security would announce these tively. the sound system. ment, held May 8 in Burlington, Vt. is one of only four locations where it In other business, the SPMC board is believed to remain. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 27, 2010 Page 3 Peyton's Baker Has Long Ties to Community By Judy Baker claims, though he can’t prove it, that he Peek at the Week For Republican Candidate for Congress Bruce Baker scored the first run in the history of the I met Bruce while working in Syra- Westfield Little League back in 1953. cuse, N.Y. Shortly after our wedding, Did I mention he has a pretty big ego? In Politics we moved back to Westfield, where That might be a good thing if he gets to By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Bruce’s family has resided for eight Washington! generations. We raised our three daugh- Bruce and his buddies raised a bit of Thousands March Against didate. ters here and are now blessed with six Cain in their younger days – so I’ve heard Christie’s Budget Cuts In Kentucky’s race to replace re- grandchildren ages 7 and under. On a more times than I care to recall – and after Some 35,000 public union work- tiring Republican United States weekend when the whole clan arrives, his mother gave up on him, I took up the ers and trade groups protested cuts Senator Jim Bunning, a former Ma- we total seven adults, six grandchildren, cause and 39 years later can claim some contained in Governor Chris jor League Baseball pitcher, Demo- three dogs and a cat that two of the three progress though age and infirmities have Christie’s $29.3-billion proposed crat Jack Conway, the state’s attor- dogs fight with. After this circus, taking also “worked its charm.” Bruce is not a state budget. The governor, in re- ney general, defeated Lieutenant on Washington will seem like a piece of man of few words. Some will find him sponse, said he hoped the protestors Governor Daniel Mongiardo by 3 cake to him. engaging even charming, but he always Bruce is proud of his heritage and has has a point of view and will let you know “had a good time, and I hope that it points in the Democratic Primary it if you give him a chance. To say he is and will now face Republican Rand THANK YOU, WESTFIELD...Westfield United Fund (WUF) trustees gather at been civically involved in many capaci- helped to spur Trenton’s economy.” the recent annual meeting to celebrate the conclusion of another successful ties. He was director of the Westfield strong-willed is like saying water always New Jersey Education Associa- Paul – an ophthalmologist and son of campaign. Over $650,000 was raised from Westfield residents, businesses and Jaycees, founding member of the flows downhill. But you always know tion President (NJEA) Barbara Texas Congressman and former professionals to benefit WUF’s 18 member agencies. Pictured, left to right, are: Westfield Optimist Club, a past trustee where you stand with him, and for most Keshishian warned Democratic law- Presidential candidate Ron Paul – Colleen McDonald Maz, Colleen Echausse, John Schmidt, Gwyneth Cote, Darielle and president of the Westfield Histori- politicians, this is a unique quality. Did I makers not to serve as Governor who defeated Secretary of State Trey Walsh, Bernadette Houston, David Foltz, Scott Cassie, Dick Rippe, Jeff Becker, cal Society and coached girls soccer and say he was a politician? Well, he has Christie’s “accomplices,” according Grayson by some 23 points. Linda Maggio, Charlie Weidman, Matt Forstenhausler, Carolyn Fleder, Kevin boys PAL football for 11 years. He never been one before now. He has been to The Star-Ledger. U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln, a Fitzpatrick, Rick Malacrea, Jeff Pinkin and Jenny Jaruzelski. a small-business entrepreneur. But to say That comment did not sit well Democrat from Arkansas, was forced First Tee Kicks Off he is concerned about the national debt with State Senate Majority Leader into a runoff election to be held June Independent Voters to Play Factor and out-of-control spending in Washing- Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West 8 against that state’s lieutenant gov- At Galloping Hill ton is an understatement. I ask him why Deptford), a Democrat who works ernor, Bill Halter. The winner will In June 8 GOP Primary Election KENILWORTH – The First Tee of is it again we are doing this (in my fatigue as an ironworkers’ union official. face Republican U.S. Rep. John Raritan Valley will kick off the early and fury to try and keep up with the By David Larsen out, regardless of their party affiliation. hurdles and demands of this campaign) “Instead of showing the public that Boozman in November. Republican Candidate for Congress summer schedule of classes for young we’re in it together, they’re showing Blumenthal Could Get Bumped Most voters we’ve spoken to are drawn and he says “someone has to try to do to conservative Republicans, even con- golfers with a Family Golf Day at something about this mess we’re in, and them that they still don’t get it,” Mr. In Effort to Replace Dodd This a unique year politically. People Galloping Hill Golf Course on Satur- are angry at what’s happening in Wash- sider themselves Republican, but prefer if I don’t do it, then shame on me.” Okay, Sweeney told the paper. “We’re not Connecticut Democrats have en- not to be affiliated with the party. day, May 22, beginning at 10 a.m. who am I to argue with that? dorsed five-term state Attorney Gen- ington as well as locally. If the school accomplices. If anything, we’re try- board elections are any indication, we Some Independents do not want to Family Golf Day will begin with an From the beginning of our relationship, ing to fix the state with him eral Richard Blumenthal on the ballot can expect high voter turnouts in this vote at all because they are fed up, and opening ceremony at 10 a.m. near the Bruce has viewed politics with a conser- (Christie).” for the U.S. Senate. This follows a New year’s upcoming elections. I understand their frustration. I share the Learning Center and practice range. vative eye. He values his freedom and will Unemployment Tax Cut Bill York Times story reporting he had falsely In New Jersey’s Seventh District, one same core beliefs and principles with Speakers will include Freeholder never take it for granted. He wants his Passes in State Senate claimed he had served in Vietnam. particular group of people may be the many Independents. Core beliefs such Chairman Daniel Sullivan; Michael grandchildren to have the same rights of A measure sponsored by Demo- Democratic Senatorial Campaign deciding factor in the June 8 Primary as being consistent on life from womb Blackwell, executive director of The life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness cratic State Senator Fred Madden (LD- Committee Chairman Robert Election. In fact, Independent voters are to tomb, drastically lowering taxes, cut- First Tee of Raritan Valley; Joseph that he has enjoyed. After all, this is the 4, Washington Twp.) and State Senate Menendez (N.J.) and Majority Whip considered to be the largest and fastest- ting spending, accountability, transpar- Abood, general manager of Union American Dream! And he believes it is President Sweeney, aimed at reducing Dick Durbin (Ill.) have said Mr. growing segment of the American elec- ency, accessibility to their elected repre- County Golf Properties for unconscionable to burden future genera- the unemployment insurance (UI) tax Blumenthal remains their candidate torate (Wall Street Journal, 2008). Inde- sentatives and smaller, less intrusive KemperSports; and Peter Busch, head tions with today’s national debt. rate for employers, has been approved of choice in the race to replace the pendent voters, a significant force in the government. golf professional for Union County. by the State Senate, 28-9, and the retiring Sen. Chris Dodd (Conn.). Seventh District, have known for years I intend to give independence back to Opening remarks will be followed Fanwood/Westfield Assembly, 46-0, with 32 abstentions. Following the state Democratic con- that our nation is off course. the people of this great state, dealing a by clinics on bunker play, putting, chip- vention, Mystic, Conn. businessman In 1967, the American Independent death blow to the shackles of taxation, Cardiology Receives The bill, S-1813, would allow the debt and over-regulation. This way, we ping, and full-swing mechanics for state’s unemployment insurance to and Democrat Merrick Alpert pulled Party made a bold statement: “A new young golfers and parents involved in out and endorsed Mr. Blumenthal. party is urgently needed today because can leave a legacy of hope instead of debt ACR Accreditation increase by only one increment over the leaders of the two existing parties, to our children and grandchildren. We the First Tee program. A nine-hole golf the next year. According to Senate Mr. Blumenthal is running for the tournament for parents and children FANWOOD – Fanwood/Westfield Democrat and Republican, have deserted can grow our economy without growing Cardiology in Fanwood, N.J. (Dr. Democrats, absent the legislative fix, seat of retiring Senator Christopher the principles and traditions of our our government. We can start by elimi- will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. the tax rate would automatically in- Dodd(D-Conn.) nating excessive earmarks – what I call Lunch and barbeque will be provided. Alan L. Kalischer, M.D., F.A.C.C.) nation’s founding fathers” (Declaration has been awarded a three-year term crease to its highest possible level, of Principles, AIP). It was true back paybacks – which my opponent, Leonard For information, visit thefirstteemsc.org plus add an additional 10 percent, re- Garwood to Hold then, and it holds true today that repre- Lance, has supported. or call (732) 247-0819. of accreditation in nuclear cardiol- sulting in a $1-billion increase or $400 sentatives from both parties have aban- ogy as the result of a recent survey by per employee. Town-Wide Yard Sale doned the principles that this country the American College of Radiology Christie Vetoes Millionaires’ Tax GARWOOD — The Borough of was founded on, including my oppo- (ACR). The ACR, headquartered in After Legislature Passes Measure Garwood will hold its 14th annual nent, Leonard Lance. Reston, Va., awards accreditation to As promised, Governor Chris townwide yard sale on Saturday, June Independents are free-spirited, pre- facilities for the achievement of high Christie last week vetoed the so- 26, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The ferring to avoid being branded as either practice standards after a peer-review called millionaires’ tax that was ap- rain date is Sunday, June 27. Republican or Democrat, and under our evaluation of the practice. proved by the Legislature. Sponsored current system, they can hold on to that Evaluations are conducted by To participate, residents must individuality right up to Election Day. by State Senate Majority Leader register at borough hall by June 25, in board-certified physicians and medi- Sweeney, the bill would have raised When Independents vote in the primary, cal physicists who are experts in the person or by calling (908) 789-0710 they don’t have to declare which party the rate of taxation for those with or by e-mailing field. They assess the qualifications they intend to vote for until they walk of the personnel and the adequacy of taxable incomes over $1 million from [email protected]. into the voting center. 8.97 percent to 10.75 percent. A list of participating households facility equipment. The surveyors As I talk to people in shopping plazas report their findings to the ACR’s Specter Defeated in Primary; will be available at borough hall on all over the District 7, I’m finding that Blanche Lincoln Faces Runoff the morning of the yard sale. the vast majority want the incumbents Committee of Accreditation, which Last week’s primaries around the subsequently provides the practice country revealed some interesting with a comprehensive report. winners and losers. Veteran United Cranford High School Sports The ACR is a national organization States Senator Arlen Specter of Penn- serving more than 32,000 diagnostic sylvania, who switched parties from and interventional radiologists, ra- Republican to Democrat last year, See it online at diation oncologists and nuclear medi- was defeated by Rep. Joe Sestak by www.goleader.com cine and medical physicists, with pro- 6 percentage points. Mr. Specter has grams focusing on the practice of served in the Senate since 1981. On (link is at bottom of page) medical imaging and radiation on- the GOP side, former Congressman cology and the delivery of compre- Pat Toomey easily defeated Peg hensive health care services. For more Luksik, a former gubernatorial can- Cranford Sports Archives information, contact MaryAnn From September 2009 are available. Hansen at (908) 889-1900. More Gov. News on Pg. 15 Paid Bulletin Board goleader.com/express

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The Echausse Family Mario’s Italian Deli Weldon Materials, Inc. 112 South Avenue East • Cranford, NJ 07016 • (908) 276-3414 Eileen Fisher Menina WindMill www.thekilkennyhouse.com Page 4 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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 ‘I Am Amazed at the Mentality DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Of Drivers Going by the School’ Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce On Tuesday night, May 18, Park Middle What’s really disturbing about all of with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association School was having its end-of-year Spring this frankly is that most people are not The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Band Concert. It was an impressive dis- taking the crosswalk law seriously, even enough to discern this deception of dic- play of musical talent and, I think, a outside of a school! Are we all so busy tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 wonderful return on our property tax dol- that we cannot think of the safety of If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 lars. After the concert, my daughter (one pedestrians, people who are our fellow guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 of the performers), my wife, and I took townspeople and neighbors. I believe vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at our lives into our hands crossing Park someone was killed outside the Scotch you get all four – You must have a lot of Avenue. Mind you, there were many fami- Plains Post Office recently trying to cross, free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 lies coming out of the school at the time. again at the crosswalk. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Two cars sped by, but a conscientious As a concerned citizen, I’d like to see come from the board game Diction soul driving in the southerly direction the crosswalk law more vigorously en- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman flashed her lights for us to cross. Never forced. I acknowledge there are some ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. mind that everyone is supposed to stop; logistical challenges, and some neces- 1. Deaurate – Having a golden color Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo there is even a bright yellow cone next to sary judgment in its enforcement, but I do 2. Gomphiasis – Looseness of the teeth COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION the center of the crosswalk with a stop- not believe we will have a gain in safety 3. Daysman – An umpire or mediator Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly for-pedestrians sign. I was grateful. unless it’s done. In other words, give 4. Pocosin – A marsh or swamp EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS However, we knew that we were only tickets until the law is taken seriously. halfway there, as cars were speeding What could be more important than the RHOB through in the other direction. We tenta- safety of our neighbors crossing the 1. The sensation of cold SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe tively walked only a third of the way streets, and especially our children? I am 2. Resembling a rose One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 across. It dawned on the person in the literally amazed at the mentality of some 3. Juice other direction that he too ought to stop, drivers going by the school at drop-off 4. Saturated; soaked and unfortunately for him, he realized it and pick-up times, many of whom have XANTHOCHROOUS late and came to an abrupt halt. I had only just dropped off their own children, then 1. Having a yellowish complexion Memorial Day Calls Upon All Americans a moment to be grateful for his gesture. half-a-moment later speeding through at 2. Foreign; alien Why? Because he was promptly rear- 40 m.p.h. or more. 3. Containing an overabundance of ended at about 20 m.p.h. I felt bad for this Take the ticket money and put it into uric acid To Appreciate Precious Gift of Freedom poor guy, who’d been good enough to our music program. If there’s enough left 4. Having prickly, yellowish leaves We will remember them all once again this Monday, and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cem- stop and was rewarded by being struck by over, relieve our property taxes. SCHIZOTRICHIA some cell-phone-using tailgater. (Well, I 1. The condition of possessing a cleft Memorial Day: America’s military men and women who etery were adorned with flowers. This holiday origi- Chris Harris palate actually don’t know that, but, hey, when Fanwood made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation and nally commemorated Civil War dead exclusively, and you hit someone from behind, it’s always 2. A complete break of a bone; a com- its people, from the Revolutionary War to present-day for many years was called Decoration Day. your fault.) pound fracture conflicts. The uniforms of these fallen heroes may have New York was the first among the states to officially 3. Splitting of the hair changed over the past two centuries, along with the recognize the holiday, in 1873. By 1890 all the northern Cty. Vendor Likely Raised Premiums 4. Assuming both male and female enemies they faced and the battlefields and seas on which states had followed. However, southern states opted to traits in behavior they fought. All of them, however, gave their fellow honor their war dead on different days until after World TUZ human beings the same precious gift – the gift of free- War I, when the holiday was broadened to serve as a To Recoup Its Investment Losses 1. A buckler; a shield dom. memorial to Americans who died in all wars. In 1971, You raise a great point in your The 2010 county budget has a mas- 2. A lock or tuft of hair editorial questioning a 34-percent sive tax increase. Nine-million dol- 3. The great snapping turtle It was a gift the American colonists gave their families an act of Congress established Memorial Day as a 4. A vigorous or vehement scuffle and their neighbors when they challenged the mightiest national holiday, observed on the last Monday in May. increase in health care costs for Union lars is being appropriated for a new empire in the world for the right to form an independent Falling on a three-day weekend each year, Memorial County employees in 2010. The an- golf clubhouse. A $124-million bond nation. It was a gift Civil War soldiers gave to American Day also has become known as the unofficial kickoff to swer provided at the freeholder meet- anticipation note comes due on July 1 More Letters men, women and children held in bondage. It was a gift summer. We enjoy picnics, trips to the shore and other ing was that there was an unusual and will certainly be rolled over and the “Greatest Generation” of World War II gave to mil- leisurely pursuits. These activities are not inappropri- amount of claims activity, but a better augmented if only buyers can be on Pages 5, 15 lions in Europe, and guaranteed for an entire world. ate, but they should not eclipse the true meaning of the answer is that insurance companies found. It was this same gift so many others carried with them holiday. need to recoup investment losses from Costs for pensions, OPEBs and THERE’S MORE ONLINE to Korea, Vietnam and many other fronts throughout the While planning our festivities this Memorial Day, let their captive markets, and there is no debt service are set to surge. Musicfest world, and which American troops continue to bring to us remember to fly our flag, a symbol of that priceless market more captive than a local gov- will go on regardless of how bad this For more letters, news and the peoples of Afghanistan and Iraq today. Even during gift of freedom for which so many fought and died. Let ernment – where the officials in charge depression gets by September. sports, download this newspaper unpopular conflicts, our military ranks never wavered in us make time to attend local parades, as a “thank you” don’t have to answer to anything other With all this, and myriad issues at goleader.com their determination to bring that gift to others who had to all American service members, living and deceased, than their whims. unexplored, what do the people run- lost their freedom, or perhaps never tasted freedom at all. who ensured that this gift survived. Let us continue to This was made clear from the first ning Union County want the public Memorial Day’s origins can be traced to the 19th- decorate the graves of those lost in defense of their letter printed in that same edition to understand? That Tina Renna is a Esso Had Considered century practice in various American communities of nation, lest the sacrifice they made to protect that gift be written by county communications bad person. Shackamaxon CC decorating the graves of Civil War soldiers. General John forgotten. And not just on Memorial Day, let us keep director Sebastian D’Elia attacking a There’s your real answer to how citizen personally and including an we get this out-of-control spending. I thought your readers would be inter- Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the alive in memory those fallen sons and daughters, hus- ested to know that in the late 1940’s, Republic, inaugurated this day of remembrance with a bands and wives, brothers and sisters, friends and edited video designed to embarrass John Bury her. when Esso was looking for a site to relo- proclamation dated May 5, 1868. The first observance neighbors, whose gift of freedom to us and the world Kenilworth cate Esso Research and Engineering from took place on May 30, 1868, when the graves of Union must never be taken for granted. Bayway, the site of the Shackamaxon ‘Is Tina Renna Speaking the Truth About Golf Club was a primary candidate (actually favored) by the selection committee. County’s Insurance Broker Comments on Leader Editorial, However, the responsible vice president County Freeholders? I Believe She Is’ on the board lived in Elizabeth, and when Editor’s Note: A copy of the following ing? If so, I would hope that Congress- the site options were about to be re- States That Claims Outpaced Paid Premiums by $7 Million letter was sent to Reps. Leonard Lance men Lance and Payne investigate this viewed, he made a very strong statement Editor’s Note: The following was sent population less desirable for the market- 8. The Medco prescription drug ex- (R-7th) and Donald Payne (D-10th). misused and unjustified use of funds. I to the effect that “I hope you are not to county communications director place and, thus, contributed to a lack of pense is projected to decrease as a result ***** believe the $55,000 question to be true planning to make a stupid move like Bell Sebastian D’Elia and given to The interest this year. of constant renegotiation of our contract I assume [Sebastian] D’Elia assumed because of the actions of Freeholder [Dan] did in locating their labs in Murray Hill.” Westfield Leader in response to The It should also be noted here that the by Brown & Brown Metro (B&B) and the readers of his letter [May 20] would take Sullivan. The committee revised its presentation Leader’s May 20 editorial. county’s current and renewing plan in- adoption of a newly available model that it as the truth and not view the unedited During Ms. Renna’s “outburst,” Free- to make the Linden site the prime choice, I am writing to you in response to the cludes a set liability maximum each month allows the county to capture the best video on The County Watchers website. holder Sullivan told officers to leave her and the vice president was happy to ap- editorial posted in [the May 20 edition of] and for the policy year, but also allows available claim cost on each claim each I viewed the video and, at the very least, alone until she kept questioning the spend- prove it. That’s how it came to Linden The Westfield Leader regarding the the county to benefit in months where day rather than be locked into a fixed Mr. D’Elia mischaracterizes and the worst ing of $55,000 of Homeland Security instead of Scotch Plains. This was related County of Union’s July 2010 health in- actual claims paid are below projections. discount that may or may not be the best outright lies about Ms. Renna’s behav- funds on a political mailing. I sensed to me by my good friend Allen Jones surance increase. This is different than what many insurers each day. ior. But I digress. That is not what is panic in Freeholder Sullivan, and he then (industrial hygienist at Linden), who knew The editorial states that “no action is offer, is more favorable than what the 9. The benefits offered to employees important. I found it laughable and pa- asked officers to remove Ms. Renna be- the principals at the time since he came to being taken to prevent this increase” and other competing offer included and more and retirees are governed by collective thetic that Mr. D’Elia accuses Ms. Renna cause he was afraid of what she was work at Bayway in the early 1940’s. that there are “many unanswered ques- favorable than what is available in the bargaining agreements. That said, the of not being transparent because she re- saying. I always wished the decision had not tions.” Although no specific questions State Health Benefits Plan. county has been negotiating higher co- fused to “answer this question about her What I have found over the years of rested on that guy’s personal preference, were actually asked about the genesis of 4. Because of the high utilization of the pays and less-expensive plans for several candidacy and be fully transparent.” observing the freeholder board’s actions but that’s the way many decisions are the increase, we wish to clarify the ac- plan, CIGNA (under the terms of the years to mitigate this cost, as the union I have a couple of the many questions and that of The Union County Watchdog made. tions taken and add some depth to the county’s contract), has refunded the contracts renew every three years. How- Mr. D’Elia and the freeholder board have group is that the freeholders and Mr. author’s understanding of this issue. county that $7-million overpayment, ever, those changes do not always keep always refused to answer. How many D’Elia attack Ms. Renna and others in an Don Young 1. As we do each year, a market survey which was set aside and applied to the up with the pace of cost increases. relatives of the freeholder board work for attempt to marginalize and demonize Cranford of insurers in the marketplace was con- healthcare expense. 10. The county has, in recent history, Union County government? I asked Mr. those perceived to be a threat to their ducted by Brown and Brown Metro, the 5. This renewal includes a wellness enjoyed health rate increases far below Sullivan this question approximately two power and status. This is why I believe James T. Egan MIA, county’s insurance broker. The insurance program that will allow the insurer to the market norm by comparison. Specifi- years ago and have never received an Ms. Renna speaks the truth. It does not marketplace in New Jersey is limited, and capture data on potential serious health cally: 2009: 2.05 percent; 2008: 3.34 answer. It is a simple question to answer, make a difference to me what Ms. Renna’s But Not Forgotten the one carrier that responded with a conditions and engage patients in pro- percent; 2007: 7.25 percent; 2006: 5.58 and it will help lead to the transparency background or party affiliation may be, Lieutenant James T. Egan, Jr. would proposal did so with terms that would grams to improve their health before percent; Avg.: 4.56 percent; industry that Mr. D’Elia and the freeholder board and it should not matter to the freeholder have forced the county to pay more for claims get to a catastrophic level. This Average: 8 to 11 percent. be 67 this Memorial Day, but became so obviously and desperately seek. board or Mr. D’Elia. The bottom line is, Missing In Action (MIA) on January 21, other lines of insurance, thus eliminating will, over time, pay a dividend by reduc- These increases were achieved through I would also like to know if the free- does she speak the truth? I believe she almost all of the savings. ing the frequency of high-dollar claim- the benefit of favorable claim experience 1966 – 44 years ago. Born at Overlook holders spent $55,000 of Homeland Se- does speak the truth, and I hope she is Hospital, he lived in Westfield most of 2. Originally, CIGNA requested a pre- ants. Brown & Brown Metro was able to by the covered employees and retirees curity funds, funds meant to protect all running for office. mium increase that was over 45 percent, get CIGNA to give the county credit for and the negotiating of our insurance bro- his 22 years. His parents moved to citizens and children and our way of life Mountainside when he entered Notre and negotiations behind the scenes re- this program now, rather than waiting for ker. from the terrorists, on a political mail- Lance Cook duced that amount. the dividend to be realized. 11. Unfortunately, the Federal Health Westfield Dame in 1960. Westfield should remem- 3. Rate increases are based on the uti- 6. The county receives over $2.1 mil- Care Reform (“Obama Care” as refer- ber “J.T.E.” He is not FIA (Forgotten In lization of the covered population, and lion per year in contributions from retir- enced in the editorial) is more about pro- How Can One Address the Half-Billion Action), even if he is MIA. the County had a significant increase in ees and COBRA participants that offsets viding access to insurance coverage for Jim graduated the Marine Corps Offic- claims, such that actual claims outpaced the health and prescription plan costs. uninsured citizens rather than addressing ers Candidate School in 1964 with a 95 paid premium by over $7 million, or 25 These contributions are expected to be short or intermediate term affordability County Budget in Five Minutes? average, which allowed him to select any duty station. He chose Hawaii. Vietnam percent through April 30. Some specific approximately $2.6 million for the 2010- of current insurance plans. The proposed I am incredulous at what happened at the Yankees and Mets won their games. utilization challenges faced this year were 2011 policy year. cost of those mandated programs is very was a little-known trouble spot then, with the Union County budget hearing from I sarcastically asked if Caroselli was in less than 20,000 American advisors. the high number of individuals with sig- 7. The county has required employee difficult to compare with anything when which I was thrown out for being out of Las Vegas, to which they went back to nificant claim dollars paid during the first contributions for health, prescription and the terms of those plans are yet to be set. Jim was president of the Notre Dame order. The freeholders were present at my attention. I then commented on the Glee Club, a very good golfer, had just 10 months of the policy: 140 claimants dental plans for non-contractual employ- I hope this provides some clarification their seats, but the finance director, [Larry] budget and then started to make sugges- over $25,000; 51 of those were over ees and through collective bargaining on this complicated topic. gotten engaged, and more. Caroselli, was recuperating at home and tions how to mitigate the $30-million In May 1965, Marines in Hawaii were $50,000; 19 of those were over $100,000, agreements for many years – long before Matthew Presutti was patched in by conference call to increase to the county budget, which now and four were over $250,000. it was mandated by Governor Christie – in the wrong place at the wrong time, and B&B, Florham Park answer any questions. approaches nearly half a billion dollars. Jim was on his way to the rural and This kind of claim activity is well be- that amounts to approximately $1.2 mil- I waited until the end of the public To which Chairman Sullivan said I was yond the recent history and makes the lion per year. remote Viet Cong-infested jungle of portion, and when it came my time to out of time. I resisted, saying I would like Quang Ngai Province. By the end of speak, in my opening comments, I noted the freeholders to hear the 12 sugges- 1965, the American forces in Vietnam I would be critical of the budget, ask tions. The chair then had two officers had exploded to over 100,000, from about some simple questions for clarification escort me back to my seat. 20,000 advisors. and then make follow-up comments. I In the subsequent second speaking ses- On January 21, 1966, Jim, an artillery then asked a question to Freeholder chair- sion prior to the budget vote, I again went officer, was leading a small forward scout- man [Dan] Sullivan, who relayed it to to the mike not to speak on amendments, ing patrol in a remote jungle area in Caroselli on the conference line. Instead which the second session was about, but pouring rain when enemy firing began. of answering it, they started joking about to again read my suggestions on lessen- The patrol scattered in the twilight. Jim baseball scores and talked about whether ing the budget and tax impact. This would was the only one who was never found or be advantageous for them since it still accounted for. The patrol was doing about County Sends Out would be right before the budget vote. the highest-risk combat duty with little or Again, Chair Sullivan ruled me out of no experience or jungle warfare exper- Mailers While State, order and summoned the officers to es- tise. Again, the wrong place at the wrong Towns Are Struggling? cort me out of the meeting. I can only time. assume they voted lockstep in approving Many important things and background I cringed recently when I received two the $472-million budget. information on James Egan, an only son, pieces of Union County Freeholder pro- The reason why I am incredulous is and his family, exist. This and every paganda – one was the regularly pub- that these freeholders and their finance Memorial Day, it is important that we lished “Union county Directions,” the director can joke around about baseball remember each individual James Tho- other, a brochure heralding “Union scores, yet a resident that has viable and mas Egan. Take a moment to remember County First Alert.” I am sure neither was honest suggestions how to lower the bud- that each is not Forgotten In Action, and inexpensive to produce or distribute. get and tax impact met resistance and was that we are grateful that we were not in the At a time when state and municipal then thrown out. How can one address an wrong place at the wrong time. governments are striving to reduce ex- exorbitant county spending of half-bil- penses and check tax increases, our free- lion dollars with comments and sugges- Tim Harrington, Madison holders act as if they are from another tions all within their proscribed five min- Vietnam – Class of 1965-66 world, spending more money on more utes? The best I can figure out is they things and passing costs along to Union don’t care what the public has to say or Union County Freeholders County municipalities – particularly suggest. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza Westfield. Pictures and names of the free- They have all year to concoct their Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 holders (plus State Senator Ray Lesniak) contrived budget. The public is allowed (908) 527-4000 permeate these publications. five minutes to experience their demo- I find it difficult to understand how cratic process. I don’t remember if the George Devanney, Mgr. Westfield voters (unless they are on the Mets or the Yankees won. You would [email protected] county payroll) can vote to reelect “big have to view the county videotape for that Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. spenders” like the current Union County answer and me being tossed as my an- (908) 527-4419 Freeholders. swer. [email protected] Alfred Morasso, Jr. Bruce Paterson Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair Westfield Garwood [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 27, 2010 Page 5 Planet Westfield Ex-Resident Recalls Acts of Kindness Letters to the Editor During His Youth In Westfield If Not the Governor, Who? When? Starting in the 1950s, the Kelly family generosity. I may have forgotten the By SAL CARUANA Further reductions in benefits for cur- It’s Time to Blow Out Candles (mom, dad and four boys) lived in Westfield, names of some of the people who helped In the bitter dispute between Governor rent employees would be challenging, first on Tamaques Way, then on Knollwood me come of age, but I will never forget the Chris Christie and the New Jersey Educa- but not impossible with new laws; how- Terrace (behind Edison School) and lastly, kind spirit of those people. tion Association (NJEA), the underlying ever, it would represent a serious moral On County Freeholders’ Budget Cake in Wychwood, on Scudder Road. Like many In my mind, I feel like the town of issues that are critical to New Jersey’s failure on the part of our elected officials Last Thursday’s Union County Free- $400,000? Do we really need to spend $5- Westfielders, I left town to go to college and Westfield itself was a guiding force in my financial survival are getting crowded and the breaking of a solemn obligation holder meeting was very interesting. The million-plus to improve the former ORGC ended up living far away. As a young man, life. How can a town have a life of its out by the acrimony. The teacher’s union to thousands of faithful employees who meeting lasted four hours and was the to make it into a park with a new skating I felt ambivalent about the town of my own? (It does.) How can I assure you that believes the salary freeze requested by are serving our state, cities, counties and usual: the people who benefit the most rink, etc.? Do we really need a “state of the youth, but as I grew older, I came to a full when you perform an act of kindness, it the Governor is unreasonable and that school children with care and distinction. from the county’s handouts thank the free- art” banquet hall and clubhouse at Gallop- realization of just what impact my town had will be appreciated, remembered, paid with an aggressive package of proposed Governor Christie shows every indica- holders while they paint the taxpayers ing Hill at a cost estimated to exceed $10 on my life. I therefore wish to send a “thank forward? (It will. It has been.) How can I education reforms, they are being un- tion of keeping the pension promise, but (who foot the bill) as anti- veteran, police, million? A banquet hall that will directly you card” to the entire town of Westfield. thank hundreds of people at once? (How fairly punished for a crisis that is not their he is also asking workers to help the fire, union, social programs. This could compete with local restaurants and halls in Of course, the card should be sent – indeed?) When one is shown love, one fault. New Jersey residents are not buy- state’s dire condition by supporting sal- not be further from the reality. The taxpay- the surrounding community! individually – to each of the people who shows love to others. Anyone who would ing their tale of victimization, not when ary freezes in 2010, 2.5 percent property ers who were there [Thursday] evening Do we really need Music Fest, a two- influenced me, guided me and taught me like to get back in touch with me do so at most families have struggled in the last tax caps that limit funds available for were there to say that you can’t have your day event that costs millions and cannot in the public schools and at Sunday School [email protected]. few years to pay their bills and keep their salary increases in future years, and larger cake and eat it, too. The cake is costing too be documented to serve Union County at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The card jobs and homes. Public sympathy is lim- employee contributions to health care. much and needs to be pared down to a level residents? This is the only event/facility Brian Kelly would have special significance to the Yukon, Okla. ited at best for those with tenure and The strategy is simple: the Governor is that is affordable. New Jersey is the high- in Union County that does not charge men who were my baseball coaches on guaranteed jobs, guaranteed raises and a focusing on employee costs he can con- est-taxed state in the union, and Union admission. I suspect that if people were the teams of my youth. I recall the head benefits package that surpasses almost trol and reduce, and the savings helps County is nearing the top of the list of the charged, there would be a marked differ- coach of the (10-12 year-olds) “Athletics,” any in the private sector today. The fact is fund less flexible costs, which includes most taxed in the state. ence in attendance. Do we really need to Mr. Chlan, and his assistant coach, Mr. ‘Support Our Troops’ government is one of the few places left our pension obligations. There is room for cuts in the budget, but donate perfectly good vehicles with years Claussen. Charlie Chlan had been in the where employees can retire with lucra- What do workers think? More than the freeholders seem oblivious that these of service left in them to townships around farm system of the Brooklyn Dodgers in Thanks Westfield tive traditional lifetime pensions that are 30,000 union protestors marched on Tren- tough economic times require tough lead- the county so that we can then go out and the late 40s, and he would tell us stories of I’d like to thank the Westfield Rotarians known as defined benefit plans. ton last Saturday against the Governor’s ership, not business as usual. The Union purchase replacement (new) vehicles? those real major leaguers. We were so for their $500 grant to help us send “WE The much larger issue in this loud budget cuts, and policies that NJEA Presi- County budget is now $30 million shy of The list goes on and on. I have to impressed. The real impression made on CARE” packages to our service men and labor dispute is this: New Jersey can no dent Barbara Keshishian told the crowd half a billion! If you want your social question the rationale of the freeholders me, though, was from the intangibles women in Afghanistan and Iraq. longer afford the size of its government were “arrogant and destructive.” The programs, fire and police, etc., something in these economic times. The taxpayers those coaches taught us: sportsmanship, Our April shipment of 10 boxes to four and work force, and the employment deals unions want nothing less than the status needs to give. Every line item needs to be of Union County are hurting and need fair play and showing respect for different members of our armed forces they are accustomed to. We can’t afford quo, the same one that is bankrupting reviewed for potential savings. Do we relief. It’s time to blow out the candles on teammates, opponents and the umpires. was our 34th shipment since October of the automatic 3.5 - 4 percent raises. We their state. Perhaps at some point their really need a “Union County Navy?” Do the cake and make due with what we Last of all, there are 38 special men in 2006. Every dime donated goes to ship- can’t afford spiraling health care costs. leaders (such as the one who wrote a we really need to purchase a house abut- already have — not ordering up an ever- the Westfield area who touched the life of ping costs and the goods themselves. Most of all, we can’t afford defined ben- Letter to the Editor last week bemoaning ting a park in Cranford for $500,000 when larger cake year in and year out. my brother, Torin, during the time he was The Support Our Troops committee of efit pension plans that have our state $46 the hardship of only 2.5 percent wage just last year, we were told that a whole a Boy Scout. These men are the merit- the American Legion Post 3 in Westfield billion in debt due to poor policy deci- increases) will be willing to trade some of Jim Buettner golf course (Oak Ridge Golf Course Cranford badge counselors who approved the work collects goods plus packs and ships them. sions by both political parties and unpre- the future (lower pension benefits) for (ORGC) needed to close because it lost Torin accomplished to achieve each of We can use donations of cash and goods. dictable market forces. If the state was a more today (higher wages). That is a his 36 merit badges, and Torin’s two Checks can be made out to and mailed to private corporation such as General Mo- conversation that would benefit all of AFL-CIO Letter ‘Makes My Blood Boil’ Scoutmasters, Walt Douglas and Richard “American Legion/Support Our Troops, tors, we would have declared bankruptcy New Jersey, and one Governor Christie is Hearne. These men showed 1003 North Ave. W. Westfield, NJ 07090. years ago in no small part due to our deftly maneuvering them towards. Please don’t get me wrong, as I do or my husband and myself who saw zero encouragement, support, and friendship Donations of goodies, (chips, pretzels, unfunded pension liabilities and other Here is a real-life example Christie believe that there is a place in the scheme increase in Social Security this year and to a young man who loved the Boy Scouts. candy cookies, beef jerky, etc and baby benefits, which total $90 billion in debt explained in his budget address to chal- of things for labor unions; however, when will not get one next year either? Torin ultimately earned the rank of Eagle wipes w/o fragrance) can be dropped off for plans covering over 800,000 current lenge the viability of our pension model: I read letters such as that of Charles My husband’s pension from one of Scout; we were told that it was the first at the Westfield Library, the Post bar after and retired municipal workers. a 49 year-old retiree, after 20 years of Wowkanech, president of the New Jersey your unions was cut $60 a month be- time in the Watchung Council, perhaps 2 p.m. and at RE/MAX at 200 North Ave. Frankly, if our pension policies remain service, had paid in $129,000 towards his State AFL-CIO, in the newspaper, they cause it cannot sustain itself any longer, the first time ever in New Jersey, that a E in Westfield. the same, it will be impossible to catch up retirement plan and health benefits; the make my blood boil. perhaps because it had to contribute to boy with Down Syndrome had won such We know times are tough, and we on our obligations without a historic in- state will now pay him $3.3 million in Wowkanech speaks of the unfairness salary increases to people such as your- an honor. appreciate anything you can help us with. crease in the stock market and fund val- pension benefits during his life expect- of Governor Christie’s proposed amend- self? Now at the age of 60, he had to Looking back, I realize that my parents, We also need addresses (FPO or APO) of ues, or major tax increases that would ancy and almost $500,000 for health care. ment to achieve a 2.5-percent cap for take a second job to meet those same Jack and Lois Kelly, did a pretty good job anyone with New Jersey connections serv- undeniably have the taxpayer working Is this sustainable? property tax levy increases, citing “today’s living- expense increases as your mem- raising four boys in Westfield in the 1950s, ing in the war zones so we can ship them for the public employee in order to main- Our state government today is largely high cost of living” as a reason that the bers do. He is not actually retired 60s and 70s. But my parents had help, some boxes of goods. tain their pension status quo. unsustainable, based on its size, costs, cap is unrealistic. He bemoans the fact anymore, and we are still struggling to often from people they never knew. Help Any questions, call Pete Hogaboom at While one of the worst offenders, New high taxes, limited other revenue sources that he expects those he represents will make ends meet in what were to be our from people who may not have even (908) 247-7630. Thank You. Jersey is not alone among states in under- and enormous debt. If this were an envi- not be able to get raises in compensation. “golden years.” known the boys they were helping. People estimating or underfunding public em- ronmental conversation about He writes about the hardship of the cost of Mr. Wowkanech, it just stands to rea- who may have long forgotten those acts Pete Hogaboom ployee pensions or in relying on overly sustainability, the New Jersey taxpayer higher education for the workers and their son that when the money pot is near of kindness, compassion, courtesy and American Legion, Westfield optimistic investment projections. State would be the depleted resource. It is early children as skyrocketing, the cost of food empty, it is near “E” for all of us, not just and local governments are finding out that in the game, but Governor Christie is and gas growing dramatically, the costs your union workers and that the taxpay- the cost of employee-defined pension ben- clearly showing signs that he is the trans- of car and homeowner insurance growing ers cannot be expected to make up the efit plans - 5 trillion dollars - is double formational leader it will take to remake as though this was a phenomenon visited difference any longer, we just don’t have what they estimated when these generous government, withstand organized labor’s only on his union members. Well, what anything left to give. PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER promises were made. California alone has onslaught and take New Jersey back from about the rest of us, who had salaries a whopping $500 billion unfunded pen- Patricia Quattrocchi the financial abyss. If not him, who? 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PUBLICATION Local Attorney to Spotlight History of Vice Presidents POLICE BLOTTER WESTFIELD – Stephen Schoeman cal. will be the featured speaker June 2 at the Mr. Schoeman lectures on a variety of Westfield doing, to which they responded that they First Wednesday Luncheon of the subjects, including national and interna- Monday, May 17, a Westfield High School Westfield Historical Society, where he tional affairs, among them the presidency, thought it was an abandoned construction site student reported the theft of a Coach wallet and returned the material. The worker realized will discuss “The History of the United as well as horticultural topics. He is a containing identification, keys and cash from States Vice Presidents.” The luncheon Master Gardener of Union County. that a piece of the scaffolding was missing and the girls’ gym locker room at her school on was able to provide police with the license will begin at noon at the Echo Lake A Westfield resident, he has been an May 13 between class periods. The total value plate of the van, authorities said. Authorities Country Club, located at 515 Springfield Attorney-at-Law since 1970. Mr. of the theft is approximately $200. directed the owner of the van to return the Avenue in Westfield. Schoeman received his Bachelor of Arts Monday, May 17, someone unknown de- scaffolding immediately or face criminal The United States vice-presidency was degree from Colby College, his law de- faced an exterior wall of a business on the 200 charges, to which he said he would. block of East Grove Street with graffiti. The Thursday, May 20, a resident of Bridle Path historically considered a rather unimpor- gree from the University of Pennsylvania property owner believes the incident occurred tant job, “not worth a bucket of warm Law School, his Master of Arts degree came into police headquarters to report that within the past several weeks. The value of the someone entered his motor vehicle while it spit,” as John Nance Garner, President from the Columbia University School of damage to the building was unknown. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first vice-presi- International and Public Affairs and his was parked unlocked in his driveway and Monday, May 17, a Munsee Way resident removed approximately $10 worth of loose dent, said. John Adams, the nation’s first Doctoral degree in political science from found a blue-and-brown duffle bag on the 800 change. According to police, footprints were vice-president, described the vice-presi- New York University. block of Ramapo Way containing miscella- found in the yard leading away from the ve- dency as “the most insignificant office He has served in various capacities in neous men’s clothing. Police retrieved the hicle. The incident has been turned over to the that ever the invention of man contrived the corporate, university and governmen- property but were unsuccessful in locating the detective bureau. owner. The property was being held at Thursday, May 20, Edwin Lopez, 32, of or his imagination conceived.” tal arenas. Additionally, he has been edi- Westfield police headquarters for safekeep- An Adjunct Professor of Government tor and author of multiple articles and Linden was arrested and charged with driving ing. while intoxicated (DWI) and criminal under at Union County College, Mr. Schoeman books for Mathew Bender, Inc. legal pub- PATRIOTIC QUARTET…Members of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Tuesday, May 18, Jason L. Merkel, 27, of will review the history of the vice-presi- lishers, including Mental Hygiene Law, prepare to play “Echo Taps” as part of Westfield’s Memorial Day observance on the influence (DUI), as well as leaving the Scotch Plains was arrested in the area of West scene of an accident. According to police, an dency, its constitutional qualifications, Highway Law and Military Law. Monday, May 31, beginning at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies will be followed by the Broad Street and Hazel Avenue and charged officer was tending to a motor vehicle accident several interesting past vice-presidents Those wishing to attend are asked to annual parade. Pictured, from left to right, are: Theodore Schlosberg, Dale with driving while intoxicated (DWI). He was on Route 22, East, when he witnessed Lopez and the future of the vice-presidency. make a reservation by calling (908) 233- Beyert, Leslie Bartsch and Clayton Beyert. transported to Westfield police headquarters, strike the rear of another vehicle on Route 22, Handouts will be available. The lecture 2930 by noon on Monday, May 31. The processed and released to a responsible adult. West. Before the officer could respond to the will be strictly non-partisan and apoliti- cost is $18, including gratuity. Tuesday, May 18, Tayvon Gaddy, 24, of second accident, Lopez allegedly fled the scene Plainfield was arrested on the 500 block of at a high rate of speed toward Scotch Plains, Memorial Day Parade Is Set West North Avenue on warrants out of Cranford police said. Jeff Torborg to Give Talk and Springfield. He was processed and re- The Scotch Plains Police Department was leased on $339 bail. notified of the vehicle, and the attending of- On Major League Baseball For Monday In Westfield Tuesday, May 18, a resident of the 300 ficer left the scene of the first accident to block of Jefferson Avenue reported the theft of pursue Lopez. The suspect was apprehended a WESTFIELD – Former Major ball and Its Players,” will take place WESTFIELD – The annual Westfield students from the “Hands of Life” Mar- a women’s Rolex watch and approximately short distance down the road, where he had Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for tial Arts School in Garwood. The $400 in cash from the premises. The total value driven his vehicle over a curb, disabling it, League player and manager Jeff at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the theft was reported as $4,900. Torborg will return on Thursday, June of the Westfield Municipal Building, Monday, May 31. Opening ceremonies Westfield Community Band will take authorities reported. will begin at 9 a.m. at the World War I part as well. Tuesday, May 18, Angel Zayas, 29, of Upon questioning Lopez, the officer no- 3, to his native Westfield to deliver a located at 425 East Broad Street. In- Newark was arrested at Central and Lenox ticed a prescription bottle on the seat and Monument Circle. Participants are asked The Daughters of the American Revo- Avenues on a Newark warrant in the amount of talk as part of the Anne Hale Speak- terested persons are asked to register to gather in the Lord & Taylor West lution and Sons of the American Revolu- questioned him about it, police said. Lopez $250. He was processed and released on his admitted to having taken the prescribed amount ers Series hosted by the Friends of on the library’s website, wmlnj.org, parking lot at 8 a.m., at which time they tion will conduct their annual memorial own recognizance. Westfield Memorial Library. by clicking the Online Calendar. of the medicine, as well as Ambien, the night will be directed to specific spots to as- service at Westfield’s Revolutionary War Wednesday, May 19, a Westfield High before. Lopez was transported to police head- Mr. Torborg’s speech, “The Na- They also may call (908) 789-4090, semble. All organizations and individu- Cemetery. Soft drinks will be available at School student reported the theft of a Vera quarters. A drug recognition expert was called tional Pastime: Major League Base- extension no. 4140. als are welcome to participate. the conclusion of the parade for partici- Bradley wristlet bag, containing a driver’s in and determined Lopez was under the influ- Peter Hogaboom, acting American Le- pants. license, keys and a debit card, from the school. ence of drugs. He was processed and turned An All-American at Rutgers, Mr. The approximate value of the theft is $32. Torborg spent a decade as a catcher gion chaplain and Master of Ceremonies, The public is invited back to American over to his spouse. Thursday, May 20, Roxanne Mercado, 25, Saturday, May 22, a resident came into with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will give opening remarks and offer the Legion Post No. 3 after the parade for a of Westfield was arrested on the 100 block of opening prayer and benediction. Patrick picnic and barbecue sponsored by the Sons police headquarters with his father to report the Angels. He was behind the plate Marlboro Street on a Springfield warrant. She that he was assaulted by three male suspects, Tighe, commander of the Westfield Ameri- of the American Legion. was processed and released on $350 bail. who he believes are seniors at Governor when Sandy Koufax pitched a per- can Legion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3, The parade committee has expressed Friday, May 21, Angelo Iandoli, 23, of fect game in 1965, and also caught Livingston High School, during a party on and Bob Farley, commander of the its appreciation to the management of Toms River was arrested on an outstanding Summit Road the previous day. The victim two no hitters, including one by Nolan Mountainside Veterans of Foreign Wars, Westfield’s Lord & Taylor store for use Westfield criminal warrant in the amount of said the assault occurred after he accidentally Ryan. also will address the crowd. Westfield of its parking lot. $750, pursuant to a pickup at Cranford police bumped into a female at the gathering. The After working for 10 years as a Mayor Andrew Skibitsky will speak as In the event of poor or questionable headquarters. He was transported to Westfield victim said he sustained physical harm as a police headquarters, processed and held be- result of the assault that required medical at- coach with the New York Yankees, well. weather on Monday, call (908) 233-2767 fore being committed to the Union County jail Kerry Stubbs will sing an a cappella for a recorded announcement. Any other tention. The incident was turned over to the Mr. Torborg began a managerial cain lieu of bail. detective bureau. reer that took him to the helm of the rendition of “God Bless America.” The questions can be directed to this same Friday, May 21, Matthew Love, 33, of Saturday, May 22, Kathryn Reeves-Horn, Westfield High School (WHS) Marching number. Garwood was arrested during a motor vehicle 49, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged Cleveland Indians, Chicago White stop on South Avenue on a no-bail Union Sox, New York Mets, Montreal Expos Band, directed by Doug Schwartz, will play with DWI after an officer witnessed her alleg- the “Star Spangled Banner.” Service to Feature County Sheriff’s Office warrant. He subse- edly driving erratically on Route 22. Accord- and Florida Marlins. This year also will mark the debut of quently was charged with possession of less ing to police, she was given and failed multiple He won American League Man- Music By Schubert than 50 grams of suspected marijuana and sobriety tests at the scene. She subsequently “The Echo Taps Ensemble,” directed by possession of drug paraphernalia. He was re- Joseph H. Shaffer ager of the Year laurels in 1990 when Theodore Schosberg of the New Jersey FANWOOD – The Fanwood Presby- was transported to police headquarters, pro- leased on his own recognizance on the cessed and released to a responsible adult. he was with the Sox. Mr. Torborg also Workshop for the Arts (NJWA). He will terian Church will feature special music Westfield charges and turned over to the Union during its regular service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, Kevin J. Czachowski, Mr. Shaffer Promoted served as a sportscaster with CBS play Taps on a Bach Stradivarius bugle County Sheriff’s Office on the warrant. 26, of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged Radio and Fox Broadcasting. specially made for him. Playing the “echo” Sunday, June 6. Under the direction of Friday, May 21, Kieron Quallis, 33, of with DWI after a motor vehicle stop on Route At First-Lockhart He is married to the former Suzie portions will be NJWA students Leslie Minister of Music Shelley Zuckerman, Westfield was arrested at Westfield police 22. He was transported to police headquarters, Bartsch, an All State musician and WHS the Sanctuary Choir will sing Schubert’s headquarters on an outstanding Hillside war- processed and turned over to a responsible WESTFIELD – First-Lockhart Na- Barber, who also grew up in Westfield. rant in the amount of $89. He was released on tional Bank, in Lockhart, Tex., is senior; Clayton Beyert, a WHS sopho- Mass G major. adult. The Torborgs now reside in Florida. more, and his younger brother, Dale. Ms. Zuckerman received her Master’s his own recognizance after posting bail. Fanwood proud to announce the promotion of The speakers’ series is named in Friday, May 21, a convenience store on Thursday, May 20, a resident reported that Opening ceremonies will include a 21- of Music in organ performance, with ad- South Avenue, West, reported the theft of Joseph H. Shaffer to Vice President- honor of the late Anne M. Hale, who Bell Toll Salute by Jack Panash, Bell ditional work in Choral Conducting, from someone sent her a fraudulent e-mail claiming merchandise valued at less than $50. The sus- that a friend of hers was stuck in the United Consumer Lending. was active in Westfield civic work Master and curator of the Westfield Town Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. pect, described as a white male, took the mer- Joe, a graduate of Westfield High Kingdom and that she needed money sent. and a library patron. It is funded Clock. The American Legion and VFW She also received a degree of Divinity chandise and pushed his way past the manager According to police, the victim called her School, came to First-Lockhart in through grants from the Thomas will place memorial wreaths, including from Princeton Seminary. before fleeing the scene, according to police. friend and determined that her friend was not 2008 with 40 years of banking expe- Glasser Foundation and the Anne and one sponsored by the Westfield Area The public is welcome. The church is Saturday, May 22, Steven Lesiak, 34, of traveling and she did not send the money. “Y.” located at Martine and LaGrande Av- Westfield was arrested at Wells and Coolidge Thursday, May 20, Roman Caldwell, 27, of rience. His knowledge of consumer Lee Hale Fund. Mr. Torborg’s talk Streets and charged with DWI. He was re- lending has made him an integral part After opening ceremonies, the parade, enues. For further information or direc- East Orange was arrested following a motor will be the second in a four-speech leased to a responsible adult. vehicle stop on Terrill Road on outstanding of the loan department at First- directed by Rob Whitehead, will proceed tions, call (908) 889-8891 or e-mail Saturday, May 22, Jean C. Joseph, Jr., 31, of series, with Dr. Thomas Farley, New north on East Broad Street up to Fairview [email protected]. warrants out of Maplewood and Perth Amboy. Lockhart. Roselle was arrested at Westfield police head- He was transported to police headquarters, York City health commissioner, and Cemetery, where the Westfield and quarters on a Westfield warrant in the amount Paid Bulletin Board historian Arthur Lefkowitz scheduled Needle Nite Session processed and released after posting bail. goleader.com/express Mountainside VFW will hold closing of $178. Joseph posted bail and was released. Thursday, May 20, Jack Lipsett, III, 25, of to speak later this year. ceremonies. Scotch Plains Rahway was arrested following a motor ve- Led by a Westfield police escort, vet- On Tap For June 4 Thursday, May 20, a resident of Sycamore hicle stop on the 90 block of Shady Lane on an erans’ organizations and Grand Marshal FANWOOD – The monthly Needle Avenue reported that someone entered her outstanding warrant out of Clark. He was motor vehicle while it was parked in her drive- transported to police headquarters, processed Claire Butler, this year’s parade will in- Nite program will be held on Friday, June way and removed an MP3 player and cash clude members of Westfield’s governing 4, at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church in and released after posting bail. valued at $300. Thursday, May 20, a store on South Avenue body, board of education, fire depart- Westminster Hall on Marian Avenue. Thursday, May 20, a resident of Park Av- A new quilt project is underway, with reported that a black female shoplifted a bottle ment, department of public works and enue reported that someone attempted unsuc- of water valued at $1.59 from the store. A rescue squad. A contingent from the a goal of 40 quilts for Children’s Special- cessfully to enter her residence through a win- search of the area did not yield the suspect. Westfield Community Players, currently ized Hospital to be completed by next dow. Nothing was removed. Thursday, May 20, Tamika Strickland, 29, celebrating its 75th season, also is ex- March. Participants are asked to bring the Friday, May 21, a resident of Tempe Court of Montclair was arrested on the 100 block of pected to participate. equipment (cutting boards or sewing reported that someone cashed a check for $500 South Avenue on an active warrant out of without his authorization. Irvington. She was transported to police head- The parade additionally will feature machines) they will use. Friday, May 21, Latoya McGhee, 30, of vintage cars, civic and youth organiza- For further details about these projects quarters, processed and released after posting Plainfield was arrested after a motor vehicle bail. tions, among them the newly formed or directions to the church, call the church stop and charged with possession of suspected office at (908) 889-8891 or e-mail Friday, May 21, Mandel Sly, Jr., 21, of Westfield Ice Hockey Club. There also marijuana and an outstanding warrant. She Scotch Plains was arrested and charged with will be a “demo” group of young karate [email protected]. was transported to police headquarters, pro- driving while intoxicated (DWI) after a motor cessed and released. vehicle stop on Midway Avenue. According to Saturday, May 22, Mohamed Noufal, 51, of police, Sly failed multiple field sobriety tests Scotch Plains was arrested on an outstanding at the scene and was transported to police warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was headquarters, processed and turned over to a LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF transported to police headquarters, processed responsible adult. and released. Saturday, May 22, two residents on Wood- Sunday, May 23, Alterick Boyd, 51, of land Avenue reported that they were victims of Attorney Grimesland, N.C. was arrested on an outstand- criminal mischief. According to police, one ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was resident had eggs thrown at his home, while transported to police headquarters, processed the other had eggs thrown at his motor vehicle. N.J. Divorce Mediator and released. Saturday, May 22, Vincent Chiles, 53, of Mountainside Plainfield was arrested following a motor ve- Tuesday, May 18, a resident of Glen Road hicle stop on the 100 block of South Avenue reported that she was home alone after taking for allegedly driving with a suspended license her father to work and while she was upstairs, and for an active warrant out of Plainfield. He heard sounds of someone walking in the house. was transported to police headquarters, pro- According to police, the victim came down- cessed and released after posting bail. Divorce & Mediation stairs and encountered a white male, approxi- Saturday, May 22, Endesha Williams, 38, mately six feet tall, with a slim build, in his of Rahway was arrested on an outstanding Estate Planning & Probate mid-20s, wearing a blue Nike hat and match- Cranford warrant after a motor vehicle stop on ing blue warm-up suit walking towards her. the 300 block of Terrill Road. Williams was The Family Law Department of The suspect said, “Hey, what’s up?” and then transported to police headquarters, processed General Practice left through the front door in an unknown and released after posting bail. Dughi & Hewit Presents direction, police said. There were no signs of Saturday, May 22, a store on South Avenue forced entry and authorities believe the sus- reported that a black female shoplifted baby pect may have had a key, police reported. The formula from the store. According to police, 201 South Avenue E. drawers of an armoire in the master bedroom the individual could not be located in the area, were open, but nothing was reported missing but the manager was to look at surveillance Westfield at this time, authorities said. video to help identify the suspect. Wednesday, May 19, a resident of Bridle Sunday, May 23, Laura Addeo, 23, of South 654-8885 Path reported that someone entered his un- Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI locked motor vehicle while it was parked in his after a motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. driveway and removed a CD player, valued at According to police, the officer smelled the approximately $100. Nothing else was re- strong odor of alcohol, and after failing mul- Eve. & Sat. Appointments ported missing and there was no damage to the tiple field sobriety tests, Addeo was trans- vehicle, police said. ported to police headquarters, processed and Wednesday, May 19, a resident of Deer turned over to a responsible adult. Path reported that someone broke into two of Sunday, May 23, Kyle Fknef, 22, of Bask- his vehicles while they were parked unlocked ing Ridge was arrested on an outstanding HEATING in his driveway and removed two iPods, val- Annandale warrant after a motor vehicle stop ued at $110 each, and $5 in cash. on Terrill Road. He was transported to police IARRAPINOAND COOLING Wednesday, May 19, a resident of Hickory headquarters, processed and released after Lane reported that someone entered her un- posting bail. Commercial & Residential locked motor vehicle while it was parked in Sunday, May 23, Dexter Knight, 40, of Air Conditioning & Heating. her driveway and removed her husband’s cel- Newark was arrested following a motor ve- lular phone, valued at approximately $300, hicle stop on Terrill Road on an outstanding Sales - Service - Installation and loose change totaling approximately $10. Atlantic City warrant. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 27, 2010 Page 7 Holy Trinity Invites Public Trinity Church to Continue To Greek Fest Celebration Cabaret For A Cause June 4 WESTFIELD – Area residents are Greece.” Various homemade Greek CRANFORD – After having its fifthnationmusic.com and invited to experience Greek food and foods and wines will be offered for most successful event to date in May, myspace.com/rickbarrymusic. culture during NJ Greek Fest 2010 at tasting in the outdoor Taverna Tent. which raised $260 for charity, The Poets, actors, comedians and oth- the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox There also will be live cooking dem- Whistling Room: Cabaret For A Cause ers wishing to share their talents are Church, located at 250 Gallows Hill onstrations each day in Yiayia’s will continue on Friday, June 4, at 8 invited to speak and perform between Road in Westfield. The festival will kitchen. On Saturday, Chef Paul p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church. musical acts. Time will be limited, take place Thursday through Satur- Delios of FoodU.com will perform Proceeds will benefit The Leuke- but those who do not have a chance to day, June 3 to 5, from 11 a.m. to 11 three live cooking demonstrations mia and Lymphoma Society of New read will get priority at the next event. p.m. each day. called “At the Greek Table.” Jersey. A voluntary health organiza- Musical acts interested in perform- Comedian Evangelos Petros On Thursday and Friday evenings, tion, the Leukemia and Lymphoma ing at a future event can submit to Tsarouchas, who recently performed the church’s Ladies Philoptochos So- PAST MEETS PRESENT…As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Temple Society (LLS) is dedicated to fund- thewhistlingroom.com. This event on Showtime, will be this year’s head- ciety will conduct demonstrations in Emanu-El held a History Shabbat on April 23 with prayer and song from the Union ing blood cancer research, education will not be an open mic session for line entertainer. He will perform at preparing recipes from the new cook- Prayer book, reflections on Jewish life in the 1950s across America and in Westfield, and patient services. Since 1954, LLS musicians. the Fest on Saturday at 9 p.m. Lim- book “Taste of Greece.” A wine-tast- and archival photographs of the era, collected with assistance from the Westfield has awarded more than $680 million Admission will be $5. Coffee and ited seating is available, and tickets ing area also will be available, and on Historical Society. Pictured at the event, left to right, are: Rabbi Jack Stern, the in research funding. For more infor- snacks also will be available with currently are on sale for $15 through Saturday, wine educator and critic temple’s rabbi from 1955 to 1962; current temple spiritual leader Rabbi Doug Sagal, mation on the charity, visit LLS.org. the choice of an additional donation. advance purchase by calling (908) Fotios Stamos will host a class on and Rabbi Emeritus Charles Kroloff. Cranford singer/songwriter Shayfer For more information on The Whis- 233-8533 Monday through Friday, Greek wines. James will host the event, presented tling Room, contact Charlie Irwin of from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday, Family Night will be Library Announces Events by the Trinity Episcopal Church and Strike Line Media at This year’s festival will feature the celebrated, while on Friday, Zorba’s Strike Line Media. It will take place in [email protected] or visit theme “Celebrating a Taste of Dance Night will feature dancing with Sherlock Hall, the large, red-and-white thewhistlingroom.com. a live disc jockey and Greek music. For All Ages During June building behind the church, located at The church building is in the midst The new Kids Zone will include a GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- way to create a temporary tattoo. North and Forest Avenues in Cranford. of a $2-million renovation project “pay-one-price” ticket for younger lic Library will hold a variety of pro- Youngsters between the ages of 13 Attendees are asked to park and enter that is due to be completed in Decem- children from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday grams for youth and adults during and 18 need parental permission to on Forest Avenue. ber 2010. Throughout the renovation and Friday, and 1 to 9 p.m. on Satur- June. Located at the corner of Third attend. Permission slips may be ob- Mr. James incorporates folk, pop/ process, Sunday services are being day. Ticket prices are $12 for Thurs- Avenue and Walnut Street, the li- tained at the library’s Information rock and dark cabaret into a musical conducted at 8 and 10 a.m. in Sherlock day and Friday and $15 on Saturday. brary will be closed on Monday, May Desk. Registration is required and genre of his own. The evening also Hall. The Reverend Gina Walsh-Mi- Author Robert Krantz will visit the 31, in observance of Memorial Day. limited to 15 participants due to time will feature performances by Austin, nor, rector, is the celebrant. For more festival on Saturday and will host a On Monday, June 7, at 3:15 p.m., a constraints of applying the henna. Tex.-based Fifth Nation (soul/rock/ information about Trinity Episcopal, book-signing event for his new book, Father’s Day Craft program will be Further activities for June will be fusion duo) and New Jersey’s own call (908) 276-4047. entitled “Falling in Love with Sophia.” open to children in grades 2 and up. announced. The last Saturday the li- Rick Barry (neo-folk singer/ For more information and times of Garwood residents will be given pref- brary will be open until the regular songwriter). To learn more about all events, visit NJGreekFest.com. Free erence. This activity will be limited schedule resumes on September 11 the artists, visit their respective www.goleader.com parking and shuttle service will be to 20 children. will be June 19. The library will be websites: ShayferJames.com, offered throughout the event. Admis- The International Club will hold its closed on Saturdays during the sum- sion will be $2 per person; children last meeting of the season on Saturday, mer beginning June 26. under 12 may attend for free. June 12, at 10 a.m., when members will Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Willow Grove to Hold Monica Hoffman take a virtual “trip” to Cuba. The group Temple Emanu-El will resume meeting in September. Youth Sunday June 6 “25 Years Experience” A henna party will take place on Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Actress to Portray Posts Erev Shabbat Tuesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. for those SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow ages 13 and up. Henna is a natural Grove Presbyterian Church will cel- Earhart at Church WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- ebrate Youth Sunday on June 6, at 10 FAMILY LAW FANWOOD – Monica Hoffman El, located at 756 East Broad Street Car Wash to Benefit a.m., during which members of the will perform as Amelia Earhart in a in Westfield, will hold a Prospective community will have an opportunity · Divorce · Domestic Violence one-woman show on Thursday, June New Member Erev Shabbat event on Troops and Families to witness the spiritual development 3, at the Fanwood Presbyterian Friday, June 4. WESTFIELD – The 117th Calvary of young people at the church. Every · Custody · Child Support Church. The women of the church At 7 p.m., attendees will have an Association will sponsor a car wash June on Youth Sunday, the church invite congregation members and opportunity to meet both newer and benefiting local military troops and youth group plans and leads Sunday guests to attend a “covered dish” longtime members, plus clergy and their families on Saturday, June 5, from worship with the help of all the chil- · DWI · Criminal Defense supper at 6 p.m. in the dining room senior staff. They also will be able to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westfield Ar- dren in the church Sunday school. prior to the performance. learn about the temple’s religious mory, located at 500 Rahway Avenue The service this year will focus on · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation “During the course of the perfor- school, youth group programs and (across from Westfield High School). two themes: “Music of the Soul – How Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor mance, Amelia will recall the events Early Childhood Education Center, The rain date will be Sunday, June 6. God Uses Music in Our Lives” and of her life from her earliest years plus its education initiatives, social A $5 donation is requested for the “Biblical Stories of Courage – David until her fateful final flight,” said action programs, worship opportuni- service, which will include cars hand- and Goliath.” It also will include Con- Ms. Hoffman. ties and social happenings, while tour- washed and dried. All proceeds will firmation for some of the church’s (908) 232-8787 Ms. Hoffman has studied acting ing the sanctuary, classrooms, meet- benefit the Family Readiness Group middle and high school members. An privately as well as at the Walnut ing rooms and community room. of the 102nd Cavalry, supporting local ice cream social will follow the service. Street Theatre in Philadelphia. She All will be welcome to worship soldiers and their families with pro- Willow Grove Church is located at 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 has performed in local and regional with congregation members at 7:45 grams and services. For more infor- 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. theater productions and in indepen- p.m. at the temple’s Shabbat Hallelu, mation, contact Amy Lovato at (917) For more on the church and its pro- [email protected] richardjkaplow.com dent films and commercials. an Erev Shabbat service in song, fea- 603-6862 or [email protected]. grams, visit willowgrovechurch.org. Attendees are asked to bring with turing contemporary Jewish music their “covered dish” coupons for and Israeli dancing. This service is and donations of baby diapers, for- accessible to people of all ages. mula mix and wipes to give to the Following services, attendees will Elizabethport Center Food Bank. be invited to share in a congregational Its supply has become depleted due Oneg Shabbat (Joy of Shabbat) recep- to the recent influx of refugees from tion with cookies, fruit and coffee. For Haiti and Chile. those with food allergies, a Shulchan The Fanwood Presbyterian Shalom table will be available, featur- Church is located at Martine and ing an assortment of allergy-free foods. LaGrande Avenues. To make a res- For more information, contact ervation, call the church office at Carolyn Shane, executive director, at (908) 889-8891 or send an e-mail to (908) 232-6770, extension no. 114, or [email protected]. [email protected], or visit tewnj.org.

JUNE 2010 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am - 9 pm Fri and Sat 9:30 am - 5 pm Sun 1 - 5 pm Closed Friday, June 11 for Staff Training Day

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS 6/3 7:30 pm Jeff Torborg “The National Pastime: Major League Baseball and its Players (at Town Hall) 6/4 1:30 pm TGIF! Dean Martin (video) 6/7 1:30 pm Computer Class: Google Docs (advanced) 6/9 7:00 pm MothUP: Your stories of “Down the Shore” 6/14 2 & 6:00 pm Foreign Film – To be announced 6/15 7:00 pm Social Media Business Strategies that Work 6/18 1:30 pm TGIF! Bob Fosse (video) 6/19 12:30 pm Violin Students of Stephen Wolosonovich 6/21 12:00 pm Harpist Merynda Adams 6/23 7:00 pm Fiction Book Club “Thirteenth Tale” 6/25 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie Week: “Pajama Game” 6/28 2 & 6 pm Foreign Film—To be announced

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS (Westfield cardholders only) 6/12 10:30 pm Grupo ñ Spanish Language Storytime (0-6 yrs)

6/21 9:30 am Sign-up begins for children’s Little Listeners Summer Reading Club 6/21 9:30 am Sign-up begins for Teens’ Summer Reading Club

Performers and Storytimes resume after July 5 and continue through August. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 27, 2010 Page 9 Westfield Netmen Top Hillsborough Sports Section For NJ Group 4, Section 2 Title, 4-1 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 WENSON, HANDY WIN; DEVILS J. HENRY, 4X400 WIN Raider Girls, Blue Devil Boys Place Second in Section Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN points. The Blue Devil girls tied for second step and bring my legs up to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 10th with Bayonne with a total of 10, reach a record hit. I was really happy Despite being without the services and the Raider boys placed ninth with that I finally got over 36, because it of senior distance runner Ryan 24.25 points. was my goal. Next time at groups, I Scrudato, the Westfield High School Raider Camille Handy exceeded hope I can get on the board and get boys track and field team placed sec- her own personal best in the triple that 38, hopefully.” ond at the North Jersey, Group 4, jump set last week at the Union Canfield also placed third in the Section 2 championship held in Bask- County Tournament by leaping long jump with a leap of 16’1.5”, but ing Ridge, while the Scotch Plains- 37’0.75” on her final attempt to cap- Kim Wenson reaped the most points Fanwood girls placed second at their ture first, and teammate Sarah for the Raider girls, winning the shot Group 3 sectional in South Plainfield Canfield placed second with a leap of put with a shove of 35’11” and the on May 22. The Cranford girls placed 35’4.5”. Interestingly, Handy actu- discus with a toss of 103’9” and plac- second in the Group 2 sectional with ally began her takeoff several inches ing second in the javelin with a toss of 79.5 points and the Cougar boys before the board. 117’10”. Danielle Schweizer placed placed 10th with 20 points. “I don’t know what to say. I’m second in the discus at 103’8.5”, and The Blue Devil boys totaled 40.5, flustered and I want to hide,” giggled Osa Ebose took fourth in the shot at while Franklin won the title with a 59 Handy. “It was my last jump, and I 34’6”. total. The Raider girls totaled 81.25, was consistently getting 35, 34, and I Raider sophomore Erin Pierce, who and Voorhees won the group with 118 thought I really need to rebound my CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIDING HOME WITH THE WINNING RUN…Greg Fortino slides home with the winning run in the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Blue Devils a 7-6 victory over Hillsborough in Westfield on May 22. ANDERSON HRs IN 12TH, JOHNSON WHACKS WINNER Blue Devils Score 3 in 12th, Sting Hillsborough Nine, 7-6

By DAVID B. CORBIN off three Blue Devil base runners. four innings to take a 4-0 lead. Bob Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Two came in the fourth inning that Peck had a leadoff double in the first Participants from Westfield High killed a rally. and scored on Lukach’s single. Blue School and Hillsborough High School “All three men got on. All three got Devil first baseman Dan Kerr ended may long remember the process and picked off. It affected me a lot,” Blue the inning with a first-to-second the dramatic outcome of their North Devil starting pitcher Aiden Scanlon double play. Dylan Zebro had an RBI Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 baseball said. “We basically ran ourselves out single in the second, and Gary Lavoie game held in Westfield on May 22. of innings.” slashed an RBI single in the third. The losers will think about what could “Two good teams! There was a lot Kerr ended the inning with an unas- have been, and the winners will savor of good defense being played today. sisted double play. Dan Sheldon the hard-earned but sweet journey to It all came down to getting a big hit,” doubled and scored in the fourth. victory. Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster AJ Murray slammed a leadoff triple Trailing, 6-4, in the bottom of the said. “We have been needing a big hit in the Blue Devil fourth. Kerr was hit 12th inning, Rob Anderson blasted a all game long. There were so many on the arm but was picked off by leadoff solo home run, and four bat- opportunities. We had the right guys Lukach. Anderson hopped an infield ters later, Brett Johnson ripped a two- up over and over again.” RBI single but also became the vic- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times run single to right field to give the 18- The Raiders chipped away on tim of Lukach’s pickoff.’ MAKING THE WINNING LEAP IN THE TRIPLE JUMP…Raider Camille Handy soars a personal-best 37’0.75” to win 8 Blue Devils a 7-6 victory over the Scanlon with a run in each of the first CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the triple jump at the North Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 meet held in South Plainfield on May 21 and May 22. 16-8 Raiders. A wave of blue uniforms swarmed onto the field in jubi- lation, heading for Johnson. SIRAGUSA PITCHES TWO-HITTER, WALKS 1 RAIDER “When I saw the blue shirts, I CHRIS WOJCIK thought one thing. Run as far away as possible! I don’t want to get tackled LACROSSE SCHOOL by those 200 plus kids,” Johnson said. Cougars Blank Raiders, 11-0, “It was definitely the best game I’ve played in my life. Twelve innings!” The gamut of the game of baseball was covered. Both teams exhibited In Group 3, Section 2 Softball superb fielding plays that squashed potential rallies and both got timely hitting that produced runs. The Blue By DAVID B. CORBIN and two hit batters. Crafty base run- of it. They are one of the best teams in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ning also contributed to the victory. Devils had five sacrifice bunts, and 2010 CAMP INFO: the state,” Raider Head Coach Jess the Raiders had four, including a suc- Freshman lefthander Julie Siragusa “We take advantage of everything Hulnik said. tossed a five-inning, two-hitter and that another team will give us,” Cou- cessful suicide squeeze. Raider pitch- July 26-29 (Monday –Thursday) Siragusa obviously had good con- ers issued four intentional walks and walked only one batter as the Cranford gar Head Coach Bob Bruno said. “If trol, but instead of striking out her High School softball team shutout we find a weakness, we will exploit hit two batters, while Blue Devil pitch- 9am – 1pm usual 10 to 12 batters per game, she ers hit two batters. Raider starter Ryan Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 11-0, at the weakness as often as we can. I fanned only three Raiders. Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields – Westfield, NJ Adams Field in Cranford on May 19. was proud of the way our team ran the Lukach, a lefthander, had a deceptive “She said she was in a little bit of a move to first that enabled him to pick The 20-3 Cougars only tapped bases, because this team throws the pitcher’s funk. 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From $699,000 - $1,099,000 For more information, contact 908-294-2128 Page 10 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Blue Devils Score 3 in 12th; The Real McCoys Have Devil of the Week Sting Hillsborough Nine, 7-6 Brett Johnson CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Quite a Family Tree Baseball “They single-handedly almost won bunt him across, and our bunting has the game on pickoffs. The pitcher been phenomenal. Brett has come By BRUCE JOHNSON was almost balking, such a good through for us a number of times, and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times move. It was an amazing pickoff it doesn’t get any better than that move,” Johnson said. one,” coach Brewster said. Steve and Tom McCoy were out- frey Bay in South Africa. Dan was a team-high 58 RBI for Wake Forest, 53 seasons, he threw – look the other The Blue Devils knotted the score, standing athletes at WHS (and later the champion snow-boarder, winning the which finished 16-37. Murray started way if you believe in pitch counts or “Two runs score. A suicide squeeze! University of Wisconsin) in the 1960s. USA age group championship as a 19- 52 of the 54 games he played, and had 4-4, in the fifth. Kevin Clancy (2-for- I was demoralized, but we came back. multiple relief pitchers – 28 consecu- Steve won eight letters in soccer, swim- year-old. He and his wife enjoy moun- 14 doubles among his 69 hits. He hit tive complete games. And when the 4) and Johnson (3-for-5) each singled, When I saw Clancy on a perfect bunt, ming and tennis. He was a two-time tain climbing in the Sierra Nevada .299 (198 for 662) with 35 doubles and and Tim Younger laid down a bunt Phillies won the National League in I said there was no way I’m not win- county and state champion diver, and Mountains, and once climbed Mount 20 dingers in his career. 1950, Roberts started, and finished, single to load the bases. Max Fusaro ning this game for us,” Johnson said. also twice won YMCA National titles. Kilimanjaro in South Africa. The Plymouth State University base- three games in the last five days, in- drew an RBI walk. Murray grounded “Love it! Great win!” Tom was strictly a swimmer, winning Even at 90, Lois Welch McCoy Wight ball team didn’t have a great season cluding a 10-inning title clincher. to short, but the shortstop threw wide Hillsborough 111 100 000 002 6 two state titles in the 200-individual appears to still be fulfilling the 1937 (10-29), but sophomore first baseman We were also saddened to see the of second, allowing Johnson and Westfield 000 130 000 003 7 medley. They were both multiple-time Weather Vane’s words next to her se- Mike Cappiello (WHS, ’08) had an parents of some former WHS athletes Younger to score. All-America selections. nior picture: “If it’s sports, cheering, awesome spring. “Cappy” hit a team- of the ’60s pass away. Doug Eakeley, From the fourth inning until the Bridgewater-Raritan Beat Nobody was aware of it at the time, dances or work, ‘Loie’ is right there best .389 (42 for 108) and led the Pan- captain of the ’64 swim team, and his 10th, Scanlon, who totaled 111 but if they’d known about the McCoy’s with that whole-hearted pep which thers in doubles (13), home runs (four), sister Linda (’65), married to the late pitches, retired 21 of the next 23 the Blue Devils, 12-3, in the “family tree,” all that success wouldn’t makes her popular with boys and girls.” RBI (30), walks (28), slugging per- Bob Duncan Jr., lost their dad, Scott, a batters he faced, allowing no hits and North Jersey, Group 4, have come as any great surprise. Their THIS AND THAT centage (.620) and on-base percentage World War II naval officer. And Lois no runs, while hitting a batter and Section 2 semifinal round father Bob is a national champion and Baseball: After Saturday’s nail-bit- (.525). He was second in runs (24) and Rider, mother of Doug (’67), walking one. Anderson relieved in record-breaking quarter-miler at WHS, ing 7-6, 12-inning win over hits. Cappiello, who hit .357 and .356 basketballer Bruce (’69) and baseballer the 11th and finished the game. on May 25 in Bridgewater. graduating in 1937. Their mom is the Hillsborough, it was on to Bridgewater in his two years as a starter for WHS, Ken (’71), also passed away. “My arm the first couple of innings See complete story by former Lois Welch, Bob’s high school on Tuesday for the sectional semifi- will be playing summer ball in Con- DEVIL OF THE WEEK was killing me. Then it started feeling sweetheart and, upon closer research, nals. If WHS beat Bridgewater, it would cord, N.H. This week’s winner of a free sub at fine. I settled down. I was throwing Fred Lecomte next week. quite an athlete herself. (And let’s not face the Edison-Woodbridge winner BIRTHDAY BOY Westfield Subs (263 South Avenue East) strikes. I was working my curveball forget their uncle Ken Welch, ’50, a tomorrow at home for the North 2 Eric Burdon recently turned 69. is Brett Johnson. The senior center to keep them off-balance,” Scanlon champion diver at WHS and Yale.) Group 4 title. Never heard of him? If you’re not a fielder had three hits out of the No. 9 said. “I was leaving my fastball up a There were no “official” girls sports Hats off to Aiden Scanlon, who Boomer, you’re not alone. And that’s a hole, including the two-run single that little bit. He [Murray] came out to the at WHS in the 1930s (or ’40s or ’50s or pitched the first 10 innings against the shame. He ranks high among my favor- ended a 7-6 victory over Hillsborough mound a couple of times to cool me ’60s, for that matter), but if there had Raiders. The last WHS pitcher to pitch ite British Invasion artists, along with in the North 2 Group 4 quarterfinals on down. AJ knew what calls to call.” been, Lois Welch would’ve been in- that many innings is believed to be the Moody Blues, Brian Jones, Beatles, Saturday. “He is as tough as nails, tight end, volved. She did play “intramural” soc- Rich Anderson, who went all 12 in a 1- Van Morrison, Kinks, Donovan, Dusty The Devil’s Den appears Thursday cer, field hockey, basketball and tennis 0 win over Cranford and Harry Springfield, the Hollies, Searchers, in The Westfield Leader during the middle linebacker. He’s got that men- for all three years under Gertrude Swift Linderoth to close the 1970 season. Troggs and Zombies. tality. From the fourth inning on, he school year. Contact us with comments, – in addition to being involved in the And let’s not forget Greg Chlan’s epic With his bluesy band the Animals, complaints or suggestions at used all his intelligence to move the Mask and Mime club, the Glee Club, 12-inning effort to beat Union 2-1 in and later with the funk group War, [email protected]. Win or not, Whs4evr! ball in and out in the strike zone,” the Girls Athletic Council, the Red the 1965 Greater Newark Tournament Burdon gave his spin on songs like: coach Brewster said of Scanlon. Cross Council and the Athletic Asso- semifinals, allowing 12 hits, walking House of the Rising Son, Don’t Let Me In the top of the 12th, Raider Pat ciation Council. Oh, she was also part seven and striking out 13. Or Smitty Be Misunderstood, We Gotta Get Outta Roberts sagged a little looper over of the 10-member (five boys, five girls) Lanning’s 10-inning, 21-strikeout UCT This Place, See See Rider, Don’t Bring short. Leftfielder Clancy attempted a cheer squad. win over Rahway in 1960. Me Down, Monterey, San Franciscan sliding catch, but the ball popped out “I went out for every sport that our Tennis: A 4-1 win over Ridge pro- Nights, Bring It On Home to Me and of his glove. Peck punched an RBI athletic director, ‘Swifty’ was in charge pelled the Devils into Tuesday’s sec- Spill the Wine, along with two tremen- single to center and advanced to sec- of,” she said. tional title match against a Hillsborough dous anti-war classics – Sky Pilot and ond on a throwing error. He moved to Lois won a gold bracelet for achiev- team that was Somerset County co- When I Was Young. Check him out on third on a bunt and scored on Chris ing the most points in athletics, but it champions with former No. 1-ranked youtube. Reilly’s suicide squeeze. was stolen at a Youth Hostel, when she Montgomery. DID YOU KNOW? Anderson hammered his solo blast SEMPER FI…David Finn, Jr. com- bicycled around Europe with a chaper- Track: Jon Henry had a huge week- It’s been over 43 years since the boys over the right field fence. Mike pleted the Marine Corps Marathon in oned group of boys and girls during end as WHS finished a close second to tennis team’s last tie. It came in the Washington, D.C. on October 25, 2009 the summers of 1936 and ’37. They Franklin in North 2 Group 4 boys. second match of the 1967 season, a 2- Buontempo (2-for-5) singled, Greg with a finish time of 4:22:56. A sopho- Fortino walked and Clancy bunted attended the Berlin Olympics, where Henry was second in the 400, won the 2 draw with then-archrival Pingry more at The College of the Holy Cross, she saw Adolf Hitler and the great 800 and anchored the winning mile (when it was located in Hillside). The safely to load the bases. Johnson David and his NROTC unit raised stepped forward and laced his two- $16,000 in support of the Injured Ma- American runner Jesse Owens. relay. only other tennis ties in school history run single to right-centerfield, which rines Semper Fi Fund. David is a son of “When Hitler appeared in his bal- OLDIES BUT GOODIES came in 1926 (3-3 vs. Blair Academy), scored Buontempo and Fortino. Mary Beth and David Finn, Sr. of cony box,” she said, “everyone shouted, Former WHS boys swim coach Chris 1930 (2-2, Columbia) and 1946 (2-2, “The home run enabled us to play Westfield and a 2008 graduate of St. ‘Heil Hitler’ and we whispered ‘Hell McGiffin won the 1,650-yard freestyle Highland Park). for a run. If we get a guy on, we can Peter’s Prep. Hitler.’ Fortunately, nobody heard us.” in the 40-44 age group (as a 44-year- The ’67 match came down to second She married Bob McCoy in 1942 old) at last week’s U.S. Masters Swim- doubles, where WHS’s Bob Skelly and and the rest is history. McCoy passed ming Short Course Nationals in At- Bruce Simone split the first two sets 6- Jack Trimble away in 1978 and Lois later married lanta. 1 and 8-10 before the match was called the late Herb Wight, the father of McGiffin coached WHS to a 76-9 off due to darkness with the third set WF’s Trimble Competes Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate standout WHS wrestlers Doug (’61) record in five years (1989-93), includ- tied at 6. WHS wins came at second and Dave (’67). ing the team that ended Metuchen St. singles (captain Jack Henricksen) and In National Rowing 908-233-6417, Direct Dial Now 90 and still living in town, Lois Joseph’s 12-year state title streak in first doubles (Dave Berg and Tom GENEVA, NY – Hobart College NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2009 has a stash of memories. Younger son 1992. He was clocked in 18:40.74. He Catalon), while John Stephens and Dave junior oarsman Jack Trimble of Tom became a world-renowned yo- was also 35th in the 100 fly (1:00.99). Twitchell lost their matches at No. 1 Westfield represented the Statesmen yo-er (yo-yo-ist?); when the 1966-67 Also competing: former WHS swim- and 3, respectively. on the 2010 Eastern College Athletic WHS swim teams were inducted into mer Glenn Gruber (’67) in the 60-64 50 IS IT JUST ME … Conference (ECAC) National Invita- the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame, he (fourth, 24.47), 100 (second, 54.03) … or does anybody else wish they tional Rowing Championships All- gave a legendary performance at the and 200 (fourth, 2:02.22) free; and had never thought Ted Nugent and the Jolly Trolley, which he repeated in Scotch Plains residents Chris (25-29) Charlie Daniels Band were cool? Conference Team. He sat six seat in March for his mom’s 90th birthday. and Eric (20-24) Swenson in the breast- IN PASSING the varsity eight at the champion- And older son Steve has given her two strokes. Chris was eighth in the 50 Former Phillies pitcher Robin Rob- ships on Lake Quinsigamond in grandsons, Mike and Dan, who were (27.23), eighth in the 100 (59.68) and erts passed away recently. In the early Worcester, Mass. on May 9. also quite athletic, in a ’90s and ’00s third in the 200 (2:09.59); Eric was ’50s he pitched a 17-inning complete Trimble and his teammates quali- kind of way. third in the 50 (26.43) and second in the game, facing 70-plus batters and throw- fied for the grand final with a second- Mike – the father of Lois’ great- 100 (58.19). ing over 300 pitches. That would be place effort in the morning heats. In grand-daughter – was a California- COLLEGE UPDATE almost four starts – and a trip to the the grand final, the Statesmen im- bred surfer boy. He surfed the coast of Senior catcher Mike Murray (WHS, disabled list – for today’s baby-armed proved their 2,000-meter time by Indonesia three times, as well as Jef- ’06) hit .345 with six home runs and a major league pitchers. During the 1952- nearly 7.5 seconds and finished fifth.

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By FRED LECOMTE swiped second, and Ridge lined an Binkiewicz relieved in the fifth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times infield RBI single. Rivera slid home and put the Miller order to sleep with Senior righthander Jordan Bayroff safely on a wild throw. D’Annunzio’s two K’s. showed poise on the mound, got out- speed produced a single. Binkiewicz “On the mound, my stuff is not standing effort from his defense and stepped to the plate and rifled a two- exactly where it used to be last year, received runs in two big clumps to earn one pitch over the right fielder’s head. but today I was loose and really felt the second-seeded Scotch Plains- The Raiders put the Millers’ nose good up there,” said Binkiewicz. “I Fanwood High School baseball team a to the grind with four more runs in the have been struggling the last few 10-0, five-inning victory over seventh- third. Ridge whacked a long single games at the plate, so basically I seeded visiting Millburn in the North and swiped second. D’Annunzio beat simplified everything, cleared my Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 quarterfinals. the infielder’s throw to first and head and I just swung. Just played the The 24-5 Raiders had a hit parade rumbled to second. Binkiewicz game and had fun.” with four runs in the bottom of the slashed a two-run double off the Millburn 000 00 0 first, erupted for four runs in the third centerfield fence, swiped third and Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 404 02 10 552 PIERSON STREET, WESTFIELD and sealed the deal with two runs in scored on a passed ball. Mazzella the fifth. The middle three Raiders walked, moved to second and scored Cranford Beat the Raiders, Charming Colonial situated on a quiet street just blocks to town, train and schools. This fantastic opportunity combined for eight of the team’s 10 on Lauricella’s single. boasts an updated eat-in Kitchen, formal entrance Foyer, Dining and Living Room with fireplace and built- 6-5, in the semifinal round ins, hardwood floors and patio overlooking private, fenced rear yard. hits, including three doubles, five RBI, The final salvos came in the fifth. Offered for $499,000 a run scored and three stolen bases D’Annunzio hammered a standup on May 25. – See story by from no. 6 hitter Gary Binkiewicz. double, Binkiewicz strolled to the David B. Corbin next week. Joe D’Annunzio drilled three hits, plate and bashed a sizzling double including a stand-up double and three and Mazzella smoked an RBI single. stolen bases. Mike Ridge went 2-for- “The kid hung a curve in the last at Metzger Memorial 3, with an RBI and scored a run. Mike bat that I was able to drive. I had a few Lauricella and Lou Mazzella each numbers that I had a chance to beat out. Alumni Soccer Game: clubbed an RBI single. My legs feel good, I got some wheels; The First Annual Scotch Plains- The aggressive Raiders finished with we had a bunch of stolen bases through- Fanwood Lady Raider Alumni soc- a perfect 8-for-8 stolen base record. out the whole team,” said D’Annunzio. cer game will be held on Saturday, Bayroff, who increased his record to “We were able to mix our pitches June 12, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on 8-1, recorded four strikeouts, while well, able to get ahead early and that the football field. The game will yielding just two hits in his 59-pitch really did the job,” Bayroff said. “I feature the current varsity team four-inning performance. Binkiewicz pitched with the lead, and that’s the against SPF alumni. relieved and struck out two in the fifth. thing coach really stresses on. We Admission is $2 for kids (12-and- Millburn senior righthander Peter Han like to throw strikes and not walk under will be admitted for free). (3-3) took the loss. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 finished fourth in the 800 meters at 10:06.4 placed 4-6 in the 3,200. 56.57. Englese also won the 200 in 2:23.25, ran a very smart race to fin- Cougar Kelly Burke made several 26.28. ish second in the 1,600 with a PR time aborted approaches in her three at- “I’m getting back in shape slowly. of 5:17.21, behind highly favored tempts to break her own Union County I felt good. I am a little tight, but I feel Colette Whitney of Voorhees, who record of 12’6” in the pole vault and a lot better than last week,” Englese crossed in 5:04.76, and ahead of to break the meet record when she said. “I like being in the middle. If Mendham’s Reagan Kolakowski. elevated the height to 12’7”. anything else, 3-2 or 1, because I like “She was concerned whether she “Part of it now is I have turf toe, so catching up to people.” was going to make it out of the sec- the ball of my foot really hurts. I Cougar Rebecca Shimonov crossed tion, because she came in seventh last guess I was thinking about that a little third in the 400-hurdles with a PR year. I said, ‘you are better than you more than I should have. I had to put time of 1:08.24. Although not plac- were last year.’ She ran 5:22 last year, it to the side and focus on jumping. I ing in the top-six, teammate Megan and she ran a couple of races better think too much,” Burke said. Schetelich also recorded a PR. than that this year,” Raider Head On her third attempt, she prevailed Shimonov also placed sixth in the Coach Jeff Koegel said. “I told her the then raised the height to 13 feet in an long jump with a leap of 15’3.5”. girl from Voorhees is going to win. I effort to tie the state record. She nearly “This was a really great race. My pointed out the one girl from succeeded but not quite. Teammate coaches told me to stay strong. There Mendham. I said, ‘that’s the girl you Brianna Grant placed sixth with a were a few hurdles I stumbled on, but want to run with.’ She did! I was very height of eight feet. I overcame them and attacked the pleased with how she ran, not just “I needed it because last year at rest. I PR’ed with a 68 [seconds],” [with] the time but [with] the way she nationals two of the girls, one jumped Shimonov said. “I am excited for handled herself. She responded to the 12’6” and one jumped 12’7”. One groups!” different situations that arose. She is was in the championship flight, one “They told us to go out really hard a tough little kid!” wasn’t, so I want to keep making sure and give it our all, so we can advance. Raiders Isabel Crystal crossed that I can get into the championship at I am happy with what I did,” Schetlich fourth in the 400 at 1:02.11, Kathleen nationals,” Burke said. added. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leeper finished sixth in the 3,200 at Despite the turf toe, Burke scooted Englese, Schetelich, Kate Evans ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE A WIDE THROW…Raider first baseman Kelly Lapham tries to control a wide throw as Cougar Kelly Hardman, No. 11, shields herself to keep from getting hit. See more on Online Cougar pages. 11:37.8 and Alanna Salituro tied for over to the triple jump and set a meet and Cara Costa placed second in the sixth in the pole vault with a height of record in the event with a distance of 4x400 with a time of 4:08.85, and eight feet. 39’4”. Grant took third at 34’8”. Burke Bridget Miller crossed fifth in the Blue Devils Jhakyse Williams, also finished second in the 100- 3,200 at 11:45.89. Cougars Blank Raiders, 11-0, in Sectional Softball Brian Henry, Pat Gray and Jon Henry hurdles at 15.41 and Grant placed For the Cougar boys, George El- won the 4x400-meter relay with a sixth at 16.95. Grant took third in the Khoury led the pack in the 1,600 at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 time of 3:21. Jon Henry won the 800 high jump with a height of 4’10” and the third lap and must have been swung the bat. They hit the ball. They The 9-16 Raiders pulled off a fine walked, Siragusa (2 RBI) lined an RBI with a time of 1:54.84, and Tyler Burke took sixth at the same height. acting like the rabbit in the race, be- put the ball in play,” coach Bruno fielding play in the first inning to pre- single and Melissa Moreno drew a Cusick finished fifth at 1:57.4. Jon Cougar Natalie Englese, who had cause down the stretch, teammate Will said. “She’s a competitor. Friday, she vent a score when third baseman bases-loaded RBI walk. D’Antico Henry also placed second in the 400 been recovering from a pulled calf Smith kicked it home to cross first will be working on whatever wasn’t Monroy initiated a first (Lapham) to added an RBI to make the score 8-0 with a time of 48.21. Williams took muscle and was edged out for first in with a time of 4:27.24. working today.” home (Zyla) double play, but the first when she was hit-by-a-pitch. third in the 100 with a time of 11.11. the Union County Tournament, was “I knew El-Khoury was going to Jen Kickenweitz slapped a double three Cougar runs came in the second The Cougar fourth inning began Gray placed third in the javelin with anticipating her race in the 400 meters. take it out fast. That’s how he races. If in the first inning, and Chris Monroy inning. Stephanie Bagniewski (2 runs with a walk, a hit batter and a throwing a toss of 180’10”. “I am doing a lot better. It feels a I could settle in behind him, he could hopped a single up the middle in the scored) and Brianna Capece (2 runs error that added a run. After a groundout Dave Fishman placed fourth in the little tight today, but I have been do- take me through in a fast 800. It was fourth inning, but the hardest Raider scored) walked, and Kelly Hardman (3 to first, three straight walks added pole vault with a height of 12’6”. ing a lot with the therapy, coming on a PR by over a second. Right now, I connect came on the final play of the runs scored) yanked an RBI double. another run. Moreno added the final Connor Shields took fifth in the long my fifth week. I feel a lot more con- am feeling pretty good. I feel fast,” game when Marina Dugan drilled a Nicole Ravetier, who walked three run with an RBI sacrifice fly to right. jump with a leap of 20’11.25” and fident, especially after last week. Smith explained. sharp liner to short that resulted in a times, tapped a grounder back to the “We hit the ball well today. There Mike Depaola tied for fifth in the Coming in second was a good wakeup Jeff Sun finished third in the 800 at double play. Kelly Lapham drew the mound that was overthrown to first, were days where we fielded well. high jump with a height of 5’10”. call. I have been training much harder 1:59.34, Reggie Green placed fifth in only walk. allowing Capece and Hardman to score. There were days where we pitched Raider Frank Mellana kept inching in practice, so I won’t take races like the triple jump with a distance of “For some reason, we seem to hit Taylor D’Antico got things rolling well. Eventually, we are going to put closer to that 200-foot mark when he that for granted,” she said. 39’10.25”, Errol Petgrave took sixth her very well. Back in the beginning in the third inning with a leadoff double all three together, and we have a few won the javelin with a meet-record Positioned in Lane 4, Englese sped in the discus with a toss of 123’7”, [of the year], we put the ball in play to left. Kathleen French walked then times this year. We haven’t had a toss of 197’8”. The previous record past her opponents and easily won and James Sowa placed sixth in the quite a bit. I thought we put the ball in D’Antico zoomed to third on a wild cupcake schedule. Everyday, you have was 184’9” set last year by Troy the 400, breezing over the line in pole vault with a height of 10 feet. play very well today. Sometimes we pitch. Emily Snyder lofted an RBI sac to come out to play,” coach Hulnik Eastman of Rahway. Quentin hit it right at people. I thought that last fly to center, and Capece ricocheted an said of her young team. Blackwell took third in the long jump shot was through by Marina,” coach RBI single off the pitcher. Hardman Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 00 0 with a distance of 20’3.5”. Alex Parker UCRFC U13, U15 Boys Rap Hulnik said. “They just field very, reached first on an error and followed Cranford 035 3x 11 at 9:59.74 and Brandon Wheeler at very well. They are a good solid team.” with her second stolen base. Ravetier Morris Rugby Football Club The Union County Rugby Football conversions, and Alex Hay had three Club (UCRFC) U13 and U15 boy’s tries. Ryan Farrell and Brenton Har- teams won big games over the visit- ries each scored a solo try. ing Morris RFC U13 and U15 boys. The UCRFC U19 A-side took the In the U13 game, many of the UCRFC weekend off as they prepared for their players were in their first game of tackle trip to the USA Nationals in Salt Lake rugby. Newcomer Jack Simcox scored City. The U19 B-side traveled to Keio two tries in his debut. Charlie Lloyd, Academy to play a “friendly”. The ! Kyle Burns and Tom Dazzo each scored Keio side had some speed outside and a try to round out the scoring. scored a 36-19 win. UCRFC got two " In the U15 game, UCRFC beat tries from Jordan Johnson, one try Morris, 44-15. Nick LaFace had two from John Del Duca and two conver- # tries. 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Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times UCRFC U19 Boys Place 6th TEAM W L rifice fly tied the score, 4-4, in the PGA Professional Gary Ostrega TLC 6 0 Kilkenny House 4 1 fourth inning. Creative Industries 4 2 TLC 13, Nicolina Pizza 9 Become an Escape Artist At the USA Rugby Nationals Nicolina Pizza 2 4 Fred DiMartino pitched well and Associated Auto 1 5 Next, the Jr. Mudturtles edged Mid- contributed two hits and two RBI. The Union County Rugby Football The Office 0 5 Third baseman Wayne Michael made Club (UCRFC) U19 Boys finished Atlantic Champions, Downingtown Renda Roads 10, Liberty Lighting 4 Says Golf Professional (Pa.).Downingtown scored two first- several fine defensive plays. Carm sixth at the USA Nationals this past The Roads crew turned in a terrific Coppola (3 hits), Ron Virgilio, Steve weekend. After Union lost to the de- half tries to lead, 10-0. The Mudturtles defensive performance. Pat Nigro (2- By GARY OSTREGA hole, he hit that now famous 196 yard regrouped at the half. Mike Sheehan Brownstein, Phil Spinelli and Tom Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 6 iron shot between the gap of two fending U19 Champions, Highland for-3) sealed the game with a bases- Connolly (each with doubles) led the (Utah), 38-0, they began to roll in the followed James Brady, who made a clearing triple in the sixth. Frank Pepe What separates those who “play trees, over the creek, and onto the nifty run and flipped him a pass for Pizza men. for pay” and those with a GHIN? In green for an eagle 3. Turning danger consolation bracket. (3-for-3), Ed Belford, Angelo Corbo Associated Auto 9, Nicolina Pizza 3 the first try. Jordan Johnson made and Tommy Straniero (2 hits apiece) my opinion, it is the ability to extri- and eminent doom into glory comes several slashing runs and set up a try Pitcher Pat LoPiccolo kept the Pizza cate themselves from “jail.” The at- with practice and technique. WTA Mixed Singles also led Renda. men off-balance. Associates Donny when he blocked a kick that Brandon Linda’s Driftwood I 18, D&K 8 tached picture illustrates my point. When in trouble, assess the situa- Tennis Ladder Told: Dietz recovered and barged over for White, Lee Haliniewski, Robert In my early professional days, it tion and review your options. The Steve Lerner (4-for-4, HR), Joe Manley, Jim Spitler (3RBI), John The WTA Singles tennis ladder the try to tie the match. With the game Sarica and Keith McDede (each 4-for- seemed like I was trying to avoid a tan safest route back in play may not had 22 matches played and a new in injury time, Johnson darted Tomaine and Larry Bodine had multi- because I spent so much time in the always be the best option. Consider 4), pitcher Tom Siano (3-for-3), John hit games. Ray Pelesko, Carm player at the top of the standings. downfield, beating all but one de- Esposito (3 hits), Ron Horinko and woods. I was not the straightest driver the next shot and the placement of the Andrew Federbusch took top honors fender, and offloaded the ball as he Coppola, Bob Grant, Phil Spinelli in the world but longer than most, which pin on the green. Carefully pick a Paul Brody (2 hits each) led Linda’s. and George Vircik each had two hits with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Joshua was tackled and Conner Londregan Lindas Driftwood II 11, Magnolia 9 left me with little other alternatives than target that is visually beyond the open- Suri. Robert Errazo grabbed second grabbed it for a try and the win. for Nicolina. to manage these situations with punch ing and point the clubhead through Contact Lens 17, Sun Tavern 2 TLC 10, Creative 5 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Tuyen Diep. In the consolation championship Dan Mulligan, Peter Byer, Gerard shots and extreme ball curving skills. the opening as you swing the club. Andrew Skalkin captured the third match, the Westerville (Ohio) Worms Fred DiMartino’s pitching and This year’s Masters champion, Phil This strategy of “shaking hands with McDermott and Vic Dudash with strong outfield defense prevailed. position with two wins over Diep (6- wiggled out a 17-0 halftime lead. In three hits each led the Lensmen. Sun Mickelson, demonstrated this ability. the target” will guarantee success. 2, 4-6, 6-1 and 6-3, 6-0). Diep kept the second half, Brady scored a try. John Silva, Bob Lorincz and Pete During the last round, on the 13th Be sure your eyes are tracking the Tavern’s Chris Moore, Ed McColgan Osborn (3 hits apiece) and Oscar fourth with wins over David Ferio (8- Johnson fielded a kick off his shoe- and John Malone had two hits each. ball as it passes safely between the 2) and Suri (10-1). Newcomer laces, ran down the sideline and added Harrison (2 hits, 3 RBI) led TLC. WTA Mixed Doubles trees. As long as you maintain your Molly Maguire’s 13, Brew Crew 10 Tom Lombardi and Bill Dougherty Michael Conte recorded wins over a shimmy move to score the try. Pitcher Bill Hinkle (3-for-3, 3 runs Tennis Ladder Told: address posture well into the follow Richard Pardo (10-1), Emily Root- had two hits each. UCRFC closed the gap to 17-15 as scored, 3 RBI), Tim Brunton and Vic The WTA Doubles tennis ladder through, you may rotate your head, LaFemina (8-0) and Joe Buda (6-1, Willie Johnson scored off a driving Trindade (3 hits each), John Allen which will help you follow through. 6-2). Diep and Suri were the most Probitas Verus Honos season got off to a slow start with maul from a lineout. The Worms an- and Al Burton (3 RBI) led the Molly’s. only two matches played. Manny Feel free to contact me with any ques- active with each playing five matches. swered with a seven-point try to win tions or concerns you may have at The second reporting period ends Erlich and Michael Muroff defeated 22-15. Christopher Farella and Joshua Suri, garyostregagolf.com on June 6. WTA membership and The UCRFC U19 finished with a Gary Ostrega is the PGA Profes- ladder applications can be down- St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s 8-6. 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Tom Bauer 36. Mike Muroff slugged three hits, and Paul Bifani St. Rocco blasted 24 hits. Gus 3. Chris Farella/Joshua Suri (2)* from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High get to the final as Tim Stroever and Alvarez and John DeProspero totaled 7. Tony Marotta 37. Don Beal Tom Ross scored tries. The U13 boys and Rookie Rich Banasiak had two 4. Peter Lyons/Yun Won Cho (1)* School. Colineri is the starting second 8. Joe Buda (1)* 38. R-Lafemina(3)* seven hits, and Johnny Veglia ripped 5. Weldon Chin/Richard Pardo fell short in the Jersey Cup as they hits each. baseman and led the team in batting. 9. Rich Pardo(3)* 39. David Tibbals St. Joseph 10, St. Anthony 8 three hits. For St. Killians, Scott Curtis 6. John Mancini/Jim Oslislo She was just awarded the PSAC First 10. Weldon Chin(2)* 40. Ben Chen lost two matches. Michael Dabulas boomed an RBI triple, and Jason 7. Steven Lee/Partner TBD 11. Josh Suri (5)* 41. Hong Jiang scored the only try. St. Joes scored two runs in the 8. Joe Armstrong/Dave Cappiello Team nomination as well as the 12. Mike Gonella 42. Don Dohm bottom of the fifth inning to break a Semple added two hits. 9. Irondi Aliche/Michael McGlynn Daktronics Second Team honors. 13. Fran Adriaens(2)* 43. A. Haddad tie. Keith Middleton and Marty Marks 14. Chris Bonn (1)* 44. Mike Mankin WTA Masters Singles 15. T. Bigosinski(2)*45. Steve Natko each had three hits and three runs 16. Daniel Ives (1)* 46. Doug Walters Tennis Ladder Told: scored for St. Joe. Kevin Spellman 17. I. Bouchouev(1)*47. Joe Donnolo Peter Lee defeated Mike McGlynn added a big three-run double. 18. D. Loffredo(1)* 48. Ethan Krell in a tiebreaker to take over the num- Anthonys Phil Applebaum and cap- 19. David Ferio (3)* 49. Vince Camuto 20. M. Rappoport 50. Manny Erlich ber one spot at the end of the first tain Tony Perconte had four hits and 21. Chris Farella(1)* 51. Zac Friss reporting period. Several players totaled five runs scored. 22. Nate Weiss(1)* 52. Todd Krell dropped to inactivity. The next re- St. James 9, St. Matthew 5 23. Olga Yee (1)* 53. Rich Boland porting period ends on June 6. Rob Stratton had three RBI, and 24. Andrew Ross 54. Ernest Jacob 1. Peter Lee (1) * 25. G. Steinfield(2)* 55. Lane Maloney Gerry Riepe and Paul Newton had 2. Mike McGlynn (1)* two RBI for the “Neo” James Gang. 26. Andrew Cohen 56. J. Tannenbaum 3. John Mancini 27. Chris Miller(1)* 57. Jackie Walters 4. Janice Honymar Matt men James Barba and Brian 28. Sravan Emany 58. Nate Suri(1)* 5. Joe Donnolo Dunn had three hits each. 29. Mike Manders 59. Pete Magierski 6. Don Dohm 30. Rich Stewart 60. David Basile St. Aloysius 16, St. Anne 11 7. Chris Wendel Billy Aumenta, Craig Burfriendt 61. Scott Berman 8. Nancy Freundlich ( ) cumulative matches played 9. Jim Oslislo and Rob Barone led Aloysius. Bryan *Denotes match played in current re- ( ) matches played Munoz (4 hits) and Walt Patrylo (3 porting period * match this period hits, 2 RBI) led St. Anne’s. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN that another team will give us,” Cou- “She said she was in a little bit of a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gar Head Coach Bob Bruno said. “If pitcher’s funk. She didn’t have too Freshman lefthander Julie Siragusa we find a weakness, we will exploit much pop on the ball, but let’s give tossed a five-inning, two-hitter and the weakness as often as we can. I the other team some credit. They walked only one batter as the Cranford was proud of the way our team ran the swung the bat. They hit the ball. They High School softball team shutout bases, because this team throws the put the ball in play,” coach Bruno Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 11-0, at ball around a little bit, so we took said. “She’s a competitor. Friday, she Adams Field in Cranford on May 19. advantage of that.” will be working on whatever wasn’t The 20-3 Cougars only tapped “We were a little off in the pitching working today.” Raider starting pitcher Amanda White department today. They are a very pa- Jen Kickenweitz slapped a double for four hits, but they alertly capital- tient team at the plate. With a patient in the first inning, and Chris Monroy ized on nearly every opportunity that team like this, if you are a little off, they hopped a single up the middle in the came their way. The most prevalent are going to take advantage of it. They fourth inning, but the hardest Raider opportunities came in the way of free are one of the best teams in the state,” connect came on the final play of the passes as the three Raider pitchers Raider Head Coach Jess Hulnik said. game when Marina Dugan drilled a ceded a combined total of 12 walks Siragusa obviously had good con- sharp liner to short that resulted in a and two hit batters. Crafty base run- trol, but instead of striking out her double play. Kelly Lapham drew the ning also contributed to the victory. usual 10 to 12 batters per game, she only walk. “We take advantage of everything fanned only three Raiders. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TESTING THE BEST IN THE POLE VAULT…Cougar Kelly Burke broke a Union County and North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 meet record by clearing 12’7” then nearly tied the state record, while attempting 13 feet on May 22. BURKE SETS RECORD IN POLE VAULT, TRIPLE JUMP Cougar Girls Finish Second In Group 2, Section 2 Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN Scrudato, the Westfield High School then raised the height to 13 feet in an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times boys placed second at the North Jer- effort to tie the state record. She nearly Senior Kelly Burke and junior sey, Group 4, Section 2 champion- succeeded but not quite. Teammate Natalie Englese reaped a lot of team ship held in Basking Ridge. The Blue Brianna Grant placed sixth with a points to help the Cranford High Devil boys totaled 40.5, while height of eight feet. School girls track & field team place Franklin won the title with a 59 total. “I needed it because last year at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ANOTHER SHUTOUT PERFORMANCE…Cougar freshman Julie Siragusa tosses a two-hitter and walks one in a five- second with 79.5 points at the North The Blue Devil girls tied for 10th nationals two of the girls, one jumped inning shutout performance over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the Group 3, Section 2 first round in Cranford on May 19. Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 meet in with Bayonne with a total of 10. 12’6” and one jumped 12’7”. One South Plainfield on May 21 and May Burke made several aborted ap- was in the championship flight, one 22. The Cougar boys placed 10th proaches in her three attempts to break wasn’t, so I want to keep making sure with a total of 20 points, while the her own Union County record of 12’6” that I can get into the championship Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls placed in the pole vault and to break the meet at nationals,” Burke said. second with a total of 81.25, behind record when she elevated the height Despite the turf toe, Burke scooted Voorhees at 118 at their Group 3 to 12’7”. over to the triple jump and set a meet sectional, and the Raider boys placed “Part of it now is I have turf toe, so record in the event with a distance of ninth with 24.25 points. the ball of my foot really hurts. I 39’4”. Grant took third at 34’8”. Despite being without the services guess I was thinking about that a little Burke also finished second in the of senior distance runner Ryan more than I should have. I had to put 100-hurdles at 15.41 and Grant placed it to the side and focus on jumping. I sixth at 16.95. Grant took third in the Probitas Verus Honos think too much,” Burke said. high jump with a height of 4’10” and On her third attempt, she prevailed CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 SAVE UP TO $ * The Kilkenny House Restaurant & Pub 2,650 Showing 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. World Cup Soccer Matches on Six Big Screen TVs GET A REBATE UP TO $1,000 (World Cup Matches begin June 11th) when you buy any qualified AC system from Petro.* • Traditional Irish Pub Menu HURRY! It’s your last year to get up to $1,500 federal tax • Family Friendly Atmosphere savings and 2010 local and state tax rebates up to $150!** • Full Irish Breakfast and Live Irish Music Every Sunday Plus $0 down and affordable monthly payments.*

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREEZING ACROSS THE FINISH LINE…Cougar Natalie Englese overcame a previous calf pull to win the 400 meters in 56.57 at the Group 2, Section 2 meet in South Plainfield. The inset shows Natalie hobbling around on crutches in late April. Cougar Girls Finish Second in Section 2 Track

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Burke took sixth at the same height. confident, especially after last week. “I’m getting back in shape slowly. Englese, who had been recovering Coming in second was a good wakeup I felt good. I am a little tight, but I feel from a pulled calf muscle and was call. I have been training much harder a lot better than last week,” Englese edged out for first in the Union County in practice, so I won’t take races like said. “I like being in the middle. If Tournament last week, was anticipat- that for granted,” she said. anything else, 3-2 or 1, because I like ing her race in the 400 meters. Positioned in Lane 4, Englese sped catching up to people.” “I am doing a lot better. It feels a past her opponents and easily won Cougar Rebecca Shimonov crossed little tight today, but I have been the 400, breezing over the line in third in the 400-hurdles with a PR doing a lot with the therapy, coming 56.57. Englese also won the 200 in time of 1:08.24. Although not plac- on my fifth week. I feel a lot more 26.28. ing in the top-six, teammate Megan Schetelich also recorded a PR. Shimonov also placed sixth in the long jump with a leap of 15’3.5”. “This was a really great race. My coaches told me to stay strong. There were a few hurdles I stumbled on, but I overcame them and attacked the rest. I PR’ed with a 68 [seconds],” Shimonov said. “I am excited for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times groups!” OOPS!…Cougar Brianna Capece’s foot does not quite get back to third base during a pickoff attempt, however she managed CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 not to be called out by the umpire. Cougar Snacks: Cougars Stop Highlanders For County Softball Crown Cougar Nine Down Cougar Netmen Top By DAVID B. CORBIN and Capece to make the score, 4-3. Union Farmers, 3-2 Iselin-Kennedy, 12-6 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I was actually warming up to The Cranford High School base- Three days after shutting out come in to pitch, and they were The Cranford High School boys ball team downed Iselin-Kennedy, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 11-0, in the like, ‘Julie! You are on deck.’ I got tennis team defeated Union, 3-2, on 12-6, in Cranford on May 21 to ad- first round of the North Jersey, Group up. I saw the bases were loaded, May 21. vance to the semifinals of the North 3, Section 2 Tournament and two and I knew I had to make something First singles: Julian Gonclaves (U) d days after being upset by Nutley, 5- happen for us to go ahead. Brianna Alex Heucke, 7-6 (7-0), 6-1 Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 Tourna- Second singles: Steve Roszkowski (U) ment to play Scotch Plains-Fanwood 0, in the quarterfinals, the top-seeded was on second,” Siragusa said. Cranford High School girls softball David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times d Andrew Miller, 7-5, 6-4 on May 25. The Highlanders and the Cou- COUGAR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK…Julie Siragusa, a freshman on the Third singles: Christian Wu (C) d Hope Mark Osofsky rapped an RBI single team edged the second-seeded Gov- gars split their two regular-season varsity softball team, pitched three innings of shutout ball in relief, struck out five Ajayi, 6-1, 6-0 ernor Livingston Highlanders, 4-3, match-ups, so the UCT title game First doubles: Dan Buono and Derrick in the fourth inning to give the 22-5 and allowed only one hit to give the Cougars a 4-3 win over Governor Livingston Decagna (C) d Kishan Patel and David Cougars a 7-6 lead. In the sixth in- to capture the Union County Tour- was the rubber match and Siragusa for the Union County championship on May 22. She also had the winning RBI. Reyes, 6-1, 6-2 ning, Nick Cook drilled a two-run nament championship at Kean Uni- came in on relief in all three games. Second doubles: Russ Hathaway and double and Sean Trotter tapped a two- versity in Union on May 21. Siragusa relieved starter Kelly Will Allen (C) John Magbanua and The 23-4 Cougars took a 2-0 lead Hardman in the bottom fifth and James Magbanua, 6-1, 6-0 run single in a five-run eruption. STAHL FARELLA Freshman Ryan Williamson relieved in the top of the first. Nicole Ravetier slammed the door on the Highland- in the second inning and quelled the blasted a solo home run and Taylor ers the remainder of the way, allow- ATTORNEYS AT LAW 17-10 Iselin-Kennedy squad. D’Antico ripped an RBI single. The ing just a single and a walk, while CHS Prom Photos: Highlanders answered in the third striking out five. Cougar Boys Halt inning to tie the score, 2-2, when “Every game, I think they had Criminal Defense The Westfield Leader Paige Murphy whacked a two-run trouble with my curveball. I threw a Robert G. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING TOP HONORS IN THE 1,600…Cougar Will Smith crossed the finish line to win the 1,600 meters in 4:27.24 at GETTING A PERSONAL BEST IN THE 400-HURDLES…Cougar Rebecca Shimonov, center, placed third in the 400- the Group 2, Section 2 meet in South Plainfield. hurdles with a personal-best time of 1:08.24.

Cougar Girls Finish Second in North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 Track; Cougar Boys Place 10th

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 “They told us to go out really hard Raider Camille Handy exceeded Osa Ebose took fourth in the shot at time of 5:17.21, behind highly fa- tion, because she came in seventh last time of 3:21. Jon Henry won the 800 and give it our all, so we can advance. her own personal best in the triple 34’6”. vored Colette Whitney of Voorhees, year. I said, ‘you are better than you with a time of 1:54.84, and Tyler I am happy with what I did,” Schetlich jump set last week at the Union Raider sophomore Erin Pierce, who who crossed in 5:04.76, and ahead of were last year.’ She ran 5:22 last year, Cusick finished fifth at 1:57.4. Jon added. County Tournament by leaping finished fourth in the 800 meters at Mendham’s Reagan Kolakowski. and she ran a couple of races better Henry also placed second in the 400 Englese, Schetelich, Kate Evans 37’0.75” on her final attempt to cap- 2:23.25, ran a very smart race to “She was concerned whether she than that this year,” Raider Head with a time of 48.21. Williams took and Cara Costa placed second in the ture first, and teammate Sarah finish second in the 1,600 with a PR was going to make it out of the sec- Coach Jeff Koegel said. “I told her third in the 100 with a time of 11.11. 4x400 with a time of 4:08.85, and Canfield placed second with a leap of the girl from Voorhees is going to Gray placed third in the javelin with Bridget Miller crossed fifth in the 35’4.5”. Interestingly, Handy actu- win. I pointed out the one girl from a toss of 180’10”. 3,200 at 11:45.89. ally began her takeoff several inches Mendham. I said, ‘that’s the girl you Dave Fishman placed fourth in the For the Cougar boys, George El- before the board. want to run with.’ She did! I was very pole vault with a height of 12’6”. Khoury led the pack in the 1,600 at “I don’t know what to say. I’m pleased with how she ran, not just Connor Shields took fifth in the long the third lap and must have been flustered and I want to hide,” giggled [with] the time but [with] the way she jump with a leap of 20’11.25” and acting like the rabbit in the race, Handy. “It was my last jump, and I handled herself. She responded to the Mike Depaola tied for fifth in the because down the stretch, teammate was consistently getting 35, 34, and I different situations that arose. She is high jump with a height of 5’10”. Will Smith kicked it home to cross thought I really need to rebound my a tough little kid!” Raider Frank Mellana kept inch- first with a time of 4:27.24. second step and bring my legs up to Raiders Isabel Crystal crossed ing closer to that 200-foot mark when “I knew El-Khoury was going to reach a record hit. I was really happy fourth in the 400 at 1:02.11, Kathleen he won the javelin with a meet-record take it out fast. That’s how he races. If that I finally got over 36, because it Leeper finished sixth in the 3,200 at toss of 197’8”. The previous record I could settle in behind him, he could was my goal. Next time at groups, I 11:37.8 and Alanna Salituro tied for was 184’9” set last year by Troy take me through in a fast 800. It was hope I can get on the board and get sixth in the pole vault with a height of Eastman of Rahway. Quentin a PR by over a second. Right now, I that 38, hopefully.” eight feet. Blackwell took third in the long jump am feeling pretty good. I feel fast,” Canfield also placed third in the Blue Devils Jhakyse Williams, with a distance of 20’3.5”. Alex Parker Smith explained. long jump with a leap of 16’1.5”, but Brian Henry, Pat Gray and Jon Henry at 9:59.74 and Brandon Wheeler at Jeff Sun finished third in the 800 at Kim Wenson reaped the most points won the 4x400-meter relay with a 10:06.4 placed 4-6 in the 3,200. 1:59.34, Reggie Green placed fifth in for the Raider girls, winning the shot the triple jump with a distance of put with a shove of 35’11” and the 39’10.25”, Errol Petgrave took sixth discus with a toss of 103’9” and plac- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the discus with a toss of 123’7”, ing second in the javelin with a toss of GETTING THE HI-FIVE…Cougar Head Coach Peter Kane gives Kelly Burke and James Sowa placed sixth in the 117’10”. Danielle Schweizer placed the hi-five after she cleared 12’7” in the pole vault. pole vault with a height of 10 feet. second in the discus at 103.8.5”, and The Family Law Department of Legal Advertising Dughi & Hewit Presents

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING BOND ORDI- PLACING SECOND IN THE TRIPLE JUMP…SPF Raider Sarah Canfield NANCES PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREE- HOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY: (1) placed second in the triple jump with a distance of 35’4.5” at the Group 3, Section BOND ORDINANCE NO. 578-2003 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 21, 2003; (2) 2 meet in South Plainfield. Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. 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Amend Section 4.L of Ordinance No. 578-2003 adopted by the Board of Chosen www.goleader.com agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”) on August 21, 2003 to add the following to the projects authorized: professional services for various Facilities (link is at bottom of page) divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions Management projects. 2. Amend Section 4.G of Ordinance No. 601-2004 adopted by the County on Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference August 19, 2004 to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or replacement Cranford Sports Archives of various bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various bridges and Dughi & Hewit, P.C. culverts, traffic signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) decrease the From September 2009 are available. period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years (a decrease of 5 years). 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 3. Amend Section 4.O of Ordinance No. 601-2004 to add the following to the (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com projects authorized: (i) professional services for various Facilities Management projects; and (ii) construction services for improvements and renovations at 10 Cherry Street for new courtrooms and a parking deck (courtrooms to be relocated from the Courthouse Complex). A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience 4. Amend Section 4.P of Ordinance No. 601-2004 to add the following to the projects authorized: professional services for various Facilities Management projects. 5. Amend Section 16 of Ordinance No. 601-2004 to decrease the average period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 13.17 years to 12.80 years (a decrease of 0.37 years). 6. Amend Section 4.F of Ordinance No. 616-2005 adopted by the County on August 18, 2005 to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or replacement of various bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various bridges and culverts, traffic signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) decrease the period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years (a decrease of 5 years). 7. Amend Section 4.M of Ordinance No. 616-2005 to add the following to the projects authorized: professional services for various Facilities Management projects. 8. Amend Section 12 of Ordinance No. 616-2005 to decrease the average period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 11.83 years to 11.65 years (a decrease of 0.18 years). 9. Amend Section 4.D of Ordinance No. 632-2006 adopted by the County on August New Homes throughout 17, 2006 (as previously amended by Ord. No. 673-2008 adopted on December 4, 2008) to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or replacement of various 500 NORTH AVE. E, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various bridges and culverts, traffic signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) decrease the period of Westfield usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years (a decrease of 5 years). 10. Amend Section 4.O of Ordinance No. 632-2006 (as previously amended) to add Build a Summer Art Program the following to the projects authorized: construction services for improvements and renovations at 10 Cherry Street for new courtrooms and a parking deck (courtrooms to For Your Kids be relocated from the Courthouse Complex). Cranford 11. Amend Section 12 of Ordinance No. 632-2006 (as previously amended) to decrease the average period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 17.06 years to 16.77 years (a decrease of 0.29 years). • Four convenient two-week sessions 12. Amend Section 4.D of Ordinance No. 653-2007 adopted by the County on Scotch Plains September 6, 2007 to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or • Classes Monday thru Thursday replacement of various bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various bridges and culverts, traffic signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) • Beginning June 28th decrease the period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years (a decrease of 5 years). From $699,000 - $1,099,000 13. Amend Section 11 of Ordinance No. 653-2007 to decrease the average period • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 11.60 years to 11.13 years (a decrease of 0.47 years). • Collage • Cartooning and more This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. For more information, contact Clerk of the Board of • Great kid’s art parties Chosen Freeholders County of Union State of New Jersey 908-654-5663 Call for info & brochure 908-294-2128 1 T - 5/27/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 goleader.com online exclusive Page E-4 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fines for Parking Tickets, Seatbelts More Letters to the Editor Union and BOE: Renegotiate Are Excessive And Need to Be Reduced CONTINUED FROM PAGES 4 & 15 OF PRINTED PAPER Contract With Salary Freeze “Punishments I know are necessary, ing someone over for a seatbelt, an- I just read the two letters about Mr. freeze all salaries; 2, starting salaries will and I would provide them strict and swering a cell phone or break light? WF Parents Concerned About Kravesky and several paraprofessionals be $45,000 with some medical benefits; inflexible, but proportioned to the And while they are focused on writing being laid off. On a personal, note I know 3, create a pay scale whereby math/sci- crime….” Thomas Jefferson. the ticket, someone speeds right past Cutting Full-Time Paraprofessionals the feeling to lose a job and it stinks, ence teachers get paid more money then New Jersey is finally in a situation and neglects stopping for a school bus, especially when it is no fault of your own. gym/art teachers; 4, the better teachers at for improvement with the help of a children or a pedestrian? We are writing to you (Dr. Margaret These children thrive on this routine, These good people lost their jobs because the end of the year receive a bonus; 5, new governor. Regardless if you agree How about the fact that the fines for Dolan) to express our concern about the repetition and consistency in the class- of the teachers’ union and BOE agreeing teachers not doing their jobs get laid off; or disagree with our governor, it is text messaging are exactly the same as recent news that all full-time paraprofes- room. The paras have been working in a to a contract they never should have agreed and 6, each school gets a principle but no finally being acknowledged that New answering a cell phone or a Blue Tooth sionals in the Westfield School District self-contained classroom environment for to in the first place. vice-principles. How about the town hav- Jersey has serious financial problems to answer? Both these fines are $130. have received RIF notices and that some several years, are very hands-on and pro- I am not an expert on negotiations, but ing three vp’s rotating between schools that need to be addressed. However, Text messaging requires both hands may be hired back on an as-needed basis, vide a valuable service to all 15 students I think the BOE should hire a profes- and the other vp’s asked to teach classes an ongoing problem that is well no- and both leaving the steering wheel. but potentially as part-time staff. in the class. sional in the future to represent the tax- again? ticed is the traffic violations and tick- The complete text of the law amending It is our understanding that the average Their dedication to aiding these stu- payer. Both parties knew the state was Also, 7, if a teacher’s spouse has a job eting. Adhering to the law is impera- N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3 can be found at P.L. salary of these individuals is a mere dents is seen every day as the class going to cut our funds; both parties know that teacher will be covered under the tive, however, are the debts turning 2007, c.198. Text messaging, which $18,000 and that many of them are work- progresses with their studies and social how many Westfield residents have lost spouse’s medical policy, that teacher our law enforcement officers to look- requires two hands with neither on the ing as full-time paraprofessionals because development. They are aware of the strat- jobs and, worse yet, both parties knew would get a small bonus at the end of the ing for quick fixes in the form of ticket steering wheel, should be a far larger they carry the benefits for their families. egies necessary for these students to over- when they agreed to these terms, many year; 8, tenure should be given to a teacher quotas. penalty and it is not according to our As parents of a special-needs child who come their learning disabilities, and these teachers were going to lose their jobs. after five full years; 9, voting booths Law Enforcement, due to pressure New Jersey statute. This happens all has participated in the Westfield special techniques allow these students to break- Both parties should have let it be known when the town is voting for the school from the municipalities, seems to be the time, and we need to be realistic. education program since he was 3 years through their barriers to learning. (because of their greed), teachers were budget should not be in schools, but in- more focused on the money brought in Are we focused strictly on the “al- old, we have been pleased with the educa- This proven strategy is seen, as many going to lose jobs. stead in a neutral building like the library, than the actual crimes being commit- mighty dollar” and “quick ticks” or on tion our son has received to this point. students are able to mainstream partially What is that buzzword used by politi- municipal building, the Y, etc. Voter turn- ted. Being pulled over for not using a the words “Serve and Protect?” Is law When the vote on the budget came up at any given time, and many are so suc- cians now a days, “transparency?” Why out for budgets is low so these locations seatbelt or a brake light out seems to enforcement still to preserve the law this year, we voted in favor of the budget, cessful that they will be moving full-time weren’t they transparent to let the voters could handle the turnout. have the same dollar amount penalty and protect the people? It appears it is knowing that our taxes would increase into a general education classroom next know this? I suggest both parties come I am sorry Mr. Kravetsky and many that a speeding ticket has these days! becoming to monetarily punish the tax- but with the hopes that special education year, the ultimate goal. back to the table and renegotiate the con- paraprofessionals will lose their jobs, In addition to the price of the penalty, payers for minor violations. The tax- would not need to be cut further. We are We are extremely concerned with the tract so jobs will not be eliminated. Let us however, they have no one to blame ex- it is turning the focus of the police payers of New Jersey pay their mu- now very concerned that without these news that all full-time paraprofessionals first start with a pay freeze for three years cept their union and the BOE. officer to the money and tickets writ- nicipalities top dollar and feel as if full-time paras, there will be a decline in have received RIF notices and that they with all teachers, all secretaries, all prin- In summary please, Union and BOE, ten instead of the search for the serious they are being harassed by the police the quality of our son’s education. will potentially be rehired only on a case- ciples, all everyone who gets paid by the let’s get back to the table, make some crimes and misdemeanors. On the back they pay to protect them by these par- Our son is currently in the LLD1 self- by-case basis, but as part-time. This will taxpayers in the school system and be scarifies and renegotiate the contract so of municipal tickets, parking meters ticular fines. The serious and real contained classroom at McKinley El- especially affect the special-needs stu- thankful you have a job with benefits. good people don‘t lose their jobs. are up to $32 or more and $54 for crimes are now officially going on the ementary School with Kim Conklin as the dents, at the elementary level in a self- If I were the all ruler of Westfield, I John Mancini seatbelts, or a light out in the rear. back burner. Are easy cash flowing teacher. In addition to Mrs. Conklin, there contained classroom. would make some changes so the tax- Westfield Some of these fines are excessive for tickets the answer? If the price of the is a full-time classroom aide, a full-time If this is the case, I believe the school payer will get more bang for their buck: 1, minor motor vehicle violations or not ticket would fit the crime, it may turn individual aide and a full-time shared district is going to lose several experi- violent offenses. the focus back to the real reason we aide, all of whom help with the education enced, dedicated professionals who help Christie Endorses Lance for Second All violations, no doubt, should be count on our police officers. These of the entire class. these children succeed. Inexperienced acknowledged, however, the penalty/ fines need to be reduced. With 15 students in the class, all with part-time employees will most certainly dollar amount needs to match the crime There are burglaries going on in different IEPs, all in and out of the class- cause disruption within the self-contained Term In June 8 GOP Primary Fight and especially the priorities of the po- New Jersey that are still unaddressed room for special services and all learning classroom, especially if there is a revolv- lice officers. Let’s put the law en- (such as Clifton). Yet, municipalities at different grade levels, it is very difficult ing door of aides coming and going. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie responsibility and now he is going to forcement where it will do the most are encouraging officers to write tick- for one adult to teach the class as a whole. These dedicated professionals and our has endorsed Leonard Lance for Con- help America back to years of fiscal good for the taxpayers. A fine of $54 is ets for anything. It was once ticket For that reason, the main strategy is for the children deserve better, especially from a gress I the Congressman’s bid for a responsibility in the Congress.” an obscene amount of money for some- quotas, is it now a “dollar quota?” class to be broken down into small groups school district that is looked upon with second term in the upcoming June 8 Gov. Christie praised Mr. Lance’s having these experienced paras work with such high regard, and in a town where the Republican Primary. At an event in record saying, “Leonard Lance is fight- one who may be unemployed. How Laura J. Libby many times do we see an officer pull- one of the groups while the teacher rotates majority of our tax dollars go towards support for Lance for Congress and ing to restore a vibrant private sector Union through the different groups. public education. New Jersey Republican State Party, the economy in the United States. He is We certainly understand that in the Governor said, “We need more people fighting for fiscal responsibility. He is current economic environment, there are like Leonard Lance setting the example fighting for common sense and the truth. things that are not in your control. in Washington.” And that’s why Leonard Lance is going We do appreciate the dedication of the The Governor added, “any time when to have an extraordinary victory in No- board of education, the district’s admin- Leonard Lance is in a fight, from here vember.” istration and especially our teachers in forward you can count on the fact that “I am a friend of Leonard Lance, and providing the best education possible, Chris Christie is going to be with through his actions and his words he but this issue needs to be looked at seri- Leonard Lance.” Mr. Christie also will always make you proud, make New Legal Advertising ously before our son and his classmates thanked Mr. Lance for being the author Jersey proud, and make America proud. become casualties of the system, as op- of the Lance Amendment to the New Let’s go out and get behind Leonard posed to success stories. Jersey State Constitution that prohibits Lance for Congress,” the Governor said. We hope that you will consider our further state borrowing without voter “I am honored to have Gov. Christie’s thoughts in the rehiring process, espe- approval. endorsement,” Mr. Lance said. “And I cially at the elementary level. We look “Leonard Lance has always been a look forward to working side-by-side Paid for by the advertisers and staff of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood forward to hearing from you soon. clear voice for fiscal responsibility,” with him as we fight together to bring Scott and Kathy Robb Gov. Christie said. “Leonard Lance was fiscal sanity to New Jersey and Wash- Times as a service to the readers. Westfield well before his time in the call for fiscal ington.”

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE b) Providing for the care, cultivation, planting and replanting of flowers and shrubs on County property. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ORDINANCE: NO. 704-2010 CHAPTER 2 §107-ARTICLE IV FEES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES FIRST READING: 5/20/2010 DESCRIPTION 2009 PROPOSED 2010 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the WATCHUNG STABLES In County Out of County In County Out of County Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 13TH day of May, 2010, and that said ordinance 1 hr. Trail Ride – Weekday $21.00 $27.00 $25.00 $36.00 will be taken up for further 1 hr. Trail Ride – Weekend $23.00 $28.00 $28.00 $39.00 consideration for final passage at the meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County Private Reserved Trail Ride Instructor $25.00 $30.00 Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 10th day of June, 2010, at 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter Lead Line – ½ hr – Under 9 years old- Weekday $11.00 $17.00 $15.00 $23.00 as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested there i will be given an opportunity to be Lead Line – ½ hr – Under 9 years old- Weekend $13.00 $19.00 $15.00 $23.00 heard concerning the same. Summer Riding Camp A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Administration 4 Day 6-hr/day Session – Ages 9-17 $280.00 $340.00 $308.00 $408.00 Building, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general public of the County who Second Child in same family $293.00 $388.00 shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board in said County Administration Building. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Mounted Troops Senior Troop (ten 1-hr rides/season) $250.00 $310.00 $275.00 $372.00 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES Junior Troop (ten 45-min rides/season) $210.00 $270.00 $231.00 $324.00 AND GENERAL LEGISLATION: BY AMENDING CHAPTER 128-SMOKING POLICY; ARTICLE XVIII-DEPARTMENT Adults (eight 1-hr rides/season) $210.00 $250.00 $231.00 $324.00 OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND CHAPTER 2-§107-ARTICLE IV FEES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES Drill Team (eight 1-hr ride/season) $231.00 $310.00 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the “Laws of Union County” are hereby amended 2nd Junior Troop in same season $219.00 $308.00 as outlined in the attached Schedule A: Troop – Group Riding Clinics (1-hr) $36.00 $36.00 $40.00 $43.00 CONTINUED… Troop Horse Shows Per Event $12.00 $13.00 (See attached) Post Entry $15.00 $17.00 Note: All text that is underlined is inserted/new language. Private Instructions and Horse Rental All text that is struck through is deleted language Horse Rental Fee ½ hr – Weekday, inc. tax $13.00 $19.00 $15.00 $23.00 SCHEDULE A Horse Rental Fee ½ hr – Weekend, inc. tax $15.00 $21.00 $18.00 $25.00 PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Horse Rental Fee 1 hr – Weekday, inc. tax $21.00 $27.00 $24.00 $32.00 Horse Rental Fee 1 hr – Weekend, inc. tax $23.00 $29.00 $27.00 $35.00 ARTICLE XVIII, Department of Parks & Community Renewal 1 hr non-County instructor/trainer ring $40.00 $50.00 [Adopted 6-26-1997 by Ord. No. 452; Amended 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] ½ hr non-County instructor/trainer ring $30.00 $40.00 § 1-100. Department established; purpose; organization. Weekly Horse Rental, 3 hrs/day Weekday $200.00 $272.00 $220.00 $325.00 [Amended 6-20-2002 by Ord. No. 553; 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636; 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664; 6-25-09 by Ord. No. 686] Horse Board A. General Purpose; Departmental Organization. There shall be a Department of Parks and Community Renewal for the purpose Box Stall – Daily $14.17 $17.50 $15.00 $20.00 of promoting and developing the planning, development and growth of the County of Union, coordinating all aspects of such through Box Stall – Monthly $425.00 $525.00 $446.00 $578.00 the efficient and effective use of financial, operational and administrative resources and to proactively address the needs of County Tie Stall – Daily $11.50 $13.17 $12.00 $15.00 residents. The Director shall be fully responsible for the Department’s operation. Tie Stall- Monthly $345.00 $395.00 $362.00 $435.00 B. There may be a Deputy Director who shall be responsible to the Director of the Department of Parks and Community Renewal Box Stall Late Fee $40.00 $42.00 and shall be responsible for developing plans and coordinating the implementation of plans for renovating existing park facilities and Tie Stall Late Fee $30.00 $32.00 constructing new facilities. C. The Department shall have a Bureau of Recreation and a Bureau of Administrative Support. The Chief of each Bureau shall Other Programs be the head of the Bureau and shall report to the Deputy Director of Parks and Community Renewal. Riding Clinics and Special Rides – 1 hr $36.00 $45.00 $38.00 $50.00 · The functions of the Bureau of Recreation and Administrative Support are is to developing and administrating administer Riding Clinics and Special Rides – 1 ½ hr $45.00 $56.00 programs to facilitate the public use and enjoyment of County parks, playgrounds, the Watchung Reservation, open spaces and places Riding Clinics and Special Rides – 2 + hrs $60.00 $70.00 of recreation; operating all County recreation facilities; and, coordinating park and recreational facilities, programs and special events Birthday Parties – up to 30 children $126.00 $158.00 $150.00 $200 of the County with other public and private recreational facilities within the County. (2 hr room rental plus 2 lead line horses) · The functions of the Bureau of Administrative Support are is to establish and maintain essential records and files relative to the Room Rental Fee (per hour) $50.00 $60.00 $60.00 $75.00 programs offered by the Department, ensure payroll conformity, prepare and reconcile contract bids and bills, and maintain construction Scout Badge (per person – min. $50.00) $50.00 $50.00 $10.00pp, min progress schedules and reports. $50.00 D. The Department shall have a Bureau of Environmental Conservation. The Chief of the Bureau shall be the head of the Bureau and shall report to the Deputy Director of Parks and Community Renewal. The functions of the Bureau of Environmental Conservation Brownie Try-It Badge (per person – min. $50.00) $50.00 $50.00 $5.00 pp, min. $50.00 will be as follows: Learn About Horses 1 hr (group) $40.00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 · Implementing and coordinating Household Special Waste, Computer and Electronics, and Battery/Motor Oil/Filters recycling Locker Rentals – 3 seasons (Spring/Summer/Fall) $15.00 $30.00 events funded through the Solid Waste Services Tax GOLF · Implementing and coordinating the Scrap Tire Management Program to fund cleanup and disposal of scrap tires found on public 9 – Hole Twilight on 18 Hole Golf Course– lands. Galloping Hill after 5:00 pm $18.00 $22.00 · Providing administrative and coordination assistance to municipalities in implementing the Clean Communities Program. · Performing such other duties as may be required by the Director of the Division of Park Planning and Maintenance. Chapter 128, SMOKING POLICY · Preparing and Disseminating all mandated statistical programmatic reports to appropriate agencies and officials. [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union 9-23-1993 as Ord. No. 385. Amendments noted · The Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation shall also serve as the District Recycling where applicable.] Coordinator. § 128- 1. Smoking defined. E. The Department shall have a Bureau of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach. The Bureau Chief shall report to For purposes of this policy, “smoking” means the burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or the possession of a lighted the Director of Parks and Community Renewal. The function of the Bureau of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach is cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other matter of substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked. to develop and administer programs to facilitate the public use and enjoyment of County parks and recreational facilities in consolidation § 128-1 2. Smoking prohibited. of County grant programs for maximum effectiveness. The Bureau shall include the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. A. (1) Smoking is prohibited in all areas of County buildings or structures. This includes but is not limited to all work areas, offices, F. The Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs functions and responsibilities shall include: conference rooms, hallways/vestibules, stairwells, rest rooms, elevators, cafeterias, lounges and County-operated vehicles. [Amended (1) Create, support and encourage programs promoting public interest and participation in local arts, history and culture. 4-10-2003 by Ord. No. 569] (2) Maintain an annual preservation awards program commending noteworthy historic preservation. (2) Smoking shall not be permitted within 25 feet of ingress or egress to any County-owned or leased buildings. (3) Educate the public on local, state and municipal efforts to preserve historical sites. (3) Appropriate signage shall be created and displayed to effectuate this requisite. (4) Maintain an historic inventory as a resource for federal and state agencies and local planners. B. (1) Smoking is prohibited in all County owned recreational areas/facilities including boating facilities (docks and structures), [Amended 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 664] ice-skating facilities, playgrounds, running tracks, all snack bars, swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts, Watchung Stables and G. The Department of Parks & Community Renewal shall consist of the following Divisions: restrooms which support County-owned recreational areas/facilities. (1) Division of Planning and Community Development. (2) Smoking shall not be permitted within 50 feet of all recreational areas/facilities including boating facilities (docks and structures), (2) Division of Information Technologies. [Added 7-22-1999 by Ord. No. 503] ice-skating facilities, playgrounds, running tracks, snack bars, swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts, Watchung Stables and (3) Division of Park Maintenance and Administrative Support. [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664]. restrooms which support County-owned recreational areas/facilities. (4) Division of Golf Operations. [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] (3) Appropriate signage will be created and displayed at all affected recreational areas/facilities. (5) Division of Parks Planning and Environmental Services Horticultural Services [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] C. (1) The County may prohibit smoking at County sponsored events, including concerts, fairs, festivals, movies and other such [Amended 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636; 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] events, at the discretion of the County Manager and with the advise and consent of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. § 1-113. Division of Parks Planning and Environmental Services Horticultural Services (2) Appropriate signage will be created and displayed at all such events. [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] § 128-2. Smoking defined. A. Division head. The Director of the Division of Park Planning and Environmental Services Horticultural Services shall be the For purposes of this policy, smoking is defined as the burning of any tobacco, whether used in a pipe, cigar or cigarette. head of the Division and shall be responsible to the Deputy Director of the Department of Parks and Community Renewal for its § 128-3. Smoking outside of County buildings. operation. The time away from work for the purpose of smoking outside of County buildings and structures shall be limited to the scheduled and/ B. Division organization. or permitted break periods and meal breaks. (1) Within the Division, there shall be the following subdivision: § 128-4. Disposal of smoking products. a) The Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation. Employees and visitors/patrons shall make use of outside receptacles for the disposal of cigar or cigarette butts, or tobacco by- b) The Bureau of Horticulture. products and waste. (2) The Division of Park Planning Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation’s and Horticulture Services’ functions and § 128-5. Implementation of policy. responsibilities shall include: Department, Division Heads and Supervisors shall be directly responsible for the implementation of the policy and its enforcement a) Responsible for developing plans and coordinating the implementation of plans for renovating existing Park facilities, within their areas of supervision and control. constructing new facilities, and environmental park programs. § 128-6. Policy questions. b) Implementing and coordinating Household Special Waste, Computer and Electronics, and Battery/Motor Oil/Filters recycling Questions of interpretation or application of the policy shall be referred to the Office of the County Manager for response. events funded through the Solid Waste Services Tax § 128-7. Violations and penalties. c) Implementing and coordinating the Scrap Tire Management Program to fund cleanup and disposal of scrap tires found on public A. Members of the public who violate this policy shall first be ordered to comply with the policy. If the person continues to smoke lands. in violation of the policy, then a fine shall be imposed upon the person in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3D-56 46 et seq. d) Providing administrative and coordination assistance to municipalities in implementing the Clean Communities Program. B. A person, after being so ordered, who smokes in violation of this Ordinance is subject to a fine of not less than $250.00 for the e) Performing such other duties as may be required by the Director of the Division of Park Planning and Maintenance. first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense. A penalty shall be recovered in accordance with f) Preparing and Disseminating all mandated statistical programmatic reports to appropriate agencies and officials. the provisions of subsections c. and d. of N.J.S.A. 26:3D-62. g) The Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation shall also serve as the District Recycling C. The above-mentioned fine shall not exceed $25, and process shall be in the nature of a summons or warrant returnable in the Coordinator. Municipal Court within whose jurisdiction the violation occurred. The following personnel are authorized to enforce compliance with the (3) The Bureau of Horticulture’s functions and responsibilities shall include: policy: Union County public safety officers; Union County police officers; Union County Sheriff’s officers; individuals providing security a) Providing for the care, cultivation, planting and replanting of all lawns on County property. services under contract to the County; Union County corrections officers; and any police officer authorized by the State of New Jersey. 1 T - 5/27/10, The Leader Fee: $ Page 14 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION James Kullmann, 80, Project Engineer; Clarence H. Briant, 89, Proud Veteran; Was Active In Many Church Ministries – Obituaries – Enjoyed Golf, Gardening and Wildlife James “Jim” Kullmann, 80, of Ministries throughout the Northeast- Weyman O. Steengrafe, 99, Educator; Clarence Henry Briant of brother, Russell, and many nieces Macungie, Pa., formerly of ern United States. Westfield died on Friday, Febru- and nephews, and especially his Westfield, N.J., Trenton, Mich. and A former member and actively Rotarian and Hist. Society President ary 5, 2010, at his home after a devoted niece and nephew, Ann Woodbury, N.J., died on Friday, May involved in numerous churches in very courageous battle with can- and Bill Hoelterling. 21, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospital New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsyl- Weyman Oscar Steengrafe, 99, a hour hotline. Additionally, he was an cer. He was 89 years old. Always a good family man and in Lehigh County, Pa. He was mar- vania, Jim served as a deacon, held former school administrator, passed elder at The Presbyterian Church in He was born and re- friend to all, Mr. Briant ried for 57 years to Eleonore “Ellie” various administrative and financial away on Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Westfield. In 1973, he was appointed sided in Westfield his was married to Helen, (Jerabek) Kullmann. positions and participated Hightstown, N.J. Director of Continuing Education of entire life, graduating who predeceased him. Born January 28, 1930 in children’s ministries, of Wey was born in Newark, N.J. and Union County College in Cranford. from Westfield High Helen also was a mem- in Milwaukee, Wis., he was which the highlight was graduated from Hillside High School. For the last 15 years, Wey resided School. Mr. Briant ber of the American Le- the son of the late Earl and the high school Bible study He received his at the Meadow Lakes Re- owned and operated gion. Gertrude (Schneider) held in his home. bachelor’s and master’s tirement Community in Briant Plumbing. He Mr. Briant is survived Kullmann. The family He designed and was in- degrees from Rutgers Hightstown, where he re- continued working by his three children, moved to Woodbury when strumental in the engineer- University. While teach- mained active and contin- and never did retire. Beverly of North Merrick, Jim was 18. After high ing of the steeple for the ing American history at ued with his love of his- He served in the N.Y., Roger of Asheville, school, Jim furthered his Willow Grove Presbyte- Hillside High School, he tory and public speaking, United States Army in N.C. and Cheryl of Whit- education at Rensselaer rian Church of Scotch continued his graduate running a monthly current the Medical Corps in ing, N.J., and three grand- Polytechnic Institute in Plains. studies at New York Uni- events discussion for the World War II, serving children, Brian, Christine Troy, N.Y. He graduated Surviving are his wife, versity. He came to last 10 years. in England, Belgium, and Patricia Lynn, all of Westfield in 1942 as a Wey’s late wife, in 1952 with a Bachelor of Ellie; his children, Susan, Germany and France Clarence H. Briant who adored him. He also Science degree in Indus- James Kullmann wife of John Seth, of social studies instructor Beatrice Adams Mills, from 1942 to 1945. leaves three great-grand- trial Engineering. Franklin, Pa., Diane, wife at Westfield Senior High passed away in 1992. Mr. Briant always was proud of his children, Mark, Megan and Lauren, Jim began his career at Mobil Oil- of Ken Vesely, of Memphis, Tenn., School. Wey then served He is survived by his service to the United States and and many lifelong friends, family two daughters, Gail Mobil Chemical in 1952, working in John Kullmann, husband of Emily, of as principal of Franklin, Weyman Steengrafe marched in the Memorial Day Pa- and neighbors. Paulsboro, N.J. and Trenton, Mich., Rockaway, N.J., Stephen Kullmann, Wilson and Tamaques El- Bergmann of Delanco, rade in Westfield every year as the The family is honoring his and finished his career in Edison, husband of Ally, of Blue Lake, Calif. ementary Schools. N.J. and Wendy Scribner of Den- flag bearer well into his 80s. wishes that there be no memorial N.J., retiring in 1984 as senior project and Chris Day, husband of Ellen, of While serving as director of the mark, Me., and four grandchildren. Mr. Briant was an avid golfer, service. engineer. East Windsor, N.J.; his sisters, Lois, Westfield Adult School for 30 years, Wey will be greatly missed by his gardener and very active in Ameri- Arrangements are by the Gray He supported and after retirement wife of Connie Rahme, of Ocean City, he was elected president of the New family and friends and remembered can Legion Post No. 3 for more Funeral Home, 318 East Broad became actively involved in the com- N.J. and Ruth, wife of Alan Carroll, of Jersey Association for Adult Educa- for his passion for life, community than 50 years. He loved animals Street in Westfield. passion ministry, Ellie’s Re-Use-It. The Villages, Fla.; 10 grandchildren tion. service, great sense of humor and and especially the wildlife in his Donations may be made to the Founded by his wife, Ellie, the min- and four great-grandchildren. There A Westfield Rotarian since 1966, his optimism. yard. He also loved to camp, and American Lung Association of istry provides God’s assistance to also are numerous other children, Wey was elected president of the club Friends and family are invited to a vacationed at Moosehead Lake in Bridgewater, N.J. or to American needy families, meeting their physi- grandchildren and great-grandchildren for 1971-1972 and was made a Paul memorial service on Wednesday, Maine. Legion Post 3, 1003 North Avenue, cal, emotional and spiritual needs. from all over the world whom Jim Harris Fellow in 1984. He served as June 2, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of The One of nine children, he is sur- West, Westfield, N.J. 07090. The ministry cares for inner-city and dearly loved and considered to be part Governor of District 751 during 1985- Presbyterian Church in Westfield, vived by his sister, Kathryn; his May 27, 2010 refugee families. Ellie’s Re-Use-It of his family. 1986. 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. was featured on CNN in 2005 on the He was predeceased by a sister, Wey taught on the extension staff In lieu of flowers, contributions Friday Morning Volunteer Program. Jean Burke. of Kean College, Jersey City State may be made to the Westfield Rotary Richard Goldberger, 80, Co-Founder Having been involved with Youth A memorial service was held on College, Rutgers University and Scholarship Fund for graduating high for Understanding since 1976, Jim Tuesday, May 25, at the Bethany Fairleigh Dickinson University. In school seniors. The Rotary Club Of Garden State Brickface Company served as a Host Parent for 19 chil- United Methodist Church in 1968, the evening division of Kean named the scholarship in his honor. Richard Goldberger, 80, of Scotch ments and honors was an honorary dren and an area representative for Wescosville, Pa. College presented him with a Distin- Contributions may be sent to Rotary Plains died on Friday, April 16, at Doctor of Law degree, which he New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Arrangements were by the J.S. guished Service Award for Teaching. Club of Westfield, Attention: Nancy JFK Medical Center in Edison sur- shared with his late brother, Larry, A member of the Bethany United Burkholder Funeral Home in Allen- In 1980, Wey was the recipient of Jackson, Westfield Area YMCA, 220 rounded by his loving family. from the Rabbinical College of Methodist Church in Wescosville, Pa., town, Pa. the Golden Deeds Community Award Clark Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Born in Rahway, he was a life- America in Morristown; the he was active with the Couples Men- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- from the Exchange Club of Westfield. Arrangements are under the direc- long resident of Union County, hav- President’s Award from Israel Bonds, tor Program and the Refugee Care tributions may be made in Jim’s In 1969, he served as the first presi- tion of the Glackin/Saul Funeral Home, ing lived in Rahway, Roselle and and the Man of the Year Award from Program, and served as Grandpa Jim memory to Bethany United Meth- dent of the Westfield Historical Soci- 136 Morrison Avenue, Hightstown, Linden before settling in Scotch the Union County NAACP. for Divorce Care 4 Kids. He also was odist Church for The Kingdom ety. He also served as president of N.J., www.saulfuneralhomes.com. May 27, 2010 Plains in 1967. Mr. Goldberger was devoted to active in sharing the Children’s Min- Building Program Fund or The Refu- CONTACT We Care, a tri-county, 24- Mr. Goldberger attended Rider his business but, at the same time, istry for the Lay Witness Renewal gee Program Fund, 1208 Brookside College in Trenton and left to join he adored his wife, Mildred, and Road, Wescosville, Pa. 18106. Ann F. Stoffers, 77, Longtime Resident; the army during the Korean War, in experienced great joy from his chil- SHERIFF’S SALE May 27, 2010 which he served as a paratrooper in dren and grandchildren. During the SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10002777 Was St. Barnabas Unit Coordinator the 82nd Airborne Division. In last five years, Mr. Goldberger lov- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION Ann F. Stoffers, 77, of Westfield Westfield. 1959, he co-founded, along with ingly cared for Mildred, attempting UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10003162 DOCKET NO. F-20211-08 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY passed away peacefully on Friday, Arrangements were under the di- his father and his brother-in-law, everything he could for her comfort Plaintiff: DEUTCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY CHANCERY DIVISION May 21, at her residence. Isidore Moore, the Garden State and traveling far and wide to find AMERICAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNION COUNTY rection of the Memorial Funeral BANKER’S TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE DOCKET NO. F-7614-09 Born in Elizabeth, she resided in Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Brickface Company of Roselle, the solace for her. AND CUSTODIAN FOR MORGAN STANLEY, Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC MSAC 2007-HE1 BY: SAXON MORTGAGE VS. Westfield for 31 years, coming from In lieu of flowers, donations in her largest exterior masonry company He is survived by Mildred, along SERVICES, INC. F/K/A MERITECH MORT- Defendant: HARRY PATTERSON, DENISE Newark. Mrs. Stoffers worked as a in the northeast. Throughout his with three daughters and sons-in- GAGE SERVICES, INC. AS ITS ATTORNEY- PATTERSON memory to the St. Barnabas Hospice IN-FACT Sale Date: 06/23/2010 unit coordinator for St. Barnabas Pulmonary Special Care Unit, 95 Old life, his entrepreneurial spirit led law, Caryl and Lewis Levine of VS. Writ of Execution: 02/11/2010 Defendant: KEVIN SMITHWRICK; PAULETTE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Hospital. Short Hills Road, West Orange, N.J. him to be involved in the startup of Wellesley, Mass., Linda and Peter SMITHWRICK to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Her daughter, Marie Lassen, pre- many companies including real es- Weissbrod of Scotch Plains and Sale Date: 06/02/2010 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- 07052 would be appreciated. For ad- Writ of Execution: 03/22/2010 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- deceased her. ditional information or to express tate, construction, restaurant and Wendy and Stuart Fuchsman of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Surviving are her husband, Carl, condolences, please visit banking businesses. Scotch Plains; eight grandchildren, vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sr., and her children, Carl, Jr., Peter, Yet, Mr. Goldberger also found Alexis and James Hochleutner, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of their bid available in cash or certified check at www.fanwoodmemorial.com. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the conclusion of the sales. Patricia Palmisano, Michael, May 27, 2010 the time to support a myriad of phi- Daniel and Jonathan Levine, Lauren WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Thirty Three Thousand Ninety Five and 14/100*** Kathleen and James. Thirteen grand- lanthropies. He was known through- and Justin Weissbrod and Alexander of their bid available in cash or certified check at $333,095.14. children and two great-grandchildren out New Jersey for his commitment and Andrew Fuchsman. the conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the Town Wayne R. Wilkes, 63 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred of Westfield, County of Union and State of New also survive her. to helping others. A past president of Arrangements were by the Eighty Six Thousand Two Hundred Four and 73/ Jersey. Wayne Rogers Wilkes, 63, for- 100*** $386,204.73. Commonly known as: 703 West Broad Street, A Funeral Mass was celebrated on the Jewish Federation of Central New Bernheim, Apter, Kreitzman Sub- The property to be sold is located in the Town- Westfield, New Jersey 07090-0000. Tuesday, May 25, at the Immaculate merly of Atlantic City, died on Tues- Jersey, he was a supporter of Jewish urban Funeral Chapel in Livingston. ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, Tax Lot No. 1 in Block No. 2818 State of New Jersey. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 53 x 88 Heart of Mary Roman Catholic day, May 18, 2010, in Bridgeton. Family Services of Central New Jer- The family has requested that any- Commonly known as: 215 Haven Avenue, Nearest Cross Street: Scotch Plains Avenue Born on January 29, 1947 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. BEGINNING at a point caused by the intersec- Church of Scotch Plains. Interment sey, the Jewish Community Center one wishing to make a donation in Tax Lot No. 19 in Block 801 tion of the southeasterly side line of Broad Street followed at Fairview Cemetery in Plainfield, he was the son of Edna of Central New Jersey, Congrega- Mr. Goldberger’s name can send it Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 feet x and the southwesterly side line of Scotch Plains 90 feet Avenue as now laid out and opened, and running and William E. Wilkes. tion Beth Israel of Scotch Plains, to AHF Children’s Resource Foun- Nearest Cross Street: New Jersey State High- thence South 38 degrees 23 minutes West and Mr. Wilkes attended elementary way, US Route 22 binding on the side line of Broad Street a distance The Governor’s Council on the Pre- dation, 12 Clinton Lane, Scotch Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- of forty-two and ninety nine one hundreths (42.99) Albert Polizzi, 100 school in Scotch Plains, and also vention of Mental Retardation, Plains, N.J. 07076. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. feet to a point; thence running North 40 degrees May 27, 2010 Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- 25 minutes East a distance of forty-four and Albert Polizzi, 100, formerly of attended Westfield High School. which he was appointed to by then tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- fifteen one hundreths (44.15) feet to a point in the Westfield, passed away on Friday, Surviving are his loving and de- able - You must check with the tax collector for side line of Scotch Plains Avenue; thence run- Governor Thomas Kean, and many exact amounts due. ning North 50 degrees 47 minutes West and May 21. voted mother, Edna Bell White others. Among his many achieve- www.goleader.com Title Number - 103484 binding on the side line of Scotch Plains Avenue Block 801, Lot 19 a distance of eighty-nine and seven on hundreths Mr. Polizzi had been the owner of Wilkes, and a host of other family The total amount due for past due taxes is $0 (89.07) feet to the point and place of BEGIN- Albert’s Barber Shop on Prospect and friends. The total amount due for Sewer is $259.17 as NING. Jeanette B. Walker, 75, Avid Golfer; of 5/5/2010 Prior Liens/Encumbrances Street in Westfield for more than 50 Funeral services were held on Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): None Taxes Open: $1,336.13 Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty Eight Total as of April 28, 2010: $1,336.13 years. He retired at the age of 92. Monday, May 24, at the Greater Ref- Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Seven and 74/ Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty Three He was predeceased by his wife of uge Church of Christ, 520 Washing- Enjoyed Traveling With Loved Ones 100*** $438,867.74 together with lawful interest Thousand Four Hundred Two and 64/100*** and costs. $383,402.64 together with lawful interest and 59 years, Nancy, and is survived by his ton Avenue in Pleasantville. Jeanette B. Walker, 75, of Scotch The funeral was held on Satur- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- children, Albert, Jr. and his wife, Carol, Arrangements were entrusted to Plains died on Tuesday, May 18, at day, May 22, from the Memorial expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and Lillian Capone and her husband, Greenidge Funeral Homes, Inc. of money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the home. Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Daniel, along with five grandchildren Atlantic City. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she had in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass fol- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, May 27, 2010 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and 14 great-grandchildren. lived in Toronto, Canada before lowed at St. Bartholomew the and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Funeral services were held on Tues- an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for moving to Scotch Plains 44 years Apostle Church. Cremation was The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. day, May 25, at the Dooley Colonial Seymour C. Burke, 50 ago. private. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. will have information regarding the surplus, if Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Seymour C. “Johnny” Burke, 50, of Mrs. Walker was a member of St. In lieu of flowers, donations may There is a full legal description on file in the any. Westfield. Interment followed at Fanwood, N.J. died on Sunday, May Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Bartholomew the Apostle Roman be made to Center for Hope Hos- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. 23, at Hackensack Medical Center. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains pice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this May 27, 2010 tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Born in Jamaica, West Indies, he and a member of the Nomahegan Plains, N.J. 07076 or to the ALS Ralph Froehlich tisement. was a former certified systems engi- Sheriff Ralph Froehlich SHERIFF’S SALE Swim Club in Westfield. She was Association, 42 Broadway, Suite Attorney: Sheriff neer with NetConnect of Staten Is- an avid golfer, playing with various 1724, New York, N.Y. 10275. For ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Attorney: SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09002030 200 SHEFFIELD STREET FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY land, N.Y. groups over the years, and also loved additional information or to express SUITE 301 7 CENTURY DRIVE CHANCERY DIVISION Surviving are his wife, Wendy; his MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 SUITE 201 UNION COUNTY to travel with family and friends. condolences, please visit (908) 233-8500 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 DOCKET NO. F-1735-08 son, Camaran; his mother, Ita; his sis- Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, She was predeceased by her hus- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. File No.: FCZ-103484 (973) 538-4700 May 27, 2010 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 4 T - 05/27, 06/03, 06/10 INC. ters, Octavia, Harthel Blake, Faydene band, Eugene, Sr., in 2009, as well & 5/27/10 Fee: $206.04 & 06/17/10 Fee: $173.40 VS. Defendant: RUSSELL J. YEAGER, DEBORAH Antoine, Sybil Carey and Altega Hinds; as by her sister, Dorothy Veremko. M. YEAGER, HIS WIFE his brothers, Edwin, Colly and Michael Sale Date: 06/02/2010 Surviving are her four children, Writ of Execution: 03/24/2009 Brown, and a host of other relatives. Diana Paquarella, Eugene Walker, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Prayer to to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Memorial services will be held on Jr., Michael Walker and Anne vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Saturday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Johnson; as well as seven grand- The Blessed Virgin Gray Funeral Homes TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on John’s Baptist Church, 2387 Morse children and one great-grandchild. (Never known to fail) WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Avenue in Scotch Plains. Oh most beautiful Flower of of their bid available in cash or certified check at In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Thomas G. Stevens Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Since 1897 the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred tributions can be made to the Na- Thomas Gest Stevens of Westfield, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Seventy Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Six and 50/100*** $275,836.50. tional Black United Fund, Social Jus- son of Edward Stevens and Alice Mother of the Son of God, Im- The property to be sold is located in the Bor- tice Fund, 40 Clinton Street, Fifth maculate Virgin, assist me in my ough of Fanwood, County of Union and State of Gest Stevens, died on Friday, May New Jersey. Floor, Newark, N.J. 07102. 21, at home. Mr. Stevens was prede- necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help Commonly known as: 41 Arlene Court, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Arrangements are by Anderson ceased in December 2009 by his wife me! Show me herein you are my Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 41 Funeral Service, 201 Sandford Street mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Dimension of Lot Approximately: 65 x 157 of 68 years, Jeanne Hill Stevens. Nearest Cross Street: Pleasant Avenue in New Brunswick. Mr. Stevens was born in Roselle, God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly May 27, 2010 side line of Arlene Court, distant therein as mea- where he lived for many years. He I humbly beseech you from the sured along said side line of Arlene Court on a bottom of my heart to succor me in course of North 46 degrees 57 minutes 10 sec- moved to Westfield in 1956. onds East 407.89 feet from a point by the inter- ‘Ladies’ Night’ on Tap He was a 1937 graduate of Rutgers this necessity. There are none who section of the said side line of Arlene Court if can withstand your power. Show extended in a southwesterly direction with the College and earned his master’s de- northeasterly side line of Pleasant Avenue if the At Chelsea June 16 me herein you are my mother. Oh Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in same were extended in a southeasterly direction gree in history in 1954. During World and running thence. FANWOOD – The Chelsea at Mary, conceived without sin, pray 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. War II, he served in the Army Air Prior Liens/encumbrances Fanwood will present “Ladies’ Night for us who have recourse to thee. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total as of April 1, 2010 $0.00 Force Medical Detachment. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Twenty Six at The Chelsea” on Wednesday, June Mr. Stevens had taught United Holy Mother, I place this cause in personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Five and 39/ 100*** $326,285.39 together with lawful interest 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. Free martinis, States history for 37 years at Abraham your hands (3x). cremation. and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- hors d’oeuvres and massages will be Clark High School in Roselle. He Holy Spirit, You who solve all tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and available. Participants also will have also was an adjunct history professor problems, light all roads so that I Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court an opportunity to shop for jewelry, at Union County College. may attain my goal. You who gave 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to handbags and skin care products. Surviving are his daughters, Carol me the divine gift to forgive and Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Arline McGraw-Oberst, author of Koehler (Charles) and Janet Behrens; forget all evil against me and that in William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. “Chicken Soup for the Volunteer’s four grandchildren, Jennifer all instances in my life You are with NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if Soul,” will be the keynote speaker. Kirchherr (Jonathan), Thomas me. I want in this short prayer to (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. The evening also will feature the com- thank You as I confirm once again There is a full legal description on file in the Koehler, Jessica Behrens and Union County Sheriff’s Office. edy of Patricia Williams (“Ma’am” Katherine Behrens, and one great- that I never want to be separated The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this John-Michael “J.M.” Jones sale for any length of time without further adver- and Other Four Letter Words!) grandchild; his brother-in-law, Frank from You in eternal glory. Thank tisement. The Chelsea is located at 295 South Hill (Clare) of Largo, Fla.; a sister- you for your mercy towards me N.J. Lic. #4869 Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Avenue in Fanwood. There will be a in-law, Wilma Stevens of Edison, and and mine. Amen. Attorney: Director FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC $10 suggested donation. Proceeds numerous nieces and nephews. Say this prayer on three con- 7 CENTURY DRIVE will benefit the NCJW Center for secutive days. Publish this prayer SUITE 201 Services were held on Tuesday, www.grayfuneralhomes.com PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 Women. Responses always are ap- May 25, at the Gray Funeral Home, after the favor is granted. (973) 538-4700 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 preciated and may be made by call- 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. J.C.G. & 5/27/10 Fee: $185.64 ing (908) 654-5200. May 27, 2010 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 27, 2010 Page 15 Lance is No Conservative; Larsen More Letters to the Editor Is the Fiscal Conservative in Race CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 CLASSIFIEDS Along with many other conservatives, against “Cap and Tax” because he real- We Need Constitutional Fiscal I am extremely upset about the “two izes it’s just another massive tax on our KINDERGARTEN TEACHER MOVING SALE faces” of Leonard Lance. We elected him already struggling businesses, which re- Leadership In Congress Kindergarten teacher needed in Fri 5/28 & Sat 5/29 as a Republican, and he has proven that sults in higher costs for our struggling our Westfield Early Childhood 9:00 - 3:00 he is far from that. Voting the majority of consumers. By Lon Hosford vative that uses government with “budget Republican Candidate for Congress School, must be NJ certified. 1027 Summit Ave, Westfield the time with the Democrats, he has earned He is a social conservative and be- neutral” solutions and not free markets. Send resume to 414 E Broad St. ***Furniture, Household Items, the titles of “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Porker lieves in upholding, not rewriting, the “Fiscal Conservative” is a dangerous A second definition is a “Constitu- of the Month.” He votes for things like Constitution. term that can mean more government and tional Fiscal Conservative” who adheres Westfield, NJ 07090 or fax Clothes, Sports Memorabilia, “Cap and Trade.” By electing David Larsen on June 8, economic failure. to very limited powers enumerated in the (908) 232-9723. Books, Televisions, & More*** As a third-generation politician, he does we will be sending a real conservative to A fiscal conservative can spend more U.S. Constitution. The founders created GARAGE SALE not represent Republican or conservative Washington, someone who is willing to on earmark pork and growing federal the Constitution to keep government out **SUMMER TUTOR!** values. Fortunately, we have a great al- actually listen to my concerns and ideas. agencies and cover it with more taxes. A of the markets. Our founders witnessed Special education teacher Tons of baby/toddler items. Boys ternative to Mr. Lance this year. Lance is disconnected from everyday primary example is Cap and Trade that is and foresaw the inability for a centrally clothes and toys. Smoke free home. David Larsen is a proven fiscal conser- people like me. You can have your voice available to tutor this summer for supposed to be rated “budget neutral” by managed economy or industry to suc- grades K-6. $65 per hour. For Appliances and household items vative who, unlike Lance, has run a suc- heard in Washington by electing David the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). ceed. The item that precipitated the Bos- too! 9am, Saturday, May 29th cessful business and made real-life spend- Larsen June 8. The term “budget neutral” really means ton Tea Party was England’s shrewd more info call Nicole (908) 419- 8674 or [email protected] 313 Belmar Place, Westfield ing-cut decisions in order to keep his Bruce Nelson tax and spend. manipulation of tea prices and taxes that business viable. Larsen is adamantly Scotch Plains Another example is HR-3779, distorted the price of tea. MOVING / ESTATE SALE Homebuyer Tax Credit Fairness Act, that Leonard Lance’s votes for Cap and EXPERT MATH TUTOR Leonard Lance introduced on October 8, Trade, Cash for Clunkers, COPS, and Experienced, certified HS math 720 Harding St. Westfield Lance: Take Aggressive Approach 2009. At this time, everyone was SCHIP are examples of powers not enu- teacher, MA, available now Sat. June 5th, 10-4pm hollering, including Lance, about the merated in our Constitution. With COPS through summer for final-exam Raindate: Sun. June 6th To Stop Further Job Losses growing $13-trillion deficit. HR-3779 local law enforcement becomes depen- help, standardized-test prep, Furniture, Clothes, Jewelry, intended to amend the tax code to extend dent on the federal money. SCHIP cre- enrichment, and prep for next Household Items, Decorations, Editor’s Note: The following letter was ing was well founded and only tempo- the Obama first-time homebuyers credit ates incentives for children to drop pri- and more. sent to Rep. Leonard Lance and copied to rally sidetracked due to immigration re- to everyone and increase it from $8,000 vate health insurance, raising your rates school year. Grades K-12. Patient; this newspaper. form. I am disappointed that you failed to to $15,000. It was to use stimulus money and the deficit. great results. Please call Mel. GARAGE SALE Further to my letter in response to your heed my warnings; jobs are still being already authorized. It was, fortunately, A “Constitutional Fiscal Conservative” (732) 603-9521 March 4, 2010 e-mail, in which you stated, lost due to the failure to provide a clear unsuccessful. understands that government and not capi- 130 W. Dudley, Westfield “I (Congressman Lance) have said on message on DC’s intentions and potential HR-3779 represents career politicians’ talism causes bubbles and busts. The ERRANDS & MORE Kids Bicycles, toys numerous occasions that the House- costs to consumers. In my previous letter propensity to use the tax code to manipu- record for this goes back over one century Helping Time and home goods. passed energy bill is all but dead in Con- I mentioned that The Star-Ledger on late a free market. Freddy, Fanny and where the federal government has be- for Seniors & Disabled Saturday 5/29, 9-11am gress.” We cannot forget that health care March 9, 2010 ran an article where the HUD housing incentives are examples of come increasingly in control of markets. Light Housekeeping, Shopping, Raindate 5/30 was supposed to be dead as well; how- CEO and Chairman of PSE&G, Ralph how government intervention can go ter- Jobs, energy, education, housing, money, ever, it wound up being signed into law. Izzo, stated the following: “Uncertainty ribly wrong with the housing market col- banking and home ownership are areas Doctors Appointments. GRANNY’S TREASURES I mentioned in my response that the Cap about pending EPA rules on carbon and lapse and decimation in cities like De- where government intervention distorts Reliable - Excellent References. Maria (732) 925-3328 ANTIQUES-NEW-OLD and Trade bill may be dead, but was not other pollutants, as well as the prospect of troit. supply and demand. $ $$ $$$ buried. I asked you to take the lead in no progress on federal Cap and Trade At best, these are unconscionable ex- A “Constitutional Fiscal Conservative” PRIVATE SOCCER TRAINING preventing the EPA from including ques- legislation, are affecting long-term plan- periments with our livelihoods. We have introduces bills that defund unconstitu- SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010 tionable greenhouse gases in their range ning on capital investments …” no accountability for these interventions tional spending like the stimulus and Individual or group soccer 9:30-4:00 of their responsibility. Last time I warned you that I did not and are vulnerable to unpredictable re- Obamacare. This demonstrates leader- training by Division 1 Harvard SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010 Now we hear that several Congres- want to say, “I told you so,” but it does sults and distortions in the market. They ship and something we could all support. soccer player, Caroline Albanese. 10:00-3:00 sional leaders, such as Senators Lindsey appear that I did tell you so! create the chance that this entire stimulus, Constitutional fiscal conservatives would 1v1 sessions are $30. 301 HILLSIDE AVENUE Graham, Joe Lieberman and John Kerry, Congressman, please stand up and take that actually failed to produce sustainable have supported such bills instead of the Please call (908) 416-2117 (Entrance Lawrence Avenue) are pushing for a Cap and Trade bill, now an aggressive approach such to stop any jobs, would over stimulate and set us up unsupported HR-3779. On June 8 you WESTFIELD called Climate Change. Even though further job losses or preserving the road for another crash. So why do we see an have a chance to vote for a constitutional SPECTACULAR Senator Graham withdrew his support blocks to job creation. This would go a effort to do more of it with HR-3779? The fiscal Conservative candidate – Lon 2003 BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE because of the administration placing long way to address the damage already answer is the definition of fiscal conser- Hosford. Window Treatments 46k miles. immigration reform in front of the Cli- done by your initial “yes” vote on Cap Interior Designing mate Change bill, the threat of this bill and Trade. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE by a Professional Designer Excellent condition. still exists. Blue with Black top. Albert Muller TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Free Consultation Charcoal leather interior. I warned you that once the health care Scotch Plains PLANNING BOARD BOARD OF EDUCATION (732) 726-0241 reform bill was passed, Cap and Trade Call (917) 209-7945 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield NOTICE TO BIDDERS was next. It would appear that my warn- Planning Board, at a special meeting on MULCHER / LAWN CARE PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the APPLIANCES FOR SALE! May 18, 2010, adopted the following reso- Board of Education of the Westfield School lution for the application approved at the College student with experience. Maytag lg cap washer & dryer, PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD District, Union County, New Jersey, at the May 3, 2010 meeting. Westfield area. white 9 yrs old. $125 ea. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Public Notice is hereby given that an Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, You get it, I spread it! ordinance of which the following is a copy PB 10-05(V) Tatiana De Laurentiis, Westfield, New Jersey, for the following GE Hotpoint gas range/oven Public Notice is hereby given that the was introduced, read and passed on first 591 Westfield Avenue (Block 3003, Lot supplies, equipment or services: Reasonable rates. ordinance as follows was passed and 5 yrs $125 reading by the Council of the Town of 33), Applicant sought preliminary and final (908) 232-7605 adopted by the Town Council of the Town BID FOR: Call (908) 322-1752 Westfield at a meeting held May 25, 2010, major site plan approval with variance of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on B 11-07 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES FOR and that the said Council will further con- relief to change the use of the property, May 25, 2010. THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR CAREGIVER PIANO FOR SALE sider the same for final passage on the which formerly held two apartments, to Claire J. Gray 15th day of June, 2010 at 8:00 p.m., or as use the first floor as a medical office with BIDS DUE: Town Clerk Will take care of elderly. Everett Upright Piano soon thereafter as said matter can be an apartment on the second and third JUNE 15, 2010 AT 1:00 PM Live-in, References available, floors. Applicant sought variance relief from Best Price Offered GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1955 reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- The bids will be received at the Admin- the following sections of the Land Use Medical background. Tuned AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Ordinance: Call (848) 448-8900 THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date (908) 322-6056 List of Existing Non-Conforming Zon- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 8 place any person who may be interested and at the time indicated, and then publicly ing Conditions. FURNITURE FOR SALE (Uniform construction code municipal therein will be given an opportunity to be opened and read aloud. CHILDCARE NEEDED §11.21E1 - Ordinance requires a mini- enforcing agency fees, subcode fees) heard concerning said ordinance. Bids must be in strict compliance with mum lot area of 12,000 square feet; Present Excellent condition solid cherry Claire J. Gray specifications. Specifications may be se- Nannies - Housekeepers and proposed is 5,760 square feet. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1956 Town Clerk cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm BabyNurses Needed breakfront $550; Wood day-bed §11.21E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) w/mattress, cover $350; Solid GENERAL ORDIANCE NO. 1957 mum lot area within the first 120 feet of lot Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF 789-4407. Bids must be made on the CALENDAR YEAR 2010 depth of 12,000 square feet. Present and Solid References Required. Cherry DR table $150, Other items WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 proposal forms in the manner designated. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A CAP proposed is 5,760 square feet. (908) 233-7081 (Traffic and Parking Restrictions) Proposals must be endorsed on the out- CALL (732) 972-4090 BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) §11.21E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- 1 T - 5/27/10, The Leader Fee: $19.38 side of the sealed envelope, with the name www.absolutebestcare.com mum lot width of 100 feet. Present and DINING ROOM SET FOR SALE WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the proposed is 50 feet. PUBLIC NOTICE Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.1 et seq. provides name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- §11.21E3 - Ordinance requires a mini- HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! Dining room set 68X44 (extends that in the preparation of the annual bud- vices for which the bid is submitted. It is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS mum lot frontage of 100 feet. Present and get, a municipality shall limit any increase understood and agreed that proposals may to 100x44), 6 padded chairs plus PLANNING BOARD proposed is 50 feet. I am a skilled woman, trust wor- in said final budget appropriations to 2.5% be delivered before the time or at the place complete set of pads included. §11.21E4 - Ordinance requires a mini- thy, honest, reliable house clean- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the or the cost of living adjustment of 3.5% specified for opening. The Board of Edu- mum lot depth of 150 feet. Present and Buffet 42x16 and two glass front Planning Board of the Township of Scotch over the previous years final appropria- cation assumes no responsibility for bids ing. Very hard working & detail proposed is 115.2 feet. towers 29 wide x 78 tall. $500. Plains will hold a Public Hearing on June tions; and mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids oriented. Take pleasure in what I §11.21E5 - Ordinance requires an es- 14, 2010, Municipal Building, 430 Park WHEREAS, a municipality may, by ordi- shall be received after the time desig- Call (908) 322-8993 tablished front yard depth of 39.23 feet. like to do. 6 years exp, good prices. Avenue, Council Chambers at 7:30 pm to nance, bank the difference between its nated. or (908) 310-8993 Present and proposed is 39.38 feet. (862) 307-3481 hear the Minor Subdivision application for final budget appropriations subject to the Bidding shall be in conformance with the §11.21E6 - Ordinance requires a mini- Fox and Foxx Development, LLC, for prop- 2.5% cap and the 3.5% cost of living applicable requirements of mum side yard of 12 feet. Present and erty located at 1360 Raritan Road, Block adjustment when said difference is not N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to LOCAL OFFICES FOR LEASE WESTFIED AREA RENTAL proposed is 3.96 feet. 14301, Lot 22, R-1 Zone, which proposes appropriated as part of the final budget; the “Public School Contracts Law”. §11.21E7 - Ordinance requires a mini- Westfield- 241 North Ave W to subdivide the existing lot into three lots. and The Board of Education of the Town of 3/4 BR, 3-1/2 BA TOWNHOUSE mum rear yard of 50 feet. Proposed is 22.8 The following variances are requested: WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Info at www.241north.com IN GATED COMMUNITY. POOL/ feet. PROPOSED LOT 22.01 Town of Westfield, County of Union, hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids 1850 SqFt - $3,400/mo + §12.04E1 - Ordinance allows a maxi- TENNIS. AVAIL JULY. GREAT Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 3-Lot determines that this difference in the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), mum FAR of 37%. Proposed is 45.34%. $1,050cam (Util. Included) CONDITION! NO FEE! $3000/ Area; Required: 40,000 square feet. Pro- amount of $1,025,454.50 that is not ap- (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to posed: 30,689 square feet. propriated as part of the final budget shall List of New C.40:55F-70 c & d variances waive any informalities. The Board further Mountainside- MO. CONTACT (908) 581-2803 Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 4-Lot be retained as an exception to the final requested. reserves the right to take such alternates 608 Sherwood Parkway FOR APPT. Width; Required: 160 feet. Proposed: appropriations in either of the next two §12.04F1 - Ordinance allows a maxi- as they deem appropriate, and in any www.608sherwood.com 95.29 feet. succeeding years; mum building coverage, without a porch of order that the Board feels may be in the KEEP RENT IN YOUR POCKET Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 4a- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 20%. Proposed is 26.19% (1,509 square best interest of theWestfield Public School 2200 SqFt -$3,300/mo+ Util Street Frontage Width; Required: 145 that any amount authorized hereinabove feet). District. Call Bob (908) 233-7900 Mountainside, 4Bdr, 3.5 Ba, fully feet. Proposed: 92.14 feet. that is not appropriated as part of the final §12.04F3 - Ordinance allows a maxi- All bidders are required to comply with furnished, Central AC, washer/ The Applicant is also requesting any budget shall be retained as an exception mum building coverage with a deck of the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. OFFICE FOR RENT dryer, pool table, fire place, barter and all variances deemed to be necessary to final appropriation in either of the next 22%. Proposed is 27.41% (1,579 square seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- at the time of the hearing including any two succeeding years; and feet). nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. Westfield-Approx. 950-1300 sq. work for rent, $700-$800 / mo. waivers, exceptions and other relief nec- BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a §12.04G - Ordinance allows a maxi- Corporate bidders are required by law ft. Private Entrance & Parking. Utilities shared, walk to NYC bus, essary to allow the Applicant’s proposed certified copy of this ordinance as intro- mum all improvement coverage of 50%. (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list Available Immediately beautiful large yard, non-smokers, use of the property. duced be filed with the Director of the Proposed is 60.82% of names and addresses of all stockhold- no fees, Call Jim (212) 675-9173 All interested persons may be present Division of Local Government Services §17.02B2 - Ordinance requires 13 park- ers owning 10% or more of their stock. Call (908) 233-8040 and be heard. The file pertaining to this within 5 days of introduction; and ing spaces as determined by zone district A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- (O) or [email protected] application is in the Office of the Planning BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a requirements. Proposed are 3 spaces. tractor Questionnaire/Certification also PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFICE certified copy of this ordinance upon adop- Board and available for public inspection §17.02C5b - Ordinance requires 9 park- must be filed with the bid. The bid package Attractive, Large, Professional WATERFRONT RENTAL during regular office hours. tion, with the recorded vote included ing spaces as determined by use require- will also include other documents that must Barbara Horev thereon; be filed with said Director within 5 ments. Proposed are 3 spaces. be completed and returned with the bid. Office in Westfield, NJ. Mantoloking - 3 bedroom, 3 bath Secretary to the Planning Board days after such adoption. §17.03C3 - Ordinance requires the park- Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- Sublet 3 1/2 Days $600 waterfront house. Mins to beach, 1 T - 5/27/10, The Times Fee: $31.62 1 T - 5/27/10, The Leader Fee: $52.53 ing area to be setback a minimum of 10 ders and to complete and submit all re- Contact Dr. Parsons Secs to bay, pool/spa, resort like feet from Lots 34 & 30. Proposed is quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 233-2626 backyard. $2500/$3500wkly approx. 2.5 feet. cation and rejection of the bid. (201) 213-6927 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD §17.03C4 - Ordinance requires the park- All bidders shall submit with their bid ing area to be setback a minimum of 5 feet package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- ‘03 MITSUBISHI LANCER vrbo.com to see pics NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, from Lot 32. Proposed is 3.28 feet. ness Registration Certificate as issued by ‘03 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS §17.05B - Ordinance requires a mini- the Department of Treasury of the State of Sleepy Hollow Cul-de-Sac! Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the mum driveway width of 24 feet on a two- New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) Yellow, Excellent Condition Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE way street. Proposed is 12.63 feet. BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be Only 48K miles! Clean CARFAX 24th, 2010, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 §17.05E -Ordinance requires turn accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s Great graduation gift! North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such around capacity in parking areas provid- check or certified check made payable to Asking $8,075 - (908) 244-7800 later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and ing access to & from arterial streets. No the Westfield Board of Education, for ten parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each turn around area is proposed. percent (10%) of the amount of the total respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable §17.07 - Ordinance requires curbing. bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. PHOTOGRAPHY against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed Partial curbing is proposed. By order of the Town of Westfield Board to the 24th DAY OF JUNE 2010. Application approved with conditions. of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Event and family photographer to Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of Kris McAloon Robert A. Berman keep your Soiree alive forever. municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, Secretary, Planning Board Board Secretary 1 T - 5/27/10, The Leader Fee: $70.89 1 T - 5/27/10, The Leader Fee: $71.40 Professional references. Call together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Plainfield - For Sale by Owner rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other Email: [email protected] Open House, Sunday 1-3 PM method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. 1630 Forest Hill Road Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Ranch style home 3 BR, 2 Bath, Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. PUBLIC NOTICE 2 car attached garage, Central At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property TOWN OF WESTFIELD with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money air. Updates! Great Value at PLANNING BOARD order. $ 375,000! Short walk to Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act The Planning Board of the Town of Netherwood Train Station! Very (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Westfield, New Jersey will meet on June quiet! Room for expansion. seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the 7, 2010 in the Council Chambers at the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Principals only who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear Please call Bob (908) 251-0630 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the and consider the following appeal: Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Just Peanuts... David Johnson, 107 Hardwick Av- APARTMENT FOR RENT The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: enue, Block 4910, Lot 6 , Minor Subdivi- BLK LOT OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE that’s all it Costs sion with Variance. Applicant proposes WEEHAWKEN- 3 Bedroom in 21 14 Lafayette, John & Mary 54 St John Pl $ 9,824.97 to subdivide the existing residential lot into 2 Family, off-st parking, laundry, 22 11 Brenner, Mitchell & Dana 65 Montrose Ave $12,464.87 two residential lots. Applicant is request- minutes to NYC, No pets. $1750 24 9.02 DeRose, J & Neves, J 76 Montrose Ave $ 2,064.68 for fast action, place a Classified Ad in ing variance relief from Section 11.09E6 of 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 8,227.75 THE WESTFIELD LEADER & the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- (201) 864-7024 leave message or email 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Pl $ 9,898.07 THE SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD TIMES quires a side yard setback of 10 feet. 28 5 Herrmann, J & A Ribner Trust 168 Midway Ave $ 8,507.91 Proposed is 6.78 feet. [email protected] 33 16 Rota, Peter & Merrilee 28 Russell Rd $ 4,787.65 with speedy, successful results. Variances, waivers or exceptions from 49 12 Lambertsen, Robert 3 North Ave $ 7,865.02 certain site plan details or relief from re- PUBLIC NOTICE 55 2 Duda, Kenneth & Lillian 15 South Ave $ 1,263.98 Nothing succeeds like success - and Classified Ads quirements may be sought as appropri- 56 12 Ciottoni, Carlo & Nora 36 Stagaard Pl $ 549.56 are traditionally successful. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ate. 60 16 Hansen, Margit June 52A Second St $ 3,244.09 Plans and application are on file in the At a regular meeting of the Township 77 28.02 Anaczkowski, E & Gonnella 89 Shady Lane $ 6,269.05 CALL 908-232-4407 TO PLACE YOUR AD office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Council of the Township of Scotch Plains 98 3 Roeser, Donald & Susan 26 Gere Place $ 4,926.61 BY OR BEFORE TUESDAY AT 5 P.M. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and held on May 18, 2010 the 2010 budget of 105 2 Halverson, Guy & Rosemarie 174 Coriell Ave $ 7,380.34 or submit your Ad online at may be seen Monday through Friday from the Scotch Plains Special (Business) Im- 116 59 Curry, Frances Watson 11 Roosevelt Ave $ 2,709.01 www.goleader.com/classifieds 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. provement District was adopted. Colleen M. Huehn Kathleen A. Nemeth Barbara Riepe Collector of Taxes Secretary, Board of Adjustment Township Clerk 4 T - 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/10, The Times Fee: $342.72 1 T - 5/27/10, The Leader Fee: $26.01 1 T - 5/27/10, The Times Fee: $9.18 Page 16 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD – Westfield High Mitchell, Samuel Mumford, Hugo Nolasco, School Principal Peter Renwick an- Corinne Parsloe, Elizabeth Penczak, Joshua Westfield High School Perlman, Davide Peruzzo, Gaffney Peterson, nounced the third marking period honor Kristin Peyton, Anna Powell, Lindsay Psolka, roll for the 2009-2010 school year. Megan Pulliam, Stephanie Rego, Alison Ricardo, Westfield High School recognizes Jenna Rodrigues, Amy Roggenburg, Amy student achievement every marking Honor Roll Rosenfeld, Michael Rosin, Michael Ruschmann, Michal Sagal, Maxwell Schuster, Julian Seltzer, period at two levels: Honor Roll and Arielle Silverman, Dylan Simon, Robert Sinisi, Distinguished Honor Roll. Third Marking Period Meredith Smith, Reid Smith, Joshua Solomon, Determination of inclusion on the Virginia Spinelli, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Sarah Spitz, Honor Roll is based on the following Smith, David Solomon, Olivia Spiridigliozzi, tridge, Christine Pyo, Shannon Reilly, Rachel Molly Sternal, Maxwell Stlifer, Jenna Strauss, Margaret Tanji, Jennifer Tresnan, Madeline Rickles, Matthew Ritter, Jessica Russo, Jill Kelly Sullivan, Sarah Szollar, Madeline Tiedrich, criteria: For the Distinguished Honor Yeager Salisbury, Christina Scaglione, Nicole Schmeider, Diana Vasel, Denise Virzi, Peter Waddell, Yixiao Roll, the GPA must be between 3.75 Jenna Sharkey, Joshua Simmons, Wyatt Smith, Wang, Austin Wenta, Kelsey Wilson, Marie and 4.0 with no grade lower than a B. 10th Grade Caitlin Storcks, Peter Surace, Nathaniel Suri, Wyant, Siyu Xiao, Mei-Dong You Meghan Suriano, Gabrielle Tanji, Matthew For the Honor Roll, the GPA must be Distinguished Honor Roll Tarantino, Sabrina Telsey, Margot Tishberg, 12th Grade between 3.5 and 3.74 with no grade Nahea An, Meg Anderson, Alison Antonelli, Garrett Verdone, Samantha Waldman, Isabelle lower than a B. Gemma Antoniewicz, Emily Bailey, Mary Bar- Weisman, Madison Weist, Kayla Wiesinger, Regular Honor Roll ber, Alana Basil, Zachary Bebel, Michelle Cheryl Wu, Jeffrey Yang, Timothy Younger, Meredith Ambinder, Lindsay Anderson, 9th Grade Behzadpour, Daniel Berke, Daniel Bigelow, Joy Zachary Zagorski, Larry Zhang Elise Annis, David Athenson, Allison Barba, Binder, Victoria Bonsall, Markian Borkowsky, Julia Carlino, Gabrielle Cerami, Sara Connery, Distinguished Honor Roll Zachary Botos, Matthew Caminiti, Wilson 11th Grade Andrew Cordeiro, Tara Criscuolo, Alexander GOING FOR GOLD…Westfield High School 10th grader Emily Bailey recently Oria Alexander, Jennifer Amador, Delia Cheung, Hsiao-Min Chiang, Robert Ciardullo, Cruz, Elizabeth Dennerlein, Christy Di Iorio, earned a bronze medal in the Congressional Awards program, which recognizes Annitsakis, Michael Aronson, Mariah Baker, Jessica Cronin, Gabrielle Cruz, Nicole Cruz, Ella Regular Honor Roll Brandon Dietz, Mitchell Dornfeld, Shannon volunteer public service, personal development and physical fitness of young Corinne Barrow, Sophia Barry, Lucas Bizzaro, D’amico, Melissa Decandia, Michael Depaolo, Amanda Adsit, Kerry Austin, Kylie Bangs, Doyle, Kathleen Esler, Lia Fagan, Christopher Americans. Emily has volunteered for two years at the Westfield Community Chloe Bryen, Lilian G. Burtness, John Campbell, Sophia Devita, Isabel Docampo, Sydney Doskow, Rishi Barai, Rachel Baron, Alison Birnbaum, Fantini, Melissa Ford, Rachel Friedman, Center and at an historical museum. During this timeframe, Emily developed Madelyn Cannone, Kathryn Capodanno, Robert Patrick Dyer, Thomas Edwards, Ryan Elliott, Truman Boyes, Matthew Buccino, Brian Cantor, Maximilian Fusaro, Trent Gabriel, Bridget Cassie, Andres Chang, Meghan Clifford, Deanna Brandon Eng, Emily Fahey, Daniel Fahrenthold, Ashtyn Chen, Samantha Costello, Sarah Gallagher, Michael Gismondi, Brittany Graham, responsibility and learned how to care for children as a babysitter for a handi- Cohen, Jason Colasanti, Mary Cornwell, Samuel Allison Faktor, Julia Fisher, Rory Fitzpatrick, Crawford, Tara Culnan, Oreste D’Agosto, Nicho- Rosa Graziadei, James Hay, Kate Heffernan, capped child. Above, Rep. Leonard Lance presents Emily with the bronze medal Cravo, David Cui, Elizabeth Cusick, Matthew Katherine Fox, Dana Friedman, Evan Friedman, las Depalma, Juliette Diaz, Wenqi Duan, Olivia Connor Hewett, Miles Hsu, Maryam Hussein, at the Library of Congress in late January. She has now been approved for the Daniel, Giana DiGiorgio, Ashley Dietz, Claire Taylor Friss, Victoria Gagliano, Geena Gao, Dunham, Emma Foley, Steven Forgash, Dickens Kelly Irving, Halli James, Richard Knapp, silver medal and is working on her last portion, the gold medal. Dorwart, Andrew Dougert, Daniel Dougherty, Alexa Geltzeiler, Andrew Goldfarb, Zachary Fowler, Nicole Frankfort, Jessica Freeman, Stephanie Kuntz, Dalton Mack, Grace Samuel Eliades, Christopher Fischer, Katherine Goldfarb, Alex Goldschmidt, Zoe Greenburg, Katherine Frega, Alec Friedlander, Haozhe Gao, Mackenzie, Brian Maehl, Olivia Magnanini, Fischer, Erin Fitzpatrick, Meaghan Fleck, An- Kelsey Hall, Jacob Harris, Nick Hering, Samantha Alexander Garcia, Rebecca Glasser-Baker, Bran- Andrew Marino, Kaitlin Mc Hone, Matthew gela Gallagher, Colleen Gallagher, Daniel Hindes, Krysta Huber, Taylor Ingber, Jason Isbit, don Gold, Spencer Goldin, Brittany Goncalves, Meserole, Jessica Mondon, Marisa Mormile, Westfield Students Top Gallagher, Marisa Garrity, Matthew Gordner, Lindsey Jacobs, Rafaella Jakubovic, Katharine Erik Gozdieski, Peter Granstrand, Kathryn Grace Mustard, Sara Nelson, Angela Newton, Elizabeth Griesmer, Alexandra Grosser, Chris- Jaruzelski, Alexandra Jason, Kaitlyn Johnson, Halliburton, Edward Han, Julia Harbaugh, Maria Niemiera, Sean O’connor, Brandon Oliff, tina Gulla, Courtney Han, Edmund Han, Sarah Patrick Johnson, Michael Kalimtzis, Kelly Kalis, Alexandra Hawkins, Rebecca Jackson, Marga- Michael Oster, Jill Pate, Drew Pecker, Lauren French National Exam Hearon, Allison Hecht, Leigh Anne Heinbokel, Lawrence Keating, Yeoun Kim, Elizabeth Kuehn, ret Jacobi, Alexander Jedruszczak, Ravi Jha, Posluszny, Megan Reilly, Melissa Riegel, Jaraad Maura Heinbokel, Maria Hershey, Rachel Allegra Larche, Brandon Levan, Dara Levy, Catherine Johnston, Yasemin Karamete, Steven Rogers, Rebecca Romano, Andrew Sauerwein, WESTFIELD – The results of the state. Hertzberg, Timothy Huber, Emily Hutchinson, Danielle Lipschutz, Tess Lukowiak, Maeve Korn, Evan Korunow, Roman Krywulych, Jef- Drew Schapow, Ryan Scrudato, Jennifer Sgalardi, French National Exam, participated A total of 19 WHS students are Aditi Jain, Miranda Jakubek, Alexander Jeffery, Maloney, Hannah Margolin, Finbar Martinson, frey Laforge, Justin Lee, James Lisooey, Char- Vishal Shah, Nikolay Shargorodsky, Emma in by 4,200 students throughout New ranked nationally. Zoe Greenburg, Molly Jennings, Pengju Jin, Alexandra Kapadia, Erika May, Cali Mazzara, Marc Mazzucco, lotte Lorentzen, John Lorentzen, Diana Mason, Smelkinson, Darla Stabler, Claire Stevens-Haas, Jessica Kenny, Catherine Kerr, Sonya Khedr, Nathan Mitchell, Michael Mondon, Jessica Joshua Mazen, J. Carlos Mejias, Shannon Scott Thien, Katherine Venezia, Rosina Wissel, Jersey, place Westfield High School Priya Nayer and Danielle Fields Geoffrey Ko, Marina Kovalenko, Alexander Morse, Cecelia Mosco, Thomas O’Neill, Julian Mooney, Christophe Morrissey, Charlotte Melissa Wong, Jason Yang (WHS) students in the top 10 in the placed in the top five in the state and Laitamaki, Bradley Lankler, Caitlin Lawrie, Sa- Olivares, Olivia Pecora, Audrey Peterson, Emily Murtishaw, Max Narotzky, Megan Nogan, are invited to receive a special award rah Leahy, Paul Lee, Adam Lupicki, Jennifer Polak, Zhe Qin, Elizabeth Queisser, Julia Queller, Kadeem Noray, Aileen Nunez, Charles Pantazis, on May 20 at Rutgers University. Mandelblatt, Jeffrey Marino, Cassandra Masciale, Matthew Ragoza, Patrick Reilly, Jack Rickles, Michael Pohling, Katherine Ponce, Garrett Pryor, SPFHS Student Receives Megan McCusker, Catherine Meixner, Eric Joseph Rinaldi, Taylor Robustelli, Ilana Rood, Aris Psyhojos, Eric Rackear, Amy Reich, Bryan The American Association of Mikalauskas, Olivia Mobarakai, Lea Moise Madeline Rosenberg, Megan Roth, Alexa Reilly, William Riggs, Laura Rogut, Allison Teachers of French sponsors the Kleinman, Gregory Morano, Megan Mulrooney, Rothenberg, Dean Schapow, Charles Scott, Rose, Robyn Rosenzweig, Olivia Ryan, Justin exam, which is taken annually by Jack Mustard, Michaela Nies, Eric Oberman, Ashley Simmons, Jessica Sipe, Alina Spera, Sandler, Olivia Scrofani, Emma Shor, Stephanie 2010 Kilgore Scholarship WHS students. This year, 86 students Hannah Painter, Michael Paone, Sun Park, Grace Samantha Sterba, Alyssa Stewart, Michael Skoller, Harrison Slater, Stefani Spector, Chris- Partridge, Scott Pass, Jenna Perrotta, Chelsea Stravach, Kathleen Tang, Leah Tavasi, Lauren tine Spitler, Meghan Sullivan, Joseph Toresco, SCOTCH PLAINS – Hope Brand, land, School of Journalism, in the fall. participated. Peterson, Elizabeth Pindilli, Molly Prybylski, Tebbetts, Leonidas Tolias, Robin Toth, Anthony Alexandra Tully, Sirena Van Epp, Taylor Vaughn, teacher of English and co- Adam has also been The following list includes Tara Reardon, Kendall Reid, Michael Reilly, Valles, Brian Vander Schaaf, Christopher Walsh, Samantha Weidman, Kristen Zellner, Adam advisor of the Scotch named the New Jersey Westfield High School students Elinor Reinhardt, Samantha Rembisz, Brett Victoria Wang, Hannah Weeks, Jacob Wegbreit, Ziering Plains-Fanwood High High School Journalist of ranked in the top 10 in the state for Ripperger, Robert Romano, Kyra Sagal, Rohit Matias Werner, Ozan Yucetepe, Nicholas Saigal, Joseph Salmon, Benjamin Schwartz, Zahorodny, Jacob Ziff 12th Grade School (SPFHS) school the Year for 2010. The each level. Sarah Seitz, Joel Seltzer, Melissa Shendell, Max newspaper Fanscotian, Garden State Scholastic Level 1 (State rank/ National rank): Shin, Anna Simon, Amanda Soldati, Thanach 11th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll announced that Adam Press Association, which Zoe Greenburg, 4/ 5; Danielle Srithaninrat, Laura Streaman, Elisabeth Sulmont, Jamie Ackerman, Mary Ajodah, Allison Offitzer, a senior at co-sponsors the award Lipschutz, 6/ 7, and Lucas Bizzarro, Emily Suriano, Connor Swingle, Emma Distinguished Honor Roll Ammermuller, Elaine Anderson, Calvin Tabachnick, Annalyn Tanella, Austen Thien, Jenelle Abbattista, Astrid Adriaens, Paige Antoniewicz, Nicole Aronson, Caraugh Ball, SPFHS, is the recipient of with New Jersey Press 7/ 8. Scott Thompson, Alexandra Tinfow, Katherine Alvarez, Mackenzie Anderson, Taylor Ander- Katherine Bange, Richard Barber, Leslie Bartsch, the 2010 Bernard Kilgore Foundation, has entered Level 2: Meaghan Fleck, 6/ 7, and Towers, Michaela Tropeano, Kristin Troutman, son, Mark Androconis, Madelein Archambault, Tyler Becker, Nicole Bilica, Zachary Bowman, Memorial Scholarship, him in the Journalism Michaela Nies, 9/ 10. Natalia Trujillo, Natalie Tupper, Kelly Vasel, Rakhee Barai, Adrian Bizzaro, Michael Blutfield, Katie Brennan, Meghan Brody, Emily Budnick, presented by the New Jer- Education Association’s Level 3: Geena Gao, 6/ 6; Stephanie Kirsten Von Der Wroge, Garrett Williamson, Jane Braun, Jillian Ceasrine, Emily Chan, Ming Sadie Burgdorf, Andrew Burke, Abigail Burton, Jimmy Yang, Alex Ying, Reece Zakarin, Allison Chen, Nicholas Chopey, Caitlin Coleman, Alyssa Michael Byrne, Heather Callahan, Amanda sey Press Foundation competition for the 2010 Tepper, 6/ 6, and Leonidas Tolias, 8/ 9. Zale, Brianne Zelko, Alana Zepka, Rebecca Conte, Lauren Corcoran, Gustav Danielsson, Centrella, Robert Ciarrocca, Kevin Clancy, (NJPF). National High School Level 4: Priya Nayer 3/ 7; Danielle Zhang, Brian Zilberberg, Nicole Zimmermann Rebecca Delafuente, Jeffrey Desorbo, Meghan Danielle Cofone, Anne Comba, Lacy Cummings, Adam will be awarded Adam Offitzer Journalist of the Year. Fields, 5/ 9; Nicolas Chapel 6/ 10; Dunn, Sara Durst, Jeremy Einbinder, Colin Tyler Cusick, Monica D’Amico, Katherine the $5,000 Kilgore Scholarship to- Adam was honored by NJPF at the (state rankings only for the follow- 9th Grade Eldridge, Justin Erickson, Anne Ferro, Danielle Davidson, Joanna Decicco, Andrew Deutchman, Fields, Michael Foley, Alexandra Frankel, Sarah Adam DiBattista, Maryjuliet Donohue, Kathleen ward his freshman year of college. He New Jersey Press Association’s edi- ing) Patrick Conlon, 7; Olivia Ryan, Regular Honor Roll Frantz, Josh Friedman, Catalina Gaglioti, Dooley, Michael Eilbacher, Jennifer Eisenberg, will attend the University of Mary- torial awards banquet, which was held 7; Emma Gross, 8; Megan Nogan, 8, David Adsit, Lauren Anzevino, Megan Tzvetelina Garneva, John Gentile, Georgia Carly Erman, Jonathan Erman, Caroline Fahey, on April 8 in Trenton. and Josh Mazen, 8. Ariola, Sofia Beneroff, Clayton Beyert, Alice Gleason, Elizabeth Goellner, Emily Goldstein, Michael Fietkiewicz, Benjamin Fine, David The family of Bernard Kilgore, Level 5 AP: Amy Rosenfeld, 6/ 8; Bonneau, Corentin Bonneau, Henry Brown, Dana Gottdiener, Dana Grant, Emma Gross, Fishman, Alex Furlong, Shelley Fussman, Merit-Scholarship Owen Browne, Justin Cafiero, Riyad Carey, Rachel Gross, Cornelius Haggerty, Rachel Harth, Hannah Gelb, Andrew Gialanella, Sarah former chairman of the Board of Dow Abby Burton, 8/ 10; Yixiao Wang, 7/ Edward Carolan, William Cary, Ian Cauley, Alyssa Hatch, Evan Heroux, Evan Hindes, Megan Glickstein, Emily Harris, Zachary Helfand, Kyle Winners Named Jones and Company, Inc., and The 9, and Darla Stabler, 9, state rank only. Julia Ceasrine, Grace Cerra, Jonathan Clancy, Hoerrner, Maddie Horowitz, Tracy Kaplan, Kevin Higgins, Anneliese Himmel, Valerie Hoffman, WESTFIELD – Three Westfield Princeton Packet, created this me- Erica Davis, Samuel Dejohn, Theresa Depalma, Kessler, Andrew Kirna, Nikki Koll, Hannah Danielle Hollaway, Leslie Holt, Lauren Hughes, Kronick, Ho Yee Lam, Emily Mack, Anne Meghan Ince, Ryan Jennings, Elizabeth Kamel, students have received National Merit morial scholarship fund with the New FW Students Volunteer Liam Devin, Hailey Dobosiewicz, Andrew Jersey Newspaper Foundation in 2000 Donohue, Mark Eisenhauer, Sofie Fetter, Austin Maguire, Mikhail Maslyuk, Katherine Mckinley, Michael Kaufhold, Samantha Kaufman, Anne Scholarships. During Spring Break Fishman, Caroline Frankola, Sarah Freer, Kevin Charles Milrod, Amanda Minken, Dominick Knisely, Sara Koznecki, Joseph Kramkowski, Samuel Fisher, whose probable ca- when Mr. Kilgore was named Busi- Galasso, Matthew Gates, Brittany Gould, Jayne Molinari, Madison Mone, Amelia Morabito, Kristin Kukis, Tracy Landon, Suzanne Lemberg, ness Journalist of the 20th Century. FANWOOD – Two Fanwood stu- Sarah Morasso, Melissa Morawski, Alexis Melissa Littman, Kamil Lupicki, Ian Mackenzie, reer field is entrepreneurship, attends Gradel, Nicholas Grawehr, Emily Greenberg, the Pingry School in Martinsville. He dents spent this year’s spring break Jacob Greenberg, Brenton Harries, Christopher Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Priyanka Nayer, Molly Maher, Jessica Margolies, Amanda volunteering in two different service Harris, Rebecca Harris, Allison Harth, Aidan Henry O’Brien, David Osterman, Emma Par- Markowski, Laura Marvin, Sarah Mendoza, Sara earned the National Merit New York Leadership Conference Hughes, Taylor Jackson, Alyssha John, Ashley Life Family Scholarship. projects as part of Rowan University’s Kaiser, Hannah Knighton, Lauren Koenigsberg, National Merit New York Life Fam- Instills Confidence Alternative Spring Break program. Tracy Kwok, Valerie La Porta, Peter Lovito, ily Scholarships are awarded to the SCOTCH PLAINS – Recently, Jayne Dzuback, an English/educa- Jonathan Macik, Robert Marczydlo, James Youth/Govt Club Receives tion major, volunteered to improve ani- Massa, Joanna Mc Cormack, Drew Mellusi, children of company employees and 100 Park and Terrill Middle School Julia Miller, Zachary Milrod, Connor Moore, agents. students reported to Scotch Plains- mal habitats of abused wildcats at The Regina Morales, Jessie Murray, Charles Recognition in Trenton Andrew Gates, whose probable ca- Fanwood High School for a leader- Carolina Tiger Rescue wildlife sanctu- Naughton, Drew Palumbo, Juliana Pastuzyn, reer field is medicine, attends Westfield ship conference. Faculty from both ary in North Carolina. The nonprofit Lindsay Ripperger, Benjamin Ritter, Samantha sanctuary’s mission is saving and pro- Rohwetter, Alexandra Schwetje, Leon Shum, WESTFIELD – Westfield High received the Outstanding Delegation High School; he earned the National middle schools recommended stu- Isabelle Smelkinson, Clara Smith, Henry W. School’s Youth and Government Club award at the three-day conference at Merit Moody’s Scholarship. dents, ranging from grades five tecting wildcats in captivity and in the the State House in Trenton from April The Moody’s Foundation is a chari- through eight, for the day-long Lead- wild, as well as raising awareness about 16 to 18. Teachers and advisors Dave table foundation established by ership Training Conference invita- wildcat abuse. Della Fera and Dan Farabaugh brought Moody’s Corporation. These scholar- tional program. On another Alternative Spring Break THE STUDENT VIEW 34 WHS students to Trenton for the ships are available for children of em- Students participated in activities trip, Alexandra Garber, a sociology mock legislative session, where 350 ployees of Moody’s Corporation and such as icebreakers, including “Find- major, volunteered to help repair, reno- vate and repaint homes, community The weekly column written by local high school students students from more than 20 New Jersey its subsidiaries. ing Your Twin,” and sang along with the high schools participated. Yixiao Wang, whose probable ca- junior and senior counselors. centers and other vital community Five WHS students served as offic- reer field is chemical engineering, also Afterwards, participants broke into spaces in Washington, D.C. Safe Dating – Talk About It ers for the conference: Corey Lipschutz attends Westfield High School. Yixiao various groups and attended workshops Working with Behrend Builders and and Amy Roggenburg served in the such as “Speaking with Ease,” in which Morris Cafritz, Alexandra and other By Mariel Kennedy Don’t be afraid to talk about the received the National Merit Novartis Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Youth Governor’s Cabinet; Kate students learned how to make eye con- student volunteers painted Veronica’s subject of sexual assault with your Scholarship. Brennan and Adam DiBattista served Approximately 1,000 distinguished tact, speak loudly, be enthusiastic and House, a women’s shelter, and helped a April was designated as Sexual parents or someone you trust. If you as co-presidents of the Lobby Corps, avoid public-speaking pitfalls. family with a drywall and tiling project Assault Awareness Month Nation- have been a victim, tell the people high school seniors have won corpo- and Anna Powell held the role as the rate-sponsored National Merit Schol- Another lesson, “Effective Commu- in their home. wide and was dedicated to raising who can help you get the care and Chief Justice. Julia Harbaugh won an nication,” focused on the difference Thirty-five students participated in awareness and preventing sexual vio- counseling you need. arship awards financed by about 200 award for Outstanding Legislation, and companies, foundations, and other busi- between listening and hearing. “Elected Rowan University’s Alternative Spring lence. It is staggering to realize that By reporting the incident, you can Kamal Tamboli was named Outstand- to Lead Everyone” explored the dan- Break program, a student-run program these assaults occur every two min- stop the possibility of the assailant ness organizations. ing Statesman. Scholars were selected from students gers of stereotyping, and “T.E.A.M. organized by the Office of Service utes in the United States. becoming a repeat offender. Union Emily Gluck, Meghan Dunn, Dara Time! Together Everyone Achieves Learning, Volunteerism and Commu- Young people need to be aware County has a Rape Crisis Center, and who advanced to the finalist level in the Levy, Rachel Rickles, Meghan Sullivan, National Merit Scholarship competi- More!” highlighted the necessity of nity Engagement that enabled students that sexual assault can occur on a their services are free and confiden- Kamal Tamboli and Megan Reilly all loyalty, modesty, trustworthiness and to participate in four different service date, at a party, or anywhere where tial. Their PEACE Program (Preven- tion and meet criteria of their scholar- passed bills at the conference, which ship sponsors. cooperation. projects from Florida to Camden. they may confront a violent assailant. tion, Education and Awareness for will be sent to the New Jersey State Lastly, during L.E.A.D (Leaders Even though statistical analysis re- Community Empowerment) makes Legislature for consideration. Enjoy Adventure and Discovery) stu- U. Catholic Freshman veals startling information, the sub- presentations on sexual assault to According to Mr. Della Fera, some dents played brain games and timed Receives Stagg Honor ject of indecent assault is often con- schools, agencies and organizations of the bills would permit 17 year-olds activities like Sudoku, logic problems sidered taboo. throughout Union County. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- to vote in Primary Elections if their and word games. lic High School in Scotch Plains an- Talking about it and bringing the One of the most important ways 18th birthday occurs prior to the Gen- The Leadership Training Conference facts to light can help people protect that we can stop sexual violence is to nounced that freshman Arnold eral Election, to enforce stricter penal- allowed those who like to take charge – Majano of Rahway has been selected themselves. Nationwide, one in six identify the circumstances that allow ties for repeat drunk driving offenders or those who need increased confi- women and one in 33 men will expe- someone to prey upon a victim. This as this year’s recipient of The Sandra and mandate bi-weekly current-event dence when speaking in public – a Stagg Memorial Scholarship. rience a sexual assault during their involves knowing the people you are lessons in high school economics chance to grow and gain skills. lifetime. According to RAINN, our with, their behaviors and attitudes. courses. nation’s largest anti-sexual assault To reduce the risk of a sexual as- WHS students can look forward to LaSpata Inducted Into organization, 44 percent of these assault, it is imperative to control the more leadership positions at next year’s Beta Gamma Sigma saults occur to young women before environment in which you socialize conference. Nick Shorrock was elected the age of 18 and 80 percent of the and the nature of your relationships. Chief Justice, Casey Federbusch will WESTFIELD – Jennifer LaSpata of victims are under the age of 30. Safe dating is realizing that there is a serve as President of the Lobby Corps, Westfield was inducted into the Honor Less than 60 percent of assaults are possibility of sexually violent inter- and Meghan Dunn, Becky Tunis and Society of Beta Gamma Sigma during reported to police, and 93 percent of action. Dara Levy will hold officer positions. a recent ceremony at Quinnipiac Uni- all juvenile sexual-assault victims Teenagers should enjoy the oppor- Kate Brennan and Anna Powell were versity. know their attackers. tunity to get to know their peers, selected to attend the Conference on Beta Gamma Sigma is the interna- These statistics inform us that we enjoy good company, and have dates; tional honor society serving business National Affairs, an annual conference Dara Silverman Pictured left to right: Sister Percylee need to prevent incidents that have teenage boys and girls need to be well held in North Carolina in July, where programs accredited by AACSB Inter- lasting psychological and physical informed and responsible about is- Hart, Principal, Class of 2013 recipient students from around the country will national – The Association to Advance Arnold Majano and Class of 2012 re- trauma for the victims. We should sues that may affect them. debate issues of national interest and WF’s Dara Silverman Collegiate Schools of Business. cipient Juliette Monroy, also of work together to stop sexual violence Mariel Kennedy is a Watchung resi- propose bills that will affect the coun- Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma Rahway. before it begins. dent and a sophomore at Wardlaw- Appears in College Play is the highest recognition a business try. The students began preparation for WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Dara The scholarship was established in The Center for Disease Control Hartridge. the Trenton conference in February. student anywhere in the world can re- posts recommendations for all people Silverman, a freshman at Skidmore ceive in a business program accredited 2009 by the Stagg family of memory to consider. They include the follow- College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., by AACSB International. of their daughter Sandra, a member ing advice on their website: was recently featured in the college’s Graduate students who rank in the of the Class of 1983 who passed • Engaging high school students in spring main stage production of top 20 percent of their class and under- away during her senior year at Union mentoring programs or other skill- Nunky Gruel, a world premiere di- graduates who rank in the top 10 per- Catholic. based activities that address healthy rected by Yehuda Duenyas. The play cent of their class are eligible for induc- The memorial scholarship is pre- sexuality and dating relationships. is a tribute to Le Theatre du Grand tion. sented each year to one ninth-grade • Helping parents identify and ad- Guignol, a Parisian theatre form that student who has demonstrated a com- dress social and cultural influences shocked audiences for more than 60 O’Connor Receives mitment to academic achievement that may promote attitudes and vio- years. and has contributed in a positive way lent behaviors in their kids. Bursting with carnage, dismem- Master’s Degree to the Union Catholic Community. • Creating policies at work, at berment and sinister figures, this sus- WESTFIELD – Christina O’Connor The $1,000 scholarship is renew- school and in other places that ad- penseful drama had everyone squirm- of Westfield received her master’s de- able over the remaining years at Union dress sexual harassment. ing in their seats. gree in Nursing from Kean University Catholic. Arnold is a member of the Courtesy of Darla Stabler • Developing mass media (e.g., ra- PRACTICING GOOD GOVERNMENT…Westfield High School’s Youth and Dara also appeared in Skidmore’s during ceremonies Tuesday, May 10, at cross-country, winter track and spring dio, TV, magazines, newspapers) mes- Government Club was named the Outstanding Delegation at the three-day main-stage fall drama The Women. A NJPAC in Newark. track teams. He also participates in sages that promote norms, or shared conference held at the State House in Trenton in April. Many individual awards 2009 graduate of Westfield High Mrs. O’Connor is married to Michael, the Student Movement Against Can- beliefs, about healthy sexual rela- and distinctions were achieved, including the selection of Kate Brennan and Anna School, she is the daughter of Trudy and the couple has three sons: Michael, cer (SMAC) program at Union Catho- tionships. Powell to attend the Conference on National Affairs in North Carolina in July. and Marty Silverman. Christopher and Matthew. lic. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 27, 2010 Page 17 A Skillful Scotch Plains Bout Takes Some Fancy Footwork By MAGGIE DIGGORY audience was placed around the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “ring,” with a large square of rope SCOTCH PLAINS – The fight of the taped to the floor. Before the perfor- week was found in an unlikely place – mance began, Mr. Johnson encour- a church social hall. Miriam Gallagher’s aged members to root for a boxer Fancy Footwork, directed by Rich when the “big fight” came at the Johnson, captured the attention and climax of the play. The authentic even included its audience at Scotch choreographed fight had three rounds, Plains’ All Saints’ Episcopal Church and with each, the audience grew on Sunday afternoon. The ensemble of louder with its cheers. During the six actors captured the heart and hard three-round fight, McGinn School life of a professional boxer. The two- student Audrey Johnson roller-skated day run of the play was performed pro through the virtual ring with a sign bono by the cast as a fundraiser for the announcing the round number. church. One of the strongest opposing dy- Gallagher’s moving (in more ways namics is between Larry and Billy. than one) tale features “Tornado” Tom Macht portrays the stereotypically (Jarede Jacobs) and Joe (Jared Smith) – sleazy promoter, out to fill his pock- The work of Westfield’s Danny Schwartz (“Apple Fest Poster” and the young boxers pushed to fight a match ets at the peril of the boxer he man- “Illustration of Sen. Ted Kennedy”) To learn more, see below. for which neither is ready. What goes ages, with great gusto and accuracy. on beyond the ring leads up to a match When the Tornado prevails in the Westfield Art Association Meets the two dynamo boxers will never for- fight – with the aid of a performance- get. Joe’s girlfriend, Marguerite enhancing drug, at the advice of Larry Editor’s Note: New President ends, starting in July. Dues can be (Michele Tirondola), wants him to hang – winning the dirty way disgusts him. Brooke Gardiner submitted the fol- sent to the treasurer at the Art Asso- up his gloves and marry her. Tom knows He was too sick to even fight before lowing release: ciation P. O. Box, Westfield, NJ SEEING STARS…Garrett Verdone, a junior at Westfield High School, received the drugs were forced upon him. Joe, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art a 2010 Theatre Night Awards nomination from Montclair State University for his glory days as a boxer are over, but he 07090. “Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role” for his performance is once again pulled under the ropes at on the other hand, is also not ready Association held its annual meeting Any comments or suggestions can as Martin Roth in WHS’s performance of To See the Stars. the beckoning of his strong-arming for a fight. His hubris and drive to win on Sunday, May 16, in the Commu- be sent to Brooke by e-mail at manager, Larry “the Lid” (Timothy pulls him into the ring but his lack of nity Room at the Westfield Munici- [email protected], or 1364 Macht). Also in the mix is the narrator experience is quickly evident. pal Building on East Broad Street. Stony Brook Lane, Mountainside, N.J. WHS Earns Nominations and Joe’s manager, Billy (Mark Byrne). Bryne’s performance is increas- Then-president Paul Deroo presided. 07092, or by telephone at (908) Relationships and morals are ingly compelling, as he works through Many suggestions were made on 233-5270. stretched to a breaking point. Billy is the moral struggles he must face as a how to have the association become For ‘Rising Star Award’ also Marguerite’s older brother, and one-time “king-of-the-ring”-turned more active and vital. Elections were Society of Illustrators WESTFIELD – The Paper Mill Play- versity. The conservatory is a five-week, this further opens up the larger issue the coach, who cannot imagine his life held, and the following new officers house has announced the nominees for professional training program geared play raises about loyalty. Billy and without boxing in it. “Like life, the were elected: Brooke Gardiner, presi- Honors WF’s Schwartz the annual “Rising Star Awards,” and toward students who intend to pursue a Larry’s ulterior motives drive the 45- ring is nothing you can quit,” Billy dent, Tobia Meyers, secretary, and WESTFIELD – A painting by a the Westfield High School (WHS) career in theatre. minute performance to a messy end. concludes at the play’s end. The per- Mary Ann Iannitto, treasurer. Westfield artist has been honored in spring musical production of The Mys- Students attend advanced classes in Among the authentic features of formance was a knockout and very Several members volunteered to one of the nation’s most prestigious tery of Edwin Drood is well repre- singing, acting and dance, and are pro- the play is the sound of the ringside much enjoyed by the 30 audience serve on the board of the association: competitions of student work. sented. vided an opportunity to perform on the bell at the end of each scene. The members Sunday afternoon. Maxine King, Mr. Deroo and Sandra At May 7 ceremonies, the Society The Paper Mill Playhouse “Rising Paper Mill main stage in the August Wygledowski. of Illustrators presented Danny Star Awards” is a statewide competi- season finale concert, titled New Voices The group thanked Mr. Deroo for Schwartz with the Nancy Lee Rhodes tion of New Jersey high school musi- of 2010. Summer Workshop Offers all the effort he has made to keep the Roberts Scholarship Award of $2,500. cals designed to reward exceptional Further accolades were received association going and in good shape The Westfield Historical Society com- accomplishments in the production of when Montclair State University after the death of the previous presi- missioned his prize-winning work as high school musical theatre. (MSU) announced the nominees for A Head Start in the Arts dent, Barbara Schwinn. a poster last fall for its inaugural The WHS nominations include the 2010 “Theatre Night Awards,” and WESTFIELD – Young children will ings in a preset schedule. Mr. Gardiner said, “I felt that we Apple Fest. Catalina Gaglioti for “Outstanding Per- the Westfield High School fall produc- have a positive experience with the arts Students will be assigned a needed to work on continuity and Contest organizers said there were formance by an Actress in a Leading tion of To See the Stars received three at the 2010 Westfield Summer Work- “homeroom” teacher with whom they momentum to supply the needs of the a record 6,205 entries in this year’s Role,” for her performance as Rosa nominations. shop (WSW), which has created pro- will begin their day. Other teachers in artists. We will endeavor to reach out competition from around the nation Budd / Miss Deirdre Peregrine; Adam The “Theatre Night Awards” is a grams specifically for the needs of pre- the Little Artists program will in- to the artists in Westfield and sur- and world. Of those, 194 were ac- Ziering for “Outstanding Performance statewide competition of New Jersey schoolers and first graders. struct them in a variety of areas as rounding communities. Our aim is to cepted for the society’s annual show in a Featured Role,” for his perfor- high school plays designed to recog- Children in the pre-kindergarten and they move together as a group from start monthly meetings with artistic of student work, and 33 were awarded mance as Durdles / Mr. Nick Cricker; nize exceptional accomplishments in kindergarten classes are exposed to class to class. demonstrations, which has been our prizes. and Tzvetlina Garneva and Cheryl Wu the production of high school theatre. arts, crafts, drama, music, creative In a rotational cycle, they will be strength in the past, after the slow Another of Mr. Schwartz’s illus- for “Student Achievement Award,” for The WHS nominations include Catalina movement, violin and foreign language exposed to the artistic side of tradi- July and August months are past. trations, depicting the late Senator their work as the stage manager and Gaglioti for “Outstanding Performance in classes staffed by degreed and/or tional first grade subjects, including “Once we are going on a continu- Ted Kennedy, also won a place in the graphic designer, respectively. by an Actress in a Leading Role,” for certified teachers and professionals. arts and crafts, sculpture, Gecko Kids ing basis,” he continued, “we can show, which is on display through In addition to these nominations, her performance as Clara, and Garrett Their assigned teacher remains with computer book making and the innova- then organize to have shows to ex- May 29 at the society’s New York Cheryl Wu, as well as parent and former Verdone for “Outstanding Performance them throughout the day, and specialty tive piano class in Kids on Keys. Their hibit the artworks of the members. headquarters, located at 128 East 63rd Board of Education President Anne by an Actor in a Leading Role,” for his teachers come to their classroom to program includes a musical theater re- We want to enlist the help and sup- Street. Riegel, were recognized with an “Hon- performance as Martin Roth. enhance their daily creative experiences. vue called “Barnyard Moo-sical.” port of members of the Westfield Mr. Schwartz attended Westfield orable Mention” for their work in the On the technical side, the production To enroll in pre-kindergarten, chil- This year’s WSW will be held at community to keep this 82-year-old High School. In May, he graduated area of graphic design for the Drood received a nomination for “Outstand- dren must be 4 years old by October 31 Roosevelt Intermediate School, on organization moving forward.” summa cum laude from Syracuse Uni- poster and playbill. The winners will be ing Costume Design.” Additionally, and not entering kindergarten in the Clark Street in Westfield, from June The group then voted to keep the versity with a Bachelor of Fine Arts announced at a ceremony at the Paper Tzvetelina Garneva, the stage manager fall. The kindergarten class is com- 29 until July 30, from 8:30 a.m. until annual membership dues at $20 per degree in Illustration. Mill Playhouse on Tuesday, June 8. of To See the Stars, and Philip Mierswa, posed of students who must be 5 years 12:30 p.m. Early-morning drop-off person and $30 for families, to be To see more of the artist’s work, go In addition to the nominations, Ms. the sound technician, were selected to old by the same date and will be attend- is available at 7:30 a.m., and a full collected after the current fiscal year to dannyschwartz.com. Gaglioti also will receive a full scholar- participate on the run crew for the ing kindergarten in September. day of programming can be arranged ship to attend the Paper Mill Playhouse “Theatre Night Awards” ceremony, The Little Artists Workshop, for stu- with the Westfield YMCA. A regis- Summer Musical Theatre Conserva- under the direction of the professional dents entering first grade, is a transition tered nurse is on duty during the A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience tory, to be held at Montclair State Uni- crew leaders at MSU. program for those who are leaving the regular Workshop hours. self-contained pre-school setting and For more information, call (908) now have an opportunity to explore a 518-1551 or log on to variety of traditional Workshop offer- njworkshopforthearts.com. ‘Rhythm And Blues’ Festival Set for June 5 PLAINFIELD - Union County’s mercial spokesperson will perform free annual “Rhythm and Blues by beginning at 2:30 p.m. the Brook” musical festival will be Music will not be the only enter- held Saturday, June 5, from noon tainment at this year’s event. The 500 NORTH AVE. E, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 until 7 p.m. at Cedar Brook Park, Kids Kingdom Traveling Jubilee will located at Park and Pemberton Av- also be on hand. Kids Kingdom will enues in Plainfield. feature rides, activities and non-stop Headlining the all-day concert will entertainment from 1 until 6 p.m. Build a Summer Art Program be Morris Day and The Time. Day And for the second year, G-Wiz THE KID FROM RED BANK… The Full Count Big Band, a division of the New went to school with Prince Rodgers Entertainment will present an Auto- For Your Kids Jersey Workshop for the Arts, will present “The Kid from Red Bank, NJ: A Tribute to Count Basie” tonight, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Crossroads, located Nelson and sang in Prince’s first band, motive Super Show with classic cars at 78 North Avenue in Garwood. The 17-piece dynamic band, which covers many Grand Central. The Time was origi- from yesteryear. On display will be • Four convenient two-week sessions styles of jazz, can be seen regularly in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania nally created as Prince’s alter-ego to Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles as well as area at concerts, street fairs, festivals and private affairs. The cover charge for the be seen as the cool, street-wise funk other antiques and cool, unique and • Classes Monday thru Thursday evening is $10. For more information, call (908) 789-0822. band contrasting Prince’s more soul- exotic cars of today. ful R&B sound. Concertgoers should bring a blan- • Beginning June 28th Morris Day and The Time were ket or lawn chair to sit on and pack a Morris Arts Council Selects cast in Purple Rain, which captured picnic lunch. A nearby food court • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture the exploding Minneapolis music will also be available to purchase a scene at its peak. Day burst onto the variety of foods and beverages. • Collage • Cartooning and more Cranford Artist for Exhibit scene with the group’s self-titled al- For more information, call the R&B CRANFORD – Cranford artist ously shown at New Century Artists bum, “The Time,” which included Hotline at (908) 436-2900 or visit • Great kid’s art parties Theodosia Tamborlane has been se- Gallery in New York City in March “Get It Up,” “Cool,” and “Girl.” After ucrandb.com for the entertainment lected as the abstract artist for the Mor- 2010, presents seven distinct days to three albums Day launched his solo lineup and directions to Cedar Brook 908-654-5663 Call for info & brochure ris County Arts Council’s Spring and represent various weeks a person has career with three albums: “The Color Park. Summer Invitational Exhibition. already lived and remembered and/or of Success,” “Daydreaming,” and Ms. Tamborlane’s paintings are on weeks anticipated to be lived. “Guaranteed.” display in the second-floor atrium of Lastly, Ms. Tamborlane presents the Morris Day and The Time will take Huge the Morris County Administration first of her new series, “Diffusion.” the stage at 5:15 p.m. and perform This painting demonstrates that through until 6:45 p.m. Other acts scheduled Memorial Day interaction with people of differing tra- to perform at Cedar Brook Park in- ditions and beliefs, individuals gain clude: DJ Bookeem, a Plainfield na- Sale!!! new knowledge, cultures change, and tive known as the Classic King, will May 26th – June 1st understandings can be enhanced. take the stage at 12:15 p.m. Carl Ms. Tamborlane’s paintings are per- Weathersby will follow at 1 p.m. with manently shown at “Simply Gallery” his mix of Southern charm, soulful in Cranford. She can be contacted at vocals and fierce guitar playing. Biz Tamborlane.com or by e-mailing Markie, a rapper, DJ, comedian, ac- [email protected]. tor, reality show personality and com-

“One Day” Building, located at 12 Court Street. A public reception will be held on May 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The themes of life, community, celebration and death are the focus of Ms. Tamborlane’s paintings. Opening the show is “One More Day,” a celebratory exultation. A series of large diptychs, entitled Where Baby Safety Rules! No Crib Recalls … EVER!!! “We Were,” present multiple lives and spirits to extol an individual’s connections with yesterday, today and the future. On show for the first time are “We Are” and “Gone” totem-pole paintings to demonstrate the importance and fragility of animals with which people share the planet. In addition, the 170-inch-wide septych painting “Seven Days,” previ- Page 18 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Yankees Make One Boy’s Day By CHRISTIE STORMS how much he enjoys computer games seous. And although Connor’s con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and playing catch like many kids his sidered to have a “very serious case,” WESTFIELD — Ordinarily, the age. he was spared having a learning dis- New York Yankees don’t send lim- But each morning, Connor has to ability often caused by NF1. WISHES DO COME TRUE...Connor LaVelle of ousines to escort fans to their base- take oral chemotherapy medication “I’ve learned a heck of a lot about Westfield meets Yankee captain Derek Jeter. Read ball games or invite them into their to treat Neurofibromatosis (NF1), myself and parenthood and what’s dugout or let them try on a World an incurable disease involving tu- important in life,” Mr. LaVelle said. his amazing story at right. Series ring. But last week, when a mors developing on nerve cell tis- “Basically, if he’s okay, I’m okay. limo arrived for the LaVelle family sues that can cause bone deformi- He’s a remarkable little boy.” of Westfield, it wasn’t an ordinary ties. Since his diagnosis at the age of Through contacts at his job with day. It was the day the Make-a-Wish 2, he’s needed a wheelchair for much UPS, Mr. LaVelle became ac- Foundation made 9-year-old of his life and attends multiple physi- quainted with Laurie Silverberg, a Connor’s dream of meeting the Yan- cal therapies weekly. woman involved in philanthropic kees come true. Connor’s father, David LaVelle, endeavors. When she learned about As Connor waited in excited an- explained that while so far the tu- Connor, she made a referral to the ticipation on his front porch, he chat- mors have been benign, they can be Make-A-Wish Foundation, a chari- ted candidly about his passion for potentially life-threatening. They’re table organization that aims to grant the Yankees and life in general with unpredictable and could turn malig- wishes for children with life-threat- The Westfield Leader and The Scotch nant or grow large enough to dam- ening medical conditions. They met Plains-Fanwood Times. age vital organs, especially if lo- with Connor and his family in the He joked about his disdain for cated in inoperable areas. fall and later notified him about girls liking Yankee shortstop Derek But like Connor, Mr. LaVelle and granting his request this spring. Jeter “just because he’s cute,” how his wife, Kerry, maintain an upbeat, Joy Wagenblast, principal of the he and his two older brothers, David, positive outlook. They count bless- Redeemer Lutheran School in 13, and Jack, 11, were all born dur- ings like the fact that this type of Westfield where Connor attends ing years the Yankees won the World daily chemo doesn’t cause Connor’s school, said he had been eagerly Series (1996, 1998 and 2000) and hair to fall out nor make him nau- anticipating this day for months. “Connor has an indomitable

Courtesy of the LaVelle family spirit,” she said. “He recently con- Tickets Available for 2010 fessed to the doctors down at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia that he’s only had one crabby Tour of Notable Homes day…and that’s probably true! He’s WESTFIELD – Springtime in and entertaining. really an inspiration to us everyday.” Westfield brings an array of notable Mrs. Castorina promised that the Ms. Wagenblast joined Connor’s homes with their doors flung open to tour will hold “something for every- class and teacher, Diane Frusco, in public tour for the benefit of the town’s one.” There will be a musical inter- walking up to his house from their acclaimed symphony orchestra. This lude, popular plant sale featuring both nearby school to see him off to the year, the event will be held on Satur- flowers and herbs, luxury gift basket Yankee game. Upon arrival, the third A graders excitedly burst onto the porch with balloons and surrounded their friend with cheers. Connor shared his classmates’ awe Tour in exploring the stretch limo, and his eyes grew even wider when the driver said he had actually attended school with Yankees’ third baseman, Alex Rodriguez. Dressed in head-to-toe Yankee gear, Connor happily posed for photo after photo with friends and family 127$%/( and was soon on his way to the game, where most of all, he hoped to meet his favorite player, first baseman Mark Teixeira. +20(6 And meet him, he did. Mr. LaVelle reported that from the moment of their arrival, the Yankees treated Connor like royalty. REFRESHMENTS He met and had photos taken with SATURDAY 15 players, including Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, toured the TH MUSIC MOST NOTABLY…This home has been enticing travelers along Westfield’s JUNE 5 Mountain Avenue for about three years, when its extensive renovations first locker room, spent two hours in the began. It will finally be revealed on June 5 as part of the Friends of Westfield dugout and tried on an official 2009 RAFFLE Symphony Annual Tour of Notable Homes. World Series ring. Teixeira signed Connor’s jersey, Homes Open day, June 5, between 10 a.m. and raffle, Oriental rug raffle, a selection and his baseball and 2010 team photo PLANT SALE 3p.m. of Tibetan decorative home accents were personally autographed by ev- 10am - 3pm Chairwoman Gretchen Castorina and refreshments served in the gar- ery player in the picture. Connor and her committee, comprised of the den of one of the homes. All proceeds even joined in the team’s ribbing of Friends of Westfield Symphony Or- will benefit the Westfield Symphony catcher Francisco Cervelli’s extra- chestra, promise five landmark homes Orchestra. large protective helmet, which re- WESTFIELD TICKET OUTLETS: to tour. Since the event is being held Tickets for the 2010 Tour of No- sulted in the catcher laughing and Baron’s Drug Store • Coldwell Banker Realtors East & West a month later than usual, the potential table Homes are $30 when purchased placing the helmet on Connor’s own Prudential New Jersey Properties for viewing spectacular gardens is prior to Saturday, June 5, when they head. increased. will be sold at $35. They are available “They really are a class act from Two River Community Bank, South Ave. & Elm St. This year’s tour showcases many in Westfield at Baron’s Drug Store, start to finish,” Mr. LaVelle said. “I The Town Book Store • Weichert Realtors landmark homes. An authentically Coldwell Banker Realtors East and can’t say enough about how wel- Westfi eld Symphony Orchestra Offi ce restored 19th Century home with rare West, Prudential NJ Properties, Two come they made us feel. It was amaz- elements, including original stained- River Community Bank, The Town ing. It blew us away.” Tickets Also Available At: Irma’s Hallmark, Fanwood glass windows, coffered ceilings, or- Bookstore, Weichert Realtors and Connor and his family enjoyed a Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, Cranford • Christoffers Flowers, Mountainside namental mouldings, marble floors, Westfield Symphony Orchestra of- private tour of Monument Park dur- deluxe kitchen and exquisite bath- fice. ing batting practice and got to keep rooms, is a must-see. In Fanwood, they are available at the homerun ball hit there by pitcher Another standout is a Victorian Irma’s Hallmark, in Cranford at Phil Hughes while they were walk- TICKET PRICE majestically positioned on a knoll Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts and in ing through. Mr. LaVelle said the $30 IN ADVANCE • $35 DAY OF TOUR near the downtown with restored Mountainside at Christoffers Flow- family was also given unlimited ac- windows and chestnut wood trim ers. cess to the stadium’s “5-star restau- throughout. Further information is available by rant” for the entire seven hours of Presented by: The connection between Asian and calling the Westfield Symphony Or- their visit. Victorian decors can be viewed in a chestra office at (908) 232-9400 or But Connor reported his favorite The Friends of the Westfi eld Symphony Orchestra Cranford location with imaginative going to westfieldsymphony.org. part was simply watching the game landscaping throughout the rear yard, from the coveted vantage point of To Benefi t the: which is located on the storied river. The Cartel Returns about 15 rows behind home plate. WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A contemporary stucco house is He summed up his feelings about not to be missed for its elegance and WESTFIELD – The Cartel, an meeting the New York Yankees suc- For more Home Tour information, visit www.Westfi eldSymphony.org charm. award-winning documentary film, cinctly and with a big grin. Finally, a grand stone house with a will have two additional Westfield “The Yankees rock!” he pro- distinctly European flavor is punctu- screenings at the Rialto Theatre on claimed. Posters underwritten by 185 Elm Street, Westfi eld (908) 654-7777 7KH$PHULFDQ'UHDP7HDP ated by lush gardens and features Wednesday, June 2; show times are And to meet a 9-year-old boy who every desirable amenity for home life 7 and 9 p.m., followed by a “Direc- doesn’t let the daily challenges of tor Q&A” and town-hall-style meet- his condition ever get in the way of ing on the subject of education enjoying life to the fullest…well, policy. To see the trailer, visit maybe the Yankees would agree that TheCartelMovie.com Connor “rocks,” too. The teachers at the See it all on the web in color . . . CAROLYN KLINGER-KUETER www.goleader.com MUSIC STUDIO

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