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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 17, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 24-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Council Adjusts Meeting Schedule, Renews Licenses By LAUREN S. BARR four graduating seniors garnered 121 money that it might save in order to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader wins and six losses over their four use it as surplus in the next budget. WESTFIELD – On Tuesday night, years. Additionally, the council approved the Westfield Town Council approved The council passed a resolution to the liquor licenses of 16 establish- liquor licenses, revised its summer amend its summer meeting schedule. ments. There are four types of li- meeting schedule, approved a home The Tuesday, June 22, meeting will censes – Plenary Retail Distribution, demolition, established a CAP bank be a double session of both a confer- Plenary Retail Consumption, Res- for 2010 and discussed pending liti- ence and public meeting. The council taurant Conditional and Club; and gation in closed session. also canceled its Tuesday, July 6, and only a certain available number in The Westfield High School Blue 27 meetings, and instead will hold a each category. Devils Boys Tennis team and coach conference and public session on Plenary Retail Licenses were re- George Kapner were also honored at Tuesday, July 20. newed for Trader Joe’s, ShopRite Tuesday’s council meeting. The council also passed a resolu- Wines and Spirits, Peterson’s, Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca is- tion to approve the demolition of a Westfield Wine and Liquor and Cool sued a proclamation to the team, com- single-family home at 814 Summit Vines. memorating it becoming the top- Avenue. Plenary Retail Consumption Li- ranked boys tennis team in the state. An ordinance was passed on sec- censes, also known as bar licenses, He said Coach Kapner is “emblem- ond and final reading to establish a were renewed for 16 Prospect, atic of the quality of the coaches” at CAP Bank for 2010. This ordinance Jeffrey’s of Westfield, The Office and Westfield High School. The team’s allows the town to put aside any Echo Lake Country Club. Acting Mayor Ciarrocca, Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan and Vicki Kimmins recused themselves from the vote on the license for Echo Lake Country Club due to their memberships.

Restaurant licenses were renewed Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader for Ferraro’s, Sweet Waters, MAN ABOUT TOWN...Bill Palatucci, center, of Westfield was honored by fellow Republicans Monday night for his civic Acquaviva Delle Fonti and Fujiyama contributions to the town and for his state political prowess, particularly for his work helping his friend, Governor Chris Mama. Club licenses were renewed Christie, get elected. Senator Joe Kyrillos, right, traveled from Monmouth County to share in the presentation with for Centennial Lodge 400, the Ital- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, left, of Westfield at Echo Lake Country Club. ian-American Club and The Ameri- can Legion. A renewal was also approved for a Ted Romankow Opposes Moving restaurant license not currently in use but owned by JGR Investment Group, LLC. County Prosecutors to AG Budget The council went into closed session at the end of the meeting to By PAUL J. PEYTON “Where is the state going to get the would not be any money saved in discuss litigation regarding the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader money? What are they going to do – taxes by shifting the prosecutor of- Rennie Wolters for The Westfield Leader KEEP OUR TEACHER…Parents filled the Westfield Board of Education Sunnyside development project, ELIZABETH – Some county ex- print it?” Mr. Romankow questioned. fices to the state budget, and he fears meeting room Tuesday night to voice their displeasure over the board’s and Westfield Senior Citizens Housing ecutives in New Jersey are pushing a “It’s (switching prosecutor offices to the attorney general’s office would Superintendent Margaret Dolan’s decision not to rehire Tamaques School third- Corp. and litigation regarding Ball plan to move the 21 county prosecu- state budget) not realistic.” likely have a different set of priorities grade teacher Matthew Kravetsky. The board will hold a public hearing at the versus the Town of Westfield and the tor offices from county budgets to Mr. Romankow said he fears his than the local prosecutor offices. request of Mr. Kravetsky in July. Westfield Board of Adjustment. that of the state Attorney General’s initiatives, such as those addressing “As far as an economic standpoint, budget, a proposal they said would gang activity and drug-related crimes, it’s not going to save the taxpayers save counties $400 million annually. would be eliminated under state con- any money,” Chief Mason said, not- Hearing for Tamaques Teacher But not all county prosecutors are on trol. ing that the money would just be board with the plan, including Union The prosecutor proposed that the shifted from county budgets to the County Prosecutor Ted Romankow. state transfer funds currently going state budget. “It’s just a pass through. He told The Westfield Leader that to Trenton’s coffers from fees col- The price tag is going to be the same. Matthew Kravetsky Set for July his department’s budget of $20 mil- lected from indictable criminal cases Four hundred million dollars is $400 By RENNIE WOLTERS Kravetsky receives universal support he responded with a request for a public lion accounts for only 4 percent of the to the counties, which could then million. It’s either in your property Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from the Tamaques community of staff, hearing. county’s $472-million budget. The redirect the funds to the prosecutor taxes or your [income taxes].” WESTFIELD — Members of the students and parents, and that there is Philip Stern, the board’s attorney, said prosecutor said he believes by put- offices. Chief Mason, noting the impor- Westfield Board of Education appeared nothing in his record that would lead to Mr. Kravetsky is a non-tenured teacher, ting the offices under the direction of Pointing to a Leader story report- tance of letting county prosecutors to be under gag order Tuesday as they his non-renewal. She described the which gives him the same rights as any the state attorney general, funds would ing an $11-million increase in county have control in directing crime-fight- declined comment from questions posed board’s decision as a “catastrophic “at-will” employee. Mr. Stern said non- be redirected out of Union County to health premiums, the county pros- ing initiatives in their respective coun- by outraged and confused parents re- wrong.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 other areas of the state. ecutor commented, “That’s over half ties, said every county faces its own garding the termination of Tamaques “We believe too strongly that losing of my budget.” set of crime-related issues. School third-grade teacher Matthew him as a teacher would be too great of a “If they want to do something (to “Each county has its own specific Kravetsky. For two months, parents, loss to the kids,” she said. “We can use all Freeholders Increase Fees save money)…get rid of county po- issues. The county prosecutor needs teachers and residents have overflowed the support we can get.” lice,” Mr. Romankow said. While to have the ability to respond to an the seating accommodations at the BOE Resident Doug Haar told board mem- saying that the Union County Police issue,” Chief Mason said, noting Mr. meetings for the opportunity to publicly bers that they would be demonstrating At Stable, Settle Lawsuit “do a good job,” he stated that they Romankow did that when he formed support Mr. Kravetsky, who received a “glaring lack of judgment” if they By PAUL J. PEYTON come in 2009, compared to $1.2 mil- patrol roadways that “are the same a county homicide task force. He said his pink slip the week before his annual imply Mr. Kravetsky is not a good Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lion in costs, $700,000 of which was roads that municipal police ride ev- the prosecutor also has initiated simi- evaluation. teacher. Mr. Haar said he approaches the ELIZABETH – In an effort to gen- for staff salaries and benefits. ery day.” He said there would have to lar task forces to address gang en- In a letter to Mr. Kravetsky on June 3 board not holding a torch and pitchfork, erate more revenue and close some of “The individuals there (at the Feb- be more of an adjustment to get mu- forcement and high-tech crimes. and obtained by The Westfield Leader, but as a friend and neighbor to inform the $700,000 operating deficit at the ruary meeting) felt these (rates) nicipal police to assume patrols of “These issues and many others may Superintendent of Schools Margaret them that their decision is wrong. Union County-operated Watchung should be raised. We are much, much county parklands. not be a priority in the attorney Dolan said Mr. Kravetsky had “failed to Under the Sunshine Law, the public Stable in Mountainside, the free- lower than other counties, and with The prosecutor said his office could general’s office. They may be at the provide consistently effective instruc- discussion of personnel matters by a holder board last Thursday approved these increases, we still will be lower assume the investigations that county bottom of the list,” Chief Mason said. tion for [his] students” based on a May public body, such as a school district, is increases in various horse-riding pro- than other counties,” said Al Faella, police currently handle. Another area of concern the chief 5 observation and evaluation report by prohibited, resulting in silence from grams offered at the facility. director of the county’s Department Cranford Police Chief Eric Mason, addressed is the likelihood of the District Supervisor of Mathematics members of the BOE. Mr. Kravetsky According to an ordinance passed of Parks, Recreation and Community the incoming head of the New Jersey attorney general redirecting or reas- Regina Kiczek and on evaluations over was presented with a RICE notice in- by the board at the meeting, the se- Renewal. Police Chiefs Association, said there CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the last three school years. forming him that the BOE would pri- nior troop program, which includes Berkeley Heights resident Resident Jennifer Silva said Mr. vately discuss his employment, to which 10 one-hour rides per season, will Maryellen Taylor said she found it jump from $250 to $275 for Union “curious” the county would raise County residents and from $310 to stable fees “at a time when it is diffi- $372 for out-of-county residents. By cult for many families and (while) comparison, Lord Stirling in our taxes are second (highest) in the Somerset County charges $310 for country.” its senior troop program for its resi- “I didn’t know it was a competition dents and $470 for out-of-county resi- (on horse-riding rates) with other dents, with Seaton Hackney in Mor- counties that have lower taxes and ris County charging $375 in-county have really incredible park systems,” and $400 for out-of-county residents. she told the board. The junior troop program, which Mr. Faella said the additional rev- includes 10, 45-minute rides per sea- enue from the stable would offset son, has been increased to $231 from costs for improvements such as erect- $210 for Union County residents and ing new paddocks, new drainage, foot- $324 from $270 for out-of-county ing, water trowels, border stool mats, residents. Lord Stirling charges $260 bridle trail improvements, fire extin- and $420, respectively, with Seaton guishers, cement floorings, and sprin- Hackney’s fees set at $375 and $400, kler heads. respectively. Freeholder Sullivan said persons

County adults will now pay $250 at the February meeting “really felt Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader WORD FAMOUS…The New Jersey Center of the Book (COB) hosted a recep- for eight one-hour rides, a $40 in- the increase that we were talking tion for winners of the 2010 Letters About Literature Contest. John Cole, director TRAPPED?...Kids have fun in Westfield romping in the air house during the of COB in the Library of Congress, and Norma Blake, New Jersey State crease, with non-Union County resi- about was appropriate,” given “the Westfield Neighborhood Council street fair last Saturday. Librarian, presented awards. Pat Morris, chair of the New Jersey COB, and New dents paying $324, a $74 increase. dollars the county was putting in” to PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 Jersey First Lady Mary Pat Christie presented Governor’s Certificates of At a meeting in February for par- improve the facility. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 Achievement. Above, Francis Hisgen, a sixth-grade student, and Sheila Silagyi, ents and troop participants, Free- The ordinance also extended the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 16 Classifieds .... 15 librarian at Deerfield School in Mountainside, receive the Governor’s Award, holder Chairman Dan Sullivan said county’s non-smoking policy, in ef- Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 presented by Mrs. Christie, right, at Drumthwacket on May 12. the stable generated $500,000 in in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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ROSSI certain independent niche” during the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader past three years. “I didn’t want to SCOTCH PLAINS — Two incum- change parties for this election and bent members of the township coun- compromise the independence I’ve cil will seek new terms in November carved out.” as independent candidates rather than He admitted his campaign faces a run under their respective parties’ tougher road without party backing, banners. but said he plans to mount a “vigor- Democrat Jeff Strauss filed papers ous campaign.” He also thinks, “this last week to run for a second four- year, especially, people are receptive year term as an independent while to the idea” of voting for an indepen- Republican Dominick Bratti will seek dent candidate. a full four-year term without his Mr. Bratti was appointed at the party’s backing. beginning of 2009 to fill the council Courtesy of Debbie Cerami Mr. Strauss, who was one of two seat vacated by Nancy Malool when LADIES FIRST...The following young ladies attended the Westfield High School Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Democrats elected in 2006, said that she was elected mayor in 2008. He Senior Prom in early June. They are, from left to right, Rosina Wissel, Kate HAVING A GOOD TIME...Former Summit Councilwoman Kelly Hatfield, since early in his tenure, “the local won a special election last November Brennan, Gab Cerami, Sharon Faktor, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Jordan Harries, Anne Westfield Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan, center, and Westfield Councilman Democratic leadership and I saw to fill out the remaining year of the Knisley, Sam Seib, Livi Magnanini, Diana Venezia and Melissa Riegel. Mark Ciarrocca enjoy their evening Monday night at Echo Lake Country Club things very differently.” Mr. Strauss term, which expires on December 31, during a Republican fundraiser. has voted with the Republican major- and is serving as deputy mayor this ity, and in opposition to his Demo- year. cratic colleague Kevin Glover and Alluding to last year’s election, Parents Want Kravetsky Back then-party chairman Richard Samuel, which he won with 54 percent of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Prosecutor Office Discussion on major issues including the annual vote, Mr. Bratti told The Leader he tenured teachers could legally be termi- sponses to an online public survey sent CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 municipal budget, the establishment had promised to run for a full term in nated for any reason or no reason at all, in October, the 50-person committee – signing manpower out of Union and the unification of prosecutorial of a special improvement district, the 2010. “I feel the party let the people as long as the decision does not conflict comprised of board members, parents County to another part of the state. functions would result in increased creation of a sewer utility and financ- down by not putting me on the ticket” with the teacher’s constitutional rights. and residents – reviewed the data to Union County Manager George efficiency in fighting the problem of ing for the southside soccer field com- this year. He said he will run “on my Mr. Kravetsky will stand before the develop a detailed plan of action. Devanney said the proposal would crime statewide.” plex. One of the few times he and Mr. record” and hopes to “continue doing BOE on Wednesday, July 7, in a public The strategic plan “prepares all stu- save the county millions of dollars. The legislation would phase in the Glover paired on a vote was on their the same things I’ve been doing for hearing to determine his fate as a dents to reach their highest potential and “In these times, when all govern- transfer of the prosecutor budgets first day as council members when the past year-and-a-half.” Westfield district teacher. to become productive, well-balanced, mental entities are seeking to share over nine years. The legislation was they voted against the reappointment In a statement last week announc- “I’m very confident that the decision and responsible citizens in a global soci- services and achieve program con- first introduced in the 2002-2003 Leg- of the assistant township attorney. ing his intentions, Mr. Bratti said will be overturned,” Mr. Kravetsky said, ety through educational programs that solidations, all cost-saving options islative Session. “I didn’t see that there was sup- that, “Our township, our school dis- “because I feel the facts will tell the respect individual differences and diver- must be on the table. The plan, as Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, posed to be a certain agenda,” Mr. trict and our library have lost a lot of whole story.” sity.” proposed, would ultimately save Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), the Republi- Strauss told The Westfield Leader. “I the state aid we have come to rely In other business, Board Business It outlines the district’s expectations Union County taxpayers more than can leader in the Senate, said he does saw the people on the council to be upon.” He said that, “Rather than Administrator Robert Berman described from parents, staff and students. A full $20 million a year,” Mr. Devanney not feel that shifting the offices to the smart and balanced regardless of continuing to raise taxes, we need to a plan to implement a student activities plan will be announced to the public in said in a statement released to The state is the right move. party.” He said his course of action rethink how we spend our tax money.” fee to supplement the loss of funds the September and adopted by the BOE. Leader. “I am very concerned that if the “didn’t go over very well” with the Mr. Bratti pointed to the efforts of a district faces for the 2010-2011 school Superintendent of Schools Margaret State Senate Majority Leader state takes on the county prosecutor local Democratic organization and majority of the council last year “to year from the $4.2-million cut in state Dolan publicly thanked Franklin El- Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West offices that the state will simply bear “we essentially parted company” avoid significant layoffs while re- aid in March. ementary School head custodian Will- Deptford) also supports the proposal. greater costs without any returns in when Mr. Strauss chose not to seek taining essential services and keep- High school athletics, eighth-grade iam “Vinnie” Yacullo for his 25 years of “Yes, the Senate President supports terms of greater efficiencies on the the party’s endorsement for a second ing the police department at full sports and dramatic productions will service to the district. Mr. Yacullo, who legislation to move the costs of county county level. I am not confident that term. strength.” He said the choices made charge a $125 per student per year fee, announced his retirement as of the end prosecutor offices to the state,” said out-resourcing county costs to the “The expectation of distinct parti- last year “put us in a better position to while other clubs and activities will of this school year, has taken only one Derek Roseman, a spokesman for the state is an improvement,” Mr. Kean sanship is not the right way to go by keep the tax increase low despite a implement a $60 per student per year personal day in over two decades of Senate Democrats. said in a statement. any means,” Mr. Strauss said. “I did significant loss of state aid.” fee, which includes any number of clubs work for his wedding. Ms. Dolan said he Legislation (A-2350) to move the Assemblywoman Linda Stender not want to be part of the local orga- Mr. Strauss and Mr. Bratti, who are and activities not to exceed $125 per has served the district with honor and prosecutor offices to the state budget (LD-22, Fanwood), a former Union nization because of the history” of running separate campaigns, face a student per year. she and the board wish him well. has been introduced by Democrats, County Freeholder chairwoman, said the past several years. Democratic ticket that includes Coun- Aid will be available to families who BOE President Julia Walker pre- Senator Richard Codey and Assem- lawmakers have a “responsibility” to Mr. Strauss admitted he had some cilman Glover as well as Neal cannot afford the fee so as not to exclude sented four district employees with blyman John McKeon (both LD-27, look at anything that could reduce discussions with the local Republi- LeStrange and Michael Marcus and a any student from extra-curricular par- resolutions recognizing them as ex- West Orange), and remains before property taxes “as [long] as we can can party about running on their ticket, Republican ticket of William “Bo” ticipation. The fee is based on compari- ceptional participants in the educa- the Senate and Assembly Judiciary maintain the level of services we “but I felt that I had carved out a Vastine, Sal Trifiro and Tony Patti. sons with similar school districts that tional system. WHS Art Teacher Roy Committees. have” by not slashing prosecutors’ have implemented the same program, Chambers received the Princeton Uni- “Prosecutors are constitutional of- budgets. officials said. The district expects to versity Distinguished Secondary ficers who function independently of “It (shifting county prosecutors to receive $184,000 in additional revenue. School Teacher’s Award; WHS Italian control by the county governing body. the state budget) needs to be done in a County Increases Stable Fees The student activities fee will be dis- Teacher Lauren Durante received the Thus, the counties do not have over- way that reflects where the needs are,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cussed further at the next BOE meeting PTSO Outstanding Teacher of the Year sight over the operations of the pros- Asw. Stender said. “If this is just about fect in county buildings since 1993, County Counsel Robert Barry said on Tuesday, June 29. Award; WHS Latin Teacher James ecutor offices. The counties have had cutting them (county prosecutors’ bud- to recreational facilities such as the case has gone on for two-and-a- The board approved a resolution to Rowan received the Distinguished to balance the financial needs of the gets) in half, I don’t support it.” county pools, the horse stable, boat- half years and that a settlement was rehire five more paraprofessionals for Teacher of the Year Award; and Terri prosecutor offices with the need to The assemblywoman said she also ing and ice-skating facilities, play- reached as the case was going to trial. the 2010-2011 school year after the Martins, campus supervisor, received provide essential county service,” wants prosecutors to continue to have grounds, running tracks, snack bars, “Unfortunately, in this case, we March reduction in force eliminated all the Robert and Linda Foose Award for according to the bill. “If the state the authority in directing how re- ball fields and tennis courts. Smok- were not able to get any specific 108 paraprofessionals from the school Excellence in Education. were to assume the costs of the pros- sources in their budgets are spent ing also can be banned at county- demands from the plaintiff other than district. Of the 108 terminated parapro- Board member Mitchell Slater an- ecutor offices, resources would be while continuing to address the needs sponsored events “at the discretion of a statement generally to the effect fessionals, 29 were rehired at the May nounced Westfield High School had provided on a more equitable basis of their municipal police departments. the county manager and with advise that it was a seven-figure demand but 25 BOE meeting. made Newsweek’s list of the top 4 per- and consent of the Board of Chosen nothing specific,” Mr. Barry said. “We Board member Ann Cary introduced cent of schools in the nation based on Freeholders,” according to the ordi- always deem that to be extremely the framework for the 2010-2011 strate- advanced placement (AP) exam scores nance. Smoking is prohibited within excessive under the circumstances.” gic plan. Using the input from 427 re- and similar scholastic tests. 25 feet of county-owned or leased He said Ms. Alexander had claimed buildings. $800,000 in lost wages and “poten- Penalties are $250 for a first of- tial future wages,” counsel fees of fense, $500 for a second offense and $450,000, as well as additional com- $1,000 for each subsequent offense, pensatory and punitive damages for according to the ordinance. “pain and suffering.” Mr. Barry said In other business, the board ap- he believes $350,000 of the settle- proved a $500,000 settlement to ment will go to pay for Ms. former county environmental engi- Alexander’s counsel fees. neer Catherine Alexander for dis- Tina Renna, president of the Union missal of her claims. The woman had County Watchdog Association, asked alleged a county “sham” in its hiring if the county has changed its seasonal practices for seasonal workers, as she hiring practices following the filing was listed, to “avoid civil service of the Alexander lawsuit in January Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader NO MORE OIL...On Tuesday, June 8, an oil spill was discovered in the stream tenure rights,” according to a copy of 2008. the lawsuit. She alleged that for six Mr. Barry responded that the settle- leading into Tamaques Park. Members of the Westfield Fire Department, Union Courtesy of Dennis Hercel County Haz-Mat and the New Jersey State Department of Environmental years, she was hired, dismissed and ment includes a “complete resolu- SPILL CONTROL...A fuel truck overturned Wednesday morning on Bonnie Protection responded but were unable to locate the source of the spill. According rehired every six months to avoid the tion of her claims,” as it includes Ms. Burn Road. Area firefighters foamed the area to reduce the risk of danger of fire to Union County Spokesman Sebastian D’Elia, the oil has been cleaned up, and county paying benefits, including Alexander’s “lost or entitlement on or explosion from the volatile fumes while cleanup efforts were underway. Police there is a “minimal impact” to the area, as the spill was contained to the stream enrollment in the state pension sys- pension benefits and other fringe ben- closed traffic to the area from several directions until the accident could be area and did not reach the pond. tem. efits,” as well as total counsel fees. mitigated. Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 email PDF Ad file to: Double Size: 10 Weeks $475 Goods & Services You Need [email protected]

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ROSSI been sent to Trenton on May 18, the The average assessed home of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times date of its introduction, but that town- $122,400 will see a $91.80 increase SCOTCH PLAINS — The township officials were informed on Mon- in the municipal portion of the owner’s ship council held a public hearing on day of the delay, which prevents a tax bill, to $1,858, Mr. Marion said. the 2010 municipal budget this week formal adoption by the governing He said the board of education ac- but will not vote on the $22.9-million body. counts for 65 percent of total tax spending plan until its July 6 meet- Prior to the public hearing, Town- bills, with the county and municipal ing. ship Manager Chris Marion presented governments each accounting for 17 At Tuesday’s regular meeting, an overview of the budget, which will percent. The remaining 1 percent is Mayor Nancy Malool explained the be financed via a $740,185 increase for the county and local open space unusual delay, saying the state Divi- in the municipal portion of property trust funds. Total tax bills in Scotch sion of Local Government Services, taxes, for a total tax levy of $15.1 Plains will average $11,000. which oversees municipal govern- million. He said his goals in crafting To finance the $22,947,388 bud- ments, had not yet reviewed the town- this year’s spending plan were to get, $15.09 million will be raised via ship budget. In 2008 and 2009, the avoid layoffs, identify potential areas property taxes, $2.5 million will come township performed a self-audit, but for savings in 2011 and freeze or from miscellaneous revenues, nearly this year the state is required to take reduce expenditures and salaries and $800,000 from delinquent taxes and on this task. She said the budget had wages and other costs. grants and $2.227 million from state aid, which was cut $622,455, or 22 percent, this year. On the expenditure side, he said, the local government saw large increases in group health insurance (5 percent) as well as mandated contributions to the police and fire pension funds (11.1 percent) and public employees pension fund (14.8 percent). This year’s $1.035 million capital Tom Fortunato for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times budget, which was suspended last CHASE SCENE…A film crew shoots a commercial for Chase Bank that advertises Chase Blueprint, a free service for Chase year due to fiscal constraints, will customers to help organize their finances. The bank decided to feature Geraldine Keogh of Cooper Road in Scotch Plains finance a series of roadway and drain- and her son, Scott, as well as two other families. age improvements along with a traffic safety study at the intersection of Raritan and Rahway Roads and a new telephone system at the munici- Romankow Opposed to Moving pal building. Roads slated to be worked on include Dogwood Court, Evergreen Boulevard, Francis Lane, Gallagher Avenue, Henry Street, Hill- County Prosecutors to AG Budget top Road, Michael Lane, Overlook By PAUL J. PEYTON County Prosecutor Ted Romankow. lice,” Mr. Romankow said. While Way, Stony Brook Circle, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He told The Scotch Plains- saying that the Union County Police Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Tanglewood Lane, Ravine Court and ELIZABETH – Some county ex- Fanwood Times that his department’s “do a good job,” he stated that they GOOD EATS...Jorge Guzman takes a break from preparing his shish kebobs at a portion of Jerusalem Road. Most of ecutives in New Jersey are pushing a budget of $20 million accounts for patrol roadways that “are the same the Fanwood Street Fair on Sunday. these streets had been set for repair plan to move the 21 county prosecu- only 4 percent of the county’s $470- roads that municipal police ride ev- last year. In addition, the Hetfield tor offices from county budgets to million budget. The prosecutor said ery day.” He said there would have to Avenue bridge will be worked on in a that of the state Attorney General’s he believes by putting the offices be more of an adjustment to get mu- Bratti, Strauss Launch joint project with Fanwood and NJ budget, a proposal they said would under the direction of the state attor- nicipal police to assume patrols of Transit. save counties $400 million annually. ney general, funds would be redi- county parklands. Looking ahead to next year, Mr. But not all county prosecutors are on rected out of Union County to other The prosecutor said his office could Independent Campaigns CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 board with the plan, including Union areas of the state. assume the investigations that county By FRED T. ROSSI district, the creation of a sewer utility “Where is the state going to get the police currently handle. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and financing for the southside soc- money? What are they going to do – Cranford Police Chief Eric Mason, SCOTCH PLAINS — Two incum- cer field complex. One of the few Freeholders Increase Fees print it?” Mr. Romankow questioned. the incoming head of the New Jersey bent members of the township coun- times he and Mr. Glover paired on a “It’s (switching prosecutor offices to Police Chiefs Association, said there cil will seek new terms in November vote was on their first day as council state budget) not realistic.” would not be any money saved in as independent candidates rather than members, when they voted against At Stable; Settle Lawsuit Mr. Romankow said he fears his taxes by shifting the prosecutor of- run under their respective parties’ the reappointment of the assistant By PAUL J. PEYTON than other counties,” said Al Faella, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times initiatives, such as those addressing fices to the state budget and, he fears, banners. township attorney. director of the county’s Department gang activity and drug-related crimes, the attorney general’s office would Democrat Jeff Strauss filed papers “I didn’t see that there was sup- ELIZABETH – In an effort to gen- of Parks, Recreation and Community would be eliminated under state con- likely have a different set of priorities last week to run for a second four- posed to be a certain agenda,” Mr. erate more revenue and close some of Renewal. trol. than the local prosecutor offices. year term as an independent, while Strauss told The Scotch Plains- the $700,000 operating deficit at the Berkeley Heights resident The prosecutor proposed that the “As far as an economic standpoint, Republican Dominick Bratti will seek Fanwood Times. “I saw the people on Union County-operated Watchung Maryellen Taylor said she found it state transfer funds currently going it’s not going to save the taxpayers a full four-year term without his the council to be smart and balanced Stable in Mountainside, the free- “curious” the county would raise to Trenton’s coffers from fees col- any money,” Chief Mason said, not- party’s backing. regardless of party.” He said his course holder board last Thursday approved stable fees “at a time when it is diffi- lected from indictable criminal cases ing that the money would just be Mr. Strauss, who was one of two of action “didn’t go over very well” increases in various horse-riding pro- cult for many families and (while) to the counties, which could then shifted from county budgets to the Democrats elected in 2006, said that with the local Democratic organiza- grams offered at the facility. our taxes are second (highest) in the redirect the funds to the prosecutor state budget. “It’s just a pass through. since early in his tenure, “the local tion, and “we essentially parted com- According to an ordinance passed country.” offices. The price tag is going to be the same. Democratic leadership and I saw pany” when Mr. Strauss chose not to by the board at the meeting, the se- “I didn’t know it was a competition Pointing to a Times story reporting Four hundred million dollars is $400 things very differently.” Mr. Strauss seek the party’s endorsement for a nior troop program, which includes (on horse-riding rates) with other an $11-million increase in county million. It’s either in your property has voted with the Republican major- second term. 10 one-hour rides per season, will counties that have lower taxes and health premiums, the county pros- taxes or your [income taxes].” ity, and in opposition to his Demo- “The expectation of distinct parti- jump from $250 to $275 for Union have really incredible park systems,” ecutor commented, “That’s over half Chief Mason, noting the impor- cratic colleague, Kevin Glover, and sanship is not the right way to go by County residents and from $310 to she told the board. of my budget.” tance of letting county prosecutors then-party chairman, Richard any means,” Mr. Strauss said. “I did $372 for out-of-county residents. By Mr. Faella said the additional rev- “If they want to do something (to have control in directing crime-fight- Samuel, on major issues including not want to be part of the local orga- comparison, Lord Stirling in enue from the stable would offset save money)…get rid of county po- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the annual municipal budget, the es- nization because of the history” of Somerset County charges $310 for costs for improvements such as erect- tablishment of a special improvement CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 its senior troop program for its resi- ing new paddocks, new drainage, foot- dents and $470 for out-of-county resi- ing, water trowels, border stool mats, dents, with Seaton Hackney in Mor- bridle trail improvements, fire extin- ris County charging $375 in-county guishers, cement flooring, sprinkler and $400 for out-of-county residents. heads, etc. The junior troop program, which Freeholder Sullivan said persons includes 10, 45-minute rides per sea- at the February meeting “really felt son, has been increased to $231 from the increase that we were talking $210 for Union County residents and about was appropriate,” given “the $324 from $270 for out-of-county dollars the county was putting in” to residents. Lord Stirling charges $260 improve the facility. and $420, respectively, with Seaton The ordinance also extended the Hackney’s fees set at $375 and $400, county’s non-smoking policy, in ef- respectively. fect in county buildings since 1993, County adults will now pay $250 to recreational facilities such as for eight, one-hour rides, a $40 in- county pools, the horse stable, boat- crease, with non-Union County resi- ing and ice-skating facilities, play- dents paying $324, a $74 increase. grounds, running tracks, snack bars, At a meeting in February for par- ball fields and tennis courts. Smok- ents and troop participants, Free- ing also can be banned at county- holder Chairman Dan Sullivan said sponsored events “at the discretion of the stable generated $500,000 in in- the county manager and with advise come in 2009, compared to $1.2 mil- and consent of the Board of Chosen Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lion in costs, $700,000 of which was Freeholders,” according to the ordi- HAPPY FACES...Young girls and families enjoy being with the clown at the for staff salaries and benefits. nance. Smoking is prohibited within Fanwood Street Fair last Sunday. COMMUNITY SPIRIT...Members of the Fanwood Police Department and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football team joined together to carry the “The individuals there (at the Feb- 25 feet of county-owned or leased PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 ruary meeting) felt these (rates) buildings. Special Olympic Torch from Fanwood to Plainfield. The officers are Sergeant Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15, 17 Frank Marrero, Detective Eugene Chin and Patrolman Elliot Bernard. Scotch should be raised. We are much, much Penalties are $250 for a first of- lower than other counties, and with fense, $500 for a second offense and Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 15 Plains-Fanwood players are John Howarth, Kyle Berwick, Conor Thompson, Community ... 6-8, 16 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 Mike Tufaro and Sean Coloney. these increases, we still will be lower CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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ROSSI sel to look into whether Messercola Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Brothers had violated the board’s ap- SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning proval by increasing, not decreasing, board on Monday unanimously ap- the amount of stormwater runoff cre- proved a subdivision application for a ated by the development. Both Mr. property on Raritan Road and also heard Smith and Dr. Langer complained about complaints from two Martine Avenue flooding, with Mr. Smith saying he had residents about the condition of a nearby experienced several inches of basement subdivision that the board approved water earlier this spring for the first four years ago. time since he had lived in his home. Fox & Foxx Development will sub- “Trenton has tied our hands,” said divide a 3.1-acre lot at the corner of Board Chairwoman Paulette Coronato, Raritan Road and Alton Way and create referring to the state regulations. “Le- three new lots. Engineer Kevin Page gally, our hands are tied.” She did prom- told the board that the existing home ise that the township public works de- facing Raritan Road will be razed and partment would be asked to cut the over- that new homes will be built on each of grown grass at the site. And she hoped the three new lots. The smallest of the for an increased effort on the township’s Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Courtesy of Dennis Hercel lots, at 30,689 square feet, will face part to contact the attorney for the devel- MAN ABOUT TOWN...Bill Palatucci, center, of Westfield was honored by fellow SPILL CONTROL...A fuel truck overturned Wednesday morning on Bonnie Raritan Road, while the two other lots, oper and seek a resolution to the matter. Republicans Monday night for his civic contributions to the town and for his state Burn Road. Area firefighters foamed the area to reduce the risk of danger of fire at 48,800 and 55,800 square feet, will political prowess, particularly for his work helping his friend, Governor Chris or explosion from the volatile fumes while cleanup efforts were underway. Police face Alton Way. Mr. Page said the de- Christie, get elected. Senator Joe Kyrillos, right, traveled from Monmouth closed traffic to the area from several directions until the accident could be Hearing for WF County to share in the presentation with Asm. Jon Bramnick, left, of Westfield at mitigated. veloper had recently received the ap- Echo Lake Country Club. propriate wetlands permits. Teacher Set for July Jeffrey Kraeft, project manager for By RENNIE WOLTERS Fox & Foxx, said the two Alton Way Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Freeholders homes will be about 4,500 to 5,500 WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board Prosecutor Offices square feet in size, while the size of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Education (BOE) appeared to be under CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $1,000 for each subsequent offense, half years and that a settlement was Raritan Road home will likely be 2,200 a gag order Tuesday as members declined to 2,400 square feet, significantly ing initiatives in their respective coun- crime statewide. according to the ordinance. reached as the case was going to trial. comment in response to questions posed ties, said every county faces its own The bill would phase in the transfer In other business, the board ap- “Unfortunately, in this case, we smaller due to the narrower lot. The by outraged and confused parents regard- developers also promised to take care ing the termination of Tamaques School set of crime-related issues. to the prosecutor budgets over nine proved a $500,000 settlement to were not able to get any specific not to disturb the root systems of sev- third-grade teacher Matthew Kravetsky. “Each county has its own specific years. The legislation was first intro- former county environmental engi- demands from the plaintiff other than eral larger trees on an adjacent prop- In a letter to Mr. Kravetsky on June 3 issues. The county prosecutor needs duced in the 2002-2003 Legislative neer Catherine Alexander for dis- a statement generally to the effect erty. and obtained by The Scotch Plains- to have the ability to respond to an Session. missal of her claims. The woman had that it was a seven-figure demand but At the start of the meeting, Alexander Fanwood Times, Superintendent of issue,” Chief Mason said, noting Mr. Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, alleged a county “sham” in its hiring nothing specific,” Mr. Barry said. “We Smith and Dr. Menachem Langer, who Schools Margaret Dolan said Mr. Romankow did that when he formed Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), the Republi- practices for seasonal workers, as she always deem that to be extremely are neighbors on Terrill Road, spoke to Kravetsky had “failed to provide consis- a county homicide task force. He said can leader in the Senate, said he does was listed, to “avoid civil service excessive under the circumstances.” the board about the pace of construc- tently effective instruction for [his] stu- the prosecutor also has initiated simi- not feel that shifting the offices to the tenure rights,” according to a copy of He said Ms. Alexander had claimed tion of a subdivision adjacent to their dents” based on a May 5 observation and state is the right move. evaluation report by Supervisor of Math- lar task forces to address gang en- the lawsuit. She alleged that for six $800,000 in lost wages and “poten- homes. The board in 2006 approved the forcement and high tech crimes. “I am very concerned that if the application by Messercola Brothers ematics Regina Kiczek and on evalua- years, she was hired, dismissed and tial future wages,” counsel fees of tions over the last three school years. “These issues and many others may state takes on the county prosecutor rehired every six months to avoid the $450,000, as well as additional com- Building Co. to subdivide a four-acre Resident Jennifer Silva said Mr. not be a priority in the attorney offices that the state will simply bear county paying benefits, including en- pensatory and punitive damages for parcel of land at 1461 Martine Avenue Kravetsky receives universal support from general’s office. They may be at the greater costs without any returns in rollment in the state pension system. “pain and suffering.” Mr. Barry said into three lots, retain an existing home the Tamaques community of staff, stu- bottom of the list,” Chief Mason said. terms of greater efficiencies on the County Counsel Robert Barry said he believes $350,000 of the settle- fronting on Martine Avenue and build dents and parents, and that there is noth- Another area of concern the chief county level. I am not confident that the case has gone on for two-and-a- ment will go to pay for Ms. two large homes, accessible via a newly- ing in his record that would lead to his addressed is the likelihood of the out-resourcing county costs to the Alexander’s counsel fees. built cul-de-sac, at the rear of the L- non-renewal. shaped property. attorney general redirecting or reas- state is an improvement,” Mr. Kean Tina Renna, president of the Union “We believe too strongly that losing signing manpower out of Union said in a statement. County Watchdog Association, asked Mr. Smith distributed photographs him as a teacher would be too great of a of what he described as a “junkyard” at loss to the kids,” she said. “We can use all County to another part of the state. Asw. Linda Stender (LD-22, if the county has changed its seasonal the site, saying there was construction the support we can get.” Union County Manager George Fanwood), a former Union County hiring practices following the filing debris, mounds of overgrown excavated Under the Sunshine Law, the public Devanney said the proposal would Freeholder chairwoman, said law- of the Alexander lawsuit in January dirt and an unsightly chain-link fence, discussion of personnel matters of a public save the county millions of dollars. makers have a “responsibility” to look 2008. all clearly visible from his yard. Dr. body such as a school district is prohibited, “In these times, when all govern- at anything that could reduce prop- Mr. Barry responded that the settle- Langer said property values in the resulting in silence from members of the mental entities are seeking to share erty taxes “as [long] as we can main- ment includes a “complete resolu- neighborhood had fallen due to the BOE. Mr. Kravetsky was presented with a services and achieve program con- tain the level of services we have” by tion of her claims,” as it includes Ms. unkempt property. notice that the BOE would privately dis- solidations, all cost-saving options not slashing prosecutors’ budgets. Alexander’s “lost or entitlement on “This plan was flawed from the get- cuss his employment, to which he re- “It (shifting county prosecutors to quested a public hearing. The hearing has must be on the table. The plan, as Subscribe at pension benefits and other fringe ben- go,” he told board members, who were proposed, would ultimately save Union the state budget) needs to be done in a goleader.com been set for the first week of July. efits,” as well as total counsel fees. sympathetic to the neighbors’ concerns Philip Stern, the board’s attorney, said County taxpayers more than $20 mil- way that reflects where the needs are,” but unable to take much formal action non-tenured teachers can legally be ter- lion a year,” Mr. Devanney said in a Asw. Stender said. “If this is just about because of a state law granting devel- minated for any reason or no reason at all, statement released to The Times. cutting them (county prosecutors’ bud- SP Independent Candidates opers generous time in which to start a as long as the decision does not conflict State Senate Majority Leader gets) in half, I don’t support it.” project. with the teacher’s constitutional rights. Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West The assemblywoman said she also CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Board member Joseph Doyle said “I’m very confident that the decision Deptford) also supports the proposal. wants prosecutors to continue to have the past several years. down by not putting me on the ticket” the board could not revisit a project will be overturned,” Mr. Kravetsky said, “Yes, the Senate President supports the authority in directing how re- once it has been approved. He sug- “because I feel the facts will tell the whole sources in their budgets are spent Mr. Strauss admitted he had some this year. He said he will run “on my gested the neighbors retain legal coun- story.” legislation to move the costs of county discussions with the local Republican record” and hopes to “continue doing prosecutor offices to the state,” said while continuing to address the needs party about running on their ticket, “but the same things I’ve been doing for Derek Roseman, a spokesman for the of their municipal police departments. I felt that I had carved out a certain the past year-and-a-half.” Senate Democrats. independent niche” during the past three In a statement last week announc- Legislation (A-2350) to move the years. “I didn’t want to change parties ing his intentions, Mr. Bratti said prosecutor offices to the state budget for this election and compromise the that, “Our township, our school dis- has been introduced by Democrats, SP Council independence I’ve carved out.” trict and our library have lost a lot of Senator Richard Codey and Assem- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He admitted his campaign faces a the state aid we have come to rely blyman John McKeon (both LD-27, Marion warned that service and per- tougher road without party backing, upon.” He said that, “Rather than West Orange) and remains before the sonnel cuts are not out of the ques- but said he plans to mount a “vigor- continuing to raise taxes, we need to Senate and Assembly Judiciary Com- tion, especially if state assistance is ous campaign.” He also thinks, “this rethink how we spend our tax money.” mittees. cut further and mandated insurance year, especially, people are receptive Mr. Bratti pointed to the efforts of a “Prosecutors are constitutional of- and pension expenses continue to rise. to the idea” of voting for an indepen- majority of the council last year “to ficers who function independently of He also said a possible state-imposed dent candidate. avoid significant layoffs while re- control by the county governing body. 2.5-percent cap on municipal expen- Mr. Bratti was appointed at the be- taining essential services and keep- Thus, the counties do not have over- ditures would have a deleterious ef- ginning of 2009 to fill the council seat ing the police department at full sight over the operations of the pros- fect on local finances. vacated by Nancy Malool when she strength.” He said the choices made ecutor offices. The counties have had During the public hearing, only was elected mayor in 2008. He won a last year “put us in a better position to to balance the financial needs of the one resident, Albert Muller of special election last November to fill keep the tax increase (in 2010) low prosecutor offices with the need to Ramapo Way, spoke, inquiring about out the remaining year of the term, despite a significant loss of state aid.” provide essential county service,” health insurance expenditures for which expires on December 31, and is Mr. Strauss and Mr. Bratti, who according to the bill. “If the state township employees. serving as deputy mayor this year. are running separate campaigns, face were to assume the costs of the pros- Alluding to last year’s election, a Democratic ticket that includes ecutor offices, resources would be which he won with 54 percent of the Councilman Glover as well as Neal provided on a more equitable basis Hey Dad, Tom Fortunato for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times vote, Mr. Bratti told The Times he had LeStrange and Michael Marcus and IN THE MONITORS...A commercial being shot by Chase Bank at Geraldine and the unification of prosecutorial Happy Father’s Day! promised to run for a full term in a Republican ticket of William “Bo” Keogh’s home on Cooper Road in Scotch Plains Monday is viewed live on the functions would result in increased 2010. “I feel the party let the people Vastine, Sal Trifiro and Tony Patti. monitors shown above. efficiency in fighting the problem of Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 email PDF Ad file to: Double Size: 10 Weeks $475 Goods & Services You Need [email protected]

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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, June 17, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's SP Native to Raise Funds Peek at the Week Through Concerts for Haiti In Politics By RENNIE WOLTERS non-profit corporation Partners in By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Health was the only organization dis- Appeals Court Rules Christie (D-3rd), a former state senator, in a SCOTCH PLAINS – Daniel tributing food, water and supplies, Had Power to Make Aid Cuts South Jersey Congressional battle. Catullo, 3rd, a Scotch Plains native, with much of the supplies cast aside An appeals court panel has ruled Mr. Adler has challenged his oppo- can add more than Grammy-Award- under tarps in the interest of treating that Governor Chris Christie acted nent to two debates per month up winning directing and producing to fatally wounded people. within his constitutional authority until November. his list of lifelong accomplishments. “Most of this stuff gets stopped at in ordering school districts to use Searchable Websites on Spending On January 26, Mr. Catullo packed the airport,” Mr. Catullo said, adding their surplus budget funds to make Bill Passed by Senate, 29-3 not only his bag, but an entire MD-87 that even the American Red Cross up for cuts in state aid for the State, county and municipal gov- airplane loaded with volunteers and had no means of distributing sup- 2009-2010 school year, according ernments would be required to de- medical supplies, and took leave from plies. So, the Plane to Haiti team to the Associated Press. The gov- velop searchable websites that would his Los Angeles-based production lifted the tarp, gathered supplies and ernor, in February, froze $475 mil- enable taxpayers to see how their company, DC3 Global, to fly directly started handing them out to people lion in state aid funds for the 2009- money is being spent, under legisla- into Haiti with a self-propelled mis- waiting in line for medical assistance. 2010 school budget year, ordering tion that has passed the State Senate, sion to save lives. As they traveled through the coun- that districts offset the cut with according to nj.com. Days after the January 12 earth- try, Mr. Perry said he could see the quake ravaged the economically dis- faces of traumatized medical person- surplus funds. According to the The Transparency in Government Courtesy of Daniel Catullo, 3rd article, all but 17 of the state’s 581 Act (S-708) passed, 29-3, and now EARTHQUAKE ...Daniel Catullo, 3rd, a Scotch Plains native, meets with chil- advantaged country, Mr. Catullo cre- nel – people, he said, who have seen school districts had budget sur- heads to the Assembly Budget Com- dren from earthquake-stricken Haiti, where he brought an airplane loaded with ated the Plane to Haiti foundation. everything, and yet could not believe pluses. mittee for consideration. Voting medical supplies and volunteers to help the sick and injured in the ravaged nation. Reaching out to his celebrity con- their eyes. He is now organizing benefit concerts to raise funds for physical therapy and tacts, he funded his entire project “No one can possibly understand Tea Party Candidate Wins against the bill were Hudson County aftercare for some 200,000 amputees and spinal-cord-injury victims. In 6th Dist.; Recount Sought Democrats Brian Stack (LD-33, West within 48 hours with $1 million in what’s going on unless you were All eight New Jersey Congressional New York), Sandra Cunningham donations from such well-known per- here,” he said. incumbents who faced challenges in (LD-31, Jersey City) and Nicholas Devanney Says FirstAlert formers as David Archuletta, Black- Communication between medical the June 8 Primary Election won their Sacco (LD-32, North Bergen). Eyed Peas, New Kids on the Block personnel and Haitian patients posed a races. In the Sixth District, Tea Party- The bill was first introduced in the and guitarist Tom Morello of Rage problem, as many technicians could supported candidate and Highlands Assembly in November 2007 by then- ‘Tremendous Service’ to UC Against the Machine. not explain in French why a procedure, Mayor Anna Little edged out Diane Assemblyman Joseph Pennacchio Utilizing a plane donated by Wheel- such as an amputation, was necessary. By PAUL J. PEYTON gram. Mr. Devanney said the company chair Foundation creator Kenneth Patients endured amputations with- Gooch, who received the GOP organi- (LD-26, Pine Brook) and reintro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times has “done more than 230 of these sys- zational line in the district’s four coun- duced by now-Senator Pennacchio Behring and fueled by Creed lead out the luxury of anesthesia or steril- ELIZABETH — Union County tems throughout the United States,” singer Scott Stapp, the Plane to Haiti ization. In some cases, Mr. Perry said, ties (including Union County), by some the past two legislative sessions. including Washington, D.C., Orlando, 84 votes, 6,804 to 6,720. Ms. Gooch Ex-Jersey City Mayor Gets Manager George Devanney last week received government clearance to land doctors used Black & Decker saws Three Years on Corruption responded to a Westfield Leader and New Orleans, Philadelphia, Houston in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, 14 and discarded the limbs in garbage has said she will file for a recount of the and San Francisco. 13,000 ballots. The winner will face Former Jersey City deputy mayor The Times editorial that was critical of days after the destruction. The team of cans amongst the dogs and pigs. the county’s new FirstAlert emergency County residents can sign up or opt 30 doctors and nurses toted their sup- “We literally had people dying in Democratic incumbent Rep. Frank Leona Beldini has been sentenced to out at ucfirstalert.org. Pallone of Long Branch. three years in prison for accepting communication system. plies to the village of Leogane, the our arms,” Mr. Catullo said. “We had In another race, former Philadel- $20,000 in illegal campaign contri- The county purchased the system epicenter of the earthquake. a 6-year-old girl die, believe it or not, phia Eagles tackle Jon Runyan won butions, according to the Associated last year through a $139,000 federal Bill Would Provide “It was like the apocalypse down from tetnus. No one’s seen a case of the Republican Primary against Jus- Press. Beldini, who was also ordered Department of Homeland Security there,” Mr. Catullo recalled. tetnus in 20 years.” tin Murphy and will now take on to pay a $30,000 fine, will report to grant. The program allows the county Website for Non-Profits The stench of burning bodies and Survivors of the earthquake are no first-term incumbent Rep. John Adler jail August 2. and participating towns to send emer- TRENTON — Legislation spon- garbage still haunts his memory, Mr. longer in need of emergency care; how- gency information to people who have sored by Assemblywoman Linda Catullo said. With no place to put the ever, they are plagued with bacterial signed up for alerts – either by text Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) to require dead, survivors stacked bodies and infections, water-born illnesses, dis- message, e-mail or voice message – in the state to establish and maintain a garbage together into pits as more eases from unsanitary living condi- the event of an emergency. At a kickoff website to provide a clearinghouse of and more people were pulled from tions and complications due to un- event last year, officials said residents information for non-profit organiza- the rubble. treated chronic illnesses, Ms. Frew said. would have the option to sign up for tions that provide services in New Glenn Perry, a volunteer with the Mr. Catullo said his next project is weather and health advisories, county Jersey was released Monday by the Wheelchair Foundation, a non-profit to spearhead a rehabilitation center, event updates, Amber Alerts and NJ State Government Committee chaired organization that provides wheelchairs ideally in connection with the Uni- Transit and PATH messages. by Mrs. Stender. to underprivileged nations, helped Mr. versity of Miami Medical Center. “I believe what we have undertaken Currently, to acquire information Catullo to bring over $10,000 worth of With more than 200,000 amputees is a tremendous service to our resi- regarding existing resources that wheelchairs and medical supplies to and spinal-cord injuries, the Haitian dents,” Mr. Devanney said. He said the are being offered by various execu- the hands of the Haitians. He was also people desperately need physical Leader/Times editorial “gives a false tive departments and state agen- instrumental in joining medical vol- therapy and aftercare, he said. impression that when you sign up for cies, non-profits must visit each unteers from John Muir Medical Cen- “I’m limited in what I can do,” Mr. the FirstAlert that you automatically department’s and agency’s website ter in Walnut Creek, Calif., with the Catullo said. “At the end of the day, receive other alerts such as CNN, to obtain that information. Plane to Haiti organization. they need professionals down there, Mr. Perry likened Leogane to a and lots of them.” OPEN FOR TRAFFIC...Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan, weather information and that kind of a The bill (A-2137) would require thing,” he said. “I would just like to say the departments and agencies fea- “garbage heap,” adding that the un- Mr. Catullo intends to utilize his right, Freeholder Vice-Chairwoman Deborah Scanlon and Freeholder Bette Jane sanitary conditions may lead to the five-time Grammy award-nominated Kowalski and Cranford Committee Member Daniel Aschenbach display the that is absolutely not true. This system tured on the Department of State’s original 1916 plate from the old Springfield Avenue Bridge in Cranford while is designed to opt in to, and we have website to update the information rampant spread of diseases such as production company, DC3 Global, to standing by the newly reconstructed span, which is now open for traffic. The $2.8 some 8,000-plus people that are signed provided on their respective websites cholera, tuberculosis and malaria. If organize benefit concerts over the -million reconstruction project was completed four months ahead of schedule. up for it, and many, many people are on a monthly basis to ensure visitors any more disasters were to occur, summer to raise funds for his reha- enjoying it.” receive the most current information such as a hurricane, he said, the entire bilitation center, anticipating further He said when signing up for either e- regarding the types of resources of- country may simply be annihilated. participation by his well-known art- mail or cell phone alerts, individuals fered by each department and agency. “The aid was just a drop in the ist contacts. Having worked in the Personal Injury Lawyer choose the type of information they It also would require the Secretary of bucket,” said Holly Frew, communi- past with such artists as Godsmack, wish to receive. State to create a standard template cations manager with MedShare, a Chickenfoot, Dave Matthews Band, The county hired Sarasota, Fla.-based and establish a timeline for data to be non-profit organization that partnered Usher, Justin Timberlake and Helping Accident Victims Every Day Cooper Notification for the county pro- submitted by the departments. with Plane to Haiti as a means of Beyonce, Mr. Catullo expects an all- distributing medical supplies to star benefit concert. healthcare facilities in Haiti. “Things are worse today than they “There was a huge problem with were the day of the earthquake,” Mr. THE BRAMNICK logistics, with the airports being Catullo said. “And people are just hen’s the best time to make closed,” Ms. Frew said. “When Dan forgetting about it.” LAW FIRM W approached us with the idea, it was a Mr. Catullo described the Haitian new friends? perfect fit.” people as “doomed,” and he asks that Mr. Catullo said the lack of organi- donations be sent through the Plane to zation in Haiti was shocking, com- Haiti organization’s website, paring the environment to the Wild PlaneToHaiti.org, which works in con- West. The United States military took junction with the Wheelchair Founda- control of the airport, and the United tion, WheelchairFoundation.org. Nations was present to maintain the “If we can’t do anything,” Mr. Perry peace; however, Mr. Catullo said the said, “pray for these people.” The loan you want, the service you deserve.

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Leonard Lance (R-7th) meets with the Westfield PROUD TO BE WITH WUF…Representatives of the various constituencies who had representatives from many dif- director, at the Chamber office at Area Chamber of Commerce and local business owners to get their perspective make up the Westfield United Fund recently spoke about their role in the organiza- ferent industries such as construc- (908) 233-3021. on issues facing small businesses. tion. This was a special program presentation to celebrate the new beginning of the tion, energy, health care, health in- Our networking events continue to Westfield United Fund’s independence. The program consisted of a series of speakers surance, law, accounting, retail, IT, be very successful. We have some Garwood Republicans Campaign Release on “Why I’m proud to be…” Pictured, from left to right, are: a contributor, Bruce banking and consulting. exciting new events planned for the Cummings; a campaign worker, Beth Ann Riley; a recipient of agency services, Mary Elizabeth Walls; a member the Fund Distribution Committee, Colleen Echausse, and There was a lively and informative coming months. We have been get- a member of the Board of Trustees, Matt Forstenhausler. The fund celebrated the exchange of concerns and ideas. We ting large numbers of people at these Garwood GOP Announces completion of another successful annual campaign this spring. look forward to continuing to de- events, and it is helping build busi- velop our relationship with the Con- nesses. One company reported get- gressman. ting five new clients at our last event. Slate for General Election Archery Lessons Available On the state level, the WACC was Our next events are: GARWOOD – The Garwood Re- The candidates for councilmen are contacted by Christina Genovese, “You Can Bank On Our Network- publican Committee has officially an- Victor DeFilippo – a former Garwood Governor Christie’s director of busi- ing,” which will be hosted by HSBC nounced its slate of council candi- councilman as well as a former two- At Oak Ridge Park in Clark ness affairs, who would like to come Bank, 1 Elm Street, Westfield, June dates for the upcoming General Elec- term member of the school board, to meet with WACC members to dis- 23, 6 to 8 p.m. As usual, this will be CLARK – The Union County Board 23, at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 27, at tion in November. and senior inspector with the City of cuss initiatives being taken by the a large event with many different “We believe that we are offering a Newark engineering department – and of Chosen Freeholders announced that 10 a.m.; Sunday, July 11, at 10 a.m.; Christie administration to improve groups in addition to the WACC at- group classes are available for people Wednesday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m.; great ticket of strong candidates to James Mathieu, an attorney and the business climate in New Jersey, tending. the residents of the borough,” re- former employee of the Metropolitan who would like to learn archery. The Sunday, August 1, at 10 a.m.; Wednes- particularly in our area. Come join us! If you want to build lessons will be conducted at the Union day, August 4, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, marked John Quattrocchi, the chair- Transportation Authority, New York We are in the process of setting up your business and meet new connec- man of the Garwood Republican City. Mr. Mathieu is currently a fi- County archery range at Oak Ridge August 29, at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, that event now. Check our website tions, the WACC is the place to start! Park in Clark. September 1, at 6:30 p.m., and Sun- Committee. “All three are experi- nancial advisor with Wells Fargo, (westfieldareachamber.com) for For information about any WACC enced with the workings of both the LLC, in Short Hills. Each archery course is two hours day, October 3, at 10 a.m. dates, times and reservations for programs or events, call (908) 233- long and consists of a safety training After successful completion of the public and private sectors, and bring Seeking the position of mayor is events. We are thrilled to have this 3021 or check our website, valuable knowledge to the table, former Garwood Councilwoman session followed by hands-on instruc- lesson and a safety questionnaire, new connection and look forward to WestfieldAreaChamber.com. tion at the range. The fee is $20 per participants are qualified to purchase which is necessary to facilitate a Patricia Quattrocchi, a 30-year resi- person. There will be a minimum of an ID card that permits them to use much-needed change to the borough’s dent of the borough. Ms. Quattrocchi eight and a maximum of 24 partici- Union County’s archery range Lance Votes to Reform governing body.” was the office/research manager for pants per class. through Thursday, June 30, 2011. The Residents of the borough will be the executive search firm, Sherbrooke Archery equipment is provided by range is open daily, dawn to dusk. going to the polls to elect two coun- Associates, Clark, for 14 years. the County of Union, and lessons are Anyone who has already completed Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac cilmen and a mayor in November to “Our candidates will be out knock- taught by a trained and certified USA an accredited archery safety course is three- and four-year terms, respec- ing on doors in the community to per- Archery Instructor and/or a trained eligible to purchase a Union County WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. hold these entities accountable and tively. This will be the first GOP sonally meet as many residents as pos- and certified 4-H National Archery archery range ID card. Leonard Lance (R-7th) has voted to make their balance sheets more trans- challenge to the incumbent mayor, sible,” Mr. Quattrocchi said. “We are Instructor. The fee for the ID card is $20 for save the American taxpayers an esti- parent,” said Mr. Lance, a member of Democrat Dennis McCarthy, since planning an issues-oriented campaign Nine new group archery lesson times adult Union County residents and $10 mated $30 billion by reforming the the House Financial Services Com- he assumed the seat following the and believe we will be able to offer new have been scheduled: Wednesday, June for youths and seniors. The Union way Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are mittee. “If the Obama Administra- passing of the late Mayor Michael solutions to the perplexing problems County fee also applies to residents of accounted by the federal government. tion is serious about tackling the fed- Crincoli in 2006. Brice Paterson, a facing the borough at this time.” Mobile-Shredder Edison. The ID card fee for all other Specifically, Mr. Lance said he eral debt and increasing transparency, former Republican, ran that for mayor Mr. Quattrocchi said that he hopes out-of-county residents is $30 for voted for “long-overdue reforms on Fannie and Freddie need to be fully as an Independent, losing 878-374. residents will share their own con- To Visit Vo-Tech adults and $15 for youths and seniors. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – in- examined and accurately accounted.” “We have been party-building and cerns with the GOP hopefuls. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Class space is limited, so reserva- cluding one measure that would en- In February, Mr. Lance joined fel- have garnered two council seats on The General Election is Tuesday, County’s mobile paper-shredding tions are required. Anyone interested sure that Fannie Mae and Freddie low New Jersey Congressman Scott what was a full Democratic borough November 2. program for personal documents will in learning the safe use of a bow and Mac are accurately accounted for in Garrett (R-5th) and others in intro- council,” Mr. Quattrocchi said, “and be available on Saturday, June 26, on arrow should call the reservation desk the federal budget.” ducing the “Accurate Accounting of we are confident that we are ready to the campus of the Union County Vo- at the Union County Department of Currently, Fannie Mae and Freddie Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Act.” secure another seat this year as well #ARINSURANCEWITH cational-Technical Schools, 1776 Parks and Community Renewal at Mac and their debts to taxpayers are Mr. Lance said the legislation would as successfully retain one Republi- Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, near (908) 527-4900. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Thank You Veterans Groups for DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Keeping Parade Alive in SP-F Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce On Memorial Day I had the honor and tenant Colonel Edward Chrystal and his with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association the distinct pleasure to meet with and troopers from the 102nd. Calvary out of The others are made up. Are you sharp drive five distinguished gentlemen in the the Westfield Armory, Iraqi veterans all. Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- Scotch Plains-Fanwood parade. Gus, My old guys were so very impressed tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Harold and Bill are residents at the Chelsea when several of the senior NCOs broke If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 in Fanwood, all combat veterans of World ranks whenever they saw anyone in the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 War II. Gus and Harold served from crowd with a veterans cap on, went up to vidual. If you get three – word expert. If North Africa, through Sicily and the in- them saluted, congratulated them and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of vasion of Italy and Bill was a radio opera- shook hands. Many of the troopers made free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 tor on a B-24 Liberator Bomber flying a point of hi-fiving the kids and paid All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. out of Italy, shot down over Austria and a special attention to the toddlers. A won- come from the board game Diction POW until liberated by Patton’s Third derful display of what makes our service Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Army near the end of the war. Their people great. As an older person, to me, Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER service record shows all three were there the scene was reminiscent of a Norman 1. Taupe – A dark, brownish gray Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo from the beginning to the end. Rockwell, Saturday Evening Post cover 2. Tachydromian – Any of a family of COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION The other gentlemen, who I regret to of veterans returning from WWII. wading birds related to the plovers Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly say, I did not remember their names were I also salute our Vietnam veterans, as 3. Harborough – A lodging or inn EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS combat veterans of the Korean Conflict. the years pass, those of that era have now 4. Sannup – A male American Indian None of these men were native to our shouldered the responsibility of keeping who is married towns but chose to live here because of the honor, respect and memories of past SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe the attractiveness of our communities. generations fresh in our minds as well as VIBEX One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 The Korean Conflict guys since the 60s our duty to support those serving now and 1. In botany, a slender and elastic shoot and the WWII guys more recently. in the future. 2. Any of stiff hairs growing in or near These men received well-deserved sa- I have attended most every Memorial the nostrils used for touch, such as whis- lutes, cheers and waves from all along the Day Parade since the early fifties and am kers Let Us Remember Vital Role Dad Plays, line of march and their oft repeated re- so very proud of our communities, our 3. Discolored spot or blotch of the skin marks struck me as poignant. They, of veterans and of those serving our country due to a subcutaneous effusion of blood course, appreciated the accolades but everywhere. I am justly proud of the 4. A light, rounded helmet with a visor Not Just This Sunday, But Always many times they spoke of the turnout, the organizations that keep the tradition alive GIALLOLINO young children, the flags and the display and well, the parade committee, the town 1. A piece of jewelry decorated with This Sunday, June 20, is Father’s Day, the day proposed the concept of a day to honor fathers in of patriotism shown from our commu- councils, the American Legion, their SAR imitations of flowers in precious stones during which we pay special tribute to our fathers, 1909. Mrs. Dodd’s father, William Smart, was a nity. They spoke of the many towns that and their Legion Kids, the VFW and 2. Naples yellow pigment grandfathers and other special men in our lives. Each Civil War veteran who was left to raise six children canceled their observances because of every volunteer and, mostly, our citizens 3. An Italian licorice liquor lack of funds or disinterest and how won- who turnout to make it a outstanding 4. An Italian boy dressed in clown’s year on this day, we are reminded of the powerful alone on a rural farm in Washington state after his derful it was for us to continue the tradi- memorable day. clothing bond that exists between a father and his children, wife died in childbirth. tions of remembering them and their fallen TRIGO Elmer (Pete) Terry 1. Wheat and how that bond guides and strengthens us through- One hundred years ago this weekend, the first comrades with dignity and respect, sans Scotch Plains commercialism. 2. A three-horse carriage out our lives. Father’s Day observance took place, on June 19, We followed immediately behind Lieu- 3. Ringworm For most of us, Dad is our first hero, and one of our 1910, in Spokane, Wash. The tradition likewise 4. A passageway or opening GENICULATE greatest role models. We feel his influence long after started taking root in other American communities, FW GOP Chairman Britt Wonders 1. In biology, the cessation of natural childhood play has been replaced by adult responsi- and in 1924 President Calvin Coolidge advocated a selection in generation bilities. A father is the one who teaches his son what national Father’s Day celebration. The proposal ul- If $48,000 Study Was Worth It 2. To form joints or bend like a joint Thank you for providing news cover- scheduled presentation date. 3. To give birth; to procreate it means to be a man, and he is the first man in his timately came to fruition in 1966, when President 4. To force or drive out; expel daughter’s life. In these two capacities, fathers have Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation establishing age on the presentation of the Fanwood- I was dismayed to read that “the study Scotch Plains shared services study to the was intended to be a conversation starter” HEY DAD, tremendous impact not just within their own fami- the third Sunday of June each year as Father’s Day. Fanwood Borough Council on June 7. for Fanwood and Scotch Plains. A con- HAPPY FATHER’S DAY lies, but upon society overall. While Father’s Day focuses primarily on fathers Your article noted that it was presented at versation can be started with a free local A dad typically wears many hats, among them and grandfathers, the occasion also invites us to a special meeting, at 6 p.m., where only telephone call or a walk down Martine one resident was present for public com- Avenue. Letters to “teacher,” “coach,” “buddy” and “confidante.” Strong honor those other “father figures,” be they a stepfa- ment. For $48,000 of taxpayers’ money, I and protective, he seems to know the answer to just ther or uncle, a family friend or neighbor, a coach or Apparently, there was not effective would expect the report to offer opera- the Editor about every quandary. No matter what our age, we teacher. These individuals all can play pivotal roles notice to the public on this long awaited tional assessments, possible savings and study. identified liabilities of any potential shared continue to turn to our fathers for the advice and in a child’s formative years and help to navigate their In a public meeting last June, at which services. Why Would People wisdom that comes from life experience, enhanced transition to adulthood. a number of Fanwood and Scotch Plains We await the presentation, where the Litter the Turf Field? by the fact that our parents often seem to know us Let us remember all the dads in our lives in a residents attended, it was reported that taxpayers of Fanwood and Scotch Plains the study would be completed by Decem- can assess if this $48,000 was well spent. On a recent beautiful June morning, I better than we know ourselves. special way, and not just this Sunday, but all through went down to our local track (Scotch ber and presented to the public thereafter. Joe Britt How did Father’s Day originate? While often the year. Let us strive to maintain that bond forged in Incredibly, a year later, there is still no Plains-Fanwood High School) to exer- Fanwood cise. Everything was great except for associated with greeting-card campaigns, the holi- our earliest years. Let us show our dads our apprecia- what I saw on our pristine turf field. It was day actually began long before the custom of send- tion for helping to create the foundation on which we ‘Last Thing I Want Elected Officials littered with water and sport drink bottles, ing such cards came into fashion. Inspired by her build the rest of our lives. We wish all dads and “other plus other garbage that had clearly come from a team that had recently practiced own family circumstances, Mrs. John B. Dodd first dads” in our communities a very happy Father’s Day. Doing is Enacting a Noise Ordinance’ there. This is in response to Mr. Mancini’s lawn mowed once per week. My yard As someone who had worked hard on question in the Thursday, June 10, edi- looks terrible otherwise. the turf committee to provide this state- High School Graduation: Long tion of The Leader/Times. In a word, Mr. Perhaps the economic downturn has of-the-art facility to the town, I was in- Mancini, “yes,” you are a grouchy old caused families to stop using a lawn ser- censed that people could do this. It boggled man. vice. Perhaps families mowing their own my mind why people (I am assuming I found it interesting that your pro- lawns is creating the extra noise. I doubt kids) could be so lazy and uncaring to just Road Ends as New World Emerges posed tweaking of the noise ordinance if leaf blowers are noisier today than drop their bottles on the turf field. would not affect builders and only the yesteryear. Could it be that there are more There were numerous garbage cans New week, our high school se- Westfield and Scotch Plains- lawn-cutting businesses. I surely hope leaf blowers being used by homeowners within walking distance. In disgust, I that your proposal doesn’t have some instead of landscapers? Could it be that picked up three or four armfuls (about 20- niors graduate – leaving the realm of Fanwood high schools. Enjoy and deeper or between the lines meaning – lawns are being cared for when 25) and threw them out. I am not asking their childhood and emerging to a remember the moment. Please be especially because many independent homeowners get a free hour after all of for any kudos for this act. I just have to whole new and exciting world. Indi- safe in your celebrations. lawn cutting businesses are owned and their other duties? I would guess that ask the people responsible why they would vidually, they applied considerable Growing up is a continuous pro- managed by persons who may not have families do not choose to mow their lawns do such a thing? been born in the United States – in com- at dinnertime -- though maybe it’s the David Lazarus effort, study and talent to achieve cess for people of all ages. Dear parison to many local builders who are only time they have left. Fanwood this goal, and we congratulate them. graduates, always stay young as United States-born and who “speak the An ordinance to stop what Mr. Mancini language.” Noise is noise, Mr. Mancini – deems as noisy is inconsiderate and just People Should Respect Parents and teachers were their you continue to mature and reach whether it comes from a hammer on plain unfair. Given the high taxes we partners in these achievements – the out to life. Many circumstances plywood or a lawnmower on grass. already pay and the dire finances of gov- ‘Visual Environment’ community participated too. Soon will surely present themselves. I will give you the benefit of the doubt ernment, surely our officials have better The Primary Election is over, and the and present something to you from a things to do with their time. Our officials ground signs are finally gone. I would ask the students will realize they are no Grab them as you may. Make your different angle. Many homeowners to- should spend their time on resolving is- Bruce Baker why we had to look at four longer high school students – a change that happens own paths too – and remem- day come from a two-income family. To sues important in our communities. and five signs at one corner – and five on almost overnight. ber your roots and your maintain the cost of living in these fine Your proposed noise ordinance reeks two blocks of South Chestnut Street alone. communities (Westfield or Fanwood or of prejudice and seems to be very one- Then there is the rash of signs always Most will enter college in a few months. As they friends at your hometown. Scotch Plains), it means that we are gain- sided for the good old boys in the planted at Mountain Avenue entering arrange their dormitory quarters, many parents will For us, it’s a wonderful fully employed and working a lot of hours homebuilders club. As far as member- Route 22. Judging from the election re- gaze in the rooms at their childhood homes – joyful thing to watch. out of necessity. Gone is the 40-hour ship in that club, you can count me out. sults, the signs did not help. Hopefully, workweek. In our global economy today, Anna Meade future candidates will be more respectful for the success of their sons and daughters, though we are not restricted to 9-5 Eastern Time of our visual environment. contemplating the silence for a moment. Go Raiders! Fanwood Zone. My current job at a major telecom ***** Steve Barcan We congratulate the 2010 graduating classes of Go Blue Devils! company means that I am in the office Editor’s note: Edited for brevity. Westfield most days 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. My customers are located all over the world – you might as well say I am on call 24/7. ‘President Caused Gulf Catastrophe I don’t have a fancy job by any means. I am only a middle manager. In order to keep my job and benefits, and to ensure By Not Enforcing Existing Laws’ that my job is not eliminated and or Article II, Section 1 of the United States and Decent Behavior in Company and replaced or outsourced, I have to work Constitution states, “The executive Power Conversation” had in mind. “Never ex- very hard. shall be vested in a President of the United press anything unbecoming...” I also have to figure out how I am going States of America.” Article II, Section I The Gulf oil catastrophe is not some to juggle my time for laundry, food shop- also requires a person before becoming minor bureaucratic snafu like a wrong ping, cooking, dry cleaning and recy- President to take an oath or make an Social Security check or a misfiled pass- cling. My husband works many hours affirmation. “I do solemnly swear (or port application. too. Yes, we have a lawn service. With affirm) that I will faithfully execute the This catastrophe, which was waiting to the few precious hours we have to our- Office of President of the United States…” happen because federal law and regula- selves, we would rather not mow our British Petroleum, in one very real tions were not enforced by the President, lawn. I would guess that families with sense, caused the oil spill catastrophe in killed 11 innocent workers on the doomed both spouses working 60-plus hours per the Gulf of Mexico. oil rig and injured many others, killed or week have a lawn service. But in a deeper sense, the President injured or will kill or injure vast amounts I am a bit confused by Mr. Mancini’s caused this catastrophe by not enforcing of the flora and fauna in one of the world’s comments since lawn services tend to cut existing environmental laws and regula- richest ecosystems and severely dam- lawns during the day and not during the tions, and by not making sure that [Min- aged the Gulf Coast’s multi-billion-dol- dinner hour -- unless of course they are erals Management Service], which is the lar tourist, fishing, and recreation indus- making up for rainy days. The building federal agency responsible for regulating tries, with the attendant loss of thousands trade has do the work when the weather is the use of America’s coastal waters for of jobs. nice. They can’t pour cement in the rain, oil and natural gas drilling, was doing its And seriously undermined public con- and it’s hard to sheetrock in the rain, too. job. fidence in the ability of the federal gov- Come hell or high water, I want my All the spin-doctors, political strate- ernment to deal with national crises, gists, presidential advisors, and presiden- whether it be a Hurricane Katrina or We Thank Community tial press secretaries cannot obscure the misdoings on Wall Street or even con- Constitutional fact that the President of ducting wartime operations. For Its Support the United States is the chief executive In a parliamentary system of govern- We just wanted to send a note to officer of the federal government. ment such as that in the United Kingdom express our thanks to Holy Trinity He can no more avoid responsibility or in Canada, the government would fall for causing the catastrophe than Captain over a catastrophe as great as this one. Church, the Rosary Alter Societies of Edward Smith of H.M.S. Titanic could It is, therefore, vitally important in our St. Helen’s and Holy Trinity have for his ship being sunk by an ice- presidential system of government that Churches, The Ferraro Family, Allen berg. The chief executive officer of any Congress fully exercise its constitutional LaRezza and the staff of Ferraro’s organization is responsible for each and and statutory power of oversight to make Your State Legislators South and all of our family, friends every aspect of the organization. There sure that the President is faithfully ex- and neighbors for all of their kind- can be no “I did not know” or “I did not ecuting the laws and regulations autho- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, ness and support during the loss of think that...” rized by Congress. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. our mom. It is during difficult times President Harry S. Truman’s famous Sadly, this is wishful thinking given 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. that one realizes the importance of a sign of executive authority on his desk in the increasingly close relationship be- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, the Oval Office remains as true today as tween Congress and the interests that are (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. community and we are truly blessed when first put there by President Truman. supposed to abide by the law and by Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) to be living in such a wonderful one. “The buck stops here.” regulation. 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail May God bless all of you for all that A rather more dignified a statement of We must hope, and this is not some Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] you have done for our family. executive authority than President partisan plea, that somehow the great (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] John and Donna Dooley and Family Obama’s statement in an interview with American ship of state, buffeted by storm Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] Westfield Matt Lauer on June 8 on NBC’s “Today after storm for 234 years, will yet in the 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Show” – “We talk to these folks (experts) many years to come avoid the shoals and Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] Union County Freeholders because they potentially have the best not flounder because the captain was not (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. answers, so I know whose ass to kick.” in charge. 7th Congressional District (908) 527-4419 Certainly not what George Washing- Stephen Schoeman Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] ton in Rule 59 of his “Rules of Civility Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 17, 2010 Page 5 Joining the Healthcare Lawsuit By Laurie Ehlbeck individuals to purchase something sim- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) ply because they are alive is unprec- Just a few months ago, President Obama edented, and we believe unconstitutional. signed the healthcare bill into law, amidst The military’s draft is the only exception The Enterprise much fanfare in Washington. But in Tren- to this, and Congress’ authority to enact www.goleader.com/planet ton, we’re hearing a different tune from the draft is explicitly provided for in the small-business owners. They’re asking: Constitution, unlike this mandate. By HORACE CORBIN How much is this going to cost me, how What scares small businesses the most SAL CARUANA and PETER ECHAUSSE can I opt out, isn’t there any way to stop is the thought that if Congress can regu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times this from taking effect? late this type of inactivity, then there are, What’s heartbreaking is that these are the essentially, no limits on what they can very business owners who have been beg- require individuals and businesses to do. High Time to End County Govt., ging for real reforms – those that lower costs, If there are no limits, who’s to say Con- give more choice and don’t burden them gress can’t pass a law forcing individuals Combine Services With the State with more tax increases and regulations. to join a gym? Aspiring for a healthier The feedback from small-business society is a worthy goal, but do we want By Sal Caruana official motto, may I suggest “Sem- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times owners is clear – they want the NFIB to the government mandating diets, exer- per Familia?” do something. That’s why we’ve joined cise regimens and vitamins? There are many questionable items Nepotism and cronyism where they 20 states in the federal lawsuit challeng- In addition, this law does little to ad- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in Union’s County 2010 budget. One HONORED...Former Westfield Councilman Sal Caruana is honored Monday exist are not only unfair labor prac- ing the constitutionality of the recently dress small-business owners’ no. 1 prob- night for his service to the community. Acting Westfield Mayor Mark Ciarrocca, that caught my eye is an expense of tices; they are often very debilitating. passed healthcare law. lem – skyrocketing healthcare costs. A left, joins Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, right, in presenting the award to Mr. $136,000 for website “design, devel- They can breed an entitlement cul- But some supporters of the healthcare non-partisan Congressional Budget Of- Caruana during ceremonies at Echo Lake Country Club. opment and maintenance.” ture in the workplace that protects law in the New Jersey Legislature want to fice (CBO) analysis found that health Why? Because for the last few many apathetic or under-performing tie the hands of Governor Christie. A insurance premiums on individuals will Commentary On Healthcare years, the Town of Westfield has also employees in entry-level positions Senate resolution urges Gov. Christie to increase an average of 10 to13 percent undergone a similar website rede- not join any lawsuit against the healthcare per person due to the new law. By Horace Corbin our employees. When they didn’t hear based upon who they know or are law. NFIB believes this ill-conceived and We want to make it very clear: NFIB Publisher of The Westfield Leader and The Times from us, they had the gall to call and ask sign, and its costs – plus ongoing web related to. unconstitutional federal law would be- has a long history of working on and What’s occuring with healthcare in when we’re going to sign to continue the maintenance – have been only $600 a They can present management ob- tray the public trust. supporting healthcare reform. We are not this state and the nation is beyond fright- policy. Restraining from letting them month. stacles and threats to some older su- Plainly and simply, the federal govern- part of the “Just say no” crowd. Small ening as a result of the new federal know what was really in my mind, I Is the county or its consultant try- pervisors who earned their promo- ment has gone too far with this law, businesses do need reforms to reduce healthcare manifesto. Matters were bad instead told them we’re going to find a ing to reinvent the wheel with an tions based on merit and attempt to directly infringing on small-business own- costs and increase choices. We have en- enough beforehand by out-of-control way without them. expensive original design when, in enforce the same work standards and ers’ abilities to manage the day-to-day couraged reforms that cover pre-existing county and state government, govern- They seemed offended, noting that all the marketplace, there are highly operations of their businesses. The indi- conditions, help to create effective and ment employee unions, the NJEA, elected healthcare companies are raising their discipline for all. officials and their unholy alliance with rates now before Obamacare kicks in. functional web templates specifically As citizens, we suffer when we are vidual and employer mandates, combined affordable national exchanges, provide for governments that can be bought with the onslaught of new taxes, paper- the ability to buy across state lines, and healthcare insurance companies. The situ- Of all the potentially good healthcare denied the honest services of govern- work requirements and new rules, will include liability reform. But this new law ation may soon render it impossible for reforms proposed during the debate, none for a fraction of the cost? ment in hiring decisions that are not dramatically increase the cost of a small resulted in more bad than good for our small businesses to care for their employ- were adopted, in my view. Of all the While Union County has a much made based on merit. As consumers, business. And while there are a few pro- nation’s job creators. And this law is a ees – or may bankrupt many small busi- hideous changes proposed, nearly all were larger budget and workforce than our misery is extended when there visions that may benefit a limited number bridge too far in terms of the future of our nesses for that matter. adopted. It makes one wonder, given the Westfield’s, its government does not are morale and service deficiencies of small businesses, the overall effect of constitutional freedoms and liberties. Recently, our healthcare insurance smart people involved, if the current new have so many more departments or in workplaces or low-show jobs pro- the law will do more harm than good. Small business owners across the na- company more than doubled the rate for law is designed to purposely destruct our moving parts to justify the quantum tected by this rot. The law directly violates the Constitu- tion deserved better, which is why NFIB next year for the coverage we provide for nation as we know it. difference in web expense. Last year, the Union County Free- tion. We don’t consider the Constitution is committed to doing everything in our However, it does have 2,800 work- holders attempted to ban any ques- an inconvenience. Expanding coverage power by fighting to overturn this uncon- Your Hometown Used Car Dealer ers compared to 220 in Westfield, and by chipping away at the freedoms af- stitutional law. The healthcare bill is bad tions in public meetings regarding forded to individuals and business own- for small business and bad for the people maybe what is so cost intensive is the the extent of their own families on the ers in the Constitution is unacceptable. of New Jersey. Westfield extra care needed to set up e-mail public payroll. I found that very trou- At the core of the lawsuit is the require- Laurie Ehlbeck is state director for the accounts for hundreds of individuals bling and began to think – where ment that all individuals purchase quali- National Federation of Independent Busi- who share their surname with some- there is smoke, there must be a family fied healthcare or face a fine. Forcing ness/New Jersey. “Experts In Special Order” one else in government – an elected tree on fire. Democratic official in Union County But help may be here soon. A hand- Need a special car? or one of its 21 municipalities. ful of overtaxed states in severe fi- We’ll find it! According to a Union County nancial distress have begun talking Watchdog Association study in 2006, about abolishing their county gov- there were 542 County employees on ernments to save money. The waste, the payroll who had the same sur- inefficiencies and political cronyism name as an elected Democratic offi- that distinguishes county government cial. in New Jersey is shared by other Sure, popular surnames can be states, too. shared by unrelated individuals, but In Westfield, 20 percent of our prop- 542 times in a relatively small uni- erty taxes go the county, which con- Interior Renovations verse? And, if you consider the abso- trols a massive budget of $472 mil- lute likelihood of related employees lion. It’s high time for New Jersey to with different last names (cousins, join the growing national conversa- KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BASEMENTS • MILLWORKING J.T. Auto Sales nephews, in-laws, married sisters), tion to end county government and REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • RE-FIT EXISTING ROOMS how big could the actual number be? combine services with the state if Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 Unfortunately, we will never know, Governor Chris Christie really wants Since 1976 but if Union County does not have an to get serious about comprehensive Building Yesteryear Today property-tax reform. 908-232-6380 www.simpsonsbuilders.com email: [email protected] The entire Planet Westfield se- As for expensive web programs, web: cars.com/jtautosales ries (mid March to now) is on the unfortunately, there are connectivity Internet at goleader.com. We issues in Union County government intend to summarize the study in that only the voters can fix. Until our Fourth of July edition. then, the family cruise ship sails on.

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LOCAL SHOPPERS START IN THE PAGES OF THE LEADER/TIMES Page 6 Thursday, June 17, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Layla Varkey Is Winner POLICE BLOTTER Of Oratorical Contest WESTFIELD – Layla Varkey re- Intermediate Schools in Westfield Westfield outstanding Scotch Plains warrant in the cently was chosen as the winner of participated in the competition. Tuesday, June 8, Akeem Noray, 19, of amount of $721. She was transported to the Optimist Club of Westfield’s Each gave a public address, five Westfield was arrested at the Ocean police headquarters, processed and re- Oratorical Contest for intermediate minutes in length, on one of four County jail on a Westfield warrant. He leased after posting bail. school students. The club also se- topics: “For me, optimism is…”; was held in lieu of $2,500 bail. Friday, June 11, Ismael Torres, 32, of lected Charlie O’Brien and James “Cyber communications, progress Tuesday, June 8, Gary Albert Sweet, Irvington was arrested following a motor Goldberger as the second- and third- or problem”; “Should there be 34, of Rahway was arrested during a vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an out- place winners, respectively. traffic stop at Cambridge Road and Cen- standing warrant out of Hamilton in the stricter laws for people who own tral Avenue and charged with hindering amount of $120. He was transported to With the assistance of fine arts pets?” and “Does the First Amend- his own apprehension for allegedly pro- police headquarters, processed and re- instructors Kimberly Jonny and ment apply to teenagers?” viding police with false information. He leased. Michael Altmann, the club honored Faculty and administration se- was issued a summons to appear in court Mountainside the students and their families at its lected five finalists from each inter- and was released. Wednesday, June 9, a resident of Coles monthly meeting on May 12, pre- mediate school, and members of Tuesday, June 8, Edward Nugent, III, Avenue reported that his wife received a senting each of them with a United the Optimist Club, Rosalie Balog, 18, of Westfield was arrested on the 700 suspicious e-mail from the FBI asking for States Savings Bond. Each also re- Mark Epstein and Jeffrey Feldman, block of Prospect Street on a Westfield money. According to police, the e-mail ceived a medallion and Certificate selected the winners. warrant. He was processed and released contained multiple grammatical errors of Appreciation. after posting $145 bail. and was generated from a gmail e-mail The other finalists included Wednesday, June 9, David Barker, 49, account. Seventh-grade Public Speaking Marissa Alvarez, Lauren Echausse, and James Barker, 20, both of Scotch Thursday, June 10, a resident of Sum- students at Edison and Roosevelt Sean Moore, Jacqueline Plains, were arrested on warrants during mit Road voluntarily surrendered ammu- Napolitano, Autumn Patterson, a motor vehicle stop on the 900 block of nition she found in her residence while Open Bridge Playing Juliet Smith and Isabel Wayner. EXTRAORDINARY VOLUNTEER…New Jersey Assemblywoman Linda South Avenue. David posted $500 bail on cleaning it. According to police, the am- Each of these finalists also received Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) reads a proclamation honoring Don Wussler of Scotch his warrant, which was from Westfield. munition surrendered included one .45 Available at Club a Certificate of Appreciation. Plains, pictured with her, for his long career in local voluntarism. The Rotary James also posted $500 bail on his war- caliber rifle round, one .45 caliber hollow SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch This is the fifth year the Optimist Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains feted Mr. Wussler as its 2010 Carol Wood rant, from Scotch Plains. Both men were point round and two .45 caliber ball rounds. Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- Club has sponsored the Oratorical Memorial Volunteer of the Year during a dinner June 2. then released. Thursday, June 10, a resident of mittee currently is offering open Friday, June 11, a motor vehicle was Ledgewood Road reported that jewelry Contest. Active in the community burglarized while it was parked on the valued at approximately $7,000 was bridge playing at the Scotch Hills since 1989, the club also organizes Rotary Honors Don Wussler 500 block of Cumberland Street between missing from her home. According to Country Club on Mondays from other programs and service projects, 12:30 and 7:30 a.m. Someone unknown police, multiple rings and a gold charm noon to 3 p.m. This activity will including holiday food baskets, the smashed the driver’s side window to bracelet containing approximately 50 continue through August 23. The Westfield Halloween Haunted gain access to the vehicle. The items charms were removed from a top drawer club is located at Plainfield Avenue House, the Junior Optimists at As Volunteer of the Year removed included a Kenwood pullout in her dresser. Nothing else was reported and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. Westfield High School and Project SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rotary Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the faceplate radio, a Tom Tom GPS device, missing and the incident is under inves- Interested persons are asked to reg- Graduation BASH. Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains sa- Stage House Restaurant, located at a Sony digital camera, a black Northface tigation. ister as soon as possible in the Recre- Additionally, the club annually luted Don Wussler for his decades 366 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. winter jacket and seat reclining levers. Thursday, June 10, Timothy D. Bishop, ation Office, Room 113, of the Scotch The approximate total value of the theft 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested for recognizes special achievements in of contributions to the community Interested persons may contact is $1,250. allegedly driving with a suspended li- Plains Municipal Building, located the community with its Youth Vol- during a dinner on June 2 at The Michael Dietrich at (908) 789-3175 Sunday, June 13, Joshua Parker, 18, of cense after a motor vehicle stop. Accord- at 430 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. unteer Award and Intermediate Westwood in Garwood. or [email protected]. Piscataway was arrested pursuant to a ing to police, he also was uninsured and The cost for the entire summer is $10 School Teacher of the Year Award. A resident of Scotch Plains, Mr. motor vehicle stop at East South Avenue driving an unregistered vehicle. for township residents and $15 for To request additional information Wussler was honored as the Rotary CBI Open House Event and Sussex Street on an outstanding Friday, June 11, a student attempting non-residents. For more information, about the Optimist Club, call Mem- Club’s 2010 Carol Wood Memorial Piscataway traffic warrant in the amount to enter an eighth-grade pool party was call (908) 322-6700, extension no. bership Chairman Mike Walsh at Volunteer of the Year. To Be Held June 27 of $357. He was transported to Westfield found to be in possession of cigarettes 221, or (908) 889-2084. (908) 654-3144. In 2008, Mr. Wussler spearheaded SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- police headquarters, processed and re- and his mother was contacted. the drive to install a clock adjacent leased on his own recognizance as per the Friday, June 11, police responded to tion Beth Israel has announced that it Piscataway Municipal Court. a business on Sheffield Street on the to the Scotch Plains Municipal will present an open house event on Sunday, June 13, Oscar Padilla, 40, of report of a threatening e-mail. Accord- Building on Park Avenue that hon- Sunday, June 27, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Elizabeth was arrested during a motor ing to police, an employee reported that ors Korean War veterans. His clock The synagogue is located at 18 Sha- vehicle stop in the area of West Broad a previous customer had a complaint drive was a capstone on a long ca- lom Way, at the corner of Martine Street and Osborn Avenue on an out- regarding an air conditioning unit and reer in volunteerism. Avenue, in Scotch Plains. standing Elizabeth traffic warrant in the sent an e-mail stating that, “my lawyer Those who have benefited over Participants will have an opportu- amount of $120. He was transported to will be contacting you and my boy- the years from Mr. Wussler’s vol- nity to meet Elly Bauman, the new Westfield police headquarters, processed friend will be coming there to beat you unteer spirit also include the area’s education director of the religious and released after posting the full cash up.” The victim became alarmed and young baseball and football play- bail. concerned for his safety and notified school, which offers classes from pre- Sunday, June 13, landscaping equip- the police, authorities stated. The sus- ers, the Archdiocese of Newark, the school through 12th grade, along with ment and approximately $750 in cash pect was contacted and stated that she parish of St. Bartholomew the temple clergy and lay leaders. Tours were reported stolen from a residence on has filed a complaint with the Union Apostle in Scotch Plains, the Lions will be conducted for prospective the 300 block of East South Avenue. Police Department stating that a former Club of Scotch Plains and young members, and a free bagel breakfast According to the victims, a landscape- acquaintance has been accessing her musicians at Scotch Plains- will be served. type trailer, Toro lawn mower, steel computer and that she believes this per- Fanwood High School. “The open house is a perfect way chainsaw and miscellaneous garden tools son sent the e-mails posing as her, po- Assemblywoman Linda Stender for people in the community to meet were stolen between May 28 and June 8. lice said. (LD-22) was among those on hand Elly, the newest member of our CBI The total value of the missing items and Saturday, June 12, a mother came during the dinner honoring Mr. cash was estimated at $3,438. into police headquarters with her daugh- family, and to learn about our syna- Monday, June 14, Leopoldo S. ter, who had received six harassing Wussler. She came to the dais to gogue and our school,” said Susan Andrade, 34, of Roselle Park was ar- phone calls on her cell phone. Accord- cite the honoree’s achievements, as Menaker, Member Relations chair- rested during a motor vehicle stop at ing to police, a woman who identified did Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, woman of Congregation Beth Israel. South Avenue and Boulevard and charged herself as “Sandy” called the girl and Scotch Plains Councilman Jeffrey “CBI offers something for everyone.” with hindering apprehension for alleg- stated that she wanted her to stop phon- ACKNOWLEDGING ACHIEVEMENT…Matthew Teese, a Westfield High Strauss and many others. To attend the open house event or edly presenting police with false infor- ing her husband. The girl told the caller School senior, was awarded the 2010 Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield Schol- The Rotary Club of Fanwood- obtain more information, call the mation with a different name. He was that she did not know what she was arship for $1,500, based on his academic credentials, an essay and his involvement Scotch Plains meets for lunch each synagogue office at (908) 889-1830. issued a summons and released on his talking about, and after multiple at- in his school and community. It was presented at the club’s June meeting. own recognizance. tempts to clear up the misunderstand- Pictured, Michelle Brennan, club president, and Barbara Maguire, second vice Brendan’s Meadows Asm. Bramnick Posts Monday, June 14, Jermaine Joshua, ing, put her mother on the phone, police president, present Matthew with his scholarship. 22, of Plainfield was arrested at Plainfield said. The mother called the cell phone Receives 501(c)3 Annual Photo Contest police headquarters on an active Westfield provider and had the number blocked AREA – Brendan’s Meadows is warrant in the amount of $500. He also for the next 90 days. The Family Law Department of pleased to announce that the IRS has AREA – Amateur photographers was wanted on a warrant out of Piscataway Fanwood are invited to enter pictures in the in the amount of $312. Joshua was unable Tuesday, June 8, Robert Carvin, Jr., Dughi & Hewit Presents approved its tax-exempt status and to post bail and was turned over to the 34, of Woodbridge was arrested fol- that tax-deductible donations can now Third Annual Summer Photo Contest Union County jail. lowing a motor vehicle stop on Colum- be accepted. sponsored by Assemblyman Jon Monday, June 14, approximately bia Avenue for allegedly providing Brendan’s Meadows was created Bramnick’s office. $52,200 worth of jewelry was reported police with false information and on in memory of Brendan Mooney, who There will be three categories for stolen from a residence on the 100 block outstanding warrants out of New was an avid dog lover and supporter this year’s competition: New Jersey of Prospect Street. The theft occurred Brunswick, Piscataway and North of dog rescue. The goal is to develop Shore, State Parks and Wildlife. The between June 3 and June 8. Brunswick. He was transported to po- a boarding facility that can house 100 contest is open to all ages and entries Monday, June 14, an incident of lice headquarters, processed and turned will be accepted until the Sunday, fraud/identity theft was reported on the over to the Union County jail for failure dogs, but currently the organization 800 block of Harding Street. According to post bail. is fostering dogs and transporting September 5 deadline. Contestants to the victim, between June 1 and June Tuesday, June 8, a resident of the 80 them from kill shelters to various should submit their work via e-mail 14, someone unknown made unautho- block of Farley Avenue reported that safe havens. to [email protected]. rized withdrawals from her bank ac- someone smashed the driver’s side win- Anyone interested in supporting “The contest goes hand in hand count and had cashed bad checks against dow of his motor vehicle while it was the organization’s efforts in any way with summer fun. Each year we get the account. The person cashing the parked in the street and removed a GPS should contact Brendan’s Meadows more entries. People love it,” Asm. checks used a forged driver’s license system valued at approximately $200. at [email protected]. The Bramnick said, adding, “I’m truly with the victim’s name on it. The total Thursday, June 10, Lucilda Nicot, 46, group is in desperate need of people impressed by the talent and creativity value of the theft was approximately of Elizabeth was arrested following a shown by all the contestants.” $12,000. motor vehicle stop on South Avenue on who can foster a dog in their home for Scotch Plains an outstanding warrant out of Westfield. short periods of time until more per- Participants can take their cameras Monday, June 7, an owner of a Route She was transported to police headquar- manent arrangements can be made. to the boardwalks, beaches and amuse- 22 business reported that someone re- ters, processed and released. All costs of fostering are paid for ment parks to portray life “down the moved multiple steel I-beams, valued at Friday, June 11, Emilio Divito, 31, of by Brendan’s Meadows. Local mem- shore,” or they can go on the trails at approximately $2,000, from his property Fanwood was arrested following a motor bers of the Brendan’s Meadows Board state parks, or visit historic sites or sometime overnight. vehicle stop on Midway Avenue and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. of Directors include Kerry Mooney even their own backyards to photo- Monday, June 7, a resident of Westfield charged with possession of drug para- of Clark, Amy Jester of Westfield, graph their favorite critters. Avenue reported that while he was away phernalia and an outstanding warrant out 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates Paul and Claudine Moditz of South The photographs will be judged on vacation, someone removed approxi- of Scotch Plains. He was transported to for their quality and creativity. The mately $3,000 in cash from his home. police headquarters, processed and re- Plainfield and Christi Carducci of According to police, there were no signs leased after posting bail. All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce Cranford. winners and prizes will be announced of forced entry, but the victim stated there Saturday, June 12, Tamir Cureton, 19, including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of Paid Bulletin Board in September. For more information, were several family members in the house of Scotch Plains was arrested following a assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial goleader.com/express call (908) 232-2073. while he was away. motor vehicle stop on North Avenue on Tuesday, June 8, a resident of Clydes- an outstanding warrant out of Newark. agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- dale Road reported that someone entered He was transported to police headquar- divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions her motor vehicle sometime overnight ters, processed and released after posting while it was parked in her driveway and bail. Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference removed a GPS system, valued at ap- Saturday, June 12, an act of criminal proximately $129. According to police, mischief was reported at LaGrande Park Dughi & Hewit, P.C. entry was gained by smashing the driver’s after someone used a black and pink side window. marker to write graffiti on a park table. 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 Wednesday, June 9, a resident of Additionally, multiple broken bottles were Montague Avenue reported that some- found smashed on the sidewalk, accord- (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com one entered his motor vehicle sometime ing to police. Both incidents are under overnight while it was parked in front of investigation. his driveway and removed the radio, val- Sunday, June 13, Tyson Howell, 28, of ued at approximately $250. According to Elizabeth was arrested following a motor police, entry was gained by smashing the vehicle stop on an outstanding Plainfield Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. passenger side window. warrant. He was transported to police Wednesday, June 9, a resident of East headquarters, processed and released to “25 Years Experience” Second Street reported that sometime the Plainfield Police Department for fail- Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer overnight, someone removed a small tree, ure to post bail. valued at $100, from a planter in front of Sunday, June 13, a resident of Beech his residence. Avenue reported an act of criminal mis- Thursday, June 10, a student at a Scotch chief after someone threw five eggs at FAMILY LAW Plains grammar school reported that his residence between 9:15 and 9:30 someone removed his unlocked bicycle, a.m. · Divorce · Domestic Violence valued at approximately $200, from the Monday, June 14, John Molena, 38, of · Custody · Child Support bicycle rack. Elizabeth was arrested following a motor Thursday, June 10, the manager of a vehicle stop on South Avenue on an out- property on Jerusalem Road reported an standing warrant out of Elizabeth. He act of criminal mischief after someone was transported to police headquarters, · DWI · Criminal Defense spray-painted a pump house door. processed and released after posting bail. Friday, June 11, a resident of High- Monday, June 14, police responded to · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation lander Drive reported an act of criminal a report of criminal mischief at LaGrande Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor mischief after someone scratched the side Park after someone used a pink marker to of his motor vehicle while it was parked draw a four-foot drawing in the men’s in the street. toilet stall. Friday, June 11, Terrance Butler, 21, Tuesday, June 15, a resident of Helen of Plainfield was arrested for suspected Street reported that she thought some- (908) 232-8787 possession of marijuana after a motor one hit her driver’s side mirror, causing vehicle stop. He was transported to po- it to fall off, but further investigation lice headquarters, processed and re- revealed the mirror was removed. Ac- 24 Hours 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 leased. cording to police, there was no glass on · Friday, June 11, Michele Paladino, 42, the ground and the mirror, valued at [email protected] richardjkaplow.com of Jersey City was arrested following a $100, and the screw that held it in place, motor vehicle stop on Route 22 on an were missing. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 17, 2010 Page 7 ‘Book Nook’ Earns Trio Temple Emanu-El to Screen Girl Scout Silver Award Documentary Heart of Stone WESTFIELD – Morgan Maloney, and newsletter advertisements about WESTFIELD – The documen- Temple Emanu-El. Stephanie Milan and Tristen Abaya, their project at Jefferson, Edison and tary Heart of Stone, about an urban Ron Stone, principal of all members of Girl Scout Cadette McKinley Schools in Westfield. high school principal’s efforts to Weequahic High School in New- Troop No. 766, recently earned their During this phase of the project, prevent gang violence and boost ark, is viewed as willing to meet Silver Award. The award is the highest the girls collected hundreds of books; student morale, will be screened with leaders of the Crips and the available to Cadette-level Girl Scouts. however, they had to carefully review on Sunday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at Bloods, which draws disapproval The three received their Silver every single volume to insure that it from the Newark Police Depart- Award pins and certificates at the met criteria set forth by the director Seniors Club to Gather ment. However, through a combi- Westfield Gold and Silver Ceremony of the King’s Daughters Day School, nation of fatherly concern and on May 25 at the First Congrega- who would only accept “quality lit- Today in Garwood tough love, he commands the re- tional Church in Westfield. erature” (no television/movie/cartoon GARWOOD – The next meeting spect of the gang leaders, as well Following multiple prerequisites, “character” books) and books in very of the Garwood Senior Citizens as that of his students. including earning four Interest Project good condition. Club will take place today, Thurs- The film, by Beth Toni Kruvant, badges, completing two Focus book- The second phase of their project day, June 17, at noon at the also illustrates how African- lets and performing a minimum of 15 developed out of earning the Artistic Garwood Firehouse on South Av- Americans and Jewish alumni help leadership hours, the young women Crafts Interest Project badge, for enue. President Harry Mc Kasson each other turn the school in a new, spent 40 hours working on their Sil- which they built birdhouses and do- will welcome all members and call safer direction. Heart of Stone won for committee reports. ver Project, entitled “A Book Nook.” nated them to the Trailside Nature BLENDING FAITH AND FUN…The Presbyterian Church in Westfield will the audience award in Slamdance’s In selecting their project, girls are and Science Center. offer its High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible Camp, for children ages 4 through The club reminds seniors that documentary competition. encouraged to explore needs in their The girls built and painted a large fifth grade, from July 19 to 23. Pictured are participants at a previous Bible Camp the Garwood Senior Citizen Pic- Hal Braff, co-president of the community and to find something they bookcase to house the new book col- program at the church. nic will be held on Thursday, June Weequahic High Alumni Association, are passionate about. All avid readers, lection they would donate. They vis- 24, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the will be present at the temple to speak Morgan, Stephanie and Tristen de- ited the school to measure the space Little League Field on Myrtle Av- after the movie and to answer ques- cided to share their enthusiasm for under a stairwell where their Book Presbyterian Church Plans enue in Garwood. In the event of tions from the audience. A suggested reading with younger children. Nook would be located, acquired rain, it will take place in the donation of $5 per person is requested To begin their project, they con- materials donated by Westfield Lum- firehouse. All Garwood senior citi- for the benefit of the Weequahic Mu- tacted various daycare centers to de- ber, and worked with the father of Vacation Bible Camp Week zens are invited. Interested per- ral Restoration Project. termine with whom they could foster one of the girls to create a sturdy WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian a daily celebration. sons are asked to respond by call- Temple Emanu-El is located at a relationship. The girls chose King’s piece of furniture which they then Church in Westfield invites children Children will receive a T-shirt, a ing (908) 789-0738. 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. Daughters Day School in Plainfield. painted in the school’s color of light ages 4 through grade 5 to its High take-home music CD, daily Bible bud- Trip Coordinator Walter For more information, contact They then conducted a school-based purple. Finally, the girls arranged Seas Expedition Vacation Bible dies, crafts and snacks. The registration Maszczak has scheduled a “Show- Carolyn Shane, executive director, book drive, placing collection boxes delivery of the bookcase and books. Camp, to be held July 19 through fee is $25 per child or $50 maximum boat Casino” trip to Atlantic City at (908) 232-6770, extension no. July 23. Sessions will take place from per family. For more information, to on Wednesday, June 30. The bus 114, or [email protected], or visit 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. each day. register a child or to volunteer, call will leave from the Garwood the temple website: tewnj.org. High Seas Expedition will be filled Mary Bielen at (908) 233-0301, exten- firehouse at 9 a.m. and return at with swashbuckling Bible adventures, sion no. 38. Space is limited. Pre-regis- approximately 7 p.m. The cost is plus crafts, games, snacks and music. tration is required and available now. $23 per person. Liggeras Welcome Youngsters also will learn about “God The Presbyterian Church in Westfield Birthdays celebrated in June in- Sightings” – how to see evidence of is located at 140 Mountain Avenue. For clude those of Jennie Browne, Alexandra Margaret God in everyday life. more information on this or any other Mildred Deer, Alba Froat, Betty Dr. Courtney and Michael Additionally, children will partici- events held at the church, call the church Herzberg, Lorraine Huzar, Eugene Liggera of Philadelphia, Pa. have pate in a hands-on mission project office at (908) 233-0301 or visit the Payne, Henrietta Payne, Sally announced the birth of their daugh- called Operation Kid-to-Kid™ that church website, westfieldpc.org. Sanders and Gail Yarusi. ter, Alexandra Margaret Liggera, encourages them to spread God’s love. During July, the Garwood Se- on Saturday, May 22, at 8:58 p.m. Parents, grandparents and friends Walk for Lupus Set nior Citizens Club will meet only at the University of Pennsylvania are invited to join each day from on Thursday, July 15, at noon at Hospital in Philadelphia. noon to 12:15 p.m., when the chil- In Cranford Oct. 3 the Garwood firehouse. Lexa weighed 5 pounds and 10 dren will hold The Floating Finale – CRANFORD – The Lupus Foun- ounces and measured 18 inches in dation of America, New Jersey Chap- length at birth. Library Posts Meeting ter, Inc. will hold its Annual Walk for O’Learys Welcome Her parents are both 1995 gradu- Lupus Now on Sunday, October 3. It ates of Westfield High School. Of Fiction Book Club will take place at Nomahegan Park, Son, Colin Day The baby’s maternal grandpar- THREE EARN SILVER…Girl Scout Troop No. 766 members Morgan Maloney, WESTFIELD – The Westfield located on Springfield Avenue in Jason and Carolyn O’Leary of ents are Peggy and Bruce Bender of Tristen Abaya and Stephanie Milan, left to right, are pictured outside the King’s Memorial Library will hold the third Cranford. Registration will begin at 9 Westfield have announced the birth Naples, Fla. and Penhook, Va., for- Daughters Day School in Plainfield. The girls collected books and built a book- meeting of its Fiction Book Club on a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m. of their son, Colin Day O’Leary. merly of Westfield. shelf for the school as their Silver Award Project. Wednesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. to The walk will serve to increase Colin was born on Sunday, April 4, Her paternal grandparents are discuss “The Thirteenth Tale” by public awareness of this complex and 2010, at 8:18 a.m. at JFK Medical Nancy and Richie Liggera of Clark, Diane Setterfield. often life-threatening disease; to sup- Center in Edison. formerly of Westfield. Best Friend Thrift Shop Sale According to Publisher’s Weekly, port vital lupus research and to help The baby weighed 8 pounds and 4 Lexa’s maternal great-grand- the tale is the story of a plain girl who maintain and expand the Foundation’s ounces and measured 21 inches in mother is Joan Bender Anderson of gets wrapped up in a dark, haunted support provider services for patients length at birth. Colin is the O’Learys’ Hendersonville, N.C. Her paternal Ongoing Through Saturday ruin of a house, which guards family and their families. first child. great-grandmother is Anna SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend organization’s thrift shop for the ben- secrets that are not her own and that Individuals may pre-register online Robert and Kathy O’Leary of Masciulli of Clark. Dog and Animal Adoption, Inc. is efit of homeless animals. she must discover at her peril. at walkforlupusnj.org, by calling (973) Flemington and William and Phyllis holding a Father’s Day 30-percent- Best Friend is urgently in need of The library is located at 550 East 379-3226 or at the event. Those rais- Kelly of Succasunna are Colin’s off sale on all merchandise at its thrift new and gently used items to restock Broad Street. This program is open to ing at least $100 will receive a free T- grandparents. John O’Leary of www.goleader.com shop through Saturday, June 19. its thrift shop shelves. Individuals also Westfield Memorial Library and shirt. For more information, contact Flemington is godparent to Colin. The store is located at 1750 East may bring any brass, gold, sterling MURAL cardholders. To register, Julia Oppenheimer at the Lupus Foun- Second Street in Scotch Plains. It is silver or aluminum items to the shop visit the library’s website, wmlnj.org, dation of America, New Jersey Chap- open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. that can be turned into cash to help the and click on Online Calendar, or call ter, Inc. at [email protected] or (973) every day except Sunday and Mon- animals. The organization addition- (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140. 379-3226. day. Additionally, Best Friend mem- ally is in urgent need of cat food and bers will do gift-wrapping at Barnes litter only for its foster homes. & Noble in Clark to raise money for For more information, call (732) the animals tomorrow and Saturday 388-8930 or visit pets waiting for a nights, June 18 and 19, and Sunday, permanent home at June 20. bestfriend.petfinder.org. 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For additional information or to recently of Gold Canyon, Ariz. and Catone. She also leaves her brother, Mrs. Ruffa was a graduate of express condolences, please visit Point Salubrious, N.Y., passed away James O’Brien, and his wife, Cindy, South Plainfield High School and www.fanwoodmemorial.com. June 17, 2010 on Friday, June 11, 2010. of Plantation, Fla. and her sister, had been employed as a secretary Kim died peacefully surrounded Maureen McDonald, and her hus- at the Raritan Arsenal before start- by family after a long and coura- band, George, of Mountainside, N.J. ing her family. A devoted mother Lillian A. Viglianti, 89 geous fight following a brain aneu- Kim will be sadly missed by her and grandmother, she was an avid Lillian A. Viglianti (Greco), 89, a rysm. She was 61 years old. many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, bridge player and enjoyed garden- lifelong resident of Westfield, passed Kim was born to James and nephews and a host of friends. ing, cooking and entertaining for away peacefully on Monday, June Catherine Day O’Brien on June 16, A memorial service will take place friends and family. She also was a 14, 2010, at her home. 1948 in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was raised at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic dedicated volunteer for many years Lillian’s life revolved around her in Watertown, N.Y. and was a gradu- Church on Rahway Avenue in at Muhlenberg Hospital. family, her home and helping her ate of Immaculate Heart Central High Westfield tomorrow, Friday, June 18, Her husband, Joseph, prede- late husband, Andrew, at his shoe School. Returning to Brooklyn after 2010, at 10 a.m. A reception for A FAMILY SQUAD…Mother and daughter rescue squad members Patty ceased her in 2002. store on Central Avenue in Westfield. graduation, Kim had a long career family and friends will take place Buckridee and Karolyn Buckridee are honored as outstanding EMTs during the Surviving are her daughters, She was the beloved wife for 64 with NY Telephone Co. and AT&T. immediately following the Mass. A Overlook Hospital EMS Dinner last month. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front Nancy Ruffa Colvin and Suzanne row, Dan Sullivan, president of the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad; Karolyn years of the late Andrew Viglianti Kim and her husband, Howard, raised private burial service will be held in Buckridee, Patty Buckridee and Tom Kranz, president of the Fanwood Rescue Ruffa Dolen; her sister, Priscilla (2004); the devoted mother of Ronald, their family in Westfield before mov- Watertown, N.Y. at a later date. Hoffman; her brother, Lee Marcotte, Squad, and in the back, Dr. Paul Mastrokyriakos, chief of the Overlook Hospital Andrew, Gregory and the late Robert ing to Gold Canyon in 1996. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Emergency Department. and three grandchildren, Michael (2009), and the loving sister of Jenny Kim is survived by her beloved tributions can be made to The Three Joseph, Paige and Jennifer. DeLorenzo. Lillian also will be deeply husband, Howard. She was the proud, Mile Bay Fire Company, Inc., P.O. Services were held yesterday, missed by her five grandchildren, loving mother of daughters Kasey Box 419, Three Mile Bay, N.Y. Mother and Daughter Earn Wednesday, June 16, at the Cres- three great-grandchildren and three Johnsen of Conshohocken, Pa. and 13693. cent Avenue Presbyterian Church daughters-in-law. Kristen Johnsen Catone of Philadel- June 17, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial will be Outstanding EMT Honors Betty A. Haurie, 82 offered at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Dorothy Zimatore, 86, Soroptimist Officer; FANWOOD – Patty Buckridee Squad. Betty A. (Stockinger) Haurie, 82, June 18, at the Holy Trinity Roman and her daughter, Karolyn, both “We’re fortunate to have such of Scotch Plains died on Wednes- Catholic Church in Westfield. Burial Was Medical Transcriber at Muhlenberg volunteer EMTs from Fanwood, caring and dedicated volunteers day, June 9, at her residence. will take place at Fairview Cem- were honored as outstanding EMTs serving our towns. Patty and Born in Newark, Mrs. Haurie had etery in Westfield. Dorothy Zimatore, 86, passed away grandchildren. on Monday, June 14, at Ashbrook A Mass of Christian Burial will be at the annual Overlook Hospital Karolyn represent the excellent been a special education aide at Friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. EMS Dinner held during National care our citizens receive from vol- McGinn Elementary School in Scotch today, Thursday, June 17, at the Nursing Home in Scotch Plains. offered at 11:15 a.m. tomorrow, Fri- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived day, June 18, at St. Helen’s Roman EMS Month in May. unteer EMTs every day,” he added. Plains. Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Patty is the sergeant of the Fanwood A member of the Redeemer Lutheran Westfield Avenue in Westfield. in Scotch Plains since 1978. Catholic Church in Westfield. Dorothy was a medical transcriber at Friends may visit the Dooley Co- Rescue Squad and a member since Retirement Dinner Set Church in Westfield, Mrs. Haurie had In lieu of flowers, donations in her 2006. She also is a manager for AT&T. worked on the church’s Lamplighter memory may be made to St. Jude Muhlenberg Hospital for several years. lonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue She was a member and extremely in Westfield, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Karolyn, a senior at Scotch Plains- For Rev. Turlington publication, as well as in other capaci- Children’s Research Hospital, One Fanwood High School, is a member WESTFIELD – The First Baptist ties, including the Altar Guild. St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38148- involved in the Soroptimist Club In- p.m. today, Thursday, June 17. Inter- ternational of the Greater Westfield ment will take place at Fairview Cem- of both the Fanwood and Scotch Church of Westfield will hold a Surviving are her husband of 59 0552. Plains rescue squads. She will attend retirement dinner for the Reverend June 17, 2010 Area and also served as an officer. etery in Westfield. years, Frederick C. Haurie of Scotch Rutgers University in the fall. Dr. Darla Dee Turlington on Plains; two sons, Bruce E. Haurie and Her husband, Joseph Zimatore, Donations in Dorothy’s memory predeceased her in 2000. may be made to Soroptimist Club First proclaimed in 1974 by Wednesday, June 23, from 6 to 10 his wife, Lynn, of Manassas, Va. and Ruth S. Hauptli, 94 President Gerald Ford, National p.m. at The Westwood in Garwood. Keith A. Haurie and his wife, Maura, Ruth S. Hauptli of Somerset died Surviving are her loving daugh- International of the Greater Westfield ters, Judy LeWand and Gina Rizzo. Area, P.O. Box 306, Cranford, N.J. EMS Month recognizes the daily Reverend Turlington has been se- of Fair Haven, N.J.; four grandchil- on Monday, June 7, 2010, at her contributions made by emergency nior minister at First Baptist for the dren, Caitlyn, Maya, Deanna and Ja- residence. She was 94. She also will be deeply missed by her 07016. six grandchildren and eight great- June 17, 2010 medical responders. Overlook Hos- past nine-and-a-half years and Min- son, and her brother-in-law, Donald Born in Clifton, she had lived for pital honors EMS responders with ister of Christian Education and Haurie of Bay Head, N.J. many years in Westfield prior to a yearly banquet, and rescue squads Evangelism for 10 years prior. She A Service of Remembrance was moving to Flemington and then are encouraged to name their out- has announced that she will retire held on Tuesday, June 15, at the Gray Somerset 12 years ago. Westfield Area ‘Y’ Salutes standing members of the year. from the ministry at the end of June. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street Mrs. Hauptli was a college pro- This year’s event was held on The price of the dinner is $35 per in Westfield. Interment followed at fessor at State University of New Teens as ‘Youth of the Year’ May 20 at the hospital in Summit. person. Those interested in attending Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. York-Albany Campus, as well as a The Fanwood squad selected Patty are asked to mail their checks, made Memorial contributions may be teacher at various schools through- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Meghan is a junior at Westfield as its outstanding EMT for 2010, payable to “First Baptist Church,” to made in her memory to the out her life. Area “Y” presented “Youth of the High School and serves as secre- while the Scotch Plains squad chose Nancy Lambros, First Baptist Church, Parkinson’s Foundation. She was a member of The Presby- Year” awards to Imani Coston and tary of the Westfield Area “Y” Lead- Karolyn as its outstanding EMT. 170 Elm Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. June 17, 2010 terian Church in Westfield and the Meghan Cleary at the Y’s Annual ers Club. “I don’t remember mother and They should indicate “Dee Dee’s Din- Extension Is Given Flemington Baptist Church in Meeting on May 19. Youth of the She first came to the “Y” three daughter EMTs from two different ner” on the memo line. For more Flemington. Mrs. Hauptli was very Year is awarded annually to two years ago to spend time with her squads ever being chosen at the same information, e-mail On PTR 1-2 Forms active in The Presbyterian Church in high-achieving teens who partici- friends at Healthy Kids Day. It was time for this honor,” said Tom Kranz, [email protected] or AREA – All senior citizens and Westfield Senior High Sunday pate at the “Y.” a busy day at the “Y,” and Meghan president of the Fanwood Rescue call the church at (908) 233-2278. persons on Social Security Disability School. Imani is an extremely active young volunteered to help children with are advised that the Property Tax She was predeceased by her hus- woman with a history of community arts and crafts activities for hours. Rebate (PTR 1 and 2) “tax freeze” band, Carl, in 1985 and her son, service activities. A student at the The next school year, Meghan Rake and Hoe Club Invites filing date has been extended to Mon- Kerry, in 2000. Morristown-Beard School, she has joined the Leaders Club and at- day, August 2. Additionally, the in- Surviving are her daughter, Gloria been a faithful member of the tended every session filled with come qualifications have been in- Crosby of Somerset; three grand- Westfield Area “Y”’s Black Achiev- ideas and ready to volunteer. Local Youth to Join Juniors creased for 2008 to $70,000 and for children, Matthew, Christopher and ers Program for three years. During In her spare time, Meghan enjoys WESTFIELD – Registration will organization’s Holiday House Tour is 2009 to $80,000. For filing forms and Stephen, and a new great-grandchild, that time, Imani has volunteered at photography and spending time with begin again in August for member- scheduled for Saturday, December 4. information, call Ed Evans at (908) Madeline Violet Hauptli. Healthy Kids Day, car washes, the her family and friends. She also par- ship in the Junior Gardeners of The Federated with the National 322-5007, extension no. 208. Private services were held under 85th Anniversary celebration, Lunch ticipates in a global organization called Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Council of State Garden Clubs, and the direction of the Gleason Funeral with Santa and many other events. Free the Children at her high school, Westfield, Inc. Membership is open the Garden Club of New Jersey, the Home, 1360 Hamilton Street in Additionally, Imani volunteers which works to help children interna- to youngsters ages 10 to 14. Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Somerset. for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, tionally who are living in poverty. The Junior Gardeners participate Westfield has between 50 and 70 June 17, 2010 American Cancer Society and the For more information on the in multiple projects during the members, all of whom share one Hillside Food Bank. She has been Westfield Area “Y”’s programs for school year, with one of the most thing in common: a love of flowers Donald Mac Lellan, 87 active in school clubs and activi- teens, call (908) 233-2700, exten- important being the state flower and gardening. For membership Donald King Mac Lellan, known ties, serving as the Varsity Track sion no. 405, or visit show in February. Their year starts questions, call Maryann Pietruszki, to his friends as King, died on Tues- and Field manager from 2007 to westfieldynj.org. in September, with monthly meet- club president, at (908) 789-9254. day, June 15, at Brighton Gardens in 2010, Varsity Volleyball manager, ings on horticulture, birds and Mountainside. He was 87. stage manager of her school play, Single Jewish Friends flower arranging. At this year’s Church Thrift Shop Born in Mineola, N.Y., he lived in student leader for two school clubs flower show, many of the juniors Westfield for over 60 years. and has participated in Model UN, Plan Lunch Outing won blue ribbons for their entries. Reveals Sale Dates King was a combat veteran of World representing the country of Indone- AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- Some of their other activities in- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- War II and fought in the Battle of the sia at the 2009 Conference. ish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet and clude community service initiatives byterian Church has announced its Bulge. Imani is a recipient of the New Eat Lunch on Sunday, June 27, at noon such as maintaining the dye and fern thrift shop clearance sales. Everything He is survived by several friends. Jersey Minority Achievers Schol- at Red Lobster, located at 635 Gill gardens at the Miller-Cory House will be half-price on Wednesday, June There will be no visitation. A arship and the Princeton Prize in Lane and US Highway 1 South (across Museum in Westfield and making 23, and a Bag Day will take place the graveside service will be held at 11:30 Race Relations Certificate of from Woodbridge Mall) in Iselin. The arts and crafts for centers such as following Wednesday, June 30. a.m. today, Thursday, June 17, at Achievement. cost will be the price of a meal from The Jardine Academy of Cranford. Summer clothing is available for Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. SHERIFF’S SALE the menu and tip, plus $3. To respond, The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of men, women and children of all ages. Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- contact Roberta at (908) 668-8450 or Books, cards, jewelry, kitchen and SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10003162 Westfield has a long-term reputation neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY [email protected]. for its service to the community and household goods also are available. Westfield. CHANCERY DIVISION donations to worthy causes. Its mem- Located on the side of the church June 17, 2010 UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-7614-09 SHERIFF’S SALE on McDermott Place, the shop is Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC bership is diverse, spanning all ages, VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10003332 interests and occupations. The open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ample Defendant: HARRY PATTERSON, DENISE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY See it all on the Web! PATTERSON CHANCERY DIVISION parking is available. All shop work- Sale Date: 06/23/2010 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE ers are volunteers and proceeds are Writ of Execution: 02/11/2010 DOCKET NO. F-26730-07 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA N.A. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000493 donated to local charities. www.goleader.com to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: ROBERT TABOR AND NEW JER- CHANCERY DIVISION TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- SEY ANESTHESIA STONE CENTER UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 07/07/2010 DOCKET NO. F-47370-08 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 03/25/2008 Plaintiff: INDYMAC BANK, FSB SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10003336 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: ROBIN V. BROWN CHANCERY DIVISION the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Sale Date: 06/30/2010 UNION COUNTY The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Writ of Execution: 02/17/2010 DOCKET NO. F-15261-07 Gray Funeral Homes Thirty Three Thousand Ninety Five and 14/100*** TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: LYNX ASSET SERVICES LLC $333,095.14. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. The property to be sold is located in the Town said day. All successful bidders must have 20% vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: ERIC HOLZER AND KIMBERLY of Westfield, County of Union and State of New of their bid available in cash or certified check at TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- HOLZER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Since 1897 Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 07/07/2010 Commonly known as: 703 West Broad Street, The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 04/20/2010 Westfield, New Jersey 07090-0000. Fifty Five Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Tax Lot No. 1 in Block No. 2818 and 84/100*** $355,697.84. of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Dimension of Lot Approximately: 53 x 88 The property to be sold is located in the BOR- the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Nearest Cross Street: Scotch Plains Avenue OUGH OF GARWOOD, County of Union and The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- BEGINNING at a point caused by the intersec- State of New Jersey. Eighty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Five and TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tion of the southeasterly side line of Broad Street It is commonly known as 518 MYRTLE AV- 74/100*** $489,505.74. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of and the southwesterly side line of Scotch Plains ENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY The property to be sold is located in the Town- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Avenue as now laid out and opened, and running It is known and designated as Block 305, Lot ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union and State of their bid available in cash or certified check at thence South 38 degrees 23 minutes West and 19. of New Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. binding on the side line of Broad Street a distance The dimensions are approximately 50 feet Commonly known as: 516 Rolling Peaks Way, The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Ninety of forty-two and ninety nine one hundreths (42.99) wide by 100 feet long (irregular). Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Nine and 33/ feet to a point; thence running North 40 degrees Nearest cross street: West Street Tax Lot No. 12 in Block No. 6001 100*** $696,459.33. 25 minutes East a distance of forty-four and Prior Lien(s): Dimension of Lot Approximately: 000.310 AC Property to be sold is located in the Town of fifteen one hundreths (44.15) feet to a point in the Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty Two Nearest Cross Street: Johnson Street Westfield, County of Union and State of New side line of Scotch Plains Avenue; thence run- Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Four and 80/ Being known and designated as Lot 23 in Jersey. ning North 50 degrees 47 minutes West and 100*** $432,974.80 together with lawful interest Block 157 as shown on Map entitled, “Map of Premises are commonly known as: 405 binding on the side line of Scotch Plains Avenue and costs. Rolling Peaks” duly filed in Union County Clark’s QUANTUCK LANE, WESTFIELD, NEW JER- a distance of eighty-nine and seven on hundreths Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or office on September 23, 1969 as filed Map No. SEY 07090 (89.07) feet to the point and place of BEGIN- other charges, and any such taxes, charges, 851-A, County of Union, State of New Jersey, Lot No.: 19, Block No.: 403 Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in NING. liens, insurance premiums or other advances APN #: Block 6001, Lot 12 Cimensions of lot: N/A Prior Liens/Encumbrances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Prior Liens/Encumbrances Nearest cross street: N/A 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Taxes Open: $1,336.13 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own 2010 2nd Qtr Taxes Open: $2,311.22 Tax information: Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total as of April 28, 2010: $1,336.13 independent investigation to ascertain whether Total as of May 5, 2010: $2,311.22 Additional information can be found in the Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty Three or not any outstanding interest remain of record Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty Two Thou- Union County Seriff’s Office. personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Four Hundred Two and 64/100*** and/or have priority over the lien being fore- sand Four Hundred Seventy Five and 09/100*** Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Seventy Thou- $383,402.64 together with lawful interest and closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. $552,475.09 together with lawful interest and sand Three Hundred Seventy Four and 67/100*** cremation. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. $770,374.67 together with lawful interest and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. John-Michael “J.M.” Jones sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. Ralph Froehlich tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- N.J. Lic. #4869 Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Ralph Froehlich tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 17, 2010 Page 9 Chambers Wins Princeton Distinguished Award WESTFIELD – Roy Chambers, an “Mr. Chambers has always con- art educator at Westfield High School, tributed to revising and implement- will receive Princeton University’s ing new courses in order to keep the Distinguished Secondary School arts rigorous, educational and reward- Teaching Award at commencement ing. In addition to coursework, Mr. ceremonies at the university on June Chambers implements projects that 1. He is one of four teachers to re- start with the classroom students and ceive this recognition in the State of extend to the entire school commu- New Jersey. nity,” added Ms. King. According to Princeton University, Mr. Chambers is responsible for the award honors “exceptional teach- teaching the following courses at ers who have demonstrated highly Westfield High School: Foundations effective engagement with their stu- of Art, Drawing, and Graphic Design dents in the teaching and learning I and II. He was the recipient of the process, dedicated service to their 2004 Westfield High School Parent SERBIA, SENEGAL EDUCATORS VISIT WESTFIELD SCHOOL…Principals school and community, and signifi- Teacher Student Organization’s Out- and administrators from Serbia and Senegal visited Wilson School in Westfield cant commitment standing Teacher recently as part of a program sponsored by the New Jersey Center for Civic to their own proof the Year Award. Education. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate school culture, student fessional growth as At Westfield motivation, viable curriculum, classroom management, safety, professionalism, lifelong learners.” High School, Mr. A TRUE ROLE MODEL…Westfield High School Senior Kathleen O’Donnell- democratic input and parent and community involvement. The visiting educators Based on the let- Chambers also is Pickert, the 2010 President’s Volunteer Award recipient, is congratulated by the expressed their admiration for the collegiality, level of learning and technology ters of nomination, the artist in resi- school’s Principal, Peter Renwick, who referred to the student as a “wonderful role enhancements that were evident in the Westfield school environment. At the Mr. Chambers had dence for Project model who can inspire others to volunteer to give back to those less fortunate.” conclusion of the school day, the guests were welcomed into the Wilson School fulfilled all those ’79 (the alternative library, where they had refreshments provided by the PTO. qualifications. A education pro- student of Mr. gram), the advisor WF 12th Grader Receives Woman’s Club Announces Chambers wrote, for the Typogra- “Mr. Chambers phy Club, visual has pushed me to instructor for the Volunteer Service Award Youth Poetry Winners see the good in me marching band, set WESTFIELD – Kathleen that each of the attendees had a photo when I couldn’t designer for the O’Donnell-Pickert, a senior at taken of them the night of the dance WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club Schapow, and is in the 12th grade at even see it myself. fall drama and Westfield High School, has received and they were able to take the framed of Westfield announced the state win- Westfield High Thanks to Mr. spring musical, the 2010 President’s Volunteer Ser- picture with them when they left. This ners, as chosen by the New Jersey School. Chambers, I am and founder and vice Award, presented by the Pruden- was huge for them because, unfortu- State Federation of Women’s Clubs Sidhorth hoping to go into a advisor to the tial Spirit of Community Awards pro- nately, many of these kids don’t even (NJSFWC), for Eleswarapu re- graphic design Stage Design gram on behalf of President Barack have one picture of themselves.” the Youth Poetry ceived first- school after I’m Club. Obama. Kathleen received a certifi- Westfield High School Principal Short Story Con- place honors in LIVING A LIFE OF done in the high LEARNING…Westfield High School Mr. Chambers’ cate and a letter from the President. Peter Renwick notified Kathleen of test. Category Two school.” art teacher, Roy Chambers, and one of art endeavors have Kathleen was recognized for orga- her award, which followed the nomi- Ian Gurland for his short Another student his students add a finishing touch to an included trans- nizing a prom for the young adults at nation process begun by the school. won first place in story, “Harry Sidhorth wrote, “When I enlarged Anamorphic Perspective chalk forming the the Covenant House in Newark, a the Poetry Cat- The Hundred Eleswarapu entered high drawing in the school’s courtyard. Mr. school’s student facility for homeless and at-risk youth. egory One for his Dollar Bill.” school, I had Chambers was one of only four teachers center into a com- in the state selected to receive Princeton She worked on the project for almost poem “What Po- Sidhorth is the son of Usha and Kenhat merely a develop- pletely blue room, a year and collected hundreds of Ian Gurland ems Are About.” Eleswarapu, and University’s Distinguished Secondary ing interest and School Teaching Award. based on the art- dresses, suits, shoes and accessories. Ian is the son of Greer and Ira Gurland, is in the sixth skill in the fine arts. work of Christo She held clothing drives at local and is in the second grade at Wash- grade at Mr. Chamber’s guidance really in- and Jeanne-Claude, creating tradi- schools, churches and community or- ington Elemen- Roosevelt Inter- spired me to accomplish more. It tional Mandala sand paintings and an ganizations, and raised $1,000 for tary School in mediate School fostered my interest in mixed media Anamorphic Perspective chalk draw- the event, spending more than 100 Westfield. in Westfield. and experimentation, which are now ing in the school’s courtyard, design- volunteer hours to make it a success. Natalie Michal some of my strongest capacities. I am ing sculptures on the school grounds, Inspired by her family’s longtime Salinardo won Hannah Sagal also very inspired by his patience and Earth Day exhibits utilizing recycled support of Covenant House and her second place in won first place artistic integrity.” items into art designs and collaborat- decision to undertake a community Category Three for Category Michal Hannah Peter Horn, coordinator of alterna- ing with the music department to service activity for the Girl Scout for her poem, Four for her tive education at Westfield High organize and present “Sights and Gold Award, Kathleen explained, “I “Daddy’s short story, Sagal Natalie Salinardo School, remarked that he has “never Sounds” assemblies based on theo- thought of things that the teenagers at Home.” Natalie “Mom The Stranger.” Michal is the worked with a more effective or in- ries of synaesthetics. Covenant House wouldn’t usually be MAKING THEIR MARK...Westfield is the daughter of Carol Ann daughter of Lauren Kaplan Sagal and spiring educator.” In discussing his experience at and Scotch Plains third graders at- able to do and immediately I thought tending Wardlaw-Hartridge School Salinardo, and is in the eighth grade Douglas Sagal, and is in the 12th An art educator in Westfield High Westfield High School, Mr. Cham- of a night of dancing and dressing up at Orange Av- grade at Westfield High School in traveled to Two Rivers Landing in School since 1999 and at Ferris High bers said, “The atmosphere at with everything provided for them. Easton, Pa., to send boats through locks enue School in Westfield. School in Jersey City beginning 1993, Westfield High School is one that “One of my most memorable mo- Cranford. For further consideration on a na- and canals and experiment with simple Mr. Chambers began his career as an allows enough freedom to develop, ments,” Kathleen continued, “was the machines. Also in Easton at the Crayola Drew tionwide level, the General Federa- assistant art director in a New York experiment, and push the boundaries boutique that we held with all of the Factory, they learned how crayons and Schapow re- tion of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) will City advertising firm. of curriculum, lessons, and connec- donations. Everyone was able to pick markers are made and used them to ceived second- judge the first-place winning entries. He earned a Bachelor of Arts de- tions with students and faculty.” an outfit along with shoes and acces- create their own masterpieces. The stu- place honors in Hi’s Eye Wins 2 gree in Communication, Design and Mr. Chambers has quoted sories. All of the ‘shoppers’ had smiles dents watched the wax being poured, Category Four Technology from Jersey City State Michelangelo, who, at age 88, said, on their faces and were so excited to the crayons being made, labeled and for his poem, boxed. Pictured above are: (front) Drew Schapow Press Awards College in 1985 and earned a Teacher “I am still learning.” According to have a choice of what they could wear. Lillian Helander of Westfield and “Cast Die.” Certification in Art from New Jersey Mr. Chambers, “Michelangelo’s “It’s very hard to only pick one Drew is the son of Rachel and Steven WESTFIELD – Hi’s Eye, the stu- Briella Payami of Scotch Plains, and dent-produced weekly newspaper at City University in 1993. His mem- words ring true to me today, and I too memorable moment,” added Kathleen, (back) Alexandra Lack of Westfield Westfield High School (WHS), won berships include the Art Alliance of hope to have a life full of learning and “but something that I have to add is and Kelly Lawrence of Scotch Plains. Fanwood’s Biner first place from the American Scho- Monmouth County, Art Educators of new experiences.” Promoted to Captain lastic Press Association, earning 925 New Jersey and the National Art Edu- cation Association. 2006 WHS Grad Heads FANWOOD - Walter Biner, of points out of a possible 1,000. This award represents the efforts Mr. Chambers’ supervisor, Linda Fanwood,NJ has been promoted to King, said, “Since Mr. Chambers’ To Morgan Stanley Captain, U.S. Army. Captain Biner is of the current 2009-2010 staff of the newspaper. WHS Senior Chloe arrival in Westfield, we have imple- WESTFIELD – Ryan Gundrum, a a 2003 mented two graphics courses because 2006 Westfield High School grad, graduate of of his background and enthusiasm in graduated in May from the University DIVE IN FOR Scotch getting students involved with this of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts Plains- form of art, revised all art curricula degree in Economics. He attained place- Fanwood twice; piloted the new Artist In Resi- ment on the dean’s list and earned a 4.0 High dence program for our Project 79 GPA in his spring semester. He will be School. program and will be offering a Stage- starting a job as an investment analyst AN Captain craft Design course for the 2010- at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is Biner at- 2011 academic year. the son of Monica and Bill Gundrum. tended the University of Massa- EDUCATION... chusetts, 2009-10 reporters working on a where he weekly edition. majored in Walter J. Biner History Rothenberg won an individual award and minored in Military Science. for her cartoon, “New Dress Code.” Upon his graduation in 2007 he was Earlier this school year, Hi’s Eye commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant received a silver award from the Co- following 4 years ROTC training. lumbia Scholastic Press Association. Captain Biner successfully completed The honor was bestowed on the news- Air Assault School, Airborne School, paper, recognizing its content and pro- Armor and Ranger training before duction for the 2008-2009 school year. being stationed in Germany as a mem- Hi’s Eye is celebrating its 75th ber of the 2nd Cavalry, Stryker Divi- anniversary this year. It is one of a sion. He is a Platoon Leader and his few student-produced weekly high unit is currently awaiting deployment school newspapers in the country. to Afghanistan. Captain Biner is the Rosemary DiBattista and Jennifer son of Margaret and Stanley Biner of Roman, the co-advisors, commended Fanwood. the students and stated, “We are ex- Paid Bulletin Board tremely proud of the work our students put into the paper each week.” The water’s goleader.com/express

SPFHS DECA Students EASY BEING GREEN…In honor of Earth Day, many Washington Elementary School students wore green, walked to school and packed a “Trash-Less Lunch.” fine!! Green mascots were posted throughout the school with thought bubbles filled with green tips. Pictured below are Aaron Coleman, Matthew Schiff and Logan Recognized at Conference Robertson standing next to a green mascot. Many Courses Start the SCOTCH PLAINS – Thirty stu- Promotion projects, as was junior Week of July 13th dents from Scotch Plains-Fanwood Kyle Birnbaum for being one of the High School (SPFHS) traveled to top 10 finalists in Quick Serve Res- Louisville, Ky., to compete in the taurant Management. For information call 908-709-7518 – or – International Career Development Advisor, Marjorie FitzGibbon, Conference, sponsored by DECA pleased with the results, said, “It is visit us online at www.ucc.edu in late April. rare for a school to have one student These students were selected to recognized at this level; the fact compete based on their perfor- that we had six students recognized, mances at the State Career Devel- demonstrates the dedication the opment Conference, held in Cherry business students have to the pro- Hill in February. The conference gram as well as the commitment the hosted 14,000 students from across school and the community has for the United States, Canada, Guam, DECA. It is this support that allows Mexico, and Germany. Several Scotch Plains-Fanwood to succeed SPFHS students were recognized at this level.” This summer, for their outstanding achievements. DECA is an international organi- Senior Matthew Greaney was rec- zation of high school marketing and do something that’ll ognized for having one of the 10 business students. The mission of highest test scores in financial DECA, Inc. is to enhance the co- analysis and senior Lauren Harnett curricular education of students last a lifetime. for having one of the 10 highest with interest in marketing, man- • Get started on a college career or earn credits to- MORE-THAN-FINE ARTS…St. Paul’s Day School of Westfield’s pre-school ward your degree with UCC’s Summer Session. roleplay scores in retail merchan- agement and entrepreneurship. and kindergarten held its annual Fine Art Show on May 6. Paintings and dising. DECA helps students to develop sculptures that the children had been working on this year were displayed for the • Convenient 3 to 12 week sessions The team of seniors – Chris Free- skills and competence for business families and the children to come and admire. The fine-art program is made • Attend class at any of several locations or learn from man, Johan Hernandez and Morgan careers, to build self–esteem, to possible by a grant from the Hilliard Family Foundation of Atlanta, Ga. The home with Telecourses & Online courses Puleo – was recognized for having experience leadership and to prac- school is grateful to one of its parents, Nancy Hilliard Joyce, for arranging this one of the top 10 Financial Literacy tice community service. grant and to its art teachers, Margaret Collins and Mary Ann Hill. REGISTER TODAY! A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 17, 2010 Page 11 Tennis Star Venus Williams Sports Section Born June 17, 1980 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 D’ANNUNZIO, RIDGE, MAXWELL HIT 100-HIT MARK Raider ‘O’ Armada Amassed Huge Statistics, Finished 25-6

By DAVID B. CORBIN saw with Cranford twice. They were out is going to be missed. He brought Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a team of destiny,” coach Baylock a lot of intangibles, little things people Featuring a one-through-nine of- said. “Of the six losses that we had, don’t see,” said coach Baylock. fensive armada, this season’s Scotch two were to Cranford, one was to Known for his excellent defense, Plains-Fanwood High School base- Bridgewater, one was to Edison, who senior shortstop Mike Ridge also took ball team presented no room for rest were in the Group 4 section final, off offensively this season and fin- for opposing pitchers. The team’s then we lost to Westfield, which is ished with a .455 BA, with 40 hits, relentless battering of the ball atti- always a rivalry game, but we did seven doubles, five triples and a home tude resulted in a 25-6 record. accomplish one of our goals. We did run. He also had 32 RBI, 37 runs “We had a very good group of win the conference.” scored, 11 walks, five stolen bases seniors, most of them playing for The Raiders had a .405 team bat- and three sacrifices, while striking three and some playing for four ting average (BA), and a reincarna- out only twice. Ridge finished his David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times years,” Raider Head Coach Tom tion of the original “Joltin’ Joe”, se- varsity career with 100 hits. THE THRILL OF VICTORY…AJ Murray, No. 15, goes airborne onto the pile after the Blue Devils defeated Hillsborough, 7-6, in 12 innings in the North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 quarterfinals on May 22. Brett Johnson, underneath the pile, hit Baylock said. “Anyone of them was nior Joe D’Annunzio virtually shat- “Each and every year, you could see the winning two-run single. See several pictures of “The Chase” on the Cougar Online Exclusive, page 3. MURRAY, KERR, ANDERSON LED TEAM IN BATTING Baseball Blue Devils Rack up Impressive Stats, Finish 18-9

By DAVID B. CORBIN is very good.” toe, but he never complained. He has Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils racked up an im- a football mentality,” coach Brewster Some strong pitching performances pressive .371 team batting average said. “People don’t want to run against backed by a formidable offensive (BA). Juniors A.J Murray and Dan him. He blocked everything. He called lineup guided the Westfield High Kerr, and senior Rob Anderson, who 95 percent of the pitches.” School baseball team to an exciting batted 3-4-5, respectively, in the Kerr led the team with a .487 BA season that was highlighted by an lineup, were a formidable offensive (37-for-76), five home runs, .789 slug- appearance in the Union County Tour- trio to opposing pitchers and com- ging percentage, 22 walks and 44 nament (UCT) championship game bined to lead the team in nearly every RBI (tied for most WHS all-time). and a dramatic victory in the North offensive statistic. He scored 24 runs, had eight doubles Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 “Cranford coach Dennis and struck out only nine times. quarterfinals. McCaffrey said they were the best 3- “We were concerned when he bat- The Blue Devils were denied their 4-5 combination in the state, and that’s ted .250 during pre-season, but Danny 13th UCT title when Cranford pulled saying something as well respected is an extremely hard worker. He will off a 6-5, come-from-behind victory, as he is,” said coach Brewster. “The put in time to make himself a good but in the sectional quarterfinals, they 3-4-5 hitters are number 4-5-6 in player,” coach Brewster said. scored three runs in the bottom of the batting average all-time in Westfield Anderson, who had a .457 BA, led David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12th inning to defeat Hillsborough, High School.” the team in hits (43-for-94 – third FABULOUS BASEBALL CAREER AT SPF…Raider Joe D’Annunzio, diving back to first, finished his four-year varsity 7-6, before falling to Bridgewater- Murray, a top-shelf catcher, had WHS all-time in hits) and triples with career with 154 hits. This year, he led the team with a .538 batting average, a .912 slugging percentage, 49 hits, 40 RBI, 55 Raritan and finishing with an 18-9 the second-highest BA on the team at four. He finished with a .734 slug- runs scored, six home runs, four triples and 11 stolen bases. record. .482 (40-for-83), led in doubles with ging percentage, three home runs, 27 able to hit the three-run double, three- tered all offensive statistics. him get better. His fielding was always “We were upgraded in our sched- 12 and was co-leader with 33 runs CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 run homer. There was no automatic D’Annunzio, a nominee for The Star- ahead of his hitting. Then this past year, ule with the conference change. We scored. He was also second in RBI out in our lineup.” Ledger Union County Player of the he dedicated a lot of time to getting his dropped weaker teams and picked up with 26, walks with 18, triples with 2010 RAIDER The Raiders won the Watchung Year, along with Cranford Cougar hitting up, and he became our cleanup teams like Morristown and Morris three and slugging percentage at .735. Division of the Union County Con- Eric Walano, led the team with a .538 hitter,” coach Baylock said. Knolls,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Murray also had one home run and SOCCER CAMP ference, but the losses that they in- BA, a .912 slugging percentage, 49 Senior pitching ace Gary Bob Brewster, who added, “Cranford, had the least strikeouts on the starting curred came at crucial times to very hits, 40 RBI, 55 runs scored, six home Binkiewicz, who finished 4-4 this as the season went on, played better lineup with six. at Scotch Plains - worthy opponents. Two of those runs and four triples. He drilled eight year, came alive at the plate in a big and better. That’s because of great “He is the ultimate warrior! He had Fanwood High School losses came at the hands of the Group doubles, received 15 walks, was hit CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 coaching. Hillsborough’s conference lots of bumps and bruises and a broken “The Only Local Camp 3 state champion Cranford Cougars, four times and stole all 11 bases he Not Held in a Park!” who defeated them, 10-7, in the Union attempted. In his four-year varsity County semifinals and 6-5 in the sec- career, D’Annunzio amassed 154 hits. 2010 Lady Blue Devil Soccer Camp Our 18th Consecutive Season tional semis. “Joe is one of the best players that Campers develop soccer intelligence in both technical skills (shooting, JULY 5-9 “Twenty-five and six is a great I have ever coached. His energy, the passing, trapping, juggling, heading and dribbling) and tactical record. I would take that every year. way he moves around, his demeanor awareness (learning to see, to understand and to resolve problems on JULY 26-30 Unfortunately, we ran into a buzz on the field, his presence in the dug- the field). They learn from the best alumni the Lady Blue Devils soccer program has and they are exposed to a multitude of leadership and Goal Keeper Training character building concepts they can cultivate for life. 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Softball League Standings: Meserole, Lemberg: The Devils Den ANGELS DIVISION: Joe boys. Jude boys Tommy Ulichny Returns in the Fall (As of June 11:) and Tom Clark both had a pair of RBI. Co-Devils of the Year TEAM W L Pct St. Anne 8, St. Kilian 3 St. Aloysius 2 0 1.000 By BRUCE JOHNSON St. Kilian 2 2 .500 Damon Roth, Keith Karyczak and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Anthony 1 4 .200 Brian Munoz each homered for the St. Matthew 0 3 .000 Annie’s. Jay Semple led the game off WHS has had the No. 1 boys swim- career, Matt Meserole came within an And Suzanne Lemberg put the fin- (boys and girls), tennis (boys and girls), St. Jude 0 6 .000 with a homer for the Kilian’s and ming program in the state for the past eyelash of breaking not one, not two, or ishing touches on four years of constant track (boys). SAINTS DIVISION: remained perfect at the plate. Captain 50-plus years. And it’s been the No. 1 three or four, but FIVE school records. record-breaking. Known as a sprint Sectional titles (4): soccer (girls), TEAM W L Pct Harry Semple was also perfect at the overall swimming program in the state He set them in the 50 free (21.42), 100 queen – she graduates with school swimming (girls), tennis (boys and St. Rocco 5 0 1,000 since the girls team started over 30-plus butterfly (51.05) and 100 backstroke records in the 50 (23.59) and 100 girls). St. David 3 0 1.000 plate. St. Anne 3 1 .750 St. James 13, St. Anthony 9 years ago. (50.41), and just missed by .06 of a (52.49), swam anchor on the three fast- State titles (4): cross-country (boys), St. James 2 2 .500 The “James Gang II” gunned down So, given that, for a swimmer to second in the 100 free (46.73) and the est 200 and 400 free relays ever at swimming (girls), tennis (boys and St. Joseph 2 2 .500 the Tony’s led by Keith Gibbons, who leave his/her mark in that sport would 200 freestyle relay, which broke the WHS, and also swam on the S.R. med- girls). banged a two-run triple, and Rob be quite a monumental thing. This year, S.R. but was disqualified. (Meserole ley relay – she showed her all-around LOOKING AHEAD St. Rocco 13, St. Jude 11 there were two people who did just that. also anchored the two fastest 400-free abilities early this winter when she broke Stratton, who added three RBI. Frank Here are (alphabetically) 10 of the Rocco’s John Deitch and Bobby On the final weekend of his WHS relays in school history.) the school record in the 200-individual best – but far from the only – reasons to Camisa were perfect at the plate, while Chupko held the Tony’s to one run medley with a 2:10.74. The mark had look forward to the 2010-11 school Mike Cuccurullo had three RBI. until the top of the fifth. Tom Baldowski been set in 1981 by soon-to-be WHS sports season: Tommy Ulichny (perfect at the plate) was perfect at the plate, and Dave Roth Hall of Famer Janney Zonnevylle. Christian Barber: He’s gone 18-9, and Tom Clark (HR, 4 RBI) led the knocked in three runs for Anthony. For their performances, Meserole and 27-6 and 24-8, always facing the other Judes. Lemberg are the co-Devils of the Year. team’s best opponent in a nearby weight St Rocco 20, St Matthew 2 SPF PAL Football Meserole graduates with his name class, and captured two district titles. Rocco rocked Matt with 29 hits. attached to four school records, three With 69 wins, he has a great shot at Lewis Blau (HR, 4 RBI), John Sets Registration individual and one relay; Lemberg is on becoming the second WHS wrestler to DeProspero (2 triples, 3 RBI) and Registration is open for the the record board five times, two indi- reach 100 career wins. Charlie Baier (3 hits, 3 RBI) led the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL Foot- vidual and three relays. Between them, Becky DeLaFuente: The last of the Rocco’s. Kevin Woodring and Cap- ball Camp that will be held Mon- they swam on five state championship “Dee-Lahs” following Jackie (2002- tain Tony Radice both with two hits day, June 28, through Thursday, teams, Meserole on two, Lemberg three. 05) and Chris (2006-09). She’s already led the Matts. July 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jeff Knight makes no bones about got the school record in the 200-indi- St. Joseph 14, St. Jude 13 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High foot- how he feels about the Maryland-bound vidual medley and 100 butterfly and The Jude’s quest came up short ball field. For more information or Meserole. could add the 100, 200 and 500 again when St. Joe plated six in the “I love the kid. He became the type of freestyles. to make copies of the registration person I want my son to emulate,” bottom of the seventh. Kevin forms, go to the SPF PAL website, Jon Henry: Came from nowhere to Spellman (HR, 4 RBI) and Frank Knight said. “He has a sick work ethic become one of the region’s premier www.spfpal.com. and a desire to be the best.” runners in the 200, 400 and 800 range. deFaria (perfect at the plate) led the Perhaps the best description of Anchored one of the fastest mile relays Meserole came from the young man in school history. himself. This is something that should Ryan Hess: He’s been playing var- JOCELYNE HOLDEN David B. Corbin (May 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BEING GREETED BY HIS TEAMMATES…Blue Devil senior Tom Ricciuti, be mandatory reading for all athletes sity basketball since freshman year. He’s Sales Associate left, is greeted by Mike Murray, center, and Alex Zierler, along with the rest of who participate in a club/USS/travel a physical presence with a great first PHONE: 908-233-2694 the team after slamming a two-run homer in the fourth inning against the Raiders team outside of their high school team. step to the basket. EMAIL: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE on May 25, 2006. A week after WHS lost to Bridgewater- Dan Kerr: A record-breaking quar- Raritan, 86-84, in a sectional final that terback as a junior, and a two-year was the equivalent of a state final, he standout first baseman, he’s already WF’s Mike Murray Signs told a reporter: one of WHS’s best ever in both sports. “High school sports are about being Barring injury or senioritis, he’ll have part of a team. You have to put all the colleges salivating for his services. other individual stuff aside. I’m a high Jack Lorentzen: He burst on the scene With San Francisco Giants school guy. I care a lot about high school as a high-school-only swimmer during swimming. It’s been the happiest part of freshman year, earning a reputation as Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN season with just a single passed ball my life. So losing your last high school Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a tough anchor guy. Entering his senior and three errors, for a .988 fielding meet ever, there are no words to describe year, he’s evolved into top-notch per- Recent Wake Forest University percentage. This followed the sum- how I felt. We were one swim away, and former in the IM, butterfly and breast- graduate Mike Murray (Westfield mer in The Cape Cod League, where that just killed me.” stroke ... and a tough anchor guy. High School Class of 2006) received he batted .347 and was named to both A.J. Murray: On the football field, he an offer from the San Francisco Gi- the Cape Cod All-Star Game as a reminds me of Bob McNally. On the ants Major League baseball team on starter for the East and the All-Cape baseball field, he reminds me of … June 14 and was told they had already League catcher. Mike Murray, only hitting right-handed. requested his medical records from While at Westfield High School If you are going to be compared with Wake Forest. (WHS), Murray, an All-American people, those are two of the best ever at On June 15, according to Mike catcher and four-year starter, estab- WHS. Murray, Mike’s father, “While waiting lished nine known WHS offense Katie Ponce: A three-sport bundle of to hear back from the Giants, the Los records: hits (51), home runs (8), RBI energy, Ponce is a non-stop energy per- Angeles Angels called and also offered (44) and batting average (.560) – all son on the soccer pitch, the basketball him a contract. Mike had already agreed his senior season – career hits (155), court and the track, where she’s an outstanding quarter-miler. Presenting...a lovingly cared for Colonial Cape boasting pride in with the Giants, so that was pretty much career doubles (33), career home runs it yesterday. Mike’s health history was (19), career RBI (145) and career Hannah Purdy: The field hockey team ownership. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, on one of Scotch Plains’ pristine has a 15-33-5 record during her three tree lined streets, this delightful home features spacious rooms, updated fine, and the Giants provided him with extra base hits (59). Murray also years, but goalie Purdy has been sensa- kitchen and bathrooms, a finished basement, gleaming hardwood floors, a contract late yesterday.” scored 41 runs his senior season. tional, setting school records for saves central air conditioning and an attached 1 car garage. From the bright and Murray is presently awaiting spe- During his senior year, the Blue in a game (36 vs. Oak Knoll) and a airy breakfast room, one is enchanted by the view of the very large bucolic cifics from the Giants, but he was to Devils’ hitting machine rocked the season (269 in 2009). She already ranks backyard. This lovely home is generously touched with natural light that fly to Scottsdale, Ariz. on June 16 for WHS record books most every cat- up there with WHS’s best goalies. an orientation and then to receive his egory: team batting average (BA) Mike Murray at Wake Forest beams through the numerous windows. Deceptively large, this home includes See story at left Soccer, boys team: With top scorers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Conveniently located near NYC transportation, summer assignment. (.407), hits (331), runs (282), Joe Greenspan, Ryan Heine and Eric parks and schools, this charming home is Offered for $459,000. Murray, a catcher, had a great sea- doubles (75), home runs (29) and MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Byer returning up front, veteran Evan son at Wake Forest, batting .345 with RBI (253). The Blue Devils’ last George Kapner has coached 60 sea- Heroux on the back line and Zach COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE six home runs and a team-leading 53 Union County Tournament title, No. sons of varsity sports at WHS. That’s Zagorsky in goal, coach George Kapner like coaching three sports a year for 20 WESTFIELD OFFICE • 600 NORTH AVENUE WEST • (908) 233-0065 RBI. He was among the batting lead- 12, came that year with a 9-0 vic- has some solid seniors to improve on a tory over Roselle Catholic and pitch- straight years. But the number becomes 15-5-1 team last fall that was pretty © 2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. ers this season in the Atlantic Coast An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Conference and finished the 2010 ing ace Nick Nolan. more eye-opening when you consider good. that most years, Kapner coached just MAKING THEIR POINT(S) two seasons, although there were a The WHS girls lacrosse team had a couple of times he went three. 10-10 record under second-year coach During those 60 seasons, he’s Brendan Hickey, but the girls definitely coached boys (239 wins) and girls (194) had plenty of fire power. Freshmen soccer, girls basketball (42), boys swim- Courtney Weisse (54 goals, 25 assists, ming (42) and boys tennis (442) to a 79 points) and Liz Cusick (51-20-71), combined total of 959 victories! Throw along with senior Val Hoffman (48-20- 37 conference, 29 county, 19 sectional 68), were the second-highest scoring and 10 state championship teams into trio in school history. Only Morgan the mix, and it’s pretty impressive. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN said. Junior Amanda White handled the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior second baseman Andrea pitching duties. In 123 innings, she Inexperience due to a very young Barone had 18 hits in 74 plate appear- struck out 57 and walked 50, while squad resulted in expected inconsis- ances (.243), with four RBI and eight allowing 179 hits. tencies for the Scotch Plains- walks, while striking out only six “Amanda really came on strong Fanwood High School softball team times. Senior Jen Kickenweitz was around the middle part of the season that finished with a 9-1 record. The 15-for-72 (.208) with five RBI and and really pitched well,” Coach Raiders returned only a handful of nine walks. Seniors Cassie Zito, Hulnik noted. starters from last year’s squad and Marina Dugan and Bianca Root added Sophomore outfielder Liz Gallo fielded three freshmen and a sopho- strong defensive skills. went 15-for-59 (.254) with 13 RBI more in the starting lineup this sea- “Our seniors performed very well and four walks. Freshman shortstop son. on the field, provided great leader- Taylor Sebolao was 14-for-47 (.298) “We were a little inconsistent this ship and were wonderful role models with 11 RBI and four walks. Fresh- year, but I think consistency comes for our younger players,” coach man first baseman Kelly Lapham with experience. This year, we only Hulnik said. went 17-for-60 (.283) with six RBI David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times returned three to four everyday start- Junior Aysia Peterson provided and 10 walks. Freshman Amanda “MR. VERSATILITY,” A SCORING TERROR…Blue Devil senior/co-captain attacker John Bohlinger, No. 3, who ers. Next year we have the potential power and led the team with 20 RBI, Schroeder also received some play- notched 50 goals and 31 assists, had the uncanny ability to score sidearm flicks, overhead slams or underhand scoots with to return seven. That, I think, will be while going 17-for-61 (.279) with 11 ing time. either his left or right arm. a huge difference,” Raider Head walks. “We have some young talent that Coach Jess Hulnik said. “Aysia is a good presence on the really played a key role in our season. BOHLINGER, ARNOLD GET ALL-UC, FITCH 1ST TEAM With a change to a Union County field,” coach Hulnik commented. Liz shows great promise. Taylor, conference, the Raiders faced several Junior shortstop Olivia Brokaw had Kelly and Amanda are well on their more formidable opponents this sea- eight hits, nine RBI and nine walks. way to doing some big things for us in son. “While the stats may not show it, the future,” said coach Hulnik, who “The new conference was ex- Olivia really came on strong offen- added, “Our coaches have done a Blue Devils Restore ‘Pride’ tremely competitive. We played an sively towards the end of the season great job developing some of our extremely competitive schedule, los- and should be able to carry that into younger talent at the JV and fresh- ing three times to Union County next season,” said coach Hulnik. man levels.” Champion Cranford and four In Boys Lacrosse, Finish, 12-8 other losses to teams that played for a state sectional By DAVID B. CORBIN Silbergeld, who pointed out that two All-Group 3. Arnold was also se- title,” coach Hulnik said. “The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times major areas of improvement were lected to play in the Gil Gibbs All- games we played well, we Two humbling seasons that netted goaltending and face-offs. Junior Jeff Star Game. He will attend Siena Col- played really well, and we the Westfield High School boys la- LaForge was outstanding, supported lege in Loudenville, N.Y. need to increase our focus and crosse team a 7-31 record was quickly by sophomore Alex McHugh, while Senior co-captain/midfielder Sean play well a little more often turned around this season. With nearly sophomore Ryan Rittendale and Nick Scrudato, a Coaches Award winner next season. We are not very the entire starting team returning, the Matthews handled face-off duties. who will attend Stevens Tech in the far away from being able to Blue Devils restored pride in their “Rittendale proved that he will be fall, scored 15 goals, had 27 assists compete with anyone. A few program in a big way and finished a major talent, leading the team in and scooped 28 ground balls. He was small improvements here and with a 12-8 record. groundballs and face-off percentage,” named First Team All-Union County, there and we will be good to Even bigger, the Blue Devils gave coach Silbergeld said. Second Team All-Fitch Division and go.” the No. 1 Summit Hilltoppers all they LaForge made many spectacular Honorable Mention All-Group 3. Junior Courtney Zyla and could handle in their first meeting, saves in key games throughout the Senior co-captain/midfielder Connor freshman Christie Monroy, dropping a 9-7 decision. The season and finished with 128 saves. Hewett played only seven games be- who alternated the catcher and Westfield boys were Union County He was named Honorable Mention fore a season-ending knee injury, but third base positions, also led Tournament (UCT) finalists, losing All-Union County. he scored 13 goals with four assists and the team in batting average once again to Summit. They lost in Several additional Blue Devils also had 12 ground balls. He was selected (BA). Monroy finished with a the second round of the NJSIAA received awards, and senior/co-cap- First Team All-Union County and Hon- .368 BA (28-for-76) with 13 Group 3 Tournament and defeated tain attacker John Bohlinger, who orable Mention All-Group 3. RBI and five walks, while Pingry for the prestigious Bristol Cup. notched 50 goals, 31 assists and 23 Senior defensive midfielder Zach striking out only five times. “I am so proud of the efforts and ground balls, was right at the top. He Helfand scooped 61 ground balls, Zyla went 23-for-72 for a .319 accomplishments of this team. We had the uncanny ability to score side- while scoring six goals and adding BA with 14 RBI, 12 walks and have restored the pride of Westfield arm flicks, overhead slams or under- three assists. Named an Academic eight strikeouts. lacrosse. We had a wonderful combi- hand scoots with either his left or All-American, he will attend the Uni- “I thought that Courtney and nation of great senior leadership and right arm. In addition to being se- versity of Michigan in the fall. Christie did a great job alter- eager, hard-working juniors and lected the team’s Most Valuable Senior defenseman Zander Maslow nating between catcher and sophomores,” Blue Devil Head Coach Player on offense, he was First Team scooped 49 ground balls and aver- third base. Being able to do David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Marc Silbergeld said. All-Union County, First Team All- aged more than three takeaways per this, I think, kept both kids STRONG SEASON OFFENSIVELY, DEFENSIVELY…Freshman third baseman Christie The team was nominated for the Fitch Division and Second Team All- game. Maslow, who will attend healthy and fresh throughout Monroy, left, who alternated playing third base and catcher with Courtney Zyla, led the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Group 3. Bohlinger plans to attend Roanoke College in Salem, Va., was the season,” coach Hulnik Raiders with a .368 batting average (28-for-76). Officials Association (NJILOA) Mary Washington University in an All-Union County and All-Fitch Award for Sportsmanship. Coach Fredericksburg, Va. in the fall. Division Honorable Mention. Silbergeld received the Fitch Divi- The minister of defense, senior/co- “John Bohlinger was a force to be sion 2010 co-Coach-of-the-Year captain Andrew Arnold, was named reckoned with and Andrew Arnold Award, and Assistant Coach Patrick the team’s Most Valuable Defensive showed his defensive prowess, each Touhy received the Fitch Division, Player. Arnold scooped 53 ground earning the respect of their coaches, PrudentialNewJersey.com NJILCA and U.S. Lacrosse Assistant balls and on a few occasions, bolted teammates and especially their op- Coach-of-the Year Awards. to the front to score a pair of goals and ponents and their coaches. All 12 “I am quite proud of coach Tuohy’s add three assists. He was named First seniors were an integral part of the SEARCH 70,000+ HOMES, UPDATED DAILY awards and contribution to the team’s Team All-Union County, First Team teams’ turnaround year,” coach defense and cohesion,” said coach All-Fitch Division and Second Team Silbergeld said. Weichert ®

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James Barry and Marshall College in Lancaster, had a single and a double in three at Pa. next year. bats, scored twice and had an RBI. “Robby was Mr. Clutch at the end Will Riggs had two hits in six at bats of the season. The ball looked like a and scored twice. Justin White went beach ball to him,” coach Brewster 2-for-3 and scored once. said. The number-one man on the mound Leadoff batter Tim Younger got was senior Aiden Scanlon, who fin- things rolling for the Blue Devils ished with a 5-2 record, a save and a with a .381 BA (37-for-97). In addi- 2.83 earned run average (ERA). In 52 tion to tying Murray for the lead in innings, he allowed 49 hits, walked runs scored with 33, he led the team only 17 and struck out 41. Scanlon’s with 15 stolen bases and six sacri- most notable performance came David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times fices. Younger also had 14 RBI, four against Hillsborough. He pitched the PGA Professional Gary Ostrega doubles and nine walks. first 10 innings and from the fourth David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior Max Fusaro finished with a inning, he retired 21 of the last 23 ONE OF THE BEST SHORTSTOPS…Raider shortstop Mike Ridge, right, .269 BA (25-for-93), seven doubles, batters he faced, allowing no hits and Golf Professional Says finished the season with a .455 batting average, with 40 hits, 32 RBI, 37 runs 18 RBI, 23 runs scored, 15 walks, no runs, while hitting a batter and scored, 11 walks and five stolen bases. He finished his varsity career with 100 hits. four stolen bases and three sacrifices. walking one. Mike Buontempo had a .341 BA (28- “Aiden is a control pitcher. Aiden ‘Who Needs a Tee?’ for-82), five doubles, 17 RBI, 16 runs kept getting stronger and stronger. By GARY OSTREGA few inches further back in your stance Raider ‘O’ Armada Amassed scored, nine walks and two stolen He noticed that they were extremely Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and swing slightly outside to inside. bases. Greg Fortino, who hit a three- aggressive at the plate,” coach There once was a time in the earli- The result should be a lower shot with run homer in the UCT championship Brewster said. est times of this great game that there significant forward roll. Huge Statistics, Finished 25-6 game, finished with a .341 BA (19- Anderson presented some excite- were no tees. Directly next to the start Feel free to contact me with any for-55), 16 runs scored, five RBI, two ment on the mound. In 40.67 innings, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 of each hole was a container filled questions at www.garyostregagolf.com. sacrifices and six walks. Kevin Clancy he walked 35, struck out 50, yielded with water and sand. The golfer would Gary Ostrega, PGA Instructor, Hyatt way with a .429 BA, 42 hits, includ- five doubles, a triple and a homer. He finished with a .373 BA (19-for-51), 22 hits and finished with a 5-4 record. combine the sand and water mixture Hills Golf Complex, Clark. ing 18 doubles and a homer, 38 RBI, added 20 RBI and 24 runs scored. nine runs scored, six RBI and seven Phil Russo spent 31.67 innings on the to construct a little pile to put the ball 32 runs scored and eight stolen bases. Junior third baseman Marcus Rivera walks. mound and finished 5-1 with a 3.09 upon. WF’s Trimble Receives Binkiewicz finished his career with had a .384 BA, 38 hits, two doubles, Batting ninth in the lineup, Brett ERA. Russo struck out 26, walked 11 Late in the day this mixture would 22 wins. two triples, 28 RBI, 32 runs scored, Johnson banged out seven doubles and allowed 29 hits. In 21.33 innings, be gone, and the golfer would whack MV Oarsman Award “Gary always had signs of being a 13 walks and four stolen bases. and three triples, while batting .384 White allowed 33 hits, walked nine the ground with the edge of his wood GENEVA, N.Y. – Hobart College great hitter. As far as a pitcher goes, he In his 20 plate appearances, Connor (28-for-73). He scored 17 runs, had and fanned 19 to finish 1-0. Brett Ryan to create a raised mound to hit off of. junior Jack Trimble of Westfield was is one of the best that has ever came Thompson had a .350 BA (7 hits, nine RBI and led the team with seven pitched 19.33 innings, allowed 20 hits, This method of sweeping the ball off recently honored by the Statesmen through here,” coach Baylock said. double), four RBI and seven runs sacrifices. Johnson also hit the win- walked five and fanned 11 to finish 2- the ground with a driver was a valu- Athletic Association (SAA) and the Leadoff hitter Ricky Shevlin had a scored. Brian Dempsey had a .275 ning, two-run single in the dramatic 1. Zach Archambault tossed 14 in- able weapon. Hobart Athletics Department at the .437 BA with 45 hits, 12 doubles, a BA, 11 hits, eight RBI, eight runs victory over Hillsborough. nings, allowed 19 hits, walked five, Argentinian golfer Roberto annual Block H. Awards Dinner. triple and a homer. He also had 24 scored and nine walks. Mike Henkels In his limited time at the plate, fanned nine and recorded two saves. DeVicenzo, famous for signing his Trimble took the top award, receiv- RBI, 34 runs scored and five stolen had two hits in five at bats. Steve Forgash had five hits, including Next year, the Blue Devils expect to card with the wrong score causing ing the S. Ford Weiskittel Crew Award bases. Senior Jordan Bayroff had an ex- a pair of doubles, six RBI, four runs add players from their JV UCT cham- him to lose the Masters to Bob Goalby, as the team’s most valuable oarsman. “We put Ricky in the leadoff spot to cellent season on the mound with an scored and three sacrifices. Matt pionship team to the varsity lineup. was noted for this method of “driving Trimble rowed in the varsity eight shake things up and try to get more 8-1 record and a 1.63 ERA. In 47 off the deck.” Another example of and guided the team to its fifth con- guys on base, so that Ridge, innings, he struck out 42, walked 15 this method is used by Tiger. He called secutive Liberty League Champion- D’Annunzio and Binkiewicz can drive and allowed 46 hits. it the “Stinger,” a low boring shot ship and a silver medal at the New them in. He made things happen all “We didn’t know what to expect used for accuracy. York State Championships. At the year,” coach Baylock said. from Jordan this year. The first couple Several years ago I had the good state championships, Hobart crossed First baseman John Maxwell, who of games he pitched, he did a great fortune to compete in Scotland. The the line in the grand final with a time led the team with 16 walks, had a .381 job, and it steamrolled from there. He wind was so severe that the birds were of 6:03.3, only bested by Division I BA, 37 hits, four doubles, four triples answered the call every single time,” walking not flying. The only option Marist with a time of 6:01.5. Trimble and a homer. He had 42 runs scored, coach Baylock said. was to hit a shot low to the ground with helped the Statesmen earn eight Lib- 27 RBI and four sacrifices. Maxwell Sean Reilly, in 28 innings, fanned the driver off the deck. I used this shot erty League Boat of the Week Awards also finished his varsity career with 23, walked 16 and allowed 30 to off the tee and the fairway. this season. He earned a spot on the 100 hits. finish 5-0. Alan Dlugosz finished 1-0 Succeeding at this shot requires ECAC/NIRC Steward’s All-Aca- “He is the guy you want up in a big (2.86 ERA) and had 12 strikeouts, some minor adjustment to your nor- demic Team and was also an ECAC/ spot. He was clutch for us all year,” eight walks and allowed five hits. mal setup. Adjust your ball position a NIRC All-Conference oarsman. said coach Baylock. Rivera pitched 20 innings, fanned 12, Catcher Lou Mazzella whacked walked six and allowed 15 hits to four home runs, five doubles and two finish 3-0. James D’Angelo, in 29 triples, while batting .385 with 35 innings, fanned 20, walked nine, al- hits, 30 RBI, 13 walks and 27 runs lowed 26 hits and finished 3-0. scored. Designated hitter Mike With only one returning starter next Lauricella whacked five homers and BASEBALL CHAMPS…The Yankees defeated the Tigers to win the Scotch year, the Raiders must rely on mem- Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Association Majors Division 5th Grade Cham- two doubles, with a BA of .362, 25 bers of the JV team that finished 18- pionship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Sean Valli, Timmy Geissel, Robert hits, 24 RBI and 16 runs scored. Tay- 2 this season, losing to Westfield in Fallo, Robbie Viglione and Michael Digiacomo; middle row, Anthony Donatelli, lor Schon had a .412 BA, with 28 hits, the county tournament. Nigel Nelson, Ryan Yawger, William Kluckus and Julia Digiacomo; back row, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Assistant Coaches Steve Digiacomo and Peter Valli, Manager Dave Kluckas, Assistant Ccoaches Ken Geissel and Rick Yawger. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION See it all on the web in color . . . See it all on the web in color . . . DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE www.goleader.com www.goleader.com 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 PUBLIC NOTICE TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY A.M. on 6/22/10 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified ing of the Township Council of the Town- CHANCERY DIVISION under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, UNION COUNTY Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, June 15, 2010 the following ordinances DOCKET NO. F-3494-10 New Jersey 08625; for: entitled: FILE NO. 11601-09 FHWA Long-Life Pavement Markings Contract, North - 2010; ROUTES NJ 19, NJ 20, NJ 27, NJ 28, NJ 35, NJ 53, NJ 59, NJ 63, NJ 67, NJ 80, NJ 82, NJ 120, NJ 139 – Including AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT And North Of Route 57; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union And CHAPTER II OF THE TOWN- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Warren Counties; Federal Project No: STP-C00S(004); DP No: 10426 SHIP CODE ENTITLED, “AD- NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE MINISTRATION” BY ADDING Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C AND TITLE COMPANY; Courtesy of Bill Howard for The Westfield Leader and The Times 17:27. SECTION 2-35 ENTITLED, STARTING THE COMEBACK...Westfield’s Alex Luzzi leaps to knock home a For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department of “INDEMNIFICATION OF OF- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works FICIALS AND PUBLIC REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO loose ball against host Scotch Plains in the semifinals of the U17 Intercounty soccer Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to EMPLOYEEES’’ TO THE & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, tournament on June 12. The Jim Boyes-coached Westfield team fell behind 2-0 contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to TOWNSHIP’S CODE. whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, then rallied for a 3-2 win and a place in this weekend’s title game against Summit. NJDOT as soon as possible. DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING swer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Ac- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 CHAPTER II OF THE TOWN- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the tion, in which FT PROPERTIES, LLC is SHIP CODE ENTITLED, “AD- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bid proposals and all required docu- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to the plaintiff and MABEL WILLIAMS, ET MINISTRATION” BY AMEND- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ments must be completed and submitted submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on ALS; are defendants, pending in the Su- ING SECTION 2-7 ENTITLED, by the date as set forth above. All docu- the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. perior Court of New Jersey, Chancery INVITATION TO BIDDERS “DEPARTMENT OF FI- ments in the enclosed Bid Package must Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Division, UNION County and bearing NANCE” Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- accompany the bid proposal. Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Docket No. F-3494-10 within thirty-five ders to bid for the following: Additionally, a certified check, cashier’s subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents were adopted on second and final read- (35) days after June 17, 2010 exclusive of check or bid bond issued by a responsible and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are ing. such date. If you fail to answer or appear 2010 STREET AND ROAD bank, trust company or insurance com- directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM pany, payable to the Township of Scotch inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Barbara Riepe by Default may be rendered against you Major bid items include: Plains shall be submitted with each bid as Offices at the following locations: Township Clerk for relief demanded in the Complaint. You Bituminous Concrete Paving Machine a guaranty that if a contract is awarded the 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $25.50 shall file your Answer and Proof of Service with Operators – Per Hour (78 Hours) Bidder shall execute said Contract. The Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Tandem Vibratory Roller with Operator Bid Security shall be in the amount of two 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 PUBLIC NOTICE Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- – Per Hour (80 Hours) thousand, five hundred dollars ($2,500). 3 T - 6/3/10, 6/10/10 and 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $180.54 plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Single Drum Vibratory Roller with Op- All bid Security, except the Bid Security PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tice and Procedure. erator – Per Hour of the three (3) apparent lowest respon- Tack Coat Spray Truck with Operator – sible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on You are further advised that if you are BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Per Hour (54 Hours) be returned after ten (10) days from the July 1, 2010, at 7:30 pm in the Municipal unable to obtain an attorney you may “Full Sized Drum” Profile Milling Ma- opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, communicate with the Lawyer Referral chine with Operators – Per Hour (16 Hours) excepted) and the bids of such Bidders ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Service of the County of Venue and that if Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt Surface shall be considered withdrawn. public hearing in the first floor Council you cannot afford an attorney, you may Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Course – Per Ton (6230 Tons) The Term of the contract shall be for a Chambers to consider the following ap- communicate with the Legal Services Of- Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt Base Course period through December 31, 2010. peals: fice of the County of Venue. The tele- 24th, 2010, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 phone number of such agencies are as – Per Ton The Township reserves the right to reject North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such Andre & Kelly-Lynn Poeschl, for a follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- Granite Block Curb Construction – Per any or all bids, and to waive immaterial later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and variance to retain a six-foot fence in the 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- Linear Foot informalities, or to accept any bid which, in parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each front yard which has already been in- 4340. Asphalt Sidewalk and Driveway Con- the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable stalled at property located at 2030 Wood THE ACTION has been instituted for the struction – Per Square Yard will be in the best interest of the Township against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed Road, Block 10504, Lot 1, R-2 Zone con- purpose of foreclosing the following tax Concrete Sidewalk Construction – Per all in accordance with the New Jersey to the 24th DAY OF JUNE 2010. trary to the following sections of the Town- sale certificate: Square Yard Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of ship Zoning Ordinance: 1. A certain tax certificate no. 06-004, Estimated quantities of major items in 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, Section 23-2.3(o)-Regulations Appli- sold on 04/26/2006, dated 05/03/2006, parenthesis are for bidding purposes only. or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest cable to All Zones – Fences: and was recorded on 06/20/2006 in Book Bids will be accepted only by mail or in to the Bidder which, in the Township’s sole rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to Allowed: 4 feet when located beyond the 11736 at Page 806, made by DAVID P. person to the Office of the Township Clerk, discretion, best serves the interest of the the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other projection of any front building line of any MARSHALL, Collector of Taxes of Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Township. The Township also reserves the method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. adjacent improved lots or the setback line PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey right to reject any and all bids if sufficient Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the of any adjacent unimproved lots… FIDELITY TAX CORPORATION and sub- 07076 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township funds are not available and/or appropri- Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. Proposed: 6 feet with a 4 feet portion sequently assigned to plaintiff, FT PROP- Clerk) until 10:00 a.m. on July 1, 2010. ated. The selected Bidder, will, within seven At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property encroaching in the township right-of-way. ERTIES, LLC on 12/01/2009, recorded on The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money ter “Township”) shall not be responsible appropriate contact with the Township. T. Mobile Northeast, LLC, for a Use 12/16/2009 in Assignment Book 1380 at order. for any bid which is lost in transit or deliv- All Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. Variance, Height Variance and Site Plan page 743. This covers real estate located Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act ered late by the Postal Service or other 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, relat- approval for a 120 feet wireless communi- in PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et delivery service. At the above time, the ing to Equal Employment Opportunities. cations tower with nine (9) antennas, a six State of New Jersey, known as LOT 28 seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All Bidders must also comply with the (6) foot high fence and related cabinets AND ADDITIONAL LOTS: 1015 SQ FT municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser All bids must be presented in sealed enve- Americans With Disability Act, where ap- and equipment at property located at Wil- BLOCK 14 as shown on the Tax Assess- who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. lopes, clearly marked “Bid for STREET plicable. low Grove Swim Club, Inc., 1155 Roosevelt ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PRO- All Bidders must be registered with the Avenue, Block 8601, Lot 14, R-3 Zone PLAINFIELD. and concerns premises Tax Collector should be notified immediately. GRAM, Township of Scotch Plains, 430 New Jersey Department of Labor to en- contrary to the following sections of the commonly known as 1267-71 SALEM The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- gage in public work as defined in the Township Zoning Ordinance: ROAD, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. sey 07076”. No bid will be received after requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- BLK LOT OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE Section 23-3.8-Permitted Primary YOU, NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE AND the time and date specified. 56.51 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. 21 14 Lafayette, John & Mary 54 St John Pl $ 9,824.97 Uses, Does not allow for cell or wireless TITLE COMPANY, are made party defen- After receipt of bids, no bid may be 12:62-1.1. Each bid must be accompa- 22 11 Brenner, Mitchell & Dana 65 Montrose Ave $12,464.87 equipment dant to the above foreclosure action be- withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the nied by a State of New Jersey Business 24 9.02 DeRose, J & Neves, J 76 Montrose Ave $ 2,064.68 Section 23-3.4A, Para. G, Col. 13- cause on September 21, 1946, M. Robert date of the bid opening except if provided registration certificate for the contractor 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 8,227.75 Height; Allowed: 35 feet; Proposed: 120 Herman, Jr, executed a mortgage to New for herein. The bid of any Bidder who and any subcontractor. Any bid submitted 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Pl $ 9,898.07 feet. Jersey Mortgage and Title Company in the consents to an extension may be held for without the aforesaid business registra- 28 5 Herrmann, J & A Ribner Trust 168 Midway Ave $ 8,507.91 amount of $6500.00, which mortgage was The Applicants also request any and all consideration for a longer period of time as tion certificate(s) shall be rejected accord- 33 16 Rota, Peter & Merrilee 28 Russell Rd $ 4,787.65 recorded on September 28, 1946 in the variances deemed necessary at the time may be agreed upon between Bidder and ing to law. 49 12 Lambertsen, Robert 3 North Ave $ 7,865.02 UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office of the hearing. the Township. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate 55 2 Duda, Kenneth & Lillian 15 South Ave $ 1,263.98 in Mortgage Book 7373 at page 112. Said All interested persons may be present All bids must be on the bid forms pro- shall be paid to all workers on the job as 56 12 Ciottoni, Carlo & Nora 36 Stagaard Pl $ 549.56 mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s and be heard. vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. 60 16 Hansen, Margit June 52A Second St $ 3,244.09 lien. The files pertaining to these applica- the Bid Package. Specifications and bid BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF 77 28.02 Anaczkowski, E & Gonnella 89 Shady Lane $ 6,269.05 DATED: June 11, 2010 tions are in the Office of the Zoning Board proposal forms may be obtained at the SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF 98 3 Roeser, Donald & Susan 26 Gere Place $ 4,926.61 Jennifer M. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN midfielder Mike Sheehan, fired in struggle. After three quarters of ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the winning goal in overtime. Senior tremely tight defense, including a Several close victories and several attacker Steve DiGiovanni netted scoreless third quarter, the 8-4 Blue very tight losses highlighted the three goals, and sophomore attacker Devils finally found a small seam in Cranford High School boys lacrosse JR Ruban notched two goals. the 5-6 Cougars’ defense to score team’s season. The Cougar boys, who Fitzgerald finished with two goals three goals and to prevail, 6-3. finished with a 9-9 record, also proved and two assists. Cougar junior goalie Bobby they were a force to be reckoned with Seven days later, on April 27, the Anstatt was given numerous oppor- in the Union County (UC) lacrosse tough Livingston Lancers stung the tunities to have shining moments, arena. Cougars, 11-8, in Livingston. Tom and he also demonstrated his versa- A few weeks after the Cougars Fitzgerald notched four goals for the tility by making 18 saves, two in a started on the right paw by defeating 5-4 Cougars. row, which came from pointblank the Oratory Rams, 14-3, in their sea- On of the most memorable and range in the third quarter. son opener at Memorial Field in well-played games by both team came Blue Devil Head Coach Marc Cranford on April Fools’ Day, they on Lacrosse Day at Gary Kehler Sta- Silbergeld was quite impressed by burned UC rival AL Johnson, 10-9, in dium in Westfield on May 1. The Anstatt’s versatility. “Bobby Anstatt Cranford. Freshman attacker Tom Cougars and the Blue Devils were played phenomenally. We had some Fitzgerald, on an assist from senior engaged in a highly defensive CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin (Union County meet) for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEADING TO NEW BALANCE NATIONALS…Cougars Kelly Burke, left, Rebecca Shimonov, center, and Megan Schetelich, along with Bryanna Grant will compete in the shuttle hurdles at the New Balance Nationals in Greensboro N.C. on June 18. BURKE, SHIMONOV, SCHETELICH, GRANT SET FOR 4X100H Four Cougars Set to Compete In ‘New Balance’ Nationals

By DAVID B. CORBIN At the Union County individual 15.74 and fifth in the long jump with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times meet on May 15, Burke broke a meet a leap of 15’9.25”. Four Cranford High School girls record and her own Union County Nine days earlier, on May 6, Burke from the track & field team will com- record of 39’7.75” in the triple jump cleared 12’6” in the pole vault on her pete in New Balance Outdoor Na- with a distance of 39’8”. She also second attempt at the Union County tionals this Friday, June 18, in Greens- broke her own meet record of 10’6” Conference championships. Burke boro N.C. Senior Kelly Burke will set in 2008 in the pole vault with a established the previous county compete in the shuttle hurdles, along height of 12 feet. Burke finished sec- record and a personal record (PR) with Rebecca Shimonov, Megan ond in the 100-hurdles with a time of CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Schetelich and Bryanna Grant. “The girls have their eyes set on being All-American. They saw their teammates at the Indoor Nationals achieve that prestigious honor in Kelly David B. Corbin (May 1 – Cranford/Westfield) for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Natalie [Englese]. These same COUGARS GREAT ON OFFENSE, GREAT ON DEFENSE…Cougar attacker Steve DiGiovanni, No. 5 shown above, was girls were there and competed. They selected First Team All-Union County League, First Team All-Waterman Division and First team All-State Group 2. Goalie placed 11th in the 4x55m shuttle Bobby Anstatt, below center, was selected Honorable Mention All-Union County League and the Waterman Division. hurdle relay. They want to be grouped amongst the best and prove that they are very, very good,” Cougar Head Coach Peter Kane said. Burke, who will also compete in the pole vault and triple jump, broke a Union County and North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 meet record by clearing 12’7” in the pole vault then nearly tied the state record, while attempting 13 feet on May 21. In the same meet, Burke scooted over to the triple jump and set a meet record in the event with a distance of 39’4”. She also finished second in the 100- hurdles at 15.41. On June 3, she tied a meet record by winning the pole vault event at Meet of Champions with a height of 12’6”. David B. Corbin (Union County Relays) for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERSATILE ATHLETE…Freshman Bryanna Grant has competed in several events this past season, which includes the hurdles, long jump, triple jump and Probitas Verus Honos pole vault.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 very good opportunities to score, and of the school records with a total of 148 ground balls and had a .707 face- it was a combination of us not hiding 193 goals and 81 assists for 274 points. off winning percentage, was named our shots well and great goaltending,” He was unanimous First Team All- First Team All-Union County League he said. Division all four years and All-State, and Second Team All-Waterman Di- Early in the first quarter, the Blue Group level his junior and senior years. vision. Devils’ center defense got out of po- DiGiovanni also distinguished him- Anstatt, who finished with a 7.77 sition, and Sheehan quickly took ad- self well at Gill Gibbs All-Star show- goals against average and a .577 save vantage and scored. DiGiovanni case, scoring three goals and having percentage, was selected Honorable whipped in a wraparound goal in the three assists, on June 6. Mention All-Union County League second quarter then Fitzgerald, as- “He is highly decorated and well- and the Waterman Division. sisted by Sheehan, caught Westfield respected throughout the lacrosse The leadership of some strong se- in a middle of a defensive switch and community around the state,” Cou- niors rubbed off well for next year’s scored. gar Head Coach Al Reinoso said. returning Cougars. On May 7, DiGiovanni ripped in “Steven battled through a few inju- “The team is excited and moti- four goals to lead the Cougars to a 9- ries off and during the season. As vated to put in the off-season work 3 victory over St. Peter’s Prep in indicated by his decrease in numbers necessary to better the .500 record Cranford. Three days later, the fourth- his senior year, he was the target of we achieved this year,” coach Reinoso seeded Cougars advanced to the semi- every team’s defense we faced this said. “Although the loss of Steve finals of the Union County Tourna- season.” DiGiovanni will be heavily felt, the ment by ousting Governor Livingston, Sheehan finished the season with team will be able to rely upon three 11-2 at Memorial Field. Rubin flicked 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points. returning starting, attackmen Luke in three goals, while DiGiovanni and Rubin finished with 18 goals and 11 Diano, Tom Fitzgerald and JR Rubin. Tom Fitzgerald each netted two goals. assists for a total of 29 points. Tom Will Bender and Bobby Anstatt will Anstatt made 11 saves Fitzgerald netted 24 goals and 10 be looked to lead the defense and Toward the end of the season, the assists for a total of 34 points. Junior help younger athletes replace the David B. Corbin (Blue Devil Classic) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougars added an exclamation mark defender Will Bender, who scooped skills of graduating seniors.” ALSO COMPETING IN THE POLE VAULT AND TRIPLE JUMP…In addition to the shuttle hurdles, Cougar Kelly when DiGiovanni flicked in four goals Burke will also be competing in the pole vault and the triple jump. in a 12-4 crunching of Nutley in Nutley. Despite being hounded closely by the opposing teams’ best defensemen, Cougars to Compete in New Balance Nationals DiGiovanni finished the season with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 49 goals and 15 assists for a total of 64 points. DiGiovanni, who received when she opted to forego a height of a PR time of 1:08.24. Although not 16.95. Grant has also competed in the a full scholarship to play Division 1 12’1” and successfully cleared 12’2” placing in the top-six, Schetelich also pole vault and has consistently cleared lacrosse at Hofstra next year, was at the Blue Devil Invitational on April recorded a PR. Shimonov also placed eight feet. At the Blue Devil Invita- selected First Team All-Union County 17. She also took top honors in the sixth in the long jump with a leap of tional, Grant cleared 8’6” in the pole League, First Team All-Waterman triple jump with a distance of 37’3.5” 15’3.5”. vault and took fifth in the triple jump Division and First team All-State and finished third in the 100-hurdles Throughout the season, Shimonov with a distance of 33’2”. She also Group 2. All three nominations were with a time of 16.3. has literally been making PR leaps- took sixth in the 100-hurdles at 20.7 unanimous. Being just inches shy of that magi- and-bounds in all of her events. Al- and fourth in the high jump with a In his four varsity years with the cal 40-foot mark in the triple jump though not placing in the top-six, she height of five feet. Cougars, DiGiovanni holds nearly all and barely missing 13 feet in the pole had a PR distance of 33’8” in the Schetelich was a member of the vault on several occasions, Burke will triple jump at the Union County meet. Cougar 4x400 relay team that placed focus on breaking those barriers at She also placed fifth in the 400- second in the sectional meet. At the the New Balance Nationals. Burke hurdles with a PR time of 1:08.71. Union County Conference meet, she Summer Sports: will also attempt to attain higher The week before at the Union County also had a PR of 16’1.25” feet in the Look for Summer heights next year when she competes Conference meet, she shattered her long jump. In the 400-hurdles at the for Notre Dame. previous PB by soaring 16’7.5” in the Blue Devil meet, Schetelich made a Men’s Softball and In addition to Burke, sophomores long jump. At the Blue Devil meet, great charge at the end and finished Shimonov and Schetelich, and Grant, Shimonov took fourth in the long third with a time of 1:10.5. Youth Baseball on the a freshman, have been workhorses in jump at 16.4 “All of these girls have a lot to four events throughout this past sea- In the Section 2 meet, Grant took offer us both on the track and the Cougar Online son. At the sectional meet, Shimonov third in the triple jump at 34’8” and field. They are a talented and hard Exclusive Pages: crossed third in the 400-hurdles with placed sixth in the 100-hurdles at working group of girls. Of course, we lose and graduate Kelly, but the Coaches who want their other three are only sophomores teams covered, please call and a freshman. 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TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING BOND ORDI- Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance NANCES PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREE- HOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY: (1) BOND ORDINANCE NO. 578-2003 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 21, 2003; (2) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOND ORDINANCE NO. 601-2004 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 19, 2004; (3) WHEREAS, the County has determined to adopt a guaranty ordinance securing the BOND ORDINANCE NO. 616-2005 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 18, 2005; (4) UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 33698_MH4.2x5bw.inddtimely payment 1 of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and the interest8/18/09 on 4:43:13 the PM BOND ORDINANCE NO. 632-2006 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 17, 2006, AS ORDINANCE: NO. 705-2010 2010 Bonds;and PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NO. 673-2008 ADOPTED FIRST READING: 5/13/2010 WHEREAS, the 2010 Bonds have such other terms as shall be set forth in that certain ON DECEMBER 4, 2008; AND (5) BOND ORDINANCE NO. 653-2007 FINAL READING: 6/10/2010 Resolution authorizing the issuance of the “Union County Improvement Authority ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007. Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 (Union County Child Advocacy Center Project) of the Purpose(s): To make the following amendments to previously adopted bond ordi- a REGULAR MEETING on May 13, 2010, and said Ordinance has been published with Union County Improvement Authority and any Additional Bonds or Notes of the Union nances: Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration County Improvement Authority” adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bond 1. Amend Section 4.L of Ordinance No. 578-2003 adopted by the Board of Chosen and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an (the “Initial Bond Resolution” and any amendments or supplements thereto in accor- Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”) on August 21, 2003 to add opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of dance with the terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); the following to the projects authorized: professional services for various Facilities Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and and Management projects. adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has WHEREAS, the payment of the principal of and interests on the 2010 Bonds are 2. Amend Section 4.G of Ordinance No. 601-2004 adopted by the County on August been finally adopted on June 10, 2010, and the 20 day period of limitations within which secured by a Deficiency Agreement by and among the County, the Trustee for the 2010 19, 2004 to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or replacement of a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be com- Bonds and the Authority ( the “Union County Child Advocacy Center Project, Series 2010 various bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various bridges and culverts, menced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. Bonds Deficiency Agreement”); and traffic signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) decrease the period of A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public WHEREAS, the Authority has made application, on behalf of the County, to the Local usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years (a decrease of 5 years). notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services of the Department of 3. Amend Section 4.O of Ordinance No. 601-2004 to add the following to the projects is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s authorized: (i) professional services for various Facilities Management projects; and (ii) public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Loan Agreement, the Union County Child construction services for improvements and renovations at 10 Cherry Street for new in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Advocacy Center Project Deficiency Agreement and the Guaranty; and courtrooms and a parking deck (courtrooms to be relocated from the Courthouse Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- Complex). ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN 80) and the Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad valorem 4. Amend Section 4.P of Ordinance No. 601-2004 to add the following to the projects FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate or authorized: professional services for various Facilities Management projects. UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund 5. Amend Section 16 of Ordinance No. 601-2004 to decrease the average period of BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,360,000 AS FINANC- installments, if any) and interest on the 2010 Bonds; and usefulness of the purposes authorized from 13.17 years to 12.80 years (a decrease of ING FOR THE UNION COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER PROJECT WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the 2010 Bonds , (i) the Authority shall issue 0.37 years). TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE AUTHORITY. a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”) , (ii) 6. Amend Section 4.F of Ordinance No. 616-2005 adopted by the County on August the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the 2010 Bonds with one or more 18, 2005 to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or replacement of WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase various bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various bridges and culverts, created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the trustee for the 2010 Bonds, traffic signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) decrease the period of of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate and politic or any successor thereto in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years (a decrease of 5 years). of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in accordance with the County “Trustee”) shall enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclo- 7. Amend Section 4.M of Ordinance No. 616-2005 to add the following to the projects Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of sure Agreement”) upon the issuance of the 2010 Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful authorized: professional services for various Facilities Management projects. the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and or desirable in connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and 8. Amend Section 12 of Ordinance No. 616-2005 to decrease the average period of WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the provisions of the Act to acquire real Exchange Commission Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor rule or regulation usefulness of the purposes authorized from 11.83 years to 11.65 years (a decrease of estate within the County by lease or purchase and to construct, reconstruct and thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), and (iv) the County and the Authority shall take such actions 0.18 years). rehabilitate improvements thereon; and and shall authorize, execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other 9. Amend Section 4.D of Ordinance No. 632-2006 adopted by the County on August WHEREAS, the Authority and the County are in the process of entering into a shared documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the 17, 2006 (as previously amended by Ord. No. 673-2008 adopted on December 4, 2008) Services Agreement whereby the Authority has assumed a number of responsibilities County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the 2010 to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or replacement of various relating to and in support of the proposed renovations and/or construction in connection Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate”); and bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various bridges and culverts, traffic with the Union County Child Advocacy Center Project (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) decrease the period of WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized by the Act, including without limitation Section purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years (a decrease of 5 years). 11 thereof (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a)), to provide (i) public facilities for use by the County, inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not 10. Amend Section 4.O of Ordinance No. 632-2006 (as previously amended) to add including, without limitation, the provision for the acquisition of land (the “Property”) for unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of the following to the projects authorized: construction services for improvements and and/or the demolition, construction and renovation, as applicable, of the proposed Union providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an renovations at 10 Cherry Street for new courtrooms and a parking deck (courtrooms to County Child Advocacy Center Project located in the City of Elizabeth, and the acquisition undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the Participants. be relocated from the Courthouse Complex). of equipment and fixtures therefore; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- 11. Amend Section 12 of Ordinance No. 632-2006 (as previously amended) to WHEREAS, the Authority had determined that in order to under take the Project the ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: decrease the average period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 17.06 years Authority will issue not to exceed $3,360,000 of its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2010” (Union Section 1. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of to 16.77 years (a decrease of 0.29 years). County Child Advocacy Center Project) (the “2010 Bonds”), to be secured by the Union Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Project and the financing of same, (ii) the 12. Amend Section 4.D of Ordinance No. 653-2007 adopted by the County on County Child Advocacy Center Project Loan and Security Agreement (“Loan Agree- execution and delivery by the Authority of the Bond Resolution, the Bond Documents, the September 6, 2007 to (i) change the improvement authorized from the repair or ment”), and to further induce the prospective purchasers of the 2010 Bonds to purchase Loan Agreement, the Union County Child Advocacy Center Project Deficiency Agree- replacement of various bridges to the construction, repair or replacement of various the same, it will be necessary that payment of the principal of (including sinking fund ment, Continuing Disclosure Agreements, and such other documents as necessary and bridges and culverts, traffic signal rehabilitation and road resurfacing projects; and (ii) installments, if any) and interest on the herein defined 2010 Bonds be secured by a full reasonable for the transaction (the “Financing Documents”), which documents shall be decrease the period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 15 years to 10 years faith and credit, unconditional and irrevocable guaranty of the County in accordance with filed with the Clerk of the Board prior to the issuance of any Bonds, (iii) the adoption by (a decrease of 5 years). this guaranty ordinance to be finally adopted by the governing body of the County and the Authority of the Bond Resolution, and (iv) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds 13. Amend Section 11 of Ordinance No. 653-2007 to decrease the average period of a guaranty certificate executed on the face of each Bond upon the issuance thereof by to effect such purpose. The consent hereto given to the Financing Documents usefulness of the purposes authorized from 11.60 years to 11.13 years (a decrease of an authorized officer of the County (the “Guaranty”), all in accordance with Section 37 contemplates the insertion of the final financing terms. 0.47 years). (“Section 37”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80) and other applicable law; and Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by Nicole L. DiRado WHEREAS, the proceeds of the 2010 Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the payment law. Clerk of the Board of of (a) the costs of the demolition, construction and reconstruction, as applicable, of the Section 3. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall Chosen Freeholders Union County Child Advocacy Project (b) the costs of the acquisition of equipment and forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, County of Union fixtures for the Project, (c) costs of issuing the 2010 Bonds, (d) capitalized interest on the Executive Director of the Authority, and the Law Office of John G. Hudak, Esq., LLC, State of New Jersey 2010 Bonds, if any, and (e) any other costs set forth in the Bond Resolution (hereinafter Bond Counsel to the Authority. 1 - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $ defined); and 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WHEREAS, the 2010 Bonds have such other terms as shall be set forth in that certain Authorized Officer’s execution or acknowledgment of such documents and is hereby ORDINANCE: NO. 707-2010 Resolution authorizing the issuance of the “Union County Improvement Authority Revenue further authorized and directed to thereupon affix the seal of the County to such FIRST READING: 5/13/2010 Bonds, Series 2010 (Union County Child Advocacy Center Project) of the Union County documents. FINAL READING: 6/10/2010 Improvement Authority and any Additional Bonds or Notes of the Union County Improve- Section 4. Upon the execution or acknowledgment and attestation of and, if required, ment Authority” adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bond (the “Initial Bond the affixing of the seal on the documents set forth in Section 2 hereof as contemplated Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at Resolution” and any amendments or supplements thereto in accordance with the terms by Sections 2 and 3 hereof, the Authorized Officer is hereby authorized and directed to th a REGULAR MEETING on May 13 2010, and said Ordinance has been published with thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); and (i) deliver the fully executed or acknowledged, attested and sealed documents to the Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration WHEREAS, the payment of the principal of and interests on the 2010 Bonds will be other parties thereto and (ii) perform such other actions as the Authorized Officer deems and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an secured by a Deficiency Agreement by and among the County, the Trustee for the 2010 necessary, desirable or convenient in relation to the execution and delivery thereof. opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Bonds and the Authority ( the “Union County Child Advocacy Center Project, Series 2010 Section 5. The Freeholder Board hereby authorizes the preparation and the distribu- Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and Bonds”); and tion of financial statements and demographic and other information concerning the adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has WHEREAS, the Authority has made application, on behalf of the County, to the Local County, the Project, the Financing Documents and the transactions contemplated th been finally adopted on June 10 2010, and the 20 day period of limitations within which Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services of the Department of thereby contained in the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement to be a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be com- Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s issued in connection with the marketing of the Bonds. In furtherance of such authoriza- menced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Union County Child Advocacy Center tion, the Freeholder Board hereby directs the Authorized Officer to take such action and A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public Project Deficiency Agreement and the Guaranty; and execute such certificates, documents or instruments as the Authorized Officer, after notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- consultation with the Consultants deems in their discretion to be necessary, desirable or is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general 80) and the Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad valorem convenient in connection with the preparation and distribution of the Preliminary Official public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate or Statement and the Official Statement to market the Bonds at the most efficient economi- in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund cal cost to the County, including without limitation, the execution and delivery of the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders installments, if any) and interest on the 2010 Bonds; and County Letter in such form as is required by the Authority, the Underwriter and the ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the 2010 Bonds , (i) the Authority shall issue Consultants to market the Bonds. COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OR a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”) , (ii) Section 6. The Freeholder Board hereby authorizes the performance of any act, the ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DELIVERY BY THE COUNTY OF UNION OF the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the 2010 Bonds with one or more execution or acknowledgment and delivery of any other document, instrument or closing CERTAIN AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNION COUNTY underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase certificate, including without limitation, bring down certificates concerning the County IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2010 (UNION agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the trustee for the 2010 Bonds, Letter, which the Authorized Officer, after consultation with the Consultants, deems COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE or any successor thereto in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the necessary, desirable or convenient in connection with this contemplated transaction, and PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,360,000. “Trustee”) shall enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclo- the Board of Freeholders hereby directs the Authorized Officer to execute or acknowl- sure Agreement”) upon the issuance of the 2010 Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful edge, attest and affix the seal to any such documents, instruments or closing certificates, WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly or desirable in connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and the authorization of which actions shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution or created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) Exchange Commission Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor rule or regulation acknowledgment, attestation, affixation and delivery, as the case may be, thereof by such of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate and politic thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), and (iv) the County and the Authority shall take such actions persons. Such closing certificates shall include, without limitation, (a) a determination of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in accordance with the County and shall authorize, execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other that any information provided by the County in connection with the preparation and Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the distribution of the (i) Preliminary Official Statement is “deemed final” for the purposes and the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the 2010 within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 and (ii) Official Statement constitutes a final Official WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the provisions of the Act to acquire real Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate”); and Statement for the purposes and within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12, (b) a determination estate within the County by lease or purchase and to construct, reconstruct and WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such that the Continuing Disclosure Agreement complies with Rule 15c2-12, (c) a determina- rehabilitate improvements thereon; and purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the tion that any information provided by or on behalf of the County or relating to the County, WHEREAS, the Authority and the County are in the process of entering into a shared inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not the Project, the Financing Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby in Services Agreement whereby the Authority has assumed a number of responsibilities unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of connection with the preparation and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and relating to and in support of the proposed renovations and/or construction in connection providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an the Official Statement complies with Section 10 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, of the with the Union County Child Advocacy Center Project (the “Project”); and undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the Participants. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (d) any representations, warranties, covenants, WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized by the Act, including without limitation Section NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE certificates or instruments required by any issuer of a municipal bond insurance policy 11 thereof (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a)), to provide (i) public facilities for use by the County, COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of the full membership or any other form of credit enhancement securing all or a portion of the Bonds or the issuer including, without limitation, the provision for the acquisition of land (the “Property”) for thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows: of a rating on all or a portion thereof. and/or the demolition, construction and renovation, as applicable, of the proposed Union Section 1. The Project and the financing of the Project through the Financing Section 7. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, it is expressly County Child Advocacy Center Project located in the City of Elizabeth, and the acquisition Documents (hereinafter defined) is hereby approved. agreed and understood that the Authority may issue the Bonds in one or several series, of equipment and fixtures therefore; and Section 2. The County Manager, Chief Financial Officer, County Treasurer, Assistant accordance with one or more Preliminary Official Statement(s) and Official Statement(s), WHEREAS, the Authority had determined that in order to under take the Project the Treasurer or such other authorized officer of the County (each an “Authorized Officer”) Continuing Disclosure Agreement(s), Guaranty(s), County Letter(s), Child Advocacy Authority will issue not to exceed $3,360,000 of its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2010” (Union are hereby each severally authorized and directed, upon the satisfaction of all the legal Center Project Deficiency Agreement, Series 2010 Bonds and Financing Document(s) County Child Advocacy Center Project) (the “2010 Bonds”), to be secured by the Union conditions precedent to the execution or acknowledgment and delivery by the County, and in accordance with one or more plans of financing. County Child Advocacy Center Project Loan and Security Agreement, and to further of the Union County Child Advocacy Center Project Deficiency Agreement, Series 2010 Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner prescribed induce the prospective purchasers of the 2010 Bonds to purchase the same, it will be Bonds, the Union County Child Advocacy Center Project Loan and Security Agreement, by law. necessary that payment of the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and the County Guaranty and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and all other financing Section 9. A public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on ______, 2010 at interest on the herein defined 2010 Bonds be secured by a full faith and credit, documents (collectively the “Financing Documents”) to be so executed or acknowledged 7 P.M. at the Administration Building, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey. unconditional and irrevocable guaranty of the County in accordance with this guaranty by the County, to execute or acknowledge and deliver such documents in substantially Section 10. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to publish and post notice of this ordinance to be finally adopted by the governing body of the County and a guaranty the forms presented hereto, with such changes thereto as the Authorized Officer, after ordinance as required by law. certificate executed on the face of each Bond upon the issuance thereof by an authorized consultation with counsel to the County, and other professional advisors to the County Section 11 Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall officer of the County (the “Guaranty”), all in accordance with Section 37 (“Section 37”) of and the Authority (the “Consultants”), deems their sole discretion to be necessary, forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80) and other applicable law; and desirable or convenient for the execution thereof and to consummate the transactions Executive Director of the Authority, and the Law Office of John G. Hudak, Esq., LLC, WHEREAS, the proceeds of the 2010 Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the payment of contemplated hereby, which execution thereof shall conclusively evidence the Autho- Bond Counsel to the Authority. (a) the costs of the demolition, construction and reconstruction, as applicable, of the Union rized Officer’s approval of any changes to the forms thereof that will result from the sale County Child Advocacy Project (b) the costs of the acquisition of equipment and fixtures for of the Bonds, which financing terms shall be limited only by those financing term FORM OF the Project, (c) costs of issuing the 2010 Bonds, (d) capitalized interest on the 2010 Bonds, parameters set forth in the application of the Authority filed with the State Local Finance CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER PROJECT DEFICIENCY AGREEMENT, SERIES if any, and (e) any other costs set forth in the Bond Resolution (hereinafter defined); Board relating to the Bonds and the parameters set forth herein. 2010 BONDS WHEREAS, the County has determined to adopt a guaranty ordinance securing the Section 3. The Clerk of the Freeholder Board (the “Clerk of the Board”) is hereby FORM OF timely payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and the interest on the authorized and directed, upon the execution or acknowledgment of the documents set CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT 2010 Bonds; and forth in Section 2 hereof in accordance with the terms of Section 2 hereof, to attest to the 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 17, 2010 Page E-5

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Resolution authorizing the issuance of the “Union County Improvement Authority shall be in substantially the following form, and absent the fully executed endorsement ORDINANCE: NO. 706-2010 Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 (Union County Child Advocacy Center Project) of the in such following form on any such 2010 Bond, such 2010 Bond shall not be entitled to FIRST READING: 5/13/2010 Union County Improvement Authority and any Additional Bonds or Notes of the Union the benefits of this guaranty ordinance: FINAL READING: 6/10/2010 County Improvement Authority” adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bond (the “Initial Bond Resolution” and any amendments or supplements thereto in accor- GUARANTY OF THE COUNTY OF UNION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at dance with the terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); a REGULAR MEETING on May 13th 2010, and said Ordinance has been published with and The payment of the principal of and interest on the within Bond is hereby fully, Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration WHEREAS, the payment of the principal of and interests on the 2010 Bonds are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the County of Union of the State of New and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an secured by a Deficiency Agreement by and among the County, the Trustee for the 2010 Jersey (the “County”), and the County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably obligated opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Bonds and the Authority ( the “Union County Child Advocacy Center Project, Series 2010 to pay the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on this Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and Bonds Deficiency Agreement”); and Bond, when due, in the same manner and to the same extent as in the case of bond issued adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has WHEREAS, the Authority has made application, on behalf of the County, to the Local by the County and accordingly, the County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably been finally adopted on June 10th 2010, and the 20 day period of limitations within which Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services of the Department of obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the County for the a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be com- Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s payment hereof without limitation as to rate or amount when required under the menced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Loan Agreement, the Union County Child provisions of applicable law. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public Advocacy Center Project Deficiency Agreement and the Guaranty; and IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County of Union of the State of New Jersey, has caused notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- this Guaranty to be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of an Authorized is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general 80) and the Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad valorem Officer public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate or COUNTY OF UNION in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund STATE OF NEW JERSEY Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders installments, if any) and interest on the 2010 Bonds; and Title: GUARANTY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the 2010 Bonds , (i) the Authority shall issue Section 5. It is hereby found, determined and declared by the governing body of the REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”) , (ii) County that: CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2010 (UNION COUNTY CHILD the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the 2010 Bonds with one or more (a) This guaranty ordinance may be adopted notwithstanding any statutory debt or ADVOCACY CENTER PROJECT ) OF THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVE- underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase other limitations, including particularly any limitation or requirement under or pursuant to MENT AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the trustee for the 2010 Bonds, the Local Bond Law, but the aggregate principal amount of the Bond which shall be EXCEEDING $3,360,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDI- or any successor thereto in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the entitled to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance, being an amount not to exceed TIONAL SECURITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORITY’S PROJECT “Trustee”) shall enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclo- $3,360,000, shall, after their issuance, be included in the gross debt of the County for the sure Agreement”) upon the issuance of the 2010 Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful purpose of determining the indebtedness of the County under or pursuant to the Local WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly or desirable in connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Bond Law. created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) Exchange Commission Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor rule or regulation (b) The principal amount of the 2010 Bond entitled to the benefits of this guaranty of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate and politic thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), and (iv) the County and the Authority shall take such actions and ordinance and included in the gross debt of the County shall be deducted and is hereby of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in accordance with the County shall authorize, execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other declared to be and to constitute a deduction from such gross debt under and for all the Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the purposes of the Local Bond Law (i) from and after the time of issuance of the 2010 Bonds the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the 2010 until the end of the fiscal year beginning next after the completion of the Project, and (ii) WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the provisions of the Act to acquire real Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate”); and in any annual debt statement filed pursuant to the Local Bond Law as of the end of said estate within the County by lease or purchase and to construct, reconstruct and WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such fiscal year or any subsequent fiscal year if the revenues or other receipts or moneys of rehabilitate improvements thereon; and purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the the Authority in such year are sufficient to pay its expenses of operation and maintenance WHEREAS, the Authority and the County are in the process of entering into a shared inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not in such year and all amounts payable in such year on account of the principal of and Services Agreement whereby the Authority has assumed a number of responsibilities unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of interest on all such guaranteed 2010 Bonds, all bonds of the County issued as provided relating to and in support of the proposed renovations and/or construction in connection providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an in Section 36 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-79) and all bond of the Authority issued under with the Union County Child Advocacy Center Project (the “Project”); and undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the Participants. the Act. WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized by the Act, including without limitation Section NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE Section 6. The following matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: 11 thereof (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a)), to provide public facilities for use by the County, COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of the full membership (a) The maximum principal amount of 2010 Bond of the Authority which are hereby and including, without limitation, the provision for the demolition, construction and renovation, thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows: hereunder guaranteed as to the punctual payment of the principal thereof and interest as applicable, of the proposed Union County Child Advocacy Center Project located in Section 1. Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 (Union County Child Advocacy Center thereon is and the maximum estimated cost the Project to be financed in accordance with the City of Elizabeth, and the acquisition of equipment and fixtures therefore; and Project) are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “2010 Bonds”. the transaction contemplated hereby is $3,360,000. WHEREAS, the Authority had determined that in order to under take the Project the Section 2. This guaranty ordinance shall be adopted by the governing body of the (b) The purpose described in this guaranty ordinance is not a current expense of the Authority will issue not to exceed $3,360,000 of its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2010” (Union County in the manner provided for adoption of a bond ordinance as provided in the Local County and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be assessed on property County Child Advocacy Center Project) (the “2010 Bonds”), to be secured by the Union Bond Law, constituting Chapter 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, as specially benefitted thereby. County Child Advocacy Center Project Loan and Security Agreement (“Loan Agree- amended (the “Local Bond Law”), codified as N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1, et seq. (c) A supplemental debt statement of the County has been duly made and filed in the ment”), and to further induce the prospective purchasers of the 2010 Bonds to purchase Section 3. Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Act, specifically Section office of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and a complete executed duplicate thereof has the same, it will be necessary that payment of the principal of (including sinking fund 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80), the County is hereby authorized to and hereby shall been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the installments, if any) and interest on the herein defined 2010 Bonds be secured by a full unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee the punctual payment of the principal of Department of Community Affairs of the State, and such debt statement shows that while faith and credit, unconditional and irrevocable guaranty of the County in accordance with (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Bond in an aggregate the gross debt of the County, as defined in the Local Bond Law, is increased by this this guaranty ordinance to be finally adopted by the governing body of the County and principal amount not exceeding $3,360,000, which Series 2010 Bonds are to be issued guaranty ordinance by $3,360,000 in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the net a guaranty certificate executed on the face of each Bond upon the issuance thereof by to finance the Project as described in the preamble hereof, on such terms and conditions debt of the County is not increased, and the obligation of the County authorized by or an authorized officer of the County (the “Guaranty”), all in accordance with Section 37 as may be agreed to by and between the County and the Authority. Upon the incurred pursuant to the terms of this guaranty ordinance is permitted by an exception to (“Section 37”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80) and other applicable law; and endorsement of the 2010 Bonds referred to in Section 3 below, the County shall be the debt limitations of the Local Bond Law which exception is contained in the Act. WHEREAS, the proceeds of the 2010 Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the payment unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to pay the principal of (including sinking fund (d) All other items to be contained in a bond ordinance adopted pursuant to the Local of (a) the costs of the demolition, construction and reconstruction, as applicable, of the installments, if any) and interest on the 2010 Bonds, when due, in the same manner and Bond Law are hereby determined to be inapplicable to the County’s guaranty of the 2010 Union County Child Advocacy Project (b) the costs of the acquisition of equipment and to the same extent as in the case of bond issued by the County and accordingly, the Bond hereby. fixtures for the Project, (c) costs of issuing the 2010 Bonds, (d) capitalized interest on the County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon Section 7. This guaranty ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner 2010 Bonds, if any, and (e) any other costs set forth in the Bond Resolution (hereinafter all the taxable property within the County for the payment thereof without limitation as to provided by law, but in any event no later than upon the issuance of the 2010 Bond. defined); and rate or amount when required under the provisions of applicable law. Section 8. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall WHEREAS, the County has determined to adopt a guaranty ordinance securing the Section 4. The County Manager and/or Chief Financial Officer of the County (each an forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, timely payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and the interest on the “Authorized Officer”) shall, by manual or facsimile signature, execute an endorsement on Executive Director of the Authority, and the Law Office of John G. Hudak, Esq., LLC, Bond 2010 Bonds; and each of the 2010 Bonds evidencing this guaranty by the County as to the punctual Counsel to the Authority. WHEREAS, the 2010 Bonds have such other terms as shall be set forth in that certain payment of the principal of and interest thereon. The endorsement on each 2010 Bonds 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS b) Providing for the care, cultivation, planting and replanting of flowers and shrubs on County property. ORDINANCE: NO. 704-2010 CHAPTER 2 §107-ARTICLE IV FEES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES First Reading 5/20/2010 Final Reading 6/10/2010 DESCRIPTION 2009 PROPOSED 2010 WATCHUNG STABLES In County Out of County In County Out of County th Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a REGULAR MEETING on May 20 , 2010, and 1 hr. Trail Ride – Weekday $21.00 $27.00 $25.00 $36.00 said Ordinance has been published with Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration and 1 hr. Trail Ride – Weekend $23.00 $28.00 $28.00 $39.00 the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE Private Reserved Trail Ride Instructor $25.00 $30.00 IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and adopted, and Lead Line – ½ hr – Under 9 years old- Weekday $11.00 $17.00 $15.00 $23.00 th be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on June 10, 2010, and the 20 day period Lead Line – ½ hr – Under 9 years old- Weekend $13.00 $19.00 $15.00 $23.00 of limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. Summer Riding Camp A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Administration 4 Day 6-hr/day Session – Ages 9-17 $280.00 $340.00 $308.00 $408.00 Building, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general public of the County who Second Child in same family $293.00 $388.00 Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mounted Troops Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Senior Troop (ten 1-hr rides/season) $250.00 $310.00 $275.00 $372.00 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES Junior Troop (ten 45-min rides/season) $210.00 $270.00 $231.00 $324.00 AND GENERAL LEGISLATION: BY AMENDING CHAPTER 128-SMOKING POLICY; ARTICLE XVIII-DEPARTMENT Adults (eight 1-hr rides/season) $210.00 $250.00 $231.00 $324.00 OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND CHAPTER 2-§107-ARTICLE IV FEES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES Drill Team (eight 1-hr ride/season) $231.00 $310.00 2nd Junior Troop in same season $219.00 $308.00 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the “Laws of Union County” are hereby amended Troop – Group Riding Clinics (1-hr) $36.00 $36.00 $40.00 $43.00 as outlined in the attached Schedule A: Troop Horse Shows CONTINUED… Per Event $12.00 $13.00 (See attached) Post Entry $15.00 $17.00 Note: All text that is underlined is inserted/new language. Private Instructions and Horse Rental All text that is struck through is deleted language Horse Rental Fee ½ hr – Weekday, inc. tax $13.00 $19.00 $15.00 $23.00 Horse Rental Fee ½ hr – Weekend, inc. tax $15.00 $21.00 $18.00 $25.00 SCHEDULE A Horse Rental Fee 1 hr – Weekday, inc. tax $21.00 $27.00 $24.00 $32.00 PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Horse Rental Fee 1 hr – Weekend, inc. tax $23.00 $29.00 $27.00 $35.00 1 hr non-County instructor/trainer ring $40.00 $50.00 ARTICLE XVIII, Department of Parks & Community Renewal ½ hr non-County instructor/trainer ring $30.00 $40.00 [Adopted 6-26-1997 by Ord. No. 452; Amended 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] Weekly Horse Rental, 3 hrs/day Weekday $200.00 $272.00 $220.00 $325.00 § 1-100. Department established; purpose; organization. [Amended 6-20-2002 by Ord. No. 553; 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636; 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664; 6-25-09 by Ord. No. 686] Horse Board A. General Purpose; Departmental Organization. There shall be a Department of Parks and Community Renewal for the purpose Box Stall – Daily $14.17 $17.50 $15.00 $20.00 of promoting and developing the planning, development and growth of the County of Union, coordinating all aspects of such through Box Stall – Monthly $425.00 $525.00 $446.00 $578.00 the efficient and effective use of financial, operational and administrative resources and to proactively address the needs of County Tie Stall – Daily $11.50 $13.17 $12.00 $15.00 residents. The Director shall be fully responsible for the Department’s operation. Tie Stall- Monthly $345.00 $395.00 $362.00 $435.00 B. There may be a Deputy Director who shall be responsible to the Director of the Department of Parks and Community Renewal Box Stall Late Fee $40.00 $42.00 and shall be responsible for developing plans and coordinating the implementation of plans for renovating existing park facilities and Tie Stall Late Fee $30.00 $32.00 constructing new facilities. Other Programs C. The Department shall have a Bureau of Recreation and a Bureau of Administrative Support. The Chief of each Bureau shall Riding Clinics and Special Rides – 1 hr $36.00 $45.00 $38.00 $50.00 be the head of the Bureau and shall report to the Deputy Director of Parks and Community Renewal. Riding Clinics and Special Rides – 1 ½ hr $45.00 $56.00 · The functions of the Bureau of Recreation and Administrative Support are is to developing and administrating administer Riding Clinics and Special Rides – 2 + hrs $60.00 $70.00 programs to facilitate the public use and enjoyment of County parks, playgrounds, the Watchung Reservation, open spaces and places Birthday Parties – up to 30 children $126.00 $158.00 $150.00 $200 of recreation; operating all County recreation facilities; and, coordinating park and recreational facilities, programs and special events (2 hr room rental plus 2 lead line horses) of the County with other public and private recreational facilities within the County. Room Rental Fee (per hour) $50.00 $60.00 $60.00 $75.00 · The functions of the Bureau of Administrative Support are is to establish and maintain essential records and files relative to the Scout Badge (per person – min. $50.00) $50.00 $50.00 $10.00pp, min programs offered by the Department, ensure payroll conformity, prepare and reconcile contract bids and bills, and maintain construction $50.00 progress schedules and reports. D. The Department shall have a Bureau of Environmental Conservation. The Chief of the Bureau shall be the head of the Bureau Brownie Try-It Badge (per person – min. $50.00) $50.00 $50.00 $5.00 pp, min. $50.00 and shall report to the Deputy Director of Parks and Community Renewal. The functions of the Bureau of Environmental Conservation Learn About Horses 1 hr (group) $40.00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 will be as follows: Locker Rentals – 3 seasons (Spring/Summer/Fall) $15.00 $30.00 · Implementing and coordinating Household Special Waste, Computer and Electronics, and Battery/Motor Oil/Filters recycling events funded through the Solid Waste Services Tax GOLF · Implementing and coordinating the Scrap Tire Management Program to fund cleanup and disposal of scrap tires found on public 9 – Hole Twilight on 18 Hole Golf Course– lands. Galloping Hill after 5:00 pm $18.00 $22.00 · Providing administrative and coordination assistance to municipalities in implementing the Clean Communities Program. Chapter 128, SMOKING POLICY · Performing such other duties as may be required by the Director of the Division of Park Planning and Maintenance. [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union 9-23-1993 as Ord. No. 385. Amendments noted · Preparing and Disseminating all mandated statistical programmatic reports to appropriate agencies and officials. where applicable.] · The Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation shall also serve as the District Recycling § 128- 1. Smoking defined. Coordinator. For purposes of this policy, “smoking” means the burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or the possession of a lighted E. The Department shall have a Bureau of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach. The Bureau Chief shall report to cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other matter of substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked. the Director of Parks and Community Renewal. The function of the Bureau of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach is § 128-1 2. Smoking prohibited. to develop and administer programs to facilitate the public use and enjoyment of County parks and recreational facilities in consolidation A. (1) Smoking is prohibited in all areas of County buildings or structures. This includes but is not limited to all work areas, offices, of County grant programs for maximum effectiveness. The Bureau shall include the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. conference rooms, hallways/vestibules, stairwells, rest rooms, elevators, cafeterias, lounges and County-operated vehicles. [Amended F. The Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs functions and responsibilities shall include: 4-10-2003 by Ord. No. 569] (1) Create, support and encourage programs promoting public interest and participation in local arts, history and culture. (2) Smoking shall not be permitted within 25 feet of ingress or egress to any County-owned or leased buildings. (2) Maintain an annual preservation awards program commending noteworthy historic preservation. (3) Appropriate signage shall be created and displayed to effectuate this requisite. (3) Educate the public on local, state and municipal efforts to preserve historical sites. B. (1) Smoking is prohibited in all County owned recreational areas/facilities including boating facilities (docks and structures), (4) Maintain an historic inventory as a resource for federal and state agencies and local planners. ice-skating facilities, playgrounds, running tracks, all snack bars, swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts, Watchung Stables and [Amended 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 664] restrooms which support County-owned recreational areas/facilities. G. The Department of Parks & Community Renewal shall consist of the following Divisions: (2) Smoking shall not be permitted within 50 feet of all recreational areas/facilities including boating facilities (docks and structures), (1) Division of Planning and Community Development. ice-skating facilities, playgrounds, running tracks, snack bars, swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts, Watchung Stables and (2) Division of Information Technologies. [Added 7-22-1999 by Ord. No. 503] restrooms which support County-owned recreational areas/facilities. (3) Division of Park Maintenance and Administrative Support. [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664]. (3) Appropriate signage will be created and displayed at all affected recreational areas/facilities. (4) Division of Golf Operations. [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] C. (1) The County may prohibit smoking at County sponsored events, including concerts, fairs, festivals, movies and other such (5) Division of Parks Planning and Environmental Services Horticultural Services [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] events, at the discretion of the County Manager and with the advise and consent of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. [Amended 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636; 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] (2) Appropriate signage will be created and displayed at all such events. § 1-113. Division of Parks Planning and Environmental Services Horticultural Services § 128-2. Smoking defined. [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] For purposes of this policy, smoking is defined as the burning of any tobacco, whether used in a pipe, cigar or cigarette. A. Division head. The Director of the Division of Park Planning and Environmental Services Horticultural Services shall be the § 128-3. Smoking outside of County buildings. head of the Division and shall be responsible to the Deputy Director of the Department of Parks and Community Renewal for its The time away from work for the purpose of smoking outside of County buildings and structures shall be limited to the scheduled and/ operation. or permitted break periods and meal breaks. B. Division organization. § 128-4. Disposal of smoking products. (1) Within the Division, there shall be the following subdivision: Employees and visitors/patrons shall make use of outside receptacles for the disposal of cigar or cigarette butts, or tobacco by- a) The Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation. products and waste. b) The Bureau of Horticulture. § 128-5. Implementation of policy. (2) The Division of Park Planning Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation’s and Horticulture Services’ functions and Department, Division Heads and Supervisors shall be directly responsible for the implementation of the policy and its enforcement responsibilities shall include: within their areas of supervision and control. a) Responsible for developing plans and coordinating the implementation of plans for renovating existing Park facilities, § 128-6. Policy questions. constructing new facilities, and environmental park programs. Questions of interpretation or application of the policy shall be referred to the Office of the County Manager for response. b) Implementing and coordinating Household Special Waste, Computer and Electronics, and Battery/Motor Oil/Filters recycling § 128-7. Violations and penalties. events funded through the Solid Waste Services Tax A. Members of the public who violate this policy shall first be ordered to comply with the policy. If the person continues to smoke c) Implementing and coordinating the Scrap Tire Management Program to fund cleanup and disposal of scrap tires found on public in violation of the policy, then a fine shall be imposed upon the person in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3D-56 46 et seq. lands. B. A person, after being so ordered, who smokes in violation of this Ordinance is subject to a fine of not less than $250.00 for the d) Providing administrative and coordination assistance to municipalities in implementing the Clean Communities Program. first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense. A penalty shall be recovered in accordance with e) Performing such other duties as may be required by the Director of the Division of Park Planning and Maintenance. the provisions of subsections c. and d. of N.J.S.A. 26:3D-62. f) Preparing and Disseminating all mandated statistical programmatic reports to appropriate agencies and officials. C. The above-mentioned fine shall not exceed $25, and process shall be in the nature of a summons or warrant returnable in the g) The Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation shall also serve as the District Recycling Municipal Court within whose jurisdiction the violation occurred. The following personnel are authorized to enforce compliance with the Coordinator. policy: Union County public safety officers; Union County police officers; Union County Sheriff’s officers; individuals providing security (3) The Bureau of Horticulture’s functions and responsibilities shall include: services under contract to the County; Union County corrections officers; and any police officer authorized by the State of New Jersey. a) Providing for the care, cultivation, planting and replanting of all lawns on County property. 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 Page 16 Thursday, June 17, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Ranks 8th In State for Kids’ Well-Being COUNTY — Union County ranked rent and the county doubled its un- eighth out of New Jersey’s 21 coun- employment since the last time we ties when measuring 16 indicators of ranked the counties, even though child wellbeing, according to New Union’s ranking on this indicator Jersey Kids Count data released improved.” Monday. Previously, the county Kids Count uses indicators like ranked 12th overall. poverty, income, child health and test The county improved in its overall scores to draw a statistical portrait of ranking by four positions – more than the well-being of New Jersey’s chil- any other county in the state, accord- dren. ing to the Association for Children of Union came in ninth in infant mor- New Jersey. tality – the rate of infants who died Union County received its best before their first birthday. This was marks for the percent of eligible a change from the county’s 2007 WE’RE ALL (S)TARS NOW…Franklin’s Tar Wars Winners 2010 recently EYE ON THE PRIZE…Sarah Chalabi of Westfield, a freshman at The Wardlaw- children receiving free or reduced ranking when it came in 11th on this received awards for their creative efforts in the school’s annual anti-tobacco Hartridge School in North Edison, won an honorable mention in the 2010 Upper price breakfast in school and the indicator. With a rate of five infant poster contest, and its first place winner, Danny Hoerle, center, went on to win School Science Fair on April 22 for her project, “Eyes and Lenses.” Sarah is the percent of 3- and 4-year-olds enrolled deaths per 1,000 live births, the the statewide competition. Also pictured, left to right, are: Yara Assadi, honor- daughter of Ishmael and Jolanta Chalabi. in a state-approved pre-K program. county mirrored the state average. able mention; Timmy Storms, second place; Franklin nurse Robin Ince; Marlon PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The county ranked fifth on both of Union County also saw a positive Kerth, honorable mention; and Owen Heim, third place. these indicators. The county received increase in the rankings – from 16th UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD its lowest marks related to test scores. to 14th – in the percent of woman in OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Franklin Announces Results NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The county ranked 15th, 16th and the county receiving early prenatal Date Adopted: 6/10/10 Date Adopted: 6/10/10 14th, respectively, in the percent of care. Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the students in fourth, eighth and 11th The county’s children in out-of- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- grades who pass state standardized home placement decreased to a rate Of Annual ‘Tar Wars’ Contest ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service achievement tests. Union was below of five children per 1,000 under the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). the state average in each of these age of 18. This allowed Union to Danny Hoerle Wins State Title This contract and the resolution authoriz- This contract and the resolution authoriz- measures. jump in the rankings from 16th to WESTFIELD – Franklin Elemen- to compete nationally three times. ing it is available for public inspection in ing it is available for public inspection in “The Kids Count county profiles 11th on this indicator. However, while the Office of the Clerk of the Board. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. tary School recently awarded five Timmy Storms’ “Agree to Be To- paint a local picture of how children its rate of juvenile arrests remained students prize ribbons for their anti- bacco-Free” handshake poster won RESOLUTION NO: 2010-551 amending RESOLUTION NO: 2010- 543 are faring in New Jersey’s counties,” the same, 23 arrests per 1,000 youth (Resolution No. 2010-21) AWARDED TO: PB Americas, Inc., tobacco posters at a special assembly second place at Franklin this year, AWARDED TO: Ruderman & Newark, New Jersey said Cecilia Zalkind, executive under the age of 18, Union County’s celebrating the school’s ninth con- while Owen Heim took home a third Glickman, PC, Springfield, New Jersey SERVICES: to conduct a study entitled director of the Association for rank decreased to 10th on this mea- secutive year participating in the in- place ribbon for his “When the Smoke SERVICES: special counsel for person- Union County Route 1 & 9 Corridor, which Children of New Jersey, which sure. ternationally implemented Tar Wars Clears, the World Cheers” globe nel affairs will make recommendations to improve publishes the Kids Count reports. “We “We encourage county leaders COSTS: for an additional amount of safety and traffic conflicts and delays Program. Earlier this spring, Franklin poster. Yara Assadi and Marlon Kerth $75,000 for a new total amount not to COSTS: in an amount not to exceed hope that local and state leaders use to use Kids Count data to under- School nurse Robin Ince engaged the both received honorable mentions. exceed $125,000 $175,774.31. these data to improve conditions for stand the needs of children and fourth graders in the tobacco-free Tar Wars is a program operated by Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk children in every county. target resources to meet the most curriculum which culminates annu- the American Academy of Family of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders “Union County improved its over- pressing needs of New Jersey’s 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ally in the poster contest. Physicians (AAFP) whose goal is to all ranking more than any other county children and families,” Ms. Zalkind Danny Hoerle took home first-place help students learn to resist the pres- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE this year. That is a huge step in the said. “Together, we can make a honors for his intricately drawn poster sures influencing young people to BOROUGH OF FANWOOD right direction,” Ms. Zalkind added. difference in the lives of our chil- entitled “Step Out of the Darkness smoke or use any form of tobacco. It Notification of Environmental Investigation and Cleanup “However, work still remains. Union dren.” and into the Light; Put Up a Fight and reaches approximately 500,000 stu- Former Livingston-Wilbor Corporation Site saw an increase in the percent of To view all the county profiles, Do What’s Right,” featuring a wizard dents annually. Since its inception in 238 South Avenue (Block 64, Lots 4 and 21), Fanwood, Union County, New Jersey NJDEP PI # 476663 households spending too much on visit acnj.org. and crystal ball. 1988, Tar Wars has touched the lives April 29,2010 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE His poster was sent to Trenton to of more than seven million children In accordance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) compete at the state level, where he worldwide. UNION COUNTY BOARD regulations for “Notification and Public Outreach,” The Borough of Fanwood is required UNION COUNTY BOARD also won first place. He will repre- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS to provide information relating to environmental conditions and remedial activities being OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD sent New Jersey to compete nation- conducted at the above referenced site. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Reading is Good For You Date Adopted: 6/10/10 ally in Washington, D.C., in July. Former operations conducted at the site included automobile repair and precision Date Adopted: 6/10/10 Public Notice is hereby given that the machining. Soil and groundwater contamination was identified in 2008 as the result of Public Notice is hereby given that the Franklin has previously won Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- past operations and/or operation on the nearby properties. Recently it was determined Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- awards at the state level and gone on ers has awarded a contract without com- that the groundwater contamination has migrated from the site to the adjacent property ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary to the south, thereby prompting this notification. The following presents the groundwater petitive bidding as an extraordinary PUBLIC NOTICE unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. contaminants and concentration ranges identified onsite along with the NJDEP Ground- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the UNION COUNTY BOARD water Quality Standards (GWQS) for each contaminant. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for resolution authorizing it is available for OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Contaminant NJDEP GWQS Concentration Range public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD (micrograms/kilogram) (micrograms/kilogram) of the Board. of the Board. Date Adopted: 6/10/10 Benzene 1 ND-288 Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2010-530 Toluene 600 ND-730 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-532 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARDED TO: Acenaphthene 400 ND-563 AWARDED TO: ers has awarded a contract without com- goleader.com/subscribe Bridgeway (MICA Program) $25,000 Anthracene 2,000 ND-3,290 Elizabeth Coalition to House the Home- petitive bidding as an Professional service Bridgeway (Supportive Education) Benzo(a)anthracene 0.1 ND-1,850 less $28,684 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). $10,000 Benzo(a)pyrene 0.1 ND-1,500 Fish Hospitality Network $10,032 This contract and the resolution authoriz- PUBLIC NOTICE Central Jersey Legal Services $35,000 Benzo(b)fluoranthene 0.2 ND-1,780 Homefirst, Inc. $29,268 ing it is available for public inspection in Community Access Unlimited $35,000 UNION COUNTY BOARD Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.5 ND-637 Jefferson Park Ministries $10,102 the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Elizabeth Coalition to House the Home- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1,1’-Biphenyl 400 ND-548 Plainfield Area YMCA $24,800 less $37,500 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-561 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Chrysene 5 ND-1,710 Salvation Army-Elizabeth $42,511 Family & Children’s Services $35,000 amending (Resolution No. 2010-400) Date Adopted: 6/10/10 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 0.3 ND-74 Urban League of UC $35,694 Jefferson Park Ministries $30,000 AWARDED TO: Schwartz, Simon, Public Notice is hereby given that the Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate 3 96.8 YMCA/Eastern UC $13,134 PROCEED, Inc $35,000 Edelstein, Celso, Zitomer, Morristown, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Fluoranthene 300 ND-5,990 YMCA/Eastern UC $29,266 Trinitas Hospital $32,500 New Jersey ers has awarded a contract without com- Fluorene 300 ND-3,020 SERVICES: Emergency Shelter Pro- YMCA of Plainfield/No. Plainfield SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- petitive bidding as an Professional service Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.2 ND-346 gram $25,000 ter entitled Aspen Landscaping Con- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). Naphthalene 300 ND-17,700 PERIOD: August 1, 2010-July 31, 2011 SERVICES: to provide a variety of so- tracting v. UC, et als This contract and the resolution authoriz- Pyrene 200 ND-4,660 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk cial services to County residents COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 ing it is available for public inspection in (ND=non-detectable) Further information on these compounds can be found at www.epa.gov of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: June 1, 2010-May 31, 2011 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $27.03 for a new contract amount not to exceed the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Complete investigation of the soil and groundwater is ongoing in accordance with the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk $100,000 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-550 requirements of the NJDEP to address and appropriately remediate the contaminants of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk AWARDED TO: Birdsall Services identified above regulatory limits. The party conducting the remediation continues to 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $28.56 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Group, Cranford, New Jersey investigate environmental impacts associated with the site. In the meantime, please be UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $22.95 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS SERVICES: to provide Workplace aware that potable water for the surrounding properties is provided by the public water PUBLIC NOTICE Health and Safety Consulting Services supply (not private wells), which has not been adversely impacted by the conditions at NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PERIOD: July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 this site. As part of the regulatory process, the quality of indoor air will be evaluated where Date Adopted: 6/10/10 CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: in an amount not to exceed required by the NJDEP. Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $176,500 For additional information please contact the Fanwood Project Manager at EcolSciences, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- DOCKET NO. F-17501-10 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Inc., at 973-366-9500. You may also direct questions to the NJDEP Office of Community ers has awarded a contract without com- FILE NO. 11936-10 Date Adopted: 6/10/10 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Relations (OCR) at 609-984-3081. petitive bidding as an Professional service Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Eleanor McGovern NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Borough Clerk This contract and the resolution authoriz- PUBLIC NOTICE (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ers has awarded a contract without com- 1 T - 6/17/10, The Times Fee: $86.70 ing it is available for public inspection in B.M. & P LOCAL 46 FRINGE the Office of the Clerk of the Board. petitive bidding as an Professional service UNION COUNTY BOARD BENEFIT FUNDS; pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO: 2010- 559 This contract and the resolution authoriz- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND amending (Resolution No. 2010-211) TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ing it is available for public inspection in Date Adopted: 6/10/10 REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO AWARDED TO: Forensic Pathologist NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, Floriana Persechino, MD, Brooklyn, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, New York RESOLUTION NO: 2010-548 ers has awarded a contract without com- and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- SERVICES: to perform autopsies and/ amending (Resolution No. 2009-215) petitive bidding as an Professional service Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on June 15, 2010. It will be swer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Ac- or external examinations when the medi- AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the tion, in which AMERICAN TAX FUNDING cal examiners are on vacation, sick time or Elizabeth, New Jersey This contract and the resolution authoriz- Township Council to be held at its meeting room in the Township Hall, 430 Park Avenue, is the plaintiff and STAR MASONRY, LLC, at a conference SERVICES: to provide individual therapy ing it is available for public inspection in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, on July 6, 2010 at 8:30 P.M. During the week prior to and up ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the PERIOD: March 1, 2010-February 28, sessions to victims of sexual assault as the Office of the Clerk of the Board. to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery 2011 well as non-offending parents, non-offend- no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the Division, UNION County and bearing COSTS: on a per diem basis as needed ing stepparents and non-offending RESOLUTION NO: 2010-560 general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond Docket No. F-17501-10 within thirty-five in an amount not to exceed $25,000 caregivers of child sexual abuse victims in amending (Resolution No. 2010-106) ordinance follows: (35) days after June 17, 2010 exclusive of Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Union County AWARDED TO: Bauch Zucker such date. If you fail to answer or appear TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: May 1, 2010-December 31, Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW COMMUNI- 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $24.48 2010 SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- by Default may be rendered against you CATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE COSTS: increasing the contract in the ter entitled Catherine Alexander v. UC, for relief demanded in the Complaint. You PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF amount of $8,725 for a new contract et als shall file your Answer and Proof of Service amount not to exceed $20,575. NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,035,000 TO PAY THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS COSTS: for an additional sum of $25,000 in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE PLANNING BOARD for a new contract amount not to exceed Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO of the Board of Chosen Freeholders $120,000 plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $26.01 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Planning Board meeting of June 14, 2010, ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders tice and Procedure. the Board adopted the Resolution for PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose You are further advised that if you are Temple Shalom, 1925 Lake Avenue, Block TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS bond ordinance are as follows: unable to obtain an attorney you may 12902, Lot 14 for Preliminary Site Plan PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS communicate with the Lawyer Referral approval to construct a House of Worship. UNION COUNTY BOARD A. Undertaking of the following improvements: (i) a traffic study in connection with Service of the County of Venue and that if The file pertaining to this application is in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS future improvements to the intersection of Raritan Road and Rahway Road and (ii) the you cannot afford an attorney, you may the Office of the Planning Board, Munici- Planning Board of the Township of Scotch NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 2010 Road Improvement Program at various locations, as set forth on a list on file with communicate with the Legal Services Of- pal Building, 430 Park Avenue and avail- Plains will hold a public hearing on JUNE Date Adopted: 6/10/10 the Township Clerk and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference fice of the County of Venue. The tele- able for public inspection during regular 28, 2010, at 7:30 pm, Municipal Building, Public Notice is hereby given that the thereto. Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon phone number of such agencies are as business hours. 430 Park Avenue, Council Chambers to Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- approval by the Township Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the list follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- Barbara Horev, Secretary hear the Waiver of Site Plan application for ers has awarded a contract without com- referred to in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence. It is hereby determined and stated that 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- Zoning Board of Adjustment LCD&K Warren Property Associates for petitive bidding as an Professional service the roads being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 4340. 1 T - 6/17/10, The Times Fee: $14.79 property at 450 Park Avenue, Block 1105, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, THE ACTION has been instituted for the Lot 2, B-2 Zone which proposes to con- This contract and the resolution authoriz- as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). purpose of foreclosing the following tax PUBLIC NOTICE struct two additional stories for eight (8) ing it is available for public inspection in sale certificate: residential apartments, a 10 feet by 25 feet Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 735,000 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Office of the Clerk of the Board. 1. A certain tax certificate no. 07-024, addition along the north wall of the existing Down Payment Appropriated $ 35,000 PLANNING BOARD sold on 05/31/2007, dated 6/8/2007, and building and a minimal front addition to RESOLUTION NO: 2010-563 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 700,000 was recorded on 7/2/2007 in Book 12215 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the square off the building. The following Vari- AWARDED TO: Joseph Licata, Esq., Period of Usefulness 10 years at Page 261, made by MARY L. TESTORI, Planning Board of the Township of Scotch ances are requested: Dumont, New Jersey B. Undertaking of the 2010 Stormwater Drainage Improvement Program at various Collector of Taxes of ROSELLE, and State Plains will hold a public hearing on JUNE Section 23-3.4A, Para. K, Col. 7-Front SERVICES: as Special/Hearing Officer locations, as set forth on a list on file with the Township Clerk and hereby approved and of New Jersey to AMERICAN TAX FUND- 28, 2010, at 7:30 pm, Municipal Building, Setback; Required: 10 feet; Existing: 4.5 in a disciplinary matter incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Depending upon the contract price and ING and subsequently assigned to plain- 430 Park Avenue, Council Chambers to feet; Proposed: 1.1 feet. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Township Council, there may be tiff, AMERICAN TAX FUNDING. This cov- hear the limited site plan application re- Section 23-3.11(d)3-Off Street Park- $5,000 additions to or deletions from the aforesaid list. ers real estate located in ROSELLE, garding improvements for Union Catholic ing; Required: 21 spaces; Previously ap- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk County of UNION, and State of New Jer- Regional High School, 1600 Martine Av- proved: 12 spaces; Required: 9 spaces; of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 200,000 sey, known as LOT 13 BLOCK 4804 as enue, Block 12401, Lot 1, R-1 Zone which Proposed: 0. 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $19.89 shown on the Tax Assessment Map and proposes to construct a two-story addition Section 23-2.3(l)7-Off Street Parking Down Payment Appropriated $ 10,000 Tax Map duplicate of ROSELLE. and con- to the existing gymnasium. The first floor Spaces; Off-street parking shall be pro- PUBLIC NOTICE Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 190,000 cerns premises commonly known as 228 addition will be 56 feet 4 inches by 13 feet vided on the same lot as it is intended to Period of Usefulness 40 years UNION COUNTY BOARD LOCUST STREET, ROSELLE, New Jer- 6 inches and the second floor addition will serve or on any adjacent lot in common OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS C. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of a sey. be 56 feet 4 inches by 17 feet 6 inches ownership…… This requirement may be NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD new telephone system for municipal facilities. YOU, B.M. & P LOCAL 46 FRINGE (approximately 1,800 square feet), a 25 waived by the Board if it finds that planned Date Adopted: 6/10/10 BENEFIT FUNDS, are made party defen- feet by 43 feet storage building (1,075 parking facilities would better serve the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 100,000 Public Notice is hereby given that the dant to the above foreclosure action be- square feet), the existing scoreboard will needs….If such a determination is made Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,000 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- cause on January 19, 1993, a judgment be relocated and replaced by a new 12 the applicant or owner will contribute Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 95,000 ers has awarded a contract without com- was entered in the Superior Court of New feet by 18 feet scoreboard and new light- $5,000.00 per space: Period of Usefulness 10 years petitive bidding as an extraordinary Jersey, Union County, by B.M. & P Local ing for the sports field. There are no vari- Nine (9) spaces x $5,000, for a total of ———————————————————————— unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Fringe Benefit Funds against Star Ma- ances requested by the Applicant. $45,000.00 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,035,000 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the sonry Inc. disclosing a debt in the amount The Applicant is requesting any vari- The Applicant is also requesting any Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 50,000 resolution authorizing it is available for of $9,989.00, plus costs. Said judgment ances, waivers, exceptions and other re- and all variances, waivers, exceptions and Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 985,000 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk was entered as Judgment No. J-005910- lief necessary to allow the Applicant’s pro- other relief necessary to allow the of the Board. Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- 1993. Said judgment is subordinate to the posed use of the property at the time of the Applicant’s proposed use of the property Section 20 Costs: $105,000 Plaintiff’s lien. hearing. at the time of the hearing. RESOLUTION NO: 2010-535 Useful Life: 15.78 years DATED: June 11, 2010 All interested persons may be present All interested persons may be present AWARDED TO: Pino Consulting This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk of the and be heard. The file pertaining to this and be heard. The file pertaining to this Group Inc., West Windsor, New Jersey Barbara Riepe Superior Court New Jersey application is in the Office of the Planning application is in the Office of the Planning SERVICES: to develop the County’s Township Clerk PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Board and available for public inspection Board and available for public inspection Indirect Cost Allocation Plan for Fiscal Township of Scotch Plains Denville Law Center during regular office hours. during regular office hours. Years 2008-2009. County of Union 290 Route 46 West Barbara Horev Barbara Horev, Secretary Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk State of New Jersey Denville, New Jersey 07834 Secretary to the Planning Board Planning Board of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 6/17/10, The Times Fee: $118.32 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $67.83 1 T - 6/17/10, The Times Fee: $30.60 1 T - 6/17/10, The Times Fee: $41.31 1 T - 6/17/10, The Leader Fee: $19.89 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 17, 2010 Page 17 POPCORN™ Get Him to the Greek: Meanwhile, Back at the Raunch

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER uproarious as Green’s rock legend 3 popcorns charge. Split from Jackie Q (Rose Nebbishes, fools and dreamers Byrne), the other half of his tabloid thrive in producer Judd Apatow’s emblazing, notoriously naughty duo, generally raunchy comedies with a Aldous Snow’s self-destructive ways heart. Which is as it should be, if you have scaled to an all time high, liter- ask Messrs Chaplin, Keaton and ally. Yet despite the outrageous ste- Allen. And in director Nicholas reotype, Brand, too, leaves room for Stoller’s Get Him to the Greek, it’s thoughtful assessment. record company wonk Aaron Green’s Equally effective, Mr. Combs’s turn. Played by Jonah Hill, he dared characterization of the studio honcho PORTRAIT OF A SEVENTH GRADER…Michael Kieselstein of Westfield, a speak up at a meeting. speaks nerve-jarring volumes about seventh grader at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison, poses in front Suddenly, in this fantastically fre- why some despotic personalities are HOMECOMING…Matt Sklar, a native of Westfield, visited the production of his of the self-portrait he created during the Middle School Art Show and Spring netic dramatization of that oft-voiced happy only when they’re plying their Wedding Singer on a Saturday night last month in Cranford at the CDC theatre Concert on the evening of May 13. Michael, who is the son of David Kieselstein admonition, “Be careful what you bullying ways. Expect no overriding, and met with the cast afterward. Mr. Sklar is in center of the back row. and Jenny Von Feldt of Westfield, performed a special medley of Beatles music wish for,” it is Aaron’s moment. In humanitarian qualities here…only as an alto with the Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Choir during the concert. the stuff that fantasies are made of, reaffirmation of this hilariously sad, WCP Holds Auditions for Rom. Comedy something had to give. His love affair workplace fact. WESTFIELD – Director Naomi cultural and religious differences with Westfield Community Band with roommate, Dr. Daphne Binks, Offering less scope but nonethe- Yablonsky of Westfield Community comedic results, when a nice Jewish had gone to seed. And until now his less important as a type the Rock ‘n’ Players (WCP) is holding open audi- boy falls in love with an Irish Catho- suggestions at Sergio’s Pinnacle Roll milieu just couldn’t do without tions for Anne Nichols’ romantic com- lic lass, to the chagrin of their fami- Kicks Off Its 98th Season Records have borne little fruit. is Rose Byrne’s glorified groupie- edy Abie’s Irish Rose on Monday, lies. Finally, he’s in the right place at the become-diva. The quintessence of June 21, and Tuesday, June 22, at 7 The cast requirements call for one WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- Show,” “Too Darn Hot” and “Brush Up right time. We celebrate the concept superficiality, her Jackie Q represents p.m. in the WCP theater, located at woman and five men in their 50’s and munity Concert Band, under the direc- Your Shakespeare,” amongst many oth- as much as the personal triumph. But a bizarre version of Dulcinea to 1000 North Avenue West. 60’s, as well as one man and one tion of Thomas Connors, will kick off ers. there’s that echoing caveat. The por- Aldous’s aberrant Don Quixote. That This American classic showcases woman in their 20’s. its historic 98th season of summer con- Additional selections for the evening tent comes when slick Sergio, su- they have an adolescent boy in com- Slight Irish and Yiddish accents for certs in Mindowaskin Park on Thurs- include Clare Grundman’s “Fantasy perbly emoted by Sean ‘P. Diddy’ mon ups the emotional ante. the older characters are desired, but day, June 24. on American Sailing Songs,” Julius Combs, initially nixes Aaron’s inspi- Supplying added heft to the lunacy Meet and Greets End not necessary. The evening’s music will start with a Fucik’s “Florintiner March” and ration with totally vulgar relish, only through subtexts their roles provide, With Eric Luper To learn more, call (908) 232-9568. pre-concert selection of music by the Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s The to have an abrupt change of heart. Let Dinah Stabb and Colm Meaney as Play rehearsals will start in mid-Au- band’s own SaxoSound Quartet at 7 Sound of Music. the mind games begin. Aldous’s Mum ‘n’ Dad, respectively, WESTFIELD – This weekend, the gust for performances weekends Oc- p.m. The Westfield Community Band The Westfield Community Concert The idea? Stage British rock star drolly suggest why their superstar Town Book Store in Westfield will tober 9 through 23. will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and will Band’s concerts are held on the gazebo Aldous Snow’s (Russell Brand) 10- son has turned out the way he has. Mr. host its last meet and greet until the perform an assortment of original in Mindowaskin Park, located next to year anniversary concert at the Greek Snow is a sodden, know-it-all sideman fall. The store will welcome Eric works, including orchestral transcrip- the Westfield Municipal Building at Theater in L.A.…residuals, DVDs, in Vegas; Her Upper Crustiness keeps Luper, author of the young-adult book Company Presents tions, popular works and songs of the 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. The and all that other music biz speak to the Brit home fires burning in case “Seth Baumgartner’s Love Mani- American Musical Theater, along with season continues on Thursdays , July 1, be hugely shared by Pinnacle. In a sonny boy needs them. festo,” on Saturday, June 19, from 2 ‘Lear’ in Kenilworth marches from around the world. 8 and 15. less charitable scenario, martinet Apparently, the unsparing use of to 4 p.m. KENILWORTH – Kicking off its A feature for the evening includes a In the event of inclement weather, Sergio would have glommed it all for four-lettered favorites played no small While he’s getting dumped by his 19th summer Shakespeare touring sea- “Kiss Me Kate,” composed by Cole concerts will be held in the Community himself. But what fun is it if you can’t part in the upbringing of their hyper- girlfriend in the middle of Applebee’s, son, The Hudson Shakespeare Com- Porter. Structured as a play-within-a- Room of the Municipal Building. The make an underling squirm? spoiled music prodigy. Thus know Seth Baumgartner spies his father pany will present King Lear – play, it functions as a musical version event is free to the public; audience So OK, he tells Aaron. It’s his full well that the movie’s R rating is out on a date with a woman who is not Shakespeare’s dark journey of a pow- of William Shakespeare’s The Taming members are encouraged to bring blan- baby. He is to cross the Atlantic, bag quite earned and then some. This his mother. With the help of his hi- erful man at the end of his life, and of the Shrew. The original Broadway kets or chairs. one out-of-control, druggie rock star, includes the rather ribald lyrics of the larious best friend, his best friend’s those who would either love or de- production won the first Tony Award The Westfield Community Concert fly him to the U.S. for all pre-concert often-catchy tunes comprising the younger sister and his anonymous stroy him – tonight, Thursday, June presented for Best Musical in 1949. Band is sponsored by the Westfield interviews and promo functions, and singer’s body of work, as well as podcast, “The Love Manifesto,” Seth 17 at David Brearly Middle School Popular selections within this work Recreation Department. For further then deliver him intact to the Greek in several really edgy scenes. sets out to discover “what love is, Football Field, located at 401 Monroe include “Another Op’nin,’ Another information, contact (908) 789-4080. reasonably sober condition and ready It’s the same established formula why love is, and why we’re stupid Avenue in Kenilworth, at 7:30 p.m. to perform. Little does our guy know we’ve seen in Superbad (2007), Pine- enough to keep going back for more.” In case of inclement weather, the it will require his every ounce of apple Express (2008), I Love You, “Seth Baumgartner’s Love Mani- show will be moved to the Kenilworth Premiere Stages Unveils energy and being. Man (2009), etc., etc. And though the festo” is a humorous novel about one Library at 546 Boulevard. Director-writer Stoller’s idea, while cineaste might wonder if the affili- boy’s misguided attempts at untan- The performance is free to the pub- no great inspiration, is an astute ated bunch of raunch hands will even- gling something that might be best lic. Patrons are encouraged to bring New Season of Activity contemporization of several show tually mosey over to something a tad left all tangled up – love. lawn chairs and blankets to venues. UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean Running Rabbit Family Theatre pre- business chestnuts, with the bulk of headier, as they Get Him to the Greek Mr. Luper is the author of several The company will also be returning University will present a dynamic sents Pinocchio, and Pushcart Play- its impetus reminiscent of My Favor- their filmic GPS still manages to find novels for young adults. His first two, for two other productions, the irrev- mix of original plays this upcoming ers offers Stone Soup and Other Sto- ite Year (1982). The observer, gener- our funny bone. “Big Slick” and “Bug Boy,” have erent Much Ado About Nothing on season. The professional theatre’s ries and Cuentos Del Arbol. ally an unutilized young Turk on the * * * been nominated for various state and Thursday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m., and season includes a powerful new Premiere Stages will launch the make or a Nick to the movie’s scan- Get Him to the Greek, rated R, is a national awards. He is originally from the magical romp The Tempest on drama, an important new play in a brand-new Premiere’s Holiday dalous Gatsby, gets to divine all sorts Universal Pictures release directed Springfield but currently calls New Thursday, August 5, at 7:30 p.m. co-production with Playwrights The- Workshop. A holiday treat for the of life lessons via the odyssey. by Nicholas Stoller and stars Jonah York home. For more information, call (973) atre of New Jersey and the develop- entire family, the workshop features Ironically, this is the very circum- Hill, Russell Brand and Rose Byrne. To learn more, call The Town Book 449-7443 or visit ment of a speedy new comedy. readings of three holiday-themed stance in which overweight and pe- Running time: 109 minutes. Store at (908) 233-3535. hudsonshakespeare.homestead.com. Family-friendly musical theatre plays and includes hot cider and rennially startled Jonah Hill finds productions and special initiatives treats for everyone. Admission is himself. While rising in stature over for children and students make the free; patrons need only to bring a his last several stints in the Sandler- Elegant Homes Realty Featuring the Savannah season enjoyable for all audiences. new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Apatow-Rogen-Segel film connec- The Good Counselor is Kathryn Tots. tion, he plays a full protagonist’s Grant’s drama about a chosen son’s All performances take place on minutes in this one. Only mildly sur- quest for truth. A bright, young pub- the Kean University campus, located prising, he sustains comedy and char- lic defender struggles to represent at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. acter with feature length aplomb. The Savannah in Westfield two neglectful mothers, one his cli- Tickets for productions range from More unexpected, he’s able to en- ent, the other his own. A thought- $15 to $25, with discounts for groups dow would-be record mogul Green provoking and beautifully written (Musical Fun tickets are $12 with with a serious dimension credible Fulfills a Couple’s new play, The Good Counselor liter- discounts for groups). enough to thread a touching bit of ally prompts the audience to serve as The Premiere Package (a new sub- soul through the often sidesplitting, the jury in determining what it means scription series) saves patrons up to free-for-all farce that erupts. He is to be a good parent. $30 and includes free admission to aided and abetted by a script ripe with Residential ‘WISH LIST’ This Premiere Stages Festival win- staged readings and other special several different comic forms and at ner, selected from more than 300 events. For more information, call least three fine supporting perfor- To the Ward Family, WESTFIELD, May 20, 2010 submissions, opens Thursday, July (908) 737-4092 or visit kean.edu/ mances. 15, in the Zella Fry Theatre and con- premierestages. Russell Brand is nothing less than tinues through Sunday, August 1. We would like to express our appreciation for your vision, and bringing to fruition, the Collaborating with Playwrights’ exquisitely designed European Style residence which we have made our home. Theatre of New Jersey, Premiere ‘Greg Brady-Meets-Herman Stages presents Tammy Ryan’s Lost We raised our family in the Todt Hill section of Staten Island where we resided for 40 Boy Found in Whole Foods from years. We made a decision to move to New Jersey to be closer to our thirteen grand- September 2 through 19. Munster’ Pays Rahway Visit In this timely new work, Gabriel, By RENNIE WOLTERS members and then opened up his skit children. The search was not an easy one with our “wish list.” However when we arrived an optimistic former “lost boy” from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to allow questions from those in the Sudan, meets Christine, a suburban RAHWAY – Brad Garrett, best crowd. at the Savannah we were taken back with the beautiful architecture. We were equally mother in desperate need of atten- known for his role as Ray Romano’s Mr. Garrett jump-started his career impressed with the elegant foyer and gracious courtyard. The spacious apartments had tion and adventure. What begins as brother Robert on the hit comedy in 1984, when he became the first an unlikely friendship becomes an show “Everybody Loves Raymond,” $100,000 grand champion winner of unrivaled craftsmanship and every amenity we’d hoped for. The staff was helpful and unbreakable bond that changes the entertained a local the comedy accommodating with our choices. Our neighbor/designer Pat Pfaffenbach was always pair and leads them to a better un- crowd Sunday at category of the TV derstanding of their place in the the Union County show “Star available for us. Terry the concierge is so courteous and helped us with our move. Coming world. Performing Arts Search.” “We work-shopped the play in Center in Rahway. His résumé home to our elegant residence and having the charming sophisticated town of Westfield staged readings,” said John Wooten, In a one-night- includes bit parts just steps away has been a most gratifying experience. We found the perfect place. Premiere Stages’ artistic director. only event, Mr. on “Seinfeld,” “The response was incredible. It was Garrett’s towering “The Fresh Prince Connie & John Profaci clear that this was not a story that 6-foot-8-inch of Bel-Aire,” should be told; it was one that had to frame commanded “Roseanne” and be told.” the stage, and he “Monk,” as well as NEW! Twilight Evening Open House! The campus community agrees. likened himself to voiceover roles for The Human Rights Institute at Kean a mix between animated Sunday, June 20th, 1-5pm & Twilight Wednesday, June 23rd, 5-7pm University, the Darfur Rehabilita- sitcom characters characters in 111 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 tion Project and the Kean Depart- Greg Brady and movies Finding ment of Theatre are collaborating Herman Munster. Nemo, A Bug’s with Premiere Stages to bring this Comedian and Life, Ratatouille important story to the stage. actor Rocky and Garfield, as A special opening night pre-show LaPorte, who may well as providing reception for donors will be held on be best known the voice of Hulk September 3 in Kean University’s from Comic Strip Hogan in the new Human Rights Institute, and a Live and popular television cartoon champagne toast with the cast fol- sit-om “Cheers,” show “Hulk lows the performance. kicked off the Hogan’s Rock ‘N’ “I am pleased to have these impor- evening of laughs Roll Wrestling The Savannah...distinctive five-story, European-inspired building tant partners working with us to bring as opening act for series” and the the play to life. It’s an amazing story Garrett. The pair voice of just steps from Westfield’s famed downtown... and another example of how the arts toured the region Decepticon base often bring important issues to the last weekend, Brad Garrett Trypticon in the forefront,” he said. making stops at the third series of Luxury Condominium Residences In a similar developmental pro- Foxwoods Casino “Transformers.” For Those 55-plus in the Heart of Downtown Westfield cess, Premiere Stages will advance in Connecticut on Friday, The Borgata Mr. Garrett has more recently Gino Dilorio’s The Jag. In this evolv- Comedy Club in Atlantic City on performed on Broadway in 2005 as ing new comedy, a father and son Saturday and ending the tour Sunday Murray the cop in Neil Simon’s The Residents at the Savannah enjoy concierge service, secured entry, struggle to find missing parts as they in Rahway. Odd Couple, starring Nathan Lane an elegantEqual lobby,Housing Opportunity. a community Oral representations cannot roombe relied upon with as correctly a stating prep representations kitchen of the developer. for Fo rcatered correct representations, parties, make reference to the offering plan which will be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. All dimensions are approximate, and all floor plans and developments are subject to reconstruct a car that was never Mr. Garrett, a three-time Emmy and Matthew Broderick, and has elevatorschange. Not to an offereach where prohibited floor by stateand statutes. two This offering underground is made only by the prospectus parking for the condominium spaces and no statement per should unit. be relied upon if not meant to be finished. Through an Award-winning actor, joked that he ventured into commercials, made in the prospectus. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. intensive one-week process, inter- must not be good enough for New representing a grumpy pedestrian who For a Private Tour call: Eileen Ward-Conway - Broker Office: (908) 233-5900 active staged readings are presented Brunswick to have been booked in becomes happy and bubbly after Josephine Ward-Gallagher - Realtor Cell: (908) 413-0040 to the public from June 25 through Rahway – to the laughs of the crowd sipping a 7-Up. 27. – and made a tongue-in-cheek Mr. Garrett is set to open his Premiere Stages’ Musical Fun Se- comment that Rahway will be namesake venue, Brad Garrett’s www.TheSavannahWestfield.com ries features two of New Jersey’s beautiful when it’s finished. Comedy Club, at the Tropicana in Equal Housing Opportunity. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to the offering plan which will be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. All dimensions are approximate, and all floor plans and developments are subject to change. BROKERS finest Actors’ Equity Association the- An interactive performer, Mr. Las Vegas June 28, and will kick off Not an offer where prohibited by state statutes. This offering is made only by the prospectus for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the WELCOME atre companies for young audiences. Garrett poked fun at audience a tour of Canada in July. prospectus. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. Page 18 Thursday, June 17, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Eagle’s Work Has Landed At UCC’s Tomasulo Gallery By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCOTCH PLAINS – The many fac- ets of portraiture, including self-portraiture, comprise the solo exhibit by Glen Ridge artist Ellen Eagle, whose work is currently at Union County College’s Tomasulo Art Gallery. At once forthcoming and shy, each of Ms. Eagle’s “Portraits in Pastel” shares a story of its own with the viewer. Employing professional models, close friends and colleagues as subjects, Ms. Eagle takes the humanity of everyday people and transforms it into art. One reason for this transformation is that the artist always works with live models, not photographs. “My portraits evolve slowly, during a series of sittings. Inevitably…as the model’s mind drifts deeper into his or her own thoughts, those thoughts impact the body’s expressiveness,” she said. This artistic technique, in combination with Ms. Eagle’s use of light to express the naturalness of flesh, works Maxine Hong Kingston, 2009, Pastel on Pumice Board 6 1/4 x 6" to give her portraits a look that is remi- Equally captivating is “Self-Portrait group exhibits in New York, New niscent of the Old Masters. in Blue,” a full-length depiction of the Jersey, Washington State and else- The perfection of her portraits is artist. where. offset by Ms. Eagle’s ability to capture The largest piece in the exhibit, it Her work has been featured in The the naturalness of each model – flaws clearly takes center stage, not only in Pastel Journal, American Artist Maga- and all. size but also in composition, depth zine, The New York Times and The Star- It is in this dichotomy that the viewer and insight. Ledger, to name but a few publications. is invited to participate. Ms. Eagle received a Bachelor of Ms. Eagle’s work will be on exhibit Ms. Eagle’s art is also a great vehicle Fine Arts degree with Distinction in at the Tomasulo Gallery until July 1. for stories, and she captures her close Drawing from the College of Arts The Tomasulo Gallery is located on friend Lisa DeStilo’s battle with cancer and Crafts in Oakland, Calif. the first floor of the MacKay Library on in a portrait. She has studied at many additional the college’s Cranford Campus, at 1033 As Ms. Eagle painted, changes be- prestigious schools of art. Springfield Avenue. She has had four solo exhibits and For gallery hours, call (908) 709- has participated in many additional 7155. WF Oratorio’s Johnson Dazzles at St. Stephens Editor’s Note: Paul Somers grew up, loved by composers of variations that it and made his home, in Westfield for drew this writer to the concert. many years as an active musician, com- The Concert Variations proved to be poser and teacher. He spent 10 years as a clever and witty piece filled with a classical-music reviewer for The Star- bravura playing and composing, fea- Ledger and also contributed concert turing most of a virtuoso organist’s reviews to The Westfield Leader and technical abilities. Perhaps the most created the biweekly Classical Music vivid, because the audience could see it Society Journal, which provided an happen, was the florid variation for feet invaluable road map and guide to clas- alone in which the tune emerged from Asha, 2004, Pastel on Pumice sical music in the Garden State. the welter of pedal work in the same Board, 6 1/2 x 5 1/8" manner that Liszt often gave the illu- By Paul Mack Somers sion of a third hand at work in his piano gan to appear in Lisa’s portrait. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times music. “…[H]er chin dropped, her com- MILLBURN – The Beckerath or- So, one joke that surfaced after the plexion became paler….we did not yet gan in St. Stephen’s Church in Millburn concert was that this was a piece where know she was ill, but our portrait was is elegant, stylistically quite distant from having the proverbial “two left feet” recording her illness,” said Ms. Eagle. the giant Wurlitzer, which resides in was a great advantage. So amazing was Ms. DeStilo’ spirit, captured in Radio City Music Hall. the effect that at that variation’s conclu- “Lisa,” emanates from the work and Yet, Trent Johnson [music director sion, the audience broke into loud ap- fills the entire exhibit. and conductor of the Oratorio Singers plause. “Her presence in my exhibit is a real and Orchestra of Westfield, as well as Other variations featured conversa- comfort and joy to me,” Ms. Eagle said. the director of Music and organist of tions between hands and feet, rhyth- Our Lady of Perpetual Help in mic-metric excursions into 5/4 (think Bernardsville], who has played the Brubeck’s “Take Five”), an amusing Christmas Show at Radio City, as well — even sweet — bow to theater-organ as concertized on other large organs style for silent movies and Johnson’s around the world, was anything but concluding homage to all those late baffled by the comparatively small size 19th century French organists with a of the St. Stephen’s instrument when brilliant, flashy toccata in their style. he performed on it in late May. The response was an immediate He, like any fine artist, made the standing ovation and cheers. Most lis- most of what he was given, and lo and teners never would have guessed ahead behold, there were times when the au- of time that this particular instrument dience heard the sounds of a theater could have produced so many distinct organ emerging from the classically “voices” and such power, but here was designed Beckerath. the elegant Beckerath surprisingly re- This “magic” was worked in the vealing its un-guessed ability to be concert’s grand finale, the premiere of wantonly garish if called upon. Johnson’s own Concert Variations on What led to the grand finale’s effec- “The Carnival of Venice.” Mr. Johnson tiveness was the thoughtfully chosen is a highly regarded composer of cham- program that preceded it: ber, orchestral and choral works, which Max Reger’s Introduction and have been played around America and Passacaglia in D minor is of course a set in Europe. of short variations produced above a April, 2003, Pastel on Pumice It was the opportunity to hear his repeated bass line, played with great Board, 8 5/8 x 5 1’2" take on that old standard tune, so be- clarity. Johnson’s Visions, an earlier work from 2001, proved to be meditative with flutes predominant and a more boldly colored mid-section. Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in D major (BWV 532) and his two chorale preludes, Nun komm, der heiden Heiland (BWV 659) and Wir glauben all’ an einen Gott (BWV 680), demonstrated Mr. Johnson’s understanding of baroque performance practice. Reger’s chorale prelude on Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern looked forward to theater-organ effects in the use of a super-sweet tremolant. And Albinoni’s famed Adagio for Strings, arranged for organ by S. Drummond Wolff, spun its meditative mood, all the better to create a calm "#$ % & prelude for the musical shenanigans to follow. An encore after the finale found Mr. Johnson continuing in an antic mood, $ ' % () as he played that favorite of the blue- $ ' *$$ grass fiddler, Orange Blossom Special, in a wild and woolly arrangement that had everyone laughing, as his fingers +&, *-* and feet flew around as busily as a & .*&& fiddler knocking off the whirling tune / * at a party. Cheers erupted again. A few longtime fans of the St. ( * 0 * Stephan’s recital series enthusiastically told this writer that this was one of the best recitals they had ever heard in the \ church. Praise indeed, considering the list of acclaimed artists who have given !! recitals on the Beckerath over the years.