County Taxes Going up $13.4 M; Pension Deferrals Total $9.4 Mil

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 26, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 13-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield School System Seeks Ways to Avoid Staff Layoffs By MAGGIE DIGGORY tions. See page 21 for details of the line) of further budget adjustments in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader proposed budget. the areas of decreasing the fund bal- WESTFIELD – The Westfield For more than an hour, students ance ($666,490) and special educa- Board of Education (BOE) and the and parents of students concerned tion costs in excess of $40,000 per school administration Tuesday night about staff and program cuts ad- student ($586,274). discussed ways to reduce the school dressed the BOE. The finance committee of the BOE budget to minimize staff layoffs. “It’s wonderful to see everyone to- found line items that were unused During the presentation at the BOE night; it’s not often we get such a this year that could be eliminated, meeting, School Superintendent Mar- large audience,” said BOE President such as $5,853 for eighth-grade field garet Dolan explained that the 40 Ginny Leiz as she opened the meet- hockey and $6,976 excess for the employees who thus far have offered ing. high school yearbook. “givebacks” represent the superin- Business Administrator Robert Finance Committee Chairman tendent, administrators and supervi- Berman reported on areas of budget Anne Riegel reported that the com- sors and also individual staff mem- adjustment. Shopping for the district’s mittee would meet on Wednesday or bers who are not part of associations. health insurance plan saved $761,845. Thursday of this week to further re- So far, this totals $26,240. “We shop our health insurance every vise the budget based on the evening’s With revisions since last week, the year. In fact, our plan has changed discussion, public feedback and fig- $90 million budget has a shortfall of three times in the past five years,” ures Mr. Berman expects to receive $2.5 million – down from last week’s said Mr. Berman. from the state. figure of $3.5 million – bringing cur- He expected to hear on Wednesday Superintendent Dolan said that rent projected staff cuts to 25 posi- (after The Westfield Leader’s dead- during the state’s efficiency review of the district, it considered the number of paraprofessionals on staff in the district as an area in need of improve- ment. The BOE discussed cuts in the paraprofessional staff. On Tuesday, March 31, at 8 p.m., a public hearing of the proposed bud- get will be held at the BOE adminis- OBAMA STAMP HISTORY…Westfield resident John Crout stands beside his exhibit saluting President Barack Obama’s tration building at 302 Elm Street. journey to the White House. The tribute was among the exhibits featured at the Westfield Stamp Club Show on March 14. Superintendent Dolan will host two See related story on Page 8. budget presentations: Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at Edison Intermediate School and Wednesday, April 15, at 8 County Taxes Going Up $13.4 M; p.m. at the high school. The public will vote “Yes” or “No” on the proposed budget and elect new school board members on Tuesday, Pension Deferrals Total $9.4 Mil. April 21. In Westfield, the polls will By PAUL J. PEYTON Spending is up over $5 million tional revenue at Galloping Hill to be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Five Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from the 2008 adopted budget. Taxes eliminate a $750,000 deficit in golf candidates seek the three open seats ELIZABETH – The Union County have risen $115 million in the past operations that occurred last year. for three-year terms this year on the Board of Chosen Freeholders intro- nine years and now account for 59.8 County Manager George Devanney Maggie Diggory for The Westfield Leader nine-member board. duced a $442.6 million budget last percent of the total revenues, up 6 said the county would defer 50 per- STAFF CUTS...For more than an hour, Westfield students and parents of During Tuesday’s meeting, more Thursday that would increase taxes percent from 2008 and 9 percent since cent of its pension obligation, as per- students concerned about staff and program cuts addressed the Westfield BOE. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $13.4 million countywide. 2001, according to the budget. mitted by the state, for a total of $9.4 Taxes have risen over $25 million million this year. He said the county in the past two years, from $239.4 would be required to be at 100 per- Walgreens to Keep Former million in 2007 to $265.1 million this cent of its required pension payments year. Salaries and wages represent by 2012. $172 million of the total spending, or “There was no other option (but 50 Drug Fair Open in Westfield 30 percent of the total appropriations, percent or no deferral),” he said. The By MICHAEL J. POLLACK be sold to Walgreens unless they are in this year’s spending plan. county was originally planning to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader outbid.” In an effort to cut a deficit at the defer $4 million of its pension costs WESTFIELD – Despite the clos- Mr. Boates also confirmed that the county’s three golf courses, the free- this year. ings of area Drug Fair locations, in- business would remain as a phar- holders have announced the perma- Finance Director Larry Caroselli cluding Berkeley Heights, Rahway, macy and general-merchandise store. nent closing of the Oak Ridge Golf said the pension payments are paid Cranford and Plainfield, Westfield’s “That shouldn’t change. Walgreen’s Course on the Edison border in Clark. once per year. store will remain open. footprint includes sizeable front-end The county will continue to operate John Bury of Kenilworth called the On March 18, Drug Fair and its operations, so I see nothing changing the Galloping Hill and Ashbrook golf pension deferrals a “classic Ponzi parent company, CDI Group, Inc., in that regard,” Mr. Boates said. courses in Union and Scotch Plains, scheme.” announced that they had filed volun- Prior to its Chapter 11 filing, Drug respectively. “This was absolutely stupid. If they tary petitions for reorganization un- Fair sold various assets at 13 loca- According to a copy of the budget (state legislators) had any idea about der Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bank- tions to third parties, and Walgreens obtained by The Westfield Leader, pension funds, these (deferrals) would ruptcy Code. In connection with that purchased prescription files from 11 salaries and wages for golf opera- never have been done,” Mr. Bury said. filing, Drug Fair announced that it Drug Fair locations, among them tions will be $1.9 million this year, Lavinia Ruby of Cranford, noting $108,526 lower than last year. The her British heritage, said there are had entered into an agreement to sell Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Rahway Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader all of its assets associated with 32 of and Plainfield. Drug Fair stores in PROUD OF SERVICE...Former Westfield Republican mayors join contemporar- county has also budgeted $560,000 “tea parties” being held around the its 50 stores to Walgreens. these locations will likely close. ies during a GOP party in honor of the mayors Monday night at Echo Lake Country under “other expenses” for the divi- country to protest “taxation without The proposed transaction remains Customers previously served by Club. Alex Williams, elected mayor in 1975, brought the crowd to laughter with his sion this year. representation.” She said the board subject to the requirements of the these 11 pharmacies will now have succinct speech: “While running for office, I was unopposed, undefeated and County spokesman Sebastian needs to look for more revenue unindicted.” Pictured, left to right, are: Front row, Bud Boothe and Mr. Williams, D’Elia said the money is for “the sources, including charging patrons Bankruptcy Code and the approval of access to their prescription histories and back row, Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca, Senator Tom Kean, Jr., Ron the Bankruptcy Court. at any nearby Walgreens or any of the estimated portion of non-salary costs at the annual MusicFest festival in Frigerio, Greg McDermott, Allen Chin and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick. Mayor attributable to the golf operations” September. Last Friday, Tim Boates, chief re- nearly 6,700 Walgreens locations na- Andrew Skibitsky and former mayor Richard Bagger were out of town on business. structuring officer for Drug Fair, spoke tionwide. that used to be included as a whole A golfer who has protested the to The Westfield Leader and The Tiffany Washington, a spokes- within expenses included for the De- closing of Oak Ridge, Ms. Ruby re- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from woman for Walgreens, said, “Our ef- Westfield Surplus Dwindles; partment of Parks and Community minded the board, “I’m your con- Delaware, where the U.S. Bankruptcy fort was to keep the 32 stores open Renewal. stituent. You work for me.” Court is hearing the case. that we are acquiring, pending ap- In addition, $1 million has been Garwood resident Bruce Paterson “We’re just starting the bankruptcy proval, and continue to provide ser- Town Prepares for Budget budgeted under capital expenditures said, “Every year you are just bang- process,” he said. He hoped to see the vices for the other locations.” for a new clubhouse at Galloping ing away at taxes. This budget, what- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Councilman Frank Arena asked if “it Hill, as well as $3 million for con- ever it is, is bloated.” matter finalized within a 45- to 60- She said in places such as Cranford Specially Written for The Westfield Leader day window but said time must be and Berkeley Heights, where is a negative to have a surplus?” struction of new workshop and stor- Tina Renna of Cranford, president allotted to allow other potential buy- Walgreens already has established WESTFIELD – To help prepare Mr. Caruana responded, “There is age buildings and truck open-air ga- of the Union County Watchdog Asso- ers to step forward and bid. stores, it can “take care of people’s the town council for the eventual un- no incentive to save.” The 4 percent rages at Galloping Hill’s service yard. ciation, criticized the freeholders for He did confirm that Westfield is needs [who previously used Drug veiling of the 2009 budget, the levy cap is “almost absorbed” solely Those projects are part of a $43- not televising Thursday’s introduc- one of the 32 stores at which the Fair]; they can get their prescriptions council’s finance committee, through by the yearly impact of the collective million capital budget, much of which tion of the budget. assets, pending the deal’s final ap- filled with us. We can immediately its chairman Sal Caruana, presented bargaining agreements (CBAs), he will be bonded through long-term “It is an outrage how you keep your proval, will be sold to Walgreens. At meet the pharmaceutical needs of the an analysis of the town’s surplus, said. debt obligations by the county. business in the dark,” she said. “It present, the store is still considered a community.” which has dwindled from an avail- Mr. Caruana said entities that ap- The county is also building a driv- (county government) is costing tax- Drug Fair. She said in areas such as Westfield, able balance of close to $8.5 million ply for waivers from the state are then ing range at the facility which it hopes payers a quarter of their tax bill.” “It is included in the deal,” he said. where no Walgreens competition pre- in 2007 to $6.25 million in 2009. subject to the whims and decisions of will generate $600,000 a year in addi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Caruana described a town’s an outside agency that will scrutinize “It will most likely remain open and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 surplus as the “lifeblood” of a bud- the budget without knowing the needs get; “it drives the bus,” he added. and expectations of a given area. Last year, the town dipped into its “Budgets do need another set of sale of assets account – derived from eyes,” Mr. Caruana said. “But if you selling off town-owned parcels of land don’t have the power to tax, you don’t – for $431,000 after appropriating its have the power to spend.” entire surplus, $3,785,000. He used the example of the In 2009, the town has $2.85 million Westfield Board of Education (BOE) in its surplus balance, as of January 1, having to answer to a state-imposed and $3.42 million left in its sale of county superintendent, who will scour assets account, which will be utilized the budget line-by-line. again to offset increases. “The era of self-determination is “We are in an environment in which gone,” Mr. Caruana said. Speaking we are relying on surplus to fund the further on the BOE, he said the “cuts budget,” Mr. Caruana said. they are being forced to consider are Westfield has not elected to apply a crime.” for a waiver to the 4 percent state- For example, after a new round of mandated tax levy cap since Gover- budget cuts, the Westfield school nor Jon Corzine instituted the pro- board may be forced to eliminate 24 gram. positions and 39 stipends. Mr. Caruana said towns’ waiver On the personnel side, for example, applications would not be honored five elementary classroom teachers until they have “used up all their will be cut, a savings of $374,000, CLOSING FOR GOOD... The Leader Store, a staple in Westfield for 61 years, is HELPING IN HILLSIDE…Members of the Home Life and Social Services in the final stages of its liquidation sale and will close this Saturday, March 28. Department of the Woman’s Club of Westfield (WCW) spent a morning volun- cash.” and $62,000 will be removed in sti- teering at the Community Foodbank of New Jersey in Hillside. The ladies worked “We are spending down the cash pends, involving everything from rapidly,” Mr. Caruana said. “This will journalism to weight training to the PAGE INDEX sorting, sizing and organizing new clothing to be shared with children. Pictured, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 from left to right, are: WCW President Dolores Geisow and members Julia be gone in three to five years unless marching band. revenue and aid recover.” Mr. Caruana said he believes if Editorial ...... 4, 18 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 20 Nardone, Nancy Yingling, Jane Walsweer, Anne Galante, Madeline Roeber and Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-18 A&E ...... 20-22 Delores Kilkenny. Later in the meeting, First Ward CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, March 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Town Budget CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 budgets of high-performing towns surplus came in the form of $2.1 such as Westfield were subject to million in deferred school taxes. Mr. similar scrutiny, the cuts mandated Gildea said the town is “heavily de- would force municipalities to experi- pendent” on that figure. Mr. Caruana ence a “regression to the mean.” explained that the town is the “custo- Finance Policy Committee mem- dian” of the school-board funds, ber David Haas said the town would which become part of the town’s sur- “like to maintain the surplus, but it plus until they are owed. will slowly be spent down. Once that’s One possibility to stem the tide of gone, all that’s left is cutting services increases is utilizing a mechanism, and people.” approved in the New Jersey State Mr. Haas said the 4 percent levy Legislature and by Governor Corzine cap does not “give the town the flex- that allows a town to defer half of its ibility to save for the future and plan pension obligation. As the rule cur- to smooth out anticipated increases.” rently stands, a town either chooses Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Before introducing the budget next to defer half or none at all. SMILES...Westfielders of good spirit enjoy themselves Monday night at Echo month, Mr. Caruana wanted council Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr has Lake Country Club during the GOP fundraising party attended by a sizable members to understand how 2008 already confirmed to The Westfield crowd honoring former town mayors. Pictured, from left to right, are: Beata numbers fared. Last year, the town Leader that the borough, whose state Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader Szycowska, Clay Carney, Westfield Councilman James Foerst, Frank and Gail was almost $230,000 below its tar- aid will drop 2.5 percent, will defer STREAKING TO SPACE...The Space Shuttle Discovery streaks through the Smith and Roger and Laura Studwell (standing). evening sky on March 15 during its launch from the Kennedy Space Center. As geted revenue figure. half of the borough’s $500,000 pen- seen from Ormond Beach, Fla. it lit up the skies and cast a colorful reflection on That was caused primarily by three sion obligation. the jet stream during the setting sun. factors. One, interest rates plunged, After the meeting, Mr. Caruana and the town incurred a $382,000 said the town “will consider” using Westfield School Budget loss in earned interest. On top of that, the deferral mechanism and would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 construction fees were down $54,000, have to apply for a waiver. The poten- POLICE BLOTTER than two dozen middle and high Franklin PTO President Theresa and parking revenue was $63,000 less tial pension waiver is independent of school students addressed the board Korth told The Leader, “I understand than expected. applying for a waiver to the 4 percent about the possible staff cut next year that the board knows it’s important Town Administrator Jim Gildea levy, for which the town anticipates it Westfield Thursday, March 19, Samuel R. of Edison Intermediate School teacher (keeping class size low).” explained after the meeting that the would be denied. Monday, March 16, after being stopped Simola, 20, of Union was arrested for Michael Altmann. Students spoke Although the proposed budget state Department of Community Af- In 2009, the town has $2.2 million for motor vehicle violations on South allegedly driving with a suspended li- about the influence Mr. Altmann, a leaves open the possibility to add an fairs (DCA) regulates construction in pension obligations; if it elected to Avenue near Summit Avenue, Leah cense after a motor vehicle stop for mul- drama and public speaking teacher, additional elementary school teacher fees. The entity may recommend defer, $1.1 million, plus interest, could Brown, 27, of Easton, Pa. was arrested tiple violations. He was processed and has had on their academic and per- next year to keep the class size small, higher fees to offset anticipated losses be paid off in 2012. and charged with possession of less than released at the scene. sonal success. BOE member Beth Cassie said, “It in 2009. 50 grams of suspected marijuana. She Thursday, March 19, Walter Howard, “He is like a second father to me,” makes me nervous. We need to have In terms of parking, Mr. Caruana was released with a summons. Jr., 23, of Plainfield was arrested for said Amelia Morabito, who recently the flexibility to say it needs to go estimated that $45,000 out of the Lance’s Legislation A passenger in the vehicle, Logan allegedly driving with a suspended li- lost her own father. where it needs to go.” $63,000 hit in revenue occurred be- Requires Action on AIG Harris, 27, of Plainfield, was arrested on cense after a motor vehicle stop. He was “We’ve each had one or two teach- One proposed staff cut is the high cause the town offered two weeks of multiple open warrants, including a processed and released at the scene. By PAUL J. PEYTON Greenwich criminal warrant for $2,000 Saturday, March 21, Rasheed J. ers who spurred us on to excellence. school Special Services Supervisor. free parking at pay stations during the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and traffic warrants from Plainfield and Sanders, 28, of East Orange was ar- Mr. Altmann is one of those teachers. “Special Education is no different holiday season. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Atlantic City in the amounts of $1,716 rested and charged with receiving sto- We need to struggle to find a way to than science or language arts. You The town has always bagged Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) last week and $500, respectively. He was commit- len property after officers identified keep him,” said Mark Mandel. His need an administrator because of the meters, but last year marked the first unveiled legislation that would require ted to the Union County jail on default of the motorcycle on which he was at- two sons also spoke. inter-disciplinary issues,” said year of a policy proposed by the the federal treasury department to imple- bail. tempting to leave a Route 22 theater as “We as a community need to ser- Kathleen Caminiti of the Westfield Downtown Westfield Corporation in ment a plan within two weeks for the Tuesday, March 17, Jadwiga Szetela, stolen. According to police, he also vice our kids. If you can rally like this Parent-Teacher Council. which pay station lots also were free return of bonus money paid to AIG em- 44, of Linden was arrested in the area of was charged with possession of drug for one teacher, you students are learn- Superintendent Dolan said that to the public. ployees. Some of those bonuses were in South Chestnut and East Broad Streets paraphernalia, which was found in a ing democracy tonight,” said parent some of the staff cuts were being When asked what the town’s best the millions of dollars. on an outstanding Woodbridge traffic compartment of the motorcycle. He of four Molly Barber. addressed through retirement and revenue enhancement was, Mr. Mr. Lance, who was joined by other warrant in the amount of $150. She was was processed and released. BOE candidate David Finn said, personnel changes. She announced Caruana remarked, “parking fines.” freshmen Republican House members processed at Westfield police headquar- Sunday, March 22, William C. Barnes, “It must be a roller coaster with good the retirement of Chief Technology On the positive side, the town in sponsoring the legislation, said the ters and released after posting the full 25, of Irvington was arrested for alleg- news and bad news.” Officer (CTO) Harold “Hal” Johnson, earned more than its targeted revenue statute would also require that any fu- cash bail. edly driving with a suspended license A concern raised by both board effective August 31, 2009. He served in three major categories. The town ture bonus payments to Troubled As- Tuesday, March 17, Ronald Kolacki, after a motor vehicle stop. He was pro- sets Relief Program (TARP) recipients 44, of Plainfield was arrested at North cessed and released. members and the public was the po- as CTO for five years during his 41 pulled in $110,000 more than it ex- Avenue and Prospect Street and charged Sunday, March 22, Kristin J. Sweeney, tential for an oversized classroom at total years with the district. “Scores pected in municipal court fees. Mr. be first approved by the treasury. “My colleagues and I are deeply con- with illegal possession of prescription 36, of Plainfield was arrested for alleg- the first-grade level in either Wash- of teachers have become computer Gildea said that while court fees do medication meant to treat bipolar disor- edly driving with a suspended license relate to parking fines paid, in 2008, cerned that the department of the trea- ington or Franklin school next year. literate due to Hal,” said Mrs. Dolan. sury seems to have indicated it can do der. He also was arrested on an active after being stopped for displaying an the town “cleaned its slate” of a “back- nothing about these bonuses. And I don’t South Plainfield criminal warrant in the unclear license plate. She was processed log” of driving while intoxicated think that’s fair to the American tax- amount of $194. Kolacki was turned and released at the scene. Westfielders to Pay $1.2 MM (DWI) cases. payer,” he said during a teleconference over to the South Plainfield Police De- Fanwood The town also saw $123,000 more call with reporters on March 17. partment. Tuesday, March 17, a resident of than expected in interest on delin- Mr. Lance’s bill comes in addition to Tuesday, March 17, a 2005 Audi Se- Carsam Street reported that sometime More In Union County Taxes quent taxes, which can be associated legislation approved by the House Thurs- dan that was reported stolen from the overnight someone threw eggs at his By PAUL J. PEYTON with $104,000 more than anticipated south side Westfield train station on pickup truck, causing damage. municipal employees to keep the bor- day to levy a 90 percent tax on bonuses March 9 was recovered by the Tampa, Tuesday, March 17, Brian Geoghegan, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ough within the state’s 4 percent maxi- in delinquent tax collection. paid to employees with household in- This year, the town is facing a $1 Fla. Police Department. According to 36, of Allentown, Pa. was arrested on ELIZABETH – Westfielders will pay mum allowable increase for the munici- comes exceeding $250,000 a year from Westfield authorities, no arrests had been outstanding warrants out of Elizabeth, the second highest Union County pur- pal tax levy. She said the money would be million increase in its Rahway Valley companies that have received at least $5 made and it was unknown whether the Phillipsburg and Kenilworth after a mo- pose taxes in a $442 million budget un- paid back over the next 15 years. Sewerage Authority assessment. In billion in federal bailout assistance. The vehicle had sustained any damage. tor vehicle stop on Westfield Road. He veiled by the Union County Board of In terms of the county and school addition, the town library’s assess- bill, aimed at the AIG bonuses, was Wednesday, March 18, Thomas was processed and released. Chosen Freeholders last Thursday. taxes, Mayor Mahr said “every layer of ment will rise by $60,000, and the approved by a vote of 398-93, with Mr. Wansaw, 47, of Westfield was arrested at Tuesday, March 17, a grocery store on According to spreadsheets released by government has been faced with some town’s CBAs lead to yearly increases Lance voting in favor of the legislation. the county’s Board of Taxation, Westfield police headquarters on two South Avenue reported that the manager pretty difficult decisions.” She noted that as members climb the steps. Although the legislation had no Demo- Newark warrants in the total amount of had observed a man shoplifting baby Westfielders will pay a total of $26.3 Fanwood homeowners also would pay an The biggest help to recovering the crats signed on as of last week, Mr. $254. He was released after posting bail. products. The suspect was described as million, an increase of $1.2 million over average hike of $458 in school taxes this Lance said that he hopes the action would last year. The average homeowner will year. Wednesday, March 18, Terrence five feet and 11 inches tall, black, ap- receive bipartisan support. Devlin, 44, of Cranford was arrested on proximately 40 years old with a medium pay $2,588 in county taxes, up $111 over Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool “I know this is a bipartisan concern. last year. said the projected $44 hike in county an outstanding Union Township traffic build. This is not a partisan matter,” he said. warrant in the amount of $66, after a According to police, the suspect fled Westfield First Ward Councilman Sal taxes for township residents “is not what Drug Fair “Congress is incensed.” Caruana, chairman of the Westfield Town it seems,” in that $9.4 million is being motor vehicle stop at Springfield Avenue the store into a waiting motor vehicle The Congressman said the House and Michael Drive. He was released on described as a black Dodge Intrepid with Council’s budget committee, said the town deferred in Union County pension obli- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 has not taken up the county impact in gations. defeated the release of the second $350 his own recognizance per the Union a temporary New Jersey tag in the win- billion of TARP earlier this year. How- committee yet. He said he has “assur- “I think deferring pensions is short- viously existed, the stores will stay; Township Municipal Court. dow. A black female driver and a black ances” that Westfield’s level is derived sighted,” she said, noting that Scotch ever, since the bill contained language Friday, March 20, Tyler C. Greenfield, female passenger were seen in the ve- the only changes will be to the store’s that said both houses had to defeat the 20, of New Brunswick was arrested at hicle, authorities said. from a “mathematical model controlled Plains’ deferment would have been name and some “remerchandising.” by the state.” $617,000. She said it would cost the measure for it to fail, the legislation had Westfield police headquarters on a Thursday, March 19, a bank on North Town Administrator Jim Gildea said township more to pay back the deferred Ms. Washington said she wanted to already effectively received passage Westfield traffic warrant in the amount Avenue reported that a black female, Westfield’s county tax level is “formula- pensions over 15 years when an esti- reassure people that the pharmacy when the United States Senate approved of $198. He was processed and released approximately 20 years old, attempted based and fair.” mated 8.5 percent interest is factored. will remain at the Westfield location. the release of the funds prior to the after posting bail. A court date was to be to cash a fraudulent check in the amount Mr. Caruana did say that the state Garwood homeowners will pay $2.4 “Absolutely,” she said. “We’re a phar- House vote. set. of $989. According to police, when the approval process for local budgets hurts million, or $205,708, over last year. The macy first. More than 50 percent of “I think it is the sense of the Congress Sunday, March 22, David Runicki, teller asked her for identification, she high-performing towns such as Westfield average assessed home will pay $1,309, our business comes from that area.” that it’s the responsibility of the admin- 31, of Westfield was arrested after turn- provided a false identification, and fled in that: “We are considered a high tax, representing a $102 jump from last year. She said previous Drug Fair em- istration to recoup these bonuses,” Mr. ing himself in to police custody on two on foot. The false identification was left high income community, but when edu- Meanwhile, Mountainside homeowners ployees would “all be given opportu- Lance said. “There is a sense of outrage outstanding traffic warrants, one from at the scene. A search of the area did not cation cuts are mandated by the state, and will pay a total county tax of $6,651,146, nities to interview. Most will likely across the nation given the fact that AIG Fanwood in the amount of $1,050 and produce the suspect, police said. the town has an inability to raise munici- or $216,546 over 2008. The average bor- stay as Walgreens employees.” would not exist except for the fact that the other from Bridgewater in the amount Friday, March 20, Sandra Vigliante, pal taxes, it’s counterintuitive.” ough home will pay $2,242, or $75 more People will notice some differences federal funds were infused into that of $489. He was turned over to the 45, of Clark was arrested on an outstand- The largest county tax increase will be than a year ago. company.” Fanwood Police Department. ing warrant out of Spring Lake after a paid by Summit, the county tab of which Mountainside Councilman Glenn when Walgreens places its footprint Scotch Plains motor vehicle stop on Midway Avenue. on the Westfield location. He said the Administration of Presi- will jump $1.5 million to $25.3 million. Mortimer said that while he has a “prob- dent Barack Obama must do more to Monday, March 16, Les Turchin, 18, She was processed and released after City homeowners will pay $3,266 in lem with county taxes,” his biggest oppo- “We have the most advanced phar- stop AIG bonuses. of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged posting bail. county taxes, up $176. The county’s larg- sition is to the state, which he said has macy service system,” Ms. Washing- “I think it is inappropriate, at least with possession of false identification Saturday, March 21, Hattie Williams, est municipality – Elizabeth – will pay transferred costs from the state budget ton said. “People can get prescrip- so far, that he (Treasury Secretary after a motor vehicle stop. He was trans- 59, of Plainfield was arrested on out- the highest total tax. While its tax is $31.2 books to the local government, such as tions filled at any of our 6,700 loca- Timothy Geithner) has thrown up his ported to police headquarters, where he standing warrants out of North Plainfield, million, the average impact per home is for sewer and environmental costs. tions throughout the country; we of- was processed and released. Middlesex, Piscataway and Warren. She $1,173, or $41 over last year. City county “It’s (taxes) too much for people,” Mr. hands in despair,” Mr. Lance said. fer auto refill, labels printed in 14 “Some of those bonuses were over a Thursday, March 19, a resident of was processed and released after posting taxes will increase $1.1 million over 2008. Mortimer said. different languages, assistance in Ramapo Way reported that someone dam- bail. Scotch Plains residents will pay $14.5 He also said he opposes deferring pen- million dollars, and some of them were those languages and auto pay. So, more than that,” Mr. Lance said. aged the windshield of her motor vehicle Saturday, March 21, a resident of For- million, the seventh highest among Union sion obligations. by throwing eggs at it. est Road reported that someone stole his County’s 21 municipalities, or $319,926 “That whole deferment process is what people will certainly notice some He said it does not matter whether enhancements.” the money was for retention or perfor- Thursday, March 19, a resident of motor vehicle, which he had turned on to over last year and $1,785 per household, got us in this mess in the first place,” Mr. Kipling Terrace reported that he received warm it up before reentering the house. an increase of $44. Fanwood taxpayers Mortimer said. Drug Fair, founded in 1954, has mance bonuses. “There should have been no bonuses,” he said. multiple vulgar text messages from an The vehicle is described as a 2002 grey will pay $4.2 million, or $283,734 over Cranford will pay $14.6 million, or two divisions – Drug Fair and Cost unknown sender. Toyota with New Jersey license plate 2008, representing an increase of $93 for $786,154, over last year, and $1,593 per Cutters. To reach the Westfield Drug In the future, Mr. Lance said “greater Friday, March 20, Robert Sweeney, NCK-16E. a total of $1,549 per average homeowner. home, or $80 more than the 2008 level. Fair, call (908) 232-5100. To reach oversight” would be needed whenever 41, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- Monday, March 23, Matthew Laird, Fanwood pays the third lowest county As county taxes have increased, area the Cranford Walgreens, call (908) large infusions of federal dollars are standing warrant after a motor vehicle 41, of Fanwood was arrested at his home tax behind Winfield Park and Garwood. towns were notified earlier this month 789-1990. involved. stop. He was transported to police head- and charged with possession of a con- Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, who that their municipal aid levels from the also serves as president of the New Jersey quarters, where he was processed and trolled dangerous substance and drug state would be lower than last year. released. paraphernalia. According to police, of- Conference of Mayors, said mayors were Westfield’s aid will drop $167,293 to $4 “bracing” for a much larger cut in state million, a decline of 4 percent from last Freeholders Unveil $442 Mil. Friday, March 20, Aquil Homan, 29, ficers responded to the residence for a aid. year. Mountainside’s aid also is down 4 of Plainfield was arrested and charged wellness check requested by a family “We knew we were not going to be let percent, or $41,781, to $1 million, while with possession of marijuana after a member and entered the home through off the hook this year,” she said. Scotch Plains’ aid dropped 2.5 percent, motor vehicle stop. He was transported the back door, which was open. Laird Mayor Mahr said Fanwood would use or $73,181, to $2.9 million. Fanwood’s Budget; Taxes Up $14.5 Mil. to police headquarters, where he was was arrested after the CDS and drug new state legislation to defer half of the aid is down 2.5 percent, or $24,345, for a processed and released. paraphernalia were found in plain view CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Saturday, March 21, Samantha on the kitchen table. He was transported borough’s half-million-dollar pension total of $973,795. Garwood will receive She accused the freeholders of obligation for the borough’s police and $616,199, down 1.5 percent, or $9,384. keep the school operating another Hershey, 21, of Scotch Plains was ar- to police headquarters, where he was meeting “at dining room tables” with year. rested on an outstanding warrant after a processed and released. department heads and Charlotte Freeholder Dan Sullivan told the motor vehicle stop. She was transported DeFilippo, head of the county’s teenagers to take their fight for fund- to police headquarters, where she was Breaking News: Democratic Committee. She said she ing to the Elizabeth Board of Educa- processed and released. “knows for a fact” that county work- tion. Saturday, March 21, Jamar Alexander, Mayor Marks to Seek ers are not allowed to question how “Their budget is in the hundreds of 22, of Newark was arrested and charged the county is run or they face repris- millions of dollars,” Mr. Sullivan said. with possession of marijuana after a mo- Assembly; Holmes als. He said the district received an $18 tor vehicle stop. He was transported to Retires from County In other business, students from police headquarters, where he was pro- million increase in state funding for cessed and released. AREA — Former Scotch Plains the adult high school at the Union this year, calling it “one of the largest Saturday, March 21, a patron at a Park Mayor Martin Marks (GOP) an- County Vocational-Technical increases in the state.” Avenue restaurant reported that while he nounced on Wednesday that he will Schools in Scotch Plains attended Mr. Guzzo announced that the was inside the establishment someone seek election to the New Jersey the meeting seeking assistance after county received additional Job Ac- entered his motor vehicle and removed State Assembly from District 22 in state officials removed all $10 mil- cess Reverse Commute (JARC) fund- his GPS valued at approximately $200. the upcoming November election. lion in funding for adult high school ing from the federal government to Mountainside His running mate will be William programs statewide. The programs keep the Route 22 shuttle in opera- Tuesday, March 17, Edwin Pena, 21, Castine, also a Scotch Plains resi- are for students who dropped out of tion through December 1 of this year. of Plainfield was arrested on an out- dent. high school and/or did not receive a The county has been in negotiations standing warrant out of Berkeley Heights in the amount of $159 after a motor Freeholder Chester Holmes diploma. with officials at the New Jersey De- (Dem) of Rahway announced his Frank Guzzo, director of human partment of Transportation, which had vehicle stop. He was processed and re- leased. retirement from the Union County services for the county, told The cut funding for the program. Freeholder Board on Wednesday Leader that while sufficient funding Wednesday, March 18, Richard H. The shuttle transports employees Robinson, 46, of Plainfield was arrested citing increased demands on his is in place for 150 students to gradu- to retail stores on the highway utiliz- at police headquarters for contempt of private security business, Holmes ate from the program this June, an- ing Union County Paratransit ve- court. According to police, he turned Security and Investigations Inc. He RE-ELECTION...Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky meets with supporters last other 175 students will not be able to hicles. The program was started fol- himself in to begin serving a 90-day jail said he would not seek re-election Saturday at the Bagel Chateau to have his petition for re-election signed. Over 100 graduate from the program next year. lowing a high number of pedestrian sentence for habitually driving while in- to a fifth term on the board. people stopped by to show their support. He said $350,000 would be needed to fatalities along Route 22. toxicated. USPS 485200 Thursday, March 26, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 13-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] County Taxes Going Up $13.4 M; Pension Deferrals Total $9.4 Mil. By PAUL J. PEYTON year. Salaries and wages represent lion this year, $108,526 lower than Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times $172 million of the total spending, or last year. The county has also bud- ELIZABETH – The Union County 30 percent of the total appropriations, geted $560,000 under “other ex- Board of Chosen Freeholders intro- in this year’s spending plan. penses” for the division this year. duced a $442.6 million budget last In an effort to cut a deficit at the County spokesman Sebastian D’Elia Thursday that would increase taxes county’s three golf courses, the free- said the money is for “estimated por- $13.4 million countywide. holders announced last week the per- tion of non-salary costs attributable to Spending is up over $5 million manent closing of the Oak Ridge Golf the golf operations” that used to be from the 2008 adopted budget. Taxes Course on the Edison border in Clark. included as a whole within expenses have risen $115 million in the past The county will continue to operate included for the Department of Parks nine years and now account for 59.8 the Galloping Hill and Ashbrook golf and Community Renewal. percent of the total revenues, up 6 courses in Union and Scotch Plains, In addition, $1 million has been percent from 2008 and 9 percent since respectively. budgeted under capital expenditures 2001, according to the budget. According to a copy of the budget for a new clubhouse at Galloping Hill Taxes have risen over $25 million obtained by The Scotch Plains- as well as $3 million for construction in the past two years from $239.4 Fanwood Times, salaries and wages of new workshop and storage build- million in 2007 to $265.1 million this for golf operations will be $1.9 mil- ings and truck open-air garages at Galloping Hill’s service yard. Those projects are part of a $43-million capital budget, much of which will be bonded through long-term debt obli- gations by the county. The county is also building a driv- ing range at the facility, which it hopes will generate $600,000 a year Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times YOU BE THE JUDGE...Scotch Plains Municipal Court Judge Antonio Inacio was sworn in for a second three-year term in additional revenue at Galloping at the township council’s meeting on Tuesday night by Township Attorney Brian Levine. Hill to eliminate a $750,000 deficit that occurred last year. County Manager George Devanney said the county would defer 50 percent Scotch Plains, Fanwood to Look of its pension obligation, as permitted by the state, for a total of $9.4 million this year. He said the county would be required to be at 100 percent of its At Expanding Shared Services required pension payments by 2012. By FRED T. ROSSI Mahr have both expressed a desire rienced in 2010. “There was no other option (but 50 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “to expand cooperation and to con- In a matter related to this year’s percent or no deferral),” he said. The SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch sider new and expanded shared ser- township budget, the council also county was originally planning to de- Plains and Fanwood intend to inten- vices.” passed a resolution authorizing the David B. Corbin (March 2004 archives) for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fer $4 million of its pension costs this sify discussions of shared—services The committee will include Mrs. submission of a layoff plan to the QUALIFYING FOR NCAA DIVISION 1…Andrew Silber, right, a 2004 gradu- year. initiatives via the creation of a com- Malool, Mr. Strauss, co-acting man- state Department of Personnel. Not- ate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and wrestling for American Univer- Finance Director Larry Caroselli mittee that will spend the balance of ager Robert LaCosta and Chief Fi- ing the “difficult year” being faced sity, competed in the NCAA Division I Championship in St. Louis on March 19 through 21. Silber, the second wrestler from Scotch Plains to make the champi- said the pension payments are paid this year looking at areas where func- nancial Officer Lori Majeski repre- financially not only by Scotch Plains onship, won two bouts and lost two in the 197-lb class. Lou Cerchio was the first once per year. tions can be merged. senting Scotch Plains. The panel will but by other New Jersey towns, Mayor SPF wrestler to make the championship. See page 14. John Bury of Kenilworth called the At its meeting on Tuesday, the conduct a full study of all possible Malool said that, “unfortunately, it pension deferrals a “classic Ponzi Scotch Plains Township Council ap- shared services and will issue a report looks like there will be some layoffs” scheme.” proved a resolution creating the later this year on the sharing of any this year. “This was absolutely stupid. If they Scotch Plains-Fanwood Shared Ser- and all departmental operations, the Consultant Gregory Fehrenbach, Lance’s Legislation Requires (state legislators) had any idea about vices Study Committee and also possible merger of all departments to who is assisting township officials in pension funds, these (deferrals) would passed a resolution allowing for an create a joint department or depart- preparing this year’s spending ar- never have been done,” Mr. Bury said. application for a state grant to finance ments and possible merged adminis- rangement, drew up the layoff plan, Action on AIG Bonuses Lavinia Ruby of Cranford, noting the committee’s activities. trations, including the financial im- which requires approval from the By PAUL J. PEYTON in favor of the legislation. her British heritage, said there are “tea Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Strauss, not- pact of such mergers. state. The mayor, while not providing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Although the legislation had no parties” being held around the country ing that the shared-services efforts of Mayor Malool, calling the any details on which employees may WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Democrats signed on as of last week, to protest “taxation without represen- the past eight years have “accom- committee’s formation “a long time be affected, said the plan is “not set in Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) last week Mr. Lance said that he hopes the action tation.” She said the board needs to plished a number of things that have coming,” said any savings realized stone.” unveiled legislation that would require would receive bipartisan support. look for more revenue sources, in- benefited residents in both towns,” from the panel’s recommendations Addressing a question from Valley the federal treasury department to imple- “I know this is a bipartisan con- cluding charging patrons at the annual said that Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy won’t be seen in this year’s municipal Avenue resident Carol D’Amato, ment a plan within two weeks for the cern. This is not a partisan matter,” he MusicFest festival in September. Malool and Fanwood Mayor Colleen budget but “perhaps” could be expe- Mayor Malool said that all township return of bonus money paid to AIG said. “Congress is incensed.” A golfer who has protested the departments were asked to cut their employees. Some of those bonuses were The Congressman said the House closing of Oak Ridge, Ms. Ruby re- budgets this year by 10 percent and in the millions of dollars. defeated the release of the second minded the board, “I’m your con- SP-F Area Faces County Tax added that all areas of the township Mr. Lance, who was joined by other $350 billion of TARP earlier this year. stituent. You work for me.” government will be affected by this freshmen Republican House mem- However, since the bill contained lan- Garwood resident Bruce Paterson year’s budget constraints. bers in sponsoring the legislation, guage that said both houses had to said, “Every year, you are just banging Increases; Fanwood to Defer In other business, Municipal Judge said the statute would also require defeat the measure for it to fail, the away at taxes,” Mr. Paterson said. “This By PAUL J. PEYTON sion obligations. Antonio Inacio was sworn in for a that any future bonus payments to legislation had already effectively budget, whatever it is, is bloated.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “I think deferring pensions is short- second three-year term through April Troubled Assets Relief Program received passage when the United Tina Renna of Cranford, president ELIZABETH – Scotch Plains resi- sighted,” she said, noting that Scotch 2012. He told the council he was (TARP) recipients be first approved States Senate approved the release of of the Union County Watchdog Asso- dents will pay $14.5 million in Union Plains’ deferment would have been “humbled” by his re-appointment and by the treasury. the funds prior to the House vote. ciation, criticized the freeholders for County taxes, the seventh highest $617,000. She said it would cost the said he appreciated the governing “My colleagues and I are deeply “I think it is the sense of the Con- not televising Thursday’s introduc- among Union County’s 21 munici- township more to pay back the de- body’s “continued support.” concerned that the department of the gress that it’s the responsibility of the tion of the budget. palities, or $319,926 over last year ferred pensions over 15 years when Councilman Kevin Glover told treasury seems to have indicated it can administration to recoup these bo- “It is an outrage how you keep your and $1,785 per household, an increase an estimated 8.5 percent interest is Judge Inacio that, “from what we’ve do nothing about these bonuses. And I nuses,” Mr. Lance said. “There is a business in the dark,” she said. “It of $44. Fanwood taxpayers will pay factored. been told, you’re doing an outstand- don’t think that’s fair to the American sense of outrage across the nation given (county government) is costing tax- $4.2 million, or $283,734 over 2008, Westfielders will pay the second ing job.” taxpayer,” he said during a teleconfer- the fact that AIG would not exist ex- payers a quarter of their tax bill.” representing an increase of $93 for a highest Union County purpose taxes The council also approved a bid ence call with reporters on March 17. cept for the fact that federal funds She accused the freeholders of meet- total of $1,549 per average home- in a $442 million budget unveiled by from Metro PCS to lease the final Mr. Lance’s bill comes in addition were infused into that company.” ing “at dining room tables” with de- owner. Fanwood pays the third low- the Union County Board of Chosen cellular antenna spot on the southside to legislation approved by the House He said the Administration of Presi- partment heads and Charlotte est county tax behind Winfield Park Freeholders last Thursday. firehouse communications tower. Thursday to levy a 90 percent tax on dent Barack Obama must do more to DeFilippo, head of the county’s Demo- and Garwood. According to spreadsheets released Metro PCS will pay the township bonuses paid to employees with house- stop AIG bonuses. cratic Committee. She said she “knows Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, by the county’s Board of Taxation, $24,000 annually, with a 3 percent hold incomes exceeding $250,000 a “I think it is inappropriate, at least for a fact” that county workers are not who also serves as president of the Westfielders will pay a total of $26.3 fee increase each year. year from companies that have re- so far, that he (Treasury Secretary allowed to question how the county is New Jersey Conference of Mayors, million, an increase of $1.2 million At the start of the meeting, Mayor ceived at least $5 billion in federal Timothy Geithner) has thrown up run or they face reprisals. said mayors were “bracing” for a over last year. The average home- Malool issued a proclamation declar- bailout assistance. The bill, aimed at his hands in despair,” Mr. Lance In other business, students from much larger cut in state aid. owner will pay $2,588 in county taxes, ing March as American Red Cross the AIG bonuses, was approved by a said. the adult high school at the Union “We knew we were not going to be up $111 over last year. Month. The council’s next meeting vote of 398-93, with Mr. Lance voting CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 let off the hook this year,” she said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 will be Tuesday, April 14. Mayor Mahr said Fanwood would use new state legislation to defer half of the borough’s half-million-dollar pension obligation for the borough’s police and municipal employees to keep the borough within the state’s 4 percent maximum allowable increase for the municipal tax levy. She said the money would be paid back over the next 15 years. In terms of the county and school taxes, Mayor Mahr said “every layer of government has been faced with some pretty difficult decisions.” She noted that Fanwood homeowners also would pay an average hike of $458 in school taxes this year. Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool said the projected $44 hike in county taxes for township residents “is not what it seems,” in that $9.4 million is being deferred in Union County pen-

SUCCESSFUL SALE…Junior Girl Scout Troop 417 from Park Middle School in Correction Scotch Plains sold all their pre-ordered cookies during a two-hour span on March 14. The fifth graders held their annual Cookie Booth Sale in front of TD Bank on In last week’s article on the Scotch North Avenue in Fanwood. Showcasing their handmade signs, they attracted Plains municipal budget, Mayor enough buyers to completely deplete their entire inventory. The proceeds will be Nancy Malool should have been used to support the troop’s programming and help fund its annual Mom and Me quoted as warning that the municipal event. property tax increase this year could be “significant” — not “gigantic,” as PAGE INDEX Courtesy of Phyllis Mirabella was printed. We regret the mistake, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 ACTION-PACKED…In February, Park Middle School fifth and sixth graders attended the school’s WinterFest. The which was due to the reporter’s error Editorial ...... 4, 18 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 20 cafeteria was converted into a dance hall complete with a DJ, snacks and soft drinks. In the new gym, students played a variety of games. See story on page 10. in transcribing his hand-written notes. Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-18 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, March 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F Area Faces County Tax Increases; FW to Defer

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield First Ward Councilman he said has transferred costs from the Sal Caruana, chairman of the state budget books to the local gov- Westfield Town Council’s budget ernment, such as for sewer and envi- committee, said the town has not taken ronmental costs. up the county impact in committee “It’s (taxes) too much for people,” yet. He said he has “assurances” that Mr. Mortimer said. Westfield’s level is derived from a He also said he opposes deferring “mathematical model controlled by pension obligations. the state.” “That whole deferment process is Town Administrator Jim Gildea what got us in this mess in the first said Westfield’s county tax level is place,” Mr. Mortimer said. “formula-based and fair.” Cranford will pay $14.6 million, or Mr. Caruana did say that the pro- $786,154, over last year, and $1,593 cess hurts high-performing towns per home, or $80 more than the 2008 such as Westfield in that: “We are level. PEER LEADERSHIP…Peer Ministry student leaders Roberto Gomez and considered a high tax, high income As county taxes have increased, area Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Sarah Getz help deliver quilts to The Center for Hope Hospice’s “Peggy’s House,” community, but when education cuts towns were notified earlier this month STREAKING TO SPACE...The Space Shuttle Discovery streaks through the located in Scotch Plains. are mandated by the state, and the that their municipal aid levels from the evening sky on Sunday, March 15, during its launch from the Kennedy Space town has an inability to raise munici- state would be lower than last year. Center. As seen from Ormond Beach, Fla., it lit up the skies and cast a colorful Students Donate Quilts To Hope Hospice pal taxes, it’s counterintuitive.” Westfield’s aid will drop $167,293 to reflection on the jet stream during the setting sun. SCOTCH PLAINS – On March a dress-down day toward the pur- The largest county tax increase will $4 million, a decline of 4 percent from 11, Peer Ministry student leaders Sa- chase of the quilts. be paid by Summit, the county tab of last year. Mountainside’s aid also is rah Getz and Roberto Gomez deliv- This effort was prompted by Janet which will jump $1.5 million to $25.3 down 4 percent, or $41,781, to $1 POLICE BLOTTER ered 16 new quilts to The Center for Etlinger, whose granddaughter is a million. City homeowners will pay million, while Scotch Plains’ aid Hope Hospice’s “Peggy’s House,” graduate of the school and had heard $3,266 in county taxes, up $176. The dropped 2.5 percent, or $73,181, to located in Scotch Plains. of the hospice’s need for new quilts at county’s largest municipality – Eliza- $2.9 million. Fanwood’s aid is down Westfield Mountainside The Union Catholic High School a recent AARP meeting. The quilts beth – will pay the highest total tax. 2.5 percent, or $24,345, for a total of Monday, March 16, after being Tuesday, March 17, Edwin Pena, Peer Ministry group, along with mem- will be given to patients upon their While its tax is $31.2 million, the $973,795. Garwood will receive stopped for motor vehicle violations 21, of Plainfield was arrested on an bers of Student Council, organized arrival at the hospice as a way to make average impact per home is $1,173, or $616,199, down 1.5 percent, or $9,384. on South Avenue near Summit Av- outstanding warrant out of Berkeley the effort to donate the proceeds from them feel more at home. $41 over last year. City county taxes enue, Leah Brown, 27, of Easton, Pa. Heights in the amount of $159 after a will increase $1.1 million over 2008. was arrested and charged with posses- motor vehicle stop. He was processed Garwood homeowners will pay Rep. Lance sion of less than 50 grams of suspected and released. $2.4 million, or $205,708, over last marijuana. She was released with a Wednesday, March 18, Richard H. Freeholders Unveil $442 Mil. year. The average assessed home will CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 summons. Robinson, 46, of Plainfield was ar- pay $1,309, representing a $102 jump “Some of those bonuses were over A passenger in the vehicle, Logan rested at police headquarters for con- from last year. Meanwhile, a million dollars, and some of them Harris, 27, of Plainfield, was arrested tempt of court. According to police, he Budget; Taxes Up $14.5 Mil. Mountainside homeowners will pay were more than that,” Mr. Lance said. on multiple open warrants, including turned himself in to begin serving a a total county tax of $6,651,146, or He said it does not matter whether a Greenwich criminal warrant for 90-day jail sentence for habitually driv- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $216,546 over 2008. The average the money was for retention or per- $2,000 and traffic warrants from ing while intoxicated. County Vocational-Technical Schools millions of dollars,” Mr. Sullivan said. borough home will pay $2,242, or formance bonuses. “There should Plainfield and Atlantic City in the Thursday, March 19, Samuel R. in Scotch Plains attended the meeting He said the district received an $18 $75 more than a year ago. have been no bonuses,” he said. amounts of $1,716 and $500, respec- Simola, 20, of Union was arrested for seeking assistance after state offi- million increase in state funding for Mountainside Councilman Glenn In the future, Mr. Lance said tively. He was committed to the Union allegedly driving with a suspended cials removed all $10 million in fund- this year, calling it “one of the largest Mortimer said that while he has a “greater oversight” would be needed County jail on default of bail. license after a motor vehicle stop for ing for adult high school programs increases in the state.” “problem with county taxes,” his big- whenever large infusions of federal Tuesday, March 17, Jadwiga multiple violations. He was processed statewide. The programs are for stu- Mr. Guzzo announced that the gest opposition is to the state, which dollars are involved. Szetela, 44, of Linden was arrested in and released at the scene. dents who dropped out of high school county received additional Job Ac- the area of South Chestnut and East Thursday, March 19, Walter and/or did not receive a diploma. cess Reverse Commute (JARC) fund- Broad Streets on an outstanding Howard, Jr., 23, of Plainfield was ar- Frank Guzzo, director of human ing from the federal government to Walgreens to Keep Former Woodbridge traffic warrant in the rested for allegedly driving with a services for the county, told The Times keep the Route 22 shuttle in opera- amount of $150. She was processed at suspended license after a motor ve- that while sufficient funding is in place tion through December 1 of this year. Westfield police headquarters and re- hicle stop. He was processed and re- for 150 students to graduate from the The county has been in negotiations Drug Fair Open in Westfield leased after posting the full cash bail. leased at the scene. program this June, another 175 stu- with officials at the New Jersey De- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK sure people that the pharmacy will remain at Tuesday, March 17, Ronald Kolacki, Saturday, March 21, Rasheed J. dents will not be able to graduate from partment of Transportation, which had Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Westfield location. “Absolutely,” she 44, of Plainfield was arrested at North Sanders, 28, of East Orange was the program next year. He said cut funding for the program. WESTFIELD – Despite the closings of said. “We’re a pharmacy first. More than 50 Avenue and Prospect Street and arrested and charged with receiving $350,000 would be needed to keep the The shuttle transports employees area Drug Fair locations, including Berke- percent of our business comes from that charged with illegal possession of pre- stolen property after officers identi- school operating another year. to retail stores on the highway utiliz- ley Heights, Rahway, Cranford and area.” scription medication meant to treat fied the motorcycle on which he was Freeholder Dan Sullivan told the teen- ing Union County Paratransit ve- Plainfield, Westfield’s store will remain She said previous Drug Fair employees bipolar disorder. He also was arrested attempting to leave a Route 22 the- open. would “all be given opportunities to inter- on an active South Plainfield criminal ater as stolen. According to police, agers to take their fight for funding to hicles. The program was started fol- view. Most will likely stay as Walgreens the Elizabeth Board of Education. lowing a high number of pedestrian On March 18, Drug Fair and its parent warrant in the amount of $194. Kolacki he also was charged with possession company, CDI Group, Inc., announced that employees.” was turned over to the South Plainfield of drug paraphernalia, which was “Their budget is in the hundreds of fatalities along Route 22. they had filed voluntary petitions for reor- People will notice some differences when Walgreens places its footprint on the Police Department. found in a compartment of the mo- ganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Tuesday, March 17, a 2005 Audi torcycle. He was processed and re- Bankruptcy Code. In connection with that Westfield location. SPF-BOE Presents filing, Drug Fair announced that it had “We have the most advanced pharmacy Sedan that was reported stolen from leased. entered into an agreement to sell all of its service system,” Ms. Washington said. the south side Westfield train station Sunday, March 22, William C. assets associated with 32 of its 50 stores to “People can get prescriptions filled at any of on March 9 was recovered by the Barnes, 25, of Irvington was arrested Tentative Budget in April Walgreens. our 6,700 locations throughout the country; Tampa, Fla. Police Department. Ac- for allegedly driving with a suspended The proposed transaction remains sub- we offer auto refill, labels printed in 14 cording to Westfield authorities, no license after a motor vehicle stop. He SCOTCH PLAINS – Members of Public Library on Wednesday, April different languages, assistance in those lan- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of 15, at 9:30 a.m. and at the Fanwood ject to the requirements of the Bankruptcy arrests had been made and it was un- was processed and released. Code and the approval of the Bankruptcy guages and auto pay. So, people will cer- Sunday, March 22, Kristin J. Education are extending an invitation Memorial Library on Saturday, April known whether the vehicle had sus- Court. tainly notice some enhancements.” tained any damage. Sweeney, 36, of Plainfield was ar- to community members to attend pre- 18, at 10 a.m. Last Friday, Tim Boates, chief restruc- Drug Fair, founded in 1954, has two Wednesday, March 18, Thomas rested for allegedly driving with a sentations of the tentative 2009-2010 In addition, there will be budget turing officer for Drug Fair, spoke to The divisions – Drug Fair and Cost Cutters. To Wansaw, 47, of Westfield was arrested suspended license after being stopped school budget at the Scotch Plains presentations in concert with School Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from Dela- reach the Westfield Drug Fair, call (908) 232-5100. To reach the Cranford Walgreens, at Westfield police headquarters on for displaying an unclear license plate. PTA meetings as follows: ware, where the U.S. Bankruptcy Court is two Newark warrants in the total She was processed and released at the Terrill Middle School, April 14, at hearing the case. call (908) 789-1990. “We’re just starting the bankruptcy pro- amount of $254. He was released after scene. SP-F PTA Hosts 7:30 p.m.; School One, April 15, at posting bail. Fanwood 7:30 p.m.; and McGinn School, April cess,” he said. He hoped to see the matter Breaking News Candidates Night finalized within a 45- to 60-day window but Wednesday, March 18, Terrence Tuesday, March 17, a resident of 15, at 7:30 p.m. said time must be allotted to allow other Marks to Seek Assembly; Devlin, 44, of Cranford was arrested Carsam Street reported that sometime SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch The board and administration of the potential buyers to step forward and bid. on an outstanding Union Township overnight someone threw eggs at his Plains-Fanwood PTA Council will Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools He did confirm that Westfield is one of Chester Holmes Retires traffic warrant in the amount of $66, pickup truck, causing damage. host Candidates Night at the Scotch welcome questions and input from the the 32 stores at which the assets, pending the AREA — Former Scotch Plains Mayor after a motor vehicle stop at Spring- Tuesday, March 17, Brian Plains-Fanwood Board of Education citizens of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. deal’s final approval, will be sold to Martin Marks (GOP) announced on field Avenue and Michael Drive. He Geoghegan, 36, of Allentown, Pa. was Office on Tuesday March 31. The The proposed budget is posted on Walgreens. At present, the store is still Wednesday that he will seek election to was released on his own recognizance arrested on outstanding warrants out event will begin at 7:30 p.m. the district website at spfk12.org. In considered a Drug Fair. the New Jersey State Assembly from per the Union Township Municipal of Elizabeth, Phillipsburg and There are three unopposed candi- addition, citizens may call the “It is included in the deal,” he said. “It District 22 in the upcoming November Court. Kenilworth after a motor vehicle stop dates: Karen Kulikowski, Norman district’s Budget Hotline at (908) 889- will most likely remain open and be sold to election. His running mate will be Will- Walgreens unless they are outbid.” iam Castine, also a Scotch Plains resi- Friday, March 20, Tyler C. on Westfield Road. He was processed “Trip” Whitehouse and Betty 9665 with any questions or comments Mr. Boates also confirmed that the busi- dent. Greenfield, 20, of New Brunswick and released. Woerner. about the proposed budget. ness would remain as a pharmacy and gen- Freeholder Chester Holmes (Dem) of was arrested at Westfield police head- Tuesday, March 17, a grocery store The PTA Council, followed by the All community members are en- eral-merchandise store. Rahway announced his retirement from quarters on a Westfield traffic warrant on South Avenue reported that the SP-F Junior Statesmen Association, couraged to be informed voters and to “That shouldn’t change. Walgreen’s foot- the Union County Freeholder Board on in the amount of $198. He was pro- manager had observed a man shoplift- will present formal questions. Ques- exercise their right to vote in the school print includes sizeable front-end operations, Wednesday citing increased demands cessed and released after posting bail. ing baby products. The suspect was tions from the audience will follow . elections on April 21 from 2 to 9 p.m. so I see nothing changing in that regard,” on his private security business, Holmes A court date was to be set. described as five feet and 11 inches Mr. Boates said. Security and Investigations Inc. He said Sunday, March 22, David Runicki, tall, black, approximately 40 years old Prior to its Chapter 11 filing, Drug Fair he would not seek re-election to a fifth 31, of Westfield was arrested after with a medium build. Park Middle School Holds sold various assets at 13 locations to third term on the board. turning himself in to police custody on According to police, the suspect parties, and Walgreens purchased prescrip- two outstanding traffic warrants, one fled the store into a waiting motor tion files from 11 Drug Fair locations, among Westfield Schools Seek Winter Games for Fun them Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Rahway from Fanwood in the amount of $1,050 vehicle described as a black Dodge and Plainfield. Drug Fair stores in these Ways to Avoid Layoffs and the other from Bridgewater in the Intrepid with a temporary New Jersey SCOTCH PLAINS — On Friday, green called Thin Ice, Snowflake Per- locations will likely close. By MAGGIE DIGGORY amount of $489. He was turned over to tag in the window. A black female February 6, Park Middle School 5th fection, a bowling alley called Penguin Customers previously served by these 11 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Fanwood Police Department. driver and a black female passenger and 6th Graders attended the School Bowling. pharmacies will now have access to their WESTFIELD – The Westfield Board of Scotch Plains were seen in the vehicle, authorities WinterFest – the annual winter social. These unique games were completely prescription histories at any nearby Education (BOE) and the school adminis- Monday, March 16, Les Turchin, said. The students were charged $3 per ticket built out of recycled materials. Brian Walgreens or any of the nearly 6,700 tration Tuesday night discussed ways to 18, of Scotch Plains was arrested and Thursday, March 19, a bank on North for the fun-filled event. The organizers, Miller of Waste Management of New Walgreens locations nationwide. reduce the budget to minimize staff layoffs. charged with possession of false iden- Avenue reported that a black female, Lisa Zimmerman and Laurie Miller, Jersey worked his recycling magic to Tiffany Washington, a spokeswoman for During the presentation at the BOE meet- tification after a motor vehicle stop. approximately 20 years old, attempted also organized the Fall Ball at Park build the games using only found ob- Walgreens, said, “Our effort was to keep the ing, School Superintendent Margaret Dolan He was transported to police head- to cash a fraudulent check in the 32 stores open that we are acquiring, pend- said the 40 employees who have offered quarters, where he was processed and amount of $989. According to police, Middle School on October 17, 2008. jects that were thrown away and des- ing approval, and continue to provide ser- “givebacks” represent the superintendent, Both events were a complete success. tined for our landfills. He recycled old vices for the other locations.” administrators and supervisors and also in- released. when the teller asked her for identifi- The cafeteria was converted into a fabric, plywood, other wood scraps, She said in places such as Cranford and dividual staff members who are not part of Thursday, March 19, a resident of cation, she provided a false identifica- dance hall complete with a DJ, snacks and even bowling pins to build the Berkeley Heights, where Walgreens already associations. So far, this totals $26,240. Ramapo Way reported that someone tion, and fled on foot. The false iden- and soft drinks. The refreshments were games. He received help from the crew has established stores, it can “take care of With revisions since last week, the $90 damaged the windshield of her motor tification was left at the scene. A search coordinated by Rose Hubbard and do- at the Hunterton County Transfer Sta- people’s needs [who previously used Drug million budget has a shortfall of $2.5 mil- vehicle by throwing eggs at it. of the area did not produce the sus- nated by Park Middle School parents. tion in the four-week collection effort. Fair]; they can get their prescriptions filled lion – down from last week’s figure of $3.5 Thursday, March 19, a resident of pect, police said. There were 35 volunteers and chaper- The children had a great time testing with us. We can immediately meet the million – bringing current projected staff Kipling Terrace reported that he re- Friday, March 20, Sandra Vigliante, pharmaceutical needs of the community.” cuts to 25 positions. See page 21 for details ceived multiple vulgar text messages 45, of Clark was arrested on an out- ones on hand to make sure the students their skills at throwing balls, rings, bean She said in areas such as Westfield, where of the proposed budget. had a safe, action-packed afternoon. bags, hitting golf balls, balancing on a from an unknown sender. standing warrant out of Spring Lake no Walgreens competition previously ex- For more than an hour, students and Friday, March 20, Robert Sweeney, after a motor vehicle stop on Midway There were also guessing games and “snow board” and jumping on pogo isted, the stores will stay; the only changes parents of students concerned about staff contests for the students. sticks. Many volunteers came early to 41, of Plainfield was arrested on an Avenue. She was processed and re- will be to the store’s name and some and program cuts addressed the BOE. leased after posting bail. The showcase of the event was held help Mr. Miller in assembling the games. “remerchandising.” Business Administrator Robert Berman outstanding warrant after a motor ve- Ms. Washington said she wanted to reas- said shopping for the district’s health insur- hicle stop. He was transported to po- Saturday, March 21, Hattie Will- in the New Gym. Students participated Each student attending received a pair iams, 59, of Plainfield was arrested on in 13 different challenging games; in- of stretch gloves embroidered with ance plan saved $761,845. “We shop our lice headquarters, where he was pro- Pancake Breakfast to health insurance every year. In fact, our plan cessed and released. outstanding warrants out of North cluding Snowball Fight with the Stars, “Park Rules” as a souvenir of their Friday, March 20, Aquil Homan, Plainfield, Middlesex, Piscataway and Icicle Toss, a miniature golf putting winter themed afternoon. has changed three times in the past five Benefit FW PBA, FD years,” said Mr. Berman. 29, of Plainfield was arrested and Warren. She was processed and re- FANWOOD – The community is in- The finance committee of the BOE found charged with possession of marijuana leased after posting bail. vited to an all-you-can-eat pancake break- line items that were unused this year that after a motor vehicle stop. He was Saturday, March 21, a resident of fast to benefit two volunteer organiza- could be eliminated, such as $5,853 for transported to police headquarters, Forest Road reported that someone tions, the Fanwood Police Benevolent eighth-grade field hockey and $6,976 ex- where he was processed and released. stole his motor vehicle, which he had Association (PBA) and the Fanwood Vol- cess for the high school yearbook. Saturday, March 21, Samantha turned on to warm it up before reenter- unteer Fire Company, at the Chelsea As- The public will vote on the proposed Hershey, 21, of Scotch Plains was ing the house. The vehicle is described sisted Living Facility on 295 South Av- budget and elect new school board mem- enue in Fanwood. The event will take bers on Tuesday, April 21. In Westfield, the arrested on an outstanding warrant as a 2002 grey Toyota with New Jersey place on Saturday, April 11, from 9:30 to polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. after a motor vehicle stop. She was license plate NCK-16E. 11:30 a.m. During Tuesday’s meeting, more than transported to police headquarters, Monday, March 23, Matthew Laird, The PBA is active all year around in two dozen middle and high school students where she was processed and released. 41, of Fanwood was arrested at his planning activities for children, including addressed the board about the possible staff Saturday, March 21, Jamar home and charged with possession of the annual Santa Parade and the Septem- cut next year of Edison Intermediate School Alexander, 22, of Newark was arrested a controlled dangerous substance and ber Safety Fair. The Fanwood Volunteer teacher Michael Altmann. Students spoke and charged with possession of mari- drug paraphernalia. According to po- Fire Company provides 24-hour protec- about the influence Mr. Altmann, a drama juana after a motor vehicle stop. He lice, officers responded to the resi- tion to thecommunity against fires and and public speaking teacher, has had on was transported to police headquar- dence for a wellness check requested other hazards and escorts Santa Claus on their academic and personal success. ters, where he was processed and re- by a family member and entered the his annual door-to-door trek through “He is like a second father to me,” said leased. home through the back door, which Fanwood. The fire company also co-hosts Amelia Morabito, who recently lost her the Safety Fair. own father. Saturday, March 21, a patron at a was open. Laird was arrested after the Adults pay $10. Children over 5 are “We’ve each had one or two teachers Park Avenue restaurant reported that CDS and drug paraphernalia were charged $5, and all those under 5 are who spurred us on to excellence. Mr. while he was inside the establishment found in plain view on the kitchen admitted free. People may pay at the door Altmann is one of those teachers. We need someone entered his motor vehicle table. He was transported to police CLOSING FOR GOOD... The Leader Store, a staple in Westfield for 61 years, is or can call (908) 654-5200 in advance for to struggle to find a way to keep him,” said and removed his GPS valued at ap- headquarters, where he was processed in the final stages of its liquidation sale and will close this Saturday, March 28. tickets. Mark Mandel. His two sons also spoke. proximately $200. and released. 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, March 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Town Not Moving Forward Christine Dansereau Campaign Release Councilwoman Seeks Re-Election ROSELLE — Democratic incumbent Her belief that, “prevention is the best On Vacant-Building Law Christine Dansereau is seeking re-elec- medicine,” makes her a proponent of the By MICHAEL J. POLLACK go to court. tion as Roselle’s fifth ward councilwoman. police program of preventative education Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Enforcement ranges from giving Ms. Dansereau, a Roselle resident since and awareness of gang activity and other WESTFIELD – The town property owners extensions to abate 1985, was a citizen advocate and a volun- crime-related issues. Seeing the need and teer for many years before running for supporting efforts to create a junior and council’s Code Review and Town an issue to giving fines not to ex- office in 2006. Many of the projects spear- senior police cadet program is a high Property Committee, headed by Jim ceed $1,000 a day. Mr. Foerst said headed as a citizen advocate, such as priority of hers. The councilwoman said Foerst, recommended Tuesday night most people abate within the 30- quality of life issues and public safety she recommends these, and other posi- not to further pursue a vacant build- day period and that the town is be- concerns regarding flood control, the tive youth programs connected with the ings ordinance suggested last year ing “proactive” about enforcing the freight train, economic accountability, efforts of the police, fire and emergency because he believes what the town law. transparency and oversight, became a service departments of Roselle. has codified is “thorough” and “suf- “The property maintenance code focus of her work as an elected official. The support of the Roselle business ficient.” enforcement has stepped up Ms. Dansereau, a mother of two, with community and neighborhood-stabiliza- Sharon Stockwell, representing dramatically…most don’t end up in four grandchildren, worked as a literacy tion efforts is a key factor in focusing on volunteer and a fundraiser for scholar- a bright future for Roselle, the council- WECARE (Westfielders Concerned municipal court,” Town Attorney ships for needy students. As council- woman said. About Responsible Development), Robert Cockren said. woman, she enjoyed par- “Unity among suggested last year that the town cre- Ms. Stockwell said she was “dis- ticipating in the elected officials, resi- ate a vacant-buildings log to monitor appointed” in the committee’s deci- borough’s Reading to dents and the business properties that were beginning to show sion. She said while the property Children program as community is essential,” signs of dilapidation. Ms. Stockwell ordinances are “very well written LESSON IN LEADERSHIP… Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) meets with well as the holiday toy Ms. Dansereau said. She proposed that vacant buildings be reg- and thought out,” there are instances Gregory Fortino of Westfield in his Capitol Hill office. Gregory was in town to drives. supported the five- year istered with the town; the registration where the town “has deemed a prop- participate in a National Young Leaders Conference workshop, which teaches Ms. Dansereau re- tax-abatement program could then be viewed as a revenue erty consistent with the code, but young people about how government works. Gregory, 17, is the son of Frank and ceived her bachelor’s for businesses. She Camille Fortino of Westfield. and master’s degrees worked with the council source. others in the neighborhood would from Kean University and grant writer for a Mr. Foerst said the exterior main- agree it’s not.” and is a speech patholo- grant to bring $5 million tenance code of the town addresses She said the current standards have gist in private practice. to Roselle to help pre- issues such as broken windows and not “been able to help blights on the Leader Store Closes for She also has 20 years of vent foreclosures and infestation. Other areas of the town neighborhood from forming.” She experience in corporate neighborhood blight. code deal with maximum grass invited council members to view a management and sales As councilwoman, height. He said the committee felt property on Cowperthwaite Place that Good This Sat., March 28 marketing. She is a mem- Ms. Dansereau said she that creating a $500 fee to register a “doesn’t fit the standards and is be- WESTFIELD – The Leader Store The liquidation sale offers discounts ber of the National As- hopes to support only vacant home could be considered ginning to dilapidate to the ground.” is in the final stages of its liquidation on such items as athletic footwear, sociation of Speech Pa- recreation projects that “punitive” and might impact “snow- First Ward Councilman Frank Arena sale and will close as of this Saturday, casual and dress footwear, men’s jeans, thologists, the National Roselle can afford and Association for Female Christine Dansereau those for which alternate birds” who leave for Florida in the volunteered to view the property, as it March 28. shirts, slacks, jackets, running gear, Executives (NAFE) and sources of funding can winter. is located in his ward. The liquidation sale included a con- backpacks, sweats, hosiery, ski clothes, the NAACP. be found. As an ap- Mr. Foerst also said many vacant In other business, the Junior League test with prizes. The contest ends at gloves, surf wear, outerwear, caps, As a sitting council member, Ms. pointed member of the finance commit- properties are properly maintained. of Elizabeth-Plainfield was approved noon on March 28, and the winners soccer gear, in-line skates, sunglasses, Dansereau serves as the chairman of the tee, she said she wants to ensure fellow So, his committee determined that for its third annual Touch a Truck will be announced at 1 p.m. that day. lacrosse gear, hockey gear and much public safety committee, working with taxpayers that she will make every effort with enough legislation “on the venture, to take place in October, The contest, which has been in place more. Brands include Wigwam, New police and other emergency services to not to spend money that Roselle doesn’t books” to enforce the matter, the which helps Union County families since the sale began in January, in- Balance, Dunham, Lotto, Levi’s, Polo, facilitate crisis responses and reduce crime have or cannot acquire without raising town need not take the issue any in need. cludes 10 prizes, with a top prize of a Quiksilver, O’Neill and Oakley —just to ensure the safety of residents. Through taxes. special police initiatives, such as the Po- In these difficult economic times, the further. Last year, 75 trucks were parked in 42-inch plasma television. to name a few. lice Park and Walk Program in high crime councilwoman said she will continue to Right now, if an owner is negligent the south side train station parking Owners Joseph and Marc Spector, Serving Union County for over 86 areas, police efforts have prevented po- vote against wasteful spending and will in maintaining a property to a spe- lot; children could climb aboard and also the property owners of the build- years and a fixture in Westfield for 62 tential criminal activity and reduced the strive for accountability, transparency and cific set of standards, he or she is blare horns and play with lights on ing, said they are making a “large years, The Leader Store is inviting its number of incidents perpetrated. Her ef- fiscal oversight of all money spent. She given a violation notice. If no action everything from a fire engine to a investment” to improve the property, customers to special discounts, up to 75 forts have been directed to offset the costs said she agrees with President Barack is taken to rectify the matter, a cita- UPS truck. The event raised $25,000 creating a “first class retail and resi- percent off on selected merchandise. of safety programs by encouraging cost- Obama’s warning to public officials: tion is given and then the matter can last year. dential building.” effective programs and securing grants to “Those of us who manage the public’s In order to accommodate extensive obtain necessary funds. dollars will be held to account — to spend renovations and modernize the build- Foreclosure Assistance Councilwoman Dansereau said she wisely, reform bad habits, and do our went from being a local, outspoken advo- business in the light of day — because ing, all merchandise, store fixtures, Topic of TV Show cate on the flood-control project to serv- only then can we restore the vital trust furniture and equipment must be sold. ELIZABETH — Union County ing on the Morse’s Creek Commission as between a people and their government.” Clerk’s Office Holds Parks and Community Renewal Di- a commissioner. She said she hopes to see Ms. Dansereau said she knows that rector Al Faella is the featured guest in this long-range project, involving county “unity amidst diversity is an essential Passport Day in WF April on “Vintage Views,” the county’s and state grants, through to its last phase element in strengthening the bond of com- of completion. “This project is vital, not munity in Roselle” and commits herself WESTFIELD – The Union County Division on Aging show geared to- only to the residents of the fifth ward, but to “sharing this vision and shaping that Clerk’s office in Westfield, is hosting ward the needs of senior citizens. to the entire borough,” she said. future.” a Passport Fair this Saturday, March The show, hosted by Robert Klein 42¢ 28, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The of the Office on Aging, will air in 41 normal $10 fee for Passport photos towns in Union, Essex and Northern Westfield Post Office has been waived for the event. Infor- Middlesex Counties on Channel 26 at mation on the cost and how to apply 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Mr. Faella spoke We’ll mail 7,000 copies of your article for 2¢ apiece for a Passport book and/or Passport about the efforts of the Union County To Hold Passport Fair card is available at travel.state.gov. Foreclosure Task Force and how se- Applications for Passports and re- niors can obtain foreclosure assis- WESTFIELD — The Westfield “We are happy to leverage the www.goleader.com/express lated information also can be found tance and about the Senior Home Post Office is hosting a Passport convenience of the Postal Service online at ucnj.org/ctyclerk/ Improvement Program, which offers Fair this Saturday, March 28, from and partner with the Department of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide Pass- State to help our customers apply The Westfield Leader and The Times passport.html. The phone number at grants to income-eligible seniors to the Westfield annex is (908) 654-9859. make repairs to their homes. port information to U.S. citizens for passports,” Postmaster George and to accept passport applications. Caswell. The Postal Service is joining the Information on the cost and how Department of State in celebrating to apply for a Passport book and/or “Passport Day in the USA,” a na- Passport card can be found at Helping Accident tional passport acceptance and out- usps.com/passport/ or reach event. travel.state.gov. On June 1, U.S. citizens must U.S. citizens may also obtain Victims Everyday present a Passport book, Passport Passport information by phone, in card or other travel documents ap- English and Spanish, by calling the proved by the U.S. government, to National Passport Information Cen- enter the United States from Canada, ter toll-free at (877) 487-2778. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRENTON — Live Where You mercury vapor bulbs, which are be- The Leader/Times Work (LWYW) is a housing initia- LWYW program has adopted in- By Paul Peyton of come limits in an effort to reach those GARWOOD — The Garwood Bor- ing “legislatively phased-out,” with tive that provides low-interest, fixed- ough Council’s Finance Committee induction lighting. Cohen’s Treasurer Indicted for John Gregorio is being sold through a rate mortgage loans to homebuyers homebuyers who can benefit from the incentives the most. The maxi- formally introduced a $7 million He said 5,000 of the induction light- Stealing from Campaign Fund Union County Sheriff’s sale for who purchase homes in towns where spending plan for 2009 on Tuesday ing bulbs will be distributed through- The campaign treasurer for former $725,000. they are employed. In some cases, mum allowable income for the aver- age family of four, for example, ranges night. The figure represents an in- out the state over the next three years. Assemblyman Neil Cohen has been Jury Selection Underway In the program offers other incentives crease of roughly $177,000 over last Once the borough finds out how many indicted on charges she stole more such as down payment and closing from $94,070 to $111,205 depending Trial of Ex-Bergen Senator on where the property is located. year and carries an average tax in- bulbs it will receive, it can begin than $5,000 from his election fund to Jury selection has started in the cost assistance and flexible under- crease of $170 per $103,000 in as- deciding which streetlights need to pay off her credit cards bills and pur- writing criteria for the loan-qualifi- These income limits increase consid- trial of former Bergen County State erably for homebuyers who purchase sessed property values. be replaced. chase toys and clothing, The Star- Senator Joseph Coniglio. He has been cation process. In a state with as “In 2009, we were faced with in- “We will see an energy savings as Ledger has reported. high a cost of living as New Jersey, homes in the state’s Urban Target charged with extortion and mail fraud Areas. The program also sets limits creasing costs in salary, insurance, these bulbs are replaced in addition to A grand jury in Mercer County in an alleged scheme to use his posi- those benefits alone make the pro- library and the Rahway Valley [Sew- getting rid of these dangerous and clearly charged Rosemary McClave, 66, of gram worthwhile. But LWYW as- on how much homebuyers can spend tion on the state Senate Budge Com- on a house. The maximum purchase erage Authority] budgets together out-dated vapor bulbs,” Mr. Sytko said. Hillside, with theft by deception and mittee to direct millions of tax dollars pires to something more. with an increase in the budget for During the public comment por- six counts of tampering with public The goal of the year-old program is price for a single-family home ranges to Hackensack University Medical from $320,625 to $429,619 depend- uncollected taxes and, most impor- tion of the meeting, resident John records in connection with the al- Center. The trial is expected to run to build stronger, more connected com- tantly, the reduction of $212,000 in Conlin asked the council for an up- leged embezzlement between March munities by promoting ing on which county the property is five to six weeks, according to the located. Again, the limits expand sig- anticipated revenue,” Finance Com- date on the progress at the athletic 2003 and November 2006. Associated Press. homeownership and encouraging mittee Chairwoman Kathleen field complex site. Mr. Conlin ex- McClave is currently the chief fi- people to live closer to their jobs. This nificantly for homes purchased in NJ Borrowing from Fed to Pay Urban Target Areas. Villaggio said. pressed concern over the soil testing nancial officer for Teterboro, in reduces the need for cars and increases The borough plans to participate in taking place, saying that he remem- Bergen County. State’s Unemployment Claims the use of alternative transportation People who can explain the pro- gram can be reached at 1-800-NJ- Governor Jon Corzine’s pension defer- bers the site being used as a “dump,” Lesniak Sues Feds to Bring New Jersey is borrowing interest such as walking, biking and public ral program, which was passed by the and asked if there are any alternative free from the federal government to transit, all of which leads to a greener HOUSE. Further information can Legal Sports Betting to NJ be found at State Legislature last week. Ms. Villaggio locations being considered should the pay unemployment claims. Gover- environment. The program also State Senator Ray Lesniak (LD- nor Jon Corzine told a group of small- livewhereyouwork.nj.gov. said the finance committee anticipates a site prove unusable. 20, Elizabeth) has sued the federal complements Governor Corzine’s ef- deferral of $187,000 in payments this “Seventy years ago, I think, that business owners in south Jersey that forts at revitalizing communities be- Communities are embracing the government in an effort to leave the program in creative ways, including year through the program. was a dump,” Mr. Conlin said. “I the state’s unemployment insurance cause it creates a citizenry that’s per- ban on sports betting. The senator fund has temporarily run out of money offering discounts at local bicycle “At no time during the finance com- would imagine that there’s going to said he sees the potential of sports sonally and professionally invested in mittee discussions with the commit- be some type of contamination in the but that the fund expects a cash in- the future success of the places where shops and appliance stores to par- betting generating $100 million for ticipating homebuyers who may be tee, our auditor, our CFO and admin- soil testing that could take some time, crease when businesses begin the sec- they live and work. the state’s coffers. ond quarter on April. looking to buy a new bike or big- istrator, did we consider not taking especially if the EPA gets involved.” Mr. Lesniak says sports betting In order for homebuyers and com- the deferment,” Ms. Villaggio said. Mayor Dennis McCarthy said the The state paid $75 million in un- munities to take advantage of the ticket items such as washers, dryers, should be permitted in Atlantic City’s and refrigerators. At least one mu- “No one is thrilled about deferring soil testing is being undertaken as employment claims on February 28, program’s benefits, a municipality casinos as well as at the state’s three up $30 million from the same time nicipality has partnered with several this payment, but until someone part of a requirement of one of the ailing horse-racing tracks, at off-track must become a LWYW partner with comes up with an alternative that grants the borough received for the last year, according to an Associated HMFA, an affiliate of the Department local lenders to offer closing cost betting locations and via the Internet. rebates to LWYW homebuyers. Part- saves the taxpayers money, then we project. He also said that the council Press report. The AP reported that of Community Affairs. So far, 11 mu- Sports betting is legal in Nevada, $4.7 billion has been diverted from nership opportunities with local busi- are in favor.” expects to complete the project at the Delaware, Montana and Oregon. nicipalities have signed up, including In addition to the pension payment site and officials will “cross that the unemployment fund over the past Atlantic City, Bayonne, Carteret, nesses also exist in terms of market- Gregorio Home Being ing the program to their employees. deferral, Ms. Villaggio said the bor- bridge” if they come to it. 16 years to pay for charity care for Evesham, Elizabeth, Jersey City, ough would again apply for extraor- “We’ll proceed from there depend- Sold By Sheriff’s Sale uninsured patients at state hospitals Morristown, Neptune Township, This program will benefit em- ployers of all sizes from the corner dinary aid from the state. Gov. Corzine ing on what the results of the test are,” The home of former Linden Mayor and other programs. Rahway, Trenton and Woodbridge. proposed cutting municipal aid by Mayor McCarthy said. We’re constantly asking munici- grocery store to the Fortune 500 com- For more information, see our website www.rosellegolfclub.com pany by making it easier for their less than 2 percent overall in his March The council passed an ordinance palities to join the effort, and we 10 budget address. Garwood was amending the borough’s sign ordinance. invite residents to encourage com- workers to find good affordable hous- ing close to the job. awarded $250,000 in extraordinary Ordinances to establish a cap bank and Roselle Golf Club, Your New Home for 2009 munities to get involved if they aid last year. The borough will re- revise the rate schedule for industrial haven’t already. Mayors in partici- Joseph Doria is commissioner of the state Department of Community ceive word on its aid application some- users were also introduced, along with pating municipalities have lauded time this summer. an ordinance to purchase an air tank fill Union County Golfers:Roselle Golf Club, Your New Home for 2009 LWYW as an innovative way to fos- Affairs and a former state legislator. Union County Golfers. Has the closing of Oak Ridge left you feeling “sub par?” Marge Della Vecchia is the executive “If we do not receive any addi- station for the Garwood Fire Depart- ter a sense of community, increase tional aid this year, we will continue ment. There will be public hearings on Has the closing ofRoselle Oak G.C.Ridge is OPEN left foryou our feeling 92nd year! affordable housing and ease vehicu- director of the New Jersey Housing “sub par?” Membership opportunities starting at only $1,800. and Mortgage Finance Agency. to look at the budget to reduce the tax these ordinances during the council’s No greens fees, no mandatory carts, and no 5 hour rounds! lar congestion. impact this year to our residents,” Tuesday, April 14 meeting. Less use of cars is central to how Ms. Villaggio said. “So the budget Roselle G.C. is OPENJust a friendly, for our private 92nd golf year! club experience. Live Where You Work operates. By SP Resident Named VP that we are introducing today will not Towns Sends Out Letter www.rosellegolfclub.com taking into account the anticipated cost be the final budget or tax impacts that Membership opportunities start at only $1,800. Of Ambulatory Assoc. To 2008 Pool Members No greens fees, no mandatory carts, and no 5 savings of a shortened commute, the we finally pass in July or August.” The Board of Roselle Golf Club and its members look forward to hearing from golfers program’s flexible underwriting pro- SCOTCH PLAINS – The New Jer- A public hearing on the budget is WESTFIELD — The Westfield hour rounds! interested in joining our club. vides an opportunity for homebuyers sey Association of Ambulatory Sur- scheduled for Tuesday, April 28. Bor- Recreation Department has sent 2009 to receive larger loans than they would gery Centers (NJAASC) has an- ough Clerk Christina Ariemma said pool information to all Westfield resi- Just a friendly, privateWe can golf be contactedclub experience. at: (908) 245-7175 otherwise be eligible for because the nounced Larry Trenk of Scotch Plains the document will also be posted on dents.The department is now accept- money they would have been spend- has been named as vice-president of the municipal website later this week. ing pre-registration from 2008 mem- Joe Zanko, Membership Chairman (908) 403-0964 ing on tolls and gas can now be in- the association. Buildings and Grounds Commit- bers through Thursday, April 16. vested in their mortgage. Owners of various independent tee Chairman Anthony Sytko said the New member in-person registra- Email: [email protected] Not only do LWYW homebuyers ambulatory surgery centers founded resealing of the municipal building is tion will be held Saturday, April 18 Roselle Golf Club is located at 417 Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ 07203 qualify for low-interest 30 or 40-year the NJAASC in 1992. NJAASC has a underway and will be completed starting at 8 a.m., in the community fixed rate mortgages from the HMFA, goal of promoting and advancing the shortly, which should result in some room for Westfield residents only but borrowers purchasing homes efforts of the state’s ambulatory sur- energy savings for the borough. provided there are still memberships within designated Smart Growth Ar- gery centers in the delivery of opti- Councilman Sytko said that he has available.Registration will remain eas are also eligible to receive down mized, cost-effective patient care. had discussions with representatives open until membership closes. Fori payment and closing cost assistance Mr. Trenk is currently the chief op- from PSE&G regarding replacing the nformation call (908) 789-4080 or 417 Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ 07203 - (908) 245-7175 in an amount equal to 5 percent of the erating officer at surgeon in Oradell. borough’s streetlights, which Ms. visit westfieldnj.gov/recreation. first mortgage loan. Also, if a home- He oversees eight multi-specialty sur- Villaggio said are one of Garwood’s owner stays in the house for seven years, gery centers in New Jersey and Florida. major electrical costs. Mr. Sytko said IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW PHARMACY PUT YOUR MONEY PLEASE CONSIDER BARON’S DRUG STORE IN YOUR MATTRESS • We are always friendly and helpful. When you invest in a Shifman mattress, you invest in your • Our pharmacists are always available to answer your questions. SAVE 35%-65% overall health and well-being. 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Corbin Jeff Gruman Quite simply, all you need to do as the Jersey and its people and please do it now. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Chief Executive of our state is end the Frank Arena 1. Runnel – A small channel or water- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Council On Affordable Housing program Westfield Councilman course COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Glack – A narrow mountain pass Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly 3. Dagswain – A rough or coarse cover EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS Stop Tax Increases; You Can’t for a bed Ben Corbin 4. Rugose – Full of wrinkles or ridges SERVICES ‘Squeeze Blood Out of a Turnip’ SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe SAMP One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 It would seem that those in control of Are you really that blind or uncaring 1. Thick soup prepared from barley our pocketbooks have no insight of what that you cannot see what you are doing. 2. Slanted; steep is and has been happening around them. My statement to school boards, munici- 3. Coarse meal of Indian corn Recent worldwide downturn of the palities, and county government is “Freeze 4. Topsoil Sen. Ray Lesniak Wants to economy seems to have eluded the Union salaries and employment.” Ford can force ULTION County school boards, municipalities and the UAW to alter its contracts to protect 1. Revenge county government. Thousands of people jobs — so can you. 2. Playful; sportive are looking at decimated investment ac- The residents are bleeding. Look around 3. Renewal or restoration Expand Sports Gambling counts and empty wallets. you and see the uproar, tea parties and 4. A delay; a hindrance; an obstacle Many of the seniors and those who picketing by the population that is saying SAPHROPHAGOUS have lost jobs are further being pounded State Sen. Raymond Lesniak of conducted its own study to deter- rates of any city in the United “Stop, we cannot take anymore.” 1. Excessively fond of salt; salt eating by new plans to increase spending and What will you do when we are finally 2. Feeding on decaying organic matter Elizabeth on Monday filed a fed- mine the income from casinos. States. It is inevitable that casino taxes on the now beleaguered residents. bled out, dig up the graves? Let’s have 3. Nectar gathering, such as with honey eral lawsuit seeking to allow sports This study estimated that 8 to 10 gambling will not be limited to Let me try to put it simply, “You can’t responsibility for one brief moment. Greed bees betting in all 50 states. We think casinos would raise anywhere be- Atlantic City if this November squeeze blood out of a turnip.” has controlled those in government for 4. Subsisting only on plants ‘No’ as our first priority must be tween $24 and $72 million annu- referendum is passed. Those seniors with investments to feed too long. ROIN and care for them in their later years have Start now; redemption is possible but 1. To discolor or blacken as if by burn- to mend our moral wagon. Should ally - after ten years of operating. Other areas are already inter- seen these investments dwindle to where only if it is attempted. ing we have heeded Sen. Menza in Take a look at that estimate, which ested: Wildwood, Camden, Cherry they are looking into either give up food 2. Twining about; twisting or medicine to continue living. Liz Mangan 1974? is based on a tax rate four times Hill, Newark, Hudson County, Scotch Plains 3. Ringworm; a skin disease caused by “NO” ON CASINO that used by Nevada and we find Sussex County. The question is a fungus October 24, 1974, The Westfield that only represents over 1/2 of 1 “Do you want a casino in your To Those Who Spend Westfield 4. A scab Leader percent to 2.6 percent of New town?” And that very simply is New Jersey voters are being Jersey’s fiscal 1975 budget. And what it is all about. It is being said Taxpayers’ Money; Get Serious See more letters on page 18 asked to let the State get into the this is after 10 years of operating. that casino gambling is needed to The Westfield schools report facing Even before the current, difficult eco- gambling business and I hope they To the argument that casino rejuvenate Atlantic City, injecting “nauseous” layoffs this year. Unfortu- nomic times Westfield could not have Letters to will answer with a resounding gambling will not bring crime: the the state into the gambling busi- nately, this situation is at least as nauseat- had a hard time filling job openings with “no.” Casino gambling is one of question must be asked, “Why ness can only siphon off energies ing for the taxpayer facing paying for a 4 well-qualified people at the salary, fringe the Editor percent increase in the school budget, benefits and working conditions then of- the worst possible solutions that does Nevada have the highest which should be directed toward when property values are dropping and fered. A teacher’s starting salary this fall could have been devised to an- crime rate of any state in the na- attacking the causes of blighted many residents are not getting raises, or of “just under $60,000” is far in excess of Chambers Settlement, swer New Jersey’s problems. Ca- tion?” Crime is obviously atten- cities. may have lost their jobs. the roughly $40,000 (with far worse fringe ‘Silence Is Golden’ sino gambling will not reduce dant on the gambling atmosphere. The panacea of legalized gam- In the 22 years since the last general benefits) that is typical for a similarly property reassessment, Westfield prop- qualified college graduate in the private Having read the settlement agreement taxes. To the argument that casinos will bling can never be a substitute for erty taxes have increased at a compound sector. between Ms. [Sandra] Chambers and the The New Jersey Hotel-Motel increase employment, must come good urban renewal and develop- annual rate of 5.7 percent. Meanwhile the If the Westfield BOE follows the path Town of Westfield, I must agree with Mr. Association — which is in favor the reminder that Las Vegas has ment projects. CPI has increased over the same time of Garwood in the future and agrees to Bigosinski that her injuries were prob- of the gambling referendum — one of the highest unemployment period at a 3.2 percent rate. Had property demands for salary increases of over 4 ably not worth what we paid, but I do Alexander Menza taxes increased at only the CPI rate for the percent for years into the future, students recall the old saying that “Silence is Senator, District 20 last 22 years, they would now be a whop- will suffer from further layoffs and ser- golden”. ping 41 percent lower than what they vice cuts. Since we paid her $380,000 and the actually are! With respect to the Detective Sandra Town requires her to remain silent, we Definition of $75,000 As Middle Class Now that almost everyone has taken a Chambers settlement, it is interesting that can only guess what that amount has kept major hit to their savings and our country what was originally reported as a $30,000 us from hearing. How much above that faces difficult times for possibly many cost turns out to be a large settlement $380,000 will the Town pay now that it For Couples Does Not Add Up years, it is time for those who spend package, including “disability retirement has agreed to co-operate with her applica- Much has been said since the Governor), the cutback on aid to our ers some 475 employees in the state, only Westfield taxpayers’ money to get seri- with lifetime medical benefits” that will tion for a disability pension with life-time Governor’s budget speech regarding who municipalities, the disappearing of the two in our school system and at least four ous about fair alignment of expense in- cost Westfield taxpayers a great deal of medical benefits? is middle class. We hear that an income of “Property Tax Rebate” and the various in our county, plus one that is paid both by creases with the CPI and reduced tax- money. In my opinion, it was disingenu- Having read the agreement, which The $75,000 is middle class to those in Tren- other ways is resulting in it becoming the state and the county. Two of these payer ability to pay. No one wants layoffs ous for the town to have characterized a Westfield Leader posted on the Internet, I ton. more expensive, if not impossible, to live individuals are the state and county Demo- and declining services. However, one settlement of this size as “solely to avoid could not help but notice the dates on In order to qualify the impact on a in this state. crat Party leaders. Anyone want to draw cannot otherwise get control of budgets the inconvenience and cost of litigation.” which each of the parties signed the agree- family of two who make some $75,000 a However, many on the public payroll any conclusions? At least the well-com- where salaries are 80 percent of costs ment. Last week the Town protested its Jeff Bash The Leader year input the following approximate don’t have these concerns. I have heard in pensated Republicans on the public pay- unless something significant is done about Westfield inability to comply with your [ ] numbers together for argument sake: 2007 that we have some 4,000 state em- roll are only middle class, at least by a few salary increases. requests for information. The plaintiff Salary: $75,000 minus $8,000 (federal ployees making over $100,000 a year and thousand dollars. Yes we are all equal, signed on February 6, the former police income tax) minus $1,500 (state income at least 5,550 state employees, 117 indi- just some are more equal. Regarding AIG Bonuses; Obscene chief [Bernard Tracy] on February 9 and tax) minus $7,000 (average New Jersey viduals in our public school system and Also let’s not forget those that have Mr. [Jim] Gildea on February 25. These property tax) minus $7,000 (Social Secu- 497 in our county that we pay in excess of two, three, four or more government jobs. were just formalizations of earlier autho- rity) minus $2,000 (Medicare) minus $75,000 year, as of early 2007. Some of these individual possibly do non- But Not ‘Off With Their Heads’ rizations and agreements. $5,000 (medical insurance) $10,000 The state has some 15 departments out government work (i.e., Democrat or Re- Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to have been stunned at the notion that the The fact that the Town paid so much (yearly food) minus $1,200 (electric) of 32 where the top 250 in each depart- publican Party work) while they are on Congressman Leonard Lance and copied vocational efforts of any individuals could for silence is a shame. To hide that shame $2,400 (gas) minus $7,000 (auto/insur- ment exceed $75K. In fact, in looking at the public payrolls. Why should we pay to the newspaper. possibly merit bonuses of this magnitude. from the public is reprehensible. ance/maintenance) minus $500 these numbers I was amazed at the num- for this? Why is the governor not looking **** Yet, I cannot believe that they would have A. John Blake (homeowners insurance) minus $400 ber of salaries that are above $130,000. At at these expenses? What is the return of Dear Rep. Lance: reacted to a Congressional initiative to Westfield (water) minus $400 (garbage) minus least they are not middle class as defined our investment? I was deeply disappointed to learn that cavalierly expropriate lawful compensa- $5,000 (miscellaneous) minus $20,000 by our governor, nor do they worry about We live in the highest taxed state in the you voted in favor of HR 1586, a bill that tion with anything but unmitigated hor- (mortgage). That leaves a negative $2,400 their job security. union, and the signs of this disaster were would impose a 90 percent tax penalty ror. Enough Is Enough; leftover. Yes, the amount left over is less Now the Governor has moved the pre- evident for years and have been ignored upon AIG employees who were paid sig- Seizure of private assets by govern- than zero and you are in a red. viously mentioned cut off to the income by most of those in Trenton, county gov- nificant bonuses last week. ments is not a novel concept. National Trim Budget The dropping of the write off for prop- level for the property tax deduction to ernment, municipal government, school While I agree that the AIG bonuses Socialists confiscated the property of How can Mr. Anthony Del Sordi [SPF erty taxes (presently rescinded by the $150,000. Well in Trenton that only cov- boards and many residents. I have previ- were grossly – if not obscenely – dispro- German citizens because they were Jews. School Business Administrator] claim that ously warned that we are in deep trouble portionate to the value of their recipi- Cubans’ businesses were appropriated by for the 2009-2010 property values of and spending money we did not have. ents’ work product, the fact remains that Castro because they were capitalists. Fanwood have increased? Property value DWC Clarifies Policy Re Parking Well, once again, I was correct. I would they were paid in consequence of lawful Robert Mugabe continues to grab the around the state of New Jersey has dropped not be surprised to see our homes’ values contracts between AIG and its employ- farms of Zimbabwean citizens because in the past year. Does Mr. Del Sordi have Tickets for Wrong Space Numbers stay depressed for 10 or more years. How- ees. The right to freely enter into con- they are white. What these tyrannical a television? Does Mr. Del Sordi read the ever, I anticipate that not only will busi- tracts without fear that they will be im- regimes have in common is the lack of newspapers? We recently released communication the person as initially indicated to then nesses’ look for a more friendly business paired by government intervention is explicit constitutional protections and/or I was not present at the school board to our downtown businesses of an impor- follow regular court proceedings. This is climate outside this state, but the exodus fundamental to and enshrined in our the support of a population willing to meeting. Did Mr. Del Sordi present evi- tant change recently implemented by the why copies and not originals are required will be increased by the outflow of resi- Constitution. Any legislative attempt to fight for them. dence that property values of Fanwood municipal prosecutor regarding parking with the letter. dents such as the baby boomers as they penalize Americans who have derived The United States of America has al- have increased? I would suggest that Mr. tickets due to incorrect or transposed park- We apologize for any confusion. We age; and they will be joined by people the benefits of lawful contracts (and a 90 ways demonstrated that it is different. Del Sordi do some research before mak- ing space numbers in municipal lots. The are pleased that this important change has who simply cannot afford to live in this percent income tax is, by any rational Our Constitution and system of laws have ing statements like this. He would be very policy printed in the March 19, 2009 been implemented by the municipal pros- state as soon as they know they can sell measure, a penalty), strikes at the heart ruggedly withstood and overcome every surprised to see that property values actu- Westfield Leader was not issued by the ecutor and the Westfield Police Depart- their homes. of our democratic system. challenge. Americans have defended – ally have dropped. municipal court and the court was not ment to save time of parking customers Of course government does not care, The Founding Fathers would, no doubt, and died – for our democracy to ensure Enough is enough, I hope all of the responsible for its content. The article from possibly having to appear in court if because someone will buy your house that our children will live in freedom, eligible Fanwood and Scotch Plains vot- was entitled “Westfield Municipal Court such an error occurred, and a ticket was and pay the property, income, sales, etc. secure in their rights and property. Do we ers turn out this spring to send a message Releases Parking Notices to Businesses.” issued due to an incorrect or transposed taxes that government demands. But what Muselli Family Thanks owe AIG’s employees anything less? to the SPF school board to wake up and The new policy should have stated that space number. we have is a state populated by people on The Community To be sure, the senior managers who trim that budget. a letter should be written to the municipal Sherry Cronin public payrolls and those in the service agreed to pay “retention bonuses” to em- prosecutor (not the municipal judge) and Melissa Muselli and family of Westfield Brett Luca Executive Director industries. I am at a loss to understand ployees of AIG’s financial products divi- Fanwood that copies of the parking pay station Downtown Westfield Corporation how the state will continue under this would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all sion are profound idiots who deserve to receipt and issued summons should be scenario. I look forward to those elected of those people in the Westfield commu- be fired for incompetence. In fact, since submitted – not original documents. In Editor’s Note: The Westfield Munici- and/or those on the public payrolls to nity (including Lincoln School and Mrs. the government owns more than 50 per- addition, if the municipal prosecutor feels pal Prosecutor is Christine Nugent. Her explain it to me and the rest of New Jersey Zavetz) for sponsoring the Hoop Wizard cent of AIG, they can be fired. The bonus Your State Legislators there is no justification to dismiss the address is: Westfield Municipal Court, taxpayers. event at Lincoln School on March 4. recipients who are not contractually guar- ---LD-21--- ticket, the person should then follow regu- 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ Thank you for all your moral support, anteed future employment at agreed lev- Includes Westfield, lar court proceedings in contesting a ticket. 07090. Albert Muller kindness and help during this difficult els of compensation should be informed Scotch Plains Mountainside, Cranford and The documentation will not be returned to time in our lives, with the loss of my that their combined future salaries and Garwood husband Robert Muselli, on October 1, bonuses will be determined by their pro- Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) 2008. ductivity, but will not, in any event, ex- 203 Elm Street We never realized how many amazing ceed $250,000 per annum. friends we have in town. My family and I However, we and our elected represen- Westfield, NJ 07090 sincerely thank you from the bottom of tatives should not subscribe to an “off (908)-232-3673 our hearts for your love and generosity. with their heads” mob mentality, not in Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Your love has surrounded us and made us America, not now, not ever. The Consti- 251 North Ave. West stronger. tution applies to and equally protects all Westfield, NJ 07090 Melissa Muselli Americans, even those we don’t like. (908)-232-2073 and Family Robert Ratner Asm. Eric Munoz (R) Westfield Westfield 57 Union Place, Suite 310 Summit, NJ 07901 Bruce Johnson Bleeds Blue Devil (908)-918-0414 ---LD-22--- Blood As WHS Biggest Supporter Includes Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Clark and Linden As a “former” Westfielder, loyal reader are the values that have been taught to us Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) of The Westfield Leader and a former by coaches such as Duncan, Taylor, Free- athlete and coach of the youth in Westfield, man, Lay, Kehler, Brewster, Zimmer, 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. I am continually amazed at the attacks Donner, Luckey, Kapner, Clarkson and Linden, NJ 07036 that Bruce Johnson gets for writing the others far too many to mention. (908)-587-0404 “Devils Den.” Anyone who is truly famil- Being a town league coach demands Asw. Linda Stender (D) iar with Westfield sports knows that there you coach all your kids the same way. 1801 East Second St. is no bigger supporter of the town’s young You are expected to act in the “Westfield” Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 athletes than Bruce. In short, he bleeds way, with class and dignity. Your team (908)-668-1900 Blue Devil blood. What Bruce does is to looks at you for leadership and guidance. Asm. Jerry Green (D) let you know of Westfield’s athletic past How you act, talk, and handle your play- 17 Watchung Ave. (which has been legendary) as well as the ers is how they will act and play. It is all present and future. part of the wonderful lesson and experi- Plainfield, NJ 07060 Being a Westfield athlete or coach has ence of Westfield athletics. (908)-561-5757 a certain responsibility that goes with it. Here’s hoping that you have nothing Your Congressman Westfield has a wonderful legacy, that is but success in your athletic careers and over 100 years old, of playing hard but we all look forward to reading about you 7th Congressional District clean on the field of play, being humble in in The Leader and the “Devils Den.” Representative Leonard Lance defeat and even more humble in victory, 425 North Avenue E. Stephen Merrill Westfield, NJ 07090 respectful of opponents and officials, and WHS Class of 1971 finally, winning or losing as a team. These Washington, NJ (908) 518-7733 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 26, 2009 Page 5

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For a referral to an Atlantic Health physician call 800-247-9580. For more information or to sign up for a free, personalized newsletter visit atlantichealth.org. Page 6 Thursday, March 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Historian to Present Talk On American Presidency WESTFIELD – Local historian Highway Law and Military Law. and attorney Steve Schoeman will Mr. Schoeman is a clarinetist with discuss the history of the American the Westfield Community Band and presidency on Wednesday, April 1, the Union Community Band and is at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial a Master Gardener of Union County. Library. The library is located at 550 East A Westfield resident and also an Broad Street. This program is open adjunct professor of government at to MURAL and Westfield Memo- Union County College, he will dis- rial Library cardholders. To regis- cuss the origins of the presidency ter, access the library’s website, from Colonial times to the Philadel- wmlnj.org, and click on the calen- phia Constitutional Convention, the dar or call (908) 789-4090, exten- powers of the President under Ar- sion no. 4140. ticle II of the Constitution, the roles of the President and the changes in Organist Jason Klein OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT…John R. Domanski is congratulated by his the presidency from George Wash- parents, Lynn and Ron Domanski, upon receiving his Eagle Scout rank during a ington to Barack Obama. The lec- To Perform Recital recent Court of Honor at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains. Eagle ture will be non-partisan. WESTFIELD – Jason Klein, di- status is the highest achievement in Boy Scouting. Mr. Schoeman earned his doctor- rector of music and organist at The ate in political science at New York Presbyterian Church in Westfield, will University, with a concentration in perform his second annual organ re- Troop 104’s John Domanski American political institutions and cital on Sunday, April 5, at 4 p.m. in processes. He also holds a Master the church sanctuary. Admission is of Arts degree from the Columbia free and all are welcome. Earns Eagle Scout Status University School of International He will play various selections, SCOTCH PLAINS – John R. has played football all four years of and Public Affairs and earned his including pieces by Bach, Elmore, CPL. AND MRS. PAUL H. KOLTERJAHN Domanski recently received his Eagle high school as a kicker. law degree at the University of Penn- Mendelssohn, Pärt and Vierne. In (She is the former Ms. Claire Marie Bavier) Scout Award – the highest honor in Boy Scouts of America Sabattis sylvania Law School. addition, there will be an opportunity Boy Scouting – at a special Court of Adventure Camp Ranger Rick Throughout his legal career, he for the audience to sing together. Honor at the All Saints’ Episcopal Jurgens highlighted John’s service as has lectured widely on international Mr. Klein has studied organ at North- Church in Scotch Plains, surrounded a Sabattis counselor. He described and national affairs. Additionally, western University and performed in by family and friends. He is the son of how the new Eagle enthusiastically he has taught at area universities Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Ms. Claire M. Bavier Weds Lynn and Ron Domanski and a senior taught younger scouts outdoor skills including Fairleigh Dickinson, New Jersey and New York. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and the ways of scouting during the Kean, Montclair State and the New The church is located at 140 Moun- School. two years he worked at this Boy Scout School for Social Research. tain Avenue. For more information Cpl. Paul H. Kolterjahn Troop 104 Scoutmaster Ed Bumiller camp in the New York Adirondacks. He also is the editor and author of about this or any other upcoming presented the Eagle Badge, Eagle In order to attain the Eagle rank, a multiple articles and books for church event, call the church office at Ms. Claire Marie Bavier, the daugh- all friends of the bridegroom and for- Charge and Eagle Pledge to John dur- scout also must complete 21 merit Mathew Bender, Inc., legal publish- (908) 233-0301 or visit ter of Ms. Arlene Wacha and Richard merly of Westfield, Stewart Clayton of ing the January 17 ceremony, attended badges, with 12 required ones. John ers, including Mental Hygiene Law, westfieldpc.org. Bavier of Brick, was married on Sat- Brick and Jeffrey Esteves of Union, by Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool. completed a total of 34 merit badges. urday, January 17, to Corporal Paul also friends of the bridegroom. Clint Mayor Malool also made a presenta- John plans to enter college in the H. Kolterjahn. He is the son of Paul Waldron of Layton, cousin of the bride- tion and spoke about the Eagle Scout fall and study international business Miller-Cory to Recall Lives and Linda Kolterjahn of Westfield. groom, was the ring bearer. project that John completed at Brunner and finance. He thanked Troop 104, The morning ceremony took place at Mrs. Nancy Mooney of Clearwater, Elementary School in Scotch Plains, the scout adult leadership, his family the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Fla. and Ms. Donna Wacha of Point calling it a valuable and visible com- and his friends for all their support. Of Slaves In New Jersey in Point Pleasant Beach, with Dr. Carlos Pleasant Borough, both aunts of the munity service project. WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory but what is less well known is the Wilton officiating and the Reverend bride, along with Ms. Caroline Also speaking was Brunner Princi- Library to Welcome House Museum, located at 614 Moun- extent to which it was sanctioned in Tina McCormick of The Presbyterian Sammarco of Newton, aunt of the pal Jodi Frank, who described the tain Avenue in Westfield, will present the north, including the colony of Church in Westfield co-officiating. A bridegroom, read the poem “Hands of project in detail and commented on Food Network Guest a program entitled “African Slaves in New Jersey. reception followed at the Versailles the Bride and Groom” by Larry Eck. how useful it was to her school. The FANWOOD – Lisa Krueger of the Colonial New Jersey” on Sunday, In their program, Kathy Dowling Ballroom in Toms River. The bride and A 2005 graduate of Brick Memo- project consisted of landscaping Food Network will present “The Ins March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Forest Eaton will discuss the bridegroom were honored at the recep- rial High School, the bride presently around the trees in the front of the and Outs of the Food Network” on Descriptions and histories of sla- origins of slavery in New Jersey, the tion with an Arch of Swords presented attends Kean University, where she is school and designing and painting two Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at the very often focus on its practice in the degree to which it was established in by the bridegroom’s fellow Marines pursuing her degree in special educa- new kickball courts at the back of the Fanwood Memorial Library, located southern portion of Colonial America, the colony and the laws governing from his Red Bank unit. tion. school. Thirty volunteers and 186 hours at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. the institution up to the Revolution- Given in marriage by her father and The bridegroom is a 2000 graduate were needed to complete this project. Ms. Krueger will cover what it Clothing Drive to Aid ary period. grandfather, Don Wacha of Perry, Fla., of Westfield High School. Corporal Mrs. Frank recalled John as a stu- takes to be an on air personality at Volunteers in authentic period dress the bride wore a white strapless satin Kolterjahn joined the United States dent at Brunner and said she was proud the Food Network; the top 10 reci- Women Job Seekers will be available to guide visitors gown with a red trim and beaded Marine Corps as a reservist and has to see how much he has accomplished pes; the worst recipe; favorite chefs WESTFIELD – The Greater Union through the 1740s farmhouse. In the embroidery and a chapel-length train. served as an active reservist both in as a young man, telling the audience and why Mario Batali wears orange County Association of Realtors museum’s Frazee Building, members She carried a bouquet of red and Iraq and at the headquarters for the 6th that he was “always smiling.” clogs, among other topics. One par- (GUCAR) is collecting business of the Cooking Committee will dem- white Gerber daisies. Motor Transport Battalion in Red Two additional guest speakers also ticipant at this program will win a clothing for women, to be used by onstrate open hearth cooking tech- Ms. Jaclyn Stier of Brick, a friend of Bank. He now works for Gentech Sys- highlighted John’s achievements. gift basket, courtesy of Ms. Krueger job applicants who do not have ap- niques, preparing foods that would the bride, was the maid of honor. The tems Management in Trenton as a PC/ Jonathan Stack, a history teacher at and the Food Network. propriate apparel for employment have been eaten by slaves, such as bridal attendants included Ms. LAN Technician. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School For more information and to regis- interviews. The drive will continue shortenin’ bread and beans with neck Jacqueline Bavier of Brick, sister of the The parents of the bridegroom and football coach, discussed John’s ter for this program, call the library at through Thursday, April 16. bones. bride; Ms. Stephanie Kolterjahn of hosted the rehearsal dinner the evening successful high school football ca- (908) 322-6400 or access the events This is the 13th year such a drive The gift shop, which carries a vari- Westfield, sister of the bridegroom; Ms. before the wedding at the Lobster reer, character and leadership. John calendar at fanwoodlibrary.org. has been held. All items gathered ety of Colonial toys, crafts, cook- Deanna Mooney of Clearwater, Fla., Shanty in Point Pleasant Beach. will be given to agencies throughout books and educational materials, also cousin of the bride; Ms. Heather The bridal attendants hosted a bridal Union County that help job appli- will be open. Nathanson of Brick, Ms. Jennifer Kosh shower at the home of the bride’s cants retain their dignity as they go Admission is $2.50 for adults, $1 of Brick and Ms. Jaclyn Esteves of parents in Brick in December. MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. off welfare to meet prospective em- for students and free for children un- Union, friends of the bride. Miss Maggy Following a wedding trip to Florida, Chair of the Family Law Department of ployers. der age 4. Upcoming Sunday pro- Langendoerfer of Waymart, Pa., a friend the couple resides in Brick. Anyone wishing to donate busi- grams include “Spring Baskets” on of the bride, served as the flower girl. DUGHI & HEWIT ness clothes for the drive may bring April 5 and “The Art of Quilling” on The maid of honor and the bridal Needle Nite Session items to the GUCAR office at 767 April 19. The museum’s annual attendants wore red satin, A-line, 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Central Avenue in Westfield from “Sheep to Shawl Festival” is sched- tea-length gowns and carried white On Tap For April 3 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday uled for Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4 Gerber daisy bouquets with baby’s FANWOOD – The next Needle through Friday. Garments should be p.m. For more information, call the breath. The flower girl wore a white Nite session at the Fanwood Presby- DIVORCE QUESTIONS? clean and in wearable condition. For museum office weekday mornings at satin gown with red trim. terian Church will take place on Fri- further information, call the Asso- (908) 232-1776. The museum’s Robert Cunliffe of Westfield, a friend day, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Specializing in all aspects of Family Law ciation at (908) 232-9000. website is millercoryhouse.org. of the bridegroom, was the best man. Westminster Hall on Marian Avenue including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, Serving as groomsmen were Jason in Fanwood. Kolterjahn of Scotch Plains, brother “The goal of 25 quilts for Children’s child support, division of assets, palimony, of the bridegroom; Steven Cusimano Specialized Hospital has been sur- premarital agreements, civil unions, restraining Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. of Hoboken, Steven Treut of North passed,” stated organizers Pat Lake Bergen and Rong Liu of Scotch Plains, and Nancy Bassman in an overview orders, post-divorce motions due to changed “25 Years Experience” of the program. “These and seven financial circumstances, residence removal Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Singles Group Plans afghans will be delivered soon.” “A new project is planned to make from New Jersey, visitation modifications Meeting on April 3 quilts for Home Hospice, and Needle and transfers of custody. FAMILY LAW WESTFIELD – The Mid Life Nites will continue on the first Fri- Singles Group at the First Baptist day of each month,” they added. Over 35 years of continuous practice in Family Law · Divorce · Domestic Violence Church, located at 170 Elm Street in “Anyone with a desire to learn a new · Custody · Child Support Westfield, will meet again on Friday, needle skill is welcome. The women Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Panelist April 3, at 7 p.m. in the church lounge of the church will be glad to help for over 25 years on the main floor. you. Or, just bring a project you are The program will include refresh- working on to do in the company of Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian · DWI · Criminal Defense ments, icebreakers and a discussion of other ‘needle people.’” Accredited Mediator · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation single issues with facilitators Paul Clark Materials, patterns and guidance and Sydney Wu. Interested persons can will be available, and walk-ins are Department staffed with four additional attorneys Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor contact the church at (908) 233-2278 or welcome. For more information, call with experience offered at lower hourly rates [email protected] or the church office at (908) 889-8891 visit fbcwestfield.org. or e-mail [email protected]. Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, Williams & Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) (908) 232-8787

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37th Annual Edition This Is Westfield 2009 A must for businesses and organizations in the region. Coming in May – Make your advertising reservations now – (908) 232-4407 – [email protected] – Details are online at www.goleader.com/tiw Job Transition Can Create Fontaine Gatti to Present Self-Renewal Opportunities Program on Tibet April 1 By REV. DR. DARLA DEE If you have aging parents, visit TURLINGTON WESTFIELD – Fontaine Gatti will A certified travel consultant, Ms. them for a week or more, observe present a slide/lecture program en- Gatti has been in the travel business Do you find yourself between jobs? them in action and go to doctors with titled “A Trip to Tibet” at the First for 39 years. Her experiences as a While searching for the next opportu- them; chances are they are not telling Wednesday Luncheon volunteer and the travel nity, consider spending some of your you all their needs. of the Westfield Histori- planner for the Mission- “free” time productively. Of course Be sure your parents have wills, cal Society at noon on aries of Africa for 20 you must search job sites, network, living wills, funeral arrangements, April 1 at the Echo Lake years led her to be writ- update and send out résumés. But etc. (be sure you do, too). These are Country Club, located ten up in Travel and Lei- don’t sit around waiting for responses; easier to do before they are needed. at 515 Springfield Av- sure (September 2008) keep yourself busy! Here are some Explore your options for lifestyle enue in Westfield. as one of the top experts suggestions that might fill some of changes before change is needed Ms. Gatti, a member for Africa and China. your spaces with gratifying results. (fewer cars, smaller home, condo or of the historical soci- She has visited every Bodybuilders: apartment, share with other family ety, will talk about the continent and her love Exercise every day – outside when members, assisted living, etc.) major cities she visited of adventure has taken possible. Take part in a job-seekers support in Tibet and the famous her south to places such Research some of the tips on healthy group – you’ll pick up tips and help locations where the as Antarctica, to photo- eating and change your diet (while others, too. Dalai Lama lived. She Fontaine Gatti graph penguins, and then you are at it, experiment with recipes, Volunteer at a local agency you QUILTING WITH LOVE…The 16th Annual AIDS Babies Quilt-a-thon will be will present slides of the north to Churchill in or bake cookies for your neighbor.) admire. held on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Potala Palace, the seventh-century Canada, to photograph polar bears. Take up a new sport, and invite Creative options: Orthodox Church of Westfield. All are welcome. Pictured, from left to right, are: home of the Dalai Lama, which is As a world traveler, she is an active someone to do it with you (maybe Review your past via photo albums Front row, Ellen Manos Athenson, Barbara Manos and Marianne Savorgiannakis the crowning glory of Lhasa. member of the Circumnavigators your child). or scrapbooks or visits to childhood or of Westfield, and back row, Anna Reginos and Nina Anastasiou of Scotch Plains. Her presentation also will include Club. If you still have medical insurance college locations; reflect on the abili- her visits to Jokhang Temple, the When not traveling, Ms. Gatti be- from your former job, get all the tests ties and interests you set aside to pur- Annual Church Quilt Event spiritual center of the country; the lieves in being active in community and procedures for which you qualify. sue your first choices and consider if monasteries of Sera and Drepung; affairs. She is a Dame of the Knights Brain health: you can take up any of them now. Norbulingka, the former summer of St. George and a volunteer with Do crossword puzzles or Sudoku. Consult a placement center or ca- To Benefit AIDS Babies residence of the Dalai Lamas; the the Center For Hope Hospice and Undertake usual tasks with your reer coach. Tibetan Museum and Yamdro Lake, the Paper Mill Playhouse Guild. She non-dominant hand. Explore starting a business or home WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity quilts on Sunday, April 5. Last year, as in all previous years of the event, one of the three holy lakes for Tibet- also serves on the boards of the Youth Research a new subject area, or learn industry. Greek Orthodox Church will host its ans and the largest freshwater lake in and Family Counseling Service and a new handcraft or computer skill. Get training or education in fields 16th Annual AIDS Babies Quilt-a- more than 200 volunteers made over 250 quilts for at-risk babies. Tibet. the Friends of Mindowaskin Park in Read well-written books about in- of the future. thon on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. Westfield. spirational people (also good for char- Increase, deepen or begin involve- to 4 p.m. at the church, located at 250 The quilts will be distributed to Library Friends Seek infants in eight hospitals/transitional All those wishing to attend the acter development). ment in a faith community. There is Gallows Hill Road in Westfield. This luncheon are asked to make a reser- Money-saving: nowhere else in contemporary soci- event is free and open to the public. homes, including the University of Book Sale Donations Medicine and Dentistry of Newark, vation by calling (908) 233-2930 by Compete with yourself in tasks like ety where you will find ready encour- Funded by the Ladies Philoptochos WESTFIELD – Plans are noon on Monday, March 30. The grocery shopping: how can you get agement in all of the areas above, plus Society, this one-day Lenten Project Beth Israel Hospital of Newark, Co- underway for the 2009 Friends of lumbus Hospital Pediatric Services, cost of the luncheon is $18, includ- the most for your money? means to grow spiritually and ways to is coordinated through the national the Westfield Memorial Library ing gratuity. Clean out your closets: what can connect to a power even greater than non-profit organization ABC Quilts. FXB Pediatric Center of Newark, Book Sale. Donations of books and you sell, repair and reuse? Give the economic shifts. Materials are provided for free, but The Family Place of Newark, Trinitas other materials will be accepted at rest away. * * * * * * * volunteers may bring in baby prod- Hospital of Elizabeth, St. Clare’s the library on Thursday and Friday, Get financial advice on consolidat- Reverend Turlington is senior pas- ucts such as baby food, wipes, dis- Home of Elizabeth and John F. April 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 #ARINSURANCEWITH ing debts, etc. tor of the First Baptist Church, lo- posable diapers and other such items. Kennedy Medical Center of Edison. p.m. and on Saturday, April 25, from Emotional Stability: cated at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. These will be given to St. Clare’s 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is located 0%23/.!, Home in Elizabeth. League Shops Seek at 550 East Broad Street. There are eight steps to making a The Friends will accept adult and Cartoon Depictions of Jews quilt. Volunteers assemble the quilt – Warm Weather Attire children’s hardcover and paperback 3%26)#% iron, cut, measure and knot – and a WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- books, CDs, DVDs, videos and .OEXTRACHARGE team of sewers sew them on sewing vice League (WSL) is asking mem- recorded books. Donations need to To Wrap Up Library Series machines. All ages are invited to par- bers of the community to consider !T3TATE&ARM®YOUGETACOMPETITIVE be in resaleable condition. RATEANDANAGENTDEDICATEDTO FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- concert, book discussions and films, ticipate. Adults and youth can tie and donating their gently used spring and Records, encyclopedias, magazines, HELPINGYOUGETTHECOVERAGETHATS morial Library, located at North Av- as well as this lecture. sew, while pre-school children can summer clothing to its thrift and con- textbooks, condensed books, out-of- RIGHTFORYOU#ONTACTMETODAY enue and Tillotson Road, has announced For more information and to reserve color blank squares to insert in the signment shops for resale. date travel, health or business books or the final program in its “Let’s Talk a space for this program, call the li- quilts. Participants are asked to bring Now in its 76th year, the WSL is a damaged, stained or mildewed books About It: Jewish Literature” series. brary at (908) 322-6400 or access the their scissors and a snack or lunch. non-profit, volunteer organization will not be accepted. Donations are Yiddish scholar Eddy Portnoy will events calendar at fanwoodlibrary.org. Connie Wygera of Tewksbury serving Westfield and surrounding tax-deductible. present “A Visual History of Jews in Township is chairman of the event. communities. Sale proceeds from the The sale will begin on Wednesday, Cartoons” on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 Service to Feature The Reverend Peter Delvizis, pre- two shops, both located at 114 Elmer April 29, with a Friends members- p.m. in the Adult Section on the siding priest at the Holy Trinity Greek Street in Westfield, are donated in the only sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Christine Cosenza, Agent library’s main floor. This program will Lessons and Carols Orthodox Church, will bless the form of grants to local charities and Memberships will be available at the 2 Elm Street explore the history of caricatures and CRANFORD – The Trinity Epis- organizations. door. Sale dates for the public are as Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 humorous cartoons in the Yiddish press copal Church will hold a Service of Caregivers Meeting Set The thrift shop is in particular need follows: Wednesday, April 29, from Bus: 908-233-9100 in Warsaw and New York from the late Lessons and Carols for Lent on Sun- of men’s and boys’ clothing, house- 2 to 8 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, www.christinecosenza.net 19th century through the 1930s. day, March 29, at 4 p.m. in Sherlock At Local Parish Center hold items and bric-a-brac. Upstairs April 30 and May 1, from 10 a.m. to Mr. Portnoy writes and lectures on Hall at the church, located at North WESTFIELD – A support group from the thrift shop, the consignment 8 p.m. A half-price sale will take Jewish popular culture, delving into and Forest Avenues in Cranford. All for those caring for elderly or chroni- shop also currently is accepting spring place on Friday. Bag Day will be such topics as Jewish involvement in are welcome and admission is free. cally ill loved ones will meet on and summer clothing. In preparation held on Saturday, May 2, when professional wrestling in pre-World “This Lenten carol service is a Monday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in the for spring, many winter items already customers will be able to buy a bag War II Poland, Jewish psychics and meditation on the Passion of Jesus parish center of St. Helen’s Roman are on sale in the consignment shop. and fill it up with books for $4. Yiddish cartoons. He also writes the Christ,” said Jim Lenney, Trinity’s Catholic Church on Lamberts Mill Normal hours for the shops are ,)+%!'//$.%)'("/2 weekly “Looking Back” column in organist and choirmaster. Road in Westfield. Tuesday through Saturday from 9 34!4%&!2-)34(%2%® the Forward. A doctoral student at the The Passion gospels are sung to Meetings are held on the first non- a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, See it all on the Web! 3TATE&ARM-UTUAL!UTOMOBILE)NSURANCE#OMPANY Jewish Theological Seminary, he ancient, traditional plainsong. Desig- holiday Monday of each month. call the thrift shop at (908) 233-2530 3TATE&ARM)NDEMNITY#OMPANYs"LOOMINGTON ), teaches Yiddish Literature and Lan- nated portions of the gospels of Mark, These are information and sharing or the consignment shop at (908) www.goleader.com 0 STATEFARMCOMš guage at Rutgers University. Matthew, Luke and John are sung. sessions. For more information, call 232-1223. For WSL information, visit This program is open to all, whether “Many carols associated with Ad- Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com. or not they are part of the book group. vent and Christmas contain Passion A grant from the American Library imagery and take on a new meaning Association for the “Let’s Talk About when sung in a Lenten service,” Mr. It: Jewish Literature” series has en- Lenney added. For additional infor- abled the library to present a klezmer mation, call (908) 276-4047.

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Paid Bulletin Board We’ll Help Your Business APRIL 2009 EVENTS at the Westfield Memorial Library Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Closed Friday April 10 for Good Friday and Sunday April 12 for Easter ADULT PROGRAMS 4/1 10:00 am Computer Class: Mouse’rcize (beginners level) 4/1 7:00 pm Lecture: The History of the Presidency 4/2 7:00 pm Computer Class: Introduction to the Internet (beginners level) 4/3 1:30 pm TGIF! Celebrate Jazz History Month with Jazz 4/13 2& 6:30 pm Foreign Film: “Autumn Spring” 4/15 7:00 pm Introduction to Astronomy by Paul Cirillo 4/17 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” 4/20 7:00 pm Computer Class: Intro to Microsoft Word (beginners level) Get Back On Track CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 4/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10 am Toddler Time (babies & toddlers—to 2½) [email protected] 4/1 & 4/15 3:45 pm Creative Dramatics (elm’tary school age) (908) 232-4407 4/2, 16, 23, 30 10 am PreSchool Storytime (3½ to 5 yrs) 4/3, 17, 24 10 am Tots’ Storytime (2½ to 3½ years) The Westfield Leader 4/3, 17, 24 3:45 pm Big Kids’ Storytime (elm’tary school age) 4/7, 14, 28 1:30 pm PreSchool Storytime (3½ to 5 yrs) www.goleader.com Page 8 Thursday, March 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Billie J. Smith, 84, Enjoyed Travel, Liam’s Room Softball Event Sewing Projects and Playing Bridge – Obituaries – Billie Joystal Smith, 84, formerly of share in Billie’s memorial service at Set to Include Jets Members Scotch Plains, N.J. and Newtown 11 a.m. on March 27, 2009 at the Marion Kallstrom, 81, Church Founder; WESTFIELD – Liam’s Room, liamsroom.org. Square, Pa., died peacefully in her sleep Central Presbyterian Church, Route Inc. will hold its second annual soft- Check in will begin at noon, with on March 17, 2009 at the Inn of Free- 113 in Downingtown, Pa. Loved Family and Various Activities ball event, open to boys and girls in games starting at approximately 1 dom Village in West Brandywine, Pa. Memorial contributions may be Marion Kallstrom, 81, of Charlotte, of Christ, 3601 Kirby Loop, Fort grades 3 to 8, this Saturday, March p.m. In the event of rain, the benefit She was born Billie Joystal Terry in made in her memory to the Hill Coun- N.C., previously of Fort Pierce, Fla., Pierce, Fla. 34981. 28, at Tamaques Park on Lamberts will be held on the following day, Milford, Tex. on September 29, 1924, try Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 67, Ingram, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, In lieu of flowers, the family re- Mill Road in Westfield. Sunday, March 29. the daughter of James Dee Terry, a Tex. 78025-9990 or to a charity of after a short illness. She was prede- quests that donations be sent in her This community softball event The purpose of Liam’s Room is veteran of World War I, and Melinda one’s choice. ceased by her husband of more than name to the church. E-mails may be will raise funds for Liam’s Room, a to provide pediatric palliative care C. (Presley) Terry. Billie was attend- Arrangements are under the direc- 50 years, Russell F. Kallstrom, and sent to [email protected]. not-for-profit organization founded in area hospitals, including the cre- ing Paris Junior College in Paris, Tex., tion of the Ralston-Bredickas Funeral their son, Steven. Arrangements are under the direc- by Peter and Lisa McNamara of ation of an inpatient room for fami- where she was a cheerleader, when Home of Downingtown, Born in Norwood, Mass., she had tion of the Haisley Funeral and Cre- Westfield in memory of their son, lies whose children have been diag- she met her future husband, James www.LifeCelebration.com. March 26, 2009 lived in Massachusetts until 1965, mation Service of Fort Pierce, Fla. A Liam. All families are welcome. nosed with a chronic, potentially William Smith. when the Kallstroms moved to guestbook may be signed at Dustin Keller and Ahmad Carroll life-limiting illness. She and her husband were blessed Milton Kalastein, 92 Westfield, N.J. They retired in 1977, www.haisleyfuneralhome.com. from the New York Jets are sched- These rooms will be equipped with 52 years of marriage before he dividing their time between a home March 26, 2009 uled to appear. Additionally, food, with all of the amenities of a typical passed away in 1996. They shared a Milton Kalastein, 92, of Westfield on a beautiful lake in Milton, N.H. games and entertainment will be child’s room, and also will be de- great sense of pride and patriotism that died on Sunday, March 15, at the Cen- and Fort Pierce, where they were Rhoda Krell, 82 available. signed to provide comfort to the he had served his country in World ter For Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. among the founders of the First Con- Rhoda Krell, 82, of Summit, for- Pre-registration is required, with entire family. War II as a decorated fighter pilot who Born in New York City, he had re- gregational United Church of Christ. merly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on payment of $25 per player. Softball In addition, Liam’s Room will flew P-51 Mustang aircraft. sided in Brooklyn and Oceanside, N.Y. Mrs. Kallstrom was a lifelong avid Thursday, March 19, at her home players will receive a team shirt and assist in providing the necessary Mrs. Smith graduated from the before moving to Westfield in 2007. golfer, crafts maker, letter writer, de- surrounded by her loving family. hat. A “Home Run Derby” also will resources to help families navigate University of Alabama in 1952 with a Mr. Kalastein served in the United voted friend to many and a beloved Mrs. Krell was born in Brooklyn be held for children and adults. Par- their child’s care. Liam’s Room Bachelor of Science degree in Home States Army during World War II. wife, mother, grandmother and great- and had been a lifelong resident prior ticipants will have an opportunity currently works with Overlook Hos- Economics. She had an eye for de- Prior to his retirement in 1979, he had grandmother. to moving to Summit one year ago. to try and hit as many home runs as pital in Summit as the first location, sign, colors and fabrics, and for many been manager for more than 30 years She is survived by two daughters Before retiring, she had been a sec- they can before getting five outs, which the organization hopes will years enjoyed sewing projects and for the Rennert Company in New and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Ken retary for Local No. 553 Pension Fund and compete for prizes. Pre-regis- be the model for more. hooking rugs. She was an avid bridge York City. He also was a member of Kinsinger of Charlotte and Pamela in New York City. She was a graduate tration and a $20 fee for each at bat For more information on Liam’s player, playing in a bridge group at the Knights of Pythias. and Guy Paredes of Colts Neck, N.J., of the University of Wisconsin and are required. Pre-registration can Room or the softball event, contact Freedom Village until her recent ill- Surviving are his wife, Frances (née and seven grandchildren and their was a member of Brandeis Women. be done online by visiting [email protected]. ness. She also loved to travel, and she Suna) of Westfield; his daughters, spouses, Eric and Denise Kinsinger Surviving are her husband, Raymond often talked of her experiences visit- Joyce and her husband, Steven of Fort Mill, S.C., Jeffrey and Beth Krell; her two sons, Dr. Mark Krell of ing 17 different countries. Wegbreit, of Westfield and Lillian Kinsinger of Lilburn, Ga., Chad and Scotch Plains and Dr. Todd Krell of Mrs. Smith is survived by a son, Guttman of Tampa, Fla.; his son, Albert Melinda (Paredes) Austein of Westfield, and her six grandchildren. William Neiland Smith of Point Pleas- Kalastein, and his wife, Deborah, of Hackensack, N.J., Allison Paredes and Funeral services were conducted ant, N.J., a daughter, Susan Tru Blevins, Bellmore, N.Y.; his sister, Shirley Sarah Paredes, both of Colts Neck, on Sunday, March 22, at Menorah a son-in-law, Dr. Robert L. Blevins, of Goldman of Spring Valley, N.Y.; six N.J., and Steven’s children, Teva and Chapels at Millburn in Union. En- Exton, Pa., two grandchildren, Scott grandchildren, Julie, Marla, Robyn, Melissa (Kallstrom) Beatty and tombment followed at the Sanctuary Robert Blevins of Boston, Mass. and Lauren, Arielle and Jacob, as well as Russell and Sonia Kallstrom of Ha- of Abraham and Sarah in Paramus. Rebecca Susan (Blevins) Sellers of one great-grandchild, Brooke. waii. Also surviving are six great- Donations in memory of Mrs. Krell Savannah, Ga., and her brother, Don Services for Mr. Kalastein were grandchildren, one brother and two may be made to Atlantic Home Care Dewitt Terry of Kerrville, Tex. In addi- held on Tuesday, March 17, at sisters and many nieces and nephews. and Hospice, 33 Bleeker Street, tion to her husband, James, she was Menorah Chapels at Millburn in A memorial service to celebrate Millburn, N.J. 07041 or to MADD predeceased by her brother, William Union. Interment followed at Beth Mrs. Kallstrom’s life will be held on Mothers Against Drunk Driving – NJ Patrick Terry of Austin, Tex. Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at the March 26, 2009 Chapter, (609) 409-1220. Relatives and friends are invited to First Congregational United Church March 26, 2009 CAU to Present Awards Golden Agers Club Reveals At Annual Celebration TEAM SPIRIT…Senior Sled Team members Ben Stracquatanio, Mike Conant, Lobster Festival Excursion Mike Wagner, Steven Head, Aidan Ireland and Owen Gregory celebrate having MOUNTAINSIDE – Community abilities with this year’s Distinguished placed well during the Watchung Mountain District Boy Scouts’ 54th annual Access Unlimited (CAU) will host its Social Service Award; the Senior Spirit SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch soda will be served from noon until Klondike Derby at the Watchung Reservation. During this event, Boy Scouts have 24th Annual Awards Night Celebration Day Center in Roselle Park will be Plains Golden Agers Club will travel 5 p.m. All are welcome to partici- an opportunity to demonstrate their scouting skills in competition. on Wednesday, April 22, at L’Affaire presented with the Distinguished Com- to The Platzl Brauhaus Lobster Fes- pate. The cost of the trip is $61. Fine Catering in Mountainside. munity Service Award; the Youth Ad- tival on Thursday, May 14. The bus The Golden Agers Club offers CAU, a non-profit social services vocate of the Year Award will go to will leave at 9 a.m. from the Scotch senior citizens the opportunity to Boy Scout Troop 73 Places agency that provides assistance to Emily Rodriguez, social worker for Hills Country Club parking lot, lo- meet with their peers, share ideas, people with disabilities and at-risk the Division of Youth and Family Ser- cated at Plainfield Avenue and interact and gather information to youth, will honor staff, members, com- vices; The Housing Authority of the Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains, enhance daily living. The club meets Well In Klondike Derby munity organizations and individuals City of Elizabeth will be presented for the ride to Pomona, N.Y. weekly on Thursdays at 10 a.m. WESTFIELD – The Watchung lashing, wilderness survival and team within the community who have sup- with the Supportive Housing Service During their visit, participants from September through June at the Mountain District Boy Scouts re- building. Gold nuggets are awarded ported programs during the past year. Award; the Employer of the Year Award will have an opportunity to stroll Scotch Hills Country Club. cently held their 54th annual at each town based upon how well The Educator of the Year Award will will go to Marshalls of Clark, and TD the leaf-covered paths, view the new With a membership of more than Klondike Derby in the Watchung the team accomplishes and demon- be presented to Eleanor Gatling, guid- Bank will receive the Community Part- spring foliage and enjoy a four- 115, the weekly attendance ranges Reservation, which was transformed strates its knowledge of the skills ance counselor at Hamilton Academy nership Award. CAU members and course, family style dinner begin- from 65 to 75 participants. Members into the Alaskan Yukon for the event. required to work out the problem in Elizabeth; the Community Service staff also will be cited for their efforts. ning at noon. are invited to provide suggestions Troop 73’s Senior Sled Team encountered. Award will be presented to B and B A cocktail reception is scheduled The menu will include lobster for activities, and free luncheons are placed third, earning 95 out of 100 Conditions were ideal for the Press, Inc. of Somerville; the Health for 6:30 p.m., followed by the presen- tail with salmon filet, top sirloin provided at least one week during nuggets and completing the course Klondike this year, as Mike Wagner, Care Professional of the Year Award tation of awards at 7:30 p.m. For addi- roast beef or roasted half chicken, each month. Special speakers dis- in just over three hours. Troop 73’s Troop 73’s Senior sled patrol leader will go to the Peter Ho Memorial tional information or to purchase tick- served with New England clam cuss health and other topics. two “Scout” sleds also placed well, noted, “it was cold, we had snow, Clinic of St. Michael’s Hospital in ets to this event, call Katie Baird, chowder, tossed green salad, rice Membership, theater, musical re- finishing fifth and sixth in the Scout and everyone had a good time.” Newark, and the Hillside Police De- coordinator of marketing/fundraising, pilaf and accompaniments. Dinner vues and other activity trips are Division. Competition was intense Troop 73 meets on Mondays from partment will receive the Citizen of at (908) 354-3040, extension no. 376. will conclude with hot coffee, tea available to everyone. For trip de- during the January 31 event, with 18 7:30 to 9 p.m. throughout the school the Year Award. and dessert. The Calypso Dancers tails, call Jean DeTore at (908) 889- troops, 35 sleds and 274 scouts par- year at Holy Trinity Interparochial CAU will present James Schiralli of Stamp Show Features will perform. 4121 or Mary De Jesso at (908) ticipating. School in Westfield. Opportunities the Division of Developmental Dis- At 4 p.m., attendees will be served 654-4512. Membership information The Klondike Derby is modeled are available to camp, hike, canoe Exhibit on Obama a roast beef sandwich carved from a is available by calling Marge Van after the Alaskan Gold Rush, with and backpack. Scouting is open to all Group to Encourage WESTFIELD – The Westfield standing steamship roast. Beer and Duyne at (908) 889-4631. teams of scouts pulling their sleds boys ages 11 to 17. For more infor- Stamp Club held its 47th annual show from town to town. Along the way, mation, call Assistant Scoutmaster People to Save A Life on March 14 in the Westfield Munici- participants must demonstrate their Alec Ireland at (908) 787-4750. Fur- CRANFORD – On Monday, pal Building Community Room. scouting skills in First Aid, ther information about scouting also March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The show featured 11 competitive orienteering, fire building, knots and is available at scouting.org. Union County College in Cranford stamp exhibits comprising more than will host the Save A Life Tour on 600 pages of philatelic material. Of the Victor M. Richel Student Com- special note was the first-ever phila- Mid-Day Musicales to Wrap mons, located at 1033 Springfield telic exhibit about President Barack Avenue. Obama. The Save A Life Tour is a high- Westfield resident John J. Crout With Woodwind Quintet impact alcohol-awareness program used a variety of mail pieces and featuring a DUI car simulator and related material to tell the story of WESTFIELD – The First Congre- by Reicha and Hindemith. additional high technology multi- how the 44th President journeyed gational Church of Westfield, located Funding for these concerts has media equipment. The simulators are from the Democratic Convention, at 125 Elmer Street, has announced been made possible in part by the the only in the nation that give par- through the election process, and on the last of its Mid-Day Musicales for Westfield Foundation and the New ticipants a completely realistic, so- to his inauguration day. this season. Jersey State Council on the Arts, ber perspective on the effects of driv- More than 100 people attended the The Westfield Symphony Wood- Department of State, a partner agency ing while intoxicated. show, many of who brought old fam- wind Quintet will perform in a pro- of the National Endowment for the The display includes massive post- ily stamp collections to be evaluated gram on Wednesday, April 1. These Arts, through a grant administered ers, high-intensity videos rolling on by the five dealers on hand. free, half-hour noon concerts are fol- by the Union County Division of huge monitors and a show presenter The club also conducted a 45- lowed by an optional soup-and-sand- Cultural and Heritage Affairs. who engages both participants and minute introductory stamp collecting wich luncheon served in the church’s For further information or to make onlookers alike. According to the session for elementary-school chil- social hall for $6. optional luncheon reservations, call tour’s website, it is considered the dren, which received rave reviews The Mid-Day Musicales has been the church office at (908) 233-2494. “shock jock of anti-drunk driving.” from many of the attendees. celebrating its 25th year, presenting For more information on the Save Information about the club and its GLIMPSE OF SPRING…Lorraine Kolibas and Jane Manniello are seen at a performers with Westfield connec- Willow Grove Slates A Life Tour, interested individuals activities can be found online at recent Garden Club of Westfield floral design workshop. Club members Elaine tions for the entire season. Medical QiGong may visit savealifetour.net. westfieldstampclub.org. Junguenet, Nancy Roff and Ruth Paul were ribbon winners in horticulture and/ This concert will feature the Princi- or design at the Garden Club of New Jersey’s February Flower Show. The club pal players of the wind sections of the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow will participate in the Montclair Art Museum’s May show, “Art-in-Bloom.” Westfield Symphony, including Helen Grove Presbyterian Church will offer Pictured, from left to right, are: Lorraine Kolibas, Sally Smeretsky, Carol Mucci Campo, flute; Richard Foley, oboe; Medical QiGong, a course of medita- and Jane Manniello. William Shadel, clarinet; Patrick tion imagery, on Saturday, April 4, Gray Funeral Homes Milando, French horn, and James Jeter, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. bassoon. All have had major careers in This course is free and open to all. DOOLEY COLONIAL Individuals are asked to be on time, as Since 1897 orchestra, chamber music and Broad- once the class begins, it cannot be FUNERAL HOME way venues, and all are accomplished soloists in their own right. Their pro- interrupted. The church is located at gram for this concert includes works 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.

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WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- Robertshaw, Michael Roggenburg, Deirdre mediate School Principal Stewart Romer, Kimberly Roth, Claire Rothfelder, Sa- rah Russo, Sarah Sarkos, Jack Schiavo, Olivia Carey has announced that the follow- Schiffer, Benjamin Schuman, Lydia Seaman, ing seventh and eighth grade Westfield Katherine Seery, Conor Sheridan, Emily Sick- students were named to the second les, Andreia Silva, Matthew Smoot, Gregory marking period honor roll for the Stepaniouk, Cameron Stock, Andrew Stockwell, Matthew Storcks, Erin Studer, Colin Studwell, 2008-2009 school year. They are: Jocelyn Summers, Caitlin Sweeney, Caroline Tanis, Matthew Tazbin, Alyssa Teese, Caitlyn Seventh Grade Tierney, Sean Tracey, Sabrina Vanness, Kristen Distinguished Honor Roll Villane, Joseph Waddell, Jacob Wasserman, Aaron Wenta, Amanda Womelsdorf, Peter Julia Abbattista, Kaitlyn Abrams, Elena Zecca, Charlotte Zee HEARING A WHO…A national reading event, “Read Across America” was Arida, Grace Aronds, Nora Aronds, Robert celebrated in Westfield at all the local elementary schools on March 2. At Ball, Audrey Bangs, Aram Barmakian, Kathleen Eighth Grade YEAR OF THE OX…Lincoln School kindergarteners learned a lot about Chi- Bond, Natalie Brennan, Anna Centrella, Olivia McKinley School, teachers switched classes to read to students in other classes, nese culture as they recently took part in a Chinese New Year celebration. They Dembiec, Shea Fitzpatrick, Jack Foley, Edwin Distinguished Honor Roll just to mix it up a bit. Pictured, Principal Claudia Andreski reads to Ann Minski’s studied the language and music, listened to stories, watched the Dragon Dance, Gee, Geneva Gleason, Melanie Grycan, Austin Jennifer Amador, Kathryn Capodanno, fourth grade class. Principal Andreski’s book selection, a biography of Theodore utilized chopsticks to eat and jumped on bubble wrap to simulate noisy firecrack- Hatch, Emma Kao, Helen Forrest Keating, Andres Chang, Cassandra Clark, Samuel Geisel, was very appropriate for the day, as it just happened to be the birthday of Caroline King, Suzanna Kozlowski, Kyle Cravo, Elizabeth Cusick, Giana Di Giorgio, Mr. Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. ers. Pictured from Joellen Surace’s class is Julia Johnson Milstein sampling a Kristiansen, Daniel Kuhn, Kaitlyn Lutz, Kelly dumpling using her chopsticks while Reyya Kocagil watches. Angela Gallagher, Colleen Gallagher, Daniel Mazzucco, Thomas Mc Donald, Emily Mc Lane, Gallagher, Edmund Han, Allison Hecht, Jes- Nicholas Mennona, Daniel Myers, Shannon sica Kenny, Geoffrey Ko, Marina Kovalenko, WF’s Jenn Metz Becomes O’Brien, Kelly O’Connor, Sophia Palia, Tho- Alexander Laitamaki, Caitlin Lawrie, Jennifer Nominations Due April 17 mas Pyle, Michael Reddy, Erica Ripperger, Jill Mandelblatt, Jeffrey Marino, Catherine Rosenfeld, Kristen Ryan, Joseph Santry, Meixner, Eric Mikalauskas, Olivia Mobarakai, Jonathan Savorgiannakis, Alex Schneider, Michaela Nies, Michael Paone, Grace Par- Observer’s Editor-in-Chief For Outstanding Teacher Nicholas Serratelli, Sophia Shiffman, Tara tridge, Scott Pass, Brett Ripperger, Lindsay Smith, Sanjay Sujanthakumar, Anna Tanji Ripperger, Charlotte Russo, Kyra Sagal, Ben- WESTFIELD – A 2006 Westfield Rome during the spring of 2008. WESTFIELD – The Optimist Club a full-time teacher in the Westfield jamin Schwartz, Tara Sciortino, Anna Simon, High School graduate, Jenn Metz, “I’m honored at the opportunity to of Westfield has announced that the Public Schools in grades 6 to 8 for a Seventh Grade Honor Roll Austen Thien, Jennifer Tresnan, Natalie Tupper was elected the 2009-2010 editor-in- take over as editor-in-chief and to deadline for receipt of nominations minimum of five years. Prestine Allen, William Allen, Michael chief of The Observer, Notre Dame’s follow in the footsteps of the others Androconis, Christopher Arena, Jane Aronds, Eighth Grade Honor Roll daily newspaper. who’ve held the position during my for the 12th annual Intermediate Students, parents and staff are en- Christopher Aslanian, Eun-Sol Baek, Caroline Juliana Albano, Anthony Aldana, Oria School Outstanding Teacher Award couraged to submit nomination let- Baldwin, Sean Beattie, Alexandra Berry, Alexander, Delia Annitsakis, Lauren Anzevino, A former news editor, Jenn is a time at the university,” Jenn said. is Friday, April 17. ters to:Outstanding Teacher Award Zachary Birkenthal, Tyler Bowman, Jacob Mariah Baker, Sofia Beneroff, Lucas Bizzaro, junior English and Romance Lan- Jenn became news editor in the fall Two intermediate school teachers Committee of the Optimist Club of Boyle, Harry Brafman, Connor Brennan, Andrew Bogin, Alice Bonneau, Corentin guages major with a minor in Jour- of 2008 and led The Observer’s cov- Gabrielle Buckman, Russell Cain, Nicole Bonneau, Valentina Bonnefil, Alexander nalism, Ethics and Democracy. erage of the Presidential race and – one from Edison and one from Westfield, c/o Office of the Superin- Carpetto, Virginie Caspard, Sandy Guerim Choi, Breakstone, Chloe Bryen, Christian Burgdorf, Roosevelt Intermediate Schools – will tendent, Westfield Public Schools, Douglas Clarkson, Kaitlyn Collett, Ellie Cook, Joe Burke, John Campbell, Zoe Canavan, The Westfield native joined The Notre Dame’s role in it. be chosen to receive the award on 302 Elm Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Julia Criscuolo, Michael Darchi, Christopher Madelyn Cannone, Colleen Caprario, Grace Observer in her freshman year. She She also wrote about and directed Wednesday, May 13, at an Optimist Letters also can be e-mailed to Dattilo, Sarah Marie Davidson, Stephen Della Cerra, Kate Elizabeth Chin, Elaine Ciardullo, covered a variety of stories for three coverage of student relations with the Fera, Bradley Demartino, Andrew Demizio, Jack Colwell, Mary Cornwell, David Cui, Patrick semesters before studying abroad in university and the South Bend com- dinner and will be honored at a board [email protected]. Alexa Derman, Nicole Deroux, Leia Descalzi, Currie, Theresa Depalma, Liam Devin, Hailey of education meeting in June. According to Margaret Dolan, su- Sarah Drummond, Brandon Egert, Benjamin Dobosiewicz, Quinn Dursee, Mark Eisenhauer, munity, among many other issues, Nominations should specify ways perintendent of schools, “The Out- Eisenberg, Noor El-Sherbeini, Vikranth Samuel Eliades, Ryan Esposito, Peter Fagan, Civil Rights Icon Says: and recruited new writers to work at in which the teacher has demonstrated standing Teacher Award gives deserv- Eleswarapu, Catherine Eliades, Jared Ellner, Brian Farrell, Christian Fechter, Lisa Federico, The Observer. Gabrielle Eniclerico, Catherine Felix, Jack Benjamin Fine, Austin Fishman, Erin “Jenn has done a fantastic job this outstanding teaching, interest in chil- ing credit to our intermediate school Filipkowski, Conor Finn, Matthew Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Emma Forstenhausler, Sarah Freer, Open Minds and Hearts dren and continued pursuit of profes- teachers who provide an education- Mara Friedman, Ethan Frisch, Evan Garfinkel, Mark Frega, John Friel, Andrew Fromm, Kyla WESTFIELD – A real-life history past semester as news editor,” outgo- sional growth. The nominee must be ally stimulating and supporting envi- Conor Gelson, Christopher Gingrich, Alexander Gargiulo, Matthew Gates, Brett Glenn, Mat- lesson came to life at McKinley El- ing Editor-in-Chief Chris Hine said. ronment during the critical stage of Gold, Sophia Goldschmidt, Elizabeth Gonzalez, thew Gordner, Jacob Greenberg, Adam Greene, ementary School, when civil rights “She has a great relationship with Connor Hagan, Emma Haley, Oona Harrigan, Caroline Greenspan, Elizabeth Griesmer, everybody in the office, and I have adolescence.” Patrick Harris, Lucas Helander, Justin Hertzberg, Alexandra Grosser, Matthew Haner, Brenton icon Ruby Bridges spoke to the stu- Jump Start Joins The Optimist Club of Westfield Casey Hewett, Sara Hoerrner, Belle Hutchins, Harries, Christopher Harris, Mark Hartzell, Jake dent body about her life as a young full confidence that she’ll do a great also supports the schools and chil- Ian Hutchinson, Jake Kaplan, Alexis Kardias, Heroux, Rachel Hertzberg, Lily Horowitz, Aidan child, growing up in 1960s Louisiana job over the next year.” SP-F Preschool dren through Project Graduation, the Christopher Kattak, Jake Katz, Madeline Katz, Hughes, Emily Hutchinson, Taylor Jackson, during the turbulent civil rights move- Jenn is the daughter of Luke and Rebecca Kaufman, Alexander Kay, Jack Kessler, Zachary Jaffee, Miranda Jakubek, Alexander Charlotte Metz of Westfield. SCOTCH PLAINS – Beginning in Freshmen Service Project, Oratori- Samuel Krause, David Kushner, Julia Kuzman, Jeffery, Carissa Jenkins, Molly Jennings, Mat- ment. the 2009-2010 school year, the cal Contest, Martin Luther King Jr. Kenneth Lamar, Danielle Lamchek, Mate thew Kaveney, Liam Keller, Laura Kent, Sonya Ms. Bridges was one of the first district’s Jump Start and Integrated Essay Contest, the Congressional Landeka, Matthew Latowsky, Brendan Law, Khedr, Barrie Knapp, Shane Kronick, Valerie African-American children in the Area Students Make Preschool Disabilities classes will be Seminar and Global Environment Christopher Lazzarotti, Mark Lazzarotti, Mat- La Porta, Adam Ladj, William Lavelle, Steven country to attend an all-white el- thew Lazzarotti, Olivia Le Warn, Bryon Lessner, Lee, Francis Leong, Daniel Mahler, Julia part of the newly formed Scotch Scholarships and as a co-sponsor for Alexander Lopez, Marc Luino, Claire Lynch, Mannino, Svetlana Marhefka, Cassandra ementary school. Her historic act Rowan Dean’s List Plains-Fanwood Preschool Program. the Halloween Haunted House. Hannah Mackenzie, Kirsten Mahler, Shannon Masciale, Hannah Mc Roberts, Liam McElheny, broke the color barriers, starting in- AREA – Seven area students made This is a half-day program, offer- Previous winners of the award Malley, Daniel Maran, Jake Mastronardi, Mor- Tyler Melofchik, Valerie Mennona, Kevin tegration throughout America. the Rowan University fall 2008 dean’s ing both morning and afternoon from Edison include Robert Sand- gan Mc Alister, Madeline Mc Cready, Luke Mc Mikovits, Justin Mitchell, Gregory Morano, The famed artist Norman Rockwell, list. Grory, Sarah Mc Intyre, Caroline Mc Namara, Jessie Murray, Sophie Mushell, Jonathan Nanna, classes. Each class will have a maxi- ers, Walter Buda, David Shapiro, John Monihan, Lena Morello, Madison Mueller, Anika Niva, Eric Oberman, Elana Pascoguin, in his painting “Problem We All Live They include Fanwood’s Ashley mum of 15 students. The program Nancy Rygiel, Gloria White-James, Sean Mullman, Michael Murray, William Chelsea Peterson, Elizabeth Pindilli, Molly With,” immortalized her. Ms. Bridges’ Caldora, freshman, and Alexandra will follow the district school calen- Robert Hild, Janice Sheridan, Murtishaw, Elisabeth Neylan, William Nisley, Prybylski, Henry Rackear, Kendall Reid, Eleanor struggles proved fruitful as today she Garber, sophomore, who are unde- dar and is scheduled to be in session Kathleen Zippler, Teresa Squillace, Matthew Nuzzo, Jaclyn O’Connor, Joseph Reinhardt, James Reynolds, Chandler travels the country lecturing about clared and geography majors, respec- OHaus, Brianna Parkinson, Natasha Peregrim, Robertson, Samantha Rohwetter, Aaron Rubin, from September through the end of David Greer and Alexandra David Player, Rebecca Plotkin, Kristin Ragoza, Lillian Russo, Joseph Salmon, Tyler Schiavo, her real-life experiences and promot- tively; Westfield’s Maura Connolly, the school year in June. Boutskaris. Nicholas Retcho, Mary Rippe, Calvin Alex Schiffer, Joel Seltzer, Reilly Shiarella, ing “The Ruby Bridges Foundation.” junior, Christina Marcus, senior, Roosevelt teachers who have been SHERIFF’S SALE Leon Shum, Lilly Sisto, Amanda Soldati, Olivia This organization helps teach chil- Kristen Materek, senior, and Alex honored with the Optimist award Spiridigliozzi, Kaila Starita, Laura Streaman, dren the importance of acceptance, Monaco, senior, who are early child- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09000968) Elisabeth Sulmont, Connor Swingle, Emma include Frank Nolde, Walter Buda, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY understanding and the power of edu- hood education, public relations, psy- CHANCERY DIVISION Tabachnick, Annalyn Tanella, Margaret Tanji, Thomas Reynolds, Wendy Masteller, UNION COUNTY Ryan Tormey, Katherine Towers, Michaela cation. The children of McKinley chology and health and physical edu- Jack Martin, Karen Lust, Linda Vail, DOCKET NO. F-1238808 Tropeano, Kelly Vasel, Brianna Virzi, Kirsten School learned much from their ex- cation majors, respectively, and Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUC- Von Der Wroge, Braden Walker, Simon Wang, Elizabeth Scheuerer, Glen Kurz, Jef- CESSOR TO J.P. MORGAN perience with Ms. Bridges. Her mes- Mountainside’s Lauren Hauser, jun- VS. Courtney Weisse, Garrett Williamson, Reece frey Robbins and Dona Panagos. Defendant: DIEGO LOAIZA, MARIA A. Zakarin, Alana Zepka sage was clear: “Open your mind and ior, who majors in health and physi- LOAIZA, SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., heart to others.” PEACH TREE HILL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, cal education. Westfield Teacher PALISADES COLLECTION LLC Sale Date: 04/08/2009 Laura Webb Makes Writ of Execution: 02/06/2009 Awarded Target Grant By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Edinboro Dean’s List WESTFIELD – Kristine Riley, a vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- SCOTCH PLAINS – Laura Webb second-grade teacher at Tamaques TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Elementary School in Westfield, has WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of Scotch Plains achieved dean’s list said day. All successful bidders must have 20% status during the fall 2008 semester at START YOUR ENGINES…Jump been named the recipient of an $800 of their bid available in cash or certified check at Start classes participate in various cre- the conclusion of the sales. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. grant from Target. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred ative activities. The grant will be applied toward a Fifty Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 26/100*** ($554,315.26). Area Students Make Tuition is $300 per month and is field trip that the 16-year veteran Municipality: Mountainside County: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY free for students who qualify for free teacher is helping to plan for all four Street Address: 348 Summit Road Loyola Dean’s List and reduced lunch and for students of the second-grade classes at Tax Block and Lot: Block: 7G; Lot: 25 Dimentions of Lot: 265.70’ x 100.55’ AREA – Seven local students made with disabilities. Tamaques School. Nearest Cross Street: 422.39’ from Slope Drive the dean’s list at Loyola College in Superior Interests (if any): None Scholarships also will be available The trip to the Foster Fields His- Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventeen Thou- Maryland. on a limited basis and parents of mul- torical Working Farm in May will sand Eight Hundred Nine and 87/100*** ($617,809.87) together with lawful interest and Catherine Cognetti of Westfield, a tiples will be discounted 10 percent coincide with the second-grade So- costs. member of the Class of 2012, Tara Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- for the additional sibling. For regis- cial Studies curriculum that incorpo- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Picaro of Westfield, a member of the tration information, call Karen Stone rates the study of Colonial times. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Class of 2011, Jennifer Gaglioti of at (908) 889-0559. The dairy farm is an example of Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Scotch Plains, a member of the Class or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to what the farmers saved, used for them- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature of 2011, Brian Serzan of Westfield, a selves and sold. It is known as the first and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. member of the Class of 2009, Anna WF’s Wendel Makes working farm in the United States The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale McGrath of Westfield, a member of with Jersey cows, brought from the will have information regarding the surplus, if DAY TO REMEMBER…Ruby Bridges, one of the first African-American chil- St. Francis Dean’s List any. the Class of 2010, Brian Checchio of dren to attend an all-white school during the Civil Rights era, spoke to the McKinley Isle of Jersey. There is a full legal description on file in the Mountainside, a member of the Class WESTFIELD – Kristian Wendel Union County Sheriff’s Office. student body about her life as a young child growing up in 1960s Louisiana. “I was thrilled to receive the grant,” The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this of 2011, and Jonathan Ramalho of of Westfield made the Saint Francis said Ms. Riley, “so that the cost of the sale for any length of time without further adver- University Dean’s List for the fall tisement. Westfield, a member of the Class of visit to the farm will now be a third of Ralph Froehlich 2011, all earned dean’s list recogni- 2008 semester. Sheriff what it would have been to parents. Attorney: tion for the fall 2008 semester. To achieve dean’s list status at Especially considering the current POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS Saint Francis University, students 728 MARINE HIGHWAY In order to qualify for the dean’s economy, I wanted to be able to mini- P.O. BOX 848-SUITE 200 list at Loyola, a student must have a are required to have full-time status MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 mize the expense.” (856) 802-1000 GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum and attain a quality point average of 4 T - 03/12, 03/19, 03/26 at least 3.5 for the given semester. SHERIFF’S SALE & 04/02/09 Fee: $159.12 of 15 credits. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09000889) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001006) DOCKET NO. F-711808 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. CHANCERY DIVISION VS. UNION COUNTY Defendant: BARRY ROGERS, JUNE DOCKET NO. F-594902B WHITEHALL ROGERS H/W Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Sale Date: 04/01/2009 ASSOCIATION Writ of Execution: 01/28/2009 VS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: MASSIMINO RAPUANO A/K/A to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SAM RAPUANO A/K/A SAMUEL RAPUANO vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- AND JOANN RAPUANO A/K/A JO ANN TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- RAPUANO A/K/A JOANN RAPUANO; TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ELIZABETHTOWN GAS CO.; THE TOWN OF WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WESTFIELD said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 04/08/2009 of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 02/05/2009 the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Ninety Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Five and 46/100*** ($293,755.46). TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SHIP of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of State of New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Commonly known as: 223 MYRTLE AVENUE, Days Filled with FUN, FUN, FUN! of their bid available in cash or certified check at WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. the conclusion of the sales. Tax Lot No. 83 FKA 20 in Block No. 4001 FKA The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Dimention of Lot Approximately: 35 x 211 Sixty Three Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Two Nearest Cross Street: GRANDVIEW AVENUE Arts and Crafts, Games, Karate, Talent Shows & More and 70/100*** ($163,532.70). BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly Municipality: Town of Westfield sideline of Myrtle Avenue, said point being 424.15 Sports With Instruction: Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Street Address: 517 Edgar Road, Westfield, feet southwesterly from the intersection of said Softball & More! New Jersey 07090 northwesterly sideline of Myrtle Avenue with the Tax Lot: 5.01 southwesterly sideline of Grandview Avenue, Tax Block: 2909 and from said point then running. Field Trips: Amusement Parks, Baseball Games, Approximate dimentions 111’ x 4.5’ x 111’ x PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES Museums & More! 45.50’ x 222’ x 50’ TAXES OPEN: $1,478.85 Nearest cross street: Lynwood Place TOTAL AS OF February 10, 2009: $1,478.85 • For Boys, Girls 5-14 Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Twenty Nine Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Thirty Three • 2-8 Week Programs Available Thousand One Hundred Forty Eight and 41/ Thousand Eighty One and 75/100*** • Operated by Licensed Teachers 100*** ($229,148.41) together with lawful inter- ($333,081.75) together with lawful interest and est and costs. costs. • We accept 1199 & TWU Members Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- • FREE Transportation tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to * Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Less Than $79 Per Day! and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale CALL 1-201-530-1255 will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the or 1-800-DAYCAMP Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this *Based on an 8 week program sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC 20000 HORIZON WAY 7 CENTURY DRIVE SUITE 900 SUITE 201 MT. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Last year, the Raiders came within Senior third baseman Kevin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times one pitch of reaching the Union Maroney, who played first base last More will be expected this year of County Tournament finals before be- year and led the team with a .432 the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ing burned with a two-run homer in average, is expected to be the No. 2 School baseball team that finished the bottom of the eighth by Elizabeth pitcher. Although he is a bit behind with an 18-7-1 record last year and in the semifinals. Pitching ace Gary schedule due to an extended basket- shared the Watchung Conference title Binkiewicz, now a junior, compiled a ball season, at 6’5”, he should be an with Elizabeth for the second con- 7-2 record – losing only to Elizabeth awesome sight for opposing hitters. secutive year. On the starting lineup, and Westfield – with a 1.94 ERA. He “Kevin, last year, started getting the Raiders return two seniors, four had a .410 batting average (BA) with into the rotation because we knew we juniors and one sophomore. 24 RBI, 29 runs scored and 32 hits. needed him this year,” said Baylock. “We have a lot of guys with experi- “Gary is up there. He battles. He “Over the summer, he did a real good ence. We started a lot of sophomores throws three different pitches, all for job on the mound. With basketball and juniors. Hopefully, they can take strikes at any time in the game. When extending, he had a two-week period what they learned and use it this year he’s on the mound, the team knows where he stopped with his pitching for a real good season,” Raider Head that we have a great shot at winning coach. He’s about a week behind but, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Tom Baylock said. that game,” Baylock said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 BLUE DEVIL SENIOR AUTHORITY…Eight seniors will see action this season for the Blue Devil softball team. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jamie Wisniewski, Kim Townsend, Emily Tebbets and Katie Abbruzzo; back row, Katie Kiefer, Aly Moskowitz, Christine Feldbauer and Cyndil Matthew. MATTHEW, MOSKOWITZ SHOWING PITCHING PUNCH Blue Devil Softballers Return Strong Pitching, Fine Hitting

By DAVID B. CORBIN achieving their goals by a pair of 137 walks. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Panthers – the Roselle Park Panthers “We are a very experienced team. Two very effective pitchers and in the UC Tournament quarterfinals A few of our seniors have been on three talented tri-captains, who can and the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers varsity since they were freshmen. This field well and crush the ball, could in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group is the year I see them putting it to- elevate the Westfield High School 4 quarterfinals. gether and really going far,” said Blue softball team to a higher level to The Blue Devils, who return eight Devil Head coach Caitlin MacDonald. achieve a Union County (UC) Tour- veteran seniors and two veteran jun- “We look great at bat. We look sharp nament title and a sectional title. iors, finished with a .348 team batting in the field. Most of the girls did a ton Last year, the Blue Devils, who average (BA), including 203 hits, 15 of work in the off-season. You can’t finished 17-6, were cut short of homeruns, six triples, 16 doubles and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONCENTRATING ON THE SCRIMMAGE…The Raider baseball team concentrates on the Bears’ pitcher during a scrimmage game with Brearley on March 19. The Raiders look to have a fine season. Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate DeFREITAS, BARNES, BARBER WON DISTRICT TITLES 908-233-6417, Direct Dial Devil Matmen Say ‘So Long’ NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2008 Public Open House Sunday March 29th 1- 4pm To Great Group of Seniors

By DAVID B. CORBIN raised the bar even further,” Blue Devil lb champ) and that he was a couple of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Head Coach Glen Kurz said. points away from Kenny Knapp (third Four years ago a promising group John Barnes became the most rec- place) is really impressive. What’s of freshmen joined a senior-heavy ognized senior. From his freshman more impressive was he did it coming Westfield High School wrestling team season, finishing 13-12 and placing to us as a freshman not really knowing that finished its season with a 13-7 third in the district, he went on to add how to wrestle. He’s even more im- record, quite a jump from the 0-16 three district titles (Outstanding Wres- pressive as a person,” coach Kurz said. record of the previous year. This sea- tler this season) and two trips to the Barnes has also been impressive son those freshmen, now seniors, led NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City academically. “Right now, West Point the Blue Devils to a WHS 15-0 record (AC). He placed third in the county is the choice. Wherever he winds up, and their first District 11 title since tournament (UCT) his sophomore the school is going to be lucky to have 1994 before bowing to North season and second his junior and se- him,” said Kurz, who believes that Hunterdon in the sectional tourna- nior seasons. This season, he also Barnes could be an even better wres- ment and to Kearny for the Watchung won the Roselle Park Panther Tour- tler in college. “I think the learning Conference title. nament at 130-lbs, wrestled four bouts curve is huge for him.” “They had a great group of seniors at AC to make it to the Elite 12 and Senior Nick DeFreitas made vast as their role models. That was our last completed his illustrious career with improvement since his freshman year. team to make the sectional tourna- a 95-34 record, third on the WHS all- Last year he placed second in the ment. They saw what they did to get time win list. district, but this season, he captured there. We threw the challenge to them “Probably only get to coach a kid the 125-lb crown and finished with a saying, ‘if you want to be as good as like John once in your career! The fact 22-6 record. this group of seniors, you are going to that he was mixing it up at the state “Nick is a great leader. He was so have some work to do.’ This group tournament with Mike Morales (130- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

(Note: This is the third in a six-part a high school swim team can work. had a team meeting and discussed the hesitation, he said, “If you think that’ll series of the Most Memorable Mo- Even the “club” guys, who swam at lineup for the following day’s state be the difference in us winning, put ments of WHS sports history that the the Westfield Y, Fanwood-Scotch final against Cherry Hill East, which me in the 500.” And so he swam it, author has personally attended.) Plains Y, Somerset Hills Y, or Jersey had knocked off the Shawnee team earning that key fifth-place point. Full disclosure. I have the 2000 Gators, they were all in the water that beat us by 62 points two months As fate would have it, the meet would boys swimming state championship every day, pushing themselves and earlier. After going over each event be semi-decided in the breaststroke. trophy at my house. And I will NOT their teammates, working their butts David B. Corbin (March 25, 2004 archives) for The Westfield Leader and The Times with our lineup, and explaining how, After seeing WHS’s times against B-R, LEAVING A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR FUTURE BLUE DEVILS…Senior Lee give it back to anyone. Ever! Send the off. When the county meet arrived in impossible as it may sound, we not East was confident of a 1-2 finish, Tomasso, top, in his four-years of varsity, recorded 88 victories, placed third in police, the FBI, the CIA or the Mis- early February, all the work paid off. only could, but we SHOULD, beat which would clinch the meet. Instead the county tournament twice and won it last year (2003) to become the Outstand- sion: Impossible crew … but they Despite winning just one event, WHS the team that beat the team that beat they got hit by a pair of four-second ing Wrestler. He also claimed two District 11 titles, placed second once and, this will not get it from me. That trophy is won easily, and then it was on to the us by 62 points. (Confused?) time drops, Vidovich to a 1:01.82 and season (2004), finished in the top-12 in the state. going in my casket (or to the crema- state tournament. Then I added, “We can only win if Haldeman to a 1:02.40, still the sixth torium). Understand, this was not a domi- everybody is with us. Anybody who and ninth fastest times in school his- Why would a grown, supposedly- nating WHS team. There were no isn’t shaved tomorrow, don’t even get tory. That gave us a 79.5-76.5 lead D. Blair Corbin’s mature, man be so obsessed with a “studs.” Scott Kautzmann, Matt on the bus.” No names, but everybody going into the last relay, where, with a piece of wood that has a plastic swim- Cahill, Kyle McCloskey, Paul knew who I meant. After the meeting, 2-3 finish, WHS would win 85.5–84.5. mer attached to the top? Kolterjahn, Chris Driscoll, Turner the two breaststrokers came out on the And given that East’s four guys had Glad you asked … Yevich and Ray Encarnacion were all pool deck and told me they would ask already gone 3:21 and our best time all When the 1999-2000 swim season solid seniors, great leaders, hard work- their club coach about shaving. I said, year was a 3:31, a 2-3 was the best we Blue Devils Raiders came around at WHS, things were at a ers, but not guys who kept opposing “No, you tell him you are shaving. You could realistically hope for. semi-low ebb. We were coming off the coaches up at nights while making can still reshave for Y Nationals and With the capacity crowd – includ- year when “The Streak” – WHS’s run out their lineups – at least, not yet. finish 33rd or 59th or 86th.” ing members of the B-R and SP-F of 42 consecutive Union County cham- The junior and sophomore classes And so the next day comes and we teams – going crazy in the balcony, pionships – had come to an end. To were tiny: juniors Cliff Haldeman, go to TSC to face our swimming the relays went to the blocks. WHS make things worse, WHS hadn’t won Matt Vidovich and Colby Fagin; arch-rival of 30 years, Cherry Hill had Baran (52.51), Yevich (52.52), Walk Down Memory Lane the state championship since 1996, sophomores Rob Freundlich, Devin East. We get there just as the girls McCloskey (51.22) and Kautzmann meaning the ’00 seniors were in dan- Power and Jon Williams. The fresh- meet is ending. That was the legend- (51.01) on one … Coppa (53.07), From the archives of The Westfield in Boys’ Bowling. Villa was also se- ger of being the first senior class since man class had the numbers and tal- ary meet where East entered kids in Power (52.37), Kolterjahn (52.65) and Leader and The Scotch Plains- lected to the North Jersey, Section 2 1991 to not have experienced a state ent: Sean Baran, Ryan Cahill, John incorrect lanes and WHS coach Bev Cahill (51.83) on the other. Miracu- Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com First Team. Blue Devils Andrew title. And our leading point scorer from Chiesa, Zack Coppa, Rob Eckman, Torok sportingly refused the points lously, we finished first (3:27.26) and March 1998: Blue Devil Mike Baly Royston and Matt Rothstein made the year before had transferred to a Greg Matthews, Keith McCloskey, that the officials should have awarded third (3:29.92), and nearly went 1 had an outstanding high school wres- the North Jersey, Section 2 Second private school in Pennsylvania. Drew Ruotolo and Vinny Shen. WHS (if they simply followed the freakin’ 2! We won 89.5–80.5. tling career, amassing an incredible Team and Willy Masket made the And then came the Shawnee meet. After routing Randolph and SP-F rulebook). And so the meet came Over those last two meets, less than 91-29 record. Of those victories, 33 Third Team. WHS had swum Shawnee in the in sectionals, it was on to the state down to the final relay and the WHS 72 hours, out of 120 swims (indi- were pins. This season Baly finished March 2003: Blue Devil senior ’96 and ’97 state finals, winning the semifinals, against Bridgewater- girls lost 86-84. vidual and relay splits) the guys put 25-4. Baly took third in Region 3 in Adam Wendel (high jump) received first and not winning the second. But Raritan, which had probably its stron- And now we had to face the team up 95 lifetime bests! A team that 1997 and 1998 and placed in the top All-State Third Team honors in Boys a nice friendly rivalry had been started, gest team in school history. This would that beat the team that beat us by 62 came into the tournament with just 16 in the state at 162 in 1997. Baly has Indoor Track by The Star-Ledger. and so the Renegades, located down become one of the most famous meets points. over 3,500 power points had beaten a been accepted to attend Harvard Uni- March 2005: The graduation of in southern Burlington County near in WHS history, for reasons both good A lot of that meet has become a blur team that came in with 4,100 pp’s. versity. four super athletes marked the end of Mount Laurel, made the trek north on and not so good. It was the meet in my mind over the past 10 years. I And we totaled 4,137 and 4,180 in March 2000: Five Blue Devil ath- an era for the Raider girls basketball the Tuesday before Christmas. It was where Coppa defied his club coach remember Baran’s rousing “Bonzai” those last two meets. Three hundred letes and a relay team and three Raider team. When Hillary Klimowicz, Jenny a festive occasion, with lots of former and swam for WHS, earning a sus- cheers got the entire pool energized and eighty six days after being left for athletes have been named to The Star- Burke, Maura Gillooly and Elizabeth WHS swimmers from the ’96 and ’97 pension. It was the meet were (three years later Sean’s pre-meet “pep dead after that county loss, WHS boys Ledger All-Union County Girls In- DeCataldo first stepped onto the court teams among the capacity crowd, Kolterjahn, a.k.a. P.K., became a sub- talk” to the guys in the locker room swimming was alive and well. And door Track and Field Team. The Blue to play their first varsity game in anticipating another down-to-the- urban legend after dropping 17 sec- literally scared several ashen-faced CH on the bus ride home, this is what the Devils edged the Raiders for top hon- December of 2001, perhaps, they wire showdown. onds off his previous best time to East swimmers out of their toilet stalls). WHS swimmers were told, by their ors as Team of the Year. Blue Devils never could have guessed the impact Well, it turns out the Shawnee guys upset B-R’s county champion Glenn And I remember Driscoll, a four- slightly delirious coach: Maura McMahon and Alexis Anzelone they would have had. Klimowicz be- were all shaved and tapered from a Sudol in the 500 freestyle with a year high school-only swimmer who “Those (CH East) guys may be were named to the first team for in the came the all-time SPF scoring leader, club meet the previous weekend, and 4:53.54. That set off a string of events was on the verge of finally breaking a better than you for 364 days and 23 3,200 and 1,600-meters, respectively. male or female, with 1,948 career they torched WHS by a 116-54 count. that had the capacity crowd at Tren- minute in the 100 backstroke … but hours, and, trust me, they are. But in Heather Dennis made the second team points. Gillooly finished with a ca- That was the biggest loss in school ton State College limp by the end. CH East’s third backstroker was a 57- the one hour that mattered the most, in the 400-meters and Kyle Legones reer total of 1,078 points. swim history, and doesn’t even take WHS seemed to take the meet away plus, and so Chris would likely get you guys produced one of the great- and Rachel Ackerman made the third March 2006: Graduating four su- into account the fact that WHS swam from B-R in the event after the non-scoring sixth place. How- est wins in school history. Any sport! team in the 1,600 and 3,200-meters, per athletes last season and returning really well. After the meet, I remem- Kolterjahn’s shocker, going 1-2 in ever, if he swam the 500 free, he Any year! Ever! respectively. Named to the third team, just two varsity players, few would ber talking to the guys in the corner the 200-freestyle relay. But the Pan- could get a key fifth place, possibly “And this,” he said, raising the tro- was the Blue Devil 4x400 relay four- have guessed that the Raider girls under the school record board, and thers rebounded to go 1-2 in the 100 even fourth, and that could be the phy, “is the one I’ll take to my grave.” some. Raiders Erin Kelly in the 800- basketball team could follow with saying something to the effect: “Those backstroke and 1-2 in the 100 breast- difference between winning and not The Devil’s Den appears Thursday meters and Christina Hillman in the another fine season. But the Raiders guys kicked your (heinies) today. But stroke (more on this later). WHS then winning. At practice the day before, I in The Westfield Leader during the shot put were named to the second finished 21-8 to extend a 20+ wins they were all shaved and tapered. The hung on for the win with a 2-3 in the told him, “It’s your choice Chris. You school year. Contact us with com- team and Jill Koscielecki in the 400- season for the fifth-straight year. Jun- next time we see them, and we will final relay, earning an 86-84 victory know I want you to break a minute … ments, complaints and suggestions at meters made the third team. Raider ior guard Allie Zazzali burned the net see them, will be in the state final, and that was every bit as close as it sounds. but you can help the team maybe win [email protected]. Win or not, Head Coach Bill Klimas was named the most on the team with 362 points. we will be the ones all shaved and After the meet, I discovered why states if you swim the 500.” With no WHS4EVR! Coach of the Year. She sank 29 three-pointers, dropped tapered and we will kick their (exple- B-R had gone 1-2 in the breaststroke: March 2002: Blue Devil junior, in 71 percent of her free throws, aver- tive) (heinies).” my two breaststrokers – two of my See it all on the web in color . . . Scott Villa, has been named to The aged six rebounds per game total and The guys roared, and then spent the favorite kids ever – hadn’t shaved for Star-Ledger All-State Second Team seven assists per game. next eight weeks working as hard as the meet. At practice the next day we www.goleader.com

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PUBLICATION Raider Nine Look to Improve Blue Devil Softballers Return Last Year’s Fine 18-7-1 Record Strong Pitching, Fine Hitting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 come April, he will be in game shape. We are a much better lineup when replace that.” selection, batted .386 with three He knows how to win.” he’s hitting in that ‘one’ spot. One four-year varsity starter, Tri- homeruns and 27 RBI. She also was Senior Jon Kosnick is expected to Bonadies, a second baseman, who Captain Cyndil Matthew (pitcher/ quite effective defensively. be the No. 3 pitcher, while senior had a .400 BA, 26 RBI and 26 runs third base) was an All-Union County “She is the most calm, collected Nick Bonadies, sophomore Anthony scored last year, may bat second in (UC) First Team and All-Group 4 kid you will ever want in the outfield. Scalfaro and juniors, Mike Henkels, the lineup followed by Maroney, Second Team selection and compiled She gets everybody under control. John Maxwell, Alan Dlugosz and Binkiewicz, sophomore first baseman a 9-4 record with a 0.88 ERA last She’s smart. She’s got a great arm and Mike Ridge may do some relief work. Marcus Rivera and Maxwell, the des- year. She faced 286 batters, allowed she’s has been hitting the ball so “Jon has really matured over the ignated hitter. 48 hits, sat down 117 batters and hard,” coach MacDonald said. year. He’s really impressed us. He’s “We got Nick, who has committed walked 21. Batting in the leadoff spot, Tri-Captain Kim Townsend, who throwing the ball well. He’s showing to go to West Chester and play, I am Matthew, who will play for the Uni- was out with a shoulder injury last us that he wants innings. You want a waiting for a breakout year from him. versity of Massachusetts next year, year, will play shortstop. guy, who wants the ball and wants to Kevin keeps getting better. Gary, be- led the team with a .625 BA, includ- “She has gotten stronger, better and do something for the team,” Baylock ing behind Kevin, he will get some ing 35 hits, seven home runs, one smarter,” MacDonald commented. said. good pitches to hit. He’s a big RBI triple and two doubles in 56 at bats. When the situation arises where Junior Lou Mazzella and senior guy for us. Marcus did a real good job “Cyndil is going to be our clutch Matthew will play third base, junior Ryan McCarthy will be behind the for us. Maxwell did a great job. Any David B. Corbin (2009 Region 3 file) for The Westfield Leader and The Times player and everybody knows it. She is pitcher Alyson Moskowitz, who fin- plate. OUTSTANDING CAREER…Blue Devil John Barnes, right, wrestled four bouts willing to do whatever we need her to ished 4-2 last year with a 1.32 ERA, one of those guys, one through six, at Atlantic City this season to make it to the Elite 12 at 130-lbs. and completed his “Both do a good job. Right now, it can take over a game with their bat,” illustrious career with a 95-34 record, third on the WHS all-time win list. do. Even though she can hit home 47 Ks, 19 BB and 27 hits, will be very looks like Lou will be starting but Baylock said. runs, triples and doubles, if the situa- tough on the mound. Ryan pushes him every day in prac- Ridge will secure the middle at short- tion calls for her to turn around lefty “I see Aly and Cyndil as one. It’s tice,” Baylock said. stop and will bat seventh with junior and protect the runner, while they are going to depend on what we need that Junior leadoff batter/centerfielder Rick Shevlin (right field), sophomore Devil Matmen Say ‘So Long’ stealing, she’s going to do that,” said day. Are we a better team with Cyndil Joe D’Annunzio finished second on Ryan Haggerty (leftfield) or Mazzella coach MacDonald. “She’s got the best at third, are we a better team that day the team last year with a .417 BA, batting in the 8/9 spots. Senior Tyler hands I’ve ever seen. Her pitching has with Cyndil pitching or are we a bet- rapped 31 RBI, scored 37 runs and Della Badia and junior Mike Lauricella To Great Group of Seniors come a long way. She is clearly an all- ter team with Aly pitching? I intend to led in home runs with nine. He’s star player.” use them both in big games,” will also be in the mix. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 crafty on the bases and he will give Coach Baylock believes his team Tri-Captain/centerfielder Katie MacDonald said. opposing pitchers headaches. speed should help quite a lot. fluid and quick. We knew it was just success, we were going to need ev- Abruzzo, an All-UC Second Team Senior Christine Feldbauer is ex- “Joey is our sparkplug! When he “Nick gets real good jumps and Kevin a matter of time before it all clicked eryone to step up. One of the reasons pected to play first base and bat third goes, we go. He leads by example. does the same thing. Joey, Nick, Kevin! for him. He committed himself to why we were successful was because Matman Silber Makes in the lineup where she can be ex- Any one of those guys can run the bases getting better,” Kurz said. everybody did his job,” said Kurz. pected to provide plenty of clout. Reading is Good For You at any time. Gary knows how to read Senior Sam Reichbach, a four-year Junior Brian Henry exploded onto NCAA D1 Tourney “This year is her year! She has been pitchers. Any others, they all are good varsity wrestler, won the 135-lb dis- the scene late in the season, placed Former Scotch Plains-Fanwood crushing the ball all over the field,” on the bases. Our coaching staff is trict title his junior year and placed second in the district at 145-lbs and High School wrestling standout An- coach MacDonald said. pretty confident in running any of them. third this year at 152-lbs to finish the finished with a 13-12 record. drew Silber, a current member of the Senior Emily Tebbetts and junior Team speed wise, I think this might be season with a 17-10 record. “Brian made huge strides. He is American University wrestling team, Tara Criscuolo will occupy right field. the fastest team we’ve ever had,” he “Sam over his four years definitely one of our more athletic kids. He’s recently competed in the NCAA Di- Senior Katie Kiefer will be behind the said. “As long as we stay within our- came through for us. He got a lot out the kind of kid, who is going to give vision I Championship that took place plate. Senior Jamie Wisniewski, a selves, stay levelheaded and play base- of the sport. He walked out of here some highly ranked kids fits. He’s, by on March 19 through 21. leftfielder, may see some time on the ball hard each day, I think we have a with a district title,” commented Kurz. far, our most improved wrestler,” Kurz Wrestling in the 197-lb class, Silber mound. Junior Nikki Aronson may shot to do some good things this year.” Senior Joe Panarese, who wrestled said. dropped a 15-3 decision to Craig cover third base when Matthew is on goleader.com/subscribe The Raiders open at home against up a weight class or two, qualified for Sophomore Christian Barber came Brester, a junior from Nebrasaka who the mound. Junior Sara Connery may J.P. Stevens on Thursday, April 2. the Region 3 Tournament his junior inches away from qualifying for AC eventually placed second. In his first bat fifth in the lineup and play second and senior seasons. Competing pri- in both his varsity seasons. Last year consolation bout, Silber topped base, and junior Katie Esler, a marily at 140-lbs this year, he fin- he claimed the 130-lb district crown sophomore Daniel Bruce of Virginia leftfielder, who provided speed on the ished 17-13. and finished 17-9. This season he Tech, 10-4, then edged senior Dan base paths, may bat sixth. Junior Meg “When you think back to his fresh- won the 135-lb title, placed third in Tulley of Duke, 4-2, before losing Boersig may get time at first base. man year when Joe was 500 on the JV the UCT and finished 27-6. 10-5 to fifth-year senior Eric Chine The Blue Devils will open at home to where he is right now, you got to be “I would be surprised if Christian of Kent State. against Plainfield on Monday, April proud. He was glue that held the team is not a four-time district champ. Two See 2004 NJSIAA photo on SPF 6, then travel to Bridgewater the next together and got them fired up for of our bigger matches of the year, we Times Front page. day for a rematch with the Panthers. matches,” Kurz said. drew the lineup so that Christian drew Not out for the team his junior year, the toughest wrestler,” said Kurz. Rahway’s Caldwell Wins NCAA D1 Mat Crown senior Rob Granstrand became a tre- Although spotting his opponents mendous boon, winning key match approximately six pounds in body Darrion Caldwell, a junior at North Carolina State, won the 149-lb title at clinching, bouts against Rahway and weight, freshman Mike Kalimtzis the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championship in St. Louis on March 21. Piscataway. Competing at 160-lbs, placed second in the district at 103-lbs Caldwell wrestled for Rahway High School and won three NJSIAA titles. he placed second in the district and and finished 21-9. Freshman Troy He was also a Leader/Times Union County pre-season pick all four years. finished 19-8. Skibitsky (112-lbs) positioned him- In the NCAA finals, Caldwell, seeded third, took it to highly touted Brent “This fall, I said, ‘Robbie we can self to be on course to beat the all-time Metcalf of Iowa, 11-6, to snap his 69-bout winning streak. Caldwell scored have a really good team this year but WHS win record by finishing with a a pair of first-period takedowns, one a devastating headlock, and added you are the missing piece of the 25-9 record. He also placed third in the another defensive takedown in the second period to grab a sizable lead. puzzle,’ and it turned out to be exactly UCT and second in the district. Ironically, Caldwell was on the other end of that 69-bout streak when he the case. There was no way we would “Troy came to us the kind of wres- pinned Metcalf with a spladle. Caldwell also received the Outstanding have the season we had without tler that we want our kids to be. He’s Wrestling Award for his efforts. Olympika Gymnastics Pre-Team Trials Robbie coming back. He came back intense. He’s cool under pressure. for his teammates and that is some- Coupled with his work ethic, by the Girls & Boys Ages 5 to 7 thing you have to respect,” Kurz said. time he’s done here, he’s going to be Senior heavyweight Joe Kania rewriting all sorts of records,” Kurz By Invitation Only: Call 908-514-0449 qualified for AC last year and fin- predicted. “Technically, Mike’s as ished 16-14 this season. Senior Zach good as anybody. He’s a goer! He Frantz placed third in the district this started the year at 97-lbs. By the year at 215-lbs and finished 13-15. time the year was over, he was prob- Junior Bill Kim (171-lbs) and senior ably down to 94. He was wrestling Alan Workman (189-lbs) improved some kids, who came down from as the season progressed and finished 110-lbs. That’s a huge gap! And he with respective 9-14 and 9-12 records. hung there with those kids. He’s www.olympikagymnastics.com “We knew we had some horses but someone we expect to have a future if we were going to have the real team at Atlantic City.”

David B. Corbin (NJSIAA Tournament March 12, 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times STATE CHAMP, NCAA CHAMP…Rahway’s Darrion Caldwell, left, claimed his third state wrestling title by winning the 152-lb crown at A.C. in 2006. On Visit us at burgdorff.com to see all our homes for sale. March 21, 2009, he won the NCAA Division 1 crown at 149-lbs.

  
       

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©2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 16 Thursday, March 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Rugby Day Turns Out To Be a Huge Success Rugby Day in Westfield on March High School Freshmen team 41-5. 15 at Kehler Stadium was a huge Ryne Morrison, Ryan Dobbs, Geoff success as several hundred spectators Scognamiglio, Jake Rabedeau, Peter watched an afternoon of rugby hosted Lovito, Caneron Dial and Jack the Westfield PAL and the Union Santangelo scored a try. Morrison County Rugby Football Club added two conversions and (UCRFC). Scognamiglio had one conversion. Opening the day were flag rugby The UCRFC U19 girls battled the games played by Westfield PAL teams Elizabeth High School girls. Eliza- versus teams from Cranford and Ber- beth is the defending METNY RFU keley Heights. The flag programs are and Northeast RFU girls champion feeder programs for the tackle rugby but they had their hands full. Eliza- programs run by UCRFC. The beth eked out a 10-0 victory in the UCRFC U15 and U19 tackle rugby physical battle. UCRFC had their Weichertprograms provide teams for middle chances but on two occasions, the school and high school kids whose Weichert SCHOLAR ATHLETE…Matt Berka of Fanwood stands with John Finnegan, Elizabeth fullback made beautiful head varsity football coach at Seton Hall Prep. school does not have a rugby pro- one-on-one tackles to stop possible UCRFC U19 GETS NEW JERSEYS…The Union County Rugby Football Club gram. scores. recently got new jerseys for the upcoming season. Pictured, left to right, are: The U19 girls and U19 boys teams Westfield mayor, Andy Skibitski, Marissa Curti, Kim Esposito, Sgt. Moura (National Guard Recruiter) Chris Fanwood’s Berka Named Scholar Athlete at SHP were awarded new rugby jerseys as conducted the coin toss for the fea- Sheehan and Ross Kettleson. Matthew J. Berka of Fanwood, has The criteria for the award are aca- part of their recent USARugby/Na- ture game between UCRFC U19 boys been named the Scholar-Athlete of demic achievement, football ability tional Guard Kit Award. Sargent and New Rochelle High School. The Seton Hall Preparatory School in West and school leadership. Berka has Moura, local National Guard recruiter, UCRFC’ U19 boys’ team, the Junior Jr. Mudturtle U19 Boys Open Orange by the Essex County Chapter maintained a GPA of 4.21, and this presented the jerseys to the captains Mudturtles, notched their first win of of The National Football Foundation year was a Captain of the football for the day, Marissa Curti and Kim the season with a 60-5 triumph. and College Hall of Fame. Berka and team. He is a member of the National Esposito (girls’ team) and Chris In the first few minutes, New Roch- With a 37-0, League Victory a comparable student from each of 25 Honor Society, a Peer Leader, a Eu- Sheehan and Ross Kettleson (boys’ elle threatened but a great sideline The Union County Rugby Football from the ruck and dove in for a try that high schools in Essex County and charistic Minister, and a member of team). tackle by fullback Connor Leahey Club (UCRFC) U19 boys opened the Alex Gonzalez converted (7-5, Weichert their varsity coaches were honored at Habitat for Humanity in N.J., Pa. and In the first tackle game, future U19 prevented a score. A minute later, defense of their METNY U19 title Union). Adam Smith, a defensive ter- a dinner at Mayfair Farms in West La. He is the son of Ellen and Steve players were on display as the UCRFC wing Camaran Burke returned a kick with a 37-0 win over Parsippany at ror all day, was rewarded for his hard Orange on March 11. Berka. U15 team beat the New Rochelle 100 yards for a try that Chris Sheehan Williams Field in Elizabeth. The Jr. work as he ran over and around would converted to give the Mudturtles a 7- Mudturtles ran in seven trys. be tacklers for a try. Mike Scarfuto 0 lead. Burke would go on to score Mike Sheehan opened the scoring came off the bench to add a try. two more trys putting a brilliant dis- when he smashed over from close in The UCRFC girls fell to Elizabeth play of running with power and speed. to score a try. The missed conversion High School, 32-10, in a game that Brandon Dietz scored two trys. Eric left the score at 5-0. Camaran Burke was much closer than the score indi- Moran, Ross Kettleson, Bret DeFazio, scored next on a 50-meter try. Connor cated. UCRFC trailed by seven points Jorge Cuisana and Zack Bascio each Leahey and Chris Sheehan each added until late in the second half when contributed a try and Joe Brady added a try in the first half to give the Jr. Elizabeth capitalized on a few mental four conversions. OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 3/29 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM The UCRFC U19 B-side had a 15- 0 lead going into halftime but lost Weichert 902 New England Drive focus in the second half and New Rochelle stormed back to win, 31-20. Nick DeFreitas had an impressive debut as he scored two trys. Russell Holt and Terrence White also scored trys. Many thanks are due to the Town of Westfield Board of Ed for the use of Kehler Stadium, the sponsors, the countless volunteers who named the concessions, helped set-up and clean up, the spectators and Dr. Ciarrocca, who kept all the players healthy.

Mtsde Youth Baseball Parade Set for April 18 MOUNTAINSIDE – The Mountainside Youth Baseball League will have its opening day parade on April 18. The parade will start at 9 a.m. at the corner of Wood Valley and Stoney Brook. Courtesy Tony Keobli J&A Photography for The Westfield Leader and The Times GIVING IT A TRY…Lady Mudturtle Kaylen Santiago carries the ball for the UCRFC in a game against Elizabeth High School. Klimowicz Leads TCNJ Mudturtles a comfortable 20-0 lead. errors. Emily Sawers, playing in her To 3rd in NCAA Hoops In the second half, Burke and both first game, and Jemma Urban scored HOLLAND, MI…The College of Sheehans each added another try and trys for UCRFC. The girls played New Jersey women’s basketball Jon Acosta notched a conversion to well and continued to improve. team’s capped its memorable season finalize the score. The U15 boys traveled to on a winning note holding off Amherst The UCRFC U19 B-side beat the Doylestown and pummeled their WESTFIELD...Charming Center Hall Colonial in picturesque neighborhood. This cozy 4 Bedroom, College, 82-74, in the NCAA Conso- B-side from Parsippany, 17-5. hosts, 27-5, to run their record to 2-0. 2.5 Bath Home is situated on a large .25 acre corner lot steps from the scenic Tamaques Parl. The lation Game on March 21 on the Parsippany scored first off a long run Jake Rabedeau scored two trys. entrance vestibule on the first floor invites you into the generously proportioned 1st floor which features campus of Hope College in Holland, by their wing. The Bs quickly re- Cameron Dial, Brain Mooney and Living Room with a wood burning fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Family Room and cozy Kitchen MI. sponded when scrum half Ross Jack Santangelo each scored a try and The Lions capped the most suc- Kettleson alertly picked up a ball Ryne Morrison added a conversion. with a separate eating area. The 2nd floor boasts 4 spacious Bedrooms including a large Master Bedroom cessful season in program history with Suite and additional Full Bath. In addition, this quaint home features numerous upgrades and a school-record, 28 victories and 33 amenities. The oversized property is located on a very quiet winding street minutes to schools and town. games played. The third-place finish DIRECTIONS: Lamberts Mill to New England. $850,000. Weichert Exclusive. also marked the highest finish the Lady Raider Cagers Stopped team has garnered in 12 NCAA Divi- sion III Tournament appearances. Hillary Klimowicz of Scotch Plains In Uct Semis, Finished 18-8 led all scorers with 25 points and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 added 12 rebounds for her 14th Call For Invite Kerry in, double-double of the season. She also “We relied on her against any type point guard, good penetrater, shoots More Information! and he’ll bring results! tied a career-high with six assists. of pressure. When she gets hot, she well from deep, fearless and gives it Kerry McDevitt Klimowicz finished her standout ca- can bomb from really deep. Kathryn her all,” coach Davis said. “Ajsia is reer for the Lions ranking second on is a threat to drive and dish and was a athletic, (has) nice moves around the weichert.com both the all-time scoring and rebound- real integral part of our offense,” coach basket, hustles, runs the floor and ing lists with 1,413 points and 832 Davis said. jumps well. Being the heart and soul WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 rebounds. In the NCAA Tournament Senior forward Laura Degnan, of the team next year, I really expect alone, Klimowicz scored 136 points. strong defensively, grabbed 49 offen- a lot out of those two girls.” sive and 41 defensive rebounds. She With five key seniors graduating, the had 29 assists, 38 steals, 21 blocks Raiders will present a youthful team on and pumped in 284 points. the court next year. Commenting on his John Aslanian “She is a big guard and handles the seniors, coach Davis said, “I have been ball well, has a nice pull-up jump shot here four years and they have been here and runs the floor well,” coach Davis the whole time with me. They won 73 said. games, 43 games over .500. Opposing Sophomore guard Evie Klotz netted coaches tell me that they know that our Redefining Real Estate 72 points, including 67 percent (22-33) kids are going to come out and play from the stripe, 32 assists and nine hard, win or lose. That’s a tribute to steals, while sophomore Ajsia Peterson them and they have a lot to be proud. It’s progressed dramatically as the season going to be hard to follow up on the past went on, finishing with 75 points, 64 eight years. We get the new conference OPEN HOUSE EVENT THIS SUNDAY 1~4PM rebounds, 14 steals and 14 assists. next year and we won’t play Shabazz “Evie played a lot when one of our twice. Not that I want to shy away from guards got into foul trouble. A natural a tough schedule but the county has a lot of good teams, all of them improv- PUBLIC NOTICE ing. We will be scrappy, we won’t back TOWN OF WESTFIELD down from anyone and I believe we PLANNING BOARD should be in the mix.” Notice is hereby given that the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE Planning Board at a special meeting on March 17, 2009 adopted the following WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY resolution. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOTIFICATION RESOLUTION OF MEMORIALIZATION MASTER PLAN REEXAMINATION TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trust- ees of the Westfield Memorial Library will WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the hold a special meeting on Monday, April Town of Westfield has the authority and 13. The purpose of the meeting is to hear responsibility, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D- a presentation from a library consultant 25-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-89, to regarding a possible needs assessment. conduct a general reexamination of its 39 WOODBROOK CIRCLE, WESTFIELD The meeting will begin at 8:00 PM in the 302 BELMAR PLACE, WESTFIELD Master Plan and Development Regula- Technical Services room of the library, tions and to adopt a reexamination report 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, New assessing the current Master Plan and Completely renovated pristine home. Highlights include a vaulted ceiling in an Sun splashed Cape with a fresh décor, offered in move-in condition. Recent updates Jersey. Land Use Ordinance; and oversized living room, formal dining room, granite countertops over maple cabinets include both full bathrooms, furnace, and walkway. The flowing floor plan includes a 1 T - 3/26/09, The Leader Fee: $13.26 in the eat-in kitchen, and the custom fireplace in the family room. Upstairs are four front porch, spacious living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, a first floor bedroom WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on March 17, 2009, the Planning Board con- PUBLIC NOTICE bedrooms and two full baths including an elegant master suite with walk-in closet and currently used as an office with a door leading to a large deck overlooking the back sidered the proposed 2009 Master Plan spa–style bath. You’ll appreciate the convenient laundry/mud room and flexibility of yard. The basement has a recreation room, work room and extensive storage. Great Reexamination Report prepared by Judith TOWN OF WESTFIELD the ground floor bedroom and full bath. French doors lead out to the patio and location just a short block away from Jefferson Elementary School! A. Thornton, PP, AICP, former Town Plan- PLANNING BOARD oversized yard. Offered for $699,000 ner, with amendments by William H. Drew, Offered for $424,900 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield PP, AIP, current Town Planner, in the form Planning Board at a special meeting on attached hereto as Exhibit A; and March 17, 2009 adopted the following © 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. WHEREAS, the Planning Board at the resolution. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. conclusion of the public hearing voted to adopt the aforesaid master plan reexami- 08-11 Michael Isolda, Antonio Isolda nation report, and now seeks to memorial- and Joseph Isolda, 623 Cumberland ize that action; Street, Block 2710, Lot 7. Applicant NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED sought approval of a minor subdivision. Coldwell Banker by the Planning Board of the Town of Applicant proposes to raze the existing Westfield on this 17th day of March, 2009 single-family residence on the property RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE that this Resolution memorializes the adop- and subdivide the property into two con- 908.347.2042 - Cell Direct Line 908.301.2007 tion of the above-referenced master plan forming lots each lot being 50 feet x 142.50 reexamination report. feet. Application approved with conditions. [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 Kris McAloon Kris McAloon www.JohnAslanian.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Board Secretary Board Secretary 1 T - 3/26/09, The Leader Fee: $34.17 1 T - 3/26/09, The Leader Fee: $16.83 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 26, 2009 Page 17

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Fencers David Parker, left, and Andrew Harting-Smith STATE MAT TOURNEY QUALIFIERS…Alex Mirabella, left, and Brian Westfield Fencers Make Mark at Chocolate Cup Lapham, 6th graders on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders PAL wrestling team, DIVISION CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 8-year-old boys soccer team qualified to compete in the NJ State Junior Tournament held on March 15 in Azzuri finished 8-0 in the Center Circle of Rahway winter indoor league. Pictured, A trio of Westfield fencers scored Jessica trains at the Manhattan Fenc- Elizabeth. Up to 24 wrestlers competed in each weight bracket. Lapham placed left to right, are: bottom row; Kevin Sheil, Juwan Ash, Ryan Cleary, Zidan ing Club in New York City. eighth. Abdella, Michael Ferrara and Alex Ferrara; middle row, Jimmy Bagdonas, Chris medals at the Third Annual Medeo Noriega, Ryan Debelak, Tommy Laucik and Martin Rogoff; top row, Coaches Youth Chocolate Cup in Bridgewater Danny Ferrara and Tom Laucik. on March 22. In the youth 12U Sabre event, all three fencers finished in the top 8. Kimberley Aslanian Haley SPF Youth Baseball Begins David Parker, a 6th grader at Roosevelt, made it to the finals and #1 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ BUYER CONTROLLED SALES 2007 & 2008 took home a silver medal with his #2 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ OVERALL PRODUCTION 2007 & 2008 second place finish. David fences at Opening Day Ceremonies the American Fencing Center (AFC) NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2007 & 2008 The Scotch Plains Fanwood Youth as well as awards for outstanding in Cranford and Westfield Fencing Baseball Association begins its 54th performances by both players and Club. Andrew Harting-Smith, a 6th year with its opening day ceremonies volunteers. grader at Edison, took third for a on Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m. at Team coaches and players from bronze medal in only his second tour- Booth Field. Opening day ceremo- kindergarten through 6th grade will nament. Andrew also fences at the nies will include recognition of many participate in the ceremony. The field AFC as well as at Medeo Fencing Scotch Plains and Fanwood officials will be lined with players from over Club. Jessica Whang, a fifth grader at 50 teams. The event will begin at 9 Franklin, finished the Sabre event in WF’s Heroux Makes a.m. All SPFYBA members, friends sixth and also finished first to win the and families are invited to attend the gold medal in the 10U Sabre event. Jr. Track Nationals ceremonies. WILLIAMSBURG, VA. – The In addition, the association would St. Bart’s to Hold William and Mary Tribe men’s like to extend an invitation to all past track and field team received a and present SPFYBA sponsors to at- Softball League Draft bounty of great performances on tend and actually see the outfield fence What separates the St. March 21 at the Tribe Open, but at Booth Field lined with the sponsor- Bartholomew Men’s Oldtimers none more impressive than fresh- ship signs of many of our local busi- Softball League from others in the man Brandon Heroux in the jav- ness supporters. Many of the younger area is that new teams are chosen elin throw. division team members will proudly each year. This makes it easy to The Westfield native set the Wil- wear their uniforms, displaying team meet the 150 players, in what some- liam and Mary freshman record in sponsors on their baseball shirts. It is times seems more like a “frater- the javelin throw with his mark of due to the loyal support and efforts of nity” than a softball league. 211’3”. With his performance, local businesses and families that have This year’s player draft will be Heroux qualified for the helped make the association thrive held on Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. USATandF Junior National Cham- over such a long period of time. at the St. Bartholomew School pionships, the NCAA Regional The SPFYBA sends thanks to all Cafeteria, on the lower level. Sun- Championships, and the IC4A past, present and future sponsorship day practices at LaGrande Park at INDIAN FOREST, WESTFIELD Championships all later this year. supporters. The SPFYBA hopes to 10 a.m. begin on April 5. 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PUBLICATION WF Y Devilfish Finish Tenth At Y State Championships The Westfield Y Devilfish swim Nine Westfield Y team records were team finished 10th overall in the 13+ broken: YMCA State Championships held at 13/14 girls’ 200 backstroke: Maeve Franklin and Marshall College in Maloney went 2:12.07, to break the 1992 record of 2:13.07. Lancaster, Pa. on March 13-15. Led 13/14 girls’ 100 breaststroke: Abby by (15-18) Matt Meserole, who scored Pires went 1:09.09, breaking her own 78 points, the boys’ team finished 2004 record of 1:10.52. sixth. The 13-14 girls totaled 181.5 13/14 girls’ 200 breaststroke: Abby Pires went 2:36.17, breaking the 2004 points and led the girls’ team to 14th time of 2:36.35. place. 13/14 girls’ 200 butterfly: Carly “We set out to finish in the top 10 Whitmer went 2:11.67, breaking the 1985 and they did it,” Head Coach Brian record of 2:14.40. UNBEATEN SEASON…Holy Trinity’s 4th grade boys basketball team finished 15-18 boys’ 200 backstroke: Matt Guidera said. “We did not completely Meserole went 1:50.02, besting his own an unbeaten season by beating St. Joseph of Maplewood, 16-14, in the 1st Annual rest for this meet, but the kids were record of 1:52.28 from 2008. James McElroy Memorial Tournament thus winning the 4th grade CYO Cham- able to outperform my expectations. 15-18 boys’ 100 butterfly: Matt pionship. Pictured are: Jack Neiswenter, Victor Cruz, Cullen Birkel, Patrick Meserole went 52.64, breaking the 2004 GATORS GRAB GOLD…Several members of the Jersey Gator swim team, Chirchella, Owen Kessler, Chad Deimbic, Eddie Duggan, James Friel, Trevor We had three swimmers qualify for YMCA Short Course National Cham- record of 53.16. based at the Centennial Avenue Pool in Cranford, achieved Gold times in various McNamara, Ben Kelly, Dan Audino and Matt Varano. The boys were coached by The 13/14 girls’ 200 freestyle relay events during the season. These individuals amongst other Gators also partici- Paul Friel. pionships, bringing our total to 11.” of Loren Ball, Abby Pires, Maeve Maloney and Carly Whitmer went pated in the New Jersey Junior Olympics at Rutgers University on March 20 (13-14) Carly Whitmer won the through 22. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Stephanie Judge, Isabella girls’ 200-yard butterfly and set a 1:42.70 to break the 2006 record of 1:43.76. DeSimone, Ryan Gorman and Jack Rose; back row, Junior Coach Maddie meet record in the event. Whitmer The 13/14 girls’ 200 medley relay of Mustillo, Julie Byrne, Ashley Cave, John Lindros, Shayna Hollander and Austin More Letters & Candidates and Meserole are part of the group Oria Alexander (back), Pires (breast), Engelhardt. Not pictured is Senior I Coach Mark Snensky. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 heading to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in Whitmer (fly) and Maloney (free) went April for Nationals. 1:53.77 to beat their own record of 1:56.12 set last year. Twenty-three Devilfish swimmers The senior girls’ 200 medley relay of Monteiro WFBOE Candidate Release finished in the Top 16; 10 finished in Alexander, Pires, Whitmer and Lemberg Finn WFBOE Candidate Release the Top 8; four finished in the Top 3; went 1:51.07 to break last year’s record Reduced Resources Are Being Stripped and one, Whitmer, finished first. of 1:52.87. More Creativity Will Improve Board of Away from Our Children Education Decision Making Process Mattessich WFBOE Candidate Release I have attended the most recent ment of our administration to provide us [Westfield BOE] meeting where the bud- with qualified, passionate teachers within To say we live in interesting and chal- think creatively and communicate openly. Leading Through Challenges With A get was presented. Potential cuts left a a safe environment. lenging times would be an understate- In a letter to the editor in the March pain and sense of anguish on how our In this unfortunate economic time, we ment. Many of the same economic forces 12th edition of The Westfield Leader, I Sense of Fiscal Responsibility livelihood lies in the hands of others, and need to come together and engage our- impacting our financial institutions, our noted areas of focus that I feel strongly in turn, the difficulties of presenting such selves, parents and administrators to- places of work and our government – at will enable us to get through the difficult My name is Rich Mattessich and I am now, and each time, though the words are drastic decisions because of the stringent gether, on what our goals and challenges all levels – will soon have a profound times ahead; areas with which I have a candidate for the Westfield Board of the same, the consequences ring more impositions by our state’s criteria. are in order to overcome them with op- effect on our country’s system of public experience that will make me a successful Education. During the past few weeks I dire. The proposed budget results in the It is depressing to see ourselves as a tions and consequences. I say education education. The Westfield Public Schools and effective member of the Westfield have had discussions with many of you elimination of many teachers and other number balanced or reduced to meet a is a commodity. As hospitals sell are no exception. Board of Education. Those are creative regarding current issues facing our Board. important people who touch our children’s numerical figure. There is no envy in healthcare, we provide quality education, As many of you have read in the most problem solving, strong leadership, an I would like to focus this week on one lives and may eliminate many stipends being the decision makers presenting this excellent educators, extraordinary sports recent edition of Synopsis on the Board of open and inclusive process, fiscal respon- item that permeates everything the Board that otherwise represent extracurricular process. It is heart wrenching to see these and arts. Education website and the March 19th sibility and direct and thorough commu- does and can do – the Budget. activities. Eliminating elementary school numbers transposed, translated, trans- Our children are the students that ener- issue of The Westfield Leader, or ob- nication Westfield enjoys a tradition of excel- teachers, with the resulting increase in formed into positions of support staff, gize and create their school environment. served by tuning in to the March 17 BOE Today, I would like to expand upon lence in education. I believe that the class sizes, concerns many of us. Elimi- teachers and programs. These are people They strive from achieving their A, B and meeting broadcast on TV 36, we are faced one of these areas – creative problem strength of our educational system is due nating counselors who work with so many who fill the joys and challenges of our C’s to being in a concert or play, to with a budget gap of $3.5 million for the solving. Throughout my career in sales to two components: our strong academic of our children to ensure that they can children and provide programs that en- understanding Newton’s second law of 2009-2010 academic year due to ever and consulting, I have prided myself on programs – led by a superb group of navigate the often difficult waters of ado- hance our children beyond the classroom. motion. We owe this to our children and decreasing state aid in real dollar terms having the ability to analyze client situ- teachers and administrators – and the lescence is, in a sense, unthinkable. It has taken many years to attain the level their educators, who with resources and and restrictive New Jersey State Depart- ations through a combination of organi- diverse extracurricular activities, includ- Cutting back on technology in a world leadership for our children with our teach- technologies, instill that there are no limit ment of Education guidelines. zational skills, asking the right ques- ing athletic teams and clubs, which foster driven by technological advancement can ers, staff and programs. to what you can learn. No one can take the This budget gap is exacerbated by grow- tions and effective listening in order to our children’s abilities to develop social only make our children less competitive We can formulate ideas and creative attitudes and skills away, reduce it or ing enrollment and increasing costs of understand the nature of the problem at skills, athletic abilities, artistic talents and in a world where our competitive advan- partnering to develop resources ahead of balance it as a numerical figure. educating our children. This coming hand and discuss possible alternative life skills. Our children are well posi- tage is already diminishing. And while the budget to compensate with these chal- Most importantly, I want to take the school year, our schools will feel the solutions. tioned to excel in university level aca- we could argue that our children will lenging times. We are all told to do more lead in the communication of these ideas impact like no other time over the past The issues we face as a town and as a demics and to navigate the rough waters survive without “extras” like foreign lan- with less, yet how much more can we to our most important constituents; our decade. We must work together as a com- school system are complex. In turn, we of “the real world.” guages and after school sports, these ac- provide our children with less resource as parents and families who support the stu- munity to uphold the educational stan- must continually test the assumptions This value is realized first and fore- tivities allow our children to grow and they are stripped away of a better future. dents and teachers; our teachers who find dards for which Westfield is known. we make about these challenges, apply most by those of us with children going differentiate themselves, while also likely This is not simple when we are dealing interests and importance to their student’s Westfield voters have an important a rigorous amount of due diligence to through the Westfield school system. But enhancing their chance to attend a college with our most precious assets; our chil- welfare and safety while they are in school. responsibility when we go to the polls on every situation and refresh our existing the rest of the community reaps these of their choosing. dren — the future of our society. They are As owners, stakeholders, and adminis- April 21. We must thoughtfully elect three knowledge base in order to make the benefits as well. A major result of our The role of a Board member becomes the future which will endure and will also trators we need to recognize that facilities candidates to the Board of Education. right decisions. Following this process strong school system is the stellar reputa- even more critical in times such as these. be challenged within their times. They and properties are a major cost and asset Westfield schools face unprecedented is at the core of creative problem solv- tion of Westfield as a community – a fact I believe that my background and experi- too someday will be our future teachers, second only to personnel. Therefore the challenges. The fiscal uncertainty of our ing. that attracts people to Westfield. ence make me well qualified to work administrators, CEOs. We need to work maintenance of our facilities and open immediate future is daunting. Our chil- If elected, I can assure you that I will None of this is possible without money. through the immediate needs and to con- together! spaces are the valuable assets that not just dren need and deserve more technology, leverage my skills and experience to en- Unfortunately, state laws that are designed tinually find solutions going forward. I I have 20 years of working with the provide a roof but are enhancement to more classroom support and more oppor- hance the decision making process cur- to enhance the educational experience of am confident that my strong legal, busi- Department of Community Affairs education. Success is not being at the top; tunity to compete with peers from other rently employed by the board and to im- children across the state actually penalize ness and financial background will allow (DCA), our regulatory State agency. I success is how we achieve to the top. districts. prove upon the quality of education for all Westfield because in the state’s eye we me to lead through the challenges with a bring building code experience, ADA I want to have and see dialogue be- School board members will be making of the children of Westfield. I will work are a “wealthy” community – despite the sense of fiscal responsibility, openness federal requirements and the interaction tween parents and administrators to be decisions that affect the success of our vigorously and with a sense of urgency on fact that many of us may now be strug- and fairness to all. As many of you know with clients and end users from beginning able to reach success; the success of pro- children and the growth of our commu- their behalf. I hope I can count on your gling and not necessarily “feeling the I am a practicing attorney, I have an MBA to end. We call this concept “from cradle viding an excellent education with our nity. This is not the time for sticking our support on April 21. wealth.” We are limited by a state funding in Finance, and I have also worked as a to grave.” This is the communication dedicated teachers and staff. Engaging heads in the sand, nor is it the time for Please feel free to reach out to me at formula that dictates how much we can CPA. I have significant experience in with our deans, vice presidents or depart- residents, parents and families to be part standing on the sidelines. This is the time [email protected] . I am vote to increase budget revenue despite project management and business plan- ment chairs. of a solution is my commitment to serve to make our voices heard. This is the time eager to hear your feedback. the fact that our costs continue to be ning, am an experienced team leader, and However, we all understand that what you and instill a sense of purpose within to elect board members who will listen, David Finn driven upward. These limits – put simply have counseled many Boards of Direc- makes a university in my current position my capacity if elected to this board mem- Westfield BOE Candidate – will leave us with a budget gap of about tors over the years. is our students and their professors. Func- bership. PUBLIC NOTICE $3.0 million that can only be satisfied Most importantly, I have two children tional, aesthetically pleasing and safe fa- I hope to gain your vote this April 21, PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD through significant spending cuts that are in the Westfield school system and I care cilities are required for conducive learn- 2009. Your thoughts are appreciated. If BOARD OF EDUCATION TOWN OF WESTFIELD going to hurt, while challenging our abil- deeply about what the system will look ing or else the commodity of education you wish to have a dialogue on topics, BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS ity to differentiate the Westfield school like for them and for all of the children does not exist. In our Westfield commu- please e-mail me at NOTICE TO BIDDERS system. and young adults in Westfield next year nity, students rely on their teacher’s cred- [email protected]. Thank you. Sealed proposals will be received by the I have listened to a formal presentation and each year after that. Budget dollars ibility, and inspiration to personal leader- Kathy Monteiro Board of Education of the Westfield School Sealed proposals will be received by the of the proposed school budget many times ship. We as parents rely on the commit- District, Union County, New Jersey, at the Board of Education of the Westfield School are not going to magically reappear. It WFBOE Candidate Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, District, Union County, New Jersey, at the will be difficult to find a solution, but I Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, See it all on the web in color . . . promise to approach the challenges with supplies, equipment or services: Westfield, New Jersey, for the following www.goleader.com diligence and creativity. I am committed Clancy WFBOE Candidate Release supplies, equipment or services: to making the best use of what we have BID FOR: PUBLIC NOTICE B 10-02 ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT BID FOR: everyday and I am eager to do so relent- Westfield’s Commitment to Our UNIFORMS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE B 10-05 COMPUTER SUPPLIES FOR SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD lessly, dollar by dollar if necessary. 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR BOARD OF EDUCATION I welcome your thoughts. Please email Schools Provides for Our Children BIDS DUE: BIDS DUE: NOTICE TO BIDDERS me at [email protected]. APRIL 28, 2009 AT 1:00 PM APRIL 23, 2009 AT 1:00 PM When I moved to Westfield 24 years later, we still feel so fortunate to live here The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Board of Rich Mattessich The bids will be received at the Admin- The bids will be received at the Admin- Education intends to seek out contractors Westfield Candidate for School ago, our children were ages three and one. and are thankful to our amazing commu- istration Building, 302 Elm Street, istration Building, 302 Elm Street, for removal/replacement of asbestos con- Board I could have never anticipated this jour- nity of family and friends without whom Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date taining floor tile/mastic at the High School See it all on the web in color . . . ney all those years ago. My husband, we could not manage the times we need to and at the time indicated, and then publicly and at the time indicated, and then publicly located in Scotch Plains New Jersey. The Bob, had grown up here and he persuaded be in four places at once. (Confession: I opened and read aloud. opened and read aloud. floor tile/mastic shall be removed by a www.goleader.com me it was a wonderful place to raise a only once found myself at Houlihan in- Bids must be in strict compliance with Bids must be in strict compliance with New Jersey licensed Asbestos Abatement family. stead of Kehler, so far.). specifications. Specifications may be se- specifications. Specifications may be se- Contractor. The Board invites prospective PUBLIC NOTICE His father, James Clancy, was the Union As soon as our oldest entered kindergar- cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm contractors to submit their sealed bids for TOWN OF WESTFIELD County Superintendent of Schools at the ten at Tamaques, I immediately sought out Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) this project. These bids are to be submit- PLANNING BOARD 789-4407. Bids must be made on the 789-4407. Bids must be made on the ted in a sealed envelope clearly marked time and convinced me the schools were ways to become involved in the school. As proposal forms in the manner designated. proposal forms in the manner designated. on the outside, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, The Planning Board of the Town of among the best. They were both right. my path has taken me through just about Proposals must be endorsed on the out- Proposals must be endorsed on the out- TILE REPLACEMENT - HIGH SCHOOL Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- Twenty fours years and seven children every school committee, I grew to under- side of the sealed envelope, with the name side of the sealed envelope, with the name BID # 1040-164. Direct all sealed bids to day, April 6, 2009 in the Council Cham- stand and appreciate the vital link between of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the the Business Administrator, Evergreen bers in the Municipal Building, 425 East PUBLIC NOTICE school and home for our children. I recog- name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- Avenue & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS nize, and more importantly, continue to vices for which the bid is submitted. It is vices for which the bid is submitted. It is New Jersey 07076. 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- RESOLUTION value the positive impact of this connec- understood and agreed that proposals may understood and agreed that proposals may There will be a mandatory site inspec- ing appeal: tion. By being a presence in the schools be delivered before the time or at the place be delivered before the time or at the place tion on Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 11:00 WHEREAS, Antonio Inacio, Esq., with Ferraro’s Realty Group, LLC, 425 specified for opening. The Board of Edu- specified for opening. The Board of Edu- p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the law offices located at 25 Broadway, Clark, and assisting the teachers, parents are able Elmer Street, So. (Block 3204, Lot 2) cation assumes no responsibility for bids cation assumes no responsibility for bids High School located at Westfield Road in New Jersey, was previously appointed as to help enhance activities by bringing their and Faris Group, LLC, 211 South Av- mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids Scotch Plains. All potential bidders, or Municipal Court Judge for the Township of own knowledge and backgrounds into the enue, East, (Block 3204, Lot 6) seeking shall be received after the time desig- shall be received after the time desig- their representatives, must attend in order Scotch Plains from April ll, 2006 through classroom. These connections add to the preliminary and final major site plan ap- nated. nated. to bid. Plans and Specifications will be April l0, 2009, a three (3) year appointment proval. Application proposes to demolish many layers of rich experiences our chil- Bidding shall be in conformance with the Bidding shall be in conformance with the available at this site inspection upon pay- as required by state law; and the dwelling and accessory structures on dren receive in the Westfield Public School applicable requirements of applicable requirements of ment of seventy five dollars ($75.00) per WHEREAS, Antonio Inacio, Esq. has existing lot 6, merge the lands and use of system. It is for these reasons that I decided N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to set payable to Environmental Remediation served with distinction as Municipal Court lots 2 and 6, thus creating a new combined to run for the Westfield Board of Educa- the “Public School Contracts Law”. the “Public School Contracts Law”. & Management, Inc. (ER&M, Inc.) This fee Judge for the Township of Scotch Plains, lot, and construct a new parking area on The Board of Education of the Town of The Board of Education of the Town of is non-refundable. as well as also serving as Municipal Court tion three years ago and why I am now the property containing 10 parking spaces Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Each bid must be accompanied by a Judge for the Township of Clark, and seeking re-election. with driveway access off of South Avenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids reserves the right to reject any or all bids deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the WHEREAS, the local public contracts I have seen many changes over the along with associated site improvements. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), base bid, but not in excess of Twenty law, N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-l et seq., requires that years (remember trailers at the high school Applicants propose to erect an additional (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) in form a resolution authorizing the award of a freestanding sign along the South Avenue and when sixth grade moved to the inter- waive any informalities. The Board further waive any informalities. The Board further and subject to conditions provided in the contract for professional services without entrance. The proposed application also mediate school?), but one thing that hasn’t reserves the right to take such alternates reserves the right to take such alternates Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may competitive bids must be publicly adver- seeks to increase seating at the catering/ changed is the commitment by our com- as they deem appropriate, and in any as they deem appropriate, and in any withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty tised; and restaurant facility (Ferarro’s South) that munity and our schools to provide a high order that the Board feels may be in the order that the Board feels may be in the (60) days after the actual date of the open- WHEREAS, this appointment or con- currently exists on the subject property best interest of theWestfield Public School best interest of theWestfield Public School ing thereof. The sealed bid opening will be tract is awarded without competitive bid- quality education for all of our children. from 48 seats (that was previously ap- District. District. at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 28, 2009 in ding as a “professional service” under the To have been part of this commitment proved by the Planning Board in 1996) to All bidders are required to comply with All bidders are required to comply with the office of the Business Administrator. provisions of said local public contracts to education has been an honor, and it 70 seats. the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. The successful bidder will be required to laws because said services are rendered would be a privilege to continue. I truly List of New C.40:55D—70 c and d seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- furnish a Performance Bond in the full or performed by persons authorized by variances requested: believe that there is no greater gift we can nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. amount of the contract price, indemnifying law to practice a recognized profession Section 17.02C7s. requires 25 parking give our children than that of our time. Corporate bidders are required by law Corporate bidders are required by law the Owner from any and all proceedings, which practice is regulated by law and spaces based on the use of the premises. For me it is my time spent laying the (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list suits, or actions of any kind, name or which practice requires the knowledge of Application proposes 17 spaces. foundation of education and helping to of names and addresses of all stockhold- of names and addresses of all stockhold- description and condition for the faithful an advanced type in a field of learning Section 11.28E.11 allows a maximum ers owning 10% or more of their stock. ers owning 10% or more of their stock. performance of the work, and a Payment required by prolonged formal course of build a bright future for our children that all improvements coverage of 70%. Appli- A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- Bond in the full amount of the contract specified education and instruction and has been my greatest reward in serving cation proposes 87.32 % tractor Questionnaire/Certification also tractor Questionnaire/Certification also price as security for the payment of all additionally due to the subjective differ- our community. Section 16.04E.1 and 4 permits one must be filed with the bid. The bid package must be filed with the bid. The bid package persons performing labor and furnishing ence in the work product of such persons, It is my hope that I can continue my sign. 3 signs were approved by prior vari- will also include other documents that must will also include other documents that must materials in connection with the contract. and the fact that ethical requirements of ance grant. Application proposes an addi- work as a parent, as a teacher and as your be completed and returned with the bid. be completed and returned with the bid. Contractors and subcontractors shall such profession will not permit such bid- tional freestanding sign for a total of 4 Westfield Board of Education member. Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- comply with the New Jersey Prevailing ding. signs. ders and to complete and submit all re- ders and to complete and submit all re- Wage Act, Laws of 1963, Chapter 150. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Jane Clancy Section 16.04E.4c. requires a minimum quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- Suppliers are required to comply with re- by the Mayor and Township Council for Candidate for Westfield BOE setback of 5 feet from the property line to cation and rejection of the bid. cation and rejection of the bid. quirements of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127, the Township of Scotch Plains in the County the proposed free standing sign. Applica- All bidders shall submit with their bid All bidders shall submit with their bid (Affirmative Action), Public Works Con- of Union and State of New Jersey that tion proposes 2.5 feet. package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- tractor Registration Act, Contractor Busi- Antonio Inacio, Esq. is hereby re-appointed Reading is Good For You ness Registration Certificate as issued by ness Registration Certificate as issued by ness Registration Act. Variances, waivers or exceptions from as Municipal Court Judge for a three year the Department of Treasury of the State of the Department of Treasury of the State of Questions concerning this statement and certain site plan details or relief from re- term beginning April l0, 2009 through April New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) specifications should be directed to Mr. quirements may be sought as appropri- l0, 20l2; and BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be Gary Leverence, Consultant (609-259- ate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s 8077). The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Board Plans and application are on file in the copy of the within Resolution shall be check or certified check made payable to check or certified check made payable to of Education reserves the right to reject office of the Town Engineer, 959 North forwarded to the Scotch Plains Township the Westfield Board of Education, for ten the Westfield Board of Education, for ten any and all bids, waive any informality or to Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Municipal Court Administrator, Yvonne percent (10%) of the amount of the total percent (10%) of the amount of the total accept a bid that in its judgement will be in may be seen Monday through Friday from Rude, and to Antonio Inacio, Esq., 25 bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. the best interest of the Board. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Broadway, Clerk, New Jersey. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 26, 2009 Page 19 Fanwood Resident Appears Leader/Times Intern Attains In Montclair’s Little Women Al Neuharth Scholarship FANWOOD – Fanwood resident 5, with two shows each day at 1:30 and WESTFIELD – Marisa Stotter, a “Meet the Press” and meeting and Mary O’Connor plays Marmee March 3:30 p.m. senior at Westfield High School, and a speaking with David Gregory, its mod- in Little Women at Studio Playhouse in This coming-of-age tale tells of Westfield Leader / Scotch Plains- erator, and some of his guests that day, Montclair. Louisa May Alcott’s classic the four March sisters: tempestuous Fanwood Times intern during the sum- a tour of the editorial offices of USA book will come alive onstage at Studio Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth and mer of 2008, was one of 102 high Today and seminars on the media, tech- Playhouse, located at 14 Alvin Place in spoiled baby Amy. Under the guid- school seniors from across the country nology, the First Amendment and di- ance of their mother, to be selected this year for the annual Al versity. Marmee, and the influ- Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship. The students also attended a cer- ence of their neighbors, The Freedom Forum, a non-partisan emony held during the conference to the Lawrence family, foundation established by Al Neuharth, award posthumously to Tim Russert, each girl discovers an the founder of USA Today, the late moderator of “Meet inner strength that she awards the scholarship. The the Press,” the annual Free never knew she had to KIDS WHOOP IT UP...The “Hoops Wizard” entertains children at a benefit for award is made to one male Spirit of the Year Award. handle adversity and the Muselli family of Westfield held at Lincoln School in early March. Robert and one female student from That award is made annu- learns valuable lessons Muselli, 33, passed away last autumn after being fatally wounded by a falling tree each state and the District ally by the Freedom Forum that help prepare them limb during a tree-maintenance job. See Mrs. Muselli’s letter on page 4. of Columbia who are inter- to an individual in the news for life as they grow up. ested in pursuing a career in “who has stirred the public’s Directed by Laura journalism and display cer- hearts and souls by demon- Byrne-Cristiano, this WF’s Rialto Reopens With tain qualities of a “free strating the human capacity production of Little spirit.” to dream, dare and do.” Women has tickets priced The winners are selected Past recipients of that MOTHERLY TOUCH...Marmee March, played by at $8, with discounts Improved Seating, Digital 3D in a competitive process that award have included Bob Mary O’Connor of Fanwood, reads to her daughters in available for groups of includes submission of Schieffer, the CBS News Little Women. 20 or more that prepay. WESTFIELD – The Rialto The- of The Rialto and Cranford The- samples of journalistic Marisa Stotter anchor, Barbara Bush, Brig. ater, located at 250 East Broad aters, “We are proud of the work we work, essays geared to journalism and Gen. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager and Upper Montclair, on Saturdays and Sun- To reserve in advance, call the box have completed so far, and the days, March 28 and 29 and April 4 and office at (973) 744-9752. Street, recently undertook a major other credentials. Marisa was the fe- the late Supreme Court Justice renovation and is planning to re- project is coming together nicely. I male student selected from New Jersey Thurgood Marshall. WF’s Callahan Makes open tomorrow, March 27. A know the community will join us in this year. The students also have obligations FW’s Scully Makes brightly designed environment with celebrating these improvements. We As part of this award, Marisa at- stemming from the conference, includ- Fairfield Dean’s List new carpeting, tile, granite, light- appreciate our customers’ patience tended the annual Free Spirit Journal- ing preparing a feature article about WESTFIELD – Fairfield Univer- Holy Cross Dean’s List ing, movie screens and reclining as we work to deliver an excep- ism Scholarship and Conference in their experience at the conference for sity announced that Colin Callahan, a FANWOOD – Fanwood student seats awaits the public. Two out of tional movie experience in your Washington, D.C., from March 14 to their school paper. resident of Westfield and son of Deirdre Scully made the College the six auditoriums will be presented downtown theater. ” For a list of 19. At the conference, the students par- Marisa, who will be attending Michael and Dianne Callahan, was of the Holy Cross’s fall 2008 dean’s with Digital 3D. shows, call (908) 232-1288 or check ticipated in various programs concern- Wesleyan University in Middletown, named to the school’s dean’s list. list. According to Jesse Sayegh, owner westfieldtoday.com/RialtoTheater. ing journalism and the media, toured Conn., in September, is a Features Edi- To be selected, a student must at- Deirdre, a second-year student, media organizations and participated tor of Westfield High School’s Hi’s tain a grade point average of at least is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. See it all on the web in color . . . in seminars conducted by broadcast Eye. A copy of the Hi’s Eye, along with 3.5 of a possible 4.0. Colin is major- Raymond Scully of Fanwood. She and print journalists and newsmakers. school papers of the other student win- ing in Finance. majors in math. www.goleader.com This included a taping of NBC’s ners, was displayed at the conference.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Students - Related & Extraordinary 11-000-216,217 1,981,860 2,144,712 1,687,280 Guidance 11-000-218-XXX 1,247,930 1,266,929 1,263,492 BOARD OF EDUCATION Child Study Teams 11-000-219-XXX 1,443,236 1,451,450 1,455,355 Improvement of Instructional Services 11-000-221-XXX 827,292 820,447 783,120 Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000-222-XXX 783,353 822,294 799,536 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000-223-XXX 1,207,288 1,128,165 880,348 In accordance with the New Jersey Statutes relating hereto, Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the School District General Administration 11-000-230-XXX 864,174 951,882 900,118 of the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood has prepared a tentative budget for the school year beginning July 1, School Administration 11-000-240-XXX 2,645,341 2,736,566 2,743,842 2009 and ending June 30, 2010, which is on file and open to inspections at the Secretary’s office in the Administration Offices, Cedar Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology 11-000-25X-XXX 1,366,931 1,529,926 1,559,724 Street and Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000-26X-XXX 6,609,710 7,028,410 7,055,190 It should be observed that expenditures are shown under a GAAP format (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) approved by Student Transportation Services 11-000-270-XXX 2,836,576 3,095,742 3,253,317 the New Jersey Department of Education. This format shows the School District’s tentative budget by general program rather than in Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 11,844,337 12,554,958 13,639,867 the line item structure, thus providing the reader with a better understanding of how the District plans to utilize community resources. Total Support Services Expenditures 39,697,683 42,655,113 44,470,358 Public Hearing on said budget will be held at the Administration Offices, Cedar Street and Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE 69,385,357 73,049,375 76,045,207 Jersey, at 8:00 p.m. on MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES The tentative budget will be on file and open for examination from the date of this Notice until MARCH 30, 2009 between the hours Deposit to Capital Reserves 10-604 227,704 of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on regular school days, in the Office of the Secretary, Administration Offices, Cedar Street Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-73X 41,818 104,013 60,100 and Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 1,218,866 1,085,000 900,000 The school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 1,260,684 1,416,717 960,100 Board of Education. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available from your local school district. Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools 10-000-100-56X 17,284 19,306 29,847 OPERATING BUDGET GRAND TOTAL 70,663,325 74,485,398 77,035,154 Anthony Del Sordi, Board Secretary Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS Scotch Plains, New Jersey Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 93,771 The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Preschool Education: Publication Date: March 26, 2009 Instruction 20-211-100-XXX 58,500 49,500 TOTAL PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AID 58,500 49,500 Other State Projects: SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT Nonpublic Textbooks 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 58,283 60,621 55,000 Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 83,203 127,329 175,000 Nonpublic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 216,910 200,000 100,000 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010 Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 81,909 81,831 65,000 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Nonpublic Technology Initiative 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 41,476 ADVERTISED ENROLLMENTS Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 50,583 Total State Projects 532,364 528,281 444,500 OCTOBER 15, 2007 OCTOBER 15, 2008 OCTOBER 15, 2009 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED Federal Projects: Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 4638 4690 4780 Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 89,295 107,214 75,000 Pupils on Roll Regular Shared-Time 17 14 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,284,846 1,200,543 900,000 Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 681 674 674 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 110,747 Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time 12 10 2 Total Federal Projects 1,484,888 1,307,757 975,000 Private School Placements 72 71 72 TOTAL GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS 2,111,023 1,836,038 1,419,500 Pupils Sent to Other Districts-Reg Prog 1 1 105 REPAYMENT OF DEBT Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 32 40 59 Repayment of Debt - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 2,421,106 2,343,994 2,343,994 Pupils in State Facilities 1 1 TOTAL REPAYMENT OF DEBT 2,421,106 2,343,994 2,343,994 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Total Expenditures 75,195,454 78,665,430 80,798,648 ADVERTISED REVENUES UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 ADVERTISED RECAPITULATION OF BALANCES BUDGET CATEGORY ACCOUNT ACTUAL REVISED ANTICIPATED AUDITED AUDITED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED OPERATING BUDGET BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE Budgeted Fund Balance - Operating Budget 10-303 835,476 268,176 BUDGET CATEGORY 6/30/2007 6/30/2008 6/30/2009 6/30/2010 Revenues from Local Sources: Local Tax Levy 10-1210 65,455,759 67,753,660 71,122,752 Unreserved: Interest Earned on Capital Reserve Funds 10-1XXX 288 General Operating Budget 1,790,888 1,657,272 1,071,796 803,620 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 577,613 675,000 845,590 Repayment of Debt 10,961 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL 66,033,660 68,428,660 71,968,342 Reserved for Specific Purposes: Revenues from State Sources: General Operating Budget: Transportation Aid 10-3120 715,918 Capital Reserve 16,398 16,686 244,390 244,390 Special Education Aid 10-3130 2,936,944 Adult Education Programs 0 0 0 0 Bilingual Education 10-3140 28,086 Maintenance Reserve 0 0 0 0 Exraordinary Aid 10-3131 286,028 449,638 283,000 Legal Reserve 607,772 607,772 0 0 Consolidated Aid 10-3195 315,939 Tuition Reserve 0 0 0 0 Additional Formula Aid 10-3196 243,411 Current Expense Emergency Reserve 0 0 0 0 Other State Aids 10-3XXX 88,791 Reserved for Repayment of Debt 0 0 0 0 Categorical Special Education Aid 10-3132 2,935,031 3,003,877 Equalization Aid 10-3176 283,593 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Categorical Security Aid 10-3177 388,268 407,921 Categorical Transportation Aid 10-3121 899,334 1,094,428 ADVERTISED PER PUPIL COST CALCULATIONS SUBTOTAL 4,615,117 4,955,864 4,789,226 2008-09 2008-09 2009-10 Revenues from Federal Sources: 2006-07 2007-08 ORIGINAL REVISED PROPOSED Medicaid Reimbursement 10-4200 9,410 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET SUBTOTAL 9,410 Per Pupil Cost Calculations: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 265,398 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 11,127 11,505 11,973 11,863 11,975 Actual Revenues (Over) / Under Expenditures 14,548 Total Classroom Instruction 6,477 6,713 6,972 6,868 7,063 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 70,663,325 74,485,398 77,035,154 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 6,211 6,461 6,692 6,561 6,764 GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 209 195 214 218 193 Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 93,771 Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 57 57 66 89 106 Total Support Services 1,894 1,919 1,955 1,971 1,779 Revenues from State Sources: Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1,659 1,655 1,715 1,749 1,593 Preschool Education Aid 20-3218 58,500 49,500 Total Administrative Costs 1,062 1,124 1,198 1,190 1,172 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 532,364 469,781 395,000 Administration-Salaries and Benefits 878 977 1,002 991 984 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 532,364 528,281 444,500 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 1,373 1,438 1,507 1,511 1,629 Revenues from Federal Sources: Operations & Maintenance of Plant-Salary & Ben. 870 926 945 923 1,053 Title I 20-4411-4416 89,295 107,214 75,000 Total Food Services Costs 0 0 0 0 0 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 1,284,846 1,200,543 900,000 Total Extracurricular Costs 290 282 312 293 304 Other 20-4XXX 110,747 Total Equipment Costs 23 8 19 19 11 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 1,484,888 1,307,757 975,000 Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 24.1 27.3 28.6 28.4 30.4 TOTAL GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS 2,111,023 1,836,038 1,419,500 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained REPAYMENT OF DEBT in the 2009 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education’s Internet address: http://www.state.nj.us/ Revenues from Local Sources: education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations Local Tax Levy 40-1210 2,410,146 2,343,994 2,343,994 were performed using the 2008-09 revised appropriations and 2009-10 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 2,410,146 2,343,994 2,343,994 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and TOTAL LOCAL REPAYMENT OF DEBT 2,410,146 2,343,994 2,343,994 judgments against the school district. For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Actual Revenues (Over) / Under Expenditures 10,960 Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all TOTAL REPAYMENT OF DEBT 2,421,106 2,343,994 2,343,994 components are not shown. TOTAL REVENUES / SOURCES 75,195,454 78,665,430 80,798,648 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ADVERTISED APPROPRIATIONS 4A. Advertised Capital Outlay Projects 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Describe below, by project number, the appropriations for budgeted Capital Outlay Projects including those items related to the BUDGET CATEGORY ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES REV. APPROP. APPROPRIATIONS district's Long Range Facilities Plan. Include only construction, remodeling, renovations, installation of service systems, land and GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE improvements, and the purchase of buildings. If the project is eligible for a grant, budget only the local share of the project and enter Instruction: an X in column 4. Do not include equipment. Include all projects budgeted on the transfer lines to Capital Projects fund (8326 and 8335). Regular Programs 11-1XX-100-XXX 22,843,588 23,292,831 24,664,107 If the project is a request to exceed and existing referendum (Under N.J.A.C. 6A:26-4.4(a)3), enter an ‘X’ in column 5 and enter the Special Education 11-2XX-100-XXX 4,758,997 4,907,924 4,669,995 funding source for the request in column 6. Complete a detailed budget for each project. Basic Skills/Remedial 11-230-100-XXX 726,875 821,262 807,170 Bilingual Education 11-240-100-XXX 73,742 40,790 40,379 Request to School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities 11-401-100-XXX 332,885 334,632 328,751 Project Dollar Eligible Exceed Funding Source School Sponsored Athletics 11-402-100-XXX 911,089 953,323 1,020,646 Description/Activity Number Amount for Grant Referendum for Request Community Services Programs/Operations 11-800-330-XXX 40,498 43,500 43,801 Abestos Removal - SPFHS 75,000 Support Services: Computer Lease 585,000 Tuition 11-000-100-XXX 5,190,826 6,238,920 7,540,736 Bathroom Renovation - SPFHS 75,000 Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000-211-XXX 96,858 101,314 106,077 Window Replacement - Brunner 4670-080-03-1001 165,000 X Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 751,971 783,398 802,356 Total Amount: 900,000 1 T - 3/26/09, The Times Fee: $578.34 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 26, 2009 Page 21 Local Girls to Model, Organists to Play Giant Raise Money for Education French Organ, March 29 NEWARK – The Newark Museum teer Organization (NMVO). Pro- WESTFIELD – Five prominent professional choir with repertoire fo- will celebrate the spirit of American ceeds from the event benefit New Jersey organists, including two cusing on Gregorian chant and Re- girlhood at four fashion shows dur- children’s education programs and from Westfield, will perform music naissance polyphony. He will per- ing its sixth annual American Girl exhibitions at the Museum. ranging from Bach to Widor when form music by Franck and Weekend at the Newark Museum on American Girl Weekend provides Crescent Concerts presents its sev- Clerambault. Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and an entertaining and educational look enth concert of the season, “A Festi- Mr. Berg began his organ training 29, at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each at how generations of American girls val of Organists,” Sunday, March 29, at age 7. In high school, he began day. have used clothing to express their at 3 p.m. in the Crescent Avenue college-level organ with Reverend Local girls performing as models own unique style and personality, Presbyterian Church, located on the John Palmer, a student of the re- in the show include Gabriela said Peggy Dougherty, the museum’s corner of nowned Jean MacPherson of Scotch Plains, Rose deputy director of development and Watchung Avenue Langlais at Denommee and Kayleigh Talbot of Membership. and Seventh Street Benedictine Uni- Cranford and Anna Browne, Ava After the shows, visitors can par- in Plainfield. versity. He will Carey, Zoe Chadowitz, Julia Friss, ticipate in guided tours of the Organists Jo- perform music by Isabella Gelfand, Megan Hanlon, museum’s acclaimed Picturing seph Ardnt, Will- Couperin and Alison Jaruzelski, Madison America exhibition, which helps iam Berg, Brian Buxtehude. McKenna, Charlotte Seltzer, Jessica place the shows’ fashions into his- WATER WORKS...Marion Derrett’s “Playing on the Beach” is among the works Preston Harlow, Mr. Harlow is Stern and Lauren Ahern, all from torical context, she explained. reperesented at the Westfield Art Gallery. See below for details. Trent Johnson and organist and direc- Westfield. The event program includes a run- Barbara Thomson tor of music at St. The program showcases historical way show, an ice cream sundae re- will perform on Peter’s Episcopal and contemporary American Girl ception, party favors and door prizes, Sykes Brings Her Brand the church’s new Church in fashions modeled by 122 young vol- along with special souvenirs and four manual, 97 G. F. Adams organ console in the Gothic stone sanctuary of Morristown. His unteers, ages 6 to 11, representing chances to win dolls and accessories rank G.F. Adams Plainfield’s Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. responsibilities in- 57 New Jersey urban and suburban from the various American Girl Of Humor to Rahway’s PAC French organ. clude the direction of an adult choir, municipalities. brands. By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH phased her. She performs in dialogue Mr. Johnson is an organist, com- girls’ choir and choir of men and The young models were selected Tickets are $30 per person; for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times form with her audience, replying to poser, pianist and conductor. He is boys, as well as the coordination of late last year and have been in re- more information, see RAHWAY – Wanda Sykes per- random utterances while not losing a the director of the 70-voice Oratorio the music at St. Peter’s concert series. hearsal for the event under the tute- NewarkMuseum.org or call (973) formed her unique brand of standup at beat. Singers and director of music and General admission will be $20, $15 lage of the Newark Museum Volun- 596-5144. the Union County Performing Arts Cen- When one audience member shouted, arts, as well as organist, of the First for seniors and $5 for students. Handi- ter. Her performance satirized every- “People in Rahway don’t know poli- United Methodist Church in cap access and large-print programs thing from the economy, the new Presi- tics,” instead of waiting for the commo- Westfield, where he leads a program will be available. For those requiring WF Community Band dent, relationships and the pressures of tion to stop or trying to hush it, Sykes of children’s and adult choirs, a con- special accommodations, please call getting older. jumped right in, saying “You should cert series and instrumentalists. in advance at (908) 756-2468 be- When discussing the economy, cor- listen to the advice my grandma used to An active organ recitalist, Mr. tween the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Celebrates Start of Spring porate executives’ behavior drew her give to me: ‘Don’t get involved with Johnson has performed recitals in many Monday through Friday. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Another feature for the evening ire. Sykes took sides on issues, and no other people’s business that you don’t of the major churches, concert halls Community Band, under the direc- includes, “Inglesina” (The Little En- topic was too sensitive. She even chas- know nothing about.’” and cathedrals in the United States, tion of Thomas Connors, announced glish Girl), a popular symphonic tised the recent Chris Brown and Europe and Asia. He will play compo- its annual spring concert would be march that was written by Davide Rihanna incident. WF Gallery Hosts SP sitions of David Hegarty and J.S. Bach. held on Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. Delle Cese while he was bandmaster Though she spared no one and lam- Ms. Thomson has performed across WHS Grad Stars at the Edison Intermediate School at Bitonto, a town near the Adriatic pooned the President on occasion, her Award-Winning Artist the United States and in Austria, Ger- Auditorium. seaport city of Bari, Italy. support for him was apparent, urging WESTFIELD – Award-winning lo- many, Holland, France, Italy and Yu- On ABC Tonight A highlight for the afternoon in- The concert will be held in the people to temper their criticisms on cal artist Marion Derrett will display a goslavia. Locally, she has performed WESTFIELD – 1994 cludes “Selections from My Fair Edison Intermediate School Audito- things like his purchase of a helicopter. solo show of recent work, “Colors of with the Westfield Symphony Orches- Westfield High School gradu- Lady,” by Frederick Lowe, telling the rium, located at 800 Rahway Avenue Even though her topics and views Light,” at Westfield Art Gallery, lo- tra, the North Jersey Bach Festival and ate Jessica St. Clair will star in tale of Professor Harry Higgins, who in Westfield. Admission is free to the were controversial and opinionated, cated at the New Jersey Workshop for the Peabody Symphony Orchestra. “In the Motherhood,” a new wagers that he can take Eliza Doolittle public. Future performances for the Sykes’ charisma was at the forefront of the Arts, 150-152 East Broad Street . She is currently Voorhees Chapel ABC comedy which premieres from a flower girl and make her a Westfield Community Band include her act. Her sharp witticisms and gen- Ms. Derrett, who lives in Scotch organist at Rutgers University, or- tonight at 8 p.m, alongside high-society lady. the Summer Concert Series in eral personal appeal won the audience Plains, has commissioned landscapes ganist and director of music at the Megan Mullally and Cheryl This piece features well-known Mindowaskin Park in Westfield on over in waves of laughter. and portraits, both pets and people. She Congregational Church of Westfield Hines. songs such as “Wouldn’t It Be June 25, July 2, 9 and 16. Sykes also incorporated a lot of an- uses pastels to create “harmonies of and organist and director of music at She had a recurring role on the Loverly,” “On the Street Where You For more information, go to ecdotes into her routine, including one color throughout the lights and shad- Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston. CBS comedy “Worst Week” and Live” and “Get Me to the Church on westfieldcommunityband.com or call about her partner’s recent nightmare, ows of a painting.” Ms. Thomson has chosen music by can be seen in the Showtime se- Time.” (908) 789-4080. helping the audience feel connected to The show will run from April 14 to Bach and Widor. ries “The United States of Tara.” the comedienne. May 29, and the opening reception will American organist Mr. Arndt is the Editor’s note: The Leader/ Sykes’ ease on stage is a product of take place on Sunday, April 19, from 2 director of music at Grace Church in Times hopes to speak with the See it all on the web in color . . . her two decades of experience doing to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more Newark, one of the prominent Anglo- actress in the coming weeks. standup. The Performing Art’s Center’s information, contact Ms. Derrett at (908) Catholic parishes in the eastern United www.goleader.com jam-packed two-tiered venue in no way 317-9730. States. At Grace Church, he directs a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

School Sponsored Athletics 11-402-100-XXX 1,061,804 1,095,907 1,120,986 BOARD OF EDUCATION Support Services: Tuition 11-000-100-XXX 5,472,585 5,980,977 6,554,703 Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000-211-XXX 119,815 125,574 129,629 302 ELM STREET Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 1,132,443 1,189,024 1,288,077 Speech, OT, PT, Related & Extraordinary 11-000-216,217 2,953,042 2,710,978 2,984,060 Guidance 11-000-218-XXX 1,767,079 1,748,957 1,761,598 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 Child Study Teams 11-000-219-XXX 1,383,453 1,253,549 1,427,753 Improvement of Instructional Services 11-000-221-XXX 1,404,634 1,540,016 1,424,354 Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of Westfield, in the County of Union, New Jersey, that a public hearing for the proposed Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000-222-XXX 1,264,628 1,296,577 1,277,848 budget for the 2009-2010 school year will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 302 Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000-223-XXX 60,684 78,912 66,340 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 8:00 PM. General Administration 11-000-230-XXX 1,127,842 1,501,071 1,456,120 The budget will be on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for School Administration 11-000-240-XXX 3,057,529 3,036,485 3,090,347 examination by the public between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM each school day. Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology 11-000-25X-XXX 2,259,995 2,310,828 2,216,707 The School District has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000-26X-XXX 5,790,087 6,662,034 6,615,217 Board of Education. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available for your local school district. This Student Transportation Services 11-000-270-XXX 2,569,662 3,057,588 2,931,158 Board of Education approved tentative budget is being presented for advertising prior to the Executive County Superintendent approval. Other Support Services 11-000-290-XXX 270 The proposed budget includes $2,014,609, in waiver requests to the Executive County Superintendent to exceed its adjusted four Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 12,585,080 14,399,669 15,795,850 percent tax levy cap. The budget will be approved by the Executive County Superintendent prior to the public hearing. Food Services 11-000-310-XXX 17,585 20,000 Robert Berman Total Support Services Expenditures 42,966,413 46,912,239 49,019,761 Board Secretary TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE 77,605,526 82,378,637 85,357,696 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-73X 207,188 87,286 25,900 Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 137,830 37,635 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 345,018 124,921 25,900 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010 OPERATING BUDGET GRAND TOTAL 77,950,544 82,503,558 85,383,596 UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN SPECIAL GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 73,794 ADVERTISED ENROLLMENTS Other State Projects: OCTOBER 15, 2007 OCTOBER 15, 2008 OCTOBER 15, 2009 Nonpublic Textbooks 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 35,894 35,894 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 53,442 53,442 Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 5303 5333 5393 Nonpublic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 137,568 137,568 Pupils on Roll Regular Shared-Time 8 7 7 Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 42,472 42,472 Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 836 863 863 Nonpublic Technology Initiative 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 22,880 22,880 Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time 13 9 9 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 264,481 Private School Placements 84 85 85 Total State Projects 264,481 292,256 292,256 Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 18 21 21 Federal Projects: Pupils Received 2 2 Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 221,434 218,179 218,179 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,396,018 1,294,028 1,294,028 UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 154,910 141,504 141,504 Total Federal Projects 1,772,362 1,653,711 1,653,711 ADVERTISED REVENUES TOTAL GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS 2,110,637 1,945,967 1,945,967 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 REPAYMENT OF DEBT BUDGET CATEGORY ACCOUNT ACTUAL REVISED ANTICIPATED Repayment of Debt - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 2,399,179 2,900,048 3,006,297 OPERATING BUDGET TOTAL REPAYMENT OF DEBT 2,399,179 2,900,048 3,006,297 Budgeted Fund Balance - Operating Budget 10-303 1,151,490 800,000 Total Expenditures 82,460,360 87,349,573 90,335,860 Transfers from Other Funds 10-5200 454,921 Revenues from Local Sources: DEDUCT EXPENDITURES INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE FUNDS DUE TO TRANSFERS: Local Tax Levy 10-1210 71,096,796 75,086,661 79,272,528 Local Contribution - Transfer to Grants & Entitlements 11-1XX-100-930 Tuition 10-1300 65,835 Capital Reserve - Transfer to Repayment of Debt 12-000-400-933 Transportation Fees from Individuals 10-1410 10,933 Transfer Property Sale Proceeds to Debt Svc Res 11-000-520-934 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 444,466 500,000 260,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES NET OF TRANSFERS: 82,460,360 87,349,573 90,335,860 SUBTOTAL 71,618,030 75,586,661 79,532,528 Revenues from State Sources: UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN Special Education Aid 10-3130 4,083,349 ADVERTISED RECAPITULATION OF BALANCE Extraordinary Aid 10-3131 343,979 380,554 380,554 Consolidated Aid 10-3195 347,405 AUDITED AUDITED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED Additional Formula Aid 10-3196 269,833 BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE Other State Aids 10-3XXX 9,182 BUDGET CATEGORY 6/30/2007 6/30/2008 6/30/2009 6/30/2010 Categorical Special Education Aid 10-3132 3,409,824 3,409,824 Unreserved: Categorical Security Aid 10-3177 449,046 449,046 General Operating Budget 3,801,655 3,004,479 1,977,989 1,510,685 Adjustment Aid 10-3178 377,962 377,962 Repayment of Debt 221,810 383,987 280,464 0 Categorical Transportation Aid 10-3121 433,682 433,682 SUBTOTAL 5,053,748 5,051,068 5,051,068 Reserved for Specific Purposes: Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 714,339 General Operating Budget: Actual Revenues (Over) /Under Expenditures 823,845 Capital Reserve 869 869 869 869 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 77,950,544 82,503,558 85,383,596 Adult Education Programs 0 0 0 0 Maintenance Reserve 0 0 0 0 GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS Legal Reserve 378,129 332,696 332,696 0 Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 73,794 Tuition Reserve 0 0 0 0 Revenues from State Sources: Current Expense Emergency Reserve 0 0 0 0 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 264,481 292,256 292,256 Reserved for Repayment of Debt 0 0 0 0 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 264,481 292,256 292,256 Revenues from Federal Sources: UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN Title I 20-4411-4416 221,434 218,179 218,179 ADVERTISED PER PUPIL COST CALCULATIONS I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 1,396,018 1,294,028 1,294,028 Other 20-4XXX 154,910 141,504 141,504 2008-09 2008-09 2009-2010 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 1,772,362 1,653,711 1,653,711 2006-07 2007-08 ORIGINAL REVISED PROPOSED TOTAL GRANTS AND ENTITLEMENTS 2,110,637 1,945,967 1,945,967 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Per Pupil Cost Calculations: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) REPAYMENT OF DEBT Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 10,996 11,286 11,781 11,818 12095 Budgeted Fund Balance 40-303 156,643 280,464 Total Classroom Instruction 6,544 6,696 6,948 6,961 7,181 Transferrs from other Funds 40-5200 53,121 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 6,261 6,423 6,660 6,660 6,907 Revenues from Local Sources: Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 214 200 199 203 184 Local Tax Levy 40-1210 2,019,180 2,231,527 2,233,455 Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 70 73 89 98 90 Miscellaneous 40-1XXX 236,162 54,500 35,000 Total Support Services 1,901 1,965 1,997 1,988 2,052 TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 2,255,342 2,286,027 2,268,455 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1,633 1,704 1,745 1,745 1,774 Revenues from State Sources: Total Administrative Costs 1,239 1,242 1,300 1,323 1,316 Debt Service Aid Type II 40-3160 252,893 457,378 457,378 Administration-Salaries and Benefits 901 954 987 987 1,009 TOTAL LOCAL REPAYMENT OF DEBT 2,561,356 2,900,048 3,006,297 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 1,059 1,082 1,241 1,250 1,246 Actual Revenues (Over) /Under Expenditures -162,177 Operations & Maintenance of Plant-Salary & Ben. 663 690 790 790 810 TOTAL REPAYMENT OF DEBT 2,399,179 2,900,048 3,006,297 Total Food Services Costs 2 3 3 3 0 TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES 82,460,360 87,349,573 90,335,860 Total Extracurricular Costs 252 297 292 294 300 UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN Total Equipment Costs 20 34 5 14 4 Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 23.2 25.6 28.6 28.6 30.6 ADVERTISED APPROPRIATIONS 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained BUDGET CATEGORY ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES REV. APPROP. APPROPRIATIONS in the 2009 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education’s Internet address: http://www.state.nj.us/ GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations Instruction: were performed using the 2008-09 revised appropriations and 2009-10 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Regular Programs 11-1XX-100-XXX 26,967,356 27,646,130 28,081,236 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and Special Education 11-2XX-100-XXX 5,130,827 5,296,172 5,669,444 judgments against the school district. For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Basic Skills/Remedial 11-230-100-XXX 839,121 837,254 881,440 Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all Bilingual Education 11-240-100-XXX 196,891 214,844 210,589 components are not shown. School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities 11-401-100-XXX 443,114 376,091 374,240 1 T - 3/26/09, The Leader Fee: $517.14 Page 22 Thursday, March 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION TAKE THE STAGE These Guys are Doin’ It for Some Doll

Westfield UNICO Holds Comedic By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY as a feathered beauty. ence because of its daring athleticism. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times While she is busy doing her thing In that scene, Big Jule (David SCOTCH PLAINS – The current on stage, Nathan is busy getting the Shapiro), a high roller from Chicago, Broadway season boasts a revival of crap game arranged and eluding local commandeers the crap game, provid- Fundraiser to Benefit Organizations Frank Loesser’s 1950 hit musical police Lieutenant Brannigan (Matt ing tension with his “dotless” dice. Guys and Dolls, but for a mere frac- Ritsko). It’s the perfect segue into Sky’s fa- Lovato Family of Westfield Seeks Funds for Armory tion of the cost. For the last two Through a series of events that make miliar song, “Luck Be a Lady To- weekends, audience members en- it impossible for Ms. Brown to say no night.” By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH joyed the joy and professionalism of to Sky’s invitation, they jaunt off to Trying to impress mission General Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that same show at the Manya Unger Havana, where dancers (Kayla Cartwright (Katy Cockrell), Nicely- WESTFIELD – The Westfield chap- Memorial Auditorium at Scotch McAlindin, Jeremy Busch, Charles Nicely leads the company of crap ter of UNICO held a fundraiser to sup- Plains-Fanwood High School Audi- Centinaro and Taylor Novello) pro- shooters and their “dolls” in a rockin’ port local charities at Costa’s restaurant torium. vide amazing dance steps and a version of “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ in Roselle Park. The evening featured a With the downbeat of Pit Orchestra steamy atmosphere in El Café the Boat” that boasted right-on-the- full Italian buffet, drinks and three co- leader Durand Thomas’ baton, the Cubano. money staging and energy to spare medic performances. Kojo Prince and stage came alive. The orchestra, The Tango Temptress (Gabriella from the spunky ensemble. Bob Gonzo opened for headliner Jeff wisely placed upstage, captured the Napoli) whirls Sky around the dance The two-tiered street scene set, Norris. excitement of the classic musical. floor, a powerful Cuban Revolution- designed by Matthew Campbell, gave UNICO is the largest Italian-Ameri- During “Runyonland,” the company ary (Ryan Reeson) and Sky mix it up ample room and a great variety of can service organization in the country, brought New York City’s Great White a bit, with professional stage combat playing space for the actors and, with with 27 members in the Westfield chap- Way to life as pantomiming tourists, staged by Gordon Joseph Weiss, and versatile lighting from Tom Rowe, ter. dancing sailors and clever activity. As the prim-and-proper Ms. Brown turned outdoor alleyways into interi- Manny Carlino, Westfield resident the story unfolds, all the major gam- downs a few too many alcoholic ors in a flash. and UNICO member since 1987, said blers are in town, and they’re depend- drinks, which she mistakes as fla- All of the smartly cast leads had UNICO usually holds about two ing on Nathan Detroit (Thomas vored milk. their moments to shine; the brightest fundraisers a year, including an annual Cristiani) to set up this week’s version By the next morning, Sky and Sa- light emanated from talented Tho- pig roast. This is the second year of of “The Oldest Established Perma- rah sing to each other a tenderly pre- mas Christiani as Nathan. His duet doing comedic performances, Mr. nent Floating Crap Game in New York.” sented ballad, “I’ve Never Been in with Madeline, “Sue Me,” was most Carlino said. Local gamblers Benny Southstreet Love Before.” memorable. Mr. Carlino said the money UNICO LAST COMICS STANDING...Last weekend, UNICO organized a comedic (Matthew Harris), Rusty Charlie (Eric After Adelaide and the Hot Box Other outstanding performances — raises throughout the year, including fundraiser and dinner in Roselle Park to help benefit local organizations. From Williams) and Nicely-Nicely Johnson the money raised at Costa’s from ticket left to right are Kojo Prince, Jeff Norris, Manny Carlino of Westfield, the (Tim Carroll) know all about betting: sales and a 50/50 raffle, will go to local evening’s event coordinator, and Bob Gonzo. they brag about it, in pitch-perfect har- community organizations, the Westfield At the behest of Nancy LaCorte, who tary, and I work part-time for the mony, in the famous “Fugue for National Guard Armory, high school serves as family readiness coordinator USO,” Mrs. Lovato said. “A little Tinhorns” better known by the opening scholarships, mental-health organiza- for the 102nd Calvary, Amy Lovato, while back, Dave said to me, ‘Let’s lyrics, “I’ve got the horse right here.” tions, The Arc of Union County and Westfield resident and wife of UNICO find a project to help the troops.’ Flash to one of Nathan’s problems: Children’s Specialized Hospital. member David Lovato, is spearhead- When we saw the armory, we real- he needs $1,000 to pay for the location ing a fundraiser for the Armory, which ized, ‘Oh my god, these rooms need of the anticipated crap game. Add to Historical Soc. Chair is in need of refurbishment. to be refurbished’; they are not the this mix a love-starved Miss Sarah Mrs. LaCorte volunteers her time state they should be for these men and Brown (Michelle DeSantis), who’s Authors Baseball Book helping to organize fundraising and women who are willing to give so short on sinners at the mission she runs WESTFIELD – The Town Book services for the Calvary. Mrs. Lovao selflessly.” on Broadway with her uncle Arvide Store will host a meet and greet for John contacted her to ask her about the needs The 102nd Calvary, which is head- Abernathy (Michael Harrison). Zinn, author of “The Major Pennant of the military community there, and quartered out of the armory, is com- As she and her mission pals flood Races of 1916: The Most Maddening Mrs. LaCorte showed what needed to ing home permanently on Memorial the streets, they sing “Follow the Baseball Melee in History,” on Satur- be renovated. Day. Thirty-five of those soldiers live Fold,” literally trying to drum up busi- day, March 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. “I have a lot of family in the mili- in Westfield. Mr. Lovato said, ness. Handsome Sky Masterson The 1916 season encompassed the “They’ve been over there fighting for (Chris Fortunato) enters the picture. drama that made the sport the national DWC Teams Up our freedom, and we’d like to give Sky, who will bet on almost anything, pastime: tight pennant races, multiple something back. We want them to accepts a $1,000 wager that he can’t contenders, record-breaking perfor- With Bravo, Style, E! come home to a nice space.” get the straight-laced Miss Brown to Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times mances and controversy, both on and WESTFIELD – The Downtown The Lovatos, who have raised $600 go to dinner with him — to Havana, ON THE BUTTON...In the Save-A-Soul Mission, Nicely Nicely (Tim Carroll) and off the field. Westfield Corporation (DWC) and and have received a CD player, DVD Cuba, no less. company conclude the showstopping number, “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Nine of the 14 teams battled for first Comcast have teamed up to run the player and microwave from the Jun- Nathan’s secondary problem in- Boat.” The inventive choreography of Gisa DiIorio was displayed especially in this place; four pitchers started and won downtown fashion commercial on ior Women’s Club, are primarily look- volves Miss Adelaide (Madeline song in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s recent presentation of Frank both games of a doubleheader; Babe Bravo, Style, E! and News12 channels. ing for couches, armchairs, flat-screen Dillon), who, after a 14-year engage- Loesser’s musical Guys and Dolls. Ruth pitched on Opening Day, and More than 900 commercials will be TVs and stereos, or money to offset ment, wants her fiancé Nathan to make players from the Federal League be- shown from now through May as part the purchase of such items, for the their relationship legitimate with a girls sing the comic modified strip- small but significant — were deliv- came the sport’s first free agents. of the DWC “shop local” campaigns. armory’s MWR (Morale, Welfare and wedding ring. tease, “Take Back Your Mink,” ered by Michael Harrison, as Arvide; This book features full rosters, player This commercial highlights downtown Recreation) and fitness areas. Nightly, she sings and dances at the Adelaide is left on stage by herself, Katy Cockrell, as a tourist and Gen- biographies, statistics, photographs and Westfield not only as a shopping and To help out, or provide manpower, local club, the Hot Box. She and her lamenting once more. This time, how- eral Cartwright; and David Shapiro, an appendix of the sportswriters who dining destination but also as a place contact Amy Lovato at girls, adorable in their gingham out- ever, it’s in a beautifully poignant, as a tourist and Big Jule; Nick chronicled the season. to find the latest fashions. [email protected] or call (917) fits, sing (I Love You) “A Bushel and slower version of the refrain of why Poulious, as The Drunk; and Luke Mr. Zinn is chairman of the New Participating stores include Lord & 603-6862. a Peck,” complete with Miss Adelaide she has a chronic cold. Durett, as Harry the Horse. Jersey Historical Society and author of Taylor, Menina, Sole, Evalyn Dunn’s Music director John Brzozowski Director Mary Lynn Dobson has al- “The Mutinous Regiment.” Gallery, Juxtapose Gallery, 16 and vocal coach Lauren Mazzarese lowed all these student actors to de- The Town Book Store is located at Prosepect, Kiehl’s, Bovella’s, are to be applauded for letting velop their characters with idiosyncra- 270 East Broad Street in Westfield (cor- Acquaviva delle fonti, Juxtapose Cuoco’s Book Echoes Love Madeline Dillon’s natural sweet voice sies so that we like them, we really like ner of East Broad and Elmer Streets). If Gallery, Brummers, The Flower Zone, to take over the Brooklynese inter- them. It’s only fitting, then, that every unable to attend this event, call The Douglas Cosmetics and pretation that most actors affect. character gets what he or she wants by Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 to Michaelangelo. The Presbyterian Of Family, Faith, Country Gisa Dilorio’s spectacularly cho- the story’s end. And the audience gets reserve an autographed copy. Church of Westfield also participated. By MARYLOU MORANO proud to serve. Why not tell that reographed “Crapshooters’ Dance” great music, a fun storyline, strong Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times story?” he continued. in the sewer scene delighted the audi- acting and superb dancing. WESTFIELD – A former Westfield “I feel that my uncle’s letters speak Employees, Families resident, Gunnery Sergeant J.F. from a time when people were more Cuoco, a Marine who fought in the grounded. They had more faith in Temple’s Close-Knit Group Second Battle for Fallujah, could fill their country, in their cause, in their Invited to Exhibit Art the pages of a book with the experi- God and in their family. I think that is COUNTY – Since 2002, employees experience); intermediate (some expe- ences he has had something Ameri- Spreads Love with Blankets of the County of Union and their fami- rience, art students); professional (seri- while fighting in cans need to tap By MARYLOU MORANO Recently, Ms. Berlant, accompa- lies have participated in a program that ous art training or employed in an art Iraq. into today. And Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nied by another BOL member, Esther gives them the opportunity to display related job); youths 12 to 18 years old; But instead of how [do you] build WESTFIELD – Knit one, purl two. Rose of Westfield, delivered 13 their artistic creations. and youths under 12 years of age. writing his own that faith? Let There’s love woven into every stitch handcrafted blankets to Marilyn In its ongoing effort to recognize and In the adult classifications, each first- story, Gunnery people see that of the blankets created by Temple Grega, the United Services Organi- encourage creative and artistic accom- place winner will receive $300; second Sergeant Cuoco they can have faith Emanu–El’s Blankets of Love (BOL), zation volunteer from Ft. Dix/ plishment throughout Union County, place will receive $200 each and third has written about in you.” a group of approximately 10 women McGuire Air Force Base. the Board of Chosen Freeholders, in place, $100 each. There is one $300 his uncle, Staff Ser- Gunnery Ser- who meet once a month to knit and Not long ago, Dr. Rose received an partnership with The National Arts Pro- prize for Best in Show. In each youth geant Joseph geant Cuoco is a crochet blankets for those in need. e-mail “thank you” from 1st Lieuten- gram, announced the eighth annual classification, $75 will go to first-place Cuoco, a member 1979 graduate of BOL recently achieved a mitzvah ant Matthew Perez. exhibition of artwork by County of winners, $50 to second place and $25 to of the United Westfield High milestone when it donated its 100th “The blanket you made for me…has Union workers and their families. third place. States Army’s School, where he blanket to the United Service Organi- been a blessing, and it makes me feel Entries will be accepted in the cat- Pre-registration is required by April Tenth Mountain was a member of zation (USO) for shipment to Ameri- a little closer to home,” he wrote. egories of painting, photography, art- 23. Early registration is encouraged. Division who was the Latin Club, can troops in Iraq. Dr. Rose said that the entire group works on paper, sculpture and crafts. To request a registration form and killed during Chess Club and Originally known as Project Linus, was very touched to hear from him. Recognized artists and art profes- further information, contact the Union World War II. Frisbee team. BOL was created in 2004, according “Knowing that our blankets are with sionals will serve as judges, selecting County Office of Cultural and Heritage Titled “Echoes “I consider my- to coordinator Jane Berlant of Scotch our troops is very inspiring to all,” entrants for cash awards and honorable Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ from the Moun- self very fortunate Plains. Ms. Berlant said. mention in the exhibition’s five artistic 07202. To learn more, call (908) 558- tain: the Wartime to have grown up Typically, each member works in- Over the years, the experience of classifications: amateur (little or no 2550 or e-mail [email protected]. Correspondence in Westfield in the dependently on her own blanket, but spreading love with their blankets of Staff Sergeant, 1960s and 70s. It recently, the women have begun col- has brought the women together. Joseph Cuoco,” is a beautiful town, laborating on their first group effort. “We have grown from a cordial Gunnery Sergeant and I still have Each member is creating 12-inch group of knitters and crocheters to a Cuoco’s book is based on more than many good friends who live there. It squares, which are then assembled small ‘close-knit’ community, bound CHRISTOFFERS 100 letters written by his Uncle Joe will always have a special place in my into a large afghan. by the common purpose of lending a between 1940 and 1945. heart,” he said. One organization that consistently helping hand,” said Hannah Established 1976 Gunnery Sergeant Cuoco brings Gunnery Sergeant Cuoco holds a receives blankets made by BOL is Lieberman, a BOL member who lives his readers onto the battlefield along- degree in Education from the Univer- Camp Happy Times in Wayne County, in Westfield. side the members of the Tenth Moun- sity of Arizona. Pa. “The warmth and laughter in the 860 Mountain Avenue tain Division, a group of men who He and his wife, Laurie, a Navy The Valerie Fund, for children aged room end up in every stitch,” she said. Mountainside NJ 07092 specialized in winter and mountain Corpsman who served in Kuwait with 5 to 21 who have or have had cancer, BOL accepts donations of new, warfare and who were honored for the 6th Motor Transport Battalion out sponsors this free, one-week over- unused yarn (not wool). 908-233-0500 their action in Italy. of Red Bank, formerly owned the night camp. For more information about BOL, “Echoes From the Mountain” is Hwang Karate School of Freehold. Children attending the camp are contact Jackie Master, Temple also a story of an Italian immigrant In 2004, Gunnery Sergeant Cuoco asked to arrive with blankets and lin- Emanu–El communications coordi- family that sent not just one but four was deployed to Fallujah as part of ens. BOL assures that each camper nator, at (908) 232-6770, or at sons to war. the 4th Civil Affairs group with de- has a blanket of his or her own. [email protected]. The author learned of his uncle’s tached duty with 3rd Battalion, 5th ARE YOU letters, which had been entrusted to Marine regiment. his grandmother after the death of his He was awarded the Navy Com- READY FOR aunt in 2000. Brown with age and mendation medal with Combat V for tissue–thin, they had to first be photo- his participation in the Second Battle THE HOLIDAYS? copied prior to being read and tran- of Fallujah, also known as Operation scribed. Phantom Fury. Gunnery Sergeant Cuoco had three In February of this year, he re- WE ARE! reasons for writing a book based on his turned from his second tour of duty in uncle’s letters. Iraq, where he spent one year acting FLOWERS FOR THE “First, I found the story of the Tenth as the military liaison for the mayor Mountain very interesting. It is a of Ramadi and the U.S. State Depart- TABLE, WREATH unique unit with a very proud heri- ment operating in the provincial capi- FOR THE DOOR, tage,” he said. tol. “There are a lot of histories writ- Presently, he is working with the GIFT FOR ten about generals and heroes. I be- 3rd Civil Affairs Group at Camp THE HOSTESS, lieve that my uncle and the men he Pendleton. In the fall, he will be de- served with deserved to have their ployed to either South America or CANDLES, NAPKINS exploits known and appreciated…I Cambodia. AND CARDS felt compelled to tell their story. 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