Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 13, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Garwood Council Set to Review Revised Permit Parking Proposal By BRIAN TRUSDELL Chairwoman Ann Tarantino told her of permits granted to each home. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader colleagues Tuesday. The initial regulations proposed GARWOOD – Council members The measure, which has been in expanding residential preferential will get a look at the revised proposal the works since at least the beginning permit zones from Anchor Place, to expand preferred residential per- of the year, was first given to council Myrtle Avenue and Willow Avenue mit parking in the borough before the members in March. It was then dis- to 10 other streets on both the north governing body’s next meeting on cussed before the public on May 12 and south sides of town. Tuesday, August 25, with plans to but was withdrawn after more than a They also expanded the hours that reintroduce the measure at the first dozen residents complained about limit two-hour parking on the 13 meeting in September, Council- several issues, including unexpected streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to 9 woman and Parking Committee visitors, contractors and the number a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently, two-hour parking is en- forced on Anchor Place between North and Second Avenues, the 200- 400 blocks of Myrtle, and the 200- 400 blocks of Willow. The proposed regulations added the 100-300 blocks of Cedar Street, the 200-300 blocks of Center, the 100-300 blocks of East, the 100-300 blocks of North Maple, the 100-300 blocks of North Oak, Second and Third Avenues from the Cranford border to North Maple, the 100-300 blocks of South Oak, the 200-300 Photo courtesy of Harry Menta TOURING DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD... Small Business Administration (SBA) Regional Administrator Kellie LeDet, blocks of West and Winslow Place left, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), center, and Gene Jannotti, executive director of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of between North and Second. Commerce, conducted a walking tour of the Westfield Business District on Monday morning. Also regarding parking, Mrs. Tarantino notified the council that the 36 spaces leased for commuters from the Burger King restaurant on The SBA Walking Tour of North Avenue had been painted and numbered and the borough was await- ing signage. Once the signs arrive and are installed, the spaces will be Downtown Westfield advertised and rented. In other matters, Borough Attor- By HORACE R. CORBIN Westfield Corporation (DWC) and latest loan default and facing bank- ney Bob Renaud informed the coun- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader town officials. ruptcy, she acknowledged that to be cil that it likely will need to schedule WESTFIELD – Small Business The group visited the following a difficult situation. Photo courtesy of Frank Gialanella a special meeting at the end of No- Administration (SBA) Regional Ad- businesses and chatted with the Sherry Cronin, executive direc- COME TOGETHER...Players and siblings of Westfield FC Premier Barcelona vember or early December in con- ministrator Kellie LeDet conducted owners in downtown: Bovella’s, tor of the DWC, replied to Rep. Boys U14 soccer team visit the Beatles famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, England junction with the planning board to a “Walking Tour” of downtown American Shoe, Ella Allure, Lance that the DWC is funded by a during their England Tour. Pictured are: Jack and Megan Sandstedt, James and approve an affordable-housing plan Westfield businesses on Monday Chocolate Bar, Robert Tepp, De- tax assessment on the 500 property Katey Peretz, Frankie Gialanella, Julian Trott, Evan Meade and Matt Tavares. so it can be submitted to a Superior morning, saying she wanted to get tails Made Simple, Adlers Jewel- owners in the district, that on aver- Court judge for approval. the word out to small businesses of ers, The Westfield Leader and Blue age is $800 per year for each prop- A ruling by the New Jersey Su- the services offered by the SBA. Jasmine. erty owner ($400,000). County to Enter Agreement preme Court in March invalidated Mrs. LeDet was accompanied by an Following the tour, a luncheon Mr. Jannotti relayed to the group regulations devised by the Council entourage of about two dozen arranged by Gene Jannotti, execu- that the GWACC is regional, that it on Affordable Housing, a state agency people including aides, Rep. tive director of the GWACC, with includes other towns and is com- For Fraud Alert System tasked with determining each Leonard Lance (R-7th), Greater two dozen invited guests was held prised of about 600 dues-paying municipality’s “fair share” of “af- Westfield Area Chamber of Com- at Amuse Restaurant to discuss business members. By MICHAELA WINBERG cumbersome it is to fix it,” Ms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 merce (GWACC), Downtown small business operations in town Rep. Lance described his many Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Rajoppi said. and details of SBA programs. items of support and awards on be- COUNTY — At the regularly This service would be free to an At the luncheon, Mrs. LeDet sum- half of small businesses. scheduled agenda-setting meeting of unlimited amount of commercial and Cranford PAL, CSC to Head marized the SBA with her “3 Cs”: Mrs. LeDet was appointed re- the Union County Board of Chosen residential property owners, accord- Consulting, Capital Access and gional administrator for the U.S. Freeholders last Thursday, County ing to Ms. Rajoppi. Contracting. The SBA consults with Small Business Administration, Clerk Joanne Rajoppi proposed en- “So long as the individual doesn’t Up Memorial Field Project small businesses to make sure they headquartered in New York City, by tering into an agreement with Fidlar have to pay money [for this service], have a sound business plan, then President Barack Obama in July Technologies to provide a Property it sounds good to me,” Freeholder By CHRISTINA M. HINKE led a presentation on his plan that is puts them in touch with lenders. 2014. This represents the first time Fraud Alert Notification System for Angel Estrada said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader currently in year two. The depart- The SBA also helps small busi- in SBA history that a woman and an Union County. The Department of Engineering, CRANFORD — The Cranford ment was approved to hire four new nesses with the ins and outs of gov- African-American has ever held that Ms. Rajoppi said that property Public Works and Facilities proposed Police Athletic League (PAL) and the police officers over that five-year ernment contracting. She said the post. fraud, such as the illegal transfer of an open-ended contract to maintain Cranford Soccer Club (CSC) will period. SBA was able to assist with a dra- Mrs. LeDet served as deputy chief property or mortgage fraud, is one of seven existing Automated Teller Ma- lease the space from the township in The additional hires will allow the matic increase in borrowing in the of staff for the office of U.S. Sena- the largest growing white-collar chines (ATMs) with a new vendor, Memorial Field where a new conces- department to begin a new narcotics last year. tor Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) for crimes in New Jersey. She added that Green Genie LLC. These ATMs are sion stand and bathrooms will be in- enforcement detail that it piloted for She noted her region is one of the eight years. senior citizens are especially suscep- in public places, such as the Union stalled per a unanimous vote by the 10 days in June 2015. During the pilot most dynamic in the country that Prior to that, she was managing tible to property fraud. County Administration Building in township committee Monday at its program, the department made 24 includes New York, New Jersey, director of diversity, small business The Property Fraud Alert Notifica- Elizabeth and the Public Safety Build- workshop session. arrests, with the bulk of those for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. and government affairs at the New tion System would alert a homeowner ing in Westfield, and they generate The lease will be for $1 and the heroin, prescription drugs or cocaine When asked about Puerto Rico’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 via the phone or e-mail if someone about $375 per month in revenue, PAL and the CSC will fund the design possession. This enforcement detail filed a property document under his according to Joseph Graziano, de- and building of the concession stand requires officers to be in unmarked or her name. Then, according to Ms. partment director. and bathrooms through contributions. cars and dressed in plain clothes, Rajoppi, the homeowner could in- For the last eight years, these ATMs This will allow for the project to be Captain Patterson said. vestigate whether this document was have had a $1.75 service charge. With completed more expeditiously and “It is a regional problem; where we real or fraudulent. the new contract, the service charge ideally at a lower cost, Commissioner are geographically located, we are at “The earlier you find out about this may increase to $2. Tom Hannen, Jr. said. The township the center of that region,” Capt. fraud, the less expensive and less CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 will trim or remove trees where nec- Patterson said. Chief Wozniak later essary and install the sanitary sewer said narcotics users will travel to line. The total cost of the project is Newark to buy narcotics and then $150,000, Greg Wheatley of the PAL pull off the Garden State Parkway at said, with $15,000 of that the sanitary the Cranford exit, since it is two exits sewer line and tree removal. The town- away from Newark, and begin using ship had garnered $100,000 in grant the drugs, which has led to overdoses money for Memorial Field improve- that the police department has re- ments, but now that will be slated for sponded to. Drug dealers in Union another project at the field that is yet and Essex counties sell narcotics at a to be determined. lower price than in other regions, said The concession stand and bath- Chief Wozniak, which leads to users rooms will be located behind the traveling distances to attain the drugs. scoreboard where trailers currently A second School Resource Officer are situated. In the meantime, the (SRO) is slated to be hired. The po- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader sports equipment will be located in lice department had placed an SRO in LIVE THEATER IN THE PARK…The Union County Shakespeare in the Park the Community Center. The plan is to the schools last year and Capt. series presented Romeo and Juliet, performed by the Shakespeare Theater of begin construction this fall and have Patterson said the program is “suc- New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble, last Friday night, August 7, at Oak Ridge it ready for springtime, Mr. Hannen cessful beyond our wildest dreams.” Park in Clark. said. The board of education (BOE) “We are fearful it is destined to fail will be responsible for maintaining with one officer,” Capt. Patterson said. PAGE INDEX the area. The BOE has yet to take on the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 The police department’s five-year responsibility of paying its share of Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 GOOD VIBRATIONS…Concert goers danced along to the sounds of Good plan was approved by the township the cost of the SRO, Mayor Andis Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-13 Vibrations, a Beach Boys tribute band, performing at Echo Lake Park on committee. Police Chief James Kalnins said. Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 Wednesday night. The concert was part of the Union County Summer concert Wozniak, along with Captains Jo- In the engineering department re- Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 series. seph Van Bergen and Guy Patterson, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, August 13, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. 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By FRED T. ROSSI elected last year to a four-year term. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Next year’s municipal election will SCOTCH PLAINS — Council- see the mayor’s seat and the council man Llewellyn Jones sees several seat now held by Deputy Mayor Col- benefits to holding mobile office leen Gialanella up for grabs. hours for residents and says he plans Mr. Jones blamed the small turnout to do so on a more regular basis in the on Saturday on the optimal summer future. weather — a day, he said, that was Mr. Jones held his first such event more conducive to heading to the last Saturday morning in the gazebo beach or the pool than going out to at Alan Augustine Village Green, and talk to a politician — as well as on his while people were not exactly lining own tardiness in better publicizing up to bend his ear, he told The Scotch the event. Courtesy of Brian Horton Plains-Fanwood Times that he hopes “I promised when I first was elected KILLING OFF INVASIVE PLANTS... Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and to hold similar sessions every two that I would do these sorts of things,” CHAMBER NETWORKING... Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield), members of the Fanwood Environmental Commission watch as goats explore the months or so. he told The Times. But soon after his second from left, was the guest speaker at a Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Nature Center in Fanwood on Monday. The goats arrived earlier in the day and “A lot of people don’t want to initial election, he had to focus on his Commerce (GWACC) luncheon last Wednesday at Famous Dave’s BBQ on are being used to rid the center of invasive plants. speak publicly at the microphone” re-election campaign that ended with Route 22 in Mountainside. Also pictured, from left to right, are: Gene Jannotti, during the council’s televised meet- him receiving the most votes of the executive director of the GWACC, Union County Sheriff Joseph Cryan, and ings, he said. He said that while e- three winning candidates last Novem- Chris Devine, GWACC chairman. CF Pursuing Purchase of mail is a useful means of communi- ber. Mr. Jones is one of the first local cation, “it’s not always the best way officials to hold these types of office to have a real dialogue.” He added hours in many years. During her term Garwood Council North Avenue Property that some people are “shy and don’t from 2009 to 2012, Mayor Nancy want to call on the phone and bother” Malool held periodic “Coffee with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Three new hires were appointed to their elected officials at home. the Mayor” events at various locales fordable” housing. she did not “just decide” to skip the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the positions of Communications Of- Mr. Jones, the council’s lone Re- in town that allowed residents to speak That left it to courts to make the meeting; rather that she had planned CRANFORD — The township com- ficers within the Cranford Police De- publican member, said a small hand- with her about local issues and con- determination, and a subsequent a vacation. Mr. Mathieu replied by mittee passed by a 5 to 0 vote, a bond partment by way of resolutions. ful of residents stopped by to talk to cerns. court decision gave towns five saying he plans his vacations around ordinance Tuesday at is official meet- Three per diem emergency medical him on Saturday, and the main topics “I think it’s important to be avail- months immunity from so-called council meetings, which prompted ing to authorize the acquisition of 26- technicians were appointed by way of were some local zoning concerns as able to the residents,” Mr. Jones said “builder’s remedy” lawsuits to sub- Mrs. Tarantino to get in another re- 30 and 27 North Avenue East at a cost resolution. Thirteen call department well as conversations about local after last Saturday’s event. “Whether mit an acceptable plan. Mr. Renaud sponse before Mayor Charles of $1.3 million. The ordinance is for the members of the Cranford Fire Depart- politics. Mr. Jones was first elected a resident has a question about some- suggested the special meeting be- Lombardo gaveled the exchange. acquisition of public parking and other ment were appointed by way of resolu- to the council in a special election in thing or perhaps a new idea for the cause both the planning board and “Let’s not have a back-and-forth,” municipal purposes. tion. 2013 to fill out the remaining year of downtown or even a gripe — I’m council will need to approve the he said. The building on 27 North Avenue The official meeting began with a an unexpired term and then was re- happy to hear it.” plan in the time between the plan- Most of the work session was East has been boarded up for about moment of silence in remembrance of ning board’s November and De- comprised of a presentation by eight to 10 years, Township Adminis- former Deputy Mayor George cember meetings. James Delmonico, director of sales trator Terence Wall told The Westfield McDonough, who passed away July The affordable-housing require- for GovPilot of Hoboken, N.J., who Leader. There is a parking lot at 26-30 31 at the age of 59 due to a massive Freeholders ments have been updated every 10 explained the company’s software North Avenue. heart attack. Mr. McDonough was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 years and were the result of the New to manage documents and In conjunction with the bond ordi- elected to the Cranford Township Com- Jersey Supreme Court’s 1975 and workflow. nance, a resolution was passed to sign mittee in 2005 and in 2006 was ap- Mr. Graziano added that this con- united in honoring the United States 1983 decisions in the so-called Mount Mr. Delmonico, who moved to a contract with Maser Consulting for pointed deputy mayor. tract is open-ended to allow for the military by declaring Friday, Sep- Laurel rulings, which decreed that Garwood two years ago, gave a 15- engineering services to perform Phase Former Township Engineer of 11 construction of more ATMs in the tember 18, as “POW/MIA Remem- each municipality had a constitutional minute demonstration of the program, 1 Environmental Site Assessments at years Greg Sgroi passed away on July area, should the department decide to brance Day,” as well as proclaiming obligation to provide low- and mod- that – among other things – would the two properties at a cost not to ex- 22, Mayor Andis Kalnins announced, build them. the week of August 9 to 15 “National erate-income housing. digitally attach any and all docu- ceed $8,600. The bond ordinance speci- going on to say he was “arguably the Director of the Department of Eco- Health Center Week” throughout Developers often use the afford- ments such as dog licenses, building fies that sale is contingent upon a satis- father of flood control in Cranford.” nomic Development William Reyes Union County. able-housing requirements to force permits and code violations to an factory environmental evaluation. Mr. Sgroi was 96 and a World War II proposed six resolutions for the board municipalities to allow them to con- associated property. The committee also passed a resolu- veteran, according to his obituary. of freeholders. Among them were the struct more units than the towns would With the software, mailings to no- tion to enter into a lease agreement, In township announcements, Com- allocation of $100,000 for the Office like. tify residents of a pending public with the option to buy, with the owners missioner Mary O’Connor said the of Policy and Planning in Rahway CF Workshop Also Tuesday, the council approved works project, such as a street or of 26-30 North Avenue East to provide Cranford Farmers’ Market is held Sun- and $110,000 for the Office of Com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a $140,000 bond ordinance, 5 to 0, water line repair, could be automated public parking for a six-month period, days from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the munity Development in Plainfield, port, Township Engineer Carl with Councilman Mike Martin ab- with a computer mouse by drawing a at a cost not to exceed $10,000. The train station parking lot on South Av- according to the meeting’s agenda. O’Brien said that the design of Phase sent, for various street and sidewalk polygon around the affected area on resolution reads that “it was necessary enue. Mr. Reyes also proposed $364,183 5 of the flood mitigation plan could repairs. The issue sparked a terse a digitized map, he said. for the township to locate additional During the conference meeting, in funding for the Premier Commu- begin next year, if the grant is exchange between Mrs. Tarantino and GovPilot already has two counties, public parking area for the residents Commissioner D’Ambola said the nity Development Corporation. These awarded. The grant, if awarded, Councilman Jim Mathieu. including Union, and 20 municipali- around the train station” since it is water company refused to replace the funds would be used for the “acquisi- would potentially pay for 75 per- At the governing body’s July 28 ties, including Roselle, Union and undertaking the North Avenue Train water meter at the municipal building tion and rehabilitation of two homes cent of the $6-million cost of the meeting, Councilwoman Sara Westfield, as clients, Mr. Delmonico Station Plaza Pedestrian Improvement because there was no shut off valve, an which will be sold to low-income total project. Todisco moved to withdraw consid- said. Project, which is to begin construction old lead joint at the connection, and a families at or below 80 percent of the Cranford was accepted to apply eration of the measure because Mr. next week. The project, while address- back flow preventer is required for the area median income,” according to for the National Flood Insurance Mathieu – who regularly votes for ing public safety issues, will result in a new lawn sprinkler system the com- the meeting’s agenda. Mr. Reyes Program’s (NFIP) Community Rat- such ordinances – would not commit loss of 26 parking spots, Commissioner mittee approved, by a 4 to 1 tally, to added that the funding for this plan ing System (CRS) program that to supporting it during the work ses- SBA Robert D’Ambola said. install recently. The repairs would cost would be federal. would ultimately lower taxpayers’ sion of the meeting. With Mr. Martin CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 An emergency appropriation for the the township $6,600, Mr. D’Ambola In addition to his resolutions on the flood insurance bill. The township and Mrs. Tarantino absent, all four Jersey Schools Construction purchase of 27 North Avenue East was said. meeting’s agenda, Mr. Reyes added could be at an 8 rating, Mr. O’Brien members who were present would Corporation (NJSCC), specifi- approved by resolution. The resolution On August 19, in Manhattan, the three resolutions. Two were informa- said, which means insurance bills have needed to vote affirmatively for cally ensuring the implementa- states that the property is “in a deterio- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to tion technology resolutions regard- would be reduced by 10 percent. If it to pass. tion of former New Jersey Gov- rated state and has created hazardous hold a meeting to discuss Alternate 9 ing the connection of Elizabeth’s the township gets a rating of 7, it When pressed on the matter Tues- ernor Jim McGreevey’s execu- conditions for the neighboring proper- of the flood mitigation study of the firehouse to a fiber ring, which will would mean a 15-percent reduction day, Mr. Mathieu responded to Ms. tive order mandating small busi- ties in the Special Improvement Dis- Rahway River, which will include cost the county an additional $1,000 of flood insurance costs. Todisco by saying, “The bottom line ness participation on all state trict.” The resolution reads the total modifying Orange Reservoir, Lenape per month. CRS is a voluntary incentive pro- is two people decide not to show up to contracts. appropriation is for $223,630 and 3 Basin and channelization of the river The third added resolution would gram that recognizes and encour- a council meeting and I get brow- Mrs. LeDet began her career with percent of the total operating appro- in Cranford, Mayor Kalnins said. extend the options for contracts with ages community floodplain man- beaten over what my vote is.” U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th) priations in the budget for 2015 is Commissioner O’Connor said she an administrator for a home-improve- agement activities that exceed the Mrs. Tarantino took exception to and with former U.S. Senator Rob- $1,071,581. It states that $23,630 is would like to see new sidewalks in- ment program. Mr. Reyes said this minimum NFIP requirements, ac- Mr. Mathieu’s comment by saying ert Torricelli (D-N.J.). needed to secure the down payment. stalled in the downtown area as part of program helps eligible low-income cording to fema.gov. Maser Consulting was awarded two the capital budget. “I don’t like the senior citizens fix their homes. The committee also debated the other contracts from Requests for Pro- idea of the town being patchwork.” There were eight freeholder-spon- need for adding hours of the town- posals. Maser was awarded a contract She said since South Avenue’s side- sored resolutions on the meeting’s ship engineer, who is hired as a to perform engineering services for the walks are new that it would be for agenda. Freeholder Christopher consultant, after the township did 2015 municipal paving program at a North Avenue and the downtown area Hudak proposed a resolution urging away with its full-time engineering fee not to exceed $167,250 and another on the north side. She said she prefers the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to department. contract for engineering services, con- concrete or stamped concrete and devote $80 million to construct the Commissioner Robert D’Ambola struction administration and grant ad- wants to do away with pavers. The Tremley Point connector road. brought up the idea of adding more ministration services for Lincoln Av- pavers in the downtown have become Various freeholders proposed reso- hours and said engineering work enue East (Section 4) at a fee not ex- uneven and pose a tripping hazard, the lutions offering sympathy to the fami- has “been very busy this year and ceed $38,750. committee has said. lies of Barbara Ann Bracey, the father the last year.” of Sheriff’s Officer Peter Krill, Jr. Commissioner Mary O’Connor and former Cranford Township Com- suggested hiring a part-time person mittee member George McDonough. to field calls, coordinate calls and Freeholder Linda Carter proposed interact with taxpayers. Mayor a resolution thanking the Reverend Kalnins suggested the building de- Gerald Lamont Thomas for his work partment should be doing this kind at the Shiloh Baptist Church in of work. Plainfield, and wishing him well in “The cost associated with this in- his retirement. cluding the escrow charging is Additionally, Freeholder somewhere north of $360,000 so Alexander Mirabella proposed a reso- far this year. Salaries for the engi- lution congratulating Dee’s Hot Dogs neering department, when we had of Roselle Park on its celebration of one, were $250,000,” Commissioner 50 years in business. Hannen said. The entire Board of Freeholders “What is the most cost effective way to provide engineering services for the taxpayer?” Mr. Hannen asked. See it all on the Web! In other business, the Old Peppy memorial was again discussed. Mr. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader D’Ambola suggested erecting a pa- SOUNDS OF BEACH BOYS…These concert goers enjoy one of the songs being SUMMER BEACH MUSIC… “Good Vibrations” plays their favorite Beach www.goleader.com cranked out by “Good Good Vibrations,” a Beach Boys tribute band, at last Boys songs at Echo Lake Park last Wednesday night. vilion, at least 12 feet by 20 feet, instead of a gazebo. Wednesday night’s concert in Echo Lake Park. “Local Service at Highway Prices”

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USPS 485200 Thursday, August 13, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS County to Enter Into Agreement For Fraud Alert System By MICHAELA WINBERG susceptible to property fraud. “So long as the individual doesn’t Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The Property Fraud Alert Notifi- have to pay money [for this ser- COUNTY — At the regularly cation System would alert a home- vice], it sounds good to me,” Free- scheduled agenda-setting meeting owner via the phone or e-mail if holder Angel Estrada said. of the Union County Board of Cho- someone filed a property document The Department of Engineering, sen Freeholders last Thursday, under his or her name. Then, ac- Public Works and Facilities pro- County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi pro- cording to Ms. Rajoppi, the home- posed an open-ended contract to posed entering into an agreement owner could investigate whether this maintain seven existing Automated with Fidlar Technologies to pro- document was real or fraudulent. Teller Machines (ATMs) with a new vide a Property Fraud Alert Notifi- “The earlier you find out about vendor, Green Genie LLC. These cation System for Union County. this fraud, the less expensive and ATMs are in public places, such as Ms. Rajoppi said that property less cumbersome it is to fix it,” Ms. the Union County Administration fraud, such as the illegal transfer of Rajoppi said. Building in Elizabeth and the Pub- property or mortgage fraud, is one This service would be free to an lic Safety Building in Westfield, of the largest growing white-collar unlimited amount of commercial and they generate about $375 per crimes in New Jersey. She added and residential property owners, ac- month in revenue, according to Jo- that senior citizens are especially cording to Ms. Rajoppi. seph Graziano, department direc- tor. For the last eight years, these ATMs have had a $1.75 service charge. With the new contract, the service charge may increase to $2. Mr. Graziano added that this con- tract is open-ended to allow for the Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times construction of more ATMs in the FRESH PRODUCE AND VEGGIES…The weekly Saturday Farmers’ Market in Scotch Plains continues to draw large area, should the department decide crowds looking for the freshest of fresh vegetables as well as locally-prepared foods. The market is open into November. to build them. Director of the Department of Economic Development William Reyes proposed six resolutions for Councilman Jones Plans the board of freeholders. Among them were the allocation of $100,000 for the Office of Policy and Planning in Rahway and More Mobile Office Hours $110,000 for the Office of Commu- nity Development in Plainfield, ac- By FRED T. ROSSI Times that he hopes to hold similar publican member, said a small hand- cording to the meeting’s agenda. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sessions every two months or so. ful of residents stopped by to talk to Mr. Reyes also proposed SCOTCH PLAINS — Council- “A lot of people don’t want to him on Saturday, and the main top- $364,183 in funding for the Pre- man Llewellyn Jones sees several speak publicly at the microphone” ics were some local zoning con- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mier Community Development RAT PACK ERA…DeLauro and the Rat Pack delight the crowd with the songs benefits to holding mobile office during the council’s televised meet- cerns as well as conversations about of Frank Sinatra and others from the Rat Pack era at last Thursday's concert at Corporation. These funds would be hours for residents and says he plans ings, he said. He said that while e- local politics. Mr. Jones was first the Alan Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains. The weekly concerts continue used for the “acquisition and reha- to do so on a more regular basis in mail is a useful means of communi- elected to the council in a special through August 27. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the future. cation, “it’s not always the best way election in 2013 to fill out the re- Mr. Jones held his first such event to have a real dialogue.” He added maining year of an unexpired term last Saturday morning in the ga- that some people are “shy and don’t and then was re-elected last year to zebo at Alan Augustine Village want to call on the phone and a four-year term. Next year’s mu- Small Bus. Administration Rep. Takes Green, and while people were not bother” their elected officials at nicipal election will see the mayor’s exactly lining up to bend his ear, he home. seat and the council seat now held told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Mr. Jones, the council’s lone Re- by Deputy Mayor Colleen Walking Tour of Downtown Westfield Gialanella up for grabs. Mr. Jones blamed the small turn- By HORACE R. CORBIN ers in downtown: Bovella’s, Ameri- The SBA also helps small busi- Garwood Council to Review out on Saturday on the optimal sum- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times can Shoe, Ella Allure, Chocolate Bar, nesses with the ins and outs of gov- mer weather — a day, he said, that WESTFIELD – Small Business Robert Tepp, Details Made Simple, ernment contracting. She said the was more conducive to heading to Administration (SBA) Regional Ad- Adlers Jewelers, The Westfield Leader/ SBA was able to assist with a dra- Permit Parking Proposal the beach or the pool than going out ministrator Kellie LeDet conducted Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and matic increase in borrowing in the to talk to a politician — as well as a “Walking Tour” of downtown Blue Jasmine. last year. By BRIAN TRUSDELL the 100-300 blocks of South Oak, on his own tardiness in better pub- Westfield businesses on Monday Following the tour, a luncheon She noted her region is one of the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the 200-300 blocks of West and licizing the event. morning, saying she wanted to get arranged by Gene Jannotti, execu- most dynamic in the country that GARWOOD – Council members Winslow Place between North and “I promised when I first was the word out to small businesses of tive director of the GWACC, with includes New York, New Jersey, will get a look at the revised pro- Second. elected that I would do these sorts the services offered by the SBA. two dozen invited guests was held Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. posal to expand preferred residen- Also regarding parking, Mrs. of things,” he told The Times. But Mrs. LeDet was accompanied by an at Amuse Restaurant to discuss When asked about Puerto Rico’s tial permit parking in the borough Tarantino notified the council that soon after his initial election, he entourage of about two dozen small business operations in town latest loan default and facing bank- before the governing body’s next the 36 spaces leased for commuters had to focus on his re-election cam- people including aides, Rep. and details of SBA programs. ruptcy, she acknowledged that to be meeting on Tuesday, August 25, from the Burger King restaurant on paign that ended with him receiv- Leonard Lance (R-7th), Greater At the luncheon, Mrs. LeDet sum- a difficult situation. with plans to reintroduce the mea- North Avenue had been painted and ing the most votes of the three win- Westfield Area Chamber of Com- marized the SBA with her “3 Cs”: Sherry Cronin, executive direc- sure at the first meeting in Septem- numbered and the borough was ning candidates last November. Mr. merce (GWACC), Downtown Consulting, Capital Access and tor of the DWC, replied to Rep. ber, Councilwoman and Parking awaiting signage. Once the signs Jones is one of the first local offi- Westfield Corporation (DWC) and Contracting. The SBA consults with Lance that the DWC is funded by a Committee Chairwoman Ann arrive and are installed, the spaces cials to hold these types of office town officials. small businesses to make sure they tax assessment on the 500 property Tarantino told her colleagues Tues- will be advertised and rented. hours in many years. During her The group visited the following have a sound business plan, then owners in the district, that on aver- day. In other matters, Borough Attor- term from 2009 to 2012, Mayor businesses and chatted with the own- puts them in touch with lenders. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The measure, which has been in CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the works since at least the begin- ning of the year, was first given to council members in March. It was then discussed before the public on May 12 but was withdrawn after more than a dozen residents com- plained about several issues, includ- ing unexpected visitors, contrac- tors and the number of permits granted to each home. The initial regulations proposed expanding residential preferential permit zones from Anchor Place, Myrtle Avenue and Willow Avenue to 10 other streets on both the north and south sides of town. They also expanded the hours that limit two-hour parking on the 13 streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently, two-hour parking is enforced on Anchor Place between Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times North and Second Avenues, the 200- MOBILE OFFICE HOURS…Scotch Plains Councilman Llewellyn Jones meets 400 blocks of Myrtle, and the 200- with residents last Saturday morning during his mobile office hours held at the 400 blocks of Willow. gazebo at Alan Augustine Village Green. The proposed regulations added the 100-300 blocks of Cedar Street, PAGE INDEX the 200-300 blocks of Center, the 100-300 blocks of East, the 100- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 300 blocks of North Maple, the Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 Photo courtesy of Brian Horton 100-300 blocks of North Oak, Sec- Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-13 NATURE CENTER GUESTS...Goats from Green Goats farm in Rhinebeck, N.Y. lunch on poison ivy and other invasive ond and Third Avenues from the Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 plants after arriving earlier in the day Monday at the Nature Center in Fanwood. The goats are being used to rid the center Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 of several invasive plants. Cranford border to North Maple, Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, August 13, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Register NOWNOW for Fall Classes at Union County College REGISTER BY 9/1 • CLASSES BEGIN 9/2/15 • UCC.EDU Cranford PAL, CSC to Head Up Memorial Field Project

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE “successful beyond our wildest Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dreams.” CRANFORD — The Cranford “We are fearful it is destined to Police Athletic League (PAL) and fail with one officer,” Capt. the Cranford Soccer Club (CSC) Patterson said. will lease the space from the town- The BOE has yet to take on the ship in Memorial Field where a new responsibility of paying its share of concession stand and bathrooms the cost of the SRO, Mayor Andis will be installed per a unanimous Kalnins said. vote by the township committee In the engineering department re- Monday at its workshop session. port, Township Engineer Carl The lease will be for $1 and the O’Brien said that the design of Phase PAL and the CSC will fund the 5 of the flood mitigation plan could design and building of the conces- begin next year, if the grant is Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GOOD VIBRATIONS…Concert goers dance to the sounds of Good Vibrations, sion stand and bathrooms through awarded. The grant, if awarded, a Beach Boys tribute band, performing at Echo Lake Park on Wednesday night. contributions. This will allow for would potentially pay for 75 per- The concert was part of the Union County Summer Concert Series. the project to be completed more cent of the $6-million cost of the expeditiously and ideally at a lower total project. cost, Commissioner Tom Hannen, Cranford was accepted to apply Jr. said. The township will trim or for the National Flood Insurance remove trees where necessary and Program’s (NFIP) Community Rat- Photo courtesy of Frank Gialanella Freeholders install the sanitary sewer line. The ing System (CRS) program that COME TOGETHER...Players and siblings of Westfield FC Premier Barcelona Boys U14 soccer team visit the Beatles famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, England CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 total cost of the project is $150,000, would ultimately lower taxpayers’ Greg Wheatley of the PAL said, flood insurance bill. The township during their England Tour. Pictured are: Jack and Megan Sandstedt, James and bilitation of two homes which will lion to construct the Tremley Point with $15,000 of that the sanitary could be at an 8 rating, Mr. O’Brien Katey Peretz, Frankie Gialanella, Julian Trott, Evan Meade and Matt Tavares. be sold to low-income families at or connector road. sewer line and tree removal. The said, which means insurance bills below 80 percent of the area me- Various freeholders proposed reso- township had garnered $100,000 in would be reduced by 10 percent. If dian income,” according to the lutions offering sympathy to the fami- grant money for Memorial Field the township gets a rating of 7, it meeting’s agenda. Mr. Reyes added lies of Barbara Ann Bracey, the father improvements, but now that will be would mean a 15-percent reduction Garwood Council that the funding for this plan would of Sheriff’s Officer Peter Krill, Jr. slated for another project at the field of flood insurance costs. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be federal. and former Cranford Township Com- that is yet to be determined. CRS is a voluntary incentive pro- ney Bob Renaud informed the coun- Mr. Mathieu – who regularly votes In addition to his resolutions on mittee member George McDonough. The concession stand and bath- gram that recognizes and encour- cil that it likely will need to sched- for such ordinances – would not the meeting’s agenda, Mr. Reyes Freeholder Linda Carter proposed rooms will be located behind the ages community floodplain man- ule a special meeting at the end of commit to supporting it during the added three resolutions. Two were a resolution thanking the Reverend scoreboard where trailers currently agement activities that exceed the November or early December in work session of the meeting. With information technology resolutions Gerald Lamont Thomas for his work are situated. In the meantime, the minimum NFIP requirements, ac- conjunction with the planning board Mr. Martin and Mrs. Tarantino ab- regarding the connection of at the Shiloh Baptist Church in sports equipment will be located in cording to fema.gov. to approve an affordable-housing sent, all four members who were Elizabeth’s firehouse to a fiber ring, Plainfield, and wishing him well in the Community Center. The plan is The committee also debated the plan so it can be submitted to a present would have needed to vote which will cost the county an addi- his retirement. to begin construction this fall and need for adding hours of the town- Superior Court judge for approval. affirmatively for it to pass. tional $1,000 per month. Additionally, Freeholder have it ready for springtime, Mr. ship engineer, who is hired as a A ruling by the New Jersey Su- When pressed on the matter Tues- The third added resolution would Alexander Mirabella proposed a Hannen said. The board of educa- consultant, after the township did preme Court in March invalidated day, Mr. Mathieu responded to Ms. extend the options for contracts with resolution congratulating Dee’s Hot tion (BOE) will be responsible for away with its full-time engineering regulations devised by the Council Todisco by saying, “The bottom an administrator for a home-im- Dogs of Roselle Park on its celebra- maintaining the area. department. on Affordable Housing, a state line is two people decide not to provement program. Mr. Reyes said tion of 50 years in business. The police department’s five-year Commissioner Robert D’Ambola agency tasked with determining show up to a council meeting and I this program helps eligible low-in- The entire Board of Freeholders plan was approved by the township brought up the idea of adding more each municipality’s “fair share” of get browbeaten over what my vote come senior citizens fix their homes. united in honoring the United States committee. Police Chief James hours and said engineering work “affordable” housing. is.” There were eight freeholder- military by declaring Friday, Sep- Wozniak, along with Captains Jo- has “been very busy this year and That left it to courts to make the Mrs. Tarantino took exception to sponsored resolutions on the tember 18, as “POW/MIA Remem- seph Van Bergen and Guy Patterson, the last year.” determination, and a subsequent Mr. Mathieu’s comment by saying meeting’s agenda. Freeholder brance Day,” as well as proclaim- led a presentation on his plan that is Commissioner Mary O’Connor court decision gave towns five she did not “just decide” to skip the Christopher Hudak proposed a reso- ing the week of August 9 to 15 currently in year two. The depart- suggested hiring a part-time person months immunity from so-called meeting; rather that she had planned lution urging the New Jersey Turn- “National Health Center Week” ment was approved to hire four new to field calls, coordinate calls and “builder’s remedy” lawsuits to sub- a vacation. Mr. Mathieu replied by pike Authority to devote $80 mil- throughout Union County. police officers over that five-year interact with taxpayers. Mayor mit an acceptable plan. Mr. Renaud saying he plans his vacations around period. Kalnins suggested the building de- suggested the special meeting be- council meetings, which prompted The additional hires will allow partment should be doing this kind cause both the planning board and Mrs. Tarantino to get in another the department to begin a new nar- of work. council will need to approve the response before Mayor Charles cotics enforcement detail that it pi- “The cost associated with this plan in the time between the plan- Lombardo gaveled the exchange. loted for 10 days in June 2015. including the escrow charging is ning board’s November and De- “Let’s not have a back-and-forth,” During the pilot program, the de- somewhere north of $360,000 so cember meetings. he said. partment made 24 arrests, with the far this year. Salaries for the engi- The affordable-housing require- Most of the work session was bulk of those for heroin, prescrip- neering department, when we had ments have been updated every 10 comprised of a presentation by tion drugs or cocaine possession. one, were $250,000,” Commis- years and were the result of the James Delmonico, director of sales This enforcement detail requires sioner Hannen said. New Jersey Supreme Court’s 1975 for GovPilot of Hoboken, N.J., who officers to be in unmarked cars and “What is the most cost effective and 1983 decisions in the so-called explained the company’s software dressed in plain clothes, Captain way to provide engineering services Mount Laurel rulings, which de- to manage documents and Patterson said. for the taxpayer?” Mr. Hannen creed that each municipality had a workflow. “It is a regional problem; where asked. constitutional obligation to provide Mr. Delmonico, who moved to we are geographically located, we In other business, the Old Peppy low- and moderate-income hous- Garwood two years ago, gave a 15- are at the center of that region,” memorial was again discussed. Mr. ing. minute demonstration of the pro- Capt. Patterson said. Chief Wozniak D’Ambola suggested erecting a pa- Developers often use the afford- gram, that – among other things – later said narcotics users will travel vilion, at least 12 feet by 20 feet, able-housing requirements to force would digitally attach any and all to Newark to buy narcotics and then instead of a gazebo. municipalities to allow them to con- documents such as dog licenses, pull off the Garden State Parkway struct more units than the towns building permits and code viola- at the Cranford exit, since it is two would like. tions to an associated property. exits away from Newark, and begin Also Tuesday, the council ap- With the software, mailings to no- using the drugs, which has led to SBA proved a $140,000 bond ordinance, tify residents of a pending public overdoses that the police depart- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 5 to 0, with Councilman Mike Mar- works project, such as a street or ment has responded to. Drug deal- age is $800 per year for each prop- tin absent, for various street and water line repair, could be automated ers in Union and Essex counties sell erty owner ($400,000). sidewalk repairs. The issue sparked with a computer mouse by drawing Photo courtesy of Harry Menta TOURING DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD... Small Business Administration (SBA) narcotics at a lower price than in Mr. Jannotti relayed to the group a terse exchange between Mrs. a polygon around the affected area Regional Administrator Kellie LeDet, left, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), center, other regions, said Chief Wozniak, that the GWACC is regional, that it Tarantino and Councilman Jim on a digitized map, he said. and Gene Jannotti, executive director of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of which leads to users traveling dis- includes other towns and is com- Mathieu. GovPilot already has two coun- Commerce, conduct a walking tour of the Westfield Business District on Monday tances to attain the drugs. prised of about 600 dues-paying At the governing body’s July 28 ties, including Union, and 20 mu- morning. A second School Resource Of- business members. meeting, Councilwoman Sara nicipalities, including Roselle, ficer (SRO) is slated to be hired. Rep. Lance described his many Todisco moved to withdraw con- Union and Westfield, as clients, Mr. The police department had placed items of support and awards on be- sideration of the measure because Delmonico said. an SRO in the schools last year and half of small businesses. Capt. Patterson said the program is Mrs. LeDet was appointed re- gional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, headquartered in New York City, by Jones President Barack Obama in July CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 2014. This represents the first time Nancy Malool held periodic “Cof- in SBA history that a woman and an fee with the Mayor” events at vari- African-American has ever held that ous locales in town that allowed post. residents to speak with her about Mrs. LeDet served as deputy chief local issues and concerns. of staff for the office of U.S. Sena- “I think it’s important to be avail- tor Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) for able to the residents,” Mr. Jones eight years. said after last Saturday’s event. Prior to that, she was managing “Whether a resident has a question director of diversity, small business about something or perhaps a new and government affairs at the New idea for the downtown or even a Jersey Schools Construction Cor- gripe — I’m happy to hear it.” poration (NJSCC), specifically en- suring the implementation of former New Jersey Governor Jim See it all in Color! McGreevey’s executive order man- See it all on the Web! dating small business participation on all state contracts. Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mrs. LeDet began her career with Photo courtesy of Brian Horton LIVE THEATER IN THE PARK…The Union County Shakespeare in the Park U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th) KILLING OFF INVASIVE PLANTS...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and series presented Romeo and Juliet, performed by the Shakespeare Theater of members of the Fanwood Environmental Commission watch as goats explore the New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble, last Friday night at Oak Ridge Park in www.goleader.com and with former U.S. Senator Rob- Nature Center in Fanwood on Monday. The goats arrived earlier in the day and Clark. ert Torricelli (D-N.J.). are being used to rid the center of invasive plants. “Local Service at Highway Prices”

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, August 13, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders Seek Funding Peyton's For NJ Pike Connector Road Peek at the Week COUNTY — In light of a recent Point Connector Road is vital to the In Politics economic and public safety interests New Jersey Turnpike accident that The Leader/Times snarled the region’s traffic flow and to the region as a whole and to the By Paul Peyton of stranded workers and truckers for residents of the City of Linden, espe- Teamsters Endorse Lesniak others are preparing to sue the Obama hours at an industrial area in Linden, cially those who are impacted by the For Governor in 2017 administration to block the rules per- the Union County Freeholder Board current truck and industrial traffic to The membership of the Pennsylva- manently by arguing they exceed has renewed its call for the construc- this area,” said Freeholder Christo- nia Federation Brotherhood of Main- Obama’s authority. Bolstered by a tion of a connector road from New pher Hudak, who is a sponsor of the tenance of Way Employees Division recent United States Supreme Court Jersey Turnpike Interchange 12 to resolution. of the International Brotherhood of ruling against the administration’s Linden’s Tremley Point area. The August 4th horrific crash on the Teamsters has presented a resolution mercury limits, opponents argued that The Freeholder Board is support- Turnpike temporarily knocked out the in support of state Senator Ray Lesniak states shouldn’t have to start prepar- ing a resolution up for adoption to- Wood Avenue Bridge which is the (D-20) for governor in 2017, accord- ing to comply with a rule that may night calling upon the New Jersey main road of access to this industrial ing to a Teamsters press release. eventually get thrown out by the Turnpike Authority to restore more section of Tremley Point, and egre- “We firmly believe that Ray courts, according to the AP story. than $80 million in funding to con- giously magnifies the importance of Lesniak is the strongest candidate Bill Would Allow Release struct the long-awaited Tremley Point the proposed connector road. running for governor of New Jersey Of Inmates for Medical Parole connector road, and immediately add As a result of the accident, workers articulating our issues,” said a resolu- Legislation that would expand eli- and trucks were stranded in the it to their capital program. tion affirmed by Thomas Wohanka, gibility of inmates for medical parole SHOWING PERSEVERANCE...Union County Sheriff Joseph Cryan joined The proposed connector road Tremley Point area for hours. vice-chairman of the union’s district to include incarcerated individuals Renee Froehlich-Garcia of Roselle Park as she presented the 2015 Ralph Froehlich would provide access from the New “The construction of a connector 1 office, which represents rail work- with a permanent physical incapac- Perseverance Award to Anthony Davis of Plainfield during the 8th Annual Union Jersey Turnpike Interchange 12 road would have helped emergency ers. “His commitment to union prin- ity has been approved by the full County Sheriff’s Youth Police Academy Graduation at Rahway High School through Carteret, over the Rahway management workers better access ciples and labor values is longstanding Senate. The bill, S-3008, would ex- Performing Arts Center. Renee Froehlich-Garcia is the granddaughter of the late River, and into Tremley Point in Lin- the site of the accident and ease traf- and heartfelt.” pand the current law would expand Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich for whom the award is named. They were den. It would provide a direct link fic pressures,” said Freeholder Chair- The resolution passed with unani- the current law by requiring inmates joined by academy instructors Anthony Chodan from the Elizabeth Police between the two neighboring coun- man Mohamed S. Jalloh. “It is of mous support. Department, Union County Sheriff’s Officer Kenny Gerhart and Sgt. Tara who have a permanent physical inca- Halpin. ties at a location where none cur- paramount importance to move for- “...organized labor is under attack pacity to be eligible for release on rently exist, garnering support from ward with the construction of the in America. The percent of Ameri- medical parole, according to a Sen- Middlesex County as well. Tremley Point connector road. The can workers belonging to a labor ate Democrats’ press release. “The construction of the Tremley Turnpike Authority would also union fell last year to an all-time A parolee may be returned to a County Sheriff Youth greatly benefit from it, as Tuesday’s low, to just 11.1 percent of non- correctional facility designated by Watson Coleman on accident unfortunately demon- management workers. It’s dropped the Commissioner of Corrections af- strates.” 9 percentage points from its high of ter the board determines that their Academy Holds Graduation Freeholder Angel Estrada, a sec- On 50th Anniversary 20.1 percent in 1983. Likewise over medical condition is no longer de- RAHWAY — The Union County physical training instructor, Officer ond vice-chairman of the North Jer- the same period of time income in- bilitating or incapacitating. Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy held Of Voting Rights Act sey Transportation Planning Author- Kenny Gerhart of the Sheriff’s Of- equality, or the gap between the rich Christie Signs Bill to Criminalize their graduation ceremonies last week fice. After the awards, the students Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Bonnie ity, is also a supporter of the proposed and everyone else, has been grow- Dog Fighting, Punish Ring Leaders at the Rahway High School Perform- Watson Coleman (D-12th) issued roadway. were presented by Officer Anthony ing and growing, by every major Governor Chris Christie signed into ing Arts Center. Chodan of the Elizabeth Police De- the following statement recogniz- “In terms of economic benefit, the statistical measure. If we don’t do law on Monday legislation sponsored Before a large crowd of family, ing the 50th anniversary of the Vot- roadway would ensure the smooth partment to receive their Certificates something soon, there will be two by Senators Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, supporters, and members of the of Completion from Sheriff Cryan ing Rights Act’s signing by Presi- flow of commerce to existing busi- Americas, the rich and the poor, Westfield) and Raymond Lesniak (D- law enforcement community ap- dent Lyndon B. Johnson on August ness and industry in the location, and and Sgt. Halpin. Sgt. Halpin gave the with only a small middle class in 20th, Elizabeth) to create criminal proximately 75 teens took part in closing remarks. 6, 1965: free up the development of nearly between...,” Sen. Lesniak said. offenses for dog fighting and leading the graduation ceremony. The Pro- “The 50th Anniversary of the Vot- 400 acres of brownfields that could She commented: “The student’s Morrissey Leads Charge dog fighting networks, and amend gram Coordinator, Sergeant Tara growth from the first day of the acad- ing Rights Act is a sober and bitter- create as many as 2,000 new jobs,” Against Power Plant Rules the RICO statute to include dog fight- Halpin from the Union County sweet reminder that much of the Mr. Estrada said. emy to the last day was quite notice- West Virginia Attorney General ing. Sheriff’s Office, presided over the able, and I feel a great sense of pride battle for the right to vote still re- The connector road would also Patrick Morrisey, a former New Jer- The bill, S-736, would establish ceremony. mains before us. Unfortunately, encourage the potential development in that.” sey 7th District congressional can- dog fighting as a third-degree crime, Union County Sheriff Joe Cryan The evening concluded with sev- Congress has thus far failed to reau- of Tremley Point as a multimodal didate, is leading the charge to stop punishable by three to five years in addressed the graduates and the gath- thorize the critical protections the freight village that involves rail, barg- eral group photos and refresh- President Barack Obama’s sweep- prison and a fine of up to $15,000. ered supporters. He congratulated ments. Voting Rights Act provided for mil- ing and value-added warehouses and ing emissions limits on power The legislation would also establish the graduates and thanked the fami- lions of Americans. The right to distribution centers. The Youth Academy is a program plants, the Associated Press has re- leading a dog fighting network as a lies of the graduates for their sup- offered for middle and high school vote is the bedrock of our democ- Mr. Estrada noted the urgency to ported. second-degree crime, punishable by port. racy; policy makers should fight to move forward immediately as ap- students who have an interest in law Mr. Morrissey and 15 other state five to 10 years in prison and a fine of Sheriff Cryan stated: “Although this enforcement. Approximately 100 stu- expand, not roll back or otherwise provals for the project are set to ex- attorneys general sent a letter to En- up to $150,000. is the Union County Sheriff’s Youth diminish that right. pire in 2016, and would jeopardize dents took part. The curriculum in- vironmental Protection Agency The legislation also includes pro- Academy, this academy wouldn’t be cludes physical training, hands-on “When the Voting Rights Act was its construction. (EPA) head Gina McCarthy request- visions to protect dog fighting survi- as successful as it is without the con- signed into law, Dr. King called it, ‘a Through the efforts of United learning, demonstrations from spe- ing that the agency temporarily sus- vors. Those convicted under S-736 tinued cooperation and support of cialized units such as the SWAT Team, great step forward in removing all States Senator Bob Menendez (D- pend the rules while they challenge could be mandated to pay restitution the Union County Board of Chosen the remaining obstacles to the right N.J.), $10 million in federal funds K-9, Federal Agencies and the State their legality in court. to cover the cost of housing and medi- freeholders, the Elizabeth Police Police. to vote.’ We would honor the legacy were set aside toward this project, “These regulations, if allowed to cal treatment for the animals harmed Department, the Union County of leaders like King and the count- while the Turnpike had agreed to proceed, will do serious harm to West as a result of dog fighting. Any prop- Prosecutor’s Office, the Union less others who fought for this land- provide more than $80 million nec- Virginia and the U.S. economy,” Mr. erty relating to the criminal enter- County Department of Corrections, mark legislation by continuing to essary for completion, and had once Morrisey said. “That is why we are prise could also be seized. The court and the John H. Stamler Police Acad- remove those barriers, and ensuring included the project in its capital taking quick action to bring this pro- could also prohibit those convicted emy.” See it all on the Web! every voice is heard on Election program before removing it a few cess to a halt.” from having future custody of an Following the Sheriff, several www.goleader.com Day.” years back. The 16 states and a handful of animal. awards were presented by the lead The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski Lance Recognized With LAW OFFICES OF Presents ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award WESTFIELD — Rep. 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Nail salon cutting edge program aimed at pre- istered naloxone on nine separate Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) are owners must also ensure that the shop venting overdose deaths, the Cranford occasions involving four different introducing legislation to protect is equipped with a proper ventilation Police Department reports that the victims. All nine deployments re- manicurists and cosmetologists from system. program has been 100 percent suc- sulted in successful reversal of the dangerous health hazards and exploit- Nail salon workers in New Jersey cessful in preventing overdose deaths overdose symptoms, including one ative labor practices in nail salons often work shifts over 10 hours long, in the township. victim that was in cardiac arrest. across the state, according to a Sen- taking home less than $35 a day, or On July 1, 2014, as part of a county- Cranford Police Chief James ate Republicans press release. sometimes nothing at all. wide program, all Cranford police Wozniak believes that the Narcan The bill would amend the Cosme- To protect nail salon workers from officers were trained on the usage program is a key resource in the com- tology Act of 1984 by requiring the such labor abuses, the bill would re- and administration of Narcan (ge- munity. New Jersey State Board of Cosme- quire the owner of a nail salon to post neric name naloxone). Front line po- “Unfortunately, Cranford is not tology and Hairstyling to enforce a highly visible sign listing the labor lice vehicles were equipped with immune to the statewide problem safety and health standards for all rights provided under the amended SHOW OF UNITY...Union County Freeholder Vice-Chairman Bruce H. Bergen naloxone dose packs used to reverse of drug use and addiction,” he workers in licensed nail salons, con- Cosmetology and Hairstyling Act of and Freeholders Vernell Wright and Linda Carter joined Union County Sheriff the effects of an extreme opioid over- stated, “and coupled with aggres- duct random inspections, ensure that 1984, as well as the New Jersey State Joseph Cryan, Union County Police Captain Robert McGuire, Sheriff’s Detec- dose. Opiods include drugs such as sive enforcement and education, salon workers are aware of their rights Wage and Hour Law and the State tive Brian Dustin, Detective Robert McLaughlin, Officer Bryan Frew and heroin and many prescription pain we now have another way to inter- to a fair wage, and mandate that em- wage payment law. The sign must McGruff the Crime Dog at the National Night Out event hosted by the Union killers. cede and give someone a second ployers provide protective equipment. appear in multiple languages and in- County Board of Chosen Freeholders on August 4 in Meisel Park in Springfield. Since the inception of the program, chance. Products commonly used by nail clude the phone number of a repre- National Night Out is a campaign geared toward generating drug and crime salon workers, such as formaldehyde sentative who can process labor and awareness and prevention throughout the country. and acetone-based nail polish remov- wage abuse claims. Law to Protect Student ers, can have serious health conse- “We must make sure that our state’s quences, according to the Occupa- most vulnerable workers know that NJEA Endorses LaZare, tional Safety and Health Administra- they are not alone,” Senator Kean Loan Borrowers, Families tion (OSHA.) By breathing in harm- said. “We cannot stand by in silence Barnett for Assembly WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sena- their son, Christopher’s family was ful vapors, dusts, or mists, nail salon as countless individuals are subjected tor Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), senior blindsided with tens of thousands of workers can develop serious illnesses to brutal health risks and sweat shop TRENTON — Jill LaZare and David field this year and founder of Corsis member of the Senate Banking Com- dollars in student loan debt they were that affect the lungs, eyes, and skin. conditions – often in plain view of the Barnett, the Democratic nominees for Technologies, a business with over mittee, has introduced the Christo- obligated to repay his private lender, Repeated toxic chemical exposure customer. By pioneering this effort, State Assembly in the 21st District, 100 employees. Ms. LaZare is an pher Bryski Student Loan Protection because Christopher’s father had co- can also lead to cancer and even cause we are taking strides to ensure that all have received the endorsement of the attorney in Summit specializing in Act, legislation designed to increase signed his loan and they were un- miscarriages and birth defects. workers get the help and fair wage New Jersey Education Association. family law. She is running for As- transparency in the student loan pro- aware of their obligations if such a Under the law, workers would be they deserve while holding salon They are the first Democrats in District sembly for the second time. cess and provide better financial pro- tragic event were to occur. required to wear personal protective owners accountable for their 21 to be endorsed by the group, which tections for borrowers and their co- The bill is supported by: National equipment, including gloves, face employee’s health and safety.” had previously supported Republican Rosemont Exit on 22 signers in the event of severe injury Education Association (NEA), Assembly incumbents Jon Bramnick or death. According to the CFPB, American Federation of Teachers and Nancy Munoz. Closed for Project more than 90 percent of private stu- (AFT), Center for Responsible Lend- Guadagno Signs Bills to “NJEA is proud to endorse David UNION — New Jersey Depart- dent loans have a co-signer such as a ing (CRL), U.S. Public Interest Re- Barnett and Jill Anne LaZare for As- ment of Transportation (NJDOT) of- parent or grandparent. The bill is co- search Group (U.S. PIRG), Consumer sembly in LD 21. Their enthusiasm, ficials have announced that the Route sponsored by Senators Cory Booker Federation of America (CFA), Na- Cut Red Tape for Non-Profits professional experience, and com- 22 westbound Rosemont Avenue exit (D-N.J.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), tional Association of Student Finan- mitment to public education will make in Union is closed. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Elizabeth cial Aid Administrators (NAFSAA), TRENTON — Acting Governor red tape by periodically submitting them a valuable addition to the New Traffic is being detoured using Warren (D-Mass). and the American Council on Educa- Kim Guadagno recently signed As- written reports to the Governor. Jersey Legislature,” said Wendell Wewanna Avenue and Lansdowne Many private student loans allow a tion (ACE). sembly Bills Nos. 1883 (A-1883) and “We are grateful to the Acting Gov- Steinhauer, NJEA president. Avenue. Access has been maintained lender to automatically put a bor- Sen. Menendez first introduced 3509 (A-3509), two bipartisan, unani- ernor, sponsors, and the Legislature for The NJEA is the largest teacher’s for emergency vehicles. rower into default — and require Christopher’s Law in 2014. mously passed bills that will reduce enacting this bill to enable charitable union in New Jersey, representing The existing bridge deck, sidewalk, immediate repayment of the loan — red tape for non-profits that fundraise organizations to generate desperately over 200,000 school employees. parapets and fencing are being re- if a student borrower or co-signer MS BOE Has Job certain games of chance and in the needed resources to support their mis- Mr. Barnett is the mayor of Spring- placed as part of a $2-million project. dies, becomes disabled, or files for oversight of the State Museum. sions, and we welcome the chance to The project will be constructed in bankruptcy, even if the loan is in Opportunities “One of the best ways to help our continue to work with the RTRC to REPORTERS NEEDED stages beginning with the new deck good standing and payments con- MOUNTAINSIDE — The state thrive is to reduce red tape that reduce unnecessary bureaucratic bur- Current openings for reporters and parapets. Each stage will re-con- tinue to be made. Further, while many Mountainside School District has imposes confusion and unnecessary dens for the non-profits that are essen- to cover town council, BOE, struct approximately one-third of the lenders allow a co-signer to be re- announced job opportunities for the burdens on our residents, businesses, tial to the economic and social well- and recreation commission bridge deck at a time. For most of the leased from a loan after the borrower following positions: and non-profits,” Acting Governor being of our state,” said Linda M. Czipo, meetings. We seek community- project the Rosemont Ave exit from meets a minimum number of pay- Part-time Paraprofessional – work Guadagno said. “Since taking office, executive director of the Center for minded, detail-oriented writers Route 22 westbound will be closed ments and a credit check, they often with a student at a state-approved cutting that red tape has been one of Non-Profits, a statewide charitable with professional demeanor and the entrance to Route 22 west- make the process so burdensome and special education school for students my top priorities. That’s why I signed umbrella organization serving New needed. Must be able to meet bound will limited to emergency ve- inconvenient that, according to the with multiple disabilities; lunch aides legislation today to support non-prof- Jersey’s non-profit community. deadlines, know how to write a hicles only. Two lanes of traffic will CFPB, less than 1 percent of borrow- – supervise students during lunch its and increase efficiency within the The Acting Governor, who serves lead, and take an active interest be maintained during daytime hours ers are able to actually secure a co- and recess activities. Daily hours are Department of State.” concurrently as secretary of state, in a regular beat in order to for the entirety of the project. signer release. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. When conducting raffles, non-prof- also took action to reduce red tape in develop news stories. Great for The precise timing of the work is The legislation is named in honor Those interested in applying are its are required to obtain a license the Department of State. The Acting stay-at-home moms, a second subject to change due to weather or of Christopher Bryski, a New Jersey asked to call the Board of Education from both the Legalized Games of Governor signed A-3509 to dissolve income or just for those who other factors. Motorists are encour- college student who passed away in office at (908) 232-3232. Chance Control Commission and a the Board of Trustees and make the love to write. E-mail resume aged to check NJDOT’s traffic infor- 2006 after falling into a two-year municipality when the value of a Museum an official Department di- and clips to: mation website www.511nj.org for coma from a severe traumatic brain Probitas Verus Honos raffle for donated merchandise as a vision to eliminate redundancy, [email protected] real-time travel information. injury. While mourning the loss of door prize reaches $50. Among other streamline the reporting process, and The Westfield Leader & measures, A-1883 increases the value promote greater administrative effi- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood threshold from $50 to $200 and al- ciency. TIMES lows the Control Commission to in- crease this figure by regulation. The bipartisan RTRC, created and made permanent by executive order, Home Financing By solicits and reviews public comments High Yield on existing statutes and regulations to improve New Jersey’s regulatory OWEN BRAND process, promote job creation and NMLS# 222999 Money Market retention, and eliminate burdensome

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Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey months enjoyed staying here which illustrates the focus of your newspa- sharp enough to discern this deception of included regular morning and evening per. Your reporting of Town Council diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 walks around Boulevard, proceedings with impartiality will guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Landsdowne Ave., Westfield train sta- surely foster the younger generation vidual. If you get three – word expert. If tion and Central Ave. to take up civic responsibility in ad- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of Until vacation commencement at dition to their professional vocations. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Jefferson Elementary School, I had We are sure your archives would be a All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. the privilege of interaction with some brimming storehouse replete with the come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman duty conscious Crossing Guards, Mr. history of Westfield and a periodic ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Jeff and Mr. Michael. We found the delving into the past would continue Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo town, neat, clean with a high sense of the good traditions in the future. 1. Cineraceous – Having the color of traffic discipline. The police on duty Westfield wouldn’t be complete ashes COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Bothrenchyma – In botany, tissue Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly very polite and helpful. It was amaz- without “Westfield Leader” whose ing to notice that during a sudden articles and quality of reportage is of composed of pitted ducts EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS 3. Leucosis – Albinism medical emergency at home the po- a high order. Continuing to publish 4. Carrion – The decaying flesh of a lice arrived even before the call to for the past 125 years is no mean dead body SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe 911 was disconnected. The doctors achievement and for that the One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 and paramedics were professional in acknowledgements should go to the THERIOMORPHIC their jobs. Here’s a big shoutout of dedication of the erstwhile teams and 1. Grotesque transformation; such as thanks to all. in no small measure to the present from a human to a werewolf Drones and Lasers Are Real 2. Said of gods having the form of an As first time visitors, it’s wonder- Publishers and Editors. Westfield animal ful seeing the residents having so Leader is a sterling overseer of 3. Rapidly changing from a solid form much care and concern of their drive- Westfield and surely leads with the to a gaseous form Danger to Airports, Jetliners way, lawn and garden. It didn’t take right perspective. 4. An animal’s ability to change its There is a real danger lurking in the skies over the these drones could cause a jetliner to crash and likely long for us to be totally involved in We will carry very pleasant memo- form to adapt to its surroundings for metropolitan New York-Jersey area called drones: killing hundreds of passengers. such activity at our son’s home here! ries of this summer holiday back to protection unmanned aerial craft. Drones have recently come Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told NY1 It is heartening to note that the neigh- our home in Whitefield, Bangalore ARGALI bors and fellow walkers on the roads (India) and do our mite to replicate 1. A species of very large wild sheep awfully close to commercial jetliners, including News that drone-commercial aircraft near colli- 2. Having a silver coating or luster four instances this past weekend at Newark Liberty sions should be a wake-up call for stricter limits always exchange warm greetings of the awesome initiatives spearheaded 3. A native of a mountainous area in International Airport. on drone use. camaraderie. by Westfield citizens. Thank you, northwestern Scotland We enjoyed reading your newspa- Westfield. 4. A Scottish thatched hut The Washington Post reported last November that “Every drone that’s sold in the United States, per and truly felt as if we belonged pilots had reported a surge in near-collisions and whether it’s made here or abroad, can have built into Ajit and Ramola Lakshmiratan RYOT here. Your coverage of local events Bangalore, India 1. A daydream other encounters with small drones in the previous the drone itself a mechanism that doesn’t let it fly in 2. Robbery six months at a time when the Federal Aviation certain places,” Sen. Schumer said. The drone indus- 3. A tenant farmer of India Administration was gradually opening the nation’s try has recommended that all drones be built to not Great Comfort To Know We Are 4. An undue burden or unfair demand skies to remotely controlled aircraft. be able to be operated near airports. DIANOETIC Served By These Men And Colleagues 1. Belonging to a species of caustic On September 30, air-traffic controllers at Another danger pilots are facing are laser beams curves or surfaces caused by refraction LaGuardia Airport reported that a Republic Airlines being shined into their cockpits. An airline aviation We would like to express our thanks Recently a family member fell ill 2. Capable of thought through logic, flight was “almost hit” by a small drone at an altitude research and consulting expert told Fox News a few and gratitude to the Westfield Fire and ironically the first responders rather than intuitive reasoning of 4,000 feet as the plane was descending to land. On months ago that when laser beams hit a cockpit Department for the service, patience were the same crew that visited us on 3. Evil; doing the Devil’s work and professionalism they showed our Easter, the Westfield Fire Department 4. The entire range of a musical instru- September 8, also at LaGuardia, The Post reported window, the glass disperses a blinding light through- ment or voice that “three different regional airliners — Express out the cockpit. family recently during two vastly dif- B Platoon – Scott Miller, Mike ferent circumstances. Duelks, Ben Corbin, Brian Dunlap, See more letters on page 5 Jet, Pinnacle and Chautauqua — reported ‘very Sen. Schumer also has called for a ban on lasers. First, on Easter Sunday, they were Craig Manning and Mike Skubish. close calls’ with a drone within minutes of one But drones and lasers are out there, and we need to called when a burning smell arose It is a great comfort to know we are another at an altitude of about 2,000 feet” as they find those individuals who are using these devices just prior to the arrival of our guests. served by these men and their col- were on approach to land. near airports and arrest them and confiscate all their They searched the house to make leagues at a moment notice. In fact the FAA reported 190 near-misses and pilot drones and lasers. After all, this is not a game; these sure it was not the start of an electri- Ann and Tom Madaras sightings of drones and other unmanned aircraft are people’s lives. cal fire and finally determined one of Westfield systems from January to November of 2014. California, Washington, Florida and Texas are the our appliances shorted out. Anyone caught flying a drone “anywhere near” an major manufacturers of drones followed by Isreal. airport is subject to criminal charges and a $25,000 Other U.S. states are gearing up to capture some of World War II’s Final Chapter; fine. We believe sentences should be more severe as the market. Will they flood the skies like gnats? The 72 Residents of Westfield Your editorial in today’s (August made to bring this horrific war to an Fifty Years Later: The Events 6) edition of The Westfield Leader end. In saying that, we should never was not only spot on with recapturing forget the 72 residents of Westfield the final events leading up to the end (7/4/1946/Westfield Leader) who Leading to Voting Rights Act of World War II, but it also empha- gave their lives for our freedom. Among the historic events our nation com- Goodman and James Chaney — young men who had sized the sacrifices that millions of Bob Brennan memorates this year, the Voting Rights Act stands been helping to register African-American voters in men and women around the world Brick, N.J. among the most significant. Signed into law by Mississippi in the summer of 1964, disappeared and President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965, were later found murdered. Forty-one years to the this legislation enforced voting rights established day the killings occurred, Edgar Ray Killen was President’s Rhetoric on Iran Deal Can through the Fifteenth Amendment to the United convicted of organizing Ku Klux Klan members to States Constitution, but which had frequently been carry out the crime. Be Described As Provocative or Worse denied to many minority citizens through dis- On March 7, 1965, 600 adults and youth staged a I am a longtime subscriber to The Israelis themselves — a great major- crimination, intimidation and violence. peaceful protest march from Selma, Ala. across the Westfield Leader but I have not ex- ity of whom have resoundingly re- The Voting Rights Act, which subsequently was Edmund Pettus Bridge toward Montgomery in sup- pressed my opinion to the Leader jected this Deal. until now. It would be helpful if the President amended several times by Congress to broaden its port of voting rights. The group was met by local I understand that the President be- addressed the following questions: scope, represents a key milepost on America’s Civil police and state troopers who, when the marchers lieves that the Iran Nuclear Deal is in Is the world better off or not that Rights journey. Its central goal was to eradicate refused to withdraw, responded with tear gas and the best interests of the United States Israel took out Iraq’s nuclear capac- practices that had long been employed to keep billy clubs. Several dozen marchers were hospital- but unlike the President, I believe that ity? African-American citizens from exercising their ized. This pivotal event, televised around the world, a reasonable American can have seri- Is the world better off or not that right to vote in state and local elections. Such tactics became known as “Bloody Sunday” and led to ous questions and doubts regarding: Israel took out Syria’s nuclear capac- included complex “literacy tests” aimed at disquali- passage of the Voting Rights Act five months later. 1) The Iranian regime’s motives ity? fying even the most educated of voters, poll taxes The 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and aims in entering into the agree- Or does the President believe that and “grandfather clauses,” among other methods. coupled with the 150th anniversary of the end of the ment; Israel acted inappropriately and that A hard-fought battle, often punctuated by epi- Civil War this year as well, reminds us of the value 2) The ability to enforce the in- the P5 plus 1 should have negotiated spection regime and the terms of the deals with them? sodes of violence, preceded passage of the Voting American citizens of all backgrounds have contin- Deal; and We know what happened when we Rights Act. Advocates for equality at the polls be- ued to place on freedom and equality, as well as the 3) The wisdom of removing the negotiated a deal with North Korea, came targets. In one of the most infamous incidents courage it takes to achieve it, and the price so many sanctions and the embargo without the regime developed greater nuclear of the era, activists Michael Schwerner, Andrew have paid on its behalf. restrictions on using the money to capacity and weaponry and as a re- fund terrorism. sult the regime immunized itself from The P5 plus 1 negotiated the Deal outside intervention; Is it possible or without consultation with Israel — conceivable that the Iranian regime even though the Iranian regime has has the same goal. publicly stated that Israel is not a Finally, the President’s rhetoric in legitimate country. that speech can be described as pro- Iran had the ability to represent its vocative or worse with respect to interests — can Israel really trust Israel and its supporters. I would hope Russia and China to protect Israel’s that the President would want his interests? Who was representing Is- fellow Americans to convey their le- rael? Ultimately, Israel will have to gitimate concerns without fear that make an assessment of what is in its they will be labeled as warmongers. national interest –even if the Presi- Keith Firestone dent believes that he knows what is in Westfield Israel’s best interests better than the Nuclear Agreement With Iran, Let’s Give Peace A Chance In his interview with The Scotch nomically. In ten years there may be Plains-Fanwood Times, U.S. Repre- some positive outcomes for every- sentative Leonard Lance said he op- one. poses the Iranian nuclear agreement, Congress, support the nuclear but he did not say why. agreement with Iran. Let’s give peace My hope is that he and other mem- a chance. bers of Congress consider these facts Otto Picard before voting: Scotch Plains The United Nations Security Coun- Editor’s note: You can listen to the cil unanimously supports the agree- entire 40 minute interview with Rep. ment. Lance at www.goleader.com/news/ The European Union also unani- docs. mously supports the agreement. In fact, the representatives in Brussels SEND IN YOUR said there is no better option avail- able. VACATION PHOTOS The United States negotiated the State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District deal with five other nations: the United Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) Kingdom, France, Germany, China 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 and Russia. How will these nations Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 react to us if we now turn our backs (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] on them? 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Significantly, the hard line Revo- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District lutionary Guard of Iran opposes the Union County Freeholders (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) nuclear agreement. That group fears Elizabeth, New Jersey Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 the inspection of their military sites, (908) 527-4200 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 883-0026 as required in the agreement. If the Al Faella, Mgr. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 13, 2015 Page 5 A Chicken In Every Pot And Thanks to Everyone for Car In Every Garage Letters to the Editor A Great Pizza Run Present-day American presidential foreign problems and economics! Nor The 14th Annual Downtown City Sports. Bronze Sponsors were campaigns are increasingly amateur- a thorough knowledge of American Bd. of Health Reports on Inspections, Westfield 5K and Pizza Extravaganza, Advanced Wellness of Westfield; ish even though the President is argu- and world history and what makes held on July 22, 2015 was a huge Barnabas Health – Saint Barnabas ably the most important political countries rise and fall! Immunization, Storm Preparedness success. Organized by Downtown Medical Center; Drew and Rogers; leader in the world! George Santayana in “The Life of A Westfield Board of Health Hear- Unsatisfactory) near the main en- Westfield Corporation, the event was JAG Physical Therapy; Kessler Re- Professor Richard Neustadt of Reason” famously said, “Those who ing was convened concerning a local trance to be clearly visible to patrons. sponsored by many generous com- habilitation Center; Lindabury, Columbia University in his landmark do not remember the past are con- restaurant that had a recent history of Of 29 retail food inspections, 24 munity partners and attracted over McCormick, Estabrook and Cooper; book “Presidential Power and the demned to repeat it.” The famous recurrent Sanitary Code violations. were Satisfactory and five were Con- 2,400 runners and over 6,000 specta- Morgan Stanley; Mosquito Shield; Modern Presidents” argued, “The American historian David At its most recent inspection, the ditionally Satisfactory. Several pools tors. While there were runners from Performance Rehabilitation and In- Presidency is not a place for McCullough continually rails against restaurant corrected most, but not all, and tanning facilities were also in- all over New Jersey and 16 other tegrated Medicine; PSE&G; Summit amateurs…The Presidency is a place the public’s “historical illiteracy”. Jay of the past violations. After review, spected and were Satisfactory. states, one-third of them were from Medical Group; Trenk DiPasquale; for (people) of politics, but by no Leno put his audiences in stitches the Board unanimously voted to place The Board reviewed many envi- Westfield. Trivium Academy of New Jersey; means is it a place for every politi- when he asked pedestrians basic ques- the restaurant on a 12-month proba- ronmental complaints, including four The annual “Pizza Run” takes many Westfield Pediatric Dental Group; and cian.” tions about American government and tion with conditions since it was not concerning residents who are not months to plan and would not be Westfield Running Company. Put another way, The Oval Office history. an imminent threat to public health. properly containing and disposing of possible without the help of key Contributing sponsors this year is not Aberdeen Proving Ground! The The media treats the Presidential If there are continued violations that garbage and four concerning proper- people, volunteers, generous spon- included Spencer Savings Bank and new President must be effective from candidates as if they were running at potentially imperil public health, ad- ties with reported rat and other ani- sors and a gracious business and resi- The Office Beer Bar and Grill. State day one! Churchill Downs! Who is the front- ditional measures, up to and includ- mal infestations. Residents must keep dential community. Farm Insurance Christine Cosenza And yet, a candidate who is very runner, who is showing, who is the ing temporary closure, may be insti- garbage in tightly-sealed covered con- On behalf of the entire Downtown Agency and Weichert, Realtors were good at campaigning may not be very odds-on favorite, who is scratched, tuted. Details will be posted in the tainers and have a licensed waste Westfield Corporation Board of Di- Supporting Sponsors. good at getting a usually truculent who is a stayer, who has a lock on the Board minutes when approved. hauler for trash pickup. rectors, I would like to extend a spe- The DWC provided 5,760 slices of Congress and an achingly slow Fed- race! The media should not be focus- The Board also approved a new Also, please do not feed wild ani- cial thank you to the dedicated DWC pizza purchased at a discounted prices eral bureaucracy to do anything! Or ing on the strategies for winning and ordinance requiring that each retail mals. Rabid animals are present in staff: Sherry Cronin, Executive Di- from Casa di Pizza, Cosimo’s, be able to convince recalcitrant for- on what the pollsters and the pundits food establishment in town post its our county and we need to minimize rector, Beth Brenner, Asst. Executive Ferraro’s and Fiamma Wood Fired eign leaders to ally with American say! most current evaluation placard (Sat- harmful rodents that are more active Director, Jamie Lemberg, Website Pizza. As an annual tradition, the national interests! In short, American presidential isfactory, Conditional Satisfactory or during the summer. Any resident who Manager, and Jackson DuMont, Westfield Jaycees distributed all of The nineteenth century German campaigns are not substantive exer- has questions or concerns regarding DWC Summer Intern. Thanks to that pizza to the hungry runners. sociologist, philosopher, and politi- cises in the issues confronting our SEC Ruling on CEO these or other environmental health Megan Dunn, previous intern for her The top female finishers were given cal economist asserted, “Politics is a beloved country and the world. And issues can contact the Principal Reg- assistance in setup through cleanup floral bouquets donated by Trader strong and slow boring of hard so we get “sound bites” rather than Pay Is Supported istered Environmental Health Spe- and Meg Mehorter who coordinated Joe’s, and random prizes were pro- boards.” The ability to do this is not deliberation! And debates that are TRENTON – Assembly Republi- cialist, Helen Mendez, at 908-789- over 100 volunteers for the event. vided by The Running Company, City learned by shaking hands in New shouting matches! And sloganeering! can Jack Ciattarelli issued the fol- 4070, extension 4072, or The race was directed by Mark Sports, and The Farmhouse Store. Hampshire or speeches in Iowa! “He kept us out of war” (Wilson), lowing statement supporting last [email protected]. Zenobia of On Your Mark Produc- Mayor Andy Skibitsky interviewed Neither the Presidential candidates “Return to Normalcy” (Harding), Wednesday’s Securities and Ex- The Board also recommends that tions and staff with setup and equip- many runners to be aired on TV36. nor the public are required to have a “Keep Cool and Keep Coolidge”, “A change Commission (SEC) ruling residents should prepare now for the ment by Ray and Tears Smith of Entertainment was provided by the thorough knowledge of domestic and chicken in every pot and car in every requiring most public companies to next severe weather emergency. Make PracticeHard.com and computer scor- ever-popular Michael Craig Band and garage” (Hoover), “I’m just wild disclose the difference in compensa- or restock your disaster supply kit ing by CompuScore.com. FOG (Five Old Guys) and DJ Night Local Officials about Harry“, “All The Way With tion between their chief executives with at least a 3 days supply: 1) water, For the sixth year in a row, Trinitas Moves. Photos were taken by Ron LBJ”, “In Your Heart, You Know and their employees’ pay. 1 gallon per person per day; 2) non- Regional Medical Center was the Plati- Ostroff, Bob Mulholland and Lou Election Glance Nov. 3 He’s Right” (Goldwater), “Nixon’s “Transparency and accountability perishable food; 3) medications; and num Sponsor of the event. As the Plati- Mormile. The Westfield Police De- REGION — There are state, The One”, “A Leader, For A Change”! are the hallmarks of good capitalism. 4) flashlight and radio, with batter- num Sponsor, Trinitas Regional Medi- partment assisted with street closings county, municipal and school board (Carter), “For People, For A Change” Requiring publicly traded corpora- ies. Also, have a plan to aid family cal Center and their Edge magazine and volunteer course marshal assign- elections on tap for the New Jersey (Bill Clinton), “Prosperity and tions to reveal differences in pay be- members, take care of pets, and safely staff was on hand to share information ments. The Westfield Fire Depart- General Election on Tuesday, No- Progress” (Gore), “A Stronger tween CEOs and their employees is a shut off utilities. Finally, if you will about their award-winning hospital and ment hosed down the runners, and vember 3. America” (Kerry). positive for shareholders, employees use a portable generator, plan to lo- led the runners at the beginning of the The Westfield Rescue Squad, with State Assembly (Two seats, 2-yr. Will Rogers quipped, “People’s and the general public. If corporate cate it in a well-ventilated space away race and handed out awards. assistance from Scotch Plains and terms) each in LD 20, 21 and 22. minds are changed through observa- boards are to fulfill their fiduciary from your house. Stop and Shop of Westfield, in ad- Fanwood Rescue Squads, was on Union County Freeholders tion and not through argument.” duty to shareholders, then this kind Ten initial pre-school and school dition to becoming a Gold Sponsor hand to provide medical care if (Three seats, 3-yr. terms). Marshall McLuhan, “The medium is of transparency and accountability is immunization audits were completed and Finish Line Sponsor for 2015, needed. Union County Clerk (5-yr. term). the message.” In this age of imagery needed. and compliance ranged from 78 per- went above and beyond by providing Meghan Dunn, Jackson Dumont, Westfield Town Council (Four how a candidate looks matters the “There will be those who cent to 100 percent. Nursing coun- many product donations needed for Jordan Sheft-Ason, Chris Prasek, Wards, each 4-yr. terms). more! But government is about what mischaracterize and politicize this seling was completed and the 5 pro- the race. Members of the store were Liam Boland, and Daniel Cronin were Westfield BOE (Three seats, each is done! ruling. This issue is simply about grams that were initially less than on hand to provide goodies, such as constantly on their feet from setting 3-yr. terms). One wonders if George Washing- shareholder rights. While the infor- 100 percent were fully compliant fresh fruit and cookies right from up for the race, delivering pizza and Fanwood Mayor (4-yr. term). ton, James Madison, Abraham Lin- mation may be useless in some in- when re-audited. their bakery, and graciously donated assisting The Department of Public Uncontested, DEM win. coln, and William Howard Taft would stances, it may very well be useful for Information about all of the all of the water, soda and paper prod- Works with cleaning up. The Fanwood Council (Two seats, each have been elected President today! shareholders and the public in ana- Department’s activities is available ucts for the runners. Stop and Shop Westfield Department of Public 3-yr. terms). Uncontested, DEM win. Stephen Schoeman lyzing corporate compensation. on its website www.westfieldnj.gov/ has been an active participant in many Works were a great help in providing Scotch Plains BOE (Three seats, Westfield There’s no reason why this require- health. The complete minutes of the community events and activities in- equipment, assistance during the each 3-yr. terms). ment can’t be easily met at very little August 3 meeting will be posted after cluding silver sponsorship of the Pizza event, and trash disposal. Mountainside Mayor (4-yr. term). Mountainside School to no cost.” review and approval at our Septem- Run for many years. Thanks to the runners and every- Uncontested, GOP win. Ciattarelli has been vocal on share- ber 14 meeting, which starts at 5 p.m. Present at the event were also re- one who made the Pizza Run so suc- Mountainside Council (Two seats, District RFP holder rights issues, previously spon- in the Municipal Building. turning Silver Sponsors Horizon Blue cessful. each 3-yr. term). Uncontested, GOP The Mountainside Board of Edu- soring an Assembly resolution that Lawrence D. Budnick, MD Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Dominick Verdic win. cation is compelled to provide all petitioned the federal government to President, Westfield Board of Health Overlook Medical Center, UBS, and DWC Chairman Mountainside BOE (Two seats, recipients of the Send/Receive RFP require that public corporations dis- each 3-yr. terms). the answers to questions posed by close political campaign contribu- Garwood Council (Two seats, any of the recipients. Below is the tions. each 3-yr. term). third and fourth questions and re- Garwood BOE (Three seats, each sponse provided. Menendez Reacts To TRIAL LAWYERS 3-yr. terms). Only one candidate. Response to Questions 3 and 4: Cranford Committee (One seat, Question: Will Mountainside con- SEC CEO Pay Vote Est. 1984 3-yr. term). sider districts that did not receive the WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sena- Cranford BOE (Three seats, each original RFP? tor Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), after the 3-yr. terms; One seat, 1-yr. unex- Response: Mountainside will con- SEC voted 3-2 to adopt the CEO-to- pired). Insufficient candidates. sider all districts that meet the criteria Worker Pay Ratio rule: Summit Mayor (4-yr. term). the Board has outlined in our RFP “We have middle class Americans Summit Council (One seat, 2-yr. whether or not you were an initial who have gone years without seeing term; Two seats, 3-yr. terms). recipient of the RFP. a pay raise, while CEO pay is soar- Clark BOE (Three seats, each 3- Question: Is additional data on ing. This benchmark will help inves- yr. terms). Mountainside School District, other tor monitor a company...” There are no municipal elections than that provided in the RFP, avail- A 2014 study by the Economic in Clark and Scotch Plains; no BOE able if requested? Policy Institute found that chief ex- election in Fanwood. Response: Yes, additional data that ecutive pay, as a multiple of typical Candidates are invited to submit does not compromise student confi- worker’s pay, increased exponentially letters to the editor, provide photo dentiality may be provided to inter- from an average of 20 times in 1965 and bio to [email protected]. ested districts upon request. to 296 in 2013. 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She was the beloved wife of teacher in the Union County Edu- Vera G. Lough, 87, beloved mother, ing her home as a bed-and-breakfast Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, along with his wife in Presbyterian Michael Edward Nika, cational Services Com- grandmother, teacher, and friend, for members of P.E.O., a philan- N.J. on Monday, August 10, 2015, Elders in Prayer. But especially, Karst her husband of 32 years, mission from 1983 passed away on Wednesday, July 1, thropic organization that supports after a brief illness. loved being a father and Opa! and the loving mother of through 1993, when she 2015, at Pleasant View Center in women’s education, all of which were Karst was born on Oc- Karst is survived by his two children, Colleen retired upon her diagno- Concord, N.H. after a period of de- close to her heart. She enjoyed trav- tober 1, 1923 in wife, Margaretha G. Nika and Michael Nika, sis. During her brave clining health, with her eling and presenting pro- Groningen, The Nether- Hoogsteen-Wijngaarden; Jr., all of whom is she brain tumor battle, she daughter, Susie, by her grams about her experi- lands. He was awarded his sister, Jeike Alida survived by. She is pre- remained active in the side. The only child of ences, continuing to teach his Ph.D. in Crystallog- Hoogsteen; his children, deceased by her father, community and in her Herman and Florence and share the world with raphy from the Univer- Adrianneke Hoogsteen Captain George Arnold parish, Holy Trinity, and Goldberg, Vera was born others. sity of Groningen, and and Willem Peter Murphy U.S.N., of was an avid book enthu- on September 12, 1927 in After suffering a mild immigrated to the United Hoogsteen, and their Wilmington, N.C., and siast. Newark, N.J. She grew up stroke, Vera moved to New States in 1956 to work spouses; his five grandchil- her mother, Mary Francis Her life celebration in Newark, where she was Hampshire, leaving her with Linus Pauling as a dren and four great-grand- Murphy, of Westfield, a will be held tomorrow, active in Girl Scouts and beloved New Jersey in research fellow at Cali- children; three nieces, a former president of the Friday, August 14, 2015, the Second Presbyterian September 2011, to be fornia Institute of Tech- nephew and their children. Westfield Women’s Re- Susan M. Nika from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Church. She attended Bea- closer to her family. nology in Pasadena, Ca- Visitation was private. publican Club. Gray Funeral Home, 318 ver College in Glenside, Vera was predeceased lif. Later, he proudly be- Burial took place yester- Born on September 20, 1956, in East Broad Street, Westfield. A pri- Pa., where she received by her husband, James H. came a U.S. citizen and Dr. Karst Hoogsteen day, Wednesday, August 12, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Susan enjoyed vate mass will be offered at a later her degree in early child- Vera G. Lough Lough, in 1997, and her moved to Westfield, N.J. at Fairview Cemetery in an active youth as a Navy junior, date. hood education, graduat- daughter, Jane Lough, in to work as a research crystallogra- Westfield. A memorial life celebra- living in places as distinct as Osaka, Our charity is the American Brain ing in 1949. 2014. She is survived by her daugh- pher at Merck, Sharp and Dohme tion service will be held at 2 p.m. on Japan, California, Virginia, Ohio Tumor Association. During joint choir concerts between ter, Susan (Richard) Rudolf, and three (MSD) in Rahway, N.J. He retired Saturday, August 15, 2015, at the and Pennsylvania, before finally set- August 13, 2015 Beaver College and Rutgers Univer- grandchildren, James (Mary) Rudolf, after 29 years at MSD in 1992 as chapel of The Presbyterian Church. tling in New Jersey. She is a mem- sity, Vera met James Hunter Lough, Richard (Heather) Rudolf and Senior Director of Biophysics. Fa- Funeral arrangements are by Gray whom she married on August 23, Rebecca Rudolf. mous in the world of biochemistry, Funeral Directors in Westfield. For 1952. They moved to Westfield, N.J. The family requests that expres- some of his best-known research online condolences, visit and made many lifelong friends. sions of sympathy take the form of consists of the “Hoogsteen base pair,” grayfuneralhomes.com. Westfield Foundation Names Vera was president and a member contributions designated to Christian which he reported just ten years af- In lieu of flowers and other contri- of the Woman’s Club and a creative Education, The Presbyterian Church ter the publication of Watson & butions, the family asks that dona- Girl Scout Leader. She was a very in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Crick’s more famous DNA double tions be made in the name of Dr. 2015 Scholarship Recipients active member of The Presbyterian Westfield, N.J. 07090. helix model. Karst and Margaret Hoogsteen: Saint Church in Westfield for 61 years, August 13, 2015 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Karst loved living life in the USA Michael’s Indian School, in Window tered through the Westfield Founda- serving the church in various capaci- with his wife, Margaret. Together, Rock, Arizona, smase.org, providing Foundation has announced this tion: ties: Sunday school teacher and Su- year’s recipients of the Clarence H. they camped in the desert Southwest, education and enrichment to moder- Charles Addams Memorial Art perintendent, Deacon, Elder, and drove from coast to coast, and en- ate to severely disabled children and and Florence H. Van Dellen Memo- Scholarship – Amanda Christian; many more. rial Scholarship. James Hunter and joyed the New Jersey coastline. Travel adults from throughout the Navajo Bob and Marge Brewster – Daniel Vera started her teaching career in in general was a big part of their lives, Nation (an institution near and dear Olivia Windorf will each receive DoCampo; Madeleine Wild Bristol Newark, N.J. After moving to $5,000 per year for four years. They from hiking in Switzerland to visit- to the Hoogsteens’ hearts). Fine Arts Scholarships – Lauren Westfield in 1954, and her two ing the British Isles, Ireland, Iceland, The Presbyterian Church in were selected based upon multiple Echausse and Caitlin Collins; daughters reached school age, she criteria, including academic achieve- France, and of course, The Nether- Westfield, westfieldpc.org. Madeleine Wild Bristol Fund – taught kindergarten at Lincoln and lands. Karst loved fine art, classical Gospel for Asia, www.gfa.org. ment, extracurricular activities, com- Hannah Goldring; Robert L. and Wilson Elementary schools for 30 August 13, 2015 munity service and financial need. music, farming, flying, sailing and Marilyn P. Bunting Scholarship – years. She touched the lives of hun- all gadgets and was always tinkering Applicants are screened by the Emily Sullivan; Matthew C. Cahill dreds of children and their families, Westfield High School guidance Memorial Scholarship – Kevin supporting them at the beginning of department and selected by the Clauss; Kevin M. Clabby Memorial their education. Westfield Foundation scholarship Fund – Henry Schwartz and Sophia Although Vera “retired” in 1992, Ms. Krall-Russo to Highlight committee. Vera; Class of ’57 and Robert L. and she never stopped teaching. She vol- An accomplished student and ath- Linda J. Foose Memorial Award — unteered at the Reeves-Reed Arbore- lete, James played Varsity Football Anthony Farag; Class of ’57 Distin- tum and The Miller-Cory House ‘Peachy Keen in New Jersey’ and Lacrosse at Westfield High guished Teacher Award – Annora Museum in Westfield as well as open- School and also volunteered as a Happe-Conway; J. Isabella Dodds FANWOOD — The Fanwood home state – New Jersey. A tea expert referee for PAL football teams. James Scholarship – Nina Wang and Jorge Memorial Library will welcome back and historian as well, she began study- is actively involved at St. Helen’s Ledesma; Bruce G. Dunning Schol- Terry Hege Judith Krall-Russo on ing the customs and tra- Roman Catholic Church in Westfield arship — Sabrina Ladj; Edmund K. Senior Scrabble Set Thursday, August 20, at 7 ditions of this universal as a youth and peer minister. At Faltermayer Scholarship – Kelly Terry Hege, 66 p.m., when she will dis- beverage 30 years ago Westfield High School, he was a Webber; Charles H. Frankenbach, At Cranford Center Mr. Terry Hege, 66, of Culpeper, cuss “Peachy Keen In and has earned certifica- senior facilitator in “The Guy Thing,” Sr. Memorial Scholarship – Eli CRANFORD — The Cranford Rec- Va. died on Friday, July 31, 2015. New Jersey.” Free and tions as a tea specialist a program that provides advice for Wirtshafter; Tomas Garcia Memo- reation and Parks Department has an- Surviving are two daughters and open to all, this program from The Tea School in underclassmen on the social aspects rial Scholarships – Thomas McGuire nounced that a Senior Scrabble Club sons-in-law, Melissa and Mario will be presented by the Pomfret, Conn. and The of high school. Academically, he is and Ashley Postaski; William E. and will be held at the Cranford Commu- Ayala of Culpeper, Va. and Becky Friends of the Fanwood Specialty Tea Institute of an honor roll student and member of Chester S. Gerdes Memorial Schol- nity Center for all interested Cranford and Rich Malysa of Red Bank, N.J.; Memorial Library. Re- New York. She has shared the National Honor Society. James arship – Emily Forcht; David M. senior citizens. It will take place on three grandchildren, Aurora and freshments will be served. her expertise during pre- will attend The College of New Jer- Hart Science Scholarship — Patrick Wednesdays, beginning September 9, Anna Sofia Ayala and Dylan The juicy, sun-kissed vious appearances at the sey in the fall. Evans; Waldron W. Holck Memorial from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Malysa; a brother, Rick Hege of peach captures the flavor Fanwood Memorial Li- Olivia is a member of the Na- Scholarship – Daniel Cronin; Nelson The Cranford Community Center is Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a sister and of summer and is one of brary. tional Honor Society and National A. Keller Memorial Scholarships – located at 220 Walnut Avenue. For her longtime companion, Gay Lynn the most popular fruits of This program is funded Spanish Honor Society, as well as Jeremy Cha and Duncan Cook; further information about this upcom- Hege and David Burgos of New the season. A native of Judith Krall-Russo by the Horizons Speak- an AP scholar with honor. As a Westfield Lacrosse Club – Mallory ing program, call the Cranford Com- York City. China, the peach was first ers Bureau of the New member of the school’s Commu- Weisse; Joel B. Langholtz Memo- munity Center at (908) 709-7283. A public memorial gathering will introduced to the New World by Span- Jersey Council for the Humanities, a nity Service Club, Olivia headed rial Scholarship – Samantha Riley; take place on Saturday, August 15, ish explorers in 1571. By the 1600s, state partner of the National Endow- various fund-raising projects. She Steven L. Lapidus Scholarship – WCC Seeks Vendors 2015, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Wright peaches had become an important ment for the Humanities. participated in a Medical Mentoring Jorge Ledesma; Peggy H. and & Ford Family Funeral Home and crop in New Jersey. Program attend- The Fanwood Memorial Library is Program at Trinitas Regional Medi- Jeremiah A. Lott Scholarship – For Upcoming Event Cremation Services, 38 State High- ees will learn the history and folklore located at 5 Forest Road. For more cal Center as well as volunteering Kayleigh Denner; Edith WESTFIELD — The Westfield way 31, Flemington, N.J., followed of this New Jersey summertime fa- information about this and other pro- at Children’s Specialized Hospital, MacCormack Memorial Scholarship Community Center will sponsor a by a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. vorite and taste what makes it so grams at the library, go to the library’s Tutor Connections through Educa- – Taniz Polanco; Frank A. and Mar- block party and flea market on Satur- Interment will be private. appealing. website, fanwoodlibrary.org, and ac- tion and the Elizabeth Coalition to garet R. MacPherson Scholarship – day, September 19, from 9:30 a.m. to Please visit Terry’s permanent Ms. Krall-Russo has enjoyed a life- cess the events calendar, or find the House the Homeless. Olivia will Annie Resnikoff; Jean M. 3:30 p.m. Vendors are being sought memorial site at wrightfamily.com long love of foods, especially em- library on Facebook, Twitter and attend The College of William & McDermott Fine Arts Scholarships for this event. The Westfield Com- to send a public or private message bracing the rich agriculture of her Instagram. Mary in the fall. – Anna Reid; Helen Bell and John S. munity Center is located at 558 West of condolence and to share stories The Westfield Rotary’s Scholarship McMartin Memorial Scholarships – Broad Street, Westfield. For more and photos of his life. Committee also administers several Norna Jules and Andrew Zale; Lisa information, call (908) 232-4759. August 13, 2015 Woodland String Quartet scholarships on behalf of the commu- K. Monteleone Scholarship – nity-based Westfield Foundation. Corinne Petersen; Vida Evans Nogi Two top scholarships were Memorial Scholarship – Susan To Perform at Library awarded in memory of Charles and Severino; Douglas J. Odenkirk Me- Furniture Assist Depot Sold; SCOTCH PLAINS — The Wood- director of the New Sussex Sym- Florence Wallace, totaling $15,000, morial Scholarship – Trent Muller; land String Quartet will perform phony and the Essex County Sum- each to be paid over the course of Mandeville Rentrop Memorial Org. Seeks to Stay In Area their annual “Mozart and More” mer Players Orchestra. She has been four years. The recipients are Norna Scholarships – Bryan Evans, Patrick concert at the Scotch Plains Public a guest conductor for symphony per- Jules, who will attend Delaware State Evans and Nicholas Sanders; Drude AREA — Furniture Assist, a non- once it resumes its operation, accord- Library on Monday, August 24, at 7 formances around the United States University, and Maya Moritz, who Sparre Roessler Music Scholarships profit organization that accepts do- ing to the Furniture Assist website, p.m. They will perform a Two-Viola and has toured throughout Europe. will attend the University of St. – Alyrie Silverman; Joseph E. Rood nations of furniture and other house- furnitureassist.com. Furniture Assist Quintet in G minor by Wolfgang Ms. Pinoci is the co-founder of the Andrews and The College of Will- Memorial Scholarship – Nina Wang; hold goods and distributes them to is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation Amadeus Mozart and selections by New Philharmonic of New Jersey. iam & Mary. Greta Schoenemann Memorial those in need, has announced that the able to provide tax receipts for dona- Fritz Kreisler, Joseph Haydn and Violinist Lubove Schnable has The recipient of the $2,500 Schol- Scholarship – Judy McDonald; self-storage depot it had been operat- tions if requested. Antonin Dvorak. her home studio in Fanwood and is arship in Memory of Chester A. Rachel Mather Sullivan Scholarship ing from in Kenilworth has been sold “This will be expensive and is not a Additionally, the quartet, which the director of both the Woodland Gerdes is Emily Forcht, who will – Rita Murphy; Justina V. Taylor and that the organization has been budgeted item,” Furniture Assist states is actually composed of five musi- Quartet and the Blue Hills Junior attend Penn State. Memorial Scholarship – Jason ordered to relocate. The last distribu- on its website. “If you can, we would cians, will perform Lark Ascend- Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Schnable The recipient of the Robert M. and Previlon; Noel A. and Thelma C. tion day for clients will be Sunday, appreciate your financial donation.” ing, by Ralph Vaughan Williams, as performs with the Central Jersey Winifred M. Read Law Scholarship, Taylor Memorial Scholarship – Erica August 23. Checks should be made payable to a tribute to Woodland String Quar- Symphony, the Plainfield Sym- in the amount of $10,000, is Jacob Millwater; Liesja Tortorello Memo- Area residents are encouraged to Furniture Assist and mailed to: Fur- tet cellist Linda Fink, who passed phony and the Summit Symphony. Kania. The recipient of the Linda rial Scholarship – James Hunter; Gail save any items that they plan to do- niture Assist, 398 Chestnut Street, away earlier this year. Violist Robert Paoli is the director Read Memorial Scholarship, in the W. Trimble Memorial Scholarships nate until Furniture Assist acquires a Union, N.J. 07083. Individuals also First violinist Debra Biderman of the Summit Strings, president of amount of $10,000, is Maria Lizzo. – Liam Datwani; Ruth V. Vincent new facility within the area. The or- may click on the “donate now” but- will be the soloist on Lark Ascend- the Plainfield Music Club and a pro- More than $120,000 was distrib- Fine Arts Scholarships – Genevieve ganization will need a lot of items ton on the organization’s website. ing. She has been performing with lific composer and arranger. uted in scholarships to students. Fur- Duguid and Conor Daly; Mary Kay the New Jersey Symphony Orches- This program will be free and ther information about the specific Wanchik Fine Arts Scholarship – tra since 1967 and is a private in- open to all. Registration is not re- scholarships can be found at Jessica Sambucharan; W. Earl and Six-Year Presidencies to Be structor of violin and viola at the quired for this event, and seating thewestfieldfoundation/student- Helen W. Wyman Scholarship – Biderman Academy of Music in will be on a first-come, first-seated scholarships/. James Hunter; Westfield Foundation Edison. Ms. Biderman is a frequent basis beginning at 6:30 p.m. Re- The following is a listing of win- Matching McCoy Scholarship – Topic of Summit Old Guard soloist and recitalist, and is on the freshments will be served. ners of 2015 scholarships adminis- Corinne Petersen. SUMMIT — Nolan Asch, a life- dents have done to get reelected. At- board of trustees of the Education The Scotch Plains Public Library long student of history, will speak to tendees will hear the story of “Octo- Outreach and Marketing commit- is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, the Old Guard of Summit at its Tues- ber Surprises” and “Lame Ducks.” tees of the New Jersey Symphony. one block from Park Avenue, in the day, August 18 meeting. Mr. Asch will make argu- First violist Roland Hutchinson center of the township. Mr. Asch was one of only ments that, once elected, calls himself “the Garden State’s three consultants engaged six-year-term presidents leading violist da gamba.” He Sierra to Present to confirm the historical could focus on their jobs, teaches private lessons and has per- accuracy of the Broadway would be freer from party formed as a soloist and chamber Fierce Green Fire musical Hamilton, which politics and would more musician in Europe, Canada and AREA — The Sierra Club opened this month. likely to be non-partisan. the United States. Loantaka Group invites members of Mr. Asch will speak on All active men age 50- Cellist Karen Pinoci is the music the public to a screening of the 2012 the subject “One Six-Year plus are invited to attend film A Fierce Green Fire at its meet- Term for President – Why the Tuesday morning Zachary Harper Earns ing on Wednesday, September 9. The Not?” He will examine meetings of the Summit meeting will take place from 7:30 to the experiences of the Area Old Guard. Meetings Miami Univ. Degree 9 p.m. at the Library of the Chathams, three most recent United are held at the New Provi- OXFORD, Ohio – Zachary Scott located at 214 Main Street, Chatham. States presidents to illus- dence Municipal Center, Harper of Scotch Plains was among A Fierce Green Fire features re- trate what he argues are located at 360 Elkwood students from Miami University who ports from past years of environmen- the inherent flaws in the Nolan Asch Avenue, New Providence. received degrees during spring com- tal activism and includes dramatic current system of one or A coffee hour starts at 9:15 mencement exercises on May 16 in footage of Greenpeace protesters in two four-year presidential terms. Mr. a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. business Yager Stadium. Mr. Harper received speedboats interfering with whaling Asch will then go back to the Consti- meeting. Guest speakers begin their a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in and seal-hunting vessels. Eric tutional Convention and review virtu- talk at 10:30 a.m. Social Justice Studies. Hausker, co-chairman of the ally every two-term presidency from Old Guard members participate in Miami University is a public uni- Loantaka Group, will lead a discus- SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED...James Hunter and Olivia Windorf, pictured, George Washington to Barack Obama sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, versity located in southwestern sion on the film. Admission is free. are this year’s recipients of the Clarence H. and Florence H. Van Dellen Memorial for his argument that many second- concerts and other cultural events. Ohio, offering more than 120 de- For more information, call (908) 233- Scholarship from the Westfield Foundation. Both members of Westfield High term presidencies were disasters for For more information, call Jim Hewitt gree programs in humanities, sci- 2414; go to newjersey.sierraclub.org/ School’s graduating class of 2015, they were recognized for their academic the country and for the president. at (908) 233-5507 or log onto the ence, engineering, business, edu- loantaka or e-mail achievements and extracurricular activities. Mr. Asch will look at what presi- website summitoldguard.org. cation and fine arts. [email protected]. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 13, 2015 Page 7 St. Helen’s Youth Complete Westfield Library to Present Service Trip to Virginia John Korba Performance WESTFIELD — Members of St. teams gathered at 7:30 a.m. for a WESTFIELD — The Westfield Westfield Memorial Library and Helen’s Youth Ministry recently re- morning prayer/program and de- Memorial Library will present mu- MURAL cardholders. MURAL turned home from spending a week parted for the worksites at 8 a.m. sician and vocalist John Korba on cardholders belong to the 43 librar- in Roanoke, Va., beginning July 19, Among the organizations that they Wednesday, August 19, ies that are part of the helping those in need. The group’s worked with were Habitat for Hu- beginning at 7 p.m. The Middlesex Union Recip- theme this year was “AMPLIFY.” This manity, Ronald McDonald House, library is located at 550 rocal Agreement Librar- was the fourth year that St. Helen’s local community food banks, Hope East Broad Street. ies. To see if their library has participated in Catholic Heart Tree Family Services, and an orphan- As a featured artist, participates, interested Workcamp (CHWC). Participants age and housing for disabled adults. Mr. Korba performs his persons are invited to visit have been to West Virginia, Washing- The youth and adults spent time with own compositions the Westfield Memorial ton, D.C. and New Mexico in years the residents of these places, doing mixed with his interpre- Library website, past to help better the way of living home repairs, painting and building tations of classic tunes wmlnj.org, and click on for the people in communities there. houses for the less fortunate. from the Great Ameri- the “About Us” tab. To The evening before they left, a Mass Upon returning from the worksites can Songbook. A multi- register for the program, was celebrated followed by a gather- each day, CHWC provided the youth instrumentalist, singer visit wmlnj.org and click ing of all the families for a sending- with an evening program that con- and songwriter from the on the Online Calendar, off dinner and a special blessing. sisted of music by Christian rock New York City area, Mr. or call (908) 789-4090, The team was made up of students artist Andy Cloniger, reflections and Korba has toured and option 0. from Westfield, Cranford, Fanwood, pictures of the day, games, daily mass recorded with numerous John Korba Westfield Memorial Li- Clark, Mountainside and East Orange. and on one night a candlelight prayer artists including Hall & brary hours are 9:30 a.m. In attendance were: Catherine Bergin, service. Oates, Carly Simon, Todd to 9 p.m., Monday through Thurs- Jeremy Berlinski, Morgan Biglin, Sean MR. AND MRS. CAMILO RODRIGUEZ The team began preparing for this (She is the former Miss Jaclyn Kathleen Lack) Rundgren, Phoebe Snow, Rosanne day, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday Biglin, Allison Bronander, Rebecca week of service in January of this Cash and John Waite. and Saturday. The library is closed Dooley, Michael Ferraro, Conor year. They raised all of the funds for Most recently Mr. Korba ap- on Sundays until September 20. Larkin, Mariel Loughlin, Michele this trip by hosting a Family Fun Day peared on stage in the Broadway For more information on Loughlin, Emma Maloney, Conor and a sponsorship drive. productions of Let It Be and Rain: Westfield Memorial Library pro- Ragoza, Anthony Scalia, Dan Scalia, During their service trip, the team Miss Jaclyn K. Lack A Tribute to the Beatles. He also grams and services, call (908) 789- Christopher Witzel and Devin Zrebiec. stayed at Roanoke Catholic High conducted the Broadway produc- 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up The adult team members included School, sleeping on the floor all week tions of Rent, The Civil War, The for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- Dan Biglin, Patti Gardner, Gail in classrooms and showering in the Marries Camilo Rodriguez Rocky Horror Show and Kat and brary Loop,” or stop by the library Laughlin, Ralph Laughlin, Marian gym or at the local YMCA. This expe- the Kings. for a copy of its award-winning, Loughlin and Matt Toriello. rience was designed to enable the youth Miss Jaclyn Kathleen Lack and tron of honor was Kelly Joblon, the This program is free and open to quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” During the week, the group broke to truly appreciate all of the luxuries Camilo Rodriguez were married on bride’s childhood friend. Bridesmaids up into separate work teams. The available in their own community. Saturday, July 25, at St. Paul’s Episco- included Jessica Nieto, Christina pal Church in Westfield. The wedding Lack, Georgia Oldfield, Elizabeth Garwood Knights Collecting was officiated by the Reverend An- Lack and Julianne Neely. The flower drew C. Hamersley. A reception was girl was Molly Baker. The groom’s held at The Graycliff in Moonachie. best man was Ryan Joblon. School Supplies For Needy The bride, who is the daughter of The couple met through Kelly and Simon and Karen Lack of Westfield, Ryan Joblon. Following a honeymoon GARWOOD — The Garwood after 4 p.m., weekdays, at the graduated Westfield High School in in the Caribbean, the couple resides Knights of Columbus are collect- Garwood Knights of Columbus 2006. The groom, who is the son of in Mountainside. ing brand-new school supplies on Council Hall, located at 37 South Clara Nieto of Springfield, gradu- behalf of the children of the St. Avenue, Garwood (opposite ated from Jonathan Dayton High Joseph Social Service Center in PathMark). On weekends, indi- School in Springfield in 2002. From Best Friend to Host Elizabeth. viduals should first call (908) 789- 2005 to 2009 he served two tours of Cat Adoptions Sat. The following items are sug- 9809 after 2 p.m. Parking is avail- duty with the U.S. Air Force in Iraq gested: pencils, pens, pencil cases, able behind the hall off Willow and one in Afghanistan. CLARK — Best Friend Dog and filler paper, notebooks (marble, Avenue (turn at Marty Shoes). Visi- The maid of honor was Alexandra Animal Adoption, Inc. will hold a one-, two- and five-subject), rul- tors are asked to use the side-door Lack, the bride’s sister, and the ma- kitten/cat adoption event this Satur- ers, crayons, coloring books, fold- entrance. For information, call day, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 ers, binders, highlighters, scissors, (908) 789-9809 after 4 p.m. or Single Jewish Friends p.m., at the new Petco in the Clark staplers, staples, rubber bands, Keith Gallagher at (908) 789-0931. Commons, located at 1255 Raritan erasers, paper clips, glue sticks, Since 1983, the St. Joseph So- Set Sunday Luncheon Road, Clark. An assortment of kit- art supplies, backpacks, and any cial Service Center has served the AREA — The Circle of Single tens and cats in need of a loving, other supplies as well. materially poor and homeless com- Jewish Friends 49-plus will hold a permanent home will be available. Donations can be dropped off munity of greater Elizabeth, N.J., Meet and Eat Luncheon this Sunday, Best Friend is in desperate need of by providing basic human needs August 16, at noon. It will take place foster homes to rescue the more than Philoptochos Plan Sale such as food, clothing and medica- GOODHEARTED...St. Helen’s Youth Ministry and adult team members gather at the Red Lobster restaurant, located 25 kittens and cats currently avail- tions, as well as a wide range of during their recent service trip to Roanoke, Va., to help the less fortunate through at 635 Route 1 South and Gill Lane, able at a local pound. Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC). This is the fourth year the youth ministry Of Vintage-Collectibles services and programs to help them has participated in the CHWC program. Iselin. The cost is the price of a meal Cat and kitten food and litter, as WESTFIELD — The Annual Vin- acquire the material goods and off the menu and tip, plus $3. Inter- well as monetary donations, are al- tage and Classic Collectibles Sale social services they need to live ested persons are asked to respond by ways welcome. For more informa- will be held next week at the Holy with integrity. Book Discussion Group Due calling Roberta at (908) 668-8450 or tion, visit bestfriend.petfinder.com or Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, lo- For information on the St. Jo- e-mailing [email protected]. call (908) 265-6255. cated at 250 Gallows Hill Road, seph Social Service Center, visit Westfield. sjeliz.org and YouTube “Homeless Back at Library on Sept. 28 The sale will take place on Thurs- in Elizabeth,” Parts 1 and 2, for an Fanny Wood Day Comm. day, August 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 in-depth look at its programs. CRANFORD — The Readers’ All dates are Mondays. Sessions p.m., and on Friday, August 21, from Forum, the book discussion group will start at 7 p.m. and will be held Launches Event Website 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Friday, from Friday Senior Club of the Cranford Public Library, will in the library’s Fridlington Room. opening until 2 p.m., most items will begin its 23rd year with a discus- The Cranford Public Library is lo- FANWOOD — The Fanny Wood Mayor Colleen Mahr stated on the be half-price, and after that will be a Posts Casino Trips sion of Charles Dickens’ classic cated at 224 Walnut Avenue, Day Committee has announced that borough’s website, fanwoodnj.org. $5 Bag Sale. Admission will be free. CRANFORD — The Friday Se- 1861 novel “Great Expectations” Cranford. New members are wel- the 18th annual Fanny Wood Day “Come and join us on a beautiful Vintage items and classic col- nior Club of Cranford sponsors a trip on Monday, September 28. come at any time. For more infor- celebration in downtown Fanwood fall day.” lectibles will be featured. Among the the second Wednesday of the month Subsequent titles and dates are mation, call the library’s Refer- will take place on Sunday, Sep- The festival will feature an as- merchandise will be new and slightly to Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino. as follows: “Family Life” (2014) ence Desk at (908) 709-7272, ex- tember 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. sortment of food and a wide variety used jewelry, scarves, china, linens, Trips are scheduled for September 9, by Akhil Sharma, October 26, tension no. 2102, or e-mail the Named for a local folklore figure, the of craft vendors, along with live small appliances, small furniture, October 14, November 11 and De- 2015; “The Invention of Wings” library at [email protected]. event continues to be a popular au- musical entertainment and multiple books and children’s toys and games. cember 9. (2014) by Sue Monk Kidd, No- The Readers’ Forum schedule also tumn tradition in Fanwood. activities for the whole family. The Ladies Philoptochos Society, The bus leaves from the Centen- vember 23, 2015; “The Storied Life is listed under “Events & Pro- This year, the committee and the Included among the festivities Friends of the Poor, will sponsor this nial Avenue Pool parking lot at 11 of A.J. Fikry” (2014) by Gabrielle grams” on the library’s web page Borough of Fanwood have added a will be kiddie rides, several food event. Proceeds will benefit the a.m. and returns to Cranford at 9 p.m. Zevin, December 28, 2015; “Ev- at cranford.com/library. brand-new, year-round website competitions, a water-balloon toss Society’s many charitable commit- The cost is $28 with a $25 slot play erything I Never Told You” (2014) with up-to-date information about and a pet parade. ments. For more information, call back. For reservations, call Helen at by Celeste Ng, January 25, 2016; the event. For an updated event Fanny Wood Day will again fea- (908) 233-8533. (908) 654-1236. “Lila” (2014) by Marilynne See it all on the Web! schedule and a list of participating ture a car show starting at 11 a.m. Robinson, February 22, 2016; “The sponsors, visit fannywoodday.com. More than 60 vintage vehicles will Measure of a Man” (2000) by www.goleader.com “The great thing about Fanny be showcased, along with some Sidney Poitier, March 28, 2016; Wood Day is that it’s more than newer models. The car show will Westfield Pediatric “All the Light We Cannot See” SHERIFF’S SALE just a street fair and we encourage take place on South Avenue, just everyone to come out and enjoy east of Martine Avenue, in front of (2014) by Anthony Doerr, April SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003372 25, 2016, and “In the Unlikely SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY this great hometown experience,” Scotchwood Florist. Dental Group CHANCERY DIVISION Event” (2015) by Judy Blume, May UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-017562-13 Central Jersey's 23, 2016. Plaintiff: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC2, MORT- GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- SHERIFF’S SALE RIES 2006-WMC2 VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003402 Defendant: AVA MARIA HENRY; LEROY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY HENRY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- CHANCERY DIVISION TRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS A NOMINEE FOR UNION COUNTY WMC MORTGAGE CORP. ITS SUCCESSORS DOCKET NO. F-036488-14 AND ASSIGNS; HERBERT WEINER; KAY Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC WEINER; ROSELLE ASSOCIATES; VS. LIVINGSTON DENTAL ASSOCIATES Come Home to Comfort! Defendant: SCOTT BERMINGHAM Sale Date: 09/02/2015 Sale Date: 09/09/2015 Writ of Execution: 06/13/2015 With a great deal on Writ of Execution: 05/07/2015 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution $ Heating and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Air Conditioning or to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- 500 off A/C System vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Heating for your home! TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Deal directly with the owner: WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Edward Iarrapino, President Any Heating said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at $ of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Master HVACR Contractor • NJ license#19HC00066100 250 off System the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Four- Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Deal directly with the owner, no pushy sales reps! FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 teen Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine and 56/ and 59/100*** $499,514.59. 100*** $614,569.56. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of Call Today! 848-200-7600 PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New $ Installed Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, Jersey. www.FCComfort.com 50 off Dehumidifier State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 617 STIRLING a division of Iarrapino heating & cooling PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 879 PLACE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090- FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 O’Donnell Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 1521. 120 Liberty Street • Metuchen Dentistry for Infants, Children 07076. BEING KNOWN as LOT 18, BLOCK 4002 on TAX LOT # 46, BLOCK # 7401 the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Morse Avenue. Dimensions: 137.50 Feet x 75.00 Feet x 13750 APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 000.114 AC Feet x 75.00 Feet. Adolescents, and Special Needs SUBJECT TO TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #: Nearest Cross Street: North Park Street. 13-0073 Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Nineteen Thou- Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Thou- sand Two Hundred Sixty-Five and 46/100*** DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI sand Three Hundred Three and 74/100*** $519,265.46 together with lawful interest and • New Patients Welcome $638,303.74 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Criminal Defense Matters assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and liens, insurance premiums or other advances • Laser Dentistry other municipal assessments. The amount due made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested can be obtained from the local taxing authority. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own All interested parties are to conduct and rely independent investigation to ascertain whether upon their own independent investigation to as- or not any outstanding interest remain of record State and Municipal Criminal Court • In Office General Anesthesia certain whether or not any outstanding interests and/or have priority over the lien being fore- remain of record and/or have priority over the lien closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Board Certified the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Julie Jong, D.M.D. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Board Certified Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Kelly Walk, D.D.S. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Board Certified The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the John Chang, D.D.S. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Board Certified The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Mention this ad for a complimentary conference Sheriff Attorney: 908-232-1231 Attorney: PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 1 EAST STOW ROAD SUITE 100 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield MARLETON, NEW JERSEY 08053 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (856) 482-1400 (856) 813-5500 4 T - 08/13, 08/20, 08/27 4 T - 08/06, 08/13, 08/20 (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com www.kidsandsmiles.com & 09/03/15 Fee: $191.76 & 08/27/15 Fee: $218.28 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 13, 2015 Page 9 18th Annual All-Corbin Team Sports Section Arrives on September 10 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-14 HOYNOSKI 2 HRs, 3B, 6 RBI; GENOVA 4-FOR-4, 4 RUNS More photos at goleader.com Vickie’s Diner Jolts Autoland Ballyhoo Sports For ‘B’ Division Crown, 15-11

By DAVID B. CORBIN August 4 when third-seeded Vickie’s and the result was a split. Autoland hit Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times outlasted top-seeded Autoland, 15- the gas pedal hard to win the first Would Vickie’s Diner bring home 11, in Game 3 to claim the Scotch game, 17-7. But in Game 2, Autoland the bacon and send Autoland to the Plains Men’s Softball League B Divi- ran out of gas while Vickie’s Diner junkyard or would Autoland run all sion crown. gobbled up a 20-3 victory. over them and leave them in the dust? Just the evening before the two Game 3 began with Vickie’s Diner That question was answered at teams decided to play a double header still at the table feasting on as many Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SAFE AT SECOND...Top Line’s Neal Iccarino slides safely into second just before Contack Lens & Vision second baseman Jerry Archibald makes the tag in the third inning at Rahway River Park on August 6. Top Line won 21-16. KULIK, IACCARINO, ZIERLER 4 HITS EACH; BALL 5 RBI Top Line Tops Contact Lens In UC Sr. 50+ League, 21-16

By DAVID B. CORBIN date to face the formidable top-seeded Liberty Lighting at 10-12, while Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Deegan Roofing “Deeganators”. The Deegan was cruising in the strato- Top Line Appliances needed a vic- two competitors met face-to-face in sphere with a lofty a 21-3 record. tory to be in contention for the top- their final regular season game at So, was Top Line going to play a seed in the Union County Senior 50+ Rahway River Park on August 6. top shelf game or was Contact Lens B Division playoffs, but Contact Lens As of August 2, Top Line was hold- & Vision going to be able to see their & Vision was in a more difficult situ- ing a 15-8 record just behind first way through for a victory? David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ation and needed a victory to avoid placed Linwood Inn at 16-7 and Con- The Top Liners got off to a com- STRETCHING FOR THE PUTOUT...Vickie’s first baseman Al Dente stretches to get the out on Autoland’s Billy Mariani being condemned to a fourth seed in in the fifth inning of game 3. Vickie’s won the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League B Division title with a 15-11 win. tact Lens & Vision had an 11-11 fortable 14-6 lead after three innings the A Division, which would mean a record just ahead of fourth placed CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times B DIVISION CHAMPS...The champion Vickie’s Diner, pictured, left to right, are: front row; Will Ahkao, Chris Rentoulis, John Gordon, Mookie Fronzak and Al Genova; back row, Al Dente, Albert Cortez, JJ D’Agostaro, Matt Hoynoski, Jason Hoynoski, Pat Peterpaul and Mikey Petrone. Missing from photo: Carlos Rego, Rich Banasiak, Brandon Cuba and Pete Corvelli. Vickie’s Jolts Autoland for ‘B’ Division Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 runs as it could swallow. By the end times with a pair of walks, a double After Vickie’s third baseman David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A DIVISION CHAMPS...The champion Stage House, pictured, left to right, are: front row; Scotty Savarese, Mike DiVisio, of three innings, Vickie’s amassed an and a single. Brian Schiller singled, Fronzak made a great play to get the Brian Dayton, Eric Schmidt and Tony Wargo; back row, Doug Pilley, Todd Simo, John Pelazzolo, Tim Rausch, Mark Nies, 11-2 lead, but the Autolanders started walked and scored twice, while Curtis first out, Autoland coasted up with a Aaron Richards and Joe D’Annunzio. Missing from photo: Ed Zazzali. to sputter away with seven runs in the Lewis laced two singles and had an pair of runs in the fifth with Delle middle three innings to gain Vickie’s RBI. Donne’s two-run single. Two more attention but there was just not enough Vickie’s unloaded with six runs in Automen scored in the sixth. Richichi fuel in their tank to put them in the the top of the first. Genova singled to doubled and scored on Steve Barba’s driver’s seat by game’s end. center and Hoynoski slashed an RBI wicked single down the third base Vickie’s Jason Hoynoski provided triple down the right field line. Mikey line then Lewis brought him home the “Thunder of Thor” with an RBI Petrone lofted an RBI sacrifice fly. with a single over third. triple in the first, a two-run home run Albert Cortez and Pat Peterpaul each Vickie’s awakened with Hoynoski’s in the second, a single in the third and drew walks. D’Agostaro and Mookie three-run homer over the right- a three-run homer in the seventh to Fronzak poked RBI singles and Gor- centerfield fence in the seventh then finish with six RBI and four runs don plopped a two-run double into Autoland matched that amount in the scored. In his final plate appearance, leftfield. bottom of the inning on Lyp’s two- Autoland decided to provide him with The Automen answered with a run triple to left and Delle Donne’s an intentional walk. Leadoff hitter Al quiet run when Lyp lined a hard RBI sac fly to right. Genova slapped four singles and single and scored on Centanni’s sac Due to a fantastic snag by Autoland scored each time. He also drew a free fly to right. But Vickie’s added two shortstop Mike Kronert, who made pass. in the second with Hoynoski’s two- several fine plays during the game, Al Dente donated a pair of doubles run shot over the right field fence. Vickie’s failed to score in the eighth and three RBI to Vickie’s offensive Autoland responded with another run but neither did Autoland in the bot- serving and John Gordon added a when Jay Everitt reached on and tom of the inning. two-run double and a pair of singles, error and later scored when Billy Vickie’s also had an empty plate in

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COSTELLO RAPS 3-RUN HR, 5 RBI; HOPLER 3 HITS, 3 RBI More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports St. Maximilian Manhandles St. Vincent Softballers, 12-6 By DAVID B. CORBIN las, who are vying for the second seed twice and added an RBI. Dave Eckert Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and all with 10-8 records as of August and Ed Villaverde each had an RBI Firmly entrenched in first place, 6. The loss dropped St. Vincent into single and scored once. Floyd Rob- the mighty men of St. Maximilian the cellar with a 5-13 record, behind erts singled and scored once. had plenty of confidence, but not St. John Paul II at 6-14 and St. An- Pete Costello had both of St. over confidence, that they were a sure thony at 7-13. St. Maximilian’s only Vincent’s extra base hits, a three-run bet to hand St. Vincent, in a three way loss was to St. Nicholas. home run in the fourth inning and a battle for the cellar, a defeat in St. The Max men hammered out 19 two-run double in the seventh. His Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball hits and only one was for extra bases, other plate appearance was a line League action at Forest Road Park in a double from Mike Surbrug, who drive that leftfielder Villaverde chased Fanwood on August 7. They were went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. down in the first. Leadoff batter Paul correct as they cruised to a comfort- Harold Hopler held the hot bat for Leso singled and scored twice and able 12-6 victory. Max with three singles, three RBI Keith Karyczak singled and scored The Max men, who upped their and two runs scored. Geoff Dickstein once. Varum Baboomian banged an record to 19-1, sealed the top seed for singled in all three of his at-bats, RBI single. Jeff DiStaci singled, the upcoming playoffs well ahead of scored once and added an RBI. Walt walked and scored once. Lou St. Francis, St. Joseph and St. Nicho- Patrylo ripped two singles, scored Messano, Rick Wustefeld and Kevin twice and had an RBI. Harry Semple Caggiano each singled once. Probitas Verus Honos and Steve Pirella each singled twice Instead of placing Hopler on the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and scored once. Erik Hastrup singled David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE HIGH FIVE...St. Joseph slugger Rich Pitonzo, right, get the High-5 from teammate Kevin Woodring after More photos at goleader.com walloping a three run home run in the second inning against St. Francis at Forest Road Park on August 5. Ballyhoo Sports KAUFMAN, ALVAREZ WHACK TWO HOME RUNS APIECE St. Joe Dodges Bullet; Edges St. Francis Softballers, 14-13

By DAVID B. CORBIN victory would mean so much in the brother, Corey, also had four hits and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times jockeying for the second seed. teammate Jerry Russo went 4-for-4 Home runs seemed easy to come Seven home runs were blasted in with an RBI and a run scored. Pitonzo by with some unsuspecting individu- the showdown with St. Joe cracking added an RBI double, a single and an als collecting round trippers in a very four of them and St. Francis whack- RBI sac fly to finish with five RBI, interesting game between St. Francis ing three. In his first two plate appear- and Anthony Blasi (The Younger) and St. Joseph in St. Bart’s Oldtimers ances, St. Fran’s Neil Kaufman ham- rapped a pair of singles. Men’s Softball League action at For- mered a two-run shot and a solo blast. For St. Francis, Karl Grossmann est Road Park in Fanwood on August After hacking a single in his first at- went 4-for-4, which included a two- 5. In the end, the St. Joe boys, who bat, St. Joe’s Gus Alvarez also run double. Barba added a two-run scored all of their runs in the first four launched a two-run shot and a solo double and a single to his numbers to innings, managed to survive a late shot. However, also adding to the finish with five RBI. Paul Bifani, Nash scare but eked out a 14-13 victory. barrage were the unsuspecting three- Warfield and Tom Fazio each had two St. Francis entered the week in run homers that blazed off the bats of hits and scored twice, while Dean second place with a 9-7 record, far St. Joe’s Ed Fernandez and Rich Talcott and Paul Newton each singled behind the St. Maximilian men who Pitonzo and St. Fran’s James Barba. twice and scored once. have wrapped up the top-seed for the Home runs were not just the only Alvarez and Blasi began the St. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times upcoming playoffs with a 16-1 record highlights of the game. St. Joe’s Kevin Joseph first inning with back-to-back GETTING TO FIRST SAFELY...St. Vincent’s Matt Marino gets to first safely after the throw from shortstop sails wildly before adding a 17th early in the Woodring went 4-for-4 with a double, singles and Kevin Woodring followed past St. Maximilian first baseman Floyd Roberts in the fourth inning at Forest Road Park on August 7. week. St. Joseph came in at 8-8, so a an RBI and three runs scored. His CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, August 13, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Maximilian Manhandles St. Vincent 12-6 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 mound as usual, St. Max went with second then Roberts poked a fly ball Maximilian matched the three runs Hastrup, who pitched shutout ball for to shallow center that was dropped, in the bottom of the fourth with the the first three innings, allowing just allowing two runs to score. However assistance of Patrylo’s single, Hopler’s one hit in the second and another in the throw to second for a force out got RBI single and an error that allowed the third. In the meantime, St. Vince Pirella, who had been forced to take two runners to score. veteran pitcher Frank Chupko held only a partial lead off first due to the With the score, 12-3, St. Max was the mighty Max scoreless in the first unsurety of whether the fly ball was held scoreless in the fifth and sixth thanks to a fine play by first baseman going to be caught. After that excite- innings thanks to a pair of fine catches Pete Chemidlin, who managed to add ment, Dickstein and Patrylo punched by Costello in centerfield and a pair several more intelligent plays during RBI singles, Semple singled and by Baboomian in right field. the course of the game. Hopler lined his two-run single. St. Vince doubled their scoring out- The breakout inning was an eight- The third inning yielded one more put in the seventh. DiStaci singled, run rampage by the Max men in the run for the Max men when Pirella Leso grounded into a force out, bottom of the second. Hopler plopped singled and later scored on Hastrup’s Karyczak slashed a single to right a single over second and Surbrug sacrifice fly to right then St. Vince and Costello cracked a two-run double followed with a snaky single past finally answered in the fourth. DiStaci to center then scored the final run on first. Eckert hacked a bad hop RBI walked, Leso beat out an infield single Baboomian’s RBI single to left. single by third. Villaverde wiggled an and Costello walloped his three-run St. Vincent 000 300 3 6 infield RBI single. Pirella singled over homer well over the leftfielder’s head. St. Maximilian 081 300 x 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING TO THIRD SAFELY...Top Liner Whitey McCormack slides into third as Contact Lens & Vision third baseman Eddie Quinn watches the action in the second inning. Top Liner Bob Greco, No. 12, raises his hand. Top Line Tops Contact Lens & Vision, 21-16 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 but managed to score a much needed singles and scored twice. George when Iaccarino tripled to center, five runs in the bottom of the sixth to Merlo (RBI) lined a pair of singles bringing home D’Meo. dim the Lensmen’s hopes of a come- and scored twice. Kerry Gelb singled Trailing 15-6, Contact began to see back and to exit the park with a 21-16 twice and scored once. a light at the end of the tunnel when victory. Top Line scored twice in the bot- they chalked up five runs in the fifth Only seven of 48 total hits in the tom of the first. Kulik and Don “The and it began with Merlo’s hopping single over third. Latham singled over second then Zayas thumped his three- run shot over the leftfielder’s head. Rzewuski tripled and scored on Zierler’s single to center. After Rothenberg singled to right, Zierler scored on Maguire’s sac fly to center.

Top Liner Montefusco David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times singled and scored on Ball’s WHOOPS!...St. Vincent’s Matt Marino finds out what would happen if he overruns third base as St. Max pitcher Erik blooping single over short in Hastrup tags him for the out in the fourth inning at Forest Road Park in Fanwood. the fifth, but Contact plated another four runs in the sixth to narrow to narrow the lead to 16-15, which gave them St. Joseph Dodges Bullet, Edges St. Francis visions of possibly toppling the Top Liners. Archibald and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Bob Beiner both walked, with an RBI single to right. Pitonzo error, Grossmann and Frank Apicella bottom of the third. With Logan on Merlo and Latham laced RBI added an RBI sac fly to left, Corey both singled and Bruce Logan lined first, Talcott’s grounder to third was singles. When Latham’s ball Woodring wobbled a 15-foot single an RBI sac fly to left that was run mishandled then Fazio loaded the was bobbled, Merlo scored and Russo lined an RBI single to give down by Kevin Woodring. bases with a simple single. Bifani David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times then Zayas hit an RBI sac fly the Joe boys a 3-0 lead. Down by one run entering the sec- lined an RBI single over second and ACTION AT SECOND...Contact Lens & Vision shortstop Ken Zierler sees the loose ball as to right. Bifani led off the Francis first with ond, St. Joseph got activated with Barba yanked a two-run double to Top Liner Ron Kulik slips into second base in the third inning. But Top Line set out to a chopping single over second. Barba their best offensive and it got ener- left. Kaufman stepped to the batter’s prove that they were indeed box with two outs and two game went for legitimate extra bases Count of” Montefusco (2 hits, 3 runs, top shelf and scuffed the plate five men on base, but pitcher and Top Liner Neal Iaccarino, who RBI) both singled and Whitey times in the sixth to take a 21-15 lead. John Veglia wanted no part went 4-for-4 with three runs scored McCormack (3 hits, 2 runs) plopped Greco and Iaccarino singled and of him and ceded an inten- and two RBI, had one of them with a an RBI single into right field, but the scored on Kulik’s single and tional walk. The strategy triple. Leadoff hitter Ron Kulik con- ball was mishandled and Montefusco Montefusco’s groundout to short, re- worked as Veglia got nected for four singles, while scoring also scored. spectively. McCormack singled, Warfield to pop up back to three times and adding two RBI. Dave Zierler lined a one-out single to get Hernandez slashed an RBI single and the mound. “Duck” Ball, who had three hits, led things rolling for Contact in the sec- Ball belted a two-run single to right. St. Joseph took a 14-8 the team with five RBI, while Osiris ond. Bernie Maguire yanked an RBI Zierler scribbled a single over third lead with three more runs Hernandez rapped a two-run double single, Joe DeRosa drew a walk and to lead off Contact’s last chance ef- in the fourth. Alvarez found and an RBI single and scored twice. so did Eddie Quinn. Archibald fol- fort. Rothenberg drilled an RBI double the gap in right-center for a Harold Zayas whacked a three-run lowed with his two-run double to left- to right, but a fine defensive play at solo homer. Kevin homer for the Visionaries and added center. third by McCormack, a fly out to Woodring doubled to cen- an RBI sacrifice fly and a single, Top Line followed with a blowout center and a running snag by ter and Pitonzo poked an while scoring twice. Ken Zierler went seven run inning. Bob D’Meo and Montefusco in center turned the lights RBI double to center. Corey 4-for-4 with three runs scored and Bob Greco, who both went 3-for-4 out on Contact Lens & Vision. Woodring singled to right, two RBI and Slope Rzewuski ripped with three runs scored, and Iaccarino Contact Lens 033 054 1 16 but Pitonzo scored on the a triple, an RBI single and scored all singled then Joe Viso chopped a Top Line 275 115 x 21 ensuing throwing error. A twice. Dave Rothenberg had three two-run single over second, Kulik little later, Corey Woodring hits, including a double, and two RBI. and McCormack singled, Hernandez Reading is Good For You attempted to score on Jerry Archinbald drilled a two-run slammed a two-run double, Ball lofted Russo’s single but was double, singled and scored once. an RBI sac fly to center and Dave gunned down after a great Brian Latham (RBI) laced three Lloyd lashed an RBI double to left. relay from Warfield-to- Contact Lens tacked on three runs Newton-to-Talcott at the PUBLIC NOTICE David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the third with respective RBI singles INTENSITY AT THE PLATE...St. Joseph’s Larry Szenyi focuses on hammering the ball in plate. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD from Rzewuski, Zierler and the second inning in the game against St. Francis at Forest Road Park in Fanwood. From that point onward, NOTICE OF PENDING Rothenberg, but Top Line retaliated St. Joseph slumbered into a BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY with five runs on five hits and a two- slashed a single to right then Bifani gized when Fernandez reached first deep offensive sleep. In the meantime, The bond ordinance, the summary terms run error to seize a 14-6 lead. One rounded the bases to score after an on a throwing error. Alvarez bounced after Warfield and Newton singled in of which are included herein, was intro- more Top Liner scored in the fourth errant throw. Kaufman stepped to the a big-hop two-run homer over the the sixth, Grossmann followed with a duced and passed upon first reading at a goleader.com/subscribe plate and sliced his two-run shot deep right-centerfielder’s glove. Blasi and steaming two-run double to right, meeting of the Borough Council of the PUBLIC NOTICE into leftfield. Warfield reach on and Kevin Woodring singled then Pitonzo making the score, 14-10. Borough of Garwood, in the County of PUBLIC NOTICE Union, State of New Jersey, on August 11, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD pounded his, ‘No! You are not going The Francis seventh began with 2015. It will be further considered for final PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE to get that one,” three-run homer well singles from Talcott and Fazio. Bifani passage, after public hearing thereon, at a PLANNING BOARD Please take notice that Sprint Spectrum TOWN OF WESTFIELD over the leftfielder’s head to give St. hit into a force out at third then Barba meeting of the Borough Council to be held L.P. , the lessee of a portion of property Please take notice that T-Mobile North- BOARD OF HEALTH at its meeting room in the Municipal Build- Joe an 8-4 lead. hammered his three-run homer to known as the Public Service Electric and east LLC, the lessee of a portion of prop- ing, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Public notice is hereby given that an Kaufman cracked his solo homer deep centerfield to make St. Joseph Gas Company property located on South erty known as the Public Service Electric Jersey, on August 25, 2015 at 7:15 P.M. Ordinance entitled “Ordinance Amending Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, and shown and Gas Company property located on in the bottom of the second then back very nervous. With one man out, During the week prior to and up to and Section 54-13 of the Health Code of the as Lot 8, Block 55, on the Fanwood Tax South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, and came St. Joe with three more runs in Kaufman was walked, but Warfield, including the date of such meeting copies Town of Westfield” of which the following is Assessment Map has made application to shown as Lot 8, Block 55, on the Fanwood of the full ordinance will be available, at no a copy was adopted by the Westfield Board the third. With Russo on third and once again, popped up to the mound the Fanwood Planning Board for approval Tax Assessment Map has made applica- cost and during regular business hours, at of Health at a regular meeting held on Chris Johnston on second, Fernandez then Newton lifted a difficult fly to to collocate an antenna facility to the exist- tion to the Fanwood Planning Board for the Clerk’s office for the members of the August 3, 2015. ing tower (Steel Pole #16/2-1) located on approval to collocate an antenna facility to baffled them all with a looping shot right, but Pitonzo chased it down to general public who shall request the same. Megan Avallone, the property and to install equipment at the the existing tower (Steel Pole #16/2-1) that sailed over the outfielders’ heads, preserve the win. The summary of the terms of such bond Board Secretary base of the tower. The applicant has re- located on the property and to install equip- ordinance follows: resulting in a three-run homer. St. Joseph 353 300 0 14 quested conditional use approval, prelimi- ment at the base of the tower. The appli- ORDINANCE NO. 01-2015 St. Francis went on the attack in the St. Francis 413 002 3 13 BOND ORDINANCE NO. 15-16 nary and final site plan approval and a cant has requested conditional use ap- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING height variance because the PSE&G tower proval, preliminary and final site plan ap- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE SECTION 54-13 OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is 141 feet tall, Sprint’s antennas will be proval and a height variance because the TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDER- HEALTH CODE OF THE installed at a height of 148 feet, 9 inches on PSE&G tower is 141 feet tall, T-Mobile’s BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TAKING OF SEWER IM- TOWN OF WESTFIELD. the tower, and a height limitation of 35 feet antennas will be installed at a height of 138 PROVEMENTS IN, BY AND NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, exists in the zone and because a wireless feet on the tower, and a height limitation of BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOARD OF FOR THE BOROUGH OF ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS communications tower is allowed to have 35 feet exists in the zone and because a HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY a height of 90 feet for a single user and 120 wireless communications tower is allowed as follows: Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough OF UNION, STATE OF NEW feet for a two users, respectively. The to have a height of 90 feet for a single user I. Subsection I of ARTICLE V, Food and of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st 2015, JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE applicant will also request variances to and 120 feet for a two users, respectively. Drink, Section 54-13, Licensing; fees, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine THE SUM OF $35,000 TO PAY maintain the following conditions: mini- The applicant will also request variances shall be deleted and replaced with the Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and THE COST THEREOF, TO mum lot area of 15,210 square feet where to maintain the following existing condi- following: place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, 19,500 square feet is required; no rear tions: minimum lot area of 15,210 square 1. Every retail food establishment must assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- yard planted buffer; a tower setback of feet where 19,500 square feet is required; post the most current Evaluation Placard parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- 38.5 feet and equipment setback of 43.1 no rear yard planted buffer; a tower set- in one of the following prominent locations lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 21st NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- feet from the gas transmission line where back of 38.5 feet from the gas transmission clearly visible to the patron: day of August 2015. TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR 50 feet is required; a 46.3 foot setback to line where 50 feet is required; a 46.3 foot a. The main entrance door from four (4) Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of THE ISSUANCE OF BOND the property line rather than 141 feet; a setback to the property line rather than 141 to six (6) feet off the ground or floor; municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, ANTICIPATION NOTES IN setback of 163 feet to a residential prop- feet; a setback of 163 feet to a residential b. A front window within five (5) feet of together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest ANTICIPATION OF THE IS- erty line rather than 423 feet; and more property line rather than 423 feet; and the main entrance; rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to SUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. than one tower in the zone; proximity to more than one tower in the zone; proximity c. A display case mounted on the out- the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other Purpose(s): Undertaking of sewer im- existing towers. The applicant will also to existing towers. The applicant will also side wall within five (5) feet of the main method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties provements in, by and for the Borough, request any additional variances, waivers request any additional variances, waivers entrance; for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of including, but not limited to, the replace- or other relief required by the Board after or other relief required by the Board after d. If there is no direct entrance to the Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. ment of a portion of the sanitary sewer line its review of this application. its review of this application. street, the Health Department shall deter- At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with on Center Street (south of Willow Avenue). The Planning Board has scheduled a The Planning Board has scheduled a mine an appropriate posting location in interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. public hearing to review the application for public hearing to review the application for prominent public view. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Appropriation: $35,000 August 26, 2015, at 7:30 P.M. at the August 26, 2015, at 7:30 P.M. at the II. If any section, paragraph, subpara- (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Bonds/Notes Authorized: $33,300 Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine graph, clause or provision of this Ordi- seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at which Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at which nance shall be adjudged invalid, such ad- municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser Section 20 Costs: $5,000 time you may appear if you wish to be time you may appear if you wish to be judication shall apply only to the specific who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Useful Life: 40 years heard with respect to this application. The heard with respect to this application. The section, paragraph, clause or provision so In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the This Notice is published pursuant to documents and plans in support of this documents and plans in support of this adjudged and the remainder of the Ordi- Tax Collector should be notified immediately. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. project are available for inspection at the project are available for inspection at the nance shall be deemed valid and effective The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Christina M. Ariemma, office of the planning board at the Borough office of the planning board at the Borough immediately after publication in the man- BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL Municipal Clerk Hall during normal business hours. Hall during normal business hours. ner provided by law. 72 13 Burke, Patrick & Barbara 7 Rainier Road $ 9,714.60 Borough of Garwood Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. 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TEAM W L The Office 15 9 For the Avengers, Joe Brown and DeBellis Associates 10 14 Doc Henley Black had three hits Creative Industries Too 8 16 apiece. Pat Sarullo, Teo Fernandez, Avengers 2 22 Ron Horinko and Phil Fink each con- The Office 9, Creative Too 2 tributed a pair of hits. The infield, led The Office took a 4-0 lead over by shortstop Joe Brown and Creative Industries Too after two com- midfielder Phil Fink, turned three plete innings. Gary Schaller led The double plays. Office with two hits (3BH, 2R, RBI). Awnings II 17, Kilkenny House 10 Chip Weiss (R, 2RBI), Gerard Danny Mendoza powered Awnings DIVISION CHAMPS...Westfield Gold 10U baseball team completed a strong David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times McDermott, Mike Volpe and Bill II to their first place clinching win summer season by winning the New Providence Green League East Division, and FLY BALL TO CENTER...Contact Lens & Vision batter Joe DeRosa lofts a fly Hinkle also added two hits each. over Kilkenny House. Kilkenny finishing the playoffs as runner-up in the top bracket. Pictured, left to right, are: ball to centerfield in the seventh inning against top Line at Rahway River Park. Kilkenny House 8, Creative I 5 scored five runs in the first inning and Alvin Minor, TJ Halloran, Zack Park, Billy Ryan, Patrick Lanza, Chris Kelly, Steve Ferro and Ron Virgilio had each team failed to score again until Ethan Composto, Eddie Davenport, Ryan Bertsch, Donovan Hickey and Jake Union County Senior 50+ multiple hit games for Creative I. the fourth when AG2 erupted for seven Goldstein; back row, Coach Composto, Coach Kelly, Coach Lanza and Coach The Office 17, Robin’s Nest 5 runs on eight hits, including doubles Davenport. Not Pictured: Zaire Carter. The Office took a quick 3-0 first- by Rich Polonitza (2R, 2H, 2RBI) Softball League Standings: inning lead and led 7-0 after two and Gary Cuttler (2R, 2H, 2RBI) fol- WTA Men’s Singles innings of play were completed. A lowed by a triple by Bob Bykofsky FINAL STANDINGS: Linda’s II 12, AJ Jersey 2 50+ A DIVISION (August 8) six-run fifth inning put the game out (2-for-2, 2 RBI). TEAM W L The entire Linda’s squad contrib- of reach. Kilkenny narrowed the score to 7- Tennis Ladder Standings Deegan Roofing 21 3 uted to the victory. Leading The Office with three hits 6 after five innings but AG2 scored Roselle American Legion 17 7 Roselle A. Leg. 19, Linwood Inn 9 each were Chip Weiss (2BH, 3R, RBI) four runs in the sixth, including a REPORTING PERIOD AUGUST 9 20 Mike Blom* (1-4) Liberty Lighting 12 12 Jeff Baier led the Roselle offense 1 Mike Kahn* (11-0) 21 Matthew Gewirtz (0-3) Contact Lens & Vision 11 13 and Bill Early (3R, RBI). Tom mammoth HR by Mendoza (4-for-4, 2 Francis Adriaens* (19-2) 22 Ravi Motwani (2-2) with two long home runs, which along McNulty (2BH, 2R 3RBI) led the five 3R, 4RBI), before adding six insur- 3 Jeff Lox* (14-3) 23 Gary Steinfield (0-2) 50+ B DIVISION with Jim McCullough’s two triples, players who added two hits each. Bill ance runs in the seventh inning. Bobby 4 Tuyen Diep* (6-2) 24 Manny Erlich (1-1) TEAM W L 25 Sidney Glasofer (1-2) Linwood Inn 16 8 led The Legion’s 22-hit attack. Win- Hinkle earned his third pitching vic- Lorincz (3R) had three hits for the 5 Marc Rappoport* (5-4) 6 Ilia Bouchouev* (4-4) 26 Erik Bronander (0-3) Top Line 16 8 ning pitcher Harry Streep added three tory of the season and helped his own winners, and Bobby Rahnenfuhrer 27 Parag Patel (1-0) Awnings Galore 15 9 7 Justin Goldman* (5-2) hits and was joined by Al Genova, cause with a run-producing triple. (2-for-2), Neil Granstrand (2R, 2RBI) 8 Chad Wagenheim* (7-4) 28 Gene Hodges (0-1) Cranford VFW 8 16 Gene Antonucci, Ralph Genova, Bill 29 Michael Muroff (0-2) Waxtel Construction 5 19 Creative I 20, Avengers 14 and Wally Dusko (RBI) each had two 9 Jeff Brinker* (3-7) Dugan and Pat Mooney offensively. Tom Lombardi pitched Creative hits. 10 Steve Parker* (4-1) 30 George Danenhauer (0-1) 50+ C DIVISION The Legion kept the Linwood squad 11 Jason Krauss* (5-4) 31 Steve Serra TEAM W L 12 Umang Shastri* (3-6) 32 Hayden Horowith Riverside Inn 11 13 at bay with outstanding defensive 13 Stuart Glassmith* (5-12) 33 Steve Mehler Driftwood Bar & Grill II 10 14 plays from McCullough, Genova, 14 Richard Pardo (3-3) *match played reporting period D&K Associates 7 17 Baier, and Antonucci. For the Tap 15 Joshua Suri (0-5) (x-y) wins vs losses AJ Jersey 7 17 House, Jack Helfrich had three hits, 16 Jonathan Jacobs (0-5) Wagenheim d. Glassmith 4-6, 6-1, 3-1 Riverside Inn 21, D&K 6 while Joe Sarica, Steve Lerner, Mac 17 Ren Gao* (1-5) Brinker d. Gao 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, (7-5) 18 Doug Loffredo (4-6) Parker d. Blom 10-2 Led by a long triple by Paul New- Kowaleski and Jim Sydlo (HR) con- 19 Todd Arky (4-2) Kahn d. Shastri 10-3 ton, Riverside jumped out to a 7-1 tributed two hits each. Adriaens d. Goldman 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 lead after one inning. Mario Fastiggi Linda’s II 28, Cranford VFW 6 PUBLIC NOTICE Diep d. Gao 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 pitched well in the win. Other offen- A great game by a pumped Linda’s Bouchouev d. Wagenheim 10-5 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Krauss d. Shastri 10-9 sive contributors for Riverside, with team held The VFW in check. For BOARD OF HEALTH Lox d. Glassmith 6-1, 6-4 three hits apiece were Anthony Cranford, Juan Moreno had two hits Public notice is hereby given that an Lox d. Rappoport 6-3, 6-3 Abbaleo, Rich Conklin, Tom and drove in three runs, while Billy Ordinance entitled “Ordinance Amending Adriaens d. Bouchouev 6-0, 6-0 Wolansky and Dennis Maluchnik. Hinkle was a perfect 2-for-2 at the Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the Health Code of Parker d. Krauss 10-7 Liberty Lighting 28, Contact 16 plate. the Town of Westfield” of which the follow- Goldman d. Wagenheim 7-6 (7-2), 6-1 ing is a copy was adopted by the Westfield In a game that was ended after the Top Line 21, Contact Lens 16 Board of Health at a regular meeting held sixth inning due to darkness, LLG In a slugfest, Ron Kulik and Neal on August 3, 2015. WF’s Sickles Named held off a late CLV rally to take the Iaccarino led Top Line with four hits Megan Avallone, victory. Jeff Maglietta, Danny Nigro, apiece. Bill McCormack, Dave Lloyd, Board Secretary Frisbee Rookie of Year Tom Ulichny and Willy Jackson led Dave Ball, Bob D’Meo and Bob ORDINANCE NO. 02-2015 Billy Sickles, a 2010 graduate of the LLG attack. Greco added three hits each. See ex- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Westfield High School and 2014 Awnings 11, Cranford VFW 4 clusive story. CHAPTERS 5, 6, AND 7 OF graduate of St. Joseph’s University, John Rachko (4-for-4, 2 RBI) and Awnings 11, Riverside Inn 7 THE HEALTH CODE OF THE who plays for the Philadelphia Spin- TOWN OF WESTFIELD. Mike Kovach (2 hits, 3 RBI) spurred Tom Breen, the hitting star for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ners professional ultimate frisbee the Awnings offense. Also contrib- Awnings, had a 4-for-4 evening, in- NOT TO HIS LIKING...Top Line slugger Don Montefusco does not like that BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOARD OF team recently was named Eastern uting were Steve Androsko (2 hits, cluding a three-run homer. Bruce particular pitch but he did like several others as he whacked two hits and scored HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Conference Rookie of the Year by three times against Contact Lens & Vision at Rahway River Park on August 6. as follows: 2 RBI) and Tom Colandro and Gary Crawford and Steve Androsko each I. That Chapter 5, SANITARY REGU- Major League Ultimate. The award is given to the most outstanding Cuttler (2 hits apiece). For VFW, had three hits, while Frank D’Antico PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE LATIONS ARTICLE, SUBSECTIONS 54- Jerry Gaeta (RBI), Ken Murray, Bill and Neil Granstrand both contributed 1 through 54-37 be hereafter renumbered first-year player in the conference TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD as Subsections 5-1 through 5-37, and the during the regular season. Hinkle and Dave Drechsel all went two RBI. Paul Newton tripled and NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Code shall be amended accordingly. 2-for-3. had two hits, and Anthony Abbaleo, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN II. That Chapter 6, SUBSECTIONS 60- Sickles threw Philadelphia’s first that the Mayor and Council of the Town- ORDINANCE 15-12-R Tom Wolansky, Mario Fastiggi, Steve AND PUBLIC HEARING 1 through 60-8 shall be renumbered Sub- goal of the season in Week 1, a PUBLIC NOTICE ship of Scotch Plains has changed the sections 6-1 through 6-8, and the Code Falco and Dennis Baker also had time of their Conference/Business Meet- beautiful 35-yard backhand to Matt An ordinance was introduced by the shall be amended accordingly. Glazer. Ending the season with 42 BOROUGH OF GARWOOD multiple hit games. ing scheduled for August 18, 2015. The Mayor and Council of the Borough of III. That Chapter 7, SUBSECTIONS 70- COUNTY OF UNION D&K Associates 13, AJ Jersey 11 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be held Fanwood on August 3, 2015. Copies of 1 through 70-5 shall be renumbered Sub- points on 15 goals and 27 assists, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Dave Ciarrocca went 4-for-4 with in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room of the this ordinance can be obtained without sections 7-1 through 7-5, and the Code Sickles led all rookies in scoring, Municipal Building and will be followed by cost in the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood shall be amended accordingly. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING two RBI for AJ. the Business Meeting to be held upon tying perennial MVP candidate Jeff Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, IV. If any section, paragraph, subpara- Graham and only fell one point be- Please take notice that the Joint Land Liberty Lighting 21, Waxtel 6 conclusion of the Conference Meeting in Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours graph, clause or provision of this Ordi- Use Board (“Board”) of the Borough of Danny Nigro, Rick Regenthal, Walt the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. nance shall be adjudged invalid, such ad- hind 2014 Eastern Conference MVP Garwood (“Borough”) will hold a public Patrylo, Harry Semple, Steve Barba Scotch Plains, New Jersey. This Ordinance amends Chapter 224, judication shall apply only to the specific Alan Kolick (43) for the top spot on hearing on August 26, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., The Township of Scotch Plains does not "Property Maintenance" addressing va- section, paragraph, clause or provision so and Don Miller led the LLG attack discriminate against persons with disabili- the East’s scoring leader board. in Council Chambers of the Borough of cant and abandoned properties. adjudged and the remainder of the Ordi- Sickles quickly became a depend- Garwood Municipal Building, 403 South jumping out to an early 12-1 lead ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary This ordinance is scheduled for public nance shall be deemed valid and effective Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027, or after two frames. For Waxtel, Jose aids and services where necessary, must hearing and adoption on September 9, immediately after publication in the man- able piece of Philadelphia’s effi- at such other time and place as the Board Cortes went 3-for-3, Ty Sercey had notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- 2015 at 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, ner provided by law. cient offense, with a 96.1 percent may adjourn thereafter, to consider an ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New V. This Ordinance shall become effec- two hits, including a home run, while (72) hours in advance of the meeting. completion rate, second among application for Amended Preliminary and Jersey. tive immediately after publication in the Top-20 point scorers to Portland’s Final Site Plan and Use and Bulk Variance Ramon Martinez and Keith Johnson BOZENA LACINA, Eleanor McGovern manner provided by law. relief to permit a temporary outdoor sales each pounded out two hits. Municipal Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 8/13/15, The Leader Fee: $39.27 Peter Woodside. display area, two smaller permanent dis- 1 T - 8/13/15, The Times Fee: $20.91 1 T - 8/13/15, The Times Fee: $20.91 play areas, and a temporary outdoor stor- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE age area (“Application”) made by the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (“Applicant”) BOROUGH OF GARWOOD junior fire fighters. Said rules and regula- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF GARWOOD pertaining to the property located on South tions shall provide for the training of the PLANNING BOARD BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 15-17 Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey and iden- prospective members for eventual mem- tified as Block 501, Lot 1.05 on the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT bership in the Volunteer Fire Department Borough’s Tax Map (“Property”). The Prop- Planning Board meeting of July 27, 2015, adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County of Union, State ARTICLE II (JUNIOR of the Borough of Garwood, which regula- erty consists of approximately 3.97 acres the Board adopted the following Resolu- of New Jersey on August 11, 2015 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM) IN tions shall further provide that no junior fire and is located in the Community Commer- tions: action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as CHAPTER 27 FIRE DEPART- fighter shall be required to perform duties cial Zone (“CC Zone”) and improved with provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of MENT OF THE CODE OF THE which would expose him/her to the same Jane & Robert Kelly, approved for a an existing Home Depot retail store, asso- this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular BOROUGH OF GARWOOD degree of hazard as a regular member of minor subdivision application for 1231 ciated parking lots, interior roadways, and business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the TO ESTABLISH A JUNIOR the Borough’s Fire Department. Sunnyfield Lane, Block 15403, Lot 6. other site improvements. same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM. 2. In addition to the above relating to The Applicant proposes to utilize a 7,192 A.J. Doyle, Inc., approved for side yard junior fire fighters, the Borough of Garwood BOND ORDINANCE NO. 15-15 WHEREAS, the Borough of Garwood square feet area along the northeast cor- setback variances for 2219 Rhoda Place, shall require that the minimum age for the wishes to create a Junior Firefighter Pro- ner of the Property as a temporary outdoor Block 3001, Lot 15.02. TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS junior program of the fire fighters shall be gram under the direction and request of th sales area for plants and seasonal mer- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF 14 (or started in the 8 grade) years. Barbara Horev the Garwood Fire Department and Liberty chandise. Additionally, Applicant proposes GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO §27-28. Additional department au- Secretary to the Board Hose Co. #1; and to utilize a 1,120 square feet area located APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $395,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO thority 1 T - 8/13/15, The Times Fee: $15.30 WHEREAS, on May 6, 2015, Liberty at the northwest corner of the Property for APPROPRIATE VARIOUS GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO 1. In addition to the authority granted to Hose Co. #1, Garwood Fire Department the temporary outdoor storage of pack- AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- the Fire Department and its board of fire PUBLIC NOTICE voted unamiously to approve the imple- aged mulch and soil. Applicant proposes PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- officers in other sections of this ordinance, mentation of a Junior Firefighter Program to operate the temporary areas from April TOWN OF WESTFIELD TION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. the Garwood Fire Department shall have within the Garwood Fire Department; and 1st through August 31st, annually. Also, BOARD OF HEALTH the right to: The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated WHEREAS, the Garwood Fire Depart- Applicant proposes two permanent out- a. Adopt appropriate training guidelines Public notice is hereby given that an in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: ment has provided standard operating pro- door sales display areas, totaling 1,296 for all fire fighters within the department Ordinance amending BOH Ordinance #2- cedures for the Junior Firefighter Program; square feet, in front of the store, alongside SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS including, without being limited to the fol- 2014 entitled “An Ordinance Relating to and the vestibule, on the existing sidewalk. lowing: Personnel Positions and Salary Ranges of A. Undertaking of the following improvements in the Borough as the 2015 Road and WHEREAS, the Fire Committee has To permit the proposed improvements, i. Fire Fighter 1 Officers and Employees of the Board of Drainage Improvement Project: reviewed the proposed standard operat- the Applicant requests that the Board grant ii. Vehicle extrication training Health of the Town of Westfield, County of ing procedures and believe it is in the best use variance relief from the Borough’s Road Resurfacing (including drainage, sidewalk, curb and driveway apron improve- iii. Blood borne pathogen training Union, State of New Jersey” of which the interest of the municipalility to adopt an Development Regulations (“Ordinance”) ments, where necessary) iv. Driver’s training following is a copy was adopted by the ordinance creating a Junior Firefighter in accordance with the New Jersey Munici- v. Mask fit and respiratory protection Westfield Board of Health at a regular Third Avenue (from Maple Street to Walnut Street) Program in accordance with same; and pal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et review meeting held on August 3, 2015. Willow Avenue (from New Street east to dead end) NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED seq., to permit the outdoor display and 2. Adopt rules, regulations and require- Megan Avallone, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough retail sales for the duration proposed. Ad- Drainage ments for implementation and manage- Board Secretary of Garwood: ditionally, Applicant seeks bulk variance ment of the Junior Fire Fighter Program. Myrtle Avenue (from Oak Street east to dead end) SECTION 1. In Article II (Junior relief to permit: (i) 152 parking spaces ORDINANCE NO. 03-2015 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of Firefighter Program); in Chapter 27 (Fire during the operation of the temporary sales Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon ordinances inconsistent herewith are AN ORDINANCE BY THE Department) of the Code of the Borough of area between April 1st and August 31st, approval by the Borough Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the hereby repealed to the extent of such BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE Garwood is enacted to read as follows: whereas the Ordinance requires 173 park- aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads being improved are of inconsistency. TOWN OF WESTFIELD EN- ARTICLE II ing spaces; (ii) 11.6% open space area, “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law SECTION 3. If any portion of this ordi- TITLED “AN ORDINANCE RE- JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM whereas the Ordinance requires 15% of (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local nance shall be determined to be invalid, LATING TO PERSONNEL §27-24. Establishment the total lot area be open space; (iii) a Bond Law”). such determination shall not affect the POSITIONS AND SALARY 1. It is hereby established the Junior Fire temporary storage area with no fencing, validity of the remaining portions of said RANGES OF OFFICERS AND Appropriation and Estimated Cost $290,000 Fighters Program. whereas the Ordinance requires fencing ordinance. EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD State Grant Appropriated $215,000 §27-25. Eligibility for membership for outdoor storage. Applicant will seek SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,600 1. No person shall be eligible for mem- any such variance, waiver, exception, or effect upon final passage and publication OF WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 71,400 bership in the Junior Fire Fighters Pro- other relief as the Board may deem neces- in accordance with law. UNION, AND STATE OF NEW Period of Usefulness 10 years gram in the Borough of Garwood unless sary without additional public notice. JERSEY. he/she is between the ages of 14 (or have NOTICE A copy of the Application and supporting B. Undertaking of the 2015 Sidewalk Repair/ Replacement and Tree Removal/ started the 8th grade) – 18 years and must documentation is on file with the Borough. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Health Replacement Program at various locations. Notice is hereby given that Ordinance reside in the Borough of Garwood. These documents are available for public of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, No. 15-17, was introduced and passed on Appropriation and Estimated Cost $105,000 2. All persons shall be required to obtain inspection, during regular business days State of New Jersey, that Board of Health first reading at a meeting of the Borough Aggregate County Grants Appropriated $ 32,500 permission to join the program from their and hours, at the Borough of Garwood Ordinance #2-2014 is hereby amended as Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,500 parents or guardians. Such permission Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, follows: County of Union, State of New Jersey, held Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 69,000 shall be in writing and acknowledged by a Garwood, New Jersey 07027 in the office Section 1 on the 11th DAY OF AUGUST 2015, and Period of Usefulness 10 years notary public of the State of New Jersey. of the Board Secretary. This Notice is The following personnel positions and that Ordinance No. 15-17, will be taken up ——————————————————————————— §27-26. Insurance coverage given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et salary ranges are hereby established for for further consideration for final passage Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $395,000 1. Insurance coverage will be provided seq. Any interested person may appear in Officers and employees of the Board of at the meeting of said Borough Council to Aggregate Grants Appropriated $247,500 to the members of the Junior Fire Fighters person, through his attorney, or through Health and shall be effective retroactively be held at its meeting room in the Munici- Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 7,100 Program pursuant to the Statewide Insur- his designated agent at the above-refer- from January 1, 2015. pal Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $140,400 ance Workmen’s comp policy. enced public hearing at the time and place Job Title Salary Range New Jersey, on the 25th DAY OF AU- 2. Coverage shall be limited to the provi- herein stated and be heard on this Applica- Regional Health Officer $90,000-$130,000 Section 20 Costs: $49,000 GUST 2015, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon sions of the insurance endorsement. tion. Public Health Average Useful Life: 10 years thereafter as said matter can be heard, at §27-27. Rules and regulations gov- By: John A. Giunco, Esq. Nursing Supervisor $65,000-$85,000 which time and place all persons who may This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. erning activities of junior fire fighters; Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Principal REHS $65,000-$85,000 be interested therein will be given an op- age requirement 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 300 Section 2 Christina M. Ariemma, Municipal Clerk portunity to be heard concerning the same. 1. The Mayor and Council of the Bor- Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Borough of Garwood ATTEST: ough of Garwood authorizes the Garwood Attorney for the Applicant ately after Final Passage and publication County of Union Christina Ariemma Fire Department to establish rules and Dated: August 3, 2015 according to law. State of New Jersey Municipal Clerk regulations governing the activities of the 1 T - 8/13/15, The Leader Fee: $73.44 1 T - 8/13/15, The Leader Fee: $41.82 1 T - 8/13/15, The Leader Fee: $114.24 1 T - 8/13/15, The Leader Fee: $113.22 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 13, 2015 Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS

HELP WANTED GARAGE SALE 8/14 FRIDAY 11-5 WESTFIELD stop. He was processed and turned Part-Time retired Police Officer or Wednesday, August 5, Lianna M. over to Plainfield police. 427 Beechwood Pl, Westfield Cruz-Ramos, 21, of Perth Amboy Wednesday, July 29, Shirley Veteran to assist in maintaining Antique Lamps, Antique Mirrors, was arrested subsequent to a motor Huerta, 25, of Dunellen was arrested Westfield shoping center parking Tiffany Lamp, Paintings, House- area against unauthorized cars. vehicle stop in the area of East Grove on an outstanding warrant out of hold Items, Kitchenware, Flatware, Street and Grandview Avenue on two Dunellen following a motor vehicle Call (215) 669-3390 Brass King Headboard, Asian Wall Hangings & More! South Plainfield warrants, with total stop. She was processed, posted bail ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT bail of $2,000, and one Cranford and released. FOR SALE warrant, with bail of $89. Cruz-Ramos SCOTCH PLAINS Private learning center in Union was transported to police headquar- Monday, August 3, Jonathan But- Co is seeking an organized & Full-size silver scrolled headboard ters, processed and released after ler, 45, of Elizabeth was arrested on detail-oriented person for a p-t ($50), bed frame ($10), red magna posting full bail. an outstanding warrant. He was admin position. Proficiency in 12 speed child's bike ($25). Thursday, August 6, a Connecticut stopped for a motor vehicle violation Microsoft Word & Excel is required. (908) 419-6778 Street resident reported being the vic- and police discovered he had several 10-15 hrs per week between hrs tim of a theft. An unknown suspect active warrants. According to police, of 8:30am-2:30pm weekdays. CHILDCARE NEEDED gained entry to the victim’s locked Butler was arrested and his vehicle A DAY WITH SUNSHINE...Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Submit resume to Nannies - Housekeepers Properties volunteers teamed up with youngsters from the Sunshine Kids Foun- [email protected] motor vehicle and removed a purse was impounded for being uninsured dation July 23 for day of lunch in New York City followed by bowling. The BabyNurses Needed valued at $3,500, a pair of sunglasses and unregistered. Sunshine Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps children cope with HELP WANTED Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time valued at $500, and $200 in cash. Tuesday, August 4, Patrick cancer through various fun activities. Solid References Required. Thursday, August 6, Diane Power, Henderson, 49, of East Orange was Boutique Downtown Westfield CALL (732) 972-4090 51, of Westfield voluntarily responded arrested on an outstanding warrant. 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Mayer was ported a motor vehicle burglary while with cancer, by providing fun group Janett at [email protected] FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE transported to police headquarters, the vehicle was parked at a Martine activities and trips across the United or visit bhhsnj.com/About_Us/ JOB OPPORTUNITY Avenue recreational facility. The resi- Sunshine_Kids. Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total where she was processed and released States. The fun continued on July Mountainside School District Body Trainer. Complete Workout on her own recognizance with a pend- dent stated that someone had broken 23 when real estate agents and mem- About The Sunshine Kids is seeking part-time para- the passenger-side window and sto- The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit Exercise Machine. Space Saving ing court date per the Elizabeth Mu- bers of senior management teamed professionals and lunch aides for Design. Padded Bench. nicipal Court. len her purse. The incident occurred up with the boys and girls of the organization dedicated to children the 2015-2016 school year. between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and with cancer. Established in 1982, Adjustable Height and Resistence. Thursday, August 6, a business on Sunshine Kids Foundation to play a Please send letter of interest to: Perfect For Home or Dorm! the 100 block of Central Avenue 6:30 p.m. little competitive bowling at they are committed to providing Mountainside Board of Education Wednesday, August 5, Jamil positive group activities and emo- Excellent Condition, $95. reported a shoplifting incident in- Chelsea Piers in New York City. 1497 Woodacres Drive Call (908) 654-6091 volving three male suspects. One Fowler, 21, of Scotch Plains was After starting off the day with tional support for young cancer pa- Mountainside, NJ 07092. EOE suspect was described as Hispanic, arrested on an outstanding warrant. lunch in bustling New York City, tients. The Sunshine Kids provides a in his 20s, 5 feet and 9 inches tall, Police responded to a Mountain Av- the Sunshine Kids and Berkshire variety of programs and events free SPACE AVAILABLE FREELANCERS WANTED wearing a T-shirt and shorts. A sec- enue location on a report of a theft. Hathaway HomeServices New Jer- of charge for kids who are receiving Downtown Westfield 4,600 square Strong, detail-oriented writers ond suspect was described as His- During the course of their investi- sey Properties volunteers moved on cancer treatments in hospitals across feet of open loft style space with professional demeanor panic, in his late 30s and balding, gation, police discovered Fowler to a bowling tournament complete North America. Additional informa- available immediately in 241 North needed to cover local wearing a teal shirt, and the third had an active no-bail warrant out of with glow-in-the-dark lanes and tion on The Sunshine Kids may be Ave West. Fully handicap government meetings. Must be suspect was described as being in the Union County Sheriff’s Depart- state-of-the-art entertainment. found at sunshinekids.com. accessible & just steps from the able to meet deadlines, know his early 30s and wearing a T-shirt. ment. Fowler was arrested and Prizes were awarded to the top male About Berkshire Hathaway train and bus. Brand new how to write a lead, and take The trio is suspected of having sto- turned over to the Union County and female bowlers, as well as the HomeServices New Jersey Prop- construction with windows, an active interest in their beats len approximately 35 to 40 pairs of Sheriff’s Department. player with the lowest score. erties sunlight and endless possibilities. in order to develop news jeans, valued at $4,700. Wednesday, August 5, Paris Lee, “This is a great day for the kids to Berkshire Hathaway (908) 233-7900 stories. Please email Friday, August 7, a business on the 19, of Plainfield was arrested on an have fun and enjoy life,” said Steve HomeServices New Jersey Proper- resume and clips to: 100 block of East Broad Street re- outstanding warrant. Police stopped Janett, Chief Operating Officer at ties is an independently owned and ported a theft. An unknown suspect Lee for a motor vehicle violation and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices operated real estate company and goleader.com/subscribe [email protected] removed approximately $150 in cash discovered Lee had an active warrant New Jersey Properties. “It is ex- affiliate member of the Berkshire from the business. out of the Plainfield Municipal Court. tremely rewarding to meet a group Hathaway HomeServices network. Sunday, August 9, a resident of Lee was transported to police head- of 25 kids who are embracing the Serving northern and central New the 100 block of East Grove Street quarters for processing. opportunity to be kids and have Jersey with more than 650 sales We’ll Help Your Business made a complaint of credit card Thursday, August 6, a Rahway fun. Being around these kids who associates in 20 offices, the full- fraud, according to police. Road resident reported an attempted are fighting a battle with cancer service residential and commercial FANWOOD burglary at their residence. The resi- makes everything we do to support brokerage perennially ranks among Thursday, July 23, Darren dent stated that sometime between the Sunshine Kids worthwhile.” the nation’s Top 100 brokerages for Scruggs, 55, of Plainfield was ar- 11 p.m. on August 6 and 8:30 a.m. Volunteers from Berkshire sales volume. Visit rested on an outstanding warrant out on August 7 someone had attempted Hathaway HomeServices New Jer- www.bhhsnj.com or contact the of Newark following a motor ve- to gain entry into the home by smash- sey Properties included Patty corporate office in Somerset, N.J. hicle stop. He was processed, posted ing the rear door. No entry was gained Bishop and Lidia Bay of the West at (800)-LIVE-IN-NJ/(800) 548- bail and released. to the residence and it was not deter- Essex Regional Office and Office 3466 for details. Monday, July 27, Patricia Perez, mined how the door was broken. Manager Andrew Mensch, Laura Paid Bulletin Board 27, of Plainfield was arrested on an Friday, August 7, Thomas Mollica, Happ of the New Providence Of- goleader.com/form active warrant out of Union Town- 29, of Scotch Plains was arrested on fice, and senior management, Chris ship following a motor vehicle stop. an outstanding warrant. Officers ar- Brown, General Sales Manager; PUBLIC NOTICE She was processed and released by rested Mollica after responding to a Susan Magenta, Relocation Direc- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Union Township Municipal call regarding a suspicious person tor, and Steve Janett, Chief Operat- TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Court. on Tussel Lane, and discovered ing Officer. SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Tuesday, July 28, Wayne Roberts, Mollica had a no-bail warrant out of “Seeing these kids and enjoying PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 54, of West Orange was arrested on the Somerset County Sheriff’s De- the day with them is priceless,” said that the Township of Scotch Plains has partment. scheduled a SPECIAL WORKSESSION an active warrant out of Newark Chris Brown. “I am so proud of for Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 5:00 following a motor vehicle stop. He Saturday, August 8, James Massa, everyone who supports the Sun- o’clock PM. The purpose of the meeting is was processed and released by the 20, of Westfield was arrested and shine Kids and of the real estate to review two Proposals submitted for: Newark Municipal Court. charged with possession of mari- Professional Planning Services as juana. Police stopped Massa for a PUBLIC NOTICE Business District Consultant Tuesday, July 28, a bicycle was Formal action will not be taken at this reported stolen from the north-side motor vehicle violation and detected BOROUGH OF FANWOOD portion of the meeting. train station on North Avenue. The an order of marijuana coming from BOARD OF HEALTH The meeting will be held in the Council Get Back On Track bicycle is valued at $325. inside the vehicle. A police investi- Notice is hereby given that Board of Chamber at the Township Municipal Build- Wednesday, July 29, Tarelle Tho- gation led to the discovery of mari- Health Ordinance 15-05-03 ing, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New “AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- Jersey. The Township of Scotch Plains [email protected] mas, 24, of Paterson was arrested on juana inside of the vehicle. Massa MENTING AND AMENDING does not discriminate against persons with an active warrant out of Paterson was transported to police headquar- CHAPTER 300, ANIMALS” disabilities. Those individuals requiring (908) 232-4407 following a motor vehicle stop. He ters where he was processed and Was passed and adopted on second auxiliary aids and services must notify the was processed and released by the released on a summons. and final reading at the Regular Meeting of ADA Coordinator of the Township of Scotch The Board of Health, Borough of Fanwood Plains as soon as possible in advance of Paterson Municipal Court. held on August 6, 2015. the meeting. The Westfield Leader Wednesday, July 29, Vincent Colleen M. Huehn BOZENA LACINA, Galarza, Jr., 30, of Plainfield was Probitas Verus Honos Secretary Municipal Clerk www.goleader.com arrested on an active warrant out of 1 T - 8/13/15, The Times Fee: $13.26 1 T - 8/13/15, The Times Fee: $22.95 Plainfield following a motor vehicle PUBLIC NOTICE Goods & Services You Need TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Westfield OLIVER A Planning Board, at its meeting on August ACCENT ELECTRIC 3, 2015 adopted the following resolutions Family Owned & Operated for applications acted upon at the July 6, PAVING 2015 and August 3, 2015 meetings. · A Full Service Electrical Contractor Driveways • Parking Lots · Bucket Truck Service PB 15-03 Creative Beginnings, LLC, Seal Coating • Railroad Ties · Hot Tub Wiring 808 South Avenue, West. Block 2510, Belgian Block Curbing · Electrical Upgrades · AC Wiring Lot 2. Applicant sought preliminary and Drainage Problems · Phone/Data Systems · Fire Alarms final major site plan approval to use the Cement Sidewalks building as a daycare center and to install Lawn Sprinklers · Emergency Generators “Serving the area for over 60 years” a handicap ramp, a handicap accessible bathroom, one additional egress stairwell Family Owned & Operated (908) 276-1062 www.accentelectriccorp.com and a fenced in playground in the rear Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed & Insured which will result in a reduction in the num- www.Hydro-TekLtd.com Lic. & Bus. Permit 10029 ber of parking spaces from twelve to nine. 908-753-7281 Garwood------908-353-6649 Applicant sought variance relief from the sections 17.02B and 11.28E2 of the Land Use Ordinance to allow 9 parking spaces where 12 are required and to allow a side 30 Years PAINTING yard setback of 5.11 feet where 11.3 feet is required. Application approved with condi- Experience MARINO’S PAINTING tions. “The Neatest Painter Around” PB 15-06 Camp Academy, 932 South • Interior & Exterior Painting Avenue, Block 2606, Lot 14. Applicant sought preliminary and final major site Handyman • Expert preparation & clean-up plan approval with variances to use the • Paper Hanging & Wall Paper Removal building as a child day care center and to • Sheetrock & Trimwork - Powerwashing demolish the accessory structure to allow • Deck Repairs & Staining - Driveway Seal Coating for additional parking. Applicant sought Mr. Reliable • We Clean Windows & Gutters • Hepa Vacuum Sanding variance relief from sections 17.02B4, 17.04A and16.04E4c of the Land Use Or- Lic. # 13VH01137900 dinance to allow 22 parking spaces where (908) 462.4755 30 are required; to allow less than the 908-688-0481 required 2 foot curb overhang for a parking stall and to allow a no setback for the freestanding sign where a 5 foot setback is RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL required. Application approved with condi- tions. PB15-09 Chrone Real Estate Corp., Recessed Lighting 114 Central Avenue, Block 3106, Lot Service Upgrades 13. Applicant sought minor site plan ap- BLACK TOP proval to change the front façade by re- Phones & Cable Lines moving and replacing the windows and doors and re-locating the door to the right Additions and Renovations PAVING of the building. Application approved with conditions. Member of BBB Builders & Contractors Welcome DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE The plans, applications and resolutions PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS are on file in the office of the Town Engi- 20 Years in Business NJ Lic # 10421 neer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, 908-889-4422 New Jersey and may be seen Monday 908.654.0287 • SERVICE CALLS FREE ESTIMATES through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kris McAloon Planning Board Secretary 1 T - 8/13/15, The Leader Fee: $ Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call 908-232-4407 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 16 Thursday, August 13, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCC Foundation Welcomes Five New Board Members CRANFORD – The Union County Dickinson University. College Foundation recently wel- Deborah Enix-Ross, of Westfield, comed five new community leaders is the Senior Advisor, International to serve on their Board of Trustees. Dispute Resolution Group of Union County College Foundation Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP of New Executive Director Doug Rouse is York, NY. As the senior advisor, she pleased with the appointments, be- is responsible for managing lawyers lieving that…” we have five citizen in international dispute resolution, leaders who will bring fresh perspec- intellectual property and privacy/data tives to the Trustees in their service to protection. She previously served as the Foundation and Union County the Senior Legal Officer, Head, In- College.” formation and External Relations Alan Haveson, of Berkeley Section, for World Intellectual Prop- Heights, is currently retired, but spent erty Organization – Arbitration and many years as the owner and opera- Mediation Center in Geneva, Swit- tor of Eastern Bearing, the largest zerland. In this role she advised law- independent bearing and power trans- yers, companies and business asso- mission products distributor in the ciations on the use of Alternative THUMBS UP TO STEM...Westfield teachers Cathy Tsai, left, and Courtney #TRENDING...Parents of intermediate school students in Westfield can be more Farruggia, third and fourth grade teachers at Tamaques Elementary School, New Jersey/New York/Eastern Penn- Dispute Resolution to resolve intel- aware this summer of social media trends of tweens thanks to information have a better understanding of what their students will experience when partici- sylvania metropolitan area and of lectual property disputes, especially provided by the Counseling Departments of Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate pating in new STEM design challenge activities. They were among more than 25 Lee Controls, a manufacturer of pre- trademarks, patents, licensing, fran- Schools. Prior to the end of the school year, counselors at Roosevelt held a “Coffee elementary teachers from Westfield, Millburn, Summit and West Caldwell who cision linear shafting and related pre- chising, and copyrights. Ms. Enix- with Counselors” information session attended by more than 60 parents. Student joined together this summer to hone their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer- cision linear motion bearing, and Ross has a bachelor of arts degree in Support Counselor, Christine Trottere, can be seen here responding to questions ing, and Math) teaching skills. As part of ongoing STEM professional develop- on the topic of Navigating Social Media in Middle School. Information on this component products in Piscataway, broadcast journalism from the Uni- topic and more can be found on the RIS Counseling website which includes ment, the Westfield Public School District hosted a two-day workshop based on New Jersey. Mr. Haveson also par- versity of Miami; a certificate in in- the newly announced Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). According to information from “Coffee with Counselors” sessions as well as the Counseling ticipates in many civic roles such as ternational law from the London Quarterly Newsletters. Edison Intermediate School has been providing tips to Westfield K-12 Science Supervisor, David Stoneback, these standards – recently Trustee at Temple Emanu-el in School of Economics; a Juris Doc- adopted by the State of New Jersey - are to be implemented in 2017 as part of a parents on the EIS Counseling website throughout the year, including a section revised K-5 science curriculum. Mr. Stoneback also explained that over the Westfield, NJ; President of the Power torate from the University of Miami on social media entitled “What’s Trending.” course of the school year and into next summer, more professional development Transmission Distributors Associa- School of Law in Coral Gables, FL; will take place. Enjoying their success in the “marshmallow challenge,” Ms. Tsai tion; Member of the Planning Board and a diploma in comparative law and Ms. Farruggia celebrate the creation they made with just a handful of raw in Watchung, NJ; Board Member of from Columbia University – Parker Local Residents Named materials provided to build the highest structure which would balance the weight Stonegate Townhome Association in School of Foreign and Comparative of a large marshmallow on top. Watchung, NJ; Vice-President and Law, New York, NY. She also serves Treasurer of the Monterey Towers as the Chair of the American Bar To RIT Dean's List Homeowners Association in Association’s Center for Human James Madison University Watchung, NJ; Member of Central Rights and as an officer for the Bar ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The follow- neurs, innovators and researchers. Jersey SCORE; and serves as current Issues Commission of the Interna- ing local residents made the Dean's Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls 18,000 President of the New Jersey Technol- tional Bar Association. She is a mem- List at Rochester Institute of Technol- students in more than 200 career-ori- Announces 2015 Graduates ogy & Manufacturing Association. ber of the New York Bar and the ogy for spring semester 2014-2015. ented and professional programs, mak- Mr. Haveson holds a Bachelor of United States District Court. Degree-seeking undergraduate stu- ing it among the largest private univer- HARRISONBURG, Virg. – James Comm Sciences and Disorders. Science degree in Business Adminis- Sandra D. Rice, of Plainfield, is dents are eligible for Dean's List if sities in the U.S. Madison University announced the Matthew Woods of Westfield tration from Seton Hall University. Senior Vice President, Eastern Re- their term GPA is greater than or equal The university is internationally rec- following students who graduated graduated with a master’s degree in Patrick Scanlon, of Union, is Vice gion and National Recruitment for to 3.400; they do not have any grades ognized and ranked for academic lead- during the May 8 commencement Accounting. President Commercial Banking and the Emma L. Bowen Foundation. Her of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they ership in business, computing, engi- exercises. James Madison University offers Director of Government Relations of primary responsibilities include or- have registered for, and completed, at neering, imaging science, liberal arts, Michael Blutfield of Westfield each student a future of significance ConnectOne Bank. He is a former ganizational development and plan- least 12 credit hours. sustainability, and fine and applied graduated with a bachelor’s degree in -- not an education of mere prestige, mayor and township committeeman ning. As SVP, she recruits minority The following students attained the arts. RIT also offers unparalleled sup- Biology. but an extraordinary education of for the township of Union; is a three high school and college students to honor: Amanda Berlinski of port services for deaf and hard-of- Sierra McAliney of Westfield exceptional scholarship, inventive time winner of the Union Center Na- work in multi-summer paid intern- Mountainside, Jeffrey Kaiser of hearing students. The cooperative edu- graduated with a bachelor’s degree in thinking, unparalleled attention to the tional Bank Presidential Award for ships at media companies (including Cranford, Melissa Ruppel of Cranford, cation program is one of the oldest and Communication Studies. world community, a university-wide Excellence; and was the founder/di- NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, ESPN, HBO and Thane Vollbrecht of Cranford. largest in the nation. Global partner- Eileen Milata of Cranford gradu- enthusiasm for teaching, and a com- rector of Genesis Drug and Alcohol and Warner Bros) throughout the Rochester Institute of Technology ships include campuses in Croatia, ated with a bachelor’s degree in mitment to student success. Recovery Program at the former United States. Prior to joining the is home to leading creators, entrepre- Dubai and Kosovo. Union Hospital. Mr. Scanlon has also Emma L. Bowen Foundation, Ms. served as the President of the Union Rice was the Marketing Manager for Dean's and Honors Lists Township Board of Health; as Vice ABC Daytime and was responsible Marist College Announces Chair of the Union Public Library for the marketing and promotion of Board of Governors; as Vice Chair of programs including All My Children, Announced by FDU the Township of Union Special Im- General Hospital and One Life to Spring 2015 Dean's List provement Business District; and was Live. Ms. Rice personally served two MADISON – Students at Fairleigh The following students have been the founder of the Irish American consecutive terms as National Presi- POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The fol- a member of the Class of 2018 and is Dickinson University's Florham Cam- named to the Dean’s List: Erik Ekstrand Society of Union. Many local resi- dent of the Alliance for Women in lowing local students have been majoring in Psychology/Special Edu- pus, located in Madison have been of Scotch Plains, Lindsay Laguna of dents may know Mr. Scanlon from Media (formerly the American named to the Marist College Dean's cation. named to the Dean's and Honors Lists Scotch Plains, Brittany Ingrassia of his involvement with the Union Women in Radio & Television) lo- List for the Spring 2015 semester: Marist is an independent compre- for the Spring 2015 semester. Scotch Plains, David Marzano of Scotch County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Com- cated in Washington, DC. She is also Emma Guidi of Scotch Plains is a hensive liberal arts college with an To qualify for the Honor's List, a Plains, and Corinne Spies of Fanwood. mittee. He has served as their Trea- a former co-chair for the Annual member of the Class of 2017 and is enrollment of 4,700 full-time under- student must carry a 3.5 or better grade Devoted to the preparation of world surer since its inception. Gracie Allen Awards held in Los An- majoring in Psychology. graduate students. Founded in 1929, point average out of a possible 4.0 and citizens through global education, Michael Duffy, of Pompton Plains, geles, California. Currently, she Evelyn Klotz of Fanwood is a mem- the College offers 44 major fields of be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter- Fairleigh Dickinson University is is currently employed as the Senior serves on the Board of Directors for ber of the Class of 2015 and is major- undergraduate study and 12 graduate graded hours (four courses). To qualify New Jersey's largest private univer- Director, North American Operation the Center for Great Expectations in ing in Digital Media. degree programs. Marist is included for the Dean's List, a student must carry sity and features more than 100 lib- for Celgene. In his capacity, he man- Somerville, New Jersey; the Advi- Olivia Whitmer of Scotch Plains is in the Princeton Review's 2015 guide a 3.2 or better grade point average out eral arts and professional degree pro- ages a staff of over 200 employees in sory Board for Embrace Kids Foun- to the top colleges and universities in of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a grams, two international campuses, engineering, life sciences, and con- dation in New Brunswick, New Jer- Sarah Armstrong the U.S., The Best 379 Colleges. minimum of 12 letter-graded hours. dozens of partnerships with interna- sumer related industries. He is also sey and as Vice President for the Marist is also ranked as 11th best The following students have been tionally renowned institutions and an accredited Master Coach and is Friends of Plainfield Public Library Graduates from RIT university in the northern United named to the Honors List: Claudia special programs and status within certified to provide leadership to ex- in Plainfield, New Jersey. Ms. Rice ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Sarah States in U.S. News & World Report's Falconieri and Mary Soorial of Scotch the United Nations. For more infor- ecutive level personnel within the has a bachelor degree in journalism, Armstrong of Cranford graduated 2015 "Best Colleges" guide and is Plains. mation, go to www.fdu.edu. organization. Mr. Duffy has partici- radio and television from San Jose from Rochester Institute of Technol- listed by Kiplinger's Personal Finance pated in several Habitat for Human- State University and a master’s de- ogy with a Bachelor of Fine Arts as one of the best values in private ity builds, including in other states, gree in media studies from The New degree in new media design from colleges and universities. For more and was President of the high school School in New York, NY. She was RIT's College of Imaging Arts and information visit www.marist.edu. Assisted Living parents Soccer Association, a non- also selected amongst outstanding Sciences in the spring 2014-2015 se- Assisted Living profit, self-funded association that business leaders to attend the execu- mester. Fitzpatrick Graduates provided scholarships to graduating tive program at Simmons Graduate Rochester Institute of Technology at Fellowship Village seniors. Mr. Duffy holds an Associ- School of Management in Boston, is home to leading creators, entrepre- From Marquette Univ. ate in Applied Science degree in elec- Massachusetts and later served on neurs, innovators and researchers. MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Margaret tronics from Union County College; their Alumni Board. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls 18,000 Fitzpatrick of Westfield has gradu- he holds a bachelor of science degree For more information about the students in more than 200 career- ated from Marquette University in in Industrial Technology from Union County College Foundation, oriented and professional programs, Milwaukee, Wis. Ms. Fitzpatrcik Where Life Is Easier, Montclair State University; and he visit www.uccfoundation.org. For making it among the largest private earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political has a master’s in business adminis- more information about Union universities in the U.S. Science.. tration in management from Fairleigh County College, visit www.ucc.edu. The university is internationally Marquette University is a Catho- Safer and Meaningful recognized and ranked for academic lic, Jesuit university that draws its leadership in business, computing, more than 11,500 students from all Caldwell Univ. Announces engineering, imaging science, liberal 50 states and more than 75 different “I was worried Mom wasn’t eating right and arts, sustainability, and fine and ap- countries. In addition to its nation- forgetting to take her medications. At plied arts. RIT also offers unparal- ally recognized academic programs, Spring 2015 Dean's List leled support services for deaf and Marquette is known for its service Fellowship Village, hard-of-hearing students. The coop- learning programs and internships as I know she always CALDWELL – Caldwell Uni- ing and analytical reasoning. erative education program is one of students are challenged to use what versity recently named 459 stu- Caldwell offers 25 undergraduate the oldest and largest in the nation. they learn to make a difference in the has a helping dents to the spring 2015 Dean's list, and 30 graduate programs, includ- Global partnerships include campuses world. Find out more about Marquette hand when according to Barbara J. Chesler, ing doctoral, master's, certificate in Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo. at marquette.edu. Ph.D., Vice President for Academic and certification programs, as well I can’t be there. Affairs at the university. In order to as online and distance learning op- achieve this honor, students must tions that prepare students for WHS Proclaims NJ Now she’s maintain a cumulative grade point today's global marketplace. The happier than average of 3.5 or higher and com- university has 15 NCAA Division plete at least 12 credits during the II athletic teams and numerous Laureates in French Exam ever and semester. clubs, fraternities, sororities and ac- socializing The following students achieved tivities. It is located on a beautiful WESTFIELD – A total of 13 Fiona Gillepsie - 8th/8th. this honor: Anthony Augustine 70-acre campus located in the sub- Westfield High School students have Madison McKenna - 8th/8th. with friends.” Guarisco of Cranford, Kerri Ann urbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. been named New Jersey laureates and Lindsay Garnhart - 10th/10th. King of Cranford, Sean Thomas Caldwell was founded by the Sis- 11 have been ranked nationally in the FRENCH 3 Puzzo of Scotch Plains, and Colby ters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. National French Exam known as the Charlotte Gilbertson - 2nd/4th. Personalized Healthcare Anne Roebuck of Westfield. Its core values of respect, integrity, “Grand Concours,” organized each Olivia Hamilton - 2nd/4th. Options in a Caring Environment Caldwell University is a private, community and excellence influ- year by the American Association of Michael Hauge - 6th/8th. Catholic coed four-year university ence academic and campus life. For Teachers of French (AATF). A total of Charlotte Perez - 6th/8th. • Short-term respite or long-term care with a strong liberal arts core cur- more information about Caldwell 49 Westfield High School students Charles Rule - 6th/8th. • Registered nurses on-site 24 hours a day riculum that enhances critical think- University, visit caldwell.edu. took part this year with over 100,000 Cameron Scalera - 10th/12th. elementary and secondary students FRENCH 4 - NJ Ranking • Physician, nurse practitioner and specialists on-site participating in the contest nationally. Courtney Casale - 10th • Memory Care Services (Alzheimer’s) The following students are top Mary Gouldson - 10th ranked in the state and/or nationally: FRENCH 5 • Separate Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing and Rensselaer Students Named FRENCH 2 Andrew Kuznetsov - 7th/8th. Rehabilitation on-site Asa Coleman - 6th/6th. “We would like to congratulate all of our students for their hard work and To Spring 2015 Dean's List dedication to learning another lan- Michael Napolitano guage, and we look forward to more TROY, N.Y. – Approximately 2,700 Andrew Dumont of Westfield studies opportunities to showcase their lin- students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering and llen Graduates Tufts Univ. guistic proficiencies. The teachers Institute were named to the Dean's Tomljanovic of Scotch Plains who MEDFORD, Mass. – More than and administrators of our French pro- List for the Spring 2015 semester. studies Biomedical Engineering. 3,000 students graduated from Tufts gram are extremely proud of these The Dean's List recognizes full-time Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Poly- University on May 17 during a uni- results and appreciate the continued students who maintain grade-point technic Institute is America's oldest versity-wide commencement cer- commitment to the French language,” averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of technological research university. For emony, with former Secretary of State stated David Greer, Supervisor of A Part of Fellowship Senior Living a possible 4.0 and have no grades nearly two centuries, the Institute has Madeleine Albright as the speaker. World Languages K-12 in the 877-591-9249 below "C." been a driving force behind break- The graduates from the School of Westfield Public Schools. Among the students on the list are: throughs in engineering and science Arts and Sciences and the School of 9000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Jennifer Amador of Westfield studies in virtually every arena--from trans- Engineering included Michael www.FellowshipSeniorLiving.org Industrial and Management Engi- portation and infrastructure to busi- Napolitano of Fanwood, with a Bach- See it all on the Web! A non-profit community serving people of all faiths neering; Sean Concannon of Cranford ness, medicine, outer space, and elor of Science degree in Chemical studies Elect Media, Arts, and Comm; cyberspace. Engineering. www.goleader.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 13, 2015 Page 17 POPCORN Irrational Man Crime & Academics 2 & ½ popcorns

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By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER the faculty superstar isn’t lost on Rita, film critic a married, disconcertingly unfulfilled Each new Woody Allen film is professor who’s been waiting for inevitably judged against his body of something to happen. Played by work. Although generally unfair, it’s Parker Posey, she makes her inten- deserved in the case of Irrational tions plain. She’d run off to Spain Man, a dark and brooding meditation with him. on crime, punishment and whatever The protagonist’s two potential else the auteur happens to have on his love interests are hence antithetically mind. He’s good at that…taking a poised in Biblical fashion. Yet at least plot and, in a cinema version of doo- for starters, the self-admittedly jaded, SHINING STARS...Washington School's 2015 Production of Shine raised $27,000 dling abstractions on a note pad, fill- world-weary philosopher remains for Parent Teacher Organization. Once again Washington School parents success- ing the scenario with all sorts of stuff committed to his non-involvement fully wrote, produced, directed and performed in its annual fundraising extrava- concerning the human condition. policy. After all, everything is absurd, ganza. Accompanied by the highly talented and popular Washington School Band, Moms and Dads sang, danced, and acted out what is always a fun, witty and While this tale about a fabled scala- life is a cruel joke to be survived as heartwarming story appealing to old and young alike. Vanessa Schwartz, Co- wag of a college philosophy profes- painlessly as possible, and any stab at President of Washington School PTO, commented, "Every year we are blessed to sor doesn’t blow us away, it’s still romance would be a hypocritical pur- have parents come together for a common goal and have fun while doing it. The time spent with a pretty smart guy. suit at best. However, as even Mr. "Show" is an amazingly unique phenomenon both for the parents, as well as the But in a minor departure from other Allen’s least worthy works are often PTO. It essentially operates as an independent production company and donates films that might one day be feted at a well written, leave it to him to fashion every dollar it raises to fund a significant portion of our budget." Mrs. Schwartz festival devoted to Woody Allen’s a hook. The fates intervene. added, "Money raised goes toward educational resources and materials, library subpar movies, an exceptionally large It happens in a diner when Jill and books, technology, and classroom and school-wide enhancements." Lastly, Mrs. portion of the emotions seems to Abe overhear the lady at the next Schwartz pointed out Washington School's contribution to the town in providing family friendly live theater to all. "We continue to promote our show not only as emanate not from the script, but from table tell her tale of woe. A bad judge, a fundraiser but as an economical night out for families with live music, entertain- the Brando-like gesticulations and a good old boy pal of her ex’s, has ing performances and lots of laughs. Pictured, from left, are the Washington grimaces of the title player. Joaquin granted custody of her kids to hubby. School Producers for the 2014-2015 show season Matthew Droskoski, Lani Phoenix’s Abe Lucas is that mysteri- She’s practically been impoverished Lipkind, Robyn Ives, and Ray Garguilo. ous, oft-speculated subject of enter- by the costs of fighting him. Now, taining gossip no self-respecting uni- most people would just be saddened versity should be without. There are by the situation. But not so in the case Rahway International HELPING...Capping off their year round efforts to serve those in need, the only questions and no answers. De- of hyper-thinking Abe Lucas, who Westfield High School Community Service Club’s activities included serving tractors and boosters alike are sure he sees every quandary and conundrum meals to individuals in need in Lower Manhattan through the club’s work with the knows something very cryptic. as a matter for dissection and catego- Summit, NJ-based nonprofit, Bridges Outreach, and helping an inclusion class in So it only figures that Jill, an altru- rization. Suddenly Abe is awakened, Film Festival Announced a Plainfield elementary school. Pictured here is WHS Community Club Vice istic innocent bright enough to be invigorated and glad to be alive. President Emmy Liederman presenting an iPad to Plainfield first grade teacher, considering graduate school at Ox- In the moral contemplation that RAHWAY – Rahway, New Jersey's Emerging and seasoned filmmak- Jillian Gladstein, of the Cedarbrook K-8 Center in Plainfield. The club fundraised ford after her days at Newport, R.I.’s follows, it’s Woody does Aesop with premier film festival, The Third An- ers as well as actors have the unique through student-run events to make the donation possible. Throughout the school posh Braylin College, is going to be help from O. Henry and Hitchcock. nual Rahway International Film Fes- opportunity to network and learn from year, the club held a coat drive and toiletry drive for needy New Jerseyans; tutored students at Westfield elementary schools; paid visits to Brighton Gardens Assisted infatuated with the cause célèbre. Out come all the theories, spun from tival (RIFF) returns on August 28 to one another during the festival’s Llving in Mountainside, leading seniors in craft activities; coordinated Westfield Whether it’s the honest, enthusiastic a lazy Susan of every philosopher the 30 at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage for Opening and Closing Nights Parties, High School’s involvement in the Extra-Lunch Day donations that benefit the curiosity Emma Stone imbues her filmmaker has had occasion to dog- the Performing Arts. Networking Events, and a variety of Salvation Army in Plainfield; coordinated a blood drive at the school; and raised bright-eyed co-ed with, her well- ear. Jill and Abe’s ongoing tête-à-tête This year’s lineup is full of brilliant Festival Seminars and Panels. money for individuals in need throughout the Westfield school community, from scrubbed, all-American good looks shifts into a much weightier mode. films spanning 12 different countries, “The RIFF is a breath of fresh air in students to teachers to alumni. Lastly, the club helped kick off the school's first- or a combination thereof, she soon Added to the consequences of the featuring stars like Juno Temple (Ma- the artistic town of Rahway New Jer- ever summer read-a-thon "Book for a Cause," and several Community Service finds crevices in Abe’s wall of se- shocking actions prompted by the leficent, Sin City: A Dame to Kill sey. As a working actress, it's so im- club students (as well as others throughout the school) will be reading "A Path crecy. eavesdropped conversation, student For), Evan Peters (American Horror portant to network. And this event Appears" by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn to benefit Reach out and Read The two become an item, seen and teacher have by now made good Story, Kick-Ass) and Joey Lauren allowed me to meet some amazing NJ. traversing the campus, dawdling in on some of those campus rumors. Adams (Chasing Amy, Big Daddy). and talented people, not only in the the town coffee shop and strolling the Granted, if any of Mr. Allen’s cogi- A highlight of this year’s festival is film industry, but all walks of life,” Rensselaer Polytechnic parks forever in animated conversa- tations about humanity’s darker side the introduction of feature length films said Mahogany Reynolds, Actress and tion concerning Kierkegaard, Kant could be mentioned in the same breath in addition to the standard short films Executive Director of Just Be You and whomever else real intelligent as Dostoevsky, it’s Crimes and Mis- program, plus a special Saturday night Performing Arts, a Rahway based Announces 2015 Graduates people discuss. But while Jill’s inter- demeanors (1989). However, this outdoor screening. mentoring organization. est may or may not be purely aca- offering, while initially intriguing, The mission of the RIFF is to pro- During this year’s festival, attend- TROY, N.Y. – Rensselaer Poly- Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in demic, the attention she’s getting from turns into a routine crime drama, ex- vide an opportunity for artists world- ees will enjoy a large variety of screen- technic Institute held their 209th Com- Industrial & Management Engr. cept with scholarly footnotes, and wide to showcase works that educate, ings, to include: documentaries, mencement ceremonies on May 30 in C. Philip Mierswa of Westfield, The Essex Water alas reaffirms that Mr. Allen, like inspire equality, empathy and aware- shorts, animation, and introducing the East Campus Athletic Village Sta- graduated with a B.S. in Physics Lerner and Loewe, didn’t write a hit ness through film. In keeping with feature length films. The Rahway In- dium. The ceremonies included an Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Poly- Color Club to Meet every time. equality, the festival is also dedicated ternational Film Festival promotes address by Admiral Michelle Howard, technic Institute is America's oldest LIVINGSTON – The Essex Water But it’s still Woody Allen, and just to showcasing an equal ratio of films diversity and provides a venue for Vice Chief of Naval Operations. technological research university. For Color Club, now in the 84th year of as a bad day fishing is better than a made by female and male filmmakers. both up and coming and established The following students were rec- nearly two centuries, the Institute has continuous activity in the watercolor good day at work, even a mediocre To accommodate its growing popu- filmmakers from around the world to ognized during the 2015 commence- been a driving force behind break- painting community, is pleased to an- movie from Allen is worth a look-see larity, the 2015 RIFF will be a multi- showcase their works. The event high- ment exercise: throughs in engineering and science nounce our monthly meeting with a given the available time, mood and day event. In addition to the event light will be the Awards Ceremony Jane Braun of Westfield, graduated in virtually every arena--from trans- demonstration by New Jersey artist, penchant. Therefore, if you’ve already being extended to cover three days, where filmmakers and actors will be portation and infrastructure to busi- Joel Popadics, AWS. made plans to see it with the Founder and Festival Director, Gina recognized. The Awards Ceremony Ithaca College ness, medicine, outer space, and The event will be held on Sunday, Strulowitzes and will be going out for Marie Rodriguez and her team are will be hosted at Patria Latin Bistro, cyberspace. September 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the a bite après theater, rest assured launching a new initiative. Ten per- a RIFF primary sponsor. Announces Dean's List As it approaches its bicentennial Livingston Senior Community Cen- there’ll be plenty of gristle to chaw cent of the ticket sale proceeds will be The Rahway International Film ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca College anniversary, the Institute continues to ter, 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston. on, at least until the coffee-and-des- donated to charitable endeavors: In- Festival is operated and run by a congratulates students named to Dean's define The New Polytechnic, a new The demonstration is open to the sert-included arrives. tegrity House “Boys of Bate Pro- dedicated body of volunteers. Spon- List for the spring 2015 semester paradigm for teaching, learning, and public and is free to members and $5 At the very least, the scrupulously gram” and the National Alliance for sorships and donations to the festival Among the students are: Emily research that uses advanced technolo- for non-members and guests. etched portrayals by Emma Stone and Mental Illness. help support operational and produc- McLane and Chandler Robertson of gies to enable fresh collaborations Refreshments will be served. For Joaquin Phoenix, who astutely per- “We at RIFF feel that entertain- tion expenses. Westfield. across disciplines, sectors, and re- further information, contact John petuate the mystique of thespic excel- ment is an important piece of main- “We believe that film can reach the From day one, Ithaca College pre- gions, in order to answer the global Wolff at (973) 994-1597 or visit lence achieved by Woody’s actors, taining personal happiness, but we mind and soul in ways nothing else pares students for success through challenges of our day. www.ewcclub.com. are noteworthy. Only William Wyler also know that a good time can't fix can. For this reason, we present films hands-on experience with internships, (14) and Elia Kazan (9) have directed everything. We would like to give that strive to promote equality, cham- research and study abroad. Its integra- more Oscar-winning performances back to communities in need in other pion the oppressed, and promote tive curriculum builds bridges across than Brooklyn’s Allan Stewart ways as well. This year we will be open-mindedness. We aim to give a disciplines and uniquely blends liberal Thomas Cappucci named to Konigsberg (7). donating 10 percent of our ticket sales platform to those whose stories may arts and professional study. Located in All this considered, I’d wait until to both Integrity House in Newark otherwise go unheard,” said Ms. New York's Finger Lakes region, the Creighton Univ. Dean's List the movie is available through the sec- and the National Alliance for Mental Rodriguez. College is home to 6,100 undergradu- ondary purveyors (i.e. - Netflix, etc.). Illness in Union County. Both com- For the full line up of this year’s ate and 460 graduate students. OMAHA, Neb. – Thomas Cappucci No other university its size offers stu- However, if you’ve been wanting to panies are worthy non-profits that we film screenings and event schedule, of Cranford, a junior in the College of dents such a comprehensive academic finally get this Strulowitz obligation encourage others to learn more about,” check out the festival’s website at: Delaware Valley Univ. Arts and Sciences was named to the environment with personal attention over with, only then would seeing Ir- said Ms. Rodriguez. www.rahwayfilmfest.com. Ticket Creighton University Dean's List for from faculty-mentors. Jesuit and Catho- rational Man at full price make sense. A primary objective of the festival prices range from $10 to $35 and can Announces Graduates spring 2015. lic, it affords incomparable *** is to enhance the creative community be purchased at the Union County DOYLESTOWN, Penn. – Bashar Full-time students who earn a 3.5 interprofessional education, bridging Irrational Man, rated R, is a Sony in the Rahway area and provide a Performing Arts Center's website at Hanna, vice president for academic grade-point average or better on a 4.0 health professions programs with law, Pictures Classics release directed by platform for both local and interna- www.ucpac.org. For daily festival affairs and dean of the faculty at Dela- scale are eligible for the Dean's List. business and arts and sciences. Woody Allen and stars Emma Stone, tional storytellers; to not only share updates follow the Rahway Interna- ware Valley University, announced that Creighton University in Omaha, Creighton has been top-ranked by U.S. Joaquin Phoenix and Parker Posey. their work but offer a place to forge tional Film Festival on Facebook and Kyle Markovitch of Cranford, earned Neb., enrolls 4,000 undergraduates and News & World Report for 20 years. For Running time: 96 minutes new relationships for collaboration. Twitter. a degree (Bachelor of Science, Horti- 4,200 graduate and professional stu- more information, visit culture Science) from Delaware Val- dents among nine schools and colleges. www.creighton.edu. ley University in May 2015. Delaware Valley University is an independent, comprehensive uni- versity with more than 1,000 acres The Westfield Memorial Library presents in Bucks and Montgomery coun- ties. Founded in 1896, DelVal em- Vocalist and Musician John Korba phasizes experiential and interdis- ciplinary learning and provides Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 pm small class sizes where students learn on a first-name basis. Through the innovative Experience360 Pro- A night of special music! As a fea- gram, all DelVal students gain real tured artist, John Korba performs his world experience in their fields. own compositions mixed with his Located in Doylestown, Pennsyl- vania, DelVal combines the com- interpretations of classic tunes from fort of small-town living with the the great American songbook, mak- excitement of big-city access. ing everything he does uniquely his DelVal offers more than 25 under- own. He is a multi-instrumentalist, graduate majors in the sciences, singer, & songwriter from the NYC humanities and business, more than five master's programs, a Doctor of area. He has toured and recorded Education and a variety of adult with numerous artists including Hall education courses. Learn more at & Oates, Carly Simon, Todd delval.edu. Rundgren, Phoebe Snow, Rosanne Ithaca College Cash and John Waite. Most recently he appeared onstage in the Broad- Announces Graduates way productions of “Let It Be” and “Rain.” He also conducted the ITHACA, N.Y. – The following stu- Broadway productions of “Rent,” “The Civil War,” the “Rocky dents graduated from Ithaca College: Jessica Moore of Scotch Plains, Danya Horror Show” and “Kat and the Kings.” A show you must see! Jacobs of Scotch Plains and Bret Coffey of Scotch Plains. It’s your Library … make the most of it Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study Sign up online at www.wmlnj.org abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds and click on the Calendar link, or bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional call 908.789.4090 option 0. study. Located in New York's Finger It’s your Library … make the most of it Lakes region, the College is home to 550 East Broad Street Westfield 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate www.wmlnj.org 908.789.4090 students. Page 18 Thursday, August 13, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION New Jersey Premiere of American Idiot Rocks Rahway’s Hamilton Stage Tru Vue Glazing Gives True By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY netic, amazing dancing moves. ensnares everyone. Mr. Remo elec- the required cacophony of most of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Visionary director/choreographer trically plays the plum role of evil the songs. From Green Day’s award- View to Historic Portraits Starega, assisted by Phillip Solomon incarnate with his monster grimaces winning album, the songs by Billie RAHWAY – If you are a fan of and dance captain Alicia Cordero, and diabolical grins. Joe Armstrong tell of teens trying to Rent or the band Green Day, you’ll present a stunning visual with 18 to It’s not 100% head banging music, find what they believe in a world of SCOTCH PLAINS – The portraits these grants enabled the small Histori- be enthralled by the New Jersey pre- 22 bodies on stage simultaneously however. “I Walk Alone” is effec- hypocrites. of Aaron Miller Osborn (1790-1827) cal Society of Scotch Plains and miere of American Idiot, the punk gyrating and head banging to the tively done as a reflective, poignant One of the most famous songs – and his wife Harriet Manning Osborn Fanwood to protect donated and valu- rock opera now playing this week- punk rock music. piece that starts out with solitary “Good Riddance/Time of Your Life” (1791-1829) were donated to the His- able historic portraits. end at Union County Performing Arts The storyline is simple. The music guitar played nicely by Mr. Korner, closes the show. The lyrics are pro- torical Society of Scotch Plains and After painting conservation, a sec- Center’s Hamilton Theater in loving teens, after 9/11 are disen- and then is joined by lush strings of phetic: “It’s something unpredict- Fanwood by a direct descendent, Pro- ond serious conservation problem Rahway. The show takes hearty chanted with America and filled with cello and violin and finally keyboard. able, but in the end is right, I hope fessor Bradner W. Coursen. The dona- emerged: providing the proper climate voices, strong dancing skills and rage against the establishment, me- The familiar “Wake Me Up When you had the time of your life.” That’s tion dictated the portraits be hung in the for the portraits in the historic museum passion. Presented by Fearless Pro- dia and the world in general. They September Ends” is a respite from American Idiot in a nutshell. small Osborn-Cannonball Museum that does not have any air conditioning. ductions, it’s just that: fearless in take three different paths; Johnny which the Society manages. The Mu- The humidity fluctuates wildly, which abandon and theatricality. (Adam Korner) is the leader of the seum is the home that Jonathon Osborn, would be very deleterious to the por- Garage band atmosphere enve- trio and the one who gives the narra- Aaron’s grandfather, built in the mid traits. Research yielded the answer of lopes the stage with a lazy boy chair tive skeleton of the story to the audi- 1700’s. The portraits were attributed to microclimate boxes, which totally en- stage left, a loveseat stage right and ence through his “Dear Mom” notes the now well-known New Jersey itiner- close an artwork and provide a constant a mattress mid-stage that offer the explaining some of what’s happen- ant artist Micah Williams (1782-1837). protected climate. The Tru Vue Optium three playing areas. The Broadway ing to him after moving from boring These portraits were further unusual in Conservation Grant provided the mu- show’s been called a “coming of suburbia to the big city. Johnny roams that Williams painted them in oils, not seum quality glass and the funding to age” story of three musical friends the city and meets a beautiful girl, his typical pastels, making them further have the portraits framed at the Conser- who wend their way through early Whatsername (played poignantly by special and valuable. Both portraits vation Center for Arts and Historic fatherhood, join the military and Joelle Zazz). were in need of conservation, which Artifacts in Philadelphia, PA. muddle through the enticement of Will (Michael Drake) grabs his was done by nationally known Paint- These magnificent Osborn portraits drugs. In this version, produced by guitar and has every intention of ings Conservator (Dr.) Joyce Hill Stoner by Micah Williams now hang in the Brian Remo, musically directed by joining the young band on the road at the Winterthur/UD studio. Indeed Osborn Cannonball Museum totally Bruce De La Cruz and directed and until his girlfriend Heather (Natasha she made them “good as old.” protected. Many for generations will choreographed by Patrick Starega, Kurilew) tells him he is about to Tru Vue Optium Acrylic glazing is enjoy them. The museum is open the the three stars are supported by an become a father. He stays with her the ultimate glazing product! With its first Sunday of every month and by ensemble that almost steals the show. but becomes withdrawn into his own anti-reflective nature, its filtering out of appointment. Please come to see these There are a number of TV screens world of booze and bongs. harmful UV wavelengths, its reduction incredible portraits conserved to their on stage that give clues to interior The third band member, Tunny of glare, its anti-static quality and its former glory and now protected in monologues or a point being made in (Timothy James) in patriotic zeal goes abrasion resistant quality, it is no won- sealed packages. Many thanks are owed a song. The two-tiered set upstage off to war, meets someone known as der it is used by 75 percent of museums to Tru Vue and to the NJ Historical houses six musicians on the second The Extraordinary Girl (Nikki Ashe), worldwide. Commission for their grants which made story while keyboard and drums are and is changed forever. Tru Vue is also generous. It teams this project possible for a small, all neatly nestled underneath. Relent- The subplot of Johnny’s experi- with the Foundation of the American volunteer Historical Society. less, pounding energy suggests that ence becomes the all-too familiar Institute for Conservation of Historic The Osborn Cannonball Museum is no decaf lattés were consumed be- one of teens getting lured into drugs. and Artistic Works to offer two awards located at1840 East Front Street, Scotch fore curtain. High octane only with a He meets St. Jimmy (Brian Remo) per year known as FAIC grants. One of Plains. can or two of Red Bull beforehand the literal and figurative embodi- probably was the norm for these ment of a drug pusher/destroyer of young performers whose sweat- dreams. St. Jimmy, a Lucifer figure The Visual Arts Center drenched bodies are put through fre- and perhaps alter-ego of Johnny, Awarded Humanities Grant WHS Students Receive SUMMIT – The Visual Arts Center series of fifteen paper collages depict- of New Jersey recently received a grant ing two types of sites in New Jersey: Honors in Italian Nat. Exam from the New Jersey Council for the former Underground Railroad safe Humanities, a state partner of the Na- houses and places where race riots have WESTFIELD – Students from Gianna Ricerca, Cameron Scalera, tional Endowment for the Humanities broken out. The artist has traversed the Westfield High School participated Angelica Suris and Jake Tooley. (NJCH) in support of Fall 2015 Exhibi- state researching and documenting these in the Italian National Exam this year Italian 2 – Nicolina Albano, Olivia tions and Programs. The grant will fund sites, most of which today seem histori- competing against students from 140 Aurigemma, Alyssa Capone, Samatha the exhibition installation, fully-illus- cally unremarkable. Scattered across schools across 21 states. The exam, Della Fera, Christina Di Bella, trated exhibition catalog and related New Jersey—in areas urban and rural, consisting of five levels was taken by Michael Gagliardi, Emily Oster, programs for the exhibition by New wealthy and poor—these sites are now more than 5,570 students. A total of Corinne Petersen, Henry Sacco and Jersey artist, Casey Ruble: Everything abandoned buildings, restaurants, hair 27 Westfield High School students Alessandra Sabba. That Rises. salons, empty fields, and private homes. who study the Italian language re- Italian 3 – Julia Di Bella, Veronica Photo Courtesy of Rich Kowalski The exhibition, on view Sunday, Sep- For more information on the Art ceived honorable mention: Grycan and Kathleen Nogan. ALTER EGO NAGS…In the Fearless Production of American Idiot featuring the tember 20 through January 17, 2016, Center’s upcoming Fall 2015 Exhibi- Italian 1 – Aliyah Barnes, Bryce Italian 4 – Megan Blutfield, Lisa songs of the band Green Day, Johnny (Adam Korner) is plagued by drug pusher focuses on the meaning of place, trans- tions and Programs visit Dannevig, Anna Masciandaro, Calello, Melanie Nettler, Michela St. Jimmy (Brian Remo), above. The show runs this weekend. For tickets, call gression, and memory. It features a www.artcenternj.org/programs. Alberto Ortis, Michael Paglialunga, Sabba and Katelyn Zepko. (732) 499-8226 or go to www.ucpac.org.

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LINERS KULIK, IACCARINO, CONTACT’S ZIERLER 4 HITS EACH; BALL 5 RBI; ZAYAS HR, 4 RBI Top Line Tops Contact Lens in UC Sr. 50+ League, 21-16 By DAVID B. CORBIN As of August 2, Top Line was much needed five runs in the added an RBI sacrifice fly and a scored. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times holding a 15-8 record just behind bottom of the sixth to dim the single, while scoring twice. Ken Zierler lined a one-out single to Top Line Appliances needed a first placed Linwood Inn at 16-7 Lensmen’s hopes of a comeback Zierler went 4-for-4 with three get things rolling for Contact in victory to be in contention for the and Contact Lens & Vision had an and to exit the park with a 21-16 runs scored and two RBI and the second. Bernie Maguire top-seed in the Union County 11-11 record just ahead of fourth victory. Slope Rzewuski ripped a triple, yanked an RBI single, Joe DeRosa Senior 50+ B Division playoffs, placed Liberty Lighting at 10-12, Only seven of 48 total hits in an RBI single and scored twice. drew a walk and so did Eddie but Contact Lens & Vision was in while Deegan was cruising in the the game went for legitimate Dave Rothenberg had three hits, Quinn. Archibald followed with a more difficult situation and stratosphere with a lofty a 21-3 extra bases and Top Liner Neal including a double, and two RBI. his two-run double to left-cen- needed a victory to avoid being record. Iaccarino, who went 4-for-4 with Jerry Archinbald drilled a two- ter. condemned to a fourth seed in So was Top Line going to play a three runs scored and two RBI, run double, singled and scored Top Line followed with a blow- the A Division, which would mean top shelf game or was Contact had one of them with a triple. once. Brian Latham (RBI) laced out seven run inning. Bob D’Meo a date to face the formidable top- Lens & Vision going to be able to Leadoff hitter Ron Kulik connected three singles and scored twice. and Bob Greco, who both went 3- seeded Deegan Roofing see their way through for a vic- for four singles, while scoring George Merlo (RBI) lined a pair for-4 with three runs scored, and “Deeganators”. The two competi- tory? three times and adding two RBI. of singles and scored twice. Kerry Iaccarino all singled then Joe Viso tors met face-to-face in their fi- The Top Liners got off to a Dave “Duck” Ball, who had three Gelb singled twice and scored chopped a two-run single over nal regular season game at comfortable 14-6 lead after three hits, led the team with five RBI, once. second, Kulik and McCormack Rahway River Park on August 6. innings but managed to score a while Osiris Hernandez rapped a Top Line scored twice in the singled, Hernandez slammed a two-run double and an RBI single bottom of the first. Kulik and Don two-run double, Ball lofted an and scored twice. “The Count of” Montefusco (2 RBI sac fly to center and Dave See & Subscribe at Harold Zayas whacked a three- hits, 3 runs, RBI) both singled Lloyd lashed an RBI double to BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo run homer for the Visionaries and and Whitey McCormack (3 hits, 2 left. runs) plopped an RBI single into Contact Lens tallied three runs Submit commentary and items for publishing. right field, but the ball was mis- in the third on respective RBI Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste handled and Montefusco also CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 13, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

singles from Rzewuski, Zierler see a light at the end of the Rothenberg singled to right, third to lead off Contact’s last and a running snag by Montefusco and Rothenberg, but Top Line tunnel when they chalked up five Zierler scored on Maguire’s sac chance effort. Rothenberg drilled in center turned the lights out on retaliated with five runs on five runs in the fifth and it began with fly to center. an RBI double to right, but a fine Contact Lens & Vision. hits and a two-run error to seize Merlo’s hopping single over third. Top Liner Montefusco singled defensive play at third by Contact Lens 033 054 1 16 a 14-6 lead. One more Top Liner Latham singled over second then and scored on Ball’s blooping McCormack, a fly out to center Top Line 275 115 x 21 scored in the fourth when Zayas thumped his three-run shot single over short in the fifth, but Iaccarino tripled to center, bring- over the leftfielder’s head. Contact plated another four runs ing home D’Meo. Rzewuski tripled and scored on in the sixth to narrow to narrow Trailing 15-6, Contact began to Zierler’s single to center. After the lead to 16-15, which gave them visions of possibly toppling the Top Liners. Archibald and Bob Beiner both walked, Merlo and Latham laced RBI singles. When Latham’s ball was bobbled, Merlo scored then Zayas hit an RBI sac fly to right. But Top Line set out to prove that they were indeed top shelf and scuffed the plate five times in the sixth to take a 21-15 lead. Greco and Iaccarino singled and scored on Kulik’s single and Montefusco’s groundout to short, respectively. McCormack singled, Hernandez slashed an RBI single and Ball belted a two-run single to right. Zierler scribbled a single over Probitas Verus Honos Page S-3 Thursday, August 13, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Vickie’s Diner Jolts Autoland, 15-11, for Scotch Plains League ‘B’ Division Crown Page S-7 Thursday, August 13, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Council Set to Review Cranford PAL, CSC to Head Revised Permit Parking Proposal Up Memorial Field Project By CHRISTINA M. HINKE time, the sports equipment will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By BRIAN TRUSDELL Avenues from the Cranford bor- the planning board to approve an be located in the Community Specially Written for The Westfield Leader der to North Maple, the 100-300 affordable-housing plan so it can CRANFORD — The Cranford Po- Center. The plan is to begin con- GARWOOD – Council members blocks of South Oak, the 200- be submitted to a Superior Court lice Athletic League (PAL) and struction this fall and have it will get a look at the revised 300 blocks of West and Winslow judge for approval. the Cranford Soccer Club (CSC) ready for springtime, Mr. Hannen proposal to expand preferred Place between North and Sec- A ruling by the New Jersey Su- will lease the space from the said. The board of education residential permit parking in the ond. preme Court in March invalidated township in Memorial Field where (BOE) will be responsible for borough before the governing Also regarding parking, Mrs. regulations devised by the Coun- a new concession stand and bath- maintaining the area. body’s next meeting on Tues- Tarantino notified the council that cil on Affordable Housing, a state rooms will be installed per a The police department’s five- day, August 25, with plans to the 36 spaces leased for com- agency tasked with determining unanimous vote by the township year plan was approved by the reintroduce the measure at the muters from the Burger King res- each municipality’s “fair share” committee Monday at its work- township committee. Police Chief first meeting in September, taurant on North Avenue had of “affordable” housing. shop session. James Wozniak, along with Cap- Councilwoman and Parking Com- been painted and numbered and That left it to courts to make The lease will be for $1 and the tains Joseph Van Bergen and Guy mittee Chairwoman Ann the borough was awaiting the determination, and a subse- PAL and the CSC will fund the Patterson, led a presentation on Tarantino told her colleagues signage. Once the signs arrive quent court decision gave towns design and building of the con- his plan that is currently in year Tuesday. and are installed, the spaces will five months immunity from so- cession stand and bathrooms two. The department was ap- The measure, which has been be advertised and rented. called “builder’s remedy” law- through contributions. This will proved to hire four new police in the works since at least the In other matters, Borough At- suits to submit an acceptable allow for the project to be com- officers over that five-year pe- beginning of the year, was first torney Bob Renaud informed the plan. Mr. Renaud suggested the pleted more expeditiously and riod. given to council members in council that it likely will need to special meeting because both the ideally at a lower cost, Commis- The additional hires will allow March. It was then discussed schedule a special meeting at planning board and council will sioner Tom Hannen, Jr. said. The the department to begin a new before the public on May 12 but the end of November or early need to approve the plan in the township will trim or remove trees narcotics enforcement detail that was withdrawn after more than a December in conjunction with CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE where necessary and install the it piloted for 10 days in June dozen residents complained sanitary sewer line. The total 2015. During the pilot program, about several issues, including cost of the project is $150,000, the department made 24 arrests, unexpected visitors, contractors CF Pursuing Purchase of Greg Wheatley of the PAL said, with the bulk of those for heroin, and the number of permits with $15,000 of that the sanitary prescription drugs or cocaine granted to each home. sewer line and tree removal. The possession. This enforcement de- The initial regulations proposed North Avenue Property township had garnered $100,000 tail requires officers to be in un- expanding residential preferen- in grant money for Memorial Field marked cars and dressed in plain tial permit zones from Anchor By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ing services to perform Phase 1 improvements, but now that will clothes, Captain Patterson said. Place, Myrtle Avenue and Willow Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Environmental Site Assessments be slated for another project at “It is a regional problem; where Avenue to 10 other streets on CRANFORD — The township at the two properties at a cost the field that is yet to be deter- we are geographically located, both the north and south sides of committee passed by a 5 to 0 not to exceed $8,600. The bond mined. we are at the center of that re- town. vote, a bond ordinance Tuesday ordinance specifies that sale is The concession stand and bath- gion,” Capt. Patterson said. Chief They also expanded the hours at is official meeting to authorize contingent upon a satisfactory rooms will be located behind the Wozniak later said narcotics us- that limit two-hour parking on the acquisition of 26-30 and 27 environmental evaluation. scoreboard where trailers cur- ers will travel to Newark to buy the 13 streets from 10 a.m. to 2 North Avenue East at a cost of The committee also passed a rently are situated. In the mean- narcotics and then pull off the p.m. to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $1.3 million. The ordinance is for resolution to enter into a lease Garden State Parkway at the Currently, two-hour parking is the acquisition of public parking agreement, with the option to Reading is Good For You Cranford exit, since it is two exits enforced on Anchor Place be- and other municipal purposes. buy, with the owners of 26-30 away from Newark, and begin tween North and Second Av- The building on 27 North Av- North Avenue East to provide using the drugs, which has led to enues, the 200-400 blocks of enue East has been boarded up public parking for a six-month overdoses that the police de- Myrtle, and the 200-400 blocks for about eight to 10 years, Town- period, at a cost not to exceed partment has responded to. Drug of Willow. ship Administrator Terence Wall $10,000. The resolution reads dealers in Union and Essex coun- The proposed regulations added told The Westfield Leader. There that “it was necessary for the ties sell narcotics at a lower price the 100-300 blocks of Cedar is a parking lot at 26-30 North township to locate additional than in other regions, said Chief Street, the 200-300 blocks of Avenue. public parking area for the resi- Wozniak, which leads to users Center, the 100-300 blocks of In conjunction with the bond dents around the train station” traveling distances to attain the East, the 100-300 blocks of North ordinance, a resolution was since it is undertaking the North drugs. Maple, the 100-300 blocks of passed to sign a contract with Avenue Train Station Plaza Pe- goleader.com/subscribe A second School Resource Of- North Oak, Second and Third Maser Consulting for engineer- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, August 13, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GW Council to Review Permit Parking Proposal CF PAL to Head Mem. Field Proj. time between the planning Lombardo gaveled the exchange. dog licenses, building permits ficer (SRO) is slated to be hired. Mayor Kalnins suggested the board’s November and Decem- “Let’s not have a back-and- and code violations to an associ- The police department had placed building department should be ber meetings. forth,” he said. ated property. an SRO in the schools last year doing this kind of work. The affordable-housing require- Most of the work session was With the software, mailings to and Capt. Patterson said the pro- “The cost associated with this ments have been updated every comprised of a presentation by notify residents of a pending gram is “successful beyond our including the escrow charging is 10 years and were the result of James Delmonico, director of public works project, such as a wildest dreams.” somewhere north of $360,000 the New Jersey Supreme Court’s sales for GovPilot of Hoboken, street or water line repair, could “We are fearful it is destined to so far this year. Salaries for the 1975 and 1983 decisions in the N.J., who explained the be automated with a computer fail with one officer,” Capt. engineering department, when so-called Mount Laurel rulings, company’s software to manage mouse by drawing a polygon Patterson said. we had one, were $250,000,” which decreed that each munici- documents and workflow. around the affected area on a The BOE has yet to take on the Commissioner Hannen said. pality had a constitutional obli- Mr. Delmonico, who moved to digitized map, he said. responsibility of paying its share “What is the most cost effective gation to provide low- and mod- Garwood two years ago, gave a GovPilot already has two coun- of the cost of the SRO, Mayor way to provide engineering ser- erate-income housing. 15-minute demonstration of the ties, including Union, and 20 mu- Andis Kalnins said. vices for the taxpayer?” Mr. Developers often use the af- program, that – among other nicipalities, including Roselle, In the engineering department Hannen asked. fordable-housing requirements things – would digitally attach Union and Westfield, as clients, report, Township Engineer Carl In other business, the Old Peppy to force municipalities to allow any and all documents such as Mr. Delmonico said. O’Brien said that the design of memorial was again discussed. them to construct more units Phase 5 of the flood mitigation Mr. D’Ambola suggested erect- than the towns would like. plan could begin next year, if the ing a pavilion, at least 12 feet by Also Tuesday, the council ap- CF Pursues North Ave. Purchase grant is awarded. The grant, if 20 feet, instead of a gazebo. proved a $140,000 bond ordi- awarded, would potentially pay nance, 5 to 0, with Councilman for 75 percent of the $6-million Mike Martin absent, for various destrian Improvement Project, that $23,630 is needed to secure cost of the total project. Delaware Valley Univ. street and sidewalk repairs. The which is to begin construction the down payment. Cranford was accepted to ap- issue sparked a terse exchange next week. The project, while Maser Consulting was awarded ply for the National Flood Insur- Announces Graduates between Mrs. Tarantino and addressing public safety issues, two other contracts from Re- ance Program’s (NFIP) Commu- DOYLESTOWN, Penn. – Bashar Councilman Jim Mathieu. will result in a loss of 26 parking quests for Proposals. Maser was nity Rating System (CRS) pro- Hanna, vice president for aca- At the governing body’s July 28 spots, Commissioner Robert awarded a contract to perform gram that would ultimately lower demic affairs and dean of the meeting, Councilwoman Sara D’Ambola said. engineering services for the 2015 taxpayers’ flood insurance bill. faculty at Delaware Valley Uni- Todisco moved to withdraw con- An emergency appropriation for municipal paving program at a The township could be at an 8 versity, announced that Kyle sideration of the measure be- the purchase of 27 North Avenue fee not to exceed $167,250 and rating, Mr. O’Brien said, which Markovitch of Cranford, earned a cause Mr. Mathieu – who regu- East was approved by resolu- another contract for engineering means insurance bills would be degree (Bachelor of Science, Hor- larly votes for such ordinances – tion. The resolution states that services, construction adminis- reduced by 10 percent. If the ticulture Science) from Delaware would not commit to supporting the property is “in a deteriorated tration and grant administration township gets a rating of 7, it Valley University in May 2015. it during the work session of the state and has created hazardous services for Lincoln Avenue East would mean a 15-percent reduc- Delaware Valley University is an meeting. With Mr. Martin and conditions for the neighboring (Section 4) at a fee not exceed tion of flood insurance costs. independent, comprehensive uni- Mrs. Tarantino absent, all four properties in the Special Im- $38,750. CRS is a voluntary incentive versity with more than 1,000 acres members who were present provement District.” The resolu- Three new hires were appointed program that recognizes and en- in Bucks and Montgomery coun- would have needed to vote affir- tion reads the total appropria- to the positions of Communica- courages community floodplain ties. Founded in 1896, DelVal em- matively for it to pass. tion is for $223,630 and 3 per- tions Officers within the Cranford management activities that ex- phasizes experiential and inter- When pressed on the matter cent of the total operating ap- Police Department by way of ceed the minimum NFIP require- disciplinary learning and provides Tuesday, Mr. Mathieu responded propriations in the budget for resolutions. ments, according to fema.gov. small class sizes where students to Ms. Todisco by saying, “The 2015 is $1,071,581. It states Three per diem emergency The committee also debated learn on a first-name basis. bottom line is two people decide medical technicians were ap- the need for adding hours of the Through the innovative Experi- not to show up to a council meet- Reading is Good For You pointed by way of resolution. township engineer, who is hired ence360 Program, all DelVal stu- ing and I get browbeaten over Thirteen call department mem- as a consultant, after the town- dents gain real world experience what my vote is.” bers of the Cranford Fire Depart- ship did away with its full-time in their fields. Located in Mrs. Tarantino took exception ment were appointed by way of engineering department. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, DelVal to Mr. Mathieu’s comment by resolution. Commissioner Robert D’Ambola combines the comfort of small- saying she did not “just decide” The official meeting began with brought up the idea of adding town living with the excitement of to skip the meeting; rather that a moment of silence in remem- more hours and said engineering big-city access. DelVal offers more she had planned a vacation. Mr. brance of former Deputy Mayor work has “been very busy this than 25 undergraduate majors in Mathieu replied by saying he George McDonough, who passed year and the last year.” the sciences, humanities and busi- plans his vacations around coun- away July 31 at the age of 59 due Commissioner Mary O’Connor ness, more than five master's cil meetings, which prompted to a massive heart attack. Mr. suggested hiring a part-time per- programs, a Doctor of Education Mrs. Tarantino to get in another goleader.com/subscribe McDonough was elected to the son to field calls, coordinate calls and a variety of adult education response before Mayor Charles CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE and interact with taxpayers. courses. Learn more at delval.edu. Page S-9 Thursday, August 13, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Knights Collecting Cranford Pursues North Ave. Purchase Proposal

Cranford Township Committee in walks installed in the downtown on the north side. She said she School Supplies For Needy 2005 and in 2006 was appointed area as part of the capital bud- prefers concrete or stamped con- deputy mayor. get. “I don’t like the idea of the crete and wants to do away with GARWOOD — The Garwood available behind the hall off Wil- Former Township Engineer of town being patchwork.” She said pavers. The pavers in the down- Knights of Columbus are collect- low Avenue (turn at Marty Shoes). 11 years Greg Sgroi passed away since South Avenue’s sidewalks town have become uneven and ing brand-new school supplies Visitors are asked to use the on July 22, Mayor Andis Kalnins are new that it would be for North pose a tripping hazard, the com- on behalf of the children of the side-door entrance. For informa- announced, going on to say he Avenue and the downtown area mittee has said. St. Joseph Social Service Center tion, call (908) 789-9809 after 4 was “arguably the father of flood in Elizabeth. p.m. or Keith Gallagher at (908) control in Cranford.” Mr. Sgroi The following items are sug- 789-0931. was 96 and a World War II vet- CF Police Mark One Year gested: pencils, pens, pencil Since 1983, the St. Joseph So- eran, according to his obituary. cases, filler paper, notebooks cial Service Center has served In township announcements, (marble, one-, two- and five- the materially poor and home- Commissioner Mary O’Connor Anniversary Of Narcan subject), rulers, crayons, color- less community of greater Eliza- said the Cranford Farmers’ Mar- ing books, folders, binders, beth, N.J., by providing basic ket is held Sundays from 9 a.m. CRANFORD — One year into a Since the inception of the pro- highlighters, scissors, staplers, human needs such as food, cloth- to 1:30 p.m. in the train station cutting edge program aimed at gram, Cranford police officers staples, rubber bands, erasers, ing and medications, as well as a parking lot on South Avenue. preventing overdose deaths, the have administered naloxone on paper clips, glue sticks, art sup- wide range of services and pro- During the conference meet- Cranford Police Department re- nine separate occasions involv- plies, backpacks, and any other grams to help them acquire the ing, Commissioner D’Ambola said ports that the program has been ing four different victims. All nine supplies as well. material goods and social ser- the water company refused to 100 percent successful in pre- deployments resulted in success- Donations can be dropped off vices they need to live with in- replace the water meter at the venting overdose deaths in the ful reversal of the overdose symp- after 4 p.m., weekdays, at the tegrity. municipal building because there township. toms, including one victim that Garwood Knights of Columbus For information on the St. Jo- was no shut off valve, an old lead On July 1, 2014, as part of a was in cardiac arrest. Council Hall, located at 37 South seph Social Service Center, visit joint at the connection, and a county-wide program, all Cranford Police Chief James Avenue, Garwood (opposite sjeliz.org and YouTube “Home- back flow preventer is required Cranford police officers were Wozniak believes that the Narcan PathMark). On weekends, indi- less in Elizabeth,” Parts 1 and 2, for the new lawn sprinkler sys- trained on the usage and admin- program is a key resource in the viduals should first call (908) for an in-depth look at its pro- tem the committee approved, by istration of Narcan (generic community. 789-9809 after 2 p.m. Parking is grams. a 4 to 1 tally, to install recently. name naloxone). Front line po- “Unfortunately, Cranford is not The repairs would cost the town- lice vehicles were equipped with immune to the statewide prob- ship $6,600, Mr. D’Ambola said. naloxone dose packs used to lem of drug use and addiction,” Book Discussion Group Due On August 19, in Manhattan, reverse the effects of an ex- he stated, “and coupled with ag- the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers treme opioid overdose. Opiods gressive enforcement and edu- is to hold a meeting to discuss include drugs such as heroin cation, we now have another way Back at Library on Sept. 28 Alternate 9 of the flood mitigation and many prescription pain kill- to intercede and give someone a study of the Rahway River, which ers. second chance. CRANFORD — The Readers’ Fo- 28, 2016; “All the Light We Can- will include modifying Orange rum, the book discussion group not See” (2014) by Anthony Reservoir, Lenape Basin and of the Cranford Public Library, will Doerr, April 25, 2016, and “In channelization of the river in James Madison University begin its 23rd year with a discus- the Unlikely Event” (2015) by Cranford, Mayor Kalnins said. sion of Charles Dickens’ classic Judy Blume, May 23, 2016. Commissioner O’Connor said 1861 novel “Great Expectations” All dates are Mondays. Ses- she would like to see new side- Announces 2015 Graduates on Monday, September 28. sions will start at 7 p.m. and will Subsequent titles and dates are be held in the library’s Fridlington HARRISONBURG, Virg. – James Matthew Woods of Westfield as follows: “Family Life” (2014) Room. The Cranford Public Li- Reading is Good For You Madison University announced graduated with a master’s de- by Akhil Sharma, October 26, brary is located at 224 Walnut the following students who gradu- gree in Accounting. 2015; “The Invention of Wings” Avenue, Cranford. New mem- ated during the May 8 commence- James Madison University of- (2014) by Sue Monk Kidd, No- bers are welcome at any time. ment exercises. fers each student a future of vember 23, 2015; “The Storied For more information, call the Michael Blutfield of Westfield significance -- not an education Life of A.J. Fikry” (2014) by library’s Reference Desk at (908) graduated with a bachelor’s de- of mere prestige, but an extraor- Gabrielle Zevin, December 28, 709-7272, extension no. 2102, gree in Biology. dinary education of exceptional 2015; “Everything I Never Told or e-mail the library at Sierra McAliney of Westfield scholarship, inventive thinking, You” (2014) by Celeste Ng, Janu- [email protected]. The graduated with a bachelor’s de- unparalleled attention to the ary 25, 2016; “Lila” (2014) by Readers’ Forum schedule also is gree in Communication Studies. world community, a university- Marilynne Robinson, February 22, listed under “Events & Programs” Eileen Milata of Cranford gradu- wide enthusiasm for teaching, 2016; “The Measure of a Man” on the library’s web page at goleader.com/subscribe ated with a bachelor’s degree in and a commitment to student (2000) by Sidney Poitier, March cranford.com/library. Comm Sciences and Disorders. success. Page S-10 Thursday, August 13, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Caldwell Univ. Announces Senior Scrabble Set Rensselaer Students Named At Cranford Center CRANFORD — The Cranford Spring 2015 Dean's List Recreation and Parks Depart- To Spring 2015 Dean's List ment has announced that a CALDWELL – Caldwell Univer- graduate programs, including Senior Scrabble Club will be TROY, N.Y. – Approximately tation and infrastructure to busi- sity recently named 459 stu- doctoral, master's, certificate held at the Cranford Commu- 2,700 students at Rensselaer Poly- ness, medicine, outer space, and dents to the spring 2015 Dean's and certification programs, as nity Center for all interested technic Institute were named to cyberspace. list, according to Barbara J. well as online and distance learn- Cranford senior citizens. 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Founded in 1829, Sarah Armstrong OMAHA, Neb. – Thomas education, bridging health pro- Dean's List at Rochester Insti- RIT enrolls 18,000 students in Cappucci of Cranford, a junior in fessions programs with law, busi- tute of Technology for spring more than 200 career-oriented Graduates from RIT the College of Arts and Sciences ness and arts and sciences. semester 2014-2015. Degree- and professional programs, mak- ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Sarah was named to the Creighton Uni- Creighton has been top-ranked seeking undergraduate students ing it among the largest private Armstrong of Cranford gradu- versity Dean's List for spring 2015. by U.S. News & World Report for are eligible for Dean's List if their universities in the U.S. ated from Rochester Institute of Full-time students who earn a 20 years. For more information, term GPA is greater than or equal The university is internation- Technology with a Bachelor of 3.5 grade-point average or bet- visit www.creighton.edu. to 3.400; they do not have any ally recognized and ranked for Fine Arts degree in new media ter on a 4.0 scale are eligible for grades of "Incomplete", "D" or academic leadership in business, design from RIT's College of Im- the Dean's List. Reading is Good For You "F"; and they have registered computing, engineering, imag- aging Arts and Sciences in the Creighton University in Omaha, for, and completed, at least 12 ing science, liberal arts, spring 2014-2015 semester. Neb., enrolls 4,000 undergradu- credit hours. sustainability, and fine and ap- Rochester Institute of Technol- ates and 4,200 graduate and The following students attained plied arts. RIT also offers unpar- ogy is home to leading creators, professional students among nine the honor: Amanda Berlinski of alleled support services for deaf entrepreneurs, innovators and schools and colleges. No other Mountainside, Jeffrey Kaiser of and hard-of-hearing students. researchers. Founded in 1829, university its size offers students Cranford, Melissa Ruppel of The cooperative education pro- RIT enrolls 18,000 students in such a comprehensive academic Cranford, and Thane Vollbrecht gram is one of the oldest and more than 200 career-oriented environment with personal at- of Cranford. largest in the nation. Global part- and professional programs, mak- tention from faculty-mentors. 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