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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 11, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 24-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WF’s $1.3-Mil. Cap. Budget Allows Debt Repayment to Start By MICHAEL J. POLLACK 2008, Mr. Caruana said his committee, The $675,000 in road improvements Specially Written for The Westfield Leader through cooperation with department includes funds for the repair of the WESTFIELD – The town council’s heads, made a concerted effort to re- following roads over the next two years: finance policy committee presented a duce debt in subsequent years and not Woodmere Drive, Fairhill Drive, debt-management strategy Tuesday allow it to rise above the $18.7-million Harding Street, Irving Avenue, night that it said would allow the town figure. Grandview Avenue, Boulevard, Downer to continue the process of paying down In 2008, the town paid back $900,000 Street and Knollwood Terrace. its debt while funding capital improve- in principal on its debt while keeping In addition to these road improve- ments in the area of public works. capital improvements to the bare mini- ments, the budget also allocates Committee Chairman Sal Caruana mum at $225,000; this resulted in a net $205,000 in sectional paving for vari- and his committee have adopted a plan reduction of roughly $700,000, he said. ous parts of the following roads: Pros- whereby the town would make capital Starting in 2009, the town now has pect Street, Woodland Avenue, Rahway improvements in two-year cycles. roughly $18 million in long-term debt. Avenue, Park Drive, East Broad Street, While the town had a nominal capital Mr. Caruana said under the town’s Newark Avenue, Graceland Place and budget last year, it has introduced a three-year overall debt reduction plan, Virgina Street. capital-improvement plan that will enacted in late 2007, levels should Town Engineer Kris McAloon said spend $1.295 million over the next two drop from $18.7 million to $17.4 mil- sectional improvements require no sur- years on ventures such as various road lion while adding close to $1.5 million vey work. These milling-and-paving improvements and equipment purchas- in capital improvements. operations should only cause two-day ing while paying back roughly $1.94 Town Administrator Jim Gildea said inconveniences, he said. million during that time period. $165,000 was cut back from the origi- Town Council Public Works Com- Mr. Caruana explained how debt had nal capital budget discussed last month. mittee Chairwoman JoAnn Neylan said ballooned from $7.7 million in 2001 to Mr. Gildea said despite doing so, it still last year, under a scarce capital budget, a peak level of $18.7 million in 2007. In “leaves the framework intact.” the town sought to “bring its house Greg Reyan or The Westfield Leader under control.” Now, after forgoing LOOKING FOR A DEAL…Westfield’s street fair at the South Avenue train station lot on Saturday featured food as well improvements in 2008, the town as crafts such as jewelry as examined by these potential shoppers. “doesn’t want its infrastructure to decay...we don’t want to be dormant. It’s important to maintain the infra- structure.” Lincoln School in Westfield Closed In another finance subplot, the coun- cil unanimously recommended that its Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) representative, former Mayor As Kids Show Flu-like Symptoms Allen Chin, vote against extending the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE talized,” she said. According to the Ms. Avallone said. “The basic treat- facility’s debt obligation. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader state Department of Health and Se- ment is lots of rest and lots of fluids,” This year, the RVSA’s assessment to WESTFIELD – Two area schools nior Services (DHSS) website, the she said. “It makes no difference,” she its member communities is $26 million; were closed early this week due to department is also testing cases in said, to have the cluster tested for half of that figure, $13 million, is needed students having flu symptoms. In addi- which there are clusters of illness, swine flu because the treatment is the to pay off the mounting debt service on tion, Cranford reported a confirmed which is defined by “two or more same. Her department, she said, opted the multi-million-dollar plant upgrade. case of swine flu at Brookside Elemen- individuals who have onset of ILI not to have those who were sick at Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader According to Mr. Caruana, instead tary School. The Cranford superinten- (influenza-like illness) within seven Lincoln tested because four of the HOUSE MOVE...A curiosity for weeks, the historic circa-1780’s house on East of taking the $13 million out of the total dent was unavailable at press time. days of each other and reside in the students had already visited a doctor Broad Street in Westfield was moved and preserved. It was rotated to reorient the assessment, the RVSA board is seeking Six children in a class of 15 same household or are associated with and sending them back to a waiting property and enable the construction of a new home. to borrow $13 million. kindergarteners, in addition to two the same institution, activity or event room would risk spreading the illness. That figure will then be owed at the teachers that were not of that class in (i.e., school, travel, or work).” Ms. Avallone said it is more difficult back end of the bond, which is sched- Lincoln School Early Childhood Learn- Donna Leusner, public informa- to have kindergarteners wash their hands Mountainside BOE OKs uled for 2035, with interest accrued. ing Center in Westfield, had shown flu tion officer for the DHSS, said this and cover their mouth when coughing “This is like using your Visa and symptoms on Friday, confirmed Health case at Lincoln is considered a clus- – two precautionary methods that help Multiple Staff Additions borrowing money to pay off your Officer of the Westfield Regional Health ter. Protocol in this situation, she said, discourage the spread of a virus. MasterCard payment...it’s mind-bog- Department Megan Avallone on Mon- is “the school nurse would contact According to the school’s website, By MAGGIE DIGGORY against Ms. Urriola’s appointment. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader gling,” Mr. Caruana said. day morning. “None of these children the local health department, and the a New Parent Visitation scheduled BOE went back into executive session He said it shows that the “culture in were tested for H1N1” flu virus, com- local health department would be for June 9 will be rescheduled at a MOUNTAINSIDE — The public before The Westfield Leader was able to government is not changing; you just monly known as swine flu, she said. tasked to test the cluster of influenza- later date. Ms. Korecky said students portion of the Mountainside Board of ask for further information regarding borrow to ease the pain. This is not a “The state is only testing [for H1N1] like illness. And then notify the state will have to make up the two days Education (BOE) meeting Tuesday Mr. Batista’s vote. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 those people sick enough to be hospi- and maybe also notify the county.” missed, but the dates have yet to be evening began 30 minutes late at 8 p.m., Ridge Drive resident Marilyn Berney She could not verify if the state was finalized. The last day of school for as the board was in executive session asked the BOE to clarify Mr. Tighe’s alerted to the illnesses at Lincoln. Lincoln is Friday, June 19. since 6:45 p.m. salary with the addition of a stipend for Garwood BOE Discusses On Friday afternoon, the school Oratory Preparatory School in “We are slightly late, for which I the summer months. “Does the sum- nurse called the Westfield Regional Summit, a private school for young again apologize,” said BOE President mer rate pay more?” she asked. Health Department to notify local men in grades 7-12, also experienced Mary Beth Schaumberg during her “Both the salary and stipend rates are Budget and School Closing officials of the illness. “It was exactly an “excessive illness” amongst its opening remarks. negotiated every three years with the By RAYNOR DENITZIO ough could lead to over-crowding. what she was supposed to do. This is students and was closed on Monday The BOE approved, though not teachers’ union. It does cover extensive Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “We’re not losing children, we’re a great example,” Ms. Avallone said. for “the health of everyone,” Susan unanimously, three staff appointments outside hours,” said Ms. Schaumberg. GARWOOD – During a special always growing,” Ms. Parkhill said. She said her department has also filled Dougherty, press officer for the for the coming school year. Earlier in the meeting, Business Ad- meeting on Monday night, residents Superintendent of Schools Teresa out the paperwork for notifying the school, told The Westfield Leader on Denise Elliot was hired for $54,636 ministrator Roderic McLaughlin read were given a chance to weigh in on Quigley said the district’s student state of the cluster. Monday from her home. as school psychologist. Ms. Elliot also two letters, one from the county super- the Garwood Board of Education’s population has “remained steady over Lorre Korecky, spokesperson for “We had an inordinate number of will receive payment for summer work intendent approving the extended school (BOE) proposed plan to take the the years” and that, based on a review the Westfield school district, said there kids running a temperature and had at $225 per day, not to exceed $1,800. year program and the other from the Washington School “off-line” to limit of demographic information in the were no reports as of Monday of flu-like symptoms,” she said. She said Kevin Tighe was hired as a computer state education department approving the property tax increase to no more borough’s master plan, the board does anyone having swine flu. H1N1 was not reported. Staff was teacher at a salary of $77,303 for the the district’s summer school program. than 4 percent as required by law. not foresee a sudden increase in en- The Westfield Regional Health De- notified Sunday afternoon of the clos- school year plus additional compensa- Linda Grossi, co-president of The The BOE gave the teachers union a rollment. partment and Superintendent on ing. “Unless we hear otherwise, we tion for work during the summer. His Mountainside Education Foundation raise at the beginning of the year and A question was raised over the lo- Schools Margaret Dolan conjointly are open tomorrow (Wednesday),” position becomes a 12-month job. (MEF), reported on the foundation’s now faces a shorfall of $400,000 in gistics surrounding the move, includ- decided on Friday to close Lincoln on she said. A cleaning crew was disin- Jessica Urriola was appointed as a support of student activities during the their budget plan for the coming year. ing bathroom access and playground Monday and Tuesday, Ms. Avallone fecting the facility during its closure. technology teacher at the salary of past year, including a stipend for the Voters defeated the proposed budget space for pre-kindergarten and kin- said. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superin- $54,636. Jazz Band. in April. The board must reduce its dergarten students and overcrowding There is a four-day incubation pe- tendent of Schools Margaret Hayes Board member Cathy Jakositz said, “The MEF is another organization expenditures or raise revenues from at lunch period. School officials said riod with the flu; “therefore, if any- said, across the board in the district, “We seem to be hiring a lot of people generously supporting our students, sources other than taxes. the lunch vendor will be installing an one was to get sick, they wouldn’t “We have seen an increase with a with no experience.” especially in the arts,” said Ms. Baubles. “Either raise your revenue or cut automated ordering system in the caf- infect the class,” she said. number of students with a fever. We “We are tied by budget constraints to Deerfield School Principal Robert your expenses,” said William Muzzio, eteria as part of their contract with the During its closing, custodial staff recommended they stay home for a hire at Step 1 (the lowest pay rate per Philips gave a year-end report. Regard- the interim school business adminis- borough and that students will have sanitized the school. “The school is full seven days.” There were no contract with the teachers’ union) to be ing the eighth-grade trip to Washing- trator. “You have to do one or the access to Hartman Park. currently using CDC guidelines to dis- confiremd cases of the H1N1 virus in fiscally prudent. All the candidates hired ton, D.C., he said, “Everyone had a other.” Ms. Quigley said the district is infect the school,” she said. In addi- the school district, she said, but there did practice lessons and they are the great taste of everything that happens in Under the proposed plan, the dis- awaiting word on a waiver from the tion, parents and the school were sent were confirmed cases of the “regular most qualified for their position,” said our nation’s capitol.” He spoke of as- trict would retain ownership of the county, since state law requires a bath- information on what to do if a child or flu.” Chief School Administrator (CSA) semblies, field days and a graduation building while shifting its four pre- room in each pre-kindergarten and adult were to show flu-like symptoms. As of Monday, the state DHSS has Jeanette Baubles. breakfast planned in the coming weeks. kindergarten and kindergarten class- kindergarten class. Though there is no vaccine for the counted six confirmed cases of swine Regarding Mr. Tighe, she said, “He “Thank you to all these organiza- rooms to Lincoln School. Officials When asked for their thoughts re- swine flu, the treatment for all flu flu in Union County and 189 in the will be teaching much more and re- tions for bringing to the surface all the estimate taking Washington School garding the plan, board members said strains, including H1N1, is the same, State of New Jersey. sponsible for providing daily instruc- activities our students have been in- “off-line” would save $120,000 next they were still gathering more infor- tion. We need someone to maintain the volved in,” responded Ms. Baubles. year, although this figure does not mation, though they did express a district’s technology year-round.” The next BOE meeting is scheduled include the costs of moving. Mr. preference for moving the Washing- Board member Jorge Batista voted for Thursday, June 25. Muzzio said the board would explore ton School “off-line” as opposed to leasing the school to another district cutting other programs. on a year-to-year basis. “Right now, at least in this plan, “The real revenue will be gener- there are no cuts to programs,” board ated by leasing the building,” Mr. member Karin Rusin said. “We may Muzzio said. be forced to (cut programs) because Those in attendance at the meeting there just isn’t enough money to go voiced opposition to the proposal, around.” saying they felt the decision was If the deficit cannot be decreased rushed and there was not enough in- by “off-lining” and renting the Wash- formation being made available to ington School, then board officials the public. said program cuts would be neces- “What’s the harm in waiting until sary, including pre-kindergarten, full- next year?” asked Ann Palmer, a resi- day kindergarten, staff and extracur- dent and former school board mem- ricular activities. The borough could ber. “It seems like we’re collecting all also charge fees for certain programs. the information really rushed.” “Everything’s on the table, all pro- This sentiment was shared by board grams not covered under the thor- member Linda Koening, who said ough and efficient policy,” Mr. Muzzio David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader she did not “see how we can possibly said. NJSIAA DOUBLES CHAMPIONS…Blue Devils Scott Bernstein, left, and Graeme LIONS SHARE...At Pantagis Renaissance on June 9, the Westfield Lions Club do this for September.” No action was taken at the meeting. Stahl display one of their trophies after winning the New Jersey high school boys installed officers for the year: President Alberta Capria-Ryan, First VP Bethany A concern was raised about the The next scheduled board meeting is doubles tennis championship at Mercer County Park. See story on page 11. Broadwell, Second VP Greg Ryan, Third VP Bill Barton, Secretary Douglas possibility of population growth. Tuesday, June 16. Mr. Muzzio said Schembs, Jr., Treasurer Jeff Broadwell, Lion Tamer Joan Villane, Tail Twister PAGE INDEX Bill Doyle and directors Bill Doyle, Mike Gordeuk and Carl Villane. Pictured, left Resident Dana Parkhill, a teacher, the board would like to make a deci- said although there may be enough sion regarding Washington School Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 12-19 to right, are: Mr. Schembs, Elspeth Moore of the West Milford Lions, Mrs. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9, 18 Classifieds .... 19 Villane, Mr. Villane, Rev. Lois Schembs, Mrs. Broadwell, Mr. Broadwell, Mr. room to accommodate four classes before the new fiscal year begins on Doyle, Mr. Gordeuk, Mrs. Ryan and Mr. Ryan. Bill Barton is not pictured. now, an influx of children in the bor- Wednesday, July 1. Community ... 6-7, 17 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 11, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication SP OKs Sewerage Utility To Avoid Further Layoffs By FRED T. ROSSI chairman, accusing the council of for- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mulating the utility ordinance and the SCOTCH PLAINS — The township 2009 municipal budget in secret and in council on Tuesday enacted an ordi- violation of open public meetings re- nance creating a new municipal sewer- quirements. Mr. Samuel said the new age utility that will directly bill town- utility was “not well thought out” and ship residents, businesses and other told the council it was “deciding our entities for sewage water use, a move future without the moderating effect of supporters said was the only viable way public scrutiny.” Mr. Samuel said it was for the local government to keep this “probable” that the council’s actions year’s municipal property tax increase could be overturned by a court, al- within state cap regulations and avoid though he did not specifically state laying off far more than the six town- plans to file a suit to that effect. Benjamin Corbin for The Westfield Leader ship employees slated to lose their jobs. Mayor Nancy Malool said she was STORAGE PROGRESS...Progress of the county’s storage and office building After a public hearing lasting more “very confident” in the legal advice the Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader adjacent to the Ralph Froehlich Public Safety Building in Westfield on North SHARING IDEAS...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, second from left, Scotch than two hours, the council, on a 3-1 council had been given regarding how Avenue becomes apparent Wednesday. Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, third from left, and consultant Dan Mason are vote, approved the creation of the Sew- it conducted its meetings over the past interviewed by The Westfield Leader Assignment Editor Paul J. Peyton on a erage Utility of the Township of Scotch few months and told Mr. Samuel to shared services intiative by the two communities. See story on page 3, and the Plains, with Councilman Dominick “feel free to file a [legal] challenge.” video at goleader.com/video. Bratti saying it will be a “fairer system” POLICE BLOTTER of paying for water usage. “The more Oak Ridge Archery you use the service, the more you pay SPMC Approves Budget; No for the service,” he said. Range to Open Westfield released on her own recognizance All non-township-owned properties CLARK – Union County’s new Oak Tuesday, June 2, a business on the with summonses. — including not only houses, condo- Ridge archery range in Clark will be 400 block of East North Avenue re- Saturday, June 6, Kizmahr D. Grell, Hike In ’09-10 Assessments miniums and townhomes, but also en- open starting in July. The range in- ported the apparent theft of a 2008 23, of Laurelton, N.Y. was arrested By FRED T. ROSSI Watson said that more than half the tities such as public schools, churches, cludes bow rests, viewing benches and black Dodge van from the premises and charged with driving while in- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cost was offset by contributions from the Union County Vocational-Techni- a picnic area. An Archery ID Card and after it had been returned on May 31 toxicated after a motor vehicle stop at SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch some two dozen local businesses and cal School, the Center for Hope Hos- certification is required to use the range. by a previous renter. Wychwood Road and East Broad Plains Management Corp. (SPMC), sponsors. pice, the YMCA and JCC that currently Sign-ups will be held at the Oak Tuesday, June 2, Pamela L. Street. He was held pending release which was created last year to over- The SPMC has also put together a do not pay property taxes — will pay Ridge Park range during the week of Clemonts, 48, of Colonia was ar- to a responsible individual. see efforts to boost business in the package for local merchants to use for their water usage. Until water usage June 15 to June 20, weeknights, Mon- rested on a New Providence traffic Saturday, June 6, Kayla Logan, 20, commercial sector, has approved its for the grand opening of their estab- measuring mechanisms are in place, day through Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m., warrant for $55 as the result of a of Livingston was arrested during a budget for the coming fiscal year. It lishments. The package contains sewerage fees will be levied on a flat and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The motor vehicle stop on the 1100 block motor vehicle stop at South and Sum- is endorsed by the township council decorative banners and flags to be rate basis, with residences paying $250 fee for one year will be $45 for adult of East Broad Street. She was re- mit Avenues and charged with pos- next week, property owners within used during the initial days of opera- per year and condominiums and county residents and $20 for youths leased after posting bail. session of a legend drug without a the business improvement district tion, information on how to secure townhomes paying $180. All non-resi- and seniors. The county fee also applies Tuesday, June 2, Freddie Perez, Jr., valid prescription. Logan, who alleg- will see no increase in their annual any required permits, how to set up a dential properties, including previously- to residents of Edison. The fee for out- 20, of Perth Amboy was arrested on a edly was in possession of 1.5 $400 assessment, which will be billed ribbon-cutting ceremony and infor- exempt entities along with apartment of-county residents is $90 for adults Perth Amboy traffic warrant for $240 oxycodone pills, was released with a in four equal quarterly payments as mation on notifying local media of a complexes, will pay a $250 flat fee for and $40 for youths and seniors. as the result of a motor vehicle stop at summons. part of the municipal property tax business’s opening. up to 27,500 gallons of water usage and For archery certification require- Central Avenue and Pearl Street. He Monday, June 8, James Grant, IV, bill. The $68,200 spending plan, Looking ahead, the board is also one cent for every gallon used beyond ments and more information, contact was released after posting bail. 30, of Newark was arrested at the Port approved at the group’s board meet- looking into the possibility of spon- that level. the Union County Department of Parks Tuesday, June 2, Andrew Stanley, Authority Police Department in ing last Wednesday, will fund opera- soring a 5k race similar to what is A half-dozen residents spoke during and Community Renewal at (908) 527- 21, of Linden was arrested on the Weehawken on an outstanding tions from July 1 through June 30, held annually in downtown the public hearing, with Richard 4900. For more information, e-mail 1300 block of Boynton Avenue on an Westfield traffic warrant for $488. He 2010. Westfield. Mr. Watson said Westfield Samuel, the local Democratic Party [email protected]. outstanding Cranford criminal war- was committed to the Union County One personnel item to be funded merchants “make out well” on the rant for $632. He was committed on jail on default of bail. by the budget is a manager to over- evening of the race, which is held in default of bail to the Union County Scotch Plains see efforts to boost the township’s the summer. jail. Tuesday, June 2, Shakira Ramsey, commercial sector. SPMC board The SPMC’s next event is likely to WF’s $1.3-Mil. Cap. Budget Wednesday, June 3, Jesse Brooks, 26, of Jersey City was arrested for an chairman Jim Watson told The be a movie night on East Second 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested as a outstanding warrant after a motor Westfield Leader that the board will Street, according to Mr. Watson. No result of a motor vehicle stop on First vehicle stop. She was processed and soon begin interviewing candidates date has been set, but it would in- Allows Debt Repayment Street near Hazel Avenue and charged released. for the position. volve closing off a portion of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with possession of drug parapherna- Tuesday, June 2, a resident of Coun- At last week’s meeting, the board street between Park Avenue and solution. There is no better solution mission is worth 10 points.” lia. He was released with a summons. try Cub Lane reported that someone also reviewed the Memorial Day Terrill Road and allowing merchants, than taking your medicine.” Fellow Third Ward Councilman Thursday, June 4, Melvina Knight, entered her apartment. According to Music Festival, which was the initial especially from that neighborhood, According to Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Mark Ciarrocca expressed “concerns” 43, of Elizabeth was arrested at the police, nothing was reported missing effort of the group. Township police to set up tables to sell their products most mayors he has met with are against about such a commission, saying it has Essex County jail on an outstanding at this time. estimated that 8,000 to 10,000 people while a film is being shown. the debt-financing option proposed by “downsides.” Mr. Ciarrocca said an Westfield traffic warrant for $500. Tuesday, June 2, police investigated attended the seven-hour event, which The next board meeting is sched- the RVSA board. The mayor also said environmental commission could lead She could not post bail and was com- a hit-and-run accident on Route 22. cost about $22,000, although Mr. uled for Wednesday, July 29. Mr. Chin is opposed to this to unintended consequences such as mitted to the Union County jail. According to police, the victim stated proposal.“We have to make sure it increased costs borne by the commu- Thursday, June 4, a business on the that a vehicle struck his vehicle and doesn’t happen,” he said. nity and imposed state mandates. 100 block of Elm Street reported a kept on driving without stopping. Garwood Council Continues First Ward Councilman Frank Arena The mayor also shared in those con- burglary. The suspect forcibly en- Thursday, June 4, Derell asked if this arrangement came about cerns. He said in some areas, an envi- tered the business and caused an un- Richardson, 28, of Plainfield was ar- under the guise of “easing the burden” ronmental commission has required known amount of property damage rested for an outstanding warrant af- Fire Department Hearing for member communities. board of adjustment and planning board while ransacking the interior. The ter a motor vehicle stop. He was pro- By RAYNOR DENITZIO sory Council, also said he had reached Mr. Gildea said that, indeed, the board applications to go through the commis- suspect then stole a customer’s car cessed and released. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader out to New Jersey Transit about when does wish to help towns in the short sion, leading to a “level of bureaucracy, and drove it through a garage door in Thursday, June 4, Matthew GARWOOD — The borough coun- and if a representative from the orga- term; however, debt service just peaked time and money.” order to flee the scene. Westfield Po- Descisco, 25, of Kenilworth was ar- cil heard testimony from members of nization could appear at a council this past budget cycle. Next year, it goes Mr. Haas replied that in towns that lice Department detectives recovered rested and charged with driving while the borough’s volunteer fire depart- meeting. down “considerably,” he said, so it have a commission, “there is no re- the motor vehicle in Newark later that intoxicated (DWI) after a motor ve- ment during a four-hour closed-door “Right now, the ball seems to be in would have made more sense to con- quirement that the commission report day. The matter remains under inves- hicle stop, at which time the officer executive session on Tuesday night. [NJ Transit’s] court until they get sider easing towns’ burdens last year, on an application before it’s heard. In tigation. smelled the odor of alcohol. He was The hearing stems from an inci- back to us,” Mr. Sytko said. before towns such as Westfield had most towns, all that happens is an extra Friday, June 5, Edward Pipkin, 44, processed and released. dent, which occurred at a fire scene in Presently, NJ Transit makes only budgeted for a $1-million sewage hit. copy is put in the mailbox of the envi- and Dupree Grayson, 34, both of Friday, June 5, Robert Tucceri, 22, April, where Firefighter Allen two stops in Garwood during the In separate business, the town has ronmental commission, and if they wish Paterson, were arrested on one crimi- of Scotch Plains was arrested and Tweedle is alleged to have pushed morning peak and four stops return- authorized Mr. Gildea to serve as to comment, they can.” nal warrant each from Paterson dur- charged with possession of heroin Captain Michael Tharaldsen. The ing from Newark Penn Station during Westfield’s agent for the Sustainable “So, they’re rubberstamping?” the ing a motor vehicle stop in the area of after a motor vehicle stop, at which council also heard testimony during the evening peak. The borough has Jersey Municipal Certification process mayor asked. Springfield Avenue and Mill Lane. time officers saw the controlled dan- its May 26 meeting. no transit service on weekends. Sev- and authorize him to complete the reg- In an e-mail comment to The Pipkin was released after posting $80 gerous substance. He was transported “Our ordinance says that the fire enty-five people signed a petition cir- istration on behalf of the town. Westfield Leader Wednesday, Mr. Haas bail, while Grayson was released af- to headquarters where he was pro- chief has to bring matters, if he so culated by resident Mike Ferrarra Sustainable Jersey is an initiative of said, “I am enthusiastic about the pro- ter posting $152 bail. cessed and released. chooses, to the mayor and council,” asking for increased service. the New Jersey State League of Mu- gram but frustrated that it has taken the Friday, June 5, Ravi Singhvi, 34, of Friday, June 5, David Mann, 22, of Borough Administrator Christina In other business, the council said nicipalities’ Mayors’ Committee for a town so long to move in this direction.” Westfield was arrested at Westfield Berkeley Heights was arrested and Ariemma said. “He so chose in this it will explore the purchase of a new Green Future, the Municipal Land Use He continued, “Mayor McDermott police headquarters on an outstand- charged with defiant trespassing af- case, so that’s why it’s before the garbage truck after Councilman Center at the College of New Jersey, the pledged the town to the Mayors Agree- ing Scotch Plains traffic warrant for ter police received a report of an mayor and council.” Jonathan Linken reported that the New Jersey Sustainable State Institute ment on Climate Change five years $89. Singhvi was released after post- unruly customer at a Route 22 amuse- During Tuesday’s meeting, resi- borough would be unable to bond for at Rutgers University, the New Jersey ago, and Councilwoman [Vicki] ing bail. ment park. According to police, Mann dents had questioned the governing a used one. It was learned during the Department of Environmental Protec- Kimmins and I have been pushing for Friday, June 5, authorities arrested refused to leave park after being asked body regarding the hearing, saying last meeting that the primary garbage tion (DEP), the Rutgers Center for Green an environmental commission or Virgil Cleveland, 41, of Burlington to do so. He was transported to head- they believed the matter should have truck for the Department of Public Building and the New Jersey Board of committee to do many of these things, on charges related to the burglary of quarters where he was processed and been handled internally. Borough of- Works is more than 20 years old and Public Utilities (BPU), as well as a for over two years. This program will an East Broad Street restaurant. released. ficials said the department made ef- requires $10,000 in yearly mainte- coalition of New Jersey non-profits, save Westfield money and improve While on patrol, Westfield police Saturday, June 6, a resident of forts to mediate the issue before the nance. state agencies and experts in the field. the quality of life in town if it is officers observed that the front glass Rahway Road reported that someone council became involved in the pro- Borough Attorney Robert Renaud The town, in a resolution to be for- implemented and fully supported.” door of the establishment had been broke a section of fence located in his cess. had advised the council that bonding malized next week, “acknowledges that Fourth Ward Councilman Tom smashed out and that a burglary had front yard. “[The fire department] tried to do for used equipment is tougher due to the residents of the town desire a stable Bigosinski stated in an e-mail, “I am occurred. Moments earlier, they had Fanwood it in-house, and they failed to, so it the shorter life expectancy, and this sustainable future;” as a result, the town encouraged that the town is moving witnessed a van illegally parked on Tuesday, June 2, Teisila Cauthun, followed the natural course of or- position was confirmed by the bond- has a “significant responsibility to pro- towards becoming more sustainable, Prospect Street, with the driver ap- 28, of Plainfield was arrested for an der,” Mayor Dennis McCarthy said. ing attorney. vide leadership, which will seek sus- since it is the environmentally-re- parently asleep inside, and jotted outstanding Newark warrant after a No action was taken following the Mr. Linken said new trucks gener- tainable solutions.” sponsible thing to do and presents down the license plate number. After motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. session, and officials said they were ally range in cost from $125,000 to In compliance with Sustainable Jer- tremendous opportunities for cost traveling around the block and dis- She was processed and released. unable to comment on the specifics $150,000, although he estimated the sey, the town council will formally savings and grants. I hate to come off covering the break-in, they returned Tuesday, June 2, Anthony Rossi, of the case since it remains open. borough’s purchase would be on the establish the “Westfield Green Team,” as cynical, but let’s all hope that the and found the van was gone. A 60, of Middlesex was arrested for an Ms. Ariemma said there will be a lower end of the cost spectrum, since comprised of elected officials, mu- mayor’s proposal is not just election- countywide alert for the vehicle was outstanding warrant out of Orange resolution at the next council meet- it is seeking a smaller truck. The nicipal staff, members of the commu- year posturing because in the past, he issued. following a motor vehicle stop on ing. council also felt the borough would nity boards and commissions to lead has been hostile to the efforts of oth- Cranford police arrested Cleveland North Avenue. He was processed and In other business, the council pro- get more use out of a new vehicle. and coordinate the sustainability ac- ers to form a much-needed environ- a short time later. Inside the van po- released. vided an update on their ongoing ef- “Another advantage, you get the tivities. Completion of various mental commission.” lice discovered two cash drawers, Wednesday, June 3, an employee forts to bring additional train stops to warranty with the new garbage truck “green” initiatives from a menu of First Ward Councilman Frank stacks of cash and multiple rolls of for the United States Census Bureau the Garwood station. Council Presi- and you guarantee the condition of options earns a town points on its way Arena said he would be “excited if coins plus a tip jar. Cleveland was reported that someone removed his dent Keith Sluka said a representa- it,” Mr. Linken said. to becoming sustainable. the town does save money” but said charged with burglary, theft, criminal hand held recording device from the tive from St. Anne’s had contacted An ordinance regulating the place- Such initiatives include everything “a lot of green stuff out there bears mischief and possession of stolen recreation area of LaGrande Park. him, offering to dedicate up to five ment of “charitable clothing bins” from creation of a mayor’s wellness costs for an entity such as Westfield. property. He was committed on de- parking spaces for commuters. Coun- within the borough was passed on campaign to conducting energy audits I want to be careful and make sure fault of $25,000 bail to the Union cilman Anthony Sytko, the borough’s Tuesday. The next council meeting is for municipal facilities to the establish- there will be savings.” County jail. Fanwood Blood Drive liaison to the Transportation Advi- scheduled for Tuesday, June 23. ment of an environmental commission. The mayor praised Sustainable Jer- Saturday, June 6, Lindsey M. Third Ward Councilman David Haas sey for its lack of mandates and its Pomice, 21, of West Chester, Pa. was Set for Friday, June 19 asked if the goals of Sustainable Jersey flexibility; he said the goal of the con- arrested and charged with possession FANWOOD – The Fanwood Res- Puglisi Insurance Agency “overlap” with those of an environ- cept is to lower a town’s costs. of less than 50 grams of suspected cue Squad is holding a summer blood marijuana and possession of drug drive at 123 Watson Road on Friday, 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains mental commission. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, June 11, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 24-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Fanwood Council Discusses Capital Budget, Reviews Task Force Report By RAYNOR DENITZIO tal budget. Tompkins said on Wednesday. “Even Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Tompkins reported on Wednes- though it’s not bonded, it’s on your FANWOOD — The Fanwood Bor- day that there was more than $900,000 balance sheet already.” ough Council continued discussions available. However, when reached by Among the items being considered of the 2009 capital budget during a phone later in the week, he said fur- to be funded by the capital budget are special meeting last Wednesday night. ther investigation had revealed that a vehicle and equipment purchases, During a meeting on May 20, the bikeway project in the borough was including an SUV and bucket truck council had asked for more informa- funded through a grant and not for the Department of Public Works. tion from the departments about their bonded, lowering that figure to Repairs to the interior of the munici- needs, as well as from Municipal $613,000. pal building and police department Clerk Eleanor McGovern and Bor- Of that $613,000, Mr. Tompkins were also requested, along with a ough Chief Financial Officer Fred estimates that approximately curb replacement program. Tompkins regarding the amount of “$120,000 to $130,000” has been The total bill for all of these projects money available for capital projects. bonded. The remaining balance, al- is roughly $793,000, which is more At that meeting, Mr. Tompkins said though not bonded, still represents than the available funds. The council money previously appropriated for approved spending by the borough. did not make a final determination other projects that had gone unused “When you look at the borough’s regarding which items would be ap- could be reallocated towards the capi- net debt, it’s already in there,” Mr. proved. Mr. Tompkins said the coun- cil hopes to vote on the capital budget ordinance in July. The council also reviewed the re- port of the Citizens Budget Task Force on Wednesday. The group of citizen volunteers had made recommenda- Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tions to the council regarding bor- HAVING A BLAST...Alex of Fanwood enjoys some magic by a clown at Sunday’s Fanwood spring fair, sponsored by the ough expenditures and revenues. Fanwood Business and Professional Association. The event, held at South and South Martine Avenues, featured food, rides, Overall, the council said they appre- crafts, music and various information booths. ciated the work done by the group and that the recommendations made in the report will be considered as they move forward with the budget SP OKs Sewerage Utility; Backers process. “I think [the report] is a tool that the administration and finance think we should have close at hand during ev- Say It Will Avoid Further Layoffs ery budget cycle,” Councilwoman By FRED T. ROSSI than two hours, the council, on a 3-1 spent a good part of the public hear- Donna Dolce said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times vote, approved the creation of the ing explaining the reasoning behind Also on Wednesday, the council SCOTCH PLAINS— The town- Sewerage Utility of the Township of the creation of the sewerage utility, heard a presentation from Steven ship council on Tuesday enacted an Scotch Plains, with Councilman saying that the council’s other op- Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Glickman, an attorney, who special- ordinance creating a new municipal Dominick Bratti saying it will be a tions — a tax cap waiver and a one- SHARING IDEAS...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, second from left, Scotch izes in labor law, with the firm sewerage utility that will directly bill “fairer system” of paying for water year pension payment deferral — Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, third from left, and consultant Dan Mason are Ruderman and Glickman in Spring- township residents, businesses and usage. “The more you use the ser- would have detrimental effects on interviewed by The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Assignment Editor Paul Peyton on a shared-services intiative by the two communities, sponsored by a state grant. field. Mr. Glickman detailed his ex- other entities for sewage water use, a vice, the more you pay for the ser- township finances. In response to a See story on page 3 and the video at goleader.com/video. periences representing municipalities move supporters said was the only vice,” he said. question from Deputy Mayor Jeffrey in contract negotiations with its po- viable way for the local government All non-township-owned proper- Strauss, he said that the sewerage lice departments and answered ques- to keep this year’s municipal prop- ties — including not only houses, utility option was “not a novel idea,” tions from the council members. The erty tax increase within state cap regu- condominiums and townhomes, but pointing out that a number of towns, Mayor Mahr Comments borough’s contract with its police lations and avoid laying off far more also entities such as public schools, including several nearby communi- department is set to expire at the end than the six township employees churches, the Union County Voca- ties, had taken similar steps. of the year, and Mr. Glickman may be slated to lose their jobs on June 22. tional-Technical School, the Center “They’re all over the place,” Mr. On SP-F Times Article involved in the negotiations. After a public hearing lasting more for Hope Hospice, the YMCA and Fehrenbach said. By PAUL J. PEYTON potential developers. JCC that currently do not pay prop- When Councilman Kevin Glover, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “I never said the borough was go- erty taxes — will pay for their water who ultimately voted against the or- FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen ing to acquire the bank property,” Mahr Clarifies Point on usage. Until water usage measuring dinance, asked Mr. Fehrenbach if he Mahr this week clarified some reported Mayor Mahr said, explaining that she mechanisms are in place, sewerage had ever considered asking for a tax statements regarding the June 19 clos- feels the closing of the bank would fees will be levied on a flat rate basis, cap waiver, Mr. Fehrenbach reminded ing of the Sovereign Bank branch on open up more opportunities for a fu- Closing of Sovereign Bank with residences paying $250 per year him that during the council’s initial South Avenue in the borough. Banco ture developer. By TED RITTER The mayor said it “makes sense” to and condominiums and townhomes budget deliberations in March, the Santander has purchased Sovereign. She said it was correctly reported Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times have the same developer rebuild both paying $180. All non-residential prop- idea had been broached, but recom- Mayor Mahr said statements pub- that the borough would like to have FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen the Livingston-Wilbor and Sovereign erties, including previously-exempt mended against by Mr. Fehrenbach, lished by The Scotch Plains-Fanwood one developer for the bank and Mahr, at the borough council’s regu- Bank properties. entities along with apartment com- because a waiver would have required Times last week incorrectly reported Livingston-Wilbor lots, both of which lar monthly meeting Tuesday night, Later in the meeting, pointing to plexes, will pay a $250 flat fee for up the township to expend all of its sur- that the borough was looking to pur- are located on South Avenue. clarified that the “borough is not in a the significance of ongoing redevel- to 27,500 gallons of water usage and plus and reserves. chase the property. She said the bor- She called the properties, along position” to purchase the property opment work, Mayor Mahr added, one cent for every gallon used be- Calling the utility creation “the most ough council, in its role as the with a 50-foot parcel of land that the now occupied by Sovereign Bank on “You get one shot [at redevelopment] yond that level. significant change” in the municipal borough’s redevelopment agency, was borough owns behind stores located South Avenue. in a town like this and this is going to A half-dozen residents spoke dur- budget and “the biggest change in interested in knowing the sale price on Martine Avenue, “150 feet of prime Mayor Mahr said an article that sustain you for the next 50 or 60 ing the public hearing, with Richard Scotch Plains history,” Mr. Glover of the bank property, so the agency real estate” across from the Fanwood appeared in last week’s Scotch Plains- years.” Samuel, the local Democratic Party said he was worried the new utility could provide that information to train station. Fanwood Times “led to the belief” During public comments, Herbert chairman, accusing the council of had not been “properly vetted,” add- that the borough was considering Avenue resident Monica Ward said formulating the utility ordinance and ing that he did not think that “90 buying the property with an eye to- that speeding vehicles on residential the 2009 municipal budget in secret percent of the public knows this is SPMC Approves Budget; No ward furthering downtown redevel- streets is a “public safety concern.” and in violation of open public meet- happening.” opment efforts. Ms. Ward suggested that cars “at a ings requirements. Mr. Samuel said Mr. Fenhrenbach warned that if the “That is not what I said or insinu- really high rate of speed” are using the new utility was “not well thought new utility was not created, then the Hike In ’09-10 Assessments ated…,” said Mayor Mahr. local roads to avoid traffic congestion out” and told the council it was “de- half-million dollar fee increase being By FRED T. ROSSI boost the township’s commercial sec- The mayor did reiterate that the in the downtown area. ciding our future without the moder- imposed this year by the Rahway Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tor. SPMC Board Chairman Jim anticipated closing of the bank branch “I’m very concerned there’s going ating effect of public scrutiny.” Mr. Valley Sewerage Authority would SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Watson told The Scotch Plains- on June 19 “is not a bad thing for to be an accident because people don’t Samuel said it was “probable” that remain within the township budget Plains Management Corp. (SPMC), Fanwood Times that the board will redevelopment” because “it frees up follow the speed limit,” she said, not- the council’s actions could be over- and result in additional layoffs of the management entity for the soon begin interviewing candidates potential along South Avenue” for ing that even more children will be turned by a court, although he did not township employees so that the bud- township’s downtown special im- for the position. what she points to as “prime real out playing during the summer specifically state plans to file a suit to get could be balanced. provement district, has approved its At last week’s meeting, the board estate.” months. that effect. “A vote against the utility,” Mr. budget for the coming fiscal year. If it also reviewed the Memorial Day Mu- Mayor Mahr indicated that, once a Mayor Mahr agreed with Ms. Mayor Nancy Malool said she was Fehrenbach said, “is a vote for in- is endorsed by the township council sic Festival. Township police esti- sale price is determined for the Sov- Ward’s concerns and noted that ve- “very confident” in the legal advice creased layoffs.” He added that if next week, property owners within mated that 8,000 to 10,000 people ereign Bank property, it is hoped a hicles are using local roads as a “cut- the council had been given regarding municipal property taxes had been the business improvement district will attended the seven-hour event, which developer will be found to then pur- through.” how it conducted its meetings over higher in the past year or two, then see no increase in their annual $400 cost about $22,000, although Mr. chase it and work with the borough to Ms. Ward asked if there is “any the past few months and told Mr. this year’s fiscal picture might not be assessment, which will be billed in Watson said that more than half the coordinate its redevelopment with that way we can think of a longer term Samuel to “feel free to file a [legal] as bleak. four equal quarterly payments as part cost was offset by contributions from of other nearby properties, including strategy” to address the problem. challenge.” Mayor Malool said the 2007 and of the municipal property tax bill. some two dozen local businesses and the Livingston-Wilbor site next door, The mayor agreed to follow up, Consultant Gregory Fehrenbach, 2008 councils, in formulating the The $68,200 spending plan, ap- sponsors. which the borough currently owns. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 who assisted the council in preparing budgets in those years, had, at the proved at the group’s board meet- The SPMC has also put together a this year’s budget recommendations, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing last Wednesday, will fund op- package for local merchants to use erations from July 1 through June for the grand opening of their estab- Board OKs Storage Units 30, 2010. lishments. The package contains One item to be funded by the bud- decorative banners and flags to be get is a manager to oversee efforts to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 For Beryllium Businesses By FRED T. ROSSI their buildings to store their particu- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lar products. SCOTCH PLAINS — The TOPs are typically issued for a township’s zoning board of adjust- one-year period, after which an ap- ment last week approved applications plicant needs to request an extension for five temporary operating permits from the board. (TOPs) and will continue a sixth at its The board also approved a TOP for July meeting. Sungjoo Park to operate a car service Due to a complaint by a Redwood business and park one car at his 7 Road resident about outdoor storage Canterbury Drive home. in contravention of township regula- At its Thursday, July 9, meeting, the tions, municipal officials cited sev- board is expected to act on a variance eral Beryllium Road businesses, thus application by Andrew and Dale compelling them to file TOPs to al- Heffler of 2216 New York Avenue for low the usage of outside storage units a deck at the back of their home. At the on their properties. hearing last Thursday, the board asked Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Stone Art Design of 2371 Beryl- that the deck be reconfigured so as not WEEEE!...This youngster enjoys one of the rides at Sunday’s Fanwood spring lium Road, Watermarc Graphics of to be as obtrusive to neighbors as the fair, sponsored by the Fanwood Business and Professional Association. The 2367A Beryllium Road, UAC Pack- original plans showed. event was held at South and South Martine Avenues. aging of 2385 Beryllium Road and The Hefflers requested a variance BeCue Realty of 2347 Beryllium that would have allowed the new PAGE INDEX Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Road all received board approval to deck’s rear yard setback to be 20 feet Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 12-19 FLAMINGOED...The home of Lillian Wheeler on Cedar Street in Scotch Plains Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9, 19 Classifieds .... 19 has its lawn decorated by toy flamingos last week along with many others in the place storage units — two units in the from their property line versus the 30 region as part of the annual fundraiser for the First Baptist Church of Westfield. case of UAC Packaging — outside of feet set out by local ordinance. Community ... 6-7, 17 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 11, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garwood BOE Discusses Budget and School Closing By RAYNOR DENITZIO “We’re not losing children, we’re Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times always growing,” Ms. Parkhill said. GARWOOD – During a special meet- Superintendent of Schools Teresa ing on Monday night, residents were Quigley said the district’s student popu- given a chance to weigh in on the lation has “remained steady over the Garwood Board of Education’s (BOE) years” and that, based on a review of proposed plan to take the Washington demographic information in the School “off-line” to limit the property borough’s master plan, the board does tax increase to no more than 4 percent not foresee a sudden increase in enroll- as required by law. ment. The BOE gave the teachers union a A question was raised over the logis- raise at the beginning of the year and tics surrounding the move, including now faces a shorfall of $400,000 in bathroom access and playground space their budget plan for the coming year. for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten Voters defeated the proposed budget in students and overcrowding at lunch pe- April. The board must reduce its expen- riod. School officials said the lunch ditures or raise revenues from sources vendor will be installing an automated ordering system in the cafeteria as part Benjamin Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times other than taxes. STORAGE PROGRESS...Progress on the county’s storage and office facility, “Either raise your revenue or cut of their contract with the borough and adjacent to the Ralph Froehlich Public Safety Building on North Avenue in your expenses,” said William Muzzio, that students will have access to Westfield, becomes apparent Wednesday. DEMOCRATIC PARTY…Sam Manigault, vice-president of the Scotch Plains the interim school business administra- Hartman Park. Democratic Committee, and Theresa Mullen, candidate for the township council, tor. “You have to do one or the other.” Ms. Quigley said the district is await- pose on June 8, when Dick Samuel was re-elected as chairman of the committee. Under the proposed plan, the district ing word on a waiver from the county, would retain ownership of the building since state law requires a bathroom in POLICE BLOTTER while shifting its four pre-kindergarten each pre-kindergarten and kindergar- SP Management Corp. and kindergarten classrooms to Lin- ten class. coln School. Officials estimate taking When asked for their thoughts re- Westfield motor vehicle stop at South and Sum- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Washington School “off-line” would garding the plan, board members said Tuesday, June 2, a business on the mit Avenues and charged with posses- used during the initial days of opera- The SPMC’s next event is likely to save $120,000 next year, although this they were still gathering more informa- 400 block of East North Avenue re- sion of a legend drug without a valid tion, information on how to secure be a movie night on East Second figure does not include the costs of tion, though they did express a prefer- ported the apparent theft of a 2008 prescription. Logan, who allegedly was any required permits, how to set up a Street, according to Mr. Watson. No moving. Mr. Muzzio said the board ence for moving the Washington School black Dodge van from the premises in possession of 1.5 oxycodone pills, ribbon-cutting ceremony and infor- date has been set, but it would involve would explore leasing the school to “off-line” as opposed to cutting other after it had been returned on May 31 by was released with a summons. mation on notifying local media of a closing off a portion of the street another district on a year-to-year basis. programs. a previous renter. Monday, June 8, James Grant, IV, 30, business’ opening. between Park Avenue and Terrill Road “The real revenue will be generated “Right now, at least in this plan, there Tuesday, June 2, Pamela L. Clemonts, of Newark was arrested at the Port The board is looking into sponsor- and allowing merchants, especially by leasing the building,” Mr. Muzzio are no cuts to programs,” board mem- 48, of Colonia was arrested on a New Authority Police Department in ing a 5k race similar to what is held from that neighborhood, to set up said. ber Karin Rusin said. “We may be forced Providence traffic warrant for $55 as Weehawken on an outstanding annually in downtown Westfield. Mr. tables to sell their products while a Some voiced opposition to the pro- to (cut programs) because there just the result of a motor vehicle stop on the Westfield traffic warrant for $488. He Watson said Westfield merchants film is being shown. posal, saying they felt the decision was isn’t enough money to go around.” 1100 block of East Broad Street. She was committed to the Union County “make out well” on the evening of the The next board meeting is sched- rushed and there was not enough infor- If the deficit cannot be decreased by was released after posting bail. jail on default of bail. race, which is held in the summer. uled for Wednesday, July 29. mation being made available. “off-lining” and renting the Washing- Tuesday, June 2, Freddie Perez, Jr., Scotch Plains “What’s the harm in waiting until ton School, then board officials said 20, of Perth Amboy was arrested on a Tuesday, June 2, Shakira Ramsey, next year?” asked Ann Palmer, a resi- program cuts would be necessary, in- Perth Amboy traffic warrant for $240 26, of Jersey City was arrested for an dent and former school board member. cluding pre-kindergarten, full-day kin- as the result of a motor vehicle stop at outstanding warrant after a motor ve- Fanwood Council “It seems like we’re collecting all the dergarten, staff and extracurricular ac- Central Avenue and Pearl Street. He hicle stop. She was processed and re- information really rushed.” tivities. The borough could also charge CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was released after posting bail. leased. This sentiment was shared by board fees for certain programs. Tuesday, June 2, Andrew Stanley, Tuesday, June 2, a resident of Coun- saying that speed limit signs and ing for nine years” to explore ways to member Linda Koening, who said she “Everything’s on the table, all pro- 21, of Linden was arrested on the 1300 try Cub Lane reported that someone stepped-up enforcement efforts have save money by sharing services. did not “see how we can possibly do grams not covered under the thorough block of Boynton Avenue on an out- entered her apartment. According to reduced speeding when implemented The mayor said Fanwood “has a this for September.” and efficient policy,” Mr. Muzzio said. standing Cranford criminal warrant for police, nothing was reported missing at in the past. track record of looking at the meat A concern was raised about the pos- No action was taken at the meeting. $632. He was committed on default of this time. Tuesday night’s meeting also in- and substance of shared services.” sibility of population growth. Resident The next scheduled board meeting is bail to the Union County jail. Tuesday, June 2, police investigated cluded discussion on the topic of In other business, the governing Dana Parkhill, a teacher, said although Tuesday, June 16. Mr. Muzzio said the Wednesday, June 3, Jesse Brooks, a hit-and-run accident on Route 22. shared services. body approved a resolution autho- there may be enough room to accom- board would like to make a decision 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested as a According to police, the victim stated Councilman David Valian said a rizing the borough to receive bids on modate four classes now, an influx of regarding Washington School before result of a motor vehicle stop on First that a vehicle struck his vehicle and number of ongoing shared services the Russell Road reconstruction children in the borough could lead to the new fiscal year begins on Wednes- Street near Hazel Avenue and charged kept on driving without stopping. committee meetings have been held project. over-crowding. day, July 1. with possession of drug paraphernalia. Thursday, June 4, Derell Richardson, to date; he also reported that a public Councilman Russell Huegel said He was released with a summons. 28, of Plainfield was arrested for an forum will be held at the high school the road would be “redone top to Westfield School Closed As Thursday, June 4, Melvina Knight, outstanding warrant after a motor ve- on Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. bottom, resurfaced, and regraded.” 43, of Elizabeth was arrested at the hicle stop. He was processed and re- Mr. Valian said the forum will “give Also, Mayor Mahr announced that Kids Show Flu Symptoms Essex County jail on an outstanding leased. everyone an opportunity to give us Fanwood has been chosen to join the Westfield traffic warrant for $500. She Thursday, June 4, Matthew Descisco, By CHRISTINA M. HINKE During its closing, custodial staff could not post bail and was committed 25, of Kenilworth was arrested and what your thoughts are” regarding County Café program, which pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times shared municipal services between vides cold box lunches to low in- sanitized the school. “The school is to the Union County jail. charged with driving while intoxicated Fanwood and Scotch Plains. come, elderly and other residents in WESTFIELD – Two area schools currently using CDC guidelines to dis- Thursday, June 4, a business on the (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop, at A shared services study, funded by need of assistance. were closed early this week due to infect the school,” she said. In addition, 100 block of Elm Street reported a which time the officer smelled the odor students having flu symptoms. In addi- parents and the school were sent infor- burglary. The suspect forcibly entered of alcohol. He was processed and re- a $48,000 state grant, is scheduled to The mayor said the lunches would tion, Cranford reported a confirmed mation on what to do if a child or adult the business and caused an unknown leased. conclude by the end of the calendar be provided twice a week at the For- case of swine flu at Brookside elemen- were to show flu-like symptoms. amount of property damage while ran- Friday, June 5, Robert Tucceri, 22, of year. est Road Park building beginning near tary school. The superintendent was Though there is no vaccine for the sacking the interior. The suspect then Scotch Plains was arrested and charged Councilman Valian said the study the end of this month. The program is unavailable at press time. swine flu, the treatment for all flu strains, stole a customer’s car and drove it with possession of heroin after a motor “is something we need to do…to give partially financed by federal economic Six children in a class of 15 including H1N1, is the same, Ms. through a garage door in order to flee vehicle stop, at which time officers saw us the facts and [suggest] where we stimulus funds. kindergarteners, in addition to two Avallone said. “The basic treatment is the scene. Westfield Police Department the controlled dangerous substance. He go from there.” teachers that were not of that class in lots of rest and lots of fluids,” she said. detectives recovered the motor vehicle was transported to headquarters where Mayor Mahr said the upcoming Lincoln School Early Childhood Learn- “It makes no difference,” she said, to in Newark later that day. The matter he was processed and released. forum is an opportunity to “not talk at ing Center in Westfield, had shown flu have he cluster tested for swine flu remains under investigation. Friday, June 5, David Mann, 22, of the public, but listen to them first” SP Council symptoms on Friday, confirmed Health because the treatment is the same. Her Friday, June 5, Edward Pipkin, 44, Berkeley Heights was arrested and and then “to look really hard at what CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Officer of the Westfield Regional Health department, she said, opted not to have and Dupree Grayson, 34, both of Pater- charged with defiant trespassing after makes sense.” urging of Mr. Glover, used more sur- Department Megan Avallone on Mon- those who were sick at Lincoln tested son, were arrested on one criminal war- police received a report of an unruly Mayor Mahr said Fanwood and plus to keep taxes low because of his day morning. “None of these children because four of the students had al- rant each from Paterson during a motor customer at a Route 22 amusement Scotch Plains “are a little bit ahead of feeling that the economy would were tested for H1N1” flu virus, com- ready visited a doctor and sending them vehicle stop in the area of Springfield park. According to police, Mann re- the curve in putting our money where strengthen. “We’re partially in this monly known as swine flu, she said. back to a waiting room would risk Avenue and Mill Lane. Pipkin was re- fused to leave park after being asked to our mouth is” and “have been meet- position because we tried to keep “The state is only testing [for H1N1] spreading the illness. leased after posting $80 bail, while do so. He was transported to headquar- taxes lower,” she said. those people sick enough to be hospital- Ms. Avallone said it is more difficult Grayson was released after posting $152 ters where he was processed and re- Fanwood to Conduct Mr. Glover, who was defeated by ized,” she said. According to the state to have kindergarteners wash their hands bail. leased. Mrs. Malool in last year’s mayoral Department of Health and Senior Ser- and cover their mouth when coughing – Friday, June 5, Ravi Singhvi, 34, of Saturday, June 6, a resident of Blood Drive June 19 race, responded by saying that the vices (DHSS) website the department is two precautionary methods that help Westfield was arrested at Westfield Rahway Road reported that someone FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rescue 2007 and 2008 councils could have also testing cases in which there are discourage the spread of a virus. police headquarters on an outstanding broke a section of fence located in his Squad will host a blood drive at 123 enacted higher taxes but didn’t be- clusters of illness, which is defined by According to the school’s website, a Scotch Plains traffic warrant for $89. front yard. Watson Road on Friday, June 19, from 3 “two or more individuals who have on- new parent visitation scheduled for June Singhvi was released after posting bail. Fanwood to 8:30 p.m. Just one pint of blood can cause of impending municipal elec- set of ILI (influenza-like illness) within 9 will be rescheduled. Ms. Korecky Friday, June 5, authorities arrested Tuesday, June 2, Teisila Cauthun, 28, help save up to three lives. tions. seven days of each other and reside in the said students will have to make up the Virgil Cleveland, 41, of Burlington on of Plainfield was arrested for an out- About 60 percent of Americans are “I was the lone man out,” he said. same household or are associated with two days missed, but the dates have yet charges related to the burglary of an standing Newark warrant after a motor eligible to donate blood, yet on average, Prior to the council’s vote, Mr. Glover the same institution, activity, or event to be finalized. The last day of school East Broad Street restaurant. vehicle stop on South Avenue. She was only 5 percent actually donate. However, asked the mayor if she knew who the (i.e., school, travel, or work).” for Lincoln is June 19. While on patrol, Westfield police processed and released. in the New York/New Jersey area, less “last significant political figure to Donna Leusner, public information Oratory Preparatory School in Sum- officers observed that the front glass Tuesday, June 2, Anthony Rossi, 60, than 2 percent of eligible people donate raise taxes in a recession” was and, officer for the DHSS, said this case at mit, a private school for young men in door of the establishment had been of Middlesex was arrested for an out- blood. when she asked for an answer, he Lincoln is considered a cluster. Protocol grades 7-12, also experienced an “ex- smashed out and that a burglary had standing warrant out of Orange follow- These low numbers, and the fact that replied, “Herbert Hoover.” in this situation, she said, is “the school cessive illness” amongst its students occurred. Moments earlier, they had ing a motor vehicle stop on North Av- one out of every three people will need a nurse would contact the local health and was closed on Monday for “the blood transfusion in their lifetime, has led The council will hold a public hear- witnessed a van illegally parked on enue. He was processed and released. to the fairly constant shortage of blood in ing on the 2009 municipal budget at a department and the local health depart- health of everyone,” Susan Dougherty, Prospect Street, with the driver appar- Wednesday, June 3, an employee for the area. meeting on Tuesday, June 30. In the ment would be tasked to test the cluster press officer for the school, told The ently asleep inside, and jotted down the the United States Census Bureau re- For further questions, call New Jersey meantime, a public budget session is of influenza-like illness. And then notify Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on Mon- license plate number. After traveling ported that someone removed his hand Blood Services at (800) 933-2566. scheduled for next Tuesday at 7 p.m. the state and maybe also notify the day from her home. around the block and discovering the held recording device from the recre- county.” She could not verify if the state “We had an inordinate number of break-in, they returned and found the ation area of LaGrande Park. was alerted to the illnesses at Lincoln. kids running a temperature and had flu- van was gone. A countywide alert for On Friday afternoon, the school nurse like symptoms,” she said. She said the vehicle was issued. Oak Ridge Archery called the Westfield Regional Health H1N1 was not reported. Staff was noti- Cranford police arrested Cleveland a Department to notify local officials of fied Sunday afternoon of the closing. short time later. Inside the van police Range to Open the illness. “It was exactly what she was “Unless we hear otherwise, we are open discovered two cash drawers, stacks of CLARK - Union County’s new supposed to do. This is a great example,” tomorrow (Wednesday),” she said. A cash and multiple rolls of coins plus a Oak Ridge archery range in Clark Ms. Avallone said. She said her depart- cleaning crew was disinfecting the fa- tip jar. Cleveland was charged with will be open starting in July. The ment has also filled out the paperwork cility during its closure. burglary, theft, criminal mischief and range includes bow rests, viewing for notifying the state of the cluster. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superinten- possession of stolen property. He was benches and a picnic area. An Ar- Lorre Korecky, spokesperson for the dent of Schools Margaret Hayes said, committed on default of $25,000 bail to chery ID Card and certification is Westfield school district, said there were across the board in the district, “We the Union County jail. required to use the range. no reports as of Monday of anyone have seen an increase with a number of Saturday, June 6, Lindsey M. Pomice, Sign-ups will be held at the Oak having swine flu. students with a fever. We recommended 21, of West Chester, Pa. was arrested Ridge Park range during the week of The Westfield Regional Health De- they stay home for a full seven days.” and charged with possession of less June 15 to June 20, weeknights, Mon- partment and Superintendent on Schools There were no confiremd cases of the than 50 grams of suspected marijuana day through Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m., Margaret Dolan conjointly decided on H1N1 virus in the school district, she and possession of drug paraphernalia and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to close Lincoln on Monday and said, but there were confirmed cases of after a motor vehicle stop at West Broad The fee for one year will be $45 for Tuesday, Ms. Avallone said. the “regular flu.” Street and Hetfield Avenue in Scotch adult county residents and $20 for There is a four-day incubation pe- As of Monday, the state DHSS has Plains. She was released on her own youths and seniors. 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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, June 11, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Prosecutor’s Corner Peyton's County Rents Beds to Feds Peek at the Week Arrests Made In Murder At Juv. Detention Center Of Liquor Store Owner In Politics LINDEN — The County of Union come a Juvenile Detention Alterna- has entered into a contract with the tive Initiative (JDAI) site. The JDAI From the Office of Theodore Romankow The Leader/Times By Paul Peyton of U.S. Department of Health and Hu- case processes and system review that Union County Prosecutor Robinson-Briggs Defeats Doherty Defeats Karrow In man Services (DH&H) to provide 15 followed, coupled with the county’s Arrests Made In Murder of in the investigation.” beds at its new Juvenile Detention own juvenile detention expediting Mapp In Mayoral Primary LD 23 Senate Primary Battle Session and Russ were arrested Center in Linden. The contract will team that provides a case plan and Roselle Liquor Store Murder June 4 on the 300 Block of the Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robinson- In last week’s Primary election, generate more than $1 million in an- follow up for every juvenile in the Two Newark men have been ar- Briggs has all but won reelection by two races were particularly interest- McCarter Highway in Newark, Mr. nual revenues to county coffers. county’s system, has brought a sys- rested and charged with the March Romankow said. Investigators being victorious in the Democratic ing for Republicans. In the 23rd Leg- The children held in the detention temic change to the Family Court 18 shooting death of a Roselle busi- Primary Election. She defeated five islative District, Assemblyman worked through the weekend with center under this agreement have been system, officials said. These changes ness owner, said Union County the other departments to determine other candidates to seek a second term Michael Doherty defeated Senator involved in the juvenile justice system helped create alternatives to deten- Prosecutor Ted Romankow. The in November. Her stiffest competition Marcia Karrow, 11,043 to 10,044, in that the men were responsible for the and have left their country of origin tion through support and use of com- men have been linked to a number other robberies. came from Councilman Adrian Mapp, the race to replace Leonard Lance, for multiple reasons such as to rejoin munity-based programs and devel- of robberies in Elizabeth, Millburn a former Union County freeholder, who resigned after being elected to “These are dangerous men who family members already in the U.S., oped partnerships with child welfare and North Arlington, authorities took an innocent man’s life all for a who she defeated by as tally of 1,962 Congress last November. Ms. Karrow to escape abusive family relationships, agencies that resulted in a decrease in said. to 1,650. She will face Republican was selected to fill the vacancy at the few dollars,” Mr. Romankow said. fleeing political or religious persecu- the average number of youths held Jimmie Session, 42, and Victor Jury Convicts ‘Family Friend’ James Pivnichny in November. GOP convention and was given the tion, or to find work to support their daily at the detention center. Russ, 32, have both been charged DiPasquale Drops Republican Republican organization line in families in their country of origin. These changes have kept the daily with felony Of Sexual Assault of Child Hunterdon and Warren Counties, Party; Becomes Independent Through its Division of Unaccompa- census at 28 residents and assisted the murder, A Union County jury on June 3 which make up the district. nied Children’s Services (DUCS), the county in maintaining its philosophy Berkeley Heights Township Com- first-degree found an Elizabeth man guilty of In the race for Assembly, Erik U.S. Department of Health and Hu- of using detention as a last resort. murder, 2nd degree sexual assault and 3rd mitteeman Louis DiPasquale has Peterson, 11,436, and Edward Smith, man Services is responsible for pro- “This has allowed us to pursue rev- changed his party affiliation from robbery and degree endangering welfare of a 11,379, are both at 33 percent of the viding a safe and appropriate environ- enue generators that might not otherwise unlawful child, announced Prosecutor Ted Republican to Independent after the vote after incumbent Assemblyman ment from the time these children are have been available if the county had not GOP did not support him for re- possession Romankow. John DiMaio, 11,881, for second placed in custody, reunified with fam- concentrated its efforts on creating alter- of a Gabriel Alvarado, 48, of Elizabeth election. This November there will Assembly seat. ily members or sponsors in the United natives to detention,” Mr. Guzzo said. be seven candidates running for two weapon. faces at least 10 years in prison when In District 40, GOP Assemblymen States, or until they are removed to State Supe- he is sentenced on July 31, said Assis- council seats; two Democrats, two David Russo of Ridgewood and Scott their country of origin by the Depart- Republicans and three Independents. Samuel Re-Elected as rior Court tant Prosecutor Scott Peterson, who Rumana, the former mayor of Wayne, ment of Homeland Security. Judge handled the case. Alvarado was a Independent Hopefuls defeated Joseph Caruso of Wayne, Additionally, the county is in nego- SP Dem Chairman Jimmie Session Stuart Peim family friend of the victim, who was and Anthony Rottino of Franklin File for Governor tiations with the same agency to pro- SCOTCH PLAINS — Dick in Elizabeth has set bail for each man 7 years old at the time she told her Lakes by nearly 3,000 votes. vide shelter care services at its children’s Governor Jon Corzine and Repub- Samuel was re-elected as Chairman at $1 million. parents of the man’s inappropriate Whitman Loses Bid for Seat shelter for those children not required of the Scotch Plains Democratic Beginning last December, police touching. lican Chris Christie will be joined by to be housed in a secure environment. 10 independent candidates in the race On Peapack-Gladstone Council Committee at the committee’s bi- believe the two men began robbing Prosecutors believe that Alvarado County Human Services Director annual organizational meeting on for governor this November. Chris- Kate Whitman, the daughter of liquor and touched the child several times while Frank Guzzo negotiated the contract Monday, June 8. Mr. Samuel encour- convenience she was at his house between 2005 topher Daggett, a former Department former Governor Christine Whitman, with DUCS, the U.S. Department of of Environmental Protection (DEP) aged Democrats to work hard and to stores in the and 2006. The parents contacted po- lost a close race last Tuesday for a Health and Human Services, the Ad- show their support for all of the commissioner and deputy chief of seat on her local governing body. North Jersey lice who launched an investigation. ministration of Children and Families, Democratic candidates on the ballot area includ- Alvarado was arrested a short time staff in Governor Thomas H. Kean’s After coming in second in a seven- and the Office of Refugee Resettlement. administration, is among the candi- in November. He also stressed the ing two loca- later. The jury’s verdict came after a person GOP Primary for the open The agreement is the first of its type in importance of electing Theresa dates. He told The Star-Ledger he is Seventh Congressional District seat tions in three-week trial and nearly eight hours the tri-state area, and one of only five Mullen to the unexpired term on the Elizabeth, an of deliberation. close to being able to apply for match- in June 2008, Ms. Whitman lost her such arrangements in the nation. ing campaign funds. He is running Scotch Plains Township Council. additional Bloods Member Gets 60 Years bid this past week in the GOP Pri- “This is an example of entrepre- When asked to speak, Ms. Mullen under the slogan “Independent for mary for a seat on the Peapack- Roselle loca- neurial thinking that will assist aban- said, “I would welcome the opportu- tion and one For Murder at Club Fight New Jersey.” Gladstone town council. doned children who truly need Also filing were: David R. nity to serve on the Scotch Plains in North Ar- Omar Holmes, 24, of Jersey City She came in third in a race to fill society’s help,” Freeholder Chairman Township Council. During this cam- was sentenced to 60 years in state Meiswinkle of East Windsor, “Middle two slots on the council, losing by 55 lington Victor Russ Al Mirabella said. “Besides being a paign, I will speak about what I in- where a gun was displayed and a shot prison on May 29, by state Superior Class Empowerment;” Kostas Petris votes. She previously failed to be revenue generator for the county, this of Trenton, “For The People;” Joshua tend to do on the council. I intend to fired, Mr. Romankow said. They also Court Judge James C. Heimlich in endorsed by a GOP committee for is a great human services accom- actively seek feedback from our citi- Elizabeth, after having been found Leinsdorf of Atlantic Highlands, “Fair Somerset County freeholder. robbed a store in Millburn, but did not plishment and I congratulate our zens and to really hear what they fire a weapon, he said. guilty of first-degree murder. Election Party;” Gary Steele of Ground Broken for Third county manager and Director Guzzo Kinnelon, “Leadership, Indepen- have to say.” Around 8:30 p.m. on March 18, In March 2009, after a three-week Tunnel Into New York City on making this happen.” She continued by saying that she the men entered Skylark Discount trial and less than a day of jury dence, Vision;” Jason Cullen of In March 2008, the county replaced Riverdale, “People Not Politics;” Officials broke ground Monday for would make every effort to keep taxes Liquors on West 1st Street in Roselle deliberations, Holmes was also con- its 34-bed detention facility with a and expenditures to a minimum, espe- and, during the course of the rob- victed of several weapon offences, Kenneth Kaplan of Parsippany, “Lib- a third rail tunnel under the Hudson new 76-bed secure facility. During ertarian Party;” Gregory Pason of River to speed the ride to work from cially during this economic downturn. bery, shot the store’s owner, Jitendra Assistant Prosecutor Michael Henn the 24-month construction period Ms. Mullen thanked the many Parikh, 64, of North Bergen. Mr. said. Maywood, Socialist Party USA;” New Jersey to New York City. The new leading up to the March 2008 open- Gary Stein of Mullica, “Independent,” tunnel, to be completed by 2017, will people who attended, said she is look- Parikh, who was struck twice, was Holmes, a verified member of ing, Union County was also chosen ing forward to the upcoming cam- taken to University Hospital in New- the Bloods, was at Club Flight on and Alvin Lindsay, Jr. of Sewell, give passengers on the Raritan Valley by the Annie E. Casey Foundation “Lindsay for Governor.” Line a one-seat ride into Manhattan. paign and thanked the committee for ark where he was pronounced dead Routes 1&9 in Elizabeth on April and the State of New Jersey to be- supporting her candidacy for the a short time later, Mr. Romankow 3, 2006. An associate of Holmes Scotch Plains Township Council said. got into a fight with William Green, Other officers elected at the meet- Investigators from the Union 26, of Newark and the scene ing included Lou Beckerman, Joyce County Homicide Task Force re- “quickly turned into a brawl,” Mr. William L. Festa, Geri Samuel, John Thompson ceived help from a number of law Henn said. and Sam Manigault. enforcement agencies, including the Within minutes the Jersey City Ten working committees were set Roselle, Millburn, North Arlington members of the Bloods were fight- up to assist with different aspects of and Elizabeth Police Departments, ing with Greene and members of BRENNAN Ms. Mullen’s campaign. 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PEYTON said his firm has conducted shared- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times SPRINGFIELD – Union County’s “Bio-Blitz Central” will be located By Congressman Leonard Lance We also can provide you and your services studies in over 100 towns in 5th annual Bio-Blitz will take place in Briant Park where a large tent will It’s summertime. And while many family information on visiting the SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch the state. Mayor Mahr said currently over a 24-hour period on Friday and house a field lab for scientists plus New Jersey families will be heading World War II Memorial, the U.S. Plains and Fanwood are in the midst there are only six shared-services Saturday, June 12 and 13, at Briant live exhibits of reptiles, amphibians, for the Jersey Shore, some of you Botanic Gardens and the best way to of a shared-services study to identify studies underway out of the 566 mu- Park, Hidden Valley Park and fish and plants. Event-day results and may be thinking about taking a trip see the Smithsonian Institution’s Na- cost savings and efficiencies for each nicipalities in the state. Houdaille Quarry in Summit and identifications will be posted and to our nation’s Capital for a histori- tional Museum of Natural History of the municipalities. They have hired “We (Jersey Professional) under- Springfield. public programs and workshops will cal and educational adventure. If you and National Air and Space Museum. a consultant, Jersey Professional stand these two municipalities, but There will be hundreds of species be offered. are planning a trip to Washington Because there is so much to see and Management of Cranford, to conduct we need to understand them better by suchas butterflies and dragonflies, Some of the other special family this summer or anytime throughout do in Washington, my staff and I a shared-services report. That report doing this study and then considering birds and mammals, trees, frogs and events include: “Frog Sloggin,” Fri- the year, please call my congres- would like to help you navigate is due December 31. these best practices (shared services) flowers to discover and identify in the day, 6:30 p.m., search for frogs and sional office at (202) 225-5361, so through the many remarkable sites to “The cost of government just keeps that are being used in other towns and parks. The goal of this effort is to toads at Briant Pond; “Bats and Owl my staff and I may assist you. You make sure your visit is a memorable going up and as elected officials we bringing them to these two towns as raise awareness of the diversity of life Prowl,” Friday, 9 to 10:30 p.m., guided can also find information about vis- one. are acutely aware of how tax weary options for them (Scotch Plains and in these parks and the resources they walk to find nocturnal birds; “Bird iting Washington on my congres- My congressional office is located our residents are,” Fanwood Mayor Fanwood) to consider,” Mr. Mason offer for recreation and as outdoor Walk,” Saturday, 7 a.m. and again at sional office website by visiting on the first floor of the Cannon House Colleen Mahr said on Monday dur- said. classrooms. 4 p.m., guided walks for birders ages lance.house.gov. Office Building in Room 114 on Capi- ing a video interview with Mr. Mason said each town’s gov- Bio-Blitz 2009, a free event, will 10 and older accompanied by an adult; My office can send you tour infor- tol Hill. My office building is located TheWestfield Leader and The Scotch erning body would have to vote sepa- start at 5 p.m. on Friday with staff and “Junior Birders and Buggers,” Satur- mation such as brochures, maps and across the street from the Capitol Plains-Fanwood Times. “There is rately to create any new, shared ser- scientists on hand throughout the day, 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., young local transportation guides. We are South Metro Line on the Orange/ more of a push to sort of analyze and vice between the two towns. night. Other volunteers will work in naturalists join Girl Scouts on a walk also able to help arrange special tours Blue Line and I hope you will con- look at shared services that are avail- According to a Shared-Services shifts throughout Saturday until 5 to look for birds and insects; “Animal of the United States Capitol Building sider stopping by during your visit. able between the two communities.” Study committee “Frequently Asked p.m. Homes and Hideouts,” Saturday, 9 and its new Visitors’ Center for fami- One of the most important parts of Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Questions” handout, “the cost sav- a.m. and again at 2 p.m., learn about lies visiting from New Jersey’s Sev- my job is serving you and listening to Malool, also sitting in on the inter- ings resulting from any of these new Kenilworth Hist. Soc. bird nests, animal tracks and dens; enth District. Many of Washington’s your concerns and comments. Again, view, said areas identified to be looked shared services will be passed along To Host Program “Nature Awareness,” Saturday, 10 main attractions are free and open to please feel free to call me and my at as part of the study include police, to the taxpayers in the form of prop- a.m. and again at 2 p.m., learn to the public, yet there are some places staff at (202) 225-5361, so that we fire, rescue squads, public works, rec- erty taxes or stabilization.” KENILWORTH – The Kenilworth “read” the landscape, study nature’s like the Library of Congress, the Bu- can help you plan your trip and an- reation, libraries, municipal courts, The study cost is $48,000 and is Historical Society will host a Flag rings, and do the “fox walk.” reau of Engraving and Printing, the swer your questions. tax assessors and tax collectors, con- paid for through the New Jersey Shar- Day historical gardening program for A bio-blitz is an intensive effort Kennedy Center and the U.S. Su- We’ll do our best to help you. struction code departments, zoning ing Available Resources Efficiency the general public on Sunday, June to identify plants and animals found preme Court, where Congressional Rep. Leonard Lance represents New and planning administration, recy- (SHARE) grant. 14. All are welcome to attend the in a given area – in this case the offices can make requests for a lim- Jersey’s Seventh Congressional Dis- cling and trash collection, and mu- A public forum on shared services outdoor event, which will take place 173-acre trio of Union County ited number of tours. If you are inter- trict in the United States Congress. nicipal facilities such as the Depart- will be held Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 at 2 p.m. at the Oswald J. Nitschke parks. ested in these types of tours, I encour- The Seventh Congressional District ment of Public Works garages. p.m. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High House, located 49 South 21st Street. The Union County Board of Cho- age you to call my office several includes towns in Hunterdon, “It (the study) is basically every School. Also, see goleader.com/video Admission is free. sen Freeholders, the Union County months in advance of your visit. Hav- Middlesex, Somerset and Union service that we (both towns) provide for the complete interview on video. The program – “Flags and Flowers Department of Parks and Commu- ing said all that, one such case for Counties. for,” Mayor Malool said. Forever” – will showcase the heir- nity Renewal, Kean University, and high demand tickets is the White When asked whether or not the Bramnick to Discuss loom plantings that are part of the Kean’s Institute of Urban Ecosys- House – where many tours are strictly study was a prelude to merging the COAH at Meeting historical society’s outdoor historic tem Studies sponsor Bio-Blitz. limited. Please contact my office at See it all on the Web! two towns, Mayor Mahr said, “This exhibit/landscape plan. Historic hor- For information visit ucnj.org/ least six months in advance of your isn’t a consolidation study. I think it WATCHUNG –Assemblyman Jon ticulturist and landscape designer/ parks/bioblitz.html or call (908) 789- trip, and we can request tickets from www.goleader.com needs to be very clear to the commu- Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) will dis- consultant Patricia Tratebas of East 3209. the White House. nities that a consolidation study is a cuss how and why state government Orange-based Cottage Gardens Land- very different type of study.” is forcing suburban towns to build scape Design will explain the signifi- “This is a study about department thousands of affordable housing units cance of the various plants and dem- services and where we can try and per recent changes in legislation (A- onstrate recommended techniques for save taxpayer dollars and/or increase 500/S-1783) signed into law by Gov- their care and maintenance. Addi- services,” Mayor Mahr said. ernor Jon Corzine. tionally, Zachary Kozak of Boy Scouts One area that has been ongoing is Republican Somerset County Free- Troop 83 will show the World War I the potential merge of the libraries in holder candidate Thomas Roughneen, Victory Garden that he has researched the two communities. Mayor Malool said this new law would “drastically and planted at the Nitschke House said a meeting was recently held with increase the impact of the New Jersey site for his Eagle Scout project. an architect to “look at various plans.” Supreme Court’s Mount Laurel deci- Program attendees will be greeted “They (libraries) are still in the sion.” This town hall is scheduled for by a “Betsy Ross” historic interpreter planning stages,” Mayor Malool said. Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the during the Flag Dag event. 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Supervising Licensee Edward Regan New Jersey Hearing Aid Dispensor’s License #1051 6 Month Satisfaction Guarantee Honesty • Integrity • No Hidden Costs Page 4 Thursday, June 11, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Community Commentary Times Since 1959 ‘Nothing of Importance — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Happened Today’ by George DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D And the County of Union, NJ. by Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. Diction Deception Members of: Former Westfield Mayor, 1992-1996 Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Every July 4, there are three things I try of troops and making the military supe- The others are made up. Are you sharp to do. First, read aloud to myself and rior to civil power, impressing our sailors enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey anyone in earshot the full text of the and burning several ports. The King also tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Declaration as reprinted in script in The encouraged the “merciless Indian sav- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 New York Times. Second, hear the NPR ages, whose known rule of warfare is guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 staff read it aloud at 8 a.m. Finally, watch undistinguished destruction of all ages, vidual. If you get three – word expert. If for the umpteenth time the movie of the sexes and conditions.” you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at musical 1776. The Declaration clearly makes George free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Many think the Declaration was all III “a tyrant,” as Adams screams in the All words and correct definitions about being taxed by England, without show. This does His Majesty a disservice come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. representation. In reality, this was a small to some extent, because most of the things Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman part of the whole picture in trying and on the list were beyond the prerogative of Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER dangerous times. By the spring of 1776, the Crown. 1. Tid – Tender; soft Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo the battles with British troops at Lexing- Seeking independence clearly was trea- 2. Thrum – The row of thread ends left COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION ton, Concord, Bunker Hill, Ft. son against the Crown, and many of the on a loom when the web is cut off Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Ticonderoga and Canada had happened – signers did lose health, material wealth 3. Tercel – The male falcon EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS several a year before. Washington had and their lives. 4. Sanssouci – Without cares or wor- moved the Continental Army from occu- The Declaration is not a petition or ries Ben Corbin pying Boston to Brooklyn. The British appeal. Jefferson makes clear it is a justi- SERVICES STREEL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe had sent the largest expeditionary force in fication statement for what has been done, 1. Unctuous sentimentalism One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 history to New York Harbor, 30,000 regu- declaring independence. 2. To drag lars and 10,000 hired Hessians, which Britain had just concluded the first 3. To grind with the teeth arrived on July 1. An attack in New York truly world war, fought on every conti- 4. Snarl; growl to wipe out Washington’s meager army nent, the Seven Years War a.k.a. the CLEG HS Seniors, Parents Reflect Over was expected imminently. French and Indian Wars. Britain was go- 1. The great horsefly In the decades before 1776, the colo- ing broke, and took the not unreasonable 2. Link together; join nists had been treated to taxes and other position that the colonists should help pay 3. To hatch; to litter actions culminating by the King declar- for maintaining the British army in the 4. A nickname College and Coming Adventures ing the colonies were no longer “under his New World. FERRAGINOUS protection” – the equivalent of a declara- The stubborn, insular members of Par- 1. Having the color of iron rust; reddish tion of war. liament just never thought that the Colo- It’s been 12 years of hard work, growing up, test joy and pride for the families upon graduation. Our brown The middle part of the Declaration is nists should vote. After all, a lot of Brits 2. Of or containing iron taking, visiting campuses and submitting applica- teachers will feel a sense of deep inner satisfaction. what you would expect when written by a could not either and they had to pay taxes. 3. Mixed or jumbled tions. Suddenly, high school graduation is upon the They deserve to feel that way for a job well done. committee. Stuff went in and stuff came The show 1776 is far from perfect or 4. Pertaining to reeds or canes out; notably the criticism of slavery, which accurate history. But 1776 is a good re- seniors – just two weeks away. Time flies. Sooner Some parents may develop a little touch of the FAITOUR the British government was in the process fresher of some of the many causes that 1. A member of a Moslem sect who than they expect, most area graduates will be on their “empty nest” syndrome. But they have two months of abolishing totally. When the charges led up to the revolution, a third of which lives by begging way to their colleges of choice. to adjust before it becomes reality. They understand and complaints are sorted out, there are was fought right here in New Jersey — 2. An imposter; a rogue 28 as counted by that eminent historical and even in the West Fields of Elizabeth. Some will ask themselves – “Did I make the right that it is best for our young people to grow, to enter 3. A thing already done, so that oppo- writer, Winston Churchill. I wonder where I would have stood on sition or argument is useless choice? Will I like it? Will I succeed? Will I be the world and to become the fine adults that they will Only one charge talks about taxation the issue of independence in the wartime 4. A fine grade of painted and glazed homesick?” be. It’s time to sit back a little and relax. without representation. Jefferson called it years 1776-81, with the British army on pottery or porcelain a “long train of abuses and usurpations...to my doorstep. A third of colonists wanted It’s stressful for the parents, too. The families have Parents, too, will think about how to spend their reduce [the colonies] to absolute Despo- just to be “left alone,” a virtual impossi- worked hard as a team to get to this point. College is extra time – get a job, if not already working? Will tism.” bility in this state as armies crisscrossed Merkt Offers Help to expensive, and news of the financial-aid package they cut household expenses to meet tuition ex- If accused of a crime, the trial was in it. The British occupied the original Pres- England, a tough place to get defense byterian church for billeting and slaugh- GOP to Governorship hopefully clears up many concerns. And where will penses? Will they spend more time to get reac- witnesses to. Public records and legisla- tering animals. Many Westfielders joined On June 2, 2009, Republican voters our sons and daughters be next year: Boston, Dela- quainted with one’s spouse – some say oooh, some tive sessions were relocated to inconve- up, many died here and elsewhere. Both selected another candidate as their nomi- ware, Pennsylvania, Illinois, North Carolina? say aaah, some say ouch. nient places. Legislatures were dissolved. armies lived “off the land,” i.e. appropri- nee for Governor of New Jersey. I have Needed laws were not adopted in Lon- ated, usually without compensation, the conveyed my congratulations to the win- “Senioritis” has only a few more days left. Al- And have last year’s seniors been forgotten? Most don; a multitude of new offices were crops and livestock of residents [see mu- ner and offered to help however I can to though perhaps a little unnerving to some of the have already finished their first year of college – created “to harass our people and eat out ral in Town Hall rotunda]. advance the GOP’s prospects for success teachers, “senioritis” can be a healthy and well- presumably getting good grades, joining fraternities their substance.” The Charter of Massa- So, where would you have stood? Put in this fall’s general election. chusetts was revoked, so the colonists aside the flag-waving and rhetoric. That Although I did not receive my party’s deserved reward for our young people. They’re mak- and sororities, making friends, acclimating and de- were effectively without government. The is the question for each of us every Fourth nomination for governor this year, I re- ing an important transition, leaving home and gain- veloping rapidly as they grow up. It’s always good to Colony’s trade with all parts of the world of July. main deeply grateful for the constant sup- ing independence. Perhaps, they’ll be a little jittery see them when they come home for breaks and was cut off. Oh. George noted in his diary for July port and encouragement my campaign Other charges dealt with British mili- 4, “nothing of importance happened to- received from so many Republicans about upcoming challenges and unknowns. That’s notice the change. tary actions, including forced quartering day.” throughout New Jersey. My thanks go natural, and we have confidence that they will handle To all students, we say — it’s a great time of your out, too, to the thousands of voters who it. Our young people always have, and they have life – take advantage of it and have fun, too. In your saw fit to endorse my candidacy with their ballots. Running for governor was excelled. spare moments, thank dad and mom for helping Letters to the Editor an outstanding experience and one on This class will be no different. It will be a time of make this possible. which I will always look back with pride. Lincoln once observed that “a house Rapid and Cost-Effective Snail Mail? divided against itself cannot stand.” Re- gardless of whom we supported in the What is Shared Services? recent primary election, I call upon all of Ratner is ‘Absurd’ my fellow Republicans to lay aside our I was shocked to read the letter you effective? Of course not. Letters now cost differences and work for a better New published this week by Robert Ratner 44 cents to mail and an e-mail costs, well, Jersey by replacing the current adminis- What Is Not Shared Services? criticizing Tina Renna/Union County nothing. tration in Trenton. We must remind our Watchdog’s efforts and ultimate success But, there is something outrageous here. fellow citizens that democracy is not a What is shared services? – Can someone provide The committee, in a handout on “frequently asked in forcing the county to stop requiring a Why did it take three years and require the spectator sport and that all of us, joining examples with some dollars attached to it? Please. questions” on shared services said the goal is to special form be mailed in to request infor- intervention of the N.J. Supreme Court to together, have both the power and solemn We know it’s a buzzword used by every municipal reduce costs and “hopefully reduce and/or stabilize mation. agree the form is not needed? A school- duty to restore our state’s greatness. Mr. Ratner’s ranting personal attack child could do a better job at reading the official, saying they’re studying it to look for ways to property taxes.” But to the question on whether seems misplaced and uninformed and, law than the Union County judge who Richard Merkt save money and reduce property taxes. When asked property taxes will change for each homeowner, the quite frankly, absurd. The last time I first threw out the case. Brookside about savings opportunities such as joint materials answer give is “possibly.” checked, e-mail was not just a little, but a The next thing you know, I will be purchasing and common insurance procurement, While all municipal operations are under the scope whole lot faster than “snail mail” and Mr. reading about someone defending the Ratner’s Roadblock Ratner thinks you should still have to county’s approval of the $600,000 dog officials say, “We’re already doing that.” When asked of the study, there is no talk of merging departments, snail mail your requests for information park. And if you don’t already know, it To OPRA Requests for other example possibilities, these officials say, courts, schools, etc. through consolidation; the only on “official forms” and further suggests was another “oddball action” by Ms. If Robert Ratner is worried about the “If we knew, we’d be doing it.” method in our estimation that would produce signifi- that such mailing “ensures rapid re- Renna and the Union County Watchdog cost of government services in Union Most municipal officials seem to agree that shared cant spending cuts leading to lower property taxes. sponses.” I’ll try not to laugh. group that helped get that stopped. I com- County (June 4, 2009, letter to the editor, I think any reasonable person in this mend her and her group for attacking The Westfield Leader) he should be en- services is not consolidation – i.e.; merging towns Why are the local school system, other municipali- day and age would agree that e-mailing waste in our county government in these couraging the county to obey the law into a single entity, merging school districts, merg- ties and the county not involved in this study? The requests has a better chance of a rapid difficult financial times even while she instead of stubbornly putting up road- ing the many municipal courts into a fewer regional school district has worked with both towns on areas response from our county government – herself is being attacked. blocks to anyone seeking information courts, merging police departments, tax assessors, ranging from field improvements to high school if there is such a thing – than snail mail- John Dencker through Open Public Records Act (OPRA) ing. And cost-effective? Really? Is ob- Westfield requests. tax collectors, recreation departments, parks, etc. parking issues through a shared services council taining then mailing this form really cost- Tina Renna, through her work at the With such a narrow definition and the many un- created nine years ago. Union County Watchdog Association, has touchables, is there really any potential for shared Outside of the box thinking is also required. Why done every concerned citizen in the state services to save taxpayer money? Let’s look at some not automate parking ticket disputes and minor court WHS Class of 1939 a favor by doggedly pursuing informa- tion on county activities and bringing it property tax numbers. Westfielders pay about $120 issues via the Internet as is done in other states? Why Part of The Greatest Generation out into the open. Her recent victory in million a year in property taxes. About $80 million of are elected officials so hesitant of changes? clarifying that prescribed forms under- this goes to the school district. The county and the For some reason, municipal government and even Dear Westfield High School Class of pray that their freedom and constitutional mine the intent of OPRA will benefit 1939, greetings from one of your own. rights will never be denied. generations to come, possibly even Mr. town split the rest about evenly, say $20 million each. voters seem reluctant to merge. Princeton Borough Little did we know 70 years ago, at our By number, we were the largest class to Ratner some day when his county con- The town says about 85 percent of their budget is and Princeton Township have put forth referendums graduation, that we would become what graduate from Westfield High School – nections get voted out. committed by contracts, leaving 15 percent as dis- three times since the 1950s to merge, but each time, is now known as “The Greatest Genera- 252! We survived World War II, Korean tion.” War, Vietnam Conflict, good presidents John Bury cretionary spending – let’s say $3 million. voters have defeated those ballot questions. There Many industries and much of technol- and poor ones, tornadoes, hurricanes and Kenilworth If 40 percent of the discretionary spending could are seven communities on Long Beach Island, but ogy are better today because of us. I have earthquakes. be put into a “not yet discovered” shared services for some reason, they have never merged into one personally thanked Roger A., Bill L. and Many of us who can still maneuver and Nation’s TV Stations pool, saving 5 percent on spending, then the savings lean and efficient municipal operation. Charlie T. for their contributions. There articulate are still champions of our be- are many more to thank I know. liefs. May we all survive this present Go Digital Tomorrow would be about $60,000 per year — small potatoes Merging the Scotch Plains and Fanwood libraries We were compassionate, considerate engineered mess. On June 12, the nation’s full-power out of $120,000,000. Seems like putting on our has been discussed, but current state rules on funding and above all freedom-loving Americans. Happy 70th Anniversary to all who are television stations will switch to all-digi- thinking caps elsewhere would be wiser. would not save any money with this idea. May we never lose our Sovereignty, too available to read this. Love to each of you. tal programming. The transition to digital Scotch Plains and Fanwood are in the midst of a The Westfield Regional Health Department, of many in our class paid the supreme price Elsie Armstrong Harley will free up airwaves for broadband and – their life. Decatur, Ala. enhanced emergency communications for “shared services study,” sponsored by a state grant – which Fanwood is a member but Scotch Plains is not, I worry for all our issue and theirs; I our police officers, firefighters and other one of six underway in the state, we’ve been told. The seems like a good example to expand. first responders. big question is whether this $48,000 consultant- We wish Scotch Plains and Fanwood the best in Referendum Is Required Before In February, I worked with Congress to generated report will find any significant savings or producing their state-funded Shared Services report postpone the deadline television broad- casters had to end their analog signals, become just another report to gain dust at town hall. due next year. We hope they find something. Fanwood Buys Any More Property because it was clear that millions of Ameri- When I first heard that Fanwood would when other capital projects are being cans would have been left in the dark if consider purchase of the Sovereign Bank juggled or deferred, the Fanwood Coun- the conversion had gone on as planned. I site in the central business district were it cil should allow the people to decide by directed key members of my Administra- to be made available at the right price, two referendum whether the merits of its tion to reach out and help Americans, competing phrases came to mind: “In for longer-term view toward ratables justify especially those in our most vulnerable a dime, in for a dollar” and “Throwing the commitment and risk being under- communities, to make the switch to digi- good money after bad.” The people of taken by the town. tal television. Fanwood should be allowed to decide In the months since then, we have which applies before any further acquisi- Michael Lewis Fanwood worked hand in hand with state and local tion is undertaken. officials, broadcasters, and community When the adjoining Livingston-Wilbor groups to educate and assist millions of site was purchased it too was done quickly, Thank You to SPBA Americans with the transition. The num- with minimal discussion at a time of year ber of households unprepared for digital when people were not paying attention. And FW Bus. Assoc. television has been cut in half. Still, some A defensible case could be and was On behalf of myself, my husband Dale, people are not ready. I want to be clear: made that that parcel was a lynchpin in my family and Scotchwood Florist, we there will not be another delay. I urge the broader plan for downtown redevel- thank the Scotch Plains Business Asso- everyone who is not yet prepared to act opment, and that the town’s financial ciation (SPBA) and the Fanwood Busi- today, so you don’t lose important news commitment would be temporary and ness Association for the honor they be- and emergency information on June 12. brief. Economic circumstances have stowed on us. We were honored for our And I encourage all Americans who are called the extent and brevity of the finan- long-standing service to the community. prepared, to talk to their friends, family cial commitment into serious question. Scotchwood Florist has been in the and neighbors to make sure they get ready The past is the past and hindsight is family and in Fanwood for 37 years. On before it’s too late. always 20-20. May 1, an annual Spring Fling Dinner Mayor Colleen Mahr has already laid President Barack Obama was held to benefit the SPBA scholarship Washington, D.C. out her argument for a potential second program. We are grateful to be honored acquisition, and it is indeed possible that a and more grateful to be able to serve a second purchase might make one unified community in which we love and live. News Brief piece more desirable to a potential devel- We would like to thank and commend oper. But, if we really need the second these two associations for the care and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commis- parcel to facilitate turnaround of the first, support they give to the business commu- sion (MVC) customers are advised that does it not call into question the rationale nity. the temporary furlough day previously underlying the acquisition of the We would also like to thank Scotch scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2009, Livingston-Wilbor site in the first place? Plains Mayor Nancy Malool and Assem- has been suspended. All MVC facilities If only because of the sheer size of the blywoman Linda Stender for attending will be open for business on that day. financial commitment involved at a time the event and for the kind words spoken. Contact Mike Horan or John Santana at (609) 292-5203. For general motor ve- To Reach Us Lori Flowers hicle information, visit njmvc.gov or call E-Mail - [email protected] Fanwood (888) 486-3339. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2009 Page 5 TOWN TALK Westfield Prepares for America in Westfield Businesses Show Bloom Contest Judging WESTFIELD – The Town of Westfield are being installed on utility poles to Their Generosity prepares as it is competing in the 2009 welcome patrons and visitors to down- By Andrew Skibitsky “America in Bloom” contest. Westfield town. All of the black garbage cans are Mayor of Westfield is among 23 towns nationwide to com- being refurbished. The DPW staff has pete and is one of only four other towns in been hard at work on many other areas I would like to share some uplifting Bar and Grill, La Famiglia Sorrento, its population category being judged. around the town including the parks, fields, news with the readers. Recently, the Union Limani Seafood Grill, Liquor Basket, These towns include: Collierville, Tenn., municipal facilities and public gardens. County Sheriff’s Office reached out to all Mojave Grille, Rockin’ Joe’s Coffeehouse Junction City, Kan., and Michigan City, Judges will be heading to Westfield the Union County mayors for help in and Bistro, Shop Rite Liquors, Theresa’s Ind. Westfield is the only town in the state on Thursday and Friday, July 2 and 3, to coordinating “Taste of the Town” dona- Restaurant, Tinga Taqueria, Town Book to participate in the 2009 competition. view and critique landscapes, landmarks, tions in support of a benefit for sheriff’s Store, Vicki’s Diner, Westfield Auto The Downtown Westfield Corporation residential areas, public areas, the down- officer Christopher Coon, who was criti- Wash, Westfield Running Company, (DWC) and Williams Nursery are co- town and other areas throughout the town cally injured in the line of duty. William’s Nursery, Windmill of leading the “Westfield in Bloom” project for the America in Bloom Competition. Last Friday and Saturday, I walked Westfield, and Xocolatz Restaurant and and prepared the initial application. They Final results will be announced in Octo- downtown and reached out to as many Grill. Special thanks to Shop Rite Liquors have been working with the Town of ber in Hershey, Pa. at the national sym- merchants in the Westfield business com- for assembling the basket. Westfield, residents, local businesses and posium. munity as I could. On relatively short The public is invited to the Christopher organizations. Decorative flower plant- For more information, to be on the IN BLOOM...Gerry Stabenow, left, Dennis Holowka, right, and Rory Ruhl (not notice, the response I received has been Coon benefit event where you may bid on ers have been purchased by local busi- committee or to submit stories and pho- pictured) of the Town of Westfield Department of Public Works recently refur- overwhelming. The Westfield business Westfield’s “Taste of Town” basket. On nesses to adorn their storefronts, and an tos of your residence, businesses or en- bish the garbage cans in the downtown as the Downtown Westfield Corporation community donated over $1,100 worth of Saturday, June 13, you are welcome to go array of colorful hanging flower baskets vironment, contact Sherry Cronin or readies the town to compete in “America In Bloom.” goods and services for the Westfield to the Union Knights of Columbus, 1034 can be found outside many restaurants Dave Williams via e-mail at “Taste of the Town” basket. Jeanette Avenue, Union Township from and shops. [email protected]. I would like to thank the following for noon to 8 p.m. for a family picnic, com- With assistance from the town’s De- To inquire about the national pro- their generosity: 16 Prospect Wine Bar plete with hamburgers and hot dogs, as partment of Public Works (DPW), 24 gram, call (614) 487-1117 or see and Bistro, Auto Spa of Westfield, well as fun games for the children. flower baskets purchased by the DWC americainbloom.org. Bovella’s Pastry Shop, CoolVines, the For further information, you may call Downtown Westfield Corporation, Farm- the sheriff’s department at (908) 558- State Committee Not to Consider house Store, Ferraro’s, Hershey’s Subs 6914. Once again, my thanks to the Deli and Catering, Isabella’s American Westfield business community for your Bistro, Jay’s Cycle Center, Jolly Trolley prompt and generous response. Bramnick’s Dual Office Ban Bill TRENTON – Assembly Republican office holding and if it is sound public Westfield Mayor Skibitsky Rejects Whip Jon Bramnick and Assemblywoman policy.” Mary Pat Angelini believe that the Pen- On April 7, 2008, the Senate tabled a sion and Health Benefits Review Com- motion to relieve Senator Kean’s bill and Opponent’s Debate Notions mission (PHBRC) should rethink its de- allow it to be heard, and the Assembly I respectfully disagree with my I am enthusiastic about continuing to cision not to consider their legislation that version has been rebuffed twice when opponent’s suggested change in format meet with residents on a day-to day basis, would ban dual office holding for current offered as floor amendments. of the Westfield debate. and encourage my opponent to do the members of the Legislature. Mr. Bramnick and Ms. Angelini also As a result of serving on council over same. The commission, scheduled to meet on noted that the Joint Committee on Public the past seven years as both councilman June 19, removed the bill from its agenda Heating Andy Skibitsky Employee Benefits Reform has already and mayor, I know that the most effective Westfield Mayor today (June 8), stating that the bill had recommended a ban. means of communicating with Westfield’s been decertified for review by the PHBRC. residents is by meeting on a personal Brenner Graduates “I believe that there is strong public level. Speaking with individuals one-on- support for ending dual office holding by McDowell Graduates one is essential in connecting with citi- From Naval Academy sitting members of the Legislature,” said oil prices zens. As mayor, I have made open com- Mr. Bramnick of Westfield (LD-21). “Un- munication between the council and resi- SCOTCH PLAINS — Navy Ensign fortunately, efforts by Republicans in both From Basic Training dents a priority. Thomas D. Brenner, Jr., son of Susan legislative houses to have bills heard that GARWOOD — Army National Guard I have found that walking neighbor- Brenner of Livingston, N.J. and Thomas address this topic have been rebuffed by Pfc. Johnnie C. McDowell recently gradu- hoods, knocking on doors and meeting D. Brenner, Sr. of Scotch Plains, N.J., the Democrats. ated from basic combat training at Fort with neighborhood groups is the most recently graduated from the United States “The financial impact of elected offi- Jackson, Columbia, S.C. have effective means of communicating with Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and cials occupying more than one office He is the son of Cecelia Sharpley of the people of Westfield. In fact, since was commissioned to his current rank in makes it appropriate for the commission Patterson Avenue in Egg Harbor Town- instituting the mayor’s Saturday morning the United States Navy. to hear this bill. This issue needs to be ship and brother of Harvey McDowell of office hours four years ago, I have met Ensign Brenner successfully completed vetted and the PHBRC is a suitable forum Willow Avenue in Garwood. with hundreds of Westfielders, learning four years of intensive academic, physi- to do so.” During the nine weeks of training, the about their concerns and suggestions for cal and professional training focused on The commission had initially placed soldier studied the Army mission, his- fallen. the town. Meeting with residents is one of the educational needs and leadership skills the Bramnick bill, A-2456, and its Senate tory, tradition and core values, trained in the most rewarding and enjoyable aspects of the Navy and Marine Corps. companion, S-769, which is sponsored physical fitness, and received instruction of being mayor. The U.S. Naval Academy was founded by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, and practice in basic combat skills, mili- Make no mistake, the League of in 1845 and has graduated more than on its schedule. tary weapons, chemical warfare and bayo- Women Voters sponsors an excellent and 60,000 men and women to include 4,000 “There has been much talk about this net training, drill and ceremony, march- important candidate’s forum. This format admirals and generals, one president, 200 issue, but little action by the Legislature ing, rifle marksmanship, armed and un- makes it easy for all busy Westfield citi- members of Congress, three governors, that would put it front and center,” stated armed combat, map reading, field tactics, zens to attend or watch on television. The 73 Medal of Honor recipients, one Nobel Ms. Angelini, R-Monmouth. “If the military courtesy, military justice sys- debate, however, is secondary to person- Prize winner and 40 astronauts. 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PUBLICATION Service League Announces Annual Grant Recipients SCOTCH PLAINS – During the ally, Caroline L’Heureux received May Banquet of the Fanwood-Scotch $2,000 toward her final semester at Plains Service League volunteers, James Madison University. held at Giovanna’s in Plainfield, Gifts All the young women are actively and Donations Committee Chairman involved in community service in Betty Seery announced the recipi- their college towns. Since the Ser- ents of the league’s annual grants, vice League-operated thrift shop on totaling $33,000, that were awarded East Second Street in Scotch Plains to local organizations. is an all-volunteer-run business, com- The recipients included Children’s munity service is a requirement for Specialized Hospital, $1,400; Choices scholarship applicants. for Women (CCHD, Inc.), $1,000; For more information about be- CONTACT We Care, Inc., $1,500; coming a volunteer, call the thrift Fanwood Arts Council, $400; shop at (908) 322-5420. The Fanwood Memorial Library, $800; league’s membership chairman will Fanwood Rescue Squad, $1,200; provide a tour of the facility and Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scouts, explain the operation of the thrift $500; Flintlocks – BSA, $500; His- shop in further detail. Miss Lauren M. McGovern and Bryn J. Worgan torical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood, $500; Homefirst, $1,500; Meredith Jump Start Preschool Program, $700; Jan. 23, 1952 Literacy Volunteers of Union County, Miss Lauren M. McGovern Inc., $500; Master Gardeners of Union June 11, 2007 MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL GREGORY SZUSTAKOWSKI County, $500; Mobile Meals of “My Woman’s Love” (She is the former Miss Katie Marie Behr) Westfield, $600; Resolve Commu- The setting sun paints with its rosy To Marry Bryn J. Worgan nity Counseling Center, $2,000; brush, as falling snow blankets with Scholarship Fund, $12,000; Scotch silent hush. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Joseph McGovern in Computer Sciences degree in 1998 Plains Public Library, $800; Scotch My house grows quiet as the day Miss Katie M. Behr Weds have announced the engagement of from the University of York in En- Plains Rescue Squad, $1,600; completes. The fire dies down and its their daughter, Miss Lauren May gland. Mr. Worgan currently is a vice Trailside Nature and Science Center, warmth depletes. McGovern, to Bryn Jonathan Worgan. president in the Information Tech- $1,000; Fanwood-Scotch Plains Where are you, my love, to kiss the He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David nology Department at Credit Suisse, YMCA, $1,200, and YWCA of East- care away from my brow like unruly Michael G. Szustakowski Worgan of Abbey-Cwm-Hir, Wales, where he has worked since graduat- ern Union County, $800. hair? Where is your hand that in mine Miss Katie Marie Behr, the daugh- brother, served as the best man. The United Kingdom. ing from college. Patricia Dillon, chairman of the has lain and softly soothed away my ter of Jack and Eileen Behr of Clark, groomsmen included Jason Conny of The bride-to-be was raised in The couple will be married in Oc- scholarship committee, announced the pain? formerly of Westfield, was married Chicago, Ill., friend of the bridegroom, Westfield and graduated from tober and will reside in Jersey City. winners of three scholarships of $4,000 Are you down the hall, or in the on Saturday, May 2, to Michael Gre- and Kevin Behr of Clark, brother of Westfield High School in 1997. She each. The three Scotch Plains- bath? Can I see your white skin gory Szustakowski. He is the son of the bride. Colin Szustakowski of graduated from the University of Highland Swim Club Fanwood residents, all of who will through the broken lath? Joseph and Suzanne Szustakowski of Framingham, Mass., nephew of the Richmond in Richmond, Va. in 2001 begin their senior year at college in the Will you come to me while your Amherst, N.Y. bridegroom, was the ring bearer. with a Bachelor of Science degree, Slates Open House fall, include Candace Barnes, Carolyn hair yet drips, and breathe on me The afternoon nuptials took place William Wheatley of San Diego, majoring in French and Biology. Miss SCOTCH PLAINS – Highland DiProspero and Melissa Koerner. warmly through parted lips? at the Chapel of the Sir Christopher Calif., cousin of the bride, and Adam McGovern also was awarded a Mas- Swim Club, located at 1235 Martine Candace is majoring in communi- No greater love has there ever been Wren Building at the College of Wil- Goetz of Buffalo, N.Y., friend of the ter of Arts degree in International Avenue in Scotch Plains, will host an cations and public relations at than the warmth of a woman and the liam and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., bridegroom, were ushers. Relations in 2007 from the White- open house for prospective members Montclair State University. Carolyn touch of her skin, and as through the with the bride given in marriage by Ms. Claire Wheatley of Mount head School of Diplomacy at Seton this Sunday, June 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. is majoring in history/government at clouds the sun shines from above, a her father. The Reverend Peter Creed Prospect, Ill., aunt of the bride; Rob- Hall University in South Orange. She Limited memberships are available. William and Mary College. Melissa man’s soul is warmed by his woman’s officiated. A reception followed at ert Donnelly of Westfield, brother-in- is employed as a senior analyst in the Guests will have an opportunity to is majoring in speech pathology at love. the William and Mary Alumni House law of the bride; Jonathan Heavey of High Yield Department at Credit use the facilities at no charge and the College of New Jersey. Addition- Paid Bulletin Board in Williamsburg. Gaithersburg, Md., cousin of the Suisse Group in Manhattan. speak to members of the pool’s board Miss Amy Behr of Clark was the bridegroom, and Thomas Woodward The future bridegroom graduated of governors. Food and refreshments maid of honor for her sister. The bridal of Land O Lakes, Fla., uncle of the in 1994 from Llandrindod Wells High will be served. For more information, See it all on the web in color . . . attendants were Mrs. Tara Donnelly of bridegroom, did readings. School in Llandrindod, Wales, and call (908) 889-4804 or visit Westfield, sister of the bride, and Miss A 2000 graduate of Union Catholic received his Bachelor of Engineering hscpool.com. www.goleader.com Maryellen Wheatley of Chicago, Ill., Regional High School in Scotch cousin of the bride. Miss Alexandra Plains, the bride earned a Bachelor of Sandlin of Vienna, Va., friend of the Arts degree in Economics and Inter- Your Hometown Used Car Dealer bride, was a junior bridesmaid. national Relations, with a minor in Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Joseph Szustakowski of Spanish, at the College of William Westfield Framingham, Mass., the bridegroom’s and Mary in 2004 and a Master of “25 Years Experience” Public Policy degree at Duke Univer- Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Best Friend to Hold sity in Durham, N.C. in 2006. She “Experts In Special Order” works for the United States govern- Pet Adoptions Sunday ment in Washington, D.C. Need a special car? FAMILY LAW CRANFORD – Best Friend Dog Raised in Buffalo, N.Y., the bride- We’ll find it! and Animal Adoption will hold a pet groom received a Bachelor of Arts · Divorce · Domestic Violence adoption event this Sunday, June 14, degree in History and Political Sci- · Custody · Child Support from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Mill, located at ence in 1997 from the State Univer- 347 Lincoln Avenue, East, in Cranford. sity of New York at Buffalo and a The rescue group currently has Master of Arts degree in Geography, multiple extreme emergencies, includ- with a specialization in International · DWI · Criminal Defense ing the loss of its cat foster home. Trade, in 2004, also at the State Uni- · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation There are still six adult cats that must versity of New York at Buffalo. He find a home before Monday, June 15. presently is employed as an interna- Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Several other cats and kittens also face tional trade consultant at King and the loss of their foster homes. Spalding in Washington, D.C. Best Friend also is in great need of The parents of the bridegroom J.T. Auto Sales dog and cat food. Donations can be hosted the rehearsal dinner on the Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 (908) 232-8787 dropped off on Sunday. For more infor- evening of Friday, May 1, at the mation on pets needing homes, call Williamsburg Manor Bed and Break- Since 1976 (908) 486-0230 or visit fast in Williamsburg, Va. 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 bestfriend.petfinder.org. Tax-deductible Following a wedding trip to Walt email: [email protected] [email protected] richardjkaplow.com donations may be mailed to: Best Friend, Disney World and St. Lucia, the web: cars.com/jtautosales P.O. 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Dr. Robert McIntyre, Dr. Jack Elbaum and Dr. Sheldon Glickman of Westfield Dental Associates are pleased to announce the relocation of their dental practice to a new office at 501 Hillcrest Avenue in Westfield. Westfield Dental Associates has been providing outstanding dental care at their Elm Street office for 40 years. The doctors and their friendly, caring and experienced staff look forward to welcoming our many loyal patients as well as new patients to our beautiful new facility located on the corner of Euclid Avenue, North Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue. The office is handicapped accessible and will provide ample parking for the convenience of our patients. The office is open Monday through Saturday with evening hours available as well. Call 908-232-4400. WL 06/11/09 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2009 Page 7 Library Announces Details Westfield’s P.E.O. Chapter E For Programs Next Week Celebrates 75th Anniversary WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- library’s website, wmlnj.org, and click WESTFIELD – Members of P.E.O. P.E.O. located in Nevada, Mo. morial Library, located at 550 East on the Online Calendar, or call (908) (Philanthropic Educational Organi- Today there are 6,000 local P.E.O. Broad Street, has announced the dates 789-4090, extension no. 4130. zation) Chapter E of Westfield re- chapters in the United States and and details for two upcoming events. On Wednesday, June 17, the library cently celebrated the 75th anniver- Canada. They support five P.E.O. On Tuesday, June 16, the library will offer a program at 7 p.m. entitled sary of their chapter at the Fanwood projects that provide financial aid for will present a workshop at 7 p.m. “The History of Chocolate.” Diane home of Elizabeth Andrews. the education of women: Cottey Col- geared to baby boomers and senior Pinder, proprietor of Donna & Com- On May 12, 1934, a group of P.E.O. lege, Educational Loan Fund, Pro- citizens entitled “How to Enhance Your pany, an artisan chocolate shop in women met to organize Chapter E of gram for Continuing Education, Memory.” Presenter Sandra Frank, a Cranford, will be the presenter. Ms. Westfield, the fifth New Jersey P.E.O. Scholar Awards and International Certified Senior Advisor, will give at- Pinder attended Ecole Chocolat, a chapter. Annual dues then were $3.15. Peace Scholarship. tendees the chance to develop and try professional school of chocolate arts Before the year was over, Chapter E In addition to helping thousands of out new skills to improve their recall. in Tuscany, Italy, and opened her shop was able to donate $10 to the P.E.O. young women in the United States She also will help them develop strat- four years ago. Education Fund and $10 to Cottey and Canada, the Peace Scholarship is egies to alleviate misperceptions re- She will cover the history of choco- College, a two-year accredited lib- designed for international students garding memory and aging. The im- late and how it is grown and pro- eral arts college for women owned by pursuing graduate study in the United pact that emotions, such as anger, stress cessed. Additionally, she will provide States and Canada and has helped and frustration, have on clear thinking samples from three manufacturers so Junior Women to Hold women in 168 countries. For more will be covered as well. audience members can discover how Benefit Clothing Drive information, visit njpeo.org. A graduate of Queens College, Ms. to taste chocolate for its different quali- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Frank received her certification ties, specific to the type of bean from KIDS ON A ‘MISSION’… Students from Redeemer Lutheran School in Westfield St. John’s Announces collected $1,100 for the purchase of swim therapy equipment for Children’s Plains Junior Woman’s Club will through the Society of Certified Se- which it is processed. The talk will Specialized Hospital (CSH). Adam Kerins, CSH Corporate and Foundation hold a clothing drive this Saturday, Youth-Scholarship Day nior Advisors (SCSA). The SCSA is conclude with samples of Ms. Pinder’s Relations director, top left, accompanied Principal Joy Wagenblast, top right, and June 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the a national organization that has trained own finished products. preschool through grade 6 students on their annual “Mission Walk” May 27. SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s Scotch Hills Country Club, located Baptist Church will hold its annual more than 14,000 professionals in all This program is open to the first 50 at Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem 50 states and the District of Columbia Westfield Memorial Library and Youth and Scholarship Service, dedi- Road in Scotch Plains. All proceeds cated to the youth of the church, this to better serve the needs of seniors. MURAL cardholders who sign up. Miller-Cory Invites Public will benefit local charities. This program is open to MURAL To sign up, access wmlnj.org and Sunday, June 14, at the 10 a.m. ser- Anyone who donates will receive vice. The church is located at 2387 and Westfield Memorial Library click on the Online Calendar, or call a voucher for one free game of min- cardholders. To register, access the (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140. For Flag Day Festivities Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. iature golf at the Scotch Hills Mini The Children’s and Young People’s WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory Sunday’s program also will in- Golf Course on Jerusalem Road in House Museum will celebrate Flag Choirs will sing, and special recogni- Service League Shop Sales clude tours of the restored 1740 farm- Scotch Plains. Items accepted for tions and scholarship awards will be Day this Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 4 house. Members of the cooking com- donation will include men’s, p.m. with a special program and a given to all graduating seniors who mittee will demonstrate skills used women’s and children’s wearable and will attend college in the fall. To Benefit Area Charities famous guest – Betsy Ross. This pro- in 18th-century open-hearth cook- usable clothing, shoes, belts, hand- gram is described as ideal for children. The Reverend Shawn Wallace of ing, using authentic recipes and sea- bags, linens, stuffed animals and hard the People’s Baptist Church in New- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- ently is offering 75-percent reduc- As portrayed by Fran Gold, Betsy sonal foods. Taste samples will be vice League (WSL) will hold its an- tions on merchandise, will hold its toys. Donations need to be in tied ark will be the guest youth speaker. will relate her side of the flag leg- offered to visitors. The gift shop, plastic bags. Due to lack of storage, nual end-of-year sales on Saturday, annual Dollar Day sale Saturday. All end – how General George Wash- Young people from the surrounding which carries a variety of Colonial individuals are asked to refrain from communities are invited to attend. For June 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its items for sale will be priced at $1. ington and members of the Conti- toys, crafts, books and educational thrift and consignment shops, both Featured in both shops is summer dropping off items early. more information, call (908) 232-6972. nental Congress came to her in materials, will be open. The Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s located at 114 Elmer Street in clothing, including shorts, T-shirts, Philadelphia to select an official The Miller-Cory House Museum Westfield. Proceeds from the sales in skirts, dresses, shoes and swimwear. Club is a non-profit organization that flag for the new country. is located at 614 Mountain Avenue donates money to local charities, Reading is Good For You the two shops are donated to local Following these sales, the shops will According to her, the colors of red, in Westfield. Admission is $2.50 for charities throughout the area. close for the summer and will reopen helps deliver meals to those in need white and blue came from General adults, $1 for students and free for and assists the township with recre- “Bag Day” will be featured at the after Labor Day on Wednesday, Sep- Washington’s ancestral coat of arms. children under age 4. After this event, first floor thrift store, during which tember 9. Normal shops hours are 9 ation events such as the Spelling Bee He said, “We take the stars from the museum will be closed for the and Easter Egg Hunt. customers may purchase a grocery a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sat- heaven, the red from our mother coun- summer and will reopen in Septem- size bag for $5 and fill it to the brim urday. For more information, call The club meets every third try, separated by white stripes thus ber. For more information about the Wednesday from September to June with items from throughout the store. the thrift shop at (908) 233-2530 or showing we have separated from her, museum, its educational programs There will be no limit on the amount the consignment shop at (908) 232- at the Scotch Hills Country Club. and the white stripes shall go down in and various volunteer opportunities, New members are always welcome. of bags one can purchase. The thrift 1223, or visit posterity representing her liberty.” call the office weekday mornings at store offers clothing, shoes, books, thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com. Anyone interested is invited to join Visitors will hear this tale and other (908) 232-1776. The museum’s club members at a meeting or to goleader.com/subscribe bric-a-brac and household items. The facts about the American flag. website is millercoryhouse.org. thrift shop has already reduced the visit the club’s website, spjwc.com. prices on much of its merchandise. The consignment shop, which pres- The Mane Event Friends Are Invited The Law Offices of To Church Sunday — hair salon — FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- Francis M. Smith, esq. byterian Church will hold a special Welcomes service this Sunday, June 14, at 10 a.m., to which members of the congregation The Only Attorney Involved In Your Case are encouraged to invite their friends. HIEDI Special music will be provided un- der the direction of Dr. Shelley to our staff! Zuckerman and her ministry of music. (Formerly of a Watchung salon) Over 25 Years of The Fanwood Presbyterian Church has Hiedi looks choirs for children starting at age 4. forward to Hiedi’s Hours: Mon. 10-7, Wed. 12-8:30, Experience Settling Cases Additionally, the Reverend David seeing you! Thurs. 10-7, Friday 12-8:30 & Sat. 9-5 Jahnke will deliver a special sermon. Slips & Falls • Motor Vehicle Accidents The Fanwood Presbyterian Church Call to schedule an appointment or just walk-in. 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Photo courtesy of Cassandra Lo THE BIG NIGHT...Seniors Zac Friss, Nicole Rosenberg, Sara Birkenthal and OH WHAT A NIGHT...High school students attend a pre-prom party in Westfield Josh Einbinder are photographed before attending the Westfield High School Saturday, May 30, before prom at Pines Manor. Pictured, from, left to right, are: Prom on Saturday, May 30. Courtesy of Jane Tresnan Claire Basil, Carla Somnolet, Jake Shiffman, Nina Helfman, Ryan Ragoza, Quinn PRE-PROM...High school students enjoy a pre-prom gathering at the home of Boyes, Corey Beth Wisler, Zach Frantz, Tina Chabrier, Moira Smith, Kelsey Lee, Karen and Andrew Rackear on Saturday, May 30. From, left to right, are: Andy Peter Williams, Katherine Payne, Alan Workman, Katie Kiefer, Tyler Cusick, Flood, Stephanie Cortinhal, Phil Queller, Nicole Aloupis, Pat Tresnan, Nicole Amanda Garfinkel, Aileen Grogan, Justin Lo, Bridget Grogan, Ethan Krell, Julian Spera, Justin Ramalho, Jenna Roth, Matt Karnofsky, Meg Pulliam, Sam Applebaum, Jen Dilzell, Colleen Smith, Alexis Constantine, Kim Townsend, Joe Rackear and Julia Murphy. Fusco, Christine Feldbauer, Colin Barner, Eric Hagstrom and Stephanie Albright.

Courtesy of Ann Cary WHAT’S SO FUNNY...?Westfield High School seniors share a laugh at the home of Betty and Eric Kettleson before heading off to the senior prom held at the Pines Manor in Edison on May 30. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Alexandra Gockel, Maria Courtesy of Kevin Schmidt Lomaka, Melissa Shulman, Jenna Leopold and Catherine Maguire; back row, DATED...Connor Viglianti, Katie Cornacchia, Tommy Liaong, Ali Prestridge, Charles Cary, Dan Krack, Alex Schaefer, Ross Kettleson and Jack Browning. Laura Degnan, Chad Ringel, Saxony Nielson, Chris Speck, Brianna Provenzano and Dan Jones of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School pose for photos at the Degnan and Cianciotta home in Scotch Plains before prom on May 29. Courtesy of Meg Berke GAL PALS...Westfield High School students and their families enjoy a pre-prom party hosted by Cathy and Andy Cahill. Pictured above, from left to right, are: Adria DeVita, WF’s Wang to Compete for Erin Cahill, Jane Cederroth, Gabrielle Jakub, Amy Frattarola and Kim Berke. Chemistry Olympiad Team WESTFIELD – Yixiao Wang of sponsors the U.S. team. Westfield, a student of Westfield High Eighteen boys and two girls won the School, was named among 20 of the final 20 spots from a competitive pool nation’s top high school chemistry stu- of more than 11,000 high school stu- dents from 12 states to compete for a dents nationwide. Four contestants will place on the team representing the be chosen for the final team and two United States at the 41st annual Inter- students will serve as alternates at the national Chemistry Olympiad from July end of the summer training camp held 18 through 27, in Cambridge, England. June 3 through 18 at the U.S. Air Force The American Chemical Society (ACS) Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Chad Ringel and Laura Degnan before the Scotch Plains-Fanwood prom. The four-member U.S. team will com- pete against teams from more than 65 other countries. “The ACS is proud of its Olympiad KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL contenders who are representative of the best chemistry students in this coun- try,” said ACS President Thomas Lane, Congratulates the Class of 2009 a strong supporter of science educa- OFF TO PROM...High school students gather before the Westfield High School tion. prom, Saturday, May 30, at the home of Debbie and Gerard Abbattista. Pictured, “The Olympiad program is a way to from left to right, are: Liz McCarthy, Chris Yeager, Michelle Ball, Mike Foley, stimulate interests in science among Josh Perlman, Amanda Simmons, Kiran Patankar, Julie Yee, Max Sugarman, thousands of students. ACS and its more Annie Re, James Chu and Daryl Garfinkel. than 154,000 members are dedicated to engaging students in the wonders of Area Students Graduate From Muhlenberg chemistry and to the development of AREA – Muhlenberg College cel- Steven Leischner and is a graduate of our next generation of scientific lead- ebrated its 161st commencement on Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. ers,” Mr. Lane said. Sunday, May 17. Two area students Avrit Rubin of Westfield graduated The U.S. team has been a strong graduated. Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts competitor at the international event. Gregory Leischner of Scotch Plains degree in Psychology and a minor in The 2008 team won one silver and three graduated with a Bachelor of Arts de- Spanish. He is the son of Charles Rubin bronze medals. In 1999 and 2000, the gree in Finance and Business Adminis- and Lenore Silver, and is a graduate of U.S. team won the gold medal. tration. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Union County Magnet High School. FORMER SCOTCH PLAINS PROSECUTOR 2007 & 2008

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Hannah Millen, Emily Miller, Nathan Beginning with the class of 2008, Mitchell, Michael Mondon, Katie Morris, Danielle Cofone, Sara Connery, Lacy Jessica Morse, Cecelia Mosco, Sarah Murphy, determination of inclusion on the Cummings, Tyler Cusick, Monica D’Amico, Minken, Amelia Morabito, Sarah Morasso, Thomas O’Neill, Anne Oldakowski, Julian Honor Roll will be based on the fol- Andrew Deutchman, Adam Di Battista, Melissa Morawski, Anthony Mormile, Kevin Olivares, Ellis Opoku, Kevin Oster, Olivia Kathleen Dooley, Shannon Doyle, Jennifer Morris, Kevin Mulvey, Alexis Murphy, Mor- Pecora, Audrey Peterson, Keith Peterson, lowing criteria: for the Distinguished Eisenberg, Carly Erman, Jonathan Erman, gan Murphy, Max Narotzky, Priyanka Nayer, Honor Roll, the GPA must be be- Gabriella Pirrone, Brian Pollock, Zhe Qin, Sharon Faktor, Christopher Fantini, Alex Fur- Francine Nieva, Megan Nogan, Rachel Elizabeth Queisser, Julia Queller, Matthew tween 3.75 and 4.0 with no grade long, Kevin Furlong, Bridget Gallagher, An- Opatowski, David Osterman, Tae-Yong Park, Ragoza, Sarah Ramire, Patrick Reilly, Jack lower than a B. For the Honor Roll, drew Gialanella, Sarah Glickstein, Sophie Emma Partridge, Michael Pohling, Christine Rickles, Joseph Rinaldi, Henry Ritter, Taylor Greene, Caitlin Guest, Emily Harris, Zachary Pyo, Eric Rackear, Shannon Reilly, Rachel Robustelli, Ilana Rood, Madeline Rosenberg, the GPA must be between 3.5 and Helfand, Connor Hewett, Kyle Higgins, Miles Rickles, Matthew Ritter, Allison Rose, Jessica 3.74 with no grade lower than a B. 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Announces Lojo, Maria Lomaka, Ezra Margolin, Joseph 11th Grade Honor Roll Foley, Steven Forgash, Dickens Fowler, Jes- Brian Duffy, Patrick Dyer, Max Edelsack, Martoglio, Cyndil Matthew, Joseph McGrath, sica Freeman, Alexander Garcia, Gabrielle Caroline Ehrhardt, Nicholas Ertman, Declan Anna Morton, Alyson Moskowitz, Shannon Jamie Ackerman, Meredith Ambinder, Gold, Erik Gozdieski, Peter Granstrand, Jo- Fitzmaurice, Richard Fletcher, Dana Fried- SPF Scholarship Recipients Murray, Taylor Murtishaw, Elaheh Nozari, Elaine Anderson, Elise Annis, Calvin seph Greenspan, Jessica Gregory, Emma Gross, man, Evan Friedman, Brittny Gallagher, Nick Mairead O’Boyle, Robert O’Rourke, Marisa Antoniewicz, Scott Bernstein, Nicole Bilica, Cornelius Haggerty, Edward Han, Julia Hering, Jenna Karnofsky, Ashley Kattak, John Megan Boersig, John Bohlinger, Michael Harbaugh, Maddie Horowitz, Margaret Jacobi, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ing band, concert choir, men’s choir, Palestino, Nicole Papadopoulos, Kiran Kirna, James Kowalski, Nicole Marques, Peter Plains Fanwood Alumni Association select and chamber choirs. This year, Patankar, Katherine Payne, Andrea Petrarca, Byrne, Samantha Cavanagh, Gabrielle Cerami, Alexande Jedruszczak, Ravi Jha, Catherine Mebane, Lucas Nugent, James O’Rourke, Thomas Purcell, David Pusar, Anne Re, Victoria Cheung, Andrew Cordeiro, Alexander Johnston, Michael Jones, Elizabeth Kiefer, Emily Polak, Willi Rediker, Ismael Rojas, announced its two accomplished Tom earned the lead male role in Christiana Ricciuti, Samantha Ritter, Raisa Cruz, Brandon Dietz, Mitchell Dornfeld, Benjamin Kraus, Ian Kuhn, Jeffrey Laforge, Megan Roth, Jack Santangelo, Abigail Sawers, scholarship recipients for 2009: Tho- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Repertory Rubin, Brigid Ryan, Joshua Schwartz, Jeannette Caroline Fahey, Benjamin Fine, David Meredith Latimer, Michael Levidy, Corey Casey Schuster, Ashley Simmons, Smriti Fishman, Rachel Friedman, Shelley Fussman, Lipschutz, Zachary Lizmi, Kyle Mackechnie, mas Cristiani – grandson of Islanda Theatre’s production of Guys and Sharpless, Erieneheidi Sidhom, Vivek Sinanan, Singh, Emily Smith, Michael Snyder, Nicho- DePaolo, class of 1938 – and Tyler Dolls. Colleen Smith, Moira Smith, Marisa Stotter, Trent Gabriel, Emily Gluck, Kate Heffernan, Christopher Mannino, Mikhail Maslyuk, Col- las Sternal, Alyssa Stewart, Haley Tanella, Maxwell Sugarman, Lauren Sullivan, Mar- Anneliese Himmel, Valerie Hoffman, Leslie leen Mc Cabe, Philip Mierswa, Danielle Miller, Robin Toth, Rebecca Tunis, Tyler Varian, Pfundheller – son of Greg Pfundheller, The second recipient, Tyler, is also guerite Sulmont, Emily Tebbetts, Alexandra Holt, Halli James, Rebecca Kape, Kristin Kukis, Dominick Molinari, Charlotte Murtishaw, Elisa Brandon Vassallo, David Verchick, Jacob class of 1972, and Laurie Walsh an accomplished student whose ac- Tunis, Alexa Vendetti, Charisse Villa, Sarah Stephanie Kuntz, Jonathan Langer, Jaclyn Niva, Aileen Nunez, Charles Pantazis, Vergara, Jacob Wegbreit, Aimee Wenta, Pfundheller, class of 1977. tivities include DECA, German Club, Vincett, Julia Watkins, Jennifer Weidman, Amy Laspata, Kefan Lee, Suzanne Lemberg, Kevin Katherine Ponce, Jennifer Porch, Bryan Reilly, Steven West Weiss, Andrew Weiss, Peter Williams, Bianca Machlowitz, Dalton Mack, Grace Mackenzie, Alexei Riddle, William Riggs, Paul Rizkalla, As a member of the Scotch Plains- Philosophy Club and computer tech- Wong, Timothy Woods, Alan Workman, Brian Maehl, Molly Maher, Jessica Margolies, Jr, Mirella Roman, Emily Ronk, Robyn Fanwood Chemistry Team, Tom par- nical design. Julianne Yee, Danielle Zamarelli, Tara Zierler Laura Marvin, Gregory Mitchell, Sara Mitchell, Rosenzweig, Rohan Saigal, Jenna Sharkey, McDaniel Awards ticipated in New Jersey Science He works part-time while main- Jessica Mondon, Stephen Morina, Lisa Megan Sharkey, Emma Shor, Harrison Slater, League competitions. Last summer, 12th Grade Honor Roll Nehring, Sara Nelson, Maria Niemiera, Bran- Wyatt Smith, Jacob Steinfield, Sam Tooley, taining a high GPA with a rigorous don Oliff, Drew Pecker, Kristin Peyton, Nicho- Jamie Torcicollo, Sirena Van Epp, Samantha Degree to GW Resident he attended the Governor’s School, course load. Tyler plans to study eco- Michael Abbattista, Jennifer Ames, Eliza- las Polak, Patrick Porta, Beau Preston, Katie Waldman, Justin White, Daniel Wickens, beth Antonelli, Julian Applebaum, Gordon GARWOOD – Christina Hinkle of where he was a finalist for the School nomics at The College of New Jersey. Ramire, Kevin Ramos, Stephanie Rego, Adam Cheryl Wu, Cagla Yavuz Garwood graduated with a Bachelor of Science. Tom intends to study This year, Tyler participated in the Arnold, Paul Bai, Ashley Bambo, Kimberly Reich, Evan Rosenburgh, Amy Rosenfeld, Berke, Max Blum, Tessa Bohman, Sally Michael Rosin, Lindsay Roussin, Philip Russo, 9th Grade of Arts degree in English during the chemical engineering at University 2009 DECA Regional Conference, Bregman, Amy Brown, Ariel Burns, Erin Martin Safar, Matthew Sanders, Jennifer 139th commencement, May 23, at of Delaware. placing third in the Business Service Cahill, Martha Cain, Jack Camillo, Shelby Sgalardi, Robert Sinisi, Emma Smelkinson, Distinguished Honor Roll McDaniel College. More than 440 Tom is also a member of the high Marketing Instructional Area, thus Carlin, Charles Cary, Kristina Chabrier, Chris- Justin Snyder, Joshua Solomon, Virginia tine Clark, Philip Cohn, Zachary Connolly, Edward Allen, Nahea An, Meg Ander- bachelor’s degrees were awarded school’s jazz band, Moonglowers, qualifying for competition on the Spinelli, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Molly Sternal, son, Gemma Antoniewicz, Eunbyeol Baek, Christopher Delafuente, Michael Di Fabio, Katherine Venezia, Denise Virzi, Peter during the ceremony. Concert band, wind ensemble, march- state level. Daniel Dickstein, Rose Elias, Mark Fischetti, Emily Bailey, Loren Ball, Mia Ballan, Tara Waddell, Emily Weeks, Alex Weintraub, Bange, Mary Barber, Alana Basil, Hannah Sophia Geskin, Jennifer Husch, Gabrielle Jhakyse Williams Jakub, Jennifer Jean-Louis, Matthew Bass, Zachary Bebel, Michelle Behzadpour, Karnofsky, Ross Kettleson, Kathryn Kiefer, Daniel Berke, Caroline Bertoni, Kelley Biglin, Julia Knaus, Joseph Kopser, Rachel Kreutzer, 10th Grade Joy Binder, Rebecca Bleich, Markian Henry Kwok, Christopher Latimer, Kelsey Distinguished Honor Roll Borkowsky, Daniel Brotman, Matthew Lee, Alice Li, Jason Lipschutz, Amber Lutey, Caminiti, Theresa Carlino, Madeline Chan- Kathleen Lynes, Catherine Maguire, Diana Paige Alvarez, Taylor Anderson, Mark dler, Sarah Chandler, Wilson Cheung, Robert Maliqi, Dayna Marino, Leena Meola, Kathryn Androconis, Madelein Archambault, Kerry Ciardullo, Molly Colvin, Eileen Cook, Jes- Millen, Charlotte Morabito, Natalie Morrison, Austin, Rakhee Barai, Ethan Barnes, Rachel sica Cronin, Gabrielle Cruz, Nicole Cruz, Brian Muller, Dana Newman, Julia Partenope, Baron, Zina Bazarsky, Patrick Bergin, Alison Ella D’Amico, Jonathan David, Carley Davis, Evan Paulan, William Perry, Alexander Powell, Birnbaum, Adrian Bizzaro, Marissa Boretz, Catherine DeMasi , Melissa DeCandia, John Kerifaith Pringle, Edward Purcell, Ryan Jane Braun, Brian Cantor, Nicholas Chapel, Dedea, Michael Depaolo, Anna De Rojas, Ragoza, Casey Reimlinger, Jenna Roth, Daniel Ashtyn Chen, Emma Crossland, Rebecca Sophia Devita, Melissa Diep, Isabel Docampo, Russo, Matthew Scharpf, Christopher Sheehan, Delafuente, Wenqi Duan, Meghan Dunn, Sydney Doskow, Amanda Earl, Thomas Melissa Shulman, Amanda Simmons, Elyssa Daniel Eliades, Justin Erickson, Danielle Fields, Edwards, Ryan Elliott, Samantha Ellner, Bran- Solomon, Carla Somnolet, Jared Spero, Ravi Emma Foley, Alexandra Frankel, Nicole Frank- don Eng, Emily Fahey, Allison Faktor, An- Tamboli, Michael Tormey, Kimberly fort, Emma Franks, Sarah Frantz, Alec Fried- drew Felix, Abraham Fertig-Cohen, Julia Townsend, David Warner, George Wharam, lander, Josh Friedman, Catalina Gaglioti, Fisher, Rory Fitzpatrick, Katherine Fox, Jordyn Zucker Tzvetelina Garneva, Betsy Goellner, Emily Kaitlyn Frey, Sarah Friedman, Victoria Goldstein, Dana Gottdiener, Rachel Gross, Gagliano, Geena Gao, Alexa Geltzeiler, Wil- Rachel Harth, Alyssa Hatch, Alexandra liam Geoghegan, Andrew Goldfarb, Zachary 11th Grade Hawkins, Evan Heroux, Evan Hindes, Megan Goldfarb, Abigail Goldring, Alex Distinguished Honor Roll Hoerrner, Alycia Jhaveri, Melanie Johnson, Goldschmidt, Zoe Greenburg, Emily Gretsky, Tracy Kaplan, Yasemin Karamete, Daniel Kerr, Brennan Haley, Kelsey Hall, Matthew Hall, Mary Ajodah, Allison Ammermuller, Kevin Kessler, Andrew Kirna, Nikki Koll, Jacob Harris, Caitlin Hering, Samantha Nicole Aronson, Caraugh Ball, Richard Bar- Madeline Komar, Hannah Kronick, Roman Hindes, Ryan Hobson, Alexandra Hoffman, ber, Leslie Bartsch, Tyler Becker, Zachary Krywulych, Ho Yee Lam, Justin Lee, James Kimberly Hoffman, John Hogge, Bernadette Bowman, Katie Brennan, Emily Budnick, Lisooey, Anne Maguire, Cara Martone, Diana Hopen, Krysta Huber, Matthew Huff, Lydia Abigail Burton, Julia Carlino, Amanda Mason, Joshua Mazen, Katherine Mckinley, J. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN playing one day later than expected possibly winning a section title and – Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and facing undefeated ace Brian who knows? – maybe even being Emerging victorious in one of the Schroeder, lost to top-seeded JFK- Group 3 champions,” Raider Head most exciting Union County Tourna- Iselin, 6-3. The Mustangs went on to Coach Tom Baylock said. ment (UCT) championship games win the Group 3 title. Two of the finest pitchers in the ever, winning the final Watchung “Last year, we lost a heartbreaker state, Raider junior Gary Binkiewicz Conference title, playing in the North in the county semifinals (Elizabeth). and Westfield fireballer Chris Jenkins, Jersey, Group 3, Section 2, title game I think that loss really fueled the team took to the mound in the UCT finals and finishing 22-5 will not be enough this year. They wanted to make a and both walked off the mound after for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High point and prove that they were one of nine innings in a 1-1 deadlock and School baseball team when it comes the better teams around. Winning the had to leave the outcome in the hands to next year. county tournament was very big. And of the relievers. Raider reliever Jon In the section final, the Raiders, we were one day of rain away from CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ONE OF A STRING OF GREAT SEASONS…The Westfield boys tennis team swept the Union County Tournament for the second straight year, and won the North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 title, won the Group 4 title and finished with a 29-2 record. STAHL, BERNSTEIN CAPTURE STATE DOUBLES TITLE Blue Devil Boys Finished 29-2, Won UCT, Came Close at TOC

By DAVID B. CORBIN his varsity career with a 102-16 record. Dean is someone who I will sincerely Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I believe I’ve had only three play- miss. My memory of him is the three- Three graduating seniors on the ers that have over 100 wins and he is set tiebreaker he won against Cherry Westfield High School boys varsity one of them,” Blue Devil Head Coach Hill East for the Group 4 champion- tennis team have a lot to be proud of George Kapner said of Thompson. ship in 2008.” in their four-year tenure and so do the “He is a great leader. It’s a loss to me. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 underclassmen who contributed to a Union County Tournament (UCT) title, a North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 title, a Group 4 title and a 29-2 record this season.JUNE 18, 2009 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM JUNESeniors 18, Dean 2009 Thompson, 7:00 James ChuPM – 9:00 PM and Greg Leppescu have been mem- bers of a team that has won four UCT titles – the last two with a sweep of all David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times five slots – three straight Group 4 titles KEEPING THE RUNNER HONEST…Raider pitcher Gary Binkiewicz fires to first baseman Kevin Maroney in an attempt and an NJSIAA Tournament of Cham- to pick off JFK-Iselin’s shifty base runner Jack Frost. (additional equipment(additionalpions maybe (TOC) equipment paidtitle to for amass at maybe thisa 113-6 time paid for for both at this Football time for and both Cheer) Football and Cheer) record. For three straight(cash, years,check, the Visa, Mastercard, Amex & Discover) (cash,Blue check,Devils has Visa, been Mastercard, the No. 1 public Amex & Discover) school. The last loss the Blue Devils Netmen Stahl, Bernstein Win had to a public school was in the 2006 sectional Peefinals Wee against Cheer Bridgewater- 2008 Pop Warner NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Pee Wee CheerRaritan. 2008They also Pop won Warner three Newark NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Academy tournaments, four Westfield State Doubles Tournament Invitational meets, two Delbarton Bryan Bennett Memorial tournaments and four Watchung Conference titles. By DAVID B. CORBIN and lobs. Graeme and I didn’t commu- was a lot of emotion. The first couple Thompson won four UCT titles – Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nicate as well as we wanted to. We of rounds, we had to get our groove two at singles and two at doubles. Juniors Graeme Stahl and Scott were a little hesitant. The first set was going and get that momentum roll- Last year, he made it to the “Sweet Bernstein overcame a first set loss a wakeup call,” Bernstein added. ing,” Stahl said. “In the quarters, semis 16” in the NJSIAA singles competi- and a 4-1 deficit in the third set to win Stahl and Bernstein regrouped and and finals, we were playing great tion and this year he won the UCT the NJSIAA doubles championship won the second set, 6-1. tennis. We tried to raise our games to second singles title and finished with over familiar foes, Grant Schalet and “We regrouped and got back on our the magnitude of the moment.” a 21-4 record. Thompson completed Andre Rivera of Newark Academy, at feet. We played the classy doubles Mercer Indoor Tennis Center in West that we always tried to emulate,” Windsor on June 4. Bernstein said. Bernstein and Stahl had won all Grant and Rivera got a 4-1 jump in three previous meetings, but not with- the third set, just two games away out a high degree of competitiveness. from taking the championship, but The last meeting was at the team the Blue Devil duo focused to win the Tournament of Champions (TOC) next five games to take the set, 6-4, where Stahl and Bernstein appeared ending with Stahl’s service ace. to win easily, 6-1, 6-2. “As soon as we won, I was a little “This is the fourth time we played shocked. I have never been in this them and each time has been a close situation. I was very happy that match. We won the TOC finals, which Graeme and I made it all this way. We we played pretty well and got off the have grown to really know each other court quickly. We have grown to know in our game. their game a lot and their style. They “I remember there was a lot of are very competitive with great skills,” pressure. I was serving. I hit the serve POP WARNER IS BACK IN YOUR AREA!!! Bernstein said. and I saw it go out (the return). I “We knew it was going to be a tight couldn’t believe it at first. I did a match. Our first match we won 7-5 in double take. Like Scott, there was a the third (set). The second time we lot of relief, a lot of emotion. I was NEW FOR 2009 won 6-2 in the third. In the TOC, we very, very happy. I was proud of the won a little bit easier, but they were way we fought back and the way that tough matches each and every time. we won it,” Stahl said. They forced us to play our best tennis. As the tournament progressed, SOUTH PLAINFIELD EAGLES FOOTBALL & CHEER They pushed us to the very, very end,” Stahl’s and Bernstein’s competition Stahl said. seemed to get tougher. WELCOMES THE FAMILIES OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS - Schalet and Rivera got the jump on “Each match got harder and harder. Stahl and Bernstein and won the first Each team had that much more skill. FANWOOD AND WESTFIELD AREA set, 6-4. We tried every night to recharge our “It was a wakeup call, but we were batteries because we knew that each talking and said we have been in this team was not a joke,” Bernstein said. situation before. It’s nothing new. Go “The first couple of rounds, even 2009 REGISTRATION in and we know what we have to do to though we got by fairly easily, we win,” Stahl said. took a while to get back in to it. After For Boys and Girls ages 5 to 14 as of 7/31/09 “They had a lot of nice passing shots the TOC, it was a big drop off. There

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It would almost have been easier to the WHS Booster Club dinner and also seniors finishes up its days as students Bernstein captured the state doubles stick the names of the “contenders” – being named the school’s scholar-ath- at WHS and heads off to colleges around championship last Thursday. Trailing Walk Down Memory Lane Barnes, DeLaFuente, DiIorio, Forgash, lete, swimmer Chris DeLaFuente can the country. This year was an especially 4-1 in the third set, they won the final Granstrand, Handza, Isabella, Jenkins, now add the 2009 Devil of the Year to talented group of student-athletes, one five games to beat Newark Academy’s From the archives of The Westfield ing 33 times and abetted with a team- Johnson, Lessner, Matthew, McCarthy, his list of accomplishments. of the strongest in memory. first dubs for the fourth time (and third Leader and The Scotch Plains- leading 31 assists to total 63 points. Sheehan, Tresnan – into a hat, shake it up While there has been a happy end- The Devil’s Den (a member of time in three sets). Ironically, Stahl Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com June 9, 2004: More than 60 people and, wearing a blindfold, pull out a name. ing to the story, the 2008-09 school WHS’s Class of 1963) wishes the Class and Bernstein’s only “loss” came in a Click archives celebrated the opening of the first Picking the Devil of the Year used to year wasn’t all peaches and cream for of 2009 well as members of the Class three-set challenge match against June 14, 1998: fieldhouse built for Westfield High be a lot easier. “DeLa.” He had to overcome the sud- of 2013 at their respective colleges (as WHS’s second dubs, seniors James The Westfield Na- In 2007, three-sporter Tommy tional 8-year old traveling baseball School female athletes. The ribbon- den death of his father, Rich, a couple supplied by their coaches): Chu and Greg Luppescu. Bonard was a pretty obvious choice. Amherst (Catherine Maguire) team opened its season with a perfect cutting ceremony took place at Kehler weeks prior to the start of the season. It was the second straight year a Last year it was tougher, but swim- And, he had to deal with a demanding American (Josh Einbinder, Kelsey Lee, Joe Yoo) Stadium, where the new fieldhouse is Bloomsburg (Brett DeFazio, Tom Maxwell) WHS doubles team won the state title. game that ended in an 8-0 victory mer Alexi Kuska and hoopstress Erin club coach, while also being a co- over Berkeley Heights. Starting undergoing final touches. Boston College (Steph Albright, Katie Kiefer, Ravi Netravali and Justin Snyder beat Miller were WHS’s best-ever at their captain of the Blue Devils. It was never Corey Wisler) Ridge in the ’08 final. June 8, 2005: Westfield boys track Boston University (Gabby Jakub) pitcher Aidan Granstrand recorded sports. an easy juggling act. COLLEGE UPDATE six strikeouts in the first two innings. & field made its mark at the 32nd Carnegie Mellon (Vlad Bouchouev) But this year, it was extremely diffi- When it came to the biggest meets, Chicago, University of (Alice Li) Mike Murray (WHS ’06) recently fin- The Nationals scored two runs in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Frank cult. There were some mega-talented DeLa was dominating. Against a bru- Claremont-McKenna (Sara Birkenthal) ished up an outstanding junior baseball first inning with hits or walks from Jost Field in South Plainfield. Se- Colby (Scott Perry) multi-sporters, and there were some tal schedule that included SP-F (twice), College of New Jersey (Hanna Berman, Liz season at Wake Forest. Although the Ray Connery, Evan Shapiro, niors Mike Woods and Mike Gorski sensational single-sport specialists. Bridgewater-Raritan (twice), St. Jo- McCarthy, Matt Morgan, Evan Paulan, Dean Demon Deacons finished a disappoint- Granstrand and Justin Olsen. The third placed second and third, respectively, Thompson) It all came down to this: On the seph, Christian Brothers, Cornell (Jennifer Dilzell, Alan Workman) ing 22-30, Murray started 50 games and fourth innings saw Mark Melino in the pole vault, and junior Jeff state’s biggest stage, one student-ath- Lawrenceville, Mountain Lakes, Dartmouth (Katherine Payne) behind the plate and batted a solid .306, continue the dominance at the mound Perrella brought home a third place in lete set three individual school records Shawnee and Morristown, DeLaFuente Delaware (Jake Fox, Maired O’Boyle, Julia Watkins) with 11 doubles, six home runs and 37 with five additional strikeouts. the 3,200-meter event. Woods cleared and was on one record-setting relay on never lost a dual-meet race. He set Dickinson (Lauren Sullivan) RBI, second on the team. He also com- June 10, 1999: The “ping” of the 15-0 and Gorski cleared 14-6. Perrella the team that has been the state’s (and school records in the 200 freestyle and Duke (Amanda Garfinkel) mitted just two errors, while notching 37 “metal sticks” was heard quite fre- had a personal-best time of 9:20.12. school’s) dominant program for over East Stroudsburg (Christine Feldbauer) 100 butterfly as WHS defeated Emory (Greg Luppescu, Danielle Zamarelli) assists and a .994 fielding average. This quently when A. J. Jersey defeated June 6, 2007: D-Day stood for 50 years. To even get on the WHS Morristown in the state Public A final. Franklin and Marshall (Max Blum, Aileen Grogan, summer he’ll be playing for the Chatham the Mattress Factory, 15-12, at Drama-Day when it came to the boys swimming record book in one event is Then, at the state Individual Champi- Mike Irving) Anglers in the Cape Cod League. Johns Hopkins (Abby Ryan) Tamaques Park. One “ping”, in par- shot put event in the NJSIAA track & difficult enough. But in four events? onships, DeLaFuente won the 200 free Hamilton (Elaheh Nozari) WOJCIK LACROSSE CAMP ticularly, off the “stick” of Tony Cuillo field Meet of Champions at Frank Jost The last time that happened on the in a school record 1:40.70 (the school’s Hartford (Kevin Murphy) Former WHS and Harvard All- boys’ record board was in 1970 (Steve Haverford (Kyle Hayden) in the sixth inning resulted in a grand Field in South Plainfield. Raider jun- first individual state champion since High Point (Natalie Golikov) America Chris Wojcik (WHS, ’92) slam that awarded A. J. Jersey enough ior Mike Alleman had an explosive Schmitt); on the girls’ board it was 1993), set the school 100 fly record of Holy Cross (Brianna Goncalves) will be holding the Chris Wojcik La- runs to hold off the Factory men. final throw of 59’4” to catapult him 1979 (Dana Zonnevylle). 51.22, while finishing fourth, and then Indiana (Jake Lang) crosse School, July 27-30, 9 a.m. to 1 Ithaca (Julia Conroy, Nick DeFreitas) Mattress Factory man Tim Walsh from a tie for third to become New After recently winning the presti- broke the school 100 free record of Kentucky (Tom McManus) p.m., at Houlihan Field. The four-day hammered two home runs and a single Jersey’s best in the boys shot put. gious President’s Award scholarship at 46.67, while leading off the 4x100 relay Kutztown (Joe Kania) clinic is for athletes ages 8-18 and that won the state championship in a Lackawanna J.C. (Ricardo Johnson) en route to a four RBI evening. Lafayette (Chuck Laird) there will be a staff of college All- June 2002: Blue Devil softball school-record 3:10.57 (the school’s first Lehigh (Matt Isabella, T.J. Mruz) Americans, including WHS graduate relay state champion since 1996). All Loyola Baltimore (Craig Dyer, Chris Joyce, Chris MacDonald and outstanding high Head Coach Maggie McFadden will Amanda Lojo) retire after 14 strong years at the those times earned All-America status, Loyola New Orleans (Jillian Schott) school coaches. There is a $200 fee helm. McFadden’s varsity coaching matching the Scholastic All-America Lynchburg (Scott Howard) ($50 sibling discount), which covers honor he’d already achieved. Marist (Dave Babetski) insurance and the cost of having a record was 237-104, a fantastic .695 Maryland (Ryan Gradel) winning percentage. During her ca- (And he didn’t just nip the records, he Massachusetts (Cyndil Matthew) certified trainer on the grounds. For reer, the Blue Devils won three broke the 200 free by 1.84 seconds, the Miami Ohio (Keegan Wallace) more information, go to butterfly by .61 of a second and the 100 Michigan (Casey Remlinger, Chris Rhodes, Col- Watchung Conference champion- leen Smith) www.cwlacrosse.com. ships, two Union County champion- free by .50 of a second. And the relay? Montclair State (Josh Firestone) The clinic’s objective is to teach the With teammates Jack Lorentzen, Evan New York University (Sally Bregman, Zach techniques and tactics of the fast-grow- ships and one North Jersey, Section 2, Connolly, Shannon Murray) Paulan and Matt Meserole, they took Group 4, state championship. Northeastern (Emily Tebbetts) ing sport in a healthy and positive envi- 4.35 seconds off the 21-year-old mark!) Northwestern (Amanda Simmons) June 2003: An attack force of many ronment. The fundamentals of the game DeLaFuente also ranks fifth all-time Oberlin (Alli Lowenstein, Melissa Shulman) will be stressed and team concepts will highlighted the Blue Devil boys la- Pennsylvania, University of (Chris DeLaFuente) at WHS in the 200-individual medley Penn State (Meredith Clark, Brittany Cortinhal, be incorporated on a daily basis. crosse team’s offense this season. (1:59.55) and 500 free (4:50.64). And Matt Karnofsky, Henry Kwok, Sam Reichbach) KING OF THE WORLD With a highly mobile offense and an Princeton (James Chu) although he rarely swims the breast- Queens, N.C. (Malcolm Opoku) When I’m elected, there will be: unselfish spreading of the wealth, stroke, his lifetime best would be third Quinnipiac (Mike Forgash, Arielle Ziering) + No guaranteed contracts in pro seven Blue Devils hit double figures all-time at WHS. He certainly ranks Richmond (Alexis Constantine) Rowan (Jemma Urban) sports. Every contract will be for one in total points, which eventually led among the school’s all-time greats. year and performance-based. Period. Westfield to a 12-6 record and a No. Rutgers (Pat Fringer, Kyle Wright) David B. Corbin (June 2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times (Oh, and after the high school season, Saint Joseph’s (Mike Abbattista, Chelsea Bryk, And no athlete will make more money 7 ranking in the state. Junior Taylor Tina Chabrier, Andy Flood, Julia Murphy, Pat LEADING BLUE DEVIL SCORER…Junior Taylor Hogarth, No. 6, led the Blue at the N.J. Junior Olympics, Tresnan) than the President. Hogarth rippled the net a team-lead- Devils in goals, assists and total points. DeLaFuente was the state’s top point Salisbury (Alex Goldin) + Penalties for colleges that give out scorer for his club team, too.) Scranton (Rob Granstrand, Justin Ramalho, Kim scholarships to “student”-athletes who Townsend, Jamie Wisniewski) He’s headed to the Wharton School of Seton Hall (Nick Breza, Keri Pringle) don’t graduate. For every non-graduat- Business at the University of Pennsylva- Skidmore (Daryl Garfinkle) ing scholarship athlete, the school will nia, where he earned early acceptance. Stanford (Chris Jenkins) “Our success is evidenced in our results.” SUNY Binghamton (Jordan Zucker) lose one scholarship. So if School X Here’s a capsule look at our 2009 Susquehanna (Eric Moran) gives out 25 athletic scholarships for Michael Scott, Manager Devil of the Year: Syracuse (Mike WeichertLessner, Nicole Rosenberg) football and 10 for basketball in 2009 Favorite food: Ribs, with macaroni and cheese Tampa (Charlotte O’Leary) Weichert Tufts (Aly Moskowitz) and five years later only 12 of those guys Least favorite food: green beans Favorite subject: AP Language Tulane (Erin Cahill, Kelsey Greenfield) have graduated, School X’s football team Least favorite subject: AP Statistics UCLA (Tara Handza) loses 23 scholarships. The kids on aca- Congratulations Agents of the Month! On his iPod: Lifehouse Union, N.Y. (Phil Cohn) Never on his iPod: rap Vanderbilt (Dave Pusar, Phil Queller) demic scholarship all graduate. Favorite author: John Grisham Villanova (Michelle Ball, Tony DiIorio, Mike Foley, + No more than two of the four Favorite book: The Firm Bridget Grogan, Chris Sheehan) seasons (six months) for any sport. Favorite movie: Gladiator Virginia (Taylor Murtishaw) Who would play him in a movie: Russell Crowe Virginia Military (Joe Panarese) And all coaches (high school, club, Favorite actress: Keira Knightly Virginia Tech (Katie Abruzzo) AAU) would insist that their athletes Coke, Pepsi or Dr Pepper: Pepsi Virginia Union (Jessica Thompson) participate in other sports, to avoid White Diamond or White Castle: White Castle Washington of St. Louis (Moira Smith) Spicy brown or yellow mustard: neither Wesley (Jihad Billups) wear-and-tear injuries and boredom. Haagen-Dazs or Cold Spring Creamery: Cold Wesleyan (Julian Applebaum) The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Spring Creamery West Point (John Barnes) Favorite athlete: Muhammad Ali West Virginia (Mike Clark) in The Westfield Leader during the Ten years from now: running my own business William and Mary (Justin Lo, Natalie Morrison, school year. Contact us with comments, Todd Saunders) Frank D. Isoldi Hye Young Choi Kathy Shea If I was king of the world: I would own many complaints and suggestions at Experience, Weichert private jets and travel the world. Warren Wilson (Ariel Burns) Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Trust, Reliability & Service ’09 BECOMES ’13 TENNIS UPDATE [email protected]. Win or not, Every year another great group of Juniors Graeme Stahl and Scott WHS4EVR!

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Chu also won four UCT titles – two a 9-0 record. Bernstein followed suit this season singles and two doubles. This season, In his varsity career, according to with an NJSIAA doubles title to go he teamed with his freshman brother coach Kapner, “He won 90 percent of with their UCT crown and undefeated, Alan to grab the UCT second doubles his matches. Sadly, he got injured the 32-0, record. Stahl also won a UCT crown. After the UCT, he teamed week before the (preseason) playoffs doubles title with Snyder as his part- with Leppescu for the remainder of then he came back too soon and re- ner in 2007. the season. He finished the season injured himself again. When he came “Whenever the tension in a match with a 23-2 record and his career with back, he wasn’t quite in the form as ramped up, their focus ramped up and an 86-16 record. the rest of the kids.” their ability ramped up with a far higher “I remember the moment in his Junior Justin Snyder, who had won level of play,” coach Kapner said. sophomore year when he won the two UCT doubles crowns, added a But in a way, Stahl and Bernstein point that won the TOC,” coach UCT third singles crown this season did lose a match this season. Weichert Kapner recalled. “The thing that re- and finished with a 22-3 record. Last “Interestingly, the only double team Weichert ally got me most was how much the year, he teamed with Ravi Netravali that beat Scott and Graeme this season team meant to him. That resonates to win the NJSIAA doubles title. was James and Greg, so it turns out that through the whole team.” “He had phenomenal, great com- the second best team in the state is also Leppescu, winner of two UCT third posure! He is one of four seniors Westfield in the form of James and singles titles, was injured earlier this (next year), who we are expecting Leppescu,” coach Kapner pointed out. season but partnered with James Chu great things from,” coach Kapner said. That occurred in a late-season playoff, after the UCT. Leppescu finished with Juniors Graeme Stahl and Scott but Stahl and Bernstein came back in another match to regain the position. Senior Mike Abbattista played some varsity doubles this season and finished David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT THE PLATE…Blue Devil senior Cyndil Matthew led the team with a .467 batting 16-1, while sophomore Tom Kowalski average, 17 walks, 21 stolen bases, 37 runs scored, 35 hits, four home runs, four triples and 18 RBI. finished with a 14-1 varsity record. Finally, junior Adam Reich won the first singles spot this year, claimed a MATTHEW LED IN BATTING, ABRUZZO IN FIELDING UCT title and finished with a 20-11 record. His record may not have looked as impressive as his teammates, but there was a very good reason for that. Softball Blue Devils Complete He was pitted against some of the best singles players in the state and a few who were nationally ranked. “Part of my philosophy is play the Season with Fine 20-4 Record best opponents you can, so it preps them for the state tournaments,” coach Kapner said. “Six of his losses were By DAVID B. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 RBI, while striking out only twice in and stole 11 bases (second highest). mer. Her defense and her offense were her 75 at bats. Her sophomore sea- “That really helped us. People were borderline irreplaceable. Batting be- son, she batted .642 and in 2008, she tense when Katie was up because she hind Cyndil was important because batted .625. was so fast. When people tense up, we needed to move her over. We needed “Cyndil was in the leadoff spot they try to rush things and make a to put the ball in play and Kim did that because I was trying to diminish the mistake. Katie did an awesome job in beautifully,” said coach MacDonald. amount of intentional walks. Any- creating that pressure. Yes! You do Senior centerfielder Katie Abruzzo time there were people on base and need to get me (Esler) out. Other- did not miss a ball in the outfield and there was an open base, they were wise, the top of the order is coming added some sting at the plate with a walking her. She was dangerous! back up,” coach MacDonald said. .360 BA, 19 RBI, 20 runs scored and What she was able to provide was not Senior Kim Townsend, batting sec- 27 hits, including a home run. just numbers. Her presence alone was ond in the lineup, banged out 27 hits, “To me, there is no outfielder in huge. They gave her the toughest scored 21 runs, had 13 RBI, stole Union County better than her. She pitching,” coach MacDonald said. eight bases and batted .397. At short- will catch everything. She goes back Batting ninth in the lineup, senior stop, she committed only four errors. on the ball so smoothly. She comes in Katie Esler came through with a .418 “Last year she had a shoulder issue. on the ball hard. She gets a great BA, scored 26 runs, drew 13 walks Kim worked like crazy over the sum- jump,” coach MacDonald said. Senior first baseman Christine Feldbauer added some punch with 19 RBI, four doubles and a triple and a .349 BA. “She’s our first baseman! She’s excellent there! She is a total team player and her bat was huge for us. She was able to get the ball in the outfield when we had a runner on,” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times coach MacDonald pointed out. A GREAT SEASON AT THE PLATE…Raider junior Ricky Shevlin, No. 11, had a .413 batting average with 31 hits and Senior Aly Moskowitz pitched in six doubles, 17 RBI and 21 runs scored. all the crucial games, walked only 21 in 93.2 innings, while striking out 120, and finished with a 1.35 ERA and a 12-4 record. Raider Nine Feel There’s ‘Something to Prove’ “The difference in demeanor that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Alyson came back with this year was noticeable from day one. She was Kosnick, as he had done in the semi- Second in the batting order, senior finished with a .371 BA, 26 hits, 22 relaxed. She was having fun. She was final game against Elizabeth, came in Nick Bonadies finished his career runs scored and five RBI, was the focused. Without her, we would have and slammed the door on the Blue with 105 hits. This season, he hit .430 center of the Raiders’ infield defense. been in a very different position than Devils to earn his team a 2-1 victory with 40 hits, 33 runs scored, 22 RBI, “He’s got to be top-two or the best David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times we ended up being,” said coach in 10 innings. five homers, five doubles and seven shortstop in the county. With him at Blue Devil senior Aly Moskowitz MacDonald. “Gary gave up the one run in the stolen bases. Bonadies also had the short, nine chances out of 10, it’s an Senior Jamie Wisniewski did a fine first inning and threw eight scoreless tying RBI and the winning run in the automatic out. He knows when to go job in 33 innings of relief, striking out innings after that. He did a great job UCT title game. talk to pitchers and calm him down,” CHRIS WOJCIK 43, while walking only three and fin- of keeping us in the game. He kept “This year he focused on hitting said coach Baylock. ishing with a 6-0 record. Wisniewski them off-balance. Jenkins! What can line drives, hitting singles and Two juniors, who broke into the tossed a complete game in a 2-1 vic- you say about him? We got the one doubles. It turned out that he was a lineup up for the first time, Ricky LACROSSE SCHOOL tory over JP Stevens only days after run and counted the innings until he very productive hitter. He was a big Shevlin and catcher Lou Mazzella, did slamming the door for three innings quit pitching. We were fortunate to part of our success in a lot of games,” more than just earn their keep. Shevlin in the win over Linden. get the run in the 10th inning as soon said coach Baylock. had a .413 BA with 31 hits and six “One, she comes in and gives a as he got out of there. Jon Kosnick Kevin Maroney, the only other se- doubles, 17 RBI and 21 runs scored. different look. Second, she can come had a big save and came up big two nior on the starting lineup, finished “He made the most of his opportu- in and throw five pitches (warm up) weeks in a row,” coach Baylock said. his career with 109 hits. With a .435 nity, did a lot of damage with his bat,” and say, ‘I don’t want any more.’ She Binkiewicz finished the season with BA this season, he had 37 hits with coach Baylock commented. doesn’t walk people. She will hit her a 9-1 record, with one save, and a 2.70 seven doubles and four homers, 28 Mazzella, who batted .412 with 21 spot,” MacDonald said. ERA in 49.1 innings pitched. His abil- RBI and scored 29 runs. He was also hits (1 homer), 16 RBI and 14 runs 2009 CAMP INFO: Senior catcher Katie Kiefer, who ity to control the ball and limit oppo- walked 18 times. scored, had the winning RBI in the drew 15 walks (second behind Mat- nents to just 15 walks made the differ- “A lot of pitchers were pitching sectional semifinal game against July 27-30 (Monday –Thursday) thew), had 11 RBI and scored 10 ence. At the plate, he had a .340 batting around him, but he didn’t get out of Somerville. runs, displayed her defensive wiz- average (BA). Kosnick had three hits his game. A big reason for our suc- “He has a presence behind the plate 9am – 1pm ardry by making no errors behind in seven at bats for a .429 BA. cess was Kevin hitting the ball all that most people don’t have. He’s a Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields – Westfield, NJ the plate. “Gary was phenomenal all year. I over the place,” said coach Baylock. team leader. He gets things done. “The fact that she could handle our think the Westfield game physically, Sophomore second baseman Offensively, he’s going to be very Eligibility: 8-18 years old three pitchers, she has done an awe- emotionally drained him and he didn’t Marcus Rivera had 28 hits with four good,” coach Baylock said. some job. Katie threw out five run- have enough time to recover (as well doubles and three triples, 17 RBI and Seniors Tyler Della Badia finished ners. She blocked a lot of balls. She as he could for the sectionals),” coach 22 runs scored. 4-for-8 with a triple and Ryan REGISTER NOW: was a calming voice for the team,” Baylock said. “We moved him from first base to McCarthy contributed a pair of hits coach MacDonald said. Junior leadoff hitter Joey second and he did a great job at sec- and three runs scored. Juniors Mike WWW.CWLACROSSE.COMWeichertJunior leftfielder Tara Criscuolo had D’Annunzio definitely was an igni- ond,” coach WeichertBaylock said. Henkels had a .368 BA with a homer, Weichert Weichert19 hits, eight RBI, 13 runs scored and tion switch, not only as a superb out- Junior designated hitter John Max- Mike Lauricella had a .364 BA (1 SIGN UP NOW, finished with a .352 BA. Second fielder, but also as the Raiders’ lead- well came through several times with homer, 1 triple, 1 double) and Alan baseman Sarah Connery scored 20 ing hitter, who finished with a .494 big hits to amass a .427 BA with 35 Dlugosz went 5-for-6 for an .833 BA. NUMBERS ARE LIMITED runs and had 10 RBI and third baseman BA, 42 hits, 43 runs scored, 30 RBI, hits (7 doubles, 3 triples, homer) and Sophomore Ryan Haggerty finished Nikki Aronson finished with 26 hits, five homers, four triples and five a team-leading 39 RBI, while scoring with three hits, four RBI and five runs Chris Wojcik is a former 2-time All-American lacrosse 14 RBI and a .426 BA. Underclass- doubles. He also led the team with 20 20 runs. scored. men Emily Tebbetts and Jackie walks, 18 stolen bases and was hit- “He’s constantly working on his “The great thing about this team is player at Westfield HS and an All-American at LaSpata also saw varsity playing time. by-a-pitch four times. D’Annunzio hitting and doing extra things to get Nick and Kevin are the only seniors,” Harvard. He has been a college lacrosse coach for With the graduation of eight talented also became one of three Raiders on himself better. He had an all-county- said coach Baylock. “The way we lost seniors, including all three pitchers, the team to break the 100-career hit type of season for us,” coach Baylock that JFK game, it bothers them, which seven years including coaching stops at Harvard, next year’s team will face a challenge. plateau with 103. said. is good. We have a lot of kids coming Bowdoin, and his current position at Penn. Chris will “We are going to be okay! What is “He practices like he plays. Every- Junior shortstop Mike Ridge, who back and a lot of things still to prove.” needed is pitching,” said MacDonald. thing is full tilt. That’s why he is so Weichert be joined by college All-Americans and HS coaches for “If theWeichert pitching can come through, good. He makes things happen. When See it all on the web in color . . . a fun and educational lacrosse experience. our defense will be fine and our of- he goes, this team goes,” commented fense will be fine.” coach Baylock. www.goleader.com

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Ear- ously won the national title in 2006 lier in the year, Federbusch won the and in 2008. gold medal at the Eastern Sectional Over 400 adult skaters from around championships held in Hillsborough, the country competed from April N.C. for the same event. 21-25 at the Patterson Ice Arena in Federbusch is coached by Viktor Grand Rapids, Mich., with competi- Petrenko and trains at the IceVault in tors divided into five age categories Wayne and Union Sports Arena in and two tracks (masters and adult). Union. She has been skating com- Masters level skaters are the highest petitively as an adult skater for the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times level of adult skaters and were gen- last six years after retiring from the Golf teaching pro Gary Ostrega erally competitive skaters as chil- sport for 20 plus years, while raising dren, with the Senior category being her family and establishing her ca- the highest level within the Masters reer in investment banking and health Why Follow Through track. care finance. Currently, Federbusch Skating to “Nights in White Satin” is a Senior Vice President at Moody’s by the Moody Blues and performed Investors Service in the Public Fi- With Your Golf Swing? by David Lanz, Federbusch com- nance Department. By GARY OSTREGA practice of “posing” with belly to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times target teaches the student balance. Our last week’s article referred to A fantastic drill is to practice fol- Westfield Youth 11s Capture the downswing and impact positions low through on lies. This is done by of the swing. Now we must finish seating up at address and without a Central Jersey Championship what we started. I frequently get backswing brush the club with speed asked, why follow through? to a complete finish position and hold The Westfield Blue Devils, an 11- 16-4. Basking Ridge had finished as Clearly, upon impact and shortly for five seconds. Do this drill for a set year-old travel baseball team, com- the regular-season league leader with thereafter the ball has departed. My of 10 anytime you play or practice pleted their spring season by captur- an 11-1 record and had entered the response is: Its motion by extension to and I guarantee you will see a marked ing the Central Jersey Amateur Base- playoffs as the number one seed. The the target insures the accuracy of the improvement to your game. ball League (CJABL) 11U 50/70 game featured strong pitching, timely strike, very much like other sports where So, there you have it – the full championship. defense and explosive offense. GOLD MEDALIST…Pamela Federbusch of Westfield won the gold medal at the a target is involved. This exaggerated swing. The challenge now is to know The team’s season started in late Westfield pitchers Rinaldi, Lin and 15th annual United States Adult Figure Skating Championships in the Masters motion gives the golfer intent as to the this information and to not think of it March with a tournament at the Cal Hopper Murray held Ridge to three Senior Ladies event for skaters age 41-50 years old. direction of the shot. Otherwise, one as you swing. Therein may lie good Ripken complex in Aberdeen, Md. hits and they struck out 10 batters. should hope that the manufacturers of material for a future tip. and ended with a victory in the CJABL Roth, Mele, Oberman, Rinaldi and golf balls would put a guidance system Gary Ostrega, PGA, is the director championship game against Scotch Boutsikaris each had multiple hits imbedded within the core. of instruction at Hyatt Hills Golf Plains on June 7. The CJABL, which and Devanney-Murray had a key two- Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate I think they may be getting close to Complex in Clark. For instructions, was hosted by Warren, was comprised out, two-run single to give Westfield this concept as I have found that over call (732) 669-9100. of several of the areas top squads such the lead, which was never relin- 908-233-6417, Direct Dial the past decade of my competition as Scotch Plains, Long Hill, Basking quished. NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2008 that the modern design of the ball is WTA Open Doubles Ridge and Warren. In the championship game, pitch- resistant to sidespin. This concept in Tennis Ladder Told: Strong pitching, solid defense, ex- ers Mele, Boutsikaris and Oberman the hands of a skilled competitor plosive hitting and great teamwork limited Scotch Plains to four hits and makes it more difficult to intention- As of June 8: 1. Don Dohm/Chris Wendel (2-0) led to the team’s success. The team held them hitless in five of the six ally curve the ball. To let the ball get 2. Weldon Chin/Rich Pardo (3-1) was comprised of Devin Anderson, innings. Boutsikaris kept Scotch Public Open House Sunday June 14th 1 - 4 pm in the way of the swing is still solid 3. Mike Gonnella/Bill Wilhelm (2-2) Chris Boutsikaris, Owen Colwell, Plains in check for four innings. Elliott advice. Professional golfers keep the 4. John Mancini/Max Mancini (1-1) Vincent Difilippo, George Devanney- and Difilippo both base-clearing club accelerating to the finish as op- 5. Peter Lyons/Yun Won Cho (0-4) Irondi Aliche/Mike McGlynn Murray, Sean Elliott, Parker Hess, triples and multiple hits, and Oberman posed to the ball. Thomas Brennan/Rich Stewart Justin Lin, Nick Mele, Hopper had back-to-back three-hit games. Keeping the grip pressure constant Erik Bronander/David Tibbals Murray, Owen Murray, Rowan Anderson, Roth and Rinaldi had at a level of 50 percent to the finish Joe Buda/Anthony Marotta Oberman, Chris Rinaldi, Brett clutch hits and RBI. Devanney- will add yardage to all your shots. I Manny Erlich/Michael Muroff Christopher Farella/Steven Lee Robertshaw, Tyler Roth, Will Stern, Murray, Difilippo and Mele handled recommend to all my students to hold Warren Friss/Zac Friss Eric Varakian and Chris Varano. the catching duties and were very the follow through in the classic “Tro- Joshua Suri/Dave Cappiello In the CJABL semifinal game, effective in shutting down the Scotch phy Finish” until the ball lands. This ( ) indicates W-L record Westfield defeated Basking Ridge, Plains’ running game. Recently Reduced 534 Hanford Place

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By KATE BRENNAN girls game, the youth players wel- ANGELS DIVISION: to Run) Bernstein and Scotty Smith. (As of June 6:) St. Anne’s leading hitters were Damon After countless weeks of planning comed the WHS Girls Varsity team TEAM W L Pct and much anticipation, The Seventh onto the field. After a brief talk by St. Aloysius 5 0 1.000 Roth, Scott Curtis, Chris Giordano Annual Lacrosse Day took place on Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky and St. Matthew 2 2 .500 and Harold Hopler (4-for-4, 4 RBI). May 16 at Kehler Stadium. From 9 a playing of the national anthem, the St. Anthony 1 2 .333 St. Aloysius 12, St. Anthony 9 St. Patrick 1 3 .333 An eight-run, third inning blew a.m. to 7:30 p.m., the stadium was girls faced Kinnelon in an up-and- St. Stephen 1 4 .250 filled with non-stop lacrosse action, down battle, ending in a 9-12 open the game, with St. Anthony’s starting with the third- and fourth- Westfield defeat. At halftime, seniors SAINTS DIVISION: brigade falling short in the late in- TEAM W L Pct nings. Leading the charge were Billy grade girls’ game and ending with Chelsea Bryk, Julia Conroy, Liz St. Luke 3 2 .600 the masters’ game, which includes McCarthy, Hannah Rubin and Jillian St. David 3 2 .600 Aumenta, Harry Semple and Keith parents and WHS lacrosse alum. Schott were recognized with flowers St. Jude 3 2 .600 Karyczak. For Tony Perconte’s team, According to Hank Prybylski, an from their parents. St. Joseph 2 2 .500 driving in runs were Pete Costello organizer for Lacrosse Day, there are From 12 to 5:30 p.m., boys and St. Anne 2 3 .400 (three hits), Brian Mahoney, Jim 700 kids in the Westfield Youth La- girls from each grade level 2 to 8 St. Joseph 6, St. Luke 1 Sosinski and Paul Bifani. crosse program, one of the largest in scrimmaged each other on the field. Offensive power for the Joes came St. Matthew 33, St. Patrick 13 the state. Maverik Lacrosse helped When not playing, kids could com- from Ed Marchelitis, Walt Patrylo, Nothing could stop the Matts from sponsor the event and Thompson’s pete in the obstacle course, the fastest PICCOLO AWARD WINNER…Westfield High School senior Tony DiIorio Tommy Ulichny and Tom Litterio. running up big innings, and they Sporting Goods, located in Summit, shot station, the most accurate shot recently received the Brian Piccolo Award from Tony Valles of the Westfield Pacing the Luke attack with two hits cruised over St. Pats by nearly three sold lacrosse equipment throughout station, or try the dunk tank, where Chapter of UNICO National and Joe Almeida from UNICO District X. each were (Sweet) Lou Messano, Rob touchdowns. Dan Margolis turned in the day. coaches volunteered to get wet. Stratton and Rob (Bop) Barone. a slick six-hit performance. James After the third- and fourth-grade Rutgers lacrosse players, including Tony DiIorio Receives Brian Piccolo Award St. David 15, St. Anne 14 Barba, Larry Fleischman and Gus alum Chris Mattes, gave clinics to the Tony DiIorio, a senior at Westfield mance in football and basketball The Davids’ came back from a large (How many Leagues?) Alvarez had Reading is Good For You young boys. Mattes helped with a High School, received the Brian Pic- where he was co-captain of both sports deficit and held off a late rally. Cap- five hits apiece. St. Pats was led by face-off clinic, and Nick Schmidt, who colo Award from Tony Valles of the and his community involvement. tain Dave Rothenberg’s team was Kevin Spellman’s four hits and Jeff played professionally for the Chicago Westfield Chapter of UNICO National UNICO is the largest Italian-Ameri- powered by Nick Dinizo, Jeff Fried- (Jazz Fest) Goodman’s three singles. Machine, gave a shooting clinic. and Joe Almeida from UNICO Dis- can service organization in the United lander and the top of the order, in- St. Jude 11, St. Stephen 2 Sophomore Nick Chopey feels trict X at the 34th Annual UNICO States. Amongst other activities, the cluding Nash Warfield, Marty (Born Pacing the attack for the Judes was Lacrosse Day is successful and has District X Brian Piccolo Award cer- Westfield Chapter of UNICO awards a bases-loaded benefited from it over the years. “La- emony. The breakfast ceremony was college scholarships, donates time and triple from Brian crosse Day gets kids to have fun, held at Snuffy’s on May 3. money to the community and con- Williams and improve their skills and know the DiIorio was recognized for his sig- tributes to local charitable causes. multi-hit games game better,” said Chopey. nificant accomplishments in the class- Since its inception, Westfield UNICO from Jason Fiore, goleader.com/subscribe Lacrosse Day 2009 ended success- room by maintaining a 3.85 GPA as has donated over $250,000 to many Keith Middleton, fully after the masters game. well as for his leadership and perfor- worthwhile causes. Bruce Evans, Kevin St. Onge and Paul Newton. We’ll Help Your Business John Dietch hurled a strong game. For Howie’s St. Stephen squad, well, they enjoyed a fine Brookside feast and contem- plated the next game. 100 percent of the proceeds Plfd Soccer Club Seeks will be donated to: Hope Through Education Girls FinalFest Crown The McAuley School for Ex- Plainfield Soccer Club’s All Stars ceptional Children. is competing in the ICYSL U12 (Un- der 12) Girls FinalFest against Sum- The event will take place on mit at Spencer Rockman Sports Sunday, July 26, at Complex in Edison this Saturday, Brookside Park in Scotch June 13. Plains. The opening ceremo- The All Stars are currently unde- nies will begin at 11 a.m. feated, 9-0, allowing only one goal Tickets are $10 per adult. this entire spring season on a free kick. They were undefeated last fall, Get Back On Track Children under 8 – free. becoming reigning ICYSL Champs The price includes Food with an 11-0 record, thus their year- [email protected] provided by Outback long record to date is 20-0. Steakhouse, beverages and Coached by Dwayne Wilkins and (908) 232-4407 entertainment. To pur- Howard Liverpool, the All Stars have scored seven goals this playoff sea- chase tickets, please call son, allowing none, winning in the The Westfield Leader Sgt. Matt Fugett or Sgt. quarterfinals against the South Moun- Ernie Hernandez at (908) tain Tigers, 4-0, and semifinals against www.goleader.com 322-7100. the Scotch Plains Hurricanes, 3-0. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2009 Page 17 More Community News WTA Open Singles Tennis Ladder Standings Told: Fashion Show-Lunch Deutscher Club Plans Father’s Day Picnic The second reporting period has Federbusch. Federbusch kept the fifth To Benefit Hospice come to a close with 30 matches spot with a 10-4 win over Joshua Suri AREA – An outdoor festival and MOUNTAINSIDE – The Center played. Stan Klaus, champion of the and a 6-2, 6-2 win over Diep. Suri Father’s Day Picnic will be held on Spring WTA Singles Tournament, maintains his most active status with For Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Sunday, June 21, at the Deutscher Auxiliary will present its annual fash- gained the top spot with a 1-6, 7-6 (4), 12 matches played for the season. The Club, located at 787 Featherbed Lane 8-6 (tiebreak) win over former num- next reporting period ends on June 21. ion show and luncheon on Sunday, in Clark. Open to the public, it will October 11, at L’Affaire Fine Cater- ber one Cristina Newsome, who Please report all match activity and take place rain or shine. Gates will dropped to the second position. Klaus direct any questions to Richard Pardo ing in Mountainside. All proceeds open at 11:30 a.m. will directly benefit the center. also mustered a 6-3, 6-4 win over at [email protected]. This event will feature German- Andrew Skalkin. Auxiliary President Dorothy Chard American music from 1 to 6 p.m. for 1. Stan Klaus(2)* 29. B. Zweiback(3)* has announced the appointment of With a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, win over Tuyen 2. C. Newsome(2)* 30. Joe Donnolo dancing and listening. There also will Diep, Weldon Chin grabbed the third 3.Weldon Chin(3)* 31. Daniel Ives (3)* Peggy Morrow of Roselle Park as be German-American food. No out- 4. P. Newsome(3)* 32. Mike Muroff(1) chairwoman of the fashion show and position. Paul Newsome kept fourth 5. Federbusch(5)* 33. Olga Yee (3)* side food or beverages will be permit- with a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) win over Tom Anne Greve of Cranford as Ms. ted. Picnic tables and parking will be 6. Tuyen Diep (9)* 34. Mike Gonella(1) Morrow’s co-chairwoman. Bauer and a 6-3, 6-2 win over Andrew 7. Andy Skalkin(5)*35. Ethan Krell available. There will be a requested 8. Rich Pardo(7)* 36. Vin Camuto Various local boutiques provide donation of $5 per person. Children 9.Fran Adriaens(4)* 37. Mike Manders AUNT BETTY’S PLACE…Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House, Inc. fashions for this annual event, which under age 12 may attend for free. For WTA Open Masters 10. Rob Errazo(2) 38. Andy Cohen(3) will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at the Scotch Plains are modeled by professionals. more information, call (732) 574-8600. 11. Bouchouev(5)* 39. Ben Chen(1) Public Library. The restoration of the Betty Frazee house on Raritan Road in The mission of the Auxiliary is to Tennis Ladder Told: 12. Chris Bonn(2)* 40. Don Dohm(1) 13.T. Bigosinski(4)* 41. Hank Williams Scotch Plains benefits from community and regional donations, such as from the increase public awareness of the ser- See it all on the web in color . . . John Mancini remains at the top of 14. Rich Stewart 42. Manny Erlich Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund. vice provided by the Center For Hope www.goleader.com the open masters (50+) singles ladder 15. Joe Buda(6)* 43. Zac Friss and to raise funds to enable it to posting wins over Peter Lee and sev- 16. Warren Friss(1)* 44. Todd Krell Scotch Plains Baptist continue its policy of caring for ev- PUBLIC NOTICE eral versus Janice Honymar. Chris 17. Josh Suri(12)* 45. Rich Boland Rotary Frazee Group 18. Chris Wendel(2)*46. Sravan Emany eryone in need regardless of their BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Wendel moved into second place with 19. David Ferio(4)* 47. A. Haddad (2) Posts Annual Meeting Reveals VBS Theme ability to pay. For reservations and PLANNING BOARD wins over the Honymar, as well as 20. Tom Bauer(4)* 48. Hong Jiang (1) SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch information, call Dorothy Chard at Please take notice that on July 13, 2009 over Don Dohm and Nancy 21. Doug Loffredo 49. Mitch Mankin (1) SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is Plains Baptist Church will offer its (732) 521-5362. at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, Freundlich. Mike McGlynn takes 22. Bill Wilhelm(2)* 50. Root-Lafemina(2) invited to attend the annual meeting of free Vacation Bible School from Au- located at 75 North Martine Avenue, 23. Nate Weiss(6)* 51. Ernest Jacob third with a win over Honymar. 24. Steven Lee 52. Peter Lyons Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee gust 9 to August 14, featuring the Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board McGlynn won a tough tiebreaker with House, Inc., which will take place at 5 PUBLIC NOTICE will hold a hearing on the application of the 25. E. Bronander(2)*53. Tony Marotta theme “Kingdom of the Son – The undersigned. The property in question is Joe Donnolo. Donnolo, now fifth, 26. Andy Ross(6)* 54. Chris Miller TOWN OF WESTFIELD p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, in the located at: 188 South Martine Avenue, 27. David Tibbals(2) 55. Don Beal Lord’s Prayer.” POLICE BICYCLE AUCTION bested Peter Lee, sixth, who earlier basement of the Scotch Plains Public Classes will be available for 3- and Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as 28. Chris Farella(1)* 56. Lane Maloney had beaten McGlynn. 57. J. Tannenbaum Library at 1927 Bartle Avenue. 4-year-olds, along with those in kin- Take notice that in accordance with Block 108 Lot 5, as shown on the Fanwood New members (and others) are en- The organization is committed to N.J.S.A. 40A: 14-157, the Chief of the Tax Map, owned by Hassan Diwane. ( ) cumulative matches played dergarten to grade 3 and grades 4 to 6. Westfield Police Department is authorized The applicant requests Maximum Im- couraged to make challenges to other *Denotes match played in current restoring the Revolutionary period Activities will include Bible stories, and directed to dispose of approximately pervious lot coverage & front yard set back members on the ladder. Full match reporting period Betty Frazee House near the intersec- music, crafts, recreation and snacks. (52) bicycles at a public auction to be held which is in violation of: results are available at tion of Terrill Road and Raritan Road on June 27, 2009 at the Westfield Memo- Section 184-110E(4) of the Fanwood PUBLIC NOTICE The Scotch Plains Baptist Church rial Pool parking lot complex, North Scotch Land Use Code. Variance Requested: westfieldnj.com/wta. in southwest Scotch Plains and to is located at 333 Park Avenue in Scotch 1. John Mancini (4) * TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, Plains Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey if Front Yard set back; Permitted: 30 feet; UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY bringing to life and popularizing Plains. For more information, call the said Bicycle Owners of their whereabouts Present: 29.9 feet; Proposed: 29.9 feet. 2. Chris Wendel (5) * “Aunt Betty’s” powerful story of an church office at (908) 322-5487. are unknown and cannot be ascertained, Section 184-110E(9) of the Fanwood 3. Mike McGlynn (4) * NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE or said owners have refused to receive Land Use Code. Variance Requested: 4. Janice Honymar (7) * SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD encounter with British forces and their 5. Joe Donnolo (4) * general. said property. Any individual who feels Maximum impervious lot coverage; Per- SHARED SERVICES STUDY COMMIT- Letter Carriers Plan that their bicycle may be in the possession mitted: 35 %; Present: 39.9 %; Proposed: 6. Peter Lee (4) * TEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF A 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organiza- of the Westfield Police Department must 38.8%. 7. Don Dohm (1) * SCOTCH PLAINS-BOROUGH OF tion, Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary MDA Walk Sunday bring proof of ownership by Thursday, The applicant will also seek such other 8. Nancy Freundlich (2) * FANWOOD (IN COMPLIANCE WITH WESTFIELD – Local letter carri- June 25, 2009 by 1:30 p.m. to the Westfield relief as may be determined necessary at 9. Jim Oslislo OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, Frazee House, Inc. is a public entity 10. Willie Moyler (1) answerable to the community it ers will hold their annual walk-a- Police Department, 425 East Broad Street, the public hearing based upon review of CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) Westfield. the application or amendment(s) to the New members with no matches: serves. At the annual meeting, a slate thon to benefit Muscular Dystrophy 11. Ernie Jacobs NOTICE is hereby given by the SCOTCH Bicycles will be available for inspection application. PLAINS-FANWOOD SHARED SER- of officers will be named for the com- on Sunday, June 14, at Tamaques from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. and the auction The file pertaining to this application is 12. Todd Krell 13. William Mezzomo VICES COMMITTEE of the following meet- ing year. Finances will be presented, Park in Westfield. Checks may be will take place promptly at 10:30 a.m. available for public inspection during nor- ing: Successful bidders must pay cash at the mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday 14. Jeff Diel along with an update on the made payable to MDA. All donations *match played in period Date: June 18, 2009 time of sale. All sales are final. All items through Friday) from the Secretary of the Time: 6:30 p.m. organization’s mission to develop a are tax-deductible. sold in “as is” condition. Planning Board at the Administration Of- ( ) number of matches played historical setting that inspires com- Individuals may give their dona- The Town of Westfield reserves the right fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North The next and third reporting period Location: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High munity, state and national pride and tions to their carrier who will support to accept or reject any and all bids in its Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. ends on June 21. The winner should School, Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, creates opportunities for a wide range one of the walkers or mail them to: best interest. Any interested party may appear at said promptly report results to New Jersey. Sale will be conducted by Lt. Nicholas hearing and participate therein in accor- Type of Meeting: Meeting of the Scotch of community activities. NALC Branch 1492, P.O. Box 152, Norton of the Westfield Police Depart- dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- [email protected]. Eight Plains-Fanwood Shared Services Com- Information on the Frazee restora- Westfield, N.J. 07091-0152. Donations ment. ning Board. matches are needed to qualify for the mittee. tion is available at frazeehouse.org. should be received by Friday, July 10. 1 T - 6/11/09, The Leader Fee: $28.56 Applicant: post season after Labor Day and play- Agenda: As above. Visitors to the Frazee site can hear an Hassan Diwane ers need a match in each period to Actions to be taken: No action to be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 188 South Martine Avenue taken. update at 106.9 FM on their car ra- Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 avoid risking losing up to three posi- Date of Notification: June 5, 2009 dios as they approach the site. For BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 1 T - 6/11/09, The Times Fee: $48.74 tions on the ladder. 1 T - 6/11/09, The Times Fee: $24.48 more information, call Blanchard NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, Hiatt at (908) 233-9194. ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Hye-Young Choi PUBLIC NOTICE Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North #1 REALTOR, Total Production 11 Years! BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time PLANNING BOARD NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum Level 2002-2008 and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels Please take notice that on June 24, of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each Direct Line: 908-301-2015 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed www.hye-youngchoi.net [email protected] Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board to the 23rd day of June 2009. will hold a hearing on the application of the Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of undersigned. The property in question is municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, Open House: Sun. June 14, 1-4PM • 125 East Dudley Avenue located at: 38 shady lane, Fanwood, New together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Jersey, also known as Block 116 Lot 19, rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other by Wayne Maggs. method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. The applicant requests front yard set Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the back variance for open, roofed wood front Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. porch which is in violation of: At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property Section 184-1100E(A) of the Fanwood with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money Land Use Code. Variance Requested: front order. yard setback; Permitted: 30.0 feet; Present: Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act 30.09 feet; Proposed: 24.59 feet. (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et The applicant will also seek such other seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the relief as may be determined necessary at municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser the public hearing based upon review of who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. the application or amendment(s) to the In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the application. Tax Collector should be notified immediately. The file pertaining to this application is The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: available for public inspection during nor- BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 7,549.50 through Friday) from the Secretary of the 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Place $ 2,152.79 Planning Board at the Administration Of- 40 6 Caruso, Benedetto & Sharon 30 Estelle Lane $ 6,980.03 fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North 49 20 Rojas, Jose Carlos 321 Terrill Road $ 546.53 Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 55 4 25 South Avenue, LLC 27 South Avenue $ 6,213.62 Any interested party may appear at said 60 3 200 South LLC 200 South Avenue $19,658.42 hearing and participate therein in accor- 71 12 Sumner, Alfred & Amy 36 Glenwood Road $10,126.53 dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- 77 28.02 Anaczkowski, E & Gonella 89 Shady Lane $ 2,714.61 ning Board. 105 21 Winneker, Charles & Fern 11 Robin Road $12,289.97 Applicant: 116 55 Slaughter, Keith & Linda 21 Roosevelt Avenue $ 5,829.51 Wayne Maggs Westfield . . . 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PUBLICATION Lincoln Invites PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Area Students Graduate Families to Fundraiser 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET From Bucknell University WESTFIELD – Lincoln School invites families to meet and greet TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AREA – Bucknell University con- Mariela Lemus of Scotch Plains, each other while enjoying Italian ice. COUNTY OF UNION ferred nearly 900 bachelor’s and daughter of Edmundo and Marta On Monday, June 15, Lincoln’s master’s degrees during commence- Lemus and a 2005 graduate of Mount principal, Audrey Zavetz, along with FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING ment ceremonies, May 17. Degrees Saint Mary Academy, graduated Cum PTO volunteers, will scoop ice from were awarded for studies in liberal Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree 6 to 9 p.m. at Rita’s Ice on Quimby DECEMBER 31, 2009 arts and professional programs in in Education and Psychology and Street. A portion of every sale ben- engineering, education, management departmental honors in Psychology. efits the school. The rain date is Revenue and Appropriation Summaries and music. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi Wednesday, June 17. SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED The following list identifies all honor society. 2009 2008 graduates in the local area: Jamie Quale of Scotch Plains, 1. Surplus $2,550,000.00 $2,900,000.00 Lyndsay Couture of Westfield, daughter of John Quale and Susana 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues $5,229,503.48 $5,926,790.63 daughter of Daniel and Joanne Cou- Sosa-Quale and a 2005 graduate of 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes $600,000.00 $775,000.00 ture and a 2005 graduate of Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes $14,350,351.65 $15,133,486.22 High School, graduated Cum Laude graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Total General Revenues $22,729,855.13 $24,735,276.85 with a Bachelor of Science degree in degree in Economics. SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2009 BUDGET 2008 BUDGET Mechanical Engineering. Ryan Shallcross of Westfield, son 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages $9,177,824.00 $9,321,792.00 Alexandra Fredas of Fanwood, of David and Pamela Shallcross and a Other Expenses $8,421,491.13 $11,468,271.19 daughter of Andrew and Bonnie 2005 graduate of Westfield High 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations $1,779,419.00 $550,798.66 Fredas and a 2005 graduate of Scotch School, graduated with a Bachelor of 3. Capital Improvements $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Plains-Fanwood High School, gradu- Arts degree in Economics. 4. Debt Service $1,838,121.00 $1,881,415.00 ated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Anne Siwulec of Westfield, daugh- FANTASTIC FLUTIST...On May 14, 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes $1,508,000.00 $1,508,000.00 Arts degree in Anthropology. ter of Andrew Siwulec and Mary Middle School students at The Total General Appropriations $22,729,855.13 $24,735,276.85 Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison Total Number of Employees 176 177 Gradolph of Westfield and a 2005 PUBLIC NOTICE graduate of Westfield High School, offered outstanding choral and instru- mental performances during the spring 2009 DEDICATED SEWER UTILITY BUDGET SUNSHINE NOTICE graduated Cum Laude with a Bach- TOWN OF WESTFIELD elor of Science degree in Business concert. Alejandro Vollbrechthausen SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED PLANNING BOARD of Westfield, pictured above, played 2009 2008 SPECIAL MEETING Administration in Accounting. the flute with the Sixth Grade Band. 1. Surplus $0.00 $0.00 The Planning Board of the Town of The son of Alejandro and Lucila 2. Miscellaneous Revenues $2,459,800.00 $0.00 Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special Blonsky Grandchildren Vollbrechthausen performed “Clouds” 3. Deficit (General Budget) $0.00 $0.00 meeting on June 15, 2009 in the Council by Anne McGinty, Total General Revenues $2,459,800.00 $0.00 Chambers in the Municipal Building, 425 Graduate From College “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” by SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2009 BUDGET 2008 BUDGET East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey Robert Sherman and “Double-Oh- at 7:30 pm to hear and consider the follow- WESTFIELD — Daniel Blonsky, 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages $176,645.00 $0.00 Eight (A Spy Story)” by John ing appeal: grandson of Milford Blonsky and the Edmondson. Alejandro’s brother, Vic- Other Expenses $2,239,945.00 $0.00 late Miriam Blonsky of Montauk 2. Capital Improvements $25,000.00 $0.00 PB-09-06 Gentemp c/o Joseph A. tor, is a third grader at the independent Buontempo and Jean Genevich, 254 Drive in Westfield, in May received a 3. Debt Service $0.00 $0.00 co-educational, college-preparatory Seneca Place, Block 701, Lot 38. Appli- 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations $18,210.00 $0.00 Bachelor of Science degree in Medi- school. cant is seeking final major subdivision cal Microbiology and Immunology 5. Suplus (General Budget) $0.00 $0.00 approval to subdivide one lot into two lots. Total Appropriations $2,459,800.00 $0.00 Preliminary subdivision approval was from the University of Wisconsin in Girl Scout Troop Plans Total Number of Employees 3 0 granted by Resolution adopted on August Madison, Wis. He will pursue a doc- 17, 2006. Such approval was extended to June 13 Clothing Drive BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT torate in Pharmacology at the Uni- August 17, 2010 by Resolution adopted versity of Iowa starting in August. CRANFORD – Cranford Junior BONDS on May 4, 2009. Interest $1,949,963.00 Rebecca Blonsky, grandaughter of Girl Scout Troop 376 will hold a Principal $10,500,000.00 Formal action may be taken at that meet- Mr. Blonsky and the late Mrs. clothing drive on Saturday, June 13, ing. Outstanding Balance $12,449,963.00 Variances, waivers or exceptions from Blonsky, in May received a Bachelor from 8 a.m. until noon at Orange Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Township Council of the certain site plan details or relief from re- of Science degree with honors in Bi- Avenue School, located at 901 Or- Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, on May 26, 2009. quirements may be sought as appropri- ology from the University of Minne- ange Avenue in Cranford. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on June 30, 2009 at 8:00 ate. sota in Minneapolis, Minn. She will Good and useable clothing, linens, The application and plans are on file in o’clock P.M., at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2009 may the office of the Secretary of the Board of pursue a doctor of medicine degree at belts, shoes, purses and curtains will be presented by the taxpayers or other interested persons. Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, the American University of the Car- be accepted. Copies of the budget are available in the office of Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk, at the Municipal Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen ibbean starting in September. Those donating should place items Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076, (908) 322-6700, during the hours of 8:30 A.M. Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Daniel and Rebecca Blonsky are in large plastic bags. For more infor- to 4:00 P.M. Kathleen Nemeth mation on items that will be accepted, 1 T - 6/11/09, The Times Fee: $169.83 Recording Secretary the children of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen 1 T - 6/11/09, The Leader Fee: $30.60 Blonsky of Wausau, Wis. visit fashionrepublicinc.com. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2009 Page 19

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(908) 389-0813 HELP WANTED $50, crib, mhgny $40,exec chr $20, micrwave $25, wgt lift set w/ Includes 4th of July! $2000 total GORGEOUS SAAB CONVERTBLE FREELANCERS WANTED BABYSITTER AVAILABLE P/T cahier needed for bench $50, punch bag/gloves $50 for 2 weeks & 3 FULL weekends! Summer is here! Put the top down! Strong, detail-oriented writers Deli located in Garwood. (908)251-0077 Call Katie (732)232-5164 Experienced, responsible, and A perfect used car for spouse or with professional demeanor Please call (917) 502-4948. dependable college student with teenager. 2004 SAAB 9-3 ARC needed to cover local PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE car available for summer convertible 76,500 miles, Silver HELP WANTED government meetings. Must TOWN OF WESTFIELD 64.6% coverage by improvements. babysitting job. References avail- exterior, blk leather int. Meticulous be able to meet deadlines, Real Estate: Thinking of making a BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 4. Front Yard (Established) - Section able. Call Sara at (908) 370-1739 18.08E & 11.21E.5 requires a front yard of care, very good cond. $11,999. know how to write a lead, and change? Prudential NJ Properties The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Not a distressed sale. is now interviewing for full time 21.5 feet. The proposed front yard of the HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! take an active interest in their Westfield will meet on Tuesday, June 23, (908) 232-1909 2009 at the Municipal Building, 425 East Property is 42.1 feet. real estate agent positions, 5. Minimum Side Yard - Section 18.08F beats in order to develop news Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at I am a skilled woman, trust wor- Westfield Office. Call Margie requires that there shall be a side yard BEDROOMS/COUCH FOR SALE stories. Please email 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to hear thy, honest, reliable house clean- which is not less than the height of the resume and clips to: (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. and consider the following appeal for vari- building or structure, or twenty (25) feet ing, very hard working & detail White Twin Sleighbed w/trundle ance relief from the requirements of the PUBLIC NOTICE whichever is greater. In this case the re- oriented. Take pleasure in what i & dresser- $500. Broyhill Cherry [email protected] Westfield Land Use Ordinance and pre- quired minimum side yard is 53 (+/-) feet. TOWN OF WESTFIELD liminary and final site plan approval. like to do. 5 years exp,good prices. Queen Sleighbed w/dresser & The side yard proposed is 6.9 feet. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (973) 583-8997 or (973) 878-2181 nightstand $750. Beige leather The Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity 6. Minimum Rear Yard - Section PUBLIC NOTICE 425 EAST BROAD STREET (the “Applicant”) whose existing church 18.08G requires that there be a minimum couch. All like new! $300. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY CLEANING LADY TOWN OF WESTFIELD building (the “Church Building”) is located rear yard which is not less than the height Call (908) 821-5198 June 9, 2007 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT at 506 Westfield Avenue (Lot 3, Block of the structure or 50 feet. In this case the POLISH CLEANING LADY IS SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Adjustment of the Town of 3010 on the Tax Map of the Town of required rear yard if 53 feet (+/-). The rear SPECTACULAR Westfield) proposes to demolish an exist- LOOKING FOR APARTMENTS, The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on June yard proposed is 21.5 feet (+/-). ing residence located at 512 Westfield HOUSES, OFFICES. Window Treatments Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special 23 , 2009 in the Council Chambers at the 7. Maximum Building Height - Sec- Avenue (Lot 4, Block 3010 on said tax meeting on June 23, 2009 in the Council Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, tion 12.05B requires that the house of GOOD REFERENCES AND Interior Designing map) and to construct a one and two-story Chambers in the Municipal Building, 425 Westfield, New Jersey at 7:00 p.m. to worship structures not exceed 45 feet in LONG EXPERIENCE. by a Professional Designer addition to the existing church building to East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey hear and consider the following appeal for height. Height of existing structure is 53 be used as a parish center (the “Parish (908) 237-1541 JOANNA Free Consultation at 7:00 pm to hear and consider the follow- site plan relief from the requirements of feet (+/-). Center”). Said Lots 3 & 4 in Block 3010 (732) 726-0241 ing appeals for preliminary and final major Westfield Land Use Ordinance. 8. Parking (Gross Floor Area) – Sec- (collectively referred to herein as the “Prop- NEED HELP WITH MATH? site plan approval and for variance relief St. Helen’s Church located at 1600 tion 17.02C.3 requires that 228 parking erty”) will be combined to create lot 3.01 SUMMER TUTOR from the requirements of the Westfield Rahway Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey, spaces be provided. Applicant proposes 3 Skilled, experienced, patient NJ and is located in the P-2 Professional Land Use Ordinance: Block 5402, Lot 34.02 seeks permission to parking spaces. certified math teacher can National Honor Society decrease the size of the proposed admin- Office District. An existing rectory exists 9. Minimum Setback Driveway and help you increase your Westfield grad looking to tutor The Catholic Church of the Holy Trin- istration building that is to be constructed on Lot 2, Block 3010 which is located in the Parking Areas (From Residential Use ity, 315 First Avenue, Applicant seeks on the this property; it is a change in the RM-6 One and Two Family Residence Zone) – Section 17.03C.3 requires that understanding of math and middle school and high school Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan ap- size of the administration building that was District. parking areas and driveways be set back improve your grades and test math. Experienced. proval with c and d variances. The Church previously proposed and approved by the On September 10, 2007 the Board of at least ten (10) feet from any abutting results. Can tutor all phases of Call Tara (908) 591-9582 located at 506 Westfield Avenue, (Block Board of Adjustment in connection with its Adjustment of the Town of Westfield property in any residential zones. The math, elementary through 3010, Lot 3) proposes to demolish an site plan review of the construction/reno- adopted a Resolution ( the “Resolution”) proposed set back of parking areas and PHOTOGRAPHY existing residence located at 512 Westfield vation plans of St. Helen’s Church. The granting the application of the Applicant driveways from abutting property in a resi- calculus, as well as SAT and Avenue (Block 3010, Lot 4) and to con- property is located in an RS-24 zone and for Conditional Use Variance relief, Bulk dential zone is 5 feet. other test prep. Available Event and family photographer to struct a one and two story addition to the is considered a conditional use under the Variance relief and Preliminary and Final 10. Minimum Driveway Width (2-Way) now and during summer. keep your Soiree alive forever. Church Building. Westfield Municipal Land Use Ordinances. Site Plan Approval to allow and permit the – Section 17.05B requires that driveways demolition of an existing residence lo- Please call Mel at (732) 603-9521. St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway Av- The Application requires approval of for non-residential uses shall have at least Professional references. Call cated at 512 Westfield Avenue and to enue, Applicant is seeking approval of proposed modifications to that was ap- twenty (20) feet in width for two-way traffic. Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 construct a three story addition to the TUTOR Revision of Final Major Site Plan approval proved by the Westfield Board of Adjust- Proposed driveway is 16 feet wide. Church Building to be used as a Parish Email: [email protected] with c and d variances. By resolution dated ment by resolution dated June 11, 2007. 11. Minimum Setback Driveway and Center. Charles Dodge, college senior June 11, 2007 the Westfield Board of The Church also seeks approval for any Parking Areas (From Non-Residential PUBLIC NOTICE The Applicant is seeking the following studying English Education, avail- Adjustment approved the application of and all other relief from the Westfield Land Uses or Zones). Section 17.03 C 4 re- Use Ordinance that may be determined types of approvals from the Board of Ad- quires that parking areas and driveways able to tutor your student this sum- UNION COUNTY BOARD St. Helen’s Church to increase the size of necessary during the course of the public justment of the Town of Westfield. for non-residential uses in a non – resi- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the existing church and to construct an mer. Prior teaching experience hearings. If the matter is not concluded on A. Preliminary and Final Site Plan dential zone be set back at least five (5) NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD administrative building connecting the ex- and willing to drive to your loca- that date, additional public hearing dates Approval allowing the construction of feet from any non-residential uses or zones. Date Adopted: 5/28/09 isting church to the existing parish center. may be ordered and scheduled. This the Parish Center which amends the The proposed set back of parking and tion. Contact me for inquiries. Public Notice is hereby given that the The original resolution approved an ad- notice is sent to you on behalf of the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval driveway areas from non-residential uses (908) 233-0021 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ministration building of 11,378 square feet. applicant by order of the Board. previously granted by the Resolution. or zones is 1 feet. ers has awarded a contract without com- The Church is seeking authorization/ap- Any interested party may appear at the B. The following Bulk Variances for Variances, waivers or exceptions from petitive bidding as an extraordinary proval to reduce the size of the administra- APARTMENT FOR RENT hearing, either in person, or by their attor- Proposed Lot 3.01: certain site plan details or relief from re- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. tion building to 9,340 square feet. ney, and be given an opportunity to be 1. Minimum Lot Area - Section 18.08B quirements may be sought as appropri- Metuchen 3BR, LR, DR, EIK, 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Formal action may be taken at that meet- heard with respect to this application. requires a minimum lot area of 75,000 ate. resolution authorizing it is available for CAC, 1 car gar, W/D hookup, ing. Documentation of the above is on file in square feet. The Property will be com- Plans and application are on file in the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk $1350 per month plus util. Walk Variances, waivers or exceptions from the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North prised of 32,596 square feet. Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North of the Board. Distance NYC Train. certain site plan details or relief from re- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 2. Mininum Lot Frontage - Section Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and (908) 755-2888 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-587 quirements may be sought as appropri- may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 18.08C requires a minimum frontage of may be seen Monday through Friday be- AWARED TO: James M. Davy Associ- ate. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 225 feet. Property has a frontage of 165.13 tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 ates, LLC, Pennington, New Jersey The application and plans are on file in Lindabury, McCormick, feet. p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICES: for shared consulting ser- the office of the Secretary of the Board of Estabrook & Cooper 3. Maximum Coverage By Improve- Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS vices for the County of Union Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, 53 Cardinal Drive, P.O. Box 2369 ments - Section 18.08D requires that the Attorney for the Applicant COSTS: in an amount of $175.00 per Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Westfield, New Jersey 07091 total coverage of the lot by all buildings, Arthur Attenasio, LLC NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- hour in an amount not to exceed $41,797 Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Tel. (908) 233-6800 structures, sidewalks, parking areas, drive- 324 East Broad Street, P.O. Box 490 ing of the Township Council of the Town- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Kathleen Nemeth Attorneys for Applicant, way and other improvements shall not Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Secretary, Board of Adjustment St. Helen’s Church exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total lot (908) 233-6013 June 9, 2009 the following ordinance en- 1 T – 6/11/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 6/11/09, The Leader Fee: $44.88 1 T - 6/11/09, The Leader Fee: $47.43 area. The Property is proposed to have 1 T - 6/11/09, The Leader Fee: $110.16 titled: CALENDAR YEAR 2009 ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A:4-45.14) was adopted on second and final read- ing. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 1 T - 6/11/09, The Times Fee: $15.81 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS THE TIME TO BUY IS NOW! RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPOINTING CONNER STRONG AS RISK If you are a first-time homebuyer or haven’t owned a home in three years or more, MANAGEMENT CONSULT- ANT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AND AU- you may qualify for a tax credit UP TO $8,000. Call one of our offices and speak with one of our THORIZING MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EX- ® ECUTE ATTACHED RISK experienced sales agents before deciding which Realtor you will hire to market your home. MANAGEMENT CONSULT- ANT AGREEMENT WITH CONNER STRONG WHEREAS, pursuant to the by-laws of the Suburban Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, the Township of Scotch Plains is required to appoint a Risk Management Consultant; WHEREAS, Conner Strong has served as a Risk Management Consultant for the Township of Scotch Plains for many years and provided risk management consulting services for the Suburban Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund; WHEREAS, the local public contracts law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of FANWOOD $434,900 WESTFIELD $489,900 CRANFORD $629,900 KENILWORTH $650,000 a contract for professional services with- Fully updated, adorable and very spacious 4 Very well maintained home set amid flow- Handsome Colonial built in 1992 by A. Exceptional Kenilworth home with open out competitive bids must be publicly ad- vertised; Bedroom Colonial/Cape in the heart of ering foliage. Includes 8 rooms and offers 3 Crane. Includes a Living Room with gas fire- floor plan will provide many hours of enjoy- WHEREAS, this contract is awarded Fanwood. Only 2 blocks to train and town. Bedrooms, 2 full baths, updated Kitchen, place, refinished oak floors on 1st floor, sun- ment while entertaining family and friends. without competitive bidding as a “profes- nd st sional service” under the provisions of Three Bedrooms on 2 floor are dormered large 1 floor addition with fireplace. First lit Family Room with vaulted ceiling and sky- Formal Living and Dining Rooms open to a said local public contracts law because and vaulted with new full bath plus bonus floor bath offers a Jacuzzi tub. Also offers light. Two rooms in 2003 finished state-lf-the-art Kitchen with cherry the services are of such a qualitative na- ture and will not permit the receipt of com- sitting area. Also includes a Living Room hardwood floors, CAC, Anderson windows base3ment offers a gas fireplace. Walk-up cabinetry, center island, granite counters and petitive bids due to the subjective differ- with a wood-burning fireplace. and large deck. attic potential. stainless steel appliances. ence in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical requirements of such professionals will not permit such bidding; WHEREAS, funds have been certified by the Chief Financial Officer in the 2009 Budget in an amount not to exceed $15,389.73 for Conner Strong as Risk Management Consultant for the Township of Scotch Plains for the period of July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, to be applied towards fees and costs for those services, which shall be subject to the approval of the Municipal Manager; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, that Conner Strong is hereby appointed as SCOTCH PLAINS $890,900 WESTFIELD $1,795,000 WESTFIELD $1,950,000 WESTFIELD $769,000 the Professional Risk Management Con- Custom Colonial with updated Kitchen. Stately center hall Colonial on nearly 3/4ths Designing and building yesteryear today, Sunlit and spacious home with 9 rooms in- sultant for the Township of Scotch Plains to the Suburban Municipal Joint Insurance Offers 10 rooms and includes 5 Bedrooms, acre of magnificent grounds in heart of In- Simpson’s has set a new standard of excel- cludes an updated Eat-In Kitchen in 2002 with Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability 3.1 updated baths, custom cabinetry in Fam- dian Forest. Wonderful living and enter- lence with this classic 1920’s Shingle style granite counters, updated hall bath, Master Joint Insurance Fund from July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009; and ily Room & Dining Rooms, full finished taining space, 4 fireplaces: Living Room, home with 3’ eaves and sweeping roof lines. Bedroom with full bath, hardwood floors, Liv- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the walk-out basement with wet bar, Recreation Dining Room, Master Bedroom and Library. Superb craftsmanship, design and architec- ing Room with fireplace, enclosed porch opens Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Risk Manage- Room, full bath and Bedroom waterproofed Classic architectural detail. tural detail, using only the finest materials to beautiful yard. Updates include CAC, fur- ment Consultant’s Agreement between with French drain. with attention to detail. nace, HWH and most windows. the Township of Scotch Plains and Conner Strong in the form attached hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Mike Avalone at Conner Strong. www.Burgdorff.com Dated: June 9, 2009 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS WESTFIELD OFFICE: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 | 908-233-0065 U Mortgage Services call ERA Home Loans 1.888.421.3813 1 T - 6/11/09, The Times Fee: $61.71 Owned and Operated by NRT LLC Page 20 Thursday, June 11, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Harry Lampon, 81, Air Force Reservist; Josephine Matino, 83, Worked at WHS; Was Active in Church and CONTACT – Obituaries – Involved in Church and Organizations Harry Nicholas Lampon, 81, died “grand” dog, Magic. John Gainer, III, 87, Air Corps Veteran; Josephine “Mema” Marotta lock and her husband, Gregory, and on Tuesday, June 2, at his longtime Surviving are his beloved wife of 50 Matino, 83, of Westfield passed away Samuel Matino, Jr. and his wife, residence in Colonia with his wife at years, Mary Ann Lydia Leonhardt; Sales Representative For Companies peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, at Carol. She was the loving sister of his side. two daughters, Cynthia Dawn Lampon Overlook Hospital in Summit, sur- Rosalie Aiello and her late hus- Born in Plainfield to and Suzanne Lydia John F. Gainer, III, an 18-year resi- ters, Alice Jackson and Mildred rounded by her loving family. band, Sal, John Marotta and his Nicholas and Mary Vasquez; his grandchil- dent of Annapolis, Md. and previ- Gainer, also predeceased him. Born in New York City and presi- wife, Jean, and Vincent Marotta and Lampon, he served the dren, C. Alexander and ously of Fanwood, N.J. for 23 years, He is survived by his children, John dent of her class while attending his wife, Rose. She also will be Air Force in the Zoë Gracia Vasquez; his died on Sunday, June 7, F. Gainer, IV of Kildeer, Ill., school there, she moved to Westfield deeply missed by her five grand- Marianas from 1946 to sisters, Helen Davis and at Anne Arundel Medi- Donna Jeckel of Cape Coral, in 1940 and graduated from children, Jaime Jackett and her hus- 1947 and received his Edythe Jones; his nieces, cal Center in Annapolis Fla. and Janice Donaghue Westfield High School in 1944. band, Stephen, Megan and Kristen Bachelor of Science de- and his devoted aide, from a pulmonary em- of Silver Spring, Md., and She worked in the Westfield High Pollock, Jonathan Ober and Samuel gree from Indiana’s Milka Palo. bolism. He was 87. his brother, Charles Gainer School cafeteria for 30 years. Matino. Trine. For 40 years, Mr. In lieu of flowers, do- Born March 2, 1922 in of Enterprise, Ala. Also sur- Josephine was married at the Holy Josephine, fondly known as Lampon served as a nations may be made to Illinois to the late John viving are his grandchildren, Trinity Roman Catholic Church in “Mema” to her family and close master sergeant in the Willow Grove Presbyte- F., Jr. and Minnie M. Jay, Libby, Kellie, Jonathan, Westfield, where she was a parish- friends, was well known for her Active Air Force Re- rian Church, 1961 Raritan Gainer, he attended the Shawn, Tom and Molly, and ioner for over 70 years. She also homemade cookies, contagious serves, while working Harry N. Lampon Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. University of Illinois, his great-grandchildren, was the recording secretary for the laugh and strong spirit. at Exxon in Linden. 07076, where a memo- where he received a Alexys, Abigail and Kaden. Catholic Daughters of the Ameri- A Mass of Christian Burial was He was an elder on Session, head rial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Bachelor of Arts degree Friends are invited to cas and a member of the Rosary offered on Saturday, June 6, at the usher, Sunday school teacher and Saturday, June 20. Private interment in Business. John proudly John F. Gainer, III John’s Life Celebration to- Society at the church. Holy Trinity Church in Westfield. prayer leader at the Willow Grove took place at Hazelwood Cemetery in served his country in the day, Thursday, June 11, She was a member of the Scotch Burial took place at Fairview Cem- Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains. Rahway. United States Army Air Corps, flying from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Plains Chapter of the Ladies of etery in Westfield. Additionally, he ministered at the New Arrangements are under the direc- a P51-Mustang during World War II. George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 UNICO, the McKinley School Par- Arrangements were by the Dooley York Bowery Mission for 40 years. tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, John had worked as a sales repre- Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, ent-Teacher Association and the Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Mr. Lampon enjoyed his work for 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. There sentative for the packaging companies Md. Funeral services will be held Westfield Bowling League. enue in Westfield. CONTACT We Care, being the first will be no calling hours. For addi- Continental Can and Printpack Inc. tomorrow, Friday, June 12, at 10 Josephine was the devoted wife In lieu of flowers, please make volunteer to reach 3,500 hours on the tional information or to express con- He was a proud member of the a.m. at the Calvary United Method- of the late Samuel Matino, Sr., who donations in her name to either St. help lines. He also enjoyed history, dolences, please visit Annapolis Power Squadron, the Cal- ist Church, 301 Rowe Boulevard, predeceased her in 1986, and the Jude Children’s Research Hospital travel, bird watching, nature, cross- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. vary United Methodist Church and Annapolis, Md. Interment will be at beloved mother of Joanne Ober and or the Westfield Rescue Squad. country skiing and walking with his June 11, 2009 the Caritas Society of St. John’s Col- Lakemont Memorial Gardens in her husband, David, Frances Pol- June 11, 2009 grandchildren, Alex and Zoë, and his lege in Annapolis, Md. John also was Davidsonville, Md. very active with the South County In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Dr. William A. Liggitt, 90, Educator; David Simons, 38, Raised in Westfield; Senior Center and was a season ticket butions may be made to Calvary United holder for all Navy sports events. Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Boule- Active Volunteer and Family Man Journalist, Editor and Music Critic His hobbies included watching vard, Annapolis, Md. 21401 or to the Navy sports and boating. Annapolis Senior Center, 119 South William A. Liggitt, 90, a longtime gium and was the Director of Civilian David Simons, 38, of Kansas City, Green of Seattle, Wash., and seven John has gone to be with his wife of Villa Avenue, Annapolis, Md. 21401. Westfield resident, passed away on Personnel in Andismishk, Iran. Mo., formerly of Westfield, died at nieces and nephews. His family will 60 years, JoAnn W. Gainer, whom he Please sign the online guest book at Friday, June 5, at Overlook Hospital Education was at the heart of Dr. Kansas City Hospice House on Fri- forever miss David’s wit, his com- married August 14, 1948 and who www.kalasfuneralhomes.com. in Summit. Liggitt’s volunteer work. He served day, May 29. passion and courage, his never end- died on February 15, 2008. Two sis- June 11, 2009 Known to many people as Bill, to a in many professional educational or- David was born in Overlook Hos- ing curiosity and intelligence, and few as Dad, and to his grandchildren ganizations and contributed to nu- pital in Summit on February 16, his beautiful smile. He was the best. and great-grandchildren as Pop-Pop merous educational publications. Dr. 1971. He was raised in Westfield, A memorial service to celebrate Shirley Clemens, 90, Local Parishioner; and Grandpa, Dr. Liggitt was a kind Liggitt, a man of faith, was a deacon attended Westfield schools through David’s life will take place some- and encouraging man who had a great and elder at The Presbyterian Church junior high and graduated from time this summer. Donations may Had Been ESNA Payroll Supervisor sense of humor, loved to dance and in Westfield and president of the Bible Newark Academy in Livingston in be made in his name to the Ameri- Shirley Courval Clemens, 90, of northern New Jersey. Mrs. Clemens enjoyed sports. Class. He was a lifelong Rotarian, a 1989. David received a Bachelor of can Cancer Society. Westfield died on Sunday, June 7, at married her husband of 22 years, Born in Quaker City, Ohio, Dr. Liggitt member of Phi Delta Kappa and a Arts in English With Distinction June 11, 2009 Overlook Hospital in Summit. Walter Charles Clemens, in 1941. was the son of Earle O. Liggitt and 32nd degree Mason. from the University of Missouri, Born in Montreal, Province of She moved to Westfield in 1943, Rose Kingan Liggitt. He earned his Dr. Liggitt is survived by his be- Kansas City, in 1993 and a Master Joseph P. Collura, 71 Qúebec, Canada on June 28, 1918, where she raised her family. bachelor’s degree at the College of loved wife of 62 years, Jean Howat of Journalism from the University Joseph P. Collura, 71, of Scotch she was the daughter of Arthur Mrs. Clemens was a communi- Wooster and later received his master’s Liggitt; his sister, Jane Haynam of of California, Berkeley, in 2007. Plains died on Thursday, June 4, at his Courval and Bridget O’Reilly cant of the Holy Trinity Roman and doctorate from the University of Wilmington, N.C.; his sons, William David worked briefly as a stockbro- residence. Courval. She came to the United Catholic Church of Westfield and a Pittsburgh. Dr. Liggitt also was a Thomas Liggitt and his wife, Jen, of ker but was primarily a writer. He was Born in East Orange, Joe grew up States with her family in 1919 and member of the Rosary Altar Soci- Kellogg Foundation fellow in post-doc- Dallas, Tex. and Paul Howat Liggitt a journalist, editor, music critic, on- in Newark and settled in Scotch Plains was raised in New York City and ety. Additionally, she enjoyed many toral research at New York University. and his wife, Susan, of Leasburg, line essayist and author of “Love Song in 1973. years as an active member of the As an educator, Dr. Liggitt served N.C.; seven grandsons, Mark, Jef- For W, An Appreciation in Haiku.” Joe had been self-employed as a SHERIFF’S SALE Amity Club of Westfield. She had as a high school principal in frey, David, Jordan, William, Jr., An- contractor for many years and also David is survived by his wife, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002313) been employed by the ESNA Cor- Bridgeville, Pa. and then as associate drew and Nathan Liggitt, and seven Erika Lewis; his father, Kent, of worked for Ralph Checchio Inc. in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY poration as a payroll supervisor, professor of school law and adminis- great-grandchildren, Will, Walker, CHANCERY DIVISION New York City; his mother and step- Scotch Plains, retiring in 2007. UNION COUNTY retiring in 1974. tration at Western Maryland College. Grayson, Grace, Anna Lee, Eloise He was co-founder and president of DOCKET NO. F-3666-08 father, Pat and Dan Bonardi of Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Mrs. Clemens was predeceased He later served as professor of his- and Rachel Liggitt. Garwood; one brother, Kevin, of the Outdoorsmen Sportsman Club, a VS. by her husband, Walter Clemens, in tory and dean of personnel at A memorial service will be held at Defendant: CHRISTOPHER A. DAVEY, Malibu, Calif.; three sisters, Tracey hunting club in Newton, N.J., for the CRYSTAL J. DAVEY, HIS WIFE, AND EACH OF 1964; a grandson, Nicholas Brand, Kutztown State College. 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the past 45 years. Joe also was a member THEIR HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL Dryden of Durham, N.C., Kim REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR in 1979; a son, Reilly Clemens, in The majority of his career was spent sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church Lattanzi of Leesburg, Va. and Amy of the Scotch Plains Italian American OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, 1990, and her nine brothers and at The University of Jersey City in in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue. TITLE AND INTEREST; MORTGAGE ELEC- Club and UNICO of Scotch Plains. TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; sisters. many different capacities, including Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- Sarah Abramowitz, 92 Surviving are his wife of 36 years, BUDD BUILT IN VACUUM CLEANERS; STATE OF NEW JERSEY She is survived by three loving chairman of the Social Studies Depart- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Sarah Abramowitz (née Steinberg), Patricia (née Schroeder); his son, Rich, Sale Date: 06/24/2009 daughters and their families, all of ment, first chairman of the graduate Westfield. Writ of Execution: 03/27/2009 92, of Scotch Plains died on Friday, and his wife, Gina; his sisters, Lucielle By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Westfield: Juliette Clemens, with school, dean of instruction, executive In lieu of flowers, donations may Morris, Phyllis Virzi, Peg M. Collura to me directed I shall expose for sale by public June 5, at the Ashbrook Nursing and vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- whom she resided, Susan and Walter vice president and acting president. be made to The Presbyterian Church Rehabilitation Center in Scotch Plains. and Cecelia Scalanga; his brothers, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Brand and Nancy and Bob Rimkus, As a United States Army officer in Westfield or the Westfield Rescue TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Born in Newark, Mrs. Abramowitz Donald and James V., and their spouses; WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of a devoted son-in-law; three beloved during World War II, Dr. Liggitt served Squad. his grandchildren, Samantha and said day. All successful bidders must have 20% June 11, 2009 had lived in Union before moving to of their bid available in cash or certified check at grandchildren, David Rimkus, in Iran, France, Germany and Bel- Scotch Plains 15 years ago. Richie Fitzpatrick, and his brothers- the conclusion of the sales. Jillian Brand Griffin and Daniel and sisters-in-law, Talby, Butchie, The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred She had been a bookkeeper and of- Eighty Thousand Three Hundred Forty Eight and Clemens, and one great-grandchild, Ruth Bogert Young, Piano Teacher; Gary, Anne, Lenny and Barbara, and 11/100*** ($280,348.11). fice manager for Slick Shine in Newark The property to be sold is located in the Town- Michael Brand. for many years, retiring 27 years ago. their spouses. Also surviving are many ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, Throughout her life, Mrs. State of New Jersey. Enjoyed Literature and Languages Predeceased by her husband, nieces, nephews and friends, and his Commonly known as: 2298 Jersey Avenue, Clemens was a devoted daughter, cherished dogs, Remy and Bruiser. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Hyman, she is survived by her son, Tax Lot No.: 3 in Block 9004 sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend. Ruth Bogert Young of Westfield and her membership in The Ron Abramowitz, and his wife, Andy, A service was held on Sunday, June Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 feet x She lived a long life full of grace died on Friday, June 5. Musician’s Club of New Jersey, 100 feet. of Westfield, and her grandchildren, 7, at the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Nearest Cross Street: First Street and dignity. She will be remem- Ruth was born July 6, 1917 to Wil- Words of Music, the Alliance Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Jesse and Ross. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. bered dearly by the many people liam Tyson Bogert and Lucy Munro Francaise of Montclair and Le Petit Graveside services were held on Memorial donations may be made Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): none whose lives she touched. Bogert in Newark, N.J. She also Coin de France. Above all else was Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Nineteen Thou- Sunday, June 7, at Mount Lebanon to: Italian American Club L’Aquila’s sand Three Hundred Eighty Two and 33/100*** A Mass of Christian Burial will shared her family life with her de- her love of her family, her “honor- Earthquake Fund, c/o Italian Ameri- ($319,382.33) together with lawful interest and Cemetery in Iselin. costs. be offered at 10:30 a.m. today, voted brother, Hayden Munro Bogert. ary” grandchildren, Andrea and Arrangements were by the Menorah can Club, 1976 Valley Avenue, Scotch Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Thursday, June 11, at the Holy Trin- After attending Barringer High Steven Fang; her friends (especially tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Chapels at Millburn in Union. Plains, N.J. 07076. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the ity Church in Westfield. Interment School, she did her college studies at Ingrid and Peter Quick) and her June 11, 2009 June 11, 2009 money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, will follow at the Gate of Heaven Douglass College in New Brunswick wonderful cats and dog. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Cemetery in East Hanover. and went on to teach piano for 35 She is survived by her loving hus- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Funeral arrangements are under years in Newark and Westfield. band of 69 years, Raymond, a proud an order directing payment of the surplus money. the direction of the Dooley Colo- Among the likes and delights of son, Stefan, and loving nieces and Edward J. Hobbie The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue her life were her love of 19th-cen- nephews. any. ATTORNEY AT LAW There is a full legal description on file in the in Westfield. tury English literature, languages A family and friend gathering will Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Donations in her memory may be (French in particular), coaching her be held in a number of weeks. Any sale for any length of time without further adver- made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, husband and son in their concert memorial donations may be made to Named by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, tisement. Ralph Froehlich 335 Watterson Street, Westfield, N.J. preparations, Martha’s Vineyard, the Humane Society of the United Sheriff APRIL 2006, 2007 & 2008 Attorney: 07090. playing classical music (a daily rou- States. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC June 11, 2009 tine), sailing, book sales, button col- Private arrangements are by the “Super Lawyer in Elder Law” 200 SHEFFIELD STREET SUITE 301 SHERIFF’S SALE lecting, drawing, British comedies Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 (908) 233-8500 Street in Westfield. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002312) June 11, 2009 File No.: XRZ-97337 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE 4 T - 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 CHANCERY DIVISION • Estate PLANNING • ELDER LAW & 06/18/09, Leader Fee: $183.60 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002759) SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-34615-07 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY • WILL AND TRUSTS • REAL ESTATE SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002678) TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002347) FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN DOCKET NO. F-27882-08 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TRUST 2005-2 Plaintiff: GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION VS. VS. DOCKET NO. F-17662-08 UNION COUNTY Defendant: SANTO NARDI; DEBORAH Defendant: LEONARDO RODRIGUEZ, Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC 908-276-4777 DOCKET NO. F-35649-07 NARDI; DEBORAH JORGENSEN, HER HEIRS, JACQUELINE RAMIS VS. Plaintiff: LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSO- DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Sale Date: 07/08/2009 Defendant: EDUARDO ROCO-SION; CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TIVES, AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Writ of Execution: 04/30/2009 PATRICIA ROCA 476 SOUTH AVENUE E., CRANFORD, N.J. 07016 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 07/08/2009 ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET- EST; SUMMER A. HERZOG; COLE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 04/30/2009 BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3 CONSULTASNTS, LLC; WACHOVIA BANK vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: ANGELO A. GRECCO; Sale Date: 06/24/2009 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- KATHERINE GRECCO Writ of Execution: 03/23/2009 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 06/24/2009 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 03/18/2009 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public of their bid available in cash or certified check at WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Gray Funeral Homes to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Eighty Six Thousand Three Hundred Eight and the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of 60/100*** ($486,308.60). The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Property to be sold is located in the Township Thirty Four Thousand Five Hundred Eleven and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New 55/100*** ($534,511.55). Since 1897 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the conclusion of the sales. Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the Town of of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Premises commonly known as: 170 HARDING Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. Thirty Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Nine ROAD, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW Premises commonly known as: 405 1ST The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred and 14/100*** ($532,599.14). JERSEY 07201 STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven The property to be sold is located in the Town BEING KNOWN as LOT 6.01, BLOCK 3902, BEING KNOWN as LOT 1, BLOCK 2902, on and 54/100*** ($396,627.54). of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New on the official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch the official Tax Map of the Township of Westfield The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Jersey. Plains. Town. ough of Garwood in the County of Union, State of Commonly known as: 1080 Prospect Street, Dimensions: 73.81 feet x 100.5 feet x 70.6 feet Dimensions: 62.65 feet x 87.60 feet x 87.40 New Jersey. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. x 100 feet feet x 117.68 Commonly known as: 600 Spruce Avenue, Tax Lot No.: 86 in Block 306 Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue Nearest Cross Street: Rahway Avenue Garwood, New Jersey 07027. Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 189 feet x Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Tax Lot No.: 14 (a/k/a 263 & 264) in Block 306 110 feet x 190 feet x 110 feet. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, (a/k/a Block 53) Nearest Cross Street: Hamilton Street liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 80 feet x Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested 100 feet. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Nearest Cross Street: Maple Street Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record nicipal or tax liens that may be due. able - You must check with the tax collector for and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- exact amounts due. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in able - You must check with the tax collector for cation which will insure the successful bidder at Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a exact amounts due. sale in respect to Judgment #J-093655-1991, return of the deposit pais. The Purchaser shall return of the deposit pais. The Purchaser shall 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): none Judgement #J-076354-1996 have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifty Eight Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Ninety Nine the Mortgagor’s attorney. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the sand Six Hundred Fifty Eight and 52/100*** Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Eight and 19/ Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Seventy Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Ninety Two personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or ($458,658.52) together with lawful interest and 100*** ($599,958.19) together with lawful inter- sand Eight Hundred Ninety Nine and 74/100*** Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Four and 92/ costs. est and costs. ($570,899.74) together with lawful interest and 100*** ($592,374.92) together with lawful inter- cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. est and costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Charles J. Tombs Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. tisement. Sheriff Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich NJ Lic. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2009 Page 21 Music Brings Harmony, Folk Diva Wainwright Hope to Developing World Performs in Westfield By MARYLOU MORANO You No More.” WESTFIELD – The Coffee With to create a soulful hybrid. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I can’t tell you how inspiring it is to Conscience Concert Series con- Born into a highly acclaimed mu- AREA – This year’s Harmony and be a part of a choir performing to help cludes its ninth season by presenting sical family (youngest sister to Hope Concert, Wardlaw-Hartridge other people across the globe,” he said. folk diva Sloan Wainwright in con- Loudon Wainwright, auntie to Rufus School’s second annual choral con- “It’s the best feeling in the world to cert at the First United Methodist Wainwright and Martha Wain- cert, held in Plainfield’s Crescent Av- know that because of our…singing, Church, located at 1 East Broad Street wright), Ms. Wainwright’s teenage enue Presbyterian Church last month, we are able to reach out to the less- (corner of North Avenue) in Westfield years were largely influenced by a proved to be as melodic and inspira- fortunate people out there.” on Saturday, June 13. constant flow of diverse artists, writ- tional as last year’s inaugural event. Kayla Kluse of Winfield Park, also Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and ers and musicians. Three of Wardlaw-Hartridge’s a member of the class of 2011, sang the concert begins at 8 p.m. Admis- She learned to play the piano and choirs – the Upper School Concert soprano in the Upper School Concert sion is $19 online and $20 at the watched her brother Loudon become Choir, the Middle School Treble Choir Choir. David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times door. This concert will benefit the successful. Writing and performing, and the Middle School Boys Choir, all “To be part of the second annual BASS BOOST...Patrick Blackwell, bass-baritone, rounded out the vocal offerings Community FoodBank of New Jer- throughout the Greenwich Village under the direction Harmony and at the WSO’s season finale. sey. Advance purchase of tickets is hipster scene, she developed her own of Matthew LaPine Hope concert was highly recommended by going to unique style. Ms. Wainwright re- – performed. Jane such a great expe- sloanwainwright.eventbrite.com. leased a self-titled debut CD in 1996, Brown accompa- rience. We helped Westfield Symphony Orchestra A forerunner in the independent which was a critical success. She has nied the choirs. so many people music scene, Ms. Wainwright is best since released three others and con- The program and did so much CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 known for her rich contralto voice, tinues to tour nationally. featured an eclec- good,” she said. tently with the choruses. Svjetlana Kaabalin. intensely personal lyrics and an in- For more information, see tic group of songs, The nobleness In the Sanctus segment, the chorus With the concluding Libera Me, novative approach to song. Hard to sloanwainwright.eventbrite.com, from Franz Joseph of the cause was divided into eight parts and lifted (“deliver me”) the closing words of a categorize, her musical style melds coffeewithconscience.org or call Hayden’s “Missa not lost on the their marvelous voices to the stun- traditional Mass for the Dead, the the best of pop, folk, jazz and blues (908) 412-9105. Brevis No. 7 in Bb young choir per- ning, triumphant Hosanna in excelsis! drums combined once again with the Major” to the formers. (“Hosanna in the highest!”) dramatic choruses to bring the night to catchy “Popular” “Mr. LaPine pre- The Agnus Dei section, with so- a thrilling close. Despite forgivable Poetry Series in Fanwood from the Broadway pared us well and prano and mezzo that sing the melody flaws in this concert, one could see production Wicked. PERFRECT HARMONY…Matthew made sure we an octave apart, was accompanied by why the NJ State Council on the Arts LaPine, Wardlaw-Hartridge choral To Feature Ward and Weil Proceeds from director, leads the choirs in song dur- knew…how much an especially memorable flute ac- honored WSO with a Citation of Ex- the concert were ing The Wardlaw-Hartridge School’s of an impact we companiment by Helen Campo and cellence for its third consecutive year. FANWOOD – The Carriage House has been a Dodge Foundation Poet donated to Pure Second Annual Harmony and Hope were truly mak- Poetry Series invites the public to and appeared on Bill Moyer’s “Fool- Water for the Concert to benefit Pure Water for the ing,” said Kayla. attend a free poetry reading on Tues- ing with Words” series on PBS. World, an organi- World at Crescent Avenue Presbyte- Samuel’s Westfield Community day, June 16, at 8 p.m. in the Kuran Mr. Weil was founding editor of zation working to rian Church in Plainfield. mother, Julia Arts Center on Watson Road, off North Black Swan Review, and his poetry bring clean water Bruckman, also Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood has been published in a wide range of to Haiti and other Central American praised Mr. LaPine and credited him Swing Band Returns Borough Hall. journals and magazines. He is the countries. According to Mr LaPine, for giving his students “a new perspec- WESTFIELD – The Westfield hits from the 1930s and 1940s, in- The featured readers will be distin- author of two new collections: “Paint- the money raised at the concert will tive on music.” Community Swing Band, Nostalgia- cluding Glenn Miller’s “String of guished poets B.J. Ward and Joe Weil. ing the Christmas Trees” and “What “provide sustainable water-purifica- Mr. LaPine, however, credits his The Big Band, returns for its ninth Pearls.” They will be joined by fea- B.J. Ward’s most recent collection Remains.” season performing part of the tured soloist Grace Henning on popu- of poetry is “Gravedigger’s Birth- The Carriage House Poetry Series “I can’t tell you how inspiring it is to be a part of a choir performing to help other people across the globe...It’s the best feeling in the world to know that because of our singing, we are able to reach out to the less-fortunate people out there.” Westfield Recreation Department’s lar favorites such as “I Heard That day.” His work has been featured on is in its 11th season at the Kuran Arts ~ Matthew LaPine, Middle and Upper School music teacher Summer Concert Series on Thursday, Song Before,” “Almost Like Being in National Public Radio, New Jersey Center, an historic Gothic Revival June 18, and returning on Thursday, Love” and “All of Me.” Network’s State of the Arts and the structure that was once a 19th century tion systems and education to commu- students for their willingness to use July 23, at 7:30 p.m. Edward Boutross will also join the website, Poetry Daily. carriage house, hence the name of the nities in Haiti who would otherwise their talents for the benefit of Pure Conducted by Sam Calello, the band with his vocal stylings to “The He teaches in the Creative Writing series. not survive.” Water for the World. 17-piece swing band features vocal- Way You Look Tonight,” “The Best is program at Warren County Commu- The June 16 reading is free and “I am extremely proud of all of our “It is wonderful to know that [the ists Grace Henning and Edward Yet to Come” and “Our Love is Here nity College. open to the public. An open mic will students. The incredible music that students] did all of this in the name of Boutross. Rehearsing weekly, the to Stay.” Mr. Weil teaches poetry and fiction follow the featured performance. they created at the concert will live charity and goodwill,” he said. band is composed of music teachers Sam Melillo, leader of the swing in the Creative Writing program at To learn more, call (908) 889-7223 with the audience for years to come,” “Through the deep power of music, and former professional musicians band, said he is “happy to bring the Binghamton University (SUNY). He or (908) 889-5298. said Mr. LaPine. I am proud to say that we have made a who have performed with big bands classic swing-band sounds to area Student and choir executive com- difference,” he said. and other ensembles in New Jersey residents for two concerts this sum- mittee member Samuel Brukhman of More information about Pure Water and New York. mer season.” Musicians May Participate Cranford plans to become a profes- for the World is located on Along with the annual performance Mindowaskin Park is located next sional singer. A member of the gradu- purewaterfortheworld.org and in the park, Nostalgia performs for to the Westfield Municipal Building ating class of 2011, he performed a Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison veteran homes throughout New Jer- at 425 East Broad Street. The event is In Summer Symphony baritone solo of Roger Quilter’s “Weep on whschool.org. sey. free to the public; audience members WESTFIELD – Musicians of all chure. Many of the musical scores that are encouraged to bring blankets or ages will have an opportunity to per- Tuition for the summer orchestra Nostalgia will perform are the origi- chairs. form the works of Ludwig van is $130, and all musicians must bring WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT nal arrangements used to recreate the The Westfield Community Swing Beethoven and Richard Wagner this a music stand to rehearsal. WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT sounds and styles of Tommy and Band is sponsored by the Westfield June and July by joining the popular Janet Lyman, an instructor at the Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, Benny Recreation Department, under the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts NJWA Music Studio and Westfield Hats off to the Class of 2009 Goodman and other greats from the direction of Bruce Kaufmann. For (NJWA) Summer Symphony Or- Summer Workshop, will conduct the Big Band era. further information, contact (908) chestra. NJWA Summer Symphony Orches- The band will perform a variety of 789-4080. Each Tuesday and Thursday, be- tra for the 10th season. ginning June 23, the orchestra will The recipient of many honors and By JAYNE BOOK SALOMON It is healthy as well as vegetarian. ™ rehearse from 7:30 until 9 p.m. at awards, Ms. Lyman is a faculty mem- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The other recipes are, of course, POPCORN Temple Emanu-El at 756 East Broad ber in the Tenafly school system, WESTFIELD – On June 22, my graduate’s favorites. The Hot Dogs Street in Westfield. founder and conductor of the Tenafly Westfield High School will be gradu- and Beans may be old, and certainly Drag Me to Hell: How About I An additional rehearsal will be Symphony Orchestra and music di- ating the class of 2009. My third and not the most gourmet, but it is tried held on Wednesday, July 22, fol- rector at Zion Lutheran Church, final son will be and true and one Just Direct you to a Movie? lowed by a concert on Thursday, where she conducts the adult, youth among the ap- of those dishes that July 23. and hand bell choirs. proximately 450 does not last long Musicians who play brass, per- To register for the Summer Sym- graduates. on the buffet table. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent cussion, strings and woodwinds phony Orchestra, call (908) 789- My emotions Another favor- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Yet, as the portents and omens un- should have some ensemble-playing 9696 or visit the studios at 150-152 are a mix of joy, ite, easy to prepare 2 and ½ popcorns ravel, we certainly no longer feel sorry experience to be eligible for the East Broad Street in Westfield. To disbelief and a bit party dish are Skip this column’s usual preface to for Mrs. Ganush. Come to think of it, group. Additional requirements are view other NJWA programs, log on of grief. It seems these Mini Garlic a horror movie review. You know, the decrepit witch is disgusting. Yecch, listed in the Summer Symphony bro- to njworkshopforthearts.com. like only yester- Bagels. A shortcut wherein I agonize over why one would remember what she did at the desk day, he was anx- can be taken by pay to be petrified. Also never mind with her viscously grimy dentures? iously going off to using garlic pow- my perfunctory avowal about being No more popcorn for me, please. Now his first day of kin- der instead of beside the point since this is the one having shifted into scorned gear, her dergarten. Be- Black Bean Salsa Dip (served with Scoops) crushed garlic, but genre tended to by its very own crit- retributive passions dumbfound. cause this is my the difference in ics. If you’re of a mind, or even half a At the very least this will ruin last child, it is without a doubt the flavor is noticeable. I like to use a big mind, Drag Me to Hell does have its Christine’s weekend. Gee, and she most difficult transition. knife, lay it flat on the garlic clove whimsical pull. had such nice plans to go up to her For many parents like myself, we and smash it down. Director Sam Raimi, who makes rich, college professor boyfriend’s will be teary-eyed watching our chil- Enjoy these party recipes and con- Spider-Man films when he’s not lurk- cabin. Of course his hardly enthralled dren, clad in cap and gown, walking gratulations to the class of 2009! ing around some cinematic cauldron Mater and Pater had so hoped for slowing down the aisle to receive of foreboding, puts together here a someone with a better Dunn and their diplomas as Pomp and Circum- rather neat exercise in fright- mon- Bradstreet for their little prince. stance plays. It is the end of a hectic- Black Bean Salsa Dip gering. A virtual panoply of the Oh, so what? Young Clay Dalton, yet-rewarding chapter in our lives. Mix together: phylum’s most effective feints, strata- proficiently portrayed by Justin Long, But, graduation is not an ending; it 1 can black beans drained and rinsed gems and ruses, only the cat on the loves her and that’s all that counts. is a beginning. These young men and 1 can whole kernel corn drained and rinsed sill and the suddenly snapped win- Well, that and surviving Mrs. 2 garlic cloves minced women are merely transitioning to 1 jalapeno pepper minced dow shade are not in attendance. Ganush’s hell-bent vengeance. The the next stage. That is why the gradu- 1 red pepper chopped Which means there are plenty of first foray comes in the dimly lighted, ation ceremony is called a commence- 1 green pepper chopped surprises, scares and revulsion for creepy-to-begin-with parking garage. ment, not a conclusion. 2 tbsp of red onion minced those who enjoy either fending off or What a row. It’s a keeper. Acquitting salt and pepper to taste So, if my son is just beginning his whisk together: becoming totally overwhelmed by herself nicely, Miss Lohman’s terror life’s journey, why then does it feel 2 tbsp olive oil such fare. Pity is, this tale about a quarry shows her stuff. like an ending? For me, it is. It is the 2 tbsp canola oil comely loan officer (Alison Lohman) Putting us at seat’s edge, it goes end of his childhood and adolescence juice of one lime cursed by the elderly woman (Lorna touch and go longer than most of and the end of my child-rearing days. 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar Raver) whose mortgage she opts not Drag Me to Hell’s contemporary We are never truly done raising our Combine ingredients and serve with to extend eventually runs out of curdle counterparts can boast. But after about KIDS’ ART…A current art show in Scotch Plains, housed at the Scotch Plains children, but the daily tasks of the Scoops. and bane. six good innings director Raimi, hav- Library, features the work of Sandra Cerchio’s students. Posing with their art, past 18 years are over. There will be However, up until Mr. Raimi’s en- ing shown all his pitches, starts to from left to right, are: Conner Briggs, Haley DeMaria, Olivia Delessandro, no more homework, field trips, report Hot Dogs With Beans cyclopedic bag of tricks goes into give away his delivery. The beer gets Victoria Parsloe and Victoria Delessandro. The show will run through tomorrow, cards, lip syncs, back-to-school INGREDIENTS recycle mode there’s no whistling warm, the hot dogs cold. Still, we June 12, in the lower level gallery of the library and feature mixed-media artwork. nights, parent–teacher conferences, 8 hot dogs, sliced into ½ inch slices by the graveyard. Running is more want to see who wins. PTO meetings, etc. 2 cans (16 ounces) vegetarian beans like it. Particularly fine variations on Attempting to invigorate matters is It’s a time to acknowledge our 2 tablespoons ketchup the customary characterizations add a sub-plot concerning a supposed Award-winning Broadway 2 tablespoons maple syrup children’s accomplishment. So, we 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar to the plot’s rather effective slither. soothsayer, Rham Jas (Dileep Rao), throw them parties to celebrate their Alison Lohman is super as the vic- whom the desperate Christine con- Stars Come to Mountainside accomplishments, joy, hope and an- PROCEDURE tim. But ‘tis Lorna Raver’s villain sults to explicate and hopefully cast MOUNTAINSIDE – The Actor’s shortly at the conclusion of the camp’s ticipation. They are becoming young In a large pan, sauté the hot dogs who wreaks the award-worthy out the curse. But, this is more murky over a high flame for 3 to 5 minutes. Camp at Mountainside has just an- summer session. She also has starred adults and moving on to new and venom. than intriguing, and doesn’t really get nounced the addition of two Broad- in the Tony-winning Broadway pro- exciting experiences. Add the beans, ketchup, maple syrup She is Mrs. Ganush…at first just a curious until the seer says he needs and brown sugar. Cook over a me- way stars to its teaching staff for this ductions of Ragtime, Titanic and So, let’s get to the crux of the mat- pitiful old hag who doubtlessly $10G to take it to the next level – his summer’s classes. Urinetown, as well as appearing in the ter. What are some great party dishes dium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover wouldn’t get a passing grade in health friend the fortuneteller. and simmer for 10 minutes. Tony Award-winning actress upcoming Paper Mill Playhouse pro- to serve at these celebrations? Though habits. Hobbling from her jalopy to Hmm. Sort of like the doctor pass- Michele Pawk and Michele Ragusa duction of The Full Monty while teach- the event is about gathering family Mini Garlic Bagels loan officer Lohman’s desk, babushka ing you around to all her specialist (star of Broadway’s Young Franken- ing at the camp. and friends together to bestow their in place and vulture eye from “The pals. Because, as Jimmy Durante so stein) have just been Paul O’Connor, good wishes, food is always an im- *This is the recipe for one side of one Tell-Tale Heart” glaring, her albeit succinctly put it, “Everybody wants signed to lead artistic director of portant component of any good party. mini bagel. upsetting grotesqueness must com- to get into the act.” Like Christine, we classes in musical the camp, said, “I Like the class of 2009, one of our INGREDIENTS mand sympathy. kind of thought that oracles and voo- theater and acting at am thrilled to have well-respected, trusty guidance coun- ½ mini bagel Yeah, and that’s the way Miss dooists would be more interested in Mountainside’s pre- landed such incred- selors is also moving on. Sadly for ¼ teaspoon olive oil Lohman’s Christine Brown, a farm locks of hair, firstborns and maybe a mier camp for young ibly talented and ac- Westfield High School, James 1 clove garlic, crushed girl at heart, normally would have potion recipe…but not mere, worldly 1/8 teaspoon salt aspiring actors. complished Broad- Moriarty will be retiring after nine ½ teaspoon Parmesan cheese played it. But she’d sure like to land money. Ms. Pawk won a way veterans to join years of quality, dedicated work. He Paprika that assistant manager position that In any case, sans great gimmick the Tony for her perfor- our faculty. With the has skillfully guided all three of my PROCEDURE recently became vacant. Alas, her film is doomed by an inherent flaw. mance in Carol addition of both sons through the college-application Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. boss, glibly etched by David Paymer, You see, Dr. Von Helsing, to recruit Burnett’s Holly- Michele Ragusa and Michele Pawk Micheles, we are el- process. Brush the bagel with olive oil. With a has hinted that the more aggressive non-believers your horror film must wood Arms and has worked with such evating the level of instruction for our He has shared one of his favorite fork, mash the garlic around the ba- Stu Rubin (Reggie Lee) is currently convince that true evil exists, beyond Broadway legends as Harold Prince students and giving them exposure to party hors d’oeuvres. It is a nice way gel. Add salt and Parmesan cheese. the frontrunner. the movie. Hence, unlike with and Susan Stroman. She also has starred a professional caliber of instruction to remember Mr. Moriarty for all the Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 It’s a mainstay of the ilk. We want, Rosemary’s Baby (1968) or The Ex- in such Broadway classics as Cabaret, that can’t be found anywhere in the caring help he has provided to many degrees on the top rack for 5 to 7 and want badly, and must therefore orcist (1973), only the “scare-me, Seussical, Chicago, Hairspray and area.” students. The ingredients in his Black minutes. Repeat procedure for re- be punished beyond our worst imag- scare-me” crowd will find Drag Me Mamma Mia, as well as having made The Actor’s Camp at Mountainside Bean Salsa blend together to give this maining bagels. ined fears. The powers unleashed to Hell Heaven-sent. various guest appearances on TV, in- conducts workshops at Our Lady of dish a unique flavor with a little zip. when doth we dare to desire what the * * * cluding “Law and Order.” Lourdes from July 6 through July 30. fates feel we don’t deserve (i.e., Janet Drag Me to Hell, rated PG-13, is a Ms. Ragusa has just finished work- Class size is limited to approximately Leigh’s Marion Crane in Psycho) dis- Universal Pictures release directed ing with the comic legend Mel Brooks 20 students. For more information about See it all on the web in color . . . dain any notion of fairness. Plainly, by Sam Raimi and stars Alison in the Broadway production of Young the camp, please call (908) 400-2321. you wanted it, and now you’re gonna Lohman, Lorna Raver and Justin Frankenstein and will reprise her role Paid Bulletin Board www.goleader.com get it. Long. 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David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times I’VE GOT RHYTHM. I’VE GOT MUSIC...Angela Johnson and DJ Spinna perform at the Rhythm and Blues by the Brook Music Festival at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield last Saturday, June 6. The headliners included Grandmaster Flash and Ashford & Simpson. Last year’s festival marked one of Isaac Hayes’ final concerts before his death in August. The festival kicks off a summer of music in Union County, which culminates with MusicFest in September. International Flair Signals Finale of the WSO Season By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY offs of the choruses marred the beauty Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the opening, but in minutes, Mae- WESTFIELD – For the finale of its stro Wroe carefully reined in the Local Cyclists to Bike PMC spectacular 26th season, Westfield tempo and masterfully molded the Symphony Orchestra (WSO) joined choruses into one. forces with guest choirs — Liverpool Soprano Ms. Kim, who earned a Welsh Choral Union from England bachelor’s degree in Korea, a master’s To Benefit Cancer Research and the Pro Art Chorale from Bergen from Manhattan School of Music and County — to perform Giuseppe a doctorate in Music at the University Verdi’s Requiem on Saturday, May of Maryland, repeatedly sipped Jay’s Cycle to Host Charity Auction 30. Soloists Eun-Hee Kim, soprano, bottled water. She forced high notes By CHRISTIE STORMS YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Cam- others. Yoonsoo Shin, tenor, Elise Quagliata, and, at times, was not able to control Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times paign and being on the board of “I’m riding for my friend, Matt, mezzo-soprano and Patrick some of the difficult runs. WESTFIELD — Six local resi- trustees at the Westfield Founda- who is battling terminal lung can- Blackwell, bass-baritone, rounded out WSO President Fleder explained dents are preparing to participate in tion, he will participate in the PMC cer and never smoked,” Mr. Cook the vocal offerings. the problem after intermission. “Ms. MusicFest to the 2009 Pan-Massachusetts Chal- for the first time. said. “There’s at least another 25 It has been argued through the years Kim has been suffering from laryngi- lenge (PMC), the world’s largest Mr. Gallagher, who will bicycle the people on my list, and I’ll be carry- by church officials and musicians that tis during the last week,” he said, “but charity bike-a-thon, held annually PMC for the 10th time, invited Mr. ing all their names on a piece of Verdi’s piece is not really a sacred she wants to continue the performance Take Place each summer to benefit cancer re- Cook to join his team this year. The paper that day.” work although it follows the basic tonight, asking for your indulgence.” search and treatment. This Satur- two had become friends as part of a Mr. Gallagher described the PMC elements of the mass. They compare The mystery of her inconsistent day, June 13, at 7 p.m., Jay’s Cycle core group from Jay’s Cycle Center as “fairly hilly,” but nothing he and it more to “an opera posing as a mass.” vocals caused applause from the sym- At Oak Ridge Center at 227 North Avenue in that regularly rides approximately 50 the five other riders aren’t accus- For WSO, it served as an exquisite pathetic audience, who understood CLARK – MusicFest is scheduled Westfield will host a charity auc- to 100 miles together weekly. tomed to attempting successfully. musical vehicle to display its exper- any performer’s famous creed, “The for September 12 and 13 at Oak Ridge tion to benefit the PMC. Like most of the PMC cyclists, “The cycling is the easy part,” tise under the baton of its talented show must go on.” Park in Clark, a change from the To participate in the PMC, cy- each has had friends and family Mr. Cook said. “The hard part is Music Director David Wroe. The most impressive vocal por- previous location of Nomahegan Park clists will choose from seven routes members stricken with cancer and raising as much money as we can The Mass was written originally in tion, in the Dies Irae segment, came in Cranford. A carnival will also be at woven through 46 towns in Massa- will ride in honor of them. for this worthy cause.” homage to Italian opera composer with the dramatic choruses singing Oak Ridge from September 10 to chusetts and must raise between Mr. Gallagher said he began par- They are hoping the wine recep- Gioacchino Rossini and then amended the “Dies irae, dies illa solvet September 13. $1,000 and $4,200 each, depending ticipating after his sister was diag- tion and charity auction at Jay’s to laud Italian poet Alessandro saechaum in favilla”… translated, Performing artists confirmed for on their selection. nosed with breast cancer at age 40 Cycle Center this Saturday will help Manzoni. A memorial concert work, “Day of wrath, that day the world will Saturday so far include Fastball, Westfield resident Ed Gallagher and had just begun chemotherapy in that regard. the Westfield performance was dedi- dissolve in ashes….” The Alarm and Cy Curnin of The is captain for the Westfield-based and radiation treatments. Geoff Clark, manager of Jay’s cated to and titled the “Joseph P. Mr. Wroe’s masterful baton seemed Fixx. Confirmed for Sunday are The team, which additionally consists “My brother lives along the route, Cycle Center, said the establish- DeAlessandro Memorial Concert” – to cast a magic bolt as he cued the 1910 Fruitgum Company, Glenn of Ed Carr, Tony Cook, Joe Gatchko, and we get my mom to come up, so ment plans to donate items such as in tribute to a man who was, in the powerful tympani of James Musto and Tillbrook and the Fluffers, Gin Blos- Arch Knisely and Mark Otto. it’s become this family event and a bicycle, team jerseys, sponsor- words of WSO President Mark Fleder, bass drum of Barry Centanni. That soms, Tonic and They Might Be embroidered jackets and limited- “a very dear friend [and] ambassador segment provided some of the night’s Giants, who will play two sets, the edition items for the auction. for this orchestra.” most memorable moments with ham- first of which will concentrate on Mr. Clark’s step-mother passed The majestic setting of the Presby- mer-like percussion blows that, ac- their Grammy Award-winning away from lung cancer a few years terian Church of Westfield provided cording to the program notes, were children’s music. ago, inspiring him to take his own the perfect venue with the choirs part of Verdi’s original instructions. “MusicFest is Union County’s up- cross-country ride to raise money seated in the two arms of the balcony. “The composer directs that the bass dated, up-beat version of that great for cancer research. The choirs opened the evening with drum be stretched very tight, so that American tradition, the county fair,” “There are a number of riders we a soaring, inspiring version of the its offbeat strokes will sound short said Freeholder Chairman Alexander train with who are now going Welsh National Anthem and the and powerful,” the program read. Mirabella. “It’s a free public gather- through treatments for melanoma American National Anthem. Powerful they were. Adding to that ing for one and all to enjoy. With a and prostate cancer,” Mr. Clark said. Muted strings set the stage for the movement were the impressive bass, walkathon and a 5k run to raise money “It’s never something that’s far from choruses’ “petition of eternal light dramatic tenor and exquisite mezzo- to fight cancer, MusicFest connects our minds; that’s for sure.” for the deceased” in the opening of soprano solos that blended intermit- our little corner of the world with A “marquee” item for auction is the Requiem segment. Imprecise cut- CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 people and communities far beyond the opportunity to ring the opening our borders.” bell at the New York Stock Ex- The Kids Kingdom Traveling Jubi- change on July 31, when the team Community Players lee returns with a full slate of children’s will make a stop there before head- activities including moonwalks, crafts ing up to Mass. to begin the PMC. and kid-friendly performers, all free Other items include tickets to Welcome Kenny Woods or affordably priced. Parents can spread sporting events, vintage wines from WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- can Idol” contest jingles, which were a blanket out on the grass and relax private collections, gift baskets and munity Players (WCP) concludes its broadcast to hundreds of thousands while children of all ages explore the MASS.TERS OF THEIR DOMAIN...This August, six local cyclists will partici- gift certificates to various estab- 2008-2009 season with a children’s of viewers as national top-10 finalist sights and sounds. pate in the Pan-Mass. Challenge, the world’s largest bicycle fundraiser, which lishments. concert featuring award-winning entries. A laser tag course will be part of raised over $35 million for cancer in 2008. A charity auction and wine reception Many local merchants, restaurants singer- songwriter Kenny Woods. Mr. Woods has been featured in the fun, and to the delight of young to benefit the 2009 PMC will be held this Saturday, June 13, at Jay’s Cycle Center and organizations have donated in- Suitable for children in Pre-K through The Star-Ledger, Independent Press, BMX fans all over Union County, the in Westfield. Pictured left to right are Ed Gallagher, Joe Gachko, Tony Cook, cluding Feast Catering, Mario’s Deli, age 8, there will be two shows on CW11 Morning News and by PBS in Hell on Wheels riders will show off Arch Knisely and Ed Carr. Not pictured, Mark Otto. Sorrento’s, Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe, Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. and 1 2008 on WNJN’s Classroom Close- their heart-stopping stunts with free They’ve chosen the two-day, 190- one big team effort,” Mr. Gallagher Adlers Jewelers, Xocolatz, p.m. up. performances. mile route from Sturbridge to said. “And the model the PMC has Christoffers Flowers, the Westfield All tickets are $10 at the theater, All reservations must be prepaid; One brand new addition to Provincetown on August 1 and 2. is very efficient financially, so it’s Symphony Orchestra, the Westfield located at 1000 North Avenue, West, checks, at $10, should be sent to MusicFest this year is a full-scale Mr. Cook said his personal goal is something you want to come back Area “Y,” the Jolley Trolley, Ferraros, in Westfield. All children must be Westfield Community Players, noting carnival, complete with a Ferris wheel to raise $15,000 for the PMC, which to each year.” Cosimos and Aqua Viva. accompanied by an adult. the number of tickets and time of the and many other popular rides. Doz- donates 100 percent of all funds Mr. Cook said he would ride for “It’s going to be a really fun 2007’s Los Angeles Music Award performance one wishes to attend. ens of food stands, sponsor booths raised by riders directly to The his dad and paternal grandfather, evening,” Mr. Clark said. “It’s a fan- Winner for Best Children’s Music, All proceeds will benefit Westfield and vendors round out the festivities. Jimmy Fund, a division of the Dana- who both died of lung cancer, as tastic cause and a great way to show Mr. Woods lights up children and Community Players, now in its 74th Raising funds to fight cancer will Farber Cancer Institute. well as an uncle who died from a support for the cycling community.” adults alike with original award-win- consecutive year of presenting, live, be the heart of MusicFest, with the While Mr. Cook has been involved brain tumor. He willl also bike for For more information about this ning songs, poems and stories. Kids community-based theater for Rock On! Walkathon and the 5k Rock in other philanthropic efforts such his wife’s parents, who have both Saturday’s event, contact Mr. Clark also enjoy his Snickers and “Ameri- Westfield and the surrounding towns. ‘n’ Run, in partnership with the Love, as co-chairing the Westfield Area fought multiple cancers, and many at (908) 232-3250. Hope, Strength Foundation. Proceeds will also go to benefit the Valerie Fund. A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience “We’re pleased to offer MusicFest at Oak Ridge Park this year, which will provide the public with more entertainment, more room to walk around and view the performances, and easier access including handi- capped access,” said Mr. Mirabella. Since 1934 “The use of Oak Ridge enabled us to bring in the carnival, expand the parking concession and increase the Box Office: 908.232.1221 is now open for the concert space for vendors,” he added. “That brings more revenue, and we can con- tinue to offer free music and afford- Imagine That ! Our 75th Anniversary season ! able entertainment for everyone.” 500 NORTH AVE. E, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 Free off-site parking and a free A children’s concert 2009 – 2010 “Laughs & Drama” shuttle will be available. MusicFest’s featuring award winning official hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Show 1 – “Don’t Drink the Water” by Build a Summer Art Program will also offer discounted rooms and Singer Songwriter Kenny Woods a free shuttle. Woody Allen, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 18, 23, 24 The music kicks off at 8 a.m. and Suitable for Pre-K to 8 years old For Your Kids Show 2 – “The Second Time Around” by lasts until 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sep- All children must be accompanied tember 12. On Sunday, September Henry Denker, Jan. 9, 16, 17, 22, 23 • Four convenient two-week sessions 13, the music starts up at noon and by an adult goes to 8 p.m. Show 3 – “Dial M for Murder” by • Classes Monday thru Thursday Kids Kingdom will be open from Sat. June 13 - 2 shows Frederick Knott, Mar. 6, 13, 14, 20, 26, 27 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and • Beginning June 29th from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. 11AM & 1PM Show 4 – “Caught in the Net” by The carnival will be open from 5 to All Tickets $10 Ray Cooney, May 8, 15, 16, 21, 22 • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Sep- • Collage • Cartooning and more tember 10 and 11, from 11 a.m. to 10 Call 908.232.9568 For membership & group sales All shows Friday and p.m. on September 12 and from noon Saturday evenings at 8PM • Great kid’s art parties to 8 p.m. on September 13. Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Season subscription is $50 For event details, visit Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through for all 4 shows ! 908-654-5663 Call for info & brochure ucmusicfest.com. More information a grant administered by the Union County office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs Dates & times subject to change and updates will be available soon.