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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 23, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Despite Reports, Westfield Not Pursuing Transit Village Status By MICHAEL J. POLLACK hoods where people can live, shop, very quickly” and noted that a transit Specially Written for The Westfield Leader work and play without relying on village designation is “not front and WESTFIELD – Despite reports to automobiles.” Towns such as center” on the mayor or council’s the contrary, the Town of Westfield is Cranford, Morristown and South Or- agenda. not pursuing a Transit Village desig- ange are considered transit villages. Mayor Andy Skibitsky confirmed nation at present. Though it may study While reports of Downtown that the “impromptu” and “last- the “appropriateness” of such a des- Westfield Corporation (DWC) Ex- minute” meeting took place, but he ignation in the future, town officials ecutive Director Sherry Cronin lead- said there is “no directive to pursue refuted a report that said the town was ing the Transit Village Taskforce on a this…it will never happen without “eyeing” the matter seriously. tour of the town two Fridays ago are mayor and council approval.” According to the New Jersey De- accurate, Frank Arena, the Westfield While the mayor said there was partment of Transportation (DOT) Town Council’s DWC liaison, said it “nothing wrong” with meeting with website, the Transit Village initiative was an “impromptu” meeting. the taskforce, it is not something his creates incentives for municipalities Mr. Arena said the taskforce, which administration will pursue. to redevelop or revitalize areas around includes DOT and NJ Transit staff “I’m against turning over more land transit stations. These “transit-ori- members, was in nearby Cranford control from us to the state,” he said. ented developments” would then help and approached Ms. Cronin, asking, Town Administrator Jim Gildea municipalities create “attractive, vi- “We’re next door. Can we stop by?” also reiterated that the town is neither brant, pedestrian-friendly neighbor- Mr. Arena said the tour “happened seeking to adopt the definition of a transit village nor has filed an appli- cation to do so. Mr. Gildea said around 2003, the town considered adopting such a status but that as a downside to doing so, commuter parking at the Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader South Avenue train station parking JOINING THE BENCH…Jim Hely of Westfield takes the oath of office for state Superior Court Judge of New Jersey from Union County Assignment Judge Karen Cassidy. Judge Hely’s daughter, Meghan Hely, an attorney herself, holds the Holy lot would have been opened up to Bible. The ceremony took place at the county courthouse in Elizabeth on July 17. anyone in the state. Currently, Mr. Gildea said, the demand for com- muter spaces from solely Westfield residents is great, and a waiting list Westfield’s Jim Hely Takes Oath exists. Mr. Gildea did say that the town’s Master Plan Reexamination Report, under the heading “Downtown Goals As Newest Judge on Superior Court for Future Planning,” specifies that By PAUL J. PEYTON ment “a great honor” and he hopes his strategy in an upcoming trial. “[Westfield should seek to study the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader experience as an attorney would make “He (Mr. Hely) is the true definition appropriateness of the transit village WESTFIELD — Former six-term him a “humble and good judge.” of what a public servant is,” Mr. Scutari designation.” Westfield Town Councilman Jim Hely He took his oath from Assignment said. At present, though, it is “not on the was sworn in on Friday as the newest Judge for Union County, Karen Cassidy “He is such a committed and moti- radar screen,” Mr. Gildea said. member the state Superior Court, Union of Cranford. Mr. Hely’s legal colleagues, vated individual,” adding that Mr. Hely David Samsky for The Westfield Leader Mr. Gildea said he took an “opti- County bench, during a ceremony at current and former elected officials of is “the right candidate (for Superior PRESIDENT IN NEW JERSEY...President Barack Obama attended the PNC mistic approach” to the informal the Union County Courthouse in Eliza- both major political parties, as well as Court judge) at the right time for Union Arts Center in Holmdel with 17,000 attendees last Thursday in a Democratic meeting of transit village staffers and beth. family and friends, witnessed the cer- County.” Party campaign stump for the re-election of New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine. Ms. Cronin earlier this month in Mr. Hely, who has been an attorney emony. He is a graduate of Westfield Mr. Kean said the judicial system, is See goleader.com/photos. Westfield, saying it proves that for 30 years, was nominated in the High School, Gettysburg College and the “closest interaction the citizens have Westfield is a “desirable place.” How- spring of 2008 by Governor Jon Corzine Rutgers Law School. with any form of government.” He told ever, he said it was “disappointing” to fill a vacancy on the Union County All three State Senators from Union the nearly 30 judges that sit on the Mountainside Board of Ed. that the mayor or a councilperson bench. The state Senate Judiciary Com- County, Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, county bench that they are “getting an was not contacted to attend. mittee signed off on the nomination, at Westfield), a Republican who serves as incredible colleague.” Makes Staff Changes Mr. Gildea said in the future, when which point Governor Corzine made Senate minority leader, and Democrats, Citing Mr. Hely’s work in his com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the appointment, which was approved Ray Lesniak (LD-20, Elizabeth) and munity, Mr. Lesniak added that Mr. By MAGGIE DIGGORY from July 22 to August 21. by the full Senate on July 1. Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Linden), both Hely’s “commitment to justice does Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “The personnel committee has been Garwood School Board The new judge served 10 years as a of whom are attorneys and serve on the not end at the courtroom steps.” MOUNTAINSIDE —The first very busy this summer,” said Ms. councilman from Westfield’s fourth Senate Judiciary Committee, attended. Judge Cassidy, who assumed the as- Mountainside Board of Education Schaumberg. Approves Fees for Pre-K ward. Among his accomplishments as Mr. Scutari described the approval signment judge leadership post earlier (BOE) meeting for the school year The committee consists of board By RAYNOR DENITZIO a councilman was his leadership in process for Mr. Hely before the Senate this year, told those in attendance that centered on personnel changes. members Jorge Baptista and Gene Specially Written for The Westfield Leader enacting a municipal law requiring hel- Judiciary Committee as “a breeze,” she went up against Mr. Hely in a trial as Child Care Center Director Patricia Nagel. They meet with Chief School GARWOOD — Families with chil- mets for bicyclists under the age of 14 based on the attorney’s extensive a young attorney trying to impress her Debbie addressed the BOE. “I’m get- Administrator Jeannette Baubles to dren entering half-day pre-kindergar- to prevent head injuries. The law has résumé. In fact, the senator said he bosses, but ended up losing the case. ting a pink slip. I want to say thank make recommendations to the full ten in the borough for the coming school become the basis for similar laws around would call Mr. Hely to discuss his CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 you to the parents and children of board. year will be charged a monthly $75 the country. Mountainside on TV 35. It’s been a In other personnel matters, recently activity fee after the Garwood Board of Mr. Hely ran for Congress in 1988, hell of a ride. Dr. Baubles has offered hired accounts payable clerk Jennifer Education approved the measure Tues- against veteran, Rep. Matthew Rinaldo RVSA Grants Union Raises, me an aide position,” said Ms. Debbie. Caldwell has resigned effective Au- day night. The fee will be used to offset (R-Union), a position that he said, Ms. Debbie did not state why she gust 31 after just three months on the costs of the program. “wasn’t a real coveted position” for a was dismissed and left the meeting job. Director of Special Education, A $25 participation fee for each sport Democrat. He had an unsuccessful run Costs Rise; Gypsum Closes immediately after her remarks before Mary Humphries has also resigned was also approved for the borough’s six for mayor of Westfield in 1984. By WAYNE BAKER their healthcare costs. The Westfield Leader could speak with effective August 21. Ms. Humphries middle school sports. In addition, stu- Mr. Hely told The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader In other business, Clark is ques- her. Likewise on the matter, the BOE was hired last year. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 that he considered his judicial appoint- RAHWAY — The commissioners tioning the authority’s billing pro- will not comment on personnel is- “I want to thank Ms. Humphries of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- cess. Charges to member municipali- sues to the press. for her service and wish her good thority (RVSA) met Thursday night ties are based on a five-year rolling The BOE then unanimously ap- luck in her next position,” said Mr. Hyatt Hills Golf Complex and approved an 11 percent raise over average. According to a statement proved a motion introduced by Board Nagel. three years for union employees. The made by Clark Commissioner Frank President Mary Beth Schaumberg to Mr. Charles Bryant has been hired, Sale Is ‘Status Quo’ board also discussed, in closed execu- Mazzarella, USG’s contribution to the delay Ms. Debbie’s termination date CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tive session, an issue raised by Clark township’s flows had been about 25 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Liquidation, who said, “There has Township relating to a large and sudden percent of the township’s total flow. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader been product in the water there for a anticipated change in their flows due to Mr. Mazzarella told The Westfield Lincoln School Meets Goals CLARK – Following the private ses- decade if not longer. Steady progress the closure of the U.S. Gypsum (USG) Leader that Clark feels the billing sion of The Hyatt Hills Golf Complex has been made at getting it out during plant at 1255 Raritan Road in Clark. method places an undue burden on commission Thursday, chairman Rob- that time frame.” The board of commissioners rati- them as a result of the loss of a large As It Concludes First Year ert Kobryn said that the commission’s Dan Hollis, the general manager of fied a mediated labor agreement with industrial user. By CHRISTIE STORMS its youngest students. attorney Dan McCarthy stated in the the golf course, said “revenue has the United Steel Workers Local 4- The five-year rolling average means Specially Written for The Westfield Leader According to Margaret Dolan, su- session that he has been in contact with been very good” for the month of 149. The labor pact is retroactive to the township and its taxpayers will WESTFIELD — In January 2007, perintendent of schools, these goals General Motor’s (GM) attorneys and July. June he said “was not a good July 1, 2008, and has a three-year face costs from the closed plant for Westfield residents voted in favor of have been met and well-received by the that the sale of the golf complex’s land month because of the weather.” He term. It gives the workers a three- five years, and Mr. Mazzarella said centralizing the district’s kindergarten community during the Lincoln Early is “status quo.” The lawyers said “it is said individual golf lessons by the and-a-half percent annual raise. The the township feels this is unfair. Mr. and pre-k special-education students as Childhood Learning Center’s first year. going to take a long time” to reach an golf pros were less than last year, “but authority obtained permission for ran- Mazzarella left the meeting immedi- part of a $9.4-million school bond ref- She said each elementary school was agreement of sale, he said. not anything significant considering dom alcohol and drug tests and em- ately after his statement, stating that erendum. By renovating and re-open- able to house at least one fine-arts room. The commission also received a six- our largest teaching pro left.” ployees now make a contribution to the board would likely want to dis- ing Lincoln School, the district hoped She believed art and music teachers month report from Arcadis, the envi- The audit report on file at the Town- their healthcare costs. New retirees cuss strategy. to ease possible overcrowding at its six could provide “so much more” by hav- ronmental engineering consulting com- ship of Cranford shows Hyatt Hills with 25 or more years of service will The authority provided in elementary schools facing high enroll- ing a space readily set up as opposed to pany hired by GM to test the groundwa- had net income for the year ended now make a 1 percent contribution to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ment, keeping primary class sizes be- having to “roll” their materials from ter on the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex, October 31, 2008, of $573,187, a low 25 and integrating autistic and other room to room on a cart. which is a brownfield redevelopment. considerable increase from 2007, special-education classes to provide a Ms. Dolan said the planning that Mr. Kobryn said in the public por- when the complex had a net loss of single age-appropriate environment for CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tion of the meeting that it costs GM $236,852. The complex had showed about $150,000 per year for Arcadis’ a net loss each year since it opened in services. Initially, GM paid about $45 2002, with the exception of 2004 million to cap and fill the land, ac- when its net income was $23,856. cording to the county. When the golf complex was initi- Robert Hoeffler, Hyatt Hills execu- ated, an agreement was made be- tive director, said during public ses- tween the commission and Cranford sion his review of the groundwater and Clark that Cranford would re- analysis showed “levels of the serious ceive one third and Clark would re- items that are underground are about ceive two thirds of the positive bal- the same, they haven’t changed.” ance at the end of each annual finan- He said the New Jersey Department cial period. To date, neither entity has of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) received any income from the golf will analyze the findings and submit complex. Even though in 2008 over their feedback in two months. half a million dollars in profit was The report stated a detection of made, Mr. Hoeffler said the towns did MTBE was significantly less, at a not receive income. He cited salaries concentration of 7.8 micrograms per and utility costs during the four MOVING ON…Scott Mersereau, center, is thanked by Senator Tom Kean, Jr. liter, than the cleanup criteria of 70 months in winter when the complex (LD-21, Westfield), left, and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) for micrograms per liter. is closed for eating up the remainder his work as legislative aid for Mr. Bramnick. Mr. Mersereau resigned to attend It also reported that some wells of the money. the current class at the Union County Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains. “were not sampled because during A look at the audited income state- Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX purging, product was observed in the ments show that utilities for 2008 TIMELY GOALS…Lincoln School Principal Audrey Zavetz helped the PTO fill Regional ...... 2-3, 16 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 a time capsule with memorabilia for the school’s inaugural kindergarten class in purge water and on the purging equip- totaled close to $207,000 and payroll ment.” The product is oil, according totaled $323,782, and those expenses Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 17 Classifieds .... 15 June. The time capsule will be stored at the school and opened in 2021, when the Community..6-7, 14, 16 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 class graduates Westfield High School. to Tim Yost, press officer for Motors CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, July 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Police Report Three Cat Burglaries in Westfield WESTFIELD — Captain David which time an unspecified amount of Wayman of the Westfield Police Depart- property was removed from each resi- ment announced that a “cat burglary” dence. occurred on Sunday, July 19, between 1 A “cat burglary” can be defined as and 9 a.m. in the 500 block of Westfield when an occupied premise is unknow- Avenue. Actor(s) entered the residence ingly entered by an actor(s) to commit a through an unlocked door and rummaged crime. These types of burglaries are un- through the first floor of the house as the usual; however, when they do occur, they residents were asleep on the second floor. normally take place at night with the An unspecified amount of property was occupants asleep. removed from the residence by the The police are actively investigating actor(s). these incidents, and it is unknown at this This is the third incident of this type time if the incidents are related. that has occurred in just over a month’s Residents are reminded to keep the doors period of time. During the late night hours and windows to their houses locked when of June 9 into the early morning hours of practical and report any suspicious or un- June 10, a “cat burglary” occurred in the usual incidents or people to the Police De- Courtesy of Valeri Sewald 600 block of West Broad Street and the partment immediately at (908) 789-4000 or DETERRING CRIME...On July 14, Westfield Police Captain David Wayman David Samsky for The Westfield Leader 800 block of Shadowlawn Drive during in case of an emergency dial 9-1-1. and detective Joseph Costanzo conduct a community meeting at a Shadowlawn THE JUBILANT...President Barack Obama supporters and security agents Drive home organized by Ward 4 Councilman Tom Bigosinski regarding bur- await the President’s arrival to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel last week. glaries and theft prevention. Sixty residents attended. Pictured, from left to right, are: Captain Wayman, Det. Costanzo and Councilman Bigosinski. Judge Jim Hely of Westfield Transit Village Review CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 state officials are present, “the town them,” Ms. Cronin said. POLICE BLOTTER “But now, the tables are kind of turned, Education President Ginny Leiz, former should be contacted immediately.” Members of the Transit Village so it’s kind of fun,” Judge Cassidy town councilwoman and BOE presi- Ms. Cronin, last week, said the Taskforce toured the train station, joked. Back to serious comments, she dent Susan Jacobson, Fanwood Coun- DOT had contacted Cranford on July the Savannah condominium devel- Westfield upset about the breakup but had lately said Mr. Hely has “a wealth of legal cilwoman Joan Wheeler, Union County 9, and was going to be there the opment on Prospect Street and resi- Tuesday, July 14, Keith Anderson, 41, of seemed fine, police said. experience” and was a “very welcome Prosecutor Ted Romankow, County following day to gauge how the town- dences above PNC Bank, at the in- Plainfield was arrested at the Plainfield Saturday, July 18, Beatrice Wilson, 58, addition to our bench.” Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, County Clerk ship is progressing after gaining tran- tersection of North Avenue and East Police Department for an outstanding of Sayreville was picked up at the Middlesex Among the cases Mr. Hely has been Joanne Rajoppi and County Surrogate sit village designation for its Cranford Broad Street, among other locations Westfield warrant in the amount of $500. County Correctional Facility for an out- recognized for was a 1984 case in which James LaCorte. Crossing development along South in town. He was processed and released. standing warrant in the amount of $724. The Leader Avenue next to Blockbuster. In addi- Ms. Cronin said Westfield is “not Tuesday, July 14, Benito Marino, 21, of Saturday, July 18, Rivera Rashawn, 22, he and another attorney received the Mr. Skibitsky told that he New Brunswick was arrested at the New of Plainfield was arrested for contempt of largest injury award in the state at that has known judge Hely for “quite a few tion, the DOT and Transit Village actively pursuing” the transit village Brunswick Police Department for two out- court for an outstanding warrant in the time — $3.55 million — for a paralysis years” and that, “Union County resi- Taskforce wished to tour Westfield to distinction but “should” do so when standing Westfield warrants. He was pro- amount of $200. victim. In 1988, he became the first dents will be served extremely well by “look at a successful downtown model the Access to the Region’s Core cessed and released. Sunday, July 19, Melvin O. attorney in the United States to prove Jim” on the state Superior Court. with strong residential development,” (ARC) Tunnel Project reaches Tuesday, July 14, Sabin Silva, 25, ad- Olivavalladres, 42, of Irvington was ar- during a jury trial that the Audi 5000 Ms. Cronin said. She was given short completion. ARC seeks to double rail dress unknown, was arrested following a rested and charged with driving with a was defective due to unintended accel- WF Tax Collector notice of their arrival, she said. capacity between New Jersey and motor vehicle stop on West South Avenue suspended license after a motor vehicle eration. Audi, which was owned by To Open Late on Aug. 3 “The DOT happened to be here, New York for NJ Transit and Amtrak. for possession of the prescription drug Leg- stop. Volkswagen of America at that time, and we needed to accommodate When finished in 2017, Westfield will end, a controlled dangerous substance. Ac- Sunday, July 19, an officer was dis- WESTFIELD — The office of the have transfer-free access to New York cording to police, a subsequent investiga- patched to a tavern on Mountain Avenue in claimed the acceleration instances were Westfield Tax Collector will be open on tion revealed she also had a body warrant regards to a report of terroristic threats. due to driver error. Monday, August 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 City. issued by the United States Immigration According to police, a waitress was count- He also authored two books on per- p.m. for the collection of property taxes. MS BOE At present, though, Ms. Cronin said, and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) ing her tips in the kitchen when another sonal injury law and trial strategy for Tax bills are currently being printed “there is no plan, no conversation, no for an immigration violation. She was pro- employee told her to count the money at the plaintiff injury cases as well as numer- and mailed. Due to the late mailing of tax CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 nothing.” cessed and turned over to the ICE. bar. The waitress did not appreciate the ous articles, and appeared as a regular bills, taxpayers will have 25 calendar effective August 24, to replace Ms. When asked if she would support Wednesday, July 15, Jimmy Smith, Jr., employee telling her how to do her job. The commentator on “Court TV” in the ’90s. days from the postmark date on their tax Humphries as the Interim Director of increased development near the rail 27, Newark was arrested at headquarters for waitress’ boyfriend then threatened the Among those from Westfield attend- bill envelope to make payment. Payments Special Education. He will be paid station, which is a necessary compo- an outstanding warrant out of Springfield in employee with physical violence, authori- ing the swearing-in ceremony were received after the 25 calendar day exten- $97,000 ($650 per day, not to exceed nent of securing transit village status, the amount of $500. He was processed and ties said. sion will be considered late and interest 150 days). “We’re looking forward to Ms. Cronin said, “I have always sup- released. Monday, July 20, the owner of a business Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky and will accrue back to the original due date Thursday, July 16, a resident in the 500 on Sheffield Street reported that someone Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, former of August 1, per state law. having him on board,” said CSA ported mixed-use development [near block of Arlington Avenue reported that removed scrap metal from an air condition- mayor Tom Jardim, former council- Contact Susan Noon at Baubles. the train station], but it’s not up to me. someone poured an unknown liquid on his ing unit that was located on the premises. man Larry Goldman, Town Adminis- [email protected] or (908) Ms. Baubles said she will explore There’s a far better use of that prop- vehicle causing damage to the finish. According to police, a security tape of the trator Jim Gildea, Westfield Board of 789-4051 with questions. making the director of special educa- erty than for just parking,” she said of Thursday, July 16, Robert W. Carter, 53, suspect disassembling the air conditioner tion part of a shared services position the South Avenue lot. of Westfield was arrested in the 200 block unit and driving away in a mini-van was and “will provide information as it When asked about potentially of Cacciola Place for outstanding warrants provided, and the incident is under investi- unfolds” during the 2009-2010 school changing the character of downtown out of Cranford in the amount of $948, gation. Linoln School in Westfield year. if such development ensues, she said, Garwood in the amount of $553 and New- Scotch Plains ark in the amount of $500. According to Thursday, July 16, Tereares Daniel, 21, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ms. Baubles reported on violence “The downtown and the character police, he was also charged with obstruc- of Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding and vandalism that occured last year changes every day.” tion of justice and held for failure to post bail warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was went into renovating the Lincoln build- at the same time, as long as we all arrive in the district. She said there were When discussion arises in the fu- ing to make it appropriate for the town’s at the same destination in June,” Ms. in the amount of $1,000. processed and released. nine violence incidents (assault, bat- ture on whether or not to apply for the Thursday, July 16, a resident of East Thursday, July 16, a resident of Tussel youngest learners will benefit students Zavetz said. “They just came together tery and bullying) and three acts of designation, Ms. Cronin said it is for decades. as a group beautifully.” Broad Street reported that someone stole Lane reported that someone damaged her vandalism of school property. The “absolutely in [the DWC’s] purview” $300 from his apartment over a three-day planter valued at $45. “Our hope was also that teachers Mrs. Zavetz said having the town’s students involved accounted for ap- to supply input and that “anything to period. Friday, July 17, police investigated a hit- from six different buildings, with dif- 3- to 5-year-old population all in one proximately three percent of the stu- help the town from a planning per- Thursday, July 16, David M. Gibson, 48, and-run accident that occurred on Crestwood ferent styles and traditions, would, over building allowed activities and assem- dents in the district. spective is a great thing.” of Westfield was arrested and charged with Road after the victim parked her vehicle the course of the year, become a team,” blies to be specifically geared toward Ms. Baubles said a student work- “We need the town engaged in this,” driving while intoxicated (DWI) following legally and another vehicle struck the rear of she said. “And that’s been a major their age range. She also tried to inte- a motor vehicle stop on Rahway Avenue at the vehicle causing damage and then fled shop on bullying is being organized she added. “I can’t see exploring [a Grove Street. He was processed and re- the scene. success…one I could see whenever I grate special-education classes into at Deerfield school by Principal Rob- Transit Village designation] as being walked the halls.” these activities. leased to a responsible adult. Friday, July 17, Ahmid Baqqi, 36, of ert Philips. a bad thing. We need to keep thinking Friday, July 17, a resident of South Av- Marrow, Ga., was arrested for an outstand- Audrey Zavetz, principal of Lincoln “I’d always ask [the special-educa- The next board meeting is sched- forward. The character changes ev- School, agreed. tion teachers] if they thought it was enue reported that while shopping at an Elm ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He uled for Tuesday, August 18, at 7:30 ery day…and I know there are a lot of Street grocery store, someone intentionally was processed and released. “At the beginning of the year, I said to appropriate or if they’d like to sit in a p.m. towns that want to emulate us.” pushed a cart into her vehicle, causing dam- Friday, July 17, James Smith, 34, of them that it’s not so important that we certain area so if they needed to leave, age to the paint. Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding all take the same step in the same way they could without much disruption,” Friday, July 17, a resident in the 800 warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was she said. block of Cranford Avenue reported that processed and released. She additionally believed strong sup- someone removed approximately $15,000 Saturday, July 18, Kathy Ingraham, 46, port from Lincoln parents and the com- worth of jewelry from her residence. of Scotch Plains was arrested for an out- Garwood Ed. munity played a major role in a suc- RVSA Costs and Revenue Friday, July 17, Alice Gmelin, 54, of standing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cessful first year. But like any new CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield was arrested for an outstanding She was processed and released. Garwood warrant in the amount of $42. She Saturday, July 18, a resident of Kevin dents will be charged for lunch unless endeavor, it was not without challenges. Thursday’s agenda meeting a history for the RVSA’s sewerage-treatment was processed and released. Road reported that someone entered his they qualify for a free or reduced price Mrs. Zavetz, who had seven years of of the cogeneration and sludge dry- plant. The diesel engines outlined in Saturday, July 18, Johhnie Stanley, 51, of vehicle and removed his GPS valued at lunch. experience as a principal and assistant ing facilities construction and changes the Caterpillar lawsuit are for backup Westfield was arrested for outstanding war- $150. The fees were previously discussed principal prior to Lincoln, said trans- based on the report of the RVSA power in the event of a power failure. rants out of Woodbridge in the amount of Fanwood during a special public committee of the portation issues were the biggest hurdle. construction manager. Notice to pro- Officials said the authority faces $1,000, Union Township in the amount of Tuesday, July 7, three juveniles, ages whole meeting on July 16 when board “No matter what district I’ve worked ceed was given on March 10, 2004, significant additional costs as a result $1,500 and Springfield in the amount of 13, 15, 16, all from Plainfield, were ar- officials said the charges were part of a for, it’s always a challenge,” she said. with an original completion date of of its need to retain temporary gen- $200 after a motor vehicle stop on South rested after an officer observed them at- “change in mindset” for the district. Drop-off and pick-up procedures had December 10, 2005. The newly an- erators and for damage caused by Avenue. He was processed and released. tempting to steal bicycles from the North “Education in Garwood does have to to incorporate students who took the bus Saturday, July 18, a resident in the 500 side train station. According to police, the nounced anticipated completion date “backfires” during testing of the co- block of Trinity Place reported that some- 16-year-old was charged with possession change, we just can’t afford what we’ve along with others who were dropped off is October 16, 2009, which includes generation facilities. Caterpillar and one flattened both rear tires of his vehicle. of a burglary tool and attempted theft, and had,” Board President Adele Lewis said by car. Some children walked to school. installation of the two diesel genera- Foley Power Systems, the local dealer Saturday, July 18, a resident of Mohican the other two juveniles were charged with on Tuesday. “If you look at it this way, “In the beginning of the year, there tors recently added back to the project. for Caterpillar, brought a suit against Drive reported that someone removed and attempted theft. All three were processed you pay for pre-kindergarten when you were some problems with daily logis- Costs of the cogeneration and sludge RVSA for the return of the temporary Ipod Nano, a laptop, $250 in cash and an and turned over to a responsible adult. use it instead of a huge tax increase.” tics,” Ms. Dolan said. “Those proce- drying facilities have risen from an generators. The RVSA has filed coun- antique firearm from his residence. Tuesday, July 7, a 17-year-old juvenile The district began exploring a fee- dures needed to be fixed, and they were.” original $17.13 million to $24.22 terclaims and a submission for reim- Saturday, July 18, Beau Lia, 19, of from Boundbrook, who was a passenger based system for non-mandated pro- She said Mrs. Zavetz continues to visit million, an increase of 41 percent, bursement from the contractors’ and Fanwood was arrested for an outstanding in a vehicle that was stopped for a motor grams after scrapping a plan to “off- schools in other towns to see what can be and are part of the $225 million court- consultants’ insurance companies. warrant out of Garwood after a motor ve- vehicle violation on Terrill Road, was line” Washington School. The district learned from their procedures. hicle stop on South Avenue. He was pro- arrested for underage possession of alco- ordered expansion. A three-day performance test of a cessed and released. hol and underage consumption of alco- is facing a $400,000 deficit for the Mrs. Zavetz described the first year Michael Brinker, RVSA executive revision to the ultraviolet disinfection Saturday, July 18, Rasheeda McNair hol. He was transported to headquarters, 2010-2011 school year. Business Ad- as a learning experience and said she director, told The Leader that the system for the facility’s wastewater Poindexter, 27, of Elizabeth was arrested where he was processed and released to a ministrator William Muzzio said the will continue to tweak and “stream- October 16 date does not include time appears to have been successfully after a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue responsible adult. board is looking at “everything under line” procedures. for the possible redesign and con- completed, officials said. While the at Windsor Avenue for an outstanding war- Wednesday, July 8, Damon Ross, 37, the sun” to decrease that figure. The school will send all of its corre- struction of the supports for the ex- report has not been submitted to the rant out of Elizabeth in the amount of $89. of Roselle was arrested following a motor The board is also considering begin- spondences via e-mail next year. New haust system. Caterpillar’s commis- authority, data indicates the test was She was processed and released. vehicle stop on South Avenue for out- ning a full-day, tuition-based pre-kin- activities are in the works, including sioning report discussed last month successful. The revision switches the Sunday, July 19, Matthew T. Dandrea, standing warrants out of Greenbrook, dergarten program in the future and is inviting visiting authors and guest read- raised the possibility that this would disinfection system to full power when 18, of Westfield was arrested and charged Fanwood, Plainfield, Westfield and discussing the possibility of an activity ers, as well as having a Math Day. with kidnapping, aggravated assault, pos- Cranford. He was processed and turned need to be done. Caterpillar is the a triggering flow rate of 55 million session of a stun gun, possession of a weapon over to the Union County jail for failure to fee or requiring instrument rentals for Both Ms. Dolan and Mrs. Zavetz manufacturer of the diesel engines gallons per day is exceeded. for an unlawful purpose, possession of a make bail. its extra-curricular music program. urged parents to become involved. CDS of under 50 grams after an investiga- Thursday, July 9, a resident of Helen Parent Patricia Puentes expressed “Our doors are always open for par- tion relating to an incident that occurred on Street reported that sometime between concern over the timing of the fee imple- ents who want to help out,” Mrs. Zavetz Nomahegan Drive. 11:55 p.m. on July 7, and 6 a.m. on July 9, mentation, saying she believed less than said. “We truly could not have done Hyatt Hills Golf Complex Sunday, July 19, a resident in the 500 someone entered the residence by cutting two months was not enough notice. anything without the PTO this year.” block of Westfield Avenue reported that the screen on a ground floor window and Due to the short notice, officials said In June, the Lincoln PTO prepared a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sometime overnight someone entered his opening the unlocked window to gain they did not charge a tuition fee, which time capsule for its inaugural kinder- are accounted for prior to calculating Union County Freeholder Daniel residence through forced entry of a base- entrance into the home. Ms. Lewis said is as high as $225 per garten class. It will remain in storage at net income. Sullivan said, “At some point, it was ment door. According to police, a wallet According to police, the suspect re- that was left in the kitchen was removed. moved a purse, cell phone, Blackberry month in neighboring towns. the building and be opened in 2021, Total revenue in 2008 was to generate money for Cranford and Mountainside and a set of keys belonging to a 2005 Resident Bruce Paterson suggested when the students graduate Westfield $2,239,598 and slightly higher in 2007 Clark, and it has not done that.” Tuesday, July 14, a resident came into Subaru. Once outside the suspect used the that the board list those programs that High School. at $2,241,909. He also said the county is “in no headquarters to report that a large, blue keys to steal the vehicle. The scene was are mandatory and those that are not It contains such items as a Lincoln T- Total revenue increased since 2003 position to buy another golf course.” plastic garbage can had been removed from processed, and the incident is being in- and move towards a user-fee system. shirt and car magnet, student projects, to 2008 by 59.5 percent, and expenses In the public meeting, Mr. Freed- his residence. According to police, the gar- vestigated by the detective bureau. “Somewhere out there, there has to class and staff photos, the first edition increased in the same period by 37.9 man updated the commission on the bage can is owned by Midco, and the serial Sunday, July 12, Elamin S. Raheem, be an idea of what the taxpayers should of the Lincoln Ledger newsletter, the percent. books. He said that no “expense items number is 01006396. 28, of Plainfield was arrested for an out- really be funding and what you should school’s handbook and calendar, let- According to the 2008 audit, the were over budget.” Tuesday, July 14, a resident of Berkeley standing Bloomfield warrant after a mo- be passing along as a user fee,” Mr. ters from Ms. Dolan and Board of Hyatt Hills commission owes GM, “We have cut back on capital ex- Heights reported that while she left her tor vehicle stop in the 300 block of South vehicle parked on Cherry Hill Road, some- Avenue. He was processed and released Paterson said. Education President Ginny Leiz wel- for GM’s expense of building the penses,” he continued. He said the one threw a bottle of beer through the back after posting bail. Board members Linda Koenig and coming the students, a CD of Westfield complex, a note, with accrued inter- commission has spent $8,500 and window, causing approximately $500 worth Sunday, July 12, Rebecca F. Lipke, 18, Christine Guerriero proposed the pos- Leader newspaper issues from through- est, in the amount of $1.7 million, $48,000 were budgeted for and he of damage. According to police, the vehicle of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged sibility of forming an ad hoc citizens out the school year and the poem Mrs. with an additional liability cost of recommended that “based on our cash had only been parked at the location for 15 with providing police with false informa- committee to promote better public Zavetz wrote and recited at the year- $306,227. The note payable was ad- balance” $75,000 be “allotted to the minutes when the damage occurred. tion, and a 17-year-old juvenile from involvement in school board matters. end celebration ceremony. justed in 2008 when GM agreed to winter fund.” Mr. Hoeffler agreed. Wednesday, July 15, a resident of Up- Scotch Plains was arrested and charged The board said it will also be starting Ms. Dolan said she wants to ensure a reduce it by $601,003. This debt is Commission Treasurer James land Road reported that someone threw a with obstruction of justice for throwing a a first and second grade disabled class smooth transition as the first kindergar- not taken into account in the expense Ulrich reported at the meeting that brick through the back window of his ve- controlled dangerous substance into the at Lincoln School. The program will ten class moves on to the six elemen- column of the audit. there was a “change to the Clarkford hicle while it was parked in his driveway. air after officers responded to Elm Street According to police, a 40-ounce bottle of on a report of suspicious activity. Lipke serve some students who are already in tary schools this September. Orienta- The Hyatt Hills commission is to Bill.” It had to pay back $2,800 for a English Malt liquor was also found in the was processed and released, and the juve- district as well as allowing some out- tions, visitations and activities were begin repaying GM on the note when late starter drop for camp lessons, and vehicle. nile was processed and turned over to a of-district placements to return, which held at the end of the school year in that net income reaches $100,000. Ten showed there was a $4,000 income Thursday, July 16, a resident of Little responsible adult. will result in a cost savings. regard. percent of the total outstanding bal- before the reimbursement. Court reported that someone sent him a Monday, July 13, Jennie M. Correa, “It all depends on how much extra Mrs. Zavetz said she hopes the class ance is to be paid when net income is A split of gas lines to run to a new harassing letter in response to a letter to the 27, of Newark was arrested for an out- help the student might need, but it’s a will feel “special” when it opens the between $100,000 and $300,000; 18 gas meter is also planned to be com- editor he had submitted to the Star-Ledger. standing Bellville warrant after a motor substantial savings,” Lincoln School time capsule in 2021. percent between $300,000 and plete within a month. Friday, July 17, a resident reported that vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. She was Principal Mary Emmons said. “I want them to realize they were the $500,000, and 25 percent when greater The site also has the restaurant, Lana’s she was concerned about the welfare of her processed and released after posting bail. The next scheduled meeting of the pioneers of this building…the glue that than $500,000. Fine Dining, which is contracted out to ex-boyfriend after he told her during a phone Tuesday, July 14, a resident of Taul conversation that he had been walking up Road reported that sometime between board is Tuesday, August 18. The board held all of us together, even if they were The commission’s accountant, Peter Kowal to operate. He has man- and down Summit Road thinking about her. 8:30 p.m. on July 13, and 7:45 a.m. on will hold a public committee of the too young to realize it at the time,” she Harvin Freedman, said he was not aware aged the restaurant since the complex An officer checked the area and found the July 14, a 2009 Mercedes was stolen from whole meeting, tentatively scheduled said. “I want them to think back and of any agreement between the commis- opened, and he said the restaurant, which individual to be coherent and in no apparent his driveway. According to police, there for Wednesday or Thursday, August 12 remember the excitement and know sion and the two towns, and would not has indoor and outdoor dining, as well danger. According to police, his mother was no evidence of a forced entry left at or 13. how much we love them.” comment on the income statements. as a bar, is profitable. confirmed to police that her son had been the scene. USPS 485200 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Scotch Plains Council Acts On Storm Sewers, Adjusts SID By FRED T. ROSSI Special Improvement District (SID) Two major road projects are also un- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times assessments for property located at derway, he said. The Sycamore Av- SCOTCH PLAINS — During its Block 1801, Lots 6 and 7. Council- enue reconstruction, which began in 45-minute meeting, the Scotch Plains man Kevin Glover said the governing early June, is set for completion by council introduced two environmen- body was “correcting a technical de- mid to late August, while the Morse tal-oriented ordinances. The first, ac- fect” in the SID assessment plan. Avenue improvements got underway cording to Councilwoman Mary The council awarded a $26,635 two weeks ago. DePaola, would bring the township contract to National Fence Systems Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Strauss said into compliance with state Depart- of Avenel to install fencing at the on Tuesday night that, due to feed- ment of Environmental Protection southside field, Green Forest Park, back received from parents, enroll- (DEP) regulations to prevent the dis- the field at the Union County Voca- ment in the recreation department’s charge of solids into municipal storm tional-Technical Schools and a pub- summer camp program has increased sewers. The second ordinance, she lic works facility. five-fold from the initial registration said, establishes requirements for the Township Manager Christopher period. proper handling of dumpsters and Marion, at his first meeting since Mr. Strauss said summer camp reg- other refuse containers. Both ordi- assuming his new position late last istrations had been low after sign-ups nances will be voted on after public month, said 1,602 permits had been began in early May, with the sour hearings on Tuesday, August 11. sold for the township’s bulk waste economic climate believed to be the The council also voted to waive the pick-up in June versus 1,635 last year. primary reason. In recent weeks, he said, the recreation department has contacted parents of campers and found that, along with “some other Fred Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times bugs” in the program, the increased FROLICKING ON A SUMMER NIGHT...Children of the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League engage in a whole fees this year had provided “some lot of fun at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains after the game last week. disincentive” for some families. Fees were then adjusted, Mr. Strauss said, and enrollment has climbed from 25 to 125. “The feed- RVSA Grants Raises, Construction back was great,” he said, adding that the camp has turned into “quite a success.” Costs Rise; U.S. Gypsum Closes At the beginning of the meeting, the council honored Joan Iuliano and By WAYNE BAKER with 25 or more years of service will cogeneration and sludge drying fa- May Baker, both of whom recently Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times now make a 1 per cent contribution to cilities construction and changes retired from the Scotch Plains Li- RAHWAY — The commissioners their health care costs. based on the report of the RVSA brary after 28 and 25 years of service, of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- In other business, Clark is ques- construction manager. Notice to pro- respectively. Mayor Malool presented thority (RVSA) met Thursday night tioning the authority’s billing pro- ceed was given on March 10, 2004, them with plaques of appreciation and approved an 11 percent raise over cess. Charges to member municipali- with an original completion date of and thanked them for their years of three years for union employees. The ties are based on five-year rolling December 10, 2005. The newly an- service to the township. board also discussed, in closed execu- average. According to a statement nounced anticipated completion date

David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Library Director Meg Kolaya ex- tive session, an issue raised by Clark made by Clark Commissioner Frank is October 16, 2009, which includes PRESIDENT IN NEW JERSEY...President Barack Obama came to the Garden tended her “greatest wishes” to Mrs. Township relating to a large and sud- Mazzarella, U.S.G.’s contribution to installation of the two diesel genera- State Art Center with 17,000 attendees last Thursday in a Democratic Party Iuliano and Mrs. Baker while library den anticipated change in their flows the township’s flows had been about tors recently added back to the project. campaign stump for the re-election of New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine. See Board of Trustees President Joseph due to the closure of the U.S. Gypsum 25 percent of the township’s total Costs of the cogeneration and sludge goleader.com/photos. Duff said the two ladies “personify plant, at 1255 Raritan Road in Clark. flow. Mr. Mazzarella told The Scotch drying facilities have risen from an what our staff is.” The board of commissioners rati- Plains-Fanwood Times that Clark original $17.13 million to $24.22 Mayor Nancy Malool appointed fied a mediated labor agreement with feels the billing method places an million, an increase of 41 percent, Jim Hely Becomes Newest Lisa Schiller to the advisory board the United Steel Workers Local 4- undue burden on them as a result of and are part of the $225 million court- for Scotch Plains Television and 149. The labor pact is retroactive to the loss of a large industrial user. ordered expansion. Joanne Guarnuccio to the library July 1, 2008 and has a three-year The five-year rolling average means Michael Brinker, RVSA executive Judge on Superior Court board of trustees. term. It gives the workers a three- the township and their taxpayers will director, told The Times that the Octo- By PAUL J. PEYTON colleagues, current and former elected The council also granted a special and-a-half percent annual raise. The face costs from the closed plant for ber 16 date does not include time for Specially Written for The Scotch Plaiins-Fanwood Times officials of both major political par- use permit to Portusa BBQ to place authority obtained permission for ran- five years, and Mr. Mazzarella said the possible redesign and construc- ELIZABETH — Former six-term ties, as well as family and friends, three tables and up to 12 chairs on the dom alcohol and drug tests and em- the township feels this is unfair. Mr. tion of the supports for the exhaust Westfield town councilman Jim Hely witnessed the ceremony. He is a gradu- sidewalk outside its recently opened ployees now make a contribution to Mazzarella left the meeting immedi- system. Caterpillar’s commissioning was sworn in on Friday as the newest ate of Westfield High School, premises at 503 Park Avenue. their health care costs. New retirees ately after his statement, stating that report discussed last month raised the member the state Superior Court, Gettysburg College and Rutgers Law the board would likely want to dis- possibility that this would need to be Union County bench, during a cer- School. cuss strategy. done. Caterpillar is the manufacturer emony at the Union County Court- All three State Senators from Union Hyatt Hills Golf Complex The authority provided in of the diesel engines for the RVSA’s house in Elizabeth. County, Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Thursday’s agenda a history of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Mr. Hely, who has been an attorney Westfield), a Republican who serves for 30 years, was nominated in the as Senate minority leader, and Demo- Sale Is ‘Status Quo’ spring of 2008 by Governor Jon crats, Ray Lesniak (LD-20, Eliza- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE our largest teaching pro left.” Scutari, Stender Push for Corzine to fill a vacancy on the Union beth) and Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The audit report on file at the Town- County bench. The state Senate Judi- Linden), both of whom are attorneys CLARK – Following the private ses- ship of Cranford shows Hyatt Hills Use of ‘Safer’ Chemicals ciary Committee signed off on the and serve on the Senate Judiciary sion of The Hyatt Hills Golf Complex had net income for the year ended nomination, at which point Governor Committee, attended. commission Thursday, chairman Rob- October 31, 2008, of $573,187, a By RAYNOR DENITZIO companies and government agencies Corzine made the appointment, which Mr. Scutari described the approval ert Kobryn said that the commission’s considerable increase from 2007, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to utilize inherently safer technolo- was approved by the full Senate on process for Mr. Hely before the Sen- attorney Dan McCarthy stated in the when the complex had a net loss of LINDEN — During a press confer- gies when they are accessible. July 1. ate Judiciary Committee as “a breeze,” session that he has been in contact with $236,852. The complex had showed ence at a Linden railroad yard on “What we’re trying to do with this The new judge served 10 years as a based on the attorney’s extensive General Motor’s (GM) attorneys and a net loss each year since it opened in Monday, District 22 representatives resolution is create a higher aware- councilman from Westfield’s fourth résumé. In fact, the senator said he that the sale of the golf complex’s land 2002, with the exception of 2004 Senator Nicholas Scutari (D-Linden) ness and urge the state, the Depart- ward. Among his accomplishments would call Mr. Hely to discuss his is “status quo.” The lawyers said “it is when its net income was $23,856. and Assemblywoman Linda Stender ment of Environmental Protection as a councilman was his leadership in strategy in an upcoming trial. going to take a long time” to reach an When the golf complex was initi- (D-Fanwood) spoke of the need for (DEP) and the governor’s office to enacting a municipal law requiring “He (Mr. Hely) is the true defini- agreement of sale, he said. ated, an agreement was made be- companies to utilize alternative tech- take the next step in adopting safer helmets for bicyclists under the age tion of what a public servant is,” Mr. The commission also received a six- tween the commission and Cranford nologies to limit the volume of poten- technologies throughout the state,” of 14 to prevent head injuries. The Scutari said. month report from Arcadis, the envi- and Clark that Cranford would re- tially dangerous chemicals trans- Mrs. Stender said. law has become the basis for similar “He is such a committed and moti- ronmental engineering consulting com- ceive one third and Clark would re- ported via rail. As an example, Mrs. Stender spoke laws around the country. vated individual,” adding that Mr. pany hired by GM to test the groundwa- ceive two thirds of the positive bal- “While we may never be able to of the potential danger posed by ship- Mr. Hely ran for Congress in 1988, Hely is “the right candidate (for Su- ter on the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex, ance at the end of each annual finan- completely eliminate the transporta- ments of chlorine, which, among other against veteran Rep. Matthew perior Court judge) at the right time which is a brownfield redevelopment. cial period. To date, neither entity has tion of hazardous chemicals, we must uses, is employed in water treatment. Rinaldo (R-Union), a position that for Union County.” Mr. Kobryn said in the public por- received any income from the golf do everything we can to limit the According to Mrs. Stender, more than he said, “wasn’t a real coveted posi- Mr. Kean said the judicial system, tion of the meeting that it costs GM complex. Even though in 2008 over abundance of hazardous chemicals in 1,100 shipments of chlorine travel tion” for a Democrat. He had an is the “closest interaction the citizens about $150,000 per year for Arcadis’ half a million dollars in profit was our rail yards,” Mrs. Stender said. through New Jersey’s rail system per unsuccessful run for mayor of have with any form of government.” services. Initially, GM paid about $45 made, Mr. Hoeffler said the towns did Noting the “significant abundance year. Citing statistics from the U.S. Westfield in 1984. He told the nearly 30 judges that sit million to cap and fill the land, ac- not receive income. He cited salaries of rail lines” and dense population in Naval Laboratories, she said one rail- Mr. Hely told The Scotch Plains- on the county bench that they are cording to the county. and utility costs during the four Union, Essex and Hudson counties, car carrying chlorine has the poten- Fanwood Times that he considered “getting an incredible colleague.” Robert Hoeffler, Hyatt Hills execu- months in winter when the complex as well as what she said is the vulner- tial to “cause more than 100,000 his judicial appointment “a great Citing Mr. Hely’s work in his com- tive director, said during public ses- is closed for eating up the remainder ability of the rail transit system, Mrs. deaths or serious injuries” if it were honor,” and he hopes his experience munity, Mr. Lesniak added that Mr. sion his review of the groundwater of the money. Stender said ACR-239 would urge CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 as an attorney would make him a Hely’s “commitment to justice does analysis showed “levels of the serious A look at the audited income state- “humble and good judge.” not end at the courtroom steps.” items that are underground are about ments show that utilities for 2008 He took his oath from Assignment Judge Cassidy, who assumed the the same, they haven’t changed.” totaled close to $207,000 and payroll Judge for Union County, Karen assignment judge leadership post ear- He said the New Jersey Department totaled $323,782, and those expenses Cassidy of Cranford. Mr. Hely’s legal CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) are accounted for prior to calculating will analyze the findings and submit net income. their feedback in two months. Total revenue in 2008 was The report stated a detection of $2,239,598 and slightly higher in 2007 MTBE was significantly less, at a at $2,241,909. concentration of 7.8 micrograms per Total revenue increased since 2003 liter, than the cleanup criteria of 70 to 2008 by 59.5 percent, and expenses micrograms per liter. increased in the same period by 37.9 It also reported that some wells percent. “were not sampled because during According to the 2008 audit, the purging, product was observed in the Hyatt Hills commission owes GM, purge water and on the purging equip- for GM’s expense of building the ment.”The product is oil, according complex, a note, with accrued inter- to Tim Yost, press officer for Motors est, in the amount of $1.7 million, Liquidation, who said, “There has with an additional liability cost of been product in the water there for a $306,227. The note payable was ad- decade if not longer. Steady progress justed in 2008 when GM agreed to Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times has been made at getting it out during reduce it by $601,003. This debt is ON DASHER...At last Thursday’s summer concert at Alan Augustine Village that time frame.” not taken into account in the expense Green in Scotch Plains, magician Eric Dasher pulled double duty after the live Dan Hollis, the general manager of column of the audit. band set to follow his children’s show cancelled. Mr. Dasher stretched his hour- the golf course, said “revenue has The Hyatt Hills commission is to long show for an additional hour and entertained the several dozen children and been very good” for the month of begin repaying GM on the note when young-at-heart for with an assortment of tricks and illusions. Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times JOINING THE BENCH…Jim Hely of Westfield takes the oath of office for July. June he said “was not a good net income reaches $100,000. Ten month because of the weather.” He percent of the total outstanding bal- PAGE INDEX Superior Court Judge of New Jersey from Union County Assignment Judge Regional ...... 2-3, 16 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 Karen Cassidy. Judge Hely’s daughter, Meghan Hely, an attorney herself, holds said individual golf lessons by the ance is to be paid when net income is golf pros were less than last year, “but between $100,000 and $300,000; 18 Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 17 Classifieds .... 15 the bible. The ceremony took place at the county courthouse in Elizabeth on Community..6-7, 14, 16 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 Friday, July 17. not anything significant considering CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, July 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Report Three Cat Burglaries In Westfield, Remind Residents of Care WESTFIELD — Captain David This is the third incident of this type that Wayman of the Westfield Police Depart- has occurred in just over a month’s period ment announced that a “cat burglary” oc- of time. During the late night hours of June curred on Sunday, July 19, between 1 and 9 into the early morning hours of June 10, 9 a.m. in the 500 block of Westfield Av- a “cat burglary” occurred in the 600 block enue. Actor(s) entered the residence of West Broad Street and the 800 block of through an unlocked door and rummaged Shadowlawn Drive during which time an through the first floor of the house as the unspecified amount of property was re- residents were asleep on the second floor. moved from each residence. An unspecified amount of property was A “cat burglary” can be defined as removed from the residence by the actor(s). when an occupied premise is unknow- ingly entered by an actor(s) to commit a crime. These types of burglaries are un- usual; however, when they do occur, they Hyatt Hills normally take place at night with the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 occupants asleep. percent between $300,000 and The Westfield Police Department is $500,000, and 25 percent when actively investigating these incidents, and David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times greater than $500,000. it is unknown at this time if the incidents Courtesy of Valeri Sewald THE JUBILANT...President Barack Obama supporters await his arrival to the are related. DETERRING CRIME...On July 14, Westfield Police Captain David Wayman Garden State Arts Center last week while security intermingles with the crowd to The commission’s accountant, Residents are reminded to keep the and detective Joseph Costanzo conducted a community meeting at a Shadowlawn ensure the safety. Harvin Freedman, said he was not aware doors and windows to their houses locked Drive home organized by Fourth Ward Councilman Tom Bigosinski regarding of any agreement between the commis- when practical and report any suspicious burglaries and theft prevention. Sixty residents attended. Pictured, from left to sion and the two towns, and would not or unusual incidents or people to the Po- right, are: Captain Wayman, Det. Costanzo and Councilman Bigosinski. comment on the income statements. lice Department immediately at (908) 789- Judge Jim Hely of Westfield Union County Freeholder Daniel 4000 or in case of an emergency dial 911. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sullivan said, “At some point, it was lier this year, told those in attendance for plaintiff injury cases as well as to generate money for Cranford and POLICE BLOTTER that she went up against Mr. Hely in numerous articles, and appeared as a Clark, and it has not done that.” a trial as a young attorney trying to regular commentator on “Court TV” He also said the county is “in no RVSA impress her bosses but ended up los- in the 1990s. position to buy another golf course.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Scotch Plains had been upset about the breakup but had ing the case. Among those from Westfield at- In the public meeting, Mr. Freed- sewerage-treatment plant. The diesel Thursday, July 16, Tereares Daniel, 21, lately seemed fine, police said. “But now, the tables are kind of tending the swearing-in ceremony man updated the commission on the engines outlined in the Caterpillar of Plainfield was arrested for an outstand- Saturday, July 18, Beatrice Wilson, 58, books. He said that no “expense items ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He of Sayreville was picked up at the turned, so it’s kind of fun,” Judge were Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky lawsuit are for backup power in the was processed and released. Middlesex County Correctional Facility Cassidy joked. Back to serious com- and Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, were over budget.” event of a power failure. Thursday, July 16, a resident of Tussel for an outstanding warrant in the amount ments, she said Mr. Hely has “a wealth former mayor Tom Jardim, former “We have cut back on capital ex- Officials said the authority faces Lane reported that someone damaged her of $724. of legal experience” and was a “very councilman Larry Goldman, Town penses,” he continued. He said the significant additional costs as a result planter valued at $45. Saturday, July 18, Rivera Rashawn, 22, welcome addition to our bench.” Administrator Jim Gildea, Westfield commission has spent $8,500 of a of its need to retain temporary gen- Friday, July 17, police investigated a of Plainfield was arrested for contempt of Among the cases Mr. Hely has been Board of Education President Ginny $48,000 budget. Based on cost esti- erators and for damage caused by hit-and-run accident that occurred on court for an outstanding warrant in the recognized for was a 1984 case in Leiz, former town councilwoman and mates, he recommended that $75,000 “backfires” during testing of the co- Crestwood Road after the victim parked amount of $200. which he and another attorney re- BOE president Susan Jacobson, be “allotted to the winter fund.” Mr. generation facilities. Caterpillar and her vehicle legally and another vehicle Sunday, July 19, Melvin O. struck the rear of the vehicle causing dam- Olivavalladres, 42, of Irvington was ar- ceived the largest injury award in the Fanwood Councilwoman Joan Hoeffler agreed. Foley Power Systems, the local dealer age and then fled the scene. rested and charged with driving with a state at that time — $3.55 million — Wheeler, Union County Prosecutor Commission Treasurer James for Caterpillar, brought suit against Friday, July 17, Ahmid Baqqi, 36, of suspended license after a motor vehicle for a paralysis victim. In 1988, he Ted Romankow, County Sheriff Ralph Ulrich reported at the meeting that RVSA for the return of the temporary Marrow, Ga., was arrested for an outstand- stop. became the first attorney in the United Froehlich, County Clerk Joanne there was a “change to the Clarkford generators. The RVSA has filed coun- ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He Sunday, July 19, an officer was dis- States to prove during a jury trial that Rajoppi and County Surrogate James Bill.” It had to pay back $2,800 for a terclaims and a submission for reim- was processed and released. patched to a tavern on Mountain Avenue the Audi 5000 was defective due to LaCorte. late starter drop for camp lessons, and bursement from the contractors’ and Friday, July 17, James Smith, 34, of in regards to a report of terroristic threats. unintended acceleration. Audi, which Mr. Skibitsky told The Times that showed there was a $4,000 income consultants’ insurance companies. Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding According to police, a waitress was count- before the reimbursement. warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was ing her tips in the kitchen when another was owned by Volkswagen of America he has known Judge Hely for “quite a A three-day performance test of a processed and released. employee told her to count the money at at that time, claimed the acceleration few years” and that, “Union County A split of gas lines to run to a new revision to the ultraviolet disinfec- Saturday, July 18, Kathy Ingraham, 46, the bar. The waitress did not appreciate the instances were due to driver error. residents will be served extremely gas meter is also planned to be com- tion system for the facility’s waste- of Scotch Plains was arrested for an out- employee telling her how to do her job. He also authored two books on well by Jim” on the state Superior plete within a month. water appears to have been success- standing warrant after a motor vehicle The waitress’ boyfriend then threatened personal injury law and trial strategy Court. The site has a restaurant, Lana’s fully completed, officials said. While stop. She was processed and released. the employee with physical violence, au- Fine Dining, which Peter Kowal op- the report has not been submitted to Saturday, July 18, a resident of Kevin thorities said. erates under contract. He has man- the authority, data indicates the test Road reported that someone entered his Monday, July 20, the owner of a busi- aged the restaurant since the complex vehicle and removed his GPS valued at ness on Sheffield Street reported that some- was successful. The revision switches $150. one removed scrap metal from an air con- Safer Chemicals opened, and he said the restaurant, the disinfection system to full power Fanwood ditioning unit that was located on the pre- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 which has indoor and outdoor dining, when a triggering flow rate of 55 Tuesday, July 7, three juveniles, ages mises. According to police, a security tape as well as a bar, is profitable. million gallons per day is exceeded. 13, 15 and 16, all from Plainfield, were of the suspect disassembling the air condi- subject to a terrorist attack or in- century, I think it’s an important piece arrested after an officer observed them tioner unit and driving away in a mini-van volved in an accident. of legislation,” Mr. Scutari said. attempting to steal bicycles from the North was provided and the incident is under “Homeland Security and many na- When reached for comment by The side train station. According to police, the investigation. tional security experts have warned Times, the American Chemical Soci- 16-year-old was charged with possession Westfield that terrorists could use chemicals ety (ACS) released a statement by of a burglary tool and attempted theft, and Tuesday, July 14, Keith Anderson, 41, such as chlorine, transported by rail, Neal Langerman, a former chair of the other two juveniles were charged with of Plainfield was arrested at the Plainfield attempted theft. All three were processed Police Department for an outstanding in a terrorist attack,” she said. the ACS Division of Chemical Health and turned over to a responsible adult. Westfield warrant in the amount of $500. Mrs. Stender said water-treatment and Safety, made before the House of Tuesday, July 7, a 17-year-old juvenile He was processed and released. facilities could substitute bleach for Representatives Committee on Home- from Boundbrook, who was a passenger in Tuesday, July 14, Benito Marino, 21, of chlorine at comparable costs, which land Security. He said the society a vehicle that was stopped for a motor New Brunswick was arrested at the New would limit the need to transport the “supports increased attention on safer vehicle violation on Terrill Road, was ar- Brunswick Police Department for two chemical by rail. technologies and believes the focus rested for underage possession of alcohol outstanding Westfield warrants. He was David Cynamon, executive chair- should be on a broad portfolio of and underage consumption of alcohol. He processed and released. was transported to headquarters, where he Tuesday, July 14, Sabin Silva, 25, ad- man of K2 Pure Solutions, a Toronto- timely and effective methods of re- was processed and released to a respon- dress unknown, was arrested following a based company which builds facili- ducing risk and mitigating potential sible adult. motor vehicle stop on West South Av- ties to produce alternative water-pu- damage.” Wednesday, July 8, Damon Ross, 37, of enue for possession of the prescription rification products, said a significant “The most effective steps to further Roselle was arrested following a motor drug Legend, a CDS. According to po- portion of the chlorine usage “can infrastructure protections will likely vehicle stop on South Avenue for out- lice, a subsequent investigation revealed and should be eliminated using our include incentives, rather than new standing warrants out of Greenbrook, she also had a body warrant issued by the technologies.” He said he hopes the regulations,” Mr. Langerman told the Fanwood, Plainfield, Westfield and United States Immigration and Customs resolution creates more awareness of committee. Cranford. He was processed and turned Enforcement Agency (ICE) for an immi- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times over to the Union County jail for failure to gration violation. She was processed and alternative technologies and leads DORMANT CRANES AT PORT...The ship cargo loading and unloading cranes make bail. turned over to the ICE. water utilities and other agencies to Garwood Ed. are empty last month during the cruise thoughout the port in Elizabeth for the Thursday, July 9, a resident of Helen Wednesday, July 15 Jimmy Smith, Jr., consider these options. 14th Annual Blessings of the Ports. Word on the docks speculates that two factors Street reported that sometime between 27, Newark was arrested at headquarters “I think this is the next best thing Approves Fees may be involved: the downturn in the economy and the shifting of traffic to the 11:55 p.m. on July 7, and 6 a.m. on July 9, for an outstanding warrant out of Spring- that at least forces them in a very By RAYNOR DENITZIO deep-water harbors in Brooklyn and Staten Island. someone entered the residence by cutting field in the amount of $500. He was pro- practical way to look at [alternatives],” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the screen on a ground floor window and cessed and released. Mr. Cynamon said. GARWOOD — Families with chil- opening the unlocked window to gain en- Thursday, July 16, a resident in the 500 Downturn In Economy trance into the home. block of Arlington Avenue reported that According to the New Jersey State dren entering half-day pre-kindergar- According to police, the suspect re- someone poured an unknown liquid on his Legislature website, ACR-239 was ten in the borough for the coming moved a purse, cell phone, Blackberry and vehicle causing damage to the finish. introduced on June 25, at which time school year will be charged a monthly a set of keys belonging to a 2005 Subaru. Thursday, July 16, Robert W. Carter, it was referred to the Assembly Home- $75 activity fee after the Garwood Impacting Activity at Ports Once outside, the suspect used the keys to 53, of Westfield was arrested in the 200 land Security and State Preparedness Board of Education approved the By KATHERINE SLOAN activity in 2008 for the ports in New steal the vehicle. The scene was processed, block of Cacciola Place for outstanding Committee. The bill is co-sponsored measure Tuesday night. The fee will Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times York and New Jersey. In 2008, 5,251 and the incident is being investigated by warrants out of Cranford in the amount of by Assemblymen Jerry Green (D- be used to offset costs of the program. AREA — The current economic re- ships conducted business there, com- the detective bureau. $948, Garwood in the amount of $553 and cession is impacting the activity of im- pared to 5,465 ships in 2007. Sunday, July 12, Elamin S. Raheem, 28, Newark in the amount of $500. According Plainfield) and John McKeon (D-West A $25 participation fee for each of Plainfield was arrested for an outstand- to police, he was also charged with ob- Orange). Mr. Scutari said he intends porting and exporting goods through “Fifteen straight years with increased sport was also approved for the the ports of New York and New Jersey. activity at our port facilities, which is an ing Bloomfield warrant after a motor ve- struction of justice and held for failure to to introduce a Senate version of the borough’s six middle school sports. During the recent Stella Maris impressive run, and despite this year’s hicle stop in the 300 block of South Av- post bail in the amount of $1,000. resolution. In addition, students will be charged Chapel’s 14th Annual Blessing of the flat growth, we look optimistically to enue. He was processed and released after Thursday, July 16, a resident of East “Given the terrorist attacks, given for lunch unless qualifying for free or Ports to wish good fortune to boaters the future,” Port Authority Deputy Ex- posting bail. Broad Street reported that someone stole the world we live in here in the 21st reduced-price ones. and ports, including those in Newark, ecutive Director Susan Bass Levin re- Sunday, July 12, Rebecca F. Lipke, 18, $300 from his apartment over a three-day Elizabeth and Staten Island, last month, ported in a press release in March. of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged period. with providing police with false informa- Thursday, July 16, David M. Gibson, there was an empirical decrease in the “That’s why it is critical now, while we tion, and a 17-year-old juvenile from 48, of Westfield was arrested and charged amount of ship activity compared to have the opportunity to create needed Scotch Plains was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) fol- what was witnessed by members of The short-term jobs, to continue our invest- with obstruction of justice for throwing a lowing a motor vehicle stop on Rahway Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times during ments in dredging, freight rail and up- CDS (controlled dangerous substance) Avenue at Grove Street. He was processed the 10th annual blessing. grading roads to the terminals so our into the air after officers responded to Elm and released to a responsible adult. Michael Costa, a member of the In- port is ready for the inevitable turn- Street on a report of suspicious activity. Friday, July 17, a resident of South ternational Longshoremen’s Associa- around in global commerce.” Lipke was processed and released, and the Avenue reported that while shopping at an tion (I.L.A.) local no. 1235, told The Port Authority Executive Director juvenile was processed and turned over to Elm Street grocery store, someone inten- Times the east coast represents one of Chris Ward confirmed in the same re- a responsible adult. tionally pushed a cart into her vehicle, the largest port systems in the United lease that the, “…Port Authority is not Monday, July 13, Jennie M. Correa, 27, causing damage to the paint. States. He said that the reason for the recession-proof, and we are committed of Newark was arrested for an outstanding Friday, July 17, a resident in the 800 decline in current port activity might be to making the necessary adjustments to Bellville warrant after a motor vehicle block of Cranford Avenue reported that due to higher costs in importing and our operating and capital budget to re- stop on Martine Avenue. She was pro- someone removed approximately $15,000 exporting goods. flect economic reality.” cessed and released after posting bail. worth of jewelry from her residence. According to a March 2009 Port Au- The Port Authority’s focus, it is re- Tuesday, July 14, a resident of Taul Friday, July 17, Alice Gmelin, 54, of thority of New York and New Jersey ported, is to refurbish the growth activ- Road reported that sometime between 8:30 Westfield was arrested for an outstanding (PANYNJ) press release, the decline in ity in the terminals. p.m. on July 13, and 7:45 a.m. on July 14, Garwood warrant in the amount of $42. activity due to the economic downturn As for speculation that more ships a 2009 Mercedes was stolen from his drive- She was processed and released. was anticipated. The Port Authority are using the Staten Island and Brook- way. According to police, there was no Saturday, July 18, Johhnie Stanley, 51, stated that the last decline in cargo vol- lyn ports versus the New Jersey ports evidence of a forced entry left at the scene. of Westfield was arrested for outstanding ume at the ports occurred in 1993. may be based on the notion that the Mountainside warrants out of Woodbridge in the amount The Associated Press (AP) reported Bayonne Bridge is “the biggest ob- Tuesday, July 14, a resident came into of $1,000, Union Township in the amount that Economist believes the recession stacle,” said Gary Whyte of headquarters to report that a large, blue of $1,500 and Springfield in the amount of Raynor Denitzio for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times plastic garbage can had been removed $200 after a motor vehicle stop on South CHEMICALS…Asw. Linda Stender (D-Fanwood), State Senator Nicholas Scutari caused a diminution in the demand for Mountainside, director of northeast op- from his residence. According to police, Avenue. He was processed and released. (D-Linden) and David Cynamon of K2 Pure Solutions on Monday at the Linden importing. erations for Ecuadorian Line. the garbage can is owned by Midco, and Saturday, July 18, a resident in the 500 rail yard support ACR 239, a resolution urging companies to utilize “inherently Although the current economy is af- Mr. Whyte said there are larger ships the serial number is 01006396. block of Trinity Place reported that some- safer technologies” rather than potentially dangerous chemicals. fecting transportation of goods, the that cannot travel underneath the Tuesday, July 14, a resident of Berkeley one flattened both rear tires of his vehicle. PANYNJ foresees a growth in the Bayonne Bridge so they have to use the Heights reported that while she left her Saturday, July 18, a resident of Mohican amount of shipments. Investing in ex- Brooklyn ports. In order to circulate vehicle parked on Cherry Hill Road, some- Drive reported that someone removed and press rail and trucks has been an alter- activity throughout the ports in New one threw a bottle of beer through the back Ipod Nano, a laptop, $250 in cash and an native to moving products by sea to York and New Jersey, Mr. Whyte sug- window, causing approximately $500 antique firearm from his residence. ensure an increase in the growth of gested that the bridge might need to be worth of damage. According to police, the Saturday, July 18, Beau Lia, 19, of freights, PANYNJ officials reported. moved, rebuilt or even lifted. vehicle had only been parked at the loca- Fanwood was arrested for an outstanding On the upside, the PANYNJ’s $246- According to the PANYNJ, construc- tion for 15 minutes when the damage oc- warrant out of Garwood after a motor million investment in port activity has tion overhaul of Staten Island bridges, curred. vehicle stop on South Avenue. He was created more than 230,000 jobs in the including the Goethals Bridge, Bayonne Wednesday, July 15, a resident of Up- processed and released. ports, according to the PANYNJ. This Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing, are land Road reported that someone threw a Saturday, July 18, Rasheeda McNair enables PANYNJ to remain competi- in the works as chief missions in the brick through the back window of his Poindexter, 27, of Elizabeth was arrested tive throughout the ports in North upcoming years. The cost to modernize vehicle while it was parked in his drive- after a motor vehicle stop on South Av- America. In addition, PANYNJ antici- the Goethals Bridge is estimated at $600 way. According to police, a 40-ounce bottle enue at Windsor Avenue for an outstand- pates a future increase in the amount of million and is slated to begin next year. of English Malt liquor was also found in ing warrant out of Elizabeth in the amount imported bulk cargo, which was re- The cost to recoat the viaducts on the the vehicle. of $89. She was processed and released. ported as a growth in 2008 over 2007 by Bayonne Bridge is approximated at $20 Thursday, July 16, a resident of Little Sunday, July 19, Matthew T. Dandrea, 1.6 percent, equating to 55.3 million to $30 million and is predicted to begin Court reported that someone sent him a 18, of Westfield was arrested and charged harassing letter in response to a letter to the with kidnapping, aggravated assault, pos- metric tons in 2008 and 54.4 million in 2011. Reconstruction of the editor he had submitted to the Star-Led- session of a stun gun, possession of a metric tons in 2007. Outerbridge Crossing has already be- ger. weapon for an unlawful purpose, posses- The PANYNJ reported setting a new gun at a projected cost of $1 to 5 mil- Friday, July 17, a resident reported that sion of a CDS of under 50 grams after an annual record in 2008 for the dollar lion. she was concerned about the welfare of her investigation relating to an incident that Susan Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times worth of the total cargo activity in the The PANYNJ plans to increase capi- ex-boyfriend after he told her during a occurred on Nomahegan Drive. PRIDE AND JOY…Scotch Plains resident Vince DeLisi displays his Depot Hack, ports, ranging over $190 billion. Even tal spending to $3.3 billion, 28 percent phone conversation that he had been walk- Sunday, July 19, a resident in the 500 a 1922 Model T. He bought the chassis years ago but built the body in 1988. “A with the high record in 2008, there was higher over last year, for bridge renova- ing up and down Summit Road thinking block of Westfield Avenue reported that real man would crank it to start it, but I use the electric starter,” Mr. DeLisi said. still a 25 percent decline for exports and tion. In the long run, the PANYNJ said about her. An officer checked the area and sometime overnight someone entered his He won an award at the July 14’s Cruisin Night in Fanwood. Bridgewater’s Tara 34.9 percent decrease for imports in the investment in capital would create a found the individual to be coherent and in residence through forced entry of a base- Reddy with her 1969 Mercury Cougar and South Plainfield’s Dave Hackett with 2009, according to The AP. There was a competitive advantage and growth in its no apparent danger. According to police, ment door. According to police, a wallet his 1973 Plymouth Barracuda also took home trophies. downturn in the total number of ship ports. his mother confirmed to police that her son that was left in the kitchen was removed. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, July 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's RS Fires Worker; Fails to Peek at the Week Rescind Merger With RP By LAUREN S. BARR man resources committee. Council- In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times woman Turnage also stated that other By Paul Peyton of ROSELLE — Last Wednesday’s members of council had referred to Latest Poll Shows Christie office after being accepted into the meeting of the Roselle Borough Mr. Brister as a “crack head.” Lead Widening Over Corzine alternate route program for the sum- Council started with a disagreement The council voted 4-2 to fire Mr. The latest Quinnipiac University mer session at the John H. Stamler between Mayor Garrett Smith and Brister with Councilwomen Dow and poll released last week has showed Police Academy in Scotch Plains. Council President Jamel Holley over Turnage being the only votes to keep Republican gubernatorial candidate Assembly Dems Have Big Edge whether or not Council President him on as coordinator of EHMAC. Chris Christie with a 53-41 percent In Campaign Cash Over GOP Holley had the right to issue a procla- As a “yellow tag” item, Council- lead over incumbent Governor Jon Assembly Democrats have a nearly mation to a retiring public works woman Dow attempted to introduce a Corzine, an increase from a 10-point three-to-one cash advantage over the employee, and the disagreements did resolution to rescind the borough’s lead in June. Republicans, according to not end there. July 8 vote to merge its finance de- A Monmouth University/Gannett politickernj.com. Heated discussions amongst coun- partment with Roselle Park. The New Jersey Poll shows 76 percent of The Assembly Democratic Campaign cil members ran into the wee hours of agreement will eliminate all of the New Jersey voters say their vote in the Committee has $989,244 on hand to the morning. The main issues facing employees currently in the Roselle governor’s race would be based solely Assembly Republican Victory’s the council were the ousting of Kevin finance department, including cur- on state and local issues. $334,429, according to the Election Law Brister as the coordinator of the rent Roselle Chief Financial Officer Millburn, Summit Eying Enforcement Commission, the political Everett Hatcher Municipal Alliance Adrian Mapp, who is also a Plainfield Merger of Fire Services website reported. HIS RUNNINGMATE...Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie Committee (EHMAC), and whether councilman and a former Union Millburn and Summit are in discus- All 80 assembly seats are up this announces his pick for lieutenant governor, Monmouth County Sheriff Kim or not to proceed on an agreement to County freeholder. sions on how they can merge fire year although the Senate is not up Guadagno, during a press conference on Monday at the Asbury Park Boardwalk. merge the Roselle and Roselle Park Councilwoman Dow questioned the services, the Star-Ledger has reported. until 2011. The Senate Democratic finance departments. legality of the agreement and how Both towns have shared a fire dis- Majority has $927,699 on hand to the Although personnel issues are usu- much the borough would realize in patch center since 1984. The towns Republicans’ $442,333. Christie Selects Monmouth ally held in closed session, Mr. Brister, savings. She stated that numbers pro- are working on a RFP (Request for Cap and Trade Vote May Mean who has held the position for two vided by the borough’s finance de- Proposals) for a consultant to look Primary Challenge to Smith years, requested that the discussion partment indicate a savings of $15,000 into shared services between the two Holmdel businessman Alan Sheriff for Lt. Gov. Post of his employment be aired in a pub- a year, versus the $647,000 that was Bateman is said to be considering a By JOSEPH GABRIEL AUBOURG justment. She also spent 15 years as lic forum. The EHMAC is funded presented at a previous meeting. She towns. Both towns are also consider- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Times ing a joint police dispatch with the 2010 run in the Republican Primary an assistant U.S. attorney, working through state grants, and the coordi- suggested that the whole borough be Township of Livingston. Election against veteran U.S. Rep. ASBURY PARK – With many polls in both New Jersey and Brooklyn, nator must be reappointed on an an- studied to find cost savings, rather Diane Walsh Named Leg. Aid Chris Smith (R-Hamilton), showing that Republican gubernato- N.Y. Ms. Guadagno prosecuted high nual basis. than targeting a single department. For Assemblyman Bramnick PolitickerNJ.com has reported. Mr. rial candidate Chris Christie has profile defendants such as Essex Mr. Brister was arrested last week Councilwoman Christine Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) Bateman noted that Mr. Smith’s vote double-digit leads over incumbent County Executive Thomas D’Alessio for allegedly trying to run down a Dansereau said that with foreclosures has named former Star-Ledger reporter for the “cap and trade” bill as his main Governor Jon Corzine, Mr. Christie in 1994 and Somerset County pros- laundromat employee with his van, on the rise and fewer tax dollars com- Diane Walsh as his legislative aid. She reason to consider running against announced on Monday at Asbury ecutor Nicholas Bissell in 1995. charges which he referred to as ing into the borough, the council needs replaces Scott Mersereau who left the Mr. Smith. Park, as well as other locations, that Later, she served in state govern- “trumped up.” to find ways to save money and that his runningmate and New Jersey’s ment as the assistant director of crimi- Some members of the council and this merger “is in (the borough’s) best first lieutenant governor is Monmouth nal justice at the New Jersey Depart- the public spoke out on the ousting, interest.” Area Teachers Learn to County Sherriff Kim Guadagno. ment of Law and Public Safety. Born saying that it was “personal” and not Councilwoman Turnage suggested Before this year, the state Senate in Waterloo, Iowa, Ms. Guadagno based on Mr. Brister’s performance, the borough should look for shared president served as acting governor graduated from Ursinus College and while others questioned his behavior services within the tax assessor’s de- ‘Go Green’ at Boot Camp when the governor was either out of American University’s law school, and whether or not he should be per- partment. She also stated that the By KATHERINE A. SLOAN where students can mimic the teach- the state or country or if the goevrnor and later worked as a law professor at mitted to work with at-risk youth. videotape of the previous council Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers’ lesson and learn the basics of left office, as had occurred with gov- Rutgers University. Councilwoman Samantha Dow meeting “disappeared” and was only SCOTCH PLAINS — A week-long conserving energy, Ms. Puglia stated. ernors Christine Whitman and James Her husband, Michael Guadagno, stated that there is “no question his returned “under threat of police” ac- excursion, starting July 13, and end- Building the wind turbine is “project McGreevey. is also a former assistant U.S. attor- performance has been stellar” and tion. ing July 17, took place at the Union based learning” because it includes Ultimately, the position of lieuten- ney who was named state Superior stated that this was not the first time Councilman and Finance Commit- County Vocational-Technical Schools “math, science, team work and critical ant governor was sent as a ballot Court judge in 2006 on the Ocean members of the governing body had tee Chairman, Yves Aubourg, said (UCVTS), where teachers from all thinking,” explained Ms. Savage, who referendum in 2005 to be voted on by County bench. They have three chil- tried to fire Mr. Brister. Mr. Mapp has not attended finance over the county gathered to learn how helped develop the week-long camp. the people of New Jersey. It passed by dren between the ages of 8 and 16. Councilwoman Sylvia Turnage committee meetings and has not pro- to “Go Green” in the classroom. After a half hour, Ms. Savage asked a large margin and the state constitu- Ms. Guadagno stated in the an- questioned the addition of the resolu- vided the committee with all of the The camp included Union County the individual groups to discuss the tion was amended. nouncement that, “As a federal pros- tion to the agenda after the workshop invoices that were requested. middle school teachers, UCVTS status of their projects and share their Now, New Jersey voters will have ecutor and later as the Monmouth meeting, and stated that ways to ter- The measure to merge finance de- teachers, UCVTS Superintendent of ideas. As the teachers finished their the opportunity to cast a ballot for a County sheriff, I had to make tough minate Mr. Brister had been previ- partments failed by a vote of 4-2, with Schools Thomas Bistocchi, Free- final products they were tasked with lieutenant governor along with the decisions. This is the time in New ously discussed in the council’s hu- Councilwomen Dow and Turnage holder Vice-Chairwoman Bette testing their work with a fan. Though governor in the gubernatorial elec- Jersey’s history where we have to make Governor Corzine Campaign Release Kowalski and Honeywell representa- some of their wind turbines were not tions. tough decisions.” tives, Jim Green and John Isherwood. successful, the teachers were credited In his announcement, Mr. Christie Governor Corzine has until Mon- President Obama Rally in Holmdel Honeywell instructors Paul Savage with their hard work trying different stated, “Times are tough and the is- day, July 27, to make his pick for the and Jennifer Puglia from the UCVTS methods to build the best model. sues are too serious not to be tackling number two spot on his ticket. HOLMDEL — President Barack the governor instituted a new school fund- developed a program where teachers Martha Zervas, a Westfield Edison our state’s problems head on. We just Obama joined Governor Jon Corzine last ing formula and “expedited billions of cannot afford to do it any other way. Phelan Graduates Thursday at PNC Bank Arts Center in dollars in new school construction. from Union County learn how to edu- Intermediate School teacher, said she Holmdel for a campaign rally attended by “He made meaningful and lasting re- cate their students to use more efficient will bring the new information she That’s why you’ll see Kim and I all across the State of New Jersey whether From Infantry Training thousands of supporters. forms to ease the state’s property tax ways to save energy. Honeywell is a learned back to her environmental President Obama said, “Jon Corzine burden, and this year, property taxes rose global company that promotes creative club. She, and other teachers, stated it’s on their front porches or in diners, SCOTCH PLAINS — Army Pri- wasn’t just the first governor to pass an by the smallest amount in a decade. On and resourceful ways to decrease the that the students would enjoy this talking directly to you, the people of vate Ryan Phelan has graduated from economic recovery plan for his state; he Corzine’s watch, 80,000 more children amount of energy usage and productive hands-on activity. They said it would New Jersey about your problems and basic infantry training at Fort was an ally in helping us develop the have been enrolled in the state’s health alternatives that help the environment. broaden students’ knowledge about your concerns.” Benning, Columbus, Ga. national recovery plan. Because of these insurance program and Corzine took a Honeywell supplied $30,000 for sustainability management and give Mr. Christie reiterated that the lieu- During the nine weeks of training, recovery plans, jobs have been saved and child welfare system that was once rated the Green Boot Camp so that teachers ideas on how to be environment tenant governor in his administration the soldier received training in drill and created in the state of New Jersey – jobs among the worst in the country, and made would oversee economic develop- ceremonies, weapons, map reading, of police officers and teachers; jobs in it one of the best. can be exposed to an energy saving friendly in their homes and share this small businesses and clean energy com- “With one of the strongest solar pro- curriculum. The curriculum was pro- awareness with family and friends. ment programs and a commission to tactics, military justice, development review state regulations and “red of basic combat skills and battlefield panies. Unemployment insurance and grams in the nation and potentially the duced by Mr. Savage and Ms. Puglia. Also in attendance, according to a health insurance have been extended to country’s first offshore wind project in Earlier in the week, teachers sur- county spokeswoman, was Charlie tape.” operations and tactics, use of various those who have felt the brunt of this development, New Jersey is a national veyed around the Vocational-Techni- Abruzzo, a Westfield resident who Ms. Guadagno was elected sheriff weapons and weapons defenses avail- recession. Tax relief has been delivered leader,” according to the release. “By cal School campus and conducted an was attending for the Garwood dis- in 2007, after holding municipal of- able to the infantry crewman. to families and small businesses.” embracing new approaches to energy, energy assessment. They discovered trict; Gina Fox, a Westfield resident, fice in Monmouth Beach, both as a He is the son of Thomas Phelan of According to a campaign release, Gov- New Jersey is providing the pathway to the “good and bad” in energy use and attending for the Westfield district; commissioner and as a 15-year mem- of Edison and the grandson of Rose ernor Corzine “has reshaped and resized both economic prosperity and environ- ber of the community’s board of ad- Phelan of Scotch Plains. New Jersey state government. He elimi- mental protection.” ways to cut down and conserve. Jennifer Slavin of West Orange, at- nated and consolidated departments, re- Then, in the early morning, on July tending for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood duced the state workforce by 7,000 em- Kean: NJ Leg. Needs to 15, selected seventh and eighth grade district; and Jerome Jackson of Scotch ployees and increased the retirement age Union County teachers were put to Plains, attending for Plainfield. from 55 to 62. While prioritizing educa- Address Budget ‘Crisis’ the test. In small groups they were After the teachers were done with tion and health care, this year’s budget is WESTFIELD — Senate Republi- given a task to build a wind turbine the assignment, Freeholder Kowalski $1.8 billion less than the first budget he can Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R- with simple tools such as plastic tubs, thanked them for their support and introduced. Westfield) and Assembly Republican glue, tape, wood, cardboard and toys attendance. Ms. Kowalski also an- “Because of his belief that every child has a right to be challenged, every day, Leader Alex DeCroce (R-Morris basically found in a child’s building nounced that, “New Jersey is one of Plains) have released a report by the block set. A wind turbine is defined as the top states creating solar energy.” Office of Legislative Services that a rotating wheel that produces me- With New Jersey contributing to- Two Accidents Occur estimates New Jersey will have a bud- chanical energy using movement de- ward innovating better methods in get deficit of at least $10 billion in the veloped by wind. With the mission in using energy the teachers appeared During WF Rush Hour WESTFIELD — At 5:18 p.m. on Tues- fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2010. place, the group elected a leader and excited in bringing these new educa- That estimate includes $8 billion in got to work on creating and learning tional techniques back to their schools day, July 14, a bicycle being operated by Bruce Belschner, 48, from Roselle Park the budget and a deficit of $2 billion to the concept of wind energy. to enable their students to get involved was traveling eastbound on South Av- $3 billion in the state’s unemploy- By constructing the project them- in helping build an environmental sen- enue. As he was crossing the intersection ment compensation fund. selves they learn how to bring the sitivity leading toward a more energy- of Downer Street, a vehicle being driven The GOP leaders have urged Gov- assignment back to their classrooms saving savvy generation. by Daniela Field, 33, of Downer Street ernor Jon Corzine to order the state was traveling westbound on South Av- Legislature into special session to enue and was making a left hand turn onto begin “dealing with this looming fis- Downer Street and the two collided. The cal crisis.” Helping Accident bicyclist was transported to Overlook Hospital with abrasions and contusions. “Trenton’s leadership should ac- Katherine Sloan for The Westfield Leader and The Times Injuries were not serious. No summonses knowledge reality and call a session Victims Everyday GOING GREEN…Martha Zervas, left, a special education teacher at Edison were issued. now to ensure the next governor has Intermediate School, and Gina Fox, a science teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate At 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Gerald options for dealing with a fiscal crisis School, both in Westfield, stand next to a wind turbine they completed during last Scholato, 46, of Easton, Pa. was operat- of unprecedented scope,” Mr. Kean week’s Union County Go Green Boot Camp on green technology curriculum for ing a motorcycle and traveling west on said. Mr. DeCroce said the budget middle school teachers. The camp was held at the Union County Vocational- North Avenue. A vehicle being driven by deficit will “continue to punish Technical Schools in Scotch Plains. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Westfield’s AAA S&P Rating DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D And the County of Union, NJ. Diction Deception Members of: ‘Is Quite An Accomplishment’ Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Editor’s note: this letter was sent to adequate public input. I don’t know if that with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Mayor of Westfield Andy Skibitsky and charge is true or not, but, given S&P’s The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey copied to The Westfield Leader. Triple-A rating of Westfield, please keep ***** doing whatever you’ve been doing! For tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Last week’s Westfield Leader included Westfield to receive this high rating in the If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 a story with the headline of “Westfield face of today’s fiscal crisis is quite an guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Garners AAA Rating from Standard and accomplishment. Governments at all lev- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Poor’s” provided an ironic juxtaposition els in other parts of the county are in dire you get all four – You must have a lot of to certain political charges recently lev- straits thanks to sloppy management, weak free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 eled against you. The article reports that leadership or fiscal incompetence. I’m All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Standards and Poor’s (S&P) “has assigned relieved to know that Westfield’s finances come from the board game Diction its highest credit rating, AAA, to the are in such great shape and our home Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman town.” (Leader, July 16, 2009.) S&P is an values protected. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER outside rating agency, which reports on Congratulations on this great accom- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo the credit worthiness of municipalities 1. Lapin – Rabbit fur used in imitation plish and keep up the good work. Given of more valuable skins COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION issuing debt. these tough economic times, you deserve Your opponent for re-election has been 2. Lefe – Loved one; a friend Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly a medal. 3. Parget – Plaster or wall coating EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS accusing you of somehow constructing the town’s finances in secret or without Bill Palatucci 4. Mear – A boundary Ben Corbin Westfield SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe TAMANOIR One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 SP Dem. Chair’s Lawsuit 1. A deep cut or gash 2. The three-toed anteater Is ‘Purely Political’ 3. A slaughterhouse for cattle 4. A wine cellar or place where wine is As a resident of Scotch Plains and an money to be used against him in a legal sold or kept Does Having AAA Rating From avid spectator in the political arena, I am battle. Mr. Samuel – when will it end? WINNOCK disgusted by Mr. Samuel’s choice to file You have every right to make your opin- 1. A one-horse carriage a lawsuit against both the mayor (of Scotch ion heard – and you certainly exercise that 2. An old work horse Plains) and the budget. Mr. Samuel has right. But a lawsuit that appears, at least to 3. A window S&P Make Town a Target? been writing to this paper since his wife this reader, to be purely political? I am 4. A fish net lost the mayor’s office, complaining about extremely disappointed in Mr. Samuel’s In the olden days, governments sought a good have to pay the state, and with a whopping 8.5 WETHER anything and everything he can find time choice to file a frivolous lawsuit purely 1. A castrated ram credit rating and managed your taxes accordingly. It percent interest added. Essentially, the state was for. However, he has now taken it one for political reasons, and can only hope he 2. To entise or trick was thought to be the right thing to do. Borrowing passing down its folly to unsuspecting towns. The step further – after complaining about will reimburse the taxpayers after he has 3. A small cleaning cloth “secret sessions” for weeks, and ada- lost. costs were lower (but borrowing was used only when state is farming the credit ratings of towns because 4. To chill or harden mantly stating his view that there is no Sean Gaynor TALION necessary). Emergencies were more easily dealt theirs has sunk to close to junk bond status. And the need for the tax hikes that the budget will Scotch Plains 1. A guardian spirit with. Annual taxes would pay for annual expenses state is charging them high interest for the ruse. bring, he is now forcing the taxpayers’ 2. Punishment that exacts a penalty just (not interest to financial institutions). Obligations In speaking of emergencies, we hope Summit’s like the crime Freeholders Expenditure of Open 3. Winged sandals were not “deferred.” Citizens had confidence in their recent potential pickle amounts to just a little mess. 4. An outside staircase leaders. As reported last week in The Star-Ledger, Ameripay Space Funds on Park is OK? However, things have changed. California is pay- was charged with fraud. Ameripay handles payrolls Why the fuss over the county buying day it might even get a MusicFest of its ing its bills with IOU’s. State and federal govern- for several municipalities, schools and institutions in Oakwood Park in New Providence and own. It’s not as if the freeholders are Lance’s Cap and Trade ments encourage and embrace debt. There’s trillions New Jersey and many other states — but they’ve pumping $3.5 million of “Open Space about to give that $3.5 million back in Trust Fund” money into it? lower taxes any time soon. And if you Vote is ‘Dumbfounding’ of dollars in “stimulus borrowing.” To them, debt is been skimming the payments due the state and Union County has to spend $11.3 mil- don’t think this freeholder board is more The recent vote by [Rep.] Leonard good. Unfortunately, it’s not their debt. It’s your federal government. Their clients are liable for the lion in 2009 on something that’s sup- than capable of finding creative ways to Lance in support of the Cap and Trade debt, our debt and future generations debt. skimming losses. posed to involve open space in some way. waste that money then you’re likely not a bill has left me dumbfounded. Should they upgrade a dog park? Redo golfer, litigant, or even taxpayer in Union I have supported Leonard Lance with So, when towns like Summit, Westfield and Scotch The Town of Clifton was defrauded of $900,000. another adult theater? Buy up more of County. campaign contributions, lawn-sign dis- Plains have good credit ratings, does that make them Summit reports having $6.5 million in payroll ad- Clark? plays and in discussions with neighbors John Bury who were fence-sitting in the last elec- a target? As example, the better the credit, the less ministered through the company. There is no word Let them pretty up your park and dole Kenilworth out contracts to their supporters so some- tion. No more. This vote is exactly what state aid received for schools and municipalities. yet if a problem exists for Summit, and how big if so. I would have expected from Linda There is less federal money forwarded to these Westfield has no involvement with Ameripay. Resident Proposes That Westfield Stender. towns. Property owners in “good” towns have their Westfield has made several good decisions over the If I’m going to get Democratic votes from my representative, I would rather it land assessed at a higher value for tax purposes and years by being “behind the times” in its thinking – Erect a Vietnam War Memorial came from a Democrat. It tarnishes the county property taxes rise as a result. like turning down the parking deck development Editor’s note: Town Administrator Jim they pay scant if any attention to these brand to have such a dim-witted vote It’s like the old saying, “No good deed goes scheme involving PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes). Gildea told The Westfield Leader that three plaques. Westfield has beautiful come from a Republican. So my support Eagle Scout Luke Gibbons is spearhead- memorials for World War I, World War for Mr. Lance is over. unpunished.” The deal sounded too good to be true – and it was not. ing a movement to construct a new Viet- II, and the Korean War but nothing in the Partisanship aside, let’s examine some Few seem aware that when the State of New Jersey Cranford and Roselle Park are wishing they weren’t nam War Memorial. We expect to hear slightest way comparable for the Viet- of Mr. Lance’s reasons for his vote. allowed and encouraged municipalities to continue caught up in PILOT plots. more in the coming weeks. nam War. I propose that a committee be First, the assertion that the 10-state agree- **** appointed by Mayor Skibitsky and the ment makes this moot for New Jerseyans. deferring pension payments this year; there was a But, when all the smoke clears, who’s better off? Westfield should be ashamed of itself. town council to plan, design and build a I do not recall the 10-state agreement poison pill in the soup. Towns that chose to defer still Are those with AAA ratings just more of a target? The memorial to honor Westfielders who Westfield Vietnam War Memorial next covering carbon dioxide emissions. The gave their lives during the Vietnam War to the other war memorials in the center of impetus for that agreement was the dam- consists of three bronze plaques, two of town. That the Vietnam War was contro- age caused by acid rain. The pollutants which are badly corroded located below versial in some quarters is no excuse for involved were falling to earth in a de- The Unknown Taxpayer, waist level on a wall at the Westfield not erecting a proper Vietnam War Me- fined zone. Memorial Pool. morial. Whatever the right or the wrong The solutions proposed were viable to Naming the Westfield Pool a memorial of the Vietnam War, Westflelders who implement (i.e., electrostatic scrubbing). pool is not the way to honor these fallen gave their lives during the Vietnam War Carbon dioxide, however, is a non-toxic ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ heroes. should nevertheless be properly and natural constituent of air. When released Most people have no idea why the prominently honored. This is the patriotic from the burning of fossil fuels, it enters We wrote two weeks ago that the proposed “Cap about the “Cap and Trade” bill – quickly becoming Westfield Memorial Pool is called a me- thing to do. a global atmospheric cycle. and Trade” legislation, the energy carbon tax, by known as “Cap and Tax.” We published several morial pool. We can reduce our carbon emissions Stephen Schoeman to zero, but it won’t matter if other coun- President Barack Obama and Congress if approved letters to the editor with strong opinions against the Patrons of the pool are so intent on Westfield gaining entrance to the pool complex that tries simply pick up the slack. China is would be draconian and amount to the largest tax program. We are receiving more letters and phone furiously building coal-fired power ever imposed on the nation’s history. In our view, calls. Because Congressman Leonard Lance is local, plants to do just that. So we will have Lombardo Must Answer to GW on expensive energy for no net benefit, and government would essentially take control of every a Republican and one who voted for “Cap and Tax,” China will have cheap energy for no net aspect of the economy – adding to the list already he has been the brunt of much criticism. We believe Hiring of Third Engineer at RVSA loss – brilliant. that includes automotive and banking industries. the couple hundred others in Congress supporting And so it begins again, the shenanigans out why he “lied.” – possibly so that he Second, this bill may create “green” Further, we do not see how bureaucratic rules and the measure should also be taken to task. at the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- would get that reappointment back in jobs, but it will almost certainly do so at ity (RVSA). For a second time in six January? the expense of existing ones. You can financial manipulations would solve energy issues. Just as this issue has thrown fuel to the fire, more months, I apologize to the other 10 mem- The sad part was that no one on the expect the Linden refinery to be priced How about applying engineering to the problem – a incendiary glop is being added to the maelstrom by ber towns for Garwood’s deleterious ac- council responded to my issue. The mayor out of existence by cheaper imports of long forgotten approach ever since lawyers got in- the federal initiatives on healthcare reform. Letters tions for reappointing Charles Lombardo said that I should take that up with the refined fuels from non-cap-and-trade onto the RVSA board. After the reap- RVSA since they are doing the hiring. I countries. The green jobs will also re- volved a few decades ago. are coming in now on this. pointment, he subsequently became told them I am taking it up with the mayor quire permanent subsidies to make them As example, a large power plant generates about Healthcare reform is a complex issue and some- RVSA chairman by a majority controlled and council since they are the ones who cheaper than fossil fuels. 1000 megawatts. A windmill generates about one thing must be done. The most cogent suggestion by Senator Ray Lesniak who is the self- were “lied to” and they should demand Expect liberal NIMBYs in our state to described political boss of the area. Lombardo come in front of them for full make it burdensome to impossible to megawatt. If engineering were applied to improve we’ve received on this matter is, “Okay, if you’re But now as the July 2 edition of The explanation of his change of position. build wind or wave power farms. This the efficiency of the power plant by 10 percent, the going to force us into a government-controlled Westfield Leader reported, the RVSA, The blank looks in return told me every- state is not particularly well suited to need for 100 windmills would be avoided. healthcare plan, then make it apply to everyone – with Lombardo as its chairman, has de- thing I need to know. photo-voltaics due to the weather. cided to hire an engineer to fill the un- In my closing discussion with the coun- Nuclear is green, but this bill does noth- Another question is where would all these wind- including congressmen, senators government work- filled engineer’s position, which was cil, I pointed out that these “shadow enti- ing to move that proven, carbon-free mills go? — Downtown Linden? Also, changing the ers, trade unions, teachers and the NJEA, fireman, touted as the cost savings by Lombardo. It ties,” like the RVSA that the people don’t technology forward nor the many high wind patterns and the entropy change that results in police, etc.” was further reported that the two engi- pay attention to, are the ones with heavy paying jobs that would come with it. neers on staff said they don’t need a third taxpayer abuse. My best guess is that Finally, Mr. Lance is using dubious the climate will have consequences of its own – none We’d like to see how Congress would deal with the engineer. Senator Lesniak told Lombardo to hire source data for his assertions. Global of this has been studied and little of it is understood. matter on this basis, if they also have to “reap what When I read that article, I went ballis- some person who is probably friends with warming is quickly earning a reputation Do we need another book by Al Gore? Even so, the they sow” – and just how and who is to pay for this tic. Lombardo argued to the council that Lesniak for some gravy train government as being built on poor evidence and the open position was a cost savings. Six job or pension bump, similar to the previ- flawed models; certainly, the science is laws of thermodynamics still apply, regardless of – The unknown taxpayer? months later as chairman, he is going to ous hire that I exposed. not settled, no matter how often liberals what the bureaucrats write in legislation. Unfortunately, we know “for whom the bell tolls, fill it. To me, the mayor and council were I put to the public: If you’re part of the repeat that it is. Apparently, many of our readers are concerned and the bell tolls for thee.” – but not them. suckered or complicit in this abuse be- member towns, pressure your RVSA rep- The Congressional Budget Office’s cause Lombardo is the borough “political resentative to deny this useless hiring; cost assessment has been widely criti- boss.” Are they clueless to what is politi- and if you live in Garwood, then its time cized for ignoring GDP effects, and they cally going on in New Jersey? At last to remove those incumbents running since say so themselves. week’s council meeting, I spoke to Mayor they do not have the public interests at “The resource cost does not indicate Dennis McCarthy and the council appris- heart. This removal of course would be in the potential decrease in gross domestic ing them of this further broken promise November at election time. product (GDP) that could result from the cap.” – footnote to CBO report. by Lombardo. I demanded they call Bruce Paterson Lombardo in front of the council to find Congressman Lance is either ignorant Garwood of the above or willfully assisting those “rent seekers” who will gain from this Vote on Cap-and-Trade horribly flawed legislation. Either way, his Republican primary opponents will begin to surface soon, and they can count Was ‘Irresponsible’ on my backing. In The Westfield Leader of July 16, trade scheme will provide a powerful 2009, Representative Leonard Lance incentive to move the last remnants of Glenn Greene states that he voted for the Waxman- American industrial production offshore. Westfield Markey cap-and-trade bill “[a]fter care- Just sell the carbon rights associated with ful analysis, including reading the bill your manufacturing plant and make the Your State Legislators and listening to the floor debate on the same product in a country without such a ---LD-21--- subsequent 300-page amendment.” In scheme. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) plain English, he didn’t read the amend- If we need to reduce carbon emissions, 425 North Avenue E. ment before he voted for passage of the the sensible approach would be to impose Westfield, NJ 07090 amended bill. Indeed, it would have been a tax on all carbon emissions from fuel (908)-232-3673 almost impossible for him to read the used to produce goods and services for Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) amendment before voting, as it was first sale in the United States, regardless of 251 North Ave. West made available for inspection at 3 a.m. on where the combustion occurs. The tax the day of the vote. The only reason why would increase progressively over a pe- Westfield, NJ 07090 a midnight deal cooked up by the House riod of 10 years. For domestically pro- (908)-232-2073 leadership and their cronies must be duced goods, the tax would be paid at the Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) shoved through to passage without allow- fuel source. For imported goods, the tax 57 Union Place, Suite 310 ing time for representatives and the pub- would be collected at the border, based on Summit, NJ 07901 lic to read it is that it is a bad deal for the an assessment of the amount of carbon (908)-918-0414 American people, and very good for the consumed in production and shipment to ---LD-22--- insiders who pay platoons of lobbyists. the place of importation, with credits al- Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) The word “irresponsible” is hardly enough lowed for carbon taxes paid in the place of 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. to describe the actions of every Represen- production. The revenue raised from the tative who voted for the bill under those carbon tax can be refunded to the tax- Linden, NJ 07036 conditions. payer dollar-for-dollar as a reduction in (908)-587-0404 Representative Lance’s defense of the other taxes such as the Social Security Asw. Linda Stender (D) bill does not even mention that most of tax, the income tax, or some combination 1801 East Second St. Your Federal Government Officials the valuable rights to emit carbon under of these. But of course, a simple scheme, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 7th Congressional District the cap-and-trade scheme will be given which doesn’t provide 1,300 pages worth (908)-668-1900 away, for free, to existing emitters. Those of opportunities for favoritism, will never Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Asm. Jerry Green (D) corporations will be effectively protected become law. 17 Watchung Ave. from any new domestic competitor, who Senator Frank Lautenberg, One Gateway Center, 23rd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102, Phone: (973) 639-8700 Marcus Millet Plainfield, NJ 07060 Senator Bob Menendez, One Gateway Center, Suite 1100 Newark, New Jersey 07102, Phone (973) 645.3030 would have to purchase the same rights on the open market. Moreover, a cap-and- Westfield (908)-561-5757 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2009 Page 5 From the Governor's Desk Reader Questions Lance Letters to the Editor My Good Friend On Cap-and-Trade, Acorn President Obama Rep. Leonard Lance apparently be- who feel that global warming and cooling Thanks to All Who Supported lieves that if you repeat baseless argu- are natural cyclical phenomena caused by By Jon Corzine ments enough times, the public will be- the action of the sun. Governor of New Jersey lieve these arguments. The sun provides more energy in one The Blessing of the Port In your July 2 issue he explained his hour than all mankind uses in one year. Editor’s note: this letter was sent to dedication of Father Mario Balbi. Yesterday [Thursday, July 16] – al- administration in helping to develop the yes vote on the cap-and-trade (tax) bill. In This bill is a tax on all of us and is a job Captain Henry Mahlmann, President of I would like to thank Assemblywoman most five years after our first meeting – I national recovery plan. your latest issue, he explained it again loser! Is that good for New Jersey? Is that New York Sandy Hook Pilots Associa- Annette Quijano who, along with some of stood next to my friend, President Barack The choice in this election couldn’t be with the same arguments but with more good for our great country? tion, and copied to The Westfield Leader. her staff, joined us for the Blessing. I Obama, as he endorsed my candidacy for clearer, and every one of the 17,000 people words than before. On another subject Mr. Congressman: First and foremost I want to thank you would like to also thank Mike Venezia re-election as Governor of New Jersey. in attendance [on Thursday] knows how He also tried to prove that he read the What are you or your office doing about again for the gracious use of the Pilot and the interns who attended from the I first met Barack in much is at stake in this entire 1,500-page bill before signing on. Acorn’s attempt to influence our national Boat New York used for the 14th Annual office of U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg. 2004, shortly after he joined election. I can’t believe that he did. The 350-page elections by conducting the U.S. Census, Blessing of the Port with special empha- I would like to thank Port Authority the race for the U.S. Senate It is vital that we keep amendment was not available until 3:09 and by being indicted in a dozen or more sis on the Life and Memory of Father Police Captain Ray Losak and Lieutenant seat in Illinois. I will never our hard-won progressive a.m. of the date voting took place. He did states for fraudulent election practices? I Mario Balbi. It has been three weeks Steven Rotolo for all their help with logis- in my life forget that meet- victories going and that we not mention that the biggest polluters, believe that their associated corporations since the clergy and extended guests ven- tics and for once again being a part of this ing. I walked away con- give President Obama a China and India, would have nothing to are awash with funding to influence the tured throughout the Port of New York annual tradition. I would also like to thank vinced that Barack Obama real partner in New Jersey. do with this sham because it is not in their results of future elections and thus affect and New Jersey for the annual tradition of Andy Saporito, manager of the Port Au- was unlike anyone I had While the jobs that interest. It also makes our products more and ruin our representative form of gov- blessing the ships, barges, tugs, terminals thority New Jersey Marine Terminals, for ever met in my life. President Obama and I costly and theirs more competitive. ernment. and port workers. I’ve been trying des- his annual assistance Then and there, I knew have been entrusted with He did not mention that man-made In some ways this problem scares me perately to get this message out to you and I would like to give special thanks to all that America needed some- may have changed since carbon emissions, such as carbon dioxide more than the cap-and-trade bill. all those that attended and those that could our friends at the American Stevedoring one with his unique per- our first meeting back in or footprints, have not been proven to Your answer will be appreciated. not make it on Friday, June 26, 2009, so Company at Berth 4 in Port Newark who spective, his thoughtful and Chicago in 2004, our sense cause global warming. More and more George Tomkin I could once again extend my thanks to graciously offered parking and docking careful approach to con- of a shared responsibility scientists are joining the ranks of those Scotch Plains one and all. space for our annual Blessing of the Port fronting our biggest chal- to the future, the personal who negate that argument and join those My most sincerest thanks goes out to tradition. lenges, and his commit- values that guide us and the clergy who joined us this year and I would like to give extended special ment to the progressive di- our deep friendship and who in their hearts, minds and souls, thanks to the representation by Tom rection I felt that our coun- partnership remains the New Board Takes Over made the 14th Annual Blessing of the Leonardis, president of I.L.A. Local 1235, try needed to move in. same. Port an Honor and a Tribute to Father along with Pepi Casais, Robert Ruiz, Katie Much has changed for I was honored to receive Mario Balbi. For the brief spritz of rain Barbian and Michael Costa of I.L.A. Lo- both of us since we first met, but as we the President’s support, and I hope that I Helm of Toastmasters that fell during my welcome, I think it was cal 1235. spoke privately backstage before the rally, can count on yours as well. If you have not WESTFIELD – Toastmasters of guest and speaker at Toastmaster meet- agreed by one and all that Father Mario My very special thanks is extended to I felt the same excitement that I felt when yet done so, please take a moment to: Westfield has announced a new slate of ings. was upstairs crying that he could not be Adele Fasano, area Port director for U.S. we met in 2004. With a partner in the 1. Register to vote by mail officers for the club’s 2009-2010 year, Toastmasters of Westfield welcomes with us this year. My thanks to Father Customs Border and Protection who at- White House, there’s no limit to what we 2. Friend us on Facebook and follow us as well as their special “Kids Night” prospective members at any time and John Corbett, Father Gennaro Sesto, Fa- tended our annual Blessing of the Port with can accomplish – both for New Jersey on Twitter meeting on Thursday, August 6. guests are welcome to visit a meeting ther Jose Erlito Ebron, Reverend Jacques John Lava, CBP assistant Port director, and for our country. and The new officers are: president, Ed before joining. The club meets every Girard, Reverend James Kollin, Rever- and Kevin McCabe, CBP chief of Seaport In his first campaign event since being 3. Add your name to the map of our end Marg Lindstrom and Reverend Ed- Operations, and Joseph Mannucci, CBP sworn in, President Obama came to New campaign’s supporters. Cruikshank of Westfield; vice-presi- first, second and fourth Thursday of ward O’Grady. deputy chief, director of Training. Jersey because he knows that this election Thank you for your continued support dent of education, Robin Patric of each month, from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. at There are special thanks that need to be Special thank you to Joseph Gonnella, is going to have very real consequences – of our campaign. Whitehouse Station; vice-president of Sunrise of Westfield, 240 Springfield addressed. There is a New Jersey State director of finance services for the New for the nation as a whole, for Democrats membership, Lori Sandler of Spring- Avenue. For further information, visit Senate and General Assembly resolution Jersey Boy Scouts of America. Joe will as a party and, most importantly, for the Train and Toy Show field; vice-president public relations, www.toastmastersofwestfield.com or honoring Father Mario with mention of make an announcement soon that the New working families of New Jersey. Allison Inserro of Metuchen; treasurer, call Ms. Inserro at (732) 516-9852. his devotion to not only his faith, but to Jersey Boy Scouts of America will have a We have accomplished so much for To Be Held Aug. 8-9 Tony Surace of Scotch Plains; secre- everyone around him with special refer- maritime dinner, in which two out of our state in the last four years. As Presi- AREA – Greenberg’s Train and tary, Anne Baker of Westfield and Marie ence about his compassion for seafarers three honorees will be presented with the dent Obama highlighted yesterday in his Toy Show will take place the week- Morrison, Cranford; Seargent-at-Arms, and dockworkers. In addition, New Jer- 2009 Maritime Good Scout Award. Those speech, the Corzine administration: Patti Phillips of Berkeley Heights and Horse Liniment sey Governor Jon Corzine adopted a proc- honorees are: Adele Fasano, Customs Has provided more property tax relief end of August 8 and 9 at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison. More Jerry Nezaria of Kenilworth, and past lamation declaring June 26, 2009, as Port and Border Protection area port director than any other administration in New president, Alison Strack of Bloomfield. Erases Pain Day and also references the work and and Thomas Leonardis, president of I.L.A. Jersey history. than 80,000 square feet of operating HIALEAH, FL railroads and toy trains will be on Mr. Cruikshank, the new president, — An ingredient of- Local 1235. Congratulations. Was the first administration in 60 years has been a member of the club for 10 ten used to treat inflammation in Two WHS Students To everyone else: Frank Chimento of that has reduced the size of government, display and for sale. years and was treasurer for the past two racehorse’s legs, is now back on the PNCT Terminal, Augie Lobue of FAPS, not just talked about it. The event will include operating years. market in its original doctor recom- Receive Scholarships Tony Barbera, Bill McLaughlin, Bob Not only protected funding for New train layouts in a variety of sizes and mended clinical strength formula. Hain, Dick Jones from the Bi-State Truck- Jersey’s schools, but also reformed them In addition, the club is hosting its WESTFIELD – An additional 2,000 scales, how-to hobby demonstrations annual Storytelling/Kids Night on Au- According to a national drug store ing, Gail Apigo, Hal Duame and Linda with tougher standards. survey, the formula at one time became winners of National Merit Scholar- and an extensive hobby marketplace. gust 6. The evening will be chaired by Sausville of the Berkeley Heights Rotary Expanded Children’s Health Insurance There will be seminars on topics like so popular that it rose to the top of phar- ships financed by colleges and uni- Club, Mike Morrow and Brian Wynne of Program by 80,000 more kids. Ms. Baker and starts at 7:30 p.m. The macy sales for topical pain relievers. versities have been announced by the Judge Organization, Joseph Abbate, Turned New Jersey into a leader in starting a layout, developing scenery event will feature lighthearted stories But the company marketing the prod- National Merit Scholarship Corpora- Steve Pepi of Hoegh Auto Liners, Tim clean energy. and maintenance. and speeches designed with children in uct at the time changed the formula and tion (NMSC). These Merit Scholar Shinn and Bill Schrader of United Crane Led the way on the economic recovery Admission is $7 for adults and ad- mind. sales plummeted. One of the inven- designees join more than 2,800 other Rentals in Kenilworth, Mike Cranston of with the New Jersey economic stimulus mission is good for both days. Chil- “We cater the storytelling event to tors of the original formula has brought college-sponsored award recipients Bayonne Dry Dock, Herb Reiss of the plan and was an ally with the Obama dren age 11 and under may attend for appeal to all ages and have every family it back to the market under the trade who were announced in late May. YMCA Seamen’s House, Nelsy Fonseca free. The show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 come and learn what Toastmasters has name ARTH ARREST and says it can of Export Transport Company, John relieve pain for millions. Additional winners include two Christie Statement p.m. both days. For more informa- to offer,” said Ms. Baker, whose 11- ARTH ARREST works by a dual Sheehan of Pure Quest, Charlie DiLiberdi, tion, visit GreenbergShows.com. year-old son, Matthew, is a frequent Westfield students: Rick Cederquist from the Union County mechanism whereby one ingredient re- Alice Li, whose probable career On NJ’s Unemployment lieves pain immediately, while a sec- Prosecutor’s Office, Michael Kelly of the PARSIPPANY – Republican Chris field is economics/physics, attends Jersey City Sea Cadets, Bill Mitreuter of ond ingredient seeks out and destroys Westfield High School. She received Christie Gubernatorial Campaign the pain messenger signal before it can Berkeley Heights Boy Scout Troop 368, be sent to the brain. Considered a a National Merit University of Chi- all the children who attended. Thank you Manager Bill Stepien released the following statement on the announce- medical miracle by some, the ARTH cago Scholarship. for joining us on this very special day. ARREST formula is useful in the treat- William Perry, whose probable ca- And in closing, I want to give a very ment that New Jersey’s unemploy- ment of painful disorders ranging from reer field is physics, is also a WHS special thanks to the media that covered ment rate reached 9.2 percent in the minor aches and pains to more serious student. He received the National the event. If you knew Father Mario as I month of June: conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, knew Father Mario, he loved that the “With unemployment at the high- rheumatism, tendonitis, backache and Merit Bowdoin College Scholarship. press covered the event. Thank you: Ben Officials of each sponsor college est it’s been in 32 years, Governor more. Corbin, Katherine Sloan and Horace (Jon) Corzine is going to need more www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com ARTH ARREST is available in a con- selected their winners from among Corbin of The Westfield Leader, Cullen venient roll-on applicator at pharma- finalists in the National Merit Schol- Nutt of the New Jersey Star-Ledger, John than hope to offer hard-working New Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor cies without a prescription or call 1- Jerseyans trying to make ends meet. arship Program who will attend their O’Boyle of the New Jersey Star-Ledger 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD 800-339-3301. 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E. Hanover closed Sunday & Monday MFC-July15 Call Today 908-664-0303 908-664-0303 Call Today 908-664-0303 Page 6 Thursday, July 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Terry Levine Wraps Up Fellowship In Germany SCOTCH PLAINS – Terry Levine experience in their professional fields of Scotch Plains returned home on prior to applying. German language July 16 after spending a year in Ger- ability is not required, but recom- many with the Congress-Bundestag mended. For more information, visit Youth Exchange for Young Profes- cdsintl.org/cbyx. sionals (CBYX). At the same time The CBYX pro- as young profession- gram is a govern- als travel to Germany, ment-sponsored fel- 75 German young lowship for young professionals come to professionals to live in the United study and work in States to experience Germany. Now in its a year of study at a 25th program year, local college, an in- CHRISTOPHER TAFELSKI AND MS. BONNIE UNDERWOOD CBYX has provided ternship with an over 1,300 Ameri- American company cans with an oppor- and life with an tunity to gain cul- American host fam- tural, theoretical and ily. Individuals inter- Ms. Bonnie Underwood practical work expe- ested in hosting a rience in Germany German CBYX par- since 1984. Terry Levine ticipant in their home, To Wed Christopher Tafelski Mr. Levine is part company or college of a group of 75 Americans that is asked to contact CDS Interna- The parents of Ms. Bonnie Underwood degree in 2003, both from Rutgers MR. AND MRS. DONALD S. CAMBRIA, JR. departed for Germany from Wash- tional at [email protected] or (212) (She is the former Miss Andrea Beth Clark) and Christopher Tafelski have announced University in New Brunswick. Mr. ington, D.C. last July. He began his 497-3522. the couple’s engagement. Tafelski teaches science at Westfield career abroad with two months of The bride-to-be graduated from High School, where he also is an assis- intensive German language training Colonia High School in 1998 and re- tant coach of cross country and track at the Carl Duisberg Center in Library to Feature ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree in and field. Radolfzell, then studied for a semes- Evening of Juggling Andrea Beth Clark Weds Spanish and Education from Bryn Mawr The couple plans a September 2009 ter at the Freie Universität Berlin. College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. in 2002. She wedding. His year finished with a five-month SCOTCH PLAINS – Area fami- also holds Master of Arts degrees in internship doing security and for- lies and juggling enthusiasts are in- Donald S. Cambria, Jr. Linguistics from Teachers College, Cranford Car Shows eign policy research for the univer- vited to the Scotch Plains Public Columbia University in New York City sity. Program participants complete Library on Wednesday, July 29, at 7 Miss Andrea Beth Clark, the daugh- and Matthew Wasowski and Derek and in Education Administration from Aug. 13 and Sept. 24 internships in a variety of fields and p.m. for an evening of juggling en- ter of George and Mary Clark of Lee of Brooklyn, N.Y., friends of the Seton Hall University in South Orange. CRANFORD — Cranford’s car also have the opportunity to live with tertainment. Washington, D.C., was married on bride and groom. Ms. Underwood teaches Spanish at shows, sponsored by the Chamber a German host. First, there will be an exclusive May 23, to Donald S. Cambria, Jr. Ms. Clark, known as Annie, is em- Westfield High School. of Commerce, will be held Thurs- The CBYX program is financially screening of the film Juggling Life. It The groom is the son of Donald and ployed as policy director for the Loui- A lifelong resident of Westfield, the day, August 13, and Thursday, Sep- supported by the U.S. Congress tells the story of how an award-win- Eileen Cambria of Westfield. The siana Housing Finance Agency. A 1995 future bridegroom graduated from tember 24, from 5 to 9 p.m.The through the Bureau of Educational ning teacher, a college student with an Reverend Donald Boutte officiated at graduate of National Cathedral School Westfield High School in 1997. He shows are free to the public and and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. De- amazing talent for juggling and a young the evening nuptials, which took place in Washington, DC., the bride gradu- earned a Bachelor of Science degree in include music, free giveaways, a partment of State under the author- woman on a mission to make a differ- at the Peristyle in City Park, New ated from the University of Pennsyl- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry hula hoop contest for kids, and ity of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, ence came together to form an organi- Orleans, La. vania and received a master’s degree in 2001 and a Master of Education games with prizes. as amended, as well as the German zation that works to provide work- The bridal party and guests were in city and regional planning from the Bundestag (parliament). shops for children in New Jersey. led by a traditional New Orleans “sec- Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. CBYX for Young Professionals is The film will be followed by a ond line” band to the reception held at A 1995 graduate of Westfield High DO-IT-YOURSELF administered by CDS International juggling performance and workshop The Carousel in City Park. School, the groom earned a Bachelor and InWEnt, non-profit organiza- for attendees and their families, con- Ms. Jordan Kraft, of Brooklyn, N.Y., of Arts degree in History from James tions based in New York and Bonn, ducted by several of the performers a friend of the bride, was the matron of Madison University, Harrisonburg, CLASSIFIED ADS Germany respectively. featured in the film. honor. Serving as bridal attendants were Va., in 1999. He is a senior publishing This program is designed prima- All programs at the library are free Miss Clare Cambria of New York City, operations analyst for LexisNexis rily for young adults in business, and open to everyone. The Scotch sister of the groom; Dr. Kate Hindle Matthew Bender. 24/7 vocational, engineering, technical Plains Public Library is located at and Mrs. Elizabeth Dalgard, high school Engagement parties were hosted and agricultural fields, although can- 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from friends of the bride, and Ms. Leila by the groom’s parents at their home Visit Our Website didates in all career fields are en- Park Avenue in the center of the Manouchehri of New Orleans, a gradu- in Westfield in November and by Mr. couraged to apply. Participants must township. For further information or ate school friend of the bride. and Mrs. Edward Fox, friends of the be U.S. citizens or permanent resi- to get directions, call the library at Andrew Cambria, of San Francisco, bride’s family, in Washington, D.C. www.goleader.com dents between the ages of 18 and 24 (908) 322-5007, extension no. 209, Calif., brother of the groom, served in December. A rehearsal dinner, and have clear career goals and some or e-mail [email protected]. as the best man. The groomsmen in- hosted by the parents of the groom, cluded Joseph Clark of New York took place at the Court of Two Sisters City, brother of the bride; Ted in New Orleans. To my dear patients and friends: Kilcommons of New York City, a The couple resides in New Orleans, Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. high school friend of the bridegroom, La. 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A Great Opportunity to Get Acquainted with Temple Emanu-El… Friday, July 31, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Meet & Greet for Prospective New Members Erev Shabbat Service begins at 7:45 p.m. Rabbi Douglas B. Sagal Stay for an “Ice Cream Sundae” Oneg Shabbat following the service. Cantor Martha T. Novick Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor Rabbi Erin Glazer Being part of a community is important. Carolyn Shane, Executive Director David Gronlund-Jacob, Religious School Principal Come experience Temple Emanu-El... Jill Cimafonte, Early Childhood Education Director We look forward to you joining our community.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 756 EAST BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 www.tewnj.org 908-232-6770 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2009 Page 7 Local Girl Scouts Attain Prestigious Gold Award FANWOOD – The Fanwood- Family, friends and the community Scotch Plains Girl Scout Commu- donated more than 1,000 children’s nity has announced that Lauren books and 250 videos. The collec- Hirschhorn, Alexandra Joy and tion was given to the North Ameri- Giulia Mercuri each received their can Taiwanese Women’s Associa- Gold Award on May 26 at the tion, which ships books to remote Fanwood Presbyterian Church. The villages in Taiwan to promote En- Gold Award is the highest earned glish literacy. recognition in Girl Scouting. All Giulia, a student at Newark Acad- three young women are rising se- emy in Livingston, worked at a char- niors in high school. ter middle school, Rise Academy, To attain the award, a candidate in Newark. Her Gold Award project must earn three interest project was to improve the physical envi- patches and one Studio 2B charm, ronment of the relatively new build- CLASS ACT…The Westfield Service League’s Provisional Class of 2009-2010, the Career Exploration Pin, the Se- pictured left to right, are: front row, Paula Heck, Jane Abels, Anna Christakos, ing which houses the school to make Sheila Gagliano and Claire Patankar, and back row, Simone Koglin, Totty nior Girl Scout Leadership Award it more appealing to the children. Sauerwein and Ann Stocking. Missing is Marie Castalado. They will spend the SUMMER FUN…Redeemer Lutheran School’s Club Summer staff in Westfield, and the Girl Scout 4B Challenge. pictured above, offers wrap-around programs from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children Giulia used her photography skills next year volunteering in various capacities for the league. ages 3 through (completing) grade 6. Each week, a different culture is visited Finally, each girl designs and car- to take pictures of the students, frame through projects, games, crafts, music, drama and trips. Afternoon campers swim ries out a Gold Award Project. The them and hang them on the walls. She at the nearby Westfield Area “Y.” For more information, call (908) 232-1517. project must involve a minimum of recruited art students from Newark Service League Reveals 65 hours of her own time and dem- Academy who helped her paint mu- onstrate her leadership abilities and rals, one with the school motto on top New Provisional Class Federal Stimulus Funds her commitment to her community. of the door at the entrance of the Lauren, a student at Scotch Plains- school and the other in a hallway illus- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Fanwood High School, focused on trating the phrase “Rise to College.” vice League (WSL) announced its in Westfield, as well as deliver meals Expand Meal Programs raising awareness about pediatric On the side of this mural, Giulia new provisional class for 2009-2010 for Mobile Meals of Westfield. cancer and providing comfort to hung a signed version of the poem at its annual meeting in June, which The WSL is committed to serving COUNTY – The Union County allow Union County to provide meals children and their families battling “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou that was held at the Echo Lake Country the community by rendering volun- Department of Human Services, Di- at senior housing and center loca- cancer. She held an event at which she obtained from the author; the Club in Westfield. teer service and monetary contribu- vision on Aging, has received tions that previously did not offer this 75 Brownies (and non-Brownie name of the school was inspired by The nine new women of the provi- tions. The organization’s thrift shop $211,589 through the American Re- service. In addition, some nutrition friends) earned participatory this poem. Since then, more art stu- sional class include Jane Abels, and consignment shop are both lo- covery and Reinvestment Act sites that served meals two days per patches and the Brownie Girl Scout dents have expressed an interest in Marie Castalado, Anna Christakos, cated at 114 Elmer Street in (ARRA) of 2009. week will be able to serve meals three Around the World and the Caring continuing the work on the Rise Sheila Gagliano, Paula Heck, Simone Westfield. Proceeds from the sales Union County will use its share of days per week, and, at one location, and Sharing Try-It. Academy walls. Koglin, Claire Patankar, Totty in these shops are donated to local stimulus dollars to expand its Meals- the county will be able to provide Each girl brought a donation for a Lauren, Alexandra and Giulia Sauerwein and Ann Stocking. charities throughout the area. on-Wheels home-delivered meal pro- meals for weekends. birthday party bag and made personal have each been Girl Scouts for 12 These women will spend the 2009- The shops are closed for the sum- gram and the congregate, or group, “Using the ARRA stimulus money, birthday cards for the pediatric cancer years, starting as Daisy scouts in 2010 year working weekly in either mer but will reopen on Wednesday, meals program at senior centers and Union County’s Department of Hu- patients. Twenty-five bags in all were kindergarten. They are members of the thrift or the consignment shop, September 9, with their shelves housing complexes throughout the man Services, Division on Aging, filled with donated items. Lauren cre- Troop 751, led by Cathy Hirschhorn, which is run by the WSL. They also fully stocked with clothing, house- county. will operate this expansion of its nu- ated brochures that were given to the Rita Mercuri, Carmela Resnick and will volunteer their time at the hold items, bric-a-brac, toys and The Federal stimulus dollars will trition programs through the end of leaders and also to the Fanwood Me- Marcia Zimmermann. Westfield Food Pantry, located at the books. For more information about mean 48,000 additional meals will 2009,” Freeholder Mirabella noted. morial Library to educate children and the WSL, visit its website, be served to approximately 800 se- In 2008, the county’s Division on young adults about cancer. thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com. nior adults in Union County. These Aging delivered 403,818 meals, in- Additionally, Lauren ran a col- meals are provided to senior citizens cluding 233,746 home-delivered lection for new teddy bears to pro- Seminars to Address age 60 and older through a federal meals and 170,072 congregate meals. vide comfort to the children with formula based on state and county To date, in 2009, the county has cancer and hand made 20 no-sew Longevity Planning demographics. delivered 92,842 meals to homebound fleece blankets for them. Donated MOUNTAINSIDE – Two free “We are excited and grateful to seniors, and 67,764 meals have been stuffed animals and general cards seminars on longevity planning will receive these federal dollars in order served at congregate sites, for a total were given to the Emmanuel Can- take place at Brighton Gardens of to help more seniors during these of 160,606 meals. cer Foundation that assists the fami- Mountainside, located at 1350 Route hard economic times,” said Union For information about senior nutri- lies. 22, West, in Mountainside. County Freeholder Chairman tion programs or any other senior For her Gold Award project, A two-hour seminar will be held on Alexander Mirabella. “For many of services, call the Union County Divi- Alexandra, also a student at Scotch Wednesday, July 29, at 8:30 a.m. Free our elderly, a meal at a senior center sion on Aging toll-free at (888) 280- Plains-Fanwood High School, de- CE credits will be offered to social may be their main meal of the day. A 8226 or visit the Union County signed a program that encouraged workers attending this seminar. A one- meal delivered directly to the home website, ucnj.org. children to read and write their own hour seminar will take place on Thurs- of a frail, homebound older person stories. The class was implemented day, August 6, at 7 p.m. may be that person’s only human Deadline Is Extended at two elementary schools over a 10- Attendees at the seminars will learn contact for the day.” week period as part of their winter about long-term care planning and In early June, each municipality For PTR 1-2 Forms after-school enrichment programs. how to protect their family and their in Union County received a letter AREA – All senior citizens and In addition, Alexandra organized assets. Topics will include Medicaid, explaining that the ARRA funds persons on Social Security Disability a book collection for the purpose of Medicare, private pay, reverse mort- could be used to eliminate waiting are advised that the Property Tax sharing stories on a global level. gages and insurance. lists, expand existing nutrition pro- Rebate (PTR 1 and 2) “tax freeze” THREE TIMES GOLDEN…Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout Gold Award Advance registration is required grams or serve new clients. Eleven filing date has been extended to Mon- www.goleader.com recipients Giulia Mercuri, Alexandra Joy and Lauren Hirschhorn, pictured left for both sessions and may be done by of Union County’s 21 municipali- day, August 17, 2009. to right, celebrate their achievement on May 26. calling (908) 654-4460. ties identified needs, including 108 Additionally, the income qualifi- new senior clients who will receive cations have been increased for 2007 home-delivered meals and 690 new to $60,000 and for 2008 to $70,000. senior clients who will receive meals For filing forms and information, call at senior centers or housing com- Ed Evans at the Scotch Plains Public plexes. Library at (908) 322-5007, extension The ARRA stimulus funding will no. 208. LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF Attorney N.J. Divorce Mediator

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 BOB ‘C’ GOES 4-FOR-4, LUONGO HRs, LITTERIO 3 RBI St. Matthew Men Sneak Past St. Joseph Softball Men, 10-8

By DAVID B. CORBIN Tony Perfilio, who has been with The Matt men amassed 19 hits – 18 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the league 28 years, said, “Ever since singles – and Gus Alvarez, who had A moment of silence for longtime I’ve known Dom, he was an excellent the team’s only triple, did the most St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball president. He supported all the cap- damage, going 3-for-5 with three runs League Commissioner Dom tains. He was a pleasure to work with. scored and two RBI. Bob Cihanowycz Lawrence, who passed away just a I feel sorry for his family right now.” (1 RBI), however, hit safely in all four few days before, preceded the game Thirteen-year veteran Pete of his at bats and Lou Balestriere between St. Joseph and St. Matthew Chemidlin, whose uncle Joe founded tapped three singles and scored twice. at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on the league, commented, “Dom! We Radice had a pair of singles, two RBI July 16. will miss him. He was a class act. and scored once, while Larry “Dom used to come and watch the This was his life. Obviously, they are Fleischman ripped a pair of singles games, so he volunteered to take it going to cancel all the games tomor- and scored twice. Mike Constantinou over. There were only four teams then row night, which is a great tribute to rapped two singles, Frank Litterio and now we have 10,” St. Joseph team him. May he rest in peace!” had an RBI single and Jim Barba captain Dean Talcott said. “I’ve known Trailing 8-7, St. Matthew scored a singled and scored a run. him over 20 years. Dom was a good run in the fifth inning and two in the St. Joseph had six extra-base hits, guy. He was pretty stern but, if you sixth, while pitcher Tony Radice held the biggest being an inside-the-park stated your case, he would listen to the Joe boys scoreless in the final home run by Pat Luongo. Tom Litterio you. So he was fair.” three innings, to earn a 10-8 victory. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WILD PLAY AT SECOND BASE…Westfield White 9s shortstop Mark Walter nearly falls over Warren All-Star Matt Roth when he slides safely into second base as centerfielder Brice Dannivig looks on. BARDEN HOMERS, 5 RBI; VALL-LLOBERA DOUBLES Westfield White 9s Score Late To Top Warren All-Stars, 9-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN Blue Devil starting pitcher Mike and ceding six walks. Knapp allowed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Knapp and reliever Thomas just one single and an earned run, and Jake Vall-Llobera ignited a five-run Delvecchio combined to record nine Delvecchio, who relieved with one burst in the fourth inning and Steve strikeouts, while allowing five hits CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Barden capped a four-run surge in the fifth inning to lead the Westfield White nine-year-old baseball team to a 9-2 victory over the Warren All-Stars at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING GOOD CONTACT WITH THE BALL…St. Joseph’s Tony Perfilio contacts the ball and slams a single to right Gumbert Field in Westfield on July 17. field in the fifth inning. Prior to the two-inning bursts, the Warren All-Stars and starting pitcher Matt Cardoza were keeping the Blue KELLY, DeFRANCESCO TAP 2 RBI EACH; HAMLIN 3 HITS Devils in check and held a 2-0 lead heading into the fourth inning. Cardoza recorded four strikeouts, scattered four singles and hit one Poplar Place Men Walk Past batter in those three innings. Second baseman Justin Goldberg snagged a vicious line drive, shortstop Jack Smith hauled in a difficult fly ball and Midway Softball Men, 17-8 centerfielder Joe Rica fired a perfect strike to catcher Jonathan Taub for a putout to keep Westfield off the board By FRED LECOMTE went 3-for-4, including two RBI, Smith initiated a fine short-to-first in those innings. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times while Paul Meade’s firepower claimed double play in the first inning, while “Matty threw the ball great for three A nine-run merry-go-round in the three hits and an RBI. Anthony Blasi Guarneri, at third, displayed his dex- innings then after that we struggled first inning and six runs in the fifth, and Rich Richardson each banged a terity with a pair of smooth putouts throwing strikes. Westfield was very assisted by five walks, earned Poplar pair of singles and recorded an RBI and T.J Smith pulled a similar ma- patient at the plate and they took Place a 17-8 victory over the Midway and Larry Loguidice pounded two neuver at second. advantage with the walks. They played Avenue express in Fanwood Old Men’s hits. Matt Canfield ripped an RBI “Usually our problem is that we well,” Warren Head Coach Joe Roth Softball Association action at LaGrande single. Jay White and Drew Koski don’t get enough hits but tonight we said. “Goldberg made a nice play at Park in Fanwood on July 17. had one hit each. did have the carousel going. We were second and Joseph Rica threw the The Poplar men pounded out 11 “Offensively, this is the best team CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 guy out at home.” hits and totaled 15 free passes. Mike we have had in the past 10 years. Kelly finished 2-for-2 with two RBI Everyone is hitting the ball very well, and one run scored. Bryan Smith from the first to the last guy. We’re whacked two singles, scored once always in the game, we can always and had an RBI, Lance Wildstein come back and we almost did. It was The Burgdorff name has been synonymous with personalized service poked a two-run single and scored 9-8, we had two outs, some unfortu- and a commitment to excellence for more than 50 years. As part of once and Ed DeFrancesco singled in nate errors and we gave up the game,” two runs. Bill Guarneri finished 2- said Midway team captain Jay White. NRT, Burgdorff and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage have always for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. There were a multitude of fine de- Grant Watt plopped an RBI single fensive plays but none more outstand- shared the same business principles, exceptional level of professionalism and added a run. T.J. Smith singled ing than Hamlin’s five soft-handed and scored and Ryan Comer scored running catches in leftfield and and integrity. As we transition to Coldwell Banker, our customers two runs. Kevin Newell singled. Meade’s three tough diving snags in Midway triggered 16 hits. Gunner center. Canfield squashed a killer can expect the same extraordinary service. Rich Hamlin came well armed and grounder in the fourth. Poplar’s Bryan JAYNE BERNSTEIN Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2008 Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE E-mail: [email protected] OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, July 26th • 1-4PM

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Second baseman Joe an RBI double and singled, while Cocuzza made a brilliant diving grab Lewis Blau doubled and scored twice. of a grounder, shortstop Patrylo Joe Negley and Tom Ulichny both hauled in a difficult fly in shallow Walk Down Memory Lane doubled and scored once. Corey center and Negley made an excellent catch near the fence in center. Matt Woodring tripled, Chemidlin had an From the archives of The Westfield 0, in the Linden Invitational Tourna- RBI single and Walt Patrylo scored man Alvarez chased down a fly ball in leftfield and Balestriere ended the Leader and The Scotch Plains- ment. Westfield pitcher Justin Olsen once, while Ed Marchelitis (run Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com went all the way as he tossed a four- scored) and Perfilio each singled. game with a smooth second-to-first putout. click Archives. hitter, struck out seven and walked Although each team had its share July 20, 2005: Sensing dissention one. Olsen punched an RBI single in of fielding faux pas, there were also Matthew plated four runs on six hits in the top of the first and the Joes amongst the ranks of A Division leader the third and Ryan Scanlon cracked In Memory answered with four runs on four hits, Dunellen Hotel midway through the an RBI single in the sixth. capped by Tom Litterio’s two-run Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times game, Geeks on Call took advantage July 22, 2001: For the first time in NAILED AT SECOND…Midway shortstop Rich Richardson shows everyone his of the situation and scored 13 runs in memory (1983), the Westfield Ameri- double. Balestriere singled and scored snowcone on a force play on Poplar’s Mike Kelly. on Alvarez’s triple in the second then the final two innings to topple the can Legion Post 3 baseball team won Luongo legged out his homer in the Hotel men, 20-12, in the first game of the Union County title after defeating bottom of the inning. In the third, a double header in the Scotch Plains Cranford 11-4. Jay Cook hammered Negley doubled and scored on Poplar Place Men Walk Past Men’s Softball League at Brookside a two-run blast and Nick Geissler Chemidlin’s 15-foot single to put the Park. Dave Eckert went 3-for-3, with pitched a complete game for the vic- Joes up 6-5. a double, scored a run and racked up tory and finished his season 6-0. A pair of fielding blunders allowed Midway Softball Men, 17-8 five RBI. Brian Dayton ripped two July 23, 2000: The St. Bart’s St. Matthew to seize a 7-6 lead in the singles and a double, while scoring Oldtimers Softball League All-Star fourth but the Joes quickly regained CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 twice and recording two RBI. Pete game was a thriller right down to the the lead, 8-7, with Tom Litterio’s RBI patient, got a lot of walks and that last week and we were able to return Poillon poked three singles, had two final out. The Angels Division came single and Baier’s RBI double. Frank helped. Midway is a good team and the favor tonight. We were not too RBI and scored once. from behind, took over the lead, then Litterio tied the game with his RBI they came back at us. They beat us good defensively. We did what we July 21, 2004: Little mercy was held on to edge the Saints Division, single in the fifth then Margolis’ had to do but we were getting ner- offered by the hosting St. James 15-14, at Brookside Park. St. James ground out and Radice’s sacrifice fly vous,” said team captain Tom Smith. “Gang’ in a 20-5 massacre of the St. “Gang” member Don Rowbotham to center gave the Matt men two in- Poplar plated nine runs on four hits Edward “Purple Gang” at Brookside rapped a solo home run, which ex- surance runs in the sixth. in the bottom of the first, highlighted Park. Taking full advantage of the cited a four-run sixth inning, but St. “Purple Gang’s” shorthanded situa- Louis posse members Gerry Spitzer – St. Matthew 410 212 0 10 by DeFrancesco’s two-run double and Dom Lawrence St. Joseph 411 200 0 8 Mike Kelly’s two-run single. Guarneri tion, which included no pitching staff 4 RBI – and Norm Hansen – 3 RBI – and Watt each added RBI singles. and the absence of superstar Tony really tumbled the Saints. Midway fired back with two rounds Williams, the “James Gang” avenged July 21, 1999: Joe Dasti went 4- in the bottom of the second. Loguidice an earlier season loss by shooting out for-4, including two doubles, and singled, swiped a base and scored on 22 hits, including five doubles, three scored four runs to lead Marian Av- Meade’s single to leftfield. Koski fol- triples and a home run. “James Gang- enue past Montrose Avenue, 9-7, in The First Name in Fine Properties lowed with a single and Hamlin jolted ster” Lee DiDonato went 3-for-4, in- Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Asso- an RBI single. Midway kept rolling cluding a solo blast, with three RBI ciation action at La Grande Park. and came out shooting with six runs and three runs scored. Marian slugger Bill Mariani, who in the next four innings to narrow the July 21, 2002: The Westfield 12- also had four hits, launched a two-run score to 9-8. year-old baseball team blanked the home run to cap a four-run gush in the As Poplar came to bat in the fifth, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders, 2- third inning and totaled five RBI. coach Smith yelled at his team and said, “This is brutal! It’s brutal!” Mike Murray With the help of a string of walks, Poplar responded with six runs to WF’s Murray to Start seize a comfortable, 15-8 lead then plated two more runs in the sixth. In All-Star Game “If you can’t throw strikes, walk 15 CAPE COD, MASS. – Wake Forest guys, you’ll never win a game and it senior Mike Murray of Westfield was doesn’t matter how good you hit. We named the starting catcher for the East- have been playing very well lately; ern Division in the Cape Cod Colle- unfortunately, we have a lot of inju- giate Baseball League All-Star Game ries, including our ace pitcher, Eddie BERNARDSVILLE. $350,000. Potential abounds in this to be played at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Perez. Manny Perez, our other pitcher, July 23, at Fenway Park in Boston. has been gone so we had to patch- lovely Colonial set on 1/3+ acre on a quaint residential street work our pitching with Koski and near downtown. Features solid construction, hardwood Murray is leading the Chatham Anglers with a .385 batting average myself. The first two games, I pitched floors, easy floor plan, convenient first-floor bedrooms, decent and got the ball over the plate, . 2 bedrooms, and a .500 on base percentage. He is screened porch overlooking park-like grounds a graduate of Westfield High School, but tonight with the umpire squeez- 1 bath. Web#1343 where he was first-team All-Ameri- ing Koski and myself with his crazy can in 2006 and All-State in both strike zone, we did the best we could 2005 and 2006. The Cape Cod Colle- for not being normal pitchers. We just 431 Springfield Avenue • Summit, NJ 07901 (908)277-1398 giate Baseball League is recognized did not get it done,” said White. BOMBER BOY STRIKES AGAIN…Westfield Blue 11s await teammate Steven www.LoisSchneiderRealtor.com as the finest summer baseball league Midway Avenue 022 310 0 8 “Bomber Boy” Barmakian at home plate after his second homerun of the day in in the nation. Poplar Place 900 062 x 17 a game against Warren. Westfield Blue won the game, 5-1.

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By FRED LECOMTE Head Coach Larry Prager. “Offen- lead. Jessourian singled and Tom Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sively, the kids were hitting long ball Ashforth walked. Both runners In a game that was hallmarked by well and I think this field certainly swiped bases then danced home on suffocating pitching and a powerful suited them. The centerfielder on the misguided throws. Mansdorfer fol- offensive attack, the Readington 12- other team (Nick Buontempo) made lowed with a one-out single, swiped year-old baseball team defeated some really spectacular plays but the second, advanced to third and tapped Westfield Blue, 12-0, in four innings ones that were too far went over the home plate on yet another error. Cole walked and Moss deposited his home run over the leftfield fence. Buontempo halted the onslaught with two outstanding defensive plays. In David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the bottom of the NOT QUITE MAKING IT TO SECOND…Investors’ Ed Zazzali does not quite make it to second base safely as Deegan fourth, Cohen in shortstop Kevin Spellman casts an “out” tag on him in the sixth inning. relief for Cole, al- lowed a single to Prasek, struck out SIMO SMACKS 2 HRs; NIES, SAVARESE, DiFABIO 1 HR two batters and walked one to seal the victory. “Overall, I think Investors Savings Score Early we played pretty well. Our pitcher, Herbster pitched extremely well and To Stop Deegan Roofing, 11-6 gained control with every pitch, By DAVID B. CORBIN first, a wicked grounder was fielded singled. Tom Straniero slapped a pair which is very Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times only a few feet away by Deegan first of singles and scored once, while Jerry good. Buontempo Bizarre would have been an accu- baseman Dan Samila. Germinder re- Isolda and Brady Lau each singled and made outstanding rate definition of the game between fused to leave the base and, at the last scored once. Leadoff batter Kevin Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times catches, hustling the two top titans of the Scotch Plains second, Samila tagged Germinder and Woodring had three singles and Kevin NOWHERE TO RUN SAFELY...Westfield Blue Shortstop Chris Prasek chases down Readington all the time, and we Men’s Softball League at Brookside stepped on the base for a double play. Spellman had a pair of singles, while Rebel Kyle Moss attempting to swipe a base. Prasek teamed up with second baseman Andrew made a couple of Park in Scotch Plains on July 15. Roofer Matt Walsh commented, “I Walsh (RBI, run scored), Marks and Jessourian, who slapped on the tag for the out in the second inning. good plays in the Investors Savings, trailing Deegan played a long time and I never seen Mike Parkhill each singled. infield. We should Roofing by one game for the top spot, anything like that.” A few plays later Nies hammered his three-run shot in New Providence Green League fence. This one went our way but next have hit a little more but some days endured a series of zany plays to seal action at Gumbert field in Westfield DiFabio’s homer caused Walsh to say, and Simo followed with his solo blast time, who knows?” it’s not our day to hit. Prasek, he’s an 11-6 victory and a tie for first. “That’s something else I never saw to give the Bankers a 4-0 lead in the on July 16. The Rebels set the tone early in the aggressive, hitting the ball really well Prior to the game Roofer Jeff Bendix, Readington starting pitcher Bobby before.” first inning then the score jumped to top of the first with three hits, includ- and we moved him up in the lineup to who had enjoyed some success as the Another act of strangeness occurred 6-0 in the third when Savarese added Cole faced nine batters in his three ing Cole’s and Wougk’s home runs to first recently for hitting like he hit leadoff batter, noticed that his name innings, sitting down eight Blues in a in the fourth inning when Investor first his homer and Simo chopped an RBI produce a 3-0 lead off starting pitcher today,” said Westfield Head Coach was placed in the middle of the lineup baseman Mark Nies fielded a grounder single. Brainard drilled his RBI 39-pitch outing. He also rapped a Pat Woods. Ben Herbster relieved Bob Clancy. by team captain Steve Brainard. leadoff home run in the first inning and stepped on the “safety” bag instead double in the bottom of the inning Woods and permitted a double to Readington 336 00 12 Referring to a sports article in last and singled in the second. Relief of the “official” bag and Marty Marks then Matt Walsh scored in the fourth Jessourian, settled down and responded Westfield Blue 000 00 0 week’s Leader/Times, Bendix said, was ruled safe and a run also scored. as a result of Nies’ “miss tag” at first. pitcher Sam Cohen allowed the lone with two impressive strikeouts. “It says in the paper that my leadoff Blue hit, a single to Chris Prasek, Todd Simo led the Investors’ offen- The Investors deposited five runs In the bottom of the first, Westfield’s Scotch Plains Men’s position is secure.” sive assault with a pair of over-the- in the fifth to grab an 11-2 lead. while recording two strikeouts and Prasek ripped a sharp grounder to “It is! I put you in the second lead- walking one in the fourth inning. Kyle fence homers, a double, a single, four Lehberger lashed an RBI triple, Nies second that was effectively snagged Softball Standings: off spot,” Brainard answered. RBI and two runs scored. Nies (3-for- tapped an RBI single, Simo launched Moss went 3-for-3, including a three- by Rebel shortstop Moss. After that, The “Three Home Runs (over the run homer in the third, and finished MONDAY DIVISION (July 19): 4, 2 runs) crushed a three-run homer a two-run homer and DiFabio hooked Cole pitched confidently with his TEAM W L fence)” rule per team that was in with five RBI. Matt Wougk and Chris and added an RBI single. Lehberger his solo homer. canon-like throwing arm stifling ev- Val Decorators 12 4 effect caused a pair of peculiar inci- (3 runs scored) had a triple and a pair From that point, Deegan pitcher Boden each walloped two-run hom- ery Westfield batter through his three Sofa Kings 12 6 TJ’s 10 6 dents. First, a line drive down the of singles and speedy Scott Savarese Carlucci muted the Bankers’ bats and ers and Kevin Jessourian finished 3- innings. leftfield line by Investor Joe DiFabio for-3, including a double. Hocus Pocus 10 8 slashed an inside-the-park homer. Ed his team erupted for four runs in the In the second inning, after DJ’s Limo 5 13 hit in fair territory but appeared to Zazzali ripped a pair of singles, while eighth to make the game interesting. “Our kids came out and played well. Buontempo made an impressive ma- Neighborhood Painting 2 16 hop into the woods just left of the They were cheering each other on, Neil Kaufman (2 runs scored), John As they walked in to bat in the jor league running grab in center, WEDNESDAY NIGHT DIVISION: fence and was ruled a home run in- Pellazzallo, Tim Walsh and bottom of the ninth, Brainard and being good sports and good team- three Rebels rumbled over the plate. TEAM W L stead of a ground rule double. Sec- mates, and that’s what we look for. Germinder added singles. Straniero both blurted, “This is a great Cole and Moss both thrashed singles Investors Savings Bank 15 3 ond, since three over-the-fence hom- The bottom of the Deegan batting game to steal. We’re back in it!” Bobby Cole did a very good job today. and scored on throwing errors and Deegan Roofing 15 3 Defcon Sauces 13 5 ers had already occurred by the In- order provided most of their punch. The Bankers’ vault, however, He was on target, did not throw a lot of Boden dropped the ball over the vestors, John Lehberger’s shot over pitches and the ones he did throw Trinity Electric 7 11 Brainard nailed a two-run single and slammed shut and became theft proof. centerfield fence. Readington plated Caffrey Tree Service 3 15 the fence became an automatic out. an RBI double. 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Mendham, snaring a hard line drive Charlie Baldwin (3 strikeouts, 0 to third and making a diving catch runs), Owen Ripperger and Alex on an infield blooper. Pansini (4 strikeouts) had good com- Sean Mikovits (2 doubles, 1 single), mand all game and held Ridge to Matt Varano (2 triples), Owen Kessler one run through five innings. White (2 singles) led the offense barrage David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times took a 2-1 lead into the bottom of during the July 12 doubleheader. MR. CONSISTENCY…St. Matthew slugger Lou Balestriere has been a consis- the sixth, buoyed by the hot hitting Meiselman and Liddy each hit boom- tently good hitter throughout his tenure with the St. Bart’s League. of Jack Meiselman, Hannah Liddy, ing doubles to right center against Michael Echausse and Ian Readington. The pitching duties were David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Humphrey. But the tough Ridge shared by Humphrey (3 innings), St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s MAKING A PLEA TO THE UMP…Westfield White’s Mark Walter makes a squad found a way to put up two in Connor Scanlon (4 innings), Pansini small plea to the umpire in hopes that the call will go his way. the bottom of the sixth for the 3-2 and Baldwin. Softball League Standings: ANGELS DIVISION: DeProspero and Bruce Evans, who Westfield White 9s Score Late (As of July 17:) all homered, led Jude. Scott Friedrichs TEAM W L Pct St. Aloysius 10 4 .714 (HR, 3 RBI) and Chris Nardi (triple, To Top Warren All-Stars, 9-2 St. Matthew 7 5 .583 3 RBI) led St. Anne. St. Stephen 5 7 .417 St. Stephen 8, St. Anthony 4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 St. Patrick 4 6 .400 The red-hot Ben Lobrace (2 RBI) St. Anthony 3 7 .300 was perfect at the plate and Dave Hill out in the third, pitched shutout ball, twice, Rica walked once and Sean SAINTS DIVISION: walked only one and fanned six bat- Cagnella scored once and stole a base. (2 RBI) smacked a triple for Stephen. TEAM W L Pct Anthony’s Craig Burfeindt and Jack ters. Gavin Defuria laid down a great bunt St. David 10 2 .833 “At nine-, 10-years-old, some of but Vall-Llobera, who was catching St. Luke 6 6 .500 Ley each had three hits. these guys can really throw. Strikes at the time, made a super move to St. Anne 5 6 .455 St David 18, St. Aloysius 8 St. Joseph 5 7 .417 Marty Bernstein, Al Betau, Ross are not always there, so tonight was a grab the ball and fire to first in time to St. Jude 5 8 .385 good night. Delvecchio really came rob him of a single. and Nash Warfield all homered for in and finished the last four. Very Barden belted a three-run homer in This was a sad week for the St Bart’s the Daves. Tony Blasi, Steve Ferro, rarely do we see someone, who can the fifth and a two-run single in the Oldtimer’s Softball League with the Mike Cuccurullo and George Balint go four innings. If you pitch and play fourth. Vall-Llobera, who scored loss of our beloved Commissioner were all perfect at the plate for Als. defense, you have a shot at winning twice, lashed a leadoff double in the Dom Lawrence. There were no games St. Anthony 24, St. Patrick 7 this game,” Westfield Head Coach fourth and hopped a single in the played Friday, July 17, in honor of his OJ Simpson (6-for-6, 7 RBI) and Humberto Vall-Llobera said. fifth. Delvecchio went 2-for-2, with memory. We will all miss him. We all Tony Perconte (6-for-6) led Anthony Warren All-Star Matt Roth had a an RBI and two runs scored. Mark appreciate the selfless work he per- with a HR. Pats captain Jack Kennedy pair of singles and an RBI in his three Walter singled, added a bunt single, formed throughout the years to help was perfect at the dish. at bats and Nick Ciatti went 1-for-1, scored and walked. Jake Lerie, who keep this league going. Our thoughts St. Aloysius 15, St. Luke 8 scored once and walked twice. singled, Dan Russo and Mike Birle and prayers are with his family. The Als scored nine runs in the St. Patrick 11, St. Aloysius 6 fourth inning. Mike Schonberger (2 Goldberg singled and stole a base. each had an RBI. Matt Barmakian CONCENTRATING ON THE SIGNAL…Westfield White 10s pitcher Alex Eric Hoff had a perfect bunt single and Knapp each scored once and Brice Ed Villaverde (HR, 4 RBI), and Jay HRs), Mike Cuccurullo (HR), Tony Pansini looks for the signal in Game 4 of the Basking Ridge Super Summer Semple and Kevin Spellman, with and walked, while Smith walked Dannivig singled. Ben Cappiello, who Tournament against Readington on July 12. Westfield White won, 6-4. Blasi, George Balint and Joe Romash had three plate appearances, snagged three hits apiece, led the Pats. Al’s each with triples led the Al’s. Luke Mtside Swimmers Top a line drive in right field and Chris Keith Karyczak, Nate Mangiris and Fugett, Tim Deegan and Bob Barone O’Connor hit a wicked grounder to Westfield Tennis Association Mark Ragan had two RBI apiece. each homered for Luke. John Chupko North Caldwell, 232-188 first. St. Joseph 8, St. Stephen 6 also tripled. Ciatti walked and scored on an Tom Ulichny, who was perfect at St. Matthew 10, St. Joseph 8 The Mountainside Community the plate with two HRs and four RBI, See exclusive story. swim team rallied to topple North error in the second inning and Open Singles Ladder Results: Cagnella scored on Roth’s single to led St. Joe’s come-from-behind win. St. David 4, St. Luke 3 Caldwell two days after suffering a Tony Perfilio, also perfect at the plate, David’s Al Betau yielded eight hits heartbreaking one-point loss against right in the third to give Warren a 2-0 After 28 matches played, there were offs to follow immediately thereafter. lead. Vall-Llobera changed the mo- Members need eight matches to drove in the winning run. Sal Gano and Luke’s Frank Chupko allowed Maplewood at home. several changes to the top five. Stan and Ben Lobrace were perfect at the nine hits. Dave’s Art Hobble tripled Mountainside swept the 9-10 girls mentum with his leadoff double to Klaus remained on top with wins qualify for the playoffs. The next left. Three straight walks gave reporting period ends on August 2. plate in a losing effort. and had two RBI. Luke’s Luke Fugett 25-meter backstroke – Sarah over Tom Bigosinski (10-3), Robert St. Jude 17, St. Anne 8 and Marty Marks both homered. Montagna (1), Nicole Biegel (2), Julia Westfield a run and a bases-loaded Errazo (6-4, 6-3) and Tom Bauer (7- Please report all matches and ques- situation then Barden slashed his two- tions about the WTA to Richard Pardo Dave Weischdale (HR, 4 RBI), St. Anne 17, St. Jude 15 Colendenski (3) – and the 11-12 girls 5, 6-2). Joe Buda remained at number along with Jason Fiore, John No stats turned in. 50-back – Emily McManus (1) Aileen run single to center. Walter tapped his two with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory over at [email protected]. Conroy (2). 13-14s Caitlin Conroy bunt single to reload the bases then Tuyen Diep. Chris Miller jumped to 1. Stan Klaus (9)* 30. Olga Yee (7)* and Emily Bittner took 1-2 in back- Lerie and Russo drew walks to give number three with a 10-5 decision 2. Joe Buda (13)* 31. D Loffredo(4) stroke. Westfield a 5-2 lead. over Diep. Errazo moved to number 3. Chris Miller (8)* 32. Bill Wilhelm(3)* 4. Rob Errazo(8)* 33. Andy Cohen(5)* The 9-10 girls swept the 25-breast- “Jake has been our big hitter all four with wins over Mike Gonella 5. Federbusch(11)*34. Mike Muroff(2) stroke Jessica Perrotta (1), Aidan year. He got us going. The Warren kid (10-4) and Diep (7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-2). 6. Tuyen Diep(24)* 35. Don Beal (2) Donahue (2), Dierdre McLaughlin was pitching an excellent game. A Andrew Federbusch, despite a 10-6 7. Srav Emany(2)* 36. B Zweiback(4) (3) and the 11-12 boys 50-breast- couple of hits, a couple of walks and loss to newcomer Sravan Emany, took 8. Rich Pardo(16)* 37. David Tibbals (2) 9. Tom Bauer (14)* 38. Mike Manders(1) stroke – Aidan Donadio (1), Nick a couple of bunts, we started forcing over the number five position with 10. Fran Adriaens(8)*39. Ben Chen (1) Cahill (2), Jimmy O’Brien (3). Rachel the other team to make plays,” Vall- wins over Bauer (6-4, 2-6, 7-5) and 11. Tony Marotta(5)*40. Don Dohm (1) Mattera and Amelia Markey took 1-2 Llobera said. Diep (7-5, 6-2). 12. Weldon Chin(8) 41. A Haddad(4) in the girls 12U IM, while 11-12 Knapp led off the fifth with a walk Joshua Suri remained the most ac- 13. Rich Stewart(1) 42. Hong Jiang (2) 14. Bouchouev(10)* 43. Rt-Lafemina(3) Morgan Bransky and Caitlyn Mailley and Vall-Llobera followed with a tive member with another six matches 15. A Skalkin(11) 44. Mitch Mankin(1) placed 1-2 in the 50-freestyle. single. Delvecchio chopped an RBI to bring his season total to 30. The 16. Josh Suri (30)* 45. Steve Natko(1) The future of Mountainside swim- single then Barden bashed his inside- season ends on Labor Day with play- 17. T Bigosinski(7)* 46. Joe Donnolo ming looks bright with Nate Roman’s the-park three-run homer to right- 18. Steven Lee(3)* 47. Ethan Krell centerfield. 19. Chris Bonn (5)* 48. Vin Camuto surprise victory in the boys 8U 25- See photos of Sports: 20. M Rappoport(3)*49. Manny Erlich breaststroke after only joining the “We tried to do the small ball thing, 21. Chris Wendel(6)* 50. Zac Friss team earlier in the day. Andrew Cahill try to teach them how to move the on www.goleader.com 22. Mike Gonella(6)* 51. Todd Krell won the boys 8U 25-backstroke. runners into scoring position,” coach 23. David Ferio(7)* 52. Rich Boland Mountainside won five of seven re- Roth explained. “All in all, the boys St. Matthew/St. Joe Softball 24. Daniel Ives(6)* 53. Ernest Jacob Westfield White/Warren 9s 25. Nate Weiss(9)* 54. Peter Lyons lays. The most exciting swim went to played well. It’s always a pleasure to 26. Chris Farella(4)* 55. Lane Maloney Morgan Bransky, who made up a come to Westfield.” Westfield/Readington 12s 27. Andy Ross(11)* 56. J Tannenbaum half-lap gap to help the 8U coed Investors Savings/Deegan 28. E Bronander(4) 57. Doug Walters Warren All-Stars 011 000 2 Montrose/Martine Ave. 29. Warren Friss(1) 58. Jackie Walters freestyle team tie for first. Westfield White 000 54x 9 59. Pete Magierski ( ) cumulative matches played * match played in reporting period GETTING SECOND…The Westfield Blue 8U Travel baseball team placed second in the District 12 Regional Tournament in Warren, with a 4-1 record in PUBLIC NOTICE pool and playoff rounds to advance to the state tournament to be held in SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Keansburg on July 25. 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50+ DIVISION A (As of July 19:) Pencinger (2 hits) and Neal Iaccarino TEAM W L (2-for-2) led Buffy’s. George Brokaw Babooshka 10 2 held Babooshka to 10 hits. Babooska’s Awnings Galore 14 3 Joe Massimino homered. Buffy’s Tavern 12 3 JTD 11, Iceman’s 10 American Legion/LLG 8 5 Mike DiRienzo (4 hits), and Steve S.M.C. 6 9 D&K Associates 2 13 Kraemer and Jonny Brown (3 hits each) led JTD. 50+ DIVISION B: SMC 13, D&K Associates 10 TEAM W L Molly Maguire’s 11 4 Kilkenny 17, Associated Auto 0 JTD Construction 8 6 Howie Busch pitched a one-hitter. Contact Lens & Vision 6 8 Gary Wiese, Ron Ivory and Johnny Linda’s Driftwood Bar 6 9 McLaughlin each had three hits. Iceman’s Karaoke 3 11 Creative 11, The Office 6 Northwestern Mutual 1 15 Ken Dunbar (4 hits), and Dennis SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Kosowicz, Lou Koehler and Tex TEAM W L Charkowick (3 hits each) led the Office. Evan Falk for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN FULL SWING…Counselor in Training, Brittny Gallagher, steps up to bat at Kilkenny House 16 0 PRIVATE CHAT...Asm. Jon Bramnick talks with his golfing guest, State Senate the First Annual Westfield Area Y’s Summer Camp Charity Softball event where Creative Industries 11 5 Frank Cavallaro (2 doubles, 2 RBI), President Richard Codey, last Friday at a member guest event at Echo Lake staff, campers and parents came together to raise money for the Strong Kids TLC 11 6 Demo Cervelli (3 hits, RBI), Richie Country Club in Westfield. Conversation allegedly involved proposed legislation Campaign. Cheering Brittny on from, left to right, is Y Traveler’s Director, LA Law 6 11 Vitaliano (4 hits, 3 RBI) and Larry Berra to make it legal to move a golf ball if it has intention to land on or near a cart path. Quinton Redding, CIT camper Christina Bruce, LIT counselor Ralph Pierre The Office 6 11 (3 hits) led Creative. Also in the foursome were former Acting Governor Donald DiFrancesco and Louis, CIT counselor Ryan Comer and Director of Youth Teens and Camp Associated Auto Parts 0 17 LA Law 5, TLC 4 Assemblyman Vincent Polistina. Services, Marty Collett. Kilkenny 16, Creative 9 Molly Maguire’s 18, D&K 16 WTA Masters Singles Ron Ivory and John McLaughlin (HR) Maguire’s Bill Hinkle went 5-for-5. See it all on the web in color . . . with four hits each and Tom O’Connor Neil Koch and Charlie Wischusen Tennis Ladder Told: (4 RBI) led Kilkenny. Creative’s Richie (double, triple) each had four hits, Glenn www.goleader.com Vitaliano tripled and had three RBI. Zuhl (HR, 4 RBI), and Dave Drechsel At the end of the fifth reporting and Dick McKay each had three hits. period, Joe Donnolo is at the top with TLC 14, Associated Auto 9 TLC had key hits from Wayne SMC 10, Contact Lens 3 SPF Athletic Boosters a victory over Mike McGlynn and Michael, Pete Osborn and Ray Meigs. Lensmen Jerry Archibald and Billy several players dropped due to inac- Associated’s Robert Maley, Richie Krov Early had multiple hits. Hold Golf Fundraiser tivity. Chris Wendel bested Don Dohm and Pete Ierino had multi-hits and Paul Babooshka 18, Linda’s 2 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch in a tiebreaker. Full match results are Brody (3 RBI) tripled. Tom Straniero, Ed Belford, Tony Wil- Plains-Fanwood Music and Athletic available at www.westfieldnj.com/ The Office 8, LA Law 4 liams and Larry Esoldo all had three hits. Boosters invite the community to wta . Officers Ken Dunbar and Brian American Legion 14, JTD 7 Shackamaxon Country Club, 1607 1. Joe Donnolo (6) * McDermott had three hits each. The Jonny Brown (HR) and Jeff Villani (3 Shackamaxon Drive, Scotch Plains, 2. Chris Wendel (10) * Office played errorless ball. hits) led JTD. on Monday, August 31, for a full day 3. Janice Honymar (11) Molly Maguire’s 9, Linda’s 5 Buffy’s 21, Northwestern 6 of golf. 4. Mike McGlynn (8) * Al Burton singled in the tying run and Greg Hartnett (3-for-3, HR), George 5. John Mancini (10) Brokaw (3-for-3) and Bob D’Meo (2 The $200 per golfer fee includes 6. Don Dohm (2) * Vic Trindade followed with a two-run single. Bill Hinkle went 3-for-3. Mollies hits) led Buffy’s. greens fees, lunch, a cart, use of club 7. Peter Lee (7) Awnings 7, Iceman’s 0 facilities and a full buffet dinner. 8. Nancy Freundlich (2) Vic Trindade, Al Burton and Glenn Zuhl 9. Jim Oslislo (injured) each doubled and had two RBI. Linda’s SPECIAL NOTE: On July 15, the New Golfers are eligible for multiple prizes GOOD SEASON…Westfield Olympic U13 soccer team finished 6-3-1 to get 10. Willie Moyler (1) Keith McDede tripled and had two RBI. Jersey Senior Softball Association held fourth in its flight. The team led its flight with 30 goals. Pictured, left to right, are: and raffles. The boosters invite non- (*) match played in period Contact Lens 25, Northwestern 22 its 70’s State Tournament. The Union (#) number of matches played front row, Austin hatch, Daniel Sanders, Rusty Cain, Brendan Currie, Dalton golfers to join them for dinner only Ed McColgan (3 hits), Tom County entry, led by manager Gordy Herzog, Alex DiFabio and Peter Foltz; back row, Coach Bob Currie, Jake Katz, for $50. Award-winning high school The next reporting period ends on Romanowicz (3-run triple), Pete Osborn LeMatty, finished tied for fourth. Eighty Calvin Robertshaw, Andrew Jordan, Connor Brennan, Eric Weber, Sebastian musicians and SPFHS’s August 2. The winner should promptly (4-for-4, triple), George Gonzales (HR Four-year-old Joe Morano pitched all Trott and Assistant Coach Tom Hatch. Not pictured: Patrick Harris, Jack Moonglowers Jazz Ensemble will report results to Peter Lee at in seventh), Rich Polonitza (3 hits, triple) three games. Venezia, Adam Rush and trainer Rob Napier. entertain diners. [email protected] for this next and Dennis Baker (triple) led NWM. 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Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated. Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated Page 14 Thursday, July 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION – Obituaries – Scotch Plains Lions Name Officers For 2009-2010 Eugene G. Walker, 75, Was Executive; SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch meets on the second Thursday of Plains Lions Club recently installed each month at 7 p.m. at Jade Isle on Past President of Local Swim Club its new officers for 2009-2010. They Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. The include Barbara Anilo, president; Ron club conducts various fund-raising Eugene G. Walker, 75, of Scotch Surviving are his wife, Jeanette B. Kelly, first vice president; Paul endeavors, the proceeds of which Plains died on Thursday, July 16, at Walker; four children, Diana DuVoisin, second vice president; are distributed to local charities and home. Pasquarella, Eugene Walker, Jr., Dominic Lagano, third vice president; community activities. The club’s Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he had Michael Walker and Anne Johnson; Don Wussler, treasurer; Barney particular emphasis is on the many lived there before moving to Scotch his sister, Norlene Clarke, and seven Barnett, secretary, and Marshall Klein, area organizations that serve the Plains 43 years ago. grandchildren. Michael Solomon and George Church, blind and visually impaired. Mr. Walker was a graduate of Fenn The funeral was held on Monday, executive committee members. For more information about the College in Cleveland, where he re- July 20, from the Memorial Funeral The Scotch Plains Lions Club is Scotch Plains Lions Club or to at- ceived his Bachelor of Science de- Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. part of Lions International, which tend a meeting, call Barbara Anilo, gree in Mechanical Engineering. He A Funeral Mass followed at St. includes over 1.4 million members president, at (908) 322-4472. The was the founder and president of Met- Bartholomew the Apostle Church in FLEET OF EAGLES…Troop 33 Eagle Scouts celebrate reaching the highest in more than 43,000 Lions Clubs Scotch Plains Lions Club always ropolitan Compactor Service Corpo- Scotch Plains. Cremation was pri- rank in Boy Scouting. Pictured, from left to right, are: front row, Michael throughout the world. In New Jer- Harrison, Chris Lestarchick, Jimmy Mei and Brian Northrup, and back row, welcomes new members. For mem- ration in Westfield for more than 25 vate. sey, there are over 250 Lions Clubs, bership information, call Member- years. In lieu of flowers, donations may Thomas Loop, III, Eric Williams and Paul Spicer. At the June 14 Eagle Scout Court of Honor, they were congratulated by Congressman Leonard Lance, with 7,500 members. ship Chairman Dominic Lagano at He was a member of St. be made to Center For Hope Hospice, The Scotch Plains Lions Club (908) 322-6558. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, Neil Granowitz, representing Senator Robert Menendez, and Patriots’ Path Council Catholic Church in Scotch Plains and N.J. 07076; the American Cancer Executive Dennis Kohl. a member and past president of Society, P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth, N.J. Nomahegan Swim Club in Westfield. 07207 (cancer.org) or to the Ameri- can Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Charles McCluski, 59 Suite 301, Robbinsville, N.J. 08691 Seven Troop 33 Members Charles McCluski, 59, of Westfield (americanheart.org). passed away on Tuesday, July 14. For additional information or to Attain Eagle Scout Rank Born in Newark, Mr. McCluski express condolences, please visit was the son of the late Herman and fanwoodmemorial.com. FANWOOD – In a landmark event Thomas Loop, III completed Jadwiga McCluski. He was raised July 23, 2009 for Boy Scout Troop 33, chartered at Fanwood’s borough-wide tree survey and lived in Westfield. the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, by covering the south side – a project He was the owner of Westfield Raymond E. Young, 91 seven scouts received their Eagle encompassing 195 service hours. A Scientific Computing, a computer Pianist and teacher, Raymond E. Awards – the highest rank in Boy resident of Scotch Plains, he is the son company. Elwood Young, 91, died on Thurs- Scouting – at a special Eagle Court of of Janice and Thomas Loop. He will Surviving are his brother, Mark day, July 16, 2009. Honor on June 14. attend Stevens Institute of Technol- McCluski; his sister-in-law, Jennine; Raymond was born February 8, The Eagle Scout Leadership Ser- ogy in the fall. his aunt, Jean Janulin, and his former 1918, to J. Oscar and Florence vice Projects planned and carried out Jimmy Mei and his volunteers in- stalled 441 state-mandated water- wife, Pamela. (Weingaertner) Young in Newark, by these young men, all students at TOP LIONS…Scotch Plains Lions Club officers for 2009-2010 gear up for the A funeral service was held on Sat- N.J. He also shared his family life Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, shed-awareness medallions on new club year. Pictured, from left to right, are: Don Wussler, treasurer; Barney urday, July 18, at the Dooley Colo- with an older brother, Robert. He represent over 1,800 service hours to Fanwood’s south side storm drains. Barnett, secretary; Barbara Anilo, president; Marshall Klein and Michael nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in began his piano studies at the age of the local communities. They include: The son of Jia Hui Pu and Peter Solomon, executive committee members; Ron Kelly, first vice president, and Westfield. Interment took place at seven and pursued more advanced Michael Harrison, entering 12th Kozlowski of Fanwood, Jimmy heads George Church, executive committee member. Not pictured are Paul DuVoisin, Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. studies with Helen Kanouse, then at grade, carried out a tree survey for the to SUNY Binghamton in the fall. second vice president, and Dominic Lagano, third vice president. In lieu of flowers, donations may the Juilliard School and finally with Fanwood Shade Tree Commission Brian Northrup of Scotch Plains be made in his memory to the Franklin Cannon. on the borough’s north side – a valu- directed a full renovation of the first- Westfield PBA, in care of Westfield He was the Federation of Music able tool for planning and mainte- floor hallways at the School Annex Camilla Quinn Is Honored Police Department, 425 East Broad Clubs winner for New Jersey and nance. He is the son of Dawn and for St. Mary’s Church in Plainfield – Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. made his debut at Town Hall in New Peter Harrison of Scotch Plains. comprising 468 service hours. A past July 23, 2009 York City. His performances in- Christopher Lestarchick of Scotch senior patrol leader of Troop 33, Brian For 50 Years of Service cluded solo recitals, concert with Plains directed a renovation of his is University of Michigan-bound next Patricia Carlson orchestras and for 45 years, four township’s Fireman Memorial site, year. He is the son of Carol and David MOUNTAINSIDE – Camilla Kuhn coordinator for its fashion advisory Patricia Carlson of Clark, formerly hand concerts with his son, Dr. Stefan including a new walkway and bench. Northrup. Quinn of Mountainside was honored board. Presently she is associated with of Westfield, died on Wednesday, Young. He composed a number of The son of Karyn Steele and the late Paul Spicer chose to give some- June 23 in Charlotte, N.C. at the Na- Kris Luka and Susan Daly of Westfield. July 15. A memorial service was piano works and during 11 summers Walter Lestarchick, Chris will attend thing back by carrying out an exten- tional Sales Meeting of Doncaster, Inc., Mrs. Quinn also was honored May held Sunday, July 19 at Dooley Co- was staff pianist for the Martha’s the Pennsylvania College of Tech- sive landscaping project at the celebrating her 50 years of service. 27 with a surprise luncheon at Echo lonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, Vineyard Camp Meeting Associa- nology next year. Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Paul, Westfield. Burial was Tuesday, July tion, only retiring five years ago. who will attend Lehigh University in 21 in Wareham, Mass. From 1948 on, Mr. Elwood taught Local Temple to Hold the fall, is the son of Mary and John Mrs. Carlson graduated from in his private studio in Westfield Spicer of Scotch Plains. Wareham High School and and teaching became the center of New Member Event Eric Williams of Fanwood also Bridgewater State College, both in his career. He was particularly WESTFIELD – Area residents are dedicated his efforts to Fanwood Pres- Massachusetts. known for his kindness and patience invited to see what Temple Emanu-El byterian, completing a major over- She was predeceased by her par- in drawing out the best from his of Westfield has to offer during the haul of the church’s Youth Lounge ents, Harold Coyne and Eileen Palmer. students. He was still teaching his synagogue’s prospective member that clocked in at 509 service hours. She is survived by two daughters, last student, Neldina Sandeep, this event on Friday, July 31. The son of Christine and Shaun Wil- Susan Browning and her husband past spring. At 7 p.m., attendees will have an liams, he will study at Rutgers Uni- William; Beth Boucher and her hus- The joys of his life included horse- opportunity to meet Temple Emanu- versity next year. band David; a son, William Carlson back riding, model trains, Martha’s El’s synagogue family, including and his fiancée, Cynthia, and five Vineyard, British comedies, fenc- newer and longtime members, clergy grandchildren. ing, sailing and his membership in and senior staff. They also will be Mr. Miller to Present In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- The Musician’s Club of New Jersey able to learn about the temple’s reli- Dinosaur Program tions may be made to Literacy Vol- and Words and Music. gious school, youth group programs unteers of Union County, 800 Park Above all else was his love of his and Early Childhood Education Cen- GARWOOD – John Miller of the Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060. family, his “honorary grandchil- ter, plus its education initiatives, so- Pearl Observatory in Gillette will host July 23, 2009 dren” Andrea and Steven Fang, his cial action programs, worship oppor- a Dinosaur Show on Wednesday, July CROWNING MOMENT…Mountainside resident Camilla Kuhn Quinn is hon- friends (especially Ingrid and Peter tunities and social happenings. Tours 29, at 3 p.m. at the Garwood Public ored by Doncaster, Inc. at a 50-year service award ceremony. Pictured, from left 4-H Seeks Leader For Quick) and his wonderful cats and will be available of the temple’s sanc- Library, located at the corner of Third to right, are: Mrs. Quinn, Michael Tanner, past president; A. Pell Tanner, chief Youth Sewing Club dogs. He lost his loving wife of 69 tuary, classrooms, meeting rooms and Avenue and Walnut Street. executive officer, and James Tanner, chairman. years, Ruth, on June 5, 2009. community room. This show is open to all ages, but WESTFIELD – The 4-H program Mr. Elwood is survived by his At 7:45 p.m., all are welcome to because space is limited, registration Also attending were Kris Luka of Lake Country Club in Westfield, spon- of Union County is looking for an proud son, Stefan and loving nieces worship with the congregation at an is required. Individuals may register Westfield, Ronnie Grandis of Warren sored by Mrs. Luka and Ronnie adult volunteer to run its Fashion and nephews. A gathering of family Erev Shabbat service. Following ser- in person at the library or call (908) and Lucy Kuhn of New York City, Mrs. Grandis, district business leader. Design/Sewing Club. The club and friends will be held in the fall. vices, participants are invited to share 789-1670. Quinn’s daughter. Four hundred sales Present and former district consult- leader helps children learn basic Memorial donations may be made in a special “Ice Cream Sundae” con- Through his traveling Earth and space consultants, management and design ants from New Jersey attended, as did sewing and fashion design tech- to the Humane Society of the United gregational Oneg Shabbat (Joy of science education company known as personnel were in attendance as well. Mrs. Quinn’s daughters, Mrs. Kuhn niques. States. Arrangements were by the Shabbat). the Pearl Observatory, Mr. Miller has Doncaster is the Direct Sales divi- and Emma Kuhn Halik of Ramsey, The club is limited to eight chil- Gray Funeral Home of Westfield. Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 provided enrichment programs for thou- sion of the Tanner Companies of and her daughter-in-law, Jean Naples dren, whose parents stay and assist July 23, 2009 East Broad Street. For more informa- sands of children and adults. Rutherfordton, N.C. A. Pell Tanner, Kuhn of Yardley, Pa. Irene Taylor of with the club. The 4-H program tion, contact Carolyn Shane, execu- His program will feature dinosaur chief executive officer; James Tanner, Westfield, a business associate, and provides sewing machines and sup- Hiking Club Encourages tive director, at (908) 232-6770, ex- parts plus fun and interesting facts chairman, and Michael Tanner, former Joan Hazard Walsh of Watchung were plies, as well as tips and training for tension no. 114, or [email protected], about dinosaurs. Additionally, audi- president, feted Mrs. Quinn and rec- on hand as well. the leader. Public to Join Them or visit the temple’s website, ence members will have an opportu- ognized her long dedication to Mrs. Quinn and her husband, Wil- The club will meet once a month COUNTY – The Union County Hik- tewnj.org. nity to help build a dinosaur replica. Doncaster. Besides having served as a liam, live in Mountainside, where she during the school year, on a week- ing Club offers a varied program of The Garwood Public Library is sales consultant and district manager is a Eucharistic minister at the Our day evening to be determined, from outdoor activities, providing recreation SHERIFF’S SALE open Monday through Thursday from for the State of New Jersey, Mrs. Quinn Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic September to June. The club will while contributing to physical fitness. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003197 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 9 initiated the “Ready to Wear” seasonal Church. She also is a pastoral volun- meet at the 4-H offices at the Union SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Hiking and biking activities are CHANCERY DIVISION a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Sat- sales previews for the districts from teer at Overlook Hospital in Summit County Services Building, 300 scheduled throughout the week. Most UNION COUNTY urdays during the summer. Maine to Virginia, inclusive. Addi- and a member of the Overlook Aux- DOCKET NO. F-28990-08 North Avenue in Westfield. events take place in central and north- Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS tionally, she was the company field iliary, the Junior League of Eliza- For information about this and TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE ern New Jersey. Membership dues CERTIFICATEHLDRS, MASTR ASSET SHERIFF’S SALE beth-Plainfield, the Associated Alum- other volunteer opportunities, con- are $10 per year. BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2007-NCW SHERIFF’S SALE nae of the Sacred Heart, Echo Lake MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003596 tact 4-H Agent James Nichnadowicz Prospective members are invited to CATES SERIES 2007-NCW SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003564 Country Club and the College at (908) 654-9854 or e-mail him at VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY try out the club by participating in up Defendant: DEBRA SMITH, MATTHEW UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Women’s Club of Westfield. [email protected]. to three outings before joining. Call DEPP, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA- DOCKET NO. F-16744-08 UNION COUNTY TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NEW Plaintiff: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. DOCKET NO. F-26662-08 SHERIFF’S SALE The 4-H program is part of Rutgers Union County Parks at (908) 527- CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION ITS VS. Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Cooperative Extension, supported SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; STATE OF Defendant: EDWARD GARMAN; BETTY L. TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003239 4900 to request a complimentary NEW JERSEY GARMAN; JAMES E. GARMAN ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in part by the Union County Board schedule, which includes a new-mem- Sale Date: 07/29/2009 Sale Date: 08/19/2009 TRUST 2006-WMC1 CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 05/18/2009 Writ of Execution: 06/16/2009 VS. UNION COUNTY of Chosen Freeholders. ber application. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: NAVJOT NARANG DOCKET NO. F-18113-08 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 08/19/2009 Plaintiff: AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 06/10/2009 SERVICING, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TION F/K/A AH MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CO., TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public INC. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- VS. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Defendant: JOCELYN PELINO AND RODEL of their bid available in cash or certified check at of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on PELINO, HER HUSBAND Gray Funeral Homes the conclusion of the sales. the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 07/29/2009 The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 05/06/2009 Sixty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six Forty Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety and of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution and 74/100*** $563,936.74. 31/100*** $342,190.31. the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Property to be sold is located in the Township Property to be sold is located in the Township[ The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Since 1897 of Westfield, County of Union, State of New of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New Sixty Four Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Jersey. Jersey. and 78/100*** $464,514.78. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Premises commonly known as: 127 WASH- Premises commonly known as: 205 Property to be sold is located in the Borough of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of INGTON STREET, WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY KATHERINE STREET, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW Garwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% 07090-2517 JERSEY 07076-1411. Premises commonly known as: 306 SPRUCE of their bid available in cash or certified check at BEING KNOWN as LOT 49, BLOCK 4103, on BEING KNOWN as LOT 1, BLOCK 3803, on AVENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027. the conclusion of the sales. the official Tax Map of the twp of Westfield the official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch BEING KNOWN as LOT 18, BLOCK 408, on The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Dimentions: 175.00 feet x 50.00 feet x 175.oo Plains. the official Tax Map of the Borough of Garwood. Thirty One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Six and feet x 50.00 feet Dimensions: 75.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 75.00 Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 40.00 feet x 100.00 12/100*** $331,456.12. Nearest Cross Street: Central Avenue feet x 100.00 feet. feet x 40.00 feet. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue Nearest Cross Street: East Street SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, County of Union other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or and State of New Jersey. liens, insurance premiums or other advances other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, It is commonly known as: 514 CICILIA PLACE, made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested It is known and designated as Block 301, Lot independent investigation to ascertain whether parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own 20. or not any outstanding interest remain of record independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether The dimentions are approximately 50 feet wide and/or have priority over the lien being fore- or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record by 125 feet long. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Nearest cross street: EAST SECOND STREET If the sale is set aside for any reason, the closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a AS OF 11/5/2008 TAXES ARE PAID 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall THROUGH 4th QUARTER 2008. the Mortgagor’s attorney. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy Three Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twenty Three the Mortgagor’s attorney. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight and 44/ personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Nine and 44/ Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety Six Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Eleven Thou- 100*** $373,428.44 together with lawful interest 100*** $623,439.44 together with lawful interest Thousand One Hundred Forty Four and 31/ sand Eight Hundred Two and 98/100*** and costs. cremation. and costs. 100*** $396,144.31 together with lawful interest $511,802.98 together with lawful interest and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. Charles J. Tombs tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. tisement. Sheriff NJ Lic. Number 4006 Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Attorney: Attorney: Sheriff Sheriff STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG & Director PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC Attorney: Attorney: NORGAARD, LLC 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC 293 EISENHOWER PARKWAY SUITE 100 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD SUITE 300 - PO BOX 1660 www.grayfuneralhomes.com MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey 08054 SUITE 100 SUITE 100 LIVINGSTON, New Jersey 07039-1660 (856) 813-5500 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (973) 740-0700 4 T - 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 4 T - 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 4 T - 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 4 T - 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 & 07/23/09 Fee: $216.24 & 8/13/09 Fee: $195.84 & 8/13/09 Fee: $191.76 & 07/23/09 Fee: $177.48 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2009 Page 15

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Price $1,245 plus Util available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine or (908) 654-7444 “strong” Family Law background of the Borough Clerk. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. with professional demeanor & Heat. 1.5 months security. NO Eleanor McGovern needed to cover local for part time employment. Salary Eleanor McGovern TRANSFORM YOUR HOME commensurate with experience. pets or smoking. Avail Sept 1st. Borough Clerk Borough Clerk government meetings. Must CALL (908) 232-4655 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $19.38 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $19.38 be able to meet deadlines, Give your home the designer look Please fax or email resume to: without spending a fortune. Cre- (908) 233-7250 or PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE know how to write a lead, and PUBLIC NOTICE take an active interest in their ative Home Enhancement’s Inte- [email protected] BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD beats in order to develop news rior Redesign and Home Staging TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF services will redesign your space PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 09-13-R ORDINANCE 09-07-R stories. Please email Public Notice is hereby given that an AND PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING resume and clips to: using everything you already pos- TOWN OF WESTFIELD ordinance of which the following is a copy sess! Call or email for a FREE on- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT was introduced, read and passed on first An ordinance was introduced by the An ordinance was introduced by the reading by the Council of the Town of Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mayor and Council of the Borough of [email protected] site consultation. (347) 306-9252 Notice is hereby given that Westfield Westfield at a meeting held July 7, 2009, Fanwood on July 14, 2009. Copies of this Fanwood on July 14, 2009. Copies of this Board of Adjustment adopted the follow- or [email protected] and that the said Council will further con- ordinance can be obtained without cost in ordinance can be obtained without cost in ing resolutions at its July 13, 2009 meeting sider the same for final passage on the 4th the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- for the following applications heard at its PHOTOGRAPHY day of August, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Education News June 8, 2009 meeting and at a Special soon thereafter as said matter can be Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Meeting held on June 23, 2009: More on Page 17 Event and family photographer to reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through keep your Soiree alive forever. Harvan Holding Co., 343 South Av- nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Friday. Friday. enue, East, Applicant sought preliminary Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and This ordinance amends Chapter 250 of This ordinance provides for identifica- Professional references. Call the Borough Code relating to soil removal, tion and treatment of abandoned buildings BU Graduates Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 and final major site plan approval with c place any person who may be interested and d variance relief from Sections 11.27D, therein will be given an opportunity to be and renaming the Chapter “Land Distur- and to rename Chapter 137 to “Unfit and Westfield Residents Email: [email protected] 18.04F3, 17.06, 17.07 and 17.08 of the heard concerning said ordinance. bance”. Abandoned Buildings”. Land Use Ordinance to allow a truck rental Claire J. Gray This ordinance is scheduled for public This ordinance is scheduled for public WESTFIELD – Boston Univer- PUBLIC NOTICE business, a non-conforming use, in the Town Clerk hearing and adoption on August 11, 2009, hearing and adoption on August 11, 2009, GB-2 zone, to allow the truck rental busi- at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 sity awarded academic degrees to TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1939 ness to occupy the same building with a North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New 5,863 students in May 2009. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- public garage, to allow the parking re- Jersey. Jersey. ARTICLE 11.02 ZONING MAP Receiving degrees were Westfield ing of the Township Council of the Town- quirement for both business to be the Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern OF THE LAND USE ORDI- residents Allison Turitz, Bachelor of ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council existing 35 parking spaces and to waive Borough Clerk Borough Clerk NANCE OF THE TOWN OF Chambers in the Municipal Building of the requirements for paving, curbing, and 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $21.93 1 T - 07/23/09, The Times Fee: $21.93 Science degree in Business Adminis- WESTFIELD tration in Business Administration said Township on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 striping of the parking spaces for the truck there was introduced, read for the first rental business. Application deemed WHEREAS, on March 17, 2009 the Plan- and Management, Magna Cum time, and passed on such first reading, the complete with condition. ning Board of the Town of Westfield We’ll Help Your Business Laude; Emily Ortuso, Bachelor of following ordinance: adopted the Reexamination Report of the Karen and Richard Furst, 777 Lenape Town of Westfield Master Plan; and Arts degree in English, Magna Cum AN ORDINANCE TO ESTAB- Trail and 804 Prospect Street, Block WHEREAS, recommendations were Laude, and a Bachelor of Arts degree LISH REQUIREMENTS FOR 603, lots 8.01and 46 (combined proper- made in the Reexamination Report to THE PROPER HANDLING OF ties), Applicant sought “c” and “d” vari- in English Education, Magna Cum amend the zone district boundary lines of DUMPSTERS AND OTHER ances relief to erect a storage shed and an Laude; Jenna Noonan, Master of Sci- various parcels of land within the Town, REFUSE CONTAINERS IN air conditioned and heated pool house causing the Zoning Map of the Town of ence degree in Occupational Therapy THE TOWNSHP OF SCOTCH contrary to Sections 12.04F1, 12.04G, Westfield to be adjusted to modify certain (Two Year Program); Rebecca Korn, PLAINS IN ACCORDANCE 13.01D, 13.02I1 and 11.04B.6 of the Land zone designations shown thereon; and WITH REQUIREMENTS OF Use Ordinance. Application denied. Bachelor of Arts degree in History, WHEREAS, The Land Use Ordinance THE NEW JERSEY D.E.P. Magna Cum Laude; Katherine Virginia Johnson, 510 Cory Place, of the Town of Westfield Article 11.02 A Fahrenthold, Bachelor of Science Purpose: To require dumpsters and other Applicant sought permission to enclose a establishes the Zoning Map for the Town degree in Communication, Magna refuse containers that are outdoors or portion of the existing front porch and of Westfield; and exposed to stormwater to be covered at all extend the porch landing 1 foot toward the WHEREAS, The Town Council of the Cum Laude. times and prohibits the spilling, dumping front to create an interior vestibule. Appli- Town of Westfield is desirous of imple- leaking, or other discharge of liquids, semi- cant seeks relief from Sections 12.04F1 menting the recommendations of the Plan- PUBLIC NOTICE liquids or solids from the containers to the and 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance. ning Board by formally amending the zone municipal separate storm sewer system(s) Application approved with conditions. district boundary lines of the referenced BOROUGH OF FANWOOD operated by the Township of Scotch Plains parcels and amending the Zoning Map in NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Two River Community Bank (Town and/or the waters of the State so as to conformance with the Town’s Reexami- ORDINANCE 09-08-R Bank), 168 Madison Avenue, Applicant protect public health, safety and welfare, nation Report; AND PUBLIC HEARING sought variance relief from Sections and to prescribe penalties for the failure to NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 11.08E6 and 17.05A of the Land Use An ordinance was introduced by the comply. by the Town Council of the Town of Ordinance for a side yard setback of 9.66 Mayor and Council of the Borough of A public hearing for same will be held on Westfield as follows: feet where 10 feet is required and for a Fanwood on July 14, 2009. Copies of this Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in 1. The zone district boundary line driveway width of 28 feet where 24 feet is ordinance can be obtained without cost in the Council Chambers of the Municipal changes for the parcels of land with street required. Application for side yard set- the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- Building, or any time and place to which a addresses and Tax Map Block and Lot back approved with conditions. Appli- ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, meeting for the further consideration of references set forth on EXHIBIT A at- cation for driveway width denied. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours such ordinance shall from time to time be tached hereto are hereby adopted; and of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through adjourned, and all persons interested will St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway 2. Article 11.02 A of the Land Use Get Back On Track Friday. be given an opportunity to be heard con- Avenue, Applicant sought approval of an Ordinance of the Town of Westfield and This ordinance creates the role of a cerning such ordinance. amended site plan to decrease the size of the Zoning Map for the Town referenced Purchasing Agent for the Borough of A copy of same may be obtained from the proposed administration building that therein is hereby amended in accordance Fanwood. the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park was previously proposed and approved with EXHIBIT A. [email protected] This ordinance is scheduled for public Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- by the Board of Adjustment. The property The specific parcels of land which zon- hearing and adoption on August 11, 2009, tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. is located in a RS-24 zone and is consid- ing will be changed by the ordinance is on (908) 232-4407 at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 Monday through Friday by any member of ered a conditional use under the Westfield file in the Town Clerk’s Office at 425 East North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New the general public who wants a copy of Municipal Land Use Ordinance. Applica- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. Cop- Jersey. same without cost. tion approved with conditions. ies may be obtained free of charge up until The Westfield Leader Eleanor McGovern BARBARA RIEPE Kathleen Nemeth the hearing date during normal business Borough Clerk Township Clerk Secretary, Board of Adjustment hours. www.goleader.com 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $41.82 1 T - 7/23/09, The Leader Fee: $54.57 1 T - 7/23/09, The Leader Fee: $56.61

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They will learn to communicate HAMERSLEY about losing both his mom and dad, “Los- Youth ages 11 to 15 will learn to be effectively with parents and find Maybe it is a reflection of my age (55); ing Mum and Pup”. I read it last week. I the best babysitter on the block plus and interview for babysitting jobs. maybe these kinds of shifts come to all could relate. gain the confidence to make smart “This is a very popular course for generations. What has me concerned is the thought decisions and stay safe in any middle and high school students,” But it has seemed in the last year or so that not only have we lost iconic figures babysitting situation. said Maria Salamanca, Tri-County that important cultural figures have passed as one generation gives way to another, from our midst – people whose loss will but also that the quality of the nation’s Participants learn to supervise chil- Red Cross director of health and change and diminish our nation. I am icons may never be the same. Commenta- dren and infants, perform basic child- safety. “Our course offers the neces- thinking at the moment of Walter Cronkite. tors on Walter Cronkite’s death say not care skills such as diapering and sary preparation for this important My computer asked, in one of those just that he was exemplary but also that he feeding, choose safe, age-appropri- job so parents feel confident leaving instant polls, which of Cronkite’s was unique and that the medium has ate games and toys, handle bedtime their children with a Red Cross- newsbreaks was most monumental: JFK’s changed to such a degree that his kind will and discipline issues, identify safety trained Babysitter.” assassination, the newsman’s verdict on never be seen again. I wonder: is our Courses cost $50 and will be of- the Vietnam War, or the landing on the culture now incapable of producing leg- Freeholders to Meet fered on Thursday, July 23 from 9:30 moon. I voted for the JFK announcement ends that contribute not just to our addic- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Red Cross for two reasons. First, because that mur- tion to celebrity but also positively to our At UC Arts Center Elizabeth office, located at 16 der was the worst trauma our country and national identity, or our subset within the RAHWAY – The third Union our culture had ever had in the modern era culture, in some meaningful way? Jefferson Avenue, and on Wednes- up to that moment. (It is on the scale of The Book of Ecclesiasticus (a.k.a. County Freeholders Board mobile day, August 19 and Thursday, No- Pearl Harbor and 9/11.) Second, Cronkite, Sirach) is read on All Saints Day in the LEAD AMERICA...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) on July 15 met with meeting scheduled for 2009 will be Scotch Plains students Christopher Smith, 17, and Christina Lewis, 15, in his vember 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a man we all knew for his steadiness and fall. It begins on that day: Capitol Hill office. Christopher and Christina were in town to participate in the held at the Union County Performing at the Red Cross Plainfield office, maturity, lost it when he broke the news. “Let us now praise famous men, our Lead America program, which teaches young people about how government Arts Center in Rahway on Thursday, located at 332 West Front Street. To Watching him lose his composure on TV ancestors in their generations. The Lord works. Both students attend Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. July 30. The day, which is capped by register, see tricountyredcross.org. was akin to seeing one’s usually steady apportioned to them great glory… Some a 7 p.m. Freeholder meeting in the dad cry for the first time. have left behind a name, so others declare Local Temple to Hold Arts Center, includes a number of Professor to Speak It is difficult to explain, yet, there are their praise. But of others there is no GOP Chair Comments county-sponsored events and services some figures in the national conscious- memory; they have perished as though New Member Event in Rahway, open to all Union County At DBSA Meeting ness who help to define it. These are they had never existed; they have become On President’s Visit people who we may like or dislike, with as though they have never been born… WESTFIELD – Area residents are residents. AREA – On Wednesday, July 29, whom we may agree or disagree. How- But these also were godly men, whose TRENTON – New Jersey Republi- invited to see what Temple Emanu-El The Arts Center is located at 1601 the Depression and Bipolar Support can Party Chairman Jay Webber re- ever, these are those people whose pres- righteous deeds have not been forgotten.” of Westfield has to offer during the Irving Street. The day’s events will Alliance (DBSA) will feature at its ence helps to contribute to our sense of And I suppose this is a useful correc- leased the following statement re- synagogue’s prospective member also include: noon – to 4 p.m., child monthly educational meeting David who we are. Often, like Cronkite, they are tive because just as surely as we have garding President Barack Obama’s event on Friday, July 31. safety seat inspections at the Rahway Chowes, professor of psychology for so constant and reliable, that they become been defined by such luminaries, so have visit to New Jersey to campaign with At 7 p.m., attendees will have an Library parking lot, 2 City Hall Plaza; more than 25 years at Baruch College part of the fabric of our lives without us we been formed by the anonymous many Governor Jon Corzine: opportunity to meet Temple Emanu- noon to 1 p.m., senior program at the of the City University of New York. paying much attention. As a New Yorker, who have done unspectacular things ev- “The people of New Jersey don’t Rahway Senior Center, 1306 He will speak on “Alternative I grew up with three or four channels of ery day that have contributed to what is El’s synagogue family, including TV – the networks and maybe WPIX – good about our lives. The fact undoubt- have to look any further than today’s newer and longtime members, clergy Esterbrook Avenue, featuring Karen Therapies: what are they and do they unemployment numbers – now at 9.2 and, as a child, I always assumed that the edly is that we need both icons and every- and senior staff. They also will be able Ensle of Rutgers Cooperative Exten- work?” His talk will address such CBS evening news was a local broadcast. day saints. I only hope that our world is percent – to know Governor Corzine’s to learn about the temple’s religious sion, at the Rahway Senior’s Healthy examples as herbal therapies, St. record of failure has led to 17 con- Walter Cronkite, at its helm, was a father capable and worthy of producing a new school, youth group programs and Lunch, who will lead a discussion John’s Wort, homeopathy, Omega-3, or grandfather figure. Comfortable in generation of both. secutive months of job losses and the entitled, “Exercise and Physical Ac- Early Childhood Education Center, its acupuncture, biofeedback, vitamins, appearance, assuring in his tone, when he Fr. Andrew Hamersley highest unemployment in the state in education initiatives, social action pro- tivity.” nutrition, GNC stores, chiropractic said, “And that’s the way it was…” you 32 years. Rector, St. Paul’s Church grams, worship opportunities and so- From noon to 4 p.m. staff from the Union and other options. trusted that that was, in fact, the way it had Westfield “No amount of campaigning by the cial happenings. Tours of the sanctu- County Clerk’s office will provide Pass- The meeting will take place at 7:45 been. He seemed like the epitome of President or any of Governor port services at the Arts Center. p.m. at the facilities of the Morristown common sense and decency; he inhabited Family Mass to Focus ary, classrooms, meeting rooms and authority. Corzine’s Washington friends can community room will be available. In addition the freeholders will have Unitarian Fellowship, located at 21 change this fact. New Jerseyans are For me, there have been a couple of On Including Disabled At 7:45 p.m., all are welcome to a both at the center from 6 to 9 p.m. Normandy Heights Road (about one other losses along the same lines but not hungry for a candidate that repre- worship with the congregation at an The booth will be set up outside the block east of the Morris Museum) in SCOTCH PLAINS – St. sents positive change in Trenton and as recent. One was George Plimpton, the Erev Shabbat service. Afterward, par- meeting room for residents to pick up Morristown. The public is invited; a author, editor, actor and firework enthu- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman throughout our state – it’s clear they ticipants are invited to share in a spe- information on various county ser- nominal donation is requested from siast. Plimpton’s books were on my Catholic Church will offer an inclusive have found that in Chris Christie.” cial “Ice Cream Sundae” congrega- vices and programs. non-members. parent’s bedside tables. His exploits family Mass celebrating St. Christina PUBLIC NOTICE tional Oneg Shabbat (Joy of Shabbat). During freeholders meeting a reso- Free literature is available to all seemed to be omnipresent. My mom the Astonishing tomorrow, Friday, July Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 lution presentation to the Rahway attendees and there is an extensive would have called him a character (and 24, at 7 p.m. Individuals with disabili- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY she ought to have known!) Plimpton’s CHANCERY DIVISION East Broad Street. For more informa- Mayor James Kennedy and the City lending library of free educational ties and their families are especially Council ceremoniously declaring the accent was as familiar to me growing up invited. Light refreshments will be avail- UNION COUNTY tion, contact Carolyn Shane, execu- materials. as was the blazer and grey flannels of the DOCKET NO. F-10394-09 tive director, at (908) 232-6770, ex- City of Rahway as the County Seat Additionally, peer group support able after Mass. FILE NO. 10758-09 uniform from which such tones were ut- tension no. 114, or [email protected], for July 30 will be made. A second sessions are available for people with tered. Plimpton seemed like family – the There also will be an opportunity to NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT or visit the temple’s website, tewnj.org. presentation to the Rahway High mood disorders, young adults and kind who make you slightly nervous when speak about inclusion of people with (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: School Performing Arts program will for family members and friends. For you see them arrive at the party! disabilities in the Sacramental life of JOHN DOE HUSBAND OF PUBLIC NOTICE be made. information about support group This was true as well of William F. the church with Anne Masters, director SAUNDRA SAMUELS, SAID BOROUGH OF FANWOOD meetings and to view links to other Buckley, Jr. Similar accent, similar status of Pastoral Ministry with Persons with NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF in the New York society, Buckley, like TITIOUS; MICHAEL C. sources of information, visit Developmental Disabilities for the BOND ORDINANCE 09-11-S BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Plimpton, came to represent, not totally BATTS; MRS. MICHAEL C. dbsanewjersey.org/morristownarea. Archdiocese of Newark. For more in- AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BATTS, WIFE OF MICHAEL admirable, but characteristic attributes of BOND ORDINANCE 09-09-S Further local information is avail- formation, contact Ms. Masters at (973) C. BATTS; CLARICE The Bond Ordinance published here- my parent’s and my world. Although AND PUBLIC HEARING able by calling (973) 994-1143 or 497-4309 or [email protected], or RIDEOUT; JOHN DOE HUS- with was introduced and passed upon first separated by a generation, he and I attend Adrienne Robertiello at (908) 581-0032 BAND OF CLARICE reading at a meeting of the Borough Coun- The Bond Ordinance published here- the New Jersey Self-Help Group the same boarding school in New York. (I RIDEOUT, SAID NAME JOHN cil of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jer- with was introduced and passed upon first Clearinghouse at (800) 367-6274. was delighted to hear the crusty biology or [email protected]. DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; sey, held on July 14, 2009. It will be further reading at a meeting of the Borough Coun- teacher tell us that he was physically St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church THEOLA BARNETT; JOHN considered for final passage after public cil of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jer- PUBLIC NOTICE removed from a faculty meeting he tried is located at 2032 Westfield Avenue in DOE HUSBAND OF THEOLA hearing thereon at a meeting of said Bor- sey, held on July 14, 2009. It will be further TOWN OF WESTFIELD to crash one evening!) Christopher BARNETT, SAID NAME JOHN ough Council to be held at the Municipal considered for final passage after public Scotch Plains. The church is handicap BOARD OF HEALTH DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, in said hearing thereon at a meeting of said Bor- Buckley, the only child of William and accessible. Borough on August 11, 2009 at 7:30 o’clock ough Council to be held at the Municipal Public notice is hereby given that Board YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED p.m. and during the week prior to and up to Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, in said of Health Ordinance #98-2009, entitled AND REQUIRED to serve upon and including the date of such meeting, Borough on August 11, 2009 at 7:30 o’clock “An Ordinance relating to Salaries of Offic- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, LLC, copies of said Bond Ordinance will be p.m. and during the week prior to and up to ers and employees of the Board of Health plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 290 made available at the Clerk’s Office to the and including the date of such meeting, of the Town of Westfield, County of Union ROUTE 46 WEST, DENVILLE NEW JER- members of the general public who shall copies of said Bond Ordinance will be and State of New Jersey”, was adopted at SEY 07054, an Answer to the Complaint request the same. made available at the Clerk’s Office to the a meeting held on July 8, 2009. filed in a Civil Action, in which PARK Eleanor McGovern members of the general public who shall This Ordinance shall take effect imme- FINANCE LLC is the plaintiff and Borough Clerk request the same. diately after publication as required by SAUNDRA SAMUELS, INDIVIDUALLY, Eleanor McGovern law. ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Borough Clerk Dated: July 8, 2009 Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery ORDINANCE 09-11-S Attest: Marylou Fashano-Soltis Division, UNION County and bearing BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOND ORDINANCE AMEND- Board Secretary Docket No. F-10394-09 within thirty-five ORDINANCE 09-09-S ING BOND ORDINANCE NUM- 1 T - 7/23/09, The Leader Fee: $14.79 (35) days after July 23, 2009 exclusive of BER 07-21-S FINALLY BOND ORDINANCE AMEND- such date. If you fail to answer or appear ADOPTED BY THE BOR- ING BOND ORDINANCE NUM- PUBLIC NOTICE in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment OUGH COUNCIL OF THE BER 07-11-S FINALLY by Default may be rendered against you BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, ADOPTED BY THE BOR- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD for relief demanded in the Complaint. You NEW JERSEY ON NOVEM- OUGH COUNCIL OF THE NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF shall file your Answer and Proof of Service BER 20, 2007 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, ORDINANCE 09-12-R in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior NEW JERSEY ON JULY 3, AND PUBLIC HEARING Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH 2007 plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF An ordinance was introduced by the in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH Mayor and Council of the Borough of tice and Procedure. NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF Fanwood on July 14, 2009. Copies of this You are further advised that if you are all the members thereof affirmatively con- FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, ordinance can be obtained without cost in YOUNG LEADERS…Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) of Scotch Plains has an- unable to obtain an attorney you may curring), AS FOLLOWS: NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- nounced its United Synagogue Youth (USY) Group officers for the upcoming 2009- communicate with the Lawyer Referral Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the all the members thereof affirmatively con- ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours 2010 year. Pictured, from left to right, are: Hannah Margolin of Westfield, Religious Service of the County of Venue and that if Borough Council of the Borough of curring), AS FOLLOWS: Education vice president; Bari Grossman of Mountainside, Membership Program- you cannot afford an attorney, you may Fanwood, in the County of Union, New Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. ming vice president; Jordan Siegel of Westfield, president; Jamie Bornstein of Scotch communicate with the Legal Services Of- Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Or- Borough Council of the Borough of Plains, Israel Awareness vice president; Jackie Grossman of Mountainside, Commu- fice of the County of Venue. The tele- dinance Providing an Appropriation of Fanwood, in the County of Union, New This ordinance creates Chapter 258 of phone number of such agencies are as $2,000,000 for the Acquisition of Property Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Or- the Borough Code to require retrofitting of nications vice president, and Alison Koransky of Scotch Plains, Social Actions/Tikun follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- in Borough of Fanwood in the County of dinance Providing an Appropriation of the existing storm drain inlets in the Bor- Olam vice president. Elections were held at the year-end barbecue at the home of Ruth 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- Union, New Jersey and Authorizing the $1,513,000 for Various Capital Improve- ough of Fanwood. and Michael Margolin. CBI USY is open to all Jewish teenagers in grades 9 to 12. For 4340. Issuance of $2,000,000 Bond or Notes of ments for and by the Borough of Fanwood This ordinance is scheduled for public more information, call (908) 889-1830 or e-mail [email protected]. THE ACTION has been instituted for the the Borough for Financing Part of the in the County of Union, New Jersey and hearing and adoption on August 11, 2009, purpose of foreclosing the following tax Appropriation” finally adopted on Novem- Authorizing the Issuance of $1,258,750 at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE sale certificate: ber 20, 2007 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby Bond or Notes of the Borough for Financ- North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION 1. A certain tax certificate 0603, re- incorporated by reference in its entirety. ing Part of the Appropriation” finally adopted Jersey. NOTICE OF MEETINGS corded on 12/06/2006, made by LORI Section 2. Section 3(a) of the Ordinance on July 3, 2007 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby Eleanor McGovern (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) MAJESKI, Collector of Taxes of SCOTCH is hereby amended in its entirety as fol- incorporated by reference in its entirety. Borough Clerk *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* PLAINS, and State of New Jersey to PARK lows: Section 2. Section 3(a)(2) and 3 (a)(5) of 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $21.93 FINANCE LLC and subsequently assigned “(a) The Improvements hereby autho- the Ordinance is hereby amended by in- PUBLIC NOTICE TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting to plaintiff, PARK FINANCE LLC. This rized and the purpose for the financing serting at end of each clause the following: DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 covers real estate located in SCOTCH of which said obligations are to be “and the reconstruction of Russell NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PLAINS, County of UNION, and State of issued is for the acquisition of property Road, Fire Department retaining FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY LOCATION: Administration Building New Jersey, known as LOT 27 BLOCK located at 238 South Avenue and 41 wall improvements, improvements THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street 01103 as shown on the Tax Assessment Second Street (Block 64, Lots 4 and to Belvidere Road, sidewalk replace- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Map and Tax Map duplicate of SCOTCH 21), including the demolition of the ment, road resurfacing and renova- RESOLUTION 09-07-115 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLAINS. and concerns premises com- building thereon and environmental tions, curb replacement and rescue CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates; monly known as 446 FLANDERS AV- cleanup, and including all work and squad stretcher.” Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New PURPOSE OF MEETING: Candidate interview for Supervisor of Math- ENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey. materials necessary therefor and inci- The Ordinance is hereby further Jersey 07748-7365 ematics position. YOU, MICHAEL C. BATTS; CLARICE dental thereto.” amended by deleting the reference NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. RIDEOUT; THEOLA BARNETT, are made The Ordinance is hereby further of $1,513,000 for the appropriation Planning Services/COAH Third Round 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $30.60 party defendants to the above foreclosure amended by deleting the reference of and estimated cost and substituting Mediation action because you are the owners of a $2,000,000 for the appropriation and esti- in lieu therefor $1,713,000. The DURATION: For a period ending no PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE property which is the subject of the above mated cost and substituting in lieu therefor increase of the appropriation is de- later than June 30, 2010 entitled action. $2,100,000. The increase of the appro- rived from a grant expected to be AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $5,000.00 FEDERAL STIMULUS PROJECT FUNDED BY ARRA YOU, JOHN DOE HUSBAND OF priation is derived from a reappropriation received from the New Jersey De- A copy of the Resolution and Contract NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAUNDRA SAMUELS, SAID NAME from capital surplus in the amount of partment of Transportation in the relating to the services are on file and DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; MRS. $100,000. amount of $200,000. available for public inspection in the office 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 MICHAEL C. BATTS, WIFE OF MICHAEL Section 3. The capital budget of the Section 3. The capital budget of the of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 C. BATTS; JOHN DOE HUSBAND OF Borough is hereby amended to conform Borough is hereby amended to conform Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 CLARICE RIDEOUT, SAID NAME JOHN with the provisions of this ordinance to the with the provisions of this ordinance to the Eleanor McGovern A.M. on 7/28/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; and JOHN DOE extent of any inconsistency herewith. The extent of any inconsistency herewith. The Borough Clerk under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A HUSBAND OF THEOLA BARNETT, SAID resolutions in the form promulgated by the resolutions in the form promulgated by the 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $19.38 Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, Local Finance Board showing full detail of Local Finance Board showing full detail of New Jersey 08625; for: are made party defendant to the above the amended capital budget and capital the amended capital budget and capital PUBLIC NOTICE Interstate Bridge Painting Contract, Route I-78, Nine (9) Bridges, Contract No. foreclosure action because plaintiff has program as approved by the Director of program as approved by the Director of SWI093640; Bloomsbury Borough, Bedminster Twp., Springfield Twp., City of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD been unable to determine whether defen- the Division of Local Government Ser- the Division of Local Government Ser- Newark, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union and Essex Counties; NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF dants SAUNDRA SAMUELS; MICHAEL vices is on file with the Clerk and is avail- vices is on file with the Clerk and is avail- Federal Project No: FS-078-5(100); UPC NO: 093640; DP No: 09155 ORDINANCE 09-06-R C. BATTS; CLARICE RIDEOUT; and able there for public inspection. able there for public inspection. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C AND PUBLIC HEARING THEOLA BARNETT are married, and if Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a 17:27. For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department married, the name of SAUNDRA declaration of official intent under Trea- declaration of official intent under Trea- An ordinance was introduced by the of Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works SAMUELS; MICHAEL C. BATTS; sury Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Bor- sury Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Bor- Mayor and Council of the Borough of Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to CLARICE RIDEOUT; and THEOLA ough reasonably expects to pay expendi- ough reasonably expects to pay expendi- Fanwood on July 14, 2009. Copies of this contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to BARNETT’s spouses. If SAUNDRA tures with respect to the Improvements tures with respect to the Improvements ordinance can be obtained without cost in NJDOT as soon as possible. SAMUELS; MICHAEL C. BATTS; prior to the date that the Borough incurs prior to the date that the Borough incurs the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 CLARICE RIDEOUT; and THEOLA debt obligations under this Bond Ordi- debt obligations under this Bond Ordi- ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the BARNETT are married, the plaintiff joins nance. The Borough reasonably expects nance. The Borough reasonably expects Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to SAUNDRA SAMUELS; MICHAEL C. to reimburse such expenditures with the to reimburse such expenditures with the of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on BATTS; CLARICE RIDEOUT; and proceeds of debt to be incurred by the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Friday. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. THEOLA BARNETT as defendants for Borough under this Bond Ordinance. The Borough under this Bond Ordinance. The This ordinance authorizes the Borough Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at any possessory or marital rights you may maximum principal amount of debt ex- maximum principal amount of debt ex- fee for a Plenary Retail Distribution Li- Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To have. pected to be issued for payment of the pected to be issued for payment of the cense. subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents DATED: July 17, 2009 costs of the Improvements is $2,150,000. costs of the Improvements is $1,258,750. This ordinance is scheduled for public and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk Section 5. All other provisions of the Section 5. All other provisions of the hearing and adoption on August 11, 2009, directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be of the Superior Court of New Jersey Ordinance shall remain unchanged. Ordinance shall remain unchanged. at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Section 6. This amendatory bond ordi- Section 6. This amendatory bond ordi- North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Offices at the following locations: Denville Law Center nance shall take effect twenty days after nance shall take effect twenty days after Jersey. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W 290 Route 46 West the first publication thereof after final adop- the first publication thereof after final adop- Eleanor McGovern Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Denville, New Jersey 07834 tion as provided by Local Bond Law. tion as provided by Local Bond Law. Borough Clerk 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T - 7/23/09, The Leader Fee: $94.35 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $87.21 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $85.68 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $21.42 3 T - 7/9/09, 7/16/09 and 7/23/09, The Leader Fee: $183.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2009 Page 17 HonorPark Middle SchoolRoll Fourth Marking Period

SCOTCH PLAINS – Park Middle Tori Baliatico, Brianna Bardwil, Ross Baron, School Principal Lisa Rebimbas an- Morgan Bransky, Taylor Brown, John Bruckman, Megan Burke, Rachel Butler, Dia- nounced the school’s fourth marking mond Carrington, Jazmyn Carrington, Kedar period honor roll. Names of students Carrington, Brianna Cepparulo, Corina appear below: Checchio, Abraham Cho, Christopher Debellis, John Del Sordi, Dustin Demarsico, Thabitha Sixth Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Dwumfour, Sean Esbrandt, Reina Estrada, Andrew Barcia, Mrudhula Baskaran, Jacob Daniel Farrell, Jacqueline Fletcher, Jahtiana Beckerman, James Beirne, Samantha Bordman, Foote, Matthew Goetz, Timothy Hesson, Wil- Kayla Brady, Olivia Brown, Bryan Buchanan, liam Hochman, Brian Howard, Tyler Hubbert, Shannon Burns, Jamie Bush, Melissa Calabria, Danielle Hurtado, Angela Ignomirello, Mat- Allyson Cerini, Andrew Ciccarino, Jodie thew Irslinger, Christian Isolda, Caroline Cornwell, Arianna Correa-Gomez, Stephen Janssen, Briana Johnson, Pierce Johnston, Crawford, Justin Cryer, Roland Crystal, Marissa Lamastra, Patrick Lay, David Leong, Mallory Cunningham, Thomas Cunningham, Jeffrey Lieblich, Emily London, Michaela SPANISH HONORS…Honoring Union Catholic student Michelle Ryngel for her Natalie Daniele, Connor Danik, Nicholas Lowe, Grace Makowski, Caitlin Maldonado, SUMMER WORK SHOP OF HORRORS…Cast members of the Westfield D’Apuzzo, Sophia Davidov, Steven Davies, Eric Manfra, William McNeely, Ryan Summer Workshop Summer Stage Theater will present four productions of the first place award on the National Spanish Examination, from left to right, are: Christopher Decker, Tyler Dencker, Ariana Sister Percylee Hart, principal, Michelle’s brother Richard, Henry Ryngel and McSherry, Dylan Miksis, Ashley Muirhead, sci-fi rock musical Little Shop of Horrors this July at Edison Intermediate School Donaldson, Alexandra Duke, Elisabeth Duke, Christine Nocum, Luke Novack, Benjamin in Westfield. Betty Ryngel standing to the right of her daughter Michelle. Daniel Federico, Emily Fidlow, Alexandra Pacaja, Brian Palhares, Anthony Pares, Kayla Gale, Christian Germano, Sophie Giuliani, Pennington, Keenan Porter, Naomi Porter, Hannah Glock, Stephen Handy, Daniel Laura Roessle, Gianna Rosello, Todd Ryan, Harcourt, Jeffrey Hasiak, Shivanee Hendre, Jeremy Scialdoni, Marcus Shaw, Christopher Grant Helps Volunteers Elizabeth Hom, Abigail Jenkinson, Nikhil Jiju, Sheil, Maurice Shell, Amber Simmons, Helen Johns, Joshua Kamath, Amanda Cameron Smith, William Stoll, Garrett Szeto, Karacsony, Kaitlyn Killeen, Elizabeth Andrew Tomasulo, Hallie Traiman, David Beautify Rahway River Area LaMorte- Wright, Michael Lee, Zachary Valian, Paige VanBuskirk, Erica Waltsak, Lipshitz, Lauren Lockfeld, Sasha Lofton, Thomas Weideli, Anthony Young, Abbigail CRANFORD – A $3,000 Lowe’s The property, once owned by Dr. Evelyn Logie, Alyssa Lopez, Jessica Luong, Ziobro Summer Stage Theater Toolbox for Education/ PTO Today Carl Hanson, a notable Cranford phy- Letizia Macchini, Rigel Madraswalla, Hannah Matysek, Alyson McGrath, Gabriel Migliore, Seventh Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Grant is helping volunteers from sician, was neglected for over a de- Josh Mineo, Alexander Mirabella, Maya Michael Auda, Samuel Bebout, Presents ‘Little Shop’ cade and reduced to a tangled mass of Mitterhoff, Anita Mo, John Musso, Nicole Saimukeshv Bhupatiraju, Bubnov Chris, vines and trees. The Lowe’s grant Nilsen, Grace O’Brien, Kelsey O’Connor, Alan Kathryn Bumiller, Sara Calabrese, Conor Coll, WESTFIELD – Cast members in the Binkowitz, Kelly Bohall, Bianca enabled volunteers to beautify a sec- Payne, Brianna Peterson, John Quigley, Isabel Nicole Conti, Kelsey Coupe, Caroline Culp, Summer Stage Theater at the Westfield Buecklers, Grace Cerra, Amanda Quinones, Megan Rickmers, Jeffrey Rodgers, Cummings Liam, Kathryn Cunningham, An- Summer Workshop will be feeding Durante, Celine Fitzpatrick, Max tion of the riverbank adjacent to the Jason Rosen, Khansinee Ruangsirin, Danielle drew DeBiasse, Tessa DeMaria, Dariana HPC with plants, shrubs, and flow- Scheu, Shannon Shaw, John Sheehy, Kola DeVore, Michael DiNizo, Ben Evans, Chris- Audrey II, the carnivorous plant, dur- Flysch, Alison Jaruzelski, Alison ers. Shomade, Katarzyna Sierant, Steven Skubish, tina Fasolas, Sarah Fischmann, Victoria ing the performances of the Little Shop Krakauer, Samantha Moore, Jack In the process, students helped to Connor Smith, Peter Spiridigliozzi, Elisa Germano, Leighton Heisey, Eric Hogan, Luke of Horrors this July at Edison Interme- Mustard, Anika Niva, Grace Par- Staniec, Amanda Suhovsky, Raina Tellado, Horgan, Paras Jha, Nicole Johnson, Bridget diate School in Westfield. tridge, Kimberly Roth, Lauren restore the river’s natural habitats — Philip Tice, Megan Tsipas, Phoebe Wahby, Kelly, Lauren Kilcullen, Austin Kwinta, Yi a goal matched by volunteers who Christopher Wasieczko, Ethan Yoo, Jerry Zhu, Lin, Amanda Mach, Lauren McMorrow, An- The plot centers on Seymour, a Schnepf, and Connor Wynne from removed litter from the river and its Lina Zikas drea McNeely, Ross Mulcahy, Heather Mullen, down-on-his-luck florist who discov- Westfield; Amanda Karascony, Casey Murphy, Emily O’Leary, Olivia ers a rare plant. This discovery awards Danielle Karacsony, Laura banks on April 18 during Cranford’s Sixth Grade Honor Roll Paladino, Brendan Pierce, Stephanie Plant, Rahway River Cleanup. Additional Carl Acito, Kayla Allen, Nicole Baldani, Angela Rastelli, Michelle Rinaldo, Brian Rubin, him some prosperity, until he comes McGovern, and Rachel Schack from projects under the Lowe’s grant and Matthew Sass, James Schetelich, Natasha to the realization that his prized plant Scotch Plains; Emily Norwine and service to the community by the WF Students Place First Segulin, Emma Sherry, Eric Tannenbaum, is a man-eater. Seymour must juggle Julianne Hodgkins from Cranford; Tajah Williams, Noga Zaborowski, Kathryn the demands of the plant with his Shannen Jones from Garwood. school district are planned. Zawodniak, Eve Zhurbinskiy, Arielle Zuaro BEAUTIFICATION…In celebration To learn more, contact In Math Competition affection for his co-worker, Audrey. Kenneth Horn will direct Little Shop of Earth Day, volunteers from Cranford [email protected] or Lynda WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- Seventh Grade Honor Roll One of the most fascinating as- of Horrors, based on the book and High School worked to restore a por- Nathan Abdy, Nada Amer, Liam Artuso, pects of the set decoration in this lyrics by Howard Ashman and music tion of Hanson Park, a recreational Feder at (908) 276-7104. ate School students in Westfield cap- Kayla Ausbon, Lucio Avelar, Brennan Brady, area sitting on a beautiful stretch of the tured first place in Union County in Katherine Briante, Grant Brown, Mary production involves the “plant pup- by Alan Menken. The musical direc- Rahway River across from the historic both seventh and eighth grade re- Brumfield, Marina Carvalho, Anna Close, Mary pet” that grows larger and larger as tor is Karen Greenstein, and Irene Coloney, Jonathan Dawson, Nicholas DeBellis, the plot unfolds. The Westfield Sum- Ulesky has created the choreography. Cranford Canoe Club. From left to WF Residents Earn gional competitions in the Math Ryan DePaul, Dominick DiFrancesco, Kathryn right are Rebecca Deczynski, Silvana League of New Jersey competition. Duddy, Josie Dunning, Sean Duthie, Kayli Elsie, mer Workshop has secured the use of The costumes were designed by Ellen Paradiso and Daniel Murphy. Conn. College Degrees The winning eighth grade contest Vikrant Ghate, Devin Glover, Javier Guerrero, the official plant puppets based on Fitzpatrick of “If the Costume FITZ: AREA – The following Westfield team included: Patrick Terry, Adam Julie Haggan, Emma Hannis-Trowbridge, Me- designs from the revival. (wear it!)”. lissa Harris, Scott Hasiak, Michele Hom, Nicole Cast members from area towns in- The performances will be held at Cranford Public School District and residents graduated from Connecti- Lupicki, Joseph Obiajulu, Linda Liu Horn, Kiera Jacob, Pavel Kalinchak, Ryan the Hanson Park Conservancy (HPC) cut College at the 91st commence- and Micheal Aronson. A total of 195 Kalkstein, Conor Kelly, Celia Kleemeyer, Jillian clude Lauren Anzevino, Matthew the Edison Intermediate School in keep the Rahway River’s riverbanks ment ceremony on May 17: schools participated in the eighth Lindenberg, Tatiyana Lofton, Alton Lutz, Jen- Westfield on July 29 and 30, at 1 and healthy. Sara Lesko of Westfield was grade contest, and Westfield’s Edison nifer Lynch, Thomas Madan, Emily Marguiles, Symphony Concert 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults The grant, authored by Stephen awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree. School students ranked 15th overall Jason Mazzetti, Shannon McConnell, Laura and $6 for students and senior citi- McGovern, Matthew McGowan, Jennifer Mintz, Features Classics, Bach Izzo, the district’s instructional sup- Sara was awarded a degree with dis- and first in Union County. Jacob Monzella, Taylor Moon, Andrew Murphy, zens. Assisted-listening devices and port specialist, is helping volunteers tinction in art. She received a certifi- Similar accomplishments were Elizabeth Nardone, Amy Jo Nicastro, Ryan WESTFIELD – The New Jersey large-print programs will be avail- from Cranford High School and HPC cate from the Ammerman Center for achieved in the seventh grade compe- Nival, Anthony Nizzardo, Christina O’Connor, Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Sum- able. To learn more, call (908) 518- Amy Palumbo, Adam Piekutowski, Angelina mer Symphony Orchestra will present 1551. to enhance and beautify two impor- Arts and Technology, an arts and tech- tition, where 197 schools participated, Pizzutiello, Darek Rola-Zarzar, Hannah Rosado, tant areas adjacent to the river: Hanson nology certificate program. and Edison, once again, ranked 15th Caroline Ross, Kelly Ruggieri, Jordan its final concert tonight, Thursday, Park, located behind the Hanson Interdisciplinary Centers are unique overall, and first in Union County. Schwerdtfeger, Kyndal Scobee, Andrew July 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu- Artist’s Reception to Be House at 38 Springfield Avenue, and academic programs that encourage The seventh grade winners were: Shanker, Eugene Siskoske, Lauren Suriano, El on East Broad Street in Westfield. Ashley Taillon, Alexandra Tevis, Jaclyn Villane, The concert is free and open to the Held at Reeves-Reed the nearby Cranford Canoe Club. the exploration of important issues Timothy Plump, Daniel Savickas, Devora Ward, Andrew Warne, Brittany Young On April 25, in celebration of Earth across traditional disciplinary bound- Fraser Weist, Matthew Beauchamp, public. SUMMIT – The public is invited to Day, volunteers from Cranford High aries. Certificates are earned after the Rachel Fan, Lily Wang and Samuel Eighth Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Now in its 11th year, the orchestra, attend an Artist’s Reception at Reeves- Abigail Bridge, Brian Burns, Christopher under the direction of Janet Lyman, is Reed Arboretum (RRA), located at School and the Conservancy worked completion of a two-year program of Sokolin. Math teacher Lauren Pyne Ciccarino, Andrew Citera, John Cunningham, side by side to help restore a portion coursework, a summer internship and said, “I am very proud of our Edison Matthew Debiasse, Danielle Karacsony, Elsa comprised of musicians ages 6 to 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit, on of Hanson Park, a recreational area a senior integrative project, in addi- Intermediate school math students and Leistikow, Caroline Lesce, Kelsey Meisch, adult. According to the director, “The Saturday July 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. sitting on a beautiful stretch of the tion to major requirements. their significant accomplishment.” Jonathan Miksis, Aurora Morton, Colin O’Kell, symphony has had a terrific season This is the third year for RRA’s Art in Savvas Petridis, Amanda Raphael, Lyndsay this summer, and our members enjoy the Garden outdoor sculpture show. Rahway River across from the his- Emily Greenberg of Westfield was Reed, Elise Ringel, Kimberly Shaw, Zoe- toric Cranford Canoe Club. awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree. WF’s Tarnofsky Nicole Stein, Taylor Swaak, Jo Venice Uriarte, making music together.” This year’s exhibition features Emily was awarded a degree with Mary Vannatta, Jessica Zhang, Aidan Ziobro Among the selections this program seven artists working in a variety of Local Resident Studies distinction in theater and graduated Graduates Bloomsburg 8th Grade Honor Roll will feature are the “Glorioso,” media and disciplines. Admission is magna cum laude. WESTFIELD – Samantha Aashay Anjaria, Stephanie Araneo, “March in C Major,” “Telemann free, and certain artists will be on Music in London Tarnofsky of Westfield recently Maija Barnes, Robert Barone, Emily Boruch, Sinfonia,” “Brandenburg Sinfonia” hand Saturday to answer questions graduated from Bloomsburg Univer- Adam Bransky, Kaitlyn Budis, Caitlin Bunin, and “Ode to Joy.” and talk about the artwork with those SCOTCH PLAINS – Matthew John WF, SP Students Make Mary Ellen Cagnassola, Toni Carter, Will- Forman of Scotch Plains, a Dartmouth sity of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor iam Castore, Kathleen Colonna, Colleen A special feature of this concert who are interested. Light refreshments College student in the Class of 2011, Wardlaw Honor Roll of Science degree in Speech Pathol- Farrell, Dahlia Fioretti, Alicia Fung-A-Fat, will be Bach’s “Concerto in D Minor will be served. The exhibit concludes is studying music in London during AREA – Rhona Eserner, Upper ogy and Audiology. Justin Glock, Haley Goeller, Hannah for 2 Violins.” Concertmaster Francis on Labor Day. Greaney, Jessica Howard, Brianna Jenkins, Wong, a student of instructor Rose- For more information about the Spring 2009 term (March to June) School head at The Wardlaw- Rebecca Jenkins, James Kaiser, Sonali as part of the college’s Foreign Study Hartridge School in Edison, has an- Masel Graduates Kamath, Emily Koprowski, Madeline Krema, mary Topar at the NJWA Music Stu- Reeves-Reed Arboretum, or to in- Program. He is the son of Bruce J. nounced the names of students from David Leavitt, George Leavitt, Christie Leist, dio, and conductor Janet Lyman, will quire about volunteering, member- Forman and Donna V. Forman. Westfield and Scotch Plains who have From Kenyon College Jason Leong, Briana Lolo, Kiril Makarenko, perform. ships or private or corporate dona- Francisco Marrero, Tyler Martin, Grace The concert will conclude with the tions, log on to reeves- Dartmouth is located in Hanover, N.H. been placed on the Honor Roll with WESTFIELD – Sarah Masel, McAlindin, Danielle McDuffie, Melissa Dartmouth’s off-campus programs Distinction and the Regular Honor daughter of Randy and Randye Masel McQuoid, Katherine Minski, Tessa lively, traditional Cuban folk song reedarboretum.org or contact the ex- are designed to expand the college’s Roll for the Fourth Quarter of the of Westfield, received her Bachelor Mitterhoff, Enovi Molina-Chevez, Olivia “Guantanamera.” ecutive director, Gayle Petty-Johnson, curriculum into new areas of aca- 2008-2009 academic year. of Arts degree at Kenyon College’s Nelson, Renee Oliver, Tara Palkoski, Leya For additional information, call at (908) 273-8787, extension 17, or Quinones, Carly Redfield, Bridget Reynolds, (908) 789-9696 or visit via e-mail g.pettyj@reeves- demic and cultural understanding. Students named to the Distin- commencement in mid-May. Sarah Anna Rivero, Maria Jose Rivero, Elese Through these programs, students are guished Honor Roll include Scotch graduated magna cum laude with a Rodriguez, Kathryn Rodriguez, Dylan Sands, njworkshopforthearts.com. reedarboretum.org. given the chance to study a particular Plains students Billy Buchbinder and major in art history. Monique Santos, Alexander Segulin, Merhan topic in depth. Dartmouth’s off-cam- Brian Downing. Editor and writer Roger Rosenblatt Shams, Taylor Smith, Antonio Spadaro, Tara pus offerings include 44 programs in Students named to the honor roll delivered the commencement address. Sweeney 17 countries and the United States. include Westfield’s Amanda Mosner Approximately 65 percent of and Scotch Plains residents Peter PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Dartmouth undergraduates take ad- Minnium, Jr., Liban Ahmed, TOWN OF WESTFIELD west of East Broad Street and ten feet southeast of fire hydrant for a length of vantage of the college’s foreign stud- Catherine Badalamenti, Jessica Public Notice is hereby given that an approximately forty-seven feet. ies opportunities. Clarke and David Monte. ordinance of which the following is a copy (c) Northeast side of Prospect Street Ivy League Entrepreneurs was introduced, read and passed on first twenty-five feet northwest of East Broad reading by the Council of the Town of Street for a length of approximately sixty PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield at a meeting held July 7, 2009, feet. Revolutionize SAT Prep and that the said Council will further con- (d) Southeast side of East Broad BOROUGH OF FANWOOD sider the same for final passage on the 4th Street in front of the premises known as Every year, thousands of stu- dents raise their SAT scores by an NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOND ORDINANCE day of August 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as 120-130 East Broad Street for a length of 09-10-S AND PUBLIC HEARING dents prepare, for what for many average of 264 points-almost soon thereafter as said matter can be approximately forty-three feet. is, the most stressful four hours The Bond Ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- (e) Northwest side of Quimby Street, twice that of the leading tradi- at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey, held on nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, beginning at a point one hundred feet of their young lives: the SAT. tional companies. According to July 14, 2009. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing thereon Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and northeast of the northeasterly curb line of Armed with a dozen pencils (No. Friedman, this is possible because at a meeting of said Borough Council to be held at the Municipal Building, 75 North place any person who may be interested Elm Street and extending to a point forty- Martine Avenue, in said Borough on August 11, 2009 at 7:30 o’clock p.m. and during the therein will be given an opportunity to be five northeasterly therefrom. 2 of course) and a calculator, they of both the instructors, who have week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said Bond heard concerning said ordinance. (f) North side of Park Street from fifty are asked to fill in bubbles-hun- all scored in the top 1% of test Ordinance will be made available at the Clerk’s Office to the members of the general Claire J. Gray feet west of the westerly curb line of Cen- Town Clerk dreds of them-to show that their takers nationwide, and the cur- public who shall request the same. tral Avenue to one hundred feet west of the education prepared them for col- Eleanor McGovern GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1938 westerly curb line of Central Avenue. riculum, which was developed Borough Clerk (g) East side of Central Avenue, be- lege. by perfect scorers from Harvard. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ginning at a point seventy six feet south- Faced with that terrifying pros- ORDINANCE NO. 09-10-S THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF east from the intersection of East Broad “Ivy Insiders works so well be- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 Street and continuing South for a distance pect, parents turn to pricey SAT cause the program is tailored to BOND ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $200,000 PROCEEDS OF OB- of 60.5 feet. LIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES FOR THE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council prep companies to give their chil- meet the students’ needs. We treat (m) Northeast side of Prospect Street ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS BY THE BOROUGH OF of the Town of Westfield in the County of beginning ten feet north of the fire hydrant dren an extra edge when it comes the SAT like a game. And like FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY Union as follows: SECTION I. for a length of approximately fifty five feet. to admissions. But test prep gi- most games, it can be beaten. BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF That the provisions of Section 13- All such zones shall be marked and ants beware! Two enterprising After beating the test ourselves, FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all 18 – “Loading and Unloading Zones” of outlined in yellow or orange paint on the college students claim they can members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: the Town Code shall be amended as fol- pavement and clearly designated by signs. we know the secrets and we know SECTION 1: lows: SECTION II. outcompete the best of them-and how to convey them to our stu- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-39, it is hereby determined that $200,000 of the bond The following areas in the business dis- That the provisions of Section 13- at a much more reasonable price. dents. This approach makes the proceeds of obligations originally made available from capital surplus derived pursuant trict are hereby established as zones for 21 – “Parking Prohibited at certain to the following ordinances of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, New Jersey is the actively conducting unloading and times” of the Town Code shall be amended This summer, Evan Friedman test seem much less menacing.” no longer necessary for the purposes for which the obligations previously were autho- delivery of materials, merchandise and by repealing the following: of Brown University and Mat- Gralla, a rising sophomore at rized. Each amount is listed under the column, “Balance to be Reappropriated, “ and is supplies to and the removal of the same East Broad Street. thew Gralla of the University of the University of Pennsylvania, further described by reference to the number of the bond ordinance pursuant to which from properties in the business district. (1) North side, beginning at a point such amounts have been made available, the original appropriation made by the bond Loading zones are to be utilized by com- twenty-nine feet west of the westerly curb Pennsylvania, have been chosen was hired for his 99th percentile ordinance, and the description of the improvement for which such amounts originally mercial vehicles which for the purposes of line of Prospect Street and extending in a to start up the Westfield branch of scores and his teaching prowess. were appropriated. this section of the Town Code are defined westerly direction for a distance of one Ivy Insiders, a revolutionary SAT The $200,000 bond proceeds to be reappropriated are made available as follows: as vehicles displaying commercial license hundred forty feet between the hours of “I’m really excited to bring this Ordinance Appropriation Description of Improvement Balance to be plates or a vehicle displaying the name or 5:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M., Monday through prep program that was started by great program to Westfield. Ivy Number Reappropriated designation of the vehicle or company Friday. undergrads at Harvard in 2003 Insiders has it all: young, tal- 03-08-S $ 200,000 Various capital improvements $ 200,000 owning/operating the vehicle or affixed to SECTION III. TOTAL $ 200,000 the vehicle in visible clear exterior signage All ordinances or parts of ordinances in and has since become a leader in ented instructors who can relate SECTION 2: or letters. No person shall leave standing conflict or inconsistent with any part of the the industry thanks to the highest to their students, guaranteed re- The total amount of $200,000 referred to in Section 1 above is hereby reappropriated a vehicle in a designated loading zone terms of this ordinance are hereby re- student score improvement in the sults, and a reasonable price. It’s as follows: longer than it takes to unload/load materi- pealed to the extent that they are in such Reconstruction of Russell Road, Fire Department retaining wall improvements, im- als, or for any time longer than fifteen conflict or inconsistent. country. affordable and statistically the provements to Belvidere Road, sidewalk replacement, road resurfacing and renovations, consecutive minutes between the hours of SECTION IV. “Traditional SAT prep compa- best program available.” curb replacement and rescue squad stretcher. $ 200,000 9:00am and 7:00pm each and every day In the event any section, part or provi- nies are a thing of the past,” says SECTION 3: of the week except Sundays and Federal sion of this ordinance shall be held uncon- Ivy Insiders will run courses in The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions holidays. Additional zones may be cre- stitutional or invalid by any court, such Friedman, an engineering student Westfield throughout this sum- of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form ated from time to time by ordinance or holding shall not affect the validity of this at Brown, who himself scored in mer. For more information, please promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital resolution of the town council. ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government (a) East side of Elm Street beginning other than the part so held unconstitu- the 99th percentile. contact: Evan Friedman Phone Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey is on file with the at a point thirty-five feet south of the south- tional or invalid. In the six years since the cur- (day and night): (908) 787-4674, Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection. erly curb line of Quimby Street and ex- SECTION V. riculum was developed, Ivy In- e-mail: [email protected] SECTION 4: tending to a point sixty feet southerly This ordinance shall take effect after This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final thereof. passage and publication, as soon as, and siders has helped over 4,000 stu- website: www.ivyinsiders.com. adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. (b) Northeast side of Elm Street north- in the manner permitted by law. 1 T - 7/23/09, The Times Fee: $91.80 1 T - 7/23/09, The Leader Fee: $101.49 Paid Bulletin Board www.goleader.com/express Page 18 Thursday, July 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince At Westfield’s Rialto Theater, Opening Night

WSO to Welcome Year Two Of Sound Partnerships Initiative Photo Courtesy of Wayne Baker By GREG WAXBERG County Performing Arts Center in and the chance to perform with a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rahway, thanks to “Meet the Com- professional orchestra. WESTFIELD — Symphonic clas- poser,” a national organization com- “I felt obliged, as an artist and an Those Who ‘Attend the Tale of sics, opera, tango and Broadway are mitted to supporting contemporary educator, to somehow continue to all part of the Westfield Symphony American composers. make that opportunity available for Orchestra’s (WSO) 2009-10 season “We are one of the few orchestras young talent. From that [decision], I – the second half of a two-year ini- in the country designated by ‘Meet was inspired to fundraise to make it Sweeney Todd’ Will Remember It tiative called Sound Partnerships in the Composer’ as a recipient of a happen,” Mr. Wroe said. He received By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY pound of flesh. watches her at her bedroom window which most of the programs are made residency grant [this season],” Mr. a commitment from the Helene and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Along the way, all that poundage singing a gorgeous rendition of “Green possible through partnerships with Wroe said. The orchestra’s composer- Jerome Dreskin Foundation, dedi- NEWARK – When does righteous piles up before his barber’s razor can Finch and Linnet Bird.” other organizations. in-residence designee is Missy cated to supporting classical music indignation morph into madness? find the right person to kill. These two new lovebirds get to make “The sum of the two organizations Mazzoli, and the concert will feature and musicians. Stephen Sondheim’s Tony award- more beautiful music together in “Kiss creates the whole,” said WSO Music her piece “These Worlds In Us.” She “Stars of Tomorrow” differs from winning macabre musical about a 19th Me.” Director David Wroe. will also present master classes and previous comparable competitions century barber and his accomplice, a As Judge Turpin, Mr. Bashian em- The season opens on September seminars in the Westfield school dis- in New Jersey because it is open to madwoman who uses the barber’s ploys a rich voice that combines well 26 at Summit High School in Sum- trict the week before the concert. musicians 18 and under from not victims’ remains as filling for her with Todd’s anguished lament in “Pretty mit with a concert performance of Also on February 20, tango mas- only New Jersey, but also New York meat pies, explores that question. New Women”. The odious judge’s partner in Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butter- ter Carolina Jaurena will be featured and Connecticut. It also has a unique Jersey Youth Theater (NJYT) makes multiple crimes is the Beadle, (Christo- fly, a partnership between the or- in a Tango Fantasy, and the rest of structure. To ensure that a variety of that query work at Victoria Theater in pher Georgetti) a groveling, conscience- chestra and New York Opera Soci- the program includes Sergei instruments are represented in the New Jersey Performing Arts Center less officer. ety, led by Jennifer Cho (a more Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a finals, there are three primary in- (NJPAC) in Newark. Another stellar performer in this cast strumental categories: piano, strings Director Cynthia Meryl, Assistant of standouts is 17-year-old Kirk and wind/percussion. Director/ Choreographer Sherry Alban Geritano, who plays Todd’s barber- “We did this to provide variety for and Music Director Ilene Greenbaum shop competition, Mr. Pirelli. In this the audience, so they can watch dif- cast the demanding roles for Sweeney role, Kirk’s tour-de-force number, “The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Contribution ferent instruments compete against Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Sweeney Todd employs the talents of two Contest,” requires a command of the each other, and to try to equal the A Musical Thriller with the area’s best young Scotch Plains-Fanwood residents: Katie falsetto voice as well as an exaggerated playing field for youth in classical young talent to produce a top-notch Cockrell, a Fanwood resident who has just Italian accent. Mr. Geritano masters it music,” Mr. Wroe said. show, on through Sunday, July 26. graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High all, as well as an Irish accent later on, School (SPFHS) and is attending NYC Tisch The competition is divided into In program notes, Ms. Meryl tells Academy in the fall, and Julia Babis, a Scotch with a flourish. three rounds. For the preliminary the audience, “The actors present Plains resident and rising junior at SPFHS. An undeniable major component of round, musicians submit a CD or themselves as performers telling a Julia, 16, is one of the youngest in the cast this musical is the ensemble that not taped recording. From those initial story. They do not judge Todd. They and has worked 10-hour days since summer only provides the thrilling chorus of began. submissions, about 40 semifinalists simply tell his story.” In the following e-mail to The Leader and trios, quintets and other special musical are selected to audition live in New And what a chilling story he un- The Times, she tells of her experience: combinations, but physically moves the York with the music they would play folds. The musical, which takes more “I have loved performing for as long as I can revolving center set piece and the stair- if they were named finalists; the win- of the form of an operetta, zeroes in remember, and being involved with Sweeney cases seamlessly to push and pull the has definitely been more work than anything ner of each category receives the first on the murderous plotting of a venge- else I have done. I knew it would be a huge viewer gently into the next scene. cash prize of $500. ful English barber named Benjamin commitment going in, but when I found out I Under the baton of Ilene Greenbaum, Then, those three winners appear Barker and his landlady Mrs. Nellie made it, I don’t think I was ever more excited. the professional orchestra, with the onstage with the WSO in the final Lovett (Jaclyn Ingoglia). I have been taking acting and vocal lessons at augmentation of student musicians, sets NJYT for the last two years, and I know that round to compete for the grand prize. The story follows the barber, an these are committed, professional, talented a hauntingly eerie tone. Lighting de- Thus, during the first half of the con- escaped prisoner who assumes the people. I couldn’t believe that I was going to be signer Alexander Fogel brings an im- David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times, Leader/Times archives (4/24/08) cert on April 11, each finalist will name of Sweeney Todd (Kevin a part of it. pressive, simple set designed by Mark DON’T CRY WOLF...Last April, Maestro David Wroe narrated “Peter and the play one movement from the con- Melendez), as he exacts his revenge “This experience is as close to a Broadway Nayden into focus. Wolf,” the classic children’s tale that introduced both young and old to the tones certo of his or her choice, subject to against corrupt Judge Turpin (Adam production as it can get. I am undecided about The show is a visual cornucopia of and timbres of the various orchestral instruments. whether I want to pursue theater as a profes- Mr. Wroe’s approval. Voting takes James Bashian). Fifteen years earlier, sion. Not because I do not love the work, being textures and sepia hues displayed in dramatically acted performance will Theme of Paganini” and Manuel de place during intermission, including this judge sent Sweeney to prison on on stage and performing, but because I know marvelous costumes designed by Aaron be presented on September 25 in Falla’s “The 3-Cornered Hat.” input from the audience, and the win- false charges — an event that causes there are a lot of talented people out there, and Mastin. Especially delightful is Mrs. the cast, crew and orchestra of Sweeney Todd Holmdel). The April 11 concert at the Pres- ner is announced at the end of inter- the destruction of Todd’s family. are proof of that. I have learned so much and will Lovett’s Act II cranberry colored dress On October 24, at the Presbyterian byterian Church in Westfield offers mission. He or she receives the grand When Todd’s revenge plot acciden- continue to look for opportunities to grow as an displaying her new wealth from her Church in Westfield, to celebrate a new WSO initiative: an annual prize of $3,000. tally backfires and he kills other Lon- actress and singer. I feel very lucky to be a part thriving bakeshop. Costume details are Halloween, Maestro Wroe will con- family concert for the Town of Reflecting on the upcoming sea- doners, Mrs. Lovett conveniently cov- of this, and I am loving every minute of it.” attended to right down to Mrs. Lovett’s duct a symphonic soundtrack that he Westfield. The concert will include son, Mr. Wroe said the WSO is par- ers his crimes with a meat piecrust. The Tenor Stephen Mir, in the role of Victorian period dangle earrings. created to accompany the movie the finals of a competition for young ticularly proud that it is continuing to darkly comic story explores the psy- sailor Anthony, sings and acts superbly. Ms. Meryl, in collaboration with Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi. Be- artists (more below), Benjamin deliver professionalism and excel- chological motivations for and conse- His love for Johanna (Eryn LeCroy), Ms. Alban, has truly “kicked it up a cause the movie contains only dia- Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide to lence in the midst of a difficult eco- quences of revenge. Todd’s daughter and the ward of Judge notch” with this presentation of logue, and no music, this soundtrack the Orchestra” and Igor Stravinsky’s nomic environment – without cutting Ms. Ingoglia’s Mrs. Lovett is like a Turpin, blossoms at first sight while he Sondheim’s musical masterpiece. will fill many of the silent moments. “The Firebird.” concerts or dramatically changing seasoned juggler who effortlessly The music includes works by Hec- Mr. Wroe and the orchestra con- programming – and he thanks the handles sharp blades while performing tor Berlioz, Claude Debussy, clude the season on May 8 at the community for its support. in the Ringling Brothers Circus. With Worldwide PhotoWalk / Westfield, Saturday 7/17 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Presbyterian Church in Westfield her marvelously consistent vocal range ~ Photos by Christina M. Hinke and Howard Schoenberger ~ Schubert, Richard Wagner and other with two major works featuring Chi- and superior acting skills, Ms. Ingoglia atmospheric symphonic pieces, all nese choirs from across New Jersey. Jobonanno, Godsons sets the bar high for the strong cast. www.goleader.com/photos intended to mimic the on-screen The first is the “Yellow River Can- From rolling out the imaginary dough drama. tata” by Xinghai Xian. Perform at Echo Lake for her pies to painting a vocal picture The October 24 concert will also “This is arguably the most famous MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union of lolling “By the Sea,” Mrs. Lovett feature the Symphony No. 3, “Or- piece of quasi-classical music on the County Summer Arts Festival 2009 draws in the audience to her own fan- gan,” by Camille Saint-Saens, with Chinese continent, and it is very well- concert series continues on Wednes- tasy world which will include Todd by soloist Barbara Thomson, organist known by the Chinese population,” day, July 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m., her side. Ms. Ingoglia deliciously de- and music director at the Congrega- Mr. Wroe said. with music by Jobonanno and The livers the song “A Little Priest” that is tional Church in Westfield. The second major work on the Godsons of Soul at Echo Lake Park piping hot and brimming with Mr. Wroe and the orchestra will program is Ludwig van Beethoven’s on the border of Mountainside and Sondheim’s clever lyrics. close out 2008 with a New Year’s Eve Symphony No. 9, “Choral.” The con- Westfield. One of Ms. Ingoglia’s finest mo- concert at Westfield High School. cert also includes Wagner’s “Ameri- Jobonanno and The Godsons of ments comes while echoing the lyrics, The New Year’s Eve concert is one of can Overture,” described by Mr. Soul have opened shows for the likes “nothing’s gonna harm you” from the the orchestra’s most popular events Wroe as a “rare gem.” of James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, the melody “Not While I’m Around” to of the entire year, and it is presented As previously mentioned, the con- B-52’s, Mitch Ryder, Joan Jett, Eddie Toby, a young simpleton who learns the at the high school because of the cert on April 11 will feature the final Money, Clarence Clemons and Gary truth that Todd is a murderer. Ironically, concert’s popularity. round of a new annual competition U.S. Bonds. In 2003 and 2007, they she sings it like a lullaby, knowing that This year’s event will feature for young musicians. Introduced last appeared at Giants Stadium before he will be the next victim. Broadway classics by Cole Porter, season, “Stars of Tomorrow” is a tri- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Earlier, Toby (Carey Gsell) sings that Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George state concerto competition that Mr. Band took the stage. same song in clear tones with the bra- Gershwin and others, performed by Wroe created because of the dimin- Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic vado of a three-year-old who will pro- Broadway singers. ishing number of concerto competi- baskets are encouraged. Refreshments tect his mum from the bogeyman. A world premiere performance will tions in the tri-state area – competi- and snacks will be available from Catching Ms. Ingoglia’s passion is take place on February 20 at the Union tions that have offered prize money vendors. Kevin Melendez’s Todd. Convention- In case of rain, concerts will be ally, the role is played with crazed Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times held at the air-conditioned audito- frenzy, but wisely, director Ms. Meryl THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING A BOAT...Jerry Diskin of Westfield maneuvers rium at Cranford High School, on has Todd’s deeds speak for the charac- his handmade miniature boats as they floated on the Mindowaskin Pond in West End Place off Springfield Av- ter. Mr. Melendez is no full-out mon- Westfield this Saturday. Many photo enthusiasts, who were in town as part of the enue in Cranford at 7:30 p.m. To learn ster here, just a brooding man being Worldwide PhotoWalk, captured his boats in action. more, call (908) 558-4079 or visit eaten away by the loss of a young wife ucnj.org/parks/summerarts.html. and daughter while trying to exact his CHRISTOFFERS ANNUAL SUMMER SALE GOING ON NOW 50% OFF SELECTED MERCHANDISE INCLUDING GIFTWARE, JEWELRY, SILK FLOWERS & PLANTS, PLANTERS, PILLOWS, LAMPS, WREATHS, GARDEN ACCESSORIES, RUGS, MATS, FURNITURE, PAPER GOODS CHRISTOFFERS Howard Schoenberger for The Westfield Leader and The Times Established 1976 WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE...A scene from Mindowaskin Pond

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