Westfield Town Council Sets 9-1-1 System Upgrade at $340,000 by LAUREN S

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 19, 2011 OUR 121st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Town Council Sets 9-1-1 System Upgrade at $340,000 By LAUREN S. BARR ing four. Acting Mayor Ciarrocca said route,” meaning that the applicants Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that Westfield has contacted other have already graduated from a certi- WESTFIELD — At Tuesday municipalities that currently use the fied police academy training program night’s Westfield Town Council con- old system offering shared services, at their own expense. ference meeting, the council tenta- but have not received any commit- The council also reviewed several tively approved a $340,000 capital ments yet. According to Lieutenant resolutions for adoption at next expenditure for a new 9-1-1 system. Rodger, Scotch Plains and week’s public meeting, including the While the rest of the town’s capital Mountainside also use the Mars sys- receipt of a $44,713 grant from the budget, which will include paving tem, which will no longer be sup- state Clean Communities Fund. projects, will not be set forth for ported. The new Patriot System will At next week’s meeting, the coun- several weeks, the council feels a have a 15-year useful life according cil is set to approve sidewalk cafe “need to review this on an expedited to Acting Mayor Ciarrocca. licenses for Wild Greens and Casa Di basis,” according to Finance Com- With formal council approval at Pizza. Second Ward Councilwoman mittee Chairman and Acting Mayor next Tuesday’s public meeting, the JoAnn Neylan said she had heard Mark Ciarrocca. town will be purchasing the system concerns from residents regarding “a Westfield Police Lieutenant Scott through state contract pricing. Last few businesses (who offer outdoor Rodger told the council that the po- year the town was quoted a price of dining) not keeping enough of a path- lice department received a letter from approximately $500,000 for the Pa- way” for pedestrians. Verizon last year telling them that the triot System. Town Administrator James Gildea current 9-1-1 system would no longer Acting Mayor Ciarrocca also re- said each business has to submit a plan be able to be repaired or serviced as ported that the finance committee for their sidewalk dining and that com- of September 1, 2011. He said the discussed fire and police personnel plaints should be reported to the Town current system failed three times last issues. He reported that the police Clerk’s office who will make sure that week, and that while Verizon was department is now below 50 officers the businesses are in compliance. able to repair it now, after September through retirements and will be look- The council also reviewed resolu- 1, “it will be offline if it fails” leaving ing to hire two new officers. He told tions for the demolition of a home at the town with no 9-1-1 system. The Westfield Leader that the town is 1011 Minisink Way and two road con- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader While the system has the capacity currently interviewing candidates struction change orders. The contract PARENTAL ADVICE...“America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh was at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield last for eight seats, Westfield will be us- who have trained through “alternate for the 2010 section paving projects Sunday to talk about the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and to educate parents on how to keep children increased by $29,445 for a total cost of safe from predators. See story page 20. $314,975 and Barchester Way paving project increased $55,531 for a total of $344,607. WF BOE Acts On Fees, Contracts; Resident Len Berman questioned the council on the new 9-1-1 system and then said he wanted to talk to the council regarding the pedestrian cross- Eisen Named Philhower Awardee ing signal on Central Avenue as he By MICHAEL J. POLLACK into a child’s progress. Parents would go by the wayside” because teachers thought he would have “better dis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader have separate log-in information than are spending more time adhering to course here” at a conference session WESTFIELD – During its regular their children and would be able to using the new system. rather than a public session. When he board agenda Tuesday night, the access records of most grades. Where The BOE held its meeting at was told he only had a minute remain- Board of Education unanimously appropriate, Grade Portal will also Tamaques Elementary School, where ing of his allotted time he declined to approved student-activity fees after a show attendance patterns. it formally presented the Rotary say anything further. successful introductory year in 2010- “We think it’s time to open the Club’s Charles Philhower Fellowship Mayor Andy Skibitsky arrived just 2011. The fees are broken down into portal,” Ms. O’Neal said. She noted Award to Tamaques teacher Diane

Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader as the meeting came to a close and tier 1 activities – such as dramas, that a “trial period” will be under- Eisen. Mrs. Eisen became the 19th HELPING JAPAN...Westfield students helped raise $22,475 for the Red Cross to First Ward Councilman Frank Arena musicals, athletics and eighth-grade way for the two intermedi- recipient of the award, aid victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. The banner states, “Helping was absent. sports – and tier 2, which includes all ate schools between now which is given to the most Hands for Japan – Westfield’s Kids are Giving a Helping Hand.” other clubs and activities. The maxi- and the end of the current outstanding teacher at the mum annual fee per student is $125. school year. Parents will elementary-school level. Late in the evening, the board, af- only be able to monitor Mrs. Eisen’s Westfield County Taxes Jump $13.8 Million; ter a 5-4 vote, approved changing the their students’ attendance tenure began in 1992, BOE website to disclose each records for now. Even dedicating her work ca- member’s e-mail. Currently, only a when fully functional in reer to the special-educa- Taxes Climb $1.7 Mil. In Westfield group e-mail address, this coming September, tion arena. On Tuesday, By PAUL J. PEYTON million, the average county tax in the city outlined in the initial budget. These in- [email protected], exists. Grade Portal will not dis- she was showered with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader is $1,209, up only $10 from last year. cluded $2.5 million for Delaney Hall, a Mitch Slater, who raised the de- play every grade. praise from students and COUNTY – The Union County Free- Union will see a jump of $2.1 million over drug and behavioral rehabilitation pro- bate, along with David Finn, Vice- Mr. Mattessich said he Diane Eisen colleagues before the for- holder board adopted a $482.2-million bud- 2010, the largest dollar increase, while gram for Union County jail inmates in get last Thursday night, with $291.2 million taxes in the township will average $1,283, Newark; $2 million from an extension of President Rich Mattessich and new- was “surprised” that the pro- mal beginning of the to be raised in property taxes, an increase of $97 over last year, with Linden paying a Union County Utilities Authority comers Mark Friedman and Rosanne gram was designed to work as such. board agenda. $13.8 million over last year. County taxes $24.1 million, a $1.3-million hike over last (UCUA) lease with Covanta Energy for Kurstedt, voted in favor of individual “The snapshot a parent sees may not Margaret Chin, whose daughter re- will rise in 20 of the 21 towns; with taxes per year. Linden taxpayers will pay an aver- the Union County garbage incinerator in addresses. President Julia Walker, be indicative of the outcome. Why quires special education, described average assessed home ranging from $8 in age county tax of $1,212, an increase of Rahway, and a reduction of $170,000 in Ginny Leiz, Jane Clancy and Ann will it reflect less than all the assign- Mrs. Eisen as “the crème de la crème Winfield to $300 in Berkeley Heights. $66. Plainfield will see a decline of realty transfer fees for a new figure of Cary wished to keep the system as-is. ments? I think it undercuts its useful- – the best of the best.” Mrs. Chin Plainfield will see a decrease. $127,604 to $12.5 million, with an aver- $2.8 million. In addition, the county On a separate matter, Ms. Leiz ness.” called the award winner’s classroom According to a tax summary released age tax of $1,118, a drop of $16. County clerk’s office’s revenue stream was re- announced that the BOE had ratified Mrs. Walker echoed her colleague’s “an extension of our family.” by the county’s Board of Taxation, county officials have blamed the bulk of the tax duced $440,000 to $1.7 million. a three-year contract with the frustration, saying she would like to In a surprise, Tamaques Principal taxes in Westfield will jump $1.7 million increase on a reduction of $10 million in Garwood resident Bruce Paterson ques- to $29.9 million; Cranford will see a jump state funding at Runnells Specialized Hos- tioned the use of $2.4 million from the Westfield Support Staff Association use the system to its “fullest capabil- Michael Cullen showed a video of of $1.4 million to $16.9 million; Scotch pital and for the county jail. county Open Space, Recreation and His- (WSSA). The contract, which runs ity.” current students congratulating their Plains will see an increase of $1 million to “Had the administration in Trenton not toric Trust Fund as part of the revenue retroactively from July 1, 2010 Ms. O’Neal said progress is being teacher. $16.4 million, with Fanwood paying implemented these cuts, we would have stream for the operational side of the through June 30, 2013, calls for an made because “this is the first time all The short film moved Mrs. Eisen. $221,231 over last year for a total of $4.7 only had a $3.8-million increase in the tax county budget. “I think that’s illegal, annual 2-percent increase in wages. teachers will be using the same uni- She called the children “the heart and million. Garwood will pay $216,530 more levy, which equates to a 1.4-percent in- utilizing open space monies and putting it The WSSA represents 55 custodi- form system.” soul of what I do; they bring the than in 2010 for a total of $2.8 million, crease,” said Freeholder Chris Hudak dur- into the operations of the county budget. ans and maintenance mechanics. Superintendent Margaret Dolan sunlight in.” She went on to call re- with Mountainside paying $7.1 million, a ing remarks delivered at the freeholders’ That doesn’t sound right,” he said. Ms. Leiz said the outcome was said she wanted to make sure that ceiving the honor “the highlight” of jump of $178,523. April 28 public hearing on the budget. County Counsel Robert Barry said the “fair and balanced” and that even “some of the great teaching doesn’t her teaching career. The western portion of the county will According to tax information released use of open space funds “is a permissible see the largest tax increases. Berkeley by the county, had the county received use…to maintain the property that’s ac- during “unyielding pressure to con- Heights residents will pay $300 more in the $10 million in aid, the overall tax quired and to maintain a property that’s tain costs, this settlement represents county taxes for an average of $2,433; increase would have been $281.2 million utilized for open space.” a reasonable outcome.” New Providence taxes will average $2,298, and would have dropped the average tax Tina Renna of Cranford questioned The board approved several main- up $198, with Summit residents paying increase per homeowner to $70 in whether any county employee salaries tenance projects, totaling $354,800, $3,613, the highest county tax, up $141 Westfield, $28 in Fanwood, $55 in Scotch would be paid directly through the Open for completion this summer. The larg- over 2010. The total tax in these towns is Plains, $15 in Summit and an $11 reduc- Space Trust Fund. She said if that was est include $107,000 in roof repairs at $14.1 million in Berkeley Heights, up $1.3 tion in Mountainside. The freeholders true, then those workers would be re- the Westfield High School over gym million; $10.5 million in New Providence, last Thursday approved an extensive stricted to work solely on properties that 5, $52,000 to install a new roof over an increase of $904,182, and $27.8 million amendment to the county budget after the were acquired through the fund and not in in Summit, up $1.1 million. While Eliza- state Department of Community Affairs other areas such as at parks not purchased the girl’s locker room and entrance beth pays the highest county tax at $31.7 disallowed $5.7 million of revenues as through the fund, trimming trees or work- canopy at Edison Intermediate School ing at the MusicFest event. and $41,000 to re-build an outside “That is not accurate. It (Open Space stairway leading to a boiler room at Trust Fund) can be utilized for salaries Roosevelt Intermediate School. and maintenance of open space whether Mrs. Clancy noted that the board it was a property acquired through Open will not have time, due to a lengthy Space funds or otherwise acquired by the state-approval process, to replace county,” Mr. Barry responded. decades-old boilers at Franklin and John Bury of Kenilworth said the use of Open Space funds for operational pur- McKinley Schools before October poses is “absolutely insane.” “Otherwise, 15; by this date, all districts must in 2000, when this thing (Open Space provide heat. McKinley’s 45-year- Trust Fund) was passed, you could have old boiler was described as being on Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader used the full $11 million (what is col- “its last legs.” WOOF WALK…Canines and their companions enjoy a walk around Scotch lected annually for the fund) to run the The evening also featured a lengthy Plains last Sunday during the Rotary Woof Walk held at the Village Green. parks department. That’s a terrible, ter- presentation, spearheaded by Assis- rible interpretation (of the state statute.)” tant Superintendent Anita O’Neal, PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 The amendment passed by a 7-0 vote. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader which dealt with a new program called Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9,18 Classifieds .... 17 KIDS RULE…Student Council members from Lincoln School sat at the Mohamed Jalloh were absent. The county “Grade Portal.” This service offers Garwood Council dais Tuesday night as they executed a mock council meeting. budget passed by the same vote. parents, as well as students, a glimpse Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20

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USPS 485200 Thursday, May 19, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Heisey Recommends Changes To Standardized Tests at SPFHS By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ment (HSPA) test in March in addition to and weaknesses.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the PSAT. The PSAT “is diagnostic in nature,” SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Justin Scholar, an eleventh grader and Mr. Heisey said. “It is a valid prediction Plains-Fanwood Board of Education the videographer of the board meeting, on performance of the SAT and beyond.” (BOE) will vote Thursday, May 26, on came up to the podium. He said the topic Upon questioning by BOE member changing how Scotch Plains-Fanwood was being discussed by students through- Betty Anne Woerner, Mr. Heisey said, “I High School (SPFHS) students will be out the high school. “The SAT doesn’t would suspect they (the PSAT) would tested. David Heisey, principal of SPFHS, test intellect, they test test-taking,” he improve the SAT score.” recommended to the board last Thursday said. He urged the board to look further “We will not, nor do we, teach the that the school district eliminate the non- into the PSAT before going forward on test,” Mr. Heisy said, adding that the SAT mandatory New Jersey Proficiency As- its decision. is “integrated into the curriculum.” sessment of State Standards (NJ PASS) This change would mean that ninth Ms. Woerner said that “some schools test in the ninth and tenth grades, admin- graders would no longer take a standard- drive the SAT” and as a result achieve istered in the spring, and make it manda- ized test, but Mr. Heisey said the New higher SAT scores. “The more we have tory that tenth and eleventh graders take Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowl- our high-school teachers very aware of the PSAT in October. Eleventh graders edge (NJASK) 8, taken by eighth grad- the SAT…I think the better off our high would continue to take the state-man- ers, “provides us with valid data and valid school will become,” she continued. dated High School Proficiency Assess- information to see students’ strengths Joan Mast, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Technol- ogy, said the PSAT allows for teachers to “get a read on students to encourage them to take AP (advanced placement). We would like to see more students taking AP classes.” Superintendent of Schools Margaret Hayes said that since the PSAT is taken earlier in the school year (fall as opposed Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to spring), the district can “get results in WOOF WALK…Canines and their companions enjoy a walk around Scotch Plains last Sunday at the first annual Rotary a better timeframe,” for teachers and Woof Walk sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains. The event, held at the Village Green in Scotch Plains, students to take corrective action during also featured a demonstration by the K-9 Unit, food, music and contests. the better half of the school year. Also, the current NJ PASS test is optional, with one quarter of the stu- County Taxes Jump $13.8 Million, dents opting to take the test, and the PSAT is mandatory for every student. There is a $13 fee to take the PSAT. Mr. Heisey said it is less costly than NJ Up $1 Mil. In SP, $220,000 in FW PASS. The BOE also is taking another step in By PAUL J. PEYTON $24.1 million, a $1.3-million hike over Garwood resident Bruce Paterson restructuring the school district’s staff Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last year. Linden taxpayers will pay an questioned the use of $2.4 million from by eliminating the assistant director of COUNTY – The Union County Free- average county tax of $1,212, an in- the county Open Space, Recreation and Alex Taner for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times crease of $66. Plainfield will see a de- Historic Trust Fund as part of the rev- GRAND REOPENING…Brookside Park, located on Hetfield Avenue in Scotch buildings and grounds position as of holder board adopted a $482.2-million July 1. Mike Roman currently holds the budget last Thursday night, with $291.2 cline of $127,604 to $12.5 million, with enue stream for the operational side of Plains, was officially reopened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held May 12. The an average tax of $1,118, a drop of $16. the county budget. Dom Lawrence Backstop also was dedicated to the long-time Recreation and St. position. Superintendent Hayes said the million to be raised in property taxes, district has eliminated 45 positions over an increase of $13.8 million over last County officials have blamed the bulk “I think that’s illegal, utilizing open Bart’s Softball League Commissioner. Pictured, left to right, are: Recreation of the tax increase on a reduction of $10 space monies and putting it into the Commissioner Tom Kucin, Freeholder Al Mirabella, Eileen Lawrence, Scotch the last four years. The district is “trying year. County taxes will rise in 20 of the to be fiscally responsible,” she told The 21 towns, with the exception of million in state funding at Runnells Spe- operations of the county budget. That Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, Recreation Director Ray Poerio, Mike Dempsey and cialized Hospital and for the county jail. doesn’t sound right,” he said. Neil Kaufman, president of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Association. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Plainfield. County property-tax in- The board also discussed a change in creases per average assessed home will “Had the administration in Trenton County Counsel Robert Barry said the summer student work assignments. range from $8 in Winfield to $300 in not implemented these cuts, we would the use of open space funds “is a per- Students will receive additional Berkeley Heights. have only had a $3.8-million increase missible use…to maintain the property SP Management Corp. Gives coursework to the English-language arts, According to a tax summary released in the tax levy, which equates to a 1.4- that’s acquired and to maintain a prop- science, social services, world language by the county’s Board of Taxation, percent increase,” said Freeholder Chris erty that’s utilized for open space.” and art and music assignments. Most county taxes in Westfield will jump Hudak during remarks delivered at the Tina Renna of Cranford questioned Nod for Exotic Car Show support the AP classes. $1.7 million to $29.9 million; Cranford freeholders’ April 28 public hearing on whether any county employee salaries By FRED T. ROSSI itself and oversee the vendors. Local busi- Former board members Rob will see a jump of $1.4 million to $16.9 the budget. would be paid directly through the Open Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nesses will be invited to set up tables and O’Connor and Don Parisi, who served million; Scotch Plains will see an in- According to tax information released Space Trust Fund. She said if that was SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch SPMC will distribute gift certificates to on the board for seven and six years crease of $1 million to $16.4 million, by the county, had the county received true, then those workers would be re- Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) will local establishments. respectively, were honored for their ser- with Fanwood paying $221,231 over the $10 million in aid, the overall tax stricted to work solely on properties sponsor what it calls a “new and exotic Mr. Biagini emphasized that the show vice to the board. Many board members last year for a total of $4.7 million. increase would have been $281.2 mil- that were acquired through the fund and car show” in September along East Sec- will be focused on new cars, along with spoke about each of the retirees’ Garwood will pay $216,530 more than lion and would have dropped the aver- not in other areas such as at parks not ond Street. several “eye candy” novelty-type autos. strengths, particularly noting Mr. Parisi’s in 2010 for a total of $2.8 million, with age tax increase per homeowner to $70 purchased through the fund, trimming The SPMC board of directors last week He said it is “not an antique car show” and intellect and his ability to take complex Mountainside paying $7.1 million, a in Westfield, $28 in Fanwood, $55 in trees or working at the MusicFest event. gave final approval for the program, which will not compete with any other local subject matter and communicate it in jump of $178,523. Scotch Plains, $15 in Summit and an “That is not accurate. It (Open Space is set for Sunday, September 18, from group’s antique car show. plain terms, and Mr. O’Connor’s ability The western portion of the county $11 reduction in Mountainside. Trust Fund) can be utilized for salaries noon to 5 p.m., with a rain date of Sep- In other business at its monthly meet- to balance the issues at hand in the school will see the largest tax increases per The freeholders last Thursday ap- and maintenance of open space whether tember 25. The show is being produced ing, the board agreed to again sponsor the district. average assessed home. Berkeley proved an extensive amendment to the it was a property acquired through Open by G-Wiz Auto Entertainment Co., which sound system at the May 30 Memorial Jane Costello, the district fund-rais- Heights residents will pay $300 more in county budget after the state Depart- Space funds or otherwise acquired by will secure participation from car Day ceremonies at Alan Augustine Vil- ing coordinator, said the May 6 fundraiser county taxes for an average of $2,433; ment of Community Affairs disallowed the county,” Mr. Barry responded. dealerships in the region. lage Green. And SPMC also will commit at L’Affaire “raised enough money to New Providence taxes will average $5.7 million of revenues as outlined in John Bury of Kenilworth said the David Biagini of $1,500 toward the annual summer con- pay for one (computer) server.” She told $2,298, up $198, with Summit resi- the initial budget. These included $2.5 use of Open Space funds for opera- FirsTEAManagement, SPMC’s manager, cert series at the Village Green. The next The Times that this was the first district- dents paying $3,613, the highest county million for Delaney Hall, a drug and tional purposes is “absolutely insane.” told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times edition of SPMC’s magazine, Simply wide fundraiser. tax, up $141 over 2010. The total tax in behavioral rehabilitation program for “Otherwise, in 2000, when this thing that G-Wiz is “shooting for 45-50 new Scotch Plains, will be published and dis- The board also motioned to recom- these towns is $14.1 million in Berke- Union County jail inmates in Newark; (Open Space Trust Fund) was passed, cars” to be displayed. Due to the length of tributed next month. Mr. Biagini said the mend the authorization of Potter Archi- ley Heights, up $1.3 million; $10.5 $2 million from an extension of a Union you could have used the full $11 mil- East Second Street, which runs nearly ad response for that “Dads and Grads” tects to prepare plans and specifications million in New Providence, an increase County Utilities Authority (UCUA) lion (what is collected annually for the two-thirds of a mile between Park Av- issue has been “very good.” A page in the for four modular classrooms at Park of $904,182, and $27.8 million in Sum- lease with Covanta Energy for the Union fund) to run the parks department,” Mr. enue and Terrill Road, the cars may be magazine will be dedicated solely to prop- Middle School, submit plans and speci- mit, up $1.1 million. County garbage incinerator in Rahway, Bury said. “That’s a terrible, terrible paraded along its length versus being erty owners seeking tenants for their com- fications to the State Department of Edu- While Elizabeth pays the highest and a reduction of $170,000 in realty interpretation (of the state statute.)” parked for spectators to view. Mr. Biagini mercial space. cation and modify the district’s Long county tax at $31.7 million, the average transfer fees for a new figure of $2.8 The amendment passed by a 7-0 said a final decision has not been made on SPMC’s new Student Ambassador Range Facilities Plan to incorporate the county tax in the city is $1,209, up only million. In addition, the county clerk’s vote. Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski how the cars will be displayed or whether program will get underway this sum- project. The modular classrooms will be $10 from last year. Union will see a office’s revenue stream was reduced and Mohamed Jalloh were absent. The the entire length of East Second Street mer, with several students from Scotch occupied in September. jump of $2.1 million over 2010, the $440,000 to $1.7 million. county budget passed by the same vote. will be utilized, given that there are some Plains-Fanwood High School’s DECA The board also motioned to open a bid largest dollar increase, while taxes in private homes located there. program working with SPMC to con- on May 18 for asbestos removal/tile the township will average $1,283, up Besides securing participants, G-Wiz duct a survey of merchants, assist with replacement at SPFHS and Brunner El- $97 over last year, with Linden paying also will provide music, secure the re- the car show and work on upgrading ementary School. quired permits and organize the show SPMC’s website. Borough to Break Ground For Fanwood Crossing FANWOOD — Fanwood Mayor Col- that I do,” Mayor Mahr stated. “This leen Mahr and Elite Properties, based in groundbreaking will signify another ma- Warren, will hold ceremonial jor milestone in creating a vibrant down- groundbreaking of Elite’s building, to be town where people can live, shop and located at 250 South Avenue, today, May work.” 19, at 10 a.m. The Fanwood Downtown Redevelop- Situated at the corner of South and ment Plan, originally adopted in 2005, Martine Avenues, once fully constructed outlined the hopes and expectations the this centerpiece of Fanwood’s downtown borough had for its redevelopment zone. will feature 8,000 square feet of retail space Development immediately followed with on the ground floor and 24 two-bedroom the erection of two mixed-use buildings – upper-level apartments. This building will “The Cornerstone,” at 222 South Av- be named “Fanwood Crossing.” enue, and “The Fanwood Mews,” situ- Designed to complement Fanwood’s ated at 230 South Avenue. Photo courtesy of Joyce Nowlin historic Victorian train station, built in 1874 Despite tough times, Fanwood is en- DRESSED TO IMPRESS…Boys attending the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and situated directly across the street, the joying full occupancy in the downtown School Junior Prom, held May 13, remind us that girls are not the only ones who mixed-use property also will feature a district and has added some flourishing dress to impress on Prom night. bricked public plaza offering outdoor din- businesses in other areas of the munici- ing and a locale for meeting friends or pality, according to borough officials. PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times simply resting on a park bench beneath a Elite Properties also has purchased PARENTAL ADVICE...“America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh was at The pergola amid plantings and other greenery. property for two additional developments Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 Presbyterian Church in Westfield last Sunday to talk about the National Center “I am thrilled that Elite Properties sees in the Fanwood Downtown Redevelop- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 18 Classifieds .... 17 for Missing and Exploited Children and to educate parents on how to keep all the promise of investing in Fanwood ment Zone. Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 children safe from predators. See story on page 20.

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Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Health Care Hike OK’d, PAC Stage to Be Renovated By PAUL J. PEYTON will be used for various upgrades in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the theater, as well as for the repair of COUNTY — The Union County the marquee. The funds will come of Board of Chosen Freeholders with ap- out the county’s Open Space, Recre- proved a $46.5-million contract to ation and Historic Preservation Trust Cigna for the county’s health insurance Fund. plan last Thursday, representing a 4.43- The board additionally awarded a percent, or $1.5-million, increase over $962,000 contract, also paid out of what Cigna charged last year. The board the Open Space Fund, to M&M Con- also approved Cigna to handle the struction of Union for renovation of county’s $12.1-million prescription the PAC’s stage. plan contract, an 8.6-percent hike, or Tina Renna, president of the Union $2.7 million, over 2010. Cigna replaces County Watchdog Association, asked Medco RX as the county’s prescription if any of the money being spent on plan provider. Both contracts are effec- these projects was being bonded. Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tive July 1, 2011. Bibi Taylor, the county’s finance ROUND TABLE...Rep. Leonard Lance, accompanied by his staff, recently met Matthew Presutti of Brown & director, said the money from the with Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times editor Paul Peyton Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Brown, the county’s insurance bro- county grant is solely coming from to discuss a range of issues going on in Washington, D.C. Pictured, left to right, NEWEST COUNCIL MEMBER...Democrat Sara Todisco, left, was sworn in as ker, told The Westfield Leader and the Open Space Fund, while the stage are: New Jersey District Director Amanda Woloshen, Ron Holden, Rep. Lance, a member of the Garwood Borough Council by Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times project is “a combination of both” Mr. Peyton and Chief of Staff Todd Mitchell. (hidden) on May 10. Ms. Todisco fills the open council seat left vacant by the that the county has a “self-funded” Open Space and capital funds. “And resignation of Jonathan Linken. plan “so the projected costs just re- there is sufficient funds or else these flect the increase in claim usage from resolutions would not be before you County Encourages Towns County Wins $1.1 Mil. HUD year to year.” for consideration,” Ms. Taylor said. “The fundamental assumption Joe Mancuso, president of Rahway about health-care increases is that Arts District, Inc., said the goal of the To Sign Up for FirstAlert Grant for Housing Programs you can expect an average increase of District is to bring together organiza- COUNTY – Union County mu- or administrative configuration. ELIZABETH – Union County has million package of HUD grants re- 12 to 15 percent per year,” Mr. Presutti tions “with the purpose of creating not nicipalities seeking a cost effective Cranford and Hillside are discon- received a $1,101,229 U.S. Depart- cently awarded to New Jersey. The said. “When we have used the mar- only a vibrant community, but also a way of relaying critical information tinuing their service with private comment of Housing and Urban Devel- package targets locally based projects ketplace to create leverage against powerful economic engine that drives to the public and emergency respond- panies to utilize FirstAlert. opment (HUD) grant for a three-year that have not received federal fund- the incumbent carrier to reduce their economic stimulus, higher tax ratables, ers during a crisis, can do so by using “Union County First Alert is with- program to assist homeless families ing in the past. price, it is reflective of several things. improvement of property values, and Union County First Alert; the county’s out question the best option for local with children in finding housing. The Union County will use its share to The county’s claims are not nearly as [creates] jobs.” Mr. Mancuso also free emergency messaging system. police departments to disseminate grant was awarded based on Union fund a three-year homeless family bad as they were a year ago, which serves as county liaison to the Union Union County First Alert was un- emergency, traffic and community County’s record of achievement in placement program, which will be op- forced a huge increase, and then mar- County PAC. He said a number of veiled on February 11, 2009 to pro- messages for their respective resi- delivering effective housing assis- erated by the YMCA of Eastern Union ket pressures helped bring the price restaurants in the arts district have told vide emergency and community noti- dents,” Hillside Police Chief Robert tance programs. County. It will consist of 14 units of down a bit more.” The county’s health- him they are in business solely be- fications to Union County residents. Quinlan said. “I encourage all Hill- According to a January 2011 survey, leased housing for families with chil- insurance premium went up 34 per- cause of the Union County PAC. The system is powered by Cooper side, and Union County residents, to there are 1,471 homeless people in Union dren. In addition, last January Union cent, or $11 million, last year. Cigna “If they are not in business, those Notification’s Roam Secure Alert sign up with the Union County First County, 584 of whom are children. County received a grant of more than has had the contract since July of jobs are gone,” Mr. Mancuso said. Network, and can enable city and Alert system so they can receive “We want Union County families $3 million from HUD to extend 21 2009, after replacing Horizon. “More and more people are under- county officials to send e-mail, text emergency service announcements in financial distress to have, at the current housing assistance projects for In addition, he said the county gained standing that investments in the arts and voice messages to first responders from their local officials.” very least, a stable and healthy envi- another year. These are operated by “a benefit” by giving Cigna its pre- is a great business. For each dollar and the county’s more than 500,000 Municipalities interested in join- ronment for their children,” Union Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services, scription business in addition to the that goes in, at least four come back citizens via cell phones, pagers, Black- ing the Union County First Alert County Freeholder Chairwoman Community Access Unlimited, health care contract. Mr. Presutti said in various capacities.” berry and other mass notification me- should contact Cherron Rountree of Deborah Scanlon said. “Working Homefirst, Inc., YMCA of Eastern this change saved the county $400,000. He said the money approved by the dia during an emergency. Notifica- the Division Director of Intergovern- closely with local community orga- Union County, YWCA of Eastern Mr. Presutti said the county antici- freeholders for improvements at the tions can also be made in Spanish and mental Policy and Planning at (908) nizations is the most efficient way to Union County, and the Elizabeth Coa- pates total claims under the existing PAC will allow the arts center “to other languages. For the special needs 527-4200. Training will be provided accomplish this goal, especially when lition to House the Homeless. contract, which runs from July 1, expand what it can do, meaning more community, the system can deliver a by the county’s Department of Public federal and state budgets are being The Union County Department of 2010 to June 30, 2011, to be about days, and it would mean that much message via Telecommunications Safety. Residents who wish to sign cut to the bone.” Human Services works closely with $40 million. A total of 2,800 county more to all the surrounding busi- Device for the Deaf/Teletypewriter up for the system can do so at The funding is part of a $16.2- these community organizations to employees and 800 retirees are cov- nesses.” He said a circus is coming in (TDD/TTY) without pre-registration www.ucfirstalert.org. submit a joint application to HUD ered under the health insurance plan. October “if we can get all this work each year to apply for funding. Prescription claim projections are done” with the stage. Lawmakers Seek to Re-Open Eliz. N.J. Appeals for Aid “We provide HUD with a detailed, $11.9 million in the current contract. During the public comment sec- New Jersey has appealed for a fed- comprehensive account of Union He said these “perspective premium tion of the meeting, Cranford resi- DMV Office, Reduce Crowds in Spr. eral disaster declaration related to the County’s needs and resources across costs,” combined with a medical infla- dent Jim Buettner recommended the severe flooding that devastated parts the board,” said Frank Guzzo, direction adjustment and administrative costs, county use “an outside auditing firm” TRENTON – In an effort to re- have been forced to travel to Spring- of the state in March. The original tor of the Union County Department account for the total contract cost. to review the county books, replacing open Elizabeth’s Motor Vehicle Com- field and Rahway and wait many hours request included Bergen, Essex, of Human Services. “This high de- The freeholders also approved two Westfield-based Suplee, Clooney & mission office closed by Governor to acquire MVC services,” Mr. Lesniak Morris and Passaic Counties. gree of professionalism and coopera- resolutions for improvements to the Co., which has had the contract for a Chris Christie, Senator Raymond (D-Union) said. “Elizabeth is the fourth Warren County was added in the tion enables Union County to obtain Union County Performing Arts Cen- number of years. “I think it would be Lesniak (D-20, Elizabeth), Assem- largest city in New Jersey. It’s uncon- appeal. The federal governent denied additional funding for vital programs ter (PAC) in Rahway. A $419,846 nice to have a fresh pair of eyes bly Majority Leader Joseph Cryan scionable that it is has been stripped of the state’s earlier request. on a competitive basis.” Preserve Union County 2011 grant looking at the books,” he said. (D-20, Union), and Assemblywoman its only MVC office and its residents Annette Quijano (D-20, Elizabeth) denied basic services.” plan to introduce budget resolutions Union County’s MVC facilities pro- in the State Senate and Assembly to cess the second highest number of re-open a MVC site in Elizabeth. items in New Jersey, and since the Personal Injury Lawyer “Since the closure of the Elizabeth closure of the Elizabeth office in De- MVC office, thousands of residents cember 2010, the displaced motorists Helping Accident Victims Every Day have been forced to go to Springfield Did You Know? and Rahway MVC offices, the sixth There are 8.5 million people re- and seventh busiest MVC offices in ceiving unemployment insurance and New Jersey, the lawmakers said. 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%AST"ROAD3TREETs7ESTFIELD .*ss www.JamesWardMansion.com Member FDIC A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2011 Page 3 Lance Votes for Caps on Peyton's BOA Holding Vaccinations, Malpractice Lawsuits Peek at the Week Cancer Screening in WF WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. medical liability insurance premiums In Politics WESTFIELD — The Westfield at the Westfield Municipal Building. Leonard Lance (R-7th) last week voted that are nearly double those of gen- Board of Health met on May 2 and The department is also sponsoring a in favor of legislation that he said eral surgeons in California, whose By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times discussed several issues of ongoing health screening concerning skin pro- takes an important step toward ad- landmark law was the basis for H.R. Christie Names Hendricks of partying in Atlantic City [this past concern to the community. tection with Overlook Medical Cen- dressing one of the main drivers of the 5,” Mr. Lance said in an opening As Higher Education Secretary week’s Democratic Convention], the The Westfield Regional Health ter in Summit on Thursday, June 9, high cost of health care by reforming statement before the Energy and Com- Governor Chris Christie has se- Democrats should stay in Trenton Department provides several free vac- from 10 a.m. to noon at the municipal the current medical liability system. merce Committee. “The Congres- lected Rochelle Hendricks as the and work on issues that are important cinations for residents. These vac- building. For more information about The House Energy and Commerce sional Budget Office (CBO) has esti- state’s secretary of higher education. to taxpayers.” cines are available by appointment this programs call Ms. Scanlon. Committee, of which Mr. Lance is a mated that H.R. 5 could reduce the Ms. Hendricks currently serves as Sweeney Says ‘Tool Kit’ by calling the Public Health Nursing The board received feedback from member, voted 30-20 in favor of the deficit by as much as $62 billion over the acting deputy commissioner of Won’t Cut Taxes Supervisor, Laura Scanlon at (908) the New Jersey American Water Com- measure. The bill now moves to the 10 years. H.R. 5 is an important step the New Jersey Department of Edu- State Senate Present Steve Sweeney 789-4070, extension 4074. pany regarding the lack of commu- U.S. House floor for consideration. in bending back the health care cost cation. (D-3, Gloucester) has said remaining The vaccinations are: vaccine nity water fluoridation for the town. H.R. 5, the “Help Efficient, Acces- curve, while ensuring patients retain Prior to joining the Department of parts of Governor Chris Christie’s against meningitis (Menactra) for “Although the NJAW 2010 Annual sible, Low Cost, Timely Health Care access to crucial care and are able to Education, she worked for over 15 “tool kit” will not save property tax- children 11 to 18 years old. This Water Quality Report states that our (HEALTH) Act,” introduced by Rep. recover all of their economic losses years at Princeton University in nu- payers money. vaccine is often required, or at least water contains nondetectable to 1.0 Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) and cosponsored as a result of negligent care.” merous capacities including assistant “The governor has blamed every- highly recommended, for students parts per million fluoride, the NJAW by Mr. Lance, would impose federal It is estimated that the current dean of students. She began her career thing and everyone for the highest going to college or summer camp for Water Quality Supervisor indicated caps on some damages in medical health care system places a $210 as a teacher at the Rumson Fair Haven property tax increase in four years. the first time; the papilloma virus that our water is in the lower levels,” malpractice lawsuits, limit attorneys’ billion burden on the nation’s health Regional High School District, where He continues to state that if only his vaccine (Gardasil) for all children said Dr. Lawrence Budnick, presi- fees and establish a statute of limita- system each year, the Congressman she taught for three years. She joined ‘tool kit’ were passed, New Jersey’s starting at age 11. This vaccine may dent of the Westfield Board of Health. tions for filing health care suits. said. Governor Thomas H. Kean’s Depart- property tax problems would magi- prevent future cancer; the vaccine “NJAW reiterated its position that “In my home state of New Jersey, Mr. Lance has called medical mal- ment of Education in 1987 and has cally disappear,” Mr. Sweeney re- against pneumonia (Pneumovax23) Westfield and all the other towns on which has no medical liability re- practice reform an important compo- previously served in various capaci- sponded in a recent op-ed on the for people aged 65 years old or older its eastern distribution network must form, general surgeons experience nent of his efforts to repeal the 2010 ties within the department. Senate Democrats’ website. and for others with certain chronic unanimously agree to community health care law and replace it with Ms. Hendricks starts her new job at “The governor cut over $2.4 billion medical conditions. water fluoridation before it would Martha Washington “common-sense fiscally responsible a time when a state commission is in funding to schools and municipali- In addition, the Tdap vaccine is for provide the service, although it pro- reforms that will lower health care considering reforming the medical ties last year. That is why your taxes all adults and especially for people vides fluoridation to all the towns in Focus of Celebration costs, expand access, and protect education system, including whether are going up. The ‘tool kit’ will not who have close contact with young its western distribution network.” BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The jobs.” The reforms supported include to merge parts of Rutgers University make up that shortfall. There are re- children at home, including parents Information about all of the Union County Republican Women allowing insurance to be sold across and the University of Medicine and forms that must be implemented, like and grandparents and for health care department’s activities is available (UCRW) are planning a champagne state lines, establishing high-risk in- Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). pensions and health benefit reforms, workers to protect against pertussis on its website, birthday celebration for the nation’s surance pools, implementing medi- The state Senate must approve the which I have supported since 2006,” (whooping cough), as well as tetanus www.westfieldnj.gov/health. The first First Lady, Martha Washington. cal malpractice reforms and prohib- appointment. Sen. Sweeney said. and diphtheria. complete minutes of the May 2 Taking their inspiration for the event’s iting insurance companies from dis- Potosnak Announces Another He said the “tool kit” includes 20 In addition, the health department meeting will be posted after review theme from a computerized age regres- criminating on the basis of pre-exist- Bid for Congress in 2012 items as the initial 33 bills included sponsored a screening program for and approval at the Monday, June 6 sion portrait showing Martha in her ing conditions. Ed Potosnak, a Democratic candi- duplications while four of the bills dealt oral cancer with the Union County meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. twenties and an article that appeared in After President Barack Obama in- date for Congress in 2010, has an- with higher education. Sen. Sweeney Cancer Coalition yesterday, May 18 in the municipal building. The Washington Post, the UCRW de- cluded medical liability reform in this nounced he will run for Congress said the Legislature has passed eight sired to celebrate her as the slim and year’s State of the Union, Mr. Lance again next year. Incumbent Rep. “tool kit” items including the creation Group Says State Focused lively brown haired woman who capti- joined members of the House Energy Leonard Lance (R-7th) defeated Mr. of the 2-percent cap on annual property vated a future Revolutionary War hero and Commerce Committee in sending Potosnak, 104,642 to 71,486 last year. tax increases, and arbitration reform and president and not the dowdy, dowa- a letter to the President promising to The new Congressional lines will be for police and fire contracts. Too Much on Road Widening ger matron most Americans have imag- work with him on this issue. drawn later this year so it is not known Lawmakers Propose Change to ined for more than 200 years. “I have long been a supporter of if th two will face each other again. Permit Cut in Vo-Tech Tax Levy TRENTON — A new analysis of and bridge maintenance has declined The “Lady Washington Party” will enacting medical liability reform that Mr. Lance resides in Clinton Town- Ninth District Legislators, Sena- the New Jersey Department of since 2008. Spending on new road celebrate Martha’s 280th birthday at will seek to end frivolous lawsuits ship in Hunterdon County while Mr. tor Christopher Connors, Assembly- Transportation’s (DOT) fiscal year capacity was 3.6 percent of the capi- the Trap Rock Restaurant in Berke- that force doctors to practice defen- Potosnak, a teacher, resides in North man Brian Rumpf and Assembly- 2012 capital program shows mainte- tal program in 2009 and 8.9 percent ley Heights on Thursday, June 2 from sive medicine and drive up health Plainfield in Somerset County. woman DiAnne Gove, all Republi- nance and repair making up the largest in 2011. 6 to 8 p.m. The program will feature care costs. Unfortunately, the Phil Morin Named to cans, have announced that they are category of spending, but also finds a The report offers the following rec- a short reading about “The Martha President’s health care bill is absent UCC Board of Trustees drafting legislation that would allow higher percentage of funds going to ommendations for the Governor, State Washington You Didn’t Know” fol- of any meaningful medical liability Philip Morin, an attorney and chair- a board of education of a county highway and bridge expansion than in Legislature and NJDOT: Recommit to lowed by a champagne toast to “Lady reform. Many have attributed man of the Union County Republi- vocational school to reduce its local any year in nearly a decade. The report the fix-it-first policy mandated in 2000 Washington.” Hors D’Oeuvres will America’s medical liability system can Committee, has been appointed share tax levy if the board and the was released by the Tri-State Trans- to reduce the backlog of deficit roads be served. as one of the root problems with the by Governor Chris Christie to the county government agree to the re- portation Campaign, a regional policy and bridges by half as the state ap- Guests are encouraged to wear their nation’s high health care costs. I am Union County College Board of Trust- duction. watchdog organization. proves the Transportation Capital Pro- fanciest string of pearls to be entered to proud to have been part of the ees. In addition, GOP political strat- The 9th District delegation’s ini- “The analysis makes us concerned gram this year. In addition, they urge receive a surprise gift. Tickets are $70 committee’s efforts on this important egist Richard DuHaime has been tiative comes at the request of the the NJDOT is taking on too many the state to restore and increase funding each and checks should be made pay- issue,” Mr. Lance said named to the Passaic County Com- Ocean County Freeholder board new road widening projects that it for the state’s smart growth programs able to the UCRW and sent c/o Julie munity College Board of Trustees. which, in preparing the county bud- cannot afford and moving away from to restore funding to the Safe Routes to Diddell, 411 Elm Street, Westfield, N.J. Kean Applauds Pick DeCroce Questions Oliver’s get, discovered that current state law smart transportation policies,” said Transit program to at least $1 million 07090. For additional information, call Leadership on Reforms did not allow for a reduction in the Kate Slevin, executive director of the annually and to use money previously Union County Republican Headquar- Of Rochelle Hendricks Assembly Republican Leader Alex county levy allocation to the voca- Tri-State Transportation Campaign. earmarked for Access to the Region’s ters at (908) 789-0200. TRENTON — New Jersey State DeCroce (R-26, Whippany) has ques- tional school districts. A minimum The report found that 44 percent of Core tunnel project for mproving the Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, tioned the leadership of Assembly tax levy for school districts was es- the NJDOT’s 2012 capital program is cross-Hudson commute. The cam- Enhanced Licenses Jr. (R-21, Westfield), a member of the Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-34, East tablished under Governor Jon dedicated to fixing and maintaining paign also said the proposed capital Senate’s Education Committee, said Orange) in moving forward reforms Corzine’s “School Funding Reform roadways and bridges, while 11 per- program relies on $1.8 billion in bud- Unveiled By MVC Governor Chris Christie’s choice of to address high property taxes. He Act of 2008.” cent of funds are going to road expan- get transfers over five years, revenues TRENTON -- The Motor Vehicle Rochelle Hendricks to be secretary said “Tool Kit” reforms are needed sion projects. Spending on roadway that presently do not exist. 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Developer’s Agreement Concern Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (Editor’s Note: This is Mayor Andy legally execute (sign) the required agree- with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Skibitsky’s response to a letter written by ment between the Town of Westfield and The others are made up. Are you sharp Mr. Stillufsen published in last week’s the developer. (Remember, the agree- enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey paper.) ment is between the developer and the P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 tion? ***** Town of Westfield, not the Planning If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Thank you for writing. I appreciate the Board, which is why I, as Mayor, sign it.) guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 opportunity to address your concern. Please note that no “deal” has been “in the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Please be advised that a “Developer’s works.” Rather, the developer’s agree- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Agreement” is required by Article 8, Sec- ment is the result of the comprehensive P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! tion 17 of the Municipal Land Use Ordi- and very public Planning Board process All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. nance “for all applications involving in- defined by state law (Municipal Land come from the board game Diction frastructure...” Perhaps Part A of Article Use Law N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.). Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman 8, Section 17 best clarifies what a Accordingly, all testimony, including in- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER developer’s agreement is: “Prior to any put from the public and deliberations, are Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo construction and coincident with the fur- conducted at advertised public meetings 1. Zax – An instrument for trimming COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION nishing of the performance guarantee by and all decisions rendered are memorial- roofing slates the developer, the developer shall enter ized in writing and adopted at advertised 2. Valise – A small suitcase Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Phocine – Relating to seals EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS into a developer’s agreement with the public meetings. Notification of Town of Westfield incorporating all the memorializations are sent to The Westfield 4. Spreaghery – Cattle stealing terms and conditions of approval as re- Leader for inclusion under legal notices. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe RHEXIS quired by the Planning Board or Zoning Further, the Planning Board is defined by 1. In medicine, the rupture of an organ One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 Board of Adjustment.” the Municipal Land Use Law as an au- or vessel In all cases where the developer will be tonomous body and its exclusive author- 2. An early stage or beginning responsible for installing public improve- ity is codified in Ordinance 3.12 to the 3. A swift deerlike animal of south- ments such as sanitary sewers, street light- effect: “Any power expressly authorized eastern Africa The Virtual Downtown and ing, curbs, storm water control convey- by ordinance or the Municipal Land Use 4. A mild form of smallpox ance facilities, and the like, the developer’s Law to the Planning Board or the Zoning LAMPADEDROMY agreement serves to protect the public’s Board of Adjustment shall not be exer- 1. A large dolphin of the North Atlantic interest by legally binding the developer cised by any other body,” which includes having few teeth The Quimby Street Node to the construction standards set forth by the undersigned and the Town Council. 2. A torch in honor of Prometheus the Town Code. In this particular case, Therefore, neither the Council nor I can 3. A catfish native to the River Nile The Ferraro’s Restaurant fire in Westfield opens Is there a place for imagination and creativity to the execution of a developer’s agreement intervene in the Planning Board process. 4. An electric eel was one of the conditions set forth in the I trust this offers reassurance that no SPOOR many questions for the future while the reality of the deal with the near term or is it best to just deal with Planning Board’s resolution of approval “deal has been in the works” and that the 1. The tracks of a wild animal disaster for those directly affected sets in. How long it, wait it out and see what happens over the next two that was memorialized and adopted on developer’s agreement is required by the 2. To skin or scale, as with fish September 15, 2010. Town Code to protect the public interest. 3. An organ stop producing a thin, will it take to rebuild, if rebuilding is to, in fact, years or so? If that is the case, it seems a shame to To be clear, there is no conflict of occur? Several property owners, insurance compa- lose the tremendous momentum that the downtown Andy Skibitsky reedy sound interest, nor is there any “deal” between Mayor of Westfield 4. The trimmings of skins and hides, nies, attorneys, planning board, architects; settle- has established. myself and the developer. As Mayor, I used for making glue ments and lawsuits – how will they be able to come Could there be a “Virtual Downtown” while rem- MATANZA 1. A slaughterhouse together? The displaced employees – how to help edies are imparted? Could Quimby Street be closed Scotch Plains Zoning Board Thanked 2. An outside staircase them find new jobs? The displaced businesses - for traffic – tables set up in the evenings for diners – 3. A concealed dungeon with a trap where will they relocate, will they continue in busi- speed dial phones on each table to order from any For Cell Tower Denial at Swim Club door at the top ness, will it be in Westfield? restaurant while being entertained? Perhaps patrons We would like to take this opportunity to there was a “gap” big enough to justify 4. A trap, snare These challenges involve the interests of the whole would connect to the restaurant’s website while at thank the many people in our community constructing a commercial cell tower in a See more letters on page 5 who joined our fight against T-Mobile’s residential neighborhood, nor could they downtown including the Downtown Westfield Cor- their table and order online, then have their orders application for a cell tower at Willow Grove prove that there wasn’t a better location. poration (DWC), the Westfield Area Chamber of delivered to their table at the “Quimby Node.” Pros- Swim Club (Scotch Plains). Over 100 indi- The data they presented was contradic- Letters to Commerce (WACC), town government, nearly all pect Street between North Avenue and Broad Street viduals strong, we sacrificed our time and tory and inconsistent. lent our talents in a variety of ways. Many This was perhaps most strongly dem- the Editor businesses and property owners and suppliers. How also could be closed to traffic and made a “Network of us tirelessly showed up meeting after onstrated when the town’s rado frequency will they come together, who is the lead and what Share,” part of the “Virtual Downtown.” meeting for the past 10 months because of (RF) expert, Ronald Graiff, presented a Who Is That Honored role do they all share? And in a regional sense, could a deal be arranged our belief that WGSC was not an appropri- report from the Hillside Cemetery cell ate place for a cell tower. tower application. This report, prepared WW II Veteran? All is not lost though and one restaurant and a few with NJ Transit whereby patrons could shuttle for We maintained tenacity in the face of by T-Mobile’s RF expert Ben Shidfar, Last September, I along with 10,000 buildings do not constitute the whole downtown free during certain times on the Raritan Valley Line T-Mobile’s attorneys and host of experts, stated that, “the coverage in the Willow other people, attended the annual Marine with the strength and breadth of Westfield. Still, the between Cranford, Garwood, Westfield and Fanwood challenging their claims of a gap in cov- Grove Swim Club area is excellent.” Mr. Corps Parade in Raritan, honoring J. erage. T. Mobile could neither prove that Shidfar is the same RF expert who testi- Basilone, WW II Medal of Honor recipi- situation is an injury and it presents a challenge. to interconnect all, making an entertainment net- fied to the contrary in the Willow Grove ent. Before the parade started, I listened In a micro sense, how will Summer Jazz Nights work of “Virtual Downtowns?” FW Comm. Thanks application. to an interview with a WW II Marine function – where will the bands be placed, where These are a few open thoughts we have. Those The Scotch Plains Zoning Board, rec- veteran who served two years in the Pa- Cleanup Volunteers ognizing these facts, courageously stood cific. will the patrons sit, what view will they have – with the responsibility to respond face a challenge, up for our neighborhood by unanimously And behold, he is from Westfield and burned out buildings on Elm Street? Summertime on and we support them in dealing with the actuality. The Fanwood Clean Community Com- denying the application based on T- mittee would like to extend their thanks has lived there for over 50 years. His Tuesday nights with dining and jazz is popular for We’re sure that sooner or later, things will be rem- Mobile’s inability to present clear evi- record was such, they placed him in the to the 100 volunteers who participated in dence of a gap. Additionally noted by the the April 30 Clean Community Day. Lit- lead car along with Basilone’s brother many and it draws people from all over. edied and reshaped. board members were concerns for our and niece. His first name is Ray. Can’t ter was removed from Fanwood’s public neighborhood and our kids. They chose areas. Picked up during the event were remember his last name (Meusel, to not put them at risk by placing this cell Musell?). approximately 25 bags of recyclables and tower by their parks and their school. Letters to the Editor 75 bags of trash. Good job, volunteers! A sincere thank you to the members of Mark Kugel The morning began with Councilman the board for your careful deliberation of Union Russell Huegel’s welcome and reading the facts and hearing the voice of our Thank You for Making Reaching $14.3-Trillion of the “Fanwood Clean Community Day” community. We applaud your decision to Positive Revenue Forecast Shows Proclamation. Federal Debt Ceiling deny T-Mobile this variance and once FSP-Y 5K a Success Budget Discipline is Working Fanwood Clean Community again thank you for your commitment We would like to express our sincere Today’s [Monday] news that our Chariman Clint Dicksen, and service to Scotch Plains. thanks to the Scotch Plains Police De- The state’s positive revenue outlook would view increased state revenues as nation’s debt now surpasses $14.3 tril- Bob McCarthy, Linda Talcott, Judy Lanfredi Mouckas, partment, volunteers from the Scotch shows Republican budget discipline is a license to spend. Surplus revenues lion is a sobering reminder that we must Greg Cummings, Dean Talcott, Plains-Fanwood school district and the getting results in the fight to repair state should not be viewed by Trenton politi- Scotch Plains, for tackle our unsustainable levels of debt Donna Dolce Fight the Tower dedicated staff and members of the finances. cians as an excuse to go back to the days and deficits immediately and with deci- Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA for con- With state finances in shambles, Re- of unchecked spending. While the pic- sive action. President Obama and Con- tributing to the success of the 5K “United publicans and Governor [Chris] Christie ture painted today is better than the al- gress must work in a bipartisan capacity WF School Taxes Rise, Ranking Drops for a Cause” Fundraiser that was held in led last year by offering a balanced, ternative, the numbers show that tax on the debt ceiling issue by including honor of Dr. Diane McGovern and health fiscally disciplined budget after the revenues in New Jersey are highly vola- meaningful spending reforms, substan- All While FD and PD Are Understaffed and wellness awareness. Democratic majority abdicated their re- tile. Democrat plans to increase taxes tial reductions in current spending and As a result of the commitment and sponsibility to govern. Today’s improved would be the equivalent of chopping safeguards that will restrict future spend- Something has to give. I find it sad how pling and Westfield is the only school to generosity of our community, the Diane revenue forecast shows that the decision down one’s house for firewood — short ing, such as the balanced-budget amend- our town and school system work. drop in the local sampling. Our adminis- McGovern Fund exceeded its financial to live within our means and hold the term gain followed by long term misery ment and spending caps. Passage of such Westfield has the highest starting salary tration allows our principals to send jokes goal. We were able to present the line on taxes is working. While our re- as revenues flee the state. Republicans a legislative package would be a signifi- for teachers in the nation. Westfield has on school e-mail to parents that leave the McGovern family with much needed fi- covery is tenuous and we must remain will continue to focus on meeting the cant step toward a path of fiscal responsi- one of the highest tax rates in the nation. town liable; and allow our teachers who nancial support to help offset mounting cautious, the revised outlook is a wel- state’s obligations and living within our bility, job creation and economic growth. We are told we pay the highest starting are doing drugs to continue to teach; but medical expenses incurred due to Dr. come change from a decade of higher means, rather than frittering tax dollars Failure to do so will damage our current salary so we can have the best teachers. we have no control on how much we have McGovern’s continued battle with in- taxes, spending, and debt under total away on special interests and bigger economic recovery efforts and further But are they the best and are they doing to pay in taxes. flammatory breast cancer (IBC). Democratic control of state government. government. burden our children and grandchildren the best job? We now have the some of the highest The name “United for a Cause” was [I] urge caution to lawmakers who Tom Kean, Jr. for future generations to come. The fact is now in print. We don’t have taxes in the state and/or country, but our selected as the name of our event as it Westfield Rep. Leonard Lance the best schools. Actually Westfield is fire and police departments are under captured the collective spirit driving this For more information, see Senate Republican Leader NJ 7th Congr. District not the best in the nation or even the state staffed. We are all getting screwed and fundraiser. Thank you for being a valu- www.goleader.com/help and is dropping in the rankings. Westfield we allow it. We passed our over-priced able part of this day. is ranked 41st in the state. In 2008, school budget and we elect a council who Millburn was ranked no.1 and in 2010 could care less about our safety by cutting Sheri Cognetti, FSP-YMCA they are still ranked no.1. In 2008 Cranford fire and police personal. When will the Janette Birkett, Robert Stevens was ranked 29th. They are now ranked people in this town pay attention? After it Scotch Plains 13th. Summit was 25th and is now 22nd. is to late? Scotch Plains was 69th. It has moved up Wake up Westfield. Speak up and let Council Refuses to to 62. Westfield was 27th and is now 41st. our council and school board know we So, all the increase in taxes was for are not the open-ended bank account. Answer Re. Firemen higher paid teachers, and administration Greg Ryan and a lower school ranking. A small sam- The town council refuses to answer the Westfield question, “What standard of fire safety did you use in lowering the number of Scotch Plains Council’s Non-Refund firemen?” When I last asked that of the council, they allowed their administrator to evade a direct response by heaping Of Sewer Money Is Insulting praise on the heads of the firemen and As a resident and taxpayer in Scotch Plains specifically, I am being forced into police who acted so bravely at the Ferraro Plains, I find it insulting to be told the selling my home. Exactly what business fire. No one doubts their bravery. What overpayment of $820,000 the town col- would be legally able to tell us we were everyone can doubt is that the council lected for our “sewer costs” is not going overcharged, but they were keeping the used any fire safety standard in the use of to be returned to us but will be “managed” money for some nebulous future en- their prerogative to lower the number of for our own good by those in government deavor? I will be leaving this town and firemen. with a better understanding of financial this state in disgust and disappointment. To support my position concerning the matters. Excuse me? You overcharged Give me my refund! evasion, Mr. Gildea praised Cranford as me and I want my money back. Let me Thank you Louis Beckerman for tak- the first responding town to come to the make this simple for you - you collected ing on the Republican “business as usual” scene. He didn’t mention that Cranford too much. You cannot keep the money group and their ridiculous but illogical arrived 20 minutes after the call went out. because it does not belong to you. If you arguments for keeping money not be- I do not mean to denigrate Cranford’s don’t have this money due to you, you longing to them with reasoning so unsus- response or its much needed help. They have to repay the residents of Scotch tainable that only they would dare pro- are greatly appreciated. Mr. Gildea did Plains. I know this concept of returning pose it without the grace of being embar- not mention that the Westfield firemen money is foreign to you, but it is the right rassed. had to battle the blaze by themselves for and only option available to you. Patricia Balke 20 minutes before there were enough Because of the wrong and greedy think- men to be effectual. He didn’t mention ing of local, county, and state govern- Scotch Plains that our ladder truck sat impotent about ment officials in New Jersey and in Scotch 100 feet away because of his use of “Mana- gerial Prerogative” in lowering the num- Westfield Gets Help From Cranford, ber of firemen. At what point will the council, or any member thereof, abandon Your State Legislators their silence and answer the question? Do Neighboring Fire Departments they really think that the public believes ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, The most striking image from last ent inadequate funding they provide the that it is safe when it takes 20 minutes for Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. week’s Westfield Leader coverage of the fire department. the first mutual aid town to arrive and 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. six-alarm fire at Ferraro’s was of the What is needed is an open and trans- allow an effective suppression of the fire? Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford fire departments’ tower truck parent discussion about how the current With all the comment on the need for a (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. pouring water on the raging fire. staffing levels are derived and why our speedy response, does the public really Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) For the second time in six weeks, town doesn’t seem to have enough staff think it is safe with that much time pass- 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Westfield’s fire department was unable to man one of their most important trucks. ing from the first call for help? Please Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] to adequately protect the citizens and The mayor has rightly managed the come to a council meeting and express (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] property of the town without help from budget of the town in a prudent manner, your doubts about your own safety. Write Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] our neighboring towns. but the town has to ask whether the safety a letter. Let your councilman/woman 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] And while the mayor and the town of the public is now at risk because of know how you feel. Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] council were correct to praise the fire and inadequate fire department staffing. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] A. John Blake police departments for their outstanding Michael Snizek Westfield 7th Congressional District work during this emergency, the council Westfield Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 needs to take responsibility for the appar- e-mail:[email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2011 Page 5 Reeve Family Legacy Enables Westfield to Preserve Its Past Letters to the Editor By JAYNE BOOK SALOMON nia. Her funeral also took place at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times home, as did the funerals of both her Union Catholic Has Failed to Act on With the recent renovation of the parents decades later. Reeve House completed last Decem- Both Mr. and Mrs. Reeve were civic- ber, the long awaited opening of the minded members of the Westfield com- Balls Landing in Yards SP Homes new home to the Westfield Historical munity. When Mamie moved to In 1961, when the Scotch Plains Zon- our homes. Society has brought with it a kind of Westfield, she organized a chapter of ing Board accepted the Archdiocese’s The most dangerous nuisance since indescribable excitement. For the first the VFW, in which she had been an application for Union Catholic (UC) to the renovation is the numerous foul balls time in its history, Westfield will not active member in her prior community exist in a residential zone (R-1 zoning to our neighborhood is subject to every only have a cultural center that focuses of Newark. William was part of a small be exact), they did so with the condition time there is a baseball game or practice on local history, but one that is housed group responsible for the founding of that the school would always maintain a on the UC’s field. These errant foul balls 25-foot tree/landscape buffer. The in- land anywhere in our yards, even four the YMCA in 1923. Mindowaskin Park Courtesy of Westfield Historical Society Courtesy of Dave Williams/Williams Nursery in an exquisitely restored, 19th-cen- tent of this requirement was to shield the feet from our homes and right on our tury Victorian-style home. exists today due to William’s vision, REEVE HOUSE PAST AND PRESENT…Pictured above are images of the adjacent properties (and potential future decks/patios. While ticket holders and The preservation of the three-story, efforts and ideas. Additionally, he and Reeve House History and Cultural Center of Westfield, both before its recent residences) from any disturbances that spectators attending a game inherently 3,000-square-foot house, set on 1.62 Mamie donated more than three acres renovation, left, and afterwards. The center will present cultural events as well as might occur and to maintain property accept the risk of being hit with a base- acres of property located at 314 Moun- of their home’s four-acre property to house archival materials. values in this area of Scotch Plains. ball, we do not just because we live next tain Avenue, began back in 2007. create the park. In 2009, upon receiving a permit from to a high school field. The home, which recently was added Some unique and rare trees on the Chamber Asks for Help From the Township of Scotch Plains (a permit In fact, on April 26 an errant foul ball to the National Registry of Historic front lawn of the house have been there granted without any public hearing be- landed two feet from my toddler in the Places, was donated to the Town of for over a century. One of New Jersey’s fore any township board) UC renovated middle of our patio table and rolled onto Westfield 26 years ago by William largest specimen trees, an English yew, Community In Wake Of Ferraro Fire its athletic field. Before the renovation, our deck. Edgar and Mamie Reeve’s two sons, with a crown diameter of 65 feet, can be In the wake of the tragic fire at Ferraro’s, Traffic flow decreases, patrons who would the athletic field was approximately 70 UC has been notified both verbally Ralph Tichenor and Edgar Reeve. The found on the right-hand side of the destroying a landmark and staple of our have dined there and then stroll around feet from our property line. The mov- and in writing several times since 2009 sons donated the home and the prop- property. Interestingly, the tree does community since 1969, we are reminded and shop elsewhere don’t come, and busi- able bleachers were placed 30 feet from regarding the foul ball issue. They have erty in memory of their father, William not qualify as a national landmark be- that we as a community we are at our best ness decreases for all. our property line at the base of a small done nothing. Edgar Reeve. In exchange, it was agreed cause its species is not native to when times are at their worst. Our hearts We at the Chamber are geared up for hill. When UC had baseball games, we At the September 7, 2010 Scotch that Edgar, who was 85 years old at the America. go out to the Ferraro family and to the helping businesses grow, network and had minimal interruptions from sound Plains town hall meeting Jim Reagan, time, would live in the house until his On the far left-hand side of the prop- entire community and we look forward to market. And we look forward to doing so and spectators because they stood 20 to Jr., Sister Percy Lee Hart and Karen death, property tax free. Edgar would erty is a plaque commemorating the helping them start the next chapter of for Ferraro’s when they reopen. In the 30 feet away from our backyard at the Piasecki were in attendance. My neigh- dedication of the homestead by the their story. meantime, we will do everything we can bottom of the hill. We (4 Dutch Lane) bors and I spoke to the numerous noise, maintain the interior while the town As the Westfield Area Chamber of to work with the DWC and Sherry Cronin did not receive any errant foul balls privacy disturbances, and foul balls fly- would take care of the grounds. sons in memory of their father, William Commerce, serving the communities of as they help Ferraro’s with this transition. because of the curved-top backstop and ing into our yards during baseball games Back in 1985, it seemed like a good Edgar Reeve, who was indeed a pillar Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, I hope to see you all at future events. the distance of the actual field from our and practices. Responding to the Mayor deal. Edgar wound up living to the ripe of the community and was affection- Scotch Plains and Westfield, we have And if you’re not already involved in our properties. Malool’s invitation, Mr. Reagan noted old age of 100, thus occupying the ately known as “Uncle Bill” to all. dedicated ourselves to helping all busi- collective success, please join us. The The renovated athletic field is 20 feet his knowledge of the errant foul balls – family residence for an additional 15 The Reeve name will live on per- ness owners and professionals connect time to participate in our community, in closer to our property. The bleachers are but offered no apology. Instead he said, years. petually, not only because of the with each other, with the community at your community, has never been more now fastened to a concrete retaining “I left them a bucket, and I never got any It is not clear when the house was family’s many philanthropic contribu- large and with new customers from all “now” then ever. Give us a call, send us wall less than 15 feet from our property. (foul) balls back.” built or who built it, but what is known tions, which now include their home, over. an e-mail, get involved helping the com- Spectators stand less than two feet from At the September 21, 2010 Scotch is that it was constructed on the site of but also for their congenial, loving and Our community needs our help. When munity. our property line during a game. There is Plains Town Hall meeting Jim Reagan an earlier home that was the 1841 birth- always ready-to-help attitude. a business as large and successful as I wish us all a prosperous future. no tree buffer. There is no fence, no spoke publicly that UC would take care place of Brigadier General John R. The Westfield Historical Society has Ferraro’s closes, even temporarily, it af- Mitchell Beinhaker sound wall, nothing to shield the resi- of the foul ball issue. This was six months Myrick, a captain in the Civil War. done a professional job of renovating fects all businesses in the community. WACC Chairman dents of this neighborhood from loud- before the start of the 2011 baseball Myrick’s parents had purchased the the interior and the exterior, while at speaker noise, whooping/hollering of season. property, coincidentally, from an Ezra the same time maintaining the integrity game spectators, spectators who (at Rajul Shah Reeve of Newark, N.J., although no of the late-19th-century Italianate-style Bill Is Proposed to Prohibit Ex-Cons times) peer over our fence and peek into Scotch Plains relation to William Edgar Reeve. home. Before William and Mamie pur- The Reeve House History and Cul- From Serving on School Boards chased the homestead, William Stitt tural Center will serve the community by providing cultural and heritage TRENTON – Assemblymen Jerry swears that he or she is not disqualified lived there. He was the proprietor of the Green (D-20, Plainfield), Jack Conners would face penalties of up to 18 months Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. town’s first hotel, The Westfield Hotel, events. The offices of the Westfield Historical Society are now located (D-7, Delran) and Herb Conaway (D- in prison and $10,000 in fines. built in 1857. He bought the home in 7, Delran) are sponsors of a bill to bar The crimes included under the bill “25 Years Experience” May of 1872. It is believed that when there, along with a small museum dis- Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer playing some furniture and other his- those convicted of crimes from serving include any crime of the first or sec- Stitt bought the land, the house was on school boards and requiring board ond degree; an offense involving the already standing. toric items. A plan is in motion to build a tem- members to undergo criminal checks. manufacture, transportation, sale, pos- In 1906 William and Mamie Reeve The bill (A-444) was approved 76 to 0 session, distribution or habitual use of bought the house, where they remained perature- and humidity-controlled fa- FAMILY LAW cility where the carriage house now on Monday. The bill now goes to the a controlled dangerous substance or until their deaths in the 1960s. They State Senate for consideration. “drug paraphernalia; a crime involv- loved this home and enjoyed many stands. The new state-of-the-art facil- · Divorce · Domestic Violence ity will be designed with open work “If we prohibit someone from teaching the use of force or the threat of happy occasions there, including a very ing in a classroom because of past force to or upon a person or property · Custody · Child Support festive 70th anniversary party that their spaces and will contain archival boxes to store and protect historical items and convictions, then they definitely should including, but not limited to, robbery, sons hosted in April of 1963. The cel- be prohibited from presiding over the aggravated assault, stalking, kidnap- ebration was quite an event, with more exhibits. Additionally, it will connect to the house and provide handicap ac- education of an entire school district,” ping, arson, manslaughter and mur- · DWI · Criminal Defense than 100 attendees. Asm. Green said. “It’s a common sense der; a third-degree crime, or any of the Although there were many happy cessibility. Visiting hours at the Reeve · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation House will eventually be established. change that is long overdue.” following crimes: recklessly endan- occasions at 314 Mountain Avenue, Under the bill, any person elected or gering another person; terroristic and some excellent longevity genes in For more information, contact the Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Westfield Historical Society at (908) appointed to a board of education would threats; criminal restraint; luring, en- the family, the couple sadly and tragi- be disqualified from serving if they ticing child into motor vehicle struc- cally lost a daughter, Grace, who passed 654-1794 or visit westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. have been convicted of any crime that, ture or isolated area; causing or risk- away suddenly in 1938 from pneumo- under existing law, would disqualify ing widespread injury or damage; them from being employed in a public criminal mischief; burglary; threats (908) 232-8787 Center for Hope Hospice Sets 3rd school. and other improper influence; perjury A previous conditional veto by Gov- and false swearing; resisting arrest; Annual 5K Run for June 18 ernor Chris Christie added language any crime of the fourth degree involv- 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 SCOTCH PLAINS - The Center for to 17. barring people convicted of bias in- ing a victim who is a minor; or con- Hope Hospice and Palliative Care will All Proceeds will benefit the Center timidation and any fourth-degree crime spiracy to commit or an attempt to [email protected] richardjkaplow.com host its third annual Patrick Allocca Me- for Hope Hospice. Donations also be involving a child. commit any of the aforesaid crimes. morial 5K Run, Walk for Hope on Satur- made online at centerforhope.com. Those The bill also would require each day, June 18 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. unable to run or walk are asked to con- member of a board of education to Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and sider a sponsorship. undergo a criminal history background the Run/Walk will start at 9:30 a.m. An Sponsors to date include: Stagehouse check within 30 days of being elected awards ceremony and barbecue will im- Tavern, Running Company of Westfield, LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR or appointed. The cost of the criminal mediately follow the race. Frank and Camille Fortino, Ferraros Res- background check will be the responsi- The registration fee for individuals is taurant, Access 2 Care, Ashbrook Reha- bility of the school board member, but FACTORY AUTHORIZED PRICE REDUCTION $25 by Monday, June 13 ($20 for U.S.T.A.F. bilitation Center, Carrolls Florist, Hanley unexpended campaign funds may be members) or $27 on race day. Children up Funeral Home, Livingston Infusion Care used in the case of an elected member. to 10-years-old will be charged a fee of $7. and A.J. Jersey. The Race is U.S.T.A.F. 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A resident of the 20 Originally from Summit, Mr. the Mountainside Volunteer Fire De- Avenue near Clover Street. He was pro- block of Oakwood Court reported that he Farley moved with his family to partment for 38 years, including cessed and released on his own recogni- heard a noise coming from the down- Mountainside in 1956. serving as chief. He also zance with a summons. stairs area of his home, and when he went While attending Governor serves on the Tuesday, May 10, a red peony tree was to investigate, he observed a male indi- Livingston Regional High Mountainside Rescue reported stolen from a residence on the vidual standing in his living room. Ac- School, he enlisted in the Squad as a driver. He has 600 block of Carleton Road sometime cording to police, when the resident ques- between 10 p.m. on May 9 and 7 a.m. on tioned the suspect as to why he was in his U.S. Navy in 1967. Fol- worked for the May 10. The tree, valued at approxi- house, the suspect stated that he was lowing Boot Camp and Mountainside Public mately $250, was uprooted and removed looking for the resident’s son and then completion of Aviation Works Department for from the property. fled out the front door of the house. The schools, he reported for 32 years, including seven Tuesday, May 10, Jose Montanez, 80, resident called 9-1-1 and told police he duty with Attack Squad- as a Certified Public TOP HONORS…Atlas Pythagoras Lodge No. 10 Free And Accepted Masons, of Linden was arrested and charged with knew the identity of the suspect. Leavitt ron 44 out of Cecil Field, Works Manager. located at 1011 Central Avenue in Westfield, recently was recognized as a 2010 driving while intoxicated (DWI) follow- was later apprehended, police said. Fla. He attained the rank The annual Westfield winner of the Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Masonic Awareness. The ing a motor vehicle stop on the 600 block Sunday, May 8, Hassana Sessoms, 35, of Petty Officer Second Memorial Day Parade is announcement was made at the Annual Conference of the Grand Masters of of North Avenue, West. He was turned of Plainfield was arrested on an active Class, after which his scheduled for Monday, Masons of North America, held from February 20-22 in Denver, Colo. over to a responsible adult. warrant out of New Providence after a Tuesday, May 10, a resident of motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. She squadron was decommis- May 30. Opening cer- Bronxville, N.Y. reported that an un- was transported to police headquarters, sioned and he reported for Robert Farley emonies will start at 9 known person used his deceased father’s processed and released after posting bail. duty with Heavy Recon- a.m. with services at the Miller-Cory to Spotlight identity to make an online purchase. Sunday, May 8, Michell Florio, 27, of naissance Attack Squadron 6 out of World War I Veterans Memorial Tuesday, May 10, a resident of the 600 Hampton was arrested on a warrant out of Albany, Ga. He served as an aviation Monument at the North Avenue and block of Dorian Road reported that some- North Hunterdon Court after a motor structural mechanic aboard the USS East Broad Street plaza. Participants Colonial Dolls on Sunday one unknown removed $1,006 from her vehicle stop on North Avenue. She was Kitty Hawk CVA-63 on Yankee Sta- are requested to be in the Lord & WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory $1 for students and free for children bank account. transported to police headquarters, pro- tion in the Western Pacific in 1970- Taylor West parking lot by 8 a.m. House Museum, located at 614 under age 4. Friday, May 13, after being stopped cessed and released after posting bail. 1971. After opening ceremonies, the pa- Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will The museum will hold its annual for a motor vehicle violation on North Monday, May 9, a resident of the 70 Avenue near Crossway Place, Saray block of Tillotson Road reported that While in Florida, he was able to rade route will be north on East Broad present “Handkerchief and Pillow- yard sale, “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale,” Christina Gonzalez, 48, of Green Brook someone attempted to remove the front- work on and fly in the A-4 Skyhawk, Street, straight up to Fairview Cem- case Dolls” this Sunday, May 22, on Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to was arrested and charged with DWI. She door window. No entry was gained. and while in Georgia and aboard etery, where the VFW will have clos- from 2 to 4 p.m. 2 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, May was processed and released to a respon- Tuesday, May 10, a resident of the 400 ship worked on the RA-SC Vigilanti. ing ceremonies. Soft drinks will be Children of all countries and all 29. Members of the public are in- sible adult. block of La Grande Avenue reported that, He told people, “we don’t drop available for all participants at ages have played with dolls, and the vited to contribute items as dona- Friday, May 13, an incident of fraud sometime between January 1 and May bombs; we take pictures.” Fairview Cemetery after conclusion children of colonial America were tions; all proceeds will benefit the was reported on the 700 block of Warren 10, someone made fraudulent charges on After leaving the Navy, Mr. Farley of the parade. no exception. Toys of the era were museum. Donated items must be Street. Credit charges in excess of $600 her credit card, totaling $503. attended Union College, graduating All Westfield and Mountainside not purchased, however. Little girls useable and in good condition (clean were charged to the victim’s account, Wednesday, May 11, Gregory Sudduth, in 1978 with a degree in criminal organizations are invited to march in cherished their handmade dolls, and not broken or damaged.) The according to police. 28, of Union was arrested on an active Friday, May 13, the theft of keys was warrant out of Green Brook after a motor justice. this year’s parade. The parade com- which were crafted from castoff museum cannot accept electronics. reported at a business on the 200 block of vehicle stop on North Avenue. He was Mr. Farley has been involved in mittee urges organizations or indi- goods and worn cloth. A drop-off time must be arranged in East South Avenue. transported to police headquarters, pro- various civic and service organiza- viduals to march in the parade, spon- The program will feature a discus- advance with museum staff. Friday, May 13, Dana L. Labriola, 30, cessed and released after posting bail. tions over the years, including the sor a wreath to be placed at the sion about different kinds of home- The remaining programs of the of Westfield was arrested after respond- Thursday, May 12, Jeoffrey Ihe, 20, of Garwood Knights of Columbus, monument or make a financial con- crafted dolls and a display of dolls museum’s season, both on Sundays, ing to Westfield police headquarters to Piscataway was arrested after a motor Mountainside Lions Club and tribution to the committee to help fashioned from all kinds of items – will be “Sweet Smells…Sachets and satisfy an active criminal warrant from vehicle stop on Old South Avenue and Westfield American Legion. He cur- offset the costs of running the pa- from pillowcases and handkerchiefs Potpourri” on June 5 and “House Westfield. Labriola was processed and charged with providing false information rently is Exalted Ruler and chair- rade. For more information, call Stan to apples, spoons and clothespins. Tours and Open Hearth Cooking” on released after posting $750 cash bail. to an officer. He was processed and re- man of the Veterans Committee of Cuba at (908) 233-2767. Sunday’s program also will in- June 12. Sunday, May 15, Ralph Rotondo, 20, leased on a criminal summons. of Westfield was arrested pursuant to a Thursday, May 12, Erica Alvelo, 20, clude tours of the museum, a re- For more information, call the mu- motor vehicle stop on the 600 block of of Perth Amboy was arrested following a stored farmhouse built in 1740. seum office weekday mornings at Central Avenue on an outstanding motor vehicle stop on the 40 block of Borough Seniors Highlight Members of the cooking committee (908) 232-1776 or e-mail Westfield warrant in the amount of South Martine Avenue on an active war- will demonstrate the skills used in [email protected]. $200. He was held pending the posting rant out of Woodbridge. She was trans- 18th-century open-hearth cooking, The website is millercoryhouse.org. of bail. ported to police headquarters, processed Meeting, Upcoming Events using authentic recipes and seasonal Monday, May 16, Lavan Fuquan Wade, and released after posting bail. GARWOOD – The Garwood Se- at 10:15 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. foods. Taste samples will be offered Temple Sholom Posts 40, of Elizabeth was arrested at Elizabeth Thursday, May 12, a resident of nior Citizens Club met May 5 at the Food and open bar will be included. to visitors. The gift shop, which car- police headquarters on an outstanding Chetwood Terrace reported that some- ries a variety of colonial toys, crafts, Westfield traffic warrant in the amount of one made multiple fraudulent charges on Garwood Firehouse, with 44 mem- This trip also is open to seniors Shabbat Pray-Play $106. Wade also was wanted on six New- her credit card, totaling $909.00. bers in attendance. Lulu Caldas and outside of Garwood. For further books and educational materials, will FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of ark warrants totaling $1,250. He was Friday, May 13, William Badson, Jr., Nelly Dilly of Garwood Sovereign information, including the cost, call be open as well. Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites fami- released on his own recognizance on these 39, of Plainfield was arrested on an active Bank made a presentation on fi- Walter Maszczak at (908) 789-1067. Admission will be $3 for adults, lies with children ages 4 and under warrants but held in lieu of bail on the warrant out of Clark. He was transported nances for seniors, telling attend- The Garwood Senior Citizen Pic- to a Shabbat Pray and Play event this Westfield warrant. to police headquarters, processed and re- ees that if they sign up for a check- nic will be on Thursday, June 23, WHS Marching Band Saturday, May 21, featuring music, Scotch Plains leased after posting bail. ing account at the bank, they will from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Little maracas, puppets and parachutes. Tuesday, May 10, a resident of Friday, May 13, Tamara Teart, 35, of receive a $100 credit and the League Field. To respond, call To Play After Parade This monthly, 30-minute interac- Princeton Avenue reported that, some- Plainfield was arrested on an active war- Paulette Drogan by Friday, June 17, time during the day, someone hit his rant out of Watchung following a motor Garwood Seniors Club will receive WESTFIELD – The Westfield High tive service, led by Student Cantor motor vehicle, causing a dent in the vehicle stop on the 70 block of North $25 for each new account. The at (908) 789-0738. To take the se- School (WHS) Marching Band will Vicky Glikin, will begin at 10 a.m. A diver’s-side door. The vehicle was parked Martine Avenue. She was transported to speakers also provided the luncheon nior bus to the picnic or other local march in the Westfield Memorial Day free bagel brunch will follow in the in the street in front of the victim’s house police headquarters, processed and re- for the club. In honor of Mother’s functions, call Ann Romano at (908) Parade on Monday, May 30, march- playroom. Older siblings are welcome. when the incident occurred. leased. Day, seven members stood up to 789-0455. Pickup for the picnic will ing up East Broad Street to Fairview “This isn’t your ordinary children’s Wednesday, May 11, a resident of Friday, May 13, a resident of 5th Street sing the 1913 hit “M-O-T-H-E-R.” be around 10:30 a.m. The bus also is Cemetery. service,” said Temple Sholom Direc- School Place reported that, over the last reported that someone forcibly gained Garwood Mayor Patricia used for morning shopping trips to This year, after reaching the cem- tor of Education Michelle Shapiro week, someone removed approximately entry to his home through the rear door Quattrocchi discussed the borough’s Kohl’s, Target and the malls on Tues- etery, the band will climb Military Abraham, who came up with the idea $1,000 from his checking account with- and, once inside, removed jewelry and need for poll workers. This pays days and Wednesdays. Interested Hill, where members of the Ameri- for an interactive Shabbat program out his authorization. laptop computers. This incident is being persons are asked to call Cheryl Wednesday, May 11, a resident of Wil- investigated. $200 per day for the Primary and can Legion and the Veterans of For- when her own children were in pre- low Avenue reported that, sometime over Friday, May 13, Roger Johnson, 35, of General elections. If interested, call DeStefano at (908) 789-2108. eign Wars will hold a ceremony to school. “It’s like where Shabbat meets the last several days, someone removed Rahway was arrested on active warrants (908) 789-0170. The Garwood Senior Citizens honor living and deceased veterans Gymboree. The kids are encouraged approximately $450 from her checking out of Irvington, Newark and East The club has planned a trip on Club meets on the first and third who served their country. to jump up, dance, sing and play account without her authorization. Hanover. He was transported to police Thursday, May 26, to Doolan’s in Thursdays of every month. Anyone After performing “Taps,” the WHS along. Afterwards, everyone gets a Wednesday, May 11, a resident of Birch headquarters, processed and turned over Spring Lake for the show USO Stars interested in joining should call Marching Band will honor the veter- chance to nosh and get to know one Street reported that, sometime over the to the Union County Police Department and Stripes Extravaganza. The bus Patsy at (908) 789-0835 or ask for ans with a concert comprised of the another over bagels.” last several days, someone removed ap- pending pickup by Irvington authorities. will leave the Garwood Firehouse Dolores if attending a meeting. patriotic music of the Marines, Army, Temple Sholom is located in the proximately $600 from her credit union Saturday, May 14, Ryan Sullivan, 27, account. of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. Fanwood Presbyterian Church at the Thursday, May 12, a resident of Home- with possession of suspected marijuana All are invited to attend the cer- corner of Martine and LaGrande Av- stead Terrace reported that someone sent and possession of prescription pills after Willow Grove Bake Sale emony in honor of the men and women enues in Fanwood. The chapel is him a letter that was derogatory in nature. a motor vehicle stop on Trenton Avenue. of the United States armed forces. around the corner off Marian Av- Thursday, May 12, a manager of a He was transported to police headquar- Fairview Cemetery is located at 1100 enue. Participants are asked to enter Plainfield Avenue business reported that, ters, processed and released. To Benefit Hungry Kids East Broad Street in Westfield. through the door on Marian marked sometime over the last several months, Sunday, May 15, a patron of a store on Temple Sholom. For more informa- someone entered a shed and removed the 100 block of South Avenue reported SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow Nationally, nearly 17 million chil- Fran Lemberg Receives tion, call (908) 889-4900, e-mail several hundred dollars worth of cables that she was shopping when she lost her Grove Presbyterian Church will host dren are at risk of hunger. Funds raised [email protected] or visit and wiring. wallet. According to police, the wallet a bake sale this Sunday, May 22, through Willow Grove Presbyterian’s Friends’ Gaston Award sholomnj.org. Thursday, May 12, Curtis Matthews, was later found and turned over to a store from noon to 2 p.m. as part of Share Great American Bake Sale will be WESTFIELD – The Friends of 36, of Rahway was arrested on an out- employee, who called the victim to pick the Westfield Memorial Library standing $500 warrant issued by the it up. When the victim retrieved her wal- Our Strength’s Great American Bake used at the New Jersey Community Retirees Group Lists Scotch Plains Court after a motor vehicle let, $200 in cash had been removed. Sale, a national campaign that mobi- FoodBank in Hillside, where church honored Fran Lemberg with its stop on Martine Avenue. He was trans- Garwood lizes Americans to work to end child- members volunteer every other month. Gaston Award at the group’s last Meeting For May 24 ported to police headquarters, processed Friday, May 6, Alicia Spizzirro, 20, of hood hunger by holding fund-raising This organization provides nutritious monthly meeting. The annual award MOUNTAINSIDE – The and released. Bayonne was arrested and charged with bake sales in their communities. food for children at risk of hunger. was created in memory of Kenneth Mountainside Active Retirees will Thursday, May 12, Alan Galgoci, 34, underage consumption of alcohol after Homemade cupcakes, breads, cakes Willow Grove Presbyterian S. Gaston, a past member and presi- hold their last meeting for this sea- of Union was arrested and charged with police were called to a North Avenue and pies, cookies, brownies, candy Church is located at 1961 Raritan dent of the library board of trustees. son on Tuesday, May 24, from 10 obstruction of justice after a motor ve- catering facility on a report of a highly and other treats will be available. Ad- Road in Scotch Plains. The church is A Westfield resident, Mrs. a.m. to noon at the Mountainside hicle stop on Mountain Avenue. When intoxicated female. According to police, ditionally, Willow Grove children will near the corner of South Martine Lemberg was recognized for hav- Municipal Building, located at 1385 the officer asked Galgoci for his driver’s she was taken to Robert Wood Johnson ing demonstrated a sincere interest license, he refused and started yelling University Hospital in Rahway for treat- sell fresh lemonade to help support Avenue and Raritan Road. The build- Route 22, East. obscenities before attempting to drive ment and released to her parents after this cause. All are welcome. This event ing is handicap-accessible. in the Westfield Memorial Library All retirees are welcome to at- off, according to police. He was trans- being processed and issued a summons. will take place rain or shine on the For further information, visit and for her support of the library’s tend. Guest speaker Deanna Butters ported to police headquarters, processed Wednesday, May 11, Jason Nardone, front lawn of the church. willowgrovechurch.org or call (908) activities. She has been a member from SAGE will discuss “Normal and released. 22, of Garwood was arrested and charged 232-5678. For more information on of the Friends’ board since 2000; Ageing Versus Abnormal.” After the Friday, May 13, Melissa Martinez, 27, with driving while intoxicated (DWI) the cause supported by the bake sale, has served as vice-president and general meeting, the installation of of Plainfield was arrested and charged after being involved in a motor vehicle visit GreatAmericanBakeSale.org co-president, and currently is on officers will take place. Refresh- with possession of drug paraphernalia accident in which his vehicle struck a and Strength.org. the board as recording secretary. ments will be served. after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. parked vehicle. He was processed and 3EEMEFORYOUR While speaking with Martinez, the of- released with a summons. ficer observed an open container of alco- Sunday, May 15, Stephen J. Wenson, hol and marijuana residue, according to 21, of Scotch Plains was arrested and ).352!.#% police. She was transported to police head- charged with DWI after police re- quarters, processed and released. sponded to a second individual who Friday, May 13, Elizabeth Smith, 23, appeared to be in distress on the side of !.$&).!.#)!, of Westfield was arrested after a motor the road. According to police, Wenson vehicle stop on Hetfield Road on an out- was seen driving in an erratic manner. standing $339 warrant issued by the After an investigation, he was charged 2%6)%7 Garwood Court. She was transported to with DWI, transported to police head- police headquarters, processed and re- quarters, processed and released with a leased. summons. 4OGETHERWELLPRIORITIZEYOUR Saturday, May 14, Vashon White, 25, Mountainside NEEDSANDHELPYOUPLANYOUR of Roselle was arrested on an outstanding Tuesday, May 10, a black bench with FINANCIALFUTURE3CHEDULEYOUR $89 warrant issued by the Scotch Plains an engraved bronze plaque was reported FREEREVIEWTODAY Court after a motor vehicle stop on East stolen from a business on Sheffield Street. Second Street. He was transported to The plaque read “To the Brucker Family police headquarters, processed and re- from all your employees 1910-2010.” leased. Tuesday, May 10, Eloy Hernandez- Saturday, May 14, Elle Estrada, 19, of Perez, 31, of Kenilworth was arrested Garwood was arrested after a motor ve- after a motor vehicle stop on Partridge hicle stop on Park Avenue on an outstand- Run for allegedly driving with a sus- ing $121 warrant issued by the Garwood pended license. He was processed and Court. She was transported to police head- released at the scene. quarters, processed and released. Wednesday, May 11, Andrew Christine Cosenza, Agent Fanwood Denizard, 26, of Maplewood was arrested 2 Elm Street Tuesday, May 3, a resident of the 10 for allegedly driving with a suspended Westfield, NJ 07090 block of Glenwood Road reported that license after an officer observed him in Bus: 908-233-9100 someone wrote graffiti on a playhouse the parking lot of police headquarters www.christinecosenza.net located in the victim’s backyard. with no front plate on his vehicle. He was Tuesday, May 3, Adam Keogh, 29, of processed and released at the scene. North Plainfield was arrested on charges Saturday, May 14, police responded of possession of suspected marijuana to a residence on the 1000 block of and possession of drug paraphernalia Sunny View Road on a report of a kitchen after a motor vehicle stop on the 200 fire. According to police, a faulty fan block of Midway Avenue. He was trans- inside a microwave caught fire, causing ported to police headquarters, processed approximately $2,000 worth of damage and released with a summons. due to heavy smoke caused by the fire. #ONSULTYOURTAXORLEGALADVISORFORSPECIFICADVICE Tuesday, May 3, Kyle Saich, 19, of The fire department was on scene, deter- 3TATE&ARMs(OME/FFICES"LOOMINGTON ), 0 Garwood was arrested on an outstanding mined the cause of the fire and con- warrant out of Garwood after a motor firmed it was out, police said. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2011 Page 7 Author to Present Program Classes to Offer Participants On History of Jersey Shore Computer, Job-Search Skills WESTFIELD –Author, photogra- State, Mr. Woyce has published two SCOTCH PLAINS – Union County munity colleges will deliver training pher and lecturer Kevin Woyce will books about regional history: “Jer- College will begin offering classes at using its existing curriculum. Addi- present “History of the Jersey Shore” sey Shore History and Facts” and the Scotch Plains Public Library to tional online content and training de- at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at “Hudson River Lighthouses and His- job seekers to improve their com- veloped by New Jersey Network will the Westfield Memorial Library. The tory.” His third book, entitled “New puter and job-search skills. These also be available. More than five mil- library is located at 550 East Broad Jersey State Parks: History and classes will focus on the basic com- lion New Jersey residents will be Street. Facts,” will be available later this puter skills needed by every job ap- served through this initiative. According to Mr. Woyce, his curi- year. plicant today. All courses will be de- The Scotch Plains Public Library is osity about an elephant-shaped build- This free program will be open to livered at a basic user level, will be located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one ing in Margate and a concrete ship in all Westfield Memorial Library and four hours in length and will be built block from Park Avenue, in the center Cape May led him to create this MURAL cardholders. MURAL around workforce development skills. of the township. All programs at the program, which will include origi- cardholders belong to libraries that Classes are scheduled as follows: library are free and open to everyone. nal photographs and historic images. are part of the Middlesex Union Re- WELCOME TO WESTFIELD…Representatives of The Presbyterian Church in Microsoft Windows – June 7; He also will uncover such mysteries ciprocal Agreement Libraries. To Westfield welcome a delegation from the Livingstone Church in Zambia, Africa. Microsoft Word – June 14; Microsoft Community Center as the origin of names like Ship check if a library participates, visit Pictured, from left to right, are: Justina Yvonne Mwanza, Robert Nkunika, PCW Outlook – June 21, and Microsoft Bottom and Loveladies. the Westfield Memorial Library member Marnie Ainslie, Jane Ngala, PCW member Bill Ainslie and the Reverend Explorer – June 28. All classes will Plans Band Event This program will span shore his- website, wmlnj.org. Nehemia Mkwayi. Reverend Mkwayi will deliver the sermon this Sunday, May 22. be held from noon to 4 p.m. To regis- WESTFIELD – The Westfield tory from the days of pirates, ship- For more information about other ter for the classes or for more infor- Community Center will host a Band wrecks and lighthouses to the found- library programs and services, visit mation, call (908) 322-5007, exten- Extravaganza on Friday, May 27, from ing of today’s most popular summer wmlnj.org and click on the Online Presbyterian Church Hosts sion no. 204. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale resorts. Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, This training will be made avail- in Westfield for $5 at Rockn’ Joe and A lifelong resident of the Garden extension no. 7951. Delegation From Zambia able as part of a $5.1-million Na- the Sound Station. They also will be tional Telecommunications and In- available for $7 at the door. WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian and 10 a.m. church services this Sun- formation Administration American High-school rock bands from Church in Westfield (PCW), located day, May 22, when Reverend Mkwayi Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant Westfield and the surrounding area at 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will deliver the sermon. A luncheon to support the New Jersey State will perform favorites as well as their is hosting a delegation from the will follow at 11:30 a.m. For more Library’s Broadband Technology own original music. Simple refresh- Livingstone Church in Zambia, Af- information about this or any other Opportunity Program. ments and concessions will be on rica, through Tuesday, May 24. upcoming event, call the church of- The goal of the program is to make sale. Ample room will be available PCW has a long history of support- fice at (908) 233-0301 or visit the New Jersey’s libraries strategic job- for dancing or just sitting back to ing mission work and has been work- church website: westfieldpc.org. creating facilities by adding com- enjoy the show. ing since 2008 to develop a partner- puter workstations, upgrading The Westfield Community Center ship between the two church commu- Wine-Cheese Tasting Internet connectivity and providing is located at 558 West Broad Street. nities. Members of the PCW congre- job-search assistance and workforce For more information, call Thelma gation visited Zambia in 2008 and To Benefit The Arc development programs. Smith, executive director, at (908) 2009. None of the four members of the AREA – A wine and cheese tast- A consortium of New Jersey’s com- 232-4759. Livingstone Church delegation had ing event benefiting The Arc of ever been away from the continent of Union County will take place on Africa before or on an airplane. Saturday, July 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Livingstone delegation in- It will be held at the Liberty Hall IHM Slates Inquiry Session cludes the Reverend Nehemia Museum – Carriage House and Gar- dens, located at 1003 Morris Av- BRIAN’S LEGACY…Dave Lovato, left, president of the Westfield Chapter of Mkwayi, Clerk of Session Robert Focusing on Catholic Faith UNICO, presents the Brian Piccolo Award to Jesse DeMartino of Westfield High Nkunika and Church Elders Jane enue in Union. This event will be School. UNICO District X Governor William Hearon stands at right. Ngala and Justina Yvonne Mwanza. open to the general public. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Immacu- make a relevant difference in your Activities that were planned for their Participants will have an oppor- late Heart of Mary (IHM) Roman day-to-day life?” UNICO Gives Awards To Student-Athletes visit include touring the Westfield tunity to sample a variety of red and Catholic Church will host an infor- This program will take place in area, a sightseeing trip to New York white wines, plus a wide range of mal inquiry session on Monday, May the Nazareth Center behind the SCOTCH PLAINS – UNICO Dis- ian-American service organization, City and the United Nations, and cheeses and finger foods. This event 23, at 7:30 p.m. for non-Catholics church. There will be coffee and trict X recently held its 36th Annual with local chapters throughout most recently, a Saturday evening will support programs and services interested in exploring what Catholi- refreshments, a brief DVD and Brian Piccolo Sports Program at America. Founded in Waterbury, performance by the Westfield Sym- offered by The Arc of Union County, cism is all about, as well as for non- plenty of time for questions and Pantagis Restaurant in Scotch Plains, Conn. in 1922, it is comprised of phony Orchestra. which serves individuals with in- practicing Catholics who might want answers. There is no charge and presenting 17 awards to youth from volunteer members who work to sup- “This is an amazing opportunity tellectual and developmental dis- to “come home” to the faith in which absolutely no obligation. 10 different chapters of UNICO, in- port charitable, educational and ser- to share our community with our abilities and their families. they were born. The Immaculate Heart of Mary cluding Clark, Elizabeth, Berkeley vice projects while promoting Italian visitors and continue to learn about The cost is $30 by Saturday, July Felicia Levine of IHM’s Adult Church is located at 1571 Martine Heights/New Providence, heritage and combating negative ste- each other’s faith and culture,” stated 9, and $35 after and on the day of Education outreach will lead a dis- Avenue in Scotch Plains. Ample Hillsborough, Hillside, the reotyping. Barbara Ringk, moderator of PCW’s the event. No one under the age of cussion of such questions as: “Why on-site parking is available behind Plainfields, Raritan, Scotch Plains- Mission Commission. Ms. Ringk has 21 will be admitted to the event. For has the Catholic faith withstood the the church. For additional informa- Fanwood, Union and Westfield. been involved with mission work in more information, call (973) 315- test of over 2,000 years?” “What tion, call Ms. Levine at the Parish Former New Providence High AARP Chapter Plans Kenya and Zambia for over 10 years 0020. To purchase tickets, visit makes Catholicism different from Office at (908) 889-2100, exten- School football coach Frank Bottone Year-End Luncheon and is “thrilled to be a part of such an arcwinetasting2011.eventbrite.com. other faiths, and why do people sion no. 22, or send an e-mail to her gave an inspirational talk to highlight exciting experience for both church More information also is available find it a pillar of strength in trou- attention at [email protected]. Di- the evening. UNICO chapters around WESTFIELD – Westfield Area communities.” at arcunion.org or facebook.com/ bling times?” and “What makes it rections can be found on the parish the country hold the annual ceremony AARP Chapter No. 4137 will hold The public is invited to the 8 a.m. arcunioncounty. relevant today and why might it website: ihmparish.net. celebrating the accomplishments of its year-end luncheon on Monday, local high-school student-athletes in June 6, at noon. It will take place at honor of the late Brian Piccolo, the Giovanna’s Restaurant in Plainfield. former Chicago Bears running back Anyone interested in attending is who died from cancer at a young age, asked to call (908) 232-1362 for WESTFIELD and whose story was told in the movie reservations. The cost is $30 and Brian’s Song. includes a complete lunch, tax, gra- ELECTRICAL SERVICE “The Parables of Jesus” UNICO is the nation’s largest Ital- tuity and soft drinks. 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Lic # 14073 J.T. Auto Sales Echo Lake Church of Christ 419 Springfield Ave Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 (Intersection of Springfield Ave. and East Broad St.) Since 1976 Anne M. Hale Speaker Series www.echolakechurch.org email: [email protected] Made possible by a grant from web: cars.com/jtautosales The Thomas Glasser Foundation and The Anne and Lee Hale Fund The Family Law Department of Hosted by the Friends The Westfield Memorial Library presents Dughi & Hewit Presents of the Westfield Memorial Library The History of the Jersey Shore Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm

Have you ever wondered Dr. Mark Taylor why there is an elephant- “Crisis on Campus” shaped building in Mar- gate? A concrete ship in Cape May? Towns on the Jersey Shore named Ship Bottom and Loveladies? Westfield Native, Learn the answers at this Kevin Woyce is a Jersey Author of Crisis on Campus, and colorful tour of Jersey author, photographer and Shore history, from the days lecturer who has written two Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. Chair of the Department of Religion, books: “Jersey Shore Columbia University of pirates, shipwrecks, and 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates lighthouses to the founding History & Facts” and of today's most popular “Hudson River Lighthouses All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce Wednesday, June 1 7:00 pm including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of summer resorts. & History.” assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- This promises to be a compelling evening. divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions Open to Westfield Memorial Library and MURAL cardholders. Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference Westfield Memorial Library Meeting Room Sign up online at Dughi & Hewit, P.C. 550 East Broad Street www.wmlnj.org and click on Open to the public. Register on the Library’s website at It’s your Library … Make the most of it Online Calendar, or call 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 www.wmlnj.org and click Online Calendar, 550 East Broad Street Westfield 908.789.4090 x7951 or call 908.789.4090 x 7951. (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com www.wmlnj.org 908.789.4090 Page 8 Thursday, May 19, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION John Dietrich, Jr., 77, Systems Analyst; William J. Townsend, 84, U.S. Marine; Active In Church, Scouts, Golden Agers – Obituaries – Westfield Resident and Businessman John William Dietrich, Jr., 77, of daughters, Barbara Thompson (Gary) Sarah Hope Van Why, Was Active William J. Townsend, 84, a life- liam and Tara, and his great-grand- Scotch Plains died on Monday, May and Eileen Cosentino (Mark); his sis- long resident of Westfield, passed daughter, Grace, along with many 16, 2011, at Overlook Hospital in ter, Mary Graybush (Richard); two In PTA, Garden Club and Politics away peacefully on Thursday, May other close family members. Summit. brothers, Robert (Gina) and George 12, 2011, at Brighton Gardens in A Mass of Christian Burial was Born in Elizabeth, he grew up in (Kathy); seven grandchildren, Col- With fond memories, Sarah Hope Charlotte Damon, 11, vice-president Mountainside. celebrated on Saturday, May 14, at Union and lived in Elizabeth before leen, Derek, Craig, Elizabeth, Parkinson Van Why passed away on of her class at Brookside Elementary Mr. Townsend was a veteran of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic moving to Scotch Plains in 1964. Madeline, Sarah and Samuel; several Monday, May 9, 2011. School in Cranford. World War II, serving in the U.S. Church in Westfield. Interment fol- A graduate of Rutgers University, nieces and a nephew. Born in Rahway, N.J. on April 14, Sarah also will be missed by her Marine Corps. He worked in the fam- lowed at Fairview Cemetery in John served in the U.S. Army during The funeral will be held today, 1962, Sarah moved to Westfield in father, Robert Parkinson; her brother, ily business, Henry P. Townsend Westfield. the 1950s. He was employed as a Thursday, May 19, at 10 a.m. from 1963 and developed many lifelong Chris Parkinson; Scott’s father and Moving and Storage in Westfield, for Arrangements were by the Dooley systems analyst with Phelps Dodge the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 friends. She graduated Westfield High mother, Scott and Nancy, along with several years. Later, he began Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- in Elizabeth. After retiring, he worked South Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral School in 1980 and continued her Scott’s sister, Kristina, her husband, Townsend Rigging Company in enue in Westfield. as a tax preparer at H&R Block in Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. education at Gettysburg College, ob- Victor, and their children, Michael Westfield and retired many years ago. Donations in Bill’s memory may Scotch Plains for many years. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, taining her degree in 1984. and Alyssa. Bill was a member of the Ameri- be made to either the Center for John was an active member of the 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Sarah met Scott Damon Van Why A Mass was offered on Friday, can Legion, Lions Club and the 200 Hope Hospice or the Westfield Res- Golden Agers of Scotch Plains and Plains. Interment will be at Graceland during the summer of 1982 and they May 13, at St. Michael’s Roman Club. cue Squad. St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Memorial Park in Kenilworth. were wed May 10, 1986. They moved Catholic Church in Cranford. His beloved wife, Dorothy May 19, 2011 Catholic Church and was a former Those who wish may make dona- to Cranford in 1987, a town that Sa- Arrangements were by the Dooley Townsend, predeceased him. leader of Boy Scout Troop No. 203. tions to the Scotch Plains Rescue rah developed a passion for, and re- Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, Surviving are his daughter, Mar- He also was a volunteer with Junior Squad, P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains, mained active in PTA, Garden Club West, in Cranford. garet Picaro, and her husband, Tony. Achievement while at Phelps Dodge. N.J. 07076. For additional informa- and political committees. In lieu of flowers, charitable dona- He also will be deeply missed by his He is survived by his wife, Joan tion or to sign the guestbook, please Her life continues through the four tions may be made in her remem- grandchildren, Kelly Picaro-Brodo Sauer Dietrich; two sons, Thomas visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. wonderful children she had with Scott, brance to Missions Possible, and her husband, Vincent, Brett, Wil- (Caroline) and Robert (Denise); two May 19, 2011 Hannah Rose, 21, and graduating from [email protected], the University of Virginia this year; (908) 377-5257, and Griffin Bridges ECF Announces Date William Armstrong, 19, and currently Program at Seton Hall Prep, Ivan Marie L. Bogart, 89, Active With VFW; attending Fairfield University; Ben- Arocho, [email protected]. For Tea-Fashion Show jamin Granville, 14, who will be at- May 19, 2011 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Had Been Nursing Assistant at CSH tending Seton Hall Prep in the fall, and Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Marie L. Bogart, 89, formerly a For 15 years, Marie was a nursing (ECF) will hold its second annual longtime resident of Westfield, passed assistant at Children’s Specialized Virginia Kinney Dunnan, Executive; Classic English Afternoon Tea and away peacefully and knowing she was Hospital in Mountainside, and she Fashion Show, sponsored by loved, on Friday, May 6, loved working with chil- Mother and Wife Extraordinaire Coldwater Creek, on Sunday, June 2011, at Oconee Medical dren. She was a member of 12, to benefit children with cancer Center in Seneca, S.C. St. Paul’s United Church of Virginia Kinney Dunnan died dren and fostering several others. She and their families. All are welcome. Born in Elizabeth, she Christ in Garwood, N.J., a peacefully on May 10, 2011, with her opened both her heart, and her door, to The event will take place from 2 to Hilda Gordon was the wife of the late devoted member of the husband and her family by her side, anyone who needed an “extra Mom.” 5 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church, Lloyd M. Bogart, Sr. and VFW Ladies Auxiliary at St. Joseph Medical Center in Read- Virginia loved to cook big meals and located at 2387 Morse Avenue in the daughter of the late 6807 and a member of the ing, Pa. to play cards and games, and used it as Scotch Plains, and will honor ECF’s Hilda Gordon Cedric Rathbun and Ha- Mayflower Society (a de- Virginia Lee Kinney was born July a not-so-secret way to bring children, pediatric cancer mothers. Hilda Gordon of Marco Island, Fla., zel H. (Kirk) Turner. scendent of John Howland.) 31, 1935 in Meadville, Pa. and moved friends and family together for a little Attendees will have an opportu- formerly of Westfield, N.J., gently She is survived by her Her family would like to to Westfield, N.J. with her parents, quality time. However, Virginia also nity to enjoy finger sandwiches, passed away in the presence of her brother, Theodore R. thank the staff of Oconee Margaret Rennie Kinney and Samuel understood the importance of being a scones and dessert while listening to daughters on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Marks Kinney, Sr. She graduated from strong, vibrant and healthy competi- Turner of Seattle, Wash.; Marie L. Bogart Medical Center for their piano music. Juanita Painson, an She was born February 13, 1930 in three children and their kind and thorough care. Westfield High School in 1953, and tor and contributor. She was the direc- ECF mother and businesswoman, St. Ingbert, Germany. Hilda spent spouses, Lloyd M. and Cheryl Reel Memorials may be made to the from Brown University in 1957. Her tor of Brown University’s will be the keynote speaker. time living in France and Japan until Bogart of La Crosse, Wis., Jeanne L. Bayleaf-Leonard J. Sanders Memo- parents, her sister, Margaret Chattertocks, the starring lead in nu- In addition, participants will be moving to the United States in 1955. Bogart of Seneca, S.C. and John W. and rial VFW Auxiliary 6807, 221 South McGroarty, and her brothers, R. merous musical productions, a state able to meet some of the Central She was a master Japanese doll Caroline Krause Bogart of Manches- Avenue, Garwood, N.J. 07027, or to Stanton Kinney and Samuel Marks champion Bridge player, national Region’s mothers who will be hon- maker, wood carver and ikebana ter, N.H.; two grandchildren, Christo- the Oconee Medical Center, 298 Kinney, Jr., all predeceased her. Apple II Lode Runner champion, pro- ored at this event. A 50/50 and gift flower arranger while living in Ja- pher E. Bogart and Julie D. Garcia, and Memorial Drive, Seneca, S.C. 29672. With her big sister’s talent, guid- lific knitter of ski sweaters and baby raffles also will be included. All pan. Hilda loved bingo and crafting one great-grandson, Ben C. Colvin. May 19, 2011 ance and encouragement, Virginia blankets, avid fisherwoman, and a guests will receive a gift bag. and was active in the Marco Island became fascinated with music at the pretty good bowler, too. Women’s hats are optional, and Shell Club and St. Mark’s Episcopal early age of 4. She loved singing and Virginia loved her hometown and prizes will be awarded for best hats. Church in Florida. Bowling Event Helps Keep the piano, and in her busiest years, devoted countless hours to helping The cost is $25 per person. Ven- She is survived by her daughters, could often be found skipping around others. She served as a choir mother dors are invited and tables are $25. Linda Hoenig, and son-in-law, Hans Local Man’s Memory Alive the house doing chores and singing and Sunday school teacher at St. Interested persons are asked to con- Hoenig, of Marco Island, Fla. and the latest Broadway show tunes, or Paul’s Episcopal Church, a member tact Barbara at (908) 322-4323, ex- Julie Gordon of Westfield, N.J., and WESTFIELD – The Gregg F. Clyne from Hershey’s Deli in Westfield. the most challenging passages from of the Westfield Service League and tension no. 17, or seven grandchildren. Memorial Foundation held its second The Gregg F. Clyne Memorial her favorite Gilbert and Sullivan, as chairwoman of its Consignment [email protected]. May 19, 2011 annual “Spirit of Gregg” bowling Foundation, Inc., a non-profit orga- she practiced for one of her many Shop, and, as a volunteer, helped event on May 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. at nization, was established in 2008 to performances at the Cranford Dra- establish the first College Resource Garwood Lanes in Garwood. A give financial support to qualifying matic Club, where she was a regular Center at Westfield High School. Westfield resident, Mr. Clyne passed local high-school students who plan for many years. Virginia instilled her In 1975, she became an employ- away in August 2006 at age 27. to attend the University of Delaware love of music in each of her children ment counselor with Executive Search NAMI Meeting to Feature The intention of this event is not to (Mr. Clyne’s alma mater.) and was always one to lift those Inc. and quickly rose in the ranks to raise funds for the Foundation, but At present, the Foundation is around her with happy song. manage its Newark office before be- to bring together family and friends searching for its 2011 scholarship Virginia met her husband, Bruce ing promoted to executive vice-presi- Family Coping Strategies for a night of fun, laughter and fond award recipient (five students previ- Sr., at a freshman mixer at Brown dent, then opening and managing the recollections of Mr. Clyne. Sixty- ously have been awarded scholar- University. He saw her in a red dress company’s new Morristown office, WESTFIELD – All are invited to will lead a discussion on the per- five guests wore matching blue T- ships.) The next Gregg F. Clyne on the stairs of Brown’s Whittier where she worked until her move to attend a program presented by the sonal experiences of children grow- shirts with the words “Spirit of Memorial Foundation fundraiser House and vowed to find his way to Pennsylvania. Union County chapter of the Na- ing up with bipolar, PTSD and learn- Gregg” on the back (the Foundation event will be held at the Gran Centu- meet her. Virginia wrote in her “Him” In addition to her husband, Bruce, tional Alliance on Mental Illness ing disabilities. He will speak about logo on the front) and 52 of those rions in Clark on Saturday, March book that he was “well – simply won- Virginia leaves four children, Bruce (NAMI) on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:30 various coping strategies and first- guests enjoyed bowling to compete 31, 2012. derful!” Just two weeks after gradu- Dunnan, Jr. of Westfield, N.J., p.m. at American Legion Martin hand accounts of people and orga- for the high bowler game, as well as For more information regarding the ation, they married and moved to Del Cameron Dunnan of Morris Town- Wallberg Post No. 3, located at 1003 nizations that provide help along the low bowler game. It made for a Foundation, interested persons are Rio, Tex., where Bruce, an ROTC ship, N.J., Margaret Dunnan of Cov- North Avenue, West, in Westfield. the course of development. night of lots of good-natured com- invited to visit Mr. Clyne’s website, graduate and second lieutenant, was entry, Conn. and William John Guest speaker John Gesumaria Mr. Gesumaria’s mother also will petition. Guests also enjoyed sand- greggclynefoundation.com, or to e- stationed with the U.S. Air Force. Dunnan, IV of Blairstown, N.J. She provide some insight into parenting a wiches, wraps and chicken fingers mail [email protected]. The Air Force base, and the desert also leaves her daughters-in-law, Historian to Address child with mental illness. All are in- that surrounded it, felt like an alien D’Arcy Dunnan of Westfield and Ruth vited to ask Mr. Gesumaria questions planet to the newlyweds, but Jen (as Dunnan of Morris Township, as well Willow Grove Forum and/or participate in an open and she was fondly called) quickly as five grandchildren, Diana, Ashley SCOTCH PLAINS – The Wil- friendly discussion on issues related adopted her new Air Force family and Bruce, III of Westfield and Scott low Grove Presbyterian Church to the care of someone who may be and, soon thereafter, started one of and Kyle of Morris Township, as well will present John Fea, a historian suffering with mental illness. her own. They returned east when as many nieces and nephews. from Messiah College, at its Adult There is no charge to attend this Bruce was discharged, moving first A memorial service to share our Forum at 11:30 a.m. this Sunday, program, and snacks will be provided. to Cranford and then to Westfield, happy memories of Virginia will be May 22. Mr. Fea will discuss his For more information, or in the event of where she lived and raised her fam- conducted at St. Peter’s Episcopal book, “Was America Founded as a inclement weather, call (908) 233-1628 ily, for more than 25 years, before Church in Morristown, N.J. on Fri- Christian Nation?” Members of the or e-mail [email protected]. moving to Pennsylvania. day, May 20, at 11 a.m. community are invited to attend. Further information also is available at Virginia devoted the first seventeen May 19, 2011 John Murrin, who taught Colo- nami-nj-uc.org. years of marriage to raising her chil- nial and Revolutionary American History for 30 years at Princeton University, stated that, “Fea chal- Baptist Church Begins Westfield Library Releases lenges his readers to think like Registration For VBS historians, and presents them with the facts they need to weigh the SCOTCH PLAINS – Registration evidence...[including] case stud- is underway for Vacation Bible Strategic Plan For 2011-14 School (VBS) at the Terrill Road WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memo- survey. ies of the religious beliefs and practices of seven founding fa- Baptist Church, to be held Monday rial Library has just released its Strategic Participants were recruited through re- through Friday, July 11 to 15, from 9 A FAMILY FOREVER…Mary Ann and George Clyne stand beside a picture of their Plan for 2011-2014. Entitled “Collabora- quests from library board members, infor- thers – three undoubtedly devout and orthodox in their faith, while a.m. to noon each day. son, Gregg. The Gregg F. Clyne Memorial Foundation held its second annual “Spirit tion and Connection: Engaging the Com- mation in the local press and sign-up sheets This year, participants will take of Gregg” bowling event on May 7 at Garwood Lanes as an evening of camaraderie munity,” the plan is the result of work on in the library. Staff members also contacted the other four are questionable in and reminiscing among family and friends. The Foundation’s next fundraiser event, the part of community members, library library users, non-users, readers and non- regard to one and/or the other.” part in “The Big Apple Adventure,” benefiting local high-school students, will take place in March 2012. staff and library board members. Its pur- readers and invited them to participate. The Willow Grove Presbyterian a journey that will teach how life and pose is to help guide the board of trustees As a result of the focus groups, surveys Church is located at 1961 Raritan faith connect. It will impart this mes- in setting priorities over the next few years and meetings, the plan was written to in- Road in Scotch Plains. For further sage through a combination of mu- given the economic realities that all mu- clude a series of goals and objectives along sic, Bible stories, missions, crafts, nicipal agencies face today. with a new mission statement. The follow- information about the church’s programs and ministries, visit games, learning, exploring, snacks Gray Funeral Homes In order to define a shared vision and ing mission statement will now appear on and fun. The week will wrap up with mission for the library, community input many library materials: “The Westfield Me- willowgrovechurch.org or call (908) 232-5678. The church facili- Family Night on July 15. was sought out via a series of focus groups morial Library – the community’s destina- “It is important for young people to Since 1897 and an online survey. More than 111 tion for discovery and ideas – engages ties are handicapped-accessible. people attended the focus groups that minds, entertains spirits and facilitates life- have an opportunity to learn about were led by Library Development Solu- long learning for people of all ages.” Expo Sunday to Honor who Christ is, what He has done for tions, a library-consulting firm based in The three goals that will guide the board them and what that means for them Princeton, and over 200 people took the for the next three years include engaging Wellness Challenge living life each day. Vacation Bible the community with modern, responsive SCOTCH PLAINS – The commu- School will do just that in a fun, excit- services, diverse collections and patron- nity is invited to the Scotch Plains ing way that kids can understand,” friendly policies; delivering up-to-date Wellness Challenge Expo to be held said VBS Co-Director Lisa Dyer. information and resources to increase this Sunday, May 22. It will take “I am especially excited about this awareness and use of the library and to place on the Village Green, adjacent secure the library’s role as an essential part year’s theme: The Big Apple Adven- to the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- ture,” she added. “Living just out- of Westfield life, and connecting with the community in an easy-to-use facility and ing located at 430 Park Avenue. The side New York City, I think the kids with current technology. festivities will begin at 1 p.m. will really enjoy and appreciate all Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in According to Phil Israel, library direc- Awards and prizes will be given away that they will experience. Seeing the 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. tor, parts of the plan have already been at the Expo, which will feature free sanctuary look like Times Square, Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the addressed. “With a donation from the activities and demonstrations, as well having the kids get their picture taken personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Friends of the Westfield Memorial Li- as a Fun Bus for youngsters. Multiple with a replica of the Statue of Lib- cremation. brary, we now have six laptop computers local vendors will have displays. The erty and having a New York-style available for use in the library, a library Expo will mark the conclusion of the foundation has been established and a pretzel for snack will all be part of Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home contract for a new circulation system has first annual 12-week Wellness Chal- the adventure.” 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. been awarded. We are on the verge of lenge, a fun and friendly competition “The Big Apple Adventure” is Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 lending out e-readers. I want to thank during which participants were treated open to those who have completed William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. everyone in the community who partici- to twice-weekly seminars, as well as pre-kindergarten through those who NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 pated in the process to help create the the Challenge point system that fo- have finished sixth grade. Admis- (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 plan. With this plan in place, the library cused on the mind, body and soul. sion is free, but space is limited. board and I feel confident that the The Wellness Challenge was Registration will end on Sunday, Westfield Memorial Library will con- brought to the community through a June 5. For more information or to John-Michael “J.M.” Jones tinue to provide outstanding services to small group of volunteers as a part of register, call the church office at N.J. Lic. #4869 the residents of Westfield.” To view the Strategic Plan, visit the Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool’s (908) 322-7151 or register online at Director library’s website, wmlnj.org, and look Wellness Campaign. trbc4him.org. under the tab “About Us,” or visit the All residents, including children, Terrill Road Baptist Church is lo- www.grayfuneralhomes.com Reference Desk and ask for a copy. The are invited to attend this event to cated at 1340 Terrill Road in Scotch library is located at 550 East Broad Street celebrate this year’s achievements and Plains. The Reverend William C. in Westfield. to learn what is in store for next year. Page is pastor. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2011 Page 9

Nicholas Attanasio Rebecca De La Fuente Alyssa Hatch Melanie Johnson Amelia Morabito Shannon Reilly Allison Rose Meghan Sullivan The Woman’s Club of Westfield Announces 2011 Spring Scholarships WESTFIELD - At the May general and Advertising. Giselle and James Rose. She is a soft- Meghan Sullivan is the daughter of Department Grant is bestowed in tion for her high character and contri- meeting of the Woman’s Club of Melanie Johnson is the daughter of spoken student who is a leader in the Maryellen and Charles Sullivan. She memory of the former WCW member butions to the community. She has Westfield held recently at the Ma- Mary C. Adams and Bruce Johnson. classroom. Allison stands out academi- is energetic, intelligent and gives her Ruth L. Quadenfield. This year the received the Girl Scout Gold Award, sonic Lodge in Westfield, the 2011 She has taken a difficult academic cally and is a member of the National best effort to whatever she does. award is given to: Alyssa Hatch, the the highest honor in scouting and plays spring scholarships were awarded to workload, worked hard and found Honor Society. She has worked as a Meghan is a member of the National daughter of Gail and Thomas Hatch, the violin in the WHS Orchestra. eight Westfield High School (WHS) much success. Melanie is a member tutor of geometry, a lifeguard and with Honor Society and earned the Girl she is a truly amazing person and Alyssa is a captain of the WHS track seniors. Each winner will receive a of the National Honor Society, mem- a local animal shelter. At WHS, Allison Scout Gold Award, which is the high- student. She has always excelled aca- team and an editor of the Hi’s Eye, $5,000. one-time freshman grant. ber of the Transition Team, raised has been a member of the lacrosse and est level of honor in scouting. She demically. Alyssa is a National Honor WHS’s award winning weekly paper. General Scholarships were awarded eight puppies for the seeing eye orga- swim teams. She was a tri captain of helped create, and is now president of Society member, recognized by the She will attend Tufts University to to: Nicholas Attanasio, is the son of nization, was involved in building in the WHS swim team. Allison will the Anti Bullying club at WHS. She is Daughters of the American Revolu- study Linguistics and Biology. Antonina and John Attanasio. He has Honduras, participated in Model UN attend Loyola University in Maryland a first class debater, volleyball player performed well academically at and plays the harp. She will attend and will pursue her interest in Math- and very interested in drama. Meghan Westfield High School. He is also a Occidental College and has a strong ematics. will attend Muhlenberg College to leader and stand–out performer at a interest in Psychology. Shannon Reilly is intellectually cu- major in Theatre and English. varsity sport. While playing WHS Amelia Morabito is the daughter of rious and mature. She’s a member of The Erma-Sloane Chambers Schol- school hockey, he was elected assis- Paulette Del Russo. She is exceptional the WHS Swim Team. She has been a arship is the next award. It is given in tant captain and scored over 100 points. and has a true passion for learning. Transition Project Leader, named her honor and so named for a former Nicholas has worked as a leader with Amelia is a member of the National YMCA Alliance Youth of the Year, member of the Woman’s club of the WHS Transition Program and vol- Honor Society, president of the Italian member of the National Honor Soci- Westfield by her husband. This year unteered at a soup kitchen. He will Club, cellist in the Chamber Orches- ety and was a Foreign Exchange Stu- the scholarship is given to Rebecca attend Fairleigh Dickinson University tra and active in drama. Her sports dent in Paris, France. In return, a De La Fuente, the daughter of Vilma with an interest in Communications have included soccer, shot put, la- French student came to visit with the De La Fluente. She is a very consci- crosse and rugby. She has a sense of Reilly family in Westfield. Shannon entious, well-organized young lady More Education style that sets her apart and changes baby sits for several different fami- who works hard and is successful. often. Amelia will attend the Wharton lies and has worked at the Learning She has excelled academically and in On Page 18 School at the University of Pennsyl- Express. She will attend the Univer- all aspects of her life. Her academic vania and major in Fashion/Retailing. sity of Pittsburgh with plans to major honors include: National Hispanic Nagourney Named Allison Rose is the daughter of in Anthropology. Scholar, the National Honor Society and Bloustein Scholar. Rebecca has Scholar Athlete volunteered in various communities SCOTCH PLAINS - Emily to teach swimming to underprivileged Nagourney was selected along with children and was a Special Olympic Alex Parker to represent Scotch THE trainer. Rebecca excelled as a WHS Plains-Fanwood High School (SPF varsity swimmer. She will attend Yale FERRARO’S, WE LOVE YOU...The 4th grade Westfield Baseball League Mets HS) at the 34th annual Union County WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE University with an interest in Biology. are cheering on their favorite restaurant and sponsor, Ferraro’s, and wish them Scholar Athlete Awards dinner held The Ruth L. Quadenfield Antiques a speedy and successful comeback. Paid Release. May 11. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN grabbed a 7-0 lead. From that point, in the third and fourth innings, but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil starting pitcher Zach few of the hits were hit on the nose. A little miscue in the top of the first Archembault shutdown the Highland- Arrigoni pitched five innings, yielded inning spiraled into a disaster for the ers, allowing only a solo blast from 10 of the Blue Devils’ 12 hits, walked home team, which allowed the No. DiSarno in the fifth, until Jon Gribbin four and struck out one. 13, 17-4 Governor Livingston High relieved him in the seventh. In his six “We wanted to give Matt an oppor- School baseball team to muster full innings on the mound, tunity to get some pitching in. He enough runs to hold off the 17-4 Archembault hit one batter and kept them off-balance, and he did Westfield Blue Devils, 8-7, at Bob walked none, while striking out three. well,” Highlander Head Coach Chris Brewster, Sr. Field in Westfield on “A three-run homer in the second Roof said. May 12. inning! One thing about our team, “With that kid on the mound, he With runners on first and third and they are going to keep battling and did not throw the ball hard, but our one out, Highlander Joey DiSarno battling. After that, Zach did a nice team did not make the proper adjust- tapped a grounder to second, which job. He held them down. The home ments,” Coach Brewster said. looked like a sure fire double play run was the difference in the game. It James O’Rourke (3-for-5, run ball. Instead the ball was misplayed, was a disappointing loss, because we scored, RBI) gave the Blue Devils a which allowed Tyler Martis to score are a much better team than that,” Blue jumpstart in the second inning with a from third, then Joey Graziano Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster said. slicing single to left. AJ Murray (2- stepped to the plate and bashed a Highlander left-handed pitcher for-3, 2 walks, 2 runs scored) fol- three-run home run over the right Matt Arrigoni, who came into the lowed with a lofty double down the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times field fence to give the Highlanders a LEADING THE PACK IN THE 800…Blue Devil Sam Tooley, center, leads the pack in the 800 meters and teammates Kevin game with no previous record, kept right field line. Danny Kerr bounced Ingram and Kevin Smith, far right, follow closely. Tooley at 1:56.75, Ingram at 1:57.79 and Smith at 1:58.98 finished 1-2- 4-0 lead. the Blue Devil batters off-balance an RBI single to left. Matt Varakian 5 in the 800 meters. The very next inning, Keith Skin- with his particularly slow, breaking (2-for-4) and Will Riggs singled, then ner belted a three-run homer over the balls, especially in the first two in- Kerr scored on an error by the short- right field fence and the Highlanders nings. The Blue Devils did get to him CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 TOOLEY, ANDREW KIRNA, LEAHY, DePAOLA GET 1STS Blue Devil Track Boys Grab UC Watchung Division Title

By DAVID B. CORBIN “He really stepped up today. Kevin Joe Rinaldi at 148-0 and Raiders Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times is a junior. Last year, he might have Burke at 147-1 and Jordan Clausen at Andrew Kirna, Sam Tooley and hit 2:05. He got 1:57. That is going to 146-3. Burke at 45-1.5, Billy Castore Jack Leahy fronted a host of Blue pay off big when we go after the 4x8 at 43-11.75 and Valdes at 43-5.5 Devils that reaped a huge harvest of at East Coasts,” Tooley said. placed 2-3-4 in the shot put followed team points in the distance events and Due to the fact that Tooley had to by Blue Devil Will Cronin at 41-10. Mike DePaola took top honors in the begin the race lined up on the outside Raider Zach Carow placed first in high jump to lead the Westfield High lanes, additional strategy came into the pole vault with a height of 13-0 School boys track & field team to the play. followed by Blue Devil John Union County Watchung Division “You are always worried that the Stelmach at 12-0 and Raider Dan title at Governor Livingston High guys on the inside go out hard when Pesin at 11-0. Blue Devil Matt School in Berkeley Heights on May you can’t see them. I go hard on the Gordner and Raider Joe Desiato tied 13-14. straightaway and position myself af- for fourth at 10-6 and Blue Devil Pete The Blue Devils had a total of ter that. We ran it tactically well,” Fagan placed sixth at 10-0. 135.5 followed by Rahway at 109, said Tooley, whose time was three Blue Devils Jacob Vergara, Tooley, Union at 99.5 and Scotch Plains- seconds better than his previous best Jason Isbit and Garrett Pryor finished Fanwood at 88. Union Catholic won time. third in the 4x400 with a time of five individual events en route to the DePaola also hit a personal best 3:28.33. Pryor took fourth in the 100 Mountain Division championship when he cleared 6-2 to win the high meters at 11.5. Blue Devil Rob with a total of 164, followed by Gov- jump. Blue Devil Chris Jimenez Ciardullo finished fourth in the 200 ernor Livingston at 126 and Cranford placed fifth at 5-6. Jimenez placed at 23.11. Raiders Moussa Channaoui at 60. third in the long jump with a distance at 16.12 and Mike Parada at 17.18 Andrew Kirna crossed first in the of 21-2.5. Declan Fitzmaurice at 41- finished 4-6 in the 110 hurdles. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WORKING ON THE PICKOFF…Blue Devil first baseman Danny Kerr, No. 24, prepares to catch the throw from pitcher 1,600 meters with a time of 4:21.77 10.25 and DePaola at 40-4.5 placed Channaoui placed sixth in the 400 Zach Archembault in a pickoff attempt of Highlander Tyler Martis. followed by Leahy at 4:24.08 and 2-4, respectively, in the triple jump. hurdles at 1:00.33. teammate Zach Lizmi at 4:26.1. The Raider boys fared very well in In the Mountain Division, Cougar Raider Alex Parker finished sixth at the field events. Sebastian Valdes at Adham McGuire placed third in the EDWARDS WINS 100, 200-400;PIERCE WINS 800, 1,600 4:33.54. 125-11, Mike Tufaro at 124-10 and long jump with a distance of 20- “We were going to try to get at least Chris Burke at 110-5 placed 1-2-4 in 11.25. Summit’s Mark Jones had the two guys under 4:20. We came the discus, followed by Blue Devil J. meet’s best leap of 23-6.25. Last week through at 67 for the first lap. At that Duffy at 105-7. Raider Alex Daboub at the Union County Relays, McGuire Raider Track Girls Capture point, we realized we were too slow. took top honors in the javelin with a at 42-7.75 and teammate Reggie Right after that lap, we picked it up. toss of 149-2 followed by Blue Devil Green at 42-9.5 placed second in the We went negative splits. Coach [Jack] triple jump. Martin is always impressed with nega- Probitas Verus Honos CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 tive splits,” said Andrew Kirna, whose UC Watchung Division Title best time prior to the race was 4:23. “Of course, I am going to try to go By DAVID B. CORBIN meters with a time of 12.88, while Edwards said. under 4:20 when we go to the East Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times teammate Hannah Kronick crossed The next day, Edwards took top Coast Relays.” Friendly Rivals Blue Devils and Raiders were jock- third at 13.28 followed by Raiders honors in the 200 with a time of Leahy crossed first in the 3,200 Softball Camp eying for the lead in the Union County Osa Ebose at 13.42 and Christine 25.92. Blue Devils Sirena VanEpp at meters with a time of 9:25.65 fol- Watchung Division girls track & field, Charles at 13.5. 26.72 and Kronick at 27.2 placed 3-6, lowed by Andrew Kirna at 9:27.57 but in the end the Scotch Plains- Edwards considered getting off the respectively. and John Kirna at 9:57.78. Parker Fanwood High School girls came on block was a concern. Raider Erin Pierce had an easy win finished fifth at 10:09.36. For girls entering grades 2-9 strong in the field events and the “It wasn’t what I wanted it to be, in the 1,600 with a time of 5:19.27 Tooley at 1:56.75, Kevin Ingram at June 27 – June 30, 2011 distance events to capture the title but the end to me was really good, followed by teammate Kathleen 1:57.79 and Kevin Smith at 1:58.98 with 159 points, while Westfield fin- because I caught people at the end,” Leeper at 5:29.49. Blue Devils finished 1-2-5 in the 800 meters. Not Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm only was Tooley happy with his time, but he was also impressed with Pitching instruction: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Ingram’s performance. Where: Westfield High School Reading is Good For You For more information call: 732-873-5399 E – mail: [email protected]

Westfield PAL goleader.com/subscribe Flag Rugby Summer 2011 2011 RAIDER UNION COUNTY RUGBY CLUB INTRODUCES SOCCER CAMP Westfield Blue Devils Pal Flag Rugby at Scotch Plains - Fanwood High School CO-ED Non-Contact Flag Rugby “The Only Local Camp th th Not Held in a Park!” Summer 2011 June 14 –July 23 Age Groups High School Elite Week for OWLS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-1 Boys and Girls Grades 9-12 FALCONS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 2-3 JULY 11-15 HAWKS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 4-6 EAGLES: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 7-9 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times JULY 25-29 A GOOD DAY AT THE TRACK…Raider Erin Pierce breezed to victories in the 1,600 meters and the 800 meters at the Fees: $65.00 (SIBLINGS $55.00) Union County Watchung Division Track & Field Championships. Goal Keeper Training Tactical Camp for Teams ished with 137 points at Governor explained Edwards, who indicated Kaitlyn Johnson at 5:31.17, Alyssa Novice to Advanced Our program teaches basic ball skills, game rules and team play, in Livingston High School in Berkeley that she would concentrate on her Hatch at 5:38.21 and Danielle Grimes Grades 1-11 a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. All participants play and are Heights on May 13-14. getting off the blocks, “mostly for the at 5:54.14 finished 3-5-6, respectively. Indoor Facilities involved on an equal basis. Parents wishing to volunteer to help Cougars Natalie Englese took top 200. The 1[00] is not really my event, Pierce also breezed to first in the 800 Boys & Girls with practices or running home events most welcome. honors in the 400 meters and 200 but for the 2[00] definitely.” with a time of 2:19.78. Fully Insured meters, while Kristen VanBenschoten Edwards also placed first in the “When I am running by myself, I For more information grabbed first in the discus and shot 400 meters with a time of 58.2. Blue don’t get as good as a time as I do Director Home of the put to help the Cranford High School Devil Anna Simon took fourth at when I am running with competition. Tom Breznitsky 7 time SP-FHS NJ State Champion Diane Dabulas 908-591-7027 or [email protected] girls capture the Union County Moun- 1:01.99 followed by Raiders Sarah Probably next week [Union County Boys Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team tain Division title with a total of 114 Robinson at 1:02.25 and Isabel Crys- Individuals], sections and groups, I Paul Harbaugh 908-370-4131 or [email protected] points. A.L. Johnson took second at tal at1:02.28. will go faster,” Pierce said. “Mister For More Information, Please Call: 102 and Governor Livingston placed “The first 200 was not really what [Raider Head Coach Jeff] Keogel tells Tom Breznitsky (908) 322-6102 third with 81 points. I wanted it to be. I got off kind of me to run as fast as I can.” email: [email protected] mudturtlerugbyyouth.comm slow, but I picked it up in the last Leeper crossed first in the 3,200 On May 13, Blue Devil Ashley www.spfraidersoccercamp.com Edwards crossed first in the 100 2[00]. My time was pretty decent,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 12 Thursday, May 19, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Thanks Mrs. Goski, Devil of the Week Will appear in For All the Memories The June 2 issue By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Imagine a group of teenagers back in Joe was a fullback and cornerback BASEBALL UPDATE Old school (2): Dave from Scotch the 1960s playing whatever sport was on the undefeated 1965 football team. The Brew Crew followed up back- Plains, Horace from Garwood, Glen in season over at the Franklin School. A While Pistol Pete Maravich was light- to-back shutout victories with a hitting from Colts Neck. reporter from a newspaper comes up ing up the Southeastern Conference at display that may be unparalleled in DEVIL’S TOP 5 and asks them: Who were Lee Waring, LSU, WHS had its own Pistol in the school history. After shutting out Eliza- This week it’s the five things from Frank Ketcham, Pump Vella, Bob dashing blonde No. 11. Maybe a little beth and South Plainfield, WHS scored the Westfield of my youth that I miss McCoy, Jim Turpin, Floyd Beane, John lax on defense sometimes, occasion- in double figures 11 straight games the most. These are actually all tied for Chironna, Bobby Dougherty, Gerry and ally a bit too flamboyant and often before that streak ended last Thursday first because I miss them equally. Rick McGinley, Dave Townley, Sam causing apoplexy for coach Neil Horne, in an 8-7 loss. Included was a 48-hour White Diamond: The one in Clark Mitchell and Bob Clotworthy? Tim remains one of the best ever at stretch from May 7-9 when WHS lost isn’t bad; in fact, the large cheesebur- Here’s a guess at the possible an- WHS, and arguably the most exciting 17-14 to Berkeley Heights in the county gers ($2.65) there taste exactly the same swers: to watch. tournament, then rallied for an 18-16 as they did at the Westfield joint on “I don’t know, Mr. Ketcham?, I don’t (Tim on an early matchup with Fred win at SPFHS! North Avenue 35, 45 years ago, when Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times know, I don’t know, I don’t know, isn’t Byrne at the Y: “He was the most in- A.J. Murray was 1-for-1 against SPF, they cost 55 cents. PURSUING A COUGAR…Blue Devil midfielder Jack Allen, No. 2, pursues he the cop downtown with the white tense guy ever. He said to me, ‘I’m with a walk and three times he was hit Jolly Trolley: Just because the name Cougar Joey Papandrea, No. 50, in the Union County boys lacrosse semifinals. gloves?, I don’t know, I don’t know, I going to tear your heart out.’ But play- by a pitch. The big guy has a mature, still says Jolly Trolley doesn’t mean the Cranford stunned Westfield, 4-3. don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know ing against him made me a better laid-back approach to things. Which is current bar is even remotely as good as and I don’t know.” player.”) tremendous and all WHS fans should the Trolley of the ’70s and ’80s heyday. Cougar Laxers Stun Blue Devils in UCT Semi Nobody out there on the playground Rich was the fullback, playing along- be thankful. Every athlete should have (Then again, what is?) Who can ever was all that interested in the town’s side Chuck Consenza, on my Steelers his attitude. forget one noteable Trolleyite asking The Cranford High School boys Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May legendary athletes of the 1930s and team that won the 1970 WBFL title Still, I couldn’t help but think what every attractive girl who walked in the lacrosse team built a 4-0 lead with the 12 to advance to the Union County ’40s. Our world was the pickup full- with an overtime win over the Tab might’ve happened if a pitcher had hit door, “It’s after 10 o’clock, do you strong face-offs of Will Bender and Tournament championship game court basketball games, the tackle-with- Burnette-led Rams. We had 75 offen- Charlie Widmer (’64). So, we con- need a note?” Or looking at his not- goals from Luke Diano, Tom against No. 1 Summit. Goalie Bobby no-equipment football, the softball and sive plays that day – 74 runs and one tacted the fiery catcher up in Harrison, filled-to-the-top glass and asking the Fitzgerald, Eric Knight and J.R. Rubin Anstatt made 12 saves for the 9-6 stickball games in our adult-free zone pass (on the last play of regulation!). N.Y., and asked, would he have bunted bartender, “What am I, a tourist?” then held on to edge Westfield, 4-3, at Cougars. at the Franklin Bowl. Rich, who scored the winning touch- up the first-base line? “It would have Charley’s Italian Deli: For those who That, somehow, came to mind a down that cold November Sunday, went been a bunt-and-run-him-over and go- moved to town after the demise of this couple weeks ago, when the news on to play some solid hoops at WHS a at-it job.” Is there a simpler way? South Avenue spot – or who got their spread of the death at age 88 of Evelyn couple years after Tim. “(Pitcher) Greg Chlan would have taken subs at Duke’s or Hershey’s – you will Highlanders Edge Blue Devil Nine, 8-7 Goski. Mrs. Goski, whose husband Sig Karen was a first-rate first baseman care of it for me and that would have never know the joy of walking into this predeceased her in 1992, was the ma- for coach Carol Donner’s 1977 club, been it.” No charging the mound? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 place, smelling the smells and getting a triarch of one of the great sports fami- and Paul, better known at the time as “Nemo (coach Norm Koury) would baloney and American cheese with the stop to make the score 7-3. high school the tradition in this town. lies this town will ever know. There “Bingo,” was a good running back in have killed me if I charged the mound.” works, oil, vinegar and mayo put to- In the fourth, Varakian plopped an And we try to play at their level. I were a dozen Goski children, seven football and a really good lacrosse SHOPRITE (C)UPDATE gether by Charley or his brother John. RBI single to right and Riggs slid an think Westfield is going to be tough boys and five girls, who grew up on player. The competition for the state’s pre- Baseball games at Tamaques No. 2: RBI groundout to second, tightening out at states the way they hit the ball,” Massachusetts Street, just a couple of It is very unlikely many current WHS mier Group 4 sports program heads The idyllic way to spend a “recovery the score to 7-5. DiSarno’s homer in Coach Roof said. blocks away from the Virginia Avenue students would know much about the into the spring season with several teams Sunday” in those summers of the ‘60s the fifth made the score, 8-5, then “They made better plays than we home of the just-as-reproductive-and- Goski or Byrne families’ place in WHS still in contention for the award the was with a couple quarts of O.J. and a Brett Ryan walked and scored on did. We gave them an error. We would athletic Byrne family. history. While that’s a shame, it’s also WHS won in 2009-10. After the winter sub or two, watching Post 3 at 9:30, Younger’s (2-for-5) double to left in have been out of the inning with no Between the two households, WHS simply the old circle game. Everybody season, West Windsor-Plainsboro South followed by a Merchants twinbill at 1. the bottom of the inning. runs. All the sudden, an error, a run was kept well stocked in talented ath- gets their chance to ride the short-lived was first with 48 points, followed (If it wasn’t a recovery day, then substi- Gribbin retired all three Highland- and a three-run homer, and we are letes in the ‘60s (Joe Goski, Fred and merry-go-round of youth, to have their closely by Washington Township (45), tute a six-pack or two for the O.J.) ers he faced in the seventh. Facing down 4-0. Even if we don’t get the Paul Byrne), the ‘70s (Tim, Rich and moments in the sun, and in the dark, as WHS (44), Hunterdon Central (39) and Playing basketball, softball, stickball, Highlander reliever John Schmedel, double play, we get one out. It’s 7-7 in Karen Goski, Bob and John Byrne) and adults . . . and then the ride is over. The Randolph (35). football at the Franklin Bowl: The bas- James Barry worked a walk with one the bottom of the seventh with the into the ‘80s (Paul Goski and Billy seasons go ’round and ’round, and left To score points, a team must win at ketball court is gone now. The chalked out in the seventh. Younger slapped a bases loaded. It’s a whole different Byrne). And that doesn’t even include behind, hopefully, are the memories. least a sectional title, with bonus points strike zones on the two stickball “fields” single to right and O’Rourke skid an situation,” Coach Brewster said. Kenny, Ron or John (Piano Man) Goski. That was a way different time. There for being a state champion or runnerup. are gone. And there are swings and OK, Ken never played hoops at WHS, were no soccer moms or swim moms. WHS’s best shots at points this spring stuff where the softball field of The RBI single over third base and sprinted Gov. Livingston 430 010 0 8 to second on the throw home. Murray Westfield 003 210 1 7 but he should have. He and Tom Quimby Either the kids walked to the practices are in baseball, tennis, golf and boys Town Softball League was set up. What was intentionally walked, loading the would’ve been a sick-good WHS and games, or they rode bikes to track. great days with the Crampton brothers, bases. Schmedel fanned Kerr and got backcourt in ’64, although Bob Gumbert or Tamaques or Jefferson, or OLD SCHOOL UPDATE Spike Morton, Arty Garvin, Chris Varakian to ground out to third. Blue Devil Nine Raps Whitaker, Mike Cowles, Pete wherever the games were. As much as Here are the results to our May 5 (Furd) Way, Chet (the Jet) West, Greg The Highlanders handed the Blue Freehold Twp, 5-2 Mavraganis and Dennis Burke were I saw all the Byrne boys from Little Devil’s Den test on whether our Faith- Fleck, Charlie Freeman, Charlie Cra- Devils three of their four losses this pretty darn good. Ken, an offensive League through WHS, I could never ful Readers are old school (6-8 agrees ven, Bob Small, Jerry Flynn, Jay Jones, The Westfield High School base- machine and a key guy on my old Y All- have picked Mr. or Mrs. Byrne out of a with me means you are old school, 9- Slim Jim Wilson, Hud P. Whitenight, season, the other being a 6-5 loss to ball team improved to 18-4 with a Star team, could play on a level maybe lineup. And, although Sig Goski would 12 means you are Old school, 13 that Mike Birkler, Spider Schneider, John Cranford, and all three were down to 5-2 victory over Freehold Town- just a shade below younger brother be easy – just follow the cigar smoke – you are Olde School!). And, five or less Schneider, the Cutrer brothers, Rock the wire. A win for the Blue Devils ship at Bob Brewster, Sr. Field in Tim. not so with Mrs. Goski, who was busy means you’re – shame on you! – new Hunton, et al. would have ensured them the top seed Westfield on May 13. Danny Kerr Like Ken, Ron didn’t play at WHS . cooking meals and washing clothes school: The Devil’s Den appears in The in the upcoming sectional tournament, whacked a two-run home run and . . but he was a key member of some and cleaning house for the other kids. Olde School! (2): Ken (Little Cooch) Westfield Leader on the first and third which they wound up with by defeat- scored twice. James Barry, James outstanding Franklin Bowlers teams in To be sure, there have been other from Louisville, Ky.; Big Mike from Thursday of each month during the ing Freehold Township on May 13. O’Rourke and Brett Ryan each the YBA. And John was a standout outstanding families during the last 50 Westfield. school year. Contact us with comments, (See story this page) had RBI. Justin White yielded six basketball and baseball guy at Trinity, years. But for quality and especially Old school (2): Steamboat from complaints and suggestions at “Westfield is an outstanding pro- hits and three walks. helping the Blue Braves win a state title for quantity, it’d be tough to top Sig and Washington, Warren County; Lynchnd [email protected]. And remember, win gram, and I remember when I played or two. Evelyn’s crew. from Westfield. or not, WHS4evr!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN to second on Emily Snyder’s sacri- [over the fence] so far this season Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fice bunt. Nicole Ravetier (2-for-3, 3 then one in-the-park home run.” Sophomore Julia Siragusa struck runs scored) stepped to the plate and More thunder struck in the second out 14 Panthers and walked none, whacked a two-run home run over the inning. Olivia Salinardo (2 hits) poked while tossing a two-hitter, as the third- left-centerfield fence. After Melissa a single, and Brie Capece (run scored) seeded Cranford High School soft- Moreno (1 RBI single, RBI double) reached on an error. Verrilli reached ball team routed sixth-seeded Roselle reached first on an error, Siragusa (2- first on a force out. Capece scored Park, 9-0, in the semifinal round of for-3) slashed an RBI double to when a fly ball to left was dropped then Moreno yanked a two-run single to left, making the score, 6-0. In the fifth inning, Ravetier singled and stole second. Moreno lined an RBI double to left, then Stephanie Bagniewski launched a two- run home run over the centerfield fence.

“It was 2-0 [count] and I knew David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a strike was coming. I waited GREAT EVENING AT THE PLATE…Blue Devil Julia Criscuolo had two hits, including a game-winning two-run double on it, and it just went when I in the Union County quarterfinal game against A.L. Johnson. The Blue Devils defeated Cranford, 4-2, the next day to swung. It felt really good,” advance to the championship game against Governor Livingston. Bagniewski explained. On April 27, the Cougars defeated Scotch Plains-Fanwood, CRISCUOLO CRACKS 2-RBI DBL, SCARANO 5-HITTER 8-1, and Bagniewski had a big day with the bat, but came up just short of her goal of clearing the fence with a three-run Blue Devils Reject Crusaders double. “After I talked to you last David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times time, I started going into a EXERCISING HER MUSCLE…Cougar Nicole Ravetier blasted a two-run homer over slump, but the other day I actu- In UCT Softball Semis, 3-1 the left-centerfield fence in the first inning in a 9-0 win over Roselle Park. ally hit my first home run and now this is my second one, so it By DAVID B. CORBIN fectly. I asked her to throw a high, MacDonald said. the Union County Tournament in Lin- leftfield. feels great,” she said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times den on May 13. “It was my first at-bat, so I was outside fastball. She threw it per- Criscuolo (2-for-4) also ripped a Kayla White got the Panthers’ only Youth came through in a big way Siragusa was particularly rough on extremely excited. I knew off the bat two hits with a double to center in the fectly. I didn’t have her throw that sharp single to right field in the first the 11-11 Panthers’ No. 1-2-3 hitters that it was going to be a home run. It when freshman pitcher Elena Scarano much fancy stuff. No screwballs, no inning, but her two-run double to fourth inning and a single to center in tossed a five-hitter and struck out by recording eight strikeouts in their was really great to start off the game, the seventh. risers, mostly just straight fastballs, right-center in the fifth that brought nine total at-bats. She also struck out because I was really nervous,” said four, while yielding no walks, and and she hit them great,” said Blue home Cali Chambliss and Christy Roselle Park 000 000 0 0 freshman Julia Criscuolo drilled a Devil catcher Emma Crossland, who Ferraro (1-for-2, walk) snapped a 1-1 the side in three of her seven innings Ravetier, who added, “I have had two Cranford 330 030 x 9 on the mound. Siragusa also pitched two-run double in the fifth inning to had a double and drew an intentional tie and provided the cushion that the well on May 9 in a 10-inning, 4-3 loss boost the seventh-seeded Westfield walk. 9-13 Blue Devils needed. Sara Seitz to Governor Livingston in a regular- Blue Devils Stun Cougars In UCT Semis, 4-2 High School softball team over sec- “Elena pitched an awesome game. and Taylor Barber also singled in the ond-seeded A.L. Johnson, 3-1, in the She shut them down. She didn’t give fifth inning. season game. Freshman pitcher Elena Scarano Julie Siragusa singled home Nicole “I am not a big walker. Even though semifinal round of the Union County anybody free passes when it counted. “My dad played ball in college, so spread out three hits and six walks, Ravetier. The 10-13 Blue Devils Tournament in Linden on May 13. The most important thing is to attack he taught me everything. He talked to I lost the GL game in 10 innings, I and freshman Cali Chambliss had plated three runs in the sixth when thought I threw a good game. I had a Scarano was tagged for singles from batters. It’s going to get them in the me before the game started, and that three hits and two RBI to lead the Emma Crossland doubled, Scarano Crusaders Michelle Pozyc and Cyndi hole,” Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlyn lot of strikeouts, so I stayed positive,” seventh-seeded Westfield High walked, Taylor Barber tapped an CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Siragusa said. Wilson in the first inning ,but escaped School softball team past third- RBI single and Chambliss cracked a without yielding a run. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 with a time of 12:02.81 followed by Alex Hawkins with a height of 4-8 but they are always a challenge,” Pierce at 12:07.51 and Hatch at placed second in the high jump, while Looking ahead, Englese said, 12:15.98. Grimes at 12:45.1 and Blue Anna Simon and Emily Hutchinson “Union County is next week, so I Devil Alana Basil at 12:52.82 finished tied for third at 4-6. want to keep PR’ing [personal record]. 5-6, respectively. Blue Devils Kronick Simon, VanEpp, Kronick and I haven’t broken 55 since indoor [sea- and Olivia Dunham at 8-0 took top Edwards crossed first in the 4x400 son]. I would like to break that out- honors in the pole vault and teammate with a time of 4:02.19. Raiders Crys- door.” Alex Kapadia at 7-5 placed fourth. tal, Jessica Moore, Annabelle VanBenschoten won the discus with Raiders Robinson at 16.37, Najla Ponterdolph and Justine Valdes fin- a toss of 104-1 and teammate Rebecca Gilliam at 16.72 and Christine Miklas ished sixth at 4:26.65. Haupt placed third with a toss of 83- at 16.96 placed 3-4-5, respectively, in On May 13, Cougar Englese kicked 8. VanBenschoten won the shot put the 100 hurdles. Robinson also placed hard to cross first in the 400 with a with a shove of 33-3. Cougars Alex fourth in the 400 hurdles at 1:09.24. time of 56.24 (tied for first in the Krowicki at 87-5 and VanBenschoten The Raiders gobbled up the major- state). at 74-8 finished 4-6 in the javelin. ity of team points in the field events. “I think it was very good. I think Cougar Bryanna Grant won the Osa Ebose with a shove of 36-6.5, it’s running so many 8[00]s so I have triple jump with a meet-best distance Danielle Schweizer at 34-0 and Sam more endurance in my legs. Normally of 36-6.5. Gilliam Burke at 34-1.75 Renfree at 32-0.75 placed 1-2-4, re- my 400, I would be staggering along and Regine Hunter at 33-10.75 placed spectively, in the shot put. Schweizer my last 100 meters. Coming through 4-5 in the event. Grant with a clear- at 110-4, Ebose at 96-7 and Erin Brown that last 100, I felt so good. I can’t ance of 8-0 and Ashley MaGuire at 7- at 83-0 placed 1-3-5 in the discus. wait until I get neck-and-neck com- 0 placed 3-5 in the pole vault. Renfree won the javelin with a throw petition to push me through those last Cougars Jenna Ellenbacher, Laura of 110-7 followed by Blue Devils 100 meters even more,” Englese said. Van Horn, Hunter and Englese took David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Meghan Reilly at 108-4, Sam Costello On May 14, Englese won the 200 first in the 4x400 with a time of DOMINATING HIS EVENTS…Union Catholic Viking Allen Eke crossed first in the 800 meters at 1:57. Cranford Cougars Mike Zanfardino and George El-Khoury, respectively, tail the Summit runner. Eke also took first in the 1,600 meters with at 101-6 and Christina Mosco at 97-8. meters with a time of 25.46. She also 4:03.76. Grant with a height of 4-10 a time of 4:29.72. Raiders Brown at 92-0 and Ebose at finished second in the 800 with a time and Hunter also at 4-10 placed 4-5 in 85-0 placed 5-6, respectively. of 2:21.77, and teammate Megan the high jump. Rebecca Shimonov Raider Camille Handy won the Byrnes finished sixth at 2:31.19. with a leap of 16-11.5 and Hunter at triple jump with a distance of 35-2.5. Byrnes also finished sixth in the 1,600 16-4 placed 4-6 in the long jump. Blue Devils Win UC Watchung Division Title VanEpp placed third at 33-9 and Raid- at 5:34.74. Grant at 16.24 and Shimonov at 16.35 ers Emily Nagourney at 33-4.25 and “That helps me too. I have a little placed 5-6 in the 100 hurdles. Megan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Miklas at 32-2 placed 4-5, respec- bit more to work with and a little bit Schetelich finished fourth in the 400 “I PRed by about 10 inches. We are the 800. Anthony Triantafylleu at 101- DeAngelis at 50.79, Darryl Costello tively. Charles at 17-0, Nagourney at less. I get the endurance from the 800 hurdles with a time of 1:09.99. focusing on making sure we are on 7 and Mazzola at 100-9 placed 6-7 in at 51.18 and Brandon Kelly at 51.25 16-6.75 and Robinson at 16-3.5 placed and speed with the 200. I love the McGuire finished sixth in the 100 the board, so our true PR shows, the discus. finished 2-3-4 in the 400. 2-3-5 in the long jump. Blue Devils short distances. They are fun for me, meters with a time of 13.36. because the past few weeks, we Union Catholic Viking Allen Eke DeAngelis, Kenny Evely, Mark haven’t been on the board as well as crossed first in the 1,600 with a time Mintel and Eke finished first in the ** See More UC Division Track & Field – goleader.com – Cranford Online Sports ** we would like to,” said McGuire, of 4:29.72. He also took first in the 4x400 at 3:26.08. Tommy Freid won who added, “More than anything, it’s 800 at 1:57, while teammates Evan the javelin with a toss of 151-0, and being confident in your strides.” Gingrich at 1:59.07 and Mike Justin Davidson won the discus with See it all on the web in color . . . “I feel I am getting more length to DeAngelis at 2:00.2 finished 2-4. a throw of 126-11. Blue Devils Score 7 in 7th my steps, so I can get more in the pit. www.goleader.com I’m just practicing over and over again. Repetitions gets you better,” Blue Devils Top Crusaders in UCT Raider Nine Defeat To Top Raider Nine, 18-16 said Green, who was focusing on breaking 43 feet in the meet. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Minutemen, 2-1 A seesaw battle of base hits with a The Raiders totaled 20 hits. Green at 41-7.25 and McGuire at really helped,” said Criscuolo, who gotten off to a slow start early in the Sean Reilly pitched a four-hitter barrage of runs tilted in the Westfield Marcus Rivera went 4-for-5 with 41-6.25 placed 5-6 in the triple jump. showed remarkable poise at the plate. season, but their team performance and struck out five, while allowing no High School baseball team’s favor two doubles and a triple, scored twice McGuire also finished third in the “That is why she is our number 3 and attitude coming into the game as walks, to lead the Scotch Plains- when the Blue Devils plated seven and had an RBI. Connor Thompson 100 meters with a time of 11.53. hitter, because she has come through the seventh seed against the second Fanwood High School baseball team runs in the top of the seventh inning (4 RBI, run scored) whacked a home Cougar Tom Feeney at 10:10.48 big for us a couple of times, and today seed seemed to ooze with confidence. to a 2-1 victory over Elizabeth at then held on to defeat host Scotch run and added two singles. Ryan and Eli Howard at 10:15.47 finished she did it. She crushed one in the first Not only did they perform well at the Williams Field in Elizabeth on May Plains-Fanwood, 18-16, on May 9. Haggerty tripled, doubled, scored 2-3 in the 3,200. Chris Witwick at inning with a single. She almost hit it plate with eight hits, but defensively, 12. Reilly also went 3-for-3 with a The 16-3 Blue Devils banged out twice and had two RBI. Frank 135-7 and Jeremy Mazzola at 129-7 too hard, because the girl [right fielder] despite committing a few errors, the double and a triple. 19 hits. Tim Younger (3 runs scored) Degnan (double) and Ryan Henkels placed 2-5 in the javelin. Tom Folger almost threw her out at first, but she Blue Devils quickly followed up with Anthony Scalfaro had an RBI and Matt Varakian (run scored) each each had three hits and scored three took third in the 400 hurdles at 58.59 really came through when we had several fine plays. single, and Connor Thompson had hacked four singles and had three times. Anthony Scalfaro went 2-for- and fifth in the 110 hurdles at 16.87. runners on base,” Coach MacDonald “When balls end up between our the other RBI. Marcus Rivera and RBI. James O’Rourke (1-for-2, 2 and scored three times. Christian Pat Lynch with a height of 11-6, Mike said. legs and behind us, that’s when we James D’Angelo singled and scored double, RBI) scuffed the plate four Zazzali had two hits and two RBI. Helmstetter at 11-0 and JP Christiano The Blue Devils’ other run came in have trouble. We kept everything in for the 11-10 Raiders. Bryan Rivera times. Danny Kerr doubled and Sean Reilly had an RBI single and at 10-0 placed 3-5-6 in the pole vault. the top of the second inning. Scarano front of us today and we played great,” doubled and scored on Alex Reyes’ singled and had three RBI. AJ Murray scored once. James D’Angelo scored Cougars Carl Lieberman, Folger, slapped a single to right and stole Coach MacDonald said. RBI single in the sixth inning. Martin (1-for-1) scored three times. Steve once. Rob Mullen and Witwick finished second base then Olivia Pecora lined “We knew that our record did not Tavaras and Rafael DeLaCruz each Forgash went 3-for-5 and scored Ryan, Justin Erickson and Zach fifth in the 4x400 at 3:37.23. George an RBI single to right. show the power of our team. We knew added a single. Minuteman pitcher twice. James Barry tripled, doubled, Archembault pitched for the Blue El-Khoury at 4:37.83 and Paul Perhaps due to the fact that the we could win this game,” Crossland Josh Felix yielded six hits and struck scored twice and had two RBI. Will Devils. John Howarth, Rivera and Cassaro at 4:37.97 finished 6-7 in the Blue Devils have five freshmen on said. out three. Riggs rapped an RBI single and D’Angelo pitched for the Raiders. 1,600. El-Khoury at 2:01.89 and Mike their varsity roster, with at least four Westfield 010 020 0 3 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 020 000 0 2 scored twice. 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©2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2011 Page 15 OSOFSKY HRs, TRIPLES; RUTMAYER TOSSES 3-HITTER WF’s Philip Anton Honored by NYU New York University men’s swimmer Philip Anton of Westfield was Cougars Jump on Highlanders one of 34 undergraduates honored with the NYU Student-Athlete Aca- demic Achievement Award at a ceremony on May 4, at NYU’s Palla- For UCT Baseball Crown, 14-1 dium Athletic Facility. To earn the award, a student must be graduating By DAVID B. CORBIN offensive machine to just two singles and a home run. The Cougars jumped with a grade-point average of 3.5 or Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and a triple, and one walk. Keith on pitching ace Graziano for nine better and have competed for a mini- Cougars stalked their prey with two Skinner singled in the first inning, runs and eight hits before he had to mum of two years on an intercolle- runs in the first inning, but struck a Mike Cranston singled in the second exit the mound after yielding a two- giate team. deadly blow with eight runs in the inning and John Jennings plunked a run home run to Mark Osofsky with A four-year team member, Anton second inning to guide the top-seeded well-placed triple in the fourth in- one out in the second inning. Graziano swam career-best times in the 100 Cranford High School baseball team ning. Highlander pitcher Joey also walked a Cougar and hit two breaststroke (1:02.75) and the 200-in- to a 14-1, five-inning victory over the Graziano drew the base-on-balls. batters. dividual medley (2:02.37) at the Uni- second-seeded Governor Livingston “Pretty much outside fastball was Osofsky also jumped on Graziano HEADING SOUTH…Two players from Westfield’s 7th grade Elite team were versity Athletic Association (UAA) Highlanders in the Union County the pitch that I was using, because hard by thrashing a two-run triple in selected from a pool of over 100 nominees to represent North Jersey in the U13 Championships as a junior. As a sopho- Tournament (UCT) championship this team is usually pull hitters, and I the first inning. Andrew DiFrancesco National Lacrosse Tournament to be held in Raleigh, N.C. the weekend of June 17- more, Anton finished 12th in both the game at Kean University in Union on was making them try to hit the oppo- (run scored) hopped an RBI single in 19. Pictured, left to right, are: Toby Burgdorf, goalie and Kevin Freda, defense. 200-free relay (1:28.13) and the 800- May 14. site way,” Rutmayer explained. “I was free relay (7:09.59) at the UAA Cham- the second and added a two-run PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The UCT title was the seventh for hitting the outside spots and getting double in the fifth. pionships. the Cougars under 13-year Head them to ground out.” “We had to put the ball in play, UNION COUNTY BOARD TOWN OF WESTFIELD A three-time UAA Winter Sport Coach Dennis McCaffrey. Last year, In the meantime, the 17-4 Cougars, especially against Graziano,” OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT All-Academic honoree, Anton gradu- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Notice is hereby given that Westfield the Cougars, seeded third, burned the well-known for their aggressive be- Osofsky said. “Everyone just brought Date Adopted: 5/12/11 ated magna cum laude in January with top-seeded Westfield Blue Devils, 6- Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions a double major in social and cultural havior on the bases, pulled out all the his bat today. You can’t just say that Public Notice is hereby given that the at its May 9, 2011 meeting for the following 5, for the crown. stops, but most of all pounded the 17- one guy did that much better than Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- applications decided at its April 11, 2011 analysis and history from NYU’s Col- Junior Kurt Rutmayer recorded no 5 Highlanders with 14 hits, which anyone else, because everyone had a ers has awarded a contract without com- meeting. lege of Arts and Science. strikeouts, but limited the Highlander petitive bidding as an Professional service included three doubles, two triples beautiful day.” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). Andrew & Sherry Hines, 28 PUBLIC NOTICE Leadoff hitter Eric Walano also had This contract and the resolution authoriz- Stoneleigh Park, Applicant sought ap- a beautiful day by scoring in all four ing it is available for public inspection in proval to construct an addition in the zon- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the Office of the Clerk of the Board. ing front yard contrary to Sections 11.05E5 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF of his plate appearances. He went 2- (12.03D), 11.05E6 and 11.05E14 of the ORDINANCE 11-07-R for-2 with a two-run double in the RESOLUTION NO: 2011-469 Land Use Ordinance to allow a front yard AND PUBLIC HEARING amending (Resolution No. 2010-754) setback of 50 feet where 55 feet 6 inches second inning and a bunt single in the An ordinance was introduced by the AWARDED TO: Maser Consulting, is required, to allow a side yard setback of fifth. As he had been all season, he Mayor and Council of the Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey 11.55 feet where 15 feet is required and to Fanwood on May 10, 2011. Copies of this was nasty on the bases, with serious SERVICES: for additional testing and allow a one car garage where a two car ordinance can be obtained without cost in acts of theft and generally giving the analysis for the Ashbrook Golf Course garage is required. Application approved the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- water allocation permit application with conditions. pitcher headaches. COSTS: in an additional amount of ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, “He is so fast. He can get a single $13,750 for a new contract amount of 209 Livingston Street, LLC, 209 - 211 Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours and turn it into a double right away. $64,510 & 215-217 Livingston Street, Applicant of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through He will steal second. He can score Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk sought variance relief from Sections Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 11.12A, 11.12E1, 2, 3 & 6 of the Land Use This ordinance amends Sections 280- from anywhere,” Osofsky said. 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Ordinance to subdivide two existing lots, 48 and 280-49 of the Fanwood Borough Ryan Williamson went 2-for-3 with with one duplex house on each, into four Code concerning permit parking and two a run scored and an RBI. Sean Feeney PUBLIC NOTICE lots in order to convert both duplex homes hour parking on Midway Avenue. doubled and scored. Greg Matlosz into four separate homes, for a total of four This ordinance is scheduled for public UNION COUNTY BOARD homes on four lots. Applicant proposed to hearing and adoption on June 14, 2011 at (run scored) had an RBI single. Sean OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS subdivide the lots in half at the party walls 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 Trotter exercised his “muscle” with NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of each of the houses. Application de- North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New an RBI triple off the right field fence Date Adopted: 5/12/11 nied. Jersey. in the second inning, but 6’2,” 215-lb. Public Notice is hereby given that the Kathleen Nemeth Eleanor McGovern Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Secretary, Board of Adjustment Borough Clerk Chris Fulinosz (2-for-3, 2 runs scored) ers has awarded a contract without com- 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $30.09 1 T - 5/19/11, The Times Fee: $21.93 pulled off the craftiest stunts in the petitive bidding as an extraordinary second inning with a bunt single and unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the a steal of home. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS to permit the construction of an addition as resolution authorizing it is available for well as a rear deck at property located at THE HOOP WIZARD…The HoopWizard, aka Jack Ryan, “That is what coach [Dennis public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (www.hoopwizard.com) and his daughter, Morgan Ryan from Scotch Plains, 45 Highlander, Block 1504, Lot 7, con- McCaffrey] told me. It was best to do, of the Board. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the trary to the following section of the Zoning recently demonstrated their basketball trickery at Coles Elementary School. Jack because they had everybody out,” RESOLUTION NO: 2011-477 Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Ordinance: also sent a clear message to the students about making good decisions and “not Fulinosz said. AWARDED TO: County of Union’s public hearing on JUNE 2, 2011, at 7:30 Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 8: Side being tricked” into doing things that you know are not right or that could hurt you. Health Plan with Cigna pm, in the Municipal Building, Council Yard Setback; Minimum required: 30 feet. “We practice everything. It’s these Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Proposed: 25 feet. little things that we do. The out of the SERVICES: Health Insurance Plan Plains to hear the following appeals: ordinary, we practice it and get extra PERIOD: July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 Leon Kovalyov, for a variance to con- WF Crew Wins 7 Medals COSTS: in the amount of $46,507,830. Steven & Lisa Colao, for variances to struct a 24 feet x 24 feet x 14 feet high [runs],” Osofsky explained. (An increase of 4.43% from last year) permit the installation of a 276 square foot domed greenhouse at 2329 Evergreen As the visiting team, after the Cou- pool house/shed at 1239 Sunnyfield Lane, Avenue, Block 3502, Lot 7.01 contrary to gars plated a pair of runs in the top of SERVICES: Prescription Plan Block 15403, Lot 8 contrary to the follow- the following section of the Zoning Ordi- At L.I. Jr. Championships PERIOD: July 1, 2011- June 2014 ing sections of the zoning ordinance: nance: the first, Williamson robbed High- COSTS: in the amount of $12,078,018 Section 23-3.6(b)1(4), Maximum al- Section 23-3.8a(1)-R-3A Zone-, Al- lander leadoff batter Tyler Martis per year. (An increase of 8.6% from last lowed: 200 square feet. Proposed: 276 OYSTER BAY, N.Y, – Westfield lowed: Storage buildings not in excess of Charlotte Dreizen took silver in the with a diving forward catch in year) square feet. 200 square feet. Proposed: Domed green- Crew celebrated Mother’s Day (May women’s Lightweight Double. Af- centerfield. From his catcher’s posi- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Section 23-3.4D para. C, col. 2: Side- house at 452 square feet. 8) in great style at the Long Island terwards, the women’s Junior Var- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders yard setbacks: Minimum required: 10 feet. tion, Walano recorded the second 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $24.99 Proposed: 2 feet. Judith Zaretsky, for a variance to con- Junior Rowing Championship with sity quad, with Choi, Mosco, Delia out of the inning by gunning down struct a deck at the rear of 24 Winchester seven boats winning medals, includ- Annitsakis and Ann Sexton took PUBLIC NOTICE Dan Carhart, for a variance to permit Drive, Block 16001, Lot 29, contrary to John Jennings on an attempted steal the installation of a six (6) foot high fence the following section of the Zoning Ordi- ing gold for the men’s junior varsity silver. UNION COUNTY BOARD of second base. In the second inning, in the front yard at property located at 2536 nance: and women’s novice quads. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The Junior Varsity A Boat took gold Smith Street, Block 6303, Lot 12 con- Section 23-3.4A, Para. B, Col. 10-Rear Trotter initiated a short-to-second- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD “This is the best showing we’ve with David Adsit, David Verchick, trary to the following section of the Zoning Yard Setback: Minimum required: 50 feet. to-first double play. Date Adopted: 5/12/11 ever had,” said Westfield Crew Coach Ordinance: Proposed: 43 feet Matt Huff and Malcolm Spurlock. The The Cougars took an 11-0 lead in Public Notice is hereby given that the Rob Greenwood. “I’m proud of ev- Section 23-2.3-Fences: Allowed: 4 feet JV B Boat, with Dan Brotman, Ryan the third when Williamson slashed Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- high. Proposed: 6 feet high. Robert Kenny, for a variance to install a erybody. It was an overall great ef- Don, Alex Dumont and Lawrence an RBI single to left to bring home ers has awarded a contract without com- five (5) foot high fence in what is consid- fort.” petitive bidding as an Professional service Nelson & Magdaly Gonzalez, for vari- ered the front yard of a corner lot at 2226 Keating took a bronze. And a novice Walano, who had previously stolen ances to permit the installation of a rear In a day-long regatta made up en- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). Woodland Terrace, Block 7502, Lot 2 quad consisting of Matt Lazarotti, second. The Cougars scored their This contract and the resolution authoriz- deck and six (6) foot high fence on the contrary to the following section of the tirely of 1,500-meter sprints, the Conor Martinson, Sam Cravo and final three runs in the fifth when ing it is available for public inspection in Prospect Avenue side of the property lo- Zoning Ordinance: Women’s Novice quads got things Drew Mellusi also took a bronze. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. cated at 239 Union Avenue, Block 1904, Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences; Allowed: DiFrancesco drilled his two-run Lot 1 contrary to the following section of Four (4) feet when located in the front started early with two exciting races Westfield Crew is a nonprofit club RESOLUTION NO: 2011-479 double, and Chris Nicastro walked the Zoning Ordinance: yard. Proposed: Five (5) feet in rapid succession: a silver medal that rows competitively in Philadel- amending (Resolution No. 2010-1099) Section 23-6.1(3)-Continuance of non- with the bases loaded off Highlander AWARDED TO: Krevsky, Silber & The files pertaining to these applica- for the B Boat, with Sarah Sarkos, phia, Cooper River, Mercer Lake, relief pitcher Cranston. The High- conforming use of a two-family home. Sarah Lampert, Emily McClane and Bergen, Cranford, New Jersey A Use Variance is required for the con- tions are in the Office of the Zoning Board Princeton, Oyster Bay, and other Tri- landers’ only run came in the fourth SERVICES: for additional legal services of Adjustment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Katy Eliades; and gold for the A struction of the deck as no nonconforming State area venues. For more informa- when Jennings tripled and scored off relative to Runnells Specialized Hospital use may be expanded. Scotch Plains and is available for public Boat, with Sandy Choi, Erika May, COSTS: in the amount of $10,000. inspection during regular office hours. tion about the team, which offers a Skinner’s groundout to second. Section 23-2.3-Fences: Allowed: 4 feet Sarah Friedman and Cecilia Mosco. Learn to Row program in the sum- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk high. Proposed: 6 feet high. Barbara Horev At midday, Amanda Adsit and Cranford 281 03 14 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Secretary mer, go to www.westfieldcrew.com. Gov. Livingston 000 10 1 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $19.89 William & Susan Streep, for a variance 1 T - 5/19/11, The Times Fee: $73.44

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PUBLICATION Mustang U10 Baseball Wins Wooden Bat Championship The Mustang Travel Sports Club Ropes Rockies South. U10 baseball team, comprised pri- The Mustangs scored two runs in marily of boys from Mountainside, the fourth inning then trailed, 5-2, won the Wooden Bat Challenge Tour- after five innings. With two out in the nament in Chester, N.Y. on May 8. top of the sixth, the Mustangs scored The team is sponsored and trained by three runs to tie the game. After a Full Count Baseball of Piscataway scoreless seventh inning, the Mus- under Coach Matt Belford. tangs, coached by Dirk Armstrong, The Mustangs competed in four Jerry Eicke, Chuck Saia and Chris games. Five top-notch U10 base- Compton, plated a run in the eight ball teams were registered in the and held on to win, 6-5. DIVISION BASKETBALL CHAMPS…Jacqueline Knapp, Julia Wanfried and tournament. After winning their first The Mustangs defeated Monroe Lillian Scott recently celebrated winning the AAU 2011 New Jersey State three games, the Mustangs were Titans, 15-6, in Game 1, Clarkstown Championship DII – U13. The Westfield Roosevelt School 8th graders are seeded second going into the cham- Renegades, 9-7, in Game 2, Frozen UNION COUNTY CYO CHAMPS.....St. Helen’s 4th grade boys basketball members of the Garden State “Lady Sharpshooters.” The team moves on to the pionship game. The Mustangs Ropes Rockies North, 8-0, in Game 3 team won the Pee Wee Red championship and finished the season with a 12-1 National Championship in Orlando, Fla. July 2-7. trailed, 4-0, in the first inning and Frozen Ropes Rockies South, 6- record. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Matt Carlin, Aidan Gilman, James against the first-seeded Frozen 5, in the championship game. Peretz and Cooper Prieto; back row, Assistant Coach Mike Peretz, Jonathan Brennan, Andrew Caminiti, Brendan Cox, Sean Flynn, Tommy McGuire and Scotch Plains Men’s Head Coach Chris Flynn. Softball League Standings: Union County Senior 50+ In the Monday Night Division, the runs opening night, and set the tone magic may be back for Hocus Pocus/ for a long summer if teams are not Softball League Standings: Theresa’s, as a few late arrivals to the prepared to score touchdowns mul- 50+ DIVISION A: already, steady club has seen a new tiple times a game. TEAM W L with a bases-loaded triple. Awnings life come from the old bones of The new look Diva Salon, under Roselle American Legion 4 1 won in the ninth Brian Granstrand’s yesteryear’s magicians. Let’s hope the guidance of Mike Rusin, showed Awning Galore 3 1 sac fly. Bob Lorincz (4 hits) and Neil John Powers has not gone to the whip Flannery’s/Clean Green that moving Renda Roads 3 1 Granstrand and Bruce Crawford (3 Liberty Lighting/Frenchy’s 3 2 too early, and the magicians are still up in the standings will have to go Top Line Appliance 2 2 hits each) led Awnings. around in July rather than on life through them this year, as Rocky Contact Lens & Vision 2 3 Liberty/Frenchy’s 16, Sun Tavern 8 support. Tufaro’s Young Guns took one on the 50+ DIVISION B: Al Betau (4-for-4, 3 doubles), Jeff The Sofa Kings have shown their chin early with a 7-6 loss to the al- TEAM W L Maglietta, Harry Semple, Rick early schizophrenic behaviors are ways good looking Diva Saloners. Driftwood Bar & Grill I 4 0 Regenthal, Rick Lindemann, Tom going to continue this year, as Brian Trinity Electric won the 13-run pool Driftwood Bar & Grill II 2 3 MacDermant and Don Miller (with D&K Associates 1 3 Schiller needs to either have his con- for the night, but unfortunately Stage Molly Maguire’s 1 4 multiple hits) led Frenchy’s. Joe tacts cleaned, or his eyes checked House put up 30 that night. Andy BASEBALL CHAMPS…The Mustang Travel Sports Club U10 baseball team Sun Tavern 0 5 Hrubash (3 hits, HR), Pete Osborn (3- because he has now become the Great Mulvey finally got feeling back in his won the Wooden Bat Challenge Tournament in Chester, N.Y. Pictured, left to SUPER SENIORS DIVISION A: for-3), Jim Price (2 hits) and Dario Adventure in the outfield when balls left hand from the line drive he caught right, are: front row, Chris Bruno, Kyle Hess, Parker Eicke, JD Armstrong and TEAM W L Valdivia (2-run single) led Sun Tavern. approach him. off Todd Simo’s bat, but the infusion Drew Compton; middle row, Evan Berney, Joe DeCicco, Michael Ciccimarra and Kilkenny House 3 0 Driftwood 2 10, D&K 6 Neighborhood Paints barely of young talent may finally move the Ethan Saia; back row, Coaches Dirk Armstrong, Jerry Eicke, Chris Compton and Creative Industries I 2 1 Roselle Am. Legion 17, Top Line 3 showed up the first week and got Electricians off the bottom, as their Chuck Saia. Not pictured: Ellis Sartorio. TLC 1 2 Jeff Baier, Ralph Genova, Ed pasted, but recovered in week two to low voltage blues of past years may SUPER SENIORS DIVISION B: Mitjans and Ed Lubas, along with Pat TEAM W L eek out a win against the Kings, so finally be behind them. The Office 3 1 Mooney’s two-run homer led Roselle. Matt will have his hands full with MONDAY DIVISION (May 13): Nicolina Pizza 1 2 Second basemen Bill Dugan helped keeping his team on the field once TEAM W L Associated Auto Parts 1 3 turn three double plays, while out- again this year. And the marriage of Hocus Pocus/Theresa 2 0 Creative Industries Too 0 4 fielders Gino Antonucci and Jim Scared Hitless and Five Guys is still Sofa Kings 1 1 Roselle Am. Legion 16, Awnings 6 McCullough added running catches. Sun Tavern 1 1 in the early stages, as Hagy and Outlawz 1 1 Pitcher Harry Streep, Jeff Baier Don Montefusco and Greg Hartnett Mackewicz try to find the winning Neighborhood Paints 1 1 and Ed Kushner (4 hits), Ralph (both 2-for-3) and Don Pencinger (2- combination that will make them Five Guys 0 2 Genova (2-run HR), Geno Antonucci, for-2) led Top Line. competitive this year. WEDNESDAY DIVISION: Bill Dugan and Chris Paterek (with Creative I 25, Creative Too 11 On Wednesday night, last year’s TEAM W L multiple hits) led Roselle. Awnings Creative I pounded out 30 hits. Top Guns have shown the middle of Park Beverage/Am. Legion 1 0 pounded out 20 hits with Bob Lorincz Brian Williams had five hits. Angelo the pack that in order to compete, you Stage House 1 0 Diva Salon 1 0 (4 hits) and Charlie Babela (3 hits) Corbo and Marv Scherb hacked four need to hit the daylight out of the ball. Flannery’s/Clean Green 0 1 leading the pack. hits each. Tom Lombardi and win- Both Park Beverage/American Le- Trinity Electric 0 1 Top Line 20, Driftwood II 16 ning pitcher Larry Berra each con- gion and the Stage House put up 30 Grillestone 0 1 George Brokaw (4-for-4, 2 HRs), tributed three hits. The Office 18, Associated 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Greg Hartnett and John Rachko (3 hits each), and Bob D’Meo and Wayne George Merlo (5 hits, 3 RBI) and BOROUGH OF MOUNTIANSIDE UNION COUNTY BOARD Moeller (2 hits each) led the victors. Brian McDermott (triple, 3 RBI) led BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ANNUAL SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Renda Roads 21, D&K 3 The Office. Pitcher Bill Hinkle had 2011-2012 Date Adopted: 5/12/11 Liberty/Frenchy’s 16, Contact three strikeouts and contributed three NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reso- Lens 15 hits. Associated’s Pat Sarullo, Larry All meetings will be held in the lution No. 2011-465 was adopted by the Beechwood School Susan O. Collier Me- Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County The potential tying run was cut Lesnik, John Tomaine, Dave dia Center located at 1497 Woodacres of Union, at their Regular Meeting, which down at the plate for the final out on Goodman and Richie Krov had multi- Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. was held on May 12, 2011 a great catch and throw by Dennis hit games. All meetings will be regularly scheduled Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board Quigley to Rick Lindemann. Paul Kilkenny House 17, Nicolina 2 meetings of the Board to begin at 6:30 of Chosen Freeholders p.m. unless otherwise noted. It is antici- County of Union awarded a contract to Southwick (4-for-4), Don Miller Don Montefusco and Ron Kulick pated that the Board will adjourn to Execu- enter into a month to month with Always (reached base 3 times), Willy Jack- (4 hits) had back-to-back HRs. tive Session immediately following the ini- Caring Medical Transportation, Bound son (2 hits, triple), Jeff Maglietta, TLC 12, The Office 8 tial roll call to review matters appropriate Brook, New Jersey, for essential ambu- Quigley, Steve Pietrucha and Dave TLC’s Oscar Harrison, Ray Meigs for discussion in private under the Open lance service at Runnells Specialized Public Meetings Act. The Board will return Hospital, not to exceed 6 months for an McFall (2 hits each) led LLG. and Pete Osborn (3-for-3) homered. from Executive Session to continue the estimate of $60,000.(This service is man- Molly Maguire’s 9, Sun Tavern 4 Bob Lorincz and Tom Colandro were public portion of the meeting at 7:30 p.m., dated by the New Jersey Department of Pat Ahern (2 hits, 3 RBI), Keenan 3-for-3. Danny Mendoza (HR), Bob at which time the Board will consider and Health and Senior Services) act upon its public session agenda items. Phelan, Glenn Zuhl and Bob Ghiretti Renaud (3-3) and Chip Weiss (3 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $18.36 Union County U19 Rugby Mudturtles (2 hits each) led Molly’s. Pete Osborn RBI’s) led The Office. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 PUBLIC NOTICE had two hits for Sun Tavern. Creative I 15, Associated 3 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 UC U19 Rugby Boys Repeat as Northeast Champs Tuesday, June 14, 2011 UNION COUNTY BOARD Driftwood I 18, Molly Maguire’s 7 Bill Dougherty, Marv Scherb, Karl *Saturday, June 25, 2011 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The Union County Rugby Football Morris Rugby Club, 38-8, at the U.S. For Driftwood, Steve Lerner, Jeff Grossmann and Steve Ferro were Tuesday, June 28, 2011 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Club U19 boys team successfully Military Academy in West Point on Villani, Pat Enright, Mac Kowaleski, perfect at the plate. Angelo Corbo Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Date Adopted: 5/12/11 May 8. To advance from the first had four RBI. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Public Notice is hereby given that the defended their Northeast Rugby Jack Helfrich, Keith McDede and Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union U19 championship for the round the Jr. Mudturtles beat Joe Sarica (2 triples each), Joe Menza Kilkenny House 10, Creative Too 6 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 ers has awarded a contract without com- fourth year in a row by defeating the Cheshire, Conn., 41-9. (2 HRs) and winning pitcher Tom Hector Dominguez and Dick Tuesday, November 29, 2011 petitive bidding as an Professional service The team has qualified and will be Siano all had multi-hit games. Bill Kotuski (3 hits each), and Al Tuesday, December 20, 2011 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). PUBLIC NOTICE traveling to compete in the Under 19 Feigenbaum (HR) led Kilkenny. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 This contract and the resolution authoriz- Hinkle (4 hits, 2 RBI) and Glenn **Tuesday, February 7, 2012 ing it is available for public inspection in BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE National Championship tournament Zuhl (3 singles) led Molly’s. Creative’s Tony Spade pitched an Tuesday, February 21, 2012 the Office of the Clerk of the Board. BOARD OF EDUCATION in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 20. Awnings 11, Contact Lens 10 outstanding game. Nick Lehotsky and Tuesday, March 6, 2012 RESOLUTION NO: 2011-478 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Union will play the Kansas City Jr. CLV led 10-6 into the bottom of Demo Cervelli played well in the Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Blues in the first round. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 amending (Resolution No. 2011-276) Mountainside Board of Education has can- the seventh. Bruce Crawford tied it outfield. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 AWARDED TO: Weber Dowd Law, celled the public hearing concerning the Woodland Park, New Jersey approval of a new employment agreement PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE *This will be the annual Board of Educa- SERVICES: Special Counsel in the for the Chief School Administrator at 6:30 tion goal setting retreat, which will begin at matter entitled Aspen Landscaping Con- p.m. at the Beechwood School Susan O. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ERT HAMMOND, single; ALFRED Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jer- 9:00 a.m. tracting, Inc.,v. UC, et als Collier Library Media Center, 1497 UNION COUNTY HAMMOND, single, his heirs, devisees sey, be and the same is hereby fixed as **This will be the annual Board of Edu- COSTS: for an additional amount of Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New CHANCERY DIVISION and personal representatives, and their or the time and place for the redemption of cation community roundtable. $10,000 for a sum not to exceed $20,000 Jersey 07092 on May 24, 2011. DOCKET NO. F-50133-09 any of their successors in right, title and the said lands as described in the com- Dr. Jeanette Baubles Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Dr. Jeanette Baubles FILE NO. 51333-93 interest; GWENDOLYN ROYSTER, plaint and making up the premises con- Chief School Administrator of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Chief School Administrator FILED APRIL 20, 2011 single; ALMA ADAMS, single; GEORGE cerning which the complaint is filed, and that thereupon the defendant who redeems 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $29.78 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $13.26 CIVIL ACTION HAMMOND, his heirs, Devisees and personal representatives, and their or any of shall be entitled to the certificate of tax sale ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND duly endorsed for cancellation; and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION their successors in right, title and interest; MRS. GEORGE HAMMOND; THOMAS IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR PHOE- HAMMOND; CHARLOTTE HAMMOND; fault of the said defendants paying to the 2011 MUNICIPAL BUDGET NIX, Plaintiff(s) vs ANNA M. CASSETT a/ JULIA WARD, single; CHARLES Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, and k/a ANNA M. HAMMOND, Widow, her HAMMOND; MRS. CHARLES the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and BOROUGH OF FANWOOD heirs, devisees and personal representa- HAMMOND; DELORES JORDAN, costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand tives, and their or any of their successors SINGLE; SYLVIA SCOTT, single; STATE absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and COUNTY OF UNION in right, title and interest; ELBERT W. OF NEW JERSEY; PIONEER FINANCE from all right and equity of redemption on, HAMMOND, his heirs, devisees and per- & MORTGAGE, INC.; UNION COUNTY in and to said lands and premises and sonal representatives, and their or any of BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED their successors in right, title and interest; DEBORAH HAMMOND n/k/a DEBORAH have an absolute and indefeasible inter- CORAZON HAMMOND, widow; ELBERT WASHINGTON; HANOVER INSURANCE est of inheritance in fee simple, to said DECEMBER 31, 2011 W. HAMMOND, III; ROBERT HAMMOND, CO. AS SUBROGEE OF JOHAN ROB- lands and premises. Anything to the con- single; ALFRED HAMMOND, single, his ERTS; MOORING TAX ASSET GROUP, trary notwithstanding, redemption shall be heirs, devisees and personal representa- LLC; SUSAN HAMMOND; APF FUND- permitted up until the entry of final judg- Revenue and Appropriation Summaries tives, and their or any of their successors ING INC.; CACH OF NEW JERSEY LLC; ment including the whole of the last date in right, title and interest; GWENDOLYN upon which judgment is entered; and SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED APPLIED CARD BANK F/K/A CROSS ROYSTER, single; ALMA ADAMS, single; COUNTRY BANK; FIRST SELECT COR- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the 2011 2010 GEORGE HAMMOND, his heirs, Devi- PORATION; that plaintiff has produced addresses of the defendants are not 1. Surplus 774,934.00 758, 666.00 sees and personal representatives, and before this court tax sale certificate #07- known, a copy of this Order or Notice 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 1,831,951.75 1,868,783.74 their or any of their successors in right, title 057, certified to be a true copy, which thereof directed to such defendants shall 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 337,000.00 225,000.00 and interest; MRS. GEORGE HAMMOND; certificate is dated June 28,2007, and is of be published in The Westfield Leader, a 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 5,591,808.59 5,819,175.68 THOMAS HAMMOND; CHARLOTTE record in the Union County Clerk’s Office newspaper circulating in Union County, at 5. Minimum Library Tax 384,345.00 HAMMOND; JULIA WARD, single; on July 12, 2007, in Book 12226, page 31, least one time, not less than twenty days prior to the date fixed for redemption by Total General Revenues $ 8,920,039.34 $ 8,671,625.42 CHARLES HAMMOND; MRS. CHARLES as Instrument #447864, which covers HAMMOND; DELORES JORDAN, Block 127, Lot 8 in the City of Plainfield. this Order; and FINAL SINGLE; SYLVIA SCOTT, single; STATE Said certificate has been marked Exhibit IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2011 BUDGET 2010 BUDGET OF NEW JERSEY; PIONEER FINANCE P-1 on the part of the plaintiff. More than of this Order or a Notice thereof be served 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 3,226,747.00 3,362,944.00 & MORTGAGE, INC.; UNION COUNTY two years have elapsed since the sale of upon the defendants, whose addresses are known, by mailing to each of them Other Expenses 3,351,952.75 3,672,354.53 BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; said lands by the City of Plainfield, and the DEBORAH HAMMOND n/k/a DEBORAH such a copy or notice not later than ten 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 966,597.13 456,461.06 lands have not been redeemed from the WASHINGTON; HANOVER INSURANCE tax sale; that plaintiff has produced before days prior to the date fixed for redemption 3. Capital Improvements 100,000.00 100,000.00 CO. AS SUBROGEE OF JOHAN ROB- this court its Certification showing that of the lands and premises by this Order; 4. Debt Service 859,076.46 776,216.83 ERTS; MOORING TAX ASSET GROUP, there is due on said tax sale certificate, and 6. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 415,666.00 303,649.00 LLC; SUSAN HAMMOND; APF FUND- together with subsequent taxes and inter- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy Total General Appropriations $ 8,920,039.34 $ 8,671,625.42 ING INC.; CACH OF NEW JERSEY LLC; est, the sum of $30,900.97 as of June 15, of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- Total Number of Employees 82 83 APPLIED CARD BANK F/K/A CROSS 2010; and lector of the City of Plainfield, and that said COUNTRY BANK; FIRST SELECT COR- IT IS on this 20th day of April, 2011, Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield cer- tify to this Court whether the premises BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT PORATION, Defendant(s) ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the THIS MATTER being opened to the were or were not redeemed from the BONDS NOTES amount required to redeem the premises court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, referred to in the aforementioned tax sale plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance Interest 1,356,656.25 74,063.00 Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Profes- certificate is the sum of $30,900.97, which with the terms of this Order. Principal 4,970,000.00 5,150,000.00 sional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, includes the amount due on said tax sale MARY C. JACOBSON, P.J. CH. Outstanding Balance $ 6,326,656.25 $ 5,224,063.00 and it appearing that default has been certificate, subsequent taxes and interest Respectfully Recommended entered against the defendants, ANNA M. as of June 15, 2010, together with costs R. 1:34-6 OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Borough Council of the CASSETT a/k/a ANNA M. HAMMOND, duly taxed in the sum of $2,740.22. An GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, Borough of Fanwood, County of Union on May 10, 2011. Widow, her heirs, devisees and personal exact redemption amount must be ob- MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on June 14, 2011 at 7:30 representatives, and their or any of their tained from the municipal tax collector; A Professional Corporation successors in right, title and interest; o’clock ( PM ) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2011 may and Attorneys At Law ELBERT W. HAMMOND, his heirs, devi- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 6th 660 New Road, Suite 1-A be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. sees and personal representatives, and day of June, 2011, between the hours of Copies of the budget are available in the office of Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal Northfield, New Jersey 08225 their or any of their successors in right, title nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock (609) 646-0222 Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023, (908) 322-8236, during the hours of 8:00 and interest; CORAZON HAMMOND, in the afternoon, at the office of the Tax Attorneys for Plaintiff (A.M.) to 4:00 (P.M.). widow; ELBERT W. HAMMOND, III; ROB- Collector of the City of Plainfield, 515 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $149.94 1 T - 5/19/11, The Times Fee: $133.11 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2011 Page E-1 CRANFORD COUGAR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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ENGLESE WINS 400, 200; VANBENSCHOTEN DISCUS, S.P. Cougar Track Girls Capture U.C. Mountain Division Title

By DAVID B. CORBIN Division, but in the end the Scotch last 100 meters even more,” Englese Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains-Fanwood High School girls said. Natalie Englese took top honors in came on strong in the field events and On May 14, Englese won the 200 the 400 meters and 200 meters, while the distance events to capture the title meters with a time of 25.46. She also Kristen VanBenschoten grabbed first with 159 points, while Westfield fin- finished second in the 800 with a time in the discus and shot put to help the ished second with 137 points. of 2:21.77, and teammate Megan Cranford High School girls capture On May 13, Cougar Englese kicked Byrnes finished sixth at 2:31.19. the Union County Mountain Divi- hard to cross first in the 400 with a Byrnes also finished sixth in the 1,600 sion title at Governor Livingston High time of 56.24 (tied for first in the at 5:34.74. School in Berkeley Heights on May state). “That helps me too. I have a little 13-14. A.L. Johnson took second at “I think it was very good. I think bit more to work with and a little bit 102 and Governor Livingston placed it’s running so many 8[00]s so I have less. I get the endurance from the 800 third with 81 points. more endurance in my legs. Nor- and speed with the 200. I love the Blue Devils and Raiders were jock- mally my 400, I would be staggering short distances. They are fun for me, eying for the lead in the Watchung along my last 100 meters. Coming but they are always a challenge,” through that last 100, I felt so good. I Looking ahead, Englese said, Probitas Verus Honos can’t wait until I get neck-and-neck “Union County is next week, so I competition to push me through those CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GRAND THEFT OF HOME…Cougar Chris Fulinosz pulled off a gutsy steal of home in the second inning during the Union County Tournament Championship game. The Cougars won, 14-1, in five innings. OSOFSKY HRs, TRIPLES; RUTMAYER TOSSES 3-HITTER Cougars Jump on Highlanders For UCT Baseball Title, 14-1

By DAVID B. CORBIN Highlanders in the Union County lander offensive machine to just Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tournament (UCT) championship two singles and a triple, and one Cougars stalked their prey with game at Kean University in Union on walk. Keith Skinner singled in the two runs in the first inning, but struck May 14. first inning, Mike Cranston singled a deadly blow with eight runs in the The UCT title was the seventh for in the second inning and John second inning to guide the top-seeded the Cougars under 13-year Head Jennings plunked a well-placed Cranford High School baseball team Coach Dennis McCaffrey. Last year, triple in the fourth inning. High- to a 14-1, five-inning victory over the the Cougars, seeded third, burned the lander pitcher Joey Graziano drew second-seeded Governor Livingston top-seeded Westfield Blue Devils, 6- the base-on-balls. 5, for the crown. “Pretty much outside fastball was Probitas Verus Honos Junior Kurt Rutmayer recorded the pitch that I was using, because no strikeouts but limited the High- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GEARING UP FOR THE END OF THE SEASON…Cougar Natalie Englese, center, placed first in the 400 meters with a state-tying time of 56.24. She also won the 200 meters and finished second in the 800 meters. TOOLEY, ANDREW KIRNA, LEAHY, DePAOLA GET 1STS Blue Devil Track Boys Grab UC Watchung Division Title By DAVID B. CORBIN Mountain Division championship best time prior to the race was 4:23. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a total of 164, followed by Gov- “Of course, I am going to try to go Andrew Kirna, Sam Tooley and ernor Livingston at 126 and Cranford under 4:20 when we go to the East Jack Leahy fronted a host of Blue at 60. Coast Relays.” Devils that reaped a huge harvest of Andrew Kirna crossed first in the Leahy crossed first in the 3,200 team points in the distance events and 1,600 meters with a time of 4:21.77 meters with a time of 9:25.65 fol- Mike DePaola took top honors in the followed by Leahy at 4:24.08 and lowed by Andrew Kirna at 9:27.57 high jump to lead the Westfield High teammate Zach Lizmi at 4:26.1. and John Kirna at 9:57.78. Parker School boys track & field team to the Raider Alex Parker finished sixth at finished fifth at 10:09.36. Union County Watchung Division 4:33.54. Tooley at 1:56.75, Kevin Ingram at title at Governor Livingston High “We were going to try to get, at 1:57.79 and Kevin Smith at 1:58.98 School in Berkeley Heights on May least two guys under 4:20. We came finished 1-2-5 in the 800 meters. Not 13-14. through at 67 for the first lap. At that only was Tooley happy with his time The Blue Devils had a total of point, we realized we were too slow. but he was also impressed with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 135.5 followed by Rahway at 109, Right after that lap, we picked it up. Ingram’s performance. ALWAYS FINDING HIS WAY HOME…Cougar Eric Walano managed to find his way home in all four of his plate Union at 99.5 and Scotch Plains- appearances against the Governor Livingston Highlanders. He was hit-by-a-pitch and scored in the first inning. He doubled We went negative splits. Coach [Jack] “He really stepped up today. Kevin and scored in the second. He walked, stole a base and scored in the third, and he had a bunt single and scored in the fifth. Fanwood at 88. Union Catholic won Martin is always impressed with nega- is a junior. Last year, he might have five individual events en route to the tive splits,” said Andrew Kirna, whose CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHASING THE LEADER...Cougar Tom Folger, left, chases Summit’s Mark Jones in the 110 hurdles. Jones finished first and Folger finished fifth in the event at the Union County Mountain Division track & field championships at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights on May 14. Folger also finished third in the 400 hurdles. goleader.com online exclusive Page E-2 Thursday, May 19, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lady Cougars Capture UC Mountain Title

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 want to keep PR’ing [personal because I caught people at the end,” ished 5-6, respectively. Blue Devils record]. I haven’t broken 55 since explained Edwards, who indicated Kronick and Olivia Dunham at 8-0 indoor [season]. I would like to break that she would concentrate on her took top honors in the pole vault and that outdoor.” getting off the blocks, “mostly for teammate Alex Kapadia at 7-5 placed VanBenschoten won the discus the 200. The 1[00] is not really my fourth. with a toss of 104-1 and teammate event, but for the 2[00] definitely.” Raiders Robinson at 16.37, Najla Rebecca Haupt placed third with a Edwards also placed first in the Gilliam at 16.72 and Christine Miklas toss of 83-8. VanBenschoten won the 400 meters with a time of 58.2. Blue at 16.96 placed 3-4-5, respectively, shot put with a shove of 33-3. Cou- Devil Anna Simon took fourth at in the 100-hurdles. Robinson also gars Alex Krowicki at 87-5 and 1:01.99 followed by Raiders Sarah placed fourth in the 400 hurdles at VanBenschoten at 74-8 finished 4-6 Robinson at 1:02.25 and Isabel Crys- 1:09.24. in the javelin. tal at1:02.28. The Raiders gobbled up the major- Cougar Bryanna Grant won the “The first 200 was not really what ity of team points in the field events. triple jump with a meet-best distance I wanted it to be. I got off kind of Osa Ebose with a shove of 36-6.5, of 36-6.5. Gilliam Burke at 34-1.75 slow, but I picked it up in the last Danielle Schweizer at 34-0 and Sam and Regine Hunter at 33-10.75 placed 2[00]. My time was pretty decent,” Renfree at 32-0.75 placed 1-2-4, re- 4-5 in the event. Grant with a clear- Edwards said. spectively, in the shot put. Schweizer ance of 8-0 and Ashley MaGuire at 7- The next day, Edwards took top at 110-4, Ebose at 96-7 and Erin 0 placed 3-5 in the pole vault. honors in the 200 with a time of Brown at 83-0 placed 1-3-5 in the Cougars Jenna Ellenbacher, Laura 25.92. Blue Devils Sirena VanEpp at discus. Renfree won the javelin with Van Horn, Hunter and Englese took 26.72 and Kronick at 27.2 placed 3- a throw of 110-7 followed by Blue first in the 4x400 with a time of 6, respectively. Devils Meghan Reilly at 108-4, Sam 4:03.76. Grant with a height of 4-10 Raider Erin Pierce had an easy win Costello at 101-6 and Christina Mosco and Hunter also at 4-10 placed 4-5 in in the 1,600 with a time of 5:19.27 at 97-8. Raiders Brown at 92-0 and the high jump. Rebecca Shimonov followed by teammate Kathleen Ebose at 85-0 placed 5-6, respec- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times OUT ON A CLOSE CALL AT HOME…Cougar Julie Siragusa, right, is tagged out at home by Panther catcher Emily Swirz with a leap of 16-11.5 and Hunter at Leeper at 5:29.49. Blue Devils tively. in the first inning of the Union County Tournament quarterfinals in Linden on May 13. Siragusa finished 2-for-3 with a 16-4 placed 4-6 in the long jump. Kaitlyn Johnson at 5:31.17, Alyssa Raider Camille Handy won the double and an RBI, and the Cougars defeated Roselle Park, 9-0. Grant at 16.24 and Shimonov at 16.35 Hatch at 5:38.21 and Danielle Grimes triple jump with a distance of 35-2.5. placed 5-6 in the 100 hurdles. Megan at 5:54.14 finished 3-5-6, respec- VanEpp placed third at 33-9 and Raid- Schetelich finished fourth in the 400 tively. Pierce also breezed to first in ers Emily Nagourney at 33-4.25 and SIRAGUSA FANS 14; RAVETIER, BAGNIEWSKI HOMER hurdles with a time of 1:09.99. the 800 with a time of 2:19.78. Miklas at 32-2 placed 4-5, respec- McGuire finished sixth in the 100 “When I am running by myself, I tively. Charles at 17-0, Nagourney at meters with a time of 13.36. don’t get as good as a time as I do 16-6.75 and Robinson at 16-3.5 On May 13, Blue Devil Ashley when I am running with competition. placed 2-3-5 in the long jump. Blue Cougars Rout Park Panthers Edwards crossed first in the 100 Probably next week [Union County Devils Alex Hawkins with a height of meters with a time of 12.88, while Individuals], sections and groups, I 4-8 placed second in the high jump, teammate Hannah Kronick crossed will go faster,” Pierce said. “Mister while Anna Simon and Emily third at 13.28 followed by Raiders [Raider Head Coach Jeff] Keogel tells Hutchinson tied for third at 4-6. In UCT Softball Semis, 9-0 Osa Ebose at 13.42 and Christine me to run as fast as I can.” Simon, VanEpp, Kronick and Charles at 13.5. Leeper crossed first in the 3,200 Edwards crossed first in the 4x400 Edwards considered getting off the with a time of 12:02.81 followed by with a time of 4:02.19. Raiders Crys- By DAVID B. CORBIN hits in the bottom of the first inning. to left, making the score, 6-0. block was a concern. Pierce at 12:07.51 and Hatch at tal, Jessica Moore, Annabelle Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Allie Verrilli (2-for-4, 2 runs scored) In the fifth inning, Ravetier singled “It wasn’t what I wanted it to be, 12:15.98. Grimes at 12:45.1 and Blue Ponterdolph and Justine Valdes fin- Sophomore Julia Siragusa struck rapped a leadoff single and advanced and stole second. Moreno lined an but the end to me was really good, Devil Alana Basil at 12:52.82 finished sixth at 4:26.65. out 14 Panthers and walked none, to second on Emily Snyder’s sacri- RBI double to left, then Stephanie while tossing a two-hitter, as the third- fice bunt. Nicole Ravetier (2-for-3, 3 Bagniewski launched a two-run home seeded Cranford High School soft- runs scored) stepped to the plate and run over the centerfield fence. ball team routed sixth-seeded Roselle whacked a two-run home run over “It was 2-0 [count] and I knew a Park, 9-0, in the semifinal round of the left-centerfield fence. After Mel- strike was coming. I waited on it, and the Union County Tournament in Lin- issa Moreno (1 RBI single, RBI it just went when I swung. It felt den on May 13. double) reached first on an error, really good,” Bagniewski explained. Siragusa was particularly rough on Siragusa (2-for-3) slashed an RBI On April 27, the Cougars defeated the 11-11 Panthers’ No. 1-2-3 hitters double to leftfield. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 8-1, and by recording eight strikeouts in their “It was my first at-bat, so I was Bagniewski had a big day with the nine total at-bats. She also struck out extremely excited. I knew off the bat bat but came up just short of her goal

Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times VYING FOR POSSESSION IN THE FACE-OFF…Cougar Will Bender, right, and Blue Devil Ryan Rittendale battle to win the face-off during the Union County Tournament semifinal game at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May 12. The Cougars scored four early goals and held on to defeat Westfield, 4-3, to advance to the championship game.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ROUNDING THIRD AND HEADING HOME…Cougar Stephanie Bagniewski gets a High-5 from head coach Bob Bruno as she rounds third base after crushing a two-run home run over the centerfield fence against Roselle Park in the fifth inning. It was Bagniewski’s second over-the-fence home run of the season. the side in three of her seven innings that it was going to be a home run. It of clearing the fence with a three-run on the mound. Siragusa also pitched was really great to start off the game, double. well on May 9 in a 10-inning, 4-3 loss because I was really nervous,” said “After I talked to you last time, I to Governor Livingston in a regular- Ravetier, who added, “I have had two started going into a slump, but the season game. [over the fence] so far this season other day I actually hit my first home “I am not a big walker. Even though then one in-the-park home run.” run and now this is my second one, so I lost the GL game in 10 innings, I More thunder struck in the second it feels great,” she said. thought I threw a good game. I had a inning. Olivia Salinardo (2 hits) poked Kayla White got the Panthers’ only lot of strikeouts, so I stayed positive,” a single, and Brie Capece (run scored) two hits with a double to center in the Siragusa said. reached on an error. Verrilli reached fourth inning and a single to center in The 12-5 Cougars, who totaled 11 first on a force out. Capece scored the seventh. hits, pounced on Panther pitcher Brit- when a fly ball to left was dropped Roselle Park 000 000 0 0 tany Longo for three runs on three then Moreno yanked a two-run single Cranford 330 030 x 9

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS…The top-seeded Cranford Cougar baseball team pounced on the second-seeded Governor Livingston Highlanders, 14-1, in five innings at Kean University on May 14 to seize the Union County Tournament Championship. The UCT title was the seventh for the Cougars under 13-year Head Coach Dennis McCaffrey. Last year, the Cougars, seeded third, burned the top-seeded Westfield Blue Devils, 6-5, for the crown. Cranford Cougars Jump on GL Highlanders, 14-1, for UCT Baseball Championship

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 this team is usually pull hitters, and I the first inning. Andrew DiFrancesco and turn it into a double right away. [runs],” Osofsky explained. nal three runs in the fifth when landers’ only run came in the fourth was making them try to hit the oppo- (run scored) hopped an RBI single in He will steal second. He can score As the visiting team, after the Cou- DiFrancesco drilled his two-run when Jennings tripled and scored off site way,” Rutmayer explained. “I the second and added a two-run from anywhere,” Osofsky said. gars plated a pair of runs in the top of double, and Chris Nicastro walked Skinner’s groundout to second. was hitting the outside spots and get- double in the fifth. Ryan Williamson went 2-for-3 with the first, Williamson robbed High- with the bases loaded off Highlander Cranford 281 03 14 ting them to ground out.” “We had to put the ball in play, a run scored and an RBI. Sean Feeney lander leadoff batter Tyler Martis relief pitcher Cranston. The High- Gov. Livingston 000 10 1 In the meantime, the 17-4 Cou- especially against Graziano,” Osofsky doubled and scored. Greg Matlosz gars, well-known for their aggressive said. “Everyone just brought his bat (run scored) had an RBI single. Sean behavior on the bases, pulled out all today. You can’t just say that one guy Trotter exercised his “muscle” with the stops, but most of all pounded the did that much better than anyone else, an RBI triple off the right field fence 17-5 Highlanders with 14 hits, which because everyone had a beautiful in the second inning, but 6’2”, 215-lb included three doubles, two triples day.” Chris Fulinosz (2-for-3, 2 runs scored) and a home run. The Cougars jumped Leadoff hitter Eric Walano also pulled off the craftiest stunts in the on pitching ace Graziano for nine had a beautiful day by scoring in all second inning with a bunt single and runs and eight hits before he had to four of his plate appearances. He a steal of home. exit the mound after yielding a two- went 2-for-2 with a two-run double “That is what coach [Dennis run home run to Mark Osofsky with in the second inning and a bunt single McCaffrey] told me. It was best to do, one out in the second inning. Graziano in the fifth. As he had been all season, because they had everybody out,” also walked a Cougar and hit two he was nasty on the bases, with seri- Fulinosz said. batters. ous acts of theft and generally giving “We practice everything. It’s these Osofsky also jumped on Graziano the pitcher headaches. little things that we do. The out of the hard by thrashing a two-run triple in “He is so fast. He can get a single ordinary, we practice it and get extra

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FORCING A PITCHING CHANGE…Cougar Mark Osofsky rounds third after slamming a two-run home run over the centerfield fence in the second inning, forcing the Highlanders to make a pitching change.

with a diving forward catch in centerfield. From his catcher’s position, Walano recorded the second Cranford Youth Sports out of the inning by gunning down John Jennings on an attempted steal of second base. In the second in- If any Youth Baseball League ning, Trotter initiated a short-to-sec- teams would like coverage, ond-to-first double play. The Cougars took an 11-0 lead in beginning this June, please the third when Williamson slashed an RBI single to left to bring home contact David B. Corbin Walano, who had previously stolen [email protected] second. The Cougars scored their fi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY…The Cranford Cougar baseball team smothers pitcher Kurt Rutmayer and catcher See Cranford Online Sports Archives Eric Walano after defeating Governor Livingston, 14-1, in five innings to claim the Union County Tournament Champion- ship at Kean University in Union on May 14. Probitas Verus Honos Beginning From September 2009

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLACING THIRD IN THE LONG JUMP…Cougar Adham McGuire leaps 20-11.25 to place third in the long jump event DOMINATING HIS EVENTS…Union Catholic Viking Allen Eke crossed first in the 800 meters at 1:57 (Mountain at the Union County Mountain Division track & field championships at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Division). Cranford Cougars Mike Zanfardino and George El-Khoury, respectively, tail the Summit runner. Eke also took Heights on May 14. He also placed sixth in the triple jump with a distance of 41-6.25. first in the 1,600 meters with a time of 4:29.72. Westfield Blue Devil Track & Field Boys Grab UC Watchung Division Championship

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 hit 2:05. He got 1:57. That is going to myself after that. We ran it tacti- at 125-11, Mike Tufaro at 124-10 the pole vault with a height of 13-0 Green at 42-9.5 placed second in the took third in the 400 hurdles at 58.59 pay off big when we go after the 4x8 cally well,” said Tooley, whose time and Chris Burke at 110-5 placed 1- followed by Blue Devil John triple jump. and fifth in the 110 hurdles at 16.87. at East Coasts,” Tooley said. was three seconds better than his 2-4 in the discus, followed by Blue Stelmach at 12-0 and Raider Dan “I PRed by about 10 inches. We are Pat Lynch with a height of 11-6, Due to the fact that Tooley had to previous best time. Devil J. Duffy at 105-7. Raider Alex Pesin at 11-0. Blue Devil Matt focusing on making sure we are on Mike Helmstetter at 11-0 and JP begin the race lined up on the out- DePaola also hit a personal best Daboub took top honors in the jav- Gordner and Raider Joe Desiato tied the board, so our true PR shows, Christiano at 10-0 placed 3-5-6 in side lanes, additional strategy came when he cleared 6-2 to win the high elin with a toss of 149-2 followed by for fourth at 10-6 and Blue Devil Pete because the past few weeks, we the pole vault. into play. jump. Blue Devil Chris Jimenez Blue Devil Joe Rinaldi at 148-0 and Fagan placed sixth at 10-0. haven’t been on the board as well as Cougars Carl Lieberman, Folger, “You are always worried that the placed fifth at 5-6. Jimenez placed Raiders Burke at 147-1 and Jordan Blue Devils Jacob Vergara, Tooley, we would like to,” said McGuire, Rob Mullen and Witwick finished guys on the inside go out hard third in the long jump with a distance Clausen at 146-3. Burke at 45-1.5, Jason Isbit and Garrett Pryor finished who added, “More than anything, it’s fifth in the 4x400 at 3:37.23. George when you can’t see them. I go hard of 21-2.5. Declan Fitzmaurice at 41- Billy Castore at 43-11.75 and Valdes third in the 4x400 with a time of being confident in your strides.” El-Khoury at 4:37.83 and Paul on the straightaway and position 10.25 and DePaola at 40-4.5 placed at 43-5.5 placed 2-3-4 in the shot put 3:28.33. Pryor took fourth in the 100 “I feel I am getting more length to Cassaro at 4:37.97 finished 6-7 in the 2-4, respectively, in the triple jump. followed by Blue Devil Will Cronin meters at 11.5. Blue Devil Rob my steps, so I can get more in the pit. 1,600. El-Khoury at 2:01.89 and Mike Probitas Verus Honos The Raider boys fared very well at 41-10. Ciardullo finished fourth in the 200 I’m just practicing over and over Zanfardino at 2:03.36 finished 6-7 in in the field events. Sebastian Valdes Raider Zach Carow placed first in at 23.11. Raiders Moussa Channaoui again. Repetitions gets you better,” the 800. Anthony Triantafylleu at 101- at 16.12 and Mike Parada at 17.18 said Green, who was focusing on 7 and Mazzola at 100-9 placed 6-7 in finished 4-6 in the 110 hurdles. breaking 43 feet in the meet. the discus. Channaoui placed sixth in the 400 Green at 41-7.25 and McGuire at Union Catholic Viking Allen Eke Goods & Services You Need hurdles at 1:00.33. 41-6.25 placed 5-6 in the triple jump. crossed first in the 1,600 with a time Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] In the Mountain Division, Cougar McGuire also finished third in the of 4:29.72. He also took first in the Adham McGuire placed third in the 100 meters with a time of 11.53. 800 at 1:57, while teammates Evan long jump with a distance of 20- Cougar Tom Feeney at 10:10.48 Gingrich at 1:59.07 and Mike RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL OLIVER A 11.25. Summit’s Mark Jones had the and Eli Howard at 10:15.47 finished DeAngelis at 2:00.2 finished 2-4. meet’s best leap of 23-6.25. Last week 2-3 in the 3,200. Chris Witwick at DeAngelis at 50.79, Darryl Costello at the Union County Relays, McGuire 135-7 and Jeremy Mazzola at 129-7 Recessed Lighting PAVING at 51.18 and Brandon Kelly at 51.25 at 42-7.75 and teammate Reggie placed 2-5 in the javelin. Tom Folger finished 2-3-4 in the 400. Service Upgrades DeAngelis, Kenny Evely, Mark Phones & Cable Lines See Cranford Sports Archives from September 2009 to Mintel and Eke finished first in the 4x400 at 3:26.08. Tommy Freid won Additions and Renovations the present at www.goleader.com – Click “Archives” the javelin with a toss of 151-0, and Builders & Contractors Welcome For photos of past games, Click “Photo Library” Justin Davidson won the discus with Member of BBB a throw of 126-11. 20 Years in Business NJ Lic # 10421 908.654.0287 • SERVICE CALLS

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PUBLICATION Faris, Carlie Fasano, Sara Fetter, Madeline Buecklers, Taylor Bulger, Jessica Flaherty, William Frey, Sean Gallagher, Bungerz, Christopher Caminiti, Joshua More Education News Kelly Giacone, Daniel Gigon, Katharine Capistrano, Katrina Carlin, Dillon Car- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Honor Roll Gillen, Alex Gold, Ryan Hach, Michael rier, Sabrina Cavanagh, Pamela Clavijo, Healey, Alexander Heber, Liam Kevin Clifford, John Colleran, Caitlin Roosevelt Intermediate School, Westfield 3rd Marking Period Heinbokel, Allison Hopper, Jackson Collins, Alyssa Cox, Taylor Cummings, Hughes, Zachary Kelly, Eden Kettleson, Benjamin Cymbala, Liam Datwani, Distinguished Honor Roll ing, Emily Sullivan, Kathryn Vera, Elinor Bonsall, John Bunting, Jill Burke, Kim- Jake Klofta, Nedim Kocagil, Thomas Miranda DePalma, Joseph DeRosa, Grade 7 Walker, Elli Warsh, Olivia Windorf, pher Lee, Katherine Lee, Alessandra Bianca DeVito, Erin Dugan, Amanda berly Burns, Nicholas Cannone, Leong, William Liddy, 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McCormack, Raquel Mennella, Lillian Harry Glasser-Baker, Andrew Harting- Jessica Doyle, Sidharth Eleswarapu, Ed- Bandelli, Steven Barmakian, Sophia Samantha Paoletti, David Parker, Smith, Kaelyn Heard, James Hunter, Lauren Deluca, Colin Dursee, Kevin Corinne Petersen, Anthony Pirrone, Metzger, Amanda Mo, Amalia Montes, ward Encinas, Cecile Fountain-Jardim, Bennett, Catherine Bergin, Jonathan Echausse, Adam Federbusch, Erin Fox, Emily Mordkovich, Gali Moritz, Mat- Bryan Jackler, Ansh Jhaveri, Bryn Kevin Frega, Jacob Furst, Isabella Berman, Michael Bergman, Ryan Bow- Emily Posyton, Jason Previlon, Luke Johnston, Margot Johnston, Benjamin Andrew Frantz, Jackson Frontero, Chloe Prybylski, Jennifer Raba, Chelsea Rader, thew Mulvey, Morgan Nitti, Kathleen Gelfand, Marina Gialanella, Mary man, Cameron Bremer, Anna Browne, Genakos, Jacob Givelber, Andrew Nogan, Matthew Osment, Samuel Kim, Christopher Kim, Zachary Koch, Gouldson, Jarek Gozdieski, Julia Gretsky, Lauren Brumfield, Mitchell Bryk, Tobin Jack Reinhard, Annie Resnikoff, David Koryn Kraemer, Conor Krueger, Jack Gorczyca, Nicole Graf, Matthew Greco, Reverendo, Jordan Robertson, Thomas Pastuzyn, Ethan Prevoznak, Hailey Veronica Grycan, Jessica Guan, Burgdorf, David Burns, Lauren Christina Griesmer, Aidan Hamilton, Reilly, Mackey Rembisz, Tyler Ricci, Lee, Jonathan Lee, Zachary Levan, John Frankanthony Guerriero, Luke Hiltwein, Busardo, Daniel Alex Campbell, Max Rohwetter, Alexandra Rood, Amy Lindros, Jian Hong Liu, Katherine Ryan Harrington, Erin Hart, Molly Hart, Rosenzweig, Courtney Ryan, Julianne Amelia Ritter, Nicholas Rizzi, Michael Kenneth Hoerle, Abigail Hurwitz, Ana Carle, Tristen Cascio, Marius Casey Haviland, Rachel Hayden, Eric Rossi, Hope Rothenberg, Connor Russell, Margolies, Leandra Margolies, Scott Ionescu, Alison Jaruzelski, Maya Jonsson, Chenekan, Cameron Chin, David Salemy, Amer Sawan, Emily Schuman, Messing, Jamie Miller, Chloe Monaco, Herber, Patrick Higgins, Austin Hinel, Ellie Shirk, Andrew Simcox, Jackson Holden Sabato, Thomas Sabato, Marcelo Maxamillion Kaiser, Jessica Keenan, Collins, Owen Colwell, Anne Kelly Hogan, Kayla Jackson, Amber Santos, Danielle Sawyer, Lauren Schnepf, Megan Mondon, Julian Mone, Alberto William Kelly, Catherine King, Ann Condodina, Benjamin Cook, Daniel Simcox, Georgia Slater, Amanda Ortis, Leah Pesenson, Brooke Pfaus, Johnson, Ian Knapp, Jessica Spiezio, Amanda Stein, Jillian Stock, Dylan Scott, Molly Skowron, Bradley Sophie Koglin, Patrick Korth, Nicholas Criscuolo, Jack Dabulas, Daniel Evans, Koenigsberg, Corinne Kuntz, Sabrina Smith, Douglas Smith, William Stern, Amanda Pinho, Timothy Plump, Emily Lawrie, Madeline Levy, Olivia Loggia, Blake Fallon, Steven Fasciale, Lauren Meghan Summers, Andrew Ukainskyj, Pritsker, Christopher Reilly, Samantha Ladj, Matthew Lamar, Amanda Lam- Julia Wanfried, Jason Wang, Aidan Ryan Stroever, Aidan Sumner, Robert Erin Malley, Jack Manning, Rachel Fazio, Caroline Felix, Alexander Frisch, bert, Michael Lapolla, Kaitlyn Larkin, Suriano, Shelby Taylor, Kelly Travers, Riley, Jenna Rizkalla, Matthew Russo, Mattessich, Paige Mc Cann, Katherine Samantha Gargiulo, Ryan Geary, Jared Ward, Mallory Weisse, Christopher Michela Sabba, Samuel Salberg, Caitlyn David Lavelle, Olivia Lavelle, Christo- Why, Emily Zimmerman Amanda Vazquez, Michael Vricella- Mc Donald, Ben Meltzer, Michael Glassman, Jessica Gold, Jonathan Stokes, Gillian Wadman, Marisa Wang, Serafin, Emily Serafin, Alison Serpico, Mobarakai, Sarah Morton, Hopper Gorczyca, Matthew Greeley, Nicholas Abigail Wilson, Justin Yoon Alexander Shorrock, Lisa Simon, Kaelyn Murray, Julia Myers, Margaux Natiello, Greenspan, Alexander Grom, Tabitha Edison Intermediate School, Westfield Grade 8 Smith, Bobbi Snyder, Lindsey Strauss, Rebecca Pariente, Jack Petrovcik, Grace Hanay, Connor Haviland, Hannah John Ajodah, Tyler Bansky, Alexander Christopher Sullivan, Nicholas Tarantino, Pettit, Danielle Pinney, Alice Polini, Hawkins, Emily Hecht, Kathryn Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 8 Bennett, John Birle, Miranda Bonina, Michael Tivenan, Joseph Valles, Hannah Priscoe, Bryanna Reinhardt, Helander, Ryan Hinderliter, Emma Grade 7 Sophie Bass, Valeria Bouchoueva, Seth Botos, Gabrielle Brennan, Julie Samantha Velez, Amy West, Emma Wil- Jacob Ritter, Tyler Roth, Andrejs Hoffman, Lexi Holzer, Madeline Robert Abbott, Maggie Ahern, Mat- Samantha Bromberg, Paige Carlin, Emma Brownstone, Michael Bruno, Theo liams, Mikayla Williams, Eli Wirtshafter, Rumpeters, Brooke Schaeffer, Catherine Hudelson, Samuel Karnofsky, John An- thew Baker, Jake Barrow, Luke Beaulieu, Chen, Amanda Cheung, Grace Cook, Brunson, Stephen Bubniak, Bianca Katelyn Zelko, Serratelli, Haley Sharlow, Emily Shields, thony Katsingris, Nicholas Kay, Jake Noelle Blackford, Sarah Broughton, Ife Lauren D’Amico, Emily Forcht, Mat- Chanel Shum, Catherine Simon, Chris- Kerth, Madeline Kevelson, Taylor Kirby, Campbell, Victoria Cappo, Courtney thew Friedman, John Fuller, Hannah tina Sloan, Helen Sparrow, Jason Starita, Emily Kirschner, Alex Knepper, Austin Casale, Albert Chen, Michelle Ciampa, Goldring, Jaime Gunchar, Isabelle Ick, Sarah Steiner, Pavel Stepaniouk, Chris- Kreusser, Jacob Kurstedt, Marija John Ciarrocca, William Cook, John Cote, Leah Iosif, Kevin Irving, Katherine Ko, Marhefka Teams Up with St. topher Varano, Jessica Whang, Paige Landeka, Kevin Law, Elise Lloyd, John Ryan Daniel, Evan Davis, Marina Alison Krakauer, Jorge Ledesma, Jason Whitman, Diana Wu, Laine Yamano Lovito, Olivia Luzzi, Erin Mackenzie, DeCotiis, Abigail Demers, Julia DiBella, Liu, Maria Lizzo, Rachel Logan, Marisa Grade 8 Claire Magnanini, James Marner, Grace Elisabeth Diamantopoulos, Elena Elliott, Lombardi, Angel Lopez, Michael Hubert’s to Earn Gold Marissa Alvarez, Lauren Androconis, Mastronardi, Carly Mc Devitt, Emily Mc Lucas Fan, Alan Fang, Jack Fico, Jared Maguire, Jameson Maher, Natalie Carli Arena, Sameena Asija, Meredith Gann, Kyle Mc Intyre, Hannah Mc Lane, Foley, Lauren Freidenrich, Benjamin Marcotullio, Johanna Mermer, Erica WESTFIELD - Svetlana Marhefka Bagger, Elise Ballan, Jessica Bebel, Nicholas Mc Lane, Edward Mebane, Friedman, Julia Frontero, Danielle Millwater, Daniel Mitchell, Ariel Moise of Westfield, a member of Girl Scout Megan Blutfield, Victoria Breza, Michael Mizus, Julia Morgan, Nick Gabuzda, Rachel Geskin, Michael Kleinman, Maya Moritz, Rita Murphy, Troop 839, has completed the first Stephanie Brown, Olivia Cara, William Mueller, Ryan Munley, Owen Murray, Guarnuccio, Hannah Haar, Bridget Melanie Nettler, Autumn Patterson, phase of her Girl Scout Gold Award, Chandler, William Crenshaw, Katherine Andrew Natko, Jack Oates, Rowan Harrington, Jordan Hindes, Tiffani Hui, Christopher Romano, Noelle Rosa, Jack the highest honor a Girl Scout can Crowley, Courtney Day, Michael Dazzo, Oberman, Michael O’Connor, Alyssa Paul Jakobovic, Kelly Jiang, Stephanie Rose, Logan Schwartz, Caryn Sherbet, achieve. Kayleigh Denner, Nicole Di Giorgio, Pascoguin, Julia Pierce, Mackenzie Jung, Natalie Karter, Shanna Kelly, Juliette Smith, Anastasia Smolenski, To earn the Gold Award, a Girl Katherine Duffy, Lauren Echausse, Pinkin, Brett Robertshaw, Evan Rooney, Yeoun Ju Kim, Raquel Levy, Robert Li, Melanie Snyder, Hermes Suen, Dhruv Tikku, Dominique Vo, Nina Wang, Isabel Scout must first earn the Silver Award Kristianna Elbert, Zoe Federbusch, Max Sarai Rosenberg, Hallie Rosenburgh, Julia Justin Lin, Johnny Link, Briana Litchholt, and then plan and execute a commu- Flysch, Elizabeth Fox, Jane Franks, Ross, Drew Russo, Christopher Sabatino, Jesse Liu, Celeste Loffredo, Madeleine Wayner, Andrew Zale Rebecca Freer, Jennifer Frega, Jared Alexandra Safonov, Jacob Sagal, Isabella Lysek, Neil Makhija, Megan Melillo, Honor Roll nity service project that helps the Geoghan, Cindy Gong, Benjamin Howell, Salerno, Chloe Salvato , Colin Salvato, Felicia Mermer, Carlee Miller, Evan Grade 7 community and has a lasting impact. Alexandru Ionescu, Kyle Jason, Brian Nicholas Salvato, Carolina Sanchez, Moore, Allyson Morgenthal, Shannon Madison Albin, Ariana Alvarado, Svetlana, a pet owner and aspiring Johnson, Carly Kalis, Devin Kiernan, Claudia Sarkos, Daniel Schoenfeld, James O’Donnell, Emma Ohlig, Kevin Palmer, Sophia Alvarez, Isaac Amador, Quentin veterinarian, sought out the assis- Jacqueline Knapp, Timothy Korth, Kelly Sciortino, Matthew Sloan, Thomas Sum- Merve Pekdemir, Anthony Pericolo, Julia Barbarat, Sydney Barber, Caroline Barry, tance of St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter Anne Kristiansen, Madeline Mahoney, mers, Brooke Sutton, Erik Swanson, Pikaart, Nova Qi, Jenna Rediker, Jenna Ryan Bass, Chloe Beauchamp, Samantha in Madison to research the reasons Andrew Malacrea, Sara Mc Cutcheon, Patrick Sweeney, James Tanella, Blake Reed, Lauren Rigney, Christopher Beurer, Christopher Boutsikaris, Isabella why so many animals end up in shel- Judy Mc Donald, Mary Meyo, Kevin Taylor, Allyson Tazbin, Jake Tooley, Rinaldi, Fiona Rosenthal, Marcella Bowen, Kevin Bronander, Katherine Brown, Amanda Canavan, Michael ters. She learned that many individu- Miller, Kelly Morrison, Nicholas Alexandra Vitale, Katarina Von Der Sabino, Claudia Savickas, Nathan Simon, als and families often make decisions Moynihan, Jacqueline Napolitano, Wroge, Harrison Wachtel, Peter Walter, Julia Simpson, Elizabeth Smith, Ryan Carides, Brendan Collum, Nicole Samantha Nigro, Anna O’Brian, Charlie Martin Wiaczek, Dakota Williams, Soldati, Emma Stierhoff, Alexa Stiles, Cristiano, Isabella D’Olier-Lees, Ryan on pet ownership without factoring O’Brien, Alyson Palia, Christopher Pettit, Constanza Wolff, Devin Zrebiec Camryn Sullivan, Kelsey Swingle, Dang, Theodore Dannevig, Brian in the type of pet suitable for their Meghan Pettit, Emma Phillips, Anna Reid, Grade 8 Katherine Tang, Aaron Tavasi, Megan Decristofaro, Leo Delaney, Isabella family and lifestyle. Emotional rather Svetlana Marhefka Claudia Romeo, Lillian Scott, Maren Phoebe Aronds, Jennifer Bagger, An- Troutman, Sara Webber, Allison Worms, Depalma, George Devanney, Kelly Dorry, than rational decisions, combined Siegel, Evan Steinfield, Caroline Stock- drew Baker, Margaret Blatz, Stephen Connie Wu Kevin Dougherty, Paul Dunham, Tyler with the responsibility of pet owner- is focused on educating children and ship, lack of proper training and poor families on the proper research, se- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE knowledge as to the amount of care a lection, training and attention a pet TOWN OF WESTFIELD, BOARD OF EDUCATION Springfield, New Jersey 07081 $90.00/45 mins-Clinic pet requires, has caused animal shel- needs, so as to enlighten potential 302 ELM STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY $75.00/30 mins-Clinic $50.00/15 mins Clinic ters to be overcrowded. owners before they purchase or adopt PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OT Services $81.00 at school Svetlana’s project entitled, “Are an animal. The Westfield Board of Education has awarded a contract without competitive bidding $350.00 Initial Evaluation You Ready for the Responsibility?” She made a presentation to second as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a(1). The contract and the $ 250.00 Re-Eval. and third grade students at Franklin resolution authorizing it are on file and available for public inspection in the office of Caldwell Therapy Center OT/PT $ 90.00/hr. at school PUBLIC NOTICE School in Westfield. Svetlana’s presen- Westfield Board Of Education. West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Services 148.00/hr at clinic Whereas, there exists a need for professional services in the specific area(s) men- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tation included a representative from tioned below for the 2011-2012 school year for the following professional services: Vista Rehab. Services OT/PT $ 105.00/hr., $95 per 45 mins NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF St. Hubert’s who was accompanied by Whereas, funds are available for this purpose, and whereas, the Public School Contracts Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 $85.00 per 30 mins. Homebased ORDINANCE 11-06-S AND PUBLIC HEARING Rags, a 10-year old golden retriever. Law (NJSA 18A:18A-1 et seq.) permits the award of contracts without competitive bids Evaluation $400.00 The presentation included a question for Professional Services that require licensing and are regulated by law, and Whereas, An ordinance was introduced by the and answer session where children were the Public School Contracts Law requires that the Board of Education adopt a resolution Union County Educational Serv. Comm OT Eval $ 425 Mayor and Council of the Borough of awarding such contracts at a public meeting. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Fanwood on May 10, 2011. Copies of this encouraged to participate. Vincent Yaniro ordinance can be obtained without cost in “I have been interested in animals Interim Business Administrator/ Board Secretary Angela L. Lotano Occupational Therapist $100.00 per hour the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- since I can remember and I am al- PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $ 300.00 per evaluation ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours ways moved when I visit shelters and Richard Kaplow, P.A. Attorney Retainer -$16,000 Therapy Tree, LLC OT/PT/Speech $89.75/hr $72.25/45 mins of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through see animals that lacked in proper care Westfield, New Jersey Per Hr. $155. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $57.75/30mins. Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. and appropriate training,” said Adams Stern Gutierrez & Lattiboudere,, LLC Group Rate $46.50/30mins $72.25/hr This ordinance amends Chapter 86, Svetlana. Newark, New Jersey Attorney Per Hr. $170. $300.00 per evaluation Salaries and Compensation and Chapter 67, Police Department. Svetlana is a sophomore at Mount Faridy, Thorne, Fraytak, P.C. Architects/Engineering Principal $175. Physical Therapy This ordinance is scheduled for public Saint Mary Academy High School in Trenton, New Jersey Associate $150. Cynthia Fechter $100 per one hour session hearing and adoption on June 14, 2011 at Watchung. After completing addi- Project architect $120 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $70 per half-hour session 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 tional work and presenting to an as- Site planner $120 $85 per-45 minutes North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Spec. Writer $105 $325.00 Physical therapy evaluation Jersey. sembly of her fellow students in the Interior Des. $105 Morris Union Jointure Commission PT $205.00/hr Eleanor McGovern fall, she will be eligible to receive her Senior Drafter $110 New Providence, New Jersey 07974 Borough Clerk Gold Award in June 2012. Construction $ 95 1 T - 5/19/11, The Times Fee: $21.42 Junior Drafter $ 85 Union County Educational Serv. Comm PT Eval $425.00 Support Pers. $ 70 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Additional Service 1.5 X amount billed to Trinitas Children’s Therapy Svs PT Services $115.00/hr-Clinic SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY mises commonly known as 1502-4 for consultants Architect Springfield, New Jersey 07081 $ 90.00/45 mins. Clinic CHANCERY DIVISION MYRTLE AVENUE, PLAINFIELD CITY, Robert Morrison, Hodulik & Morrison, P.A., $75.00/30 mins. Clinic UNION COUNTY New Jersey. Highland Park, New Jersey Auditor $ 32,725 $50.00/15 mins. DOCKET NO. F-538-11 YOU, JACK R. HILL, are made party $81.00 / hr. School $350.00 Eval FILE NO. 12803-10 defendant to the above foreclosure action The Family Practice because you are the owner of a property Overlook ,Summit, New Jersey Therapy Tree, LLC OT/PT/Speech $87.00/hr $70/45 mins NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT which is the subject of the above entitled Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $56.00/30mins. Susan T. Kaye MD (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: action. Group Rate $45/30mins $70/hr Alfred Murdock DO Medical Service Retainer $28,392 JACK R. HILL; MRS. JACK R. YOU, MRS. JACK R. HILL, WIFE OF $300.00 per evaluation Behavior Management Services HILL, WIFE OF JACK R. HILL; JACK R. HILL, are made party defendant Morris Union Jointure Commission $195.00 hour Laurie Adamski Physical Therapist $100.00/hr CHANDA P. OLIVER, INFANT to the above foreclosure action because New Providence New Jersey 07974-2399 $625.00/day @ School Cranford, New Jersey 07016 $85.00/30mins. BY G/A/L VALERIE OLIVER; plaintiff has been unable to determine $300.00/per evaluation EDDIE STERLING; MARIE whether defendant JACK R. HILL is mar- Spectrum Consulting, Inc. Behavorial Consultation $125.00/hr HILL; LETITA K GRANT; ried, and if married, the name of JACK R. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 $120.00/45 mins Psychological Evaluations HILL’s spouse. If JACK R. HILL is married, $110.00/30 mins Union County Educational Serv. Comm. $320 per evaluation YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND the plaintiff joins MRS. JACK R. HILL, Paraprofessionals $45.00/hr Westfield, New Jersey 07090 REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO WIFE OF JACK R. HILL as a defendant for & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, $40.00/45 mins Morris Union Jointure Commission $715 per evaluation any possessory or marital rights you may whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, $27.00/30 mins New Providence New Jersey have. DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- YOU, CHANDA P. OLIVER, INFANT Jacqueline J. Weber Behaviorist $165.00/hr. Services swer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Ac- Easton, Pennsylvania 18407 Report Writing $82.50/hr BY G/A/L VALERIE OLIVER, are made Interim Healthcare of Northwest, NJ, Inc. Registered Nurse $58.00/hr. tion, in which AMERICAN TAX FUNDING, party defendant to the above foreclosure Glasberg Behavioral Consulting Services Edison, New Jersey 08810 Licensed Practical Nurse $50.00/hr. LLC BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP action because on April 9, 1992, a judg- AS SECURED is the plaintiff and JACK R. Allentown, New Jersey 08501 Behavioral Consultation Services $165.00/hr Speech/Language Oral Motor Evaluations ment was entered in the Superior Court of HILL, ET ALS; are defendants, pending in Vista Rehabilitation Services Oral Motor Eval. $400.00 per evaluation New Jersey, Mercer County, by Chanda Cristina M. Romao Behaviorist $50.00/hr the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- Clark, New Jersey 07066 Woodbridge New Jersey 07095 Comprehensive Speech/Lang Eval $400.00 P. Oliver, Infant by G/A/L Valerie Oliver cery Division, UNION County and bearing and Commissioner NJ Department of Tara Lynn Sheerin Behavior Specialist $115.00/hr Ronnie Kaufman, MA., CCC-SLP $120.00/hour Docket No. F-538-11 within thirty-five (35) Banking & Insurance, Assignee against Gillette, New Jersey 07933 Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 days after MAY 19, 2011 exclusive of such Jack Hill disclosing a debt in the amount of date. If you fail to answer or appear in Speech/Language Therapy Services $9,000.00. Said judgment was entered as Alicia Bianchi ABA Therapist $60.00/hr accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Union County Educational Serv. Comm. $320 per eval. Judgment No. J-042103-1992. Said judg- Stanhope, New Jersey 07874 Default may be rendered against you for Westfield, New Jersey 07090 ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Hybridge Learning Group, LLC Behavioral Consulting $95.00/hr. Consulting relief demanded in the Complaint, and YOU, EDDIE STERLING, are made Somerset, New Jersey 08873 68.00/hr. Home Program Denise Yatrakis $95/hr In Office/ $105.00 Out of office Amendment to Complaint, if any. You shall party defendant to the above foreclosure Scotch Plains New Jersey 07076 $65.00 ½hr IN/ 75.00 Out file your Answer and Proof of Service in Child Study Team Evaluations action because on June 17, 1992, a judg- $80.00- ¾ hr.In/90.00 Out duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior ment was entered in the Superior Court of Union County Ed Services Comm. Evals. Psych. $320.00 $200.00/Speech Evaluation-In Office Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Educational $320.00 New Jersey, Atlantic County, by Hanover Speech/Lang/Pragmatics $500.00-In/600-Out $300.00/Speech Eval- Out of Office plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Insurance Company, Subrogee of Beatrice Social $320.00 Pragmatic Eval. $250.00-in/350-Out $450.00-Speech/Lang Eval-In Office in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- IEP Conference $ 75.00/per CST E Woods-Sterling and Eddie Sterling Myofunctional Eval 200.00-in/250.00-Out $550.00-Speech/Lang-Out of Office tice and Procedure. against Jackie Hill disclosing a debt in the Morris Union Jointure Commission $715.00 per Eval (w/ 1/2 conference) $250.00 Pragmatic In office/350out You are further advised that if you are amount of $30,000.00, plus costs. Said New Providence New Jersey 07974 CST Services Cost PP $220.00/hr IEP Mtg./Planning $75/hr unable to obtain an attorney you may com- judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Morris Union Jointure Commission $220 per one hour session 069045-1992. Said judgment is subordi- Central Auditory Processing Evaluations of the County of Venue and that if you Speech and Hearing Associates CAE-Comprehensive New Providence New Jersey 07974-2399 nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. cannot afford an attorney, you may com- YOU, MARIE HILL, are made party de- Westfield New Jersey 07090 Audiological Eval. $235.00 Vista Rehabilitation Services $ 85.00 per 30 mins municate with the Legal Services Office of CAP (includes CAE) $500.00 fendant to the above foreclosure action Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 $ 95 per 45-minute session the County of Venue. The telephone num- because on November 3, 1995, a child Audio $235.00 $105.00 per hr. ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- Speech/lang. Eval $500.00 support judgment was entered in the Su- Comprehensive Speech/Lang Eval $400. yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal perior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County, Speech Therapy $ 85.00/session Services Office 908-353-4340. St. Ambulatory Care Center Tympanogram $70.00 by Marie Hill against John R. Hill. Said THE ACTION has been instituted for the Educational Assessments Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Audio Eval $150.00 (age 5 & up) judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- purpose of foreclosing the following tax Union County Educational Serv. Comm. $320 per evaluation Audio Eval $225.00 (age 4 and under) 293103-1995, Case Number 82079320A. sale certificate: Westfield, New Jersey 07090 IEP Conference $75 per CST member Cap Eval $450.00 Said judgment is subordinate to the 1. A certain tax certificate no. 07-110, Speech/Lang Eval $350.00 Plaintiff’s lien. Douglass Outreach Autistic/PDD Evaluations Fee $850 sold on 06/21/2007, dated 06/28/2007, Impedance Tst(middle ear) $75.00 YOU, LETITA K GRANT, are made party New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 school consultations $130.00 and was recorded on 08/07/2007 in Book + mileage to schools Therapy $55.00 1/2hr defendant to the above foreclosure action 12255 at Page 606, made by MARIA because on September 5, 2001, a child Neurological/Psychiatric Evaluations Anne Fitzpatrick, MA 30 mins. $65.00 GLAVAN, Collector of Taxes of support judgment was entered in the Su- Vanna Amorapanth, MD Neurologist $650 per evaluation Westfield, New Jersey 07090 45 mins. 75.00 PLAINFIELD CITY, and State of New Jer- perior court of New Jersey, Union County, Metuchen New Jersey 08840 Neuro-Developmental 1 hour 120.00 sey to AMERICAN TAX FUNDING, LLC by Jack R. Hill against Letita K. Grant. Said Evaluation $220.00 BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP AS judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- Elisa Dulay, MD Psychiatrist SECURED and subsequently assigned to Therapy Tree (Walter Chavez) OT/PT/Speech $87.00/hr 235882-2001, CS82331572A. Said judg- Fanwood New Jersey 02023 $800 per neuro-psychiatric evaluation plaintiff, AMERICAN TAX FUNDING, LLC Westfield, New Jersey 07090 42.50/30mins. ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP AS Douglass Outreach Center Autism $700 per evaluation $300.00 per evaluation DATED: May 12, 2011 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 SECURED. This covers real estate lo- Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk Trinitas Children’s Therapy Speech Therapy $115.00/hr Clinic cated in PLAINFIELD CITY, County of JFK Johnson Rehab. Inst of the Superior Court of New Jersey Echo Executive Plaza $90.00/45mins. Clinic UNION, and State of New Jersey, known PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Pediatric Rehab dept. Springfield, New Jersey 07081 $75.00/30 mins. Clinic as LOT 23 ADTL LOT 918 SQ. FT. BLOCK Edison, New Jersey $ 400.00 Denville Law Center $81.00/hr School 215 as shown on the Tax Assessment 290 Route 46 West Occupational Therapy Services $350.00/Eval. Map and Tax Map duplicate of Denville, New Jersey 07834 Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services OT Services $115.00/hr at Clinic 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $339.15 PLAINFIELD CITY. and concerns pre- 1 T - 5/19/11, The Leader Fee: $115.26 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2011 Page 19 SP-F Art Association Original Pastels by Uhr on Members Exhibit at Gallery Exhibit at Bouras Properties ELIZABETH – The Union County tos have been shown at local and SUMMIT - Bouras Properties is Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud international juried shows in New pleased to announce a new exhibit of to present artworks by the members Jersey and New York as member of original pastels featuring artist Bar- of the Scotch Plains and Fanwood both SPFAA and the Milburn-Short bara Uhr. Art Association (SPFAA). The ex- Hills Art Center. An award-winning artist, Ms. Uhr hibit is on display through June 1 at Sylvie MacDonald was born in always sought a visual medium to the Freeholders Gallery located on France. Her witty and whimsical art- express and make sense of the world the 6th floor of the Union County work is influenced by her heritage within and around us. As an Administration Building, and culture. She has developed a love undergrad, she majored in the fine Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth. Gal- for folktales from her travels around arts and went on to obtain a Master’s lery hours are Monday to Friday from the world. Also a Spanish and French Degree in Social Work. She main- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. instructor, she loves to combine learn- tained her artistic endeavors with stud- The SPFAA members featured are ing with humorous visual materials. ies at the Art Student’s League and Bill Connolly, Marion Derrett, Tracy Mike McKenna is a self-taught the Parson’s School of Design in New Farrell, Sylvie MacDonald, Mike photographer who has honed his art W-E-S-T-F-I-E-L-D…The Westfield United Fund announced the nine winners in York City. Her art is a vehicle for self- McKenna, Paula Pearl, Connie by reading, trial and error, and by its “ABCs of Westfield” photography contest. The contest, launched in March, exploration as well as communica- Pinkowski, Donna Stein, and Steve studying the masters of landscape asked students to submit photographs of objects depicting the letters in “Westfield.” tion with others. She currently works Willis. photography: Ed and Brett Weston, One prize was awarded for each letter. Pictured, left to right, are: Dakota mainly with pastels and revels in the Williams, David Vaykhanskiy, Daniel Han, Aidan Supranowitz, Maxwell Lehnert, Bill Connolly studied drawing at Ansel Adams, and Art Wolf. He has Madeline Motyczka, Daniel Scalia, Kyle Snyder, Lauren Lehnert. richness of the pigments that are lit- the duCret School of Art, the Visual won awards with his own style based erally at her fingertips. Arts Center of New Jersey, and the on natural lighting and heavy con- Ms. Uhr is a signature member of Montclair Art Museum. He is a na- trast. Registration for NJIO Summer the Pastel Society of New Jersey and tive of Scranton, PA and a resident of Paula Pearl has a background in is represented by the Artist Framer Pastel by Barbara Uhr Garwood. Connolly is a trustee of the photography, which she feels has a Chamber Music Workshop Ends June 1 Gallery in Cranford. Other member- Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center and strong influence on the lighting and BERKELEY HEIGHTS - This both four-week sessions. Each ses- ships and affiliations include the ety of juried and non-juried shows in a member of the Livingston and composition of her paintings. She is June and July, the New Jersey sion costs $100. Register for both Milburn-Short Hills Art Center, the the tri-state area. Westfield Art Associations. drawn to scenes with water. Many of Intergenerational Orchestra is offer- sessions at a discount of $175. An Westfield Art Association, Art Space Bouras Properties is located at 25 Marion Derrett is a native of En- her paintings show quiet, serene, ethe- ing its Introduction to Chamber Mu- application can be downloaded from Studio, Scotch Plains/Fanwood Art DeForest Avenue in Summit. The ex- gland who studied to be a teacher. real places that come from her love of sic Workshop for String and Winds. the NJIO web site, www.njio.org or, Association, Contemporary Art hibit can be viewed between the hours She has won various awards for her nature and the beauty around us. The program is designed for begin- call the NJIO office at (908) 603- Group and the Watchung Art Center. of 9 and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday paintings of landscapes, still life, and Connie Pinkowski earned a BFA in ner and intermediate players of all 7691 and leave a message. Her works have appeared in a vari- through the end of June. portraits. Her inspiration comes from photography at Rochester Institute ages, but is open to all levels. The For more information, contact traveling to many countries. Derrett of Technology. She also studied pho- registration deadline is June 1. workshop leader and cellist, Martin is a juried associate member of the tography and silkscreen printing at The workshop is held on Thursday Steinberg at (973) 953-4425 or, email, Pastel Society of America and the duCret School of Art in Plainfield evenings, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the [email protected] American Artists Professional and at LBI Foundation of Arts and Judith G. Wharton Music Center, 60 The Introduction to Chamber Mu- League. Sciences in Long Beach Island. She Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights. sic Workshop has been made pos- Tracy Farrell is a resident of Union taught photography at the Scotch Session A runs from June 9 – June 30, sible in part though the generosity of County. She began seriously taking Plains Library and has conducted art and Session B from July 7 – July 28. ACMP – The Chamber Music Net- digital photographs in 2010. Her pho- workshops for teens and adults. Musicians can register for one or work. Donna Stein, after a 40-year teaching career, has become a pastel Rialto to Offer Night painter, drawn to pastels because of Musicians Can Stay in Tune the immediacy of the medium. She Of Live Comedy holds a BS from Southern Connecti- WESTFIELD – There’s some- cut University plus a BS and an MA At WF Summer Workshop thing new coming to a movie the- from Seton Hall University. WESTFIELD - Aspiring musicians gram. ater near you and it has nothing to Steven Willis is the owner/opera- can stay in tune this summer by enroll- Some potential players may wish to do with movies. The Rialto The- tor of a bicycle shop in Scotch Plains ing in the music department classes at play an instrument, but are unsure of ater of Westfield, purchased last and has been interested in art as far the 2011 Westfield Summer Workshop which one to take. Music Sampler, for fall and converted to digital pro- back as he can remember. His wife (WSW). grades three to six, provides the basics helped re-inspire him to pursue art. jection, is planning a live Digiplex Young violinists, in grades two and of clarinet, flute, snare drum, violin and Photo courtesy of Joe Perez New York Comedy Series on He started with graphite and pro- three, can explore the basics of playing trumpet. STANDING OVATION...Maestro David Wroe takes a bow as the Westfield Wednesday, May 25. Doors open gressed to other media, now focusing the violin in Fiddlin’ Fun, while those More advanced musicians, in grades Symphony Orchestra receives a standing ovation at its season finale “To Russia and at 8 p.m. and tickets for $20 can on portraits. in grades four to six may choose to four to eight, who play brass, wood- Beyond With Love,” held at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield on May 14. be purchased at the box office or For further information about the learn fingering and basic chords and winds or percussion instruments and online at digiplexdest.com. The Scotch Plains and Fanwood Art As- strums in Guitar. have completed book one of any band Rialto Theatre is located 250 East sociation, please visit www.spfaa.org For pianists, in grades two to four, method, may enroll in Workshop Band. Westfield Symphony Orchestra Broad Street. or contact Paula Pearl at (908) 322- Kids on Keys uses Musique Rapide to In addition to the Music Depart- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 The Comedy Series will con- 2590. To learn about exhibiting at the help students learn the fundamentals of ment, the WSW has classes in arts, sion pushes the work toward a mag- ducted the music, but almost be- tinue June 28, July 25, Aug. 23, Freeholders Gallery, please contact piano in this accelerated learning pro- crafts, communications, dance and nificent climax, bringing the audi- came the music in his body lan- and Sept. 29. Check the website the curator, Teya David, at the Union movement, drama and special interests ence to its feet with cheers of guage. On several occasions he for performers and show times. County Office of Cultural and Heri- Meet and Greet with for pre-school to grade eight. It also “bravo!” stopped beating completely when Advance tickets are available to tage Affairs. Telephone (908) 558- includes the Summer Stage Theater, The orchestra sounded magnifi- the music was quiet and still, but all shows. 2550 or email [email protected]. Author Sue Fliess for grades six through 12, which will cent. One of Maestro Wroe’s great then became wild and impassioned, NJ Relay users dial 711. WESTFIELD - The Town Book present the jukebox musical Leader of strengths is making a medium-sized asking the orchestra for more, more, Store in Westfield will host a Meet the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Story. contingent of strings sound like a when the music reached giant cli- POPCORN™ and Greet with Sue Fliess, author of This summer’s program will be held much larger, lusher group. I don’t maxes. children’s’ book, “Shoes for Me!” on at Edison Intermediate School, 800 know how he does it, but he does it This concert was a grand finale to Saturday, May 21, from 11 to 1 p.m. Rahway Avenue, from June 29 until consistently. Conducting this pro- the WSO’s 28th season. Be sure to “Thor” Hippo needs new shoes! But with so July 29, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. gram from memory, he was fasci- be on hand for the beginning of the Earns No Thunderous Roar many choices, will she find the per- Early morning 7:30 a.m drop-off is nating to watch, as he not only con- 29th in the fall! fect pair? Join Hippo on her journey available, as well as an option for a full 2 and ½ popcorns through the shoe store with Mom, day of programming in conjunction WHS Receives ‘Rising Star One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent where she tries on every pair of shoes with the Westfield YMCA. under the sun. Written in playful Classes at the WSW are taught by By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER kingdom is through combat. rhyme, kids will identify with shoes degreed and/or certified instructors and Film Critic Loki’s scheme is a bit more subtle. In that are too tight, too loose, too ex- professional artists. A registered nurse Award’ Bids for Sweeney Despite “Thor’s” predominantly any case, impetuosity causes matters to pensive, dressy, sporty, squeaky and is in attendance during the regular Work- WESTFIELD - Westfield High Actor in a Supporting Role – Garrett summer flick intent, director Kenneth go askew, and without giving too much flashy! Wear your favorite shoes! shop hours. School’s (WHS) production of Sweeney Verdone; and Outstanding Costuming Branagh, who crafted his dramatic of the plot away here, suffice it to note Meet Sue Fliess at The Town Book For more information on the 2011 Todd received 13 nominations, two stu- Achievement - Christine Hahn, Alison chops in the Shakespearean sphere, that Thor winds up in New Mexico, the Store located at 270 East Broad Street Westfield Summer Workshop, please dent achievement awards and two hon- Antonelli and Samantha Waldman. couldn’t help but add a bit of the Bard United States, circa the present day. in Westfield (corner of East Broad call (908) 518-1551, visit the studios at orable mentions in the 2011 Rising Star Because WHS is nominated for Best to this Marvel Comics take on Norse Contributing his two cents to the plot, and Elmer Streets). If you are unable 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield, Awards released by Paper Mill Play- Show, the cast gets to perform the mythology, available in 3-D. Comple- Cupid sees to it that Thor’s welcoming to attend this event, feel free to call or log on to njworkshopforthearts.com house this month. The winners will be opening number, “The Ballad of ment that with a fine cast and what committee includes scientist Jane Fos- The Town Book Store at (908) 233- for the complete 16 page comprehen- announced at the awards ceremony Sweeney Todd,” at the ceremony. might have been total tedium isn’t half ter. 3535 to reserve an autographed copy. sive brochure. held at Paper Mill on Tuesday, June 7, “To put these nominations in con- bad. Hence, in a pairing even Yentl would at 7:30 p.m. text, there are 100 productions involved Although largely operatic, and set in be proud of, Chris Hemsworth’s hand- The nominations include: Outstand- in ‘Rising Star,’ versus eight – 10 for a a multiple of domains courtesy of the some god of Thunder meets Natalie ing Overall Production of a Musical; Tony,” explained WHS Drama teacher, bounteous basket of special effects Portman’s woman of science. As worlds The Importance of Being Earnest at Outstanding Performance by an Ac- Daniel Devlin. “Also, and perhaps more employed, Branagh keeps his tale ac- collide, the usual getting-to-know-you tress in a Leading Role – Catalina importantly, the students nominated cessible by hinging it to basic soap dance ensues. Hmm, seems this guy is The Summit Playhouse Gaglioti; Outstanding Performance by for Leading Actor/Actress and Sup- opera sensibilities. ‘Tis a saga of power, quite a catch. Not only a potential king, SUMMIT –The Summit Play- For tickets, call (877) 849-5327 an Actor in a Leading Role – Peter porting Actor/Actress all win full schol- love, hubris, sibling rivalry and oedipal albeit currently banished, the golden house will host Oscar Wilde’s fa- or visit groundupproductions. Surace; Outstanding Performance by arships to the Paper Mill Summer Con- angst. In other words, the stuff we all boy also appears hip to the women’s lib mous comedy The Importance of com. Tickets will be on sale an Actress in a Supporting Role – servatory program,” added Devlin. deal with on a regular basis. thing. Being Earnest, produced by Ground through June 5. Rebecca Skowron; Outstanding Per- In addition to the numerous nomina- But be warned, ye adolescents who Yep, it’s a fantasy. Before long, Thor Up Productions Thursdays through The Importance of Being Ear- formance by an Actor in a Supporting tions for WHS’s spring musical pro- thrive on the deluge of lore that gener- is even showing sincere interest in Jane’s Sundays, May 20 to June 5. nest cast includes: Amelia White, Role – Matt Lynn; Outstanding Perfor- duction of Sweeney Todd, the school ally accompanies such fantastical fare. work. But, no quicker than you can say The Summit Playhouse is located Kate Middleton, Mark Thornton, mance by an Actor in a Supporting recently won three awards from While replete with a modicum of sub- trouble in paradise, enemies from the at 10 New England Avenue. Tickets Josh Evans, Sarah Berk, Chris- Role – Christopher Morrissey; Out- Montclair State University at its The- ject-specific vocabulary and a healthy known world’s other eight realms are are $20 for general admission and tine Mottram, Jerry Sipp, standing Performance in a Featured atre Night Awards, which recognizes smattering of folkways and mores that rearing their ugly heads, literally. And, $12 for students. The production will Raymond James Hill, Phillip Role – Peter Carmo; Outstanding Per- excellence in high school plays. identify Thor and his culture, you don’t in a respectful nod to every film about preview Friday, May 20, with Open- Ruvelas. It is directed by Lon formance by a Chorus; Outstanding The following awards were presented have to know the secret handshake or alien visitors, the Guv’mint suits are ing Night on Saturday, May 21. Bumgarner. Achievement in Graphic Design – for WHS’s fall drama production of A password to grok the story. soon trying to nab and study our boy. Cheryl Wu; Student Achievement Midsummer Night’s Dream: Outstand- Gosh knows what year it is in what- Expect the usual buffet of battle se- Award – Jill Salisbury, Assistant Tech- ing Performance by an Actress in a ever parallel or dimension Asgard ex- quences courtesy of the blue screen nical Director; Student Achievement Leading Role in a Comedy- Catalina ists. Maybe they don’t even have years. phantasmagoria procurable by any di- Award – Tzvetelina Garneva, Stage Gaglioti; Outstanding Performance by Still, it’s been home to Anthony rector with a few million bucks. But Manager; Outstanding Achievement by an Ensemble Cast; and Outstanding Hopkins’s King Odin for as long as any don’t anticipate any great shakes from a Teacher or Outside Director – Daniel Production of a Classic. of his loyal subjects can remember. It’s the 3-D application. Save for “Avatar” Devlin; Outstanding Achievement in “The outstanding recognition that quite a place, where solids and space (2009), I haven’t been impressed by the Music Direction – John Brzozowski; our students and staff have received is begin and drop off in artistic whimsy. process since the 7-year-old me was Outstanding Scenic Achievement – Roy commensurate to the talent and hard Doubtless its architects obtained CGI first wowed by “The House of Wax” Chambers; Outstanding Lighting work they demonstrate all year long,” long before we did. (1953). Achievement – Michael Kimmel and commented Linda King, Supervisor of But of course said technical advance- Could someone explain why some Lisa Weinshrott; and Honorable Men- Fine Arts for the Westfield Public ment doesn’t render its superhero-quasi- folks need to have various and sundry tions: Outstanding Performance by an Schools. gods immune to the jealousies and items jump out in their movie fare? foibles that have long made their ac- Maybe it’s a vestigial effect of being Fine Art Show and Sale to Benefit Governor tions metaphorically instructive to us read story books with pop-up pages. Livingston Project Graduation mortals. As we tune in, the brothers Gee, you’d think if it were that impor- # $%& '( Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom tant to us, there’d be a lot more jack-in- )) * BERKELEY HEIGHTS - The Gov- Participating artists are Eileen Hiddleston) are testily wrangling for the-box-type things in our daily lives. I ernor Livingston PTO will host “Art in Osborne, Mary Kooi, and Robin Haller who will take over the family business. mean, no plastic hand juts forth with the Café,” an art show and sale on May of Summit; Miron Abramovici, Karen Odin, whose gold eye patch seems to our ATM cash. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gov- Freundenberger, Brett Buchanan, change color with the same regularity Rarely does 3-D contribute to a bet- ernor Livingston High School, located Charlann Meluso, Katie Tedesco, and that Loretta Young changed gowns, has ter enjoyment of the film. Plus, it puts at 175 Watchung Boulevard. Michael Delia of Berkeley Heights; a lot on his shoulders. Peace with the poor Dad in a tough spot: Shell out the More than two-dozen fine artists Luz-Marina Pfau of Westfield; Alicia Frost Giants of Jotunheim is tenuous at extra coin or appear an unloving piker. will be present, featuring their respec- DiGiovanni of Murray Hill, Jeff best; he’s not as spry as he used to be; Ironically enough, what makes this tive works in oil, pastel, and acrylic, Wagner of Mountainside; Wayne and now these kids, neither of whom is better than most of its genre mates is pottery, mixed media, photography, Masiello of Springfield; Terri really ready to assume leadership, im- director Branagh’s decision to accent ! " jewelry, and stained glass. O’Sullivan of Watchung; Jeff Nokes, patiently await his irrelevance. the fable and leave out a lot of the The event will help fund Project Corrinne Tweddel of Edison; Elissa In addition, there are lots of secret obfuscating garbage. In the case of Graduation, the all night, off sight Merkl of Gillette; Pam Gosner of things going on in the “Thor,” less is more. celebration for graduating seniors. Chatham; Linda Howe of New Provi- background…matters that can only be … The event is free and open to the dence; Michael Dantuono of Fanwood; peacefully resolved through astute “Thor,” rated PG-13, is a Para- public. There will be door prizes, re- Lane Lewis of Gladstone; Joseph statesmanship. Naturally, the young mount Pictures release directed by [ freshments available, and a silent auc- Schembri of Metuchen; Raven bucks don’t see it that way. Impulsive Kenneth Branagh and stars Natalie tion of original art, donated by Jeri Walthour of Elizabeth; Patricia Pastore and longing for military glory, Thor Portman, Chris Hemsworth and An- Greenberg of Mountainside, Charlann of Union; Roz Weinberger of Mahwah; figures the quickest way to advance up thony Hopkins. Running time: 114 Meluso of Berkeley Heights, and Linda and Kathryn Hetman of West Nyak, the career ladder while also saving the minutes Howe of New Providence. N.Y. Page 20 Thursday, May 19, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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A ‘Romantic’ Night at the Symphony with Works by Bruckner and Tchaikovsky By BARBARA THOMSON phony. Maestro David Wroe spent quite presumably influ- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times some time discussing the piece and enced his self-effac- WESTFIELD – There’s Roman- having the orchestra play excerpts as ing humility, which tic and there’s Romantic. The illustrations, (much as Leonard results in a music Westfield Symphony showed us both Bernstein did in his famous Young that is simulta- sides of that coin at Saturday’s con- People’s Concerts), giving the audi- neously complex yet cert at The Presbyterian Church in ence a “road map,” as he called it, for simple, universal yet Westfield, presenting works by understanding the structure and devel- personal. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bruckner and Tchaikovsky. opment of the music. The subsequent Tchaikovsky’s 5th CHILD ADVOCATE...“America’s Most Wanted” host, John Walsh, was at The The Romantic style period in classi- performance was intense, passionate, Symphony, on the Presbyterian Church in Westfield on May 15 to talk about the National Center for cal music is generally considered to mystical, and yet intimate, and had the other hand, needs no Missing and Exploited Children. begin with late Beethoven works (say audience hanging on every note of this explaining. One 1820 or so) through the end of the 19th complex work. might complain of century. While this is a very general Bruckner’s own background as a his lack of subtlety, John Walsh Urges Parents and somewhat vague approximation, church organist can be heard in his but with such memo- Bruckner and Tchaikovsky both fit use of various groups of instruments rable melodies and comfortably into that time frame and as independent sound blocks – all engaging rhythms, Photo courtesy of Joe Perez To Warn Kids of Predators are considered “Romantic” compos- the brass playing alone, or all the who cares? The solo SEASON FINALE...Maestro David Wroe conducts the Westfield Symphony Orchestra in its season finale “To By LAUREN S. BARR Mr. Walsh said that the fad of ers. There are general similarities, but woodwinds, for example, much the woodwinds all have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Russia and Beyond With Love,” at The Presbyterian “sexting,” which involves minors tak- while Tchaikovsky wears his heart on way an organist changes sound by lots of moments to Church in Westfield on May 14. his sleeve, Bruckner’s music looks tran- moving from one manual (keyboard) shine, the brass are, WESTFIELD — John Walsh, the ing explicit pictures of themselves to scendently inward. to another. His devout Catholicism well, brassy, and the orchestration is and magnificent. man who helped catch John List share with friends, “is so stupid.” He The program opened with the first and his many years as organist at the colorful throughout – sometimes The symphony opens with a quiet with his television show “America’s advised kids to not participate in such movement of Bruckner’s 7th Sym- Austrian monastery of St. Florian dark and brooding, sometimes full phrase by the clarinets alone, which Most Wanted” (AMW), returned to activities as the image ends up out grows to become a unifying motive Westfield on Sunday night to talk there forever and could ruin future job in the work as a whole. While other about the National Center for Miss- and college applications. themes come and go, this motive is ing and Exploited Children The NCMEC offers a free safety woven throughout all the move- (NCMEC) and keeping children safe. program as an educational tool for ments, and it gradually evolves from Mr. Walsh was a hotel builder in children, which Mr. Walsh said, “I its somber beginning to a glorious 1981 when his son Adam was kid- personally think it should be manda- statement of triumph by the end. The napped and murdered. Since then, tory in schools.” most famous tune in the work comes he and his wife founded the NCMEC, He said that DNA is the “fingerprint in the slow second movement – a got the Adam Walsh Act passed by of the 21st Century” and that he advo- gorgeous extended melody for the Congress and Mr. Walsh is the host of cates getting DNA upon arrest for a French horn, here performed with AMW, one of the longest running felony. Mr. Walsh said while “we put beautiful line and finesse by Patrick shows on television. a man on the moon...we don’t have a Milando, the absolutely rock-solid He told the crowd of approximately national DNA database” and that this hornist who adds so much to all of 200 at The Presbyterian Church in practice has not only lead to more the WSO’s concerts. Other solos of Westfield that parents have to talk to arrests in states that do it, but has also note were played by clarinetist Wil- their children and educate them about freed 150 innocent people who were liam Shadel and oboist Richard sexual predators, especially in today’s incarcerated. Foley, and, after switching from a computer age. He recommended that After his speech, Mr. Walsh took problematic reed to a better one, if parents allow their children to have questions from the audience, where bassoonist James Jeter. The finale Facebook accounts that they, too, have he offered advice on Internet and was grand – a vital rhythmic propul- one and “friend” their children so they child safety. He said that children CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 can monitor their activities. should be advised not to give so much information about themselves online, and that parents should try to make Choral Art Society to kids feel that they can talk to them if they “see something creepy.” He also advised that if kids don’t feel they Perform Beethoven May 21 can talk to a parent they can call the SUMMIT- The Choral Art Soci- non-profit, community chorus of NCMEC anonymously. ety of New Jersey, Inc. will be per- about 60 singers dedicated to the When asked by a woman named forming Ludwig Van Beethoven’s study and performance of great cho- Kelly how she should handle her 11- Mass in C major, Opus 86 and Four ral works. The chorus has earned year-old daughter wanting to go to Sacred Motets by Anton Bruckner: the accolades of the public and crit- the park by herself, Mr. Walsh said Ave Maria, Os Justi, Virga Jesse ics since its beginnings. Mr. Little that while he doesn’t want to create and Locus Iste. The concert will has been the Director of the Choral paranoia, he feels that 11 is too young, take place on Saturday, May 21, at Art Society of New Jersey since the and that it is important that parents 8 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, spring of 1999. In addition to his “don’t let your guard down because 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit. duties with the Choral Art Society, you live next to a golf course” and James S. Little, Musical Director Mr. Little is Director of Music at that “it’s your job (as a parent) to look of the society, will conduct the per- Calvary Episcopal Church in Sum- out for them.” formance, which will be accompa- mit, where he directs several cho- He urged New Jersey to get in nied by Brian Harlow on Calvary’s ruses, most notably the Calvary compliance with the Adam Walsh magnificent four manual organ con- Chorale and the Calvary Concert Act, specifically urging Senator Tom sisting of 47 ranks of pipes and 27 Series. Kean, Jr. and Assemblyman Jon digital ranks. Soloists include Andi Funding has been made possible Bramnick (both R-21, Westfield) who Campbell, soprano; Sharon Byrne, in part by the New Jersey State were in the audience. mezzo-soprano; Brian Vandenburg, Council on the Arts, Department of At the end of the evening Mr. Walsh tenor and David Kimock, baritone. State, a partner agency of the Na- was presented with a check for the Admission is $20, $15 for se- tional Endowment of the Arts, NCMEC for $50,000, which was niors and students, at the door. through a grant administered by the raised through ticket sales, sponsor- For information call (908) 654- Union County Office of Cultural ship of the evening and a silent auc- 5737 or visit the Choral Art and Heritage Affairs. tion. Society’s web site at thechoralartsocietyofnj.org. Beethoven (1770-1827) wrote his Mass in C major on a commission from Prince Nikolaus Esterházy II in 1807. In fulfilling this commission, Beethoven was extending a tradition established by Joseph Haydn who following his return from England in 1795 had composed one mass per year for the Esterházy family to celebrate the name day of the Prince’s wife. Haydn had ceased this tradition with the failure of his health in 1802. Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) had a profound faith in the doctrines of the Church. His motets span nearly the whole of his compositional career. He made his concert debut as the composer and conductor of Photo courtesy of Brian Harding his seven-part Ave Maria in 1861. HOME OF THE BRAVE…Fifth-graders from Westfield’s McKinley Elementary The Choral Art Society of New School, led by music teacher Stephen Markowski, sing the National Anthem to kick Jersey, Inc., in its 49th season, is a off a recent Somerset Patriots game against the Lancaster Barnstormers.

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