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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 28, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS BOE Changes Transportation Policy After Judge Deems it ‘Unlawful’ By CHRISTINA M. HINKE students “who actually attend RIS portation to RIS for students who re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader while residing beyond two miles…is side beyond two miles from school and WESTFIELD – After the commis- inconsistent” with state statutes. The revise its attendance zone and trans- sioner of education, Lucille Davy, on BOE had mandated portation policies to December 30, 2009, agreed with a students who legally bring them into com- ruling on November 19, 2009, by Ad- required busing to at- pliance. ministrative Law Judge Richard tend Edison Interme- The judge’s ruling McGill that said the Westfield school diate School. and final decision by district’s transportation and attendance Under state law, a dis- the commissioner zones policies are “unlawful,” because trict must offer busing came from a lawsuit they denied transportation to Roosevelt to students who live put forth by Lee Intermediate School (RIS) for those more than two miles Stoller, who repre- students who resided beyond two miles from an elementary or sented 47 parents op- from the school, the Westfield Board intermediate school and posed to the BOE’s of Education (BOE) has changed its two-and-a-half miles plan last year to re- transportation policy. from a high school, district children who The board announced the new which the new policy graduated Washing- policy at its meeting Tuesday. It was now states. ton Elementary approved 7-2 for first reading, with The commissioner’s School to attend board members Richard Mattessich synopsis states that Mary Beth Eidus Edison Intermediate and Dave Finn voting no. within 60 days of her School, where previ- Judge McGill said in his ruling that decision, the board shall provide trans- ously they would have matriculated to Roosevelt Intermediate School, a school nearer to their residence. The judge upheld the BOE’s right to redis- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader trict, but not the transportation policy. GANG GREEN...Suzanne Taylor of Scotch Plains has been driving her “Go Jets” company Toyota throughout the area Board Secretary Robert Berman inspiring fan support for the NFL playoffs. At halftime Sunday, fans show their joy with the New York Jets in the lead. said he sent 53 letters to parents ask- Ultimately, though, the Indianapolis Colts prevailed. Pictured, left to right, are: Ms. Taylor, Val with Ed Melendez of Wood- ing if they wanted to bus their children Ridge, Cory Mermer of Westfield, Jim Annese of Fanwood, Dave Corbin of Garwood, Greg Ryan of Westfield and Vicki to RIS, and so far received 23 re- with Larry Darrow of Garwood. sponses to use the bus. He said the cost of one 54-passsenger bus is ap- proximately $30,000 for a full year. This year’s cost, for the final four WF Council Debates Merits months of the school year, would equal to about $12,000. Services would not be cut, he said, to pay for the bus. Mr. Mattessich asked the board to Of a Second New-Car Show “go back and look at its decision” on By MICHAEL J. POLLACK the DWC is working with George had one successful [new-car show] redistricting because part of that deci- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Withers, owner of G-Wiz Car Wash, yet.” sion was based on the plan not costing WESTFIELD – Council members, to bring in new vehicles. Mayor Andy Skibitsky responded, Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader the district to bus students to RIS. Tuesday, debated whether to permit This past week, Harold Cohen of “The DWC’s one isn’t until Octo- DWC WELCOME...Shawn Hanna, pictured left, is welcomed to the board of the Superintendent of Schools Margaret the Westfield Neighborhood Council the WNC asked Town Administrator ber... The Neighborhood Council is a Downtown Westfield Corporation by Board Chair Dominick Verdic. Mr. Hanna Dolan said the Long Range Planning (WNC) to host a similarly themed car Jim Gildea about the possibility of nonprofit, and you want to help them is Mayor Andy Skibitsky’s designee, replacing Andy Wasserman. Committee reviews the numbers. show to one the Downtown Westfield the WNC hosting a similar car show, out. Let’s run this by the DWC. I’m Mr. Mattessich said he would like Corporation (DWC) will present later which would also cater to newer sure the council has done a lot of the board to discuss its redistricting this year. models, in mid-April. groundwork already and probably has Freeholders Contract With decision, and also to not put a perma- In years past, the Westfield Area Mr. Ciarrocca, who was not in fa- a lot of vendors.” nent transportation policy in place, Chamber of Commerce would present vor of the WNC holding a new-car Frank Arena, the council’s liaison calling it a “Band-aid.” a classic car show, featuring vintage show in town this year, said, “My to the DWC, was in favor of another USDA for Geese Problem Board members stressed that the automobiles, on Elm and Quimby concern is that the DWC is going to car show, saying, “It’s in April, and By SONIA OWCHARIW are losing the fight since there are 3.5 policy must change by Monday, March Streets. This event has since been do this in October, and we have al- we have all spring and summer. If Specially Written for The Westfield Leader million resident Canada geese in North 1, to reflect the state mandate in order eliminated. ready approved them. I’m concerned they have a plan put together, it might ELIZABETH – A year after the un- America.” to comply with the judge’s ruling and Earlier this year, the council ap- that another organization is coming help the DWC with lessons learned.” fortunate bird strike that forced US Canada geese live to 15 years and commissioner’s decision. proved the DWC to use the south side in and [possibly undercutting] them. Second Ward Councilwoman Jo Ann Airways Flight 149 to land in the have low reproductive rates, Ms. Ann Cary, board member and mem- train station to host a two-day car I would rather let the DWC have a Neylan said, “People may think it’s Hudson River, the Union County Board Gurlavich said. Characteristics of these ber of the Long Range Planning Com- show in October; this show would shot and see if it’s something that the same thing twice. If it doesn’t work of Chosen Freeholders on Thursday geese are that they are grazers and mittee, said, “I don’t think we [the highlight new and exotic vehicles. works; if it works, [the WNC] can out, people may stay away [in Octo- approved a two-year, $347,239 con- habitat easily, but pose health risks, committee] will be revisiting that de- Third Ward Councilman Mark make a request for next year.” ber]... It seems like the person who tract with the United States Depart- ranging from E. Coli Salmonella, as cision [to redistrict].” Ciarrocca said the DWC envisioned a Or, as Fourth Ward Councilman came first should have the [first] date.” ment of Agriculture (USDA), Animal well as damaging property. The inte- Board Vice President Julia Walker “mini” version of the New York Inter- Jim Foerst suggested, the WNC may In separate business, Tuesday, the and Plant Inspection Services, to man- grated approach is not a simple solu- said the busing cost “would not change national Auto Show, which is housed wish to co-sponsor the DWC’s ven- council gave its approval to another age the Canada geese problem in its tion, she said. Ms. Gurlavich said the my decision where the redistricted annually at the Javits Center in Man- ture this year. event to be held at the South Avenue parks. first measure is not to feed the geese, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 hattan. In connection with the event, Mr. Gildea reminded council mem- train station parking lot that would Kimberly Gurlavich, a wildlife spe- since geese become dependent. She bers, “This type of car show hasn’t feature vehicles. cialist with the USDA, who requested also advised the county not to keep happened in this town before. Pre- The council authorized the Junior that Union County enter into an agree- short grass around its lakes and water- Garwood Discusses Park planning is very important. You want League of Elizabeth-Plainfield ment with the USDA, Animal and Plant ways, as this makes it easy for the to get car dealers to buy in. I didn’t (JLEP) to hold its fourth-annual Inspection Services, said, “There are geese to take off and land. Project, Motto Change want to have one organization [com- Touch-A-Truck event. This family countless reports of airplanes hitting According to Ms. Gurlavich, the pete with] the other when we haven’t CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 birds and other wildlife increases since goal is to locate and treat goose nests By LAUREN S. BARR changed. last year, including serious accidents during molting period in accordance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The council also passed a resolu- such as birds crashing through cockpits with United States Fish and Wildlife GARWOOD — Tuesday night’s tion authorizing the clerk to sign an DWC Anticipates Increase and crippling engines in flight.” Service permit when geese are shed- meeting of the Garwood Borough agreement with Hatch Mott According to Freeholder Chairman ding. Molting is the term that is given Council centered on discussions re- MacDonald of Millburn for environ- Daniel Sullivan, Terminal A at Newark to the eight- to 10-week flightless pe- garding a possible change of the mental engineering services for the In This Year’s Budget Liberty International Airport and its riod when Canada geese shed their borough’s seal and motto and the pro- Memorial Park property. The con- By WAYNE BAKER ecutive Director Sherry Cronin said proximity to Union County poses a outer-wing feathers and regrow new posed renovations at Memorial Park. tract would not exceed $42,300, which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that a slight expansion of the district problem and a risk. ones. At the last council meeting, Coun- will be partly covered by the WESTFIELD — The Downtown would also be discussed at the next What attracts the geese to these habi- Molting occurs between mid-June cilman Anthony Sytko suggested that borough’s insurance, less the $25,000 Westfield Corporation (DWC) board meeting. tats? The geese population has boomed and August. Most birds are able to the borough change the motto on its deductible. Councilman Jonathan expects an increase to the DWC bud- On Monday evening, the board of over the last 20 years. Ironically, Canada resume flight by mid-August. During seal from “Industrial Linken said the borough get this year, it said at the DWC board the DWC also held its annual reorga- geese were almost extinct during the this molting period, geese will gather Center of Union County” would look into whether meeting on Monday. nization meeting. Officers of the board 1930s, and these migratory birds are on ponds or lakes since they provide a to “Small Town, Big or not the insurance For the last five years, the DWC’s remain the same, with Dominick Verdic now highly visible all over New Jersey, safe resting place and security from Heart.” company will accept the budget had remained flat at approxi- continuing as chair, Alan DeRose serv- as well as other parts of the East Coast predators. During the molting period, At this week’s meet- borough’s expenses for mately $390,000 per year, but this year ing as vice-chair, Lisa Bertone-Marvin and other parts of the United States. Canada geese do major damage to ing, Councilman Sytko preliminary studies to the board said it would likely need to functioning as secretary, and Lee Hale Reports of bird strikes through July landscape, as they congregate on lawns said that he heard from a be applied to the de- rise slightly. Introduction of the budget continuing as treasurer. Shawn Hanna have doubled in at least 17 states since near water. number of residents, and ductible. is expected at next month’s meeting. was named the new mayor’s designee; 2005, including many across the Cen- Tina Renna, president of the Union stated that he wanted to Borough Clerk Chris- The DWC is funded by a tax sur- he replaces Andy Wasserman. tral U.S., according to an Associated County Watchdog Association and a hear from more of them. tina Ariemma told The charge on businesses within the busi- Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery, located at Press report. Cranford resident, said there is “not Mr. Sytko suggested that Westfield Leader that ness improvement district. DWC Ex- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Ms. Gurlavich explained how “we enough scientific information to keep the council partner with Industrial Center after a preliminary site are looking for long-term results, but CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the board of education to Of Union County investigation was per- allow the children to formed, “historical fill” draw a new seal and come up with a was found two feet underground. The new motto. He also proposed that an area had been empty, and served as a assembly be held for the students to dumping ground, before being made be educated on the history of the bor- into a park. The environmental engi- ough. neers would ensure that the borough Mayor Dennis McCarthy stated that is in compliance with Green Acres this is just an exploratory phase. The Grant regulations, as well as Envi- mayor was interested in public input ronmental Protection Agency and De- to see if residents are for or against it partment of Environmental Protec- by attending council meetings or send- tion requirements. ing e-mail messages. Councilmen Resident Bruce Paterson criticized Louis Petruzzelli and Stephen the council for lacking “transparency” Napolitano voiced their opinion that on this project. He stated that the website the seal and motto should not be is not up to date with plans or projected costs of the project. He also reiterated Tax Office Open his previous concerns regarding the possible tearing down of the gazebo. Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Late on Monday Mayor McCarthy told Mr. Pater- SOLAR PANELS...PSE&G is installing solar panels on electric poles in area WESTFIELD — The office of the son that there is “no final plan yet” towns and tieing into the street lighting systems to help defray electric costs to Tax Collector will be open on Mon- and that the council does intend to put towns. The installation above, typical for all, is shown on Mountain Avenue in day, February 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 plans out to the public for input be- Westfield, next to The Presbyterian Church. p.m. Interest will be charged begin- fore the project starts. ning on Monday, February 8. Contact Ms. Ariemma said that plans were PAGE INDEX the office with any questions at (908) being considered when the environ- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-14 HELPING HAITI...Teacher Sharon Stone of Edison School in Westfield has been Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 15 Classifieds .... 14 helping Haiti through the Charity Water program and with pen pals from area 789-4051 or mental issues came up, which caused intermediate schools. Ms. Stone is pictured last year with children in Haiti. [email protected]. the process to stop. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, January 28, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication 38th Annual Edition This Is Westfield 2010 A must for businesses and organizations in the region. Coming in May – Make your advertising reservations now – (908) 232-4407 – [email protected] – Details are online at www.goleader.com/tiw Jury Sides With SP on Most Charges LeStrange Garners $10,000 Of Discrimination Lawsuit POLICE BLOTTER In Settlement of Lawsuit By FRED T. ROSSI damage. By PAUL J. PEYTON plaint),” he said, if he was a racist or anti- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The eight-member jury found the town- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Semite. SCOTCH PLAINS — A federal jury last ship had not subjected Mr. DiNizo to a Westfield County body warrant. He was transported SCOTCH PLAINS – An insurance com- Mr. Marks told The Leader that he had no week found that the township government hostile work environment because of his Wednesday, January 20, Emily Root- to police headquarters, where he was pro- pany representing former Scotch Plains knowledge of a settlement by his insurance had improperly retaliated against a public Italian heritage and also sided with the Lafemina, 36, of Westfield was arrested cessed and then turned over to the Union Republican Mayor Martin Marks has paid carrier, Encompass Insurance, prior to the works employee, but the municipal govern- township on the claim that Mr. Atkins had after responding to Westfield police head- County Sheriff’s Department. $10,000 to settle a defamation lawsuit offer, as he was opposed to “offering this ment prevailed on three other claims filed retaliated against Mr. DiNizo because of quarters to satisfy an outstanding Cranbury Sunday, January 24, Tymyaun L. brought against Mr. Marks by 2006 Demo- guy a settlement when he didn’t deserve against it in connection with events that Mr. DiNizo’s friendship with Mr. LeStrange warrant in the amount of $114. She was Webb, Jr., 19, of Plainfield was arrested cratic township council candidate Neal anything.” Mr. Marks also said through the occurred in 2006 and 2007. and his backing for Mr. LeStrange’s candi- processed and released after posting bail. on an outstanding Scotch Plains warrant LeStrange. settlement, signed by both parties, that Mr. Nicholas DiNizo, who has worked for dacy in 2006. The jury, in its January 18 Thursday, January 21, Aaron Webb, after a motor vehicle stop on Mary Lane. State Superior Court Judge Ross Anzaldi LeStrange acknowledged that the settle- the township since the mid-1980s, claimed verdict, also concluded that neither the town- 23, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield He was transported to police headquar- in Union County dismissed the lawsuit, ment “is not an admission of wrong-doing” he had been subject to a hostile work envi- ship nor Mr. Atkins had retaliated against police headquarters on an outstanding ters, where he was processed and turned filed by Mr. LeStrange in 2007, against Mr. by Mr. Marks. To that, he said Mr. ronment, namely ethnic slurs directed at Mr. DiNizo for his refusal to engage in an Westfield traffic warrant in the amount of over to the Scotch Plains Police Depart- Marks and former township Police Chief LeStrange’s comments claiming a victory him and others in 2006 by then-Public activity — namely the dumping of scrap $500. He was processed and released ment. Thomas O’Brien, in June. Mr. LeStrange in the case “are a little bit misguided.” Works director Charles Cerami. In August metal at the public works property — that after posting bail. Scotch Plains appealed that decision. Mr. LeStrange called Mr. Marks “a liar,” of that year, Mr. DiNizo anonymously wrote Mr. DiNizo believed to be illegal. Thursday, January 21, Laura Figueroa, Monday, January 18, Brittany Hornsby, Mr. LeStrange’s lawsuit alleged that Mr. stating the former mayor knew about the a letter to then-township manager Thomas “Obviously, I am pleased that the jury 30, of West Orange was arrested on an 23, of Westfield was arrested on an out- Marks and Mr. O’Brien had defamed Mr. settlement and attempted to stop it from Atkins, signed on behalf of the entire de- vindicated the township on three of the four outstanding Newark traffic warrant in the standing warrant after a motor vehicle LeStrange during the 2006 campaign, when proceeding. partment, complaining about Mr. Cerami counts,” said Township Attorney Brian amount of $100 pursuant to a motor ve- stop. She was transported to police head- they “created a false impression” that Mr. In a copy of a letter, dated December 2, and claiming that morale in the department Levine, who also told The Westfield Leader hicle stop at Mountain Avenue and Or- quarters, where she was processed and LeStrange was a racist and an anti-Semite. from Mr. Marks’ attorney, Frank Caruso, was poor. that he will file an appeal of the LAD chard Street. She was transported to released. The case was brought after Mr. LeStrange, obtained by The Leader, Mr. Caruso said, Mr. DiNizo was eventually identified as verdict. Mr. Levine called it “especially Westfield police headquarters, processed Monday, January 18, Brian Stanley, a former township police officer, charged “Mr. Marks has indicated that he does not the author of the letter —whose claims, it significant that the jury found that Mr. and released after posting bail. 30, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an that he was defamed as a result of comments consent to Encompass offering a settle- was revealed, were not backed by the entire DiNizo was not exposed to a hostile work Thursday, January 21, Tiffany Win- outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle made by the former mayor regarding Mr. ment, as he is confident that the decision department — and was issued a notice of environment based on his ethnicity.” He ters, 27, of Fair Haven was arrested on an stop. He was transported to police head- LeStrange’s attendance at a 1990 gathering dismissing Mr. LeStrange’s suspension for six months by Mr. Atkins, a added that he was “obviously pleased that outstanding Westfield warrant. She was quarters, where he was processed and in Tennessee called the “Good Old Boys complaint…would be affirmed by the Ap- penalty that was never implemented. Mr. the jury awarded a minimal amount of transported to Westfield police headquar- released. Roundup.” The event attracted several hun- pellate Division.” Mr. Caruso said in the DiNizo also claimed he was improperly damages” on the sole count won by Mr. ters, processed and posted bail of $7,500. Monday, January 18, a resident of dred federal, state and local law enforce- letter that Mr. Marks wanted certain stipu- passed over for a promotion in 2007, after DiNizo. Thursday, January 21, Steven Longfellow Avenue reported that some- ment officials, nearly all white, from around lations, including that there would be no Mr. Cerami had left his position in the wake Mr. Levine said the “taxpayers of Scotch McIntyre, 25, of Roselle was arrested at one made $1,500 worth of unauthorized the nation. The media later reported about admission of liability on the former mayor’s of an indictment related to his former posi- Plains face no exposure” in the wake of the the Union Police Department on an out- purchases using her bank card. Accord- overt racism occurring at the annual outing part. tion in Clinton Township. verdict, noting that any of Mr. DiNizo’s standing Westfield warrant in the amount ing to police, the bank notified her of the in the form of skits, T-shirts, signs and Mr. Marks had been quoted in New Jer- After a two-week trial in U.S. District legal expenses that the township may be of $266. He was transported to the Union fraud. mock-shooting targets aimed at African- sey Jewish News in the fall of 2006 as saying Court in Trenton, a jury sided with Mr. compelled to pay will be covered by its County jail in lieu of bail. Tuesday, January 19, a resident of Americans. he did not want “someone who went to what DiNizo on his claim of retaliation for en- insurance carrier. Mr. Levine said he plans Thursday, January 21, Welby Perez, Hunter Avenue reported that someone Mr. LeStrange said, in a 2002 deposition amounts to a Ku Klux Klan meeting for gaging in protected activity under the state’s to argue that Mr. DiNizo’s attorney is en- 31, of Jersey City was arrested during a has been harassing her by ringing her in an unrelated lawsuit, that he went to the police representing me.” Mr. LeStrange’s law against discrimination (LAD). He had titled to “little or no fees,” given the jury’s motor vehicle stop in the area of Rahway doorbell and running away. event but had been “disgusted by it and lawsuit claimed that Mr. Marks “know- claimed his August 2006 letter and his verdict in the matter. Avenue and Doris Parkway and charged Tuesday, January 19, a student at Scotch never went again.” ingly created the false impression that [Mr. issuing it to several individuals, including Mr. DiNizo’s attorney Steven Adler told with hindering his own apprehension. Plains-Fanwood High School reported When contacted about the settlement, LeStrange] was a member of an organiza- then-township council candidate Neal The Leader his client “is thrilled to be Perez allegedly gave officers a false name that while he was in gym class, someone Mr. LeStrange told The Westfield Leader he tion that hated Blacks and Jews,” and “cre- LeStrange, had been protected under the vindicated” on the retaliation claim under during the investigation. removed his phone, valued at $350, from was “ecstatic” about the outcome. ated the false impression that [Mr. LAD. As part of his ultimately unsuccessful the LAD and “is hopeful that things will get A further investigation revealed that his locker. “I believe this is complete vindication,” LeStrange] was a racist and an anti-Semite.” campaign that year, Mr. LeStrange had back to normal at work.” Mr. Adler said he two criminal warrants had been issued for Friday, January 22, a resident of Mr. LeStrange said. “This was completely The former mayor said, “I absolutely stand made Mr. Atkins’ hiring of Mr. Cerami would pursue a claim to have the township Perez by Jersey City, in the amount of Westfield Road reported that someone about politics.” Mr. LeStrange was the only by anything I said to the media about Neal earlier in 2006 a campaign issue. In backing pay all of Mr. DiNizo’s legal fees in connec- $875 total bail, as well as one criminal forced open the back door of his residence Democrat on the party’s 2006 ticket not to LeStrange. If my actions or words in any way Mr. DiNizo’s retaliation claim under the tion with the case. He said he plans to make warrant from Union City, in the amount and, once inside, removed multiple pieces win a seat on the Scotch Plains Township kept Neal LeStrange off of the town council LAD, the jury awarded him $1,500 for an application before Judge Peter Sheridan, of $3,500. Perez was transported to of jewelry. Council. Democrats Kevin Glover and Jef- in Scotch Plains, then I have done a great emotional distress and zero for economic who presided over this month’s trial. Westfield police headquarters, processed Sunday, January 24, Alvin Branch, 55, frey Strauss won seats, while Republican service to our town,” Mr. Marks said. and served with a summons for hindering of Irvington was arrested and charged Nancy Malool, the current mayor, won the “I just don’t think that he has the judg- apprehension. He was unable to post bail with providing police with false informa- other seat. “This was about trying to win an ment or character to be in town govern- at the time of the report. tion after a motor vehicle stop. According election and doing it as dirty as possible,” ment,” Mr. Marks added. Westfield Council Saturday, January 23, Carlos A. to police, once his true identity was deter- Mr. LeStrange said. Mr. LeStrange called Mr. Marks a “hypo- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Garrastegui, 28, of Newark was arrested mined, the officer discovered multiple “It was never about the money,” he told crite,” saying the former mayor made com- event raises funds, roughly $20,000 project. The artificial-turfed Sid Fay/ during a motor vehicle stop at East North outstanding warrants had been issued for The Leader, adding, “We don’t need dirty ments that Mr. LeStrange should not serve per event, to support JLEP’s projects Houlihan fields, used primarily for and South Euclid Avenues on a Newark him. Branch was transported to police politics in Scotch Plains.” on council, yet Mr. Marks “has no problem in Union County, which focus on soccer and lacrosse, are located at the warrant for assault. He was released after headquarters, where he was processed Mr. LeStrange said he never received when he wears my shirt with my company posting $500 bail. and released after posting bail. complaints during his 22-year career with logo (LeStrange Security in the St. “Women and Children in Crises – corner of Rahway Avenue and Lam- Saturday, January 23, Miguel Ramos- Mountainside the Scotch Plains Police Department. “You Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Softball League) Prevention and Intervention.” berts Mill Road, across from St. Guridy, 38, of Roselle was arrested at Friday, January 22, Alicia Feliciano, think you would get at least one (com- on his back.” Touch-A-Truck brings vehicles – Helen’s Church. Westfield police headquarters on a 33, of Union was arrested after a motor from fire trucks to big rigs to bulldozers The project involved paving and Westfield warrant for no registration. He vehicle stop for allegedly driving with a – to the train station and allows children striping in the parking lot, as well as was released after posting $99 bail. suspended license. She was processed to climb aboard and explore. The event the addition of Westfield High School Sunday, January 24, John A. Driver, and released at the scene. UC Addresses Geese Pop. is scheduled for Sunday, October 17, senior William Foltz’s new lightning 44, of Jersey City was arrested and charged Saturday, January 23, Luis Lopez, 32, with a rain date of Sunday, October 24, shelter, which he completed as part of with driving while intoxicated (DWI) af- of North Plainfield was arrested after a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. his Boy Scout Eagle Project. ter a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue motor vehicle stop for allegedly driving the goose population down, and there ment District for participation in the and Cacciola Place. He was released on without a license. He was transported to are other tactics such as border collie Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program Giving her first Public Safety Prior to the work at Sid Fay/ his own recognizance to a responsible police headquarters, where he was pro- Committee report as chairwoman, Houlihan, Mr. Ciarrocca said the park- dogs [to help fight this problem].” (S.L.A.P.). Through the program, individual. cessed and released. “Let’s keep our local parks [employ- towns receive labor assistance from Ms. Neylan said the town must pro- ing lot was “terrible” and had become Sunday, January 24, a resident of the Saturday, January 23, Rashidah K. mote its Instant E-Alert system, for a “free-for-all.” 400 block of Rahway Avenue reported an Grimsley, 28, of Montclair was arrested ees] on the job of managing the goose non-violent prisoners. Towns pay the which 800 people have already Mayor Skibitsky, who had driven attempted burglary at the home. At ap- following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- problem rather than looking to an out- cost of a sheriff’s officer assigned to signed up. through the area, concurred that proximately midnight, the resident heard edly driving with a suspended license. side source,” Mrs. Renna said. guard the prisoners. Whether it is to alert people to a changes have improved the situation. a loud noise at the front door, not knowing Saturday, January 23, Nathaniel T. In other business, the freeholders The county also accepted $375,208 in rash of burglaries in a given area or to The council then went into execu- at the time that someone unknown was Washington, 24, of Jersey City was ar- approved a resolution to enter into agree- funding from the New Jersey Depart- provide safety tips, the system, she tive session to hear updates on trying to force it open, according to po- rested after a motor vehicle stop for alleg- ments with Scotch Plains, Westfield, ment of Transportation for the construc- lice. Entry was not gained. edly driving with a suspended license. He Clark, Roselle, Roselle Park, Elizabeth tion of Summit Avenue/Springfield Av- said, would be used on a regular ba- Sunnyside Senior Housing vs. The Sunday, January 24, Francesca Grant- was transported to police headquarters, sis, similar to the Westfield Board of Town of Westfield, a builder’s-rem- Avenue Partnership and the Historic enue and Summit Avenue/Broad Street Saintfort, 22, of Elizabeth was arrested where he was processed and released Midtown of Elizabeth Special Improve- intersection improvements in Summit. Education’s alert program, to give edy claim, as well as to discuss col- after a motor vehicle stop at Elm Street with a pending court date. updates on public safety. lective-bargaining agreements with and Dudley Avenue on outstanding war- Saturday, January 23, Cecilia C. “Public safety will be my top prior- the police, fire and Teamsters unions. rants from Union, in the amount of $750, Schroeder-Roman, 20, of Clifton was ar- ity,” she said. One of the four town unions, the and East Orange, in the amount of $100. rested following a motor vehicle stop for Westfield Board of Education All crossing guard posts were re- Communications Workers of America She was turned over to the Union Police allegedly driving with a suspended li- newed going forward, Ms. Neylan (CWA) is the only entity to have Department. cense. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 said. In the spring, police will collect entered 2010 with a current contract. Fanwood Sunday, January 24, Sergio F. Garcia, houses are located.” He said the amount would most data that will aid the committee in On December 31, 2009, the police Thursday, January 14, two residents of 32, of Lindenwold was arrested for alleg- At the start of the meeting, Superin- likely be made up through a decrease the 100 block of Patterson Road each edly driving with a suspended license. He tendent Dolan said that the students in the proposed budget. recommending possible relocations and Teamsters contracts had expired. reported that, sometime overnight, a brick subsequently was charged with two out- or additions of posts. The fire union is currently in arbitra- redistricted to Edison are “working well Last year, the district received 100 was thrown through the windshield of standing warrants out of Westville. Garcia in classrooms” and “socializing well.” percent of $1.2 million (more than In addition, Westfield will renew a tion. 2010 marks year three of a four- their motor vehicles. Both vehicles were was transported to police headquarters, one-year contract with The RBA year deal with the CWA. parked in the street in front of their own- where he was processed and released She addressed the results of the previously received) in state aid it ap- Group, Inc., of Morristown, to serve At last Wednesday’s public coun- ers’ residences at the time. The incidents after posting bail. community survey, published in a plied for, which he called an “anomaly” as an on-call traffic safety and engi- cil session, moved up a day due to the remain under investigation. newsletter sent to parents, which and attributed it to the stimulus fund. neering services consultant. The con- swearing-in ceremony of New Jersey Thursday, January 14, a resident of the MS BOE Approves showed 65 percent of respondents to This week, he said, the district tract is not to exceed $14,000. Governor Chris Christie, the council 100 block of Madison Avenue reported the survey said the district should should hear from the governor’s of- that sometime overnight, someone broke 2010-2011 Calendar redistrict when enrollment is high, fice about what the tax levy cap man- The RBA Group’s data collection approved a resolution to reappoint the driver’s side mirror off his motor was necessary to further the new four- Stuart Koenig and his law firm for By MAGGIE DIGGORY such as was the case at RIS. date by the state will be set at, either vehicle. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader At the conclusion of the meeting a rate of 3 or 4 percent. way stop, located at Boulevard and another year. Mr. Koenig represents Friday, January 15, Gary J. Roman, 42, MOUNTAINSIDE – Tuesday Park Street, which Ms. Neylan called the town in the Sunnyside matter. during the public comment segment, Mr. Mattessich said regardless what of Lake Hopatcong was arrested following evening’s school board meeting was three residents addressed the board’s percentage the cap is, “We are not in a success. The group will now focus Wednesday evening began with a a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an shorter than expected, as Chief School its attention at the intersection of moment of silence for the victims of outstanding Middlesex County Sheriff’s Administrator (CSA) Jeanette Baubles, redistricting plan. good shape…we have a lot of work to South Chestnut Street and Fourth the Haiti earthquake and a plea by the Department warrant. He was transported could not provide a planned budget over- Mary Beth Eidus of Harding Street do.” Avenue, near Gumbert Park. town for residents to give monetary to police headquarters, where he was pro- view for the 2010-2011 school year, asked the status of redistricting the Mr. Berman said pension contribu- The council, next week, will pass a donations through the Westfield- cessed and released after posting bail. “given that we have not yet received the 2011 incoming intermediate school tions to the Public Employee Retire- Sunday, January 17, Andrew W. Lyons, information we need from the New Jersey class. The redistricting plan had ment System deferment also is an op- resolution for final payment of the Mountainside Red Cross. For more 21, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a Sid Fay/ Houlihan Municipal Park details, see redcross.org. Department of Education (NJ DOE) yet. showed that there was a possibility of tion. Last year, the district deferred a motor vehicle stop on the 500 block of Our first overview will be at the February a high enrollment that year at Edison, $272,000 payment at a rate of 8 percent North Avenue on an outstanding Fanwood 9 board meeting,” she said. and the BOE would have to address interest, to be paid off by 2012, he said. warrant. He was transported to police The board extensively discussed and headquarters, where he was processed the issue if it were to come to fruition. The board also approved the revised approved the calendar for the next school Ms. Dolan said a committee is meet- Extra-Curriculum Activity policy, on DWC May See Budget Rise and released after posting bail. year, including a spring break planned Monday, January 18, two 17-year-old earlier than in past school years. Once the ing and will have “something more first reading. The policy clarifies that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 male juveniles from Scotch Plains were calendar came to a vote, it did not receive definite by the end of the year.” students enrolled in-district or in dis- 104 Elm Street, is working with the was also discussed at the meeting. arrested following a motor vehicle stop unanimous approval from the board. Ms. Eidus said she would “want a trict-funded programs, such as Mag- DWC to quickly replace its awning The DWC is continuing to work on and charged with providing police with Board member Cathy Jakositz voted lot more warning,” should there be a net schools or Vo-Tech, may attend and update its window sign. The busi- the winter Restaurant Week promo- false information. They were transported against the matter. change of school, so she could pre- extra-curricular activities. ness will celebrate its 20th anniver- tion. It is scheduled to occur February to police headquarters, where they were Since Mountainside shares school ser- pare her child for the change. Board President Ginny Leiz said sary on Monday, February 8. 21 through 27, and will feature $20 processed and released to their parents. vices at the high school level with Berke- In relation to her remark, Megan this would count all students for whom Mrs. Cronin commented that she dinners and $10 lunches. Wednesday, January 20, Tyron Dunn, ley Heights, their calendars need to mir- Leary of Harding Street asked if there the district pays tuition – whether 38, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- ror one another in order to minimize any was pleasantly surprised when the news- The Westfield in Bloom promotion standing Plainfield warrant after a motor vacation schedule differences, especially had been any discussions about for- “entirely or in part.” stand/tobacconist up the block also ex- is slated to be repeated this spring/ vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He was for parents who have children in both mulating a plan for the 2011 incoming This clarification arose when a stu- pressed interest in improving its busi- summer, and the DWC is looking for transported to police headquarters, where school systems. class to Edison in relation to teaming. dent, attending a school in Westfield ness’ appearance by restoring the leaded additional partners to help in the ef- he was processed and released after post- Board member Carolyn Williams, the Bobbie Sgro of Sandra Circle asked, that was not paid tuition by the transom glass, one of the few places in fort. One project proposed was a tree- ing bail. board liaison for the Berkeley Heights “How could the board have missed it so Westfield public schools system, at- Westfield’s north side business district and plant-care guide to help Wednesday, January 20, Alberto C. school district, recalled that “April (2011) blatantly?” referring to the wording on tended an extra-curricular activity and where this type of architectural detail is homeowners present the best appear- Atuncar, 23, of North Plainfield was ar- would be a long month,” with spring the transportation policy. was not allowed to participate. still in place. The board expressed its ance possible. Mrs. Cronin said that rested following a motor vehicle stop on break occurring at the end of March. “Westfield is not the only district to do On first reading, the board approved support by approving a façade grant to such a project would be beyond the the 50 block of South Avenue on an Ms. Jakositz asked “can we have a more something like that,” Ms. Dolan said. a Fine Arts curricula and a Science outstanding Union County warrant. He unilateral approach to calendar planning?” assist with the effort. capabilities of her staff and asked was transported to police headquarters, Ms. Baubles also spoke about a parent Ms. Sgro also asked how the board curricula. Other projects being discussed in- whether or not a local nursery or gar- where he was processed and released who asked if the spring vacation week in would make a retroactive correction The science core curriculum re- clude a possible expansion of Evalyn den center would be able to help out. after posting bail. 2011 could be moved closer to the Pass- to a “two-year mistake” of not offer- quirements say that the district must Dunn’s Gallery located at 549 South The evaluations for this summer’s Friday, January 22, Marco Palate, 28, over and Easter holiday time and another ing busing. offer an Astronomy course, so in kin- Avenue, and façade work on the build- Sweet Sounds Downtown promotion of North Plainfield was arrested and parent who asked that the Rosh Hashanah Ms. Dolan said it was not suggested dergarten through grade 5 the course ing that houses Sound Station and Clyne are scheduled for February 11. charged with providing false information holiday, scheduled for September 9, 2011 in the commissioner’s decision. will be added. Board member Alice and Murphy at 433-439 South Avenue. Discussion of creating a DWC pres- to police after a motor vehicle stop on the be extended to September 10 as well. Mr. Berman addressed the 2010- Hunnicutt said six science kits for the The work by Subway at the corner of ence on Facebook was also resur- 300 block of South Avenue. According to “Historically, this district has one day 2011 budget. new class are on order, and were Quimby Street and Central Avenue is rected. The concept had been killed police, he also was found to have out- for Rosh Hashanah,” added School Board The 2009-2010 current budget in- already accounted for in the budget. standing warrants out of Fanwood, Scotch President Mary Beth Schaumberg. progressing, but the façade has changed by earlier objections from the town’s Plains and Plainfield. He was transported As she looked at area school district cludes a school tax levy of $78.2 Anita O’Neal, assistant superin- and will not meet all criteria set forth by insurance underwriter. Mrs. Cronin to police headquarters, where he was pro- calendars, “it’s somewhat of a mixed million in support of an overall bud- tendent of curriculum, said Kinder- the DWC in its grant approval. had attended a session on Facebook cessed and turned over to the Union bag,” said Ms. Baubles, looking at how get of $89.5 million. garten and Grade 1 would have a Cosimo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, hosted by the library. She said that County jail for failure to post bail. towns like Summit and Westfield sched- Mr. Berman was most concerned combined program, where the at 118 East Broad Street, has filed an recent changes made by the site have Sunday, January 24, Quiama M. ule around holidays. about the receipt of state aid, and said kindergarteners will be introduced to application to expand by taking over altered what an organization can do. Howard, 26, of Garfield was arrested on Adding a further scheduling challenge with a best-case scenario, the district the subject, which will then be elabo- a neighboring space. She said that opening a fan site will an outstanding Passaic warrant after a to the spring 2011 calendar for the would receive the same amount of state rated on in first grade. Mrs. Cronin stated that the down- let the group post things, but does not motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He Mountainside school district is the annual aid as last year, which he said is not the She also said that Westfield High town vacancy rate has not changed permit outsiders to post. This allows was transported to police headquarters, administration of the New Jersey Assess- scenario he would use in crafting this School has for over a year been look- where he was processed and released ment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) much, but expects some closures to the group to control its site, but elimi- after posting bail. test in the spring. upcoming year’s budget. He said if ing to develop an astronomy course. occur soon. Two new businesses have nates the risk of postings that contain Sunday, January 24, Oliver A. Walker, “We have to be aware of when the NJ state aid were reduced by 5 percent, The board will meet for a private opened, a boutique, Splash, and a pet- inappropriate links. Town Adminis- 58, of Elizabeth was arrested following a ASK is” Ms. Baubles informed the board. Westfield would receive $258,803 less session on Tuesday, February 2, and care business, Shampooch. trator Jim Gildea said he would dis- motor vehicle stop on the 50 block of The next board meeting is scheduled in state aid, and if reduced by 10 per- hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Planning for promotions in 2010 cuss the subject with the underwriter. South Avenue on an outstanding Union for Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. cent, $517,607 less in state aid. February 9, at 8 p.m. USPS 485200 Thursday, January 28, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Park School ‘Working Diligently’ To Correct NCLB Testing Failure By JESSICA E. JASKULA failing in the area of Language Arts to New Jersey, SP-F would be one of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Literacy for the fifth grade special- the school districts in the state that SCOTCH PLAINS — Superinten- education subgroup, Ms. Hayes said. would receive a portion of the fund- dent Margaret Hayes said last week Staff and administration are “work- ing. The money would go towards that seven out of the district’s eight ing diligently,” she said, to address connecting assessments and curricu- schools have met 41 out of 41 indica- the issue by analyzing data on student lum to national standards, enhancing tors required through the federal performance, aligning special educa- information systems to support in- government’s No Child Left Behind tion and regular education classes, struction, developing teachers and Act (NCLB). and giving more opportunities for leaders by creating new assessments “The news is very positive here in students to practice shorter con- for teachers and principals, and de- Scotch Plains-Fanwood,” she said at structed responses versus longer re- veloping models to help low perform- Thursday’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood sponses for their writing portion of ing schools achieve better results. Board of Education (SP-F BOE) the test. During a public comment portion meeting. In other business, Superintendent of the meeting, Michael Lewis of Park Middle School failed to meet Hayes also said the district has sub- Fanwood asked for an update on the NCLB standards in the 2009 test, mitted its memorandum of under- teacher contract negotiations. Board according to data released by the state standing to participate in New Jersey’s member Betty Anne Woerner said Department of Education. Park “Race to the Top” proposal. Should there would be a formal hearing, not missed one indicator (40 out of 41), the “Race to the Top” grant be awarded open to the public, that was to take place on Monday. If an agreement was made then, the negotiation team was to come before the board with a proposed settlement, which would be voted on during a public meeting.

However, if an agreement was not Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times made during the public hearing, Ms. GANG GREEN...Suzanne Taylor of Scotch Plains has been driving her “Go Jets” company Toyota throughout the area Woerner said the fact finder would inspiring fan support for the NFL playoffs. At halftime Sunday, fans show their joy with the Jets in the lead. Ultimately, issue a public report and recommen- though, the Indianapolis Colts prevailed. Pictured, left to right, are: Ms. Taylor, Val with Ed Melendez of Wood-Ridge, Cory dation. Mermer of Westfield, Jim Annese of Fanwood, Dave Corbin of Garwood, Greg Ryan of Westfield and Vicki with Larry Rona Goldberg of Scotch Plains Darrow of Garwood. asked which board members’ seats would be up for re-election this year. Board President Trip Whitehouse Jury Sides With Scotch Plains on said there would be two three-year terms up for election in Scotch Plains, a three-year term in Fanwood and a one-year term in Fanwood. The two Most Charges In Discrimination Suit Scotch Plains seats that are up for election this year currently belong to By FRED T. ROSSI properly passed over for a promotion that year, Mr. LeStrange had made Nancy Bauer and David Gorbunoff. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in 2007, after Mr. Cerami had left his Mr. Atkins’ hiring of Mr. Cerami ear- The three-year Fanwood term cur- SCOTCH PLAINS — A federal position in the wake of an indictment lier in 2006 a campaign issue. In rently belongs to Rob O’Connor, and jury last week found that the town- related to his former position in backing Mr. DiNizo’s retaliation HELPING HAITI...Teacher Sharon Stone of Edison School in Westfield has been Amy Winkler currently holds the one- ship government had improperly re- Clinton Township. claim under the LAD, the jury helping Haiti through the Charity Water program and with pen pals from area year term. taliated against a public works em- After a two-week trial in U.S. Dis- awarded him $1,500 for emotional intermediate schools. Ms. Stone is pictured last year with children in Haiti. Mr. Whitehouse reminded the pub- ployee, but the municipal govern- trict Court in Trenton, a jury sided distress and zero for economic dam- lic that interested persons must have ment prevailed on three other claims with Mr. DiNizo on his claim of re- age. their petitions to Board Secretary filed against it in connection with taliation for engaging in protected The eight-member jury found the Anthony Del Sordi by 4 p.m. on events that occurred in 2006 and 2007. activity under the state’s law against township had not subjected Mr. Freeholders Contract With Monday, March 1. Additional infor- Nicholas DiNizo, who has worked discrimination (LAD). He had DiNizo to a hostile work environ- mation can be found on the district’s for the township since the mid-1980s, claimed his August 2006 letter and ment because of his Italian heritage website, spfk12.org. claimed he had been subject to a his issuing it to several individuals, and also sided with the township on USDA for Geese Problem Also, PTA Council President hostile work environment, namely including then-township council can- the claim that Mr. Atkins had retali- By SONIA OWCHARIW Ms. Gurlavich explained how “we Jeanne Cleary presented a certificate ethnic slurs directed at him and oth- didate Neal LeStrange, had been pro- ated against Mr. DiNizo because of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times are looking for long-term results, but of appreciation to each individual ers in 2006 by then-public works di- tected under the LAD. As part of his Mr. DiNizo’s friendship with Mr. ELIZABETH — A year after the are losing the fight since there are 3.5 board member, as well as one to the rector Charles Cerami. In August of ultimately unsuccessful campaign CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 unfortunate bird strike that forced US million resident Canada geese in board as a whole, to thank them for that year, Mr. DiNizo anonymously Airways Flight 149 to land on the North America.” their service, as this month is School wrote a letter to then-township man- Hudson, the Union County Board of Canada geese live to 15 years and Board Recognition Month. ager Thomas Atkins, signed on be- LeStrange Garners $10,000 Chosen Freeholders on Thursday ap- have low reproductive rates, Ms. Superintendent Hayes also noted half of the entire department, com- proved a two-year, $347,239 contract Gurlavich said. Characteristics of during the meeting that Scotch Plains plaining about Mr. Cerami and claim- with the United States Department of these geese are that they are grazers is considering reducing the number ing that morale in the department was In Settlement of Lawsuit Agriculture (USDA), Animal and and habitat easily, but pose health of crossing guards at noontime only. poor. By PAUL J. PEYTON LeStrange, a former township police Plant Inspection Services, for man- risks, ranging from E.coli to salmo- This reduction would not affect the Mr. DiNizo was eventually identi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times officer, charged that he was defamed aging the Canada geese problem in nella, as well as damaging property. number of guards on duty before or fied as the author of the letter — SCOTCH PLAINS – An insurance as the result of comments made by its parks. The integrated approach is not a after school. The possible locations whose claims, it was revealed, were company representing former Scotch the former mayor regarding Mr. Kimberly Gurlavich, a wildlife spe- simple solution, she said. Ms. affected by the guard reduction would not backed by the entire department Plains Republican Mayor Martin LeStrange’s attendance at a 1990 gath- cialist with the USDA, who requested Gurlavich said the first measure is not be: Evergreen and Cedar Streets, — and was issued a notice of suspen- Marks has paid ering in Tennessee last week that Union County enter to feed the geese, since geese become Westfield Avenue and Westfield Road, sion for six months by Mr. Atkins, a $10,000 to settle a defa- called the “Good Old into an agreement with the USDA, dependent. She also advised the East 2nd and Willow Avenues, penalty that was never implemented. mation lawsuit brought Boys Roundup.” The Animal and Plant Inspection Services, county not to keep short grass around CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Mr. DiNizo also claimed he was im- against Mr. Marks by event attracted several said, “There are countless reports of its lakes and waterways, as this makes 2006 Democratic hundred federal, state airplanes hitting birds and other wild- it easy for the geese to take off and township council can- and local law enforce- life increases since last year, includ- land. Garwood Discusses Park didate Neal LeStrange. ment officials, nearly ing serious accidents such as birds According to Ms. Gurlavich, the State Superior Court all white, from around crashing through cockpits and crip- goal is to locate and treat goose nests Judge Ross Anzaldi in the nation. The media pling engines in flight.” during molting period in accordance Project, Motto Change Union County dis- later reported about According to Freeholder Chairman with United States Fish and Wildlife By LAUREN S. BARR property. The contract would not ex- missed the lawsuit, overt racism being in Daniel Sullivan, Terminal A at New- Service regulations when geese are Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ceed $42,300, which will be partly filed by Mr. LeStrange evidence at the annual ark Liberty International Airport and shedding. Molting is the term that is GARWOOD – Tuesday night’s covered by the borough’s insurance, in 2007, against Mr. outing, including skits, its proximity to Union County poses given to the eight- to 10-week flight- meeting of the Garwood Borough less the $25,000 deductible. Council- Marks and former T-shirts, signs and a problem and a risk. less period when Canada geese shed Council centered on discussions re- man Jonathan Linken said the bor- township Police Chief Neal LeStrange mock-shooting targets What attracts the geese to these their outer-wing feathers and regrow garding a possible change of the ough would look into whether the Thomas O’Brien, in aimed at African- habitats? The geese population has new ones. borough’s seal and motto and the pro- insurance company will accept the June. Mr. LeStrange appealed that Americans. boomed over the last 20 years. Ironi- Molting occurs between mid-June posed renovations at Memorial Park. borough’s expenses for preliminary decision. Mr. LeStrange said, in a 2002 depo- cally, Canada geese were almost ex- and August. Most birds are able to At the last council meeting, Coun- studies to be applied to the deductible. Mr. LeStrange’s lawsuit alleged that sition in an unrelated lawsuit, that he tinct during the 1930s, and these mi- resume flight by mid-August. During cilman Anthony Sytko suggested that Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma Mr. Marks and Mr. O’Brien had de- went to the event, but had been “dis- gratory birds are now highly vis- this molting period, geese will gather the borough change the told The Scotch Plains- famed Mr. LeStrange during the 2006 gusted by it and never went again.” ible all over New Jersey, as well as on ponds or lakes since they provide motto on its seal from Fanwood Times that af- campaign when they “created a false When contacted about the settle- other parts of the East Coast and other a safe resting place and security from “Industrial Center of ter a preliminary site in- impression” that Mr. LeStrange was ment, Mr. LeStrange told The Scotch parts of the United States. predators. During the molting period, Union County” to vestigation was per- a racist and an anti-Semite. Plains-Fanwood Times he was “ec- Reports of bird strikes through July Canada geese do major damage to “Small Town, Big formed, “historical fill” The case was brought after Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 have doubled in at least 17 states landscape, as they congregate on Heart.” was found two feet un- since 2005, including many across lawns near water. At this week’s meet- derground. The area had the Central U.S., according to an As- Tina Renna, president of the ing, Councilman Sytko been empty and served sociated Press report. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 said that he heard from as a dumping ground, a number of residents, before being made into and stated that he a park. The environmen- wanted to hear from Industrial Center tal engineers would en- more of them. Mr. Of Union County sure that the borough is Sytko suggested that the in compliance with council partner with the board of Green Acres Grant regulations, as education to allow the children to well as Environmental Protection draw a new seal and come up with a Agency and Department of Environ- new motto. He also proposed that an mental Protection requirements. assembly be held for the students to Resident Bruce Paterson criticized be educated on the history of the the council for lacking “transparency” borough. on this project. He stated that the Mayor Dennis McCarthy stated that borough website is not up to date with this is just an exploratory phase. The plans or projected costs of the project. mayor was interested in public input to He also reiterated his previous con- see if residents are for or against it by cerns regarding the possible tearing attending council meetings or sending down of the gazebo. Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times e-mail messages. Councilmen Louis Mayor McCarthy told Mr. Pater- SOLAR PANELS...PSE&G is installing solar panels on electric poles in area Petruzzelli and Stephen Napolitano son that there is “no final plan yet” towns and tieing into the street lighting systems to help defray electric costs to voiced their opinion that the seal and and that the council does intend to put towns. The installation above, typical for all, is shown on Mountain Avenue in motto should not be changed. plans out to the public for input be- Westfield next to The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. MODERN HISTORY…Union Catholic High School welcomed Congressman The council also passed a resolution fore the project starts. Leonard Lance on January 6, when he visited with students in a United States PAGE INDEX History class. The class, taught by Kim Leegan, was comprised of junior and authorizing the clerk to sign an agree- Ms. Ariemma said that plans were ment with Hatch Mott MacDonald of being considered when the environ- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-14 senior students. Congressman Lance engaged in a discussion regarding current Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 15 Classifieds .... 14 issues facing the nation, including airport security, the war in Afghanistan, the Millburn for environmental engineer- mental issues came up, which caused economy and immigration. ing services for the Memorial Park the process to stop. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, January 28, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication 38th Annual Edition This Is Westfield 2010 A must for businesses and organizations in the region. 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Fanwood and released after posting bail. Thursday, January 14, two resi- Thursday, January 21, Aaron dents of the 100 block of Patterson Webb, 23, of Westfield was arrested Road each reported that, sometime at Westfield police headquarters on overnight, a brick was thrown through an outstanding Westfield traffic war- the windshield of their motor ve- rant in the amount of $500. He was hicles. Both vehicles were parked in processed and released after posting the street in front of their owners’ bail. residences at the time. The incidents Thursday, January 21, Laura remain under investigation. Figueroa, 30, of West Orange was Thursday, January 14, a resident arrested on an outstanding Newark of the 100 block of Madison Avenue traffic warrant in the amount of $100 reported that sometime overnight, pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at someone broke the driver’s side mir- Mountain Avenue and Orchard Street. Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ror off his motor vehicle. She was transported to Westfield po- DWC WELCOME...Shawn Hanna is welcomed to the board of directors of the Friday, January 15, Gary J. Ro- lice headquarters, processed and re- Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Downtown Westfield Corporation by board Chairman Dominick Verdic. Mr. leased after posting bail. PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE... Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 75 lead the Hanna is the new designee of Mayor Andy Skibitsky; he replaces Andy Wasserman. man, 42, of Lake Hopatcong was salute to the flag at the Cranford Township Committee meeting on Tuesday. arrested following a motor vehicle Thursday, January 21, Tiffany Win- stop on Terrill Road on an outstand- ters, 27, of Fair Haven was arrested DWC Anticipates Increase ing Middlesex County Sheriff’s De- on an outstanding Westfield warrant. SP-F Scouts to Celebrate partment warrant. He was transported She was transported to Westfield po- to police headquarters, where he was lice headquarters, processed and To $390,000 Budget processed and released after posting posted bail of $7,500. 100th Anniversary of BSA bail. Thursday, January 21, Steven By WAYNE BAKER of Quimby Street and Central Avenue SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – name ‘Boy Scouts’ has become a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Sunday, January 17, Andrew W. McIntyre, 25, of Roselle was arrested is progressing, but the façade has Lyons, 21, of Scotch Plains was ar- at the Union Police Department on With the Boy Scouts of America paradigm for a good turn and the WESTFIELD — The Downtown changed, and will not meet all criteria rested after a motor vehicle stop on an outstanding Westfield warrant in (BSA) celebrating its 100th anniver- ideal of community service.” Westfield Corporation (DWC) board set forth by the DWC in its grant ap- the 500 block of North Avenue on an the amount of $266. He was trans- sary next month, Scotch Plains and The idea for the Boy Scouts of expects an increase to the DWC bud- proval. outstanding Fanwood warrant. He ported to the Union County jail in Fanwood scouts are gearing up to America began in 1909, when Will- get this year, it said at the DWC board Cosimo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, was transported to police headquar- lieu of bail. mark the occasion with activities iam Boyce, an American business- meeting on Monday. at 118 East Broad Street, has filed an ters, where he was processed and Thursday, January 21, Welby commemorating the founding of the man, was lost in a London fog. A For the last five years, the DWC’s application to expand by taking over a released after posting bail. Perez, 31, of Jersey City was ar- movement. young boy found Mr. Boyce and led budget had remained flat at approxi- neighboring space. Monday, January 18, two 17-year- rested during a motor vehicle stop in One of the nation’s largest youth him to his destination. Mr. Boyce mately $390,000 per year, but this year Mrs. Cronin stated that the down- old male juveniles from Scotch Plains the area of Rahway Avenue and Doris development organizations, the BSA offered to tip the young man for his the board said it would likely need to town vacancy rate has not changed were arrested following a motor ve- Parkway and charged with hindering was founded on February 8, 1910. service; the boy refused, saying he rise slightly. Introduction of the bud- much, but expects some closures to hicle stop and charged with provid- his own apprehension. Perez alleg- “We’re working hard to make sure was a scout and could not accept get is expected at next month’s meet- occur soon. Two new businesses have ing police with false information. edly gave officers a false name dur- the youth of tomorrow are prepared payment for a “good turn.” ing. opened, a boutique, Splash, and a pet- They were transported to police head- ing the investigation. for what awaits them,” said Troop 33 The businessman later asked the The DWC is funded by a tax sur- care business, Shampooch. quarters, where they were processed A further investigation revealed Scoutmaster Richard Buchanan. boy to introduce him to Lord Baden- charge on businesses within the busi- Planning for promotions in 2010 and released to their parents. that two criminal warrants had been Together, all Scotch Plains-Fanwood Powell, the founder of scouting in ness improvement district. DWC Ex- was also discussed at the meeting. Wednesday, January 20, Tyron issued for Perez by Jersey City, in the Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs England and publisher of the hand- ecutive Director Sherry Cronin said The DWC is continuing to work on Dunn, 38, of Plainfield was arrested amount of $875 total bail, as well as that a slight expansion of the district the winter Restaurant Week promo- will celebrate with a candle-lighting book “Scouting for Boys.” on an outstanding Plainfield warrant one criminal warrant from Union ceremony for all scouts, scouters and The groundwork to bring scouting would also be discussed at the next tion. It is scheduled to occur February after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill City, in the amount of $3,500. Perez meeting. 21 through 27, and will feature $20 scouting alumni on Monday, February to America had been laid. Since its Road. He was transported to police was transported to Westfield police 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Alan M. Augustine 1910 inception, the BSA has become On Monday evening, the board also dinners and $10 lunches. headquarters, where he was pro- headquarters, processed and served held its annual reorganization meet- The Westfield in Bloom promotion Park, located next to the Scotch Plains one of the nation’s premier youth- cessed and released after posting bail. with a summons for hindering ap- Municipal Building. development organizations, with ing. Officers of the board remain the is slated to be repeated this spring and Wednesday, January 20, Alberto prehension. He was unable to post same, with Dominick Verdic continu- summer, and the DWC is looking for bail at the time of the report. “Within the span of just 100 years,” more than 100 million people partici- C. Atuncar, 23, of North Plainfield Assistant Cubmaster and Fanwood pating on adult and youth levels. For ing as chairman, Alan DeRose serving additional partners to help in the ef- was arrested following a motor ve- Saturday, January 23, Carlos A. as vice-chairman, Lisa Bertone-Marvin fort. One project proposed was a tree- hicle stop on the 50 block of South Garrastegui, 28, of Newark was ar- Councilman Mike Szuch added, “the more information, visit beascout.org. functioning as secretary, and Lee Hale and plant-care guide to help Avenue on an outstanding Union rested during a motor vehicle stop at continuing as treasurer. homeowners present the best appear- County warrant. He was transported East North and South Euclid Av- Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery, located at ance possible. Mrs. Cronin said that to police headquarters, where he was enues on a Newark warrant for as- LeStrange Lawsuit 104 Elm Street, is working with the such a project would be beyond the processed and released after posting sault. He was released after posting DWC to quickly replace its awning capabilities of her staff and asked bail. $500 bail. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and update its window sign. The busi- whether or not a local nursery or gar- Friday, January 22, Marco Palate, Saturday, January 23, Miguel static” about the outcome. complaint…would be affirmed by the ness will celebrate its 20th anniversary den center would be able to help out. 28, of North Plainfield was arrested Ramos-Guridy, 38, of Roselle was “I believe this is complete vindica- Appellate Division.” Mr. Caruso said on Monday, February 8. The evaluations for this summer’s and charged with providing false in- arrested at Westfield police head- tion,” Mr. LeStrange said. “This was in the letter that Mr. Marks wanted Mrs. Cronin commented that she Sweet Sounds Downtown promotion formation to police after a motor quarters on a Westfield warrant for completely about politics.” Mr. certain stipulations, including that was surprised when the newsstand/ are scheduled for February 11. vehicle stop on the 300 block of no registration. He was released af- LeStrange was the only Democrat on there would be no admission of li- tobacconist up the block also expressed Discussion of creating a DWC pres- South Avenue. According to police, ter posting $99 bail. the party’s 2006 ticket not to win a ability on the former mayor’s part. interest in improving its business’ ap- ence on Facebook was also resurrected. he also was found to have outstand- Sunday, January 24, John A. seat on the Scotch Plains Township When asked about legal fees in the pearance by restoring the leaded tran- The concept had been killed by earlier ing warrants out of Fanwood, Scotch Driver, 44, of Jersey City was ar- Council. Democrats Kevin Glover and case, the former mayor said, “The som glass, one of the few places in objections from the town’s insurance Plains and Plainfield. He was trans- rested and charged with driving while Jeffrey Strauss won seats, while Re- town had nothing to do with it,” and Westfield’s north side business district underwriter. Mrs. Cronin had attended ported to police headquarters, where intoxicated (DWI) after a motor ve- publican Nancy Malool, the current thus did not encounter legal fees. He where this type of architectural detail a session on Facebook hosted by the he was processed and turned over to hicle stop at South Avenue and mayor, won the other seat. “This was said the three-year case did not cost is still in place. The board expressed its Westfield Memorial Library. She said the Union County jail for failure to Cacciola Place. He was released on about trying to win an election and him any money, in legal or settlement support by approving a façade grant to that recent changes made by the site post bail. his own recognizance to a respon- doing it as dirty as possible,” Mr. fees, which was paid by his insurance assist the effort. have altered what an organization can Sunday, January 24, Quiama M. sible individual. LeStrange said. company, Encompass Insurance. Other projects being discussed in- do. She said that opening a fan site will Howard, 26, of Garfield was arrested Sunday, January 24, a resident of “It (his lawsuit) was never about Mr. LeStrange said his attorney, clude a possible expansion of Evalyn let the group post things, but does not on an outstanding Passaic warrant the 400 block of Rahway Avenue the money,” he told The Times, add- Daniel Grossman, received $2,000 Dunn’s Gallery, located at 549 South permit outsiders to post. This allows after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill reported an attempted burglary at the ing, “We don’t need dirty politics in out of the settlement for his legal fees. Avenue, and façade work on the build- the group to control its site, but elimi- Road. He was transported to police home. At approximately midnight, Scotch Plains.” Mr. Marks had been quoted in New ing that houses Sound Station and nates the risk of postings that contain headquarters, where he was pro- the resident heard a loud noise at the Mr. LeStrange said he never re- Jersey Jewish News in the fall of 2006 Clyne and Murphy at 433-439 South inappropriate links. Town Administra- cessed and released after posting bail. front door, not knowing at the time ceived complaints during his 22-year as saying he did not want “someone Avenue. tor Jim Gildea said he would discuss Sunday, January 24, Oliver A. that someone unknown was trying to career with the Scotch Plains Police who went to what amounts to a Ku The work by Subway at the corner the subject with the underwriter. Walker, 58, of Elizabeth was arrested force it open, according to police. Department. “You think you would Klux Klan meeting for police repre- following a motor vehicle stop on Entry was not gained. get at least one (complaint),” he said, senting me.” Mr. LeStrange’s lawsuit the 50 block of South Avenue on an Sunday, January 24, Francesca if he was a racist or anti-Semite. claimed that Mr. Marks “knowingly SP-F Bd. of Ed. outstanding Union County body war- Grant-Saintfort, 22, of Elizabeth was Mr. Marks told The Times that he created the false impression that [Mr. rant. He was transported to police arrested after a motor vehicle stop at had no knowledge of a settlement by LeStrange] was a member of an orga- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 headquarters, where he was pro- Elm Street and Dudley Avenue on his insurance carrier, Encompass In- nization that hated Blacks and Jews” cessed and then turned over to the outstanding warrants from Union, in Westfield Avenue and Belvedere dents can go on to learn how to use the amount of $750, and East Orange, surance, prior to the offer as he was and “created the false impression that Union County Sheriff’s Department. opposed to “offering this guy a settle- [Mr. LeStrange] was a racist and an Drive, Westfield Road and Evergreen that data to find the probability of Sunday, January 24, Tymyaun L. in the amount of $100. She was turned Avenue, Terrill and Kevin Roads, choosing a certain color of candy Webb, Jr., 19, of Plainfield was ar- over to the Union Police Department. ment when he didn’t deserve any- anti-Semite.” Westfield Avenue and Henry Street, from a bag of M&M’s. rested on an outstanding Scotch Mountainside thing.” Mr. Marks also said through The former mayor said, “I abso- and Park Avenue and Church Street. “If we ask students if they remem- Plains warrant after a motor vehicle Friday, January 22, Alicia Feliciano, the settlement, signed by both par- lutely stand by anything I said to the This topic will be discussed at an ber fractions, we may not get much of stop on Mary Lane. He was trans- 33, of Union was arrested after a ties, that Mr. LeStrange acknowl- media about Neal LeStrange. If my upcoming Scotch Plains Township a response. But if we say, ‘Do you ported to police headquarters, where motor vehicle stop for allegedly driv- edged that the settlement “is not an actions or words in any way kept Neil Council meeting. remember the M&M project?,’ most he was processed and turned over to ing with a suspended license. She was admission of wrong-doing” by Mr. LeStrange off of the town council in Additionally on Thursday, Math- of them will,” Mr. Pantozzi said. the Scotch Plains Police Department. processed and released at the scene. Marks. To that he said Mr. LeStrange’s Scotch Plains, then I have done a ematics Supervisor Ralph Pantozzi Mr. Pantozzi said he considers ver- Scotch Plains Saturday, January 23, Luis Lopez, comments claiming a victory in the great service to our town,” Mr. Marks gave a presentation on Mathematics tical teaming as “enhancing the cur- Monday, January 18, Brittany 32, of North Plainfield was arrested case “are a little bit misguided.” said. Vertical Teaming. He defined verti- riculum [that we already have],” not Hornsby, 23, of Westfield was ar- after a motor vehicle stop for allegedly Mr. LeStrange called Mr. Marks “a “I just don’t think that he has the cal teaming as “groups of educators a change to the curriculum. rested on an outstanding warrant after driving without a license. He was trans- liar,” stating the former mayor knew judgment or character to be in town communicating, researching, coordi- Mr. Pantozzi has started this pro- a motor vehicle stop. She was trans- ported to police headquarters, where about the settlement, and attempted government,” Mr. Marks added. nating and refining their practice to cess by having a selection of sec- ported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released. to stop it from proceeding. Mr. LeStrange called Mr. Marks a create learning events that foster the ond, third-, fourth- and fifth-grade she was processed and released. Saturday, January 23, Rashidah K. In a copy of a letter, dated Decem- “hypocrite,” saying the former mayor development of students’ mathemati- mathematics teachers discuss a les- Monday, January 18, Brian Grimsley, 28, of Montclair was ar- ber 2, from Mr. Marks’ attorney, Frank made comments that Mr. LeStrange cal thinking across grade levels.” son to monitor the transition be- Stanley, 30, of Scotch Plains was rested following a motor vehicle stop Caruso, obtained by The Times, Mr. should not serve on council, yet Mr. In vertical teaming, he said, “the tween grade levels. “My plan now arrested on an outstanding warrant for allegedly driving with a sus- Caruso said, “Mr. Marks has indi- Marks “has no problem when he wears level of thought on a task will be is to expand to a larger number of after a motor vehicle stop. He was pended license. cated that he does not consent to my shirt with my company logo brought up a level each year…learning teachers,” he said. transported to police headquarters, Saturday, January 23, Nathaniel T. Encompass offering a settlement as (LeStrange Security in the St. events and assessments are well-con- “Students are coming into each where he was processed and released. Washington, 24, of Jersey City was he is confident that the decision dis- Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Softball nected across grade levels,” and there grade level with ideas,” Mr. Pantozzi Monday, January 18, a resident of arrested after a motor vehicle stop for missing Mr. LeStrange’s League) on his back.” is a “consistent use of concepts, skills said. “When students leave their class, Longfellow Avenue reported that allegedly driving with a suspended and habits across grade levels.” He the teachers will know where that someone made $1,500 worth of un- license. He was transported to police also said it promotes “ongoing lines of topic goes next. They will know what authorized purchases using her bank headquarters, where he was processed inquiry” by performing tasks refer- happens before, and what happens card. According to police, the bank and released with a pending court date. DiNizo Lawsuit notified her of the fraud. Saturday, January 23, Cecilia C. enced in the next grade levels, at a after.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 more difficult level. Superintendent Hayes presented a Tuesday, January 19, a resident of Schroeder-Roman, 20, of Clifton was He demonstrated vertical teaming draft of the proposed 2010-2011 Hunter Avenue reported that some- arrested following a motor vehicle LeStrange and his backing for Mr. ance carrier. Mr. Levine said he plans one has been harassing her by ring- stop for allegedly driving with a sus- LeStrange’s candidacy in 2006. The to argue that Mr. DiNizo’s attorney is by handing out M&M candies to board school calendar. In the proposal, pended license. members and the audience. Younger school would begin on Tuesday, Sep- ing her doorbell and running away. jury, in its January 18 verdict, also entitled to “little or no fees,” given the Tuesday, January 19, a student at Sunday, January 24, Sergio F. concluded that neither the township jury’s verdict in the matter. students, he said, might just begin by tember 7, and end Wednesday, June Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Garcia, 32, of Lindenwold was ar- noting the fraction of the different 22. Three snow days are included. nor Mr. Atkins had retaliated against Mr. DiNizo’s attorney Steven Adler reported that while he was in gym rested for allegedly driving with a Mr. DiNizo for his refusal to engage told The Times his client “is thrilled to color M&M’s they chose. The M&M The SP-F BOE will meet tonight, class, someone removed his phone, suspended license. He subsequently lesson can be developed in the older Thursday, January 28, at 8 p.m. for a in an activity — namely the dumping be vindicated” on the retaliation claim valued at $350, from his locker. was charged with two outstanding of scrap metal at the public works under the LAD and “is hopeful that grade levels because the same stu- regular public meeting. Friday, January 22, a resident of warrants out of Westville. Garcia was transported to police headquarters, property — that Mr. DiNizo believed things will get back to normal at work.” Westfield Road reported that some- to be illegal. Mr. Adler said he would pursue a claim one forced open the back door of his where he was processed and released residence and, once inside, removed after posting bail. “Obviously I am pleased that the to have the township pay all of Mr. County Freeholders multiple pieces of jewelry. jury vindicated the township on three DiNizo’s legal fees in connection with of the four counts,” said Township the case. He said he plans to make an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sunday, January 24, Alvin Branch, NJDOT Announces 55, of Irvington was arrested and Attorney Brian Levine, who also told application before Judge Peter Sheridan, Union County Watchdog Associa- and the Historic Midtown of Eliza- Rte. 22 Construction The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that who presided over this month’s trial. tion and a Cranford resident, said beth Special Improvement District charged with providing police with false information after a motor ve- UNION - The New Jersey Depart- he will file an appeal of the LAD there is “not enough scientific in- for participation in the Sheriff’s La- ment of Transportation (NJDOT) has verdict. Mr. Levine called it “espe- bor Assistance Program (S.L.A.P.). hicle stop. According to police, once formation to keep the goose popu- his true identity was determined, the announced that the Route 22 eastbound cially significant that the jury found lation down and there are other Through the program, towns receive officer discovered multiple outstand- lanes will be closed for two nights, to- that Mr. DiNizo was not exposed to a tactics such as border collie dogs labor assistance from non-violent ing warrants had been issued for him. day and tomorrow, for construction lay- hostile work environment based on his (to help fight this problem).” prisoners. Towns pay the cost of a Branch was transported to police out, survey work and bridge deck re- ethnicity.” He added that he was “ob- “Let’s keep our local parks (em- sheriff’s officer assigned to guard the headquarters, where he was pro- placement. The lane closures will be viously pleased that the jury awarded ployees) on the job of managing the prisoners. cessed and released after posting bail. from Route 22, East, over Burke Park- a minimal amount of damages” on the goose problem than looking to an The county also accepted Westfield way at Milepost 55.26 in Union Town- sole count won by Mr. DiNizo. outside source,” Mrs. Renna said. $375,208 in funding from the New Wednesday, January 20, Emily ship. Mr. Levine said the “taxpayers of In other business, the freeholders Jersey Department of Transporta- There will also be alternating traffic Root-Lafemina, 36, of Westfield was required on Burke Parkway between Scotch Plains face no exposure” in approved a resolution to enter into tion for the construction of Summit arrested after responding to Westfield the wake of the verdict, noting that agreements with Scotch Plains, Avenue/Springfield Avenue and Legion Drive and Kawameeh Lane. In police headquarters to satisfy an out- the event of inclement weather, the any of Mr. DiNizo’s legal expenses Westfield, Clark, Roselle, Roselle Summit Avenue/Broad Street inter- standing Cranbury warrant in the project will be delayed. Construction that the township may be compelled goleader.com/subscribe Park, Elizabeth Avenue Partnership section improvements in Summit. amount of $114. She was processed will commence on Monday, March 15. to pay will be covered by its insur- goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, January 28, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Household Finances Program New ‘Energy Efficient’ Lights Offered By Extension Installed in Local Towns WESTFIELD – The Rutgers Co- about health and nutrition. AREA – Local municipalities will officials. operative Extension is offering resi- Participants also practice five fi- save money in their annual street- Westfield Town Administrator Jim dents an online “Small Steps to Health nancial goals that include saving lighting costs through the installation Gildea said the town spends $380,000 and Wealth (SSHW) Worldwide Chal- pocket change, keeping track of daily of energy-efficient lighting currently annually on streetlights and would lenge 2010.” The goal is to improve spending, eating home-made lunches, being installed by PSE&G. see a $9,000 savings per year with the personal health and get control of investing a few dollars daily through According to a press release put replacement of 800 street lamps. household finances by following 10 a retirement savings plan or other out by the utility, the new fixtures James Debbie, borough adminis- guidelines for nutrition and budget- means, and learning something new are “brighter, last four times longer, trator for Mountainside, said the bor- ing skills. about personal finance. and cost less to operate than older, ough spends $47,056 on street light- The free online-only program is Karen Ensle, the health and nutri- existing models.” PSE&G said it is ing. open to all residents for six weeks, tion expert who heads the Union the first utility in the nation to pro- “The street lights throughout the from January 17 to February 27. Par- County Extension, co-authored the vide these new fixtures, which are state are not metered and are paid for ticipants track their goals online and “Small Steps to Health and Wealth” expected to reduce municipal light- on a monthly lease basis per number are awarded points for progress, with workbook, and partnered with finance ing bills by $1 million annually. A of streets lights installed within the prizes awarded for the highest scores. expert, Barbara O’Neill, to develop total of 96,400 mercury vapor mu- community,” Mr. Debbie said. “So, I For more information, call (908) the national “Small Steps to Health nicipal lights are being replaced do not know how much we will save, 654-9854, or to sign up, visit the and Wealth” initiative. with the new induction fluorescent but I will try to reach out to PSE&G Extension website at The Rutgers New Jersey Agricul- lights. and find out how the savings will be njaes.rutgers.edu/sshw and follow the tural Experiment Station Coopera- CITIZEN’S FORUM…Bobby Conner, the open governance staff attorney for “This program is a win-win for calculated.” steps to enroll in “SSHW Challenge tive Extension of Union County is the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU), and Tina Renna, host the communities we serve,” said Scotch Plains spends $270,000 each of the Union County Citizen’s Forum, are pictured on the set of Cranford’s TV 2010 .” part of a nationwide network that 35. The Union County Citizen’s Forum will air on Cranford’s TV 35 next week. Ralph LaRossa, president and chief year on streetlights, according to In the challenge, participants prac- includes thousands of counties in the The show will be a review of the December 2009 freeholder meetings and will operating officer of PSE&G. “It Township Manager Christopher tice five daily nutrition goals: eating United States, designed to bring sci- feature an interview with Mr. Conner. Show times are Wednesday, February 3, brings a new green source of light- Marion. more fruits and vegetables, walking ence-based knowledge from research through Friday, February 5, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily and Saturday, February ing to our neighborhoods and it pro- “According to PSE&G, the esti- and getting more exercise, avoiding institutions directly to the commu- 6, at 11 a.m. Union County Citizen’s Forum shows can also be viewed online at vides some relief to municipal bud- mated annual savings associated with sugary drinks, and learning more nity. unioncountycitizensforum.com. gets.” this upgrade in Scotch Plains is PSE&G will invest $50 million to $4,606,” Mr. Marion stated. provide the energy-efficient street Fanwood Borough Administrator Stender: ELEC Head Should Hearing on Abolishment lighting to the 220 municipalities in Eleanor McGovern said her town pays its service area. The new fixtures last $126,000 annually for street lighting. up to 100,000 hours before they need “PSE&G changed our bulbs late Stick to Enforcing Laws Of COAH Set for Feb. 1 maintenance and use 30 to 40 percent last year. We hope to see savings TRENTON — Assemblywoman existing laws he should resign his TRENTON – The Senate Eco- nicipalities would be able to deter- less electricity, according to PSE&G shortly,” she said. Linda Stender (LD-22-Fanwood), position and run for elected office,” nomic Growth Committee will meet mine if they have already met the chairwoman of the State Government Mrs. Stender said. on Monday, February 1, to hear tes- inclusionary housing standard and Committee, said she was “troubled” Senator Ray Lesniak (LD-22, Eliza- timony on legislation to abolish the can adopt a simple ordinance to de- 2010 Consumer Bowl by comments attributed to the head of beth) told the Star-Ledger the new Council on Affordable Housing clare their compliance. If a munici- the New Jersey Election Law En- rules, “will cut the legs out of Demo- (COAH) and establish a streamlined pality finds that they do not meet forcement Commission (ELEC) re- cratic fundraising. It will not go un- and simple process to comply with housing requirements, they must Begins Next Week garding Pay-to-Play regulations in challenged and it will not stand.” New Jersey Supreme Court mandates adopt an ordinance to that effect and AREA – The 14th edition of the dise return and refund policies, and the state. “It’s clearly an unconstitutional viola- that require every municipality main- work to meet the standards pre- annual Consumer Bowl competition, overall knowledge of New Jersey’s Governor Chris Christie last week tion of free speech rights of working men tain a fair share of low- and moder- scribed by law. hosted by the State Division of Con- consumer protection laws and regu- extended, through executive order, and women of New Jersey,” he said. ate-income housing. Municipalities that fail to adopt an sumer Affairs and local consumer lations. Pay-to-Pay rules to labor unions that Governor Christie said the idea of “The purpose of this bill is to ordinance will be subject to a use affairs offices, begins next week, as The Consumer Bowl is designed to had previously been exempt. On the Pay-to-Play reform must be “to level repeal COAH’s top-down, micro- variance wherein a housing develop- high school students within each of educate students about their rights in new rules, unions that do more than the playing field.” managed, and complex bureau- ment would be deemed to have met the state’s 21 counties face off in the the marketplace and to help them $17,500 in state contracts would be “It’s been unfair to the State of New cracy. For decades, COAH has bur- the positive requirements for a use initial round. become more knowledgeable con- barred from donating more than $300 Jersey to have one set of people who do dened property taxpayers with mil- variance by the low- and moderate- For the first time ever, students sumers. to statewide campaigns. business with the state be able to con- lions of dollars in unnecessary cost income housing component of the from every one of the state’s counties Union County, Central Region, will In the Star Ledger article, ELEC tinue to contribute to campaigns, while of compliance by municipalities development application. will participate in the Consumer Bowl. compete on February 26. Executive Director Jeffrey Brindle another group of people can’t,” Gover- with its maze of ever-changing rules “We need decisive action to re- A total of 93 public and private high Specific information about the lo- said he supports adding unions to be nor Christie was quoted by The Star and regulations,” said Senator Ray verse these trends, and the first place schools — a record number of schools cation of, and the schools participat- include in the political donations Ledger as saying, noting that unions Lesniak (LD-20, Elizabeth), one of to start is the expensive, unfunded — are represented in this year’s com- ing in, each county competition will limitations.“We’re very much in fa- should be under the same restrictions as the sponsors of the bill (S-1). “And, and illogical COAH mandate that petition. be distributed in advance of each com- vor of strong Pay-to-Play laws,” Mr. businesses. COAH has discouraged job cre- has been placed on our municipali- The Consumer Bowl begins at the petition. Brindle told the paper. On another matter, Mrs. Stender ation by adding housing require- ties,” said Senator Chris Bateman county level, with each county cham- For further information, contact Mrs. Stender commented that, “Mr. said she would explore what is needed ments and fees based on the num- (LD-16, Somerset), a co-sponsor of pion then meeting its peers at re- Jeff Lamm at (973) 504-6327. Brindle is the executive director of to require medical facilities to have ber of jobs created and private dol- the bill, in a press release. “The Leg- gional challenges for northern, cen- ELEC, which is a statutorily inde- outdated equipment quickly picked lars invested. islature must enact comprehensive tral and southern New Jersey. The UC Offers Free Passport pendent state agency. The job of ex- up by the government. This follows “COAH will be replaced by the COAH reform that is fair to taxpay- three regional champions then will ecutive director is to administer and news that the Nuclear Security Ad- State Planning Commission and by ers and can be implemented without face off, with the winner becoming Photos Through Feb. enforce the existing laws on the books, ministration had seized radioactive a system that establishes a standard aggravating an already serious eco- State Consumer Bowl Champion. COUNTY — Free passport photo- not to make public policy.” material from medical equipment in a of fair share low- and moderate- nomic downturn.” The Consumer Bowl is conducted graphs are available until the end of “I hope that Mr. Brindle can put Rahway warehouse. “Clearly, more income housing for which a mu- Mr. Lesniak said he expects the bill in an academic game show format, February when customers apply for a aside whatever personal feelings he needs to be done to ensure dirty bomb nicipality can decide among three to be ready for a committee vote at its with teams of students from each U.S. Passport Book or a Passport may have on this issue and focus on materials aren’t just lying around in different compliance mechanisms,” next meeting on Monday, March 8. high school competing against each Card at the Union County Clerk’s his job of enforcing existing laws. If warehouses waiting to fall into the he said. Both hearings are scheduled to begin other. Each team has a teacher who offices in Elizabeth and Westfield. Mr. Brindle would like to change the wrong hands,” Mrs. Stender said. Mr. Lesniak explained that mu- at 10 a.m. acts as coach as the team studies for The $10 fee for a photograph has the county competitions. been waved through February 27 for FEBRUARY 2010 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library The topics within the Consumer a passport books or cards. Passport 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Bowl this year include recent head- application forms may be obtained at Helping Accident Hours: M-Th 9:30 am - 9 pm Fri 9:30 am - 5 pm Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun 1 - 5 pm line-grabbing topics, such as Ponzi Union County Courthouse, located at CLOSED FEBRUARY 15 FOR PRESIDENTS DAY schemes, sale and purchase of securi- 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth, or at the PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS ties, vehicle financing and new and county clerk’s office annex, located Victims Everyday 2/3 10:00 am Computer Class: Genealogical Resources (intermediate) used vehicle Lemon Laws, merchan- at 300 North Avenue East in Westfield. 2/3 6:30 pm Making Artist Books with artist Shari Seltzer (limit 15)

2/5 1:30 pm TGIF! Alvin Ailey (video)

2/6 2:30 pm Social Networking for Adults: Using Twitter 2/8 7:00 pm “The Last Three Miles” The Pulaski Skyway story

2/10 10:00 am Computer Class: Download @ Your Library (intermed)

2/10 7:00 pm Businesses You Can Start with Little or No Money

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2010 Page 3 Peyton's Sussex Freeholder Named Peek at the Week Labor Commissioner In Politics TRENTON – Governor Chris overseeing the state’s criminal pros- By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Christie has nominated Hal Wirths as ecution efforts. labor commissioner and Lori Grifa as Before joining Wolff and Christie Freezes Unfunded Senator Scott Brown defeated his the next head of community affairs, Samson, she was a special assis- Democratic opponent, state Attorney Mandates; Extends Pay-to-Play both cabinet-level positions in his tant district attorney in the homi- General Martha Coakley, 52 to 47 administration. cide investigation unit of the New On his first full day in office Janu- percent, to capture the United States ary 20, Governor Chris Christie “It is important we have a strong York County District Attorney’s Senate seat held by the Kennedy fam- team who is willing to be creative, Office for two years and was a signed eight executive orders. The ily for nearly 60 years. Senator Ted orders subject unions to the state’s think outside the box and do what senior assistant district attorney in Kennedy died in August of brain can- needs to be done to get results,” Gov- the Office of the Kings County Pay-to-Play ban rules, freeze un- cer. The victory eliminates the Senate funded mandates and other regula- ernor Christie said of the two ap- (Brooklyn) District Attorney from Democrats super-majority 60-vote pointments. “There is no disputing 1989-1997, where she specialized tions on municipalities and prevent Senate, meaning the GOP can filibus- TOP SCHOLAR…The “Ray Bailey” trophy is awarded to Zack Helfand, pic- the state’s casinos from closing in tured left, at The Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 of the American Legion in Westfield. we have a series of difficult chal- in homicide and gang-related pros- ter in its efforts to kill the Democrats’ lenges we must tackle and overcome ecutions. the event a state budget is not passed healthcare reform bill. Presenting the award is Commander Patrick Tighe, center. Zach’s father, Mike, by July 1, as happened a few years is also pictured. The Ray Bailey award is presented annually to a senior class and I am confident that with this team All cabinet appointments are sub- ago when casino regulators were not Board Revokes Pension member of Westfield High School who has the highest scholastic average. in place we will fundamentally change ject to a Senate Judiciary Committe considered essential employees. For Wayne Bryant the way New Jersey government op- hearing and vote and a full Senate The Pay-to-Pay rules prohibit state A state board last Wednesday re- Lawmakers Urge Pelosi erates.” vote. The committe is chaired by Sena- agencies from awarding contracts voked $2.2 million in pension pay- Mr. Wirths is a founding member tor Nick Scutari (LD-22, Linden). worth more than $17,500 to compa- ments that would have been collected and on the board of directors at the nies that have donated more than over the next 27 years by former To Scrap Health Bill Highland’s State Bank and has been Christie Spokesman $300 to a gubernatorial campaign or Senator Wayne Bryant (D-Camden). with the firm since 2004. Since 2000, any state or county political party Bryant is serving a prison sentence in WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of “The Medical Rights Act includes he has been Sussex County freeholder Responds to OLS committee within 18 months. Unions West Virginia following his 2008 con- yesterday’s Massachusetts election fiscally-responsible healthcare re- director. He serves as the chairman of TRENTON – Governor Chris had been exempt. Communications viction for funneling $10.5 million in results, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) forms like medical liability reform, the board’s Budget Committee, which Christie’s Press Secretary Michael Workers of America District 1, the grants to the University of Medicine has called on House Speaker Nancy small business insurance pooling and oversees a budget of over $100 mil- Drewniak issued the following state- largest state employees union, is con- and Dentistry of New Jersey Pelosi to withdraw from the current letting families and businesses buy lion. ment in response to testimony before sidering legal action to challenge (UMDNJ) in exchange for a $35,000- healthcare negotiations and begin insurance across state lines. These Ms. Grifa was most recently a the Assembly Budget Committee by Governor Christie’s decision, accord- a-year no-show job to boost his pen- work toward a “fiscally responsibly are ideas that have strong, bipartisan member of Wolff and Samson’s law Legislative Budget and Finance Of- ing to an Associated Press report. sion. Bryant served 11 years in the healthcare reform plan.” support but have been absent from firm’s government and regulatory ficer David Rosen, of the non-parti- In a letter to House Speaker Nancy the bicameral healthcare negotia- Supreme Court: No Limit for Assembly, 12 years in the Senate and affairs group. She focused on the san Office of Legislative Services, two years as a Camden County free- Pelosi, Mr. Lance and Rep. Mark tions,” according to the letter. areas of administrative, regulatory who said it is “not unreasonable” to Corp. Spending on Campaigns holder. Bryant would have received Kirk (R-Ill.) said the election results They added, “Most important, our and government affairs, and handles assume a budget shortfall of more The United States Supreme Court $83,688 per year in pension payments. of Scott Brown, “calls for a new di- healthcare bill is fiscally responsible. commercial and employment litiga- than $1 billion: has ruled that corporations may spend Pataki Leads Gillibrand rection in the healthcare reform de- Our alternative does not raise taxes, tion. “The non-partisan Office of Leg- whatever they want in support or in bate. Instead, Democrats and Repub- cut Medicare or add to the deficit. And From 2002-2003, she served as islative Services [Monday] con- opposition of candidates for Presi- By 13 Points in Sen. Race licans must work together toward it lowers healthcare costs.” A Sienna Research Institute poll at chief of staff to former New Jersey firmed what we’ve been saying all dent and Congress, thus easing limits healthcare reform that reduces costs The letter concluded with, “Ma- Attorney General David Samson, the along – New Jersey is confronting a on their participation in federal cam- Sienna College shows former Repub- and expands insurance coverage with- dame Speaker, resetting the healthcare lican New York Governor George chairman of Mr. Christie’s transition budget deficit of approximately $1.3 paigns. The 5-4 decision overturned a out raising taxes or adding to the debate and working together in an team. In that capacity, she was re- billion for the balance of the fiscal 20-year-old ruling that prohibited Pataki with a 13-point lead over Demo- national debt, rationing care or put- open and transparent way would help cratic incumbent Senator Kirsten sponsible for managing the New Jer- year. There are no phantom surpluses corporations from using money from ting the government between patient Washington regain the public’s trust sey Department of Law and Public or face-saving magic numbers to fix their general treasuries to pay for Gillibrand for the Senate seat. Sen. and doctor.” and would produce real and substan- Gillibrand, however, leads former Ten- Safety, a department comprised of the mess we have inherited. Now is their own campaign ads. The lawmakers urged Mrs. Pelosi tive healthcare reform that nearly all more than 9,500 employees (includ- the time to move forward and focus “The censorship we now confront nessee Congressman Harold Ford in a to consider H.R. 3970, the “Medical members of Congress agree is potential Primary, 41 to 17 percent. ing 800 attorneys), as well as for the on tackling this very real problem is vast in its reach,” Justice Anthony Rights and Reform Act.” needed.” civil representation of the state and head on.” Kennedy said in his majority opin- That race will be held in September ion, joined by four more of his con- followed by the General Election in servative colleagues. November. Mr. Pataki has not said However, Justice John Paul whether or not he would seek the Store Open Stevens, dissenting from the main Senate seat. Former New York City Wines & Spirits Sunday holding, said, “The court’s ruling Mayor Rudy Giuliani has said he will threatens to undermine the integrity not be a candidate. 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In the event of errors, the lowest price allowed by N.J. State Law will apply. All cases sold containing single type only. Page 4 Thursday, January 28, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood School Views - Westfield BOE Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — The 2009 Community Survey DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. The Westfield Public School District’s receiving an e-mail with a unique link to Members of: newsletter, Emphasis on Education, has the survey. A similar percentage of resi- Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce been mailed to all households in Westfield. dents without children were mailed a let- with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The newsletter includes key results of the ter, inviting them to participate in the The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey board of education’s recent community survey. enough to discern this deception of dic- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 survey. It also highlights district and stu- They were asked to either e-mail or call the Office of School/Community Rela- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 dent accomplishments from the previous school year. tions with their e-mail address. The ad- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 “I am pleased to provide this report to dresses of the residents were procured vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at the Westfield community,” stated Super- from the most recent Union County Board you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 intendent of Schools Margaret Dolan. of Elections voter list of Westfield. Ap- free time! “We can all be proud of the achievements proximately 7 percent of the mailings All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. of our students. I also am gratified for the were undeliverable. come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman continued support of the community, Newspaper articles and parents news- which is evident from our survey re- letter messages, website postings, and Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER sponses.” When asked to rate the Westfield televised announcements at our board of 1. Rif – To dismiss from employment Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo public school system, 95 percent of those education meetings all served as remind- 2. Thebaism – The habitual use of COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION surveyed responded that the district was ers of the community survey. Several e- opium Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly “excellent to good.” Additional responses mail reminders were sent directly to both 3. Theroid – Like an animal or beast EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS are posted at www.westfieldnjk12.org/ the parent and non-parent groups, re- 4. Jacal – A hut built of logs and daubed 2009survey. minding them of the survey deadline, with mud SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Background: The Westfield Board of which was extended to November 13, Education is committed to providing the 2009. JADISH One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 means to prepare students to achieve and By availing ourselves of an online sur- 1. Scarred; grooved to lead healthy and productive lives now vey, we were successful in eliminating 2. Unbalanced; unstable and in the future. As part of this commit- more than $4,800 in external expenses 3. Precipitous; extremely steep ment, the board of education and school that were incurred in 2003 when we relied 4. Tired, mean or worn out Does Senate President Stephen administration is recommending the de- on a paper survey requiring copying and POSNET velopment of a new strategic plan to en- printing costs, an outside keypunch sup- 1. A large quill feather of a bird’s wing sure that we will continue to provide our plier, data analyst and additional postage. 2. A shelf behind an altar for candle- students with worthwhile opportunities Demographics: Eighty-seven percent sticks Sweeney Have Too Many Jobs? to learn and to grow during their forma- of the respondents have lived in Westfield 3. A little basin or saucepan tive years in our schools. for five years or more. Seven percent are 4. A series of standing stones surround- The Courier-Post newspaper in South Jersey calls for time,” Senator Kean stated “This effort will build on the Before we began the strategic planning adults who graduated from Westfield High ing a central object New Jersey state Senator Stephen Sweeney to resign bipartisan cooperation on pension reform that was suc- process, it was important to receive input School. Of the total respondents to the PATHETIST immediately from the position he also holds as chairman cessful in the last legislative session. It is vital that we from the community. So, prior to setting survey, 38 percent hold a master’s de- 1. A hypnotist forth on a plan for the future, a survey was gree, compared to 34 percent of those 2. An astringent or repellent of the Gloucester County Freeholder Board. We couldn’t complete the process of identifying and implementing developed to understand what the public surveyed in 2003; 31 percent have a 3. A phantom, ghost or vision agree more. necessary reforms to ensure that rank and file employees’ perception of our schools is today. In the bachelor’s degree, compared to 26 per- 4. A confidence man; swindler Senator Sweeney, a Democrat and resident of retirement funds are safeguarded.” summer of 2009, the superintendent met cent in 2003; and 17 percent hold a doc- PEBA Pennsauken, also is state Senate president and his occu- However, Mr. Sweeney only announced support for with an experienced statistician whose torate degree or higher, compared to 20 1. A white fish found in some lakes in pation is general organizer for the International Associa- changing the pension system for those of the future – company provided services for our school percent in 2003. Close to 10 percent have Central and South America tion of Ironworkers. There are way too many conflicts of essentially anchoring the ills and abuse of the present district during our 2003 community sur- some graduate school education, similar 2. A small armadillo found from Texas vey process. to 2003. to South America interest, in our view. pension mock up. In establishing the groundwork for our Fifty-four percent of the respondents 3. A type of dugout canoe Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr., Senate Re- Given the dreadful depth of abuse in the system, unrea- 2009 community survey, we were fortu- are 40 to 49 years old, compared to 56 4. Wet mud publican Budget Officer Tony Bucco and Senator Kevin sonable promises and no money to pay for it, the whole nate that his consulting services were pro percent in 2003. Seventeen percent are 30 O’Toole commented that they welcome the announce- pension system needs to be flushed. There are no alterna- bono. In his recommendations, he made to 39, compared to 24 percent in 2003; 25 ment by Senate President Sweeney that pension and tives, in our view. three points very clear: 1) Utilize a ran- percent are 50 to 59, compared to 15 Letters to benefits reform would be a top priority. Double and triple dipping must also end. dom sample of parents and non-parents; percent in 2003. Four percent are 60 or 2) make the survey short; and 3) for older, an identical percentage in both the Editor “My colleagues and I are all-too-aware that the pen- Before this can happen, Mr. Sweeney please pick one purposes of comparison, ask similar ques- surveys. One percent is 70 or older, com- sions and benefits systems are unsustainable at the current – state Senator, freeholder chairman or union organizer. tions to those which were asked in 2003. pared to 2 percent in 2003. No one was We were successful in keeping many under 30 years of age, compared to 1 Thanks to Those Who of the questions similar, while reducing percent in 2003. the total number of questions from 39 Responses: An important option was Donated to Toy Drive Removal of Mandates on Towns, asked in 2003, to 23 in 2009. The Long the ability to keep the responses confi- On behalf of Sister Jacinta Fernandes Range Planning Committee of the dential. A total of 427 surveys were com- of The St. Joseph’s Social Service Center Westfield Board of Education met on pleted in full, with a 55-percent return in Elizabeth, N.J., the children that re- several occasions with the superinten- rate from the Westfield parent group and ceived the toys, and The Msgr. John M. BOEs, Long Overdue by State dent and the coordinator of School/Com- 16 percent from the voters list. The total Walsh Council 5437, Garwood Knights munity Relations to fine tune the survey. response rate was 36 percent. The major- of Columbus, I’d like to thank everyone New Jersey’s municipalities and school boards often legislation along with Senator Chris Bateman (R), said, Another qualified consultant, whose ity of respondents, 85 percent, were par- for their generous monetary and toy do- talk about mandated costs when they explain why they are “For decades, COAH has burdened property taxpayers expertise was in the formatting of survey ents who had children in the Westfield nations to our annual Toy Drive. Our raising property taxes. Despite “State Mandate, State with millions of dollars in unnecessary cost of compli- questions, reviewed the proposed survey Public Schools. special thanks to The St. Anne’s Church Pay” legislation passed over a decade ago, local govern- ance by municipalities with its maze of ever-changing for us, also at no charge to the district. Survey Responses: The results were of Garwood Rosary Society members and With the availability of reliable computer presented to the board of education by their president, Christine Guerriero, for ments still have to fund a number of costs mandated by rules and regulations.” software, Westfield opted for an online Superintendent Margaret Dolan on De- their generous donation of toys as well. Trenton. Another area the governor needs to look at is the state’s survey format. It was released to the cember 15, 2009. They will be further On December 20, the toys were distrib- Last week Governor Chris Christie signed an executive involvement in labor contract talks with local government sample groups on October 27, 2009. A reviewed by the Strategic Planning Coun- uted to the families waiting in line, which order banning unfunded mandates. According to Senator unions such as police, firefighters, public works employ- percentage of our parent population was cil, comprised of school and community was the same day we had our first major Michael Doherty (R), the governor’s executive order ees and teachers. The late Mountainside Mayor Robert randomly selected, with each individual members, in 2010. snowstorm of the winter. Seeing and hearing this, please know “prohibits any state agency from proposing regulations Viglianti wrote to then Governor Jon Corzine explaining how special your efforts and your gener- that contain an unfunded mandate unless it is specifically how the borough’s offer to keep costs down was thwarted osity were in making a child smile on allowed, in writing, by the governor or the lieutenant by a state-appointed arbitrator. Letters to the Editor Christmas morning. governor.” Mountainside offered employees a 3-percent annual In closing, thank you again, and our The governor has made a wise decision, in our opinion. increase for three years. The union rejected the offer best wishes for a very healthy and Happy But we would like to know exactly which mandates are and filed for mediation and arbitration. “The State of Public Figures’ Accomplishments: New Year. included under this executive order. New Jersey appointed an arbitrator that granted the Keith Gallagher Among the mandates we would like to see removed are union a 4-plus-percent award per year for four years,” ‘Does Not Prove their Character’ Toy Drive Chairman the requirement that boards of education must be mem- Mayor Viglianti said in his letter, adding that the Mark McGwire’s recent admission that McGwire or a Manny Ramirez as role Walter Fluhr, Grand Knight bers of the New Jersey School Boards Association arbitrator also refused to mandate that union members he used steroids when he made homerun models, as much as Tiger Woods was James Boyle, PGK (NJSBA), which collects $7.3 million in annual dues. contribute to their health costs “at the same level as the history is only a small part of a major viewed was by millions of his golf fans, problem in our country and throughout are disappointed. The result is distrust Shouldn’t our elected school boards decide whether they private sector.” the world. We celebrate celebrity without and cynicism and even an anything-goes ‘Act on Pension Reform want to be members of the NJSBA? Group health insurance providers must also be called to knowing much, if anything, about the attitude that says that if these people can Not Tuition for Illegal’s’ Towns are faced with stormwater regulations, which, task for significant premium hikes. Union County faced person being so honored. Tiger Woods get away with it anybody can. according to a letter published in the Star-Ledger from a 13-percent hike last year before it changed providers led an exemplary public life, but we What is required is the public’s atten- Editor’s note: The following was sent learned a long time later that his private tion to detail and not to commercials and to Sen. Nicholas Scutari, Sen. Tom Kean, William Dressel, executive director of the New Jersey and lowered the increase to a more manageable 2 percent. Jr., Asm. Jerry Green and Asw. Linda League of Municipalities, include “requirements for The Westfield Board of Education has said its insurance life leaves much to be desired. The press releases and other forms of puffing, Watergate Tapes revealed President Ri- to use a term of advertising. The public Stender asking them to support Asm. Paul municipalities to distribute an annual notice to residents costs have risen from $6.5 million in 2002-2003 to $13.1 chard Nixon to be far from the public must be vigilant, and here we have the Moriarty’s proposed corrective action on stormwater management, label catch basins, reclaim million in the current budget. image his public-relations team portrayed news media to thank, so that those truly for the pension abuses by non-govern- water from washing municipal vehicles, adopt and en- Another area that we would like addressed is the money him to be. deserving public admiration are the ones mental employees. This letter was copied force stormwater control ordinances and construct salt grab by Trenton of revenue from parking tickets issued by Governor Elliot Spitzer of New York, who actually receive it. That a person to the newspaper. Governor Mark Sanford, former presi- makes homerun records, or plays a cham- Mr. Muller has heard came from Asm. storage structures.” We are not advocating removing municipalities. Prior to hiking tickets to $32, the town of Green who said that he would work for these rules. Westfield received only $7.50 for every $20 summons dential and vice-presidential candidate pionship tournament way under par, or and former North Carolina Senator John runs a huge organization, or wins by a reform. One of the most costly mandates placed on towns are issued by its parking enforcement officers. Edwards, and Nevada Senator John En- landslide does not prove the character of ***** housing regulations imposed by the New Jersey Council With aid numbers expected to drop this year, the sign, to name four examples, fell from the person. For as Ecclesiastes said a very Recently I contacted you about ad- on Affordable Housing (COAH). State legislation has governor can go a long way by removing existing public grace because of their sordid pri- long time ago, “What profiteth a person if dressing the pensions provided to non- been introduced to eliminate COAH and replace it with a mandates that do not impact the health and welfare of vate lives, which were first revealed by he or she gains the world and loses his or governmental individuals, such as lobby- ists and asking you to work with Senator housing commission. residents and not signing any future mandates that are the news media. Up until that time they her soul?” were viewed models of the community, Tom Kean, Jr. to correct this situation. State Senator Ray Lesniak (D), who is sponsoring this paid for. Stephen Schoeman The only one of the three of you that I honest and above reproach. The shame is Westfield that millions of people put their faith in heard from was Assemblyman Green. them and cast their votes for them and that Thank you for the response. two of them, Mr. Spitzer and Mr. Edwards, Not even Senator Kean contacted me. even had dreams of becoming President Regarding Governor Recently I heard that Assemblyman of the United States. Paul Moriarty of Gloucester will intro- The public has every right to expect Christie on Change duce legislation to address this situation. that the famous, rich and politically pow- Chris Christie in his inauguration I am disappointed that none of you erful, who inhabit the airways, newsprint speech, parroting the President, claims could see fit to take the initiative, but no and television screen, exhibit the highest “change has arrived.” Okay, fine, when matter, please support his efforts. standards of conduct. It is bad enough that am I getting a permanent property tax In addition, Assemblywoman Stender the adult citizenry is constantly disap- cut? and Assemblyman Green are co-spon- pointed by violations of these standards. sors for a bill to provide in-state tuition Robert Scardapane for illegal aliens (A-194). In fact, I called It is even worse that the younger genera- Somerset tions, who often look up to a Mark Senator Scutari and asked his office to request that he votes “no” on the Senate’s version of this bill. ‘Keep Watchung Stables What other country in this world would allow this to take place? Not only with our County-owned and -operated’ financial situation can we not afford this, Editor’s note: This letter was sent to swer session with us on Wednesday, Feb- we have our laws on immigration, which Auxiliary Members and copied to the ruary 24, at 7 p.m. We did not feel the all of our forefathers had to comply with. newspaper. assembly room at the stables would be big What makes these people special? Also, On Thursday, January 14, Nancy enough, so the meeting will take place at what does it say for those that have com- Scileppi, Nick Cioppettini and I had a Trailside. Please try to attend, bring your plied with our laws? Some of those are meeting with George Devanny, Al Faella questions and concerns and help support from neighboring states, whose parents and Ron Zuber from the county office. I the Auxiliary’s mission to keep Watchung fought for our country, having lived here can’t say that the meeting was overly Stables county-owned and -operated. for decades or centuries, or those that obtained student visas. productive, but some points were brought Patty Jordan, President out into the open. Luckily, the powers to be in Trenton Watchung Stables Auxiliary realized that this was a no-starter and did Bottom line, Watchung Stables is be- Roselle Park ing considered for privatization because not even bring the bill up for a vote. This of the budget. Money. Even though we was no thanks to my two elected Assem- did provide several pages of NJWA Director bly officials. moneymaking ideas, they said that was It is possible that they and the rest of the not enough to prevent the privatization of Corrects the Record legislature were too busy with these items the stables. The other problem was staff- Thank you for printing the picture of and “forgot” to make sure that they did ing. If they expanded the programs, they me, et al, at the Rotary in the January 21 not spend more than their budgets. Former would need more staff. We also recom- edition of The Westfield Leader. After Governor Jon Corzine, true to form, con- mended volunteer programs and corpo- reading the caption, I must set the record tinued his bailout ways by giving the Your State Legislators rate sponsorship. Their idea of straight as far as my involvement with legislature some $1 million, such to meet payroll. Now we know why government ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, privatization is not what we think. They New Jersey Workshop for the Arts are not looking to lease the entire property (NJWA) is concerned. employment is hardly affected by the Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. recession, while we in the private sector 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. and let someone else run it. They want to The caption under the picture stated bring in a business/advertising/manage- that I am the “owner of the New Jersey are suffering 10 percent to 20 percent Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, unemployment and are an indication on (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. ment team to run the stables. The county Workshop for the Arts.” That is not accu- would still have control and would have rate. My title is “Founder and Executive their inability of managing any budgets. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Is it now obvious why we will be billions 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail the final say on everything. No horses Director.” NJWA is a nonprofit organiza- would be destroyed. tion, and as such, is not owned by anyone. in the red for this year and next. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] I hope others contact these officials (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] The county has already done this with I believe one of the Rotarians wrote the the golf courses, and they said it is work- caption; If possible, can you set the record and insist that they act on pension reform Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] and not act on in-state tuition for illegal’s 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] ing out well. The business company runs straight? the golf club, but the county still main- in the future. In action or action on the Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] Ted Schlosberg wrong items in Trenton appears to be (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] tains the property and sets the prices. Westfield All information is presented to the free- status quo and can no longer be tolerated! 7th Congressional District holders at the budget meetings. Al Faella To Reach Us Albert Muller Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 agreed to have an open question and an- E-Mail - [email protected] Scotch Plains A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2010 Page 5 News From the Capitol

Early Detection of Cancer Is the Best Protection

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Over the past several months, na- For my part, I have recently co- tional and New Jersey cancer experts, sponsored a House resolution nam- medical professionals and cancer sur- ing January as Cervical Health Aware- vivors have objected to new federal ness Month. The measure also recog- mammograms guidelines from the nizes the importance of cervical health U.S. Preventative Services Task Force and early detection, and it has been stating that women should wait until endorsed by the National Cervical they reach 50 before they receive a Cancer Coalition, the Society for “JET SET”...Rooting for the Jets last Friday evening during the “Girls’ Night ‘Wing It’ mammogram. Women’s Health, and other national Out,” left to right, are: Becky Conrad and Laura Reiff of Westfield, Suzanne The guidelines contradict the de- advocacy organizations that raises Taylor of Scotch Plains, Patty O’Connor of Westfield and Lisa Casey of Plainfield. cades-long educational campaigns by awareness about cervical cancer. Super Bowl – Still A Good Time leading cancer advocacy groups and In New Jersey alone, 410 women Bramnick and Cryan Will Chair By JAYNE BOOK SALOMON ¼ teaspoon salt the advice of leading cancer medical were diagnosed with the disease in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ¼ teaspoon white pepper experts who recommend annual 2009. But despite these numbers, the Panel to Hear Public Concerns After the initial disappointment of 1 pound chicken wings mammograms for women starting at future of cervical cancer prevention 1 to 2 cups canola oil (enough to cover age 40. and early detection is promising. TRENTON- Assemblyman Jon the second-highest ranking legisla- the Jets loss on Sunday, we resilient wings) Jets fans will pull ourselves together ¼ cup butter or margarine Recently, I joined scores of cancer Leading cancer experts and advocacy Bramnick (R-Westfield), Tuesday an- tors in their respective caucuses, and by the time Super Bowl XLIV ar- ¼ cup hot sauce (Frank’s or your choice) experts and New Jersey cancer sur- groups have noted that through edu- nounced that his plan for public com- are working together to make the 2 cloves garlic, minced vivors in an effort to oppose these cation, research and screening, we ment before the Legislature will fi- State government more transparent rives. We will pick a team and partici- ¼ teaspoon black pepper pate in the festivities as we do every misguided federal guidelines. And can reduce the incidence of and mor- nally take place in the new session. to the people of New Jersey. The first other year. The disappointment of the PROCEDURE as such, I am currently working on tality from cervical cancer. And I Mr. Bramnick and Assembly Major- hearing is scheduled for February 2 at loss will be behind us. In a small bowl, mix the flour, legislation that would ban the fed- couldn’t agree more. ity Leader Joe Cryan (D-Union), an- the Statehouse. The sadness of the upset was al- paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the eral government from using these While there is no known cure for nounced that they will chair a bipar- most as intense as the exhilaration wings in a one-gallon zip lock bag. guidelines to deny a woman insur- cancer, we do know that early detec- tisan panel that will hear concerns Law Funds Senior that the fans were feeling before Sun- Pour the flour mixture over the wings. ance coverage for a mammogram in tion is the best protection. from the public. day. By last Saturday, The Party Stop, Shake until well-coated. Refrigerate their 40s. My legislation, which has In the Congress, I am proud to “I am very pleased that we will Citizen Transportation on South Avenue had run out of “Jets” for at least 30 minutes. Heat the oil, in been endorsed by the Susan G. work as a member of the Cancer Care hear from the people we represent in TRENTON – A new law was signed decorations. a large frying pan or a deep fryer, Komen for the Cure, would apply to Working Group in an effort to call for the same manner as council mem- Monday increasing the annual appro- Fortunately, their supply of green until hot or around 350 degrees. private insurers and government in- increased funding for breast, prostate bers, freeholders, and board of edu- priation for the Senior Citizen and and white balloons remained plenti- Fry the wings for about 10 min- surance plans. and skin cancer research. And I will cation members,” Mr. Bramnick said. Disabled Resident Transportation ful. As I was waiting for my balloons utes or until they turn brown and are In fact, my bill would extend be- continue to remain steadfast in my “I hope that someday, the public will Program from 7.5 percent to 8.5 per- to be filled and buying the last of the cooked through. Remove and drain yond the current guidelines on mam- support for these and other similar be able to speak to our entire Legisla- cent. Assembly members Linda paper goods, I ran into another long- on paper towels. In a small saucepan, mography screening to ensure that issues. ture, but this is a great first step.” Stender, John Wisniewski, Thomas time fan who was so excited for the combine the butter, hot sauce, garlic the Task Force recommendations may If you would like additional infor- Mr. Bramnick, the Republican con- Giblin and Albert Coutinho, all Demo- playoff game he could barely contain and pepper. Heat until warmed, stir- not be used to deny any preventative mation on cancer prevention, visit the ference leader, introduced A-3719 last crats, sponsored the bill (A-2046 from himself. ring until well mixed. Place the wings care physicians feel is appropriate for Prevent Cancer Foundation’s website February to require a public com- the 2008-2009 legislative session). Not that it wasn’t bad enough that in a bowl. Pour the sauce over the their patients. at preventcancer.org. ment period at least four times a year. “Redirecting this small percentage the Jets lost, but most fans would wings and toss well. Serve with blue There’s no doubt about it, the mis- Rep. Leonard Lance represents New When the bill hit opposition, of funding will ensure New Jersey’s have felt a little comforted if only the cheese dressing. guided federal mammogram guide- Jersey’s Seventh Congressional Dis- Bramnick held hearings as the chair- seniors can continue to access essen- Vikings would be going to the Super lines have set back years of hard work trict in the United States Congress. man of the Republican Policy Com- tial transportation services,” Mrs. Bowl. But no, our well-loved ex-quar- Sweet ‘N’ Spicy Wings to educate the American public about The Seventh District includes towns mittee and invited the public to tes- Stender (D-Fanwood) said. “It is terback, Brett Favre, had to throw an the importance of annual in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset tify. worth doing to protect against vola- interception to lose their game in over- INGREDIENTS mammograms. But just like leading and Union Counties. Mr. Bramnick and Mr. Cryan are tility in the energy market.” 3 pounds chicken wings cancer advocacy groups, I believe the time. ½ cup soy sauce Oh well, at least the Jets made it 2 tablespoons brown sugar message is simple: Early detection is into the final round of the playoffs, ¼ cup chili sauce still the best protection and On time service with dependable drivers. which offers us hope for next season. 3 cloves garlic, crushed mammograms for women in their 40s On February 7, the crying will be PROCEDURE save lives. Just as early detection for breast Always someone on the phones long over, and we will be ready to Place the wings in a large zip lock ± pick one of the teams that did make it cancer survival is still the best protec- Never a machine! bag. In a bowl or large mixing cup, tion, that message also holds true for to the big game. Some will place bets; combine the remaining ingredients. some will be involved in complicated many other cancers – including cer- Mix well. Pour the sauce over the vical cancer. football pools. But one thing is for wings and zip the bag. Shake it around sure; all will be watching the game January is Cervical Cancer Aware- several times. ness Month. It’s a good reminder for while munching on good finger foods. Refrigerate for at least two hours And what is as tasty and delicious as all of us to share this important mes- or up to 36 hours. Preheat the oven to sage with the women we know. After finger-licking chicken wings! 350 degrees. Spread the wings on a Here are two favorite recipes. Pick all, there are preventative measures cooking sheet. Bake for 50 to 60 that women can take to reduce the one or prepare them both. Enjoy the minutes, turning at least once. wings and enjoy the game. risk for this disease. Blue Cheese Dressing *The longer the dressing chills, the better melded the ingredients will become. 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She also has ist Shari Seltzer of Westfield will studied at the Fashion Institute of teach a class on making artist books Technology and the Parsons School on Wednesday, February 3, from 6:30 of Design, both in New York City, as to 8:30 p.m. at the well as Montclair Westfield Memo- State University, rial Library, located Boston University at 550 East Broad and the Boston Mu- Street. seum School of Fine Ms. Seltzer will Arts. show participants She has been in- how to tell their vited to show her own unique stories work in juried, invi- using such materi- tational and group als as photographs, shows. Additionally, canceled stamps CREATIVE CRAFT…Artist Shari she has worked as an Seltzer will teach area residents how associate director of and letters. She also to create artist books, like the one will demonstrate a pictured above, during a program a gallery in simple sewn bind- at the Westfield Memorial Library. Hoboken, and she Miss Amelia Barnard and Christopher Dodge ing and provide ma- has taught on the el- terials such as rubber stamps, col- ementary and high school levels. William Hannis and Ms. Megan Schwind lage papers, colored pencils, beads, She also has created on a freelance buttons, threads, tags and other basis designs for swimwear, junior Miss Amelia Barnard ephemera. and women’s textiles, home fur- For more than 20 years, Ms. Selt- nishings, gift wrap, handbags, toy zer has been painting and creating and juvenile products. Ms. Megan Schwind art floral photomonoprints. To cre- The program is for teenagers and To Wed Christopher Dodge ate a photomonoprint, she uses a adults and is open to Westfield Me- scanner as a photographic tool and morial Library and MURAL To Wed William Hannis Winston and Karen Barnard of Development in 2007 from Washing- blends pieces of her own abstract cardholders. A similar program will Frederick, Md. have announced the ton College in Chestertown, Md. Miss Mark and Nancy Schwind of Schwind currently teaches kinder- paintings, along with elements such be held on Sunday, January 31, for garten in Summit. engagement of their daughter, Miss Barnard works for the not-for-profit as antique sheet music, to add an grades 6, 7 and 8 at 1:30 p.m. and Waldwick are happy to announce Amelia Jayne Barnard, to Christopher Association for Assessment and Ac- the engagement of their daughter, The future groom was raised in additional layer to the image. grades 4 and 5 at 2:45 p.m. To regis- Westfield and graduated from Callan Dodge. He is the son of Bill and creditation of Laboratory Animal Care Ms. Seltzer holds a Bachelor of ter, visit wmlnj.org and click on Ms. Megan Schwind, to William Mary Dailey of Westfield and C.J. and in Frederick, Md. Hannis. He is the son of Thomas and Westfield High School in 1999. He Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts from Online Calendar, or call (908) 789- earned his Bachelor of Arts degree Mary Dodge of East Northport, N.Y. The future groom graduated from the Mason Gross School of the Arts 4090, extension no. 4140. Patricia Hannis of Westfield. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate Westfield High School in 2001 and The bride-to-be was raised in in Psychology and Elementary Edu- of Frederick High School and earned earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Waldwick and graduated from cation from Ramapo College in 2004. a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Environmental Science from Wash- Animal Rescue Group Plans Waldwick High School in 2002. She Mr. Hannis is employed as a fourth- ington College in 2006. Mr. Dodge earned her Bachelor of Arts degree grade teacher and varsity assistant AARP Meeting on Tap works for Peak Technologies in Co- in Psychology and Elementary Edu- baseball coach in Summit. lumbia, Md. Presentation This Saturday cation in 2006 from Ramapo Col- An October 2010 wedding is lege of New Jersey in Mahwah. Ms. planned. For Monday Afternoon The couple currently resides in WESTFIELD – SARA Inc., a local colonies with a spay/neuter program. WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Frederick, Md. and plans to wed in volunteer animal rescue and place- This program is free and open to Chapter 4137 of the American Asso- the fall of 2011. ment organization, will give a presen- the public, as well as to Westfield Church Reveals Performers ciation of Retired Persons (AARP) tation this Saturday, January 30, at 2 Memorial Library and MURAL will hold its next regular meeting on Willow Grove to Hold p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Li- cardholders. To register, visit Monday, February 1, beginning at 1 brary on the most common cat health wmlnj.org and click on Online Cal- For Feb. 5 Whistling Room p.m. It will take place at the Scotch Game Night Saturday and behavioral issues. The library is endar, or call (908) 789-4090, ex- Hills Country Club, located at Jerusa- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow located at 550 East Broad Street. tension no. 4140. CRANFORD – The Trinity Epis- all the artists at their respective lem Road and Plainfield Avenue in Grove Presbyterian Church invites the Betty “B” Brauss, adoption chair- copal Church of Cranford and Strike websites: shayferjames.com, Scotch Plains. community to a Game Night this Sat- person, and Julia Melton, fundraising Line Media will present The Whis- davetuckermusic.com/ and Ilse Heinemeyer, program co-chair- urday, January 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. chairperson, will cover such topics as Wickens-Whitlocks tling Room: Cabaret For A Cause, its myspace.com/freeadviceband. man, has arranged for Richard Stone, There will be no charge to participate. good quality food, shots, spaying and monthly coffeehouse series, on Fri- The spoken word open mic aspect director of the Senior Citizens Coun- A family activity geared for all neutering, nail clipping, behavioral is- Welcome Bridget Mary day, February 5, beginning at 8 p.m. of the evening will take place be- cil, Inc. of Union County, to be the ages, this event will feature retro sues and the health benefits of keeping Stephen Whitlock and Mary It will take place at the Trinity Epis- tween musical acts. Poets, actors, guest speaker. He will highlight the games, unique games and classic fa- cats indoors. They also will discuss the Wickens-Whitlock of Westfield have copal Church (Witherington Hall), comedians and other performers who many service programs and activities vorites. Dinner will be a variety of benefits of not de-clawing cats and announced the birth of their daughter, located at North and Forest Avenues wish to participate are invited to sign offered throughout the year by the homemade boboli pizzas and des- teaching them how to refrain from claw- Bridget Mary Whitlock, on Tuesday, in Cranford. up at 7:30 p.m. the night of the event. Senior Council to residents of Union serts. Attendees are invited to bring ing furniture or walls, as well. December 15, 2009, at 8 a.m. at Over- This program takes place the first Slots will be limited, so participants County. their favorite game with them. Adopting a cat versus a kitten, and look Hospital in Summit. Friday of every month. The Whis- are urged to arrive early. Skeets Kuzmuk, Community Ser- Reservations are appreciated but deciding which best fits a prospective Bridget weighed 6 pounds and 11 tling Room incorporates featured Individuals also may sign up in ad- vices chairman, has requested that not required. Interested persons are owner’s home, family and lifestyle, ounces and measured 20 inches in musical acts of various genres and a vance at shayferjames.com. Musical chapter members continue to bring in asked to call the church office at will be addressed as well. Addition- length at birth. She joins her brother, spoken word open mic segment. acts interested in performing at a future non-perishable food items to be do- (908) 232-5678 or e-mail ally, the presenters will talk about Dan, and sister, Riley. This month’s good cause affili- event can submit to the site as well. nated to the Westfield Food Pantry. [email protected]. More why and when a cat needs a compan- The baby’s maternal grandparents ated with the event is the Leukemia Admission for all attendees (including Personal items such as toothpaste and information is available at the church ion and how to best introduce a new are James and Elizabeth Wickens of and Lymphoma Society (LLS), open mic participants) is $5. Coffee shampoo also are always needed. Vera website, willowgrovechurch.org. cat into a household. Westfield. which will receive part of the pro- and snacks also will be available, with Lucacovic, membership chairman, The Willow Grove Presbyterian SARA does not have a shelter and Butch and Janice Whitlock of Oak ceeds from the evening. The LLS is choice of additional donation. reminds members who still owe their Church is located at 1961 Raritan Road places all of its adoptable cats and Hill, W. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2010 Page 7 Joe Schott to Offer Program Borough Birding Activities On Historic Borough Homes Lead Up to Annual Count FANWOOD – Joe Schott of woodworking, which has produced FANWOOD – In preparation for up a biodegradable bird feeder kit or Fanwood will make a presentation faithful imitations of historic ob- the 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird make a simple backyard bird feeder, on two of Fanwood’s jects, one of which is Count (GBBC), the Fanwood Envi- and win door prizes. historic residences, both in the Fanwood Mu- ronmental Commission invites bird Birders of all ages and skill levels of which were his fam- seum. As a member of enthusiasts to a two-part birding event are welcome to this free event. Par- ily homes, on Sunday, the Flintlocks, he – an information session and birding ticipation will count towards require- February 7, at 2 p.m. spends every Thursday seminar on Saturday, February 6, fol- ments of certain Girl Scout badges This program will take throughout the year lowed by a visit to the Fanwood Na- and Boy Scout merit badges. place at the Fanwood building facilities for ture Center on Sunday, February 14, On February 14, area residents are Museum, located in Boy Scout camps in to count birds for the GBBC. invited to come to the Fanwood Na- Fanwood’s historic rail- New Jersey. During the February 6 program, ture Center on Cray Terrace between 9 road station. The Flintlocks are birding expert Holly Hoffman will and 10 a.m. and join tens of thousands Born in Newark in responsible for the res- help participants learn more about of volunteers with all levels of birding 1922, Mr. Schott and his toration of the two his- birds that come to their feeders. This experience across the country in count- wife, Alice “Nancy” toric sleighs that grace BAGS OF GOODIES…The Westfield Service League’s (WSL) Thrift Shop, event will take place from 10 a.m. to ing birds for the GBBC. Volunteers Hart, moved to Fanwood the property in front of located at 114 Elmer Street in Westfield, will hold its annual end-of-winter Bag Day on Saturday, February 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers will be able to noon at the Forest Road Park Build- will be available to help as well as a year after their 1953 Joe Schott Fanwood Borough purchase grocery sized bags for $5 each and fill them with clothing, toys, books, ing in Fanwood. Pre-registration is provide tours of the Nature Center. wedding and raised five Hall during the Christ- shoes and household items. The WSL also operates a consignment shop at that required, since space is limited. The GBBC, led by the Audubon children in the borough. After a long mas holiday season. They also built address. All proceeds from both shops benefit local charities. WSL volunteers, To register for the seminar, down- Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithol- career with Bell Telephone Labora- a structure that serves the operations pictured left to right, are: Lee Perry, Betty Cagnassola and Chris Re. load the form at fanwoodec.org or ogy, is a “citizen science” project that tories, Mr. Schott retired in 1984. of the Fanwood Recycling Center. pick one up at Fanwood Borough Hall. invites people from all over North Among Mr. Schott’s avocations is When the Schotts first came to Individuals are asked to drop off com- America to count birds in their back- Fanwood, they lived at 140 Farley Library Events to Spotlight pleted registration forms by Wednes- yards, parks and open spaces and enter Surrogate to Address Avenue in a home built in 1855 by day, February 3, at Fanwood Borough their tallies online at birdcount.org. Anthony Farley, for whom the street Hall or to register by calling (908) These reports create a real-time pic- Holy Trinity Seniors was named. Mr. Schott discovered Twitter and Pulaski Skyway 322-8236 or to e-mail registration to ture of where birds are across the WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity among the attic beams of his house WESTFIELD – Adults will have an Monday, February 8, at 7 p.m. [email protected]. continent and contribute data for sci- Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- some artifacts that now reside in the opportunity to learn about Twitter and Amy Kearns, president of the New Participants will learn how to count ence and conservation. For more in- day, February 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fanwood Museum. the building of the Pulaski Skyway Jersey Library Association Informa- birds for the GBBC, which will take formation, visit birdsource.org/gbbc/. Holy Trinity Interparochial School In 1964 the Schotts moved to their during upcoming programs at the tion Technology Section, will present place Friday through Monday, Feb- The Fanwood Environmental Com- gymnasium on First Street in Westfield. second house, at 185 Watson Road in Westfield Memorial Library, located the program on Twitter, which has ruary 12 to 15. Additionally, they will mission expressed appreciation to its James S. LaCorte, Union County Fanwood. This structure was origi- at 550 East Broad Street. The Twitter become the most popular applica- have an opportunity to take part in local sponsors – Wild Birds Unlim- Surrogate, will be the guest speaker. nally built as a carriage house in 1891 program will take place on Saturday, tion for real time conversation. Ms. bird-related activities and games to ited, Parker Gardens, Dunkin’ Do- Mr. LaCorte is an elected official re- on the property of a nearby and still- February 6, at 2:30 p.m., while the one Kearns is program coordinator for learn how to identify birds and how nuts, Wendy’s (South Avenue), Home sponsible for probating wills, appoint- standing Victorian house at 60 Martine on the Pulaski Skyway will be held on the Central Jersey Regional Library they adapt to different habitats; pick Depot and Enchantments. ing executors and administrators for Avenue. The structure was moved in Cooperative and a part-time lecturer estates and appointing guardians and 1921 and converted to a private home. Library Announces at the School of Communication and trustees. He will offer updates that This presentation will focus on Information at Rutgers University in Library Invites Community especially concern senior citizens. the importance of the preservation ‘International Club’ New Brunswick. During the regular meeting, mem- of Fanwood’s historic homes, as well GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- According to Ms. Kearns, more than To Lincoln-log-a-thon Event bers will hear about the club’s next day as the legacy of their histories. The lic Library is in the process of form- four million people visit Twitter in a trip to Doolan’s in Spring Lake for an Fanwood railroad station is located ing an “International Club” to dis- month. She stated that a ComScore SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is grade through high school are invited Irish Fest on Monday, March 15. The at North and North Martine Avenues. cuss and share different cultures. The report has shown that people ages 45 invited to participate in the Scotch to sign up. Attendance will be limited cost is $60 per person. Signups will Admission will be free and registra- first organizational meeting will be to 54 are 36 percent more likely than Plains Public Library’s second annual to 25 families and pre-registration is take place at the February 8 meeting. tion is not required. held this Saturday, January 30, at 10 any other age group to use Twitter. family Lincoln-log-a-thon on Sunday, required. At the end of the program, a.m., when participants will decide The program on the building of the February 7, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. At- the buildings will be in place for Girl Scouts Offer Invitation on a date and time to hold their future Pulaski Skyway will be presented by tendees will recreate Lincoln’s rural display in the library’s downstairs gatherings. Club members plan to Steven Hart, author of “The Last Three boyhood village of Little Pigeon Creek, gallery area. K’Nex has donated a meet once a month at the library for Miles: Politics, Murder, and the Con- Ind. using Lincoln Logs™. special set of Bicentennial Lincoln To Sample World Cultures about an hour each time. struction of America’s First Superhigh- The event will offer an opportunity Logs™ to be awarded as a prize. During these meetings, they will way.” He describes the epic endeavor to to help build the log cabins, farms, All programs at the library are free WESTFIELD – Girl Scouts Heart able to try their hand at origami, pa- sit and chat about their homeland and build the Pulaski Skyway and span the general store, meeting house, school and open to everyone. The Scotch of New Jersey (GSHNJ) will present per fortune cookies and dragon mak- culture and share stories, recipes, tra- Meadowlands, with little known back- and mills that made up the small rural Plains Public Library is located at 1927 a new “Uniquely Girls” program on ing. The cost is $17 for girls new to ditions, travel tips and more with ground information included. community in Lincoln’s time. Simple Bartle Avenue. To register, follow the Friday, February 5, during which Girl Scouting (includes Girl Scout people of different backgrounds. Mr. Hart will reveal engineering instruction sheets and pre-bagged kits registration link on the Events tab of the girls will be invited to experience membership and activities) and $5 To join this group, register by calling and architectural mistakes, sordid lo- will be distributed and library staff library homepage, scotlib.org, or call or “Festivals Around the World.” for Girl Scout members (those who the Garwood Public Library at (908) cal politics in Newark and Jersey City, members and building professionals e-mail the library at (908) 322-5007, Open to all girls age 5 to 17, this bring one or more non-Girl Scout 789-1670, visit the library and register titanic mayoral and union egos and a will be on hand to offer assistance. extension no. 204, or program will enable participants to friends will receive free entry). in person, or register online at the nation clumsily stumbling into its love Families with children in second [email protected]. embark on a path of discovery about Registration is required. For addi- library’s website, youseemore.com/ affair with the automobile. other cultures and places. It will take tional information, call Sue DeCarlo, garwood. The library is located at the Both programs are open to MU- place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Girl membership segment director, at corner of Third Avenue and Walnut RAL and Westfield Memorial Library Scouts Heart of New Jersey Westfield (908) 232-3236, extension no. 1220, Street. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 cardholders. To register, go to the Service Center, located at 201 Grove or e-mail [email protected]. p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. library’s website, wmlnj.org, and click Street, East, in Westfield. GSHNJ serves Union, Somerset, to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 on the Online Calendar, or call (908) Participants will “visit” India, Italy, Hudson and Essex Counties and parts p.m. on Saturday. 789-4090, extension no. 4130. Brazil, Louisiana and China. Older of Middlesex and Warren Counties, girls will experience Henna art, learn including Berkeley Heights, Cranford, calligraphy, design face masks and Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, create sand art. Younger girls will be Scotch Plains and Westfield. Informa- tion on Girl Scouting and volunteer- Klondike Derby Set ing is available by calling (908) 725- For This Saturday 1226 or visiting gshnj.org. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Patriots’ Needle Nite Program Path Council of Boy Scouts of America will hold its 55th Annual On Tap February 5 Klondike Derby this Saturday, Janu- FANWOOD – The monthly Needle ary 30, in the Watchung Reservation Nite program will continue at the in Mountainside. It will run from Fanwood Presbyterian Church on 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in and will be followed by an awards Westminster Hall on Marian Avenue. ceremony. The quilts being made for the Cen- During the competition, the area is ter for Hope Hospice are nearing Free turned into the Klondike region of completion, and participants are hop- E-File Alaska and Canada, where the scouts ing to have them ready to show at the go from “town to town” to test their Harvest Quilters’ quilt show in March. skills in such challenges as fire build- The knit and crocheted items have ing, map and compass reading and been given to Beth Israel Hospital for First Aid. This year, an old event – newborns, nursing homes, Children’s Semaphore signaling (flag signaling) Specialized Hospital and as helmet – will be brought back in honor of the liners for service people. #ARINSURANCEWITH 100th anniversary of Boy Scouting For further information about this next month. All are welcome. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN to slow the game down.” ior Joe Kasmarsky also nailed a 3- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils stopped the Cardi- pointer to contribute to the Blue Little or no mistakes could be made nals in their tracks early in the first Devils’ six 3-point total. if the Westfield High School boys quarter when junior forward Ryan “If they doubled down, we always basketball team wanted to knock off Hess hit a 2-pointer, senior guard like to kick it back out and knock no. 5 Plainfield in Westfield on Janu- Max Fusaro nailed a 3-pointer and down open threes, because if they ary 21. The 6-5 Blue Devils made few Rogers followed with a 3-pointer in double down, that always leaves one mistakes to dominate the first quar- an 8-0 run. In the meantime, it was the guy open on the perimeter,” Rogers ter, 14-9, but passing inconsistency Cardinals, who were making the bad explained. allowed the 11-0 Cardinals to roar passes into open air space. But the Cardinals began their own back, especially in the second half, to Hess finished the game with seven barrage of 3-pointers in the second seize a 60-45 victory. points, four rebounds and two as- and third quarters to go with a multi- “One thing we didn’t do was we sists. Fusaro added two rebounds tude of steals that got converted to turned the ball over too much,” said and an assist, and Rogers added five layups, while the Blue Devils began David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil senior point guard Jaraad rebounds, two assists and a steal. to make unwise passing decisions. ABOUT TO BE A UCT CHAMPION…Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, top, clamps Roselle Park’s John Devito and pins him Rogers, who banged in 13 points, Senior Pat Sabatino led the Blue The Result was a 16-11 run and a 16- in 2:00 to claim the Union County 103-lb crown on January 23 in Union. including three 3-pointers. “We Devils with 16 points, seven re- 7 run, respectively, to give the Cardi- needed to limit our turnovers and bounds and two blocked shots. Se- nals a 41-32 lead entering the fourth force them to turn the ball over. They nior Hugo Nolasco (2 assists, 2 steals, quarter. Sekou Harris sank a pair of 3- KALIMTZIS WINS 103-LB. TITLE, BUNDY 125-LB. TITLE are a very athletic team and we needed 2 rebounds) hit a 3-pointer, and jun- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Raiders Get 8th, Westfield 9th At Union County Mat Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN nical fall in the quarterfinals and a started wrestling everyone the same Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3:55 fall over David Dinerman of way. You got to go out there and As expected, the no. 8 David New Providence (NP), using a wrist, wrestle like it’s your last match,” Brearley Bears and the Roselle Park half-nelson in the semifinals. After Kalimtzis said. “Our team motto says Panthers High School wrestling teams scoring a slick slip-through takedown ‘Overachieve,’ and the only way to placed 1-2 in the Union County Tour- on Roselle Park’s (RP) John Devito overachieve is to take first. I found nament (UCT) held at Union High in the finals, Kalimtzis clamped him myself on the outside. I saw the cradle, School on January 23. The Bears to- in 2:00 to claim the title. and I went for it. I took it slow, and I taled 273.5 points to claim their fifth “I went into the match, knowing knew the pin would come.” straight UCT crown and also walked that I pinned the kid twice already. I Raider senior Tristan Bundy away with six individual champions, know from last year’s tournament, I reached the 125-lb. title bout by rip- while the Panthers totaled 221 points lost a match I shouldn’t have. They ping into Adrian Betancourt (Linden and claimed one individual cham- teach, take no match for granted. I CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 pion. But the battle for third place went WESTFIELD LACROSSE SPRING to the Cranford Cougars with 164 points over the Governor Livingston REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN (GL) Highlanders with 134 points, Many Westfield parents may not be Please act by February 15 to avoid while the Scotch Plains-Fanwood aware that lacrosse is one of the late registration fees and possibly David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders placed eighth with 72 points fastest growing sports in Westfield, being put on a waitlist. Some age PASSING THE BALL INSIDE…Blue Devil forward Ryan Hess, no. 22, gets the ball past a Plainfield defender. Hess finished and the Westfield Blue Devils placed the state of New groups are limited the game with seven points, four rebounds and two assists on January 21 in Westfield. ninth with 52.5 points. Jersey, and the due to a limited Blue Devil sophomore Mike whole United coaching staff and Kalimtzis, who was seeded second, States. The sport field time. Parents JEGEDE NETS 9; OLIVER SINKS 8, DOUGHER HITS 8 reached the 103-lb. finals with a tech- has gained interested in popularity for coaching with Probitas Verus Honos boys and girls lacrosse because it fun to experience are Farmer Boys Prevail; Humble play. Many of the encouraged to skills needed to volunteer and play lacrosse can share their be gained by knowledge of the playing other game. Parents with Raider Basketballers, 53-32 sports. At younger ages, it is a one- limited or no lacrosse experience are season (spring) sport to help also encouraged to volunteer since By FRED LECOMTE forward, who inflicted the most of- things. Our star player, Chuck encourage participation in other the Westfield Lacrosse Club will help Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fense for the 4-7 Raiders, with nine (Oliver), unfortunately was not a fac- sporting activities. them to gain this knowledge. The visiting Union Farmers got off points, and Chuck Oliver netted eight tor here today. He’s our main scorer, If you have a girl in 3rd - 8th grade Please also share this information to a furious assault by scoring 17 points. Patrick Dougher put up six but we cannot just rely on him. De- or a boy in 1st - 8th grade, interested with anyone you think might be points in the second quarter and never points. Alfredo Pawid scored three in trying lacrosse this Spring, please interested. We look forward to fensively, we have to do a better job of sign up right away by going to our another outstanding lacrosse season! let up in posting a 53-32, victory over points, and teammates Tim Bonacum, contesting shots, and again, we could website: www.westfieldlacrosse.com Paid Bulletin Board the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Ian Johnson and Yale Gordon each have done much better than what our and go to “Register Online”. School boys’ basketball team in contributed two points. performance showed here today, but www.goleader.com/express Scotch Plains on January 21. “From an offensive stand point, I we’ll get back into it eventually. You Brandan Mitchum led the assault believe we could have done better, can count on it!” with 13 points and Jon Merceus scored and on the boards, I personally could The Farmers reacted quickly in the Westfield Baseball League 10 points, but the key was that the 7- have done better because they were opening quarter and seemed to posi- 7 Farmers dominated the boards, cre- the shorter team,” said Jegede. “As a tion themselves in the right place for ated many steals and made great team, we just need to pass the ball a rebounds and outscored the Raiders, Spring Registration passes. It was Matt Jegede, the junior little bit more and take our time with CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Spring 2010 registration is now available via our website @ www.westfieldbaseball.com Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES Registration is open to all children that are residents of Westfield in NJAR Circle of Excellence Award grades K - 10. 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An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 10 Thursday, January 28, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den No. 5 Cardinal Cagers Scoot Can SP-F Swim Team Devil of the Week Past Blue Devil Boys, 60-45 Mike Kalimtzis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Relive Memories of ’99? Wrestling pointers in the second quarter, in- needed to help out on defense,” Rogers cluding one at the buzzer. Monte By BRUCE JOHNSON said. “Whenever he had the ball, we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Grant-DeWitt banged a pair of threes always had two guys ready to help and Allen Brown also hit a 3-pointer, out, because he can get to the rim very To put things in perspective, when the just swam what I was capable of, we going to be there Saturday,” Russ said. earn a tie with Summit at the 1986 while Mike Price committed five acts easily. We basically had him as our Union County Swimming Champion- would win the race. As it was happen- “Something I feel Westfield has done Union County Swimming and Diving of theft. number one priority to stop.” ships begin this Saturday afternoon, it ing, the thought that we might lose the very well is they’ve built a great tradi- Championships? “They had a lot of outside open The Blue Devils held him to seven will have been (more or less) 4,007 relay never crossed my mind.” tion of ‘Westfield Swimming’ and being With four of its top swimmers – sopho- shots. We needed to close out more, points in the first half, but Johnson days, or 96,168 hours, or 5,770,080 Downplaying his role in the victory, proud of keeping the county streaks mores Ron Dau, Mike Linenberg, Aaron stop allowing so many three-point- came very much alive with six points minutes or 346,204,800 seconds since Russ said, “We won as a team with a lot alive. Hopefully SP-F will pull it off Weber (a double winner the year before) ers. We gave them too many open in the third quarter and 11 points in “The Streak” was ended. of guys contributing, like Chris Smith, again and maybe we can start getting and Max Wunderle – serving a two- looks,” Rogers said. the fourth that was concluded with a WHS’s streak of 42 years as the Union Evan Flath, Niel Stender and Steve our own little streak and tradition started. week suspension and a second-place One individual the Blue Devils also steal, followed by a rim-hanging slam County boys swim champions came to Swenson. I hope I’m not forgetting any- “Westfield and Scotch Plains have 400 free relay disqualified (26 points) a pulse-pounding end on February 6, body. We were especially psyched be- such a great sports rivalry, so to take that on Saturday, WHS shockingly found needed to concentrate on was junior dunk as time ran out. Johnson fin- 1999, when Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP- guard Tyrone Johnson, who entered ished with 24 points, which also in- cause Jim Powers, a great guy who had meet back in 1999 was big. In my opin- itself 25 points behind Summit heading F) earned a narrow victory at Elizabeth been our assistant coach, passed away ion, it should rank as one of SPFHS’s into Sunday’s diving, which had been the game with 1,049 career points. cluded 10 of 12 from the charity line, High School. earlier that school year. We wanted to “The coach [Blue Devil Head greatest victories, regardless of sport.” snowed out on Friday night. to bring his career total to 1,073. This Saturday, starting at 4:30 p.m., get it done that year in his memory.” DEN JEOPARDY ANSWER Since Summit had no divers, WHS’s Coach Kevin Everly] said he was a Plainfield 9 16 16 19 60 the two teams will again be the featured And they did. Paul Kennedy, Todd Conover, Karl trio arrived at Elizabeth knowing they very explosive player and we always Westfield 14 11 7 13 45 participants when the U.C. champion- “I honestly don’t even remember the Koederitz. needed 25 points to tie and 26 to win. ships are held at Rutgers University. end of the 400 relay,” Russ said of the ‘DEVIL HAT TRICK’ The winning diver that day was Mary (The county girls meet kicks off at 1 final event. “I only remember standing Congratulatons to senior Amanda Beth Mills of SP-F, which had a co-ed Blue Devil Cagers Topple p.m.) at the edge of the pool with my team- Markowski, for her “Devil hat trick” – team at the time, with Karen Boos and SP-F was a solid favorite to win back mates, waiting for the scores to be an- that’s a basketball player getting six or Val Terista taking third and sixth. Ironi- in ’99, having won the past four dual nounced, getting ready to jump in the more points, rebounds, assists, blocks cally, the Raiders’ Ali Buckley, the state GL Highlanders, Farmers meets between the teams and with, at pool and celebrate.” or steals; any three of those five catego- champion that year, wasn’t entered at the time, the best team in school history. SP-F will again be favored this Satur- ries in one game. She had 17 points, six counties because of a mandatory school The Westfield High School girls two assists and a steal. Danielle Miller But it took a controversial disqualifica- day, after its 87-83 regular-season win rebounds, six assists and six steals in a orchestra concert that snowy Friday basketball team improved to 4-6 with had four rebounds, three steals, two tion of a winning WHS swimmer, and last month, which featured an incred- win over Union last week. night. If she had competed, the WHS a 48-42 victory over Governor assists and one point. Gabby Cerami two great relay anchor swims by SP-F’s ible four school records. 500 THIS WEEK? boys would’ve finished 5-6-10 for 22 Livingston in Westfield on January and Charlotte Lorentzen each had Dave Russ, to decide things. “I’m guilty of not keeping up too The WHS wrestling team came into points, and Summit would’ve been 19. On January 21, the Blue Devils two points, Krista Embrett and Sara “We were definitely disappointed closely with SPFHS swimming,” said the season with 496 victories in its sto- champs. had a strong third quarter to subdue Nelson had four and two rebounds, when we didn’t win in ’98,” said Dave Russ, who recently moved back into the ried history. The current team has just a The girls meet that year also was the Union Farmers, 49-40, in Union. respectively, and Jessica Mondon had Russ, a junior on that SP-F team that area. “But I hear we have some fast guys 2-5 record, but faces five beatable oppo- decided by the divers on Sunday. WHS Senior forward Diana Venezia pulled one rebound. Alyssa Polimeni scored suffered an 11-point defeat. “We had a who have broken some records, which is nents this week. After taking on A.L. went into the one-meter competition 17 rebounds and put in 22 points, 17 points, including three 3-pointers, really good team, with sophomores Steve great. Records are meant to be broken.” Johnson last night, the Blue Devils host trailing Union Catholic by 11 points including a pair of 3-pointers and four for the Highlanders and Mallory Berkowitz, Chris Swenson and Charlie WHS is shooting for its 11th title in a Cranford tomorrow night then compete after Saturday’s swimming competition. free throws, while adding two assists George added seven points. Rowe, a strong group of juniors with row Saturday (and 56th overall). And, in a quad-meet on Saturday at Eliza- But senior co-captain Chrissy Diaz and and a steal against the Highlanders. Venezia pumped in 21, including a Jeff Wagner, Chris Karelus and myself, but for fate and Dave Russ, might have beth, with Linden and SP-F also there. junior Patty Berry finished 1-2, giving pair of 3-pointers, and Markowski and seniors like Ian Doebber. I remem- been going for No. 53 straight this week- DEN JEOPARDY QUESTION the Devils the title by a mere 14 points. The Blue Devils rocked the 5-6 Lady ber Westfield swam really well that day, Highlanders with a 15-3 run in the first put up 17 against the 5-7 Lady Farm- end. Who were the three divers that fin- IN PASSING but we knew we’d have an opportunity “I got together with Chris Swenson ished fourth, fifth and ninth to score 25 We were deeply saddened to hear of quarter, and had enough mustard on ers. Ponce scored six points and again the next year.” and Chris Karelus recently and we’re Lorentzen scored four points. Chioma points on Sunday and enable WHS to the passing last Wednesday of George the scoreboard entering the fourth quar- When “next year” came, the final Miller. Born in Alpha, George had lived ter to cover any GL rally. Moneme bucketed 14 points and score was SP-F 323½, WHS 304. And most of his 92 years in Westfield. A Blue Devil senior guard Amanda Jamiyah Bethune added 13 points for Russ delivered first places in the 50 and 1936 graduate of WHS, he is the older Markowski bucketed 13 points, in- Union. 100 freestyles, in addition to his relay Blue Devil Boys Take 3rd brother of Chick Miller, and the grand- cluding a 3-pointer, and finished with Gov. Livingston 3 8 14 17 42 wins. father of all-time WHS basketball scor- four assists, three steals and two re- Westfield 15 9 13 11 48 “It was an extremely exciting meet,” ing leader Erin Miller and current WHS bounds. Katie Ponce grabbed nine Westfield 14 5 18 12 49 Russ said. “Westfield swam really well. In Union County Track point guard Danielle Miller. rebounds and finished with five points, Union 7 11 10 12 40 And we swam really well.” At WHS, George was quite an athlete In fact, since the meet was expanded The Westfield High School boys Raiders Darryl Simpson and Moussa himself. Captain of the 1936 basketball to 12-lane scoring in 1974, the average track team placed third with a total of Channaoui tied for fourth at 5’8”. team that went 17-3 under coach Joe EXTRAORDINARY AGENTS winning score has been 300 points – 43, while the Scotch Plains-Fanwood The Blue Devil placed second in the Freeman, he also was a two-year start- four less than WHS scored that day. The boys took sixth with a total of 17.25 at 4x400 with a time of 3:32.46 and the ing center fielder on the WHS baseball average second-place total has been 210 the Union County Championships at Raiders crossed fifth at 3:39.6. teams. – nearly 100 less than WHS scored that the Jersey City Armory on January 23. Jonathan Henry placed third in the George also played a lot of infield day. WHS’s second-place score The Raider girls tied AL Johnson for 400 meters at 51.42. with the amateur Westfield Hawks and would’ve won almost half the county fourth with 23 points behind Cranford Raider Kim Wenson won the shot Trojans – missing the Hawks’ game on championships over that period. with 32 points, and the Blue Devil put with a shove of 38’5” and team- May 10, 1941, to marry Eve Wanca. The disqualification came in the third girls finished 10th with 12 points. mate Osa Ebose took third at 32’6”. After earning a Purple Heart during event, the 200 individual medley. WHS’s Raider Lamar Parkes won the 55- Blue Devil Kayla Grodzka placed World War II, he returned to the Hawks’ swimmer easily won the event, but was meter hurdles with a time of 7.89. Blue fifth at 30’9.75”. Cranford Cougar lineup, playing from 1946-49 and help- disqualified because his personal racing ing the team win two Union County cap displayed a logo other than WHS or Devil Zach Helfand crossed third at Natalie Englese set a meet record in 8.09. Blue Devil Ryan Scrudato crossed the 400-meters with a time of 57.49, League titles. Westfield. Normally he would turn his Also passing last week was Canadian cap inside-out, but he forgot to do that second in the 3,200 meters with a time breaking the old record of 59.18 that folk singer Kate McGarrigle at age 63. before that race. Instead of getting 35 of 9:42.03 behind Union Catholic star she set last year. Blue Devil Ashley In addition to being a talented singer, points, WHS only got 22; instead of DJ Thornton, who finished in 9:40.03. Edwards placed third at 1:00.15. along with her sister Anna, Kate was the getting 34 points, SP-F got 39. So it was Blue Devil Andrew Kirna finished fifth Englese also placed fourth in the 55 mom of Rufus and Martha Wainwright, a swing of 18 points. But that didn’t at 10:01.51 and Raider Alex Parker meters with a time of 7.59 and was and the ex-wife of Loudon Wainwright change the final outcome, since SP-F crossed sixth at 10:05.89. Thornton on the 4x400 team that placed third III – three extremely talented musicians. would’ve still won 318½-317. also won the 1,600 meters with a time at 4:17.67. Westfield placed fifth at DEVIL OF THE WEEK The difference was Russ’ anchor legs, of 4:22.02. Viking Kevin Mulligan fin- 4:21.25. This week’s winner of a free sub from which gave SP-F come-from-behind ished sixth at 4:34.98. Cougar Bridget Miller crossed Westfield Subs (261 South Avenue East) victories in the 200 medley and 200 free Blue Devil Tyler Cusick finished fourth in the 3,200 meters with a is Mike Kalimtzis. The sophomore wres- relays. Those relay wins were each worth second in the 800 meters with a time time of 12:03.22 and teammate tler won the Union County Tournament 32 points, as opposed to 26 for second of 2:00.62 behind Rahway’s Curtis Megan Byrnes finished sixth at 103-pound title with a first-period pin in place. If SP-F had finished second in the final. He is the first WHS county both of those two relays, WHS would’ve Johnson, who broke the meet record 12:32.5. Cougar Kelly Burke placed of 2:00.39, with a time of 1:59.85. fifth in the 55 hurdles with a time of champion since 2004, when Rob Mench won the meet 316-311½ – even with the captured the 103 title. disqualification. Cranford Cougar Jeff Sun crossed 8.65. Raider Sarah Canfield took fourth at 2:03.74 and Raider Matt fourth in the high jump with a height The Devil’s Den appears Thursday in WESTFIELD-WEST OFFICE “I still remember those relays,” Russ The Westfield Leader during the school ÈääÊ œÀÌ Ê
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By DAVID B. CORBIN nis Carroll, demonstrated a figure- NJSIAA qualifier, Matt Krynicki, who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times four cradle to pin Blue Devil Chris made the trip to Atlantic City in 2008. Heavily armed Roselle Park Pan- Tomasso in 2:25 at 160-lbs. At 171- Just as in his bout with Brearley’s Dan thers crept into Westfield and strutted lbs, Panther Vic Pozsonyi tallied four Ries the week before, the first period back out with a 57-21 victory over the takedowns and an escape to top Billy was scoreless. Krynicki escaped in the Westfield High School wrestling team Kim, 9-2. second period, and Barber had several on January 20. The 10-1 Panthers, The Blue Devils’ first win came at near takedowns but to no avail. Barber who won three head-to-head bouts by 215-lbs when Tom Snyder used an escaped in the third period and kept decision and two by fall, were also under-half nelson and a tight waist to getting near takedowns. Finally, he the recipients of five forfeits. pin John Canelao in 1:03. Blue Devil came through with the takedown to As with their match with No. 8 Mike Kalimtzis pinned John Devito win, 3-1. ranked Brearley on January 15, the in 1:56, using a half nelson, tight “I started off slow. I should have Blue Devils’ first bout of the evening waist maneuver at 103-lbs. opened up more. First and second began at 145-lbs where Brian Henry Although expecting a rematch with periods I couldn’t get my shots off. I became the victim of a quick barrel Panther Dan Pisauro, who won a 5-4 felt that I should have beaten him roll takedown to a three-point nearfall decision against him at the Panther much more than I did. I think I should have had more time to fin- ish the takedowns a couple Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times of times,” Barber said. “I ON HER WAY TO A CAREER HIGH…Raider point guard Evie Klotz, No. 22, netted a career-high 24 points against the know I can’t leave it up to hosting Rahway Indians on January 22. Rahway won, 45-38. the ref, so I had to keep wrestling smart. I pulled it KLOTZ NETS CAREER HIGH 24 PTS., ADDS 4 ASSISTS off at the end.” “He’s got to learn he can’t let these kids hang around. I am sick of these Indian Hoopsters Win Clash zero-zero first periods. It’s time to get offensive and get a takedown,” coach Kurz said. In his bout with Ries, With Lady Raiders, 45-38 Barber took a 1-1 tie into the fourth overtime period By FRED LECOMTE Head Coach Jen Ryan. “It’s just a In the second half, the Indians con- where he chose the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times matter of building the confidence and tinued with a solid zone defense, re- “down” position for the Turnovers, control of the boards trying to make them understand how bounded the ball well, found their tiebreaker. Ries “hung” on combined with effective inside shoot- to take care of the ball against the opening inside and pushed to a 38-27 to get the win. ing paved the way for the 4-6 Rahway press. It’s about panicking. You can- lead. Only Klotz came out for the In hindsight, Barber High School girls’ basketball team to not panic against the press; you have Raiders and swished in seven points, said, “Yes! I would choose grab a 45-38 victory over the visiting to be under control. We are so capable including a 3-pointer. top. It was questionable, 2-8 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders of that, and that is the frustrating part. In the fourth quarter, the Raiders because I dropped to the on January 22. For some reason, we’re losing that were effective with a full-court press legs a couple of times, and Raider junior point guard, Evie halfway through the game. Rebounds and won the quarter, 11-7. Klotz I didn’t want to get called Klotz, embraced the challenge with a hurt us also. We have to keep people snatched two of her four steals, nailed for stalling on top, so bot- career-high 24 points, four assists, off the offensive boards so we don’t two jumpers and converted 4-for-5 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tom, I guess, was a safe three rebounds and four steals. Klotz get into foul trouble, and they don’t from the line to finalize the scoring. WORKING ON THE PIN…Blue Devil Tom Snyder, top, pinned Panther John Canelao in choice, but I think I should was deadly from the free-throw line, get easy baskets.” “Aysia Peterson and Taylor 1:03 at 215-lbs on January 20 in Westfield. have taken top.” sinking eight of nine shots. Center The Raiders had difficulty boxing Sebolao, two of our big shooters were “He got out under 30 Tara Sweeney bucketed six points out and were rocked back on their out today, so I needed to step up and from Panther Rich Weslock. By the Invitational on December 29, Troy seconds in the second period. We and grabbed eight rebounds. Fresh- heels when the very offensive Indi- get it done. During every practice we third period, Henry was trailing, 8-1, Skibitsky faced Lucas Lavista and figured there was no reason he man forward Renee Oliver pulled ans, with the assistance of Huey, be- shoot at least 20 from the stripe so we but he pulled off a nice throw-by put on a clinic of five takedowns, couldn’t do it again,” coach Kurz down four rebounds and scored two gan the game with a 7-0 run, but the can get good at it. If I want to take it takedown. Weslock won, 9-3, but which included head-and-arm, single- added. “I give the kid credit. He rode points. Junior guard Becca Kreyer Raiders bounced back when Klotz to the hole, I have to get ready to be Henry showed another strong finish leg and side single takedowns, before him tough.” had two steals and three assists. Erin got on track and hit a three-pointer. fouled and make the shot. I never against a strong opponent. showing him the lights in 5:06 with a BOUT SEQUENCE: Brown scored four points, and Kelsey Meisch then hit two free throws and knew I had that many points today,” “I was impressed with Brian even single grapevine, head smother. 145: — Weslock (RP) d Henry, 9-3 Meisch contributed two points. Oliver connected with a jumper. Later, said a smiling Klotz. though he lost. He gave up two big “Troy looked good! I know he’s 152: — Benner (RP) p Gozdieski, 1:26 Asia Huey fired in a season-high Sweeney added a three-point play, “I told her in the beginning of the disappointed that he didn’t get a dif- 160: — Carroll (RP) p Tomasso, 2:25 moves, but other than that, he pushed 171: — Pozsonyi (RP) d Kim, 9-2 25 points, including one 3-pointer, and Klotz added a lay-up near the end year that we were going to rely on her and pushed,” Blue Devil Head Coach ferent match-up, but he was tough 189: — Frank Yuro (RP) won forfeit and Enyah Warren added nine points of the quarter. to score points. I keep using that word Glen Kurz said. “I think we can get against whomever they threw at him,” 215: — Snyder (W) p Canelao, 1:03 to guide the Indians. In the second quarter, the Raiders ‘capable of scoring that many points.’ that kid in the county tournament.” commented coach Kurz. Hwt: — Lou Medina (RP) won forfeit “The first half, once again, the turn- found it difficult, as sloppy play, mis- She is very unselfish, but right now At 135-lbs, Blue Devil Ryan 103: — Kalimtzis (W) p Devito, 1:56 Panther Russ Benner, a NJSIAA 112: — Brandon Leary (RP) won forfeit overs killed us, and I think we were directed passes and Indian dominance she has to be very selfish, and I told qualifier last year, strong-armed Erik Jennings dropped a tough, 6-3, deci- 119: — Dan Pisauro (RP) won forfeit creating the turnovers for ourselves. led to a 27-20, Rahway lead at the her if she sees light, put it up,” coach Gozdieski with a bear hug, back trip sion to Nick Longo then, in the final 125: — Skibitsky (W) p Lavista, 5:06 It was not anything that they were half. Klotz hit 4-for-4 from the line Ryan added. takedown before pinning in 1:26 at bout at 140-lbs, Blue Devil Christian 130: — Jon Acosta (RP) won forfeit doing so specially. We were throwing and Brown banged a pair of 2-point- Barber faced his second straight 135: — Longo (RP) d Jennings, 6-3 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 10 7 11 38 152-lbs. Another state qualifier, Den- 140: — Barber (W) d Krynicki, 3-1 the ball right in their hand,” said Raider ers. Rahway 11 16 11 7 45

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 – [L]) in the semis. Bundy recorded the third to grab a 9-4 decision to up his Dan Ries, who edged him in a “I should have scored on him the Diego Chavez (R) at 145-lbs. claim an 11-6 victory over Urayoan four swift takedowns before pinning season record to 16-1. Bundy entered tiebreaker in an earlier dual meet on match before, but now I came back Cougar Joe Giaccio dropped to the Garcia (R) to advance to the 215-lb him with a front arm bar, sit-through the season with a 71-32, varsity record. January 15. and did my thing. I was rushing it last 112-lb. class and began his journey to finals. maneuver in 3:31. “I wanted to go out there and show “We both have similar styles. I am time. I should have been more patient the title bout with a 2:00 fall over “It’s one of my best moves. I was “This year is my senior year. My I am one of the best wrestlers on my kind of funky in some ways. I thought with it,” said Kim. “I was running the Rahway’s (R) Isaac Valentin. Next, he always looking for it,” Campo ex- mentality is right. Whoever is in feet. I don’t give up many takedowns. I had him a couple of times,” said half, then I saw the pullback and recorded four takedowns and a nearfall plained. “Basically, I tried to go six front of me has to lose. I pin to win,” I got to pin him. I got to get the tilt. I Barber. “At the end, I had a front pinned him.” in a head-butting bout with Tim minutes with him.” said Bundy. “I got to give a shout out knew he might come back in the third headlock and I switched off to a Later, Kim met Tancs again in a Terrezza (NP) before decking him with In the 215-lb. title bout, Bear bout for fifth place and pinned him in an arm bar, half-nelson in 5:53. Khusen Taramov pinned Campo in 2:30. “He was just trying to hurt me. I 2:27. Raider Sean Cannon pinned Cou- was working him and I got it [arm GL’s Mike Stepien scored a gar Carmine Pellino with a grapevine bar] pretty easily off a chop. I turned takedown in overtime to defeat Bear and headlock in 5:32, and used a him a few times,” said Giaccio. Allen Phillips, 3-1, for the 130-lb. corkscrew to pin Steve Sharpe (NP) Still maintaining his fury, Giaccio title. GL’s Frank Colder tallied a duck- in :57 to finish fourth at 130-lbs. went straight to a half-nelson and leg around takedown, a reversal and an Raider Luke Vuono at 152-lbs. and lift to pin Bear Anthony Madonia in escape to defeat Panther Frank Yuro, Andrew Jacobs at 215-lbs. both just 38 seconds. 5-0, for the 189-lb. crown, and placed fifth. “I got in on a single and his head Plainfield’s (P) Dawud Hicks, who Brearley’s Dillon Geoghegan was down. The cradle was open, so I was named the outstanding wrestler, scored a reversal in the third overtime locked the cradle. Once I got it locked, pinned Maurice McCullers (Eliza- to claim a 3-2 victory and the title I knew it was over,” Giaccio described. beth) for the 171-lb. crown. over Panther Dennis Carroll at 160- The biggest upset of the evening Cougar Ian Henry claimed third lbs. Panther Russ Benner went to the came at heavyweight where Zach place at 119 lbs. with an 11-5 victory third overtime with Bear John Balboni Troutman nipped top-seeded, seventh- over Jovanni Rameriz (RP). He also to claim a 5-4 victory and the 152-lb. ranked Cougar Joe Brady in a 3-2, pinned Dan Smith (NP) in 3:21 and title. Bear Anthony Rice defeated tiebreaker for the title. Earlier, Brady Dan Tibere (L) in 1:24. Cougar Matt Rayway’s (R) Jabari Shults, 7-4, for had pinned Anthony Manganiello (GL) DiGiovanni placed third at 135 lbs. the 119-lb. crown and Bear Nick in 1:46 and decisioned Union’s (U) with a 7-2 victory over Panther Nick Lospinoso tallied three takedowns and Kyle Crowley, 3-1. Longo. Earlier, he beat Jawan Gaines an escape to top GL’s Joe Hoy, 7-1, After seizing a 7-0 victory over (S), 10-0, and pinned Danny Walsh David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for the 135-lb. crown. Bear Devin Matt Golias of AL Johnson (J), Cou- (R) in 3:42. Cougar JP Christiano TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL…Raider Tristan Bundy, left, tries to maintain control in his 125-lb. title bout with Geoghegan won his second UCT gar Julian Campo got sweet revenge grabbed a 13-4, majority decision Roselle Park’s Dan Pisauro. Bundy won the title with a 9-4 decision. crown with a 21-2, 3:59 tech fall over with the help of a far-side cradle to over Shane Haddan (GL) for third place at 152-lbs. He also pinned Vuono to Darrion Caldwell (NCAA cham- period, so I wanted to dominate him double. I had a claw in and I tilted him (S) and Erik Ventura (E) in 5:02. pion from Rahway). I came in touch early,” Bundy said. and got my three back.” Cougar Brian Buontempo placed with him. He was telling me, ‘you Blue Devil Christian Barber re- Barber’s rematch with Ries began Farmer Boys Prevail, Humble fourth at 125 lbs., while Errol Petgrave got to take this thing. Nobody is corded a 20-5, 3:35 tech fall over in a similar fashion with a scoreless at 189 lbs. and Carmine Pellino at going to give it to you.’ I’ve seen Cougar Eric Knight at 140-lbs. to but active first period. Barber escaped Raider Basketballers, 53-32 130 lbs. placed fifth. what he did. He took the national face familiar foe Panther Matt in the second period and Ries es- TEAM TOTALS: championship. Nobody gave it to Krynicki, whom he had defeated, 3- caped in the third, but as time was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 1. Brearley (B) 273.5, 2. Roselle Park him.” 1, the week before. Once again, Bar- running out, Ries saw the opening for (RP) 221, 3. Cranford (C) 164, 4. Gover- In the title bout with Panther Dan ber found himself in several funky a takedown to a two-point tilt to win, 7-4. Jegede brought out the shooting best with a 3-2 and overload offense nor Livingston (G) 134, 5. New Provi- Pisauro, Bundy confidently recorded takedown situations that he just could 5-1. skills with the two lone baskets for that poked the Raiders for 13 points, dence (NP) 113, 6. Linden (L) 94, 7. the Raiders. Midway through the sec- while the defense went into a tight man- Rahway (R) 87.5, 8. Scotch Plains- a takedown and a tight waist two- not finish, but finally he found the Blue Devil Bill Kim got some sweet Fanwood (S) 72, 9. Westfield (W) 52.5, point tilt in the first period. He added opportunity to hit a wicked double- revenge when he recorded a pair of ond quarter, the Farmers had too many to-man coverage, limiting the Raiders 10. Elizabeth (E) 52, 11. Plainfield (P) an escape and a slip-around takedown leg takedown and add a semi-claw takedowns and pinned Bear Anthony offensive weapons for the Raiders to to nine points in the third quarter. 49.5, 12. Union (U) 42, 13. Johnson (J) 28 in the second period and a reversal, nearfall to grab a 6-1 decision and a Tancs with an alert pullback in 2:55 handle, as they went on a seven-point With the Farmers commanding a CHAMPIONSHIP SEQUENCE: while yielding a rare takedown, in trip to the title bout to face Brearley’s in the 171-lb. quarterfinals. In their run and outscored the Raiders, 17-7. hefty, 37-20 lead, Raider Head Coach 145: — Geoghegan (B) tf Chaves (R), dual meet, Kim failed to finish sev- Doz Ikwuegbu was deadly from the Dan Doherty provided his bench some 21-2, 3:59 left and left-center of the court by court time in the final quarter. Resort- 152: — Benner (RP) d Balboni (B), 5-4 3 eral takedown attempts and dropped OT a one-point decision to Tancs. scoring all of his eight game points ing to moving the ball around, spread- 160: — Geoghegan (B) d Carroll (RP), 3- that included two 3-point bangers. ing the court and looking for quality 2 3 OT Unfortunately for the Raiders, what shots, Dougher connected with two 171: — Hicks (P) p McCullers (E), 1:25 made the difference was that the shots baskets, Oliver and Pawid each net- 189: — Colder (G) d Yuro (RP), 5-0 See photos of Sports: 215: — Taramov (B) p Campo (C), 2:23 did not go in. Jegede rolled in three ted three points and Gordon hit for Hwt: — Troutman (NP) d Brady (C), 3-2 TB on www.goleader.com points. Oliver and Bonacum each two points. Five Farmers finished the 103: — Kalimtzis (W) p Devito (RP), 2:00 UCT Wrestling Tournament bucketed two points in the quarter. scoring with a 15-point total. 112: — Giaccio (C) p Madonia (B), :38 A steady, well-balanced and hungry 119: — Rice (B) d Shults (R), 7-4 Westfield/Plainfield Hoops Union 7 17 13 15 53 125: — Bundy (S) d Pisauro (RP), 9-4 SPF/Rahway Girls Hoops Farmer team continued to bring out its Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 4 7 9 12 32 130: — Stepien (G) d Phillips (B), 3-1 OT SPF/Union Boys Basketball 135: — Lospinoso (B) d Hoy (G), 7-1 West/Roselle Park Wrestling 140: — Ries (B) d Barber (W), 5-1 THIRD PLACE BOUTS: 103: — Dinerman (NP) p Dylan Oliva Online Cougar Exclusive; (RP), 4:20 112: — Terrezza (NP) d Anthony Defranco Union County Wrestling: (G), 13-7 Weichert 119: — Henry (C) d Ramirez (RP), 11-5 For Cranford High School sports, 125: — Betancourt (L) d Buontempo (C), Weichert check out the Online Exclusive Cou- 12-6 gar pages at – www.goleader.com – 130: — Acosta (RP) p Cannon (S), 1:22 135: — DiGiovanni (C) d Longo (RP), 7- Go to bottom of main page – Click 2 Cougar Pages. Union County 140: — Krynicki (RP) p Carl Holley (L), Wrestling Tournament results will 5:08 be on the following page. 145: — Pat Eichner (G) p Brandon Santos (J), :53 Online Exclusive Cougar pages 152: — Christiano (C) md Haddad, 13-4 can also be accessed by clicking 160: — TJ Disney (R) d Travis Foster (L), on “Archives.” 11-8 Additional photos of events cov- 171: — Vic Pozsonyi (RP) d Zach Heisler (G), 12-6 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ered by Dave Corbin and Fred 189: — Ben Carroll (NP) d Khasan IN A FUNKY SITUATION…Blue Devil Christian Barber, top, tries to figure out Lecomte can be seen by clicking Taramov (B), 8-2 how to complete a takedown on Panther Matt Krynicki, who clings to his foot in “photo library” on upper right – Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 215: — Garcia (R) md Andrew Tullo (NP), Weichert the 140-lb. semis. Barber beat Krynicki, 6-1, to advance to the finals where he then click “photos” on top. TIGHTENING UP ON DEFENSE…Raiders Matt Manns, no. 33, Tim Bonacum, 14-0 found himself in a similar situation with Brearley’s Dan Ries, who eventually Scroll to appropriate list. no. 21, and Chuck Oliver, no. 11, attempt to tighten up on defense against the Hwt: — Austin Frank (L) d Kyle Crowley grabbed a 5-1 decision and the 140-lb. crown. Farmers on January 21. (U), 6-3

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Call For Invite Sonia in, More Information! and she’ll bring results! Sonia Rivera Hooey weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2010 Page 13 Raider Matmen Beat JP Stevens, ALJ FSPY Swim Girls Defeat SPF Little Raiders Top WF Lax Club Sets The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 171: — Dennis Funk (J) p Laspe, 5:03 Kenilworth Matmen Spring Registration School wrestling team evened it record 189: — McFarlane p Lou Bove, 3:38 The Westfield Lacrosse Club 215: — Jacobs d Matt Golias, 8-3 Ridgewood ‘Y’ Girls, 116-94 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (WLC) is in the process of accepting to 5-5 with a 41-24 victory over JP Hwt: — Tufaro won forfeit Middle School wrestling team upped Stevens on January 19 and a 65-12 win online registration for the spring sea- PUBLIC NOTICE The Fanwood Scotch Plains “Y” fly, respectively. Comer (freestyle, its record to 6-0 with a 27-12 victory son. All registrations will be done over A.L. Johnson on January 20. over Kenilworth at David Brearley TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (FSPY) girls “black” swim team de- backstroke), Cronin (butterfly) and online at westfieldlacrosse.com and Raider Josh Foote recorded a pair of High School on January 21. pins at 145-lbs. At 140 lbs., Mike PLANNING BOARD feated the Ridgewood “Y,” 116-94, to Gaynor (IM) touched second. Thomp- must be completed by February 15. REVISED 2010 REGULAR MEETINGS improve its record to 2-2. son finished third in the IM. Of the eight match-ups that took The WLC provides opportunities Steinfeld claimed a pair of majority place, the Raiders kept the Bears decisions, Luke Vuono (152-lbs.) and In compliance with the Open Public Age 9-10 – Micaela Valli (freestyle), 15-18 – Caitlin English (freestyle), for boys in grades 2 through 8 and Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, Julie Stankiewicz (backstroke) and Stephanie Baliko (breaststroke) and Jes- scoreless through the first five Devin Ausbon (119/125) won by fall Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of girls in grades 3 through 8 to learn Erika Frazier (butterfly) placed first. sica Cronin (backstroke) placed first. matches, winning two decisions and experience playing the game of and decision, Andrew Jacobs grabbed the Township of Scotch Plains, Union Frazier (breaststroke), Stankiewicz (Tommy Cunningham, JT Bierne), County, New Jersey will be held in Council English (backstroke), Hannah Markey lacrosse. The WLC has teams that a majority decision and a decision at (individual medley – IM) and Emily two pins (Brian Lapham, Matt Ridge) 215 lbs., and Lucas Cinafonte grabbed Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, (breaststroke) and Gabriella Levine (but- will emphasize lacrosse skill devel- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, at 7:30 Lockatell (freestyle) touched second. terfly) placed second. Jessica Colucci and an exciting overtime match (Dom opment, team development and hav- a pair of decisions at 103-lbs. pm, on the following Mondays in 2010, Natalie Jablonski and Valli finished (IM, butterfly), Micaela Lyons (freestyle) Natale). The Bears took two pins, but SPF 41, JP STEVENS 24 (J): unless otherwise indicated: third in the breaststroke and back- ing fun. The programs run from March and Rebecca Dunn (breaststroke) took then the Raiders finished strong with to mid-June. Applications submitted 103: — Cinafonte d Mehta Darshit, 2-1 February 8 stroke, respectively. Stankiewicz, third. English, Baliko, Levine and another pin from Sam McQuoid. 112: — Chris Campione (J) p Dan February 22 after that deadline may not be ac- Cardoza, 1:14 Jablonski, Frazier and Lockatell won Colucci won the medley relay. SPF 27, KENILWORTH 12: March 8 the medley relay. Head Coach Chris Feinthel con- cepted. All returning and new players 119: — Peter Byun (J) p Steve Carrion, March 22 Cunningham (S) d Tim Murphy, 6-2 are asked to register promptly. 4:50 11-12 – Sarah Davis finished second gratulated seniors Stephanie Baliko, Bierne (S) md Frank Chessa, 8-0 April 12 For further information, contact 125: — Devin Ausbon d Luis Fabionar April 26 in the freestyle and butterfly. Maggie Rebecca Dunn, Kelly Gajdzisz, Cassie Lapham (S) p Conor Jeffrey, 1:35 130: — Tristan Bundy d Ethan Jeffries May 10 O’Connell touched second in the back- Natale (S) d Alejandro Luna, 12-10 Anne Gretsky, president of the girls 135: — Sean Cannon d Mike Giacobbe, 4-2 Green and Emily Piekarski for their Ridge (S) p Oeghan Savona, 1:15 May 24 stroke and third in the butterfly. Amanda successful dual-meet careers. program, at [email protected], or 140: — Steinfeld md Anthony Rovito, 8-0 June 14 Mike Tancs (K) p Al Mirabella, :59 Jason McLane, president of the boys 145: — Foote p Anthony Rienzo, 5:06 June 28 Banasiak (freestyle), Isabella Iacona Damier Johnson (K) p Vikrant Ghate, :56 152: — Vuono d Justin Dean, 3-2 July 12 (breaststroke) and Casey Daudelin PUBLIC NOTICE McQuoid (S) p Marcus Recio, 3:10 program, at [email protected]. 160: — Chris Miehe (J) d Jon Devia, 2:29 July 26 (backstroke) finished third. 171: — Brian Laspe d Tony Do, 5-2 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS September 13 13-14 – Katy Comer, Jodie Thomp- RESOLUTION 189: — Rob Delmonaco (J) p Mike September 27 McFarlane, 3:00 Wednesday, October 13 son, Molly Gaynor and Sarah Cronin WHEREAS, the Township Council of 215: — Jacobs md Nico Condito, 17-4 October 25 finished first in the medley relay. the Township of Scotch Plains had deter- Hwt: — Anthony Tufaro d Ryan Amaral, November 8 Cronin, Thompson, and Gaynor won mined that it is in the best interest of the 5-2 November 22 the freestyle, breaststroke and butter- taxpayers of the Township of Scotch Plains SPF 65, AL JOHNSON 12 (J): December 13 to have special representation for legal OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 1/31 • 1-4PM 103: — Cinafonte d Tom Mercuri, 4-1 January 10, 2011 (Reorganization) advice involving matters that require bond 112: — Tim Scherer (J) p Cardoza counsel wherein it is necessary to appoint 119: — Ausbon p James Kobryn, 1:01 In accordance with the Americans With UC Sr. Softball Seeks special legal counsel for the Township of 125: — Carrion (S) won forfeit Disabilities Act, any person that might Scotch Plains, and; 130: — Bundy (D) won forfeit require special needs should be in touch Players for Teams WHEREAS, the Township Council of 135: — Cannon won forfeit with the Board Office during normal busi- the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a 140: — Steinfeld md Kyle Mogensen, ness hours so that their needs may be The Union County Senior Softball Resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant 17-3 addressed (visually or hearing impaired, League (UCSSL) is seeking players to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq., known as 145: — Foote p Russ Wechsler, :45 wheelchair bound, etc.). All interested the “New Jersey Campaign Contributions persons may be present and be heard. for its competitive slow-pitch soft- 152: — Vuono p Jason Dent, 4:49 ball season in both the 50+ Division and Expenditures Reporting Act”; which 160: — Devia p Mark Vinegra, 5:32 Barbara Horev established a fair and open process for the Secretary to the Planning Board and the 60+ Division. Each of the 18 award of certain contracts with a value in PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 1/28/10, The Times Fee: $37.23 teams plays two games per week, excess of $17,500.00 per year, where those contracts are not subject to public TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE beginning in mid-April and ending bidding or competitive contracting under RESOLUTION with playoffs in August. If interested, TOWN OF WESTFIELD the New Jersey Local Public Contracts WHEREAS, the Township Council of BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT call the UCSSL at (908) 232-0477 or Law; and the Township of Scotch Plains has deter- e-mail [email protected]. WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications The Board of Adjustment of the Town of mined that it is in the best interest of the and proposals for said contract were ad- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Febru- taxpayers of the Township of Scotch Plains PUBLIC NOTICE vertised at least ten (10) days before the ary 8, 2010 in the Council Chambers at the to have special representation for legal proposals were to be submitted; and Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS advice involving various Police Depart- WHEREAS, the Township Manager and Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear RESOLUTION ment labor matters; including PBA labor the Township Clerk have received and and consider the following appeal for use contract negotiations, wherein it is neces- WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch opened the proposals in public and the (d) and bulk (c) variance(s) from the re- sary to appoint special legal counsel for Plains will require the services of a Town- Mayor and Township Council evaluated quirements of the Westfield Land Use the Township of Scotch Plains, and; ship Insurance Broker/Consultant during any proposals on the basis of being the Ordinance. WHEREAS, the Township Council of 2010; and most advantageous to the Township of the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a Walter Gardiner, 724 Scotch Plains, WHEREAS, the Township Council of Scotch Plains, price and other factors be- Resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant Approval to install an access ramp in the the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a ing considered, as to each proposal: 32 Carol Road, Westfield • $775,000 to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq., known as front yard was granted with the condition resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant 1) Experience and reputation in the field: Move right in!!! This home in the Country Club Estates section of the “New Jersey Campaign Contributions that a restriction requiring the future re- to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq., known 2) Knowledge of the Township of Scotch and Expenditures Reporting Act”; which moval of the ramp be placed on the deed as the “New Jersey Campaign Contribu- Plains and the subject matter to be ad- Westfield boasts an open floor plan with an updated eat-in kitchen, established a fair and open process for the prior to the installation of the ramp. The tions and Expenditures Reporting Act”; dressed under contract; gleaming hardwood floors, two fireplaces, central air conditioning, award of certain contracts with a value in applicant is requesting that the condition which established a fair and open process 3) Availability to accommodate any re- and more!!! With two ground level family rooms and a finished excess of $17,500.00 per year, where of the deed restriction be removed from for the award of certain contracts with a quired meetings; those contracts are not subject to public the resolution. value in excess of $17,500.00 per year, 4) Compensation proposal; and basement, the home provides ample leisure space or accommodates bidding or competitive contracting under where those contracts are not subject to WHEREAS, funds will be certified for Demetri & Lisa Tsavekou, 758 Clark an in-law or au-pair suite. The professionally landscaped property the New Jersey Local Public Contracts public bidding or competitive contracting this position by the Chief Financial Officer Street, Applicant seeks permission to build Law; and under the New Jersey Local Public Con- of the Township. includes an in-ground pool, open and covered flagstone patio areas, an addition over the existing first floor on WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications tracts Law; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED playhouse, swing set and sprinkler system. A total of four large the right side of the house and to build a and proposals for said contract were ad- WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications by the Township Council of the Township two-story addition at the back of the house bedrooms, two full and two half baths plus room for expansion. Enjoy vertised at least ten (10) days before the and proposals for the said contract were of Scotch Plains that STEVEN ROGUT of contrary to the following sections of the proposals were to be submitted; and advertised at least ten (10) days before the Rogut McCarthy, LLC, 37 Alden Street, all this wonderful home has to offer and vacation from home!!! Land Use ordinance. §11.08E6 requires a WHEREAS, the Township Manager and proposals were to be submitted; and Cranford, New Jersey 07016, is hereby minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. the Township Clerk have received and WHEREAS, the Township Manager and appointed to represent the Township of Maryalice Ryan, MBA, ABR, SRES, ASP Proposed is + 7.6 feet. §11.08E13 - allows opened the proposals in public and the the Township Clerk have received and Scotch Plains in said legal matters for the a maximum continuous length of 25 feet Sales Associate Mayor and Township Council evaluated opened the proposals in public and the calendar year 2010 and to take such ac- for building walls located adjacent to a side Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage any proposals on the basis of being the Township Council evaluated any proposal tion as may be necessary within the pur- yard. Proposed is + 34 feet and + 38 feet. Coldwell Banker President’s Elite view of this Resolution and as otherwise most advantageous to the Township of on the basis of being the most advanta- NJAR Circle of Excellence 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Scotch Plains, price and other factors be- Christopher Whelan, 819 geous to the Township of Scotch Plains, directed by the Chief Financial Officer or Direct Line: 908-917-5801 Township Attorney. ing considered, as to each proposal: Shackamaxon Drive, Applicant seeks price and other factors being considered; [email protected] 1) Experience and reputation in the field: permission to construct a second story and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ©2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. 2) Knowledge of the Township of Scotch addition contrary to section 11.07E5 of the WHEREAS, the evaluation considered, Dated: January 19, 2010 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. Plains and the subject matter to be ad- Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires as to each proposal: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk dressed under contract; a street side yard setback for a corner lot 1) Experience and reputation in the field; 1 T - 1/28/10, The Times Fee: $51.51 WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 3) Availability to accommodate any re- of 20 feet. Proposed is 13.29 feet to the 2) Knowledge of the Township of Scotch quired meetings; shed roof over the garage door and 15.39 Plains and the subject matter to be ad- 4) Compensation proposal; and feet to the wall of the dormer. dressed under the contract; WHEREAS, funds will be certified for 3) Availability to accommodate any re- SEARCH: Jorge and Vera Ortiz, 208 Livingston PrudentialNewJersey.com this position by the Chief Financial Officer quired meetings; Street, Applicant seeks permission to re- of the Township. 4) Compensation proposal; and tain a portion of the first floor as habitable NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED WHEREAS, funds have been certified SEARCH 80,000+ HOMES, UPDATED DAILY floor space contrary to Section 12.04E2 of by the Township Council of the Township for this position by the Chief Financial the Land Use Ordinance. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN “Honestly, we have a deep edge. her yesterday, so if I’m glad, that if Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Anybody can fill in anybody’s spot. she was to get sick, now is the oppor- Concerns of a letdown when play- We have very good shooters on our tune time. I put Sara in for her and she ing a team of lesser talent may have team and, when everybody comes out did a phenomenal job of stepping been present, but the Cranford High and plays hard, it just comes together,” up,” coach Huber said. “Sara is a very School girls basketball team stuck to D’Antico said. “Our primary con- good shooter. When she gets in her its game and tamed the 1-10 Roselle cern is to come out here and play rhythm, she really gets in a rhythm. Park Panthers, 58-30, in Cranford on strong. Don’t play down to the other Early on, she missed a lay-up, and we January 22. team’s level. Even if they are not that made a joke at the end of the game “A lot of teams have the tendency, good of a team, we still have to keep that, ‘you missed your one lay-up, but when they are playing teams that it up and work hard. Play like we were you decided not to take them again, aren’t as strong as you, to play down playing against a better team!” so you started shooting from the out- to them, but also it makes us aware of Junior guard Sara Gugliucci filled side.” the little things we need to work on, to in quite well, especially in the second Sophomore guard Morgan Miller fine tune, to get ready for the county half when she bucketed 14 of her 17 finished with 10 points, including tournament,” Cougar Head Coach points, which included three 3-point- hitting 5-for-6 from the charity line Jackie Huber said. ers. She also had an assist, two re- and banging a 3-pointer. She also had Cougar senior tri-captain Taylor bounds and a theft. six rebounds, two assists and a pair of D’Antico had additional responsibil- “Jamie hasn’t been feeling well the steals. With Webb’s absence, fresh- ity of making sure that her young past couples of weeks, and she has man center Kate McGovern con- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times team stuck to the game plan, espe- been playing through it. Now, it hit trolled the boards with seven re- TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS QUICKLY…Cougar Joe Giaccio, right, went straight to a half nelson and leg lift to pin cially since tri-captain Jamie Webb bounds, including three offensive, and Bear Anthony Madonia in just 38 seconds for the Union County Tournament 112-lb crown. has been inactive due to a temporary Probitas Verus Honos had one blocked shot. She also added illness. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 GIACCIO WINS 112 TITLE; BRADY, CAMPO PLACE 2ND Cranford Cougars Place Third At Union County Mat Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN Tim Terrezza of New Providence (NP) claim an 11-6 victory over Urayoan Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times before decking him with an arm bar, Garcia (R) to advance to the 215-lbs As expected, the No. 8 David half nelson in 5:53. finals. Brearley Bears and the Roselle Park “He was just trying to hurt me. I “It’s one of my best moves. I was Panthers High School wrestling teams was working him and I got it [arm always looking for it,” Campo ex- placed 1-2 in the Union County Tour- bar] pretty easily off a chop. I turned plained. “Basically I tried to go six nament (UCT) held at Union High him a few times,” said Giaccio. minutes with him.” School on January 23. The Bears to- Still maintaining his fury, Giaccio In the 215-lb title bout, Bear Khusen taled 273.5 points to claim their fifth went straight to a half nelson and leg Taramov pinned Campo in 2:27. straight (UCT) crown and also walked lift to pin Bear Anthony Madonia in Cougar Ian Henry claimed third away with six individual champions, just 38 seconds. place at 119-lbs with an 11-5 victory while the Panthers totaled 221 points “I got in on a single and his head over Jovanni Rameriz (RP). He also and claimed one individual cham- was down. The cradle was open, so I pinned Dan Smith (NP) in 3:21 and pion. locked the cradle. Once I got it locked, Dan Tibere of Linden (L) in 1:24. But the battle for third place went I knew it was over,” Giaccio described. Cougar Matt DiGiovanni placed third to the Cranford Cougars with 164 The biggest upset of the evening at 135-lbs with a 7-2 victory over points over the Governor Livingston came at heavyweight where Zach Panther Nick Longo. Earlier, he beat (GL) Highlanders with 134 points, Troutman (NP) nipped top-seeded, Jawan Gaines (S), 10-0, and pinned while the Scotch Plains-Fanwood seventh-ranked Cougar Joe Brady in Danny Walsh (R) in 3:42. Cougar JP Raiders placed eighth with 72 points a 3-2, tiebreaker for the title. Earlier, Christiano grabbed a 13-4, majority and the Westfield Blue Devils placed Brady had pinned Anthony decision over Shane Haddan (GL) for ninth with 52.5 points. Manganiello (GL) in 1:46 and third place at 152-lbs. He also pinned Cougar Joe Giaccio dropped to the decisioned Union’s (U) Kyle Crowley, Luke Vuono (S) and Elizabeth’s (E) 112-lb class and began his journey to 3-1. Erik Ventura in 5:02. Cougar Brian the title bout with a 2:00 fall over After seizing a 7-0 victory over Buontempo placed fourth at 125-lbs, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rahway’s (R) Isaac Valentin. Next, Matt Golias of AL Johnson (J), Cou- while Errol Petgrave at 189-lbs and ABOUT TO BANG A THREE-POINTER…Cougar senior forward Taylor D’Antico, No. 23, sank a 3-pointer from the left he recorded four takedowns and a gar Julian Campo got sweet revenge Carmine Pellino at 130-lbs placed side against the Roselle Park Panthers. The Cougar girls defeated the Panthers, 58-30, in Cranford on January 22 nearfall in a head-butting bout with with the help of a far-side cradle to CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 goleader.com online exclusive Page E-2 Thursday, January 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cougars Place Third at County Mat Tourney

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fifth. that I pinned the kid twice already. I and I knew the pin would come.” Blue Devil sophomore Mike know from last year’s tournament, I Raider senior Tristan Bundy Kalimtzis, who was seeded second, lost a match I shouldn’t have. They reached the 125-lb title bout by rip- reached the 103-lb finals with a tech- teach, take no match for granted. I ping into Adrian Betancourt (L) in nical fall in the quarterfinals and a started wrestling everyone the same the semis. Bundy recorded four swift 3:55 fall over David Dinerman (NP), way. You got to go out there and takedowns before pinning him with a using a wrist, half-nelson in the semi- wrestle like it’s your last match,” front arm bar, sit-through maneuver finals. After scoring a slick slip- Kalimtzis said. “Our team motto says in 3:31. through takedown on Panther John ‘Overachieve,’ and the only way to “This year is my senior year. My Devito in the finals, Kalimtzis overachieve is to take first. I found mentality is right. Whoever is in front clamped him in 2:00 to claim the title. my self on the outside. I saw the of me has to lose. I pin to win,” said “I went into the match, knowing cradle, and I went for it. I took it slow, Bundy, who added. “I got to give a

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HAVING A VERY PRODUCTIVE DAY…Cougar junior guard Sara Gugliucci, No. 24, had a very productive day against the Panthers, especially in the second half when she bucketed 14 of her 17 points, which included three 3-pointers. She also had an assist, two rebounds and a theft. Lady Cougar Hoopsters Rap Panthers, 58-30

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 six fourth-quarter points. with five assists. Freshman guard Jess and two rebounds. Tri-captain Danielle “Today was a good opportunity for McCoy (9 points, 6 rebounds), also Gross had three rebounds. her to really go in and show us what got into the play-making act with four “During the game, we focus on the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times she is capable of doing. She did a assists. Freshman guard Jenna Goeller little things. We work hard even in PUTTING A PIONEER IN DEEP TROUBLE…Cougar Ian Henry, top, stacks New Providence Pioneer Dan Smith with good job of that,” coach Huber said. (5 points, rebound) had three assists these games to get our plays running a double-arm bar and later records a fall in 3:21 in the 119-lb quarterfinals. Henry went on to place third. D’Antico, who finished with six and Brie Capece (3-pointer, rebound) better,” D’Antico said. points, five rebounds and two steals, had two assists. Junior forward Jackie The Cougars jumped to a 12-4 led shout out to Darrion Caldwell (NCAA contributed heavily in setting up plays Monteguedo contributed two points in the first quarter, which included GRIER HITS CAREER-HIGH 22 PTS. champion from Rahway). I came in back-to-back 3-pointers from touch with him. He was telling me, Gugliucci and Miller, respectively. ‘you got to take this thing. Nobody is D’Antico and Goeller each nailed 3- going to give it to you.’ I’ve seen what Cougar Snacks: pointers in a 13-6 second quarter that Cougars Leap Beyond he did. He took the national champi- gave the Cougars a 25-10 lead at the onship. Nobody gave it to him.” half. Gugliucci hit a pair of 3-point- In the title bout with Panther Dan Cougar Natalie Englese Sets ers and a pair of 2-pointers in the third Crusader Cagers, 79-66 Pisauro, Bundy confidently recorded quarter, and McGovern’s six points a takedown and a tight waist two- and Capece’s 3-banger led the Cou- point tilt in the first period. He added gars to a 17-10 final quarter. Gabby Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN figures with 14 points, hitting seven Record in UC Track Meet Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Clauer finished with 22 points for the of eight from the field. He also had Panthers. Senior guard Kendall Grier banged six rebounds (2 offensive) and two By DAVID B. CORBIN Cougar Jeff Sun crossed fourth at a The triumph upped the Cougars’ Online Cougar Exclusive; Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in a career-high 22 points as the blocked shots. Senior guard Nick Pace PB 2:03.74 in the 800 meters. “Jeff record to 10-2, which put them well Cranford High School boys basket- nearly became the fourth Cougar to Union County Wrestling: Cranford High School junior ran a very aggressive tough race and on their way to matching or surpass- ball team wobbled the AL Johnson hit double figures, but he came up one Natalie Englese set a meet record in gained more confidence in his abili- ing last year’s 18-11 record. Crusaders, 79-66, in Clark on Janu- shy with nine points. He sank three of For Cranford High School sports, the 400-meters at the Union County check out the Online Exclusive Cou- ties to be a top 800 runner in the “We started the season last year a ary 22. The 7-3 Cougars, trailing the seven from the field and three of eight Championships held at the Jersey City state,” coach Kane said. little shaky. Our team wasn’t clicking 3-8 Crusaders, 31-29, at the half, blew from the charity line. Pace lead the gar pages at – www.goleader.com – Armory on January 32 with a time of Go to bottom of main page – Click Mike Cassidy ran a PB of 10:44 in on the floor, and come February was the game wide open with a huge 31- team in assists with six and steals 57.49 (second in the state), breaking the 3,200, and sophomores Mike when things started turning to a flow. 10 eruption in the third quarter. with three, while grabbing one board. Cougar Pages. Union County the old record of 59.18 that she set Wrestling results will be on the Zanfardino at 4:55 and Paul Cassaro Our defense started to click and we Grier hit nine of 20 shots from the Greg Goode put in two of five from last year. at 4:55 had the most impressive PB’s were unstoppable from there,” coach field and sank four of six from the the field and one free throw for five following page. The Cougar girls placed third in the This week, pictures taken at the on the boys’ side. Huber pointed out. “This year, after foul line. He also grabbed eight re- points. He also had a pair of steals and team standings with a total of 32, be- “They worked off of each other the our first game, we sat down and talked bounds (2 offensive), had three as- a pair of assists. Junior point guard Union County Wrestling Tourna- hind Rahway at 42 points and ment will be available by clicking entire 1,600 and ran a gutsy race. about what we wanted out of our sists and made one steal. Senior cen- Sean Trotter banged in a 3-pointer Benedictine at 39. The Cranford boys The Cougar 4x400 meter boys re- team, and the girls have just gone ter Will Green also hit double figures and sank his only free throw for four “photo library” on upper right – placed 12th with four team points, while then click “photos” on top. Scroll lay ran an indoor PB of 3:42, which from there.” with 18 points. He bucketed eight of points, and added four assists, two Rahway took top honors with 54 points. will get them a bid in the Penn Relays 16 from the field and two of three rebounds and three steals. Mark to 10jan23-uct-wrest. Roselle Park 4 6 10 10 30 Englese also placed fourth in the this spring. Cranford 12 13 16 17 58 from the line. Green pulled down Osofsky hit a 3-pointer and a jumper Online Exclusive Cougar pages 55 meters with a time of 7.59 and was eight rebounds, which included five for five points. Bryan Fitzsimmons can also be accessed by clicking on the 4x400 team that placed third at offensive grabs, dished out two as- contributed two points, three re- on “Archives”. 4:17.67. Bridget Miller crossed fourth MILLER SINKS 16, McCOY BUCKETS 12 sists, committed two acts of theft and bounds, including two offensive, and Additional photos of events cov- in the 3,200 meters with a time of added one block. added a theft. ered by Dave Corbin and Fred 12:03.22 and teammate Megan Sophomore forward Chris Gross Lecomte can be seen by scrolling Byrnes finished sixth at 12:32.5. Kelly Cranford 16 13 31 19 79 to the appropriate list. Lady Cougar Cagers Singe was the third Cougar to hit double Johnson 19 12 10 25 66 Burke placed fifth in the 55 hurdles with a time of 8.65. Using the old- fashioned scissor-kick technique, Tigers, 44-39, Bears, 56-18 Bryanna Grant took fifth in the high jump with a height of 5’0” and just Senior forward Taylor D’Antico Gross hit a free throw. Shannon missed 5’2”. Although not placing, banged a 3-pointer, and sophomore Wheeler and Ebony Jennings each He’ll Always See His Shadow… sophomore Megan Schetlich cleared Morgan Miller added a 2-pointer sank 13 points for the 6-5 Tigers. 4’8” in the high jump. with a free throw in overtime to give On January 21, the Lady Cougars Once again the state sanctioned the 8-2 Cranford High School girls upped their record to 9-2 with a 56-18 event of the pole vault was not con- basketball team a 44-39 victory over trouncing of the David Brearley Bears tested because the meet directors and the Linden Tigers in Linden on Janu- in Kenilworth. The Lady Cougars the coaches in the county without the ary 19. rolled with a 19-8 first quarter and put pole vault do not allow it to be con- Miller, who finished with eight the game out of range by halftime with tested. “It’s terrible to deny the kids points, nailed a 3-pointer with seconds a 15-2 run to make the score, 34-10. an opportunity to compete in an event remaining in the fourth quarter to send Miller put up 16 points, including a that they train for,” Cougar Head the game to overtime. Freshman guard pair of 3-pointers, and McCoy buck- Coach Peter Kane said. Jess McCoy led the Cougars with 12 eted 13 points. Jackie Monteguedo sank Sophomores Erica Farone at 2:39 points, including a 3-pointer. D’Antico six points, Webb had three points, and Shannon Maher at 2:40 both ran finished with 10 points, including a D’Antico had five points, including a 3- personal bests (PB) in the 800. “They pair of 3-pointers, and senior Jamie pointer, and Gugliucci added tow points. continue to work hard and push them- Webb finished with nine points, in- Cranford 6 9 9 12 8 44 selves. I’m excited to see them run cluding a pair of 3-pointers. Kate Linden 12 6 9 9 3 39 again in the State Sectional Meet on McGovern and Sara Gugliucci each Cranford 19 15 8 14 56 February 6,” coach Kane said. had two points and senior Danielle Brearley 8 2 4 4 18

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN THE CLOSEST BOUT OF THE EVENING…Cougar Joe Brady attempts to escape the grasp of New Providence pioneer LOOKING FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS…Cougar Matt DiGiovanni, top, looks to his coaches for any suggestions in his 135- Zach Troutman in the Union County Tournament heavweight title bout. Troutman won a 3-2, four-overtime tiebreaker. lb semifinal bout with Governor Livingston’s Joe Hoy. DiGiovanni placed third and Hoy placed second. Cranford Cougars Place Third at County Wrestling Tourney; Giaccio Grabs 112-lb Crown

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 an escape and a slip-around takedown self in several funky takedown situa- in the second period and Ries es- Tancs with an alert pullback in 2:55 time. I should have been more patient TEAM TOTALS: in the second period and a reversal, tions that he just could not finish, but caped in the third, but as time was in the 171-lbs quarterfinals. In their with it,” said Kim, who added, “I was 1. Brearley (B) 273.5, 2. Roselle Park (RP) 221, 3. Cranford (C) 164, 4. Gover- while yielding a rare takedown, in the finally he found the opportunity to hit running out, Ries saw the opening for dual meet, Kim failed to finish sev- running the half then I saw the pull- nor Livingston (G) 134, 5. New Provi- third to grab a 9-4 decision to up his a wicked double-leg takedown and a takedown to a two-point tilt to win, eral takedown attempts and dropped back and pinned him.” dence (NP) 113, 6. Linden (L) 94, 7. season record to 16-1. Bundy entered add a semi-claw nearfall to grab a 6- 5-1. a one-point decision to Tancs. Later, Kim met Tancs again in a Rahway (R) 87.5, 8. Scotch Plains- the season with a 71-32, varsity record. 1 decision and a trip to the title bout Blue Devil Bill Kim got some sweet “I should have scored on him the bout for fifth place and pinned him in Fanwood (S) 72, 9. Westfield (W) 52.5, 10. Elizabeth (E) 52, 11. Plainfield (P) “I wanted to go out there and show to face Brearley’s Dan Ries, who revenge when he recorded a pair of match before, but now I came back 2:30. 49.5, 12. Union (U) 42, 13. Johnson (J) 28 I am one of the best wrestlers on my edged him in a tiebreaker in an earlier takedowns and pinned Bear Anthony and did my thing. I was rushing it last Raider Sean Cannon pinned Cou- CHAMPIONSHIP SEQUENCE: feet. I don’t give up many takedowns. dual meet on January 15. gar Pellino with a grapevine and head- 145: — Geoghegan (B) tf Chaves (R), I got to pin him. I got to get the tilt. I “We both have similar styles. I am lock in 5:32, and used a corkscrew to 21-2, 3:59 knew he might come back in the third kind of funky in some ways. I thought pin Steve Sharpe (NP) in :57 to finish 152: — Benner (RP) d Balboni (B), 5-4 3 OT period, so I wanted to dominate him I had him a couple of times,” said fourth at 130-lbs. Raider Vuono at 160: — Geoghegan (B) d Carroll (RP), 3- 2 3 OT early,” Bundy said. Barber, who added. “At the end, I had 152-lbs and Andrew Jacobs at 215- 171: — Hicks (P) p McCullers (E), 1:25 Blue Devil Christian Barber re- a front headlock and I switched off to lbs both placed fifth. 189: — Colder (G) d Yuro (RP), 5-0 corded a 20-5, 3:35 tech fall over a double. I had a claw in and I tilted Brearley’s Dillon Geoghegan 215: — Taramov (B) p Campo (C), 2:23 Cougar Eric Knight at 140-lbs to face him and got my three back.” scored a reversal in the third overtime Hwt: — Troutman (NP) d Brady (C), 3-2 TB 103: — Kalimtzis (W) p Devito (RP), 2:00 familiar foe Panther Matt Krynicki, Barber’s rematch with Ries began to claim a 3-2 victory and the title 112: — Giaccio (C) p Madonia (B), :38 whom he had defeated, 3-1, the week in a similar fashion with a scoreless over Panther Dennis Carroll at 160- 119: — Rice (B) d Shults (R), 7-4 before. Once again, Barber found him- but active first period. Barber escaped lbs. Panther Russ Benner went to the 125: — Bundy (S) d Pisauro (RP), 9-4 third overtime with Bear John Balboni 130: — Stepien (G) d Phillips (B), 3-1 OT 135: — Lospinoso (B) d Hoy (G), 7-1 The Family Law Department of to claim a 5-4 victory and the 152-lb 140: — Ries (B) d Barber (W), 5-1 title. Bear Anthony Rice defeated THIRD PLACE BOUTS: Dughi & Hewit Presents Rayway’s (R) Jabari Shults, 7-4, for 103: — Dinerman (NP) p Dylan Oliva the 119-lb crown and Bear Nick (RP), 4:20 Lospinoso tallied three takedowns and 112: — Terrezza (NP) d Anthony an escape to top GL’s Joe Hoy, 7-1, Defranco (G), 13-7 119: — Henry (C) d Ramirez (RP), 11-5 for the 135-lb crown. Bear Devin 125: — Betancourt (L) d Buontempo Geoghegan won his second UCT (C), 12-6 crown with a 21-2, 3:59 tech fall over 130: — Acosta (RP) p Cannon (S), 1:22 Diego Chavez (R) at 145-lbs. 135: — DiGiovanni (C) d Longo (RP), 7-2 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 140: — Krynicki (RP) p Carl Holley (L), COUGAR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK…Joe Giaccio was named Cougar Athlete GL’s Mike Stepien scored a 5:08 of the Week after winning the 112-lb title at the Union County Wrestling takedown in overtime to defeat Bear 145: — Pat Eichner (G) p Brandon Tournament on January 23. Allen Phillips, 3-1, for the 130-lb Santos (J), :53 title. GL’s Frank Colder tallied a duck- 152: — Christiano (C) md Haddad, 13-4 160: — TJ Disney (R) d Travis Foster around takedown, a reversal and an (L), 11-8 escape to defeat Panther Frank Yuro, 171: — Vic Pozsonyi (RP) d Zach Heisler 5-0, for the 189-lb crown, and (G), 12-6 The loan you want, Plainfield’s (P) Dawud Hicks, who 189: — Ben Carroll (NP) d Khasan Taramov (B), 8-2 was named the Outstanding Wrestler, 215: — Garcia (R) md Andrew Tullo pinned Maurice McCullers (Eliza- (NP), 14-0 the service you deserve. beth) for the 171-lb crown. Hwt: — Austin Frank (L) d Crowley (U), 6-3 See it all on the web in color . . . NEIL SULLIVAN www.goleader.com Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN A PERPLEXING SITUATION… Westfield Blue Devil Christian Barber, top, finds himself in another perplexing HANGING ON FOR DEAR LIFE…Roselle Park Panther Dennis Carroll, left, hangs on for dear life in his 160-lb title bout situation when it comes to getting a takedown on Brearley Bear Dan Ries in the Union County Tournament 140-lb title bout. with Brearley Bear Dillon Geoghegan. Geoghegan pulled out a 3-2, three overtime decision to claim the Union County Ries broke a 1-1 tie with a takedown to a two-point nearfall in the final minute Tournament 160-lb crown

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE THE GRASP OF A PANTHER…Brearley Bear John Balboni attempts to escape the grasp of Roselle Park Panther Russ Benner in the 152-lb championship bout at the Union County Tournament. Benner hung on to claim a 5-4, three overtime decision and the 152-lb title.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WORKING ON A HAMMER LOCK AND A GRAPEVINE…Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Sean Cannon, top, works over Cranford Cougar Carmine Pellino in the 130-lb quarterfinal bout. Cannon recorded a fall in 5:32 and finished fourth in the Cranford Cougar Community Snack: 130-lb class at the Union County Tournament. Elizabeth Matmen Rip Cougar Matmen Down GL Highlanders Halt Bayonne Bees, 42-21 Rahway Indians, 39-27 NP Pioneers, 51-19 The Cranford High School wres- The Elizabeth High School wres- tling team defeated the Rahway Indi- The Governor Livingston High- tling team defeated the Bayonne Bees, ans, 39-27, on January 20. In a key landers handed the New Providence 42-21, on January 20. match for Union County and District Pioneer wrestling team a 51-19 de- WEIGHT SEQUENCE: 103: — No match 11 seeding purposes, Indian Urayoan feat on January 26. 112: — Carlos Herrera (E) p Ed Yorio, Garcia claimed a 4-0 decision over WEIGHT SEQUENCE: :36 Julian Campo at 215-lbs. 140: — Harry Laplanche (N) d Victor 119: — Abanoub Azer (B) p Mateo Perez, Orozco, 8-2 1:58 103: Keith McCarthy (R) p Diego Castro, 145: — Pat Eichner (G) d Dan Umana, 7-6 125: — Steve Diaz (B) d Ralph Stadtler, 3:52 152: — Shane Haddan (G) p Hans 9-2 112: Ian Henry (C) p Isaac Valentin, 2:50 Dassen, 3:59 130: — Ray Louis (E) p Akram Ramdan, 119: Joe Giaccio (C) p Jamal Gaines, :48 160: — Steve Schuamberg (G) p Max 2:34 125: Jabari Shults (R) d Brian Sidoli, 5:37 135: — D’ondre Floys (E) won forfeit Buontempo, 6-0 171: — Jhonny D’Amico (N) md Zach 140: — Jose Arias (E) tf Andro Mossad, 130: Carmine Pellino (C) d Kleber Hessler, 10-2 15-0 Palacios, 5-4 189: — Frank Colder (G) p Ben Carroll, 145: — Jhon Gallego (E) won forfeit 135: Kyle Markovitch (C) d Danny Walsh, 3:14 152: — Erick Ventura (E) md Belal 8-3 215: — Andrew Tullo (N) d Matt Bahander, 12-4 140: Matt DiGiovanni (C) p Nick Terdak, O’Sullivan, 9-3 160: — Bill Borke (B) p Kofi Mensah 3:52 Hwt: — Zach Troutman (N) p Tony 171: — Maurice McCullers (E) d Dennis 145: Diego Chavez (R) tf Eric Knight, Manganiello, 2:44 Price, 4-0 3:51 103: — Jom Mele (G) p Adriel Lazaro, 189: — Cole Walden (B) d Ezekiel 152: Brian Pyrus (R) md Connor 1:55 Villafana, 9-5 Londregan, 9-0 112: — Anthony Defranco (G) p Dan 215: — Bassem El-masry (B) d Jeremy 160: JP Christiano (C) p Franco Mejia, Smith, 2:39 Portillo, 3-1 1:59 119: — Tim Terrezza (N) d Ryne Hwt: — Carlos Cardenas (E) p Rich 171: TJ Disney (R) p Rob Kessler, 4:44 Morrison, 12-5 Usowicz, 5:53 189: Errol Petgrave (C) d Hanif Denny, 125: — John Bohrer (G) d Jacob Jankow, 10-6 9-2 Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times See it all on the web in color . . . 215: Urayoan Garcia (R) d Julian Campo, 130: — Mike Stepien (G) p Steve Sharpe, PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE. Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 75 led the salute to the flag at the Cranford Township 4-0 1:12 Committee meeting on Tuesday. www.goleader.com 285: Joe Brady (C) p Laziek Jones, 3:03 135: — Joe Hoy (G) p Vin Sidoli, 2:30 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY Department of Engineering, Public BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Works and Facilities, Ordinance: 700-2010 Division of Engineering First Reading 1/21/2010 A. Rehabilitation or replacement of the following bridges: (i) South Front Street NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bridge in Elizabeth; (ii) Sanford Avenue Legal Advertising following proposed ordinance was intro- Bridge in Plainfield; and (iii) Monroe Street duced and passed on first reading at a Bridge in Rahway. meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- B. Undertaking of various road, bridge ers of the County of Union, State of New and culvert improvement projects. Jersey, held on the 21st day of January, C. Undertaking of various road resur- 2010, and that said ordinance will be taken facing projects. Paid for by the advertisers and staff of The Westfield Leader up for further consideration for final pas- Section 2. The sum of $13,453,380 is sage at the meeting of said Board of Cho- hereby appropriated to the payment of the and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times as a service to the sen Freeholders to be held at its meeting cost of the improvements authorized and readers. room in the County Administration Build- described in Section 1 hereof (hereinafter ing, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New referred to as “purpose”). Said appropria- Jersey on the 11th day of February, 2010, tion shall be raised from various grants, as PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said hereinafter provided. The sum of UNION COUNTY ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND matter can be reached, at which time and $3,000,000, received or to be received as BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDI- place all persons who may be interested grants from the New Jersey Department of NOTICE OF PENDING BOND TIONAL FURNISHINGS, NEW therein will be given an opportunity to be Transportation (Local Bridge Program), is ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY COMMUNICATION AND SIG- heard concerning the same. hereby appropriated to the payment of the Ordinance: 699-2010 NAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT A copy of this ordinance has been posted cost of the bridge improvements autho- First Reading: 1/21/2010 AND NEW INFORMATION on the Bulletin Board upon which public rized in Section 1.A above. The sum of TECHNOLOGY AND TELE- notices are customarily posted in the Ad- $4,600,000, received or to be received as The bond ordinance, the summary COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP- ministration Building of the County, and a a grant from the New Jersey Department terms of which are included herein, was MENT IN, BY AND FOR THE copy is available up to and including the of Transportation (County Aid Program), is introduced and passed upon first read- COUNTY OF UNION, STATE time of such meeting to the members of hereby appropriated to the payment of the ing at a meeting of the Board of Chosen OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- the general public of the County who shall cost of the road, bridge and culvert im- Freeholders of the County of Union, State PRIATE THE SUM OF request such copies, at the office of the provements authorized in Section 1.B of New Jersey, on January 21, 2010 It $43,371,808 TO PAY THE Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- above. The sum of $5,853,380, received will be further considered for final pas- COST THEREOF, TO APPRO- istration Building in Elizabeth, New Jer- or to be received as a Federal grant pursu- sage, after public hearing thereon, at a PRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO sey. ant to the American Recovery and Rein- meeting of said Board of Chosen Free- MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, Nicole L. DiRado,RMC, MPA, Clerk of vestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), is hereby holders to be held at the County Admin- TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- the Board of Chosen Freeholders appropriated to the payment of the cost of istration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- Elizabeth, New Jersey, on February 11, CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF the road resurfacing improvements autho- NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- rized in Section 1.C above. 2010 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, to and up to and including the date of NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING Section 3. Said improvements are law- THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ful capital improvements of the County such meeting copies of the full ordinance ANTICIPATION NOTES IN THE MAKING OF VARIOUS will be available at no cost and during ROAD, BRIDGE AND CUL- having a period of usefulness of at least ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSU- five (5) years. Said improvements shall be regular business hours, at the Clerk of ANCE OF SUCH BONDS,” VERT IMPROVEMENTS IN, the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office BY AND FOR THE COUNTY, made as general improvements, no part of ADOPTED ON JULY 30, 2009. the cost of which shall be assessed against for the members of the general public APPROPRIATING THERE- who shall request the same. The sum- Purpose(s): To make the following FOR THE SUM OF $13,453,380 property specially benefited. amendments to Bond Ordinance No. 687- Section 4. The capital budget is hereby mary of the terms of such bond ordi- AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH nance follows: 2009 adopted on July 30, 2009: SUM SO APPROPRIATED amended to conform with the provisions of 1. Amend Section 4.E to change the SHALL BE RAISED FROM this capital ordinance to the extent of any TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE improvement authorized from the resur- VARIOUS GRANTS. inconsistency therewith and the resolu- TO AMEND SECTIONS 4.E facing of various roads to the undertaking tions promul-gated by the Local Finance AND 6 OF THE BOND ORDI- of various road, bridge and culvert im- BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Cho- Board showing full detail of the amended NANCE (ORD. NO. 687-2009) sen Freeholders of the County of Union, provement projects. capital budget and capital program as ap- ENTITLED: “BOND ORDI- 2. Amend Section 6 to change the pur- New Jersey, as follows: proved by the Director, Division of Local NANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE Section 1. The County of Union, New pose for which the State grant is appropri- Government Services, is on file with the MAKING OF VARIOUS PUB- ated from road resurfacing to various road, Jersey (the “County”) is hereby authorized Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders LIC IMPROVEMENTS AND to make the following road, bridge and bridge and culvert improvement projects. and is available for public inspection. THE ACQUISITION OF NEW This Notice is published pursuant to culvert improvements in, by and for the Section 5. This ordinance shall take ef- ADDITIONAL OR REPLACE- County, including all work, materials and N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. fect at the time and in the manner provided MENT EQUIPMENT AND MA- Nicole L. DiRado, RMC, MPA Clerk appurtenances necessary and suitable by law. 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Guaranteed opportunity Appliances: dishwasher, washer KITCHEN FOR SALE on Raritan Valley train line. $700 to work 3/4 of total work days. & dryer, microwave oven, garbage TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the opinion of the Township of Scotch per month, gas/electric/cable are Free housing provided to out of disposal, electric range/oven. Plains, will be in the best interest of the 3 1/2 years old. Cabinets, DCS split w/ roommate. Please contact INVITATION TO BIDDERS Township all in accordance with the New area workers. Work tools provided Entire unit recently painted with w/o and range, Viking ref., isl. Brian at (732) 947-1458 if THE PURCHASE OF A Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. w/sink, granite. Available late without cost. One time newly installed wall-to-wall SYNTHETIC TURF CLEANER 40A:11-1 et seq. The Township shall award interested. transportation and subsistence carpeting, clubhouse, outdoor the bid to the bidders which, in the Feb.-early Mar. Will dismantle but See it all on the web in color . . . Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- expenses reimbursed to workers pool and tennis courts. Township’s sole discretion, best serves, not deliver. $12K. (908) 654-4066 www.goleader.com ders to bid for the following Project: the interest of the Township. who reside outside community Asking price: $341,500 Bids will be accepted only by mail or in The Township also reserves the right to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE area after working 50% of contract Inspection by appointment: person to the Office of the Township Clerk, reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Union County, survived by her children period. Report To: NYS Job (908) 232-8126, (908) 889-7995 not available and/or appropriated. The Jacqueline D. Cox, Timothy Cox, Sr., Martin Avenue, Scotch Plains 07076 (attn: Bar- Township also reserves the right to not CHANCERY DIVISION Service, Job Order # NY0926584, bara Riepe, Township Clerk) until Febru- UNION COUNTY Cox, Brian Cox, Shawn Cox and Robert OFFICE WANTED utilize these services if they are not neces- Cox, and her grandchildren, Rahshidaia Orleans Center for Workforce ary 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. sary. DOCKET NO. F-50160-09 The Township of Scotch Plains (herein- FILE NO. 51333-94 Cox and Nadine Reed (children of her Development, 458 West Avenue, Management consultant seeking The selected Bidders, will, within seven deceased son, Warren Cox). Inasmuch as Albion, NY 14411 (585) 589-5335 after “Township”) shall not be responsible days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS single office to sublet or rent in for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or Veronica Cox died intestate, plaintiff joined Grower Paid Advertisement. appropriate contract with the Township. Veronica Cox, her heirs, devisees and Westfield, Cranford, or Summit. delivered late by the Postal Service. At the All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: above time, the bids will be publicly opened VERONICA COX, HER HEIRS, personal representatives, and their or any CHILDCARE NEEDED Willing to share space. Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to of their successors in right, title and inter- Call (908) 577-7699 or and read aloud. All bids must be pre- Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL sented in sealed envelopes, which are REPRESENTATIVES, AND est as party defendants. Nannies - Housekeepers [email protected] nation in connections with Certain Public YOU, MARTIN COX, are made a defen- clearly marked, The Purchase of a syn- Contracts and supplementing the Law THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR BabyNurses Needed thetic turf cleaner for the Maintenance of SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, dant in the above entitled action because HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! Against Discrimination approved April 16, you are a son of Veronica Cox, one of the Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time the Township of Scotch Plains, 430 Park 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. TITLE AND INTEREST; MAR- Solid References Required. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. TIN COX; ROBERT COX; record owners of the property being fore- I am a skilled woman, trust wor- 17:27, as amended from time to time, and closed. CALL (732) 972-4090 No bid will be received after the time and the Americans With Disability Act. RAHSHIDAIA COX; NADINE thy, honest, reliable house clean- date specified. REED; CECIL W. COX, HIS YOU, ROBERT COX, are made a de- www.absolutebestcare.com ing. Very hard working & detail All bidders are required to comply with fendant in the above entitled action be- After receipt of bids, no bid may be the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- oriented. Take pleasure in what I withdrawn within (60) days after the date SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, cause you are a son of Veronica Cox, one PHOTOGRAPHY seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. of the record owners of the property being like to do. 5 years exp, good prices. of the bid opening except if provided for All bidders must be registered with the AND THEIR OR ANY OF herein. The bid of any bidder who con- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN foreclosed. Event and family photographer to (862) 307-3481 New Jersey Department of Labor to en- YOU, RAHSHIDAIA COX, are made a sents to an extension may be held for gage in public work as defined in the re- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- keep your Soiree alive forever. Call consideration for a longer period of time as EST; DORIANNE M. COX; defendant in the above entitled action be- Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 See it all on the web in color . . . quirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- cause you are a granddaughter of Veronica may be agreed upon between bidder and 5661 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. ANDREA LEE; Email: [email protected] the Township. Cox, one of the record owners of the www.goleader.com 12:62-1.1 and must submit a Business YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and All bids must be on the bid forms pro- property being foreclosed. Registration Certificate with the Bid Docu- required to serve upon the Law Offices of YOU, NADINE REED, are made a de- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in ments. Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, the bid package. Specification and bid fendant in the above entitled action be- the opinion of the Township of Scotch Where applicable, prevailing wage rate Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS forms may be obtained at the Office of cause you are a granddaughter of Veronica Plains, will be in the best interest of the shall be paid to all workers on the job as per poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose Cox, one of the record owners of the INVITATION TO BIDDERS Township all in accordance with the New Recreation, Room 113, 430 Park Avenue, N.J.A.C. 34:11-56,25 et seq. address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, Scotch Plains, between the hours of 9:00 property being foreclosed. Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. All Bidders must submit, with their Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer THE PURCHASE OF A am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. YOU, CECIL W. COX, are made a de- 40A:11-1 et seq. The Township shall award bid, a copy of their and their contrac- to the Complaint filed in a civil action in DEEP TINE AERATOR Bid proposals and all required docu- fendant in the above entitled action be- the bid to the bidders which, in the tors and sub-contractors BUSINESS which US Bank Custodian for Phoenix is Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- ments must be completed and submitted cause you are one of the record owners of Township’s sole discretion, best serves, REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE, regard- plaintiff and Veronica Cox, her heirs, devi- ders to bid for the following Project: by the date as set forth above. All docu- the property being foreclosed. the interest of the Township. less of whether a Business Registra- sees and personal representatives, and Bids will be accepted only by mail or in ments in the enclosed bid package must YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- The Township also reserves the right to tion Certificate may have previously their or any of their successors in right, title person to the Office of the Township Clerk, accompany the bid proposal. SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF CECIL reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are been filed with the Township or Depart- and interest, et al. are defendants, pend- Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park In addition to the above documents, a W. COX, AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR not available and/or appropriated. The ment of Parks and Recreation in the ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND Township also reserves the right to not past with a prior bid. This requirement within 35 days after January 28, 2010, (attn: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until issued by a responsible bank, trust com- INTEREST, AND EACH of you are made utilize these services if they are not neces- is MANDATORY and a bid without a exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, FEBRUARY 17, 2010 AT 10:30 A.M. pany or insurance company, payable to defendants in the above entitled action sary. Business Registration Certificate en- judgment by default may be rendered The Township of Scotch Plains (herein- the Township of Scotch Plains shall be because no proof of death for Cecil W. Cox The selected Bidders, will, within seven closed MUST be rejected. against you for the relief demanded in the after “Township”) shall not be responsible submitted with each bid as a guaranty that was found in the Union County Surrogate’s days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Complaint. You shall file your answer and for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or if a contract is awarded the bidder shall Office. It is plaintiff’s belief that Cecil W. appropriate contract with the Township. SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk delivered late by the Postal Service. At the execute said contract. Cox is deceased, having predeceased All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY of the Superior Court, P.O. Box 971, Tren- above time, the bids will be publicly opened The bid security shall be in the amount of Veronica Cox. However, inasmuch as there Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to RAY POERIO, DIRECTOR OF PARKS ton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance and read aloud. All bids must be pre- $1000.00. is no record of his death in Union County, Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- AND RECREATION with the rules of Civil Practice and Proce- sented in sealed envelopes, which are The Township reserves the right to re- plaintiff joined Cecil W. Cox, his heirs, nation in connections with Certain Public BARBARA RIEPE dure. You are further advised that if you clearly marked, The Purchase of a Deep ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial devisees and personal representatives, Contracts and supplementing the Law TOWNSHIP CLERK are unable to obtain an attorney you may Tine Aerator, for the Maintenance of the informalities or to accept any bid which, in and their or any of their successors in right, Against Discrimination approved April 16, 1 T - 1/28/10, The Times Fee: $96.39 communicate with the New Jersey State title and interest as party defendants. Township of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Av- 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. Bar Association or Lawyer Referral Ser- YOU, DORIANNE M. COX, are made a enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. 17:27, as amended from time to time, and vice of the county of venue and that if you defendant in the above entitled action be- No bid will be received after the time and the Americans With Disability Act. cannot afford an attorney, you may com- cause on April 13, 1995 you entered a date specified. All bidders are required to comply with municate with the Legal Services Office of judgment in the Superior Court of New After receipt of bids, no bid may be the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et the county of venue. The names and tele- Jersey, Child Support Index, Union County, withdrawn within (60) days after the date seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. phone numbers of such agencies are as against Martin P. Cox, for a debt of $(none of the bid opening except if provided for All bidders must be registered with the follows: Lawyer Referral Service: (908) stated-continuing child support judgment). herein. The bid of any bidder who con- New Jersey Department of Labor to en- 353-4715. Legal Service: (908) 354-4340. Docket No. J-274789-1995. Case No. sents to an extension may be held for gage in public work as defined in the re- THE ACTION has been instituted for the CS011655755A. consideration for a longer period of time as quirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certificate YOU, ANDREA LEE, are made a defen- may be agreed upon between bidder and 5661 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. #07-370 dated June 28, 2007 made by dant in the above entitled action because the Township. 12:62-1.1 and must submit a Business Maria Glavan, Collector of Taxes of the City on December 2, 2004 you entered a judg- All bids must be on the bid forms pro- Registration Certificate with the Bid Docu- of Plainfield, County of Union, and State of ment in the Superior Court of New Jersey, vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in ments. New Jersey, to US Bank Custodian for Child Support Index, Union County, against the bid package. Specification and bid Where applicable, prevailing wage rate Phoenix and covers real estate located at Brian Cox, for a debt of $(none stated- forms may be obtained at the Office of shall be paid to all workers on the job as per 1400-02 Putnam Avenue in the City of continuing child support judgment). Docket Recreation, Room 113, 430 Park Avenue, N.J.A.C. 34:11-56,25 et seq. Plainfield, County of Union and State of No. J-322610-2004. Case No. Scotch Plains, between the hours of 9:00 All Bidders must submit, with their New Jersey, known as Lot 38, Block 630, CS83266702A. am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. bid, a copy of their and their contrac- as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and The nature of which and the reason that Bid proposals and all required docu- tors and sub-contractors BUSINESS Tax Map duplicate of City of Plainfield. you and each of you are joined as defen- ments must be completed and submitted REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE, regard- Said tax sale certificate was recorded in the dants is set forth with particularity in the by the date as set forth above. All docu- less of whether a Business Registra- Clerk’s Office of Union County on July 12, Complaint, a copy of which will be fur- ments in the enclosed bid package must tion Certificate may have previously 2007, in book 12226 of mortgages, page nished you on request addressed to the accompany the bid proposal. been filed with the Township or Depart- 88, as instrument #447874. attorneys of the plaintiff at the above men- In addition to the above documents, a ment of Parks and Recreation in the YOU, VERONICA COX, are made a tioned address. certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond past with a prior bid. This requirement defendant in the above entitled action be- DATED: January 28, 2010 issued by a responsible bank, trust com- is MANDATORY and a bid without a cause are one of the record owners of the JENNIFER M. PEREZ, Acting Clerk pany or insurance company, payable to Business Registration Certificate en- property being foreclosed. Superior Court of New Jersey the Township of Scotch Plains shall be closed MUST be rejected. YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, submitted with each bid as a guaranty that BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL if a contract is awarded the bidder shall SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF VERONICA COX, AND THEIR OR ANY A Professional Corporation execute said contract. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, Attorneys At Law The bid security shall be in the amount of RAY POERIO, DIRECTOR OF PARKS TITLE AND INTEREST, AND EACH of 660 New Road, Suite 1-A $1000.00. AND RECREATION you are made defendants in the above Northfield, New Jersey 08225 The Township reserves the right to re- BARBARA RIEPE entitled action because Veronica Cox died (609) 646-0222 ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial TOWNSHIP CLERK intestate on March 13, 2000, a resident of 1 T - 1/28/10, The Leader Fee: $140.25 informalities or to accept any bid which, in 1 T - 1/28/10, The Times Fee: $96.39

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The weekly column written by local high school students ‘The Best of Both Worlds’ By ALEXA ZEPKA doing and would have stayed up all Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times night if she had to. A few days ago, I was flipping Although pulling all-nighters was through a collection of my high school never something I could do, I was yearbook photos. As I gazed down at much more academically determined a million replicas of my face evolving in my previous high school years than over the past three years, the strang- I am today. est feeling came over me. Observing Alana’s perspectives on Studying the date from my fresh- high school and the extent of impor- man picture, which was taken in Oc- tance she invests in grades rekindled SHOWING THEIR TRUE COLORS…Each month, the kindergarten students tober 2006, I realized that I couldn’t a long-lost sense of hope within me, at Westfield’s Lincoln School enjoy wearing their school colors. Pictured here, even recognize myself. It seemed as a 17-year-old kid who has reached teacher Eva Bell shows off her spirit, and some of her treasured students, pictured if some girl, who coincidentally that point in senior year when they CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD…Mayor left to right, Emily DiSarno, Kate Urbinato, Ryan Blake and Patrick Mulligan, do shared the name, Alexa Zepka, was become thoroughly bored with Andy Skibitsky signs a proclamation declaring Catholic Schools Week for Holy so as well. posing in my place. school. Trinity Interparochial School. Her hair was long, wavy and dark. Every day, I am accustomed to the Her eyebrows were thick, her skin same routine. 8:01 a.m., I pull into the First Children School was clear (well, maybe that was just last spot on Codding Road (because I Catholic Schools Week airbrushed), and her smile looked currently don’t have a first period genuine. It took some long minutes of class). 8:11 a.m., I complete my 10- Presents Exhibit in Eliz. scrutinizing before it struck me that minute walk to the school’s back en- Begins on January 31 FANWOOD – First Children School open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to we were indeed the same girl, even trance. 8:13 a.m., I hang up my coat in WESTFIELD/ MOUNTAINSIDE – faith, Christian values, morals, disci- in Fanwood (formerly associated with 5 p.m. though my days of being her feel like my locker. 8:16 a.m., I tediously be- Plans are underway at Holy Trinity pline and knowledge into the everyday Children’s Specialized Hospital) and First Children School is dedicated to a dream. gin going through the motions of my Interparochial School to celebrate life of our students. The dividends real- the Union County Board of Chosen the education and rehabilitation of chil- After overcoming the quintessen- every day. Catholic Schools Week from January ized in the future depend on this build- Freeholders will present an exhibit of dren with disabilities, ages 3 to 10 tial shock that most commonly en- Nonetheless, I am quickly brought 31 through February 5. The theme for ing and growth process.” students’ artwork, related to a garden years. This past summer, students gulfs the minds of parents (you know, back to my more exuberant days this year is: Dividends for Life. Rose McEwen, who chairs Catholic project entitled “Our Blooming Beau- planted a therapeutic garden under the the whole “you’re-growing-up-so- whenever I see Alana in school. She Sister Maureen Fichner, principal, School Week 2010, observed, “Catholic ties,” at the Freeholders Gallery. direction and design of Florence fast” thing), I closed the photo album is always laughing with her friends, announced that the weeklong celebra- schools hold a very special place in our The gallery is located on the sixth Gramignano Chermak, a Union County and began observing my younger sis- walking with a pep step and making tion would begin with Masses on Janu- community. This is what we celebrate.” floor of the Union County Adminis- Master Gardener. ter, who is currently a freshman at the best of the first year of her high ary 31 celebrated at the three co-spon- Parents may receive more informa- tration Building, on Elizabethtown More than 50 families and businesses Westfield High School (WHS). school experience – a sight that can soring parishes, Holy Trinity and St. tion about enrollment by calling (908) Plaza in the City of Elizabeth, and is donated time, talent and resources to The more I watched her, the more bring optimism and spirit to any un- Helen in Westfield and Our Lady of 233-0484 for Westfield (Grades 1-8) make the garden a reality, according to lucid my own recollections of being a motivated senior like myself. Lourdes in Mountainside. and (908) 233-1899 for Mountainside St. Peter’s Announces Ellen D’Amato, school psychologist. freshman became. When I closed my No matter how hard I try, I cannot Students will participate in all the (Pre-K 2 ½ to Kindergarten) or by Honor Roll Status The garden will be cared for and main- eyes, I saw myself walking through help but label my school days as Masses. Parent speakers will offer re- visiting htisnj.com. Holy Trinity tained by the students and staff. the halls feeling like a dot in the tedious. I’ve been a student at WHS flections on their Trinity experiences. Interparochial School is Middle States AREA – James DeAngelo, princi- The success of the garden project universe, trying to dress to impress for so long that I could successfully The St. Helen’s liturgy takes place at accredited. pal of Saint Peter’s Preparatory School resulted in an art program for the everyday, marveling over the fact that give a tour of the entire school to an 9:15 a.m., Our Lady of Lourdes at 9:30 in Jersey City, has announced that the students under the direction of pro- students could actually have free pe- incoming class of a.m. and Holy Trinity at noon. following have attained Honor Roll fessional artist Karina Cavat. In Oc- riods, and most of all...being ex- freshmen…blindfolded. An open house and registration ses- status for the first trimester of 2009: tober, groups of students from 10 tremely motivated. However, living under the same sion will be held at the Westfield campus Westfield residents Matthew classes created artwork inspired by As a senior, it is funny and enter- roof as a freshman allows me to expe- following the noon Mass at Holy Trinity Hartzell, Peter Iannelli, William the flowers that grow in the garden. taining to live in the same house as a rience “the best of both worlds,” in Church. An open house and registration Lavelle, Patrick McCusker, Kevin The original art, made from colorful freshman, for our attitudes and moti- the wonderful words of Miley Cyrus. session will take place at the Mikovits, James Reynolds, William felt materials, make up “Our Bloom- vation levels are as different as night The opposing philosophies of my sis- Mountainside campus following the 9:30 Reynolds, John Serzan and Robert ing Beauties,” which is on display in and day. ter and I are always helpful to both of a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes. Slaski attained First Honors. Mat- Elizabeth. Once upon a time, January was the us and create a more stabilized bal- Many events are scheduled during thew Apicella, Michael Giacone, The exhibit will run through Friday, worst month of the year for me. And ance between work and play: Catholic Schools week, including a Tyler Schiavo and Matthew Woods, January 29. For further information for one reason: midterms. Flash-for- Alana encourages me to excel, and special faculty breakfast, pizza parties, attained Second Honors. Joseph about First Children School, contact ward three years, and the word mid- I encourage Alana to relax. Maybe pep rallies, volleyball games and movie Burke, James Doyle, Daniel Mahler Holly Pedicone, at (908) 654-2478. To term doesn’t frighten me at all. she’ll rethink turning my room into a time. The festivities will conclude on and Edward McGovern earned hon- learn about exhibiting at the Freehold- They’re just another test (okay, five dance floor when I leave for college. Friday with a faculty luncheon hosted orable mentions. ers Gallery, contact curator Teya David tests), but my rejuvenating seniority Alexa is a senior at WHS. by the Home and School Association. Mountainside residents William at (908) 558-2550 or e-mail enables me to believe that I will man- Cranford Receives The students will enjoy a private after- Giannone, Stephen Hart, Matthew [email protected]. age my midterms without any qualms, noon skating party at U.S. Skates in LaBau and Patrick Pindar attained as Holden Caulfield would say. Community Grant Woodbridge. DREAM ON…This year, McKinley El- First Honors. Michael McGee attained Ziering of Westfield After taking a total of 15 midterm The fifth annual Talent Show will be ementary School in Westfield had three Second Honors. examinations at WHS so far, I am still CRANFORD — The Wal-Mart held at the Mountainside campus at students win top honors in the annual Fanwood residents Edmund Coxe, Makes Fall Dean’s List a living, breathing individual. That Community Foundation, through Our Lady of Lourdes on February 5 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Jacob Dombrowski and Joseph WESTFIELD – Arielle Ziering of must mean I’ll be alive after this Wal-Mart in Linden, awarded 7 p.m. Proceeds from the show will Dream” arts competition. The event, Palasits earned honorable mention. Westfield was named to the dean’s round, too. Cranford Public Schools another benefit the children of Kenya with whom sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther Scotch Plains residents Joseph list for the fall 2009 semester at However, my sister (an exact rep- $1,000 grant in support of The computer teacher Delia Chamorro has King, Jr. Association, helps reinforce Carroll, Peter LiVolsi and Benjamin Quinnipiac University, located in lica of whom I was three years ago) Cranford School District Academy been working. Mrs. Chamorro traveled the teachings and ideals of Dr. King Stracquatanio attained First Hon- Connecticut. (CSDA), a donor-funded remedial through art and creative writing. expressed quite an opposing stand- to Kenya to do mission work last year. Pictured are Margaret Dolan, superin- ors. Daniel Lesce attained Second Arielle graduated from Westfield point on the midterm issue. Precisely reading program helping students Catholic Schools Week allows the overcome severe reading issues. tendent of schools, with students, from Honors. High School last year. a week and a half before her Spanish community time to celebrate the good- left to right, Madelyn Jacobs (third oral exam, Alana came rushing up the The grant is the 17th awarded by ness and success of Catholic schools place, poetry), Max Martin (second stairs and into my room. the Wal-Mart Foundation to Cranford throughout the world. place, art) and Miranda Landaeta (first “Alexa, you have to help me study since 2006, which now total more Sr. Fichner believes, “We deposit place, essay). for my Spanish oral! I’m so nervous!” than $16,000. she exclaimed. “Wal-Mart has been a friend to “Okay,” I replied, “when it is?” education, to literacy and to the stu- Christopher Academy “Next Thursday!” she yelped. dents of Cranford,” said Stephen Izzo, I couldn’t help but laugh. Why was Cranford Public School’s former THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL she was stressing about an exam that manager of grants and director of the was over a week away? As soon as I CSDA. “We cannot thank them Admissions Open Houses realized that I did the same thing enough for making a difference in the when I was her age, I contained my- lives of those who struggle to read.” self. PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Campus The night before her oral, we spent TOWN OF WESTFIELD 510 Hillcrest Avenue hours reviewing everything she BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT needed to go over, and the following February 2, 2010 afternoon, Alana approached me in The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Febru- Representatives from our Westfield and the hallway and said everything went ary 8, 2010 in the Council Chambers at the Scotch Plains campuses will be available. well. I was thrilled for her, but even Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, more inspired by her unwavering de- Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeal for Serving children from 2 1/2 through First Grade termination the previous evening. variance(s) from the requirements of the In the Montessori Method She refused to close her binder Westfield Land and Use Ordinance. until she was sure of what she was PASSING ON THEIR EXPERIENCE...Doug Pivnichny of Plainfield, pictured HARVAN HOLDING CO., 343 South PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue East, Applicant is seeking pre- www.christopheracademy.com right, a junior at Oxford University, shares his advice with juniors and seniors liminary and final major site plan approval during Alumni College Day, as fellow panel members Amanda Mosner of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS with c and d variances. The property lo- Westfield, not pictured, Manish Kewalramani, pictured left, Chris Georgevich, RESOLUTION cated in the GB-2 zone is currently used as a public garage and a car/truck rental pictured second from left, and Mark Badalamenti of Scotch Plains, pictured WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch business. Per Section 18.13 of the Land second from right, look on. Plains will require the service of a Town- Use Ordinance, a public garage is a per- ship Engineer and C-3 Sanitary Sewer mitted conditional use in the GB-2 zone. The loan you want, Operator for the calendar year 2010; and Per Section 11.27D of the Land Use Ordi- Alumni Imparts Valuable WHEREAS, the Township Council of nance, a truck rental business is not a the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a permitted use in the GB-2 zone. The appli- Resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant the service you deserve. cant is seeking a d variance relief to retain to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq., known the current non-conforming use as a truck Advice to Wardlaw Classes as the “New Jersey Campaign Contribu- rental business. Per Section 18.04F3 a tions and Expenditures Reporting Act”, AREA – Not long ago, Mark Head of School Andrew Webster conditional use and non-conditional use which established a fair and open process on the same lot shall occupy separate NEIL SULLIVAN Badalamenti of Scotch Plains, also underlined the importance of for the award of certain contracts with a buildings or structures on the lot. The Amanda Mosner of Westfield, Chris strong writing skills and focus when value in excess of $17,500.00 per year applicant is seeking a d variance relief to President, Westfield Mortgage where those contracts are not subject to Georgevich, Manish Kewalramani, crafting the college essay. “Students retain both businesses in one building. public bidding or competitive contracting and Doug Pivnichny were grappling must carve out the appropriate amount The applicant is seeking bulk variance web: www.westfieldmortgage.com under the New Jersey Local Public Con- relief from Sections 17.06, 17.07 and 17.08 with the stresses of applying to col- of time to write their essays and give tract Law; and email: [email protected] of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance lege and transitioning from The it time to ‘marinate’ in their minds. WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications requires paving, curbing and striping for and proposals for said contract were ad- Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison You may need to write seven to eight parking for the truck business. No paving, vertised at least ten (10) days before the 774 Central Avenue Westfield, NJ 07090 into the adult world. drafts before you are done, but you curbing or striping is proposed. Section proposals were to be submitted; and 17.02C.9 allows the minimum parking re- They returned to Wardlaw- should always write the essay in a WHEREAS, the Township Manager and Phone: (908) 518-0800 Toll-Free: (866) 518-0800 quirement to be determined by the Board, Hartridge on January 5 to share what way that it shows you at your very Township Clerk received and opened the however, the number required by the Board proposals in public and the Township Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance they have learned since their gradua- best.” shall not be less than the number required Council has evaluated the proposals on tion with juniors and seniors during On how college life is different by the zone. The required number of park- the basis of being the most advantageous ing spaces for a public garage is 35. The Alumni College Day. from life at Wardlaw-Hartridge, to the Township of Scotch Plains, price required number of parking spaces by Plainfield resident Susan Swenson, Doug, a junior at Oxford University, and other factors being considered; and zone is 29 spaces. Existing are 35 spaces. WHEREAS, the evaluation considered, director of College Counseling, as said, “Your time here at Wardlaw- The applicant is seeking a variance from as to each proposal: well as Fanwood resident and 1983 Hartridge is much more structured.” Section 11.17D, permitted uses and struc- 1. Experience and reputation in the field; tures. Any use or structure other than Wardlaw-Hartridge School graduate He stressed the importance of time 2. Knowledge of the Township of Scotch those uses or structures permitted in Sub- Rudy Brandl, who now serves as the management and utilization of re- Plains and the subject matter to be ad- section A, B, and C of Section 11.27 are dressed under the contract; school’s director of Alumni Relations/ sources at the school to build study prohibited. Truck rental is not permitted in 3. Availability to accommodate any re- Annual Fund, organized the event, skills and make the most of one’s Subsections A, B or C of Section 11.27. quired meetings; The applicant is seeking a variance from which was followed by a Young time. 4. Compensation proposal; and Section 17.13C, Use Restrictions. There Alumni Pizza Party. Mark, a sophomore at Miami Uni- WHEREAS, funds in the amount of shall be no parking of motor vehicles used $25,956.00 have been certified for the Following introductions by Mrs. versity of Ohio, added that students in any business on site during regular position by the Chief Financial Officer of Swenson, the moderator, and Mr. need to become their own advocates. business hours, except for short-term the Township of Scotch Plains. parking for loading and unloading, unless Brandl, the alumni/ae advised the stu- Since they are on their own and not NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED specific parking spaces are provided for dents about the importance of staying living under the guardianship of par- by the Township Council of the Township such vehicles in excess of the spaces Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, focused during the college-applica- ents, students must take responsibil- required by ordinance. Applicant proposes as follows, based upon the aforesaid evalu- tion process. ity for their own needs, actions and to comply with Sign Ordinance. The appli- ation: cant does not propose any signs that would “Don’t let senioritis affect your future, he advised. That Hatch Mott MacDonald is hereby not be in conformity with the Zoning Ordi- applications,” said Chris, a freshman appointed as Township Engineer and C-3 nance. at Boston College. “Use your re- Sanitary Sewer Operator for the calendar sources at Wardlaw-Hartridge to help 2007 WHS Graduate year 2010. Variances, waivers or exceptions from BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that cer- certain site plan details or relief from re- you with the applications and the Spends Spring in Spain tified copies of this resolution be forward to quirements may be sought as appropri- essay-writing process.” WESTFIELD – George Peter Hatch Mott MacDonald of 27 Bleeker ate. Amanda, a freshman at Reed Col- Cornell, in his junior year at Fairfield Street, Millburn, New Jersey 07041; Zon- Plans and application are on file in the lege, added that students should get a ing Officer Robert LaCosta, Assistant En- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North University, is spending the spring se- gineer Joseph Timko and Director of Pub- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and jump-start as early as the summer mester studying in Barcelona, Spain. lic Property, Kevin Ward. may be seen Monday through Friday from before their senior year to complete George, who made the dean’s list at TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the basic portion of the common ap- Fairfield, with a GPA above 3.5, is a Dated: January 19, 2010 JAMES B. FLYNN, ESQ. plication. Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk Attorney for Applicant 2007 graduate of Westfield High School. 1 T - 1/28/10, The Times Fee: $52.02 1 T - 1/28/10, The Leader Fee: $63.24 Page 16 Thursday, January 28, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jack ‘Pete’ DeCamp, 86, Airline Pilot; Eleanore Mecca, Longtime Volunteer Was Former Mayor and Police Justice – Obituaries – Who Taught Disabled to Swim at Y Jack M. “Pete” DeCamp passed Morristown, N.J. until June 1961, Maria Cuccaro, 97, Westfield Resident; Eleanore A. Mecca, 81, of Scotch Surviving are her husband of 55 away in Santa Monica, Calif. on Sun- when they moved to GrandView on Plains died on Friday, January 22, at years, Joseph; five sons, Mark, Brian day, January 10, 2010, after a long Hudson, N.Y. with their two children, Was Holy Trinity Church Communicant Overlook Hospital in Summit. (Sue), Dennis, Steven and Paul (Patty); illness. He was 86 years old. Ardis and Peter. While there, Jack Born in New York City, she was a her daughter, Patrice Eannucci (Bill); Born December 31, 1923 in Glen served as a village trustee, police Maria Cuccaro (Carusone), 97, of Cuccaro and his wife, Agatha, her longtime resident of Scotch Plains. her sister-in-law, Virginia Mecca, and Ridge, N.J. to Marian and Howard P. justice, and two terms as mayor of the Westfield passed away peacefully daughter Gina Cuccaro and a late Mrs. Mecca had been employed as seven grandchildren. DeCamp, Jack grew up in Verona, tiny Hudson River village. on Wednesday, January infant daughter, an executive secretary with Mutual Her brother, Alex Kleinert, prede- N.J. and graduated from Verona High In June 1975, he and Mary moved 20, at her daughter’s Giuseppina. She also will Life Insurance Co. in Newark from ceased her. School in 1941. He joined the Navy to Los Angeles, Calif. He retired fly- home, surrounded by her be deeply missed by her 1947 to 1952 and served in Germany The funeral was held on Tuesday, V5 program in 1942 and taught fly- ing DC-10s in December 1983. His loving family. 18 grandchildren and 27 as a civilian employee for the United January 26, from the Memorial Fu- ing in Texas. Jack graduated as a family flew with him on his very last Born and raised in great-grandchildren. States Army from 1952 to 1954. She neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Marine Second Lieutenant in Janu- flight, from JFK to LAX. Giano Vetusto, Italy, she A Funeral Mass was was most recently employed with Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed ary 1944. After release from active Jack was predeceased by his par- came to the United States celebrated on Saturday, Barker Bus Company. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary duty in December 1945, he joined the ents and his brother, Howard Jr. He in 1957, settling in January 23, at the Holy She was a 30-year volunteer at the Church. Interment took place at Hill- Marine Air Reserve as a member of leaves behind his loving wife of 55 Westfield. Mrs. Cuccaro Trinity Church of Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. the Willow Grove NAS VMF-451 years, Mary; his two children, Ardis was a communicant of Westfield. Entombment where she taught the disabled to swim. Those who wish may make dona- Squadron. Jack enrolled at Lehigh of Westfield, N.J. and Peter of Los the Holy Trinity Roman took place at Lake Nelson A member of the Immaculate Heart tions to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains University under the G.I. Bill and Angeles, Calif.; two grandsons, Adam Catholic Church of Memorial Park in of Mary Roman Catholic Church in YMCA (Building Fund), 1340 graduated in June of 1950. and David Perry of Westfield; his Westfield. Piscataway. Scotch Plains, she was a former mem- Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. He was called back to active duty sister, Marjory, of Hackettstown, and She was the beloved Maria Cuccaro Arrangements were un- ber of the Rosary Altar Society at St. 07076. For additional information or during the Korean War. Jack flew 87 several nieces and nephews. Jack’s wife of the late Antonio der the direction of the Bartholomew the Apostle Roman to express condolences, visit sorties in F4U Corsairs, half of them two other loves were golf and his Cuccaro (1992) and the devoted Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Catholic Church, also in Scotch www.fanwoodmemorial.com. land-based, half off of an aircraft 1957 Chevy convertible. mother of her daughter Agnese Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Plains. January 28, 2010 carrier. Upon release from active duty, Services were private. In lieu of Cuccaro and her late husband, In lieu of flowers, donations in her Jack joined United Airlines as a pilot, flowers, donations may be sent in his Pasquale (1999), her late son Impe- name may be made to either Broth- Marion E. Cummings, 84, Was Teacher based in Newark. He married Mary name to Meals-on-Wheels of Essex rio Cuccaro (1997) and his wife, erhood of Hope, P.O. Box 440118, Campbell Kennedy of Kenilworth, County; Mothers Against Drunk Driv- Teresa, her daughter Emma Ciullo Somerville, Mass. 02144 or to Com- In Oradell Public Schools For 42 Years Ill. in May 1954. They resided in ers, or to The Gus LoSasso Scholar- and her husband, Alfonso, her munity Care Hospice, 110 West End Marion E. Cummings, 84, of Scotch Palmer, and her husband, Donald, of ship at Lehigh University, which Jack daughter Rosetta Psemeneki and her Avenue, Somerville, N.J. 08876. George A. Miller, 92 January 28, 2010 Plains passed away peacefully on Sun- Scotch Plains; her nephew, Christo- established for a classmate who was husband, Harold, her son Elio pher Palmer, and his wife, George A. Miller, 92, died on killed during active duty in Korea. day, January 24, at Over- look Hospital in Summit Connie, and their daughters, Wednesday, January 20, at Robert January 28, 2010 Julius Zack, 85, Devoted Family Man; Wood Johnson University Hospital after a brief illness, sur- Emily and Lucy, all of Scotch in Rahway. John G. Watt, 89 rounded by her family. Plains, and her niece, Chris- Was Business Owner and Attorney tina Palmer, and her partner, Born in Alpha, N.J., he was a life- John G. Watt, 89, of Scotch Plains Born in the Bronx, N.Y., long resident of Westfield. Julius Zack, 85, of Westfield our world. she resided in Oradell for Merrel Kovats, of Paramus. died on Friday, January 22, at Robert Services will be held at During World War II, George served Wood Johnson University Hospital passed away on Monday, December Services for Mr. Zack were con- 40 years before moving to his country in the United States Army. 28, 2009, at Morristown Memorial ducted on Wednesday, December 30, Edison. She moved to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Janu- in Rahway. ary 30, at Memorial Funeral He was wounded and received a Born in Scotland, he was a long- Hospital. 2009, at Temple Emanu-El in Scotch Plains in 1999. Purple Heart. Born in New Brunswick, Mr. Zack Westfield. Interment was at Beth Is- Miss Cummings gradu- Home, 155 South Avenue in time resident of Scotch Plains. Fanwood. Interment will George had worked for 30 years as Mr. Watt was a veteran of World War had lived in Perth Amboy before rael Cemetery in Woodbridge. ated from Hunter Teach- a wood pattern maker for BP in Perth moving to Westfield over 55 years Arrangements were by Menorah ers College and received follow at George Washing- II, having served in the United States ton Memorial Park in Amboy, retiring in 1992. Army in the European Theater. He was ago. Chapels at Millburn in Union. her Masters in Account- Marion Cummings His wife, Eve (née Wanca), prede- He served in the United States January 28, 2010 ing from New York Uni- Paramus. Visitation will be a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge and one hour prior to the service. ceased him in 1961. was awarded the Purple Heart for his Army during World War II and was versity and her Masters in Education Surviving are his children, Ed the co-owner of Zack Painting Com- Lillian A. Gohring, 81 from Hunter. She had been employed For additional information or to service. Prior to retiring, Mr. Watt had sign the guestbook, please visit Miller and Evelyn Kuhn; two broth- been employed as a baker with Ward pany of Fords. Previously, he had Lillian A. Gohring, 81, of Scotch as a teacher in the Oradell Public Plains died on Tuesday, January 26, Schools for 42 years prior to retiring. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. ers, Fred and Chick Miller; a sister, Baking Co. in East Orange. been an attorney with Hess Oil Com- January 28, 2010 Claire Abbott; six grandchildren and Surviving are his wife, Mary; his pany. He also was an active member at the Woodlands in Plainfield. Surviving are her sister, Norma M. three great-grandchildren. son, Ronald; his daughters, Claudia of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. Born in Plainfield, she was a life- A funeral service took place on Barich and Heather Watt; his brother, Mr. Zack was a loving husband, long resident of Scotch Plains. Friday, January 22, at the Gray Fu- Leonard; his sister, Elizabeth “Bell” father and grandfather. He is survived Her husband, John, and her grand- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Rizatello; eight grandchildren and five by his wife, Elaine; his children, Bar- son, Jason Lindner, predeceased her. The Story of the Creation Westfield. Burial followed at Fairview great-grandchildren. bara Quindel of Milwaukee, Wis., Surviving are her daughters, Joan Cemetery in Westfield. His son, Leonard, predeceased him Deborah Zack of Chestertown, N.Y., Gohring and Elizabeth Triggs, and her Donations in lieu of flowers may in 2007. Neil Zack of Branford, Conn., James grandsons, Richard and Kyle Triggs. Of Westfield Public Schools be made to the Westfield Rescue Private arrangements are by the Me- Zack of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and Services will be held at noon today, The Westfield Leader has offered the The principal taught Latin, Greek, Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield, N.J. morial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- William Zack of San Francisco, Ca- Thursday, January 28, at the Memo- Historical Society an opportunity to math and science, while four other 07091. enue in Fanwood. To sign the guestbook, lif.; his grandchildren, Jessica, Carl, rial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue share the rich history of Westfield in a teachers taught the elementary sub- January 28, 2010 visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Emma, Rachel, Joshua and Mia; his in Fanwood. Interment will follow at monthly column. The complete article jects. The young students were taught SHERIFF’S SALE January 28, 2010 brother, Alvin Zack of California, Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. with pictures is available on our website: arithmetic, reading, penmanship, draw- and his sister, Pearl Turtletaub of New Visitation will be one hour prior to the SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000199 SHERIFF’S SALE www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. ing and declamation. The intermediate SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Jersey. service. For additional information or students added Greek, Latin, science CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006969 He was a trusted friend, confi- to express condolences, please visit Early schools in Westfield were mostly UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY church operated and served multiple and spelling. DOCKET NO. F-42939-08 CHANCERY DIVISION dante and advisor to many, a true www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Plaintiff: LSF6 MERCURY REO INVEST- UNION COUNTY January 28, 2010 purposes. Around 1800, the Frame Discipline was strict and instruction MENTS, LLC DOCKET NO. F-34667-08 mensch, whose sense of humor lit up was largely by rote. Elizabeth Stryker, VS. Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Schoolhouse, located at Mountain and Defendant: ANTHONY T DAVIS AND NICOLE VS. SHERIFF’S SALE Broad, was opened and used for school a teacher at the school, never missed a DAVIS, HIS WIFE; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; Defendant: THOMAS ANDREW BECKER, SHERIFF’S SALE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; BURLINGTON SUMMIT BANK, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000028 purposes during the day and prayer day, even during the great blizzard of COUNTY WELFARE BOARD; CHARLOTTE Sale Date: 02/03/2010 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000163 1888. A student remembered, “She SEDITA; CARE ONE AT MERCER L; SYN- Writ of Execution: 11/20/2009 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY meetings and a singing school at night, ERGY BANK F/K/A FIRST BANK OF CENTRAL By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION until it was destroyed by fire in 1816. slapped you good and plenty. She never NEW JERSEY; WORLDWIDE ASSET to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-9564-08 UNION COUNTY PURCHASHING LLC, ASSIGNEE OF DIRECT vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Plaintiff: AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC DOCKET NO. F-31107-07 Students in those days had the married. I think if she would have, MERCHANT BANK NA; NU SUN FINANCIAL TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- VS. Plaintiff: ROMA BANK she’d have had a better humor.” SERVICES LLC TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Defendant: DANIEL U. OVIEDO, MRS. VS. equivalent of their own personal Sale Date: 02/24/2010 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of OVIEDO, WIFE OF DANIEL U. OVIEDO, MERS Defendant: 218 PARK AVENUE ASSOCI- laptops, known as a hornbook. It was Professor Francis, who had a corked Writ of Execution: 12/02/2009 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION ATES, LLC, ET ALS By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of their bid available in cash or certified check at Sale Date: 02/17/2010 Sale Date: 02/17/2010 a board with a handle, where a paper leg and a heavy wooden cane, scuffled to me directed I shall expose for sale by public the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 11/18/2009 Writ of Execution: 09/09/2009 around the building catching miscreants vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution containing the alphabet, basic spell- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 19/ to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing and some religious messages was and administering discipline. One boy TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 100*** $120,902.19. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The property to be sold is located in the Town TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- held to the board beneath a thin trans- reported losing the only big league base- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of Westfield, County of Union and State of New TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ball in Westfield for bouncing it in the of their bid available in cash or certified check at Jersey. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of parent piece of animal skin or horn. the conclusion of the sales. Premises commonly known as: 410 Spring- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The Old Brick Academy, located hall and being sentenced to spend time The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred field Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. of their bid available in cash or certified check at of their bid available in cash or certified check at One Thousand Thirty Six and 32/100*** Being Known as Lot 26, Block 1905, on the the conclusion of the sales. the conclusion of the sales. opposite the Presbyterian Church, was after school conjugating Latin verbs. $401,036.32. official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Eighty The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Lincoln School opened in 1890, on The property to be sold is located in the BOR- Dimensions: 50.51 feet x 422.13 feet x 50.000 Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and Twenty Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty a two-story structure under the super- OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION, State feet x 415.00 feet 97/100*** $688,717.97. One and 81/100*** $625,381.81. vision of the minister. The upper story Temple Place, and was Westfield’s of New Jersey. Nearest Cross Street: Nomahegan Drive MUNICIPALITY: Mountainside Borough, 219park.roma Tax LOT 73 BLOCK 116 Total Upset: ***One Hundred Forty One Thou- COUNTY: Union, STATE OF New Jersey Property was used for prayer meetings, town first high school. It had the tallest COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15 TRENTON AV- sand Three Hundred Eighty Four and 69/100*** STREET AND STREET NO: 1413 Wipporwill Schedule A flagpole in the state, one hundred and ENUE, FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023 $141,384.69 together with lawful interest and Way, TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Block 3.F, Lot 4 County of Union meetings and public gatherings and Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) costs. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 122.71 feet x 6 feet State of New Jersey the first floor was a school. The cur- twenty one feet. The weather vane REFER TO SCHEDULE A Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or NEAREST CROSS STREET: New Providence Township of Scotch Plains Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seventy Thou- other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Road BLOCK 1802 LOT 13 riculum was typical for that time and placed on the top is the source of the sand One Hundred Twenty Nine and 97/100*** liens, insurance premiums or other advances SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE 219 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey title for the high school yearbook. $470,129.53 together with lawful interest and made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Sixty Four Lot Size: 63 x 164 included grammar, geography and costs. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Five and 29/ Nearest Cross Street: Sunset Place ciphering, all taught by one teacher. Another big event was the founding The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- independent investigation to ascertain whether 100*** $764,275.29 together with lawful interest Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Ninety Three sessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other or not any outstanding interest remain of record and costs. Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Eight and 25/ The opening of the Prospect School of a new town newspaper by Professor municipal assessments. The amount due can be and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- 100*** $693,268.25 together with lawful interest Francis, the high school principal. A obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursu- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and costs. in 1869, just opposite the Town Hall, ant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be If the sale is set aside for any reason, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- came after a bitter fight and over the young Louis Pearsall was sent by his subject to the limited lien priority of any condo- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a money will be deposited into the Superior Court tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and minium/homeowner association liens which may return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tax levy. The old residents were horri- uncle Alfred Pearsall, editor of the exist. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to money will be deposited into the Superior Court Union County Standard, “Here it is, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagor’s attorney. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, fied at the extravagance of this $18,000 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to building, according to J. Alton Den- boss, I grabbed it from a kid at the train expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and an order directing payment of the surplus money. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and extent of that person’s claim and asking for nis, a former mayor. It contained two station. It’s a weekly! It’s Republi- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court will have information regarding the surplus, if an order directing payment of the surplus money. can!” It was The Westfield Leader. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, any. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale large classrooms, one on each floor, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to There is a full legal description on file in the will have information regarding the surplus, if and four smaller ones, and was re- * * * * * * * and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Union County Sheriff’s Office. any. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this There is a full legal description on file in the garded at the time as a model building. My thanks to Ralph Jones and the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. sale for any length of time without further adver- Union County Sheriff’s Office. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale tisement. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this late Bud Boothe for their tireless effort any. will have information regarding the surplus, if Ralph Froehlich sale for any length of time without further adver- SHERIFF’S SALE There is a full legal description on file in the any. Sheriff tisement. in collecting and summarizing so many Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Attorney: Ralph Froehlich SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000189 documents. A slide show of early The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS Sheriff SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 728 MARINE HIGHWAY Attorney: CHANCERY DIVISION Westfield Schools is available at www. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 RUDOLPH A. PALOMBI, JR., ESQUIRE UNION COUNTY Westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Ralph Froehlich tisement. MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 1300 KUSER ROAD, 2ND FLOOR DOCKET NO. F-47425-08 Sheriff Ralph Froehlich (856) 802-1000 HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08619 Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Bill Foley Attorney: Sheriff 4 T - 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 (609) 581-1721 TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP SHAPIRO & PEREZ, LLP - ATTORNEYS Attorney: & 2/11/10 Fee: $157.08 4 T - 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 2006-FM1 14000COMMERCE PARKWAY PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC & 2/11/10 Fee: $157.08 VS. SHERIFF’S SALE SUITE B 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD, SUITE 100 SHERIFF’S SALE Defendant: EDUARDO ZUNIGA; CAROLINA MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 SHERIFF’S SALE ZUNIGA; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006927 (856) 793-3080 (856) 813-5500 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006931 Sale Date: 02/24/2010 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4 T - 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 4 T - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09007023 Writ of Execution: 12/10/2009 CHANCERY DIVISION & 2/18/10 Fee: $195.84 & 2/4/10 Fee: $189.72 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-43931-08 DOCKET NO. F-39909-08 UNION COUNTY vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff: LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP, AS DOCKET NO. F-44521-08 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- VS. SERVICER FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST Plaintiff: INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Defendant: THOMAS A. BECKER A/K/A THO- 2006-16 VS. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of MAS ANDREW BECKER VS. Defendant: CLAUDIA DUPLAA AND GABRIEL said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 02/03/2010 Gray Funeral Homes Defendant: MICHAEL F. MARINO, PAMELA TAJES of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 10/26/2009 MARINO, MARIE BALIATICO, MORTGAGE Sale Date: 02/10/2010 the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. Writ of Execution: 11/09/2009 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public AS NOMINEE FOR WEICHERT FINANCIAL By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sixty Seven Thousand Three Hundred Eighty vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- SERVICES, GRACE NEINER, to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Eight and 45/100*** $367,388.45. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Since 1897 MANHATTONVILLE COLLEGE, STATE OF vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Property to be sold is located in the Township TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on NEW JERSEY TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 02/03/2010 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 11/06/2009 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Premises commonly known as: 2089 LYDE of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution said day. All successful bidders must have 20% PLACE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076 the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public of their bid available in cash or certified check at BEING KNOWN as LOT 20, BLOCK 2703, on The judgment amount is: ***Twenty Three vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- the conclusion of the sales. the official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Thousand Six Hundred Ninety One and 94/100*** TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Six Plains $23,691.94. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight and 06/ Dimensions: 125.00 feet x 50.00 feet x 125.00 The property to be sold is located in the Town WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of 100*** $606,568.06. feet x 50.00 feet of Westfield, County of Union and State of New said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Property to be sold is located in: Township of Nearest Cross Street: Cook Avenue Jersey. The premises is commonly known as of their bid available in cash or certified check at Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Six Thousand 410 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey the conclusion of the sales. New Jersey. One Hundred Sixteen and 97/100*** $406,116.97 07090. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Premises commonly known as: 1118 Lincoln together with lawful interest and costs. Tax Lot No. 26; Block No. 1905. Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty and Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Dimensions of Lot: Approximately: 415 x 50 x 52/100*** $342,920.52. Tax Lot: 10; Block: 8703 other charges, and any such taxes, charges, 422.13 x 50.51 Municipality: Scotch Plains Township Approximate Dimensions: 000.172 AC liens, insurance premiums or other advances Located: Springfield Avenue and Union County County: Union; State of New Jersey Neares Cross Street: Evelyn Street made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Park Boulevard Street and Street No: 2397 North Avenue Taxes: 4th Quarter Taxes 2009 (Base Amount) parties are to conduct and rely upon their own The above advertisement does not constitute Tax Block and Lot: Block 8105 also Block 801 $2,529.32* independent investigation to ascertain whether a full legal description of the real estate. The full Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in in Westfield; Lot: 6 also Lot 1 in Westfield Sewer: (Base Amount) $250.00* or not any outstanding interest remain of record legal description may be found at the Office of the Dimensions of Lot: 70 feet x 120 feet *Plus interest on these figures through date of and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Sheriff during regular business hours. 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Nearest Cross Street: Whittier Avenue payoff and any and all subsequest taxes, water closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Prior Liens: First Mortgage - Chase Home Superior Interests (if any): NONE and sewer amounts. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Finance LLC (4-15-08) $112,000.00 Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty Four Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy One Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***Twenty Eight Thousand Six personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Three and 92/100*** Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Hundred Ninety Five and 32/100*** $28,695.32 $384,663.92 together with lawful interest and $671,740.00 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, together with lawful interest and costs. cremation. costs. costs. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Charles J. Tombs tisement. tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff NJ Lic. Number 4006 Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: KOURY, TIGHE, LAPRES, BISCULA & Director POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS PARKER MC CAY - ATTORNEYS PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC SOMMERS, P.C. 728 MARINE HIGHWAY 7001 LINCOLN DRIVE WEST 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 1423 TILTON ROAD PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 THREE GREENTREE CENTRE - PO BOX 974 SUITE 100 SUITE 9 www.grayfuneralhomes.com MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053-0974 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 NORTHFIELD, NEW JERSEY 08225 (856) 802-1000 (856) 596-8900 (856) 813-5500 (609) 383-1233 4 T - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 4 T - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 4 T - 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 4 T - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 & 1/28/10 Fee: $171.36 & 2/4/10 Fee: $169.32 & 2/18/10 Fee: $197.88 & 1/28/10 Fee: $173.40 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2010 Page 17 POPCORN™ The Book of Eli: A Real Page-Turner

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER is Mila Kunis as the pulchritudinous 3 popcorns Solara. The daughter of Carnegie’s Lessons of Biblical proportion are blind and doubtlessly indentured mis- harsh: plague, locusts, whatever it takes tress (Jennifer Beals), she fears that to get a decadent citizenry to stand up failure in the femme fatale department and take notice. In The Book of Eli, no will spell suffering for her mom. less than full-scale Armageddon has Folklorically, she comes away en- made the planet barely recognizable. chanted by the wayfarer. But wait, look, appearing through the Suffice it to note, humanistic cap- dust, it’s a survivor. He is Eli Walker, tive and nihilistic captor are soon at resolutely trudging toward the hori- loggerheads, which provides for dar- zon. ing escapes, action-packed chase We soon learn there are pockets of scenes and numerous violent engage- Scotch Plains resident Clara Liss Manheim’s multimedia work, titled others. Some live fearfully in hovels. ments. The good fight is fought across Tom Fortunato for The Leader/ Times “Having Tea with Toot (Tut)” Many have formed into bands of cut- the catastrophe-ridden landscape, a The Choral Art Society performs Paine’s Mass in D. throats who steal from the less strong. backdrop that metaphorically gasps But woe unto those who attempt to with exhaustion from man’s indul- From a ‘Blank Canvas’ compromise this proud remnant of gences. Choral Art Society ‘Resurrects’ better days. Superbly played by Denzel Building on a relatively recent com- Washington, and bold, unafraid and pilation of imagery (the Mad Max Sprouts Many Creations on a mission, he is the post-apocalyp- series, The Postman), directors Albert Knowles Paine’s Mass in D By MARYLOU MORANO I’m proud to be part of it,” she said. tic hero personified. and Allen Hughes construe their idea By MEREDITH MANNINO precision, portrayed the dark, treacher- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Using pyramid-shaped boxes, As such, he has had to equip himself of a world ravaged by the Big One. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ous energy that the story of Christ’s SUMMIT – Last month’s annual Plexiglas frames, buttons and Egyp- not only with a firm faith and determi- Exquisitely drab art direction is at WESTFIELD – Under the direction crucifixion imbues: Blank Canvas For Art’s Sake tian cotton, Clara Liss Manheim, also nation, but also with all the fighting once foreboding and instructive. “See of James Little, The Choral Art Society, “Crucifxus etiam pro nobis, sub Fundraiser at the Visual Arts Center of Scotch Plains, created a multime- skills needed to traverse a world that what you did in the name of your one performing John Knowles Paine’s Mass Pontio Pilato passus / et sepultus est.” of New Jersey (VACNJ) in Summit dia work, titled “Having Tea with has reverted to an aberrant primitive- and only god?” the rubble seems to in D, gave a stellar and enthralling (“And was crucified also for us / under was a powerful collaboration between Toot (Tut),” depicting the boy-mon- ness. When it comes to cinema’s top cry. performance at the Presbyterian Church Pontius Pilate he suffered, died and was those who create art and those who arch King Tutankhamun. killing machines, you can rate him Likewise, the award-worthy cos- in Westfield on Saturday night. buried”). support it. “I was trying to portray that a box right up there with Sylvester Stallone’s tume of survival, donned here by Paine, a native of Portland, Me., was Uplifting is the mood in number 9, More than 100 artists, some from has different meanings. Someone John Rambo and Clint Eastwood’s Denzel with dressed-to-kill pragma- influenced by German aesthetics. While “Et Resurrexit,” a beautiful verse about as far away as California and Massa- could be boxed in, or receive a gift in Man With No Name. tism, has evolved into an amalgam of growing up in New the resurrection of chusetts, created pieces of art from a box,” she said. Hence, there are guilty thrills L.L. Bean and army surplus by way of England, he stud- The Choral Art Society holds its re- Christ: “And the blank canvas supplied by VACNJ. Mountainside artist Cynthia Smith aplenty, which, when combined with a the second hand shop. Interestingly, ied under a German hearsals weekly on Tuesdays from 8 to 10 third day He rose The art was then auctioned at a recep- Weiss, who created a landscape in complementing bit of rather well writ- though, Mr. Oldman’s warlord, who immigrant / opera p.m. at The Presbyterian Church. Prospec- again…whose tive singers are welcome. To learn more, tion held in mid-December. oils on a 12”x12” shadow box that ten, sociological punditry, make for a generally has others do his bidding, is singer, and at the email [email protected] or call Cindy kingdom shall have The event was co-chaired by Trust- had been painted on all visible sur- rousing and surprisingly absorbing outfitted in the double-knits of a sleazy age of 19, Paine Brogan at (908) 518-0152 no end.” ees Catie Totman and Rachel faces, said, “I was honored to be part time at the Bijou. Helping Mr. Wash- nightclub impresario. traveled to Berlin, Bass soloist An- Weinberger. of the Blank Canvas event.” The land- ington establish his good guy creds by Along with the appurtenances of where he studied organ extensively. drew Martens gave a brilliant perfor- Ann Schaffer of South Orange, a scape, which she titled “Lemon Fair,” way of antithetical example, Gary the day, as well as the folkways and He began writing the Mass in D mance in “Et In Spiritum Sanctum” Contemporary Arts Council member is, according to the artist, “a muddy Oldman is nastily terrific as the dema- mores of the culture, these observa- while in Germany and completed it (“And In the Holy Spirit”). Mr. Mar- of the Museum of Modern Art, a stream [that] became a blaze of color gogic Carnegie. tions keep the brutality in check. While when he returned to the States in 1861. tens’ singing emoted triumph, which is trustee and chair of the Art Commit- in this Vermont landscape.” A malevolent lord of the flies, the creative extrapolation may not be The Mass in D, a choral and orches- exactly what this reverent verse con- tee of the Montclair Art Museum and State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of New Carnegie, too, has a vision, albeit com- as astute as Jean-Jacques Annaud’s tral composition, has 18 movements or cerns. a member of the Photography Com- Jersey’s 21st Legislative District and pletely self-serving. And also like painstaking, interpolative peek into parts; it was scored for four vocal solo- Kurt Alakulppi, lyric tenor, also per- mittee of the Guggenheim Museum, Union County Freeholder Angel Walker, and unlike those born after the past in Quest for Fire (1981), it is ists, orchestra, organ and chorus. The formed a fabulous solo, his voice smooth served as guest curator. Estrada addressed Blank Canvas at- “The War,” he can read. He has had his inventive enough to pique our imagi- piece represents subsections of a tradi- and clear. In addition to the more than tendees. thuggish minions combing the nations. tional Catholic Mass and is sung in The second-to-last movement, en- $120,000 raised, the event also helped Investors Savings Bank, Patricia scorched, concrete-colored country- The question is, while it probably Latin. titled “Agnus Dei” (“Lamb of God”), to further the VACNJ mission of bring- Bell of South Orange, NetRoadShow, side in search of a specific book. But delights Nostradamus, why are we so Each movement portrays basic Chris- featured an alto and soprano duet. Alto ing art awareness to the community. Cartier, Merrill Lynch and Spectrum so far it’s been no dice. That is, until infatuated with humankind’s Grand tian tenets and tells the story of Christ’s Ellen Goff Entriken and Mezzo-so- Proceeds will fund exhibitions of Group Management sponsored the Walker traipses into his town. Finale? Perhaps The Book of Eli an- crucifixion and resurrection. The art- prano Sharon Lynne Byrne also did an contemporary art, docent-led tours, 2009 Blank Canvas event. Perhaps it’s the way the stranger swers it in part. For in the same brain istry and loveliness of the singers’ op- excellent job capturing the appropriate educational outreach programs and Kevin Cummings, president and carries himself, the obvious confidence synapse that conjures the idea of apoca- era-style voices, the orchestra and the mood for this verse – humility: “Agnus studio classes and workshops. Chief Executive Officer of Investors and humility. Although he decimates a lypse, infinity is probably right there traditional church setting created a ce- Dei, qui tollis peccato Mundi, Miserere Working off of an image, Debra Savings Bank, announced that the good portion of Carnegie’s inner reti- to contradict. Walker lives. On and on lestial vibe that was thoroughly en- nobis.” (“O Lamb of God, that takest Livingston of Scotch Plains created bank’s Charitable Foundation would nue, Walker did first try to discourage it goes, and where he stops nobody trancing. away the sins of the world, have mercy an encaustic (hot wax) collage of a donate $20,000 in grant funding to them from their untimely but lickety- knows. Listeners closed their eyes and were on us”). Tanzanian woman washing her dishes VACNJ, to be used for its educational split deaths. The bad guy figures such In other words, there is hope. Though transported to Jerusalem during the early For the rock-opera version of Christ’s outside her home. The image came programs for New Jersey’s power can only emanate from one it sure is a cruel reckoning, and the days of Christ. Intricate vocal and instru- crucifixion, see Jesus Christ Superstar; from Ms. Livingston’s work as a vol- underserved “Abbott” district public who has the book. So he offers him a cleanup will be a real bear, there can mental pitches, inflections and notes those seeking out a close replica of the unteer teacher in Tanzania. school children in Elizabeth. job. never really be an end, can there, Mr. brilliantly express the mood of each part. original oratorios about the story of “[The Blank Canvas Fundraiser] For more information on VACNJ, No thanks, says our brave new road Einstein? But beware. Philosophical For example, in movement number Christ, check out a version of John always has wonderful artwork, and visit: artcenternj.org. warrior, who has only stopped in hopes stuff between the lines or not, the 8, “Crucifixus,” the choral singers, with Knowles Paine’s Mass In D. of getting the battery in his iPod viscerally powerful aspects should very charged and trading for whatever well dissuade more sensitive filmgoers needed goods the local black market from curling up with The Book of Eli. Arising from Murky Waters, Lotus WF Symphony Presents offered. Nope, doing the Horace * * * Greeley redux, he has heard of more The Book of Eli, rated R, is a Warner Flowers Come to Symbolize Purity promising pastures out west. Yet un- Bros. Pictures release directed by Variations on a Latin Beat der duress, he accedes to stay the night Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes and By MARYLOU MORANO one white – positioned side by side on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times same plant. The photo was taken at Bai WESTFIELD – On Saturday, Feb- sentation of “These Worlds in Us” by and “think it over.” stars Denzel Washington, Mila Kunis WESTFIELD – Viewing “Melody of the Yang Dian in the Hebei province. ruary 21, at 8 p.m., at Union County Missy Mazzoli, the Music Alive: New Sent to Walker’s chambers that and Gary Oldman. Running time: 118 Lotus,” the photographic exhibit by Chung At other times, Dr. Shih employs the Performing Arts Center in Rahway, the Partnerships Composer in Residence evening to ply some gentle persuasion minutes. Kun Shih at New Jersey Workshop for the lotus as a backdrop for calling attention to Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) with Westfield Symphony Orchestra. Arts (NJWA) last month, was like inhaling other mysteries such as an insect sucking will present “Variations on a Latin Beat,” The performance of Ms. Mazzoli is a long, deep breath of spring in the nectar in “Enjoyment,” also taken a music-and-dance spectacular featur- made possible by a grant awarded to Chansonettes Seeks New midst of a frigid winter. at Bai Yang Dian. ing Tango, as well as colorful dance the WSO by the League of American An aquatic perennial native to In “Breeze Over Lotus Field,” rhythms from the Orchestras and such countries as China, India and taken at Old Summer Palace in Spanish Diaspora “Meet the Com- Voices as Rehearsals Begin Thailand, the lotus is an important Beijing, it is the leaf of the lotus, symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, not the flower, that dominates the and beyond. poser,” which has WESTFIELD – The Chansonettes of than 60 years ago, performs both a and the religions of Egypt. In Asian photograph. Carolina allowed Ms Westfield seeks new voices as the group holiday concert series in December and cultures, the lotus symbolizes the A photographer since he was in Jaurena, Diego Mazzoli to estab- begins rehearsing for its upcoming spring a spring concert series in May of each overcoming of life’s difficulties and high school, Dr. Shih captured the Blanco and other lish a residency tour, entitled Girls, Girls, Girls. year. The women rehearse once a week obstacles. images in “Melody of the Lotus” professional dance with the WSO. The all-women’s chorus will be per- on Wednesday nights at the Presbyte- The flower also symbolizes pu- with a Nikon F5 camera. masters and musi- Tickets may be forming this May at several locations in rian Church on Mountain Avenue in rity, according to Dr. Shih’s wife, “The photographs [in ‘Melody cians will join the purchased directly the area, including Westfield Senior Westfield, under the direction of Jean Gloria, who spoke to The Westfield Leader of the Lotus’] were amazing in their detail, WSO, in collabora- from the WSO of- Housing, Chelsea Fanwood, Chelsea Schork and accompanied by Mel Freda. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times clarity and color. All of the works viewed as tion with TeatroSi, fice, located at 224 Warren and Runnells Specialized Hos- The group is currently looking for as Dr. Shih’s spokesperson while he was a group made a wonderful display, which to take the audience East Broad Street, pital. new members who enjoy singing and in China. drew many people to view and purchase TWO TO TANGO…Tango masters “The lotus is esteemed as a beautiful them. It was one of the most popular exhib- on a sensory tour of or by calling the box The program will feature songs cel- gathering with friends. Anyone need- flower that arises from murky water,” she its we have had in our gallery,” said a Adriana Neira and Orlando Ibarra, ebrating the ladies and music, and will Tango. above, will join Carolina Jaurena and office at (908) 232- ing more information regarding up- said, adding that the lotus is also an Asian spokesperson for NJWA. WSO Music Di- Diego Blanco in a unique visual and 9400. Tickets (pay- feature songs such as “I Enjoy Being a coming concerts, interested in joining symbol of purity. Dr. Shih has had a photo published in the rector Maestro musical collaboration resulting in a able by cash or Girl,” “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best the group or booking a future concert Dr. Shih’s images were created from October 2000 issue of National Geographic. David Wroe said, Tango spectacular on February 20. check) are also Friend,” “Sisters” and “Stop in the Name may call vice presidents, Jackie Costello lotus plants growing in various lotus gar- He also publishes an annual calendar that “This is indeed a available at the of Love.” or Amy Herrington at (908) 789-5819 dens in and around Beijing, China. focus on a particular theme. Dr. Shih’s 2010 spectacular visual and musical collabo- Town Bookstore in Westfield and Mar- The Chansonettes, which began more or (908) 317-5910, respectively. He mostly uses the lotus plant as a focal calendar is titled “Symphony of Flowers.” ration presenting Tango at its sizzling tin Jewelers in Cranford. point in a stunning natural arrangement that Dr. Shih is recently retired from his 30- takes over the entire photograph. career with Infineum and ExxonMobil best that is sure to thrill young and old For further information, call (908) See it all on the web in color . . . One example of this is “Contrast,” an Chemical. His last position was as China alike.” 232-9400, e-mail image of two lotus flowers – one pink and Joint Venture Manager. Continuing the Latin beat, WSO will [email protected] or go to www.goleader.com also perform De Falla’s The Three- westfieldsymphony.org. or Cornered Hat, a lighthearted tale of teatrosi.com. The Westfield Memorial Library attempted seduction containing some of the most colorful music coming out Theater Project Hosts presents of Spain. Pianist Elena Baksht will also join WSO to present a lively perfor- Benefit Performance mance of Gershwin’s Concerto in F. CRANFORD – The Theater Make Your This concert will also feature a pre- Project, Union County College’s Pro- fessional Theater Company, an- F.O.P. Fundraiser nounced benefit performances of Own Artist Christopher Durang’s one-act com- Returns for Year Nine edy For Whom the Southern Belle MOUNTAINSIDE – This year’s Tolls. They will take place on Friday, Book ninth annual Comedy Show Fundraiser January 29, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, for the disease Fibrodysplasia January 30, at 3 p.m. with Artist Ossificans Progressiva (F.O.P) will take The suggested donation is $25, and place on March 20 at 7 p.m. at the the proceeds from the performance O.L.L. Parish Hall, located at 300 Cen- will benefit The Theater Project. Shari Seltzer tral Avenue in Mountainside. The sug- In the satire of Tennessee Williams’ gested donation is $50 per ticket. Tables The Glass Menagerie, former south- of eight are suggested. Individual-seat ern belle Amanda Wingvalley struggles For Teens and Adults sales are available upon request. to marry off her sensitive son Lawrence Those attending should all bring with and finally rid her home of his collec- Wednesday, February 3 them a non-perishable food item, to be tion of glass swizzle sticks. donated to Kathleen DiChiara, who Funds raised are needed for the 6:30 to 8:30 pm runs the New Jersey Community Food 2010 season. There will be light re- Bank in Hillside. freshments at the post-performance To learn more, contact Gary Whyte social hour. To reserve tickets, call Learn how to make your own book with a at (718) 442-7525. (908) 659-5189. simple sewn binding. Bring photos, notes, let- ters and other mementos. Shari brings collage papers, colored pencils, beads, buttons, threads, and other ephemera. It will be unique!

The Westfield Memorial Open to Westfield Memorial Library and MURAL cardholders. Sign up online at Library www.wmlnj.org and click on Online 550 East Broad Street Calendar, or call 908.789.4090 ext 4140. Westfield, NJ 07090 908.789.4090 Page 18 Thursday, January 28, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCC Program Highlights Negro League Baseball CRANFORD – Lawrence Hogan, from a video of the league’s historic ‘Little Theatre Movement’ history professor at Union County first game played at Yankee Stadium College, and Robert Scott, former in The Bronx on July 5, 1930. pitcher and first baseman for the Co-presenter Mr. Scott, a long- Now Has Spanned 75 Years New York Black Yankees of the Ne- time resident of Elizabeth, will dis- By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY helpful in stretching their budget. The gro National League, will be the cuss his Negro League baseball ca- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times playhouse is a member of the Tri- guest speakers for a Black History reer which began in 1941 with his WESTFIELD – Elvis Presley fans County Community Theatre Asso- Month Program, “Take Me Out to father’s team, the Macon Braves. In are celebrating what would have been ciation, which swaps costumes, set the Ballgame: Negro League Base- 1943, Mr. Scott moved on to the the King’s 75th birthday this year. pieces and furniture. ball at Yankee Stadium, 1930-1948.” Macon Cardinals. Later, he played Westfield Community Players and its “You might not realize it, but there’s Sponsored by the Office of Cultural with the New York Black Yankees as fans are celebrating the 75th anniver- quite a bit of storage in the ‘down and Heritage Affairs in the Depart- a pitcher and first baseman from sary of the playhouse on North Av- under’ portion of this theater,” she ment of Parks and Community Re- 1946 to 1950. enue. explained. newal, the program will take place on A special exhibit featuring other With an economic climate in which Stable finances are not necessarily Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union Thursday, February 4, from 6:30 to prominent Union County residents theaters are closing, and funding is foremost in pressing the theater for- DIAMONDS (AND WCP) ARE FOREVER…Union County Freeholder 9:15 p.m. in Roy Smith Auditorium at who played in the Negro Leagues will being pulled for the arts, it seems ward for the next 75 years. “We’re Alexander Mirabella recently presents a resolution to JoAnne Lemenille, presi- Union County College, located at 1033 be on display. The exhibit includes Joe improbable that this, or any theater, moving along nicely,” Mrs. Lemenille dent of the Westfield Community Players, congratulating the theater group on its Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Black of Plainfield, who pitched for has not only survived but also thrived. assured because of near-capacity sub- 75th anniversary. For more information about the Westfield Community Players, Professor Hogan, who holds a doc- the Baltimore Elite Giants from 1944- Letty Hudak, immediate past presi- scription audiences that fill the 150 visit westfieldcommunityplayers.org. torate in American and African- 1952 before being called up to the dent and current director of member- seats. Getting young people involved Editor’s Note: A Look Back In Time American History from Indiana Uni- Brooklyn Dodgers and winning ship and benefits of the Westfield with theater is a primary concern. The below article, found in The Westfield Leader archives, is dated June 20, 1934. The front- versity, is the principal author of Rookie of the Year honors; and Carl Community Players, said the “spirit” “Right now, we have a few middle page story announces the formation of the Community Players, which are now celebrating 75 “Shades of Glory: The Negro Dent of Elizabeth, a shortstop for the is the reason the playhouse has had school and high school students vol- years in the community. In the piece, it says that at the time, “there seemed to be a growing Leagues and the Story of African- Indianapolis Clowns from 1950-1952 such a long run. unteer with hair, make-up, painting desire in Westfield for the establishement of a Little or Community Theatre.” American Baseball.” This work was and an all-star with the Philadelphia She should know. For the last 34 sets and backstage,” she said, “but we published in association with the Na- Stars from 1952-1955. years, she has been an integral part of want more young people to get in- tional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. This public history program is an organization that started out as a volved. Our focus should be hands- Mr. Hogan’s presentation will be funded in part by a grant from the social club of friends who enjoyed on for them and education of all as- accompanied by a collection of Ne- New Jersey Historical Commission, producing plays to one that is a full- pects of theater so the younger kids gro League memorabilia donated by a division in the Department of State. fledged corporation today. will take over our jobs someday.” the New York Yankees and excerpts The registration fee is $10. To reg- “The turning point for the theater, According to Mrs. Lemenille, years ister or to request a program bro- in my mind,” said Mrs. Hudak, “was ago, an auditioner needed to be spon-    chure, contact the Union County Of- when the addition was added to the sored by two or three members be-  fice of Cultural and Heritage Af- building [in time for the 1977-1978 fore becoming a part of the acting fairs, located at 633 Pearl Street in season, which opened with A Funny troupe. Now, there are open auditions The Light Elizabeth. To learn more, call (908) Thing Happened on the Way to the for each production. 558-2550. NJ Relay users should Forum]. At that moment, WCP be- “We have people come from as far in the Piazza dial 7-1-1 or e-mail came a business.” south as Cape May County and as far [email protected]. Assistive ser- She credited Bob Burns, but it may away as New York City to audition,” vices are available on request. have been the playhouse’s 1953 presi- she said. When the playhouse began, dent, Paul Houck, who pressed for they did not produce the shows on the Kids on Keys Offers the next step. present location, but in the original “We knew that the playhouse had Westfield High School, Roosevelt Piano Instruction to be approached as a business if we School and then at the Masonic WESTFIELD – The interest in were going to stay afloat,” Mrs. Hudak Temple. Those venues enabled the Kids on Keys, a beginner piano ex- said. The members took on the debt playhouse to stage big-cast, large pro- perience for students ages 4 and of the addition to the building with “a ductions. older, has become so popular that hefty mortgage” and knew that each The intimate theater space on North the class schedule has many options. show would have to bring in money. Avenue West at Edgewood Avenue Students may enroll in this class Mrs. Hudak’s successor as presi- today cannot accommodate big mu- on Tuesday and Wednesday after- dent, JoAnne Lemenille, knows the sicals or plays, but is conducive to &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϱͲϮϬ͕ϮϬϭϬ noons or early evenings, or on Sun- importance of bringing in money to smaller-cast ensembles. &ƌŝĚĂLJƐ͕Ϯͬϱ͕ϮͬϭϮ͕ϮͬϭϵͲϴƉ day mornings, at the New Jersey keep the theater in the black. Mrs. Hudak, who admitted to turn- ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJƐ͕Ϯͬϲ͕Ϯͬϭϯ͕ϮͬϮϬͲϴƉ Workshop for the Arts studios, lo- “We pay attention to what our pa- ing 80 next month, attributed the cur- ^ƵŶĚĂLJDĂƟŶĞĞ͕ϮͬϭϰͲϮƉ cated at 150-152 East Broad Street trons and audience members would rent success of this theater to many in Westfield. like to see,” she said. A flyer insert in things. &ŽƌƟĐŬĞƚƐĐĂůů͗ϵϬϴ͘Ϯϳϲ͘ϳϲϭϭ Students registered in Kids on each playbill asks the audience for “We have a talented working crew Keys use a learning aid called feedback on the current show and in all aspects – lighting, sets, cos- ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJdŚĞĂƚƌĞ Musique Rapide. This is in the form suggestions for future productions. tumes, properties,” she said. “We all ϳϴtŝŶĂŶƐǀĞŶƵĞ of a game composed of a miniature Over the years, 260 shows have enjoy it and have immense fun. We’ve ƌĂŶĨŽƌĚ͕E:ϬϳϬϭϲ piano keyboard, game board and been produced, with only a repeat of certainly come a long way since the ǁǁǁ͘ĐĚĐƚŚĞĂƚƌĞ͘ŽƌŐ game pieces. Musique Rapide helps three shows. “We listened to the audi- early days, when my husband Bill students to quickly learn the note ence for this year’s offerings; they and I first became involved.” values, count the rhythms, find the asked for mysteries and comedies, And Mrs. Lemenille, as spokesper- notes on the stave and sight read on and that’s what this season brings.” son for the board, concurred. “The the mini piano. The first two shows produced in key to our success and longevity is Kids on Keys is a 45-minute class October and January were comedies, the hard work and dedication of our offered in 10-week sessions through- and the upcoming productions –Dial numerous volunteer members,” she out the year. The next session begins M. for Murder, to run in March, and said. “But we always welcome more.” LASERSHOW on February 21, 23 or 24. Students Caught in the Net to be presented in To volunteer for the Westfield Com- may enroll at any time, and tuition May – are both mysteries. munity Players with its four shows per ”‹Ǧ—ǡ͖Ȁ͖͚Ǧ͖͜ will be pro-rated. Mrs. Lemenille, who has been with season, or to purchase a membership ƒ‹Ž›ƒ†‘ Š‘™•Ǩ For information, call (908) 789- the theater for three years as the prop- subscription of $50, which entitles the •‡‡™‡„•‹–‡ˆ‘”†‡–ƒ‹Ž• 9696 or log on to erties mistress, and set decorator, said member to tickets for each show, visit njworkshopforthearts.com. sharing assets with other theaters is westfieldcommunityplayers.org.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ordinance: 701-2010 First Reading:1/21/2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 21TH day of January, 2010,and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 11th day of February, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter 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 heard concerning the same. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, 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 shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board in said County Administration Nicole L. DiRado, RMC, MPA Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION” BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2- ARTICLE IV- FEES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union:

WHEREAS, this Board authorized an amendment to the County’s Proposed Park Fees and Charges for the Year 2009 under Ordinance No. 697-2009 adopted on December 17, 2009:

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the schedule of fees as adopted on December 17, 2009 is hereby amended to reflect the changes and/or insertions as outlined in the attached form; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED as follows:

1. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law.

2. That the Clerk of the Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish the required notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on February 11, 2010 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk of all Municipalities located within the County of Union.

1 2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED GOLF Golf Season – April 1 to November 30 ID CARDS #1 County $40.00 $40.00 #2 Season $90.00 #3 Senior Citizen $35.00 $35.00 #4 Youth $40.00 #5 Edison Township Residents applicable at all golf Courses in county rates $40.00 $40.00 #6 Out of County $75.00 $75.00 #2 Season – Player’s Card – in-County – New in 2010 $195.00 #7 Season – Player’s Card - out of County – New in 2010 $250.00

RESERVATION FEE: Resident $2.00/round Association Member $3.00/round Out/County $4.00/round Reservation Fee $2.00/round/per golfer Failure to Modify (No show) $5.00/green fee $5.00/green fee

GREEN FEES – FOR MAXIMUM OF 18 HOLES 2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends County $27.00 $29.00 $27.00 $29.00 Season – Player’s Card $24.00 $26.00 $24.00 $26.00 Senior Citizens $16.00 $29.00 $16.00 $29.00 Youth – Ages 9 – 17 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00 Out of County with ID $44.00 $48.00 $44.00 $48.00 Out of County Senior Citizen with ID $32.00 $48.00 Out of County Youth with ID $16.00 $16.00 Outing (reservation fee and cart included) $55.00* N/A $55.00* N/A Outing with shot gun start (reservation and cart fee inc) $70.00* N/A $70.00* N/A Single Nine – Galloping Hill – Maximum of 9 holes $10.00 $10.00 $12.00 $12.00 Single Nine – Galloping Hill – Maximum of 9 holes Youth-In-County $10.00 $10.00

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED Out –of-County Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends Adults $54.00 $58.00 $54.00 $58.00 Senior Citizens $32.00 $58.00 $32.00 $58.00 Youth $30.00 $52.00 $30.00 $52.00 Edison (both courses with proof of residency) $28.00 $30.00 $28.00 $30.00 Senior Citizen (out-of-county Reciprocity Program) $27.00 N/A $27.00 N/A Outing (reservation fee and cart included) $55.00* N/A $55.00* N/A Outing with shot gun start (reservation and cart fee inc) $70.00* N/A $70.00* N/A

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED WINTER RATES (Green Fees Only) November 1 – March 31 December 1 – March 31

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED GOLF LESSONS Per half hour $45.00 $45.00 Book (six ½ hours) $230.00 $230.00 Group (4-12 INDIVIDUALS)(4 SESSIONS TOTAL) Ages 6 – 8 $90.00 per person $90.00 per person Ages 9 – 11 $125.00 per person $125.00 per person Ages 12-14 $150.00 per person $150.00 per person Women (2 hr class) $100.00 per person $100.00 per person Create Your Own Class (1 hour) 3 to 4 students $50.00 per person $50.00 per person 5 to 7 students $40.00 per person $40.00 per person 8 to 12 students $30.00 per person $30.00 per person Create Your Own Class 2 5 to 7 students $55.00 per person $55.00 per person 8 to 12 students $45.00 per person $45.00 per person Rental of Clubs $15.00 $15.00 Lost or broken club (per club) $10.00 per club $10.00 per club Playing Lessons (9 hole, green fees additional) $90.00 $90.00

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED AFTERNOON GREEN FEES: Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends Afternoon Start Times will be after 1:00 pm during season (April 1 – November 30) County $23.00 $24.00 $23.00 $24.00 Season $17.00 $22.00 Season – Player’s Card $17.00 $22.00 Senior Citizen $13.00 $22.00 $13.00 $22.00 Youth $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Reciprocity (weekdays only) $20.00 N/A $20.00 N/A Out-of-County $41.00 $43.00 $41.00 $43.00 Out-of-County Senior $24.00 $38.00 $24.00 $38.00 Out-of-County Youth $12.00 $12.00

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS: Golf Camp (16 hours per camper) $150.00 $150.00 Hard Cart* $4.00 $4.00 Locker rental* (season) $20.00 $20.00 Golf cars * - 9 holes – fee per rider (riding fee) $18.00 $9.00 Golf cars* - 18 holes – fee per rider (riding fee) $32.00 $16.00 Senior golf cars* – 9 holes-fee per rider (riding fee) $14.00 $7.00 Senior golf cars* – 18 holes-fee per rider (riding fee) $24.00 $12.00 High School practice $6.00 $6.00 High School match $29.00 $29.00 College match $52.00 $52.00 GHIN Handicap $40.00 *New Jersey Sales Tax included in price NOTE: Holiday rates apply from Good Friday to Columbus Day only

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED PITCH AND PUTT** Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends Adults $6.00 $7.50 $7.00 $8.00 Seniors with ID $5.50 $7.50 $6.00 $8.00 Youth (17 and under) $5.50 $7.00 $6.00 $7.00 Groups (minimum 12) $5.00 N/A $5.00 N/A Lost or broken club $10/club $10/club$10/club $10/club Lost Ball $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 **Organized groups of children utilizing the facility during school hours shall be charged on-half the youth rate. (9AM-3PM weekdays)

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED GALLOPING HILL GOLF PRACTICE AND LEARNING CENTER Small Bucket $5.00 $5.00 Medium Bucket $8.00 $8.00 Large Bucket $10.00 $10.00 Par Key (9 small buckets) $40.00 Birdie Key (18 small buckets) $80.00 Eagle Key (27 small buckets) $120.00 RANGE KEYS $100.00 $250.00 $500.00

3 2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED WARINANCO SKATING CENTER GENERAL SESSION ADMISSIONS: Adults $5.00 $5.00 Youth (17 and under) $4.00 $4.00 Seniors (62 and over with ID) $4.25 $4.25

DISCOUNT CARDS (Union County Residents Only) 30 visits 10 visits30 visits 10 visits Adults $115.00 $40.00 $115.00 $40.00 Youth/Seniors $85.00 $30.00 $85.00 $30.00

SPECIAL GROUP DISCOUNTS (20 Person Minimum) Adults $4.00 $4.00 Youth/Seniors $3.00 $3.00

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS GROUP LESSIONS: (1/2 hr. with Pro – Maximum 12 people) Adult/Advanced – 6 – Lessons $70.00 plus admission$70.00 plus admission Youth – 6 – Lessons $65.00 plus admission$65.00 plus admission Hockey clinic (6, 1 hour sessions, youth only) $95.00 $95.00

PRIVATE LESSONS: 30 minute with instructor $40.00 plus admission$40.00 plus admission 15 minute lesson with instructor $20.00 plus admission$20.00 plus admission 1 hour with instructor Not to exceed $80.00Not to exceed $80.00

RESERVED ICE TIME: County Out of County County Out of County Ice Time – per one (1) hour $225.00 $275.00$225.00 $275.00 School Hockey Program – per one (1) hour (5 AM to 9 AM weekdays only) $70.00 $75.00 $70.00 $75.00 Floortime/non-skating – per one (1) hour (No ice, summer months only) $100.00 $100.00

SPECIAL CHARGE: Skate Rental $3.00 $3.00 Hockey skates (sharpening/per pair) $5.50* $5.50* Goalie skates (sharpening/per pair) $6.00* $6.00* Figure skates (sharpening/per pair) $6.00* $6.00* On the spot sharpening (extra/pair) $1.00 $1.00 Lockers (daily) $0.50 $0.50 Lunch Time Hockey (1 PM to 3 PM) Goalies no charge $7.00 $7.00

Spectators for Hockey Games and Tournaments Adults (18 years and older) $4.00 $4.00 Youth (17 years and under) $3.00 $3.00

SCHOOL PROGRAMS: General Session from 10 AM to Noon, Tuesday and Thursday Only Admission $2.00 $2.00 Skate Rental $1.00 $1.00

*New Jersey Sales Tax included in price

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED SWIMMING DAILY ADMISSIONS: County Out of County County Out of County Adults $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $10.00 Youth (17 and under) $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $8.00 Seniors (62 and over with ID) $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $8.00 Day Camps $3.00 N/A $3.00 N/A

FAMILY DISCOUNT CARDS: (not a swim plan – Open to the first 200 families – early registration available at Administration Building Only. County Out of County County Out of County Suggested Dates – May 15 – June 15 $210.00 N/A $210.00 N/A INDIVIDUAL DISCOUNT CARDS: Based on 10 visit or 30 visit Senior / child 10 visit $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 $40.00 Adult 10 visit $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 4 Senior / child 30 visit $40.00 $85.00 $40.00 $85.00 Adult 30 visit $115.00 $170.00$115.00 $170.00

INSTRUCTIONS: (plus pool admission) Group Lessons (12 at 30 minutes) $65.00 per person $65.00 per person Private (1/2 hour lessons) $35.00 per person $35.00 per person Red Cross Lifesaving (CPR and First Aid) $225.00 per person $225.00 per person Red Cross Lifesaving Refresher Course $50.00 per person $50.00 per person Lockers* $0.25 $0.25 Lost Locker Key Fee* $3.00 $3.00 *New Jersey Sales Tax Included in Price

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED TRAILSIDE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER County Out of County County Out of County GROUP PROGRAMS: Pre-first grade – ages 3-6 45 min – Up to 12 $35.00 $45.00 $35.00 $45.00 School & Community 60 min*-Up to 25 $50.00 $60.00 $50.00 $60.00 Youth Groups – Grades 1 and up 90 min –Up to 25 $60.00 $70.00 $60.00 $70.00 2 hours-Up to 25 $85.00 $95.00 $85.00 $95.00 Birthday Parties-Ages 5 and up 45 min – Up to 14 $60.00 $70.00 $60.00 $70.00 Birthday Party Room Rental 30 min $40.00 $50.00 $40.00 $50.00 Scouts 45 min – up to 14 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Adults 45 min – up to 25 $50.00 $60.00 $50.00 $60.00

OFF-SITE PROGRAMS: (November 1 – April 1) 1. Outreach programs or TREE van visit (available as class or assembly) – Union County and towns within a 10 miles radius – 60 minutes – Grades 1 and up only – Available November 1 to April 1. $75.00 $100.00 $75.00 $100.00 2. Adults Speaker Fee – Group 45‐60 minutes – within a 25 miles radius $75.00 $100.00 $75.00 $100.00

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS: Baby Makes 3 1 hour $8/family $10/family $8/family $10/family Two of us 1 hour $4/person $5/person $4/person $5/person Small Fry Days 1 ¼ hour $8/class $10/class $8/class $10/class Afterschool Explorations 1 ¼ hour $8/class $10/class $8/class $10/class Afterschool Skywatchers 1 ¼ hour $8/class $10/class $8/class $10/class Trailside Explorers 1 ¼ hour $8/class $10/class $8/class $10/class

ROOM AND OTHER RENTALS: Auditorium Auditorium Corporations & Profit Making Groups 1 hr – up to 230 $80.00 $110.00 $80.00 $110.00 Non-Profit Groups 1 hr – up to 230 $50.00 $80.00 $50.00 $80.00

Classroom Classroom Corporations & Profit Making Groups 1 hour $50.00 $80.00 $50.00 $80.00 Non-Profit Groups 1 hour $30.00 $60.00 $30.00 $60.00

SUMMER PROGRAMS: Fee is per person unless noted otherwise The Two of Us $8.00 $10.00 $8.00 $10.00 Preschool – camp Combo camp program 10 hrs –up to 14/class $80.00 $100.00 $80.00 $100.00 Combo camp program w/session E 12 hrs – up to 14/class $95.00 $125.00 $95.00 $125.00 *1-6 grade camp – single 20 hrs – up to 14/class $120.00 $150.00 $120.00 $125.00 Combo camp program 35 hrs-up to 14/class $280.00 $350.00 $280.00 $350.00 3-day Workshops – Fairies & Rockers $34.00 $42.00 $34.00 $42.00 Non-refundable camp registration fee built in to camp fees Listed above $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Tuesday Family Evening Programs 1 hr – up to 30 $6.00 $7.00 $6.00 $7.00 Friday Family Programs 1 hr – up to 30 $6.00 $7.00 $6.00 $7.00 Family Camp Out 8+ hrs- up to 25 $20/person $25/person $20/person $25/person *a fee will be added to sessions with van field trips based on the cost of the trip

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2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED WATCHUNG STABLES HORSEBACK RIDING Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend 1 Hour Trail Ride County Resident $21.00 $23.00 $21.00 $23.00 1 hour Trail Ride Out-of-County $27.00 $29.00 $27.00 $29.00 1/2 Hour Trail Ride County Resident $13.00 $15.00 $13.00 $15.00 1/2 Hour Trail Ride Out-of-County $19.00 $21.00 $19.00 $21.00 Lead Line – Children under 9 – must be lead by a Parent/guardian – 1/2 hour County Resident $11.00 $13.00 $11.00 $13.00 Out-of-County $17.00 $19.00 $17.00 $21.00

WINTER RATES (December 15 up to March 1) 1 Hour Trail Ride County Resident $17.00 $19.00 $17.00 $19.00 1 hour Trail Ride Out-of-County $23.00 $25.00 $23.00 $25.00 1/2 Hour Trail Ride County Resident $10.00 $12.00 $10.00 $12.00 1/2 Hour Trail Ride Out-of-County $16.00 $18.00 $16.00 $18.00 Lead Line – Children under 9 – must be lead by a Parent/guardian – 1/2 hour County Resident $10.00 $12.00 $10.00 $12.00 Out-of-County $16.00 $18.00 $16.00 $18.00 Note: Organized groups of school children utilizing the facility during school hours, 9 AM to 3 PM – weekdays. Also: Students who belong to the Stevens Institute of Technology Equestrian Club or Learning to Ride Horses shall be charged half the established rate.

SUMMER RIDING CAMP County Out of County County Out of County 4 Day session – ages 8 to 17 $280.00 $340.00 $280.00 $340.00

**WEEKLY HORSE RENTALS 4 day session – 3 hrs/day – weekdays only $200.00 $272.00 $200.00 $272.00

MOUNTED TROOPS: Spring and Fall County Out of County County Out of County Children’s Senior Troup (10 rides/season) $250.00 $310.00 $250.00 $310.00 Junior Troup (10 rides/season) $210.00 $270.00 $210.00 $270.00 Adult’s (8 rides/season) $210.00 $258.00 $210.00 $258.00 Summer Troup (per-ride) $25.00 $31.00 $25.00 $31.00

TROOP HORSE SHOWS: Per Event $12.00 $12.00 Post Entry $15.00 $15.00 Horse Show number deposit (refundable when returned) $2.00 $2.00

PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS: 45 MINUTES – plus rental fee per person – maximum 3 riders $25.00 $25.00 OUTSIDE INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER RING 1 hour $40.001 hour RENTAL FEE (insurance required available to Boarders only) ½ hour $30.00 ½ hour $30.00

HORSE BOARD Daily Monthly Daily Monthly *Box Stall County Resident $14.17 $425.00 $14.17 $425.00 *Box Stall Out-of-County $17.50 $525.00 $17.50 $525.00 *Tie Stall County Resident $11.50 $345.00 $11.50 $345.00 *Tie Stall Out-of-County $13.17 $395.00 $13.17 $395.00 Box Stall Late Fee $40.00 $40.00 Tie Stall Late Fee $30.00 $30.00

HOLDING AN EMPTY STALL: Daily Monthly Daily Monthly Stalls may not be held longer County Resident $5.00 $150.00 $5.00 $150.00 than 4 months without written Out-of-County $6.00 $180.00 $6.00 $180.00 permission of management

MISCELLANEOUS: 2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED Turnout Fee – per 1 hour $4.00 $4.00 County Out of County County Out of County Waiting List (initial Application) $25.00 $30.00 $25.00 $30.00

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Yearly Renewal $5.00 $5.00 Assembly Room Rental Fee (per hour) $50.00 $50.00 Horse Lovers Girl Scouts (instructor, 2 ½ hrs / 5 participants $50.00 $50.00 Winter Clinics (non-riding) $20.00 $20.00

6 County Out of County County Out of County All horses trailered to the Watchung Stables with the intent of utilize trails must park in Upper Parking Lot and register in the main office. Proof of negative Coggins test required $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00

*Subject to New Jersey Sales Tax. **New Jersey Sales Tax included.

MISCELLANEOUS 2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED PISTOL RANGE Range Fee $6.00 / hour $6.00 / hour

PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Post Stroke (session) $20.00 $20.00 One time only events ie. Barn Dance, 1st Swing Golf $10.00 $10.00 Series of classes ie. Volleyball, golf, MARC Meets more than once a week $12.00 $12.00 Classes of one or two sessions, ie. Ceramics, cooking $8.00 $8.00

RESERVATION FEES: 2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED Athletic Fields (per 3 hrs/baseball 7 softball; 2 hrs/soccer) County Out of County County Out of County Youth N/C $8/$800 Max N/C $8/$800 max Adult $12/no max $24/no max $12/no max $12/no max Lighted Baseball Field (Warinanco Park) for 3 hours $95.00 $190.00 $95.00 $190.00 Lighted Soccer Field (Mattano Park) for 2 hours $65.00 $130.00 $65.00 $130.00 Cricket Field – full day permit field $40.00 $40.00 League Clean-up Bond (refundable) $400.00 $400.00 Archery – Annual Adult Registration $20.00 $30.00 $20.00 $30.00 Archery - Annual Youth and Senior Registration $10.00 $15.00 $10.00 $15.00 Archery – Edison Residents Registration $20.00 youth/Sr. $40 Adult $10.00 Youth/Sr. $30.00 adult

PERMITS: (daily rates) County Out of County County Out of County Private Boats (one time registration fee) $20.00 $40.00 $20.00 $40.00 Special Events (plus all field, picnic and other $200.00 $400.00 $200.00 $400.00 applicable fees). Includes a $30 processing fee due at the time of application which is non-refundable.* *to include a fee for closing area and additional maintenance fees. Permit holder must hire one police officer at prevailing overtime rate. Additional officers may be required. Vendor Permit (non-County sponsored events) $50.00 $50.00 Beer Permits $40.00 $80.00 $40.00 $80.00 Picnics up to 99 people $30.00 $60.00 $30.00 $60.00 100 to 199 people $55.00 $110.00 $55.00 $110.00 200 to 299 people $80.00 $160.00 $80.00 $160.00 300 people or more is a special event – see fees above Use of Scout Camping Area for corporate event $150.00 $300.00 $150.00 $300.00 Small Events, including: Walk-a-thons, Pet Adoptions, Sunrise / Prayer Services, Fishing Derbies, Easter Egg Hunts, Parade Assembly Area. $30.00 $60.00 $30.00 $60.00 Weddings Ceremony – no tent or tables $55.00 $90.00 $55.00 $90.00 Ceremony and/or reception with tents/tables etc $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $200.00 Group camping (scouts) per troop or den per 24 hour period $30.00 $60.00 $30.00 $60.00 No charge for school children during school days

*DAY CAMPS Non-Profit Organizations County Out of County County Out of County Up to 100 campers weekly fee $75.00 $150.00 $75.00 $150.00 100 to 200 campers weekly fee $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $200.00 Over 201 campers weekly fee $125.00 $250.00 $125.00 $250.00 Commercial Enterprises Up to 100 campers weekly fee $35/day $70/day $35/day $70/day 100 to 200 campers weekly fee $45/day $90/day $45/day $90/day Over 201 campers weekly fee $55/day $110/day $55/day $110/day Camp Clean-up Bond (refundable- applies to all camps $50/week / $400 season max $50 week/ $400 season max 7

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED PORTABLE BANDWAGON AND STAGE: Portal to Portal – 2 men unless noted otherwise Not for Out of County Use Rental Fee * $100.00 / $400 minimum $100.00 / $400 minimum Cancellation Fee $65.00 $65.00 Additional Stage Platforms (requires 2 add’l workers)* $75/hr / $300 minimum $75/hr / $300 minimum

All Bandwagon/Stage Rentals may be subject to police coverage at overtime rate. *New in 2007, these rentals are subject to New Jersey Sales Tax. All rentals are four hour minimum.

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED PRIVATE GROUP HAYRIDE RENTAL FEE Date availability, length of rentalDate availability, length of rental In County use only – off site from May to time and number of wagons are time and number of wagons are November only – Portal to Portal has pre-determined, and based on the pre-determined, and based on the 3 hour minimum number of people in the group. number of people in the group. Prices are based on $3.50/personPrices are based on $3.50/person At the maximum number of people. At the maximum number of people per time. per time.

2009 ADOPTED 2010 PROPOSED PARK AND RECREATION SPEAKERS FEES 20 – 45 minutes program $25.00 $25.00 Over 45 minutes program $40.00 $40.00

OPERATION ARCHEOLOGY: ($ per school district) $32.00/student/$6,000 max $32.00/student/$6,000 max

BOATING (Pedal Boat Rental) $10.00/hour $10.00/hour

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ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY: 1/2 DAY FULL DAY FULL DAY Plus 1/2 DAY FULL DAY FULL DAY Plus Commercial Organizations (up to 4 hrs) (5-8 hrs) (8 – 12 hrs) (up to 4 hrs) (5-8 hrs) (8 – 12 hrs) 1 – 12 person crews $250.00 $450.00 $650.00 $250.00 $450.00 $650.00 13-50 person crews $450.00 $850.00 $1,050.00 $450.00 $850.00 $1,050.00 Educational/Public Service Announcement $50.00 $100.00 $50.00 $100.00 Student Production no charge no charge no charge no charge Note: All photo shoots subject to costs for police coverage if deemed necessary by Union County Police

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