Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 16, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 07-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF to Set Sewer Charge, Public Decorum Spirals on Other Matters By LAUREN S. BARR million, and the town’s bill from the dents would be billed would be forth- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority coming in the next two weeks. WESTFIELD – In order to help fi- (RVSA) is $3.6 million for 2012. He Just before closing the conference nance the municipal budget for 2012, said residents will not bear the entire session, Mayor Skibitsky announced Finance Committee Chairman Sam cost of the RVSA bill and that he that he had met with Union County Della Fera announced at Tuesday “expect(s) that it will not be popular.” Freeholders on Thursday to discuss the night’s council meeting that Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky asked if there Central Avenue pedestrian crossing and will need to implement a sewer utility was some idea of how many employ- issues on North Avenue. He then dis- charge to residents. ees would have to be laid off if the town tributed a report by the engineering “Our goal has been to preserve the chose not to bill for the sewer utility, to firm Pennoni Associates commissioned quality of life that Westfield residents which Councilman Della Fera replied by the freeholders, along with a council have come to expect,” Councilman that it would mean 40 to 50 employees. resolution supporting the current loca- Della Fera said. He cited a $5-million The mayor said the town already has tion of the pedestrian crossing signal. drop in non-tax revenue over the last gone from 250 employees to 200 over Approximately 10 minutes later, the four years, decreases in state aid and the past few years. He told the council, council began its regular public meet- the state’s 2-percent cap requirement “I know this isn’t going to be the most ing, where Mayor Skibitsky gave a as issues that make the budget process popular thing to do, but I think it’s the presentation on the history of the Cen- difficult. right thing to do.” tral Avenue pedestrian crossing signal Councilman Della Fera said that the Town Administrator Jim Gildea said and highlights of the report from town has a budget gap of over $1 that information on how much resi- Pennoni. The report concludes that, “consid- ering the roadway characteristics, the relative newness of HAWK signals to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and New Jersey drivers, and taking into account the Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader IMAGINING A BRIGHTER FUTURE…Representatives of Imagine, Inc., a year-round grief support center set to open results of the signal warrant analyses this spring for children, teenagers and adults coping with loss due to death and illness, visit the offices of The Westfield Leader performed, our recommendation is to last Friday to discuss the new Westfield-based program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Keith Hertell, chairman of replace current mid-block HAWK sig- Imagine’s board of trustees; Mary Robinson, executive director, and Community Editor Suzette Stalker. nal with a ‘standard’ signal installation at Central Avenue and Clover Street.” The report states that the installation of a standard signal would require addi- WF BOE Proposes $94.65 Mil. tional work, “without necessarily pro- viding any measurable improvement in intersection safety.” After the presentation, the council Budget With $87.2 Mil. Tax Levy passed a resolution not to endorse By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL $277,420 where this year’s equals budget increase. Mr. Yaniro also stated Pennoni’s recommendation to replace Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $794,270. This, Mr. Yaniro stated, in his presentation that the special the light, thus leaving the current WESTFIELD – Members of the included upgrades to computer education line has increased by HAWK signal in place. The borough’s Westfield Board of Education (BOE) equipment that was seven years old $454,541. Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader CLEAN FUTURE…Approximately 30 protesters gather at the Westfield train action will be forwarded to Union and audience members heard a brief or older. In addition, school supplies Mr. Yaniro pointed out that pension station February 8 to protest New Jersey pulling out of the Regional Greenhouse County. Borough Clerk Claire Gray presentation given last week by and equipment have increased by and health benefits have decreased by Gas Initiative (RGGI). See story page 3. told The Westfield Leader that the Vincent Yaniro, business administra- $1,942 and athletics has a $20,126 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 county would have paid for the changes tor, about the district’s preliminary in signals as it was a county project. $94,644,198 school budget and Indoor Sports Complex Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas $87,201,039 tax levy. The proposed ShopRite Reopens After cast the only dissenting vote on the tax levy is proposed at a 1.9 percent resolution. He said that while the pro- increase from last year. OK’d By MS Planning Bd. cess of public meetings and outreach At the February 7 meeting, Mr. Fire in Meat Department By CHRISTINA M. HINKE board member Theodore Zawslak said. that took place leading up to the place- Yaniro announced that the proposed By PAUL J. PEYTON cured the area. One ShopRite em- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Residents from Mountainside and ment of the pedestrian crossing signal tax levy would “be within the state Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ployee was treated for difficulty MOUNTAINSIDE – After six Springfield packed the council cham- “was a very good process,” he was still budgeted (2 percent) cap.” He then GARWOOD – The Garwood breathing and released at the scene. months of deliberation, the bers to address the board regarding the unsure if that was the safest location. noted that this tentative proposed ShopRite reopened Tuesday morn- A Westfield Regional Board of Mountainside Planning Board last proposed 80,000-square-foot indoor He added that if both locations were budget would be on the agenda for ing after a small fire in the meat Health representative responded to Thursday voted 6 to 1 to approve the sports complex. equally safe, he feels that the council board approval at the next BOE meet- department shut the North Avenue the scene and the business was closed application for the Triboro Sports in- Triboro Sports is proposing erecting has an obligation to those who live ing on Tuesday, February 28. supermarket late Monday. for the remainder of the day. Liz door sports complex on Sheffield Street. an indoor sports complex at 270 there and the impact it has on their In his proposal, Mr. Yaniro out- According to Garwood Police Cap- Lope, a spokesperson for Wakefern Planning Board Chairman John Sheffield Street where a vacant indus- homes. Councilman Haas also was criti- lined that the tax levy has gone up by tain James Pipala, borough police Corp., the distribution arm of Tomaine was the sole dissenter. trial building currently sits. There are cal of the council voting on such a $1,656,605 since last year’s spend- officers responded to the store Mon- ShopRite supermarkets, told The “There is inconsistency, there is an no existing variances. New variances resolution without more time for both ing plan. These increases include day on a 3:45 p.m. report of a smoke Westfield Leader that the store was inapplicable argument, and when you include a use variance, retail sales, café, members of the council and the public $312,502 for upgrades in the science condition caused by an electrical fire evacuated and closed as a precaution remove all of that away, again what is foundation area over 35 percent where to view the report. technology, engineering and math in the area of the meat department. due to smoke conditions. She said the left is the board acting to rezone this 51.3 percent is proposed, lot coverage During public comment, resident curriculum as well as increasing en- Upon police arrival, the fire was ex- store was reopened following inspec- property becomes a misuse by virtue over 75 percent where 86 percent is Frank Foley said that he went to all of rollment. It was reported that the tech- tinguished by employees with fire tions by authorities, including the of granting the ordinance, which it proposed, HVAC system location, in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 nology line for last year’s budget was extinguishers. Captain Pipala reported health department, after any exposed has no authority to do,” Mr. Tomaine sufficient buffer area, insufficient park- that there was a heavy smoke condi- food was disposed of as ordered by said. He also said the applicant did ing spaces, parking spaces in the front tion in the store. the health inspector. not meet the positive criteria to grant yard, side yard parking, parking space Gov. Christie Supports CF The Garwood Fire Department re- Westfield Health Officer Megan the use variance. measuring 9 feet by 20 feet is required sponded along with the first aid squad Avallone told The Leader that the “The chairman understood the law,” and 9 feet by 18 feet is proposed, and an and Union County EMS. Officers on store was reopened at 10:30 a.m. said Glenn Kienz of Weiner and Lesniak accessory structure. The property also Mayor’s Stance on Birchwood scene evacuated the store and se- Tuesday morning. LLC, who was an attorney hired by is located in a flood zone. By FRED T. ROSSI Associates LLC, the Birchwood Av- objector Ben Caiola of 868 Hillside Residents voiced concerns of noise, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader enue developer. Superior Court Judge Avenue in Westfield. floodlights from the parking lots stream- CRANFORD – Mayor David Lisa Chrystal issued her denial on When the board gave its vote, some ing into their backyards, traffic, the size Robinson expressed appreciation for January 26, after the township had board members said that the borough’s of the building, stormwater runoff to Governor Chris Christie’s seemingly included additional evidence regard- master plan should be revised. Charles Street, the potential unsavory supportive comments about the ing the deleterious effects of flood- “We have changed from a manufac- behavior that may occur in the parking township’s stance on the proposed ing on the area if the development turing society to a service society,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Birchwood Avenue development. were permitted to go forward. The At the township committee’s meet- denial will allow the soil conserva- ing on Tuesday evening, a resident tion permits to be issued by the town- played an audio tape of the governor’s ship. remarks – made recently on a radio Furthermore, the ruling added that call-in program – in which Governor any delays by the municipal govern- Christie, when questioned by a ment in issuing any future permits Cranford resident, said the state De- will be adjudicated by a court-ap- partment of Community Affairs had pointed Special Master, Mr. Morin met with local officials and was said. “working on resolving the matter.” In other business, deputy mayor The governor went on to say that he Andis Kalnins said the 2012 town- was “concerned about [the proposed ship budget will be introduced in development] from a flooding per- early March but a formal vote will spective,” adding that “it doesn’t not occur until later in June after state Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader sound to me like it’s a very wise idea.” aid figures are finalized. He said it IMPROMPTU BBQ…The Garwood ShopRite reopened Tuesday morning after The governor, who told the caller that will be a “challenging year” as the a small fire in the meat department shut the North Avenue supermarket late he had lived in Cranford in the late governing body “balances the ser- Monday. The fire, thought to be electrical in nature, originated in the area of the 1980s, said that the proposed 360 vices we want versus what we’re will- meat department. housing units would worsen the ef- ing to pay” for those services, all PAGE INDEX fects from the next severe flood. while staying within the state-man- Earlier in the meeting, township dated 2-percent cap. In a related mat- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 16 attorney Phil Morin briefly recounted ter, Commissioner Edward O’Malley Editorial ...... 4-5, 8 Sports ...... 11-15 OFFICIAL BUSINESS...Members of Franklin Elementary School’s Den 7, Boy Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-14 Scout Pack 172, met recently with Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky as part of last month’s denial of a motion for said that Moody’s had recently re- their Webelos’ Citizen Requirement. The scouts posted the colors that same reconsideration in the township’s law- viewed the municipality’s finances Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 16 evening to open the town council meeting. suit against Cranford Development CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 17-18

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The proposal would be to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 1.5 percent of his health insurance and GARWOOD – The borough coun- share cleaning services using BOE GARWOOD – Borough Administra- also was given a 3.90-percent salary in- cil agreed, Tuesday night, to install a custodial staff instead of the borough tor/Clerk Christina Ariemma has filed a crease in 2011, which, according to the walk-through metal detector in Bor- using an outside service. “I think we lawsuit against Councilman James suit, violates state law that “prohibits sex ough Hall. At Tuesday night’s meet- are both winners on this,” Mr. Sluka Mathieu, the mayor and borough council discrimination in employment.” ing, people entering Borough Hall said. and borough itself claiming she has been “It is our position that Councilman harassed and intimidated by Mr. Mathieu Mathieu and the borough have violated were asked to remove the contents Currently, the council pays Char & and was denied raises the last two years the law by failing to provide Ms. Ariemma of their pockets and have their bags Sons $17,450 annually to clean Bor- as retaliation for being a whistleblower. with certain salary increases she is en- checked. Then a police officer ough Hall, the fire department (FD) “After being sworn in on January 2, titled to and have further violated the law scanned their body with a wand metal and department of public works 2011 as a sitting councilman, Council- by attempting to take away certain ben- detector. (DPW) bathrooms. Under the pro- man Mathieu began to realize that his efits that she is entitled,” Mr. Antonelli After the last council meeting posal, the council would pay $22,000 campaign promise of a ‘no tax increase’ told The Leader. where the council adopted to freeze annually for BOE custodial staff to could not be met and therefore his prom- Ms. Ariemma has charged in her law- longevity benefits, one of the resolu- do the cleaning. Cleaning of the FD’s ise to the citizens of Garwood would turn suit that denial of her benefits was done tions hanging on the bulletin board in main hall would be added to the scope. into a false one,” the suit alleges. “Upon by the borough and Mr. Mathieu to “ha- realizing his promise to get rid of Plain- rass and intimidate” her following her the hall was slashed with a “razor or Mr. Sluka said the borough’s current tiff Ariemma, Councilman Mathieu “whistleblower activities.” knife,” Police Chief Bruce Underhill cleaning contract expires March 1, started a new campaign of harassing and Ms. Ariemma is seeking compensa- said. He said the resolution that was and the council would need to go out intimidating Plaintiff Ariemma and other tory and punitive damages, reinstate- not passed, which opted for current to bid if they did not agree to a shared higher salaried employees in an effort to ment of her fringe benefits, assessment employees to retain longevity ben- service. He expects bids to come in at get them to resign.” of a civil fine against the defendants, efits as contracted to upon hiring, approximately $25,000 to $30,000 Among the allegations are that Mr. attorney fees and cost of the suit. was the resolution slashed, as well as with the additional cleaning task. Mathieu, as finance committee chair- When reached Monday for comment, the bulletin board. The FD had requested the addi- man in 2011, had Ms. Ariemma ejected Mr. Mathieu said, “We’ve been ad- He said the incident was not caught tional cleaning service because bor- from finance committee meeting after vised by counsel not to directly com- she and Chief Financial Officer Sandra ment on the lawsuit.” He said he was on camera because the surveillance ough senior citizens hold meetings at Bruns gave the councilman documenta- served with the suit at his home on system has been broken for about the facility at least four times a week, tion stating that, according to state stat- February 7 as he is being sued in both two years, and buying a new system Mr. Sluka said. ute, “it is a fourth degree crime to incur his official and individual capacity. has been neglected by the council “The FD was not being maintained obligations” in excess of appropriations “This is the price you pay for moving when the issue has come to its atten- properly,” Ms. Ariemma said. in a budget. forward with the Chris Christie agenda,” tion. After the BOE last week passed by The suit alleges Mr. Mathieu threat- Mr. Mathieu told The Leader. “It doesn’t sit well as to the small a vote of 5-2 to move the BOE elec- ened and harassed Ms. Ariemma, in- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi, who was community of Garwood,” said resi- tion from April to November, the cluding moving the garbage cans on two elected on the Republican line along dent Bruce Paterson of the new secu- council approved a resolution to adopt occasions at her house from the curb to with Mr. Mathieu in 2010, said she has behind her residence. been unable to talk to Borough Attor- rity measures. the move. “The evidence will show that the coun- ney Joseph Triarsi since the borough “We’re playing catch up,” Chief In other business, the council also GOOD TIME...Craig, Maureen, Meghan, Russell and Derek Kobrin of Westfield cilman moved the garbage cans,” said was served with the lawsuit on Febru- Underhill said. He said since the 9/11 adopted an inter-local agreement with enjoy The Westfield Leader prior to attending Super Bowl XLVI last weekend. Daniel Antonelli, Ms. Ariemma’s attor- ary 7. “I am not going to be making any attacks a security directive was set in the Township of Cranford. Details ney, when asked by The Westfield Leader comment now,” Mayor Quattrocchi motion by the state Supreme Court. were not given. as to how it was known that Mr. Mathieu said. “In light of the incident that hap- Longtime DPW employee William Task Force Recommendations moved the garbage cans. Mr. Triarsi was away this week and pened last week, I can’t see any rea- Pevarnik announced his retirement to The lawsuit also alleges that Ms. could not be reached for comment. son not to implement that same direc- the council in a letter of intent. Ariemma was denied a salary increase of tive for public meetings. I can’t allow The library had its reorganization 3.90 percent in 2011 and 3.75 percent in Could Cut Budget $850,000 2012 in violation of state statute after the any type of weapon or the possibility meeting recently, said the mayor’s By PAUL J. PEYTON Elections building in Elizabeth. Joseph borough’s public works and police de- WF Council Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of an incident. I have to protect the library representative, Councilman Graziano, director of engineering, public partments received salary increases those CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 court, the mayor and council, and all Mathieu. Former Secretary Maria COUNTY – Freeholder Dan Sullivan works and facilities, said the building’s years. of you,” the chief said. Nierstedt was named library board announced last Thursday night that a gov- “whole façade has a problem,” noting that Ms. Ariemma also alleges that she was the public meetings that were held on On another matter, Mr. Paterson president, former treasurer Christine ernmental efficiency task force put together an area between the first and second floors, denied from receiving future longevity the light, and that he was never notified asked Councilman Jim Mathieu to DiGiacomo was named vice-presi- by Union County Manager Al Faella has originally designed to prevent water from increases. She currently receives longev- that the light was moved off the corner. “graciously” step down from his post dent and former board member Walter recommended changes that could save the getting into the basement, “has rotted out.” ity payments of 6 percent over her base He also said that when he ran into on the council in light of the lawsuit Tucker was named treasurer. county $850,000 in the 2012 county bud- He estimated that repairs would range be- salary of $78,393 as she has completed Mayor Skibitsky on Saturday and talked filed January 31 against Mr. Mathieu Giuseppe Congiusta’s membership get. tween $1 and $1.5 million. 15 years of service with the borough. She to him about this issue, as well as taxes, “The task force’s recommendations cover The county installed netting to prevent is eligible, according to the lawsuit, to by Borough Administrator/Borough application to the volunteer FD also practices regarding computers, printers, parts of the building from falling on people receive 7 percent over her base as of 20 fires and lack of services, the mayor Clerk Christina Ariemma for con- was approved. copy toner, office supplies, stationary, bur- walking on the sidewalk. Mr. Graziano said years of service to the borough and 8 “called me a buffoon, an idiot and a spiracy, harassment and intimidation, glar alarms, portal to portal assignments the North Broad Street building dates back percent over her base once she has 23 jackass.” among other allegations. There was (use of county-issued cars), fuel consump- to the 1920s. years with the borough. The mayor said that what Mr. Foley some applause from the audience and tion, cell phones, BlackBerries, and the During the public section of the meeting, Ms. Ariemma’s suit also alleges that did not tell the public was that he began one saying no. “We’re looking at Mountainside purchase of more efficient replacement several Summit council members addressed the borough violated state statute by fail- the conversation by telling the mayor something more deleterious than the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicles,” Mr. Sullivan said. the board on county taxes. Councilman ing to increase her salary by $1,004.68 in that he was responsible for the death of security issue brought up before,” lot by the young adults who would use One area where the task force is looking Robert Rubino said the city council is re- 2011, the amount she paid per a new state a woman who was struck and killed Mr. Paterson said. the facility, and accidents. Residents to save money is the upgrading of the questing that the county put on a referen- law requiring government employees in while crossing North Avenue recently. county’s telecommunications infrastruc- dum before voters to “permanently reduce New Jersey to contribute 1.5 percent of Mr. Paterson said Mr. Mathieu had also feared the sports complex would ture. The county will be moving its voice the county’s open space tax by 50 percent.” their salary towards their health-care cov- Mr. Foley then shouted from the audi- brought on a lot of “distress” to the drive down house values. network hardware to new technology called He said Summit pays $29 million in county erage. ence, “I didn’t say that,” adding, “oh, Borough of Garwood. “I am beside Jim McAroon called some of the Voice Over Internet Protocol, or VOIP, taxes, $1 million more than what the city The suit alleges that former Police how you lie.” myself on this,” he said. “I think you objectors “hyperalarmists.” “I don’t which the report estimates could save the collects for its own municipal taxes. Mr. Adina Enculescu, on whose lawn have gone overboard. I have taken think any of those things are true. I county over $400,000 annually. Rubino also requested that the county pass the light was placed, took issue with exception at one meeting where you don’t think a new building in Mr. Sullivan said the report recommends an ordinance so that the county tax could last week’s Westfield Leader editorial, attacked the mayor. A resident came Mountainside is going to cause any of cutting the number of cellular devices used not exceed the municipal tax in municipali- saying that the residents “are the best in and noted that she was harassed those things to happen,” he said. by county employees by 40 percent for an ties. trained pets poked in the eye for a year and had the police chief involved Lisa Friedman of Briar Hills Circle estimated savings of $60,000 annually and “At best we get about $3 million in and a half.” She told Councilwoman replacing county computers “when neces- services from the county,” Councilman (referring to Rosemary Snow’s com- in Springfield, said, “We are inundated sary” with “less expensive, but more effi- Patrick Hurley added. JoAnn Neylan, “you don’t care of the plaint to the police last year).” with traffic.” She said there are many cient models,” for an additional annual Mr. Buettner of Cranford commented children,” and told the mayor, “I left a “I don’t think anybody can be re- other sports facilities to use in the area savings of $60,000. that, “When the one percenters say they’re communist country because I didn’t quested to step down until the allega- that are “not on top of private resi- “Virtually all these recommendations hurting, I think maybe the revolution is want to have a leader like you.” tions are proved,” resident Dolores dences.” can be implemented with little impact on coming.” “Last week, I was a monster; this Dombrowski said. Considering the site is in a flood the overall operation,” Mr. Sullivan said. Freeholder Deborah Scanlon commented week, I’m a communist,” Mayor Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi said zone, some residents said the build- “This is an excellent starting point” for the that in the last few years the city has had “all Skibitsky retorted. some of the cost of the attorney fees ing and another 40,000 to 50,000 2012 budget, he added. Mr. Sullivan is of its main roads repaved” along with “multi- Several residents then got up to speak could be absorbed by the borough’s square feet of asphalt for the parking chairman of the freeholders fiscal affairs million-dollar” road projects. In addition, in support of the council, the pedestrian committee this year. she said all traffic signals have been re- insurance, with which a claim has area on the new site would make It was also announced that a $60,000 placed along the Morris Avenue corridor. light and the demand civility be re- already been filed and is under re- flooding worse in the area. contract with Kean University to provide “We are doing the things that need to be stored to council meetings. view by the insurance company. “When I get flooded, is the town of information technology (IT) services to the done in all 21 of our towns,” said Free- Bob Centrella said, “to sit here week Council President Keith Sluka an- Mountainside going to bail me out? Is county, a resolution unanimously approved holder Scanlon, a Union resident who grew after week and listen to this crap, you’ve nounced that he would introduce a the applicant? It’s a great idea, [but] it’s by the freeholders, was being done instead up in Summit. “They (Summit) are being a got to be nuts.” He added that as to the shared-service agreement with the a bad, bad site,” said Donald Cravo of of filling two vacancies in the county’s IT little unreasonable I think…The fact of the Central Avenue residents, “their voices Charles Street in Mountainside, who department. matter is that they have already received have been heard and now it’s time to showed the board photos of how the Cranford resident Jim Buettner said the more than they put in (to the open space Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader stop.” area floods. task force’s recommendations amount to tax.)” HOT TOPIC…Westfield Mayor Andy Oliver Kirna said that the light “is an only “.2 percent” of the county’s budget, She said “up until now” the city has Skibitsky makes a presentation at the CF Council Joel Latona, of Briar Hills Circle which was $482 million in 2011. “It’s received $3 million more in open space council meeting Tuesday night regard- improvement.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in Springfield, who said his back- pretty sad,” he said. “That’s (.2 percent) funds for projects than the city paid into the ing the Central Avenue pedestrian Wally Parker said that while every and maintained Cranford’s credit rat- yard abuts the property, stated, “It is like my gas money for the week.” fund. light. citizen has a right to bring issues before ing at “AA2.” an 80,000-square-foot, 31-foot-tall He said the county could save money by the council, it is incumbent upon them The committee also introduced an building, and that concerns me as I not developing the former Oak Ridge golf to be respectful and to be reasonable ordinance to raise the height limit on look out my window every day… I course in Clark into a park (for both passive with how the process is adjudicated. buildings in the R1 through R7 zones try to justify what they want to do and active recreation) at a cost of over $16 Westfield Board of Education When asked by Councilman Haas what from 30 feet to 32 feet, a move that there and I just think about the size, million. The freeholders approved a resolu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 prompted him to come to the meeting, will allow homeowners in flood zones and it is overwhelming for me to tion Thursday to apply for a matching grant $1,319,629 since last year and that room.” She further told members that Mr. Parker said, “many of us feel this of $8,035,774 from the New Jersey Office to raise their homes, as one has al- have it that big and that close.” of Green Acres. The county previously was grants are expected to increase by $906. she just found out about the book just a issue has been beaten to death.” ready done, in an effort to avoid se- “Picture if it were your house. Would awarded $1.4 million for the project. Mr. Yaniro stated that there was an- few days ago from fellow parents. She Bob Burslem said that he encour- vere flood damage. Commissioner you want to be back there looking at With the release of Mr. Faella’s execu- other finance committee meeting prior stated that if it were not for the other aged several people to come to meet- Kevin Campbell said the ordinance that building?” he asked the board. tive budget still weeks away, members of to the next Board of Education meeting parents, “I would have no clue that my ings following his letter to the editor in will negate the need for homeowners There were also residents who were the county’s largest union, Council 8, at- where the state aid figures would be son would be exposed to this.” The Leader about behavior at council wishing to raise their houses to apply in favor of having a sports complex in tended Thursday’s Board of Chosen Free- plugged into the budget. It was then She also stated “as a teacher myself meetings. to the zoning board for variances. A their hometown. holders meeting over concerns of potential noted that further budget discussions I would not be comfortable teaching Maria Carluccio got up to speak and public hearing on the ordinance will “To the people from Springfield… layoffs and privatization of some opera- would be held at future Finance Com- this.” She added that the school does began yelling at the council that, “pe- be held on March 13. you are going to say I want you to have tions. mittee meetings scheduled for Mon- notify parents of sensitive topics that destrians don’t kill cars; a car kills a Michael Bukosky, a Hackensack-based At the start of the meeting, the a vacant building in your town instead attorney representing Council 8, asked the day, March 5, and Thursdays, March 8, might be discussed in health class. She pedestrian.” She accused the mayor of township committee honored four of a brand new sports complex where freeholders to “protect our families and 15, and 22. In addition, Mr. Yaniro’s wondered why parents would not be bringing his “armies tonight” and said, retiring department of public works my kids can play,” resident Steve jobs that we have.” presentation also stated that Board of given the same consideration for this “all these people did was come up here employees. Wayne Rozman, Stephen Jennings said. “I know the last thing that a public body Education meetings were scheduled book or books like it. and blow smoke where the sun don’t Plungis, Norman Dreyer and Wayne Jeffrey Whyte, a youngster and soc- wants to do is layoffs,” Mr. Bukosky told for Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Parents all stated that they felt al- shine.” Murray were honored for what Mayor cer and lacrosse player from Old Tote the freeholders. “What we are simply ask- The public hearing on the budget is set though the book did have lessons of Robin Kirna said that she was ap- Robinson said was “decades and de- Road in Mountainside, said, “I love the ing is that you work with us to try to find for the March 27 meeting. overcoming adversity the “vulgar por- palled at the behavior toward the coun- cades of service,” specifically “more idea of it.” some creative solutions to avoid layoffs. A In other business, many concerned tions” outweighed its positive impact. cil. While she was speaking about teach- than 130 years combined. Commis- “It’s incredibly hard to find a place to layoff for an employee is the death pen- Westfield High School parents came to Some parents stated that there were ing conflict resolution to pre-schoolers, alty.” He said the union is asking “for a seat sioner O’Malley presented certifi- play at,” he said. “We have the biggest at the table so we can work with you and last week’s meeting to voice their con- some students that were embarrassed Mrs. Carluccio shouted “relevance?” cates to two local businesses—State lacrosse communities around us… I your team directly” to discuss union mem- cern over a required reading used in by the book and that these students from the audience, to which another Farm Insurance and Think D’Sign think it’s a great location, too, right off bers ideas concerning this year’s county some of the freshman English classes. were hiding it from their parents. audience member told her to “shut up.” Print—for their efforts at adopting of (Route) 22, easy for people to get to.” budget. Parents objected to the use of “The Parents asked the board to look into When Mrs. Kirna said that they were environmentally-sustainable prac- In other business, Carol and Peter Mr. Bukosky said Council 8 workers do Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time the matter of keeping the book as part “behaving like bullies,” Mrs. Carluccio tices as part of the local Go Green Goggi of 1125 Ridge Drive were ap- everything from road projects to repair Indian,” by Sherman Alexie stating that of a mandatory reading list for those got up to leave the chambers, at which initiative. proved to install solar panels on the furnaces to plowing snow. the book was vulgar and distasteful. ninth graders that it effects and maybe time several audience members ap- Several announcements were made roof of their home. He also advised the freeholders to be The objections ranged from passages make it part of an optional reading list. plauded. during the meeting that the rededi- The Trilos Realty application for the careful of the privatization of county ser- of violence and prejudices to the use The next Board of Education meet- The council also approved multiple vices, which he described as the “same anti- cation of the Cranford First Aid Echo Park Restaurant and Grill, 1079 government, no regulation, privatization profanity and sexual content. ing will be held on Tuesday, February other resolutions, including firefighter Squad’s headquarters, which was se- Route 22, was moved to the March 8 that Wall Street sold to us.” Resident Christine Russo who told 28, at 8 p.m. in the Board of Education salaries, librarian salaries, teardowns verely damaged during last summer’s meeting. The restaurant is proposing a On another matter, the freeholders ap- the board that she is a native of Westfield building on Elm Street. A report on the and professional-service contracts; hurricane and flooding, will take place change of tenancy and renovations to proved a $134,000 contract with an archi- stated, “There are aspects of this book district’s technology plan is scheduled the details of which will be reported on Sunday, February 26, at 3 p.m. the existing restaurant. tect for plans to stabilize the Board of that I don’t want taught in the class- as well as the 2012-13 school budget. next week. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, February 16, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 07-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP-F BOE Cites Cost Savings in Move to November Election By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Betty Anne Woerner remained op- “a line of people looking to accom- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times posed to the measure and voted plish something [politically], and SCOTCH PLAINS – Despite “no.” She spoke at three different what you have here will be lost.” some misgivings about the poten- occasions at Thursday’s meeting, All other members of the public tial emergence of politics ruining even disputing the projected cost spoke in favor of moving the elec- the “collegial” nature of the board, savings. tions to November. In addition to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board If a school board’s tax-levy in- the cost savings, they spoke about of Education voted 8-1 last Thurs- crease is limited to 2 percent, there higher voter turnouts and more cer- day to move its board elections to will be no vote on the budget. Mrs. tainty over the budget. November. Woerner said removing a vote pro- Judy Dillon of Scotch Plains, a The move could save the district vides one less avenue for the public former BOE president, said, at least $30,000. Because most to communicate to the board. “People always complain that more Union County towns have voted to Fanwood resident Michael Lewis people need to get out to vote in the move their elections to November, agreed, saying that the move to No- school elections. If you move it to Scotch Plains would have assumed vember “would take away all alter- November, you will get those num- the sole cost of holding an April natives to communicate with you.” bers.” contest; one member speculated that He also said that lumping the She also disagreed with Mr. costs could have ballooned to school elections into the November Lewis’s contention that a change $50,000. political fray would only welcome will lead to the politicization of the board. “You may have to do more cam- paigning. Is that the political part?” she asked. “You are an elected offi- cial. You are political. If you vote down savings to Scotch Plains- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood, you will be faulted for VALENTINE THANK YOU...Local veterans were honored last Friday evening at the fourth annual “Valentine’s Day With a Veteran” dinner held at the Evangel Church on Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. About 50 attendees enjoyed a multi- course not saving money. I support mov- buffet dinner provided by local restaurants and organizations. ing it to November. It saves money and is the right move.” Paul Reese of Scotch Plains said the change was “long-overdue” and Task Force Recommendations was something that was “owed to the voters.” Gail Moser of Fanwood remem- bered budgets “going down year Could Cut UC Budget by $850,000 after year,” which she said that was By PAUL J. PEYTON looking to save money is the upgrad- Cranford resident Jim Buettner said bad for all involved, especially the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing of the the county’s telecommuni- the task force’s recommendations students. She said moving the elec- COUNTY - Freeholder Dan cations infrastructure. The county will amount to only “.2 percent” of the tion would benefit the district. Sullivan announced last Thursday be moving the county’s voice network county’s budget, which was $482 Board member Amy Winkler con- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times night that a governmental efficiency hardware to new technology called million in 2011. “It’s pretty sad,” he WORK IN PROGRESS…Fanwood Crossing, the multi-use development on the tinued to express “serious reserva- task force put together by Union Voice Over Internet Protocol, or VOIP, said. “That’s (.2 percent) like my gas corner of South and Martine Avenue, will be complete by early summer. tions” because “a lot of details had County Manager Al Faella has rec- which the report estimates could save money for the week.” Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr said retail tenants that fit the needs of the not been worked out,” including ommended changes that could save the county over $400,000 annually. He said the county could save community are being sought. the specifics of voting on cap over- the county $850,000 in the 2012 Mr. Sullivan said the report recom- money by not developing the former runs and the new process of super- county budget. mends cutting the number of cellular Oak Ridge golf course in Clark into a intendent approval. “The task force’s recommendations devices used by county employees park (for both passive and active rec- Indoor Sports Complex She said the change would be “a cover practices regarding computers, by 40 percent for an estimated sav- reation) at a cost of over $16 million. little weird” in the near future. How- printers, copy toner, office supplies, ings of $60,000 annually and replac- The freeholders approved a resolu- ever, she ended up voting in favor stationary, burglar alarms, portal to ing county computers “when neces- tion Thursday to apply for a match- OK’d By MS Planning Bd. of the move because the costs to the portal assignments (use of county- sary” with “less expensive, but more ing grant of $8,035,774 from the By CHRISTINA HINKE facturing society to a service soci- district, she said, would increase issued cars), fuel consumption, cell efficient models,” for an additional New Jersey Office of Green Acres. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ety,” board member Theodore “vastly” otherwise. She said she phones, BlackBerries, and the pur- annual savings of $60,000. The county previously was awarded MOUNTAINSIDE – After six Zawslak said. could not, “in good conscience,” chase of more efficient replacement “Virtually all these recommenda- $1.4 million for the project. months of deliberation, the Residents from Mountainside and keep the elections in April if the vehicles,” Mr. Sullivan said. tions can be implemented with little With the release of Mr. Faella’s Mountainside Planning Board last Springfield packed the council cham- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 One area where the task force is impact on the overall operation,” Mr. executive budget still weeks away, Thursday voted 6 to 1 to approve the bers to address the board regarding Sullivan said. “This is an excellent members of the county’s largest application for the Triboro Sports the proposed 80,000-square-foot in- starting point” for the 2012 budget, union, Council 8, attended Thursday’s indoor sports complex on Sheffield door sports complex. he added. Mr. Sullivan is chairman of Board of Chosen Freeholders meet- Street. Planning Board Chairman Triboro Sports is proposing erect- Gov. Christie Supports CF the freeholders fiscal affairs commit- ing over concerns of potential layoffs John Tomaine was the sole dissenter. ing an indoor sports complex at 270 tee this year. and privatization of some operations. “There is inconsistency, there is an Sheffield Street where a vacant in- It was also announced that a Michael Bukosky, a Hackensack- inapplicable argument, and when you dustrial building currently sits. There Mayor’s Stance on Birchwood $60,000 contract with Kean Univer- based attorney representing Council remove all of that away, again what is are no existing variances. New vari- By FRED T. ROSSI ship. sity to provide information technol- 8, asked the freeholders to “protect left is the board acting to rezone this ances include a use variance, retail Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Furthermore, the ruling added that ogy (IT) services to the county, a our families and jobs that we have.” property becomes a misuse by virtue sales, café, foundation area over 35 CRANFORD — Mayor David any delays by the municipal govern- resolution unanimously approved by “I know the last thing that a public of granting the ordinance, which it percent where 51.3 percent is pro- Robinson has expressed appreciation ment in issuing any future permits the freeholders, was being done in- body wants to do is layoffs,” Mr. has no authority to do,” Mr. Tomaine posed, lot coverage over 75 percent for Governor Chris Christie’s seem- will be adjudicated by a court-ap- stead of filling two vacancies in the Bukosky told the freeholders. “What said. He also said the applicant did where 86 percent is proposed, HVAC ingly supportive comments about the pointed Special Master, Mr. Morin county’s IT department. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 not meet the positive criteria to grant system location, insufficient buffer township’s stance on the proposed said. the use variance. area, insufficient parking spaces, Birchwood Avenue development. In other business, Deputy Mayor “The chairman understood the parking spaces in the front yard, side At the township committee’s meet- Andis Kalnins said the 2012 town- law,” said Glenn Kienz of Weiner and yard parking, parking space size 9 ing on Tuesday evening, a resident ship budget will be introduced in Lesniak LLC, who was an attorney feet by 20 feet is required and 9 feet played an audio tape of the governor’s early March but a formal vote will hired by objector Ben Caiola of 868 by 18 feet is proposed, and an acces- remarks—made recently on a radio not occur until later in June after state Hillside Avenue in Westfield. sory structure. The property is also call-in program—in which Governor aid figures are finalized. He said it When the board gave their vote, located in a flood zone. Christie, when questioned by a will be a “challenging year” as the some board members said that the Residents voiced concerns of noise, Cranford resident, said the state De- governing body “balances the ser- borough’s master plan should be re- floodlights from the parking lots partment of Community Affairs had vices we want versus what we’re will- vised. streaming into their backyards, traf- met with local officials and was ing to pay” for those services, all “We have changed from a manu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “working on resolving the matter.” while staying within the state-man- The governor went on to say that dated 2-percent cap. In a related mat- he was “concerned about [the pro- ter, Commissioner Edward O’Malley posed development] from a flooding said that Moody’s had recently re- perspective,” adding that “it doesn’t viewed the municipality’s finances sound to me like it’s a very wise and maintained Cranford’s credit rat- idea.” The governor, who told the ing at “AA2.” caller that he had lived in Cranford in The committee also introduced an the late 1980s, said that the proposed ordinance to raise the height limit on 360 housing units would worsen the buildings in the R1 through R7 zones effects from the next severe flood. from 30 feet to 32 feet, a move that Earlier in the meeting, Township will allow homeowners in flood zones Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Attorney Phil Morin briefly recounted to raise their homes, as one has al- IMAGINING A BRIGHTER FUTURE…Representatives of Imagine, Inc., a last month’s denial of a motion for ready done, in an effort to avoid severe year-round grief support center set to open this spring for children, teenagers and reconsideration in the township’s law- flood damage. Commissioner Kevin adults coping with loss due to death and illness, visit the offices of The Westfield suit against Cranford Development Campbell said the ordinance would Leader last Friday to discuss the new Westfield-based program. Pictured, from Associates LLC, the Birchwood Av- negate the need for homeowners wish- left to right, are: Keith Hertell, chairman of Imagine’s board of trustees; Mary enue developer. Superior Court Judge ing to raise their houses to apply to the Robinson, executive director of Imagine, and Community Editor Suzette Stalker. Lisa Chrystal issued her denial on zoning board for variances. A public January 26, after the township had hearing on the ordinance will be held PAGE INDEX included additional evidence regard- on Tuesday, March 13. ing the deleterious effects of flood- At the start of the meeting, the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 16 ing on the area if the development township committee honored four Editorial ...... 4-5, 8 Sports ...... 11-15 Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-14 CLEAN FUTURE…Approximately 30 protesters gather at the Westfield train were permitted to go forward. The retiring department of public works station February 8 to protest New Jersey pulling out of the Regional Greenhouse denial will allow the soil conserva- employees. Wayne Rozman, Stephen Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 16 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 17-18 Gas Initiative (RGGI). See story page 3. tion permits to be issued by the town- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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PEYTON receive 7 percent over her base as of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 20 years of service to the borough GARWOOD – Borough Adminis- and 8 percent over her base once she trator/Clerk Christina Ariemma has has 23 years with the borough. filed a lawsuit against Councilman Ms. Ariemma’s suit also alleges James Mathieu, the mayor and bor- that the borough violated state statute ough council and borough itself by failing to increase her salary by claiming she has been harassed and $1,004.68 in 2011, the amount she intimidated by Mr. Mathieu and was paid per a new state law requiring denied raises the last two years as government employees in New Jer- retaliation for being a whistleblower. sey to contribute 1.5 percent of their “After being sworn in on January salary towards their health-care cov- 2, 2011 as a sitting councilman, Coun- erage. cilman Mathieu began to realize that The suit alleges that former Police his campaign promise of a ‘no tax Chief William Legg did not have to increase’ could not be met and there- pay 1.5 percent of his health insur- fore his promise to the citizens of ance and also was given a 3.90-per- Garwood would turn into a false one,” cent salary increase in 2011, which, Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the suit alleges. “Upon realizing his according to the suit, violates state IMPROMPTU BBQ…The Garwood ShopRite reopened Tuesday morning after promise to get rid of Plaintiff law that “prohibits sex discrimina- a small fire in the meat department shut the North Avenue supermarket late Ariemma, Councilman Mathieu tion in employment.” Monday. The fire, thought to be electrical in nature, originated in the area of the started a new campaign of harassing “It is our position that Councilman meat department. and intimidating Plaintiff Ariemma Mathieu and the borough have vio- and other higher salaried employees lated the law by failing to provide in an effort to get them to resign.” Ms. Ariemma with certain salary in- ShopRite Reopens After Among the allegations are that Mr. creases she is entitled to and have Mathieu, as finance committee chair- further violated the law by attempt- man in 2011, had Ms. Ariemma ing to take away certain benefits that Fire in Meat Department ejected from finance committee meet- she is entitled,” Mr. Antonelli told By PAUL J. PEYTON cured the area. One ShopRite em- ing after she and Chief Financial The Times. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ployee was treated for difficulty Officer Sandra Bruns gave the coun- Ms. Ariemma has charged in her GARWOOD - The Garwood breathing and released at the scene. cilman documentation stating that, lawsuit that denial of her benefits was ShopRite reopened Tuesday morn- A Westfield Regional Board of according to state statute, “it is a done by the borough and Mr. Mathieu ing after a small fire in the meat Health representative responded to fourth degree crime to incur obliga- to “harass and intimidate” her fol- department shut the North Avenue the scene and the business was closed tions” in excess of appropriations in lowing her “whistleblower activities.” supermarket late Monday. for the remainder of the day. Liz a budget. Ms. Ariemma is seeking compen- According to Garwood Police Cap- Lobe, a spokesperson for Wakefern The suit alleges Mr. Mathieu threat- satory and punitive damages, rein- tain James Pipala, borough police Corp., the distribution arm of ened and harassed Ms. Ariemma, in- statement of her fringe benefits, as- officers responded to the store Mon- ShopRite supermarkets, told The cluding moving the garbage cans on sessment of a civil fine against the day on a 3:45 p.m. report of a smoke Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that two occasions at her house from the defendants, attorney fees and cost of condition caused by an electrical fire the store was evacuated and closed as GOOD TIME...Craig, Maureen, Meghan, Russell and Derek Kobrin of Westfield curb to behind her residence. the suit. in the area of the meat department. a precaution due to smoke condi- enjoy The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times prior to attending Super Bowl XLVI on “The evidence will show that the When reached Monday for com- Upon police arrival, the fire was ex- tions. She said the store was reopened February 5. councilman moved the garbage cans,” ment, Mr. Mathieu said, “We’ve been tinguished by employees with fire following inspections by authorities said Daniel Antonelli, Ms. Ariemma’s advised by counsel not to directly extinguishers. Captain Pipala reported including the health department after Home Values Have Dropped: attorney, when asked by The Scotch comment on the lawsuit.” He said he that there was a heavy smoke condi- any exposed food was disposed of as Plains-Fanwood Times as to how it was served with the suit at his home tion in the store. ordered by the health inspector. was known that Mr. Mathieu moved on February 7 as he is being sued in The Garwood Fire Department re- Westfield Health Officer Megan Shouldn’t Property Taxes? the garbage cans. both his official and individual ca- sponded along with the first aid squad Avallone told The Times that the store The lawsuit also alleges that Ms. pacity. and Union County EMS. Officers on was reopened at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday SCOTCH PLAINS – Is a property Spector Foerst & Associates and has Ariemma was denied a salary in- “This is the price you pay for mov- scene evacuated the store and se- morning. tax appeal right for you? been assisting families with real es- crease of 3.90 percent in 2011 and ing forward with the Chris Christie In the last five years, home values tate and tax issues for more than a 3.75 percent in 2012 in violation of agenda,” Mr. Mathieu told The Times. in Union County have dropped dra- decade in our local community. Mr. state statute after the borough’s pub- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi, who matically. As the real es- Foerst brings with him lic works and police departments re- was elected on the Republican line Freeholders tate market is depreciat- his experience with local ceived salary increases those years. along with Mr. Mathieu in 2010, said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing, your property taxes government and the mu- Ms. Ariemma also alleges that she she has been unable to talk to Bor- we are simply asking is that you work into the basement, “has rotted out.” He have been increasing. As nicipal budget process. was denied from receiving future lon- ough Attorney Joseph Triarsi since with us to try to find some creative estimated that repairs could range be- a taxpayer, you have the Save money in this gevity increases. She currently re- the borough was served with the law- solutions to avoid layoffs. A layoff for tween $1 and $1.5 million. right to appeal your prop- economy. Make the sale ceives longevity payments of 6 per- suit on February 7. “I am not going to an employee is the death penalty.” He The county installed netting to pre- erty-tax assessment as a of your home more at- cent over her base salary of $78,393 be making any comment now,” Mayor said the union is asking “for a seat at the vent parts of the building from falling means to reduce your real tractive. Reduce the long- as she has completed 15 years of Quattrocchi said. table so we can work with you and your on people walking on the sidewalk. Mr. estate tax obligations. As term expenses associated service with the borough. She is eli- Mr. Triarsi was away this week and team directly” to discuss union mem- Graziano said the North Broad Street a taxpayer considering an with your home. Make it gible, according to the lawsuit, to could not be reached for comment. bers ideas concerning this year’s county building dates back to the 1920s. appeal, you should un- more affordable to stay budget. During the public section of the derstand that you must in your house. All with Mr. Bukosky said Council 8 workers meeting, several Summit council mem- prove that your home’s lower property taxes. do everything from road projects to bers addressed the board on county assessed value is legally James M. Foerst Tax appeals must be Mountainside Planning Bd. repair furnaces to plowing snow. taxes. Councilman Robert Rubino said “unreasonable.” With a filed by April 1. For more CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He also advised the freeholders to be the city council is requesting that the successful tax appeal, your lowered information about tax appeals, visit fic, the size of the building, stormwater to play at,” he said. “We have the careful of the privatization of county county put on a referendum before tax assessment will be set for three www.spectorfoerst.com and com- runoff to Charles Street, the potential biggest lacrosse communities around services, which he described as the voters to “permanently reduce the years, which can amount to consider- plete the complimentary assessment unsavory behavior that may occur in us… I think it’s a great location, too, “same anti-government, no regulation, county’s open space tax by 50 per- able savings. The best way to suc- form to see if you can save money on the parking lot by the young adults right off of (Route) 22, easy for people privatization that Wall Street sold to cent.” He said Summit pays $29 mil- ceed in appealing your taxes is to your taxes, or get started with a free who would use the facility, and acci- to get to.” us.” lion in county taxes, $1 million more present your claim to the courts consultation by calling James M. dents. Residents also feared the sports In other business, Carol and Peter On another matter, the freeholders than what the city collects for its own through expert tax and legal counsel Foerst at (908) 322-4886. complex would drive down house Goggi of 1125 Ridge Drive were approved a $134,000 contract with an municipal taxes. Mr. Rubino also re- with local knowledge. Paid Bulletin Board values. approved to install solar panels on architect for plans to stabilize the Board quested that the county pass an ordi- James M. Foerst is the principal of goleader.com/express Jim McAroon called some of the the roof of their home. of Elections building in Elizabeth. Jo- nance so that the county tax could not objectors “hyperalarmists.” “I don’t The Trilos Realty application for seph Graziano, director of engineer- exceed the municipal tax in munici- think any of those things are true. I the Echo Park Restaurant and Grill, ing, public works and facilities, said the palities. don’t think a new building in 1079 Route 22, was moved to the building’s “whole façade has a prob- “At best we get about $3 million in Mountainside is going to cause any March 8 meeting. The restaurant is lem,” noting that an area between the services from the county,” Councilman SP-F Board of Education of those things to happen,” he said. proposing a change of tenancy and first and second floors, originally de- Patrick Hurley added. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Lisa Friedman of Briar Hills Circle renovations to the existing restaurant. signed to prevent water from getting Mr. Buettner of Cranford commented savings could reach $50,000. moved their elections to November, in Springfield, said, “We are inun- that, “When the one percenters say “It’s almost the salary of a teacher,” with Hillside and Berkeley Heights dated with traffic.” She said there are they’re hurting, I think maybe the revo- she said. voting that night to do so as well. many other sports facilities to use in lution is coming.” The dissenting voter, Mrs. Woerner, He said his biggest “struggle” was the area that are “not on top of private Freeholder Deborah Scanlon com- told her colleagues that she was still removing a vote on the school bud- residences.” mented that in the last few years the city “very torn.” She said attracting people get. He said he “reconciled” his deci- Considering the site is in a flood has had “all of its main roads repaved” to run for board positions was going sion because the budget will still be zone, some residents said the build- along with “multi-million-dollar” road to be “more daunting” now, with the shared openly with the public before- ing and another 40,000 to 50,000 projects. In addition, she said all traffic prospect of taking part in the Novem- hand and must be approved by the square feet of asphalt for the parking signals have been replaced along the ber ballot process. However, she said county superintendent. area on the new site would make Morris Avenue corridor. the process would not be more daunt- Board member Douglas Layne said flooding worse in the area. “We are doing the things that need to ing for those with political agendas. the reference to a possible savings of “When I get flooded is the town of be done in all 21 of our towns,” said “I fear...that we are not going to $50,000 “changed his vote.” On prin- Mountainside going to bail me out? Freeholder Scanlon, a Union resident have members who care about the ciple, he opposed the change. He Is the applicant? It’s a great idea, who grew up in Summit. “They (Sum- kids,” she said. “The board of educa- stated his fears of “losing the collegi- [but] it’s a bad, bad site,” said Donald mit council members) are being a tion has to make some unpopular ality of the board.” He also said that Cravo of Charles Street in little unreasonable I think…The fact of decisions, and I fear this will become he hopes the board continues to “keep Mountainside, who showed the board the matter is that they have already a popularity contest. And that’s un- a vigorous discussion of the budget.” photos of how the area floods. received more than they put in (to the fortunate.” Before voting, Mrs. Woerner said Joel Latona, of Briar Hills Circle in open space tax.)” She said “up until BOE Vice-President Nancy Bauer, the cost-savings figure was “not Springfield, who said his backyard now” the city has received $3 million who described herself as “undecided clear,” adding, “I don’t think all the abuts the property, stated, “It is an more in open space funds for projects and concerned,” said she has seen facts are on the table...I can’t rely on 80,000-square-foot, 31-foot-tall than the city paid into the fund. those with political aspirations use that for sole justification [of voting building, and that concerns me as I boards of education as “stepping ‘no]” look out my window every day… I stones” to that end. Mr. Whitehouse replied, “It’s not try to justify what they want to do However, she said “the reality is mine (sole justification) either.” there and I just think about the size, CF Council that I put my faith in the community Mrs. Woerner also reminded the and it is overwhelming for me to have CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to maintain a common commitment board that current budgets are sub- it that big and that close.” Plungis, Norman Dreyer and Wayne and not devolve into politics.” ject to limitations of a 2-percent cap. “Picture if it were your house. Murray were honored for what Mayor BOE member Jeanne Cleary, ad- She said that figure could change, Would you want to be back there Robinson said was “decades and de- dressing the concern of politicizing and details of how that would affect looking at that building?” he asked cades of service,” specifically “more the board-election process, said there future years have not been released. the board. than 130 years combined.” Commis- was “no guarantee” that keeping the There were also residents who were sioner O’Malley presented certifi- status quo, and leaving elections in Reading is good for you! in favor of having a sports complex in cates to two local businesses—State April, would stop partisanship from their hometown. Farm Insurance and Think D’Sign arising in the future. “To the people from Print—for their efforts at adopting “It’s incumbent on all of us to lure Springfield…you are going to say I environmentally-sustainable prac- candidates who care about students,” want to have a vacant building in tices as part of the local Go Green she said. your town instead of a brand new initiative. Board President Trip Whitehouse sports complex where my kids can Several announcements were made again noted that the pool of commu- play,” resident Steve Jennings said. during the meeting that the rededi- nities with whom Scotch Plains- Jeffrey Whyte, a youngster and soc- cation of the Cranford First Aid Fanwood could share its election costs cer and lacrosse player from Old Tote Squad’s headquarters, which was se- was dwindling to a precious few. 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Page 2 Thursday, February 16, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Sens. Announce More Than Christie, Cuomo Say PA’s $24 Mil. In Water Projects ‘Failure Must Be Reversed’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sena- $50,000. TRENTON – New York Governor agency’s implementation of com- tors Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Funds will also go for beach replen- Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov- prehensive recommendations and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) have an- ishment and storm damage reduction ernor Chris Christie last week re- reform to achieve this critical mis- nounced that the U.S. Army Corps of projects as follows: Monmouth Beach leased the following statement re- sion.” Engineers will receive more than $24 and Sea Bright (Sandy Hook to garding the phase one of the interim million for beach replenishment, Barnegat Inlet), $12.3 million; Atlan- consultant’s report on the operations Haines Promoted at flood mitigation, environmental res- tic City (Brigantine Inlet to Great Egg of Port Authority of New York and toration, and waterway navigation Harbor Inlet, Absecon Island), $3.5 New Jersey: The Provident Bank projects in New Jersey. million; Brigantine Island (Brigantine “The interim report released [Feb- SCOTCH PLAINS – Gregory “Last year, Hurricane Irene and Inlet to Great Egg Harbor Inlet, ruary 7] on operations of the Port Haines of Scotch Plains has been other storms wreaked havoc on our Absecon Island), $3.58 million; Long Authority of New York and New Jer- promoted to first vice-president of state,” Senator Lautenberg said. Beach Island (Barnegat Inlet to Little sey describes an agency which failed commercial real estate lending for “While we have more work to do, Egg Inlet), $600,000; Avalon and to exercise proper oversight, control The Provident Bank. these funds are a critical investment Stone Harbor (Townsends Inlet to Cape costs and budget transparently. The He is responsible for the origination in helping our most flood-prone com- May Inlet), $300,000; Wildwood, report’s executive summary describes and monitoring of commercial real es- munities and finding long-term solu- North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest an agency that is ‘challenged and tate loans with an emphasis on con- tions to prevent future flooding. This (Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet), dysfunctional,’ and where poor man- struction lending. Mr. Haines also moni- federal funding will support our coast- $300,000; Cape May (Cape May Inlet agement ‘obscured full awareness of tors portfolios of residential, commer- line by replenishing New Jersey’s to Lower Township), $200,000; Sandy billions of dollars in exposure’ to the cial and industrial construction loans, beaches, which protect our coastal Hook Bay (Leonardo), $127,710. Port Authority. permanent commercial real estate loans economy from storms.” Also $100,000 was appropriated GO RED…SAGE Eldercare staff joined their Spend-A-Day (SPAD) Adult Day “Cause for further concern is the and lines of credit, and is involved in “This investment is critical to our for a long-term beach nourishment Health Center clients this year on February 3 to support the annual American report’s conclusion that the WTC gross new business development. state’s economy, our environment, study to improve the beach replen- Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” national campaign. SPAD is held at project costs, last publicly reforecast at Mr. Haines has more than 20 years and the safety of our residents,” Sena- ishment process. 290 Broad Street in Summit. $11 billion in 2008, have since grown of commercial lending experience. tor Menendez said. “Millions in re- In addition $200,000 has been dedi- a staggering $3.8 billion to $14.8 bil- Prior to joining Provident, he served sources will go towards flood con- cated to the Hudson-Raritan Estuary lion, at a minimum. Similarly, the re- as a commercial mortgage officer at trol, water infrastructure, beach re- to develop a comprehensive ecosys- SP GOP Seeks Poll port finds capital planning is plagued several financial institutions, includ- plenishment, and environmental res- tem restoration and management plan by management deficiencies that have ing Midlantic National Bank, First toration efforts that New Jersey needs for the New York and New Jersey resulted in a doubling of debt in 10 Fidelity, Summit Bank and PNC to remain competitive. I am proud to Harbor with another $1.3 million to Workers for Elections years as the agency drifted from its core Bank. Before beginning his career in have helped secure this important deepen the harbor on top of $637 SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch The compensation is $200 tax free responsibility as a transportation infra- banking, he served in the United funding for New Jersey.” million already announced for that Plains Republican Committee is pres- for each day. structure organization. Coupled with States Air Force. The funding comes from the fiscal project. A total of $620,730 will go to ently accepting applications from It is mandatory that all new Board the consultant’s assessment of the im- He holds a bachelor’s degree in year 2012 Energy and Water Devel- the Delaware River (Philadelphia to residents interested in working at the of Elections workers attend a class pact of ‘add-on’ compensation for business management from Davis opment Appropriations bill, which Trenton), the New Jersey Intracoastal polls in upcoming elections. prior to working. The Union County agency personnel -- an institutional- & Elkins College, Elkins, W. Va. He funds the Corps. Following severe Waterway will receive $257,400 with Members appointed must be regis- Board of Election schedules several ized practice that has contributed to an also received a certification from storms that caused extensive flood- another $495,000 for the Shark River tered voters in Union County and are classes throughout the county so unacceptable 19 percent increase in the School of Mortgage Banking. ing last year, Senators Lautenberg in Monmouth County to maintain required to work at all 2012 elections. workers may choose a location near gross compensation in just five years - and Menendez said they called on the and improve these waterways. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board their home. In addition, workers who - the interim report makes clear that Motivational Humorist Corps of Engineers to use these re- of Education has moved its election wish to work more than one year wide-ranging reform is long overdue. sources for flood prevention work in NJCH Names New from April to the Tuesday, November must attend a training session at least “This record of historic failure To Speak to Group flood-prone areas. In addition, the 6 General Election. The Primary Elec- once every two years. must be reversed. Steps have already CLARK — The Irish Business Senators called on the Corps to fund Executive Director tion is Tuesday, June 5 and the Gen- Anyone interested in being a poll been taken in the last two years, but Association (IBA) of New Jersey beach projects, which help prevent TRENTON – Sharon Ann Holt has eral Election is November 6. The worker in Scotch Plains for the Re- much more must be done to restore 2011 will host motivational humorist damage when storms hit the coast. been named executive director of the hours for both the Primary and Gen- publican Party should call Bill the Port Authority to a responsible, Tommy Hilcken at their Tuesday, These funds will go to the U.S. New Jersey Council for the Humani- eral Elections are from 6 a.m. to 8 McClintock at (908) 322-8401 or highly transparent, well-managed or- February 21 meeting at Molly Army Corps of Engineers for the ties (NJCH).NJCH is a state partner p.m. Workers are asked to arrive no Joan Papen at (908) 889-2396 by ganization focused on its core mis- Maguire’s Irish Pub and Restaurant following flood mitigation and water of the National Endowment for the later than 5:15 a.m. in order to set up. Friday, February 24. sion of maintaining and expanding in Clark. The meeting will be held at infrastructure projects: Passaic River Humanities. our states’ shared transportation in- Molly Maguire’s Irish Pub and Res- Basin, $250,000; Rahway River Ba- Ms. Holt was most recently execu- Rutgers to Host Program frastructure for the health and growth taurant at 1085 Central Avenue, Clark, sin, $225,000; Peckman River (Essex tive director of the Sandy Spring of our overlapping economies. We starting at 6 p.m. with Mr. Hilcken and Passaic Counties), $200,000; Museum in Maryland near Washing- For Women Running for Elective Office will demand nothing short of the speaking at 7 p.m. South River, Raritan River (South ton, D.C. She also served as director NEW BRUNSWICK — The Cen- 4:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Mr. Hilcken is a motivational hu- River and Sayreville), $125,000; of programs and outreach for the ter for American Women and Politics March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 Count Birds This morist and Irishman who gets audi- Stony Brook, Millstone River Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at p.m. Pre-conference programs for ences laughing while learning. With (Manville and surrounding area), Humanities at Rutgers-Camden. Rutgers University in New Brunswick women of color will be held March 9 Weekend at Nature Ctr. more than 5,000 speeches and perfor- is sponsoring its annual Ready to from noon to 4 p.m. FANWOOD — The Fanwood mances in his 22-year career, he has Run event for women interested in Women can register at http:// Environmental Commission invites connected with audiences worldwide. seeking elective office next month. www.cawp.rutgers.edu/ the public, especially children, to take Business owners and profession- The event is scheduled for Friday and education_training/ReadytoRun/ part in the Great Backyard Bird Count als interested in hearing new ideas Personal Injury Lawyer Saturday, March 9 and 10, at the RtoR_New_Jersey.php. The Dou- (GBBC) this Presidents’ Day Week- for improving their business ap- Douglass Campus Center at Rutgers- glas Campus Center is located at end, February 17 to 20, by conduct- proach and outlook and those inter- Helping Accident Victims Every Day New Brunswick. Ready to Run will 100 George Street in New ing bird counts at the Fanwood Na- ested in learning more about the be held on Friday, March 9, from Brunswick. ture Center. Bird counts of at least 15 Irish Business Association are urged minutes on one or more days shouldbe to attend. tallied at www.birdcount.org. The cost is free for first-time guests, The eight-acre Nature Center, lo- $20 for members and $30 for return- JON BRAMNICK cated on Cray Terrace, off Terrill Road, ing non-members. For more infor- has been home to many types of birds mation on the IBA, call Kate Conroy ATTORNEY AT LAW including cardinals, woodpeckers, at the Gateway Chamber of Com- finches and scarlet tanagers. merce, (908) 352-0900. Joe knows

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Insider Trading New Jersey to Rejoin RGGI Over Leaks on Nominees WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. security-based swaps, or commodity TRENTON — Senate Republican ing an investigation and corrective Leonard Lance (R-7th) last Thurs- futures based on non-public infor- WESTFIELD – Local residents, CO2 emissions and the $952 million Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, action, including disciplinary pro- day voted for passage of the STOCK mation they obtain because of their environmental leaders, women’s raised for energy efficiency projects Westfield) and Senator Gerald ceedings for any Senator involved. Act, legislation to ban congressional status; hold executive and judicial groups, public health officials, and and energy assistance to limited- Cardinale (R-39, Cresskill), the rank- “The party or parties responsible lawmakers and senior aides from se- branch officials to the same prohibi- economists gathered in Westfield last income families between 2009 and ing member of the Senate Judiciary for the leak of information provided curities trading based on non-public tions as Congress from buying or week to voice support for the Re- the end of 2011 proves that RGGI Committee, have requested a Senate by Bruce Harris and Phil Kwon on a information. The measure, which also selling stocks or other securities based gional Greenhouse Gas Initiative works. Pulling out of this program investigation over what they said was confidential basis has not only dam- applies to executive and judicial on non-public information; require (RGGI). The program reduces harm- should not be an option.” the release of confidential documents aged the integrity of the confirmation branch officials, passed by a vote of prompt reporting of financial trans- ful pollution from power plants and Rutgers University economist pertaining to New Jersey Supreme process, but has also called into ques- 417-2 and returns to the U.S. Senate actions within 45 days following ex- helps grow the state’s clean energy Bruce Mizrach said the Legislature Court nominees, Chatham Borough tion their own fitness to serve on a for consideration. ecution of a trade, and restrict mem- economy. Governor Christie has an- “should make clear to the Governor Mayor Bruce Harris and First Assis- committee which routinely handles “No member of Congress or ex- bers of the executive, legislative, and nounced that he hopes to abandon the that the most efficient way to subsi- tant Attorney General Phil Kwon. sensitive and deeply personal infor- ecutive branch employee should judicial branches from participating program. dize green energy, lessen our depen- Governor Christie nominated Mr. mation pertaining to appointments,” profit from insider trading,” said Mr. in IPOs not available to the general RGGI supporters discussed the dence on Middle East oil, and reduce Harris and Mr. Kwon on January 23 Mr. Kean said. Lance, a co-sponsor of the bill. “The public. economic, public health, and en- carbon pollution is to put a price on to fill openings on the High Court. Mr. Kean wants Senators who were STOCK Act will increase govern- The U.S. Senate last week passed vironmental benefits of the pro- emissions.” According to newsmax.com, if con- involved to “recuse themselves from ment transparency and hold elected by a vote of 96-3 a similar version of gram and called on Westfield’s Mary Reilly, former head of the firmed Mr. Harris would be the first voting on the nominees in committee and government officials to the same the insider trading bill. legislators – Senate Minority Cranford Environmental Commis- openly gay justice and third black and on the floor of the Senate.” He also ethical standard as the general pub- Mr. Lance also voted in favor of Leader Tom Kean, Jr., Assembly- sion, commented that, “Taking justice on the court, while Mr. Kwon has asked Mr. Sweeney to accelerate lic.” H.R. 3581, the “Budget and Account- man Jon Bramnick, and Assem- money out of RGGI for financial would be the first Asian-American. confirmation proceedings. Senator According to the House Ethics ing Transparency Act,” sponsored by blywoman Nancy Munoz (all R- issues is like taking money out of The GOP Senators said that per Nick Scutari (D-22, Linden), chair- Committee, the STOCK Act (Stop Rep. Scott Garrett (R-5th) to reform 21, Westfield and Summit) to sup- our child’s health care to pay credit Senate Rule 20:4, “All information man of the Senate Judiciary Commit- Trading on Congressional Knowl- the way housing giants Fannie Mae port a bill that would keep New card bills.” or remarks concerning the character tee, has said he was not planning on edge Act) would prohibit Members and Freddie Mac are accounted for Jersey in RGGI. Other speakers addressed the or qualifications of any person nomi- scheduling confirmation hearings in and employees of Congress from by the federal government. “The energy decisions we make need to tackle global warming, say- nated by the Governor which are his committee “any time soon.” buying or selling securities, swaps, According to the House Budget today will impact the environment ing carbon dioxide (the pollutant brought to the attention of the Judi- Mr. Cardinale commented that, “It Committee, the Budget and Account- and public health for decades to regulated by RGGI) is the leading ciary Committee or other appropri- is incumbent upon the chairman of Bramnick: Christie ing Transparency Act would bring come,” said Dan DeRosa of Envi- cause of global warming. If left ate committee during its consider- the Judiciary Committee to conduct a Is Problem Solver Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on- ronment New Jersey. “For the sake unchecked, they said global warm- ation of the nomination shall not be hearing to investigate this matter with budget and require their debt issu- of our children and future genera- ing could threaten the state’s $30- made public.” all members under oath.” NJ.com has TRENTON – State Assembly Re- ance be included in the calculation of tions, we must act now to cut pol- billion shore-based tourism Per New Jersey State Constitution, reported that Mr. Scutari has said Mr. publican Leader Jon Bramnick (R- the federal debt. lution and reduce our reliance economy with rising seas and more Article 4, Sec. 4, Par. 3, “Each house Kwon’s nomination was in jeopardy 21, Westfield), who was among the Mr. Lance also voted for a line-item upon fossil fuels. RGGI does just frequent storms. shall choose its own officers, deter- following a Star-Ledger report of a 700 people attending Governor Chris veto measure for the President and that.” Westfield resident and college stu- mine the rules of its proceedings, and $160,000 settlement between federal Christie’s Town Hall gathering in Congress. 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The Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce lack of decorum is a disgrace, and it is hurting this wonderful community. with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Horace Corbin, Publisher rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey The Westfield Leader sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Better Lighting Is Needed at Corner vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of Of North and Tuttle in Westfield free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Editor’s Note: This letter was sent we have the very brightest lights in- come from the board game Diction to Westfield Councilwoman JoAnn stalled there to help visibility? Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Neylan and copied to this newspaper. Just as the town has signs and a ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. ***** campaign about being watchful of 1. Orcus – The lower world; Hades Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo The recent double accident at Tuttle children when school is out or just 2. Hirundine – Relating to the swal- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Parkway and North Avenue has been starting again in the fall, I would like lows (birds) Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly haunting me; it was so tragic and to offer the suggestion that we have a 3. Sillon – A defense built in a wide EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS disturbing. winter campaign when people are ditch I would like to offer a suggestion or crossing streets when it’s very dark in 4. Chiliad – A thousand of anything SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe two that might help at that dangerous the late afternoon in winter. I often ROYNE One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 point, as well as promoting safety am startled by people crossing who 1. To bite or gnaw while crossing streets at night. are in dark clothing and seem to as- 2. A small stone; pebble After the accident I drove through sume I can see them because they can 3. Of royalty; royal town at about 6 p.m. on South Av- see me. Not true. We need to be very 4. Mean; nasty Government... Like Fire, It Is a enue and it was nearly like daytime aware to avoid these tragic events and LAGOSTOMA so bright were the lights, very good the town could help by education of 1. Sluggishness; lethargy for helping commuters cross, and the populace. 2. In music, denoting passages to be also shoppers. But at Tuttle Parkway In addition to being extremely care- rendered in a mournful manner Dangerous Servant, Fearful Master 3. Speech impediment; slurring and North Avenue it was very dim ful, carrying a small flashlight would 4. Harelip What we call the Presidents’ Day holiday is really second term in 1865. and since I was heading west, I had to be a great asset when crossing in CUDGEL not that. It’s actually the holiday celebrating George Which of the two said, “Associate yourself with come over a slight rise so the visibil- winter months so drivers can see you. 1. A short, thick stick of wood used as Washington’s birth in 1732, according to the United men of good quality if you esteem your own ity was even more compromised. I Jill Sitcer a weapon can see how a driver would miss Westfield 2. To ridicule; prod States Office of Personnel Management. reputation; for ’tis better to be alone seeing a pedestrian in the street. Can’t 3. To delude by flattery Granted too, there’s some argument than in bad company?” or “Govern- 4. To nestle or draw close for comfort about what calendar was in use during ment is not reason. Government is not Bullying Laws Are A Catch-22 That LEGERDEMAIN 1. Gracefulness; flowing that time. Although it’s popularly thought eloquence. It is force. And, like fire, it 2. The holdings of a Scottish laird or that Presidents’ Day is the combination is a dangerous servant and a fearful Only Make The Problem Worse landowner of Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthday, master?” These are quotes of George You are probably aware that the the remedy for this epidemic. They 3. Pertaining to forests; heavily wooded Lincoln’s birthday on February 12, 1809 Washington. Council on Local Mandates ruled are a major cause of the epidemic! areas recently that New Jersey’s anti-bul- But I am not writing merely to 4. Sleight of hand or trickery never became a federal holiday; but it did And then you would know that lying law is unconstitutional because warn you that the law can’t succeed. See more letters on page 5 become a legal holiday in several states, Abraham Lincoln said at Gettysburg: it is an unfunded mandate. To satisfy I am turning to you because New such as New Jersey. “that we here highly resolve that these the public, Governor Christie is about Jersey can, indeed, achieve what it is Another Letter In 1968, legislation moved several fed- dead shall not have died in vain — that to approve spending precious tax- striving to accomplish: a major re- eral holidays. Washington’s Birthday this nation, under God, shall have a payer money to enable schools to duction in bullying with no extra on Page 8 comply with the law. expense. But this cannot be accom- holiday of February 22 was moved to the third new birth of freedom — and that government of The Council acknowledged that plished by counterproductive anti- Leader Developed Monday in February each year. Since taking effect in the people, by the people, for the people, shall not the New Jersey law is well inten- bullying laws. 1971, it was intended to simplify the calendar and perish from the earth.” His quote inscribed on one tioned. Kids continue to suffer from To understand why New Jersey’s Spirit of Westfield give government workers three-day weekends. wall of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. bullying and to take their own lives in anti-bullying efforts are failing and We will be leaving Westfield after The fact that there are three-day weekends now is, “With malice toward none; with charity for all; record numbers despite a dozen years how it can easily succeed, please read 29 years, and moving back home to of intensive anti-bullying efforts! We my latest Psychology Today blog, western Pennsylvania. During our seems the important feature of most holidays today with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see are desperate to put a stop to these How New Jersey Can Reduce Bully- stay here, we highly enjoyed our — such as Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day and Labor the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are tragedies. However, good intentions ing with No Extra Budget, weekly copy of the Leader. It not Day. Could it be that because we forgot the real in; to bind up the nation’s wounds....” We think it alone are not enough to solve a prob- www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ only kept us abreast of the local hap- reasons for the holidays that we are in the mess that is important for our children to know of these great lem. psychological-solution-bullying/ penings, but helped greatly in devel- we are today? One could question the significance of men of perilous times, of their character and More than any individual in the 201201/how-new-jersey-can-reduce- oping that spirit of Westfield that world, I have been warning that anti- bullying-no-extra-budget. makes this town such a great place to a general who hardly won a battle, except for his last sacrifice, of their contribution to country and bullying laws cannot possibly work. Please, don’t let New Jersey sink live. one – or a statesman who hardly won an election, mankind. I have correctly predicted that they further into the bullying morass. In- Our thanks to all of you for the fine except for his last one. It’s way past time for all countrymen, adults, are a Catch-22 that will only make form the public and urge those in job you have done. George Washington was the great general with few elected officials – you and I – to live by our deeds the problem worse, while wasting power to consider a more logical Joe and Sue Boscia victories. He’s called the “Father of Our Country” with the honor and character of these great men. tremendous amounts of money. approach to the problem before we Westfield ******* Whenever a state legislature intensi- hear of more bullying related trag- and most of us know that he was the first President fies its anti-bullying laws, bullying edies. of the United States. “George Washington clearly defined what it means to Reader Astonished be an American through his actions, exemplified the becomes a bigger problem. It is now Izzy Kalman, Director Abraham Lincoln was the great statesman that meaning of the words, ideals, devotion, and love of being called a “crisis” and an “epi- Bullies to Buddies, Staten Island By Ledger Editorial demic.” Anti-bullying laws are not hardly won an election. Considered one of the great- country.” I read your [The Star-Ledger] edi- est, he was the 16th President of the United States Bill Sanders, Portraits of Patriots torial February 10] with astonish- and was assassinated in office at the start of his www.goleader.com/services/video/07feb08-Patriots/ If Not for Rampant Patronage, ment and bewilderment. 07feb08-Patriots.htm You say that 52 percent of the Runnells Could Be Profitable people in California voted for propo- Runnells Hospital came up at the could most likely be provided by sition eight which then passed and Gay Marriage, Equality, Same-Sex Union; Which Is It? last freeholder meeting. It was the existing staff within the county. became law. The same sex marriage issue is full of Have you noticed that the term gay mar- public support for same sex union equal- same tired exchange seen at cam- For these facts alone this hospital We live in a democracy where the emotional extremes, misinformation, poor riage is now frequently referred to as ity and only recently do some polls indi- paign time; citizens mentioned cost- should be privatized. Freeholder majority rule is law. newspaper reporting, purposeful termi- marriage equality? Why do you suppose cate that the public’s opposition to gay nology usage and disingenuous argu- this is? The answer is because equality marriage is eroding. I am not sure why. cutting, which leads to the freehold- Alexander Mirabella said it best dur- Now you are telling me (in The ments. Take N.J. Senate President Steve polls better. Who can argue against equal- My suspicion is that most people do not ers attacking the citizens in an at- ing the 2010 budget hearings, al- Ledger editorial, which you are ap- Sweeney (D-Gloucester) desire to fast ity? Come on, there is already the Civil care about this issue as much as the tempt to make it look like we were though he meant it as a glowing com- plauding) that despite the fact the track the bill to legalize same sex mar- Union Act passed in N.J. in 2006 which hyper-emotional lesbian, gay, transgender questioning the purpose and integ- pliment, “Runnells Hospital only majority of the people voted for this riages in the state of N.J. Senator Sweeney was designed to provide equality. If that and bisexual groups do. I am not ob- rity of the hospital. looses a little bit of money now, where proposition, two guys (I would not has had a change of heart on the issue of law does not bestow all of the same rights sessed by it either, but I am not indiffer- But numbers don’t lie, politicians in the past it lost millions annually.” dignify them with the title of judges) gay marriage since the last time it was and obligations that come with an official ent either. Therefore I am left no choice do. If not for the rampant patronage have the ability to throw out a law that brought up for a vote in the N.J. Legisla- marriage today, then fix that in a revised but to pull out the mother-of-all last cards In 2010 the Union County Watch- and questionable job titles, this hos- everyone (the majority) voted for? ture. Now he sees this as a civil rights civil union equality bill. I am all for I can play to argue against it. We must dog Association studied the employee pital would have a chance at being What happened to the sacrosanct issue and not one that involves his reli- equality in the law for a same sex union – think about the safety of the children. gious beliefs as he did the last time. Why same rights and obligations as marriage – Same sex unions are clearly not the way list and found that Runnells employ- consistently profitable considering of the ballot box? is it a civil rights issue now? What new but just not the term marriage. Let’s get the Lord or nature (for those non believ- ees were listed on other county de- the lack of a revenue-sapping emer- Is this a greater move towards egali- law guarantees anyone the right to a behind a revised Civil Union Equality ers) intended for couples. In support of partments’ payrolls, meaning they are gency room and attendant uninsured tarianism with out regard to the ma- word? The answer is because who can law instead. this allegedly conservatively biased po- hidden from the Runnells bottom line, patients. jority? We have a constitution to fol- argue against civil rights? Anyone who I do not dispute the genuine love that sition is the small issue of procreation to which raises transparency concerns. Despite the dysfunction the dedi- low, but none of this is in the consti- does is clearly biased. It is disingenuous. same sex couples can have for each other ensure species survival. In a same sex When the county claims Runnells cated professional staff and volun- tution, so they are making up their How about the linkage that newspapers and their desire to express and enjoy this union – can’t happen. In this sense same only lost xyz in any given year they teers at Runnells make it a terrific own rules (despite the ballot box to like The Star-Ledger make between the relationship publicly and legally. I am sex marriage can never be considered aren’t giving us the whole picture. hospital – the Union County Demo- the contrary)? broader issue of gay rights, of which gay just one of those crazy radical people traditional. It will therefore be unneces- Runnells is a patronage pit cratic machine have made it a very marriage is a subset, and bullying. Why? who happen to believe that the word sarily confusing to impressionable chil- Carl Swenson The answer is we all must be against marriage should be reserved for the legal dren to see or have the term marriage extraordianaire! The list of the con- bad business that taxpayers should Westfield bullying and by association, for gay rights union of a man and a woman. A hetero- taught applying to both normal hetero- nected is too long to list here. In get out of. and by association for gay marriage. If sexual marriage is the only marriage that sexual relationships and also to gay addition to the payroll, the county Tina Renna, President this does not work, what will the Demo- can procreate the species which gives it unions. Children will be confused if a contracts out for outside services that Union County Watchdog Assoc. THE RIGHT TO VOTE... crats think of next? I know – the mother the edge in any natural marriage argu- person refers to another same sex person IF IT’S CONVENIENT of all justifications – it is for the safety of ment. The appropriate term for same sex as my wife or husband or spouse. If this FOR GOVERNMENT? the children. That one is always a winner. unions is not the term marriage. Critics law is passed, I see it as another fabric of ‘Courts Gone Wild’ Cost Scotch Plains They will just have to think of a way to will say what’s the big deal? It’s only a society break down – not a big one – but figure this in. That could be a tough one word. And I say this argument cuts both just the same if it did not pass – not a big and Fanwood Significantly though. ways, what’s the big deal? It’s only a injustice to gay people either. I have written a number of times in approximately an additional $40 What about the purposeful use of ter- word. Richard Sauerwein minology to mold a winning message? Polls for a long time have indicated about the out-of-sight property taxes million in aid to our joint school sys- Westfield that we taxpayers are forced to pay in tem, which would make a significant Scotch Plains and Fanwood. As most of impact on our $80- million school bud- you know, the majority of our property get. tax dollars go to our school system. If this sounds like something that is While it is true that our school board long over due, then join us on February failed to give taxpayers a sizeable break 21, in the Scotch Plains Council Cham- in our taxes with the additional funds bers for a presentation by the Senator. provided last year from Trenton, along The Scotch Plains Town council has with failing to rein in the Superinten- offered the Senator only 15 minutes to dent salary that exceeds limits placed give his presentation and he will only by our Governor and should be held be limited to answering questions from accountable for these actions. The most Town Council. However, the Senator’s significant reason for the cost to tax- staff along with the Scotch Plains – payers is the miniscule amount of state Fanwood Tea Party will be present to aid that our courts permit being re- address any questions from our taxpay- turned to us. The courts, in turn, take ers outside the council chambers. our money and send it to 31districts that If you can’t make it go to the Senator’s Union County Freeholders they say deserve it. These “Courts Gone website, www.fairschoolfunding.com. Elizabeth, New Jersey Wild” must be stopped. Here you can see other information, (908) 527-4200 So far none of our elected officials sign an on line petition and use a calcu- Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] have decided to do anything about it. Is lator to determine how much additional Al Mirabella, chair it they agreed with the courts, ignored state aid each of your towns, if not from [email protected] our interests, or just failed to represent Scotch Plains or Fanwood, would re- Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. our interests over theirs? ceive should the Senator’s bill become (908) 527-4419 Finally one elected official, regretta- law. [email protected] bly one that does not represent our However, the Senator cannot do it district, has stood up and said that this alone, he needs our help and support for Deadlines injustice must stop. our benefit. Our country has a long General News - Friday 4pm That Senator is Michael Doherty of history of fighting for justice; should Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Hunterdon County. Both the Scotch you agree that this situation cannot Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Plains and Fanwood Town Councils continue, please join us that night and Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm have approved resolutions supporting make a stand for what many view as Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm his bill (S-280) that would remove the compliance to our constitution, fair To Reach Us courts from their non-constitutional funding and something that should never E-Mail - [email protected] power of dictating where our cash goes. have happened in the first place. Phone - (908) 232-4407 In particular, each student would re- Albert Muller For more information, see ceive equal state aid. This would result Scotch Plains www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 16, 2012 Page 5 Parent Asks for High Standards and WF Health Dept. Reports on 2011 Return to Common Decency In Schools Letters to the Editor Activities, 2012 Coming Events Some of you may be aware of a contro- way to purity. Simply because a prison mate The Westfield Board of Health met on ance. versial book that has parents concerned has found religion doesn’t mean we should Infrastructure Technocrats Must Take February 6. New goals for 2012 included A town-wide community blood drive in Westfield. This book, The Absolutely subject a child to reading how he beat his the following: to incorporate the Town- on Thursday, March 8, from 2:30 p.m. True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by wife senseless on his way to his conversion. Back Industry From Pol. Operatives ship of Cranford into the Westfield Re- to 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building Sherman Alexie, can be found on our And just because a Native-American took gional Health Department, to agree on a Community Room is being sponsored intermediate school library shelves and the initiative to leave a destitute reservation As money and power are increas- lion man hours of craft labor a year. “The ingly concentrated in Washington, the Obama Administration is listening to a new contract mechanism with the par- by the Health Department and Over- has become required reading for our fresh- doesn’t mean a child should read about how ticipating municipalities, to significantly look Medical Center to help supply the men high school students. I am writing he “sticks his d**k in trees” on the way out line of supplicants stretches all the way different audience,” he says. to Monticello. That has created a “bar- Powerful advocates for smaller gov- cut the costs for animal control, to up- blood bank at Overlook. Residents can today not to stir the pot or finger point, (p. 225 of Alexie’s Diary). Adults who date the health department website and call (908) 522-2985 to schedule an ap- nor to request a banning of this book, used to be responsible for the protection barians at the gate” mentality among ernment charge that the federal public the congressional conservatives and works budget is so skewed toward po- to support efforts for statewide commu- pointment. rather I would like to address what I feel of a child’s exposure to indecency and nity water fluoridation. In addition, the Health Department is is an even greater concern that we are vulgarity have become muddled by the budget experts who guard the treasury. litical ends and insiders that any in- facing today as parents and educators. age of insolence, and sadly, have become Infrastructure advocates claim great crease in public investment from taxes The health department activities in sponsoring free health screenings with Most people would agree that our victims of it themselves. We have all benefits from public investment. But so or user fees should be opposed as waste- 2011 were reviewed and included the Overlook in the Municipal Building. A country’s film and music industry often, become desensitized to some degree, but do many others. ful. They have a large and growing following for Westfield residents: It pro- respiratory disease screening will be on shall we say, “lacks etiquette.” It is not many have become so without even know- Pete Ruane, a veteran of the infra- audience of believers because they are vided 336 residents with influenza vac- Thursday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to surprising that young adult fiction has ing it in view of the fact that they can’t see structure funding wars, calls Washing- partly correct. cinations, 87 childhood vaccinations noon and colorectal education will be rapidly followed suit. What is surprising “dirt” even when they are shown. ton a “fact-free zone.” The firewall that Consider this from the director of a and 151 vaccinations for meningitis, on Thursday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to is that many of our schools have suc- Technology and the media’s lack of for 56 years has protected the federal major U.S. infrastructure investment pneumonia, Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria- noon. For more information about these cumbed to the influence by throwing decorum may be largely to blame, but the highway trust fund from being used for fund: “Every big transportation project pertussis) and human papilloma virus. programs and to register, please call the their high standards to the wind and adopt- time has come for parents and teachers to deficit reduction is in grave danger of in America is political now. It has very It also provided 38 children with evalu- Overlook Medical Center Community ing these unsuitable works into their cur- take a step back and seriously consider being breached. “We’re going to be little to do with delivering infrastruc- ations, 31 with examinations, and 63 Health Department at 1-800-247-9580. ricula. While it is apparent that the naïve how far we’ve drifted and the direction fighting for every penny from this point ture projects when there’s big money residents with health screenings. Sev- The board also heard a resident re- and simple adolescent world of Nancy we want for our schools. We are all trying on,” he says. involved.” enty-two persons with communicable quest that it consider restrictions on Drew and The Hardy Boys is virtually to mold competent children of character If not direct federal investment then He continues: “Lobbyists have found diseases were evaluated and provided cigarette smoking in selected public extinct, what has not been quite as evi- and conscience, however no one feels what about tax credits and other lever- out that the money is at the project services and nine residents required places, which will be further discussed dent is how far young adult fiction has more strongly about this than parents, aging tools? Advocates for these pro- level, not in Washington. They add a home visits. at our next meeting. Information about descended from that world and has begun and it behooves teachers to heed their In addition, all restaurants, retail food all of the department’s activities is avail- to infiltrate our schools. These days if a advice, in more ways than one. grams have been pulling their hair out political tone to everything, and they’ve for years over how tax credits are scored convinced local governments that they establishments and public pools in town able on its website novel happens to slip under a parent’s Anna Githens were inspected at least once and most www.westfieldnj.gov/health. The com- radar it could be a costly price for their for infrastructure programs There is no need political influence to get anything Westfield acknowledgement of the federal rev- done.” As a result, he says, too little gets were inspected two or more times dur- plete minutes of the February 6 meeting child to pay, as the contents of many of ing the year. A few food establishments will be posted after review and approval these young adult novels deemed educa- enue upside created by public invest- built because too few decisions are made Bramnick Says Trenton ment in mobility, safe water, etc. That’s on the merits of a project. were closed due to fires. One was closed at our March 5 meeting, which starts at tional would distress any principled adult. due to an unsatisfactory sanitary rating 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. It seems that the infliction of impropriety not going to change easily because those We are at a crossroads. No amount of through the media has created an overall Should Focus on Jobs rules are embedded in the federal bud- “needs” surveys will spur voters or poli- and when it reopened was given a four- Dr. Lawrence Budnick deadening of the senses and has given TRENTON — Assembly GOP Leader get bureaucracy. ticians to support a major commitment day suspension, which was held in abey- President, Westfield Bd. of Health way to the adaptation of an “anything Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) said yes- Because so much is political, the to meet future demands for transporta- goes” philosophy in many of our schools. terday that New Jersey taxpayers want the members of the elite infrastructure tech- tion, water, public buildings and other This new philosophy embraces the idea Legislature focused on creating jobs and nocracy in the U.S. too often are forced critical infrastructure services. That will that an entertaining story that ends with a lowering taxes. Mr. Bramnick was joined to bow to the politicians who dispense come when the public and private plan- good message cancels out the fact that the by other Assembly Republicans as he dis- the subsidies. Compliance with unend- ners, designers, builders and operators young reader will be dragged through con- cussed New Jersey’s priorities at a press ing regulations is seen as a cost of doing of these facilities convince a skeptical tinuous perversities to arrive at that mes- conference before the Assembly’s first vot- business, but taxpayers, not contrac- public that they are getting the services sage. Any savvy parent or teacher should ing session on Thursday, February 16. He tors, pay the full price. they pay for at a fair price and without be able to recognize the futility of this challenged Democrats to join Republicans on making these items Trenton’s top priori- U.S. construction companies are car- political favoritism. To do that, the in- objective. After all, we are dealing with rying a much heavier regulatory burden frastructure technocrats must take back www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com kids who are not yet mature and tend to ties. “Over the last two years, taxpayers benefited most when the Legislature worked under the Obama Administration than their industry from the political opera- focus on the gross expletives and emulate ever before. The EPA is an untethered tives who promise subsidy but deliver Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor them in writing. What you put into a child’s with Gov. Christie to control spending and mind, he or she will gladly give back to you, create jobs,” he said. “The Legislature driver of regulations. Owners, public mainly invoices. 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD as most children seek to please their parents needs to address these important issues and private, are as likely to find them- William Reinhardt 908-789-3303 and educators. This may seem like com- now, not wait until the next election.” selves in court as under construction. Westfield mon sense but it is not a commonly shared He said N.J. added 62,000 private-sector Enforcement actions under the vari- philosophy in schools today. jobs over the past two years and the bipartisan ous federal set-aside programs are up by On the contrary, schools are requiring property tax cap yielded the lowest increase in 10 times in the past three years. Dept. of that young children read these new age, two decades. “Listening to ideas, learning Labor audits are up by 25 times. “There graphic narratives filled with expletives. what works and then taking action has proven is a huge new regulatory component to It is evident that they have not considered to be successful. Improving our economy and our work and more political impact,” the potential devastation it will have over putting money back into taxpayers’ pockets says Bruce Grewcock, CEO of Kiewit time on our children’s overall quality of should be our highest priorities,” he said. Corp., whose managers generate 50 mil- learning, that is, if it hasn’t already. These books are replacing what could have been other great literary works of higher edu- cational merit. Moreover, requiring chil- IT’S TIME! dren to read this style of writing within the walls of a school only validates the vulgarity they are constantly exposed to Update Your in the media, and gives credibility to the Club, Organization use of these expressions amongst their peers. This is precisely what parents are Information Now trying to counter on a daily basis, only to find that the schools are now working against them. 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It in a different light through this multi- arrested on an outstanding fugitive after a motor vehicle stop on Raritan will take place at 9 a.m. at Temple Beth cultural, multi-media event designed warrant from Gwinnett County, Ga. Road on an outstanding $250 war- El Mekor Chayim, located at 338 Wal- to further educate people about the Gregory was encountered on the rant issued by the Scotch Plains Court. nut Avenue in Cranford. Jewish afterlife. 300 block of Brightwood Avenue He was transported to police head- While people read about death and Breakfast will be served (dietary and arrested on the no-bail warrant. quarters, processed and released. dying, listen to music around it and laws will be observed). The pro- Thursday, February 9, Diane Thursday, February 9, Anthony watch movies depicting it, most indi- gram is free and will be jointly spon- Haynes, 28, of Newark was arrested Acosta, 21, of Plainfield was ar- viduals prefer not to think about their sored by The Chesed Connection of on the 1500 block of Lamberts Mill rested after a motor vehicle stop on Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim in own mortality, at least until they are DISTINGUISHED VETERAN…Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Road on an outstanding warrant Route 22 on an outstanding $200 confronted with the inevitable. Cranford, Congregation Anshe Mirabella, second from right, and Vice-Chairwoman Linda Carter, right, present from Maplewood Township in the warrant issued by the Plainfield Mr. Birnberg, a Licensed Clinical Chesed in Linden and The Martin a resolution to William Tomko of Mountainside, center, congratulating him on amount of $155. She was trans- Court. He was transported to police Social Worker and executive director and Edith Stein Hospice in Somerset. receiving the French Legion of Honor Medal for his service in World War II. This ported to police headquarters, pro- headquarters, processed and re- of The Martin and Edith Stein Hos- Interested persons are asked to distinction underlines the deep appreciation and gratitude of the French people cessed and released on her own leased. respond by Monday, February 20, to who were liberated during the war. Mr. Tomko served aboard the USS Barnett, recognizance. Friday, February 10, Lagamont NAMI Announces [email protected] or (908) 276- an amphibious transport ship, which took part in the invasions of Sicily, Italy, Thursday, February 9, a contrac- Robinson, 21, of Plainfield was ar- 9231. For more information on Mr. Marseilles in the south of France and the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He tor working in the area of the 200 rested after a motor vehicle stop on ‘Circle of Friends’ Birnberg’s program or hospice care, additionally saw action in the Pacific Theater at Okinawa. Also pictured are Mr. WESTFIELD – The Union County Tomko’s wife, Maria, and Richard Thompson of the Union County Office of block of Prospect Street reported Martine Avenue on an outstanding call (732) 227-1212 or visit that unknown individuals have been $250 warrant issued by the chapter of the National Alliance on wilfcampus.org or the Stein Hos- Veterans Affairs. Mental Illness (NAMI) invites mem- illegally dumping paint in the area. Plainfield Court. He was transported pice blog at Thursday, February 9, a business to police headquarters, processed bers of the community to come to its steinhospice.blogspot.com. Reflections on the Need For Love “Circle of Friends” gathering on Tues- on the 300 block of East South and released. day, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. It will Avenue reported a shoplifting inci- Friday, February 10, Dennis Extending Beyond Valentine’s Day dent. The suspect was described as Green, 50, of Plainfield was ar- take place at Martin Wallberg Ameri- Mild Mid-Winter’s can Legion Post No. 3, located at Cards with intimate messages, person. We can never lose it, and it a black male, in his middle 40s, 6 rested after a motor vehicle stop on 1003 North Avenue in Westfield. Day Fishin’ flowers, candlelight dinners, special can never leave us. feet tall, 200 pounds, with salt-and- Plainfield Avenue on an outstand- During this free, informal evening Blue sky, blue water, blue chair gifts –all these and more make Imagine if all human relationships pepper facial hair, wearing a black ing $1,500 warrant issued by the of discussion, participants will have Sure am glad to be heir Valentine’s Day a heartwarming ex- began with the belief that people are leather jacket, blue denim jeans and Plainfield Court. He was transported an opportunity to listen and learn Blue chair, blue sky, blue water perience that expresses love. Why innately wonderful and beautiful–and black sunglasses on top of his head. to police headquarters, processed about what services, programs and Think I’ll drink me a soder not? And one wonders what other with an inner capacity to love. It may The individual entered the business, and released. techniques are available to help in- Blue water, blue chair, blue sky seen or unseen signs of love are ex- be hard to conceive this, for we may concealed two bottles of liquor in Saturday, February 11, Candyce dividuals deal with the problems. Oh Lord, I don’t wanna die changed between people after not see this capacity in ourselves. Yet his jacket and exited the store with- Craig, 26, of Plainfield was arrested Joyce Benz, a Licensed Clinical Didn’t expect to be here February Valentine’s Day. One of our greatest beyond our superficiality we are out paying for the merchandise, ac- and charged with possession of pre- Social Worker and director of Inten- one needs is to know that we are accepted people with a potential for loving. cording to police. The suspect then scription drugs after a motor ve- sive Family Support Services for the Hope I get a fish before the day’s and loved. Each one of us has to feel We need to learn to respect the image fled the area in a gold Ford Taurus. hicle stop on Raritan Road. She was Union County Mental Health Asso- done certain, deep down in our heart, that and likeness of God in others and be The total value of the theft was transported to police headquarters, ciation, along with other panel mem- What, no bite on my line? someone loves us, cares for us, and part of love as the one great reality in $99.98. The incident currently is processed and released. bers, will bring participants up to date Still the day was just fine has our best interests at heart. That is which we can all live. With practice, under investigation. Sunday, February 12, Tara on services available in this area. There So, I’m no fishin’ winner a deep-rooted need in everyone’s in- we will realize that we can look Friday, February 10, Benny Pawlick, 27, of Winfield was ar- is no charge to attend. For more infor- Guess I’ll eat steak for dinner ner self, our psyche. We want to know through others instead of just at them; Rouland, 43, of Newark was ar- rested and charged with possession rested at Plainfield police headquar- of prescription drugs after a motor mation, visit nami-nj-uc.org. Dean Talcott that someone special loves us with we will understand others with a ca- good intentions, too difficult to de- pacity to love despite some outwardly ters on an outstanding Westfield vehicle stop on Terrill Road. She scribe. A father and mother in an unloving behaviors. Why take the criminal warrant in the amount of was transported to police headquar- intimate moment of love, lust or pas- trouble? Because we do live in the $5,000. He was transported to the ters, processed and released. Judge Wertheimer Joins sion caused our conception. After world and because our own peace of Union County jail in lieu of bail. Sunday, February 12, Jessica our birth, without some reasonable mind and health of body and soul are Friday, February 10, Andrzej Martinez, 24, of Scotch Plains was affection, and care, we would not totally dependent on the relationships Rzymski, 21, of Woodbridge was arrested after a motor vehicle stop Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski have survived. Even those tidbits of we establish with others. Simply put: arrested on outstanding warrants on Martine Avenue on an outstand- love that we have experienced as We need to move from love plati- from Aberdeen, in the amount of ing $181 warrant issued by the CRANFORD – Dughi, Hewit & federal courts. In addition, he will $114, and Union, in the amount of Scotch Plains Court. She was trans- Domalewski, P.C. of Cranford is pleased counsel and advise clients on trial growing children have instilled in us tudes to loving attitudes and actions. an inexhaustible potential for love. $80, pursuant to a motor vehicle ported to police headquarters, pro- to announce that recently retired Supe- preparation, settlement and trial strat- Peter Kalellis stop at Central Avenue and Park cessed and released. rior Court Judge William L’E. egies with matters pending in state Love is a state of being. Love is not an Westfield outside feeling; it is deep within each Street. He was transported to police Fanwood Wertheimer has joined the firm as Of and federal court and represent cli- headquarters, processed and re- Wednesday, February 8, Jeffrey Counsel. Judge Wertheimer retired as ents in select matters in federal court. leased on posted bail. Vazquez, 21, of Clifton was arrested the most senior judge in the Superior Judge Wertheimer noted, “I am not Scotch Plains Library Slates Saturday, February 11, Angel on an active warrant out of Court, Union County, and the third retiring, but starting a new career Zayas, 30, of Roselle was arrested Montclair after a motor vehicle stop most senior judge statewide, having with new opportunities. I worked with on outstanding traffic warrants from at Terrill Road and Columbia Av- served the judiciary for more than 27 the lawyers at Dughi, Hewit & Screening of Revolution ’67 Westampton, in the amount of $270, enue. He was processed, posted bail years. In addition to his responsibilities Domalewski before I was a judge, and Cranford, in the amount of $89, and released. as a trial court judge, he served as and had the pleasure of them trying SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is cies, and it didn’t just happen here, pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at Wednesday, February 8, Melissa Presiding Judge of both the Civil and many cases before me as a judge. I invited to a free screening of Revolu- but all over the country and all over Laurel Place and Central Avenue. Wade, 32, of Palisades Park was Criminal Divisions in Union County am excited about my new career with tion ’67 on Monday, February 27, at 7 the world.” Zayas was transported to police arrested on an active warrant out of and on the Appellate Division. the firm.” p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public Li- All interested members of the pub- headquarters, processed and re- Palisades Park after a motor vehicle While on the bench, Judge Judge Wertheimer graduated from brary and to speak with the filmmak- lic are invited to attend this pro- leased on posted bail. stop at Terrill Road and East 3rd Wertheimer earned a reputation as an Lafayette College and George Wash- ers during a discussion afterwards. gram. Pre-registration is recom- Saturday, February 11, David Street. She was processed, posted excellent judge with a deep knowl- ington University School of Law. He This award-winning documentary mended. To register or for more in- Ferrer, Jr., 29, of Westfield was ar- bail and released. edge of the law and a keen insight was commissioned in the United looks at the six-day Newark, N.J. formation, call the library at (908) rested on an outstanding traffic war- Thursday, February 9, Tyrell into resolving complex legal disputes States Army (Infantry) in 1964 and outbreak in July of 1967 that led to 26 322-5007, extension no. 204, e-mail rant from Bellmawr, in the amount Ferguson-Wade, 26, of Plainfield fairly. He managed, settled and tried served on active duty from 1967 to people dead, 725 injured and close to [email protected] or register on of $120, pursuant to a motor ve- was arrested on an active warrant many of the most difficult cases pend- 1969. He was Chief Trial Counsel to 1,500 arrested. The film reveals how the library’s website, scotlib.org. hicle stop at South and Central Av- out of Scotch Plains after a motor ing in Union County, involving com- Courts and Boards at Fort Dix. Upon the disturbances began as spontane- The Scotch Plains Public Library enues. He was transported to police vehicle stop at South Avenue and mercial, construction, toxic tort, prod- his discharge from the U.S. Army, he ous revolts against poverty and po- is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, headquarters, processed and re- Terrill Road for a motor vehicle ucts liability, insurance, professional entered the private practice of law lice brutality, and ended as fateful one block from Park Avenue, in the leased on posted bail. violation. He was processed, posted liability and serious personal injury and was a partner in a major Newark milestones in America’s struggles center of the township. Saturday, February 11, a resident bail and released. matters. firm specializing in complex civil over race and economic justice. of the 100 block of North Scotch Thursday, February 9, Ramon Senior partner John Dughi com- disputes and litigation before his ap- Former New Jersey Governor Mental Health Center Plains Avenue reported that un- Valera, 64, of Fanwood was arrested mented, “Judge Wertheimer was a pointment to the court. Brendan Byrne, who served as Essex Plans Fundraiser known individuals scratched the and charged with forgery after an superb trial judge and, before that, an He is a Fellow of the International County prosecutor in 1967, stated, entire exterior of a motor vehicle investigation on North Avenue by outstanding lawyer. He brings to the Society of Barristers, a life fellow of “Revolution ’67 dramatically re- SCOTCH PLAINS – UCPC Be- that was parked in the driveway. the Fanwood train station. Accord- firm invaluable knowledge, judgment the American Bar Foundation, a mem- minded us of what I have called ‘the havioral Healthcare, a not-for-profit Saturday, February 11, Daniel ing to police, an officer was speak- and wisdom. Our lawyers, and, more ber of the American Arbitration As- awakening.’ I was fascinated by ev- community mental health center lo- Kahaner, 22, of Westfield was ar- ing with Valera and noticed the ve- importantly, our clients, will benefit sociation as well as a sustaining mem- ery moment.” cated in Plainfield, is planning a rested on an outstanding hicle he was operating displayed a greatly from his insight and advice.” ber of the Union County Bar Asso- Husband and wife filmmakers fundraising gala to be held on Friday Woodbridge warrant in the amount fictitious train station parking per- Judge Wertheimer will head the ciation and is listed in “Who’s Who Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno and evening, March 30, at Snuffy’s of $3,000 after turning himself in at mit. He was processed and released firm’s Alternative Dispute Resolu- in American Law.” Jerome Bongiorno began making the Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch police headquarters. He was pro- pending his court hearing. tion/Mediation department and serve Paid Bulletin Board film as a student project in 2003. It Plains. cessed and released after posting Friday, February 10, Rodwell as Special Master in complex litiga- goleader.com/express was completed in 2007 and shown The event will include live music bail. Gill, 65, of Plainfield was arrested tion cases pending in the state and on PBS’ POV and worldwide. and dancing, speakers, a Mini Tricky Saturday, February 11, a resident following a motor vehicle stop on A lifelong Newark resident, Ms. Tray and other prizes. Members of of the 500 block of Summit Avenue the 200 block of South Avenue on Tibaldo-Bongiorno has said, “We the community are invited to attend. reported a burglary and the theft of an active warrant out of Plainfield. Valley Furniture Shop made the film to understand why Individual tickets are $65 and addi- a bicycle from a shed. According to He was processed, posted bail and Newark is in the state it’s in. We tional information may be obtained the victim, the incident occurred released. really had to go back to the riots in by calling Yasmin at (908) 756-6870, between 3 p.m. on February 10 and Friday, February 10, Danielle ’67 and then realized the story is extension no. 613, by e-mail at 8 a.m. on February 11. Someone Nigo, 23, of Fanwood was arrested much deeper. It goes back through [email protected] or via the entered the unlocked shed and stole following a motor vehicle stop at decades of neglect and federal poli- center’s website, ucpcbhc.org. a burgundy-colored specialized South Avenue and Sheelens Cross- Presidents’ Day Sale “step-through frame” bicycle, val- ing on an active warrant out of Spectacular Storewide Reductions The Family Law Department of ued at $500. Springfield. She was processed, Scotch Plains posted bail and released. Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Presents Monday, February 6, a business Friday, February 10, Robenson owner on Jerusalem Road reported Germain, 47, of Roselle was ar- SAVE 35 - 70% that sometime overnight someone rested on an active warrant out of spray painted the wall behind his Roselle after a motor vehicle stop business. at South and Locust Avenues. He Monday, February 6, a resident was processed, posted bail and re- featuring HARDEN of Oxford Road reported that some- leased. time during the day someone en- Sunday, February 12, Jabbar Made in America tered his residence and, once in- Figgs, 40, of Plainfield was arrested 10-way hand tied frames side, removed several thousand on an active warrant out of the Union dollars worth of jewelry. Accord- County Sheriff’s Office after a re- ing to police, someone gained entry port of a suspicious person in the by breaking a window on the back area of Martine Avenue and Pater- door and using the key that was left son Road. He was processed and in the deadbolt. turned over to the Union County Sofas Monday, February 6, a resident of Sheriff’s Office. Lyde Place reported that sometime Mountainside Starting at $1799 during the last few weeks someone Thursday, February 9, a resident Choice of many fabrics removed several personnel docu- of Chipmunk Hill reported that ments from her motor vehicle. someone in Maryland opened a Monday, February 6, a student at Verizon account in her name and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High made $600 worth of fraudulent Choose your configuration Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. School reported that he left his charges. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 16, 2012 Page 7 Ash Wednesday Service, All Saints’ Pancake Supper, ALPHA Are Upcoming Ash Wednesday Services Set FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- light meal followed by a short talk SCOTCH PLAINS – The All Saints’ at 9 a.m. and evening worship will be at byterian Church has announced its and small group discussions in a Episcopal Church will hold a tradi- 8 p.m. The Ash Wednesday Liturgy Ash Wednesday service on Febru- relaxed atmosphere. tional Pancake Supper on Shrove Tues- will be followed at both, including ary 22 and the ALPHA program There is no cost for the program. day, February 21, and will begin the Holy Communion, a homily from the that will begin on Wednesday, Feb- Reservations are requested and season of Lent with worship services rector and imposition of ashes. The All ruary 29, and continue each follow- childcare will be made available. on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Saints’ Choir will sing at the evening ing Wednesday. For questions or to make reserva- Shrove Tuesday is the last day be- service. This penitential season is a The service for Ash Wednesday tions, call the church office at (908) fore the penitential season of Lent time of personal reflection in prepara- will be held in the sanctuary at 7:30 889-8891 or e-mail begins. Pancakes have been the popu- tion for the celebration of Easter. p.m. It will include communion, [email protected]. lar choice on Shrove Tuesday for The Reverend Jane Rockman is the imposition of ashes and music generations, partly because the in- rector. Andrew Kilkenny is organist by the Sanctuary Choir. The Rever- Food Historian Plans gredients include food items that and choirmaster. All Saints’ Church end David Jahnke will preach. might be “given up” for Lent in ex- is located at 559 Park Avenue in The church also welcomes ev- Talk on Blueberries change for plainer fare. Scotch Plains (across from Park eryone to a 10-week ALPHA pro- MOUNTAINSIDE – The public is Besides freshly made pancakes Middle School). Parking is available gram, a non-denominational intro- invited to a free lecture entitled “The with butter and syrup, the Shrove behind the church and may be ac- duction to basic Christian teach- Blueberry: New Jersey’s Wonder Tuesday Supper will include sau- cessed via School Place. For more ings and an exploration of the Chris- Fruit” on Saturday, March 3, from 2 sages, applesauce and beverages (cof- information, call (908) 322-8047. tian faith. to 3 p.m. at the Mountainside Public fee, tea and soft drinks). There will be The ALPHA program will be held Library. Food historian Judith Krall- Kenneth Anton, Jr. and Miss Julianne Mandrillo a charge of $5 for adults and $2 for Area Church to Present at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Russo will be the guest speaker. children age 10 and under – with a February 29 to May 10 in the church The cultivated blueberry has its $15 maximum for a family. Partici- Handel’s Opera Serse dining room on McDermott Avenue. roots in the Pinelands of New Jersey. pants are invited to come any time MOUNTAINSIDE – A concert These classes will begin with a Participants will learn the history of Miss Julianne Mandrillo between 6:30 and 8 p.m. reading of Handel’s opera Serse, this berry and its unique connection All Saints’ Episcopal Church will sponsored by Sing Through Central Calvary Posts Services to New Jersey. They also will hear offer two worship services for Ash (NYC), will be performed on Sun- about the blueberry’s health ben- Wednesday. Morning worship will be day, February 26, at 4 p.m. at the For Ash Wednesday efits and a variety of ways to prepare To Wed Kenneth Anton, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church, CRANFORD – The Calvary and savor these berries. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mandrillo of Westfield High School and earned Township Reveals located at 1459 Deer Path in Lutheran Church, located at 108 Admission to this program, spon- Farmingdale, formerly of Westfield, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Mountainside. Eastman Street in Cranford, will sored by the Friends of the are happy to announce the engage- Relations from Penn State Univer- Rabies Clinic Dates This concert will benefit the offer Services of Holy Communion Mountainside Library, will be free. ment of their daughter, Miss Julianne sity in 2004. She is a senior market- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Town- Children’s Music Institute in Eliza- and the Imposition of Ashes on Ash Seating is limited, so interested per- Mandrillo, to Kenneth Anton, Jr., ing specialist with TD Ameritrade ship of Scotch Plains has announced beth. The opera will be sung in Italian Wednesday, February 22, at 1:15 sons are encouraged to call the library son of Mrs. Ann Blazovic of in Jersey City. Her fiancé graduated that rabies clinics are scheduled for with English synopses provided. and 7:30 p.m. at (908) 233-0115 to reserve a seat. Barnegat, N.J. and Kenneth Anton, from Randolph High School in the following days in 2012: Handel’s Serse features some of his The services will include the an- The Mountainside Public Library Sr. of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. Randolph, N.J. He received a Bach- Wednesday, May 23, from 6:30 to most beautifully written melodies, cient tradition of making the sign of is located on Constitution Plaza. For Miss Mandrillo is a graduate of elor of Science degree in Finance 8 p.m. at the South-side Fire House, among them the opening aria, “Ombra the cross in ashes on the foreheads more information on the library and from Rutgers University in 2005. located at the corner of Martine Av- mai fu,” often played by instrumental of those coming forward. Calvary’s its many services and programs, visit Lions Club Breakfast Mr. Anton is an Excess Casualty enue and Raritan Road, and Wednes- ensembles and known as “Largo.” For pastor, the Reverend Carol Lind- mountainsidelibrary.org or call (908) underwriter with Chartis Insurance day, September 26, from 6:30 to 8 further information, call (908) 232- say, will preside at these simple and 233-0115. On Tap For March 4 in Berkeley Heights. p.m. at the North-side Fire House, 9490 or visit cpcmountainside.com/ solemn services. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch A spring 2013 wedding is planned. located on Senger Place. music. The public also is invited to wor- Thrift Shop Reveals Plains Lions Club will once again ship services during the six Sun- hold a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, days in Lent, February 26 through Clearance Sale Dates March 4. It will take place from 8 a.m. April 1. Sunday worship services FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- to noon at the Scotch Hills Country $ with Holy Communion are at 8:30 byterian Church Thrift Shop will have Club, located at Jerusalem Road and and 10:30 a.m. its clearance sale on consecutive Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Why spend 499? Calvary Lutheran Church is a mem- Wednesdays, February 22 and 29, This “all-you-can-eat” breakfast ber congregation of the Evangelical from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature pancakes, eggs, ham and Lutheran Church in America, serving There will be $5 bag sales for sausage. Beverages will include juice, the Cranford-Westfield area and sur- clothing. Other items will be avail- coffee, tea and milk. The cost for the rounding communities for 83 years. able at half price, including books, breakfast is $7; children under age 6 For more information about the jewelry, kitchenware and dishes, lin- may attend for free. Tickets can be Ash Wednesday services and ens, pictures and decorative items. purchased at the door or in advance Refinance with NO bank fees at all! Calvary’s other worship services and A large selection of merchandise from a Lions Club member. programs, call the church office at will be featured. This is one of many fundraisers for (908) 276-2418 or e-mail The Annual Spring Sale will take this Lions Club, the proceeds of which TERM1 10-YEAR LOAN 15-YEAR LOAN [email protected]. The place on Wednesday, March 7, with a are distributed to local charities and church’s website is new selection of clothing for all ages, community activities, with a primary calvarycranford.com. as well as other items for the home. emphasis on organizations through- APR2 Volunteers operate the thrift shop. out the area that serve the blind and FIXED FOR LIFE All proceeds go to local charities. visually impaired. For more infor- OF LOAN 3.875% 3.99% See it all on the Web! Everyone is welcome. The shop is mation on the Scotch Plains Lions located on the McDermott Avenue Pancake Breakfast or to reserve a www.goleader.com side of the church and there is plenty place, call Pancake Breakfast Chair- MONTHLY P&I of parking. man Ron Kelly at (908) 753-8218. PER $1,000 $10.12* $7.40* BORROWED (120 payments) (180 payments) * Does not include taxes and insurance which will result in a higher actual payment.

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WHILE THIS TECHNOLOGY IS CERTAINLY NOT FOR EVERYONE AND MAY NOT BE HELPFUL FOR YOUR TYPE OF PROBLEM, THERE IS ALSO A TREMENDOUS POSSIBILITY THAT IT IS A LIFE-SAVING SOLUTION YOU HAVE BEEN HOPING AND PRAYING FOR. Page 8 Thursday, February 16, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Gerald Gillespie, 85, Research Chemist; IHM to Host Kickoff Event Enjoyed Family, Golf and Baseball – Obituaries – Gerald Joseph Gillespie, 85, of Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Wanda Tarasko, 88, Former Longtime For ‘40 Days For Life’ Westfield died peacefully on Thurs- Memorial contributions may be day, February 9, 2012, at Overlook made to Holy Trinity Roman Catho- Resident of Township of Scotch Plains SCOTCH PLAINS – The pro-life The 40-day time frame is drawn Medical Center in Summit after a lic Church, 315 First Street, Westfield advocacy group “40 Days for Life” from Biblical examples of world- short illness. N.J. 07090. Wanda Tarasko (née Radzinski), Ostroman (and his wife, Jenna); her has announced the upcoming start changing transformations occurring Born in Jeannette, Pa. to Mark J. February 16, 2012 88, of West Orange passed away on great-granddaughter, Molly, and two of its second 40-day initiative fo- within that particular span. Gillespie and Barbara (Broker) Saturday, February 11, 2012, at St. brothers, Walter and Ed Radzinski. cused on Plainfield and the tri- “We were really honored last fall Gillespie, he earned a bachelor’s de- Emily A. Townsend, 93 Barnabas Medical Center in The funeral was held yesterday, county area. The local campaign to be able to reach out in love and gree in chemistry and mathematics at Emily A. Townsend, 93, of Livingston. Wednesday, February 15, will be preceded by a kickoff cel- service to those who are most in Georgetown University and did gradu- Westfield passed away peacefully at Born in Newark, she was from the Memorial Funeral ebration this Sunday, February 19, need,” said Katie Wills, spokesper- ate work in chemical engineering at home on Friday, February 10, 2012. raised in Hillside and Home, 155 South Avenue at 3:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart son for the Plainfield Area cam- Carnegie-Mellon University. He Mrs. Townsend was born in Perth graduated from Hillside in Fanwood. A Funeral of Mary Roman Catholic Church, paign. “We were approached by worked as a research chemist in plas- Amboy and raised in Fords. She lived High School. She married Mass followed at St. located at 1571 Martine Avenue in several post-abortive women who tics and coatings for Koppers Com- in Westfield since 1943. Emily was her husband, Theodore, in Bartholomew the Apostle Scotch Plains. It will formally be- thanked us for our presence. As pany and U.S. Steel Corporation. the head teller at City Federal Sav- 1947 and moved to Roman Catholic Church in gin on Ash Wednesday, February they shared their stories with us, He also served in the Army Air Force ings in Elizabeth for 17 years. She Bloomfield the same year. Scotch Plains. Interment 22, and conclude on Palm Sunday, they all expressed a regret that no and was honorably discharged in 1945. retired in 1983. She moved to Scotch Plains took place at St. Bernard’s April 1. one had been there for them. It was Surviving are his sister, Mary, and Surviving are her husband, Charles in 1961 and lived there un- Cemetery in Bridgewater. “40 Days for Life” is an inten- a gift for us to be able to listen and wife, Charlotte (Jaquish). They were Townsend, Sr., and her son, Melvin til 2006, when she moved In lieu of flowers, dona- sive, pro-life initiative that focuses show them organizations that could married 62 years, and traveled the C. Knight. She also will be deeply to West Orange. tions may be made to the on 40 days of prayer and fasting, 40 help them in the healing process.” world after his retirement. They were missed by her granddaughter, Sharon She was predeceased by Wanda Tarasko Jeanine Marie DiBenedetto days of peaceful vigil at abortion Ms. Wills invites anyone inter- parents to four children, Mark Knight. her husband, Theodore, in Foundation for Nigerian facilities and 40 days of grassroots ested in learning more about the (Carol), John (Susan), Catherine Relatives and friends are kindly 1993, and by her brothers, John, Healthcare, 23 Crestfield Road, educational outreach addressing the Plainfield campaign to call her at Diaz (René) and the late Gerald invited to visit the Dooley Colonial Casimer, Stanley and Matthew Boonton Township, N.J. 07005. For emotional scars arising from abor- (908) 322-6763, e-mail her at Robbins. He also was grandfather to Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Radzinski. additional information or to sign the tion as well as potential alternatives [email protected] or visit eight (Robert, Daniel, T. Isaac, Westfield, on Saturday, February 18, Surviving are her daughter, Donna guestbook, visit to the procedure. 40daysforlife.com/plainfield. David, Christopher, Steven, Ben- 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m. Ostroman (and her husband, Will- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. jamin and Joel) and great-grandfa- Donations in her memory may be iam); her grandson, Matthew February 16, 2012 ther to one (Abigail), and enjoyed made to the Humane Society of the Another Letter to the Editor spending time with family at the United States, Dept. Continued from page 4 beach, as well as playing golf, and HACEE110501001, 2100 L. Street, was an avid baseball fan. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 or to Price Fixe Dinner on Feb. 28 The funeral was held on Tuesday, Joslin Diabetes Center Development Vetoed Bill Would Have Increased February 14, at the Gray Funeral Office, One Joslin Place, Boston, Home, 318 East Broad Street in Mass. 02215. To Benefit Resolve Services Costs for Volunteer EMS Squads Westfield. Interment followed at February 16, 2012 SCOTCH PLAINS – The board of be included. Beverages will be avail- New Jersey’s volunteer emergency and EMS agency licensure power. directors of Resolve Community able, or diners may bring their own medical services (EMS) community Why? Again, who would pay for that? Counseling Center, Inc., in partner- beer or wine. Proceeds from the is grateful to Governor Christie for The bill called for a state EMS Social Justice Group Plans ship with Two River Community evening will help Resolve continue his veto of A-2095. For the record, medical director who must be a board- Bank and The Stage House Inn, will its mission of providing cost-effec- the New Jersey State First Aid Coun- certified emergency room physician. host a dinner at the Inn on Tuesday, tive mental health services. cil (NJSFAC) supports changes to Who would pay for this director and Discussion February 21 February 28, to benefit and to honor For reservations, call Resolve’s the EMS system that lead to better his/her staff? FANWOOD – In honor of Black in federal and state courts. Addition- Resolve. office at (908) 322-9180 and leave a patient care. We objected to those The bill also would have estab- History Month, Social Justice Mat- A private, non-profit mental health name, telephone number, desired res- portions of the bill that would have lished three regional EMS medical ally, he conducts internal investiga- increased costs, bureaucracy and red directors and staffs. Where would ters (SJM) will present a discussion tions for senior executives seeking to agency founded in 1974, Resolve is ervation time and the number of guests located in Scotch Plains. It is dedi- who will attend. Reservations will be tape, and ultimately pushed out the this money come from? led by Peter Harvey on Tuesday, Feb- learn facts about employee miscon- volunteers. The bill included many hidden ruary 21, at 7 p.m. at The Chelsea duct or inappropriate business prac- cated to providing quality and af- confirmed by phone. fordable counseling, advocacy and The staff of Resolve includes psy- The 83-year-old non-profit costs, but made no mention of how Assisted Living, located at 295 South tices. NJSFAC represents more than 20,000 they would be funded. Even the Of- Avenue in Fanwood. Mr. Harvey will discuss various educational programs for children, chologists, social workers and li- adolescents and adults, individually censed professional counselors who EMS volunteers affiliated with 325 fice of Legislative Services, which SJM is a group of Scotch Plains issues revolving around the basic volunteer ambulance, first aid and prepares fiscal notes on pending bills, and Fanwood residents who have theme of “Why Social Justice Mat- and in groups. address a wide range of concerns, The Stage House Inn, located at from substance abuse to depression, rescue squads throughout the state. indicated the measure would have come together to discuss issues of ters.” Using “Robo-call” scare tactics and resulted in additional DHSS admin- race, ethnicity and social justice. The For more information or to respond, 366 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains (at panic, suicide, family problems and the corner of Park Avenue and Front sexual abuse. Fees for individual false propaganda, the bill’s support- istrative costs and increased training group believes that by engaging in call Linda Caminiti at (908) 654- ers – largely those in the paid-EMS costs. And what about the costs to truthful conversations about preju- 5200 or visit socialjusticematters.org. Street), will present a four-course, counseling are determined on a slid- $50 price fixe dinner with a choice of ing scale, according to ability to pay. sector who had everything to gain municipalities, existing EMS provid- dices and preconceptions, people can from the bill’s passage – ran a smear ers and state residents? build the base for a better world – one PUBLIC NOTICE several different entrées, appetizers For more information, visit campaign against the volunteers. NJSFAC analysis indicated the bill person, one group, one community at UNION COUNTY BOARD and desserts. A salad course also will resolvenj.com. Before the Legislature revisits the would have cost tens of millions of a time. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS so-called “EMS redesign” issue in dollars, at a minimum. The bill’s sup- Mr. Harvey is a past Attorney Gen- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the coming months, we volunteers porters, who denied it would cost Date Adopted: 02/09/12 Great Backyard Bird Count eral of New Jersey and a former fed- Public Notice is hereby given that the want to set the record straight. anything, aren’t fooling anyone. eral prosecutor. As such, he has been Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- The facts: Consider this: In many areas of a central player in civil and criminal ers has awarded a contract without com- Every emergency medical techni- New Jersey, when someone calls 911, petitive bidding as an extraordinary To Take Place Feb. 17 to 20 cian (EMT) in the state, whether vol- the ambulance responding likely is trials, government investigations and unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. consumer-fraud matters for many 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the FANWOOD – During this Presi- cational activity is free and open to all unteer or paid, must successfully staffed by volunteer EMTs. In 2010, years. resolution authorizing it is available for dents’ Day Weekend, February 17 to ages and skill levels. People of all complete the same training and certi- NJSFAC volunteers spent three mil- His more than 25 years of court- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 20, the Fanwood Environmental Com- levels of bird-watching experience are fication process, and adhere to the lion hours answering 355,000 calls, room experience includes significant of the Board. mission invites members of the public welcome. Participants may count alone same standards. Distorted insinua- saving New Jerseyans $225 million. commercial matters, frequently within RESOLUTION NO: 2012-166 to discover and help birds in their local or with their family, community group, tions that volunteers are less quali- N.J. Office of Homeland Security the media and entertainment industry. AWARDED TO: Housing and Com- community by participating in the school or friends. Individuals are asked fied than paid responders are ridicu- and Preparedness officials past and munity Development Services, Inc, lous. present have stated publicly that, with- Currently, Mr. Harvey represents cor- South Orange, New Jersey Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). to count birds at any location they porations and individuals in business SERVICES: for the purpose of adminis- Each year, tens of thousands of wish for at least 15 minutes on one or EMS volunteers are professionals; out its current, strong volunteer EMS disputes throughout the nation. tering the Housing Assistance Payments people throughout the United States more days of the count and then enter they just don’t collect a paycheck for base, New Jersey would be unable to Program (HAPP)also known as Section 8 their work. respond appropriately to disasters He has tried multiple major civil Program and Canada take part in the GBBC. their tallies at birdcount.org. and criminal jury and non-jury cases Participants count in their backyards, Participants can explore which spe- Although the bill would have such as 9/11, or the debilitating hur- PERIOD: March 1, 2012- December 31, waived costs for volunteer EMTs’ ricanes, floods and blizzards that fre- 2013 out their office windows, at local cies have been seen in their commu- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed background checks and licensing, it quently target our area. parks and nature centers and any- nity, state or province using maps failed to waive those fees for other The vetoed bill would have dis- MASTER $600,000. where else. Individuals can spend as and charts on the GBBC website. James E. Pellettiere, Clerk volunteer EMS responders. couraged volunteers, leaving many MEMORIALS of the Board Chosen Freeholders little as 15 minutes counting birds or The Fanwood Nature Center, which Background checks and licensing municipalities throughout New Jer- 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $24.48 even make a whole weekend of it. features eight acres of unspoiled land, costs would have to be paid by some- sey without close, affordable EMS 524 Central Avenue This fun, family-friendly and edu- is located on Cray Terrace in one, either state or local taxpayers, or coverage on a daily basis, much less PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, off Terrill Road, and has Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 maybe the EMS agencies themselves. during catastrophes. UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE been home to many types of birds, N.J. EMTs are certified by the De- Let’s also remember that the EMT www.mastermemorials.com OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS including cardinals, woodpeckers, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT partment of Health and Senior Ser- Training Fund, which was established Date Adopted: 02/09/12 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY finches and scarlet tanagers. vices (DHSS). Requiring them to be in 1995 to pay for volunteers’ train- Public Notice is hereby given that the THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD licensed would be an extra, unneces- ing, then raided of millions by former Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION 12-02-21 sary and costly step. Gov. Jon Corzine, is broke. In addi- ers has awarded a contract without com- Jewish Singles Plan petitive bidding as an extraordinary CONTRACTOR: CTM Environmental; Boards within the Division of Con- tion, the pending new EMT curricu- 200 Pennsville-Auburn Road, Pedricktown, sumer Affairs license all medical pro- lum could double the required initial Designer • Builders of fine unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Lunch For Sunday 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the New Jersey 08067 AREA – The Circle of Single Jewish fessions in the state. Under the bill, training hours from 120 to 240, de- resolution authorizing it is available for NATURE OF SERVICE: Environmental the DHSS also would have had EMT manding even more time and money MONUMENTS Engineering Services, Remedial Action Friends 49+ will hold a Meet and Eat public inspection in the Office of the Clerk out of pocket from volunteers who MARKERS of the Board. Outcome Report, Block 64, Lot 6 and Lot 4 Lunch this Sunday, February 19, at DURATION: Period ending January 31, noon at Cheeseburger in Paradise, lo- simply want to help their neighbors. MAUSOLEUMS RESOLUTION NO: 2012-165 2013 The naysayers who accuse the AWARDED TO: Housing and Com- AMOUNT: Not to exceed $27,985 cated at 625 South U.S. Route 1 (across NJSFAC of having a “me, me, me” Lettered • Cleaned munity Development Services, Inc, A copy of this resolution and contract from the Woodbridge Mall) in Iselin. South Orange, New Jersey Legal Advertising mentality are wrong, wrong, wrong. relating to the services are on file and SERVICES: for the purpose of adminis- The cost is the price of a meal off Tim Doerr available for public inspection in the Mu- the menu and tip plus $3. Interested Barbara Aras, President tering the Union County Home Improve- nicipal Clerk’s office. MORE IN BACK SECTION ment Program (UCHIP) persons are asked to respond by call- N.J. State First Aid Council Sally Bauer Doerr Eleanor McGovern, Little Silver (established 1939) PERIOD: March 1, 2012- August 31, Administrator/Clerk ing Roberta at (908) 668-8450 or 2013 1 T - 2/16/12, The Times Fee: $18.36 contacting [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE Also: 300 Rt. 37 East COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PUBLIC NOTICE $222,400. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Toms River, NJ James E. Pellettiere, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (732) 349-2350 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $23.46 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 02/09/12 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 02/09/12 Date Adopted: 02/09/12 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 02/09/12 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Gray Funeral Homes pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2012-170 Since 1897 of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office AWARDED TO: Trinitas Regional RESOLUTION NO: 2012-172 of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2012-185 Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Netta Architects AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, RESOLUTION NO: 2012-182 SERVICES: to provide pre-employment Springfield, New Jersey Cranford, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Kologi & Simitz, Lin- physicals/employee medical evaluations SERVICES: for the purpose of providing SERVICES: to provide representation den, New Jersey and other related medical services to the architectural structural engineering ser- to Kenneth Burkert in the matter entitled SERVICES: to provide representation County of Union vices for the Emergency Building Stabili- Gerald & Laura Hatton v. Union County, to UC Sheriff’s Officer Glen Trescott in the PERIOD: February 1, 2012- December zation at the Union County Election Board, et als matter entitled Robert L. Morgan v. Union 31, 2012 Elizabeth, New Jersey COSTS: in an amount not to exceed County Sheriff’s Department, et als COSTS: at a cost not to exceed COSTS: for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 $134,000.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk $10,000.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in PUBLIC NOTICE 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Date Adopted: 02/09/12 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 02/09/12 Date Adopted: 02/09/12 cremation. Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 02/09/12 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2012-169 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-184 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-173 (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 AWARDED TO: Partners Healthcare, RESOLUTION NO: 2012-183 AWARDED TO: Krevsky, Silber, AWARDED TO: Matrix New World, LLC AWARDED TO: Kologi & Simitz, Lin- Brown & Bergen, Cranford, New Jer- East Hanover, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide pharmaceutical den, New Jersey sey SERVICES: for the purpose of perform- John-Michael “J.M.” Jones services to the residents/patients at SERVICES: to provide representation SERVICES: to provide representation ing Licensed Site Remediation Profes- Runnells Specialized Hospital to William Burkert in the matter entitled to Kevin Burkert in the matter entitled sional (LSRP) environmental services, as N.J. Lic. #4869 PERIOD: March 1, 2012- February 28, Gerald & Laura Hatton v. Union County, Gerald & Laura Hatton v. Union County, required by the New Jersey Department of Director 2013 et als et als Environmental Protection (NJDEP) COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $14,255.00 www.grayfuneralhomes.com James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 16, 2012 Page 9 Park Middle School More Education Honor Roll On Page 16 2nd Marking Period

Distinguished Honor Roll Rivera, Olivia Roberts, Matthew Polak, Justin Purvis, Anisah Mannino, Thomas Margaritondo, Sixth Grade Schweizer, Caroline Scobee, Nikola Ramjohn, Rhea Rao, Alan Richman, Owen Martin, Michelle Marvosa, Olivia Abdy, Olivia Barcia, Pauline Segulin, James Sherry, Mary Jessica Rickmers, Christina Rodgers, Andrew Mathews, Kevin McAlindin, Wanda Bayotas, Kylie Beirne, Devan Catherine Stovall, Rohan Suresh, Lorie Marie Rosado, Stephen Connor McSherry, Sean Meisch, Blechinger-Slocum, Isabel Brett, Kiersten Swaak, Kate Traina, Bridget Scarcella, Michael Scillieri, Erin Tatiana Melendez, Zakary Miller, Thomas Bruckman, Josephine Van Natta, Zoe Verrico, Samiksha Sheehy, Sydney Shuler, Alyssa Micayla Mirabella, Timothy Mitchell, Catuogno, Brendan Cheney, Daniella Vittalraj, Connor Walsh, Hang Zheng, Simmons, Arjeta Sinanovic, James Murphy, Amenda Ni, Saleena Cohen, Christian Culp, Shefali Natalie Zimmermann Bhupinder Sohal, Brianna Sorrentino, Nival, Tyler O’Brien, Wyatt O’Leary, SOUPER BOWL…On February 3, Union Catholic gave students a free dress-down Dahiya, Nirmit Damania, Lauren Honor Roll Gabriella Spadaro, Luke Susino, Justin Olivera, Shannon O’Neill, day to celebrate the anticipated Super Bowl under one condition—students had to Daniele, Nina Daniele, Riya Desai, Sixth Grade Aminah Taylor, Neel Thombre, Luke Julianne Peccarelli, Faegan Peck, bring in at least one can of soup. By the end of the day, 433 cans of soup were collected Anthony DiNizo, Thomas Drubulis, Yustina Alexander-Himlan, Jordan Uriarte, Gabriel Vaz, Samuel Venick, Anne Pierce, Benjamin Powell, Cara and donated to the St. James Catholic Church food pantry in Woodbridge. Pictured, Robert Fisher, Patrick Gannon, Timo- Alves, Nicole Anclien, Benjamin Erin Walling, Jessica Waltsak, Provenzano, Matthew Radley, Daniel left to right, are: Student Council Executive Board members Secretary Timothy thy Glastal, Amelia Graham, Rachel Artuso, Gabriella Azanedo, Ashley Kathleen Weideli, Peter Yarem, Reimers, Mariel Sass, Kelly Smeltzer, Dalton of Metuchen, Media Coordinator Shanice London of Union, President Graham, Michael Gross, Elissa Becker, John Brady, Sarah Briante, Alexander Zitofsky Nicholas Spadoro, Nicholas Stone, Gabrielle Aquino of Rahway, and Vice President Shannon Streisel of Clark Grybowski, Anna Gumpel, Megan Bailey Brown, John Byrne, Zoe Eighth Grade Jacob Sutterlin, Lauren Szpond, Ryan Hansen, Trinity Hart, Cooper Heisey, Cardenas, Declan Cassidy, James Noelle Alber, Dolce Almonte, Paola Tannenbaum, Adesh Thanawala, College Woman’s Club Accepting Caitlin Hesson, Arianna Horgan, Lily Celardo, Kristyn Cerini, Amy Chen, Almonte, Jennifer Anclien, Tinnapat Triamarit, Jack Valian, Hsiao, Alexander Joshua, Namrata Bradley Chernoff, Ethan Cohen, Madeleine Bebout, William Amani Williams, Victoria Williams, Kanumuri, Quinn Kekelis, Liam Stephanie Colinders, Amy Coll, Benavides, Briana Bennett, Shay Erik Willis, Joseph Witkowski, Scholarship Applications Kinney, Andrew Kriney, Rhianon Catherine Crane, Jordann De Vore, Blechinger-Slocum, Allison Busa, Caroline Yessman, Gali Zaborowski Leonardo, Brianna Linder, Jack Maria Del Sordi, Luciano Delnegro, Nicholas Cheney, Chloe Cimino, WESTFIELD - The College graduating from high school at the Lynch, Carolyn McArdle, Sarah Gauri Deshpande, Gavyn Desrosiers, Vincent Conti, Kyle Coupe, Casey Woman’s Club of Westfield is ac- end of this current academic year and McEvoy, Paige McMorrow, Kerri Angela Di Giacomo, Sabrina Dilollo, Daudelin, James DiFrancesco, Mar- cepting applications for its annual plan to enroll in a four-year college McNeely, Mariya Mishura, Stanley Olivia Dobies, Nya Downing, Julia garet DiVirgilio, Francesca Dobies, scholarship program through Thurs- program commencing in the next Mo, Sierra Moorman, Danielle Dunlap, Sydney Evans, Clara Ford, Taylor Downing, Courtney Dreyfus, day, March 1. Interested senior girls academic year. Mrozek, Kaitlyn Mrozek, McKenzie Jake Friedman, James Hahn, Morgan Emma Duggan, Maria Duque, who reside in Westfield may obtain In addition, assistance can be of- Pagano, Nicholas Palazzolo, Erica Harms, Jack Hausle, Allison Dominic Gannon, Darya Ganzha, an application through the Guidance fered to women who are presently Paprocki, Andrew Parvin, Nicholas Hochman, Matthew Hozer, Isabella Rashan Gary, Heather Goeller, Bates College Department at Westfield High School, matriculated into an undergraduate Pelosi, Jacob Perone, Anna Hurtado, Ethan Johnston, Alyssa Kiel, Samantha Gorman, Nathaniel Gra- or by contacting the Scholarship or graduate program and seeking a Piekutowski, Kiley Porter, Vaishnavi Hayley Kumpf, Jonathan Laluces, ham, Liam Guarnuccio, Gabriela Announces Dean’s List Committee Chairperson, Deirdre one-year grant. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Westfield a 15-0 lead after three bouts. the next bout when Alex Pollera Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil Brian Bulger put on a clamped John Fuller with a cradle in If at first you don’t succeed, try, try clinic of six takedowns and added an 5:02 at 106-lbs to make the team again! That philosophy played out in escape, a reversal and a near-fall to score, 18-9. At 113-lbs, Mike Solis favor of the Westfield High School record a 19-4, technical fall in 4:39 recorded a 5-3 victory over Blue Devil wrestling team in one particular bout, over Ben Gomes at 170-lbs. At 182- Anthony Aldana. but the 15th-ranked Watchung Hills lbs, Blue Devil Kieran Cline recorded The 120-lb bout caught people’s Warriors kept plugging away, win- two takedowns, a switch reversal and attention. Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis ning seven of the last nine bouts to a near-fall to grab a 9-1, majority took a 2-0 lead over Mike Magaldo, earn a 31-24 victory in the North decision over Ernesto Ancazco. ranked third in the state, when he Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinals At 220-lbs, Blue Devil Nick snaked his legs around him to gain in Warren on February 8. Knepper had a 6-5 lead over Anthony control. Magaldo added a takedown That “never quit” attitude came in Carbajal but yielded a penalty point in the second period and Kalimtzis the third bout of the evening, 195- for stalling as time ran out to send the escaped early in the third. Magaldo lbs, between Blue Devil Ozan Oral bout into overtime. Carbajal was answered with a takedown to take a and Warrior Alex Fornelos. Oral was awarded a takedown in overtime to 4-3 lead. Kalimtzis attempted a sit- on the short side of an 8-0 score in the pull out an 8-6 victory. Blue Devil out, but Magaldo exercised a quick third period; however, all along he heavyweight Kyle Kania, however, pullback maneuver to collect three David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times kept trying to set up a Peterson roll, returned the favor when he scored a back points and a 7-3 decision. HEMMED IN BY RAMS…Blue Devil Colleen Gallagher, center, gets hemmed in by two Rams as she drives toward the but to no avail. Finally it worked! reversal in the fourth overtime to “We had some very good efforts. basket during a Union County Tournament first round game. The Blue Devils won, 52-30 Oral hit the move and caught Fornelos defeat Anthony Rizzolo, 4-2. Obviously, Ozan’s never quit attitude on his back for a fall in 5:26 to give The Warriors’ comeback began in CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 KNAPP KNOCKS IN 16 POINTS, SCOTT SCORES 11 PTS Lady Blue Devils Rap Rams In UCT Basketball, 52-30

By DAVID B. CORBIN the lead, we started changing combi- including a 3-pointer. Knapp also led Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nations, getting some good looks that, the team with seven steals, while add- Concentrating on refining their hopefully, could help us in the coun- ing three assists. skills, the 13th-seeded Westfield High ties to move on,” Blue Devil Head Freshman guard Lily Scott scored School Lady Blue Devils success- Coach Joe Marino said. six of her 11 points, including a 3- fully tested several combinations to Despite such a young group of pointer, in the first quarter that the find the basket and easily defeated starters, the Blue Devils have won Blue Devils won, 13-4. Scott also had the 20th-seeded Roselle girls basket- five of their last eight games, which four assists and a steal. ball team, 52-30, in the first round of did include a last-minute, 42-40, loss Knapp scored five points, and fresh- the Union County Tournament in to the Union Lady Farmers on Febru- man Jamie Miller, who finished with Rahway on February 10. ary 9. six points and a steal, went 4-for-4 The 9-13 Lady Blue Devils, featur- “Yesterday, we lost a tough one. from the line to give the Blue Devils ing three freshmen, a sophomore and Forty-two to forty, down to the wire! a 12-2 advantage in the second quar- a senior in the starting lineup, spread They are starting to gel. There’s a lot ter and a 25-6 lead at the half. Kelly the wealth with assists from the on- of good things we are starting to see Cullinan (4 rebounds, assist) also set, which allowed eight girls to get and the combinations are pretty much bucketed two of her four points in the into the scoring column by games’ working well for us. It is just a matter quarter. end. of putting the ball in the basket,” Senior Carolyn Maguire, who led “That’s what we did. Once we got Coach Marino said. the team with six rebounds, scored David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Freshman guard Jackie Knapp led four points in the third quarter, along GETTING SOME BACK POINTS…Blue Devil Kieran Cline, top, gets three back points in his 182-lb bout with Warrior Probitas Verus Honos the Blue Devils offensively against with Scott and Knapp. Sophomore Ernesto Ancazco. Cline won, 9-1. the Roselle Rams with 16 points, CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 GONZALES SINKS 19 POINTS, HITS FOUR 3-POINTERS Raiders Halt Pioneers, 57-50, In UCT First Round Hoops

By DAVID B. CORBIN Brooks finished with four assists each. burning,” Gonzalez said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Dom was on tonight. What I was Noel-Brooks, who finished with Senior point guard Dom Gonzales really happy with are the plays to eight points and five rebounds, also was on fire, bucketing four 3-point- look for him. Ian had a nice drive, and hit a 3-pointer in the first half, as did ers and scoring 17 of his game-lead- he was looking for Dom. It was good Tyree Singeltary. Mike Herrigel (11 ing 19 points to lead the ninth-seeded to see Dom, he struggled a little bit points) hit all nine of the Pioneers’ Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School during the year with 3-point shots, points in the second quarter. boys basketball team to a 57-50 vic- but when he starts making shots, that The Pioneers pulled out their de- tory over the 16th-seeded New Provi- gives us one more person the other fense in the second half in an effort to dence Pioneers in the first round of team has to look for. Each night no- halt the Raiders’ success on the pe- the Union County Tournament in body knows who our high scorer is,” rimeter. In the meantime, Dave Rahway on February 12. Raider Head Coach Dan Doherty said. Barletta caught fire and bucketed 12 The 12-10 Raiders nailed six of “After the first one, I was like, ‘I of his 14 points as the Pioneers won their seven 3-pointers in the first half, feel it’. The first shot kind of put me the third quarter, 16-11, to narrow the while maintaining a pressure defense in the mold where I can score this Raiders’ lead to 42-36. Raider An- to take a 31-20, halftime lead. The game. I had a couple of games early thony Byers (2 assists) scored four of Raiders also dished out nine of their in the year where I had 11 in the first his eight points, and Bonacum, who 14 assists in the half. Ian Johnston, quarter and I feel it, but then I would finished with nine points, banged a 3- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO NEUTRALIZE A COMET…Blue Devils Dan Mitchell, center, and Scott Toresco, No. 41, attempt to prevent Tom Bonacum and Xavier Noel- go cold. But when I’m hot, I was CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 a Hillside Comet from getting to the basket in their Union County Tournament game. TORESCO ROLLS IN 23 POINTS, HESS HITS 10 POINTS Comets Strike Late in 4th, Ice Basketball Blue Devils, 49-46

By DAVID B. CORBIN bounces haven’t gone our way this Despite being victimized by mul- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year. The way the game ended was tiple steals, the Blue Devils had some Bad news struck midway through almost the story of what we have success getting the ball to their big the fourth quarter when Sammad gone through this year. I can’t get man inside, Scott Toresco, who rolled Holmes and Ruddy Delva hit back- upset with my kids. They competed. in eight of his game-leading 23 points, to-back 3-pointers to extinguish a They did what I asked them to do,” to win the second quarter, 10-7, to six-point Westfield lead then Holmes Blue Devil Head Coach Daryl eke out a 23-21 lead at the half. Fresh- followed with seven more points to Palmieri said. man Dan Mitchell (2 points, 2 steals, lead the 15th-seeded Hillside Com- The game against the 7-14 Comets 2 rebounds) dished out all three of his ets to a 49-46 victory over the 10th- never was a one-way street as both assists in the half. seeded Blue Devils in the first round teams kept grabbing small leads only The third quarter was another see- of the Union County Tournament in to lose them. The Blue Devils had saw battle, but the Comets won the Rahway on February 12. difficulty with their inside passing quarter, 15-11, to carry a 36-34 lead Throughout this season, the 5-16 game and lost the first quarter, 14-13. into the final quarter. Comet Jordan Blue Devils have found themselves Blue Devil Mike Androconis began Young scored all six of his points in on the short end of many down-to- the scoring with a lay-up and a free the quarter. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the-wire games. throw and junior Keegan Hess, who But the momentum shifted in favor SURROUNDED BY PIONEERS…Raider Tom Bonacum, center, is closely guarded by two Pioneers. The Raiders defeated “Sometimes the bounces go their finished the game with 10 points, hit of the Blue Devils early in the fourth New Providence, 57-50, in the first round of the Union County Tournament in Rahway on February 12. way. Unfortunately, a lot of those a pair of 3-pointers in the quarter. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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WHS will host the District 11 wres- Chris Wojcik (145), Scott Coren (152), Raritan, Hillsborough, Montgomery tling tournament this Friday and Sat- Roger Sullivan (160), Tim Martin or West Windsor-Plainsboro South urday. The Blue Devils will be looking (171), Ken Marsh (189), Eric Klezer could surprise. for their first team title since 2009, (heavyweigh). The SP-F boys won their first state when the current seniors were fresh- 2009: Coach Glen Kurz’s team went title last winter and are the team to beat men. That title ended a 14-year drought 16-2 and won the District 11 title. this year. The Little Tigers of Princeton since the school’s previous district title The lineup: Mike Kalimtzis (103), have some serious senior-laden talent, in 1994. WHS has won 25 district Troy Skibitsky (112), no 119, Nick but questionable C-lane depth. And team titles in its history. DeFreitas (125), John Barnes (130), don’t overlook Summit, Haddonfield It’s been a good winter for coach Christian Barber (135), Joe Panarese and Moorestown, all high-quality Glen Kurz’s troops. They’ve been run- (140), Brian Henry (145), Sam teams. ner-up at the Nutley Maroon Raider Reichbach (152), Rob Grandstrand The Blue Devils dominated the Invitational, the Roselle Park Panther (160), Bill Kim (171), Alan Workman Union County Jayvee Championships Invitational and the Union County (189), Zach Frantz (215), Joe Kania on Feb. 3, winning 15 of the 16 indi- Tournament. (285). vidual races. Picking up firsts for WHS They also qualified for team 2011: Coach Glen Kurz’s team went were: sectionals, only the third time in Kurz’s 16-7. Boys: seniors Lawrence Keating 14 years as coach. The other years were The lineup: Mike Kalimtzis (103), (200 free, 1:56.00) and Tim York (100 2006 (lost to Edison) and 2009 (beat Nick Velez (112), Anthony Aldana fly, 1:01.15), sophomores Tommy Pyle Piscataway, lost to North Hunterdon). (119), Pat Currie (125) and Keith (200 IM, 2:15.87), Sean Battie (50

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times This year WHS upset Franklin, 31-27, Peterson (130), Nick Rotondo (125- free, 24.28; 100 free, 53.63), Sam GETTING THE REVERSAL…Blue Devil Brian Bulger uses a switch to get a reversal on Watchung Hills Warrior Ben on a pin by Colin Barber and Mike 130), Ellis Opoku (135), Troy Hayes (500 free, 5:16.07) and Mark Gomes in his 170-lb bout during the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinals. Bulger claimed a 19-4 technical fall. DeLouisa’s, 6-5, win in the final two Skibitsky (140), Colin Barber (145), Trinkle (100 breast, 1:09.43), along bouts, then fell to second-seeded Christian Barber (152), Brian Bulger with freshman Jack Rose (100 back, 1 Watchung Hills, 31-24. and Mike DeLouisa (160), Erik .56). After Saturday’s loss to Somerville, Gozdieski (171), Kieran Cline (189), Girls: senior Jess Cronin (200 IM, the winningest wrestling team in Luke Gibbons (215), Kyle Kania (285). 2:26.45), junior Courtney Han (100 Warrior Matmen Defeat Blue Devils, 31-24 school history finished a 20-5 dual SWIMMING UPDATE free, 59.85), sophomores Julia CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 meet season. WHS broke the old mark What a wild 48 hours for WHS Diamantopolous (50 free, 27.10) and of 16 on the weekend of Feb. 3-4 when swim coach Jeff Knight. On Sunday, Rachel Fan (100 fly, 1:10.28; 100 bailed us out. Ellis [Opoku] wrestled takedowns and a reversal to win by 7- 31-27, to advance to the semis to face it swept New Providence, Bridgewater- Jan. 29, both his girls and boys teams breast, 1:22.18), and freshmen well. Mike Kalimtzis wrestled very well 3, decision over Kyle Murray at 152- the Warriors. Raritan, Carteret and Shore Regional. captured Union County champion- Katherine Duffy (200 free, 2:15.00) even in a defeat. Some of us looked lbs. The Warriors sealed the victory “Those are the first real true like top- The previous mark had been reached ships. Two days later, Jan. 31, the boys and Caitlin Collins (500 free, 6:16.68). sharp, and some of us not so much. We in the final bout when Mike Corroccia 20 caliber teams that we are hanging four times: 1980, 1990, 2009 and 2011. handed Cranford a 115-55 dunking, The only event WHS didn’t win was gave away one at 220. We gave away recorded four takedowns and an es- around with. The Brearley win was Here’s a capsule look at each of those the Cougars’ first loss. And the girls the 100 back, and junior Michaela one at 113. In a seven-point match, you cape to defeat Mike DeLouisa, 9-2, at nice. The Roselle Park win is nice. But teams: retained their No. 1 ranking with a Cavanaugh was a close second in can’t be giving them away,” Blue Devil 160-lbs. these guys are legitimate teams, and we 1980: Coach Gary Kehler’s team down-to-the-wire 87-83, victory over 1:11.37. Head Coach Glen Kurz said. “Overall, I thought my kids hung around with them at the end, so went 16-1 and won Union County, No. 2 Immaculate Heart Academy. BASKETBALL UPDATE The Warriors knotted the team wrestled OK. They just need to be a we will take it,” Coach Kurz said. District 12 and North 2 Group 4 titles. Oh yeah, and Jan. 31 was also the The boys basketball team was only score, 18-18, when Alex Murray little bit better to win a sectional BOUT SEQUENCE: The lineup: Marc Wolin (101), Matt fourth birthday for his son Ryan! 5-16 after tough losses to Elizabeth, grabbed a 7-2 decision over Nick semifinal. Watchung Hills is very 170: — Bulger (Wf) d Gomes, 5-0 Shields (108), Neil Palmer (115), Brian The girls’ victory over IHA was a Linden, Dunellen and Union. Seniors Velez at 126-lbs. At 132-lbs, Matt good. It’s a great program. No shame 182: — Cline (Wf) md Ancazco, 9-1 Deegan (122), Vinny Hurley (129), long time coming. They had lost the Ozan Yucetepe, Nate Mitchell and Coppola claimed a 10-2, majority in losing to them. [Head Coach] Dan 195: — Oral (Wf) p Fornelos, 5:26 220: — Carbajal (WH) d Knepper, 8-6 John Pinto (135), Phil Gottlick (141), first eight meetings with the Blue Aswad Turner have played very well. decision over Matt Barber. Smith does a great job. Their kids are OT Paul McDonough (148), Jesse Shubitz Eagles. From 2001-05, the five losses And the team’s future looks seriously At 138-lbs, Opoku recorded a dump always ready to go. The fact that we Hwt: — Kania (Wf) d Rizzolo, 4-2 4 OT (158), Dan Iannascolio (170), Lowell were by an average score of 118-52. bright with underclassmen like jun- takedown and an escape to defeat were in there at the end shows this 106: — Pollera (WH) p Fuller, 5:02 Higgins, Harry Bourque and Mike After a two-year absence, the teams iors Keegan Hess, Scott Toresco and Anthony DiRosa, 3-1. Mike DeVito program is heading in the right di- 113: — Solis (WH) d Aldana, 5-3 120: — Magaldo (WH) d Kalimtzis, 7-3 Giacone (188 and heavyweight). met from 2008-10 and IHA won those Henry Smith, sophomores Mike pinned Brian Farrell in 1:30 with a rection. Are we where we need to 126: — Murray (WH) d Velez, 7-2 1990: Coach Don MacDonald’s three meets by a much tougher 93-77 Androconis, Dylan Elliott and David half nelson at 145-lbs to give the be? No! But we are getting there,” 132: — Coppola (WH) md Barber, 10-2 team went 16-2 and won Union average. Kane, and freshmen Sean Elliott and Warriors a 28-21 lead. Coach Kurz said. 138: — Opoku (Wf) d DiRosa, 3-1 County, District 11 and North 2 Group Probably unnoticed by a lot of fans Danny Mitchell, a recent transfer from Blue Devil Colin Barber improved Just two days before, the Blue Dev- 145: — DeVito (WH) p Farrell, 1:30 4 titles. was the quiet but highly effective move St. Peter’s Prep. 152: — Barber (Wf) d Murray, 7-3 to 24-2 when he recorded three ils knocked off third-seeded Franklin, 160: — Carroccia (WH) d DeLouisa, 9-2 The lineup: Paco Gonzalez (103), Knight made with senior sprinter Senior Carolyn Maguire has played Chris Jordan (112), Marcus Elias Loren Ball, who ranks No. 8 all-time well for the 8-11 girls, but it’s the (119), Paul Jordan (125), Glen Kurz at WHS in the 50 free and No. 12 in the team’s youth – junior Colleen (130), John Povalac (135), Chris 100 free. Figuring WHS could take Gallagher, sophomore Carly Fried- “Our success is evidenced in our results.” Edling and Raju Vernugopal (140), second in the medley relay and win the man, and freshmen Lillian Scott, 4x50 free relay without her, he had Jaqueline Knapp, Jamie Miller and Michael Scott, Manager Blue Devil Matmen Ball anchor both of the ‘B’ relays, Megan Mondon – that has been open- where she helped the team earn a pair ing eyes. Top Franklin, 31-27 of thirds. Each of those thirds was ATTENTION: DINNER TIME worth two points . . . every single point Several years ago we did a Devil’s Congratulations Agents of the Month! The sixth-seeded Westfield High counts in an 87-83 meet. Den where WHS athletes, coaches, School wrestling team pulled a mild After those tension-packed 48 hours, graduates, teachers, parents and town upset by defeating third-seeded it’s quite likely Knight and Ryan were residents sent a list of the three people Franklin, 31-27, in Somerset on Feb- singing and dancing to “Cotton Eyed from any time in history they would ruary 6. Mike Kalimtzis improved Joe” late into the night. like to share a dinner table with. It’s his record to 30-2 with an 11-2, ma- Looking into our crystal ball, al- time to do it again, so anybody reading jority decision over Chris Cruz at though there are potential pitfalls along this – ANYBODY! Not just WHS, but 120-lbs, and Colin Barber improved the way, the state Public A boys final SPF, Holy Trinity and internet readers to 23-2 with a 3:23 fall over Mike should be a match-up of WHS and – is invited to send a list of three Okolo at 152-lbs. Bridgewater-Raritan. And if it hap- people they’d like to dine with, and 106 John Fuller (W) won forfeit pens, the meet will likely be much please send as soon as possible. This Experience, Frank D. Isoldi Naasa Sherbeini Mary McEnerney Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate 113 Brett Smith (F) d Anthony Aldana, closer than the 95-75 early-season win will be in a Devil’s Den next month, if Trust, Reliability & Service 10-5 by the Devils. Anchor Matt Daniel we get enough response. I’d really like 120 Mike Kalimtzis (W) md Chris Cruz, 11-2 pulled out firsts in both free relays to hear from all the senior WHS ath- 126 Nick Velez (W) d Rafi Ilariho-Garcia, back in December; reverse those re- letes, especially team captains. Send 4-3 sults and it’s still WHS, but by a slim to [email protected] and make the sub- 132 Jake Balestrieri (F) d Matt Barber, 6-2 87-83 margin. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN by boxing out. So we cut their offen- The Cougars dished out seven as- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sive rebounds in half that game. That sists in the first quarter en route to a Senior forward Morgan Miller pretty much was the deal breaker for 22-3 lead. Miller sank 10 of her points, pumped in 25 points, bringing her us,” Cougar Head Coach Jackie Dyer including a pair of 3-pointers. Mairead career total to 985, to lead the 18-3 said. McKeary sank four of her six points. Cranford High School girls basket- Also in the past several games, the Carly Maucione (3 assists, 3 rebounds) ball team to a 57-26 victory over 10- Cougars have had much success scored four of her eight points. Kaitlin 14 Benedictine Academy of Eliza- working the ball around to find the McGovern (2 assists, 2 rebounds) and beth in Cranford on February 9. open girl. Kerry Wischusen (2 rebounds, 4 Just six day before, the Lady Cou- “Against Governor Livingston, we points) each added two points. gars knocked Governor Livingston worked very well on getting the open CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO GET A GRIP…Cranford Cougar Kurt Rutmayer, No. 4, tries to get control of the ball as St. Mary’s Isaiah Jenkins, No. 23, looks on. The Cougars won, 57-50. See www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports for more. FEDORCHAK HITS 20; GREEN 17; BABOS 11, 5 ASSISTS Cougar Cager Boys Hold Off St. Mary’s Elizabeth, 57-50

By DAVID B. CORBIN finish with five assists, before sink- played unbelievably. He did a great Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing the bulk of his 11 points, which job,” added Cougar Head Coach Ryan Teamwork paid off as the Cranford included a pair of 3-pointers. Huber. High School boys basketball team “I like to get my teammates the ball Although not close to being the dished out 16 assists that led to easy before I get my own shot. If they are tallest player on the court, Babos lay-ups and eight 3-pointers to over- scoring, it is easier for me to score. I contributed more than his share of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times come St. Mary’s of Elizabeth, 57-50, try to get them the ball as much as rebounds with seven. AVOIDING GETTING STUNG…Jenna Goeller, No. 4, and Morgan Miller, No. 3, along with the rest of the Cougars played in Cranford on February 7. possible,” Babos said. “The coach has really been getting a very strong defensive game against the Benedictine Green Bees. See www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports for more. Senior point-guard Sean Babos “He is the catalyst. I will give him on me for not boxing out, so I just distributed, at least, his fair share to the ball. The last three games, he CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 from the ranks of the unbeaten with a girls the ball. Morgan had 25 points. 49-44 victory in Berkeley Heights. At the end of the first quarter, she had Miller also scored 25 points, includ- a half-court shot. She just threw it in ing five 3-pointers, against the High- off the backboard. The girls were in landers. the rhythm,” Coach Dyer said. “The first time we played them we Against the Benedictine Green lost, because we missed two box- Bees, Miller sank four 3-pointers. outs. We allowed them offensive re- Additionally, she had five assists, 11 Kimberley Aslanian Haley bounds then we had a foul at the end. rebounds and two steals. That’s why they won by four. It was “She’s got 15 more to reach her tied with a minute left. So we have 1,000, so we are hoping for tomor- been practicing on making sure the row [February 10 against Scotch teams don’t get offensive rebounds Plains-Fanwood],” Coach Dyer said. #2 Realtor ~ Overall production 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007 ON-SITE AUCTION #1 Realtor Coldwell Banker Westfield Offices ~ Buyer Controlled Sales 2010, 2008 & 2007 BANKRUPTCY AUCTION IN THE MATTER OF: JONG HEE KANG Benjamin Stanziale, ESQ., Trustee FANTASTIC RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY HIGHLY DESIRABLE WESTFIELD, NJ COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE! Auction Date: February 23rd at 1:00 pm Property Location: 331 W Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 For details: www.AuctionSaleInfo.com 930 IRVING AVENUE,WESTFIELD 301 WEST GROVE STREET,WESTFIELD This impeccable maintained, quaint three bedroom Colonial charmer ion the Elegant Colonial offers ideal living space & quality updates. This four quiet Manor Park section of Westfield offers ideal location close to town, bedroom Center Hall boasts an updated Eat-in Kitchen w/Corian counters & Westfield Baseball League schools and train. This fine home boasts an updated Eat-in Kitchen and stainless steel appliances, 2.5 Baths, spacious Bedrooms, 1st floor Family bathrooms, Formal Dining and Living Room with fireplace, Entrance Foyer, Room warmed by a brick fireplace flanked by built-ins, formal Dining & Spring Registration Den, Recreation Room, leaded glass windows, hardwood floors, private rear Living Room, 1st floor laundry, Recreation Room, deck overlooking rear yard and more Offered for $499,000 yard & central air. Offered for $735,000 FINAL WEEKS Spring 2012 registration is now available via our website @ www.westfieldbaseball.com

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Christine Miklas placed third in the North Jersey, Sec- crossed fourth in the 55 hurdles at 9.4. tion 2, Group 4 winter track champi- Devora Ward finished sixth in the 55 onship held at the Bennett Center in meters at 7.71, and Isabel Crystal fin- Toms River on February 12. The Blue ished sixth in the 400 at 1:02.66. For Devils totaled 38 points, while the boys, Chris Burke placed second Franklin took first at 67 and Union in the shot put with a heave of 43-7. finished second with 44 points. On February 9, the Cranford High Blue Devil Peter Fagan placed sec- School boys placed fourth in the North ond in the pole vault with a height of Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 meet with 12-6, and John Stelmach tied for fourth 22 points, while Rahway placed first at 11-0. Matt Luppino crossed second with 92 points. The Cougar girls in the 1,600 meters with a time of placed seventh in their meet with 18 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 4:28.71. Mike Depaolo placed second points. AMBUSHING FROM THE OUTSIDE…Raider Dom Gonzales, No. 5, am- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the high jump with a clearance of 6- Cougar Pat Lynch won the pole bushed the Pioneers with four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points. STAYING ON GUARD…Blue Devil Keegan Hess, No. 12, guards Comet Sammad 2. Jack Leahy crossed third in the vault event with a height of 12-0. TJ Holmes in the Union County first-round game. 3,200 with a time of 9:35.5, and John Nichols placed fourth in the shot put Kirna finished sixth at 9:44.62. Kyle with a shove of 42-2.5. Tom Feeney Star finished sixth in the 55 meters at crossed fourth in the 3,200 with a Raiders Unsettle Pioneers, 57-50 6.9. The Blue Devils finished sixth in time of 10:03.17 followed by Eli CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Comet Boys Ice Blue Devils, 49-46 the 4x400 at 3:37.75. Sophia Devita Howard at 10:06.38. George3 El- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 pointer in the quarter. knew they were going to hang on. placed sixth in the high jump with a Khoury finished fifth in the 800 at The Pioneers kept chipping away Even up 11, they hung around. Then quarter. Toresco, who finished with would have made it a three-posses- height of 4-8 for the girls, who fin- 2:03.75. For the Cougar girls, Kristen and tightened the score to 46-43 they got it to seven. Then they cut it to five rebounds, rolled in six straight sion game,” Coach Palmieri said. ished eighth with nine points. VanBenschoten placed second in the with 6:19 left, then trailed only 52- three, but we made good decisions at points to give Westfield a 40-36 lead Just after that, Holmes and Delva The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls shot put with a push of 35-7.5. 48 with 1:01 remaining, but the Raid- the end. We rebounded the ball well,” with 4:43 remaining. Moments later did their damage with 3-pointers to tied for sixth in the Group 3 section Rebecca Shimonov crossed sixth in ers’ defense also tightened when it Coach Doherty said. Henry Smith (2 rebounds, 2 steals) knot the score with 3:00 on the clock. with 32 points and the Raider boys the 55 hurdles at 9.18. Laura Van was needed. Byers finished with six “When worse comes to worse, we swiped the ball from a Comet, drove Holmes and Toresco traded lay-ups, placed 10th with eight points. Erin Horn finished fifth in the 400 at rebounds and a steal. Bonacum fin- rely on our defense, even in games to the basket, sank the lay-up and was then with 2:13 left Holmes hit a 3- Pierce crossed second in the 800 with 1:03.12. ished with four rebounds, three earlier in the year when we were way fouled to up the lead by six points. pointer and followed with a 2-pointer. steals, two blocked shots and a tipped off offensively, our defense came Smith missed the free throw. Blue Devil Ozan Yucetepe (4 points, ball, which led to a steal. Noel- through. Coach did a great job pre- “You got to give them credit. Once 3 rebounds, 2 assists) scored the final Cougars Defeat St. Mary’s, 57-50 Brooks finished with five rebounds, paring us. We knew they could shoot. we went up six, we missed that foul two points of the game. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 including a key rebound in the final Sometimes you can’t really do any- shot. We knew that was going to come “We didn’t play very well in the minute. thing about it, blocking the shots, but back to haunt us a little bit, because it third quarter on defense, but at the stepped it up today and got a lot of a block and a steal. Babos scored the “We wanted to really pressure them. defensively we did good,” Gonzalez same time, we were playing good ‘D’ rebounds to help the team,” Babos said. Cougars’ next seven points in the They [New Providence] are tough, said. Junior forward Stefan Fedorchak Lions Cagers Down in the fourth at that point. The way we quarter, won by the Hilltoppers, 19- athletic kids. Like football kids! Just New Providence 11 9 16 14 50 were playing defense, and offensively, was the first Cougar recipient of as- 17, with his pair of 3-pointers and a good, strong kids who compete. We Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 19 12 11 15 57 Blue Devils, 36-18 we had to play faster, because we had sists as he bucketed 13 of his game- free throw. The fourth-seeded Roselle Catho- the lead. I thought we would be OK. high 20 points in the first quarter. Cougar Tom Trotter sank a 3- lic girls basketball team defeated the They made five straight shots and all Fedorchak sank two of his three 3- pointer early in the fourth quarter, but WF ‘Y’ Devilfish Compete 13th-seeded Westfield Blue Devils, five were contested tough shots. I can’t pointers in the quarter and added the the Hilltoppers stepped up the pres- 36-18, in the first round of the Union blame my kids for it, because they other in the second quarter. He also sure that paid off in a 9-0 run to County Tournament on February 13. defended it. You can only do so much demonstrated his unselfishness with narrow the Cougars’ led to 53-50 8U YMCA Championships Blue Devil freshmen Lily Scott, Jamie on defense,” Coach Palmieri said. three assists. with 1:04 remaining. Fedorchak an- Miller and Jackie Knapp scored seven After Fedorchak rolled in a lay-up swered with a lay-up and Babos com- The Westfield Area Y 8Us repre- back), TJ Walsh (25-free), Kevin Hillside 14 7 15 13 49 sented the Westfield “Y” Devilfish at Warren (25-back). points, six points and five points, Westfield 13 10 11 12 46 at the beginning of the second quarter pleted the scoring with a pair of free respectively. to extend the lead to 22-8, the 9-11 throws. the 2012 NJ/YMCA 8U Champion- 8U: Bridget Thomas (second place Westfield 2 3 5 8 18 Cougars’ hands went ice cold, while “They went to a 1-2-2 trap, but we ship on February 5 at the Raritan Bay – 50-free/100IM, third place – 25- Roselle Cath. 4 9 13 10 36 Blue Devil Boys Stop the 8-11 Hilltoppers burned the net finally escaped out here and got the Area YMCA in Perth Amboy. For fly); Michael Riordan, 10th Place – Union Cagers, 46-42 with a 10-0 run to tighten the score, ‘W’. That’s what matters. They went some swimmers this was their first 25-breast). Best times: Libby Benou Linden Cagers Defeat 22-18, midway through the quarter. on some runs, but we tried to limit championship meet experience. The (25-breast/100IM), Seth Camacho Senior forward Ozan Yucetepe ig- But the Cougars burst into flames with their runs and make sure that they did team had 23 swimmers improve their (25-back/25-fly), Paige Eckard (25- Lady Raiders, 61-54 nited a 24-12, fourth-quarter run to three straight 3-pointers, two from Kurt not take over the game,” Babos said. personal best times. free/50-free/25-fly), Aidan The Linden High School girls bas- lead the Westfield High School boys Rutmayer (5 assists, 5 rebounds, “We did a nice job of sharing the Top 10 finishes: Fitzpatrick (25-breast), Isabelle ketball team defeated the Scotch basketball team to a 46-42 victory blocked shot) and Fedorchak’s. ball early. We were knocking down 6U: Katherine Li, first place (25 Gauthier (50-free/25-back/25-fly), Plains-Fanwood girls, 61-54, in the over Union in Westfield on February “It’s a game of runs, and today we some threes. We made five or six in Breast) Xenia Kobori (25-free/25-fack/25- Union County Tournament on Febru- 23. Yucetepe scored 16 of his 20 stepped up. That’s been our Achilles the first half. We played well, but at 7U: Billy Maguire (third place – fly), Matthew London (25-free), ary 13. Junior Taylor Sebolao led the points in the quarter and finished with Heel. Runs have hurt us. However the end, we let up a little bit. We were 25-breast); Roan Baker (fourth place Gianna Mangiamele (25-free/25- Raiders with 15 points, including a 3- two 3-pointers and six free throws. today we responded to their run and still trying to score, but I think we – 25-breast, sixth place – 25-free); breast), Gillian Strout (25-free/25- pointer. Madison Maisel nailed three Dylan Elliott scored eight points, we did a nice job of coming back,” were looking for the perfect shot in- Alyssa Hitzel (10th place – 25-breast/ breast/25-back). 3-pointers and finished with 11 points. while Keegan Hess, Mike Androconis, Coach Huber said. stead of a good shot. I don’t think it 25-free); Peter Youssef (sixth place – For more information regarding the Katie Harper had eight, while Ashley Aswad Turner and Dan Mitchell each Junior Reggie Green was the re- was so much their pressure. I think it 25-breast). Best times: Margaret Westfield Area Y Devilfish swim Martinez and Thabitha Dwunfour netted four points. Henry Smith cipient of five straight assists as he was just us trying to make a perfect Ferris (25-free), Riley Gasson (25- team, please contact Brian Guidera, each had six points. scored two points. scored the Cougars’ first 10 points of play,” Coach Huber said. breast), Erin McKinney (25-free/25- Head Coach and Director of Com- back), Kelly Sullivan (25-free), Aidan petitive Aquatics, (908) 233.2700 or Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 11 18 8 17 54 Union 9 7 16 12 42 the third quarter. Green finished with St. Mary’s 8 12 19 11 50 Linden 17 16 15 13 61 Westfield 8 10 6 24 46 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, Cranford 20 11 17 9 57 Trenery (25-back), John Veres (25- [email protected] .

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Miller reins there and won the quarter, 14-4. ter, 10-3, to grab a 32-6 lead at the points) had three rebounds. Miller added seven points, but with two “It’s nice to see girls, who don’t get half. Megan Pringle put in four of her stayed on the court most of the sec- straight assists from point guard Jenna much playing time, contribute and eight points in the quarter. Pringle ond half to support the influx of bench Goeller, she banged in a pair of 3- score a little bit and get their names in also demonstrated her mastery under players. pointers at the start of the final quar- the box score,” Coach Dyer said. the boards with seven rebounds. The Green Bees won the third quar- ter before taking a seat on the bench. Benedictine 3 3 16 4 26 “Megan is a very good rebounder. ter, 16-11, with Tab Davis scoring The Cougar substitutes grabbed the Cranford 22 10 11 14 57 Kerry Wischusen does a good job of bringing the ball up the floor and getting the ball to the open girl. Hannah DeMars is another one of our Goods & Services You Need good guards,” Coach Dyer said. DeMars played most of the second half and contributed an assist and RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL OLIVER A Section Swim Results: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Recessed Lighting PAVING DRIBBLING INSIDE…Blue Devil freshman Jamie Miller, No. 11, dribbles by a NORTH 1, PUBLIC A BOYS: Roselle Ram in the Union County Tournament first-round game. 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Junior Colleen Gallagher, going to try to go after them,” Coach 100 back: Jack Rose (Wf) 1”01.34 who had four rebounds and a steal, Marino said. 100 breast: Hensen (WV) 1:08.37 Specializing in: 400 free relay: Wf (Jake Maher, Husch, scored three of her five points in the Looking back in time, eight years Sam hays, Will Murtishaw) 3:39.79 Kitchens, Bathrooms quarter, and junior Sarah Seitz (2 ago, a group spearheaded by fresh- assists, steal, tipped pass) added a men Erin Miller and Gab O’Leary NORTH 1, PUBLIC A GIRLS: BLACK TOP & Basements lay-up. showed a lot of promise and took Westfield 124, Livingston 46 200 medley relay: W (Courtney Day, “It was nice. We got a chance to let their lumps in their first year, but by Amy West, Sarah Cronin, Courtney Han) PAVING s2ENOVATIONS most of the kids play today and let their senior year, emerged as Union 2:00.21 them just go out there and hammer County Tournament champions. 200 free: Caroline Baldwin (W) 2:02.95 DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE Edward A. Dyjeczynski s2EMODELING out some good things. The good thing “I think they had eight wins their 200 IM: Meghan Myers (W) 2:24.81 PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS 973-887-3726 s!DDITIONS about this win is to get some confi- first year, and then the second year 50 free: Ellie Reinnhardt (W) 26.28 100 fly: Audrey Bangs (W) 106.94 www.3-dcontractinginc.com s#USTOM(OMES dence back and get ready for Roselle they were in the finals against Scotch 100 free: Allie McBrearty (W) 59.02 908-889-4422 HIC Lic. #13VH00555900 Catholic on Monday night,” Coach Plains and lost in double overtime. 500 free: West (W) 5:43.47 FREE ESTIMATES Marino said. Their last year, we won the counties,” 200 free relay: L (Kaitlin Farniella, Nancy Yang, Eeshin Chang, Lindsay Wu) The Blue Devils gave the Roselle Coach Marino recalled. 1:45.18 Quality • Integrity • Reliability The Woodworks Catholic Lady Lions a run for their Roselle 4 2 14 10 30 100 back: Erika Daniel (W) 1:06.57 Architectural Woodwork money in both of their meetings this Westfield 13 12 19 8 52 100 breast: Loren Ball (W) 1:17 400 free relay: W (Bangs, Becky Zhang, • Spring & Fall Clean-ups McBrearty, West) 4:02.38 Custom Cabinetry / Bookcases Raider Icers Lose to Summit, SEMIFINALS: • Snow Plowing Fireplace Mantels / Built-ins Westfield 116, Ridge 54 Moldings 200 medley relay: W (Alex Bond, Max • Snow Blowing Shin, Matt Daniel, Matt Trinkle) 1:43.07 CNC Carving / Hand Carving Rap Watchung Hills Warriors 200 free: Brad Wachnefeld (R) 1:47.16 • Shoveling & Ice Control 200 IM: Matt Glockenmeier (R) 2:03.82 Westfield Resident 32 Years The beginning of these back-to- could not score even with a six-on- 50 free: Stephen Husch (W) 23.81 908-232-1089 / cell 908-705-0653 back games started along a path fa- four advantage due to a slashing pen- 100 fly: Tyler Lessner (W) 55.63 www.incelandscape.com miliar to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood alty by Hardgrove with three minutes 100 free: Bond (W) 51.34 www.thewoodworksnj.com High School Raiders this season, as 500 free: Wachenfeld (R) 4:47.97 908-232-0249 • Westfield, NJ Fully Licensed & Insured Stan Majocha to go and after pulling their goalie. 200 free relay: W (Kevin Oester, Shin, the Icemen suffered another tough It was a great finish to the season Husch, John Lindros) 1:35.88 loss to the state top-20 ranked Sum- with the Raiders final overall record 100 back: Brennan Haley (W) 56.95 mit Hilltoppers, 7-1, on February 10 coming out to be a very respectable 8- 100 breast: Lessner (W) 1:02.43 at USA rink and then were staring at 400 free relay: R (Aaron Schlemovitz, 11-3, but not quite enough to qualify Wachenfeld, Glockenmeier, Jackson past state champions, the Watchung for the state playoffs. The Raiders Crewe) 3:30.02 POWER WASHING “The Gutter Specialists” Hills Warriors. will be the fifth seed in the county Westfield 118, Morris Knolls 52 The Raiders had to play both games playoffs, and will be matched against 200 medley relay: W (Kathleen Bond, Gutter Services, Painting, without their leading scorer, senior the fourth-seeded Cranford Cougars. Allie McBrearty, Sarah Cronin, Caroline Andrew Skoog, out with an injury, Watchung Hills beat Cranford twice Baldwin) 1:55.83 Power Washing, and but junior goalie Jason Breit put the this season and the Raiders tied and 200 free: Loren Ball (W) 2”04.39 200 IM: Ellie Reinhardt (W) 2:18.69 Visa & Mastercard Accepted Snow Removal Services team on his back and carried them to lost to the Cougars, so it could be 50 free: Jessica Stiles (M) 24.96 a stunning 2-1 upset victory against another exciting contest. 100 fly: Sarah Cronin (W) 1:01.76 100 free: Baldwin (W) 54.87 908-756-0090 www.grimebustersnj.com the Warriors. Two second-period goals Fans and friends are reminded to please Free Estimates / Fully Insured proved to be enough for the win, the 500 free: Sara Bias (M) 5:34.05 support the team by attending the annual 200 free relay: W (McBrearty, Ball, Sa- first a scramble in front of the net won fund-raising gala on February 24 at the rah Cronin, Courtney Han) 1:44.86 by freshman Davey Leong, assisted Gran Centurion. Please check the Raider 100 back: Reinhardt (W) 1:04.07 ED DELLA FERA by junior Johnnie Lenart, and the website, www.spficehockey.com for 100 breast: Erika Daniel (W) 1:15.17 second, a top-shelf laser beam from 400 free relay: W (Han, Ball, Reinhardt, game and gala ticket details. Bond) 3:57.92 SHUTTERS + SHADES sophomore Tyler Hardgrove. Senior captains Jonathan Tomasulo BLINDS + VERTICALS and Alex Markovits provided the en- Teams Jockey for Position WOVEN WOODS + DRAPERY ergy, while senior captain Kevin INSTALLATIONS Lewis provided the grit, finishing the game after suffering a painful hand For FSPY Hoops Playoffs Over 25 Years Experience injury in the first period. Watchung Hills scored its goal early in the third Teams began jockeying for playoff Brown and Adam Mertz added 12 period and then pelted Breit with shot position in week eight of twelve in and nine points, respectively. With all Phone: 732.503.3316 Fax: 1.866.216.5677 the Men’s League played at the eight NBN’s scoring, NBN was too after shot, over 40 in the end, but [email protected] Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y. much for the Dominators, who got 21 Nothing But Net 62, Dominators 45 from Rookie Jason Pompeo and 13 Probitas Verus Honos Rookie Brian Parker led Nothing from Ian Brown. NBN improved to “FOR But Net (NBN) with 23 points. 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Lead- Beke grabbed many rebounds and and short-handed Dream Team (DT) NJ Lic. #13VH01315500 Free Estimates • Insured WESTFIELDAUTO.COM [email protected] ing the fast break for Syracuse were scored on a fast break lay-up. Eliza- came back from a nine-point, half- Elizabeth Healy, Jillian Omberg and beth Bielen snagged a rebound and time deficit to beat the League’s top Westfield’s ONLY Hailey Stogner. On defense, Katie shot it back up for a basket. team at its own game – the patented In Business Since 1986 full service used car 30 Years Hamilton, Kaitlyn Parker, Molly Stogner North Carolina: The Tar Heels second-half run. DT outscored FC, ,GHH¶U sales and repair shop! Owned & Operated and Isabella Wolff spearheaded a strong offense was led by Reyya Kocagil, 31-17, in the second half. Lou Jones by Jeff Deets Experience defense. Julia Lin, Lila McMahill and Madeline Silva,Claire Campbell, led all scorers with 30. Eric Halpin Maddy Walters dominated the boards Amanda Cerrachio, Kerry Donovan added nine points. Playing without Auto Sales & Repairs and contributed baskets. and Grace Lanza. Claire, Amanda two of its starters, FC was game. 196 Ross Place • Westfield Handyman Duke displaying its “team first” ap- and Grace displayed strong overall Jason Holley led with 21 points and proach, showcased outstanding ball skills in directing the offense. Inside Jerry Baglien had 20. DT improved movement and great help defense. the paint the team received scoring to 1-7. Full Court slipped 6-2. 908-232-9676 Leading the offense were Ali Hinkel, contributions from Reyya, Kerry and FSPY STANDINGS: Mr. Reliable Maggie Aslanian and Ryleigh Gildea, Madeline. 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It is a good question that is another person. CALL (732) 972-4090 meets monthly and encourages like- followed by more questions: Why is it Dr. Peter M. Kalellis, a licensed www.absolutebestcare.com minded men and women to attend its that so many spouses who claim to therapist and author of seven self- meetings. For more information, call love one another, cause emotional help books, offers Individual, Mar- Widener University Membership Chairman Mike Walsh hurricanes riage and Family Therapy at his of- at (908) 654-3144. and storms? fice, 232 St. Paul Street in Westfield, Announces Dean’s List Why do we N.J. CHESTER, Penn. - Nicole Nardone verbally attack Phone: (908) 232-6118. of Garwood was named to the Dean’s people who we E-mail: [email protected] List for the fall 2011 semester. love? Why are Website: www.PeterKalellis.com The Dean’s List recognizes full- we so irri- Individuals facing personal prob- James Madison time students who earned a grade Hillsdale College table? Why do lems or couples in troubled relation- Saint Mary’s College point average of 3.50 and above for we overreact ships experience VIP service and find Announces Dean’s List the semester. Announces Dean’s List to a slight relief and supportive solutions in the Announces Dean’s List HARRISONBURG, Va. - James PUBLIC NOTICE HILLSDALE, MI. – Hillsdale Col- provocation to office of Dr. Kalellis. NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Saint Madison University in lege announced that Kadeem Noray of the point of Mary’s College, named Kerriann Harrisonburg, Va. announced the TOWN OF WESTFIELD Paid Bulletin Board Westfield, a freshman majoring in Math rage? Could it Dooley to the Dean’s List for the Lauren Nicole Couture of Westfield PLANNING BOARD Peter M. Kalellis goleader.com/express and Science was named to the 4.0 be that certain fall 2011 semester. Kerriann is the has made the made President’s List The Planning Board of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on March Dean’s List for the 2011 fall semester. daughter of Donna and John Dooley for the fall 2011 semester. Kadeem is the son of Charlene of Westfield. To qualify for the President’s 5, 2012 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Noray-Friedman and Yoram Fried- LAW OFFICES OF To earn academic honors at Saint List, a student must carry a semes- Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear man of Westfield and a 2011 gradu- Mary’s, a student must achieve a ter course load of 12 graded credit and decide upon applications for relief ate of Westfield High School. ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC grade point average (GPA) of at hours or more and earn a GPA of from the following requirements of the least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have at least 3.900 or above. Westfield Land Use Ordinance. 12 graded credit hours, no 137 Elmer Street Real Est., LLC, 137 incompletes, and no grades lower Elmer Street. The applicant is seeking a “C” variance, than a C. Probitas Verus Honos requesting relief from the side yard set- back requirements of Westfield Zoning PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance Section 11.28.E.2 by propos- PUBLIC NOTICE ing a side yard setback of 5.0 feet where a TOWN OF WESTFIELD minimum side yard setback of 5.0 feet or TOWN OF WESTFIELD INVITATION TO RE-BID 9.83 feet (1/3 of building height) is required INVITATION TO BID (a side yard setback of 3.6 feet currently Marist Announces Sealed proposals will be received by the exists); a “C” variance requesting relief SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- from the lot improvement coverage re- CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL Dean’s List bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East quirements of Section 11.28.E.6 which OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT THE Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at requires lot improvement coverage of 70% POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The fol- MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, where 73.6% is proposed; a “C” variance lowing local students have been BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW March 6, 2012, to furnish and deliver to the requesting relief from the off-street park- Criminal Defense JERSEY, AT 10:00 A.M., PREVAILING named to the Marist College Dean’s Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue, ing requirements of Section 17.02.c.5.b TIME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 List for the fall 2011 semester. West: which requires 15 parking spaces where 6 Robert G. Stahl, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney FOR: are provided, as well as preliminary and Angela Loffa, of Cranford, is a 210,000 GALLONS, MORE OR LESS, 2012 BRUSH REMOVAL OF UNLEADED GASOLINE FROM final major site plan approval for a pro- member of the Class of 2012 and is White Collar Criminal Defense MARCH 1, 2012 THROUGH PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING posed addition to the building at 137 Elmer majoring in Business Administration; DECEMBER 31, 2014 ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND MUST Street. Michael Ozolnieks, of Cranford, is a BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE AND DWI & Municipal Court Variances, waivers or exceptions from 75,000 GALLONS, MORE OR LESS, BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MEN- member of the Class of 2012 and is certain site plan details or relief from re- OF No. 2 DIESEL FUEL FROM TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED majoring in Digital Media; Michael 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 quirements may be sought as appropriate MARCH 1, 2012 THROUGH BY A CERTIFIED CHECK, OR BID BOND, and any other approvals, variances, or Kurtz, of Garwood, is a member of DECEMBER 31, 2014 PAYABLE TO THE TOWN OF 908-301-9001 www.stahlesq.com relief the Board may deem necessary. the Class of 2012 and is majoring in WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT OF Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Plans and application are on file in the $500.00. EACH BID MUST ALSO BE Communications/Public Relations; furnished and must be delivered at the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ACCOMPANIED BY A SURETY COM- David Babetski, of Westfield, is a place and before the hour above men- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and PANY CERTIFICATE STATING THAT tioned, and must be accompanied by a may be seen Monday through Friday from member of the Class of 2013 and is The Law Offices Of SAID SURETY COMPANY WILL PRO- certified check or bid bond payable to the 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. majoring in History/Adolecsent VIDE THE BIDDER WITH THE REQUIRED Town of Westfield, in the amount of two Mitchell C. Beinhaker, Esq. PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE FULL Eduation; Corinne Parsloe, of hundred dollars ($200.00) to insure ex- The BeinhakerMiller Law Firm, LLC Lisa M. Black, LLC ecution of the contract. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT, BY A Westfield, is a member of the Class of Attorney for NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT AND A 21) Each bid must also be accompanied 137 Elmer Street Real Est., LLC 2014 and is majoring in Business 223 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION by a Surety Company Certificate stating 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $40.29 Administration. that said Surety company will provide the STATEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF bidder with the required Performance bond OWNERSHIP, ON THE FORMS IN- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 908-233-1803 in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. CLUDED IN, AND EXPLAINED IN THE [email protected] 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. TOWN OF WESTFIELD of the lot area. and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COM- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 4. Sec. 11.12.E.13 requires that a maxi- Specializing in all aspects of Family Law, Adoptions, Statement of Ownership, on the forms PLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 425 EAST BROAD STREET mum continuous wall length shall be not included in and explained in the contract N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 ET SEQ. AND N.J.A.C. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY more than 25 feet. There is an existing Estate Planning, Real Estate Sales and Purchases 17:27 AND MUST PAY WORKMEN THE continuous wall that is 59 feet 6 inches in documents. February 13, 2012 Bidders are required to comply with the PREVAILING WAGE RATES PROMUL- length at westly property line. There shall Call for a free consultation requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. GATED BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE The Board of Adjustment of the Town of be walls of 76 feet 2 inches at the new stair/ and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUS- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on corridor addition at the easterly property men the prevailing wage rates promul- TRY FOR THIS PROJECT, COPIES OF Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in the line. gated by the New Jersey State Depart- WHICH ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF Council Chambers at the Municipal Build- 5. Sec. 18.11.C requires 45,000 square ment of Labor and Industry for this project, THE TOWN ENGINEER. ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New feet minimum lot area plus an additional copies of which are on file in the Office of ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider 150 square feet of lot area for each 15 Celebrate Children’s the Town engineer. THEIR BID A COPY OF THEIR NEW the following appeal for variance from the square feet of gross floor area in excess of All bidders must submit with their JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION requirements of Westfield Land Use Ordi- 1,500 square feet of gross floor area. There bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- CERTIFICATE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT nance. presently exists 51,622 square feet of lot PROOF OF REGISTRATION WILL DIS- area; a minimum lot area of 705,050 square Dental Health Month ness Registration Certificate. Failure The Westfield YMCA, 220 Clark Street, QUALIFY THE BID. feet is required. With the new construction, to submit proof of registration will dis- Block 2504, Lot 20 seeks permission to SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR a minimum lot area of 745,560 square feet qualify the bid. construct a new elevator and elevator tower OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE is required. Specifications may be seen or picked up to its existing building; to remove and re- TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS 6. Sec. 18.11.E provides that the maxi- Westfield Pediatric at the office of the Town Engineer, Public construct its entrance rampway and en- CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE WEST, mum coverage by buildings and above Works Center, 959 North Avenue West, trance vesibule; to remove and recon- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. THE grade structures shall not exceed 20% of Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor and struct fire escape walkway and stairway; to MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE THE the total lot area. Presently, 57.9% of the Council reserve the right to reject any bid, construct a new fire escape/safety stair- RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, total lot area is covered by buildings and Dental Group and to waive any informality in any bid, if in way and lift; to construct new bathrooms IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN, IT above grade structures. With the new con- the interest of the Town, it is deemed on the third floor of its building and to lift a IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO DO SO. struction, there will be 59.2% of the lot area advisable to do so. portion of its existing roof to accommodate KRIS J. MCALOON covered by buildings and above grade Kris J. McAloon new interior racketball courts. The prop- TOWN ENGINEER structures. Now Offering In Office IV Town Engineer erty is located in a RM-8 single and two 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $50.49 7. Sec. 18.11.F provides that the maxi- 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $51.51 family residence zone. mum coverage by all improvements shall and General Anesthesia List of Existing Nonconforming Zon- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE not exceed 50% of the total lot area. Pres- ing Conditions: ently, 75.3% of the total lot area is covered NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1. Sec.11.12E.7 requires a rear yard of by improvements. With the new construc- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES at least 35 feet; there presently exists a Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. tion, 76.6% of the total lot area will be 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 rear yard of 19.64 feet at Ludlow Place; covered by improvements. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 this condition is not changing. Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry 8. Sec. 18.11.H requires a minimum side Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 2. Sec. 11.12E.12 requires a maximum yard equal to the height of the buildings or A.M. on 3/6/12, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under eave height of 22 feet; there presently 25 feet whichever is greater. Presently there N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New exists an eave height of 36 feet at Ferris is a side yard of 26.96 feet at Clark Street Philip P. Graye, Jr. D.D.S. Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Place; the new construction will seek an and .44 feet and 4.99 feet at the easterly 08625; for: eave height of 12 feet 6 inches at the New side line of the property. With the new Traffic Signal Relamping North Region – 2012; At Various Locations including Clark Street vesibule addition. construction, the side yard on Clark Street and North of Route 57, Counties of Sussex, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, 3. Sec. 18.11.D requires a minimum lot Julie Jong D.M.D. will be 23.31 feet; 7.39 feet at the stair/ Hudson, Union and Part of Warren, 100% State, DP No: 12404 frontage of 200 feet; there is an existing corridor addition and 26.64 feet at the pool Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. frontage of only 150 feet on Ferris Place; stair addition on the easterly property line. Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure this condition is not changing. 9. Sec. 17.02.C.8a requires a minimum of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Executive Order 4. Sec. 18.11.G requires a front yard number of parking spaces equal to 1 park- No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order No: 117 is equal to the requirements of the zone; this ing space for each 250 square feet of non- effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must be condition is not changing. storage floor area, or 271 parking spots Dr. Bryan Graye, D.M.D., MS registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Business 5. Sec. 18.11.I requires a minimum rear with the existing structure. With the new Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of valid yard equal to the eight of the Building or 50 construction, there is a requirement for Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the feet whichever is greater; there presently 289 parking spaces. There are presently “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. exists a rear yard of 19.64 feet at Ludlow 77 parking spaces; none will be added. 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Place; this condition is not changing. Laser Dentistry Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof List of New C.40:55D-70 c and d Vari- Any interested party may appear at the of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. ances Requested: hearing, either in person, or by their attor- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 1. Sec. 11.12.E.8 requires that the maxi- ney, and be given an opportunity to be Dentistry for Infants, Children U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the mum height of buildings shall be 32 feet; heard with respect to this application. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to the current structure is 54 feet high to the The above applications/applicant also submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on top of the existing chimney; the proposed may seek any other variances or waivers Adolescents, and Special Needs the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. elevator tower shall be 43 feet 6 inches that may be necessary. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid high to the top. Documentation of the above is on file in Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe 2. Sec. 11.12.E.8 requires that building the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North New Patients Welcome follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans shall not be more than 2 1/2 stories; the Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly existing structure is 3 stories; the pro- may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 www.kidsandsmiles.com payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected posed addition and elevator tower shall be a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the 3 stories. CHRISTOPHER D. HOPKINS, ESQ. following locations: 3. Sec. 11.12.E.9 requires the maximum Attorneys for Applicant, 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 200 Stierli Court 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W floor area ratio to be not more than 20% of Westfield YMCA Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 080021 the lot area. The existing floor area ratio is 12 Front Street (908) 232-1231 973-770-5141 856-486-6624 131% of the lot area. With the proposed Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 3 T - 2/16/12, 2/23/12 and 3/1/12, The Leader Fee: $201.96 additions, the floor area ratio shall be 140% 1 T - 2/16/12, The Leader Fee: $116.79 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 16, 2012 Page 17 Union County Art Exhibit Kean Univ. to Host Academy Seeks Artists 60 and Older Award Winner Dreyfuss UNION COUNTY - Residents of and delivered “show-ready” with screw Union County who are 60 years of age eyes and wiring ready for hanging. UNION - Kean University con- or older are invited to participate and Where necessary, pictures must be pro- tinues the Premiere Artists series as exhibit an original work of art – com- tected with glass, plexiglas, mylar or Academy Award-winning actor and pleted within the last three years – in the other clear material. civics activist Richard Dreyfuss vis- annual Union County Senior Citizens To obtain an application, call Teya its on Monday, March 5. Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the Union David, Senior Art Coordinator, at the Premiere Artists is a project of County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Office of Cultural and Premiere Stages, the professional and the Office of Cultural and Heritage Heritage Affairs, (908) 558-2550, or Actors’ Equity Association theatre Affairs, the exhibit is open to entrants email [email protected]. Relay in residence at Kean University. Pre- who are either amateur/non-profes- users dial 711. Submit applications via miere Artists features high-profile sional or professional in status. the email address; by U.S. Mail to the actors, directors, producers, design- Any person who meets at least two Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, ers, playwrights and other theatre of the following criteria is considered 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07202; professionals who conduct master professional: a) sold the type of art or fax your application to (908) 352- classes with Kean University stu- entered in the exhibition through com- 3513 before Wednesday, May 23, to be dents. These guest artists engage in mercial channels; b) exhibited in a pro- eligible for the exhibit. question and answer sessions with Richard Dreyfuss fessional gallery; c) held professional the campus community and local membership in a guild or association. Summit Playhouse to patrons. actor Richard Dreyfuss has been Following are the 11 categories of Mr. Dreyfuss begins the day at 2 one of America’s most versatile and eligible work: oil, acrylic, watercolor Present All My Sons p.m. with an hour-long lecture fo- individualistic actors. (includes gouache), pastel (including SUMMIT – Summit Playhouse cusing on the importance of civics As a Community Leader, Mr. chalk, charcoal and oil pastel), print education in public schools. The Dreyfuss’ current focus and pas- continues with its 94th season and Department of History and the Kean (such as etching, engraving, lithograph, stages its 302nd production with an sion is to encourage, revive, elevate woodcut, monoprint, monotype, American theater classic, All My Sons University Center for History, Poli- and enhance the teaching of civics silkscreen), drawing (including pencil, tics, and Policy sponsor this por- in American Schools. He is the by Arthur Miller. tion of the day. pen, ink, graphite, and markers), mixed During WWII Joe Keller and Steve Founder of the non-profit organi- media (combines two or more media, Deever ran a machine shop which made From 3:20 to 4:20 p.m. Mr. zation, not one of which clearly predominates; Dreyfuss will lead a discussion with www.TheDreyfussInitiative.org airplane parts. Deever went to prison Kean Department of Theatre stu- includes collage and assemblage), because the firm turned out defective and is leading a nation wide effort sculpture (designed in three dimen- parts, causing the deaths of many men. dents and will also take questions to bring back civics to our Ameri- sions, carved or constructed in any concerning the evolution of acting. can youth: “All people have a right Keller went free and made a lot of Produced in partnership with the medium, abstract or figurative, painted money. Keller’s son, a pilot, is reported to know who they are and why they or unpainted), craft (one-of-a-kind cre- missing during the war. The love affair Kean Department of Theatre, the are who they are. Clarity of thought session is moderated by John ations only, no craft kits or molds), of Chris Keller and Ann Deever, the and honesty in self-reflection are Wooten, Premiere Stages Produc- more than needed utilities – they computer imagery (artwork created by bitterness of Deever’s son returned from ART EXHIBIT…The Lena Di Gangi Gallery will present “Impressions and computer only, using a pixel-based the war to find his father in prison and ing Artistic Director. are the building blocks of our na- Expressions” an eclectic mix of paintings in acrylic and oil by Cranford artist The day culminates in a staged painting or graphics program, such as his father’s partner free, reaches an tional moral character.” (From: Why Kerrie Ann Wandlass including “Red Tulips,” above. The works will be dis- reading of the play, The Comman- I Love My Country). Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or electrifying climax. played through March 29. The Lena Di Gangi Gallery is located at 320 Union Corel Painter), and photography. Please All My Sons is running at the Summit Boulevard, Totowa, (973) 0942-7400. dant by Frederic Morton, starring Richard Dreyfuss serves on the note: photos taken with a digital cam- Mr. Dreyfuss at 7 p.m. Set in the committee for Education with the Playhouse February 24, 25, March 1, final months of WWII, the piece era, digitally-altered photos, and im- 2, 3, 9, 10, at 8 p.m. and March 4 at 2 American Bar Association, 12 years ages made using a scanner must be p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 follows the harrowing story of a on the Board of the National Con- entered in the Photography category. famous Austrian Jewish Actor who stitution Center, a Member of the for students (18 and under). is offered the role of a lifetime by a Three professional artists will judge For tickets visit Council on Foreign Relations and the entries. Awards will go to first, www.summitplayhouse.org/tickets, or concentration camp commandant. served as Senior Research Advi- second, third place and honorable men- “The life and death stakes of the sory Member of St. Antony’s Col- call (908) 273-2192. The Summit Play- play explore the fine line between tion winners in each category. First house is located at 10 New England lege, Oxford University. place winners in all categories go on to Avenue, Summit. As part of a commit- art and reality and question what a Admission is free, but seating is compete in September at the New Jer- man is willing to do to survive,” limited and reservations are re- ment to give back to our community, explains Wooten. The reading fea- sey State Senior Citizens Art Show, the Summit Playhouse asks patrons to quired for each segment of the event. which will take place at the Meadow bring non-perishable food items to be tures a professional equity cast and Call (908) 737-4092. All events are Lakes retirement community is followed by a question and an- held in the University Center Little donated to the Community Food Bank swer session with the playwright. (www.meadowlakesonline.org) in East of New Jersey. Donations will be ac- Theatre, located at Kean Univer- Windsor. cepted at all performances. The reading is produced in partner- sity, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union. Guidelines require that hanging art- ship with the Department of Jewish Premiere Stages facilities are The Summit Playhouse’s produc- Studies and World Affairs, the Kean work, crafts and photos must be no tion of All My Sons is directed by fully accessible, air conditioned and more than 36 inches and no less than 11 Sherrie Alhin and is produced by Justine Masters Program in Holocaust and offer ample parking. A list of sign- inches in height and width, including Genocide Studies, and the Holo- interpreted, audio-described or Bailey and Julia Frieri. Featuring Hank caust Resource Center. matting, from outer edges of the frame. Barre, Robert Barwick, Eve Cannon, open-captioned performances can Standing sculptures or 3-D crafts may Peter Curley, FJ DeRobertis, Troy Donations will be accepted at the be obtained by calling the theatre. not exceed 18 inches in height, width or reading for the Hannah Senesh An- Large print programs are available Droussiotis, Alicia Harabin, David nual Humanitarian Fellowship, depth, including the base. Hoffman, Claire McKinney and Donne at all times. Publications in alter- All works must be properly labeled Petito. COMING SOON…Oscar nominee “Monsieur Lazhar,” and 20 more not-yet- which lends support to students nate formats and other assistive ser- released movies will premiere at the Arthouse Film Festival beginning in March earning a Master of Arts in Holo- vices are available with advanced ™ at AMC Loews Mountainside and AMC Loews Monmouth Mall. For info, call caust and Genocide Studies at Kean notice. For further information call POPCORN (732) 870-6012 or visit www.ArthouseFilmFestival.com. University. (908) 737-4092, email Richard Dreyfuss is an Activist [email protected] or visit “Chronicle” American Citizen. He is a spokes- www.kean.edu/premierestages. Film Festival Brings the Best person on the issue of media in- Premiere Stages is generously A Powerful Account forming policy, legislation, and funded by The New Jersey State 3 popcorns public opinion, both speaking and Council on the Arts / Department of Films and Filmmakers to NJ writing to express his sentiments in State, The Geraldine R. Dodge One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent MOUNTAINSIDE - Imagine see- Linklater; “The Best Exotic Marigold favor of privacy, freedom of speech, Foundation, The Northfield Bank ing a festival-winning gem before pub- Hotel” with Tom Wilkinson, Judi democracy, and individual account- Foundation, The New Jersey The- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER drew at the school talent show is a lic release, then the lights come up, and Dench, director John Madden; “The ability. With an entertainment ca- atre Alliance, The Westfield Foun- Film Critic genuine hoot. there in front of you are the creators of Color Wheel” with Carlen Altman, Bob reer spanning more than four de- dation and through donations of A little Prometheus, a smidgen of P.S. – They learn they can fly, and the film, ready to answer questions and Byington, director Alex Ross Perry; cades, Academy Award-winning individual patrons. “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and a so- because, again, they’re kids, they play discuss their work. “Death of a Superhero” with Andy ciologically keen helping of teen angst football in the sky. No one’s thinking Starting Monday, March 5, Film- Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, di- mark “Chronicle,” Josh Trank’s auspi- maybe they can cure cancer or at least makers Symposium’s Arthouse Film rector Ian FitzGibbon; “The Deep Blue Please Join us for cious entrée into the ranks of feature figure out a way to get the more reac- Festival will run for ten weeks at two Sea” with Rachel Weisz, Tom film directors. A script co-written with tionary members of Congress to give a New Jersey theatres: AMC Loews Hiddleston, director Terence Davies; Max Landis, son of John Landis (“Trad- darn about the commonweal. So, for Mountainside and AMC Loews “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to ing Places”-1983), doesn’t hurt, while the time being it’s stunts, magic tricks Monmouth Mall. The festival has Travel” director Lisa Immordino also proving that the wit doesn’t fall far and just plain mirth. Alas, we know hosted 1,489 movie premieres with Vreeland; “Elena” with Nadezhda from the tree. what must come. 973 live guest appearances over the Markina, Andrey Smirnov, director Lest curmudgeonly detractors of the The storytelling style is established past 21 years. Andrei Zvyagintsev; “The Girls in the JUXTAPOSE GALLERY current movie scene doubt the baton of at the outset, when the relentlessly put- Oscar winners and nominees Danny Band” with Roz Cron, Clora Bryant, artistic cinema is being properly passed, upon Andrew buys a camera and an- Aiello, Alan Arkin, James Cromwell, director Judy Chaikin; “Marley” with Saturday, Feb. 25th, 2012 this breakout flourish by the young nounces he will henceforth film every- Frank Darabont, Jesse Eisenberg, Tony Bob Marley, director Kevin Macdonald; filmmaker and his primarily ingénue thing. We figure it’s a form of self Gilroy, Ethan Hawke, Jean-Pierre “Monsieur Lazhar” with Fellag, Sophie 10 am to 5 pm cast attests otherwise. A blend of the preservation. Yet through it Trank cre- Jeunet, Jon Kilik, Melissa Leo, Viggo Nelisse, director Philippe Falardeau; tried and true, a good feeling for where ates a faux-unsentimental rawness to Mortensen, Chazz Palminteri, John “Payback” director Jennifer Baichwal; goest the art and a variation on the convey his ultimately benevolent saga, Sayles, Marc Shaiman, Howard Shore, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” with found footage ploy imbues a refreshing astutely synthesizing several voguish Aaron Sorkin, Fisher Stevens and Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, direc- Master Silhouettest vibe. modes of narration. David Strathairn have joined Dylan tor Lasse Hallstrom; “The Salt of Life” It’s the ultimate teen fantasy, to gain The cinematic witness to the perse- Baker, Famke Janssen, Joseph Gor- with Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria de Ms. Ruth Grabner superpowers and rise high above any cution soon becomes the so-called ob- don-Levitt, Delroy Lindo, Derek Luke, Franciscis Bendoni, director Gianni Di concerns of peer pressure. The phe- jective, 21st century minstrel and Mary Stuart Masterson, David Morse, Gregorio; “Sound of My Voice” with will be at nomenon, which visits a trio of boys chronicler of the desperate truth. By Connie Nielsen, Joe Pantoliano and Christopher Denham, Nicole Vicius, who just happen to stumble upon an mixing the handheld footage with tra- Kevin Smith as guest speakers who director Zal Batmanglij; “Stella Days” eerie cave in the woods, becomes espe- ditional picture gathering, and decid- have come to share their insights with with Martin Sheen, Marcella Plunkett, Juxtapose Gallery cially significant and steeped in alle- ing when and when not to turn off festival participants. director Thaddeus O’Sullivan; “Take gorical premonition as it affects sad Andrew’s emotionless spectator, di- “The program will always be flex- This Waltz” with Michelle Williams, to create a Andrew Detmer, beaten at home and rector Trank realizes an engaging ible in order to take advantage of op- Seth Rogen, director Sarah Polley; bullied at school. modus operandi for his fable. portunities as they arise,” said festival “This Must Be the Place” with Sean silhouette Andrew, emotively portrayed by Watching, in time quite breathlessly, director Chuck Rose. “Wonderful sur- Penn, Frances McDormand, director Dane DeHaan, can’t even find solace in we hope that this isn’t going to turn into prises and fantastic celebrities can pop Paolo Sorrentino; “Turn Me On his own room. The cries from his hope- a morality play, that the boys will, in the up out of nowhere, so I try to keep the Dammit” with Helene Bergsholm, of your child lessly ill mother trying to catch her eleventh hour of their discovery and schedule as fluid as possible. In the Beate Stoefring, director Jannicke breath only underscore his powerless- experimentation, slyly avoid the hubris past two years, we premiered 64 films Systad Jacobsen; “2 Days in New ness. Adding terror to injury, his drunken just waiting in the wings to have its that later earned a total of 18 Spirit York” with Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, lout of a miserable father (Michael way. The drama is soon joined by an Award, 29 British Academy Award, director Julie Delpy; “The Woman in For Appointment: Kelly) invades his space to smack and action component, and woven together and 21 Oscar nominations.” the Fifth” with Ethan Hawke, Kristin rebuke him with the regularity of Old with a mini-treatise on teen mores and “Even before we started 21 years Scott Thomas, director Pawel 908-232-3278 Faithful. folkways. ago, I began working to create an inter- Pawlikowski; “Wuthering Heights” Well, at least he has one friend, cousin Alex Russell is smartly evocative as national VIP network of actors, direc- wih Kaya Scodelario, James Howson, Serving The Community for 37 Years Matt (Alex Russell), his BMOC antith- cool guy Matt Garetty who, recogniz- tors, journalists, critics and film indus- director Andrea Arnold; and “You 58 Elm Street • Westfield esis who tries to get the introvert to join ing that popularity is overrated, and try pros whose jobs involve finding Hurt My Feelings” with John www.juxtaposegallery.com the human race. And thus it comes to perhaps partly in atonement for past and evaluating the cream of Sundance, Merriman, Macon Blair, director pass that, at a party he sways Andrew to indiscretions, opts to play guardian Cannes, Toronto, Venice, Berlin, Steve Collins. attend, the très popular Steve Mont- angel to his cousin Andrew. Mr. Jordan Tribeca and the other important film gomery, played by Michael B. Jordan, is solid as Steve Montgomery, a very festivals. We also work to ferret out chuck rosepresent s filmmaker symposium’s also shares in their life-changing dis- likeable chap who sees a career in potential hits in the development and covery and a troika of camaraderie is politics as the logical culmination of production stages so we are ready to formed. his talents. pounce on the best films first,” ex- Adding to the compendium of ways But the performance that wins a gold plained Rose. our superheroes have attained their ex- star is Dane DeHaan’s poster boy for For information or to register, call OUSE traordinary powers, this introduces a the bullied masses... those poor kids (732) 870-6012 or visit TH rather realistic touch. The realization of just trying to have a normal life, if only www.ArthouseFilmFestival.com IVAL newfound facility, acumen and strength society’s dysfunctional predators would The festival is open to anyone, but R ST is done with about as much credibility let them. By dressing the searing injus- seating is limited, so early enrollment E as can be expected, as are the collective tice Andrew embodies in fantasy’s is advised. Subscription is $133 for A M and individual reactions. “Whoa, care- clothing, Mr. Trank’s “Chronicle” does five weeks or $235 for all ten weeks. L F ful now,” we say. But hey, they’re kids. a super job of imparting its humanistic Also being offered is a specially priced I Matt, quickly aware of what poten- message. flex ticket so the user may choose any tially dangerous clout they possess, es- … eight out of ten nights for their conve- Preview the best & smartest new films before public release enjoy surprise visits by filmmakers & actors pecially after Andrew deals quite inju- “Chronicle,” rated PG-13, is a Twen- nience. Discounts will be available for F REGISTER EARLY & SAVE diciously with a brazen road hog, is big tieth Century Fox Film Corporation early registration. 732-870-6012 on rules. Steve’s OK with that. But release directed by Josh Trank and stars Confirmed films and those under www.ArtHouseFilmFestival.com Andrew, perhaps because of all his pent Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael consideration for the upcoming festi- FILMMAKERS up anxiety, rails against it a tad. In the Jordan, and Ashley Hinshaw. Running val include: “Bernie” with Jack Black, Starts in MARCH SYMPOSIUM Starts in MARCH meantime, it’s a whole lot of fun. An- time: 84 minutes Shirley MacLaine, director Richard Page 18 Thursday, February 16, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap Lures Audience with Crumbs of Clues By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY proprietors, Mollie Ralston (Theresa Casewell does a lot of scowling, in the library with a wrench, but it is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lyons) and her husband of one year frowning and nervous gesturing to an entertaining couple of hours. CRANFORD—A mousetrap that Giles, (Michael Miguel) welcome the make us wonder if she could be the And concerning the ending of this has captured a rodent is not exactly five guests. With news of their house number one suspect. The giggles and famous whodunit, remember, an appealing image. Cranford Dra- as the locale for the next murder, the smiles of the mysterious Mr. “Mum’s the word.” matic Club’s Community Theatre’s guests feel lucky that a sergeant from Paravicini, played hilariously by Sam production of The Mousetrap, how- the county constabulary, Detective Rosalsky, resemble a cat that has just ever, is quite appealing. Sgt. Trotter (Ty Jacobs) has been sent swallowed Tweetie Bird. Opening on February 10 with a on skis to protect them. All characters seem to have motive first-rate cast and directed by a first- He—and we—try to detect who is and opportunity to commit murder. rate director, the famous mystery lying, who has ulterior motives and Even the guest house’s proprietors— engages the audience from start to who is the villain. But he is unable to the talented duo of Mr. Miguel and finish while they wait for a trap to be prevent the next crime and the whistle Ms. Lyons—suspect each other. Mr. set for a murderer. of the song “Three Blind Mice” is Jacobs, in the role of the detective, Monkswell Manor is a newly- heard as a body falls to the living does a bang up job with twists and opened guest home outside of Lon- room floor. Those familiar with the turns of his character’s personality. don that has been cut off from the Agatha Christie formula will recog- Mousetrap boasts an impressive world by a snow storm. This 1950s nize the pattern of a gathering of set (Marc Chandler) with exceptional British countryside inn where tinned seemingly unrelated people who, lighting by John Duryee. Bob Pells, corned beef appears on the menu is when the layers of deceit and trickery who directed this same show at CDC sorely different from the 2012 world are peeled away, have a common thirty-five years ago, says in program where cell phones and the Internet thread. As one of the characters com- notes that this may be his swan song. prevail. In the darkened Cranford ments, “All the guests are unpleasant In addressing the audience on open- Theater, just before the curtains part, or odd.” ing night, he said that he was given a shot, a scream and a radio announce- The role of the first guest, Christo- the opportunity to direct it again— ment reveal that a murder has just pher Wren, is handsomely portrayed “either because I did such a good job been committed in London. Clues by David Ciampichini who has a ball the first time, or because they hoped point to the Monkswell Manor as the doing his campy thing complete with I’d get it right this time.” Mr. Pells’ killer’s next stopping place in pursuit over-the-top flourishes and undulat- work shows he understands pacing of two more victims. ing eyebrows. Mrs. Boyle, (Leslie as well as the importance of natu- WHO-DUN-IT…Detective Sgt. Trot- ter (Ty Jacobs) interrogates suspect Kerrie Ann Wandlass — Rainbow Cat Part of Christie’s mystery asks the Riccie) in an overly obnoxious wig, rally-inspired stage movement. and potential next victim Miss Casewell audience to piece together foreshad- is not so easy to love. Ms. Riccie’s Agatha Christie’s play might not (Alicia Cordero) in Agatha Christie’s Gallery to Present Paintings by Wandlass owed clues of crumbs of information character is a complaining, whining, be as simple as the childhood game murder mystery The Mousetrap, play- that lead us, like hungry mice, to an nasty, judgmental person who keeps of Clue where one can guess that the ing at CDC Community Theatre in TOTAWA - The Lena Di Gangi and is open to the public. The works unexpected ending. notes on what the Manor’s propri- murderer is the professor who did it Cranford weekends February 17-25. Gallery will present “Impressions will be displayed through March 29. As guests arrive in the opening etors are doing wrong. As a counter and Expressions” an eclectic mix Gallery hours are Tuesday through scene, they shake snow from their balance to her, mild-mannered Ma- of paintings in acrylic and oil by Friday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sat- hats and coats, not realizing the drama jor Metcalf (Rod Hilton) is so taci- Cranford artist Kerrie Ann urdays 1 - 4, or by appointment. that will unfold in this idyllic setting. turn that the audience is suspicious of SPF Art Association to Host Wandlass. The Lena Di Gangi Gallery is Their amiable, yet nervous young him right away. Alicia Cordero’s Miss The free reception will be held located at 320 Union Boulevard, Marbling Workshop Saturday, March 3, from 4 -7 p.m. Totowa, (973) 0942-7400. FANWOOD - The Scotch Plains lead workshops and classes for chil- and Fanwood Arts Association meet- dren and adults in drawing, painting, Mid-Day Musicales to Host ing will be held on Thursday, March printmaking, collage and other me- 15, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Patricia M. dia. At present, Maryann is organiz- Kuran Cultural Arts Center, Watson ing a figure painting open studio at Arneson, Shadel and Kern Road, Fanwood. A brief business Watchung Art Center, maintains a WESTFIELD - The First Congrega- New York Times compared his perfor- meeting will be followed by a mar- figure painting group in her studio, tional Church of Westfield, 125 Elmer mance to that of Kreisler and Caruso. bling monoprints workshop by leads art workshops at the weeklong, Street, resumes its acclaimed Mid-Day On Broadway, Mr. Shadel has per- Maryann Ficker. Women’s Conference at Ferry Beach, Musicales series at noon on Wednes- formed on clarinet, saxophones, and Maryann Ficker has been studying Me., runs an art group at the Unitar- day, February 22, with a concert by flute in many productions. A former art since high school with a focus on ian Society and coordinates art ex- soprano Sarah Arneson, clarinetist member of the United States Military painting, printmaking, collage and hibits in their sanctuary. William Shadel, and pianist George Academy Band at West Point, he was papermaking. Her lifelong connec- Currently, Maryann works prima- Kern. The program will include works for many years a professor in the music tion to the natural world and interest rily in oil and pastel, but she has by Marx and Schubert, and feature department of Montclair State Univer- in how it is put together, led her to always, and continues to explore and Schubert’s famous work “Der Hirt auf sity, and also taught at William Pater- study science, math and art in col- work in many other mediums, such dem Felsen” (“The Shepherd on the son University. lege. She has studied at The Univer- as handmade paper, various Rock”) for soprano, clarinet, and pi- Pianist George Kern is a senior Pro- sity at Albany, the University of New printmaking techniques, glass mo- ano. Admission is $5. fessor of Piano at the “Mozarteum” in Mexico, the Brooklyn Museum and saic, felt sculpting, collage and oth- Soprano Sarah Arneson debuted as Salzburg, as well a Visiting Guest Pro- THE USUAL SUSPECTS… Detective Sgt. Trotter (Ty Jacobs, center) reviews Somerset Art Association. She has a ers. Maryann shows her work at many Olympia at the Vienna State Opera, fessor at the Toho School in Tokyo. He the details of a murder with some of the suspects at Monkswell Manor. Pictured, B.S. in Mathematics and a Masters in venues, mostly in New Jersey. Infor- where she sang leading coloratura roles, has performed as a soloist, chamber from left to right, are: Major Metcalf (Rod Hilton), Molly Ralston (Theresa Computer Science and used her cre- mation on current exhibits and ex- including Queen of the Night. An ac- musician, and accompanist through- Lyons), Miss Casewell (Alicia Cordero), Mr. Paravicini (Sam Rosalsky, seated), ative energies designing software, amples of her work can be seen at claimed soprano throughout Europe, out the United States, Europe, and Asia, and Giles Ralston (Michael Miguel). Agatha Christie’s murder mystery The before she turned her attention once www.maryannficker.com. she was a regular soloist in the opera has performed in many international Mousetrap is playing at CDC Community Theatre in Cranford weekends Febru- again, to creating art. All meetings, demonstrations, and houses of Berlin Cologne, Desden, festivals, made many radio and televi- ary 17-25. Maryann is on the board of the workshops are free and open to the Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, and sion appearances, and serves regularly Contemporary Art Group, Chairper- public. There is ample parking at the Stuttgart, singing roles including Gilda, as a judge in international piano com- son of the Art Committee of the First Carriage House Pocket Park directly Konstanza, Marie, Musetta, Olympia, petitions. Watchung Stables to Offer Unitarian Society of Plainfield, a across the street on Watson Road. Rosina, Titania, Violetta, and Zerbinetta. These programs have been made member of the Center for Contempo- Please RSVP to Paula Pearl at (908) She has performed at festivals in the possible in part by the New Jersey State rary Art, the Monmouth Museum and 322-2590 or at [email protected] United States, Spain, Turkey, and Ja- Council on the Arts, Department of Clinics About Horses the Watchung Arts Center. She has so enough supplies can be provided. pan, and with orchestras in the United State, a partner agency of the National MOUNTAINSIDE – Wintertime dentistry and the importance of main- States and Europe. She is a frequent Endowment of the Arts, through a grant clinics about horses, conducted by taining a horse’s good oral health. collaborator with her husband, pianist administered by the Union County equine medical professionals, are Maintaining a horse’s good oral George Kern, in recitals, lectures and Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. being offered at Watchung Stable in health. A question and answer pe- master classes. A former professor at Mountainside and everyone nine riod will be included. the “Mozarteum” in Salzburg and the Coffee With Conscience years of age and older is welcome. Saturday, February 25, 10:30 a.m. University of Illinois, she is currently Sponsored by the Union County – 12 noon “Meet the Vet” – Dr. Professor of Voice at Boston Univer- Concert February 18 Board of Chosen Freeholders and Michael Aromando, Watchung sity. WESTFIELD - The Coffee With the Union County Department of Stable’s veterinarian, will talk and Clarinetist William Shadel is princi- Conscience Concert Series continues Parks and Community Renewal, the answer questions about general pal clarinetist with the Westfield Sym- its twelfth season by presenting John clinics will be held on Wednesday, horse care, anatomy, emergencies, phony, Musica Morristown, the New Flynn in concert. The concert will take February 22, and Saturday, Febru- lameness, and some interesting cases Jersey State Opera, and Teatro place on Saturday, February 18, at the ary 25. involving Watchung’s school horses. Grattacielo. He was principal clarinet- First United Methodist Church of Each session will last an hour and Space is limited and in-person pre- ist of the New Jersey Symphony for Westfield, 1 East Broad Street (corner a half. The clinics will be held in the registration is required during regu- thirteen years, and has performed and of North Avenue) in Westfield. barn or the lecture area of the stable. lar business hours at the Watchung recorded with the New York Philhar- Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the People interested in these clinics Stable office, located at 1160 Sum- monic and the Metropolitan Opera concert begins at 8 p.m. Admission is should note that these are classes mit Lane in Mountainside. The cost Orchestra. A sought-after chamber $19 on line and $23 at the door. Pro- with no actual riding. is $25 per person for each clinic. musician, he toured widely across the ceeds from this concert will benefit The winter clinics about horses For further information, visit United States as clarinetist of the New Habitat For Humanity, Plainfield Chap- will be offered as follows: Wednes- www.ucnj.org/stable; call the MARBLING WORKSHOP...The Scotch Plains and Fanwood Arts Association Jersey Chamber Music Society, and ter. Tickets can be purchased online in day, February 22, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Watchung Stable office at 908-789- meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Patricia M. was for many years the leader of the advance by going “Meet the Dentist” – Equine dentist 3665, or e-mail your questions to Kuran Cultural Arts Center, Watson Road, Fanwood. A brief business meeting Festival Woodwinds. In reviewing his to:johnflynn2.eventbrite.com. For more Dr. David Foster will discuss equine [email protected]. will be followed by a marbling monoprints workshop by Maryann Ficker. Town Hall recital in New York City, the information call (908) 412-9105. Monk’s Painting 973-635-7900 MonksPainting.com Page S-1 Thursday, February 16, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary MILLER SINKS 25 TO BRING CAREER TOTAL TO 985; MAUCIONE, PRINGLE 3 PTS EACH Lady Cougar Cagers Cruise Past Benedictine Bees, 57-26

By DAVID B. CORBIN first quarter, she had a half- assists, 11 rebounds and two of 3-pointers. Mairead McKeary boards with seven rebounds. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times court shot. She just threw it in steals. sank four of her six points. Carly “Megan is a very good Senior forward Morgan Miller off the backboard. The girls were “She’s got 15 more to reach her Maucione (3 assists, 3 rebounds) rebounder. Kerry Wischusen does pumped in 25 points, bringing in the rhythm,” Coach Dyer said. 1,000, so we are hoping for to- scored four of her eight points. a good job of bringing the ball up her career total to 985, to lead Against the Benedictine Green morrow [February 10 against Kaitlin McGovern (2 assists, 2 the floor and getting the ball to the 18-3 Cranford High School Bees, Miller sank four 3-point- Scotch Plains-Fanwood],” Coach rebounds) and Kerry Wischusen the open girl. Hannah DeMars is girls basketball team to a 57-26 ers. Additionally, she had five Dyer said. (2 rebounds, 4 points) each another one of our good guards,” victory over 10-14 Benedictine Coach Dyer said. Academy of Elizabeth in Cranford DeMars played most of the sec- on February 9. ond half and contributed an as- Just six day before, the Lady sist and three rebounds. Jen Cougars knocked Governor Carovillano (2 points) had three Livingston from the ranks of the rebounds. Miller stayed on the unbeaten with a 49-44 victory in court most of the second half to Berkeley Heights. Miller also support the influx of bench play- scored 25 points, including five ers. 3-pointers, against the Highland- The Green Bees won the third ers. quarter, 16-11, with Tab Davis “The first time we played them scoring nine of her team-high 13 we lost, because we missed two points. Miller added seven points, box-outs. We allowed them of- but with two straight assists from fensive rebounds then we had a point guard Jenna Goeller, she foul at the end. That’s why they banged in a pair of 3-pointers at won by four. It was tied with a the start of the final quarter be- minute left. So we have been fore taking a seat on the bench. practicing on making sure the The Cougar substitutes grabbed teams don’t get offensive re- the reins there and won the quar- bounds by boxing out. So we cut ter, 14-4. their offensive rebounds in half “It’s nice to see girls, who don’t that game. That pretty much get much playing time, contrib- was the deal breaker for us,” ute and score a little bit and get Cougar Head Coach Jackie Dyer their names in the box score,” said. Coach Dyer said. Also in the past several games, Benedictine 3 3 16 4 26 the Cougars have had much suc- Cranford 22 10 11 14 57 cess working the ball around to find the open girl. “Against Governor Livingston, Please Support we worked very well on getting the open girls the ball. Morgan Cranford High School had 25 points. At the end of the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sports Programs TAKING THE STING OUT OF A GREEN BEE…Cougar Mairead McKeary, No. 13, keeps close tabs on a Benedictine Probitas Verus Honos Green Bee. The Lady Cougars took the sting out of the Green Bees and won 57-26 in Cranford.

The Cougars dished out seven added two points. See & Subscribe at assists in the first quarter en The Cougars won the second Go BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo route to a 22-3 lead. Miller sank quarter, 10-3, to grab a 32-6 10 of her points, including a pair lead at the half. Megan Pringle Cougars! Submit commentary and items for publishing. put in four of her eight points in Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste the quarter. Pringle also demon- Go and See a Game! strated her mastery under the Page S-2 Thursday, February 16, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary STEFAN FEDORCHAK SCORES 20; REGGIE GREEN 17 PTS; SEAN BABOS 11 PTS, 5 ASSISTS Cougar Cager Boys Hold Off St. Mary’s Elizabeth, 57-50 By DAVID B. CORBIN tallest player on the court, Babos ter. But the Cougars burst into and a steal. Babos scored the tried to limit their runs and make Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times contributed more than his share flames with three straight 3- Cougars’ next seven points in the sure that they did not take over Teamwork paid off as the of rebounds with seven. pointers, two from Kurt Rutmayer quarter, won by the Hilltoppers, the game,” Babos said. Cranford High School boys bas- “The coach has really been get- (5 assists, 5 rebounds, blocked 19-17, with his pair of 3-pointers “We did a nice job of sharing ketball team dished out 16 as- ting on me for not boxing out, so shot) and Fedorchak’s. and a free throw. the ball early. We were knocking sists that led to easy lay-ups and I just stepped it up today and got “It’s a game of runs, and to- Cougar Tom Trotter sank a 3- down some threes. We made five eight 3-pointers to overcome St. a lot of rebounds to help the Mary’s of Elizabeth, 57-50, in team,” Babos said. Cranford on February 7. Junior forward Stefan Senior point-guard Sean Babos Fedorchak was the first Cougar distributed, at least, his fair share recipient of assists as he buck- to finish with five assists, before eted 13 of his game-high 20 sinking the bulk of his 11 points, points in the first quarter. which included a pair of 3-point- Fedorchak sank two of his three ers. 3-pointers in the quarter and “I like to get my teammates the added the other in the second ball before I get my own shot. If quarter. He also demonstrated they are scoring, it is easier for his unselfishness with three as- me to score. I try to get them the sists. ball as much as possible,” Babos After Fedorchak rolled in a lay- said. up at the beginning of the second “He is the catalyst. I will give quarter to extend the lead to 22- him the ball. The last three 8, the 9-11 Cougars’ hands went games, he played unbelievably. ice cold, while the 8-11 He did a great job,” added Cou- Hilltoppers burned the net with a gar Head Coach Ryan Huber. 10-0 run to tighten the score, Although not close to being the 22-18, midway through the quar-

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times APPLYING DEFENSIVE PRESSURE…Cougar Stefan Fedorchak, No. 5, pressures St. Mary’s Stephen Alexander, No. 15. The Cougars won, 57-50. Story is also in The Westfield Leader newspaper. day we stepped up. That’s been pointer early in the fourth quar- or six in the first half. We played our Achilles Heel. Runs have ter, but the Hilltoppers stepped well, but at the end, we let up a hurt us. However today we re- up the pressure that paid off in a little bit. We were still trying to sponded to their run and we did 9-0 run to narrow the Cougars’ score, but I think we were look- a nice job of coming back,” led to 53-50 with 1:04 remain- ing for the perfect shot instead of Coach Huber said. ing. Fedorchak answered with a a good shot. I don’t think it was Junior Reggie Green was the lay-up and Babos completed the so much their pressure. I think it recipient of five straight assists scoring with a pair of free throws. was just us trying to make a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times as he scored the Cougars’ first 10 “They went to a 1-2-2 trap, but perfect play,” Coach Huber said. we finally escaped out here and STRONG ON DEFENSE AND OFFENSE…Cougar Sean Babos, No. 1, had points of the third quarter. Green St. Mary’s 8 12 19 11 50 seven rebounds, sank 11 points and dished out five assists in the game against finished with 17 points, six re- got the ‘W’. That’s what matters. Cranford 20 11 17 9 57 the St. Mary’s Hilltoppers in Cranford on February 7. bounds, three assists, a block They went on some runs, but we Page S-3 Thursday, February 16, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cougar Matmen Defeat Morristown, 42-27 Cougar Cagers Beat Lady Comets, 61-55 The Cranford High School wres- 106 Derek Campbell (M) p Kevin Cougar Snacks tling team defeated Morristown, Quigley, 4:29 The second-seeded Cranford 42-27, to finish the season with a 113 Declan Patterson (M) won forfeit High School girls basketball team 13-7 record. Senior JP Christiano 120 Gavin Murray (C) d Frank Crippen, defeated the Hillside Comets, 61- improved his record to 24-3 en- 5-1 55, on February 13. Junior Jenna tering the District 11 Tournament 126 Mike Helmstetter (C) p Jim Sanchez, Goeller scored 17 points, includ- 1:31 ing a pair of 3-pointers. Senior Lady Cougar Cagers Defeat on February 17 with a 5:28 fall 132 Ian Henry (C) p Ismael Alvarez, :58 over Pat Murphy at 170-lbs. Fresh- Morgan Miller netted 16 points, 138 Corey Birch (C) p Chris Forte, 5:02 including three 3-pointers. Jun- man Gavin Murray upped his 145 Charles Sanderson (M) d Nick Raiders, 61-44, Miller Hits 1000 record to 26-5 at 113-lbs. Senior Frediani, 2-0 ior Jess McCoy put in 15 points, Ian Henry improved to 21-7. 152 Matt Dimartino (C) d Chris Quiceno, Mairead McKeary scored six, Carly 7-5 Maucione had four and Katlin Senior Morgan Miller entered Raiders extended the 19-3 Cou- Last year, Christiano won the the game against the Scotch District 11 160-lb crown and the 160 Desmond Towns (M) md Glen Cook, McGovern scored three points. gars’ win streak to nine games. 13-4 Plains-Fanwood High School Junior Taylor Sebolao led the Region 3 title to advance to the 170 JP Christiano (C) p Pat Murphy, 5:28 Hillside 8 15 12 20 55 girls basketball team with 985 NJSIAA Championships in Atlan- Cranford 15 14 9 23 61 Raiders with 19 points, which 182 Rob Kessler (C) p Dave Martinez, 2:30 career points and netted 15 included three 3-pointers and four tic City where he made it to the 195 Ryan Flynn (M) p Nick Diaz, 3:23 points to total an even 1,000 quarterfinals. Henry placed sec- successful free throws. Sopho- 220 Jeff Weiss (C) p Fred Ruiz, 1:21 and to lead the Cranford Cou- more Katie Harped scored 12 ond last year in the district tour- 285 Kyle Alleson (M) d Jonathan Probitas Verus Honos gars to a 61-44 victory in nament at 125-lbs. ElKhoury, 4-2 points, including a 3-pointer, and Cranford on February 11. freshman Thabitha Dwunfour fin- On February 4, Miller sank 25 ished with four points. points to lead the Lady Cougars Cougar Jenna Goeller bucketed over then undefeated Governor 15 points, including three 3-point- Livingston, 49-44. On February ers and four free throws. Junior 10, Miller added another 25 points Jess McCoy pulled nine rebounds, in a victory over the Benedictine swiped three balls and sank 11 Green Bees. The win over the points. Mairead McKeary scored five points, and Carly Maucione Cougar Matmen Lose put in four points. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 7 9 18 44 To Vernon, 36-32 Cranford 17 12 25 7 61 The Cranford High School wres- tling team lost a tough 36-32, battle to Vernon on February 8. Cougar Cagers Stop JP Christiano, Gavin Murray, Mike Helmstetter, Glen Cook and Nick Highlanders, 60-52 Diaz recorded majority decisions, while Kevin Quigley and Rob Senior point guard Sean Babos Kessler recorded pins. netted seven of his 21 points in overtime to lead the Cranford 106: Sultan Destani (V) won forfeit High School boys basketball team 113: Quigley (C) p Kevin Pitts, 1:02 to a 60-52 victory over Governor 120: Helmstetter (C) md Zeke Lewie Livingston in the preliminary Cepero, 15-5 126: Murray (C) md Abel David, 13-2 round of the Union County Tour- 132: Kevin Gocklin (V) p Ian Henry, 4:15 nament in Clark on February 11. 138: Tyler Walker (V) p Corey Birch, Senior Kurt Rutmayer finished 1:58 with 16 points, including a pair of 145: Jacob Levy (V) d Matt Dimartino, 3-pointers. Babos finished with 8-4 three 3-pointers. Reggie Green 152: Ryan Ward (V) d Corey Markovitch, had 12 points, Stefan Fedorchak 8-6 had seven points and Tommy 160: Cook (C) md Pete Granata, 8-0 170: Diaz (C) md Justin Farrell, 11-0 Trotter had three for the 11-11 182: Christiano (C) md Zack Levy, 18-7 Cougars. Logan Kelly led the 10- 195: Kessler (C) p Jesse Cornwell, 1:50 11 Highlanders with 31 points, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 220: Dave Tlatelpa (V) p Matt Russo, including five 3-pointers. COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Senior Morgan Miller, a captain on the girls’ varsity basketball team, recently 3:11 scored her 1,000th career point in a game against Scotch Plains-Fanwood. JP Christiano, a captain on the varsity wrestling 285: Jon Gemeinhardt (V) p Jon Gov. Liv. 20 6 11 13 2 52 team, recently had his 100th career win. JP is getting ready to defend his title at the District Tournament this weekend. ElKhoury, 4:33 Cranford 9 20 10 11 10 60 Page S-4 Thursday, February 16, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Gov. Christie Supports CF Mayor’s Stance on Birchwood Development By FRED T. ROSSI that any delays by the municipal Green initiative. the rededication of the Cranford during last summer’s hurricane Specially Written for The Westfield Leader government in issuing any fu- Several announcements were First Aid Squad’s headquarters, and flooding, will take place on CRANFORD – Mayor David ture permits will be adjudicated made during the meeting that which was severely damaged Sunday, February 26, at 3 p.m. Robinson expressed appreciation by a court-appointed Special for Governor Chris Christie’s Master, Mr. Morin said. seemingly supportive comments In other business, deputy about the township’s stance on mayor Andis Kalnins said the GW Administrator Alleges Harassment In Lawsuit the proposed Birchwood Avenue 2012 township budget will be introduced in early March but a development. By PAUL J. PEYTON the councilman moved the gar- At the township committee’s formal vote will not occur until have violated the law by failing later in June after state aid fig- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bage cans,” said Daniel Antonelli, to provide Ms. Ariemma with cer- meeting on Tuesday evening, a Ms. Ariemma’s attorney, when resident played an audio tape of ures are finalized. He said it will GARWOOD – Borough Admin- tain salary increases she is en- be a “challenging year” as the istrator/Clerk Christina Ariemma asked by The Westfield Leader titled to and have further vio- the governor’s remarks – made as to how it was known that Mr. recently on a radio call-in pro- governing body “balances the has filed a lawsuit against Coun- lated the law by attempting to services we want versus what cilman James Mathieu, the mayor Mathieu moved the garbage cans. take away certain benefits that gram – in which Governor The lawsuit also alleges that Christie, when questioned by a we’re willing to pay” for those and borough council and bor- she is entitled,” Mr. Antonelli told services, all while staying within ough itself claiming she has been Ms. Ariemma was denied a sal- The Leader. Cranford resident, said the state ary increase of 3.90 percent in Department of Community Af- the state-mandated 2-percent harassed and intimidated by Mr. Ms. Ariemma has charged in cap. In a related matter, Com- Mathieu and was denied raises 2011 and 3.75 percent in 2012 in her lawsuit that denial of her fairs had met with local officials violation of state statute after and was “working on resolving missioner Edward O’Malley said the last two years as retaliation benefits was done by the bor- that Moody’s had recently re- for being a whistleblower. the borough’s public works and ough and Mr. Mathieu to “harass the matter.” police departments received sal- The governor went on to say viewed the municipality’s fi- “After being sworn in on Janu- and intimidate” her following her nances and maintained ary 2, 2011 as a sitting council- ary increases those years. “whistleblower activities.” that he was “concerned about Ms. Ariemma also alleges that [the proposed development] from Cranford’s credit rating at “AA2.” man, Councilman Mathieu began Ms. Ariemma is seeking com- The committee also introduced to realize that his campaign prom- she was denied from receiving pensatory and punitive dam- a flooding perspective,” adding future longevity increases. She that “it doesn’t sound to me like an ordinance to raise the height ise of a ‘no tax increase’ could ages, reinstatement of her limit on buildings in the R1 not be met and therefore his currently receives longevity pay- fringe benefits, assessment of it’s a very wise idea.” The gover- ments of 6 percent over her base nor, who told the caller that he through R7 zones from 30 feet to promise to the citizens of a civil fine against the defen- 32 feet, a move that will allow Garwood would turn into a false salary of $78,393 as she has dants, attorney fees and cost of had lived in Cranford in the late completed 15 years of service 1980s, said that the proposed homeowners in flood zones to one,” the suit alleges. “Upon the suit. raise their homes, as one has realizing his promise to get rid with the borough. She is eligible, When reached Monday for 360 housing units would worsen according to the lawsuit, to re- the effects from the next severe already done, in an effort to avoid of Plaintiff Ariemma, Council- comment, Mr. Mathieu said, severe flood damage. Commis- man Mathieu started a new cam- ceive 7 percent over her base as “We’ve been advised by coun- flood. of 20 years of service to the Earlier in the meeting, town- sioner Kevin Campbell said the paign of harassing and intimi- sel not to directly comment on ordinance will negate the need dating Plaintiff Ariemma and borough and 8 percent over her the lawsuit.” He said he was ship attorney Phil Morin briefly base once she has 23 years with recounted last month’s denial of for homeowners wishing to raise other higher salaried employ- served with the suit at his home their houses to apply to the zon- ees in an effort to get them to the borough. on February 7 as he is being a motion for reconsideration in Ms. Ariemma’s suit also alleges the township’s lawsuit against ing board for variances. A public resign.” sued in both his official and hearing on the ordinance will be Among the allegations are that that the borough violated state individual capacity. Cranford Development Associ- statute by failing to increase her ates LLC, the Birchwood Avenue held on March 13. Mr. Mathieu, as finance commit- “This is the price you pay for At the start of the meeting, the tee chairman in 2011, had Ms. salary by $1,004.68 in 2011, the moving forward with the Chris developer. Superior Court Judge amount she paid per a new state Lisa Chrystal issued her denial township committee honored four Ariemma ejected from finance Christie agenda,” Mr. Mathieu retiring department of public committee meeting after she and law requiring government employ- told The Leader. on January 26, after the town- ees in New Jersey to contribute ship had included additional evi- works employees. Wayne Chief Financial Officer Sandra Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi, Rozman, Stephen Plungis, Bruns gave the councilman docu- 1.5 percent of their salary towards who was elected on the Repub- dence regarding the deleterious their health-care coverage. effects of flooding on the area if Norman Dreyer and Wayne mentation stating that, accord- lican line along with Mr. Mathieu Murray were honored for what ing to state statute, “it is a fourth The suit alleges that former in 2010, said she has been un- the development were permit- Police Chief William Legg did not ted to go forward. The denial will Mayor Robinson said was “de- degree crime to incur obliga- able to talk to Borough Attor- cades and decades of service,” tions” in excess of appropria- have to pay 1.5 percent of his ney Joseph Triarsi since the bor- allow the soil conservation per- health insurance and also was mits to be issued by the town- specifically “more than 130 years tions in a budget. ough was served with the law- combined. Commissioner The suit alleges Mr. Mathieu given a 3.90-percent salary in- suit on February 7. “I am not ship. crease in 2011, which, according Furthermore, the ruling added O’Malley presented certificates threatened and harassed Ms. going to be making any com- to two local businesses—State Ariemma, including moving the to the suit, violates state law that ment now,” Mayor Quattrocchi Farm Insurance and Think D’Sign garbage cans on two occasions “prohibits sex discrimination in said. Print—for their efforts at adopt- at her house from the curb to employment.” Mr. Triarsi was away this week Probitas Verus Honos ing environmentally-sustainable behind her residence. “It is our position that Council- and could not be reached for practices as part of the local Go “The evidence will show that man Mathieu and the borough comment. Page S-5 Thursday, February 16, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Council Sets Security Measures for Borough Hall

On another matter, Mr. Paterson ment (FD) and department of By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader asked Councilman Jim Mathieu to public works (DPW) bathrooms. “graciously” step down from his Under the proposal, the council GARWOOD – The borough post on the council in light of the would pay $22,000 annually for council agreed, Tuesday night, lawsuit filed January 31 against BOE custodial staff to do the to install a walk-through metal Mr. Mathieu by Borough Adminis- cleaning. Cleaning of the FD’s detector in Borough Hall. At trator/Borough Clerk Christina main hall would be added to the Tuesday night’s meeting, people Ariemma for conspiracy, harass- scope. Mr. Sluka said the entering Borough Hall were ment and intimidation, among borough’s current cleaning con- asked to remove the contents of other allegations. There was some tract expires March 1, and the their pockets and have their bags applause from the audience and council would need to go out to checked. Then a police officer one saying no. “We’re looking at bid if they did not agree to a scanned their body with a wand something more deleterious than shared service. He expects bids metal detector. the security issue brought up be- to come in at approximately After the last council meeting fore,” Mr. Paterson said. $25,000 to $30,000 with the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader where the council adopted to Mr. Paterson said Mr. Mathieu additional cleaning task. IMPROMPTU BBQ…The Garwood ShopRite reopened Tuesday morning freeze longevity benefits, one of had brought on a lot of “distress” The FD had requested the addi- after a small fire in the meat department shut the North Avenue supermarket the resolutions hanging on the to the Borough of Garwood. “I tional cleaning service because late Monday. The fire, thought to be electrical in nature, originated in the area bulletin board in the hall was am beside myself on this,” he borough senior citizens hold of the meat department. slashed with a “razor or knife,” said. “I think you have gone over- meetings at the facility at least Police Chief Bruce Underhill said. board. I have taken exception at four times a week, Mr. Sluka He said the resolution that was one meeting where you attacked said. not passed, which opted for cur- the mayor. A resident came in “The FD was not being main- ShopRite Reopens After rent employees to retain longev- and noted that she was harassed tained properly,” Ms. Ariemma ity benefits as contracted to upon and had the police chief involved said. hiring, was the resolution slashed, (referring to Rosemary Snow’s After the BOE last week passed Fire in Meat Department as well as the bulletin board. complaint to the police last year).” by a vote of 5-2 to move the BOE He said the incident was not “I don’t think anybody can be election from April to November, store and secured the area. One caught on camera because the requested to step down until the the council approved a resolu- By PAUL J. PEYTON ShopRite employee was treated surveillance system has been bro- allegations are proved,” resident tion to adopt the move. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader for difficulty breathing and re- ken for about two years, and buy- Dolores Dombrowski said. In other business, the council GARWOOD – The Garwood leased at the scene. ing a new system has been ne- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi said also adopted an inter-local agree- ShopRite reopened Tuesday A Westfield Regional Board of glected by the council when the some of the cost of the attorney ment with the Township of morning after a small fire in the Health representative responded issue has come to its attention. fees could be absorbed by the Cranford. Details were not given. meat department shut the North to the scene and the business “It doesn’t sit well as to the borough’s insurance, with which Longtime DPW employee Will- Avenue supermarket late Mon- was closed for the remainder of small community of Garwood,” a claim has already been filed iam Pevarnik announced his re- day. the day. Liz Lope, a spokesper- said resident Bruce Paterson of and is under review by the insur- tirement to the council in a letter According to Garwood Police son for Wakefern Corp., the dis- the new security measures. ance company. of intent. Captain James Pipala, borough tribution arm of ShopRite super- “We’re playing catch up,” Chief Council President Keith Sluka The library had its reorganiza- police officers responded to the markets, told The Westfield Underhill said. He said since the announced that he would intro- tion meeting recently, said the store Monday on a 3:45 p.m. Leader that the store was evacu- 9/11 attacks a security directive duce a shared-service agreement mayor’s library representative, report of a smoke condition ated and closed as a precaution was set in motion by the state with the board of education (BOE) Councilman Mathieu. Former caused by an electrical fire in the due to smoke conditions. She Supreme Court. at the next meeting. The pro- Secretary Maria Nierstedt was area of the meat department. said the store was reopened fol- “In light of the incident that posal would be to share cleaning named library board president, Upon police arrival, the fire was lowing inspections by authori- happened last week, I can’t see services using BOE custodial staff former treasurer Christine extinguished by employees with ties, including the health depart- any reason not to implement that instead of the borough using an DiGiacomo was named vice- fire extinguishers. Captain Pipala ment, after any exposed food same directive for public meet- outside service. “I think we are president and former board mem- reported that there was a heavy was disposed of as ordered by ings. I can’t allow any type of both winners on this,” Mr. Sluka ber Walter Tucker was named smoke condition in the store. the health inspector. weapon or the possibility of an said. treasurer. The Garwood Fire Department Westfield Health Officer Megan incident. I have to protect the Currently, the council pays Char Giuseppe Congiusta’s member- responded along with the first Avallone told The Leader that the court, the mayor and council, & Sons $17,450 annually to clean ship application to the volunteer aid squad and Union County EMS. store was reopened at 10:30 a.m. and all of you,” the chief said. Borough Hall, the fire depart- FD also was approved. Officers on scene evacuated the Tuesday morning.