Mark Logrippo Replaces Mark Ciarrocca on Westfield

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 14, 2011 OUR 121st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 28-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Okays Demolitions; Residents Address Crossing Signal By LAUREN S. BARR require that all homes have a garage, lowing the town to enter into an agree- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader wouldn’t the council’s approval of ment with Union County for the pav- WESTFIELD – For its only July the demolitions cause the properties ing of East Broad Street from Central meeting, the Westfield Town Council to be non-compliant. Avenue to Mountain Avenue. The held back-to-back conference and Town Planner Bill Drew said that town will be paving the majority of public sessions on Tuesday night, other residents had needed to tear the downtown area, and Union passing a multitude of resolutions down garages for safety reasons, and County will be paving Central Av- and heard from the public regarding if the homeowners are not replacing enue. Through this agreement, the the Central Avenue pedestrian cross- the garages they would have to apply county will pave the small portion of ing signal. for a variance if they wanted to make East Broad Street when they pave The council passed four resolu- any other home improvements. Town Central Avenue and the town will tions allowing for the demolition of Administrator James Gildea said that reimburse the county. detached garages at 514 Kimball the town will notify homeowners that During the citizen discussion por- Avenue, 536 St. Marks Avenue, 634 make applications to tear down de- tion of the evening, Boulevard resi- Carlton Road and 814 Highland Av- tached garages that they will be non- dent Joan Sanborn said she has diffi- enue. At the conference session Fourth conforming with the zoning ordi- culty finding handicapped parking in Ward Councilman James Foerst ques- nance. the downtown. Ms. Sanborn said she tioned that if the zoning ordinances A resolution was also passed al- thinks the pedestrian crossing signal on Central Avenue is a bad idea, saying “move the light to Clover or get rid of it.” Adina Enculescu, on whose property the pedestrian light was placed, asked for newly sworn-in Third Ward Councilman Mark LoGrippo to give his opinion of the light. Mayor Andy Skibitsky told Ms. Enculescu to address her questions to him and that Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader this was a time for comment by the WELCOME ABOARD…Newly appointed Councilman Mark LoGrippo was sworn in by Mayor Andy Skibitsky at Tuesday public not to question individual night’s Town Council meeting. He was appointed to the Third Ward Council seat vacated by Mark Ciarrocca, who resigned council members. following his appointment as a Superior Court judge. Mr. LoGrippo was joined on the dais by his mother, Rose LoGrippo, Despite the mayor’s comments, his wife, Maria LoGrippo, and children, Francesco “Checco” and Gemma. Councilman LoGrippo responded to Ms. Enculescu, saying that as he is new to the council and was not involved in the initial decision, he will Mark LoGrippo Replaces Mark have to evaluate all of the information. He offered to give Ms. Enculescu his personal cell phone number so Ciarrocca on Westfield Council that they could discuss the issue. Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader Ms. Enculescu said she hopes the By LAUREN S. BARR ignation letter, which stated, “It has Democrat Matt Sontz and Indepen- LOVELY LADY…Ed Menapace and Bill Curtis, owners of The Farmhouse Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Store, hosted an event last Friday night starring two-time Tony Award-winning evaluation of the light that is cur- been my pleasure and honor to serve dent candidate Greg Kasko in the actress Christine Ebersole, above, at which guests had the opportunity to view and rently being conducted by Police WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Third the residents of Westfield.” November election for the third ward purchase pieces from her collection of vintage jewelry. See article page 18. Chief John Parizeau is done objec- Ward residents have Mark LoGrippo As required by state law, Council- council seat. tively. She also questioned what Mr. as their new representative following man LoGrippo was chosen from a list Former Town Attorney Robert Gildea is doing to repair her drive- his swearing-in at Tuesday night’s of three names provided by Westfield Cockren was given a proclamation Westfield Board OKs North way. Mr. Gildea said Ms. Enculescu public council meeting. Republican Committee Chairman Jon by Mayor Skibitsky recognizing his would need to contact the county Mr. LoGrippo was appointed to the Bramnick. The other two names pre- 25 years of service to the town. Mr. who installed the pedestrian light if council following the resignation of sented were William West and Mary Cockren retired earlier this year after Avenue Office Building she has an issue with the condition of Mark Ciarrocca upon Mr. Ciarrocca’s Alice Ryan. Second Ward Council- serving for 14 years as zoning board By THOMAS S. FORTUNATO need” of redevelopment. her driveway. appointment as a Superior Court judge woman JoAnn Neylan nominated Mr. of adjustment attorney and 11 years Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Our building could be a great re- Central Avenue resident Maria on the Union County bench. Mr. LoGrippo, and Mayor Andy Skibitsky as town attorney. WESTFIELD – During its meet- fresher to the town,” stated architect Carluccio said she was thrilled Coun- Ciarrocca will be sworn in as a judge swore him in. Mr. Cockren “certainly deserves ing Wednesday, July 6, the Westfield Roger Winkle. The building is inter- cilman LoGrippo spoke, as many of on Tuesday, August 2. Town Clerk A Westfield resident for four and a the thanks of the town,” Third Ward Planning Board heard and approved esting from every viewing [angle]” – CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Claire Grey read Mr. Ciarrocca’s res- half years, Councilman LoGrippo is Councilman Dave Haas said. The two new applications, the latter of noting that the new building will be a business development manager for town is “immensely better for having which was to redevelop the property designed to be as environmentally- Verizon. He holds a Bachelor of Sci- had his service.” at 440 North Avenue, East, currently friendly as possible, constructed with Bruce Underhill Sworn In ence degree from St. John’s Univer- Councilwoman Neylan called Mr. a dilapidated, abandoned restaurant. “green” building materials like re- sity and an MBA from Adelphi Uni- Cockren a “consummate profes- 440 North Avenue East LLC, an cycled roofing and bricks. He said it versity. Councilman LoGrippo and sional.” entity of developer Steve Needle, will have bike racks on the southwest As Garwood Police Chief his wife, Maria, live on Tudor Oval First Ward Councilman Frank seeks to develop the property — a side of the property in addition to a By CHRISTINA M. HINKE to be promoted to lieutenants, and with their two children, Francesco Arena said that Mr. Cockren “always small, metal-plated building that had picnic area. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Patrolmen Mario Morelli and “Checco” and Gemma. Prior to his thought how he could protect been used as a White Diamond diner Former Westfield planning board GARWOOD – Former lieutenant Samuel Rocco are recommended to appointment to the council he served Westfield and the people of several decades ago and then an Ital- member Carol Molnar did not think Bruce Underhill was sworn in as be promoted to sergeants. as a member of the planning board Westfield.” ian restaurant. The building was used the proposed building was a good the new police chief of Garwood at Sergeant Thomas Mericle, Police since 2010. Former Mayor Greg McDermott most recently by the now closed New idea. “The parking problem here is Tuesday night’s borough council Officer Alexander Anderson and Mr. LoGrippo will face off against CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Norris Chevrolet dealership next door self-imposed,” she stated. “The ap- meeting by Mayor Patricia Captain Lenny DiStefano are retir- to display signage. plicant is proposing a very large struc- Quattrocchi. He replaces retired ing. The application, presented by at- ture for such a small lot. The appli- Police Chief William Legg. The council adopted three torney Joseph Triarsi of Cranford, cant could comply with the ordinance Mr. Underhill’s family was in at- amended ordinances set forth by proposed an office building designed by decreasing the size of the pro- tendance to witness the ceremony. the planning board, and tabled one in a style similar to the building of posed building,” Ms. Molnar stated. Following the swearing in, Chief ordinance. The Best Western Westfield Inn and The ordinance requires one park- Underhill, dressed in full uniform, One ordinance would potentially Chez Catherine French restaurant on ing space for every 200 square feet of shook hands with everyone in at- nullify the litigation between the North Avenue. The building will be building area. tendance and posed for photos with ShopRite and the Borough of cantilevered, designed to have the “You see a lot of these cantilevered his family. Garwood Planning Board and Gold parking lot directly underneath the buildings on Route 1, where the goal Councilman Victor DeFillippo Medal Fitness. ShopRite had filed a building. is to build the largest possible build- said the Police Search Committee lawsuit against the planning board Mr. Triarsi stated the proposed ing on the least amount of space,” recommended police officers to fill and Gold Medal Fitness after the building was “the best design we Ms. Molnar continued. “However, open spots due to retirements and fitness center opened the Parisi could do under these circumstances,” for good reason, Westfield’s land-use promotions. Lt. James Pipala is rec- Speed School adjacent to its facil- given the small size of the property in ordinances do not allow parking un- ommended to be promoted as cap- ity, stating the use was non-con- question. He emphasized that the der a building.” tain, Sergeants James Wright and forming to the zoning law. “eastern end” of Westfield is in “dire CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Douglas Stoffer are recommended Borough Attorney Joseph Triarsi said the ordinance “will likely end the litigation.” The ordinance amends the land- use ordinance by amending the permitted land uses and expanding the limits of the Community Commer- cial Zone. It also adds the sub-section Health Club as a permitted use. Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader Another amended ordinance cre- CHIEF UNDERHILL… Former Lieutenant Bruce Underhill was sworn in ates a mixed use district where per- Tuesday night at the Garwood council meeting by Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi as mitted uses are residential/retail the new police chief, replacing retired Police Chief William Legg. Pictured, Chief commercial, which permits single Underhill stands with his wife, Barbara, and sons, Christopher and Thomas, bedroom, commuter-type apart- outside Borough Hall. ments, age-restricted townhouses and small-scale retail. PAGE INDEX An additional amended ordinance Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-16 creates a new zone district entitled Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 Photo by Betsey Burgdorf. Rendering provided by Karen Taylor Architectural Renderings, www.ktaylorrenderings.com. Public Open Space to allow for Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-15 SHACKtoMAXIMUM...The Westfield Planning Board approved an application by developer Steve Needle regarding the Community ... 6-7 Classifieds .... 16 former White Diamond eatery property. The site will be transformed into an environmentally-friendly office building. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18

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Cranford Hears Timeline Weissman Named Westfield On Flood Feasibility Study Assistant Superintendent By THOMAS FORTUNATO [Cranford] needs this done,” Mayor By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL meeting, former BOE member Gary Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Aschenbach joked, and explained Specially Written for The Westfield Leader McCready thanked Mr. Kozlik for CRANFORD – Mayor Dan that Sen. Lautenberg called this time WESTFIELD – The Westfield his “many years of service to the Aschenbach, along with the town- period as a “moratorium on ear- Board of Education (BOE) last Thurs- district.” He noted that Mr. Kozlik ship council and Flood Advisory marks.” Ms. McDonald then ex- day unanimously approved the ap- “always had respect for all Westfield Committee, met with the United plained to him that this project, pointment of Michael Weissman as students, for the taxpayers’ money States Army Corps of Engineers for should it reach Congress, would be Westfield’s new assistant superinten- and for members of the board of a special workshop meeting June 23 considered an “earmark.” dent of pupil services during a spe- education.” regarding a study being performed cial meeting. Mr. Weissman will re- He also said he welcomed Mr. by the Corps on how to minimize place Theodore Kozlik, who has Weissman and noted that he would be flood damage in Cranford along the served in that capacity for many years. filling some, “well-worn but very Rahway River. WF Board According to a statement read by high-quality shoes.” Mr. McCready Currently, the Army Corps of En- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Anita O’Neal, assistant superinten- concluded by saying, “Ted, you have gineers estimates that construction Board member Darielle Walsh be- dent of curriculum and instruction, done a great job. Good luck on all of a solution to Cranford’s flooding lieved the building would have a Superintendent of Schools Margaret your future endeavors.” problem will begin in 2018. “positive impact” on the town and Dolan recommended Mr. Weissman Board member Mark Friedman “We have many layers of review [be- that the design was “appropriate… for the position starting this Septem- stated that in the future, when a job fore we can begin construction],” ex- for that location.” Photo courtesy of the Wendels ber. becomes vacant, he would like to see plained Corps engineer Jodi McDonald, “Parking is a concern,” Ms. Walsh HIGH ALTITUDE…The Wendel Family recently visited the Wild West with The In the statement, it was revealed “a more formal discussion” of the job “and that takes a lot of time.” admitted, but then stated she felt the Westfield Leader. The Wendels are pictured here in Wyoming with the Cody that other members of the nominat- description to see if “re-organizing “We would have the actual feasi- parking situation as planned “should Peaks Mountains, located in Montana, in the background. ing committee consisted of represen- the position is possible.” bility scope meeting in mid-2013,” not be a problem.” tatives from the BOE, a special edu- “I would like to see the group be Corps engineer Alicia Gould ex- Westfield resident Peter Nurnberg cation parent group, Child Study team more verbal about jobs and evaluate plained. “From there, we move for- presented the first application of the Early Morning Blaze Rips members and school staff members. all needs of the district,” Mr. Fried- ward to the optimized plan, and we evening. The board approved the Mr. Weissman is the current direc- man said. would have feasibility done by 2014.” subdivision of a strip of land from tor of educational services for the He also stated, “I know my sugges- Following this, the Corps would his rear neighbor’s property at 725 Through Southwyck Village Highland Park school district in tion comes on the heels of this ap- have to release a report to an agency Fourth Avenue and annex it onto his By BETSEY BURGDORF Several surrounding townhouse Middlesex County. pointment and my suggestions are outside the Corps to analyze the cost own property at 780 Cranford Av- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader units were damaged in the blaze and According to Mr. Weissman’s news not related to it at all.” of the project, and design would enue. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- the residents of those, and other sur- release, he had prepared the High- It was noted that the next BOE begin in 2016 and take an estimated The Fourth Avenue property is lo- day, July 6, at approximately 7 a.m., rounding townhouses, were evacu- land Park’s special-education bud- meeting would take place on Tues- two years. After design, Congress cated partially in Garwood, which officials responded to a fire that origi- ated. get, managed the funding, was re- day, July 26, to discuss enrollment would have to approve funding for complicated the matter because of nated in a townhouse in Southwyck Executive Director of the Raritan sponsible for grants and extraordi- issues. the project and then construction the board’s limited jurisdiction. “I Village, a private, gated condominium Valley Chapter of the American Red nary aid and had “secured alternative Last month, dozens of concerned could begin. recognize the fact that the subdivi- community at the southern end of Cross Suzanne Lutz told The Westfield funding grants for the district.” Tamaques Elementary School sec- “A project will never be constructed sion has no effect on the small por- Scotch Plains near the Clark border. Leader that the organization was at Mr. Weissman has a doctorate of ond grade parents came to the board without the township’s approval,” Ms. tion of the property that lies in The complex contains 294 the scene and assisted two victims by psychology degree from Rutgers of education meeting looking for Gould assured Mayor Aschenbach. Garwood,” stated board member Kris townhouses built in the late 1970s setting them up in a local hotel for University, a master’s in education class-size relief. “The study area is the entire McAloon, Westfield’s town engineer. and early 1980s and sits on 55 acres three nights and providing them with and an advanced certificate in school At that meeting, Superintendent Rahway River Watershed,” Ms. “It’d be my recommendation that adjacent to the train tracks. “debit cards loaded with money” to psychology from the Brooklyn Col- Dolan stated that the board, “was not McDonald stated. “We’re focusing the applicant seek a waiver from According to Scotch Plains Police purchase items they needed immedi- lege of the University of New York, deaf to parents’ concerns” but that on those solutions that would solve Garwood’s Planning Board regard- Detective Lieutenant Brian Donnelly, ately, such as clothing. as well as a Bachelor of Science the board was “putting off staffing the flood problem in the damage ing this matter,” continued Mr. at approximately 7 a.m. the Scotch Ms. Lutz stated the fire displaced degree in Psychology from the State decisions until they see more con- center of Cranford. Now, the solu- McAloon. “I don’t believe you’d Plains police received a 9-1-1 call three additional families, who sought University of New York at Oneonta. crete enrollment numbers for Sep- tion may not be in Cranford; it may [even] have to make an application… from a resident reporting a working shelter and immediate assistance During the public portion of the tember.” be outside of Cranford. But we know [just write Garwood] by correspon- residential fire at Yarmouth Village, through family members. that the vast majority of damage is dence and request that Garwood waive which is part of the Southwyck Vil- The exact cause of the fire is still occurring in Cranford.” subdivision jurisdiction on this mat- lage condominium complex. “The under investigation by the Scotch FW Council Continues to “The state as a sponsor has requested ter.” fire started in the upstairs bedroom. Plains Fire Department, but nothing that we only focus on Cranford/ The board carried an application There was a heating pad on the bed at appears to be suspicious and no inju- Kenilworth,” added Ms. Gould. In regarding a property at 1053 Pros- the time,” Det. Lt. Donnelly said. ries were reported, Det. Lt. Donnelly Discuss Shared Services addition, the Corps will accept any pect Street over to a special meeting The fire was extinguished by the said. By TED RITTER installation of crosswalks on Shady alternative plans that Cranford might on Monday, August 15, due to sched- Scotch Plains Fire Department, which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Lane is not being considered as a come up with in the meantime. uling conflicts. The board had con- received mutual aid from surround- FANWOOD — At the Borough solution, based on feedback from resi- “[Senator Frank] Lautenberg tinued the hearing on the application ing fire departments. Council’s regular monthly meeting dents. moaned when I told him how much from its June 8 meeting. According to a report on nj.com, Tuesday night, Mayor Colleen Mahr “We heard you loud and clear,” the firefighters contained the four-alarm indicated the sharing of police ser- mayor said. blaze that began at 5 Yarmouth Court vices between Fanwood and Scotch The governing body approved a and made its way in to several adja- Plains is still being discussed. resolution requesting Governor Chris Chief Underhill Sworn In cent units at approximately 9 a.m. Mayor Mahr said two “very good, Christie and the State Legislature to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 productive” shared services commit- “distribute state aid to school districts public open spaces such as parks, new DPW building. This was ini- tee meetings were held in recent weeks, in a fair and equitable manner… while playgrounds and other open spaces. tially brought up in January. involving the police chiefs from both continuing to provide for a thorough Councilwoman Sara Todisco mo- Little Joe’s Liquors, the former LoGrippo towns, municipal officials, and the and efficient education.” tioned to table an ordinance to liquor store on South Avenue, has CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 county prosecutor. Two more are Councilman Robert Manduca, who amend various sections of Chapter renewed its liquor license. Ms. planned in the near future. introduced the resolution, indicated 30 of the general code of the bor- Ariemma said the owner had sold made a special trip from his home in “We’re really the only two [Union the resolution stems from recent state ough that deals with the personnel his corporation, that the license was Basking Ridge to honor Mr. Cockren, County] towns at the table,” said Mayor Supreme Court decisions regarding policy of the ordinance. Section two owned by the corporation, and that who he appointed as town attorney. Mahr, pointing to the shared police the distribution of education funding, of the ordinance was to be amended he is in the process of buying the He credited Mr. Cockren with his run Vision-Impaired services option. generated from the income tax, to for mayor and said, “I appreciate the to repeal longevity benefits of non- corporation back in order to keep Receive Help The mayor said “operational issues” certain districts. union employees, of which there the liquor license. She said the li- service you did for me as mayor.” and financial impacts are being looked Councilman Manduca said the dis- are about 10 employees, Borough cense to sell and consume liquor in Mr. Cockren thanked both mayors GARWOOD — Jim Morano of the into, but stated, “I’m optimistic we tribution of state aid to school districts Clerk Christina Ariemma said. the borough is valuable, and those for “the confidence that you placed in Lions Club, above right, accepts a can find a way to do something, with- “has not been fair.” He also suggested Ms. Ariemma said an asbestos licenses are no longer created. She me.” After serving as attorney for the $1,000 check from Rosie’s Wine Bar out jeopardizing public safety.” the state’s income tax “is supposed to study revealed there was asbestos said the current location is closed board of adjustment and as Westfield owner Josh Rosenberg. The funds The mayor added that officials also be exclusively to offset or reduce prop- in the field house and the borough and that she heard a vitamin shop is Republican Committee chairman, he were generated for the Garwood Li- are discussing the potential sharing of erty taxes,” and not redirected by the will obtain a quote for removal. opening there. She said she sus- chose to put politics aside, saying ons Club during an event in May. municipal court services. judicial branch. She also said that Hatch Mott pects the owner of Little Joe’s will that the position of town attorney was Rosie’s Wine Bar, Alex Elman In other business, Mayor Mahr fol- “This is a resolution of support for MacDonald, the company used to sell the liquor license. “a challenge I always wanted.” He Winery and the Garwood Lions Club lowed up on the well-attended June 13 our elected officials… to uphold the monitor environmental issues with Mr. DeFillippo, chairman of the said that while Westfield has changed joined forces to help the vision im- community meeting regarding traffic Constitution of the State of New Jer- the soil at the site for the athletic committee on aging, said bowling over the course of 25 years, it “con- paired. concerns on Shady Lane and Poplar sey,” the councilman said. field complex, had submitted a pro- will resume every Tuesday, Zumba tinues to be a place where people The idea was spawned as Garwood Place. A handful of residents spoke in fa- posal for $25,000 to clean up soil will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in want to live.” recently elected Mayor Pat The mayor said an ad hoc commit- vor of the resolution prior to its adop- there. She said the cost should be July and August and crafts and ce- Mr. Cockren retired from the town Quattrocchi, who is vision-impaired. tee of volunteers is set to meet next tion. covered by insurance. ramics will begin at 1 p.m. in July but continues to practice law with the Winemaker Ms. Elman is a blind Thursday with Fanwood Police Chief Alexander Smith, a member of the Councilman Jim Matthieu, chair- for senior citizens. firm SNR Denton. woman. Richard Trigo, at which time “perma- local Tea Party movement said, “We man of the finance committee, said During the workshop meeting, nent and long-term solutions” will be don’t quite get back our fair share [of the shared-services analysis is com- Mayor Quattrocchi asked Borough discussed. income tax revenue].” plete and is under review. Engineer Donald Guarriello to look “The main problem…is volume, not Fanwood resident Maggie Savoca Mayor Quattrocchi asked Coun- into a resident inquiry regarding a Westfield Oks Demolitions speeding,” said Mayor Mahr, who said, “We’ve been talking about prop- cilman Matthieu to contact Mayor recessed manhole in the middle of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 noted that another traffic count will be erty taxes for years… getting some of of Roselle Park Joseph Accardi to the road on 3rd Avenue near Gal- the council members stay silent, say- town has the data, which is currently conducted this summer so the data can our income tax back would help.” discuss Mr. Accardi’s idea to share lows Hill. ing, “Maybe you’re not a puppet.” being analyzed and should be made be compared with traffic volumes re- In light of the recent summer heat Department of Public Works (DPW) The Tuesday, July 26 meeting When she complained about driv- public in about a month. corded during the recently concluded and humidity, Councilwoman services with Roselle Park, has been cancelled; the next coun- ers running the red pedestrian signal, “I believe a light is necessary,” Mr. school year. Katherine Mitchell noted that The Garwood, Kenilworth and Cranford, cil meeting is set for Tuesday, Au- Mayor Skibitsky countered that driv- Kasko said, but that it should be at the In addition, the mayor indicated Chelsea of Fanwood assisted-living since Roselle Park is building a gust 9. ers run red lights at intersections as corner and he was critical of the mayor that the borough may already have an complex on South Avenue offers a well. She said, “This has turned into for not bringing traffic consultant ordinance on the books that could “cooling center” for those who don’t a personal war between you and me.” Gordon Meth to a council meeting to authorize turning restrictions and re- have air conditioning at home. Nearly in tears while speaking, Mrs. speak with the residents. lated signage with an eye toward pre- Councilwoman Mitchell encour- Carluccio told the council, “We need Mr. Kasko also questioned the ori- venting drivers from using Shady Lane aged senior citizens, particularly those help,” and, “I don’t want to come here gin of the engineering drawings de- or Poplar Place as cut-through routes with health problems or malfunction- anymore.” picting the light in between Ms. stating this option is being explored. ing air conditioners, to use the Chelsea; Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas Enculescu’s property and her neigh- Mayor Mahr also emphasized that adding that seniors can call the police said there’s “a lot of emotion in- bors as it was unsigned, and that Mr. although “we need to do some things department if they need a ride to the volved in this.” He said that unless an Meth had told Mrs. Carluccio that he to address the problem at hand,” the facility. engineer tells him differently, he did not draw the plans. The light was thinks the best location of the light is later moved by the county engineer- at the corner of Central Avenue and ing department in order to comply Clover Street and that he understood with regulations that require a signal that the county still had money in its to be within a certain distance from a budget to move the light to the corner. stop sign. Mayor Skibitsky said the town is Mayor Skibitsky said the town not going to ask that the light be spent money and conducted an out- moved “because we’re getting flack.” reach process. He said if the light He said it is currently in a location was moved to the corner it would safer than the corner due to fewer have to be a full traffic light that points of conflict between pedestri- would shine into homes all day and ans and cars. night and into more than one home. Independent Third Ward Council The current light is dark until acti- candidate Greg Kasko said he wanted vated by a pedestrian who wishes to Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader CHIPS AWAY...Brian Walter of Flannery’s Pub in Fanwood purchased the to ensure that the analysis of the light cross the street. building that formerly housed the Chippery on South Avenue. Mr. Walter plans was performed while school was in The next council meeting will be to convert it for use as an eatery. session. Mayor Skibitsky said the Tuesday, August 16 at 8 p.m. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, July 14, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 28-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood Council Continues to Discuss Shared Police Services By TED RITTER looked into, but stated, “I’m optimis- be conducted this summer so the data Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tic we can find a way to do some- can be compared with traffic vol- FANWOOD — At the Borough thing, without jeopardizing public umes recorded during the recently Council’s regular monthly meeting safety.” concluded school year. Tuesday night, Mayor Colleen Mahr The mayor added that officials also In addition, the mayor indicated indicated the sharing of police ser- are discussing the potential sharing that the borough may already have an vices between Fanwood and Scotch of municipal court services. ordinance on the books that could Plains is still being discussed. In other business, Mayor Mahr fol- authorize turning restrictions and re- Mayor Mahr said two “very good, lowed up on the well-attended June lated signage with an eye toward pre- productive” shared services commit- 13 community meeting regarding traf- venting drivers from using Shady tee meetings were held in recent fic concerns on Shady Lane and Pop- Lane or Poplar Place as cut-through weeks, involving the police chiefs lar Place. routes, stating that this option is be- from both towns, municipal officials The mayor said an ad hoc commit- ing explored. and the county prosecutor. Two more tee of volunteers is set to meet next Mayor Mahr said, “We need to do are planned in the near future. Thursday with Fanwood Police Chief some things to address the problem “We’re really the only two [Union Richard Trigo, at which time “per- at hand.” The installation of cross- County] towns at the table,” said manent and long-term solutions” will walks on Shady Lane is not being Mayor Mahr, pointing to the shared be discussed. considered as a solution, based on police services option. “The main problem…is volume, feedback from residents. The mayor said “operational is- not speeding,” said Mayor Mahr, who “We heard you loud and clear,” the sues” and financial impacts are being noted that another traffic count will mayor said. The governing body approved a resolution requesting Governor Chris Christie and the State Legislature “distribute state aid to school districts in a Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times HARD AT WORK…Children attending the Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation Department sponsored summer camp held fair and equitable manner… while at Hetfield Park are unaware of the heat on Tuesday as their attention is focused on painting clay bobble-head dinosaurs, continuing to provide for a thorough part of the program’s series on the historic creatures. and efficient education.” Councilman Robert Manduca, who introduced the resolution, indicated the resolution stems from recent state Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE Supreme Court decisions regarding the distribution of education funding, generated from the income tax, to certain districts. Seeks New Business Admin. Councilman Manduca said the dis- By PAUL J. PEYTON He is a 1971 graduate of Seton Hall facilities and the installation of two tribution of state aid to school dis- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times University, from which he holds a synthetic turf athletic fields and a tricts “has not been fair.” He also SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Bachelor of Science degree in Busi- running track.” suggested the state’s income tax “is Plains-Fanwood Board of Education ness Administration, and received a The district also announced the re- supposed to be exclusively to offset has begun the search for a new busi- business administration certification tirement of Scotch Plains-Fanwood or reduce property taxes,” and not ness administrator to replace the re- in 1981 from Rutgers University. He health and physical education teacher redirected by the judicial branch. tiring Anthony Del Sordi effective also took graduate courses in public Stephen Ciccotelli, who will continue

Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “This is a resolution of support for November 1. The district ran a classi- administration and school adminis- to coach the varsity football team, CHIPS AWAY...Brian Walter of Flannery’s Pub in Fanwood purchased the our elected officials… to uphold the fied advertisement in The Star-Led- tration at Kean University. and eight other teachers. In addition, building that formerly housed the Chippery on South Avenue. Mr. Walter plans Constitution of the State of New Jer- ger last Sunday for the position. In addition to preparing a school Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School to convert it for use as an eatery. sey,” the councilman said. The district said in its ad that it is budget, which currently is $92 mil- Assistant Principal Ed Braun and A handful of residents spoke in seeking “a proven school business lion, Mr. Del Sordi said that, during Social Studies Supervisor Brad Siegel favor of the resolution prior to its administrator” who is state certified his tenure, voters passed bond refer- have resigned. The BOE is expected Early Morning Blaze Rips adoption. with a “minimum of five years expe- endums “in excess of $80 million for to approve Mr. Siegel’s resignation at Alexander Smith, a member of the rience and demonstrated success in new construction, the renovations of its August meeting. local Tea Party movement, said, “We the field of school business adminis- Through Southwyck Village don’t quite get back our fair share [of tration.” By BETSEY BURGDORF Scotch Plains Fire Department, which income tax revenue].” Mr. Del Sordi, who was named Bruce Underhill Sworn In Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times received mutual aid from surround- Fanwood resident Maggie Savoca New Jersey School Business Official SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- ing fire departments. said, “We’ve been talking about prop- of the Year for 2010 by the New As Garwood Police Chief day, July 6, at approximately 7 a.m., According to a report on nj.com, erty taxes for years… getting some of Jersey Association of School Busi- officials responded to a fire that origi- firefighters contained the four-alarm our income tax back would help.” ness Officials (NJASBO), has been By CHRISTINA M. HINKE shook hands with everyone in atten- nated in a townhouse in Southwyck blaze that began at 5 Yarmouth Court In light of the recent summer heat SP-F business administrator for 11 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dance and posed for photos with his Village, a private, gated condominium and made its way into several adja- and humidity, Councilwoman years. Mr. Del Sordi served as GARWOOD – Former lieutenant family. community at the southern end of cent units at approximately 9 a.m. Katherine Mitchell noted that The NJASBO president during the 2006- Bruce Underhill was sworn in as the Councilman Victor DeFillippo said Scotch Plains near the Clark border. Several surrounding townhouse Chelsea at Fanwood complex on 2007 school year, and was president new police chief of Garwood at Tues- the Police Search Committee recom- The complex contains 294 units were damaged in the blaze and South Avenue offers a “cooling cen- of the Union County Association of day night’s borough council meeting mended police officers to fill open townhouses built in the late 1970s the residents of those, and other sur- ter” for those who do not have air School Business Officials from 1992- by Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi. He spots due to retirements and promo- and early 1980s and sits on 55 acres rounding townhouses, were evacu- conditioning at home. 1993. replaces retired Police Chief William tions. Lt. James Pipala is recom- adjacent to the train tracks. ated. Councilwoman Mitchell encour- According to his résumé, Mr. Del Legg. mended to be promoted as captain, According to Scotch Plains Police Executive Director of the Raritan aged senior citizens, particularly those Sordi has been employed in the edu- Mr. Underhill’s family was in at- Sergeants James Wright and Dou- Detective Lieutenant Brian Donnelly, Valley Chapter of the American Red with health problems or malfunc- cation field for 33 years. He was tendance to witness the ceremony. glas Stoffer are recommended to be at approximately 7 a.m. the Scotch Cross Suzanne Lutz told The Scotch tioning air conditioners, to use the previously school business adminis- Following the swearing in, Chief promoted to lieutenants, and patrol- Plains police received a 9-1-1 call Plains-Fanwood Times that the orga- Chelsea, adding that seniors can call trator for the Ridgewood, Linden, Underhill, dressed in full uniform, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 from a resident reporting a working nization was at the scene and assisted the police department if they need a Morris Hills Regional, Paramus and residential fire at Yarmouth Village, two victims by setting them up in a ride to the facility. Northvale school districts. which is part of the Southwyck Vil- local hotel for three nights and pro- lage condominium complex. “The viding them with “debit cards loaded fire started in the upstairs bedroom. with money” to purchase items they Organization Seeks to Merge There was a heating pad on the bed at needed immediately, such as cloth- the time,” Det. Lt. Donnelly said. ing. Scotch Plains, Fanwood The fire was extinguished by the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By ALEXA ZEPKA municipalities, branching from an Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times initial 104, with Westfield being one WESTFIELD – Courage to Con- of the first towns formed. Courage to nect NJ has been holding meetings Connect considers Woodbridge around the state and Union County in Township as the model for towns to recent months to encourage commu- follow. It consists of 10 towns within nities to merge to reduce property a single government: Avenel, Colonia, taxes in the state. The organization Fords, Hopelawn, Iselin, Keasbey, held a meeting in Westfield on June Menlo Park, Port Reading, Sewaren 15. and Woodbridge itself. Woodbridge The goals of the organization, has one superintendent and one school founded in 2009, are to make New board for a total of 24 schools. Jersey more sustainable and educate There currently are 323 towns in the public about redundancies and New Jersey that are part of another inefficiencies created by New Jersey’s government, such as the towns that 566 municipalities. Co-founders Gina make up Woodbridge, and Short Hills, Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Genovese and Wendy McCahill, who which is part of Millburn. CHIEF UNDERHILL…Former Lieutenant Bruce Underhill was sworn in Tues- led the meeting, have conducted be- Ms. Genovese said public schools day night at the Garwood council meeting by Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi as the tween 30 and 35 presentations state- are under assault right now, with char- new police chief, replacing retired Police Chief William Legg. Pictured, Chief wide. ter and magnet schools placing a great Underhill stands with his wife, Barbara, and sons, Christopher and Thomas, Currently, Ms. Genovese said lo- deal of pressure on public school outside Borough Hall. cal governments are struggling with systems. She said even with larger PAGE INDEX the necessity of raising taxes and school districts, the same number of August 7, 2008 Katie Rogers for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-16 SUMMER MUSIC... Scotch Plains residents fill the Village Green (2008) for the maintaining services to the people. teachers is needed. Union County residents pay 8.7 per- In January, Ms. Genovese co-wrote Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 township’s National Night Out, including a concert by New Jersey rock band Dog Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-15 Voices. This year, the Scotch Plains Cultural Arts Series starts tonight and cent of their personal income for prop- the Courage to Connect Guidebook, continues through August 18. All performances are held on the Village Green. For erty taxes. which provides an overview of the Community ... 6-7 Classifieds .... 16 the full schedule, see page 18. As of now, there are 566 separate CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18

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Cranford July 4 by Christina Hinke and Paul Lachenauer Cranford Hears Timeline Westfield Board OKs North On Flood Feasibility Study Avenue Office Building By THOMAS FORTUNATO After design, Congress would have By THOMAS S. FORTUNATO by decreasing the size of the pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to approve funding for the project Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times posed building,” Ms. Molnar stated. CRANFORD – Mayor Dan and then construction could begin. WESTFIELD – During its meet- The ordinance requires one park- Aschenbach, along with the town- “A project will never be constructed ing Wednesday, July 6, the Westfield ing space for every 200 square feet of ship council and Flood Advisory without the township’s approval,” Ms. Planning Board heard and approved building area. Committee, met with the United Gould assured Mayor Aschenbach. two new applications, the latter of “You see a lot of these cantilevered States Army Corps of Engineers for a “The study area is the entire which was to redevelop the property buildings on Route 1, where the goal special workshop meeting June 23 Rahway River Watershed,” Ms. at 440 North Avenue, East, currently is to build the largest possible build- regarding a study being performed McDonald stated. “We’re focusing a dilapidated, abandoned restaurant. ing on the least amount of space,” by the Corps on how to minimize on those solutions that would solve 440 North Avenue East LLC, de- Ms. Molnar continued. “However, flood damage in Cranford along the the flood problem in the damage cen- veloper Steve Needle, seeks to de- for good reason, Westfield’s land-use Rahway River. ter of Cranford. Now, the solution velop the property — a small, metal- ordinances do not allow parking un- Currently, the Army Corps of En- may not be in Cranford; it may be plated building that had been used as der a building.” gineers estimates that construction outside of Cranford. But we know a White Diamond diner several de- Board member Darielle Walsh be- of a solution to Cranford’s flooding that the vast majority of damage is Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cades ago and then an Italian restau- lieved the building would have a problem will begin in 2018. occurring in Cranford.” MAKEOVER...The Frazee House, built in 1758, will undergo a much needed rant. The building was used most “positive impact” on the town and “We have many layers of review “The state as a sponsor has re- makeover after the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rotary Frazee House Committee recently by the now closed New that the design was “appropriate… [before we can begin construction],” quested that we only focus on formulates a plan for the historic landmark. Norris Chevrolet dealership next door for that location.” explained Corps engineer Jodi Cranford/Kenilworth,” added Ms. to display signage. “Parking is a concern,” Ms. Walsh McDonald, “and that takes a lot of Gould. In addition, the Corps will The application, presented by at- admitted, but then stated she felt the time.” accept any alternative plans that Garwood Police Chief torney Joseph Triarsi of Cranford, parking situation as planned “should “We would have the actual feasi- Cranford might come up with in the proposed a an office building de- not be a problem.” bility scope meeting in mid-2013,” meantime. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 signed in a style similar to the build- Westfield resident Peter Nurnberg Corps engineer Alicia Gould ex- “[Senator Frank] Lautenberg men Mario Morelli and Samuel Rocco Engineer Donald Guarriello to look ing of Best Western and Chez presented the first application of the plained. “From there, we move for- moaned when I told him how much are recommended to be promoted to into a resident inquiry regarding a Catherine French restaurant on North evening. The board approved the sub- ward to the optimized plan, and we [Cranford] needs this done,” Mayor sergeants. recessed manhole in the middle of Avenue. The building will be cantile- division of a strip of land from his would have feasibility done by 2014.” Aschenbach joked, and explained that Sergeant Thomas Mericle, Police the road on 3rd Avenue near Gallows vered, designed to have the parking rear neighbor’s property at 725 Fourth Following this, the Corps would Sen. Lautenberg called this time pe- Officer Alexander Anderson and Cap- Hill. lot directly underneath the building. Avenue and annex it onto his own have to release a report to an agency riod as a “moratorium on earmarks.” tain Lenny DiStefano are retiring. The Tuesday, July 26 meeting has Mr. Triarsi stated the proposed property at 780 Cranford Avenue. outside the Corps to analyze the cost Ms. McDonald then explained to him The council adopted three amended been cancelled; the next council meet- building was “the best design we The Fourth Avenue property is lo- of the project, and design would be- that this project, should it reach Con- ordinances set forth by the planning ing is set for Tuesday, August 9. could do under these circumstances,” cated partially in Garwood, which gin in 2016 and take an estimated two gress, would be considered an “ear- board, and tabled one ordinance. given the small size of the property in complicated the matter because of years. mark.” One amended ordinance would po- question. He emphasized that the the board’s limited jurisdiction. “I tentially nullify the litigation between “eastern end” of Westfield is in “dire recognize the fact that the subdivi- the ShopRite and the Borough of need” of redevelopment. sion has no effect on the small por- Garwood Planning Board and Gold “Our building could be a great re- tion of the property that lies in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Medal Fitness. ShopRite had filed a fresher to the town,” stated architect Garwood,” stated board member Kris lawsuit against the planning board Roger Winkle. The building is inter- McAloon, Westfield’s town engineer. and Gold Medal Fitness after the esting from every viewing [angle]” – “It’d be my recommendation that Merger Discussion fitness center opened the Parisi Speed noting that the new building will be the applicant seek a waiver from CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 School adjacent to its facility, stating designed to be as environmentally- Garwood’s Planning Board regard- municipal consolidation process and enough signatures are collected, an the use was non-conforming to the friendly as possible, constructed with ing this matter,” continued Mr. outlines six basic steps to achieve it. application will be sent to the state zoning law. “green” building materials like re- McAloon. “I don’t believe you’d “Local citizens and officials need to for approval to complete a full study Borough Attorney Joseph Triarsi cycled roofing and bricks. He said it [even] have to make an application… be able to work together in order to of the cost/benefit of consolidating said the ordinance “will likely end will have bike racks on the southwest [just write Garwood] by correspon- reduce the causes of the highest prop- the towns. The information from the the litigation.” side of the property, in addition to a dence and request that Garwood waive erty taxes in New Jersey,” Ms. study will be used to educate the The ordinance amends the land- picnic area. subdivision jurisdiction on this mat- Genovese said. public for a referendum about one use ordinance by amending the per- Former Westfield planning board ter.” Also in attendance at the June 15 year later on whether or not to con- mitted land uses and expanding the member Carol Molnar did not think The board carried an application Westfield meeting was Fred Lange, solidate. limits of the Community Commer- Lauren S. Barr for The Times the proposed building was a good regarding a property at 1053 Pros- head of “Reconnecting Scotch Plains- She said taxes in Westfield are be- cial Zone. It also adds the sub-section WELCOME ABOARD…Newly ap- idea. “The parking problem here is pect Street over to a special meeting Fanwood” and a resident of Scotch ing raised to unaffordable levels. Health Club as a permitted use. pointed Councilman Mark LoGrippo self-imposed,” she stated. “The ap- on Monday, August 15, due to sched- Plains. Mr. Lange has organized vol- Courage to Connect calls for unity Another amended ordinance cre- was sworn in by Westfield Mayor Andy plicant is proposing a very large struc- uling conflicts. The board had con- unteers to go door to door asking for and collaboration from citizens ates a mixed use district where per- Skibitsky at Tuesday night’s town coun- ture for such a small lot. The appli- tinued this from its hearing on the endorsement of the consolidation of whom, regardless of political affilia- mitted uses are residential/retail com- cil meeting. He was appointed to the cant could comply with the ordinance application from its June 8 meeting. mercial, which permits single bed- Third Ward seat vacated by Mark Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The pe- tion, are all taxpayers faced with the Ciarrocca, who resigned following his tition is to propose the formation of a future of New Jersey that can be room, commuter-type apartments, appointment as a Superior Court judge. joint municipal consolidation study going in the wrong direction. age-restricted townhouses and small- Mr. LoGrippo was joined on the dais by commission. Courage to Connect NJ According to Ms. McCahill, “[con- scale retail. his mother, Rose LoGrippo; his wife, has provided education and process solidation] can be done solely by An additional amended ordinance Maria, and children, Francesco support but does not circulate these resolutions at municipal government creates a new zone district entitled “Checco” and Gemma. petitions, Ms. Genovese explained. levels. It does not even have to go to Public Open Space, to allow for pub- Mr. Lange has contacted Scotch the voters, but since that is not always lic open spaces such as parks, play- LoGrippo Replaces Plains Mayor Nancy Malool and probable, we encourage citizens to grounds and other open spaces. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr. He become involved.” Councilwoman Sara Todisco mo- Ciarrocca on Council told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood tioned to table an ordinance to amend By LAUREN S. BARR Times, “We have to establish 10 com- various sections of Chapter 30 of the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times missioners. The mayors of Fanwood general code of the borough that deals WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Third and Scotch Plains should select six. with the personnel policy of the ordi- Ward residents have Mark LoGrippo The BOE should select two and Cour- nance. Section two of the ordinance as their new representative following age to Connect should select two.” was to be amended to repeal longevity his swearing-in at Tuesday night’s According to Mr. Lange, the com- benefits of non-union employees, of public council meeting. mittee must file an application to which there are about 10 employees, Mr. LoGrippo was appointed to the create a Municipal Consolidation Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma said. council following the resignation of Study Commission Pursuant to the Ms. Ariemma said an asbestos Mark Ciarrocca upon Mr. Ciarrocca’s Local Option Municipal Consolida- study revealed there was asbestos in appointment as a Superior Court judge tion Act (Public Law 2007, Chapter the field house and the borough will on the Union County bench. Mr. 63, Subarticle D.) This is planned on obtain a quote for removal. Ciarrocca will be sworn in as a judge being accomplished in 2011. A study She also said that Hatch Mott on Tuesday, August 2. Town Clerk will be performed to merge the two MacDonald, the company used to Claire Grey read Mr. Ciarrocca’s res- towns, which should take approxi- monitor environmental issues with ignation letter, which stated, “It has mately nine months. the soil at the site for the athletic been my pleasure and honor to serve He has accumulated signatures Vision-Impaired field complex, had submitted a pro- the residents of Westfield.” from more than 500 petitioners thus posal for $25,000 to clean up soil As required by state law, Council- far. In order to request a study to Receive Help there. She said the cost should be man LoGrippo was chosen from a list merge Fanwood and Scotch Plains, GARWOOD – Jim Morano of the covered by insurance. of three names provided by Westfield 1,155 signatures are needed. There Lions Club, above right, accepts a Councilman Jim Matthieu, chair- Republican Committee Chairman Jon are 10 individuals soliciting signa- $1,000 check from Rosie’s Wine Bar man of the finance committee, said Bramnick. The other two names pre- tures in the two towns. Petitioners owner Josh Rosenberg. The funds the shared-services analysis is com- sented were William West and Mary from Scotch Plains include Jon Th- were generated for the Garwood Li- plete and is under review. Alice Ryan. Second Ward Council- ompson, Ilse Heinemeyer, former ons Club during an event in May. Mayor Quattrocchi asked Coun- woman JoAnn Neylan nominated Mr. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Rosie’s Wine Bar, Alex Elman cilman Matthieu to contact Mayor of LoGrippo, and Mayor Andy Skibitsky Education member Donald Parisi and Winery and the Garwood Lions Club Roselle Park Joseph Accardi to dis- swore him in. Jonathan Jaffe, owner of a public joined forces to help the vision-im- cuss Mr. Accardi’s idea to share De- A Westfield resident for four and a relations firm that represents Cour- paired. partment of Public Works (DPW) ser- half years, Councilman LoGrippo is Photo by Betsey Burgdorf. Sketch by Karen Taylor Architectural Renderings, age to Connect. The Fanwood peti- The idea was spawned as Garwood vices with Roselle Park, Garwood, www.ktaylorrenderings.com. a business development manager for SHACKtoMAXIMUM...The Westfield Planning Board approved an application tioners are Vincent Leonetti, Sherry recently elected Mayor Pat Kenilworth and Cranford, since Verizon. He holds a Bachelor of Sci- Roselle Park is building a new DPW by developer Steve Needle regarding the former White Diamond eatery. The site Morales, Kevin Pagano, Joseph Quattrocchi, who is vision-impaired. ence degree from St. John’s Univer- will be transformed into an office building. Pankiewitz and Dan Winigrad. Winemaker Ms. Elman is a blind building. This was initially brought sity and an MBA from Adelphi Uni- Ms. Genovese explained that when woman. up in January. versity. Councilman LoGrippo and Little Joe’s Liquors, the former li- his wife, Maria, live on Tudor Oval quor store on South Avenue, has re- with their two children (Francesco newed its liquor license. Ms. Ariemma “Checco” and Gemma). Prior to his said the owner had sold his corpora- appointment to the council, he served tion, that the license was owned by as a member of the planning board the corporation, and that he is in the since 2010. process of buying the corporation back in order to keep the liquor license. She said the license to sell and consume liquor in the borough is Scotch Plains valuable, and those licenses are no longer created. She said the current location is closed and that she heard Fire

a vitamin shop is opening there. She CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 said she suspects the owner of Little Joe’s will sell the liquor license. Ms. Lutz stated the fire displaced Mr. DeFillippo, chairman of the three additional families, who sought committee on aging, said bowling shelter and immediate assistance will resume every Tuesday, Zumba through family members. will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in The exact cause of the fire is still July and August and crafts and ce- under investigation by the Scotch Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ramics will begin at 1 p.m. in July for Plains Fire Department, but nothing LOVELY LADY…Ed Menapace and Bill Curtis, owners of The Farmhouse Photo courtesy of the Wendels Store, hosted an event last Friday night starring two-time Tony Award-winning senior citizens. appears to be suspicious and no inju- HIGH ALTITUDE…The Wendel Family recently visited the Wild West with The actress Christine Ebersole, above, at which guests had the opportunity to view and During the workshop meeting, ries were reported, Det. Lt. Donnelly Westfield Leader. The Wendels are pictured here in Wyoming with the Cody purchase pieces from her collection of vintage jewelry. See article page 18. Mayor Quattrocchi asked Borough said. Peaks Mountains, located in Montana, in the background. goleader.com online exclusive Page E-4 Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION In Depth Coverage 3 Community News 3 Regional Sports 3 Editorial Commentary Arts & Entertainment 3 Education Matters 3 Breaking News Happening in Your Town The publishers of the LEADER/TIMES strive to bring you, our readers, the best weekly newspaper in the state. But to help us keep doing this … WE WANT YOU … AS A SUBSCRIBER !

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Page 2 Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's GOP, Dems Trade Barbs Peek at the Week As Override Votes Fail In Politics TRENTON — State Senate Mi- own, and in the most painful way The Leader/Times nority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, possible,” Sen. Gordon said. “This is By Paul Peyton of Westfield) commented Monday on literally money out of the pockets of Oliver Vows to Stop Opt-Out intendent Charles T. Epps, Jr. to get Democrat Majority attempts to over- residents who don’t have anything. Effort for Union Employees him to resign by the end of the next ride parts of Gov. Chris Christie’s It’s deplorable and a horrible mes- State Assembly Speaker Sheila school year, according to a Jersey budget. He said the Majority were sage that New Jersey is now sending Oliver said last week that the New City Journal report. trying to “saddle taxpayers with to these residents.” Jersey Assembly would not pass leg- An anti-Epps slate of BOE candi- nearly $900 million in additional Among the cuts addressed by islation allowing public- and private- dates won the school-board race in a spending” to Gov. Christie’s $30.6- Democrats was the elimination of sector workers to opt out of joining landslide in April and began talking billion budget. $600,000 in total funding for three unions or paying dues, nj.com has of removing the superintendent. The “We are here for one reason and legal clinics operated by the state’s reported. A bill that would prohibit newspaper reported that options have one reason only — the Democratic law schools: Rutgers-Camden union dues from being deducted from ranged from keeping Mr. Epps on WELL DONE…Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, second from Majority saw more value in passing a ($200,000 cut), Rutgers-Newark the paychecks of public employees until 2013 to terminating him now left, and Linda Carter, third from left, join Union County Public Safety Director political, election-year budget that ($200,000 cut) and Seton Hall Uni- was introduced last week. and beginning a search for a new Andrew Moran, left, and Union County Police Chief Daniel Vaniska, right, in was illegal and unbalanced from the versity ($200,000 cut). Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon schools’ chief. congratulating a team of county police officers as they are recognized by Ray minute it was introduced than in ne- “The ability to have a lawyer by (R-Monmouth) sponsored the bill. Former First Lady Betty Ford Oleavia, Ed Suriano, and Phil Rivoli of LoJack for recently recovering several gotiating a budget with the Governor your side to fight your case and protect “If the unions can make a case they Dies; Founded Rehab. Clinic stolen cars and motorcycles at one location in Rahway using LoJack technology. and Legislative Republicans. And so your rights is not a luxury,” said Sena- can benefit workers, I’ll withdraw Former First Lady Betty Ford died Pictured, left to right, are: Sgt. Joseph Nordstrom, Officers Kenneth Matz and Giovanni Arlia, Lt. Robert McGuire and Det. Nicholas Incannella. today’s (Monday’s) override votes tor and former Governor Richard the bill. If they fail to make that case, Friday at the age of 93 on July 8 at the are really worse than political theater Codey (D-27, Roseland). “Our legal why should the government order Eisenhower Medical Center in -- they’re offensive. clinics are a vital part of our system of people to join or comply?” he said. Rancho Mirage. The wife of the late UC Police Officers Recognized “They had the chance to do this justice, and have ensured that those Speaker Oliver said the measure is President Gerald Ford founded the properly by negotiating a budget and who have the least can be on equal “dead on arrival.” Twenty-two state Betty Ford Clinic. President Ford died they deliberately chose not to. In our ground with anyone in a court of law. have similar laws. December 26, 2006. For Uncovering Theft Ring books, when you pass a budget that Justice is blind, but sadly, this Gover- Bill Would Ensure Assault New Jersey State AFL-CIO Presi- UNION COUNTY – In the early awards to several Union County Po- is nearly $1 billion out of balance, nor has turned a blind eye to countless dent Charles Wowkanech said he was Victims Don’t Pay for Exams lice Officers at a ceremony in the you lose the moral grounds to gripe residents at the greatest risk of seeing “extremely disappointed with As- Legislation to ensure victims of morning hours of May 9, Union County Police Officer Kenneth Matz responded Ralph Froehlich Public Safety Build- and complain about what the Gover- their basic rights eroded, and who sembly members (Amy) Handlin (R- sexual assault are not responsible for to a routine stolen vehicle alert from the ing in Westfield on Wednesday, July 6. nor had to cut to make the books have no other way to fight back.” Middletown) and O’Scanlon for paying for forensic sexual assault Recognized from the County Police balance,” Sen. Kean said. “And when GOP Senator Joseph Kyrillos of sponsoring and introducing this type exams has received final legislative LoJack tracking system in his cruiser, and the result was anything but routine. Patrol Division were Officer Matz, you post a board list that spends Monmouth County shot back that the of radical legislation.” approval and now heads to the Officer Matz followed the signal until Officer Giovanni Arlia and Sgt. Jo- more money than the little surplus Democrats’ vote was “a cynical at- Ex-State Trooper is New Governor’s desk. seph Nordstrom. Also recognized from we have for a rainy day, that’s out- tempt to hoodwink the taxpayers.” U.S. Marshall for N.J. The bill (A-2597/S-972) would it ended at a storage yard where numerous other stolen vehicles were waiting the County Police Investigation Divi- right irresponsible. [The] override “ As lawmakers, we all want to say Juan Mattos, Jr. of Monroe Town- turn the current state statute, approved for overseas shipment. sion were Lt. McGuire and Det. session isn’t about public policy it’s yes to everyone. But to make prom- ship was sworn-in last Thursday as in 2001, into a permanent law by Incannella. about glossy ‘gotcha’ mailers and TV ises and commitments we cannot pay the first Hispanic to hold the post of specifying that victims are not “The freeholder board is very proud of the officers involved in this action, ads for the fall campaign. So we are for is theater, not a legitimate attempt U.S. marshal for the District of New charged any fee for services that are and we appreciate the contributions that Motor Vehicle Offices here to tell you that a united Repub- to help people,” Sen. Kyrillos said. Jersey. He was serving as an agent for directly associated with forensic lican caucus is not going to fall for the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s sexual assault examinations, includ- the LoJack Corporation has made to the Health Grants Told safety and security of Union County Expand Hours the Majority’s political games.” Office when President Barack Obama ing routine medical screening, medi- residents,” said Union County Free- AREA — All 39 New Jersey Mo- The override votes of the guberna- TRENTON – The New Jersey De- nominated him in March. cations for prophylaxis of sexually - tor Vehicle agencies statewide moved torial vetoes of appropriations pro- partment of Health and Senior Ser- Mr. Mattos started his law enforce- transmitted infections, pregnancy holder Chairman Deborah Scanlon. The events began to unfold at ap- to the new service hours schedule as posed by Democrats in their proposal vices has announced that the department career as a state trooper in 1975 tests, emergency contraception, sup- proximately 1 a.m. Upon detecting a of July 2, state officials have an- failed 24-15 along party lines. ment has awarded Jefferson Park Min- and retired last year at the second- plies, equipment and use of space. LoJack stolen vehicle alert, Officer nounced. This follows complaints of Senators Bob Gordon (D-38, Fair istries $22,500 and Prevention Links highest post in the state police. The 2001 state law established the lines around the state at the agencies. Lawn) and Jim Whelan (D-2, Atlan- $10,000 grant out of $350,000 in fed- Unemployment Rate Rose Matz tracked the signal to a storage Statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Ex- yard on Elston Street in Rahway. On Press conferences planned for tic) blasted Republicans for voting to eral grants to expand a community- To 9.2 Percent in June aminer program. Under that statute, Monday to promote the new hours, “maintain the Governor’s $13-mil- based program that help older adults The nation’s latest labor report each county provides forensic sexual a hunch, he used his on-board mobile data computer to check the Vehicle however, were canceled after a com- lion cut to one of the most frail popu- better manage their chronic diseases. shows employers in June hired the assault examinations to sexual assault Identification Number of another puter malfunction made it impos- lations in the entire state.” Take Control of Your Health in fewest workers in nine months as the victims. vehicle parked on the premises. That sible for staff to issue driver’s li- The Senators specifically criticized New Jersey is a community work- unemployment rate rose to 9.2 per- Bachmann Increases censes. the cuts to Medicaid benefits. shop held for two-and-a-half hours Lead In GOP Field car had been reported stolen in April. cent, the Associated Press reported. Assisted by other patrol officers, July 11 was to have been the first “The Republicans have told the once a week for six weeks. Work- Businesses added just 57,000 jobs Rep. Michele Bachmann of Min- Monday the agencies were open since most vulnerable of the most vulner- shops are provided at no or low cost, last month while government cut nesota has extended her lead over the Officer Matz secured the area until the daylight hours and the arrival of they closed last summer to save the able in New Jersey that they on their in all 21 New Jersey counties. 238,000 positions combined at the announced Republican candidates, Union County Police Lieutenant Rob- state money. federal, state and local levels. but she trails both Texas Governor The new hours for the agencies are Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) said Rick Perry and New Jersey Chriatie ert McGuire and Detective Nicholas State Aid to Union County Schools Incannella. They identified several Monday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tues- the June report is “yet another sober- Chris Christie when both governors more stolen cars on the premises, day, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, District/Town 2010-11 2011-12 amt++ ing reminder that we must get our and former vice-president candidate Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 fiscal house in order. We must reject Sarah Palin are included in a hypo- including two motorcycles and two late model luxury vehicles that had p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. calls for higher taxes, greater spend- thetical preference poll of Republi- been carjacked in Newark. Democratic lawmakers in Union ing and more regulations and instead can primary voter, according to a new County have been pushing for the focus on fiscally-responsible pro- Zogby poll. Four Republicans (Gov. “This is a fine example of the kind of results we can expect when law reopening of the Elizabeth office, growth policies that will lead us to- Christie, former Mass. Gov. Mitt enforcement technology is combined saying its closing as impacted city ward a balanced budget, job creation Romney, Rep. Bachmann and former with exceptional heads-up field po- residents while causing lines at other and a stronger economy.” Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty) are each offices including Springfield. Jersey City BOE Seeks To lice work,” Union County Police in a statistical tie with President Chief Dan Vaniska said. In addition, the Motor Vehicle Com- Remove Superintendent Barack Obama when they are mission shut down the Westfield motor Jersey City Board of Education matched up against him. All other In appreciation of their police work, the LoJack Corporation presented vehicles inspection center this spring. members are negotiating with Super- GOP contenders trail the President. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 14, 2011 Page 3 21st District Towns to Receive Increased School Aid Bramnick Sponsors GOP to Host Forum on County District FY 2011 FY 2012 Increase ($) Inc. (%) Shore Video Contest AREA - Assemblyman Jon Climate Change, Security Essex Essex Cty Voctech $18,735,148 $19,521,662 $786,514 4% Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) has an- Essex Millburn Twp $0 $1,529,234 $1,529,234 nounced the Second Annual Jersey CRANFORD — The Republican opportunity to hear from top military Shore video contest to capture the Committee of Union County, in part- minds about the state of U.S. and Morris The Chathams $408,719 $1,442,731 $1,034,012 253% “real” Jersey Shore. nership with the United Kingdom U.K. military preparedness for threats Morris Harding $0 $181,192 $181,192 Assemblyman Bramnick said, (U.K.) Foreign and Commonwealth to our economic and energy interests “I was overwhelmed with the Office and the U.K. Ministry of De- at home and abroad.” Morris Madison $0 $698,692 $698,692 beautiful clips submitted by con- fence, is hosting a forum tonight, There is no charge for the forum Morris Morris Cty Votech $768,862 $1,094,960 $326,098 42% testants last year, and I am look- July 14, at 7 p.m., on “Climate Change and a question-and-answer-period ing forward to once again seeing and National Security” featuring two will follow the discussion. 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Legislation to Ban ‘Fracking’ Outing at Echo Lake is a critical factor in being successful Nancy Munoz, have announced that “One of our top priorities is in- in anything you do, whether it’s on RAHWAY – The Robert Wood the court or in the Statehouse,” Asm. local school districts will receive vesting in our youth and providing TRENTON – Assemblyman Jon “Until the research is complete, I Johnson Foundation will hold its 28th increased school aid for the 2011- them with necessary resources to Bramnick (R-21 Westfield) has joined cannot support this controversial drill- Bramnick said. “I am happy to join annual Golf Classic at Echo Lake the New York Knicks, Cablevision 2012 school year. prepare them for the future. The ad- lawmakers from both sides of the ing technique” Asm. Bramnick said. Country Club in Westfield on Mon- The legislators said they worked ditional funding is welcome news aisle in supporting a ban on hydraulic “While natural gas is an abundant, and the township committee in pro- day, September 19. moting such a worthwhile cause.” closely with the Christie Administra- and reaffirms our commitment to fracturing, a controversial method of cheap and clean source of American Proceeds from the golf outing will tion in an effort to gain a fairer share provide a quality education,” Asw. drilling for natural gas. produced energy, we must be careful benefit the programs and services of Clarification of school aid dollars in the final state Munoz said. If the bipartisan bill is approved by not to endanger our environment.” RWJ University Hospital in Rahway. In a June 30 story on the Scotch budget signed by the Governor. Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, The $550 per person cost includes Senator Kean said school chil- would be the first state in the nation to Westfield) also favors the legislation. Plains-Fanwood High School gradu- Bill Allows Joint golf registration, the greens fee, driv- ation ceremony, the name of the Sa- dren and property taxpayers are the ban fracking. The process of hydrau- “We’ve seen the impact fracking ing range and putting green, electric primary beneficiaries of the Control of Racetracks lic fracturing involves pumping mil- has on the environment, drinking lutatorian should have been spelled golf carts, buffet breakfast, hot dogs Amanda Ho. We regret the error. Governor’s decision to dedicate TRENTON — Legislation that lions of gallons of a water, sand, and water, and public health in Pennsyl- and more, on-course beverages, and additional state revenue to school would help facilitate the transferring chemical cocktail into wells to create vania,” Sen. Kean said. “When resi- a cocktail reception. aid for suburban communities. of racetrack operations from public fissures in the rock and allow natural dents are able to light their tap water Golfers will have the opportunity “By making tough choices and to private entities has been approved gas to escape. on fire due to pollutants leaching into to compete in putting and chipping using an unexpected bump in state by the state Senate. The legislation was passed by the the groundwater, there’s clearly more contests. They will also have the op- 3EEMEFORYOUR revenues wisely, we were able not The bill, S-2640/A-3710, would Senate, 33-1, on June 29 and Assem- than just a minor problem at hand. portunity to win hole-in-one prizes. only to increase aid over last year, provide the New Jersey Sports and bly, 58-11, with eight Assembly mem- Nobody denies the need for America For more information concerning ).352!.#% but to double the rate of increase Exposition Authority with the power bers abstaining. to produce more of its own energy, the golf outing or to make a donation that was originally proposed in to jointly run racetrack operations to According to a press release issued but fracking as it stands today ap- to RWJ Rahway Foundation, call the !.$&).!.#)!, March,” Sen. Kean said. the Meadowlands and Monmouth by Asm. Bramnick, the practice “raises pears to carry more risks than we can Foundation office at (732) 499-6135 Asm. 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Trained and Focused – Thank You Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce In these times of fiscal concerns minimum damage to our structure — Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. and budget cuts, I felt it was impor- all in an extremely timely manner. The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey tant to bring this incident to the atten- Michael Duelks was one fireman enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 tion of the readers of The Westfield who stood out among the others. He tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Leader. patiently answered our questions and If you can guess one correctly – good guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 On Sunday, July 3 we were having assured us that this group would not a party at our home at 9 Stoneleigh leave until the fire was completely vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Park when one of our 16 guests no- extinguished. you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! ticed smoke billowing up from just Thankfully, this is first time in the All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. under the roof of our gazebo. It ap- 30 years that we have lived in come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman peared to be an electrical issue so we Westfield that we have required the Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER immediately turned off the power, service of our firemen. It was ex- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo but the smoke only grew more in- tremely comforting to me to witness 1. Thirling – The act of boring, drilling, COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION tense. their approach to my emergency. This etc. Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly We called 911 and within 90 sec- is a group of men that we should all 2. Tursio – A large dolphin of the EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS onds, two fire trucks were at our be proud to call ours. North Atlantic having few teeth house. The group of 16 firefighters Thanks to each of them and to 3. Ouzel – The European blackbird were led by Platoon Commander Mayor Andy Skibitsky for all he does 4. Titubate – To stumble or stagger SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Scott Miller. These men were well to maintain our critical services DEFECATE One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 trained and equipped. They were pro- through these very difficult times. 1. To lower in volume; to mute 2. To purify or remove impurities fessional and focused. Mr. Miller Without him we would all be in 3. To fall away or decline methodically determined the source trouble. 4. To fade or erode On Making Millions… of the fire and went about directing Chris Ryan STINGO his men to extinguish the blaze with Westfield 1. A stem, stalk or support 2. Limit; restraint Rescue Squad Also Played Vital Role 3. Strong beer or ale 4. In mining, an inclined trough for And Being On Strike washing ore In Assisting People at Brightwood LUGUBRIOUS With the NFL on lockout and the NBA in never- One can pretty much look past the NBA as a non- In your recent article detailing the After the woman was decontami- 1. Playful; sportive never land, these public propped up monopolies join event as far as some are concerned. There’s little events at Brightwood Park on June nated at the scene by Hazmat, the 2. Muddy, turbid, thick the wretched ranks of the federal government in legitimacy for a sport where more than half of the 30, when a woman was overcome by first ambulance transported her to 3. Pertaining to a freak of nature; a toxic fumes, the Westfield Volunteer Overlook Medical Center with para- monstrosity their zeal to slice up the public’s money. We should players are convicted felons. If they stay on strike for 4. Excessive grief; very sad say it’s too late for the feds as they have already done much of the season, they’d just make it obvious that Rescue Squad was omitted as a par- medics. The second crew assessed ticipating agency. two additional patients and trans- INSTAURATION their dirty — sliced up and spent over $14 trillion of they may not be needed or wanted. 1. Blowing or breathing into or on It should be noted that the rescue ported one to Overlook as well. The 2. To stud or adorn with stars the public’s money; it’s just that they are looking for On a positive possibility — ship the Brooklyn- squad responded to the scene when third patient refused transport to the 3. Brief exposure to radiation more. When you put it all together, it spells NFEDBA bound Nets and the Knicks to L.A. All we ask for in notified by the Westfield Police De- hospital. 4. Renewal or restoration – “Nonsense Festered Exclusively Daily By Ava- return is for the bankrupt Dodgers to come back partment at 10:22 that morning. The The rescue squad spent three hours rice.” home after all these years. Merge them with the crew, consisting of two EMTs and on this emergency. We are proud to two probationary (training) members, have cooperated with all the other Letters to Though most people are not disposed to purchase Brooklyn Cyclones and play ball the way it was was involved in the search for the agencies and to have been able to a “personal seat license,” sitting on one’s derriere on really done. Then, give the entire New Jersey Legis- woman with difficulty breathing. A treat and transport the patients. the Editor Sunday afternoons in the fall is enjoyable watching lature season tickets to keep the cretins from mis- second ambulance also responded to Lynn Feldman, Captain NFL football. Will we have the NFL this year? Who chief in Trenton. assist. Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Sprinklers Can Be Key knows? Time is drawing short. Just think of the Professional sports, though needing to keep it ‘Apocalypse’ Caption Is Reminder In Controlling Blazes dread of being relegated to watching “Bowling for exciting for the cable contracts, have worked hard at At around 7 a.m. on July 6, a fire Dollars” on the boob tube or forced to nestle up to a everything they can think of to keep steroid abuse out Of Vietnam, Not Independence Day broke out at the condominium com- good book. of the games. Wonder how this Rocket Roger Clemens munity, Southwyck Village, on There’s always college football but that’s Satur- thing is going to turn out? The one facet not tried The reference in the caption under July Fourth celebrates should in no Yarmouth Court in Scotch Plains. the photo of the Cranford Fourth of way be linked to the Vietnam War. day. Perhaps the NCAA already has a backup Sun- (overtly) is a professional “all drug league.” The fire department arrived within July fireworks to the movie Apoca- The people in the photo are celebrat- minutes, but the fire completely en- day schedule in their hip pocket. If so with an NCAA Amsterdam might be a good venue for a startup. lypse Now and to a famous line from ing our freedoms. They are not an- gulfed one of the townhouse-style Sunday plan, it’s probably too disrupting to the Image the hype for the public stock offering. that movie, “I love the smell of na- ticipating the apocalypse of war, nor units, spreading quickly even through already entrenched commitments for tailgating such All in all, the players and the owners will succumb palm in the morning,” as part of a are they running from napalm firewalls. Ten people were displaced as at venerable locations as “Happy Valley.” Speak- soon to the allure of $millions and the public will description of the “dramatic conclu- flamethrowers. The “dramatic con- by the blaze, which destroyed four sion” of the Independence Day fes- clusion” of the Revolutionary War ing of that, how long can Joe keep going? have their heroes back. condos and left two others with smoke tivities is jarring to say the least. includes the right to express publicly damage. July Fourth celebrates our own in- one’s opinion in a letter such as mine. Thankfully, no one was injured, dependence from the then tyrannical The “dramatic conclusion” of the but the devastation was done. Making Lawsuits Available Online British monarchy. “Apocalypse” and Vietnam War speaks for itself. In many cases, properly installed “napalm” are loaded words in that Surely, there is a more uplifting and maintained fire sprinklers con- they are graphic reminders of the way to describe the celebratory emo- trol and possibly even extinguish a May Help Stop the Nonsense horrors of the Vietnam War. tions evoked in a picture of a July fire before the fire department even I might suggest more careful word- Fourth fireworks display. arrives on the scene. More impor- Anyone in Union County who wants to get a copy citizens would likely take advantage of this resource. ing in the future so as not to juxtapose Barbara Z. Koppel tantly, the presence of fire sprinklers of land records can do so online through the Union Unlike ordinances, resolutions, etc. that are avail- opposing metaphors. The victory that Westfield mitigates the risk to individuals af- County clerk’s website. The first page of the docu- able through New Jersey’s Open Public Records fected by the blaze, including Why Can’t SP Council Join Rotary firefighters who battle the fire. ment, such as a mortgage or deed, is free — with a (OPRA) law, court lawsuits can only be picked up in Fire sprinklers are the only proac- fee after that charged to the user’s credit card. person. Given that we are living in the 24/7 Age, we And Community On Frazee House? tive form of fire protection, provid- Many towns have made online services available believe government must increase accessibility of Last week’s article in [The Scotch- facilities for educational programs ing firefighters the time they need to to pay for everything from permits or parking tickets records and services to the public outside of normal Plains-Fanwood] Times entitled for our local schools, and all of this in do their jobs effectively and as safely and accident reports to downloading forms such as business hours. “Scotch Plains Council to Make Re- a parkland setting offering tremen- as possible, and helping to avoid po- for recreation programs. But if someone wants a Taxpayers always get stuck with the bill. They newed Push on Developing Zoo Prop- dous benefits to the people of the tential tragedies. erty,” had me dismayed. entire community. David Kurasz, NJ Fire Sprinkler Bd. copy of a lawsuit, they must either go to the Union have the right to know when their governments are North Brunswick County Courthouse or the jurisdiction in which the being sued. In our view, there must be more transpar- Why do they keep referring to it as The project would afford stellar the “Zoo” property? This is the Frazee recognition to Scotch Plains and Sensational Stories case was filed. Lawsuits filed in state Superior Court ency when it comes to the cost of litigation, settle- House property dating back to 1766. Fanwood in the same way as the are not available online. Opinions issued at the ments and legal fees. Has the Scotch Plains Council re- Miller-Cory House in Westfield and Take From the Issues Appellate level as well as in New Jersey Supreme So much energy is wasted with frivilous lawsuits. ally assessed the value, other than the Drake House in Plainfield. How- Are the front page articles in The Court are available online. Too many unjust settlements are conceded over square feet, that this historical gem ever, the famous “Aunt Betty” story, New York Times of July 6, 2011, With countless lawsuits being filed against towns, concern for the cost of justice. adds to, not only our community but as she faced up to General Cornwallis, “Florida Mother Is Found Not Guilty to the county and state? making her a heroine and inspiration of Murder,” “Murdered Girl, Hacked the county and school boards, in our opinion, these Perhaps with greater exposure, prevaricators hop- On March 28, 2006 the SP Town- for the fighting colonists, make the Phone, Eyes on Tabloid” and “Best records should be readily accessible online for the ing to harvest the system would be too embarrassed ship Council granted the Fanwood- lore of Frazee overpowering. By re- Friend and Ex-Teammate to Con- public. Such access could pay for itself, as many to do so. Scotch Rotary Club a 50-year lease storing Frazee House for our com- front Clemens at Trial” more impor- that allowed them to renovate and munity, we will assure that the story tant for our country’s well-being than restore the property. The F-SP Ro- of her courageous act will endure the page A12 article “Obama Sum- tary undertook this enormous project through future generations. mons G.O.P. and Democratic Lead- with only one thing in mind – to Does the Scotch Plains Council ers for Deficit Reduction Talks?” I do benefit our community. This is what have a better idea than this for the not think so! Rotary is all about. Exciting plans property? Why can’t they join the Yet it is massive day-and-night were prepared for the ultimate Rotary in making this a combined media coverage of Dominique completion of the project as a living project that will bring great rewards Strauss-Kahn and the alleged victim, history museum, with added out to all of us in the community? and of the Casey Anthony murder buildings, a gift shop, a video theatre Richard Dobyns trial, as if the seemingly endless dis- telling the history of the house, and Scotch Plains cussion of these cases will solve the severe economic problems in the Fanwood Mayor Mahr Acknowledges United States! The public knows every detail in County and Borough Police Service these cases, yet how much does the In the fall of 2010, when Fanwood Throughout the year we have had a public really know about economic joined the newly initiated Union very professional working relation- problems and solutions? County Police Dispatch Shared Ser- ship with the County Police Dispatch Can a public which watches vice Pilot Program, I was proud that Team, which was exemplified during “American Idol” and “Dancing With the Borough of Fanwood had the the recent storm on July 8. The Stars” more than it watches ses- foresight to take this step and hopeful We were visited by drenching rains, sions of Congress know them? for its success. high winds, power outages and fall- So much for President Abraham It is with great pleasure that I ac- ing branches that provoked an ex- Lincoln, who said, “Let the people knowledge the excellent teamwork treme demand on our public safety know the facts and the country will and service provided to the Borough providers. During the storm and im- be safe.” And for James Madison, of Fanwood by Union County Police. mediately after, there was a high vol- who said, “A popular government, ume of phone calls, motor vehicle without popular information, or the How Can ‘J-Walker’ accidents, medical emergencies and means of acquiring it, is but a pro- routine inquiries, testing our coop- logue to a farce or a tragedy, or, Expect Driver to Yield erative relationship. perhaps to both.” One thing Westfield could use is Throughout the year we have seen Stephen Schoeman extra money. With that said, why not the day-to-day functions of public Westfield ticket “J-Walkers?” Is it too long a safety in Fanwood being supported walk to go to the closest crosswalk? by a professional team at the County NJ Motor Vehicle No, it is not for most people. It could Police, with the added benefit of sig- be for some. nificant cost savings for Fanwood Commission Problems On a recent trip through town, two taxpayers. On July 8, 2011, the New Jersey Your State Legislators people were “J-walking” across With the advantage of hindsight, Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMV) ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Broad Street and I slowed to let them we see that the local/county relation- announced regional press conferences Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. pass. One of those people had the ship has become so seamless that in for July 11, 2011 to announce return 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. nerve to yell at me because I didn’t emergency conditions all public to Monday openings and extended Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, come to a stop. I pointed at the green safety operations ran flawlessly. I hours of service. (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. light that I was responding too. The want to thank the professional team On July 11, the NJMV computer Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) person said something else. 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail at Union County Police Dispatch, the system statewide shutdown — strand- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] If traffic is stopped completely on Fanwood Police Department and all ing thousands trying to do business. (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] any street, some people do cut be- Fanwoodians for being willing to take On July 11, the NJMV cancelled Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] tween cars to get to the other side. But this leap of faith in order to work the press conferences. 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] when traffic is moving, how can some- smarter. As one reader put it: “I went down Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] one “J-walking” expect a driver to This is a true win-win for public about 8:30 a.m., 30 minutes into the (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] yield to them? safety and the community. new Monday hours. As of noon, 7th Congressional District Richard Dobra Colleen Mahr computers were still down. I finally Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Westfield Fanwood Mayor gave up on them.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 14, 2011 Page 5 Tree Care and Safety: National Standard Says ‘Don’t Top Trees’ For years tree topping was consid- liage, disrupting the tree’s energy stor- ered the easiest and cheapest way to age; stimulates vigorous new growth, make mature trees safer and reduce which is prone to breakage; increases their size. Today, tree researchers have tree maintenance costs; and, destroys proven that both of these assump- the tree’s appearance and value. tions are false. “Millions of trees have Some consumers top trees out of been hacked with little or no consid- tradition or mistakenly believe that top- eration to their health and structural ping a tree reduces its size and lowers integrity,” says Tchukki Andersen, the maintenance cost. Mr. Andersen board certified master arborist and adds, “Topping a tree often results in staff arborist with the Tree Care In- greater expense over the long run; for dustry Association (TCIA). this reason, tree care professionals con- According to TCIA, many of these sider topping a form of consumer fraud.” trees eventually die as a result of the Trees try to maintain a delicate damage. Others eventually become foliage-to-root ratio and have to guard unsafe, leading to dangerous limb against wood-eating insects. Topping Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader and The Times breakage or whole tree failure years removes too much of the foliage and NO STORM, NO WIND...On July 4, a calm and sunny day, this tree fell on the after the topping was done. limits the tree’s ability to sustain its 1000 block of Lawrence Avenue in Westfield. The street was blocked and power The TCIA and the American Na- own roots. The tree itself may fall due lines were entangled. Fire, police and PSE&G responded to correct the problems. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWIFT BOATING...Residents enjoy the challenge of canoe racing on the Rahway tional Standards Institute A300 prun- to root dieback. Conifers, if they don’t River in Cranford on the July 4th holiday. ing standards consider topping to be die, will never look the same. an unacceptable pruning practice. Ask your tree service to state on a Looking for the Archives? “Tree service companies that follow written proposal: “All work done ac- The Westfield Leader to 1907, see Matt Sontz Introduces His Candidacy industry standards will refuse to top cording to ANSI A300 standards.” your tree,” notes Mr. Andersen. The ANSI pruning standard has a goleader.com/archives For Westfield Council Ward Three Topping is a non-standard pruning section on utility line clearance tree I am Matt Sontz, the Democratic go unpaved while deteriorating roads procedure where larger trees are se- trimming. Utilities trim trees accord- candidate for the Westfield Town go unplowed; the Central Avenue verely cut back to a pre-determined ing to ANSI standards. Council for the Third Ward. Although pedestrian crossing light is confus- size. It is also known as hat-racking Homeowners who would like a ar- The Family Law Department of I have already begun meeting many ing and improperly located. or de-horning. Topping trees leaves borist to assess their trees should Dughi & Hewit Presents of my fellow third ward residents, I Full-time pensions are being un- large exposed wounds, which can contact the Tree Care Industry Asso- would like to introduce myself to you necessarily given to part-time em- pre-dispose the tree to infestation or ciation, a resource on trees since 1938. and let you know about my candi- ployees, our 9-1-1 system is on the other future health problems; ruins For more information, see dacy. brink of obsolescence with a race tree structure; removes too much fo- www.treecaretips.org. I live on Vernon Terrace (corner of against time to replace it. Our town’s Central Avenue) with my wife and bond rating has been lowered, speed- children. My two sons attend ers are rampant in our neighborhoods, Public Notice On State Websites Is Jefferson School and the Westfield and it goes on and on. YMCA Pre-School, respectively. I I believe our town council can do Inadequate, Costly and Limited have coached kindergarten and first better. I look forward to meeting you Government websites cannot pro- extensive readership. Public notices grade baseball. I have also circulated and discussing the important issues vide the audience, authenticity and in a newspaper – particularly when and presented petitions to the that we face and how we can solve archiving capacity that a print news- supplemented by a newspaper website Westfield Town Council to restore them. For more information, I invite paper and newspaper website pro- – are far more likely to be read than the crossing guard at Sycamore and you to visit my website: vide for an official public notice-of- notices on a government Internet site.” Central — and to move the Central mattsontz.com. record, a coalition of newspaper or- The Pew Research Center found Avenue Pedestrian Crossing to a lo- I wish you and your family a safe ganizations told the Centers for Med- that only 26 percent of those sur- cation that makes sense. The cross- and happy summer. icaid and Medicaid Services (CMS) veyed who were 65 years or older ing guard at Sycamore and Central Matt Sontz at the U.S. Department of Health and used the Internet. MediaPost released was restored. Democratic Candidate for Westfield Human Services (HHS) this week. a survey showing only four out of 10 I previously ran for Town Council Town Council-Third Ward HHS/CMS has proposed remov- of minorities regularly use the in 2007, which was an extremely ing all newspaper notices to Medic- Internet. rewarding experience. aid recipients and is instead directing The coalition states the four tradi- Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. My candidacy is about changing states to post them solely on state tional elements of public notice: be by the way our town council does busi- government websites. A coalition an independent party, accessible, au- ness, restoring fiscal responsibility, composed of the Public Notice Re- thenticated and archived at a reason- 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates restoring basic services, and making source Center, National Newspaper able cost – state governments are un- All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce our town council more responsive. Association, Newspaper Association able to allocate sufficient resources to Our town now faces extraordinary of America and American Court and accomplish the costly and difficult including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of challenges that are the result of years Commercial Newspapers strongly procedures associated with proper au- assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial of questionable decision-making and opposes the move. thentication and archiving; low read- agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- a failure to recognize our most im- “Any Internet notice is an inad- ership of government websites makes divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions portant needs. Our town’s fire rating equate substitute for a printed, fixed them inadequate for reaching broad has been lowered, our police force newspaper notice, although our orga- sections of the public. “States are not Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference and fire department are at their low- nizations believe the Internet should in the business of building readership est levels of staffing, our fire be actively used by both CMS and just as governments do not have ex- Dughi & Hewit, P.C. department’s ladder truck sits dor- newspapers to extend the reach of pertise in bridge-building. mant in its garage, crossing guards printed notices,” the coalition said in For more information, contact 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 on Central Avenue have been re- its letter to HHS/CMS. “State gov- Cheryl Sadowski, Newspaper Asso- (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com moved, pot holes go unrepaired, roads ernment Internet sites do not have ciation of America, (571) 366-1135. Page 6 Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Thomas Costigan, 62, Business Owner; Was Known For Entertaining Stories – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Thomas Francis Costigan, 62, of seph, in 2000. Neil Koop, Longtime Westfield Resident Howell passed away surrounded by He is survived by his beloved wife, Westfield police investigation of a motor ve- his family on Wednesday, July 6, Carla; his mother, Kathleen, of Dies at 100 After a Life Well Lived Saturday, July 2, Alvaro hicle accident in the area of East from injuries sustained in a motor- Shrewsbury; his sons, Brian and his Palomeque, 21, of Elizabeth was ar- South and Central Avenues. Smith cycle accident on Sunday, June 26. wife, Amanda, of Manville, N.J., Neil Arnett Koop, 100, died of con- 2003. rested at South Avenue and Boule- was charged with driving while in- Born in Boston, Mass., Tom was Riley and his wife, Fabiana, of gestive heart failure in Castle Rock, Gering was acquired, first by vard on a Garwood warrant. He was toxicated (DWI), along with multiple raised in Tinton Falls. Middletown, N.J. and Colo. on Monday, June 20, 2011. Studebaker and later by Monsanto. At processed and released on $500 bail. other motor vehicle violations. He He received his edu- Kevin of East Greenville, A former 52-year resident of age 60, he retired from Monsanto after Monday, July 4, a resident of was transported to Westfield police cation at St. James Pa.; his step-sons, Nathan Westfield, N.J., he had resided with an extremely satisfying career. He Genesee Trail reported the theft of a headquarters, processed and released Grammar School, Red and Dru of Howell; his his daughter in Highlands Ranch, Colo. spent the next 23 years teaching col- men’s bicycle, with an approximate to a responsible adult. Bank Catholic High sister, Kathleen, and her since November 2003 and in a group lege-level math and physics and tutor- value of $550, from the south side Mountainside School, Saint Thomas husband, Frank, of assisted-living home in ing at Union Junior Col- Westfield train station. Wednesday, June 29, an officer on More in Connecticut Pottstown, Pa., and the Castle Rock since April lege in Cranford, N.J. Tuesday, July 5, a resident of the routine patrol on Orchard Road ob- and Ocean County lights of his life, his 16, 2011. Later, he cared for his ail- 800 block of North Avenue reported served an individual dressed in cam- Community College. grandchildren, Olivia, He was born January ing wife until her death, in the theft of a rear bicycle tire and gear ouflage pants, black shirt and check- He received an honor- Patrick, Paola and Julia. ring while the bicycle was secured at ered hat carrying a black, briefcase- 12, 1911 in Robinson, Ill. April 1999. the south side Westfield train station. style bag. According to police, the able discharge from Also surviving are his As a boy, he lived in Tulsa, Neil was an accom- the United States nephews, Tim of Dublin, The incident occurred sometime be- individual, later identified as a 16- Okla. and Webster Groves plished violinist, playing tween June 10 and June 12. The miss- year-old male juvenile, was found to Coast Guard. Tom had Ireland, Michael and his and St. Louis, Mo. Gradu- in lieu of a valedictorian ing items have a total approximate be in possession of multiple bottles traveled extensively wife, Nicole, of ation from Central High speech at high school value of $80. of wine he admitted removing from throughout the United Coatesville, Pa., Brian School as valedictorian se- graduation, as a member Tuesday, July 5, Tiffany Baker, 26, his parents’ home. He was transported States, Japan, Saudi Thomas F. Costigan and his wife, Tami, and cured him a place in the of a trio for the St. Louis of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- to police headquarters and turned over Arabia, Sweden, Ire- niece, Kalene, of Wash- 1933 class at Washington University radio station standing Westfield traffic warrant for to his mother. land, the Caribbean, Australia and ington, D.C.; his brothers-in-law, University in St Louis, as a young man, and as a $500 after responding to Westfield Wednesday, June 29, a resident of Portugal. Randal Rainwater and his wife, where he graduated with a member of the Plainfield police headquarters. She was pro- Fernwood Road reported that some- Tom was an owner and integral Patricia, Thomas H. Rainwater and degree in mechanical en- Neil A. Koop Symphony Orchestra. In cessed and held at police headquar- one had written graffiti on a concrete part of HFI Truck Center in his wife, Lisa, Joe B. Rainwater, gineering. Later, he was hired by Colorado, he played until age 95 with ters in lieu of bail. The following day, wall behind his home. According to Mountainside. This was a family Chris Rainwater and his wife, Monsanto Chemical Corporation. the South Suburban Symphony. He she was arrested at police headquar- police, the individual had painted over business with his father, Joseph, Melinda, and Paul W. Kitchens and He married Eleanor Brightmeyer also greatly enjoyed golf and bowl- ters on an outstanding Elizabeth the graffiti, but someone painted more and two of his sons, Brian and Riley, his wife, Aimee, along with numer- on June 3, 1939. This coincided with ing with his wife, Ellie. criminal warrant. She was processed graffiti on top of the paint. for almost 50 years. ous nieces and nephews. a promotion and move to Springfield, Neil will be remembered not only and released on $100 bail. Thursday, July 7, an individual There are few people who ever A Mass of Christian Burial was Mass., where the couple resided until for his huge intellect, but also for his Tuesday, July 5, a resident of the came into headquarters to report that came in contact with Tom who were celebrated on Saturday, July 9, at 1946. While working for Monsanto, quick wit, winning smile, generosity 100 block of North Cottage Place he was involved in a motor vehicle not charmed by his magnetic per- St. James Roman Catholic Church Neil was in charge of a team that and warmth of spirit. More than any reported that multiple street signs in accident and that his vehicle had to be sonality, his sense of humor and his in Red Bank. Interment followed at the area were damaged through crimi- towed. According to police, when the developed the first successful manu- other quality, he is remembered for nal mischief. The signs were defaced individual went to the site to which infectious laughter. He was a de- Mt. Olivet Cemetery in facturing process for the extrusion of his ability to love greatly and without lightful raconteur who could keep Middletown. with either spray paint or markers. his vehicle was towed, he noticed his 40-foot-wide polyethylene film. condition. The total amount of damage could wallet was missing from the side com- an entire room laughing with his Arrangements were by the Th- Monsanto adopted this superior pro- He is survived by his daughter, Karen not be assessed at the time. partment. endless impersonations and stories. ompson Memorial Home, 310 cess, and its use spread worldwide. In Ione Koop of Highlands Ranch, Colo. Tuesday, July 5, a Myrtle Avenue Saturday, July 9, an individual from No one was happier, more optimis- Broad Street in Red Bank. 1946, he accepted a position with In lieu of flowers, donations may resident reported the theft of a men’s a Sheffield Street business reported tic or funnier than Tom. He was so The family requests that in lieu of Gering Plastics in Kenilworth, in be made to Washington University, bicycle, valued at $425, from the south that she reviewed a motion detection dearly loved and will be missed by flowers, memorial donations be charge of Engineering. School of Engineering and Applied side Westfield train station. surveillance video which taped a tall, his extended family and immeasur- made in his memory to the St. Jude He and his wife moved to Scotch Science, One Brookings Drive, Box Wednesday, July 6, Randy Satarsky, heavyset black male removing three able friends for the rest of their days. Children’s Research Hospital, Me- Plains, N.J. and later built a home in 1163, St. Louis, Mo. 63130. 44, of Westfield was arrested on three coils of scrap metal, valued at ap- Tom was a special and precious morial & Honors Program, 501 St. Westfield, in which he resided until July 14, 2011 outstanding traffic warrants issued proximately $200, that was intended son, husband, father, brother, grand- Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by the State Police in Bloomfield, for to be picked up by another individual. father, uncle, cousin and friend. He online at www.stjude.org. a total of $360. The arrest was pursu- According to police, when the sus- was predeceased by his father, Jo- July 14, 2011 Richard C. Underhill, 87, Was CFP; ant to a motor vehicle stop at East pect noticed the surveillance camera, Broad Street and Stanley Avenue. he fled the scene. Enjoyed Genealogy, Travel and Sailing Satarsky was transported to Westfield Sunday, July 10, an officer on rou- Margaret A. Reilly, 88, Beloved Mother; police headquarters, processed and tine patrol noticed a blue Yamaha Richard C. (Dick) Underhill, for- also is survived by his sister, Marjory released on bail. motorcycle traveling at a high rate of Had Owned Reilly Buick In Westfield merly of Wellesley, Mass., died peace- Hall of Conway, N.H., and a brother, Wednesday, July 6, a motor vehicle speed and passing vehicles by utiliz- fully on Saturday, July 9, 2011, in his Hugh Underhill of Concord, Mass. parked in the owner’s driveway on ing the shoulder. According to police, Margaret Ann Reilly, 88, our dear 53 happy years together. Westfield, N.J. home. He was 87. On his express command, no funeral the 500 block of Summit Avenue was the suspect is described as a black and loving Mother, Grandmother She leaves behind her daughter, Born in Boston, he graduated will be held. However, a gathering of targeted for criminal mischief. male, wearing a black T-shirt, jeans and friend, passed away on Friday, Robin Dae Newman, and her hus- Wellesley High School in 1942. Mr. family will be held later this summer. Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and and a black backpack. The officer July 8, 2011, in Charlottesville, Va. band, Corey Newman, of Underhill served honorably in the Army Arrangements are by Dooley Fu- pudding were smeared over the entire pulled next to the motorcycle and Born May 20, 1923 in Brooklyn, Charlottesville, Va., and her son, Air Force during World War II and was neral Directors in Westfield. exterior of the vehicle, causing ap- ordered the operator to pull over, at N.Y., Margaret graduated from Andrew R. Reilly, and his wife, a commissioned officer with a pilot Memorial donations may be made proximately $500 worth of damage. which time the suspect accelerated at South Side High School in Myra Reilly, of Boynton Beach, rating, separating service in 1945. to either the Center for Hope Hospice Wednesday, July 6, Walter Will- a high rate of speed, weaving in and Rockville Centre and from Colby Fla. She also leaves her granddaugh- He attended Nichols Junior Col- or the Westfield Rescue Squad. iams, 50, of Woodbridge was arrested out of traffic, until the officer lost Junior College in New Hampshire. ters, Holly Newman of Madison, lege and graduated with an Associate July 14, 2011 on an outstanding South Brunswick sight of him, police said. She later moved to Short Hills, N.J., Va., Heather King of Kents Store, in Business Administration (honors) warrant for $178 pursuant to a motor Scotch Plains where she met and married the love Va. and Shannon Reilly of Orlando, in 1947. While there, he was active Howard S. Nadel, 69 vehicle stop on the 500 block of East Wednesday, June 29, Craig of her life, Robert R. Reilly. They Fla., and her grandson, Brandon with the college newspaper, the glee Howard S. Nadel, a longtime resi- North Avenue. He was processed and Fletcher, 37, of Roselle was arrested moved to Westfield, N.J. in 1948, Reilly of Boynton Beach Fla. club and the social committee; played dent of Scotch Plains, passed away released on his own recognizance. on charges of burglary and theft. Ac- and Robert started Reilly She also will be missed by her football and tennis, and was captain peacefully at Overlook Medical Cen- Wednesday, July 6, a resident of cording to police, at approximately Oldsmobile. Margaret moved to longest friend and cousin, Joan of the hockey team and many intra- ter in Summit, N.J. on Thursday, July the 400 block of Channing Avenue noon, authorities received a call from Charlottesville, Va. in 2004. Bryant of Mt. Tremper, N.Y., and mural teams as well. 7, 2011. He was 69 years old. reported being the victim of a motor a Hetfield Avenue resident stating Margaret was active with her her family. Mr. Underhill went on to Boston Born in Linden and raised in the vehicle burglary, in which personal that an individual was in her family and her husband’s business, Her sweet and loving nature will property valued at $75 was taken. neighbor’s yard, looking through a University, where he received his Newstead section of South Orange, The burglary occurred at South Av- window. and was a longtime member of be missed by all who knew her. Bachelor of Science (magna cum Howard lived in Scotch Plains for enue and Cacciola Place. Officers arrived immediately and Echo Lake Country Club. She also The funeral service will begin at laude) in 1951. While at BU, he was almost 20 years, where he raised his Thursday, July 7, Jason Gilbert, stopped the suspect. Following an was an avid golfer for many years. 11 a.m. today, Thursday, July 14, active on the student council, with children, Bethany Nadel of Westfield 24, of Piscataway was arrested pur- investigation, it was determined that She and her family were members 2011, at the Gray Funeral Home, the advertising club and was a mem- and Seth Nadel of Morristown. suant to a motor vehicle stop at East Fletcher had committed a burglary on of St. Anne’s Roman Catholic 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. ber of the Tau Mu Epsilon Fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Cindy North Avenue and Elm Street for pos- Elizabeth Avenue after police recov- Church in Garwood for over 50 Interment will follow at Fairview He also lettered in varsity tennis. Nadel of West Orange; his children, session of less than 50 grams of sus- ered several thousand dollars worth years. Margaret and her husband Cemetery in Westfield. He married his high school sweet- Bethany and Seth; his son-in-law, Ken pected marijuana. He was processed of jewelry in his possession that was traveled all over the world and had July 14, 2011 heart, Nancy Huy Underhill, in 1944, Rotter; his grandchildren, Maxwell and released on his own recognizance taken from the residence, police said. and settled in Westfield in 1954. Mr. and Benjamin Rotter; his sister and with a summons. Fletcher allegedly entered the house Walter Barrett, 89, Former Resident; Underhill worked for Anchor Corp. brother-in-law, Sande and Daniel Elber Thursday, July 7, Carmine through an unlocked rear window and, in Elizabeth for many years whole- of Summit (formerly of Scotch Plains); DeMartinis, 58, of Morris Plains was once inside, removed the jewelry, po- saling securities before going into his niece, Rebecca Elber of New York arrested on an outstanding Union war- lice said. World War II Army Air Force Pilot business for himself as a Certified City, and his nephew, Lee Elber of rant for $165 pursuant to a motor He was taken to police headquar- Walter “Bud” Barrett, 89, of Surviving, in addition to his wife, Financial Planner. Basking Ridge. vehicle stop at East Broad Street and ters, processed and transported to the Greenville, S.C., husband of Daphne are three children, Tracey Gomez and Along the way he enjoyed geneal- Howard was a pioneer in the liquor Springfield Avenue. He was trans- Union County jail, where he was be- Ann Mason, died on her husband, Bob, of Satel- ogy and was a member of the industry and most recently was the ported to Westfield police headquar- ing held on $70,000 bail pending a Westfield Historical Society. He also owner of Shoppers Vineyard in ters, processed and released after post- July 7 court date in Elizabeth. The Monday, July 4, 2011. lite Beach, Fla., Scott ing bail. investigation is ongoing. Born in Westfield, N.J., Barrett and his wife, Jan, of was a member of the Westfield Ten- Clifton, N.J. for the past 20 years. He Friday, July 8, a police officer on Monday, July 4, a resident of New- he was the son of the late Greenville, S.C. and nis Club and the Plainfield Camera also had owned liquor stores in Union patrol reported 10 separate acts of ark Avenue reported that, sometime Agnes Somers. Mr. Geoffrey Barrett and his Club. Both he and his wife were ac- and Westfield. Several years ago, he vandalism involving town signs. The during the day, someone drove over Barrett graduated from wife, Donna, of Chatham, tive in the Newcomers Club and the was recognized as a leader in the incidents occurred on the 800 block his lawn and left tire marks. Holy Trinity High School N.J., and seven grandchil- First Congregational Church in liquor industry by a national industry of Boulevard and the surrounding Monday, July 4, the custodian at in Westfield and earned a dren. His twin brother, Jo- Westfield and traveled extensively magazine. area. There were no suspects. School One reported that, sometime bachelor’s degree in busi- seph Barrett, predeceased together throughout the Caribbean Howard was a longtime member of Friday, July 8, Maureen Regan, 54, overnight, someone set off fireworks ness from Duke Univer- him. and Europe. Mr. Underhill enjoyed Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch of Westfield was arrested on the 300 in the parking lot and left a lot of sity. He served in the U.S. Memorials may be made the Jersey shore with his family and Plains. He also was an avid golfer and block of West South Avenue on mul- garbage in the lot. Army Air Force as a B-26 to the charity of one’s became an avid sailor of small craft. could often be found playing golf on tiple outstanding Westfield warrants Tuesday, July 5, a resident of Sy- A devoted family man, he was pre- totaling $1,043. She posted bail and camore Avenue reported that, some- pilot during World War Walter ‘Bud’ Barrett choice. Services will be one of the Union County golf courses II. held in New Jersey at a deceased by his wife, Nancy, in 2003 with his son-in-law, Ken Rotter, or at was released. time overnight, someone entered her Mr. Barrett was retired from Cluett later date. The Thomas McAfee Fu- and his brother, Arthur Jr., in 2010. the Maplewood Country Club, where Saturday, July 9, a burglary was unlocked motor vehicle, which was Peabody, Inc. after 35 years of ser- neral Home, Downtown, Greenville, He is survived by his son, Bruce D. he was a member. Howard will be reported at a commercial building on parked in front of her house, and vice. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, art S.C. is in charge of the arrangements. Underhill, who serves as the police remembered and missed for his hard the 500 block of Westfield Avenue, removed approximately $100 in cash. and was a violinist. July 14, 2011 chief in the Borough of Garwood; his work, determination, strength, cour- where cut window screens and bro- Friday, July 8, a manager at daughter, Patricia Gail Underhill of age and sense of humor. ken glass were discovered. At the Shackamaxon Country Club reported Westfield, who works for L’Oreal Donations in his honor may be time of the report, there were no sus- that sometime overnight someone USA in Clark, and her son, Brandon made to the Overlook Hospital Foun- pects and it was unknown if anything entered the property and caused dam- U. West, also of Westfield, currently dation in Summit, N.J. was taken from the premises. age to the pump house. July 14, 2011 Saturday, July 9, Octavius Friday, July 8, a resident of Lenape Gray Funeral Homes a student at Rutgers University. He Carmichael, 18, of Crestview, Fla. Way reported that he has received was arrested on an outstanding numerous calls from a former friend Mary Banta, Irish Language Teacher; Mantua Township criminal warrant accusing him of something he did not Since 1897 for $250. Police located the suspect do. According to police, the former Historical, Rosary Societies Member after responding to a report of a so- friend also is threatening him. Mary Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Banta Mrs. Banta was predeceased by licitor going door to door in the area Friday, July 8, Ha Rhee, 57, of East passed away peacefully on Sunday, her husband, Henry Hyde Banta, Jr., of Birch Avenue attempting to sell Brunswick was arrested after a motor July 10, at Ashbrook Nursing Home in 1998; her sister, Nora Fitzpatrick magazines. The active warrant was vehicle stop on Park Avenue on an in Scotch Plains surrounded by her Monroe, and her two brothers, Kevin revealed through the investigation. outstanding $589 warrant issued by loving family. Carmichael was transported to the Scotch Plains Court. He was trans- and Brendan Fitzpatrick. Westfield police headquarters, pro- ported to police headquarters, pro- Mrs. Banta, the daughter of the late Surviving are her daughter, Mary cessed and released on his own recessed and released. Cornelius Lincoln and Mary Dwyer Margaret (Molly) of Plainfield, and her cognizance per the Mantua Township Friday, July 8, a resident of Hunter Fitzpatrick, was born and raised in sons, Henry Hyde Banta, III and his Police Department. Avenue reported that, sometime dur- Plainfield, N.J. She graduated from wife, Lori, of Clark, Cornelius Saturday, July 9, Elvis O. Tull, 40, ing the night, someone broke the Plainfield High School and received a Fitzpatrick and his wife, Nancy, of of Union was arrested and charged driver’s side mirror off of her motor Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Bachelor of Science degree in Math- Westfield, Joseph Edward and his wife, with shoplifting after he allegedly vehicle, which was parked in front of 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. ematics from New Jersey College for Nancy, of Hudson, Mass., and Christo- exited a store on the 600 block of her house. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Women, now called Douglass College. pher Michael of Westfield. She also is West North Avenue with merchan- Sunday, July 10, a resident of Coo- personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or More recently, she studied Irish survived by her sister, Una Fitzpatrick dise concealed in his clothing. Tull per Road reported that his former cremation. language, literature and history at Christ of West Caldwell. She addition- fled from the store’s loss prevention girlfriend calls him several times a New York University and at various ally will be deeply missed by her 10 officers but subsequently was stopped day and yells insults at him. Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home programs in Ireland, and taught Irish grandchildren, Jeanamarie, Mackenzie, by police while operating a motor Sunday, July 10, Kiandra Lewis, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. language at the Scotch Plains- Cornelius, Cameron, Jane, Hope, vehicle. He was transported to 28, of Plainfield was arrested after a Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Fanwood Adult School for a number Rebecca, Jacob, Daniel and Sarah. Westfield police headquarters, pro- motor vehicle stop on Route 22 on an William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. of years, as well as privately. The Funeral Mass will be held today, cessed and released with a summons. outstanding $223 warrant issued by NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Mrs. Banta was a member of Daltai Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Sunday, July 10, Taliba Khabir, 33, the Neptune City Court. She was of Irvington was arrested during a transported to police headquarters, (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 na Gaeilge, An Fainne and the North Trinity Church in Westfield. Burial will American Association of Celtic Lan- motor vehicle stop on the 300 block processed and released. be at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. of North Avenue, East, on outstand- Sunday, July 10, Sadiki Francis, guage Teachers. She also was a mem- Arrangements are by the Dooley John-Michael “J.M.” Jones ing warrants from Plainfield, for $150; 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested ber of the Associate Alumnae of Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Bloomfield, for $120, and Spring- and charged with obstruction of jus- N.J. Lic. #4869 Douglass College, the Plainfield His- enue in Westfield. field, for $100. She was transported tice after a motor vehicle stop on Director torical Society and the Rosary Soci- In lieu of flowers, donations may to Westfield police headquarters, pro- Route 22. According to police, Francis ety of the Holy Trinity Roman Catho- be made to The Plainfield Historical cessed and turned over to the refused to answer any questions and www.grayfuneralhomes.com lic Church in Westfield. Active in the Society, 602 W. Front Street, Plainfield Police Department. refused to hand over his driver’s li- PTAs of Westfield, she served as presi- Plainfield, N.J. 07060. Monday, July 11, Matthew Smith, cense. He was transported to police dent of McKinley School PTA. July 14, 2011 30, of Cranford was arrested during a headquarters, processed and released. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 14, 2011 Page 7 Theater and Musical Events ‘Meet the Coaches’ at JCC To Be Presented at Library To Highlight Swim Teams WESTFIELD – This summer, the Jersey is one of 22 professional the- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Sunday, September 18. Westfield Memorial Library is host- aters in the state. It is New Jersey’s Community Center (JCC) of Central Another “Meet the Coaches” event ing both theatrical and musical only professional theater company New Jersey will hold a “Meet the is scheduled for September 18 from 2 events. The library is located at 550 dedicated to Shakespeare’s canon Coaches” night on Thursday, July 28, to 3 p.m. East Broad Street. and other classic masterworks. from 7 to 8 p.m. for all in the commu- For additional information or ques- On Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m., Westfield Memorial Library nity who are interested in any of its tions, contact Kim Koza, aquatics di- the Shakespeare Theatre’s Next cardholders can begin registering for swim teams. rector, at (908) 889-8800, extension Stage Ensemble will present Tartuffe, the plays immediately. MURAL pa- The JCC offers three competitive no. 219, or [email protected], or Laura or “The Imposter,” by Moliere. This trons can begin registering for swim programs. The Barracudas Bransky at [email protected]. will be followed on Thursday, Au- Tartuffe today, Thursday, July 14, Swim Team (ages 6 to 18) is the most The JCC of Central New Jersey is gust 11, also at 7 p.m., by the and for Love’s Labour’s Lost on competitive team; the Mini-Barracu- a constituent agency of the Jewish Ensemble’s presentation of Love’s Thursday, August 4. To sign up, visit das (ages 5 to 8) is the introduction- Federation of Central New Jersey, Labour’s Lost by William wmlnj.org and click on Calendar, or to-swim team program, and the United Way of Greater Union County Shakespeare. call (908) 789-4090, extension no. IntraCudas (ages 8 to 18) is the intra- and the United Fund of Westfield. A comedy by one of France’s great- 7951. mural program. Financial assistance is available for est playwrights, Tartuffe follows the Additionally, the library will wel- Michael Heinrich and Ms. Laura A. Goscicki The Barracudas are beginning their membership and various programs. outrageous activities of a penniless come the FrostKings, a three- to 14th season competing in the New scoundrel and religious pretender. five-piece rhythm and blues, swing Jersey JCC-YMHA Swim League. Sidewalk Sale Days Invited to live in his benefactor’s and blues band from the North Jer- Barracudas Head Coach Laura house, he wreaks havoc among fam- sey area. The band will perform on Ms. Laura A. Goscicki Bransky will be on hand during “Meet To Kick Off Today ily members by breaking off the Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. the Coaches” night, and attendees WESTFIELD – The Downtown daughter’s engagement, attempting This program will be free and open will have an opportunity to learn about Westfield Corporation (DWC) has an- to seduce his hostess, and resorting to to Westfield Memorial Library and all three programs. The event will be nounced that the Sidewalk Sale Days, blackmail and extortion. MURAL cardholders. Registration To Wed Michael Heinrich held at the JCC of Central New Jer- featuring bargains from downtown Love’s Labour’s Lost is one of the is strongly encouraged, as musical Don and Camile Goscicki of versity of New York-New Paltz. sey, located at 1391 Martine Avenue Westfield retailers, will begin today, bard’s earliest comedies. In it, four programs are always popular. Scotch Plains are pleased to an- The future bridegroom graduated in Scotch Plains. Anyone new to the Thursday, July 14. They will take place bachelors who have dedicated them- Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 nounce the engagement of their from Bucknell University in JCC also will be able to receive a tour rain or shine through Sunday, July 17. selves to chastity and scholarly pur- p.m., Monday through Thursday, and daughter, Ms. Laura A. Goscicki, to Lewisburg, Pa. with a Bachelor of of the facility and learn about all of its For more information about suits soon encounter the women of 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Satur- Michael Heinrich. He is the son of Science degree in Chemistry. He re- membership options and benefits. Westfield and other downtown events their dreams. day. The library is closed on Sun- Roger and Beverly Heinrich, also of cently received his Doctorate in Physi- Openings are limited for the Barra- taking place, call the DWC at (908) The Shakespeare Theatre of New days for the summer. Scotch Plains. cal Chemistry from the University of cudas Swim Team, and all potential 789-9444 for a Destination Westfield Laura and Michael both graduated Pennsylvania. new swimmers must attend one stroke Shopping and Dining Guide, and visit from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High The couple got engaged on June evaluation session. The evaluation WestfieldToday.com. Area residents Joy Ann Cabanos Paintings School. The bride-to-be has a Bach- 15, 2011 while vacationing on the sessions are scheduled for Friday, also are invited to follow the DWC on elor of Arts degree in both Visual Arts Greek Island of Santorini and plans July 29, Monday, August 15, and Facebook and Twitter. Are on Display at Library and Art History from the State Uni- to marry in the spring of 2012. WESTFIELD – Through the member of the Westfield Art Soci- Woodland String Quartet month of July, the paintings of Joy ety Drawing Group and the Con- Ann Cabanos will be on exhibit at temporary Art Group, and she also the Westfield Memorial Library. The teaches drawing at the Westfield To Present ‘More Mozart’ library is located at 550 East Broad Adult School. Some poems and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Wood- Plains Public Library is located at Street. paintings in this exhibit are fea- land String Quartet presently is in 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from Ms. Cabanos is a poet and painter tured in her first published poetry rehearsal for its annual “More Park Avenue, in the center of the whose art celebrates nature. She collection, entitled “Brightness.” Mozart” program to be held on Mon- township. works in various media, including The art exhibit can be seen any- day, August 15, at 7 p.m. at the watercolor, acrylics, pastel, oil and, time the library is open: Monday Scotch Plains Public Library. Rummage Sale to Aid most recently, collage. Her interest through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 In addition to a Mozart Adagio in various arts, such as poetry and p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, and Fugue, the program will fea- Habitat For Humanity ballet, influence her choice of sub- 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is ture a work by the “Spanish AREA – Woodbridge Center and jects. According to Ms. Cabanos, closed on Sundays for the summer. Mozart,” Juan Cristostomo Arriaga. Greater Plainfield Habitat for Human- her current exhibit shows how po- For more information, visit the Other selections will have a Span- ity will partner together for an event etry inspires painting, and vice- library’s website, wmlnj.org, sign ish flavor and will include “La called “Rummage Sale: Everything versa. up on the website to receive the e- Oracion del Torero” by Joaquin Must Go!” this weekend, July 15 to The artist has shown her work in MUSIC OF MOZART…The Woodland Strings Quartet, pictured above, will newsletter, “Library Loop,” or stop Turina, “Themes from Bizet’s 17. Mall patrons and the public will perform its annual “More Mozart” program on Monday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at group and solo shows in the Philip- by the library for a copy of its award- Carmen,” a tango and a bossa nova. have an opportunity to purchase items the Scotch Plains Public Library. Admission will be free. Pictured, from left to pines, the United Kingdom, Pitts- winning, quarterly newsletter, First violinist Debra Biderman is a in a vacant steakhouse restaurant. right, are: Debra Biderman, Lubove Schnable, Robert Paoli and Linda Fink. burgh and New Jersey. She is a “Take Note.” resident of North Edison, where she Similar to Habitat’s ReStore resale is a private violin teacher. She has outlets, Woodbridge Center will cre- performed with the New Jersey Sym- ate a comparable environment where Azure Chapter 87 Reveals NJ Clean Energy Program phony Orchestra since 1967. A fre- it will partner with Habitat to sell quent soloist and recitalist, she has used steakhouse memorabilia. been featured on multiple record- Throughout the weekend, Habitat 2011-2012 Slate of Officers Offers Summer Promotion ings, television and radio broadcasts. volunteers will sell restaurant-themed CRANFORD – Azure Chapter 87, the largest fraternal organizations MOUNTAINSIDE – Do you dread tools like a blower door and infrared Second violinist Lubove props, framed pictures and restaurant Order of the Eastern Star, began its in the world. The Eastern Star is a opening up your utility bills? Do you thermal imaging camera. The data is Schnable is a resident of Fanwood. goods such as tables, chairs, plates 2011-2012 year in April with a new charitable and educational associa- have an older home that is drafty with then analyzed along with your utility She teaches privately and currently and cups, bar signage and even vin- slate of officers. Elected officers in- tion that provides support to both dated heating and cooling equipment? bill usage in the state’s software to performs with the Plainfield Sym- tage model airplanes. Everything will clude Marie J. Donnelly, Worthy members and non-members. Green Energy Improvements can save calculate the savings. phony, the Central Jersey Symphony be priced between $1 and $50. Every Matron; Philip A. Donnelly, Worthy The Star chapter in Cranford is you from wasteful spending on util- One customer recently said, “We Orchestra and the Summit Sym- available restaurant item will be Patron; Cheryl Vroom, Associate located at the AzureMasada Masonic ity bills and increase your home com- are amazed with the performance of phony. marked by a color-coded price sticker. Matron; Kathy Anderson, Conduc- Lodge and has more than 100 mem- fort with financial assistance from the insulation. The rooms over the Violist Robert Paoli, a resident of All proceeds will benefit Greater tress; Debra Persing, Associate Con- bers. It sponsors various fund-rais- the NJ Clean Energy Program. garage are actually getting air condi- North Plainfield, is director of the Plainfield Habitat for Humanity. ductress; Marion Puglisi, Secretary, ing events to support its multiple Currently, the NJCEP is running a tioning. These rooms have always Summit Strings, president of the The sale will be held on the upper and Hettie McKinney, Treasurer. charitable projects, including its summer promotion that offers addi- been hot, and I never thought it would Plainfield Music Club and is a pro- level of Woodbridge Center, next to In addition, the following are the Eastern Star Home in Bridgewater. tional rebates to homeowners for be this comfortable. Also, the entire lific composer and arranger. He has Sears. It will begin at noon tomorrow, appointed officers for the ensuing year: The chapter meets the first and making their homes more energy ef- upstairs is evenly cooled. I even took been the recipient of awards from Friday, July 15, until 7 p.m. Hours on Susan Forster, Kathy Melnick, Patricia third Fridays of each month at the ficient. If a BPI (Building Perfor- temperature readings because I the American Association of Or- Saturday will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Ledger, Judith Burlew, Patricia Zatko, Masonic Lodge at 478 South Av- mance Institute) certified contractor couldn’t believe it! The AC unit ganists for his compositions. The on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Judy Gay, Dorothy Johnson, Norman enue in Cranford. For more infor- can determine between 10-19 per- doesn’t even turn on until midway “More Mozart” concerts have regu- Items will be available on a first- Persing, Terry Zahorchak, Ruth Mega, mation about the Order of the East- cent total energy savings, the rebates through the day. The insulation job is larly included his compositions and come, first-served basis while sup- Genevieve Yachnik, Carol MacFadyen ern Star and membership, contact have increased to $1,500. If the sav- unbelievable and really does work!” arrangements. plies last. For more information or to and John Dziedzic. Marie Donnelly, Worthy Matron, at ings are between 20-24 percent, the You can significantly lower your Cellist Linda Fink, a resident of volunteer to staff the event, visit The Order of the Eastern Star, (908) 789-0813 or at rebates have increased to $3,750, and utility bills and increase your home Highland Park, currently is a free- gphabitat.org/rummage. open to men and women, is one of [email protected]. if the savings are 25 percent or above, comfort with this program. For more lance performer, a private teacher the rebates have increased to $5,000. information or to schedule an energy and a member of the Orchestra of This summer promotion will end on audit, contact Green Energy Improve- St. Peter by the Sea, the Plainfield Friday, September 30, 2011. ments at (908) 228-2493; Symphony, the Central Jersey Sym- The energy savings are determined www.GreenEnergy-NJ.com. phony Orchestra and the Monmouth by an energy auditor gathering infor- Paid Bulletin Board Symphony. mation about how your home is func- goleader.com/express This concert will be open to the tioning during an energy audit using public without charge. The Scotch The Law Offices of Francis M. Smith, esq.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN “My dad got a decent job in Union. wrestled a year in high school. Broke Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I moved there in fourth grade. My my ankle. Never went back, but they Passion for one’s work would place brothers both went to Johnson Re- were looking for teachers, and I was a person steps above others, who gional. They both played football. a young teacher who would do every- would just put in the time to collect a They were both football coaches,” thing and did everything. It was a paycheck. That passion is what Steve Ciccotelli said. great experience. When I hire people Ciccotelli has always demonstrated Ciccotelli furthered his education who work for me, if they are willing ever since he entered the teaching at Trenton State (now The College of to learn and put the hours in, they can profession. New Jersey) and graduated with a teach it.” As of June 30, Ciccotelli, a Health degree in Health & Physical Educa- The next school year (1974-75), & Physical Education teacher at tion. Ciccotelli got a teaching job at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School “When I got out, it was tough to get Johnson Regional and in 1975, he (SPF), has retired after 20 years in the jobs. It was a bad job market. I substi- married his wife Virginia. district, but he will remain as Head tute taught. My first job was in “I started a lacrosse program there Coach of the football team. Hempstead, Long Island, coaching and was an assistant football coach, Born in Scranton, Pa., Ciccotelli football, wrestling and baseball, and then I tried the business world for and his parents, Salvatore and Freda, teaching Phys Ed. I worked with a two-and-a-half years. I sold oil. My More Westfield/So. Orange/Maplewood Photos along with brothers Mark and Michael man there, who I went to high school father-in-law was with Chevron, so I moved to Clark. In 1967, he gradu- with, Frank Spaziani.” tried that. I didn’t like it,” Ciccotelli – goleader.com – Online Cranford Sports ated from Arthur L. Johnson Regional With reference to his wrestling explained. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times High School. background, Ciccotelli said, “I CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 SUCCESSFULLY SWIPING SECOND…Westfield Blue’s Mike Ukrainskij, No. 17, plows into second base as South Orange/Maplewood shortstop Quinn Krais prepares to catch the throw at Gumbert 2 Field on July 9. LaCORTE, UKRAINSKIJ, SCANLON, XIAO PROVIDE ‘O’ WF Blue 12s Roll in 5th, Top So. Orange/Maplewood, 9-3

By DAVID B. CORBIN In his three innings, Cruz allowed six innings, before reliever Chase Brad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hits and two runs but yielded no walks, ley took to the mound to start the Opportunities knocked and the while striking out three. LaCorte fourth inning. Owen Gall relieved in Westfield Blue 12s took full advan- pitched three innings of no-hit ball, the fifth inning. tage of them, plating two runs in the fanned three and walked one Vil- Westfield Blue took a 2-0 lead in fourth inning and five more in the fifth lager, who managed to score in the the bottom of the first inning. Jack to break open a tight game en route to sixth inning. Nieswenter (2 runs scored) drew a a 9-3 victory over the South Orange/ “With Victor, it’s two different leadoff walk and stole second. Maplewood Villagers in Central Jer- looks. Victor kept them off-balance LaCorte (2-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 runs sey All-Star League action at Gumbert with different speeds, and Matt was scored) banged an RBI single to left 2 Field in Westfield on July 9. very overpowering today. He kept and later scored on Mike Ukrainskij’s Perched at the top off the roost in around the zone, but he really moved hit-and-run RBI single. Ukrainskij their division, the Villagers had de- the ball on both sides of the plate. In would finish 2-for-2 with three RBI. feated the Westfield Blue, 5-2, earlier addition to being powerful, he hit his The Villagers answered with a run in the season, but this time the Blue spots,” Westfield Assistant Coach Paul in the second. Bradley lined a single kept the Villagers in check with the Friel said. to left, stole second and slipped to effectiveness of starting pitcher Vic- Villager starting pitcher Jack Niggli third on a passed ball. After Cruz Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times tor Cruz and reliever Matt LaCorte. was very effective also. After allow- fanned Phil Major, Tom O’Connor REMEMBERING OLD TIMES…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli, right, with ing two runs on two hits and a walked rolled an RBI groundout to short. Leader/Times Sports Editor/Assistant Publisher Dave Corbin, holds up a front cover of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Probitas Verus Honos batter in the first inning, he totally Tom Fetner and Mike Burke followed 2000 edition of “Our Towns” featuring Ciccotelli and team captains Marlon Freshwater, Brian Schiller, Gary Cousar and slammed the door with two perfect CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Andrew Pavoni.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN pitched the fourth and fifth innings, and a walk in the second, Berkeley Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times giving up two runs and four hits, Heights managed to score twice in Berkeley Heights (B.H.) demon- while walking one and fanning four. each frame. He settled down in the strated why it is the top team in the Closer Sean Savage got all three bat- third and yielded only a walk. Ian Central Jersey 12U Baseball League ters out in the final inning. Humphrey pitched the next three in- but the little Highlanders had to en- “Those two guys are probably our nings and held B.H. scoreless, while dure a strong challenge from four and our five starters. Our one allowing just two hits and two walks. Westfield White to pull out a 4-2 and twos went last night, so we were “Both pitchers pitched excellently. victory at Gumbert 3 Field in hoping we were able to get through We actually played very good de- Westfield on July 7. this game then we brought in Mariano fense behind Ian Humphrey. With Both teams received strong perfor- [Rivera of the Yankees],” B.H. Head Matt [Varano], we were a little loose mances from their pitchers and both Coach Mike Doren said jokingly of defensively those first two innings,” teams got solid performances from Savage. said Westfield Head Coach John their defenses. B.H. starting pitcher Westfield starting pitcher Matt Ripperger, who added, “It seems, at Dan Kramer allowed just one hit and Varano tossed the first three innings. times, with home game when we bat walked only one, while striking out Although he allowed just one hit and second, we let up a couple of runs David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two in his three innings. Kevin Keegan a walk in the first inning and two hits CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 COLLISION AND A CLOUD OF DUST…Cranford pitcher Garrett Forrestal, front, collides with Millburn’s Ryan Adelman as he slides home in the fifth inning in the Ripken District 12 Tournament. Adelman was safe. BAKIE BLASTS SOLO HR, MAGLINO RIPS 2-RUN SINGLE Millburn Stuns Cougars, 7-3, In Ripken District 12 Semis

By DAVID B. CORBIN 8-6, in the seeding round of the tour- “He played some game. He’s got Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nament, so the Millers were quite such great range, and he’s so sure- WESTFIELD – Nearly every ele- aware of what they were up against handed. He can really run and go get ment necessary to succeed in a base- and had to be at the top of their game. them,” Millburn Head Coach Kevin ball game came together at the right Cranford had a reputation for a Ford said of Schiekofer. “We defi- time for the 12U Millburn White potent offense and did out-hit the nitely spend a lot more time on field- Millers in their Cal Ripken District Millers, 7-4, but Millburn’s defense, ing than we do hitting. I think it 12 Tournament semifinal showdown especially the “hot” side of the infield shows. They have done such a great with the top-seeded Cranford Cou- – shortstop and third base – and the job. They deserve all the credit.” gars at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield spectacular range of centerfielder “They were very defensive. There on July 5. Richy Schiekofer prevented the Cou- were no errors. They made the plays,” With a trip to the state tournament gars from pouncing with an all-out Cougar Head Coach John Oblichinski on the line, the Millers made good offensive. After Schiekofer made an said. use of all four of their hits and all outstanding grab at the fence to rob Mike Smith pitched the first three three of their walks in the first five Cougar Will Budries of an extra-base innings for the Cougars then innings, along with crafty base run- hit in the fourth inning, he added two lefthander Garrett Forrestal relieved David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ning and well-disciplined fielding to more grabs in the sixth to rob Danny and pitched the final three innings. BECOMING A “CHIEF THIEF” ON THE BASES…Westfield White’s Owen Bartok, right, swipes his second base of the earn a 7-3 victory. Maglione and Brian Oblachinski, re- Forrestal yielded no hits and struck game as Berkeley Heights shortstop Vinny Doren scoops the throw from the catcher at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield. Cranford had defeated Millburn, spectively. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 After his exposure to the private When I retired, there’s still mixed once the school year opens in the fall. sector, Ciccotelli went back to emotions in that, because I love so “As a teacher, most summers I Johnson Regional where he became much working with kids. The Gover- worked running the weight room, so head coach in football and lacrosse nor had a little bit to do with getting that hasn’t changed. I guess when it where he stayed until 1988. out earlier than I wanted to. I am will hit me is when everybody goes “Even when I taught at Johnson, it going to miss that a lot. I wouldn’t back to school. It will be interesting to was close to getting riffed every year, have stayed in it if I didn’t like going see what I will do at that time. Hope- but they say my job was being head to work. I would never, ever wake up fully, I will be around and be involved lacrosse coach. I had no background in and not want to go to work. That’s the with the school. To me it was great. I lacrosse, by the way. But I had a great teaching part. I really believe that love Scotch Plains,” he said. assistant, who had a strong background. people who teach should have a pas- Ciccotelli, however, is an avid We did very well,” Ciccotelli said. sion for that job and care about the golfer, so there is a strong possibility Next, he stepped up to the Penn kids they work with,” Ciccotelli em- that he may spend some time ramp- State football program to coach the phasized. ing up his golf game. secondary for a year under Joe Paterno. Like he has for many summers, “I do like to golf. It’s a hobby of After his one-year stay at Penn Ciccotelli runs the weight room in the mine. As you get older, your body State, Ciccotelli taught and coached morning at SPF. can’t do all those things you used to football at Sparta High School for “What I am proud of is that we train do. For me, it is not unreasonable to two years. Then in 1991, he arrived at all the athletes. We never treated any- golf. It was a game that was intro- SPF to teach Health & Physical Edu- body differently. The summer produced to me by my father. My broth- cation and to become Head Coach of gram historically was first put in for ers play also. It’s a good game to get the football Raiders. football players, but we have all types out,” he said. More Westfield/Berkeley Heights Photos – “I have been at Scotch Plains 20 of people showing up from people, Ciccotelli has a son Steve, an ALJ years and loved every minute of it. It who are not athletes who just want to graduate who lives in Clark, and a goleader.com – Online Cranford Sports was a great place. I have been a foot- train, to all sports. Every kid knows daughter Jamie, who lives in Colonia. ball coach my whole life, but the that they are welcome in that weight His son, a personal trainer and man- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times teaching part was my main job. It was room,” he said. ager of a sports club, has two sons, NOT QUITE SUCCESSFUL STEALING SECOND…Westfield White’s Matt Varano, No. 26, gets caught stealing second the part I loved. The best part of the His retirement may not affect his Steven and Ryan, and a St. Bernard. base as Berkeley Heights shortstop Vinny Doren makes the tag. Berkeley Heights held on to win, 4-2 job is working with kids, not just the summer activities, but some adjust- Steve’s daughter has a one-year-old coaching part. ments to his regular routine may occur daughter Payton Ann. Berkeley Heights Holds Off WF White, 4-2 Millburn Stuns Cranford Cougars, 7-3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 someway or another and get behind there the whole game. We pitched Highlander closer Savage then CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 right away then we have to play from well. A lot of great defense! It’s a slammed the door in the sixth inning. out six Millers, while allowing four grounder to third, but he was nailed on ing 50/70 [70 feet between bases]. behind and we play tighter. We seem pleasure to play these guys,” Coach “The first two or three innings, I walks. Starter Nick Maldinado a fine throw to the plate. We spent so much time on it, and the to be a much better visiting team, Doren said. think we batted one over the mini- pitched the first two innings for the Millburn came on strong in the kids are picking it up. That makes you because we get on the board right Both teams’ defenses sparkled for mum. After that, we got things going. Millers. Lannino pitched the next third. Kyle Mangold and Ryan feel good,” Coach Ford said. away, everyone loosens up and ev- the remainder of the game. The High- Hits begat hits, and they slowly started three, and Tyler Nortillo closed in the Adelman (2 runs scored) each singled. “Those kids were fast. They got eryone is ready to hit.” lander infield, especially shortstop to figure it out, but we did have some sixth inning. The trio yielded only Mottesi reached first on a throwing around the bases fast. We played our Highlander Vinny Doren drew a Doren, was solid. Westfield shortstop bad at-bats. We left some good pitches three walks, while striking out four. error then Mangold scored on a wild hearts out. I told my kids, when we leadoff walk in the top of the first Alex Pansini snagged a hopping bul- go with two strikes on us. We prob- “They gave what we stress, was to pitch. Nortillo stepped to the plate were here a month ago, I thought for inning and stole second base. Kramer let off the bat of Dan Tomlinson to ably had two or three K’s looking. throw strikes and make them beat us, and hammered a three-run homer over sure that we would be going to states,” chopped a single past short and Dan record an out, and Hannah Liddy That’s the difference in the game, because we have the defense to make the centerfield fence. Coach Oblachinski said. Baroff grounded out to first as Doren made a great catch at the centerfield when you have guys on base with one the plays. And that’s what we did,” Alert base running earned the Mill- The Cougars did have an opportu- scored. Kramer then scored when fence. or two outs and you need to get them Coach Ford explained. ers another run in the fourth when nity in the bottom of the fifth. Tho- Savage’s fly ball to leftfield was “Hannah Liddy made a tremen- in,” Coach Ripperger pointed out. The Millers demonstrated their first Jordan Brisgel walked, stole second mas Feeney singled, Bakie was in- dropped. In Westfield’s half of the dous catch at the fence on her horse to “The game was played really well act of base-running prowess in the and third, and scored on a passed ball. tentionally walked and Leonard inning, Owen Bartok (1-for-1) walked get back there. She and Cullen Birkel defensively by both teams. We are top of the first inning when Nico In the fifth, Adelman walked, stole walked to load the bases with two and stole second, but Kramer fanned made the All-Star team this year. Alex happy with that, and we are happy to Mottesi reach first on a fielder’s second and third, and scored on an- outs, but a popup to short ended the the next batter for the second out and has been very solid at shortstop. He get another win. It keeps us in first choice, stole second and third and other passed ball. threat. got Owen Kessler to ground out to showed why he plays there on that place,” Coach Doren said. scored on Brian Lannino’s RBI double “We had some rough pitching. One “We were fortunate when we were third base. play,” Coach Ripperger said. “We played a very good team. We to leftfield. inning they got a walk. The kid stole down 7-3, we loaded the bases, and The Highlanders added their other Westfield’s offense came to life in have never beaten Berkeley Heights Smith singled and stole a base in the second, stole third and a passed ball we were one pitch away from, maybe, runs in the second. Jimmy Raymond the fourth inning. Trevor McNamara in the five years that we played them. bottom of the inning, but Cranford went home. Same thing in the next getting a grand slam. I was a little singled, eventually advanced to third walked and stole second. Liddy laced We have come very close. Five of failed to score. But in the second, inning! I tell the kids you can’t give up taken back by the intentional walk and scored on Joseph Henry’s suc- an RBI single to deep center. Bartok our last six games have been within Ryan Bakie walloped a leadoff solo walks and you can’t give four and five with 12-year-olds, but I guess it is cessful bunt. Andrew Aguilera singled singled then stole second to put both one or two runs. They won the cham- home run into the parking lot to arouse outs in an inning. There were a couple baseball. They were up by four runs. then Henry later scored on a wild runners in scoring position with one pionship two out of the last three the Cougars. With Sean Leonard on of times where we were one pitch of Even if the kid hits a home run, it’s throw past third. Varano singled for out. Unfortunately for Westfield, the years. They don’t beat themselves. first base, Jack Schelelich singled to getting out of the inning, and the young still a two-run lead. It’s hard to beat Westfield in the bottom of the inning, next two batters struck out. In the They did not have an error today. right, putting runners on first-and-third. boy hit the ball over the fence. That the same team twice in a tourna- but got gunned down by Baroff, the fifth, Birkel singled then was thrown Anything that was hit anywhere near Schetelich stole second then Maglino was a shot. Ryan Bakie hit a shot too,” ment,” Coach Oblichinski said. “Good catcher, while attempting to steal sec- out at second on a freaky force play. their players, they caught,” Coach drilled a two-run single to right to give Coach Oblachinski said. luck to Millburn! They are going to ond. Next, with Varano on second, Ripperger said. the Cougars a 3-1 lead. Oblachinski “They were getting a good read the states.” “It was a tremendous game. These Humphrey hammered an RBI double Berkeley Heights 220 000 4 singled. Maglino advanced to third actually off the left-handed pitcher Millburn White 104 110 7 guys challenged us. They hung in to left to narrow the score to 4-2. Westfield White 000 110 2 and attempted to score on a slow too. It was good. We just started play- Cranford 030 000 3

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 with lined singles off the leftfield inning, Westfield’s first big opportu- “You walk a guy on four pitches, fence, but Cruz struck out the next nity knocked when Nieswenter and the pitcher gets down and the fielders batter. LaCorte walked and Cruz was hit in fall asleep. You can’t load up the The Villagers had more action go- the back to load the bases with no- bases with nobody out. You can’t put ing in the third. Hunter Reynolds (2 body out. Ukrainskij stepped up and a runner on third with nobody out. It’s runs scored), Quinn Krais and Niggli launched a two-run double to center hard to come back from that, and we all singled to load the bases with one to give the Blue a 4-2 lead. didn’t,” Coach Krais said. out. Bradley lofted an RBI sacrifice After LaCorte retired all three bat- LaCorte’s only blemish on the fly to tie the score, 2-2. In an effort to ters in the fifth, Westfield’s offense mound came in the sixth when he give his team the momentum, Krais, yanked the door wide open. Zach ceded a leadoff walk to Reynolds, who was on second, attempted to Rabinowitz and Patrick Chirichella who managed to score on Niggli’s steal third, but his move came a step drew walks. Both runners advanced ground out to second. too soon, and Cruz, who had not on a wild pitch then Connor Scanlon “The defense was solid. The bats began his delivery, picked him off as slapped a two-run single to left. did wake up. The last time our bats he slid into third. James Friel walked. Arthur Xaio were very, very quiet. This [Villag- “We tried a double steal with two rapped an RBI single to left. During ers] is a first-placed team. Up until outs. Probably not by-the-book base- a series of throwing errors, Friel today, they were the class of our divi- ball, but we wanted to get the runners scored and Xaio advanced to third. sion. Hopefully, we are trying to take moving to get runners at second and LaCorte drilled an RBI single to a little bit back from them. They were third with our [number] five hitter up,” right, making the score, 9-2. outmatching us up until this point in Villager Head Coach Bill Krais ex- “It was one of the few times this time, so this is a big, big win for us,” plained. “It didn’t work out. Some- year where we actually took advan- Coach Friel said. “Before today’s times that happens, and Westfield tage when we got some breaks. That’s game we were middle of the pack. didn’t let their opportunities slip away.” what good teams normally do. We Today’s game, I think the kids found LaCorte strutted to the mound in haven’t done that too much up until their swagger.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the fourth and fanned two of the three this point. That’s a good sign,” Coach So Orange 011 001 3 SLIPPING INTO SECOND JUST IN TIME…Diva Salon’s Kyle Gates, right, puts his foot on the bag just before Five Guys batters he faced. In the bottom of the Friel said. Westfield 200 25x 9 shortstop Matt Sutor can make the tag in the fourth inning at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. DENIZO WHACKS 2 HRs, 5 RBI; GILSON 2 HRs, 6 RBI Diva’s Waltz Past the 5 Guys In S. P. Men’s Softball, 26-11

By DAVID B. CORBIN doubleheader. off Diva Mike Rusin (run scored) had Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Every starter on the Diva’s scored, a pair of singles and an RBI sacrifice Numerous former baseball at least, once, and the most boister- fly. Ivan Rosa rapped a pair of RBI standouts from area high schools con- ous Diva was James Dinizo, who singles, doubled and scored three verged on Brookside Park in Scotch bellowed with a pair of two-run home times. Veteran Ed Guttierez and Jared Plains on July 6 to do battle in a runs and an RBI double, while scor- Chemelnik each had three singles, an “bumper night” showdown between ing four times. Veteran crooner Tony RBI and a run scored. Veterans Ron the A Division Diva Salon and the B Mineo smoothly went 3-for-4, in- Germinder (RBI) had two hits and Division Five Guys in Scotch Plains cluding two doubles, with five RBI scored twice, and Art Schmidt drilled Men’s Softball League action. and two runs scored. Matt Canfield a two-run double and scored twice. Four of the Five Guys stepped up thrashed out two doubles, a triple and Jim Smith scored once. offensively, but it would take more a single, while bringing home four The main guy for Five Guys was than just four of Five Guys to with- teammates and scoring twice. Pete Gilson, who battered a three-run stand the onslaught of the Diva’s, Diva Kyle Gates scored on all four homer, a two-run homer and an RBI who waltzed around the bases with a of his singles. Mark Rusin went 3- single. Frank DiGiovanni (RBI, 2 31-hit trampling en route to a 26-11, for-4, including a triple, with two runs scored) doubled and singled, six-inning stomping in Game 1 of a RBI and two runs scored, while lead- CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and Nicky Rundella went 3-for-3, (Rundella)-to-first (Gilson) double Rusin’s RBI triple, in the bottom of play. Men’s Softball League Standings: including a triple, and scored three the first to grasp a 5-3 lead. times. Mark Giordano singled in both Three of the Five Guys scored in Five Guys cooked up another four the third inning when Gilson launched 50+ DIVISION A (July 10): Ron Martins and Tommy Siano (3- Tom Colandro pitched a seven-hit- of his plate appearances. Joe Dinitzo TEAM W L runs in the second, taking advantage his three-run homer to extend the for-3), Keith McDede, Mike ter. Rich Traub and Pete Osborn (each (RBI), Chris Grenham (RBI), Brian of a pair of walks and three singles, Renda Roads 13 2 lead to 10-5, but the hairstylists Roselle American Legion 12 4 DiRienzo, Mac Kowaleski and Stu 3-for-3) and Bob Sachs (2 hits, triple) Kaden and John Hagy each singled but Diva shortstop Dinizo doused the Liberty Lighting/Frenchy’s 10 6 Lukowiak all had multi-hit games. led TLC. and scored once. Veteran Drew Koski clipped Five Guys for five runs in the flame by initiating a second (Rosa)- bottom of the inning to knot the score, Top Line Appliance 8 7 Awnings 12, Contact Lens 3 Renda 11, LLG/Frenchy’s 8 and Matt Sutor, a former North to-first (Schmidt) double play. Awning Galore 7 8 Awnings totaled 24 hits and turned Joe Massimino, Jim Jimenez and Hunterdon High School baseball 10-10. Contact Lens & Vision 5 12 Chemelnik led off Diva’s half of the After Five Guys fizzled instead of two double plays. Mike Kovach, Gary Tom Baldowski (3 hits each) led standout, each contributed a single. 50+ DIVISION B: inning with a single to center. sizzled in the fourth, the Diva’s Cuttler, Tom Colandro, Frank Renda. Tom MacDermant (3-for-3), Five Guys fired up three runs in the When Smith stepped to the plate to TEAM W L D’Antico and Brian Granstrand (3 and Don Miller, Harry Semple, Pete pranced over the plate seven times Driftwood Bar & Grill I 12 4 top of the first with DiGiovanni’s get his licks, Mineo, operating as first Driftwood Bar & Grill II 7 10 hits each), and Bob Lorincz and Ray Chemidlin and Dennis Quigley (2 hits RBI single and Gilson’s towering two- with nine hits, which included base coach, shouted, “Smitty! No- Dinizo’s two-run homer after Canfield Molly Maguire’s 7 10 Meigs (2 hits each) led Awnings. each) led Frenchy’s. run shot over the right field fence. body is better than you!” D&K Associates 4 11 Lensmen Ed Quinn and Billy Boyle Molly’s 10, Driftwood II 6 The Diva’s responded loudly with rapped a two-run double that glanced Sun Tavern 3 14 had multi-hit games. Pat Ahern, Glenn Zuhl, Mark Smitty popped up to third then off third base, to grab a 17-10 lead. five runs on five hits, highlighted by SUPER SENIORS DIVISION A: Roselle Am Leg 20, Driftwood II, 1 McGlynn, James Sydlo, and Mike Germinder grounded to shortstop In the fifth, Five Guys’ Rundella, Mineo’s two-run double and Mark Sutor, who turned a second TEAM W L Pat Mooney (2 HRs) and Jeff Baier Reutter (3 hits each) led Molly. who singled, scored on Gilson’s single Creative Industries I 11 2 (grand slam), and pitcher Harry Streep, Sun Tavern 16, Contact 8 to center. The Diva’s loaded the bases Kilkenny House 9 4 TLC 8 4 Dennis Valvano, Jim McCullough, Bill Joe Hrubash and Pete Osborn each St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s with no outs in the bottom of the Daniel and Gene Antonucci (multiple had three hits for the Tavern. inning. Rundella, now playing third, SUPER SENIORS DIVISION B: hits) led the Legion. Roselle A/L 20, Top Line 11 charged a grounder, stepped on third TEAM W L The Office 9 4 Driftwood I 16, Top Line 10 The Legion plated nine in the sev- Softball League Standings: and fired to first for a double play as Nicolina Pizza 4 8 Joe Sarica, Jeff Villani, Jack enth with hits from John Symczak, Ed the runner on third, Germinder, Creative Industries Too 3 10 Helfrich, Mike DiRienzo, Pat Enright, Kushner, Jim McCullough, Harry Associated Auto Parts 1 13 ANGELS DIVISION: scored. Dinizo followed with his sec- Stu Lukowiak, Ron Martins, Andy Streep, Pat Mooney and Ed Mitjans. St. Killian 14, St. Aloysius 6 ond two-run shot, making the score, (As of July 1:) St. Killian rapped out 25 hits, as The Office 9, Nicolina Pizza 5 Holup and Tom Siano all had multi- Chris Paterek (4-for-4), Jeff Baier and TEAM W L Pct 20-11. Tom McNulty, John Psotto (RBI), hit games. For Top Line, George John Amato also led the Legion. Bob St. Joseph 6 3 .667 Jason Semple went for the cycle; 4- Five Guys’ sixth inning ended for-4 with homer and three RBI, Ian Ward, Vic Dudash (RBI) and Joe Brokaw and Dave Ball both had three D’Meo (4-for-5, triple), John Rachko, St. James 5 3 .625 abruptly when, with one Guy out, Mitarotonda (2 RBI) gave The Office St. Anthony 5 3 .625 touching the dish four times. Scott hits, with John Fessock tripling. Don Montefusco and Wayne Moeller St. Jude 2 6 .250 Diva pitcher Germinder smothered a a 6-5 lead. George Merlo intention- Driftwood II 23, Sun Tavern 15 (3 hits each) led Top Line. Curtis homered twice and drove in steaming liner and fired to first to ally walked and Brian McDermott St. Aloysius 1 10 .091 five, and Pauly Morello singled and Sunmen Jim Price and Tom Driftwood I 18, D&K 6 SAINTS DIVISION: complete a double play. The Diva’s blooped a two-run double. Romanowicz had three hits each. Joe Sarica and Jack Helfrich (both scored. Erich Hastrup was perfect (4- added a merry-go-round of six runs Creative Too 6, Associated 3 LLG/Frenchy’s 19, D&K 5 4-for-4), Keith McDede (3-for-3), Pat TEAM W L Pct for-4) for St. Al and Nate Mangiris St. George 8 1 .889 on six hits in the bottom of the sixth to Bob Failla had a bases-clearing The Frenchmen scored 10 runs Enright (HR), and with Mike St. Rocco 6 4 .600 added three hits. end the game via 15-run rule. triple in the third. Larry Lesniak (triple, within two innings. Tom MacDermant DiRienzo, Mac Kowaleski, Ron Mar- St. Anne 4 5 .444 St. Jude 5, St. Anne 4 RBI), Paul Brody (triple, 2 RBI) and (4-for-5), Al Betau (3-for-3), Harold tins and Andy Holup (with multiple St. Killian 4 5 .444 No statistics were available. Five Guys 343 010 11 St. John 3 4 .429 Diva Salon 505 736 26 Rich Krov (2-for-2) led Associated. Anthony Durham (4-for-4), Pete hits) led Driftwood. Creative I 10, Kilkenny 3 Chemidlin (3-for-4) and pitcher Bernie Molly’s 13, Driftwood I, 5 St. George 13, St. Aloysius 2 Bill Dougherty and Dana Kimmel Burkhardt (2 hits) led LLG. Molly’s exploded for seven runs in St. Anne 9, St. Killian 8 SPF’s Klimowicz to Play (3 hits each), Angelo Corbo and Tom Renda Roads 15, Awnings 12 the seventh and turned three double Daryl Fornuff’s sixth-inning bases- Lombardi (2 hits, 3 RBI each) and Keith Gibbons (4 hits, 2 triples, 5 plays. Pitcher Bill Hinkle (4-for-4), loaded triple blew the game open for Steve Ferro’s defense led Creative. RBI), Jim Jimenez (double), Ed and Bob Ghiretti (3 hits, 3 RBI) led St. Anne. Nash Warfield and Chris For French Pro Hoops Team The Office 20, Creative Too 13 Belford (triple), Dave Lavelle (double Molly’s. For Linda’s, Steve Lerner, Giordano had two RBI each, and Jack The Office scored seven runs in the and triple) and Tom Baldowski (2 Jeff Villani, Mike DiRienzo, Mac Kennedy added two more hits and an EWING – Former Scotch Plains- Klimowicz’s collegiate playing eighth. Creator Nick Kosciowiat (3 hits) doubles) with three hits each led Kowaleski and Jack Helfrich had RBI for Annie. Steve Mavrakes and Fanwood High School standout bas- career began at NCAA Division I St. hit a grand slam. Officer Ernie Spinelli Renda. Bob Lorincz and Neil multi-hit games. Steve Pirella had three hits each for ketball player Hillary Klimowicz, also Joseph’s University in 2005-06 where smashed a grand slam, and George Merlo Granstrand (each 3-for-3), and Tom Roselle A/L 11, Awnings 4 St. Killian. a former standout from The College she was the 2005-06 Atlantic 10 and and Chip Weiss had five hits each. Cre- Pasko (HR), Charlie Babela, Mike Legion’s Chris Paterek, Bill Daniel, St. Rocco 7, St. Joseph 0 of New Jersey, has signed a one-year Big Five Rookie of the Year. She then ator pitcher Tony Spadavecchia went 3- Kovach, John Campanella, Tom Ed Lubas and Gene Antonucci had Joe Matuska tossed a gem – bedaz- agreement to play for the Limoges transferred to Division III TCNJ for-4 with two RBI. Colandro and Brian Granstrand all timely hits. Pat Mooney and Jim zling the Joeys with a mix of off- ABC en Limousin, a professional where she quickly made an impres- TLC 8, Kilkenny House 6 with multiple hits led Awnings. McCullough had multiple hits. Aw- speed rainmakers – allowing only team in France. The team, which plays sion on the Lion program. Tom Pasko (3 hits), and Rich Traub Roselle Am Leg 27, Contact 9 nings Frank D’Antico, Bob Lorincz three runners to reach first all night. a 30-game schedule, competes in the Her most impressive season for the and Bob Lorincz (2 hits each) led TLC. Dennis Valvano (4 hits), Pat Mooney and Brian Granstrand had two-hit “Rocco Stars” Keith Middleton and country’s second division and is lo- Lions came as a senior in 2008-09 Nicolina Pizza 9, Associated 8 (3 hits, HR), and John Amato, Chris games. Jack Ley had three hits each and cated about three-and-a-half hours when she was named the 2009 Phil Fink, Rich Krov and Danny Paterek, Bill Daniel, Ed Lubas, Jeff Renda 30, Driftwood II 10 drove in four runs between them. south of Paris. Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Asso- White had multiple hits, and Ron Baier and Harry Streep (2 hits apiece) Joe Massimino (5 hits), Jim Jimenez Andy Wilber chased home two more Last season, Klimowicz played for ciation Player of the Year. She was Horinko, John Tomaine and Robert led Roselle. Ed Quinn, Dave (4 hits, 2 HRs) and Gary Pence (4 hits) for the cause on two hits. Joe DeRosa Nyon in the First Division in the not only the first Lion to garner this Maley drove in runs for Associated. Rothenberg and Rick Wolf led Con- led Renda. assured everyone that he has a way to Switzerland League. She scored 19.2 award, but the first player from the Molly Maguire’s 12, D&K 11 tact. D&K 12, Sun Tavern 11 make the Joey’s play harder next time. points per game and averaged 11 re- New Jersey Athletic Conference to (Nine innings). Creative 16, Creative Too 1 Tom Romanowicz, Pete Osborn and St. Anthony 12, St. Jude 3 bounds. She also had 94 blocked shots do so. Klimowicz was also selected Top Line 12, LLG/Frenchy’s 10 Marv Scherb (4 hits, Grand Slam), Anthony Abbaleo (3 hits each), and A 4-2 nail-biter through four in- and recorded 12 double-doubles. Her to the 2009 State Farm Coaches’ All- Top Liners came from behind and Frank Pepe, Joe DePierro and Dennis Dennis Baker (2-run double) led Sun nings, Milc Monroy’s three-run Tator best offensive game was a 35-point America Basketball First Team. She won it in the eighth. Top Liners pitcher Watson (3 hits each) and strong de- Tavern. opened an eight-run barrage in the outburst against Basel. was a finalist for the 2009 Jostens George Brokaw, Ron Kulik, Don fense by Steve Ferro and Dana Kimmel Contact Lens 25, Top Line 16 fifth for Tony. Tom Baldowski, Peter Klimowicz is spending the sum- Trophy, as the top player in Division Pencinger, Bob D’Meo and Joe Viso led the winners. CLV scored nine in the eighth. Jerry Chemidlin and George Balint plated mer working on the Ewing campus in III. Additionally, she was selected as all had three hits. Frenchy’s Al Betau Kilkenny 17, Associated 0 Archibald (4 hits) and Pete Byer (hit two each to seal it for St. Anthony. St. the Alcohol and Drug Education Pro- the 2009 ECAC Metro Player of the was 4-for-4. Rich Kovach (3 hits, HR) led for the cycle) led CLV. George Brokaw, Jude Skipper Joe DeChiaro knocked gram as she pursues her master’s de- Year and an ECAC Metro First-Team Driftwood I 16, Sun Tavern 1 Kilkenny. Don Pencinger (5 hits each), and John in one run. gree in counseling at the College. honoree. For Linda’s, Joe Sarica (4-for-4), TLC 11, Nicolina Pizza 2 Rachko (2 triples) led Top Line.

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SUCCESSFUL FOOTBALL CAMP…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL football camp that was directed by Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli and his staff, along with SPF PAL coaches, ran from June 27 through 30 at the high school football field. Over 105 kids in grades k-8 attended the camp. PUBLIC NOTICE JAYNE BERNSTEIN TOWN OF WESTFIELD Sales Associate Public Notice is hereby given that the ordinance as follows was passed and NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2010 SUCCESSFUL SOFTBALL SEASON…The Westfield High School JV softball team made it to the Union County finals and adopted by the Town Council of the Town Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on finished with a 15-7 record. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Colleen Gallagher, Gabby Panarese, Zoe Greenburg, Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 Natalie Tupper, Katelyn Kelly, Halley Dobosiewicz, Aditi Jain, Tiffany Gregory and Robin Toth; back row, team manager July 12, 2011. Claire J. Gray [email protected] Lauren Harmer, Alex Jason, Caroline Weber, Hannah Painter, Lizzie Fox, Jessica Cobuzzi, Molly Jennings, Tara Reardon, Town Clerk Liz Connelly and coach Riccitelli. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1979 COLDWELL BANKER PRESENTS PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Summit Gold Nips Mtside 8’s TOWN OF WESTFIELD THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ELEGANT HOMES BY RALPH RAPUANO PLANNING BOARD WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 (VARIOUS PARKING AND Notice is hereby given that the Westfield TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) In N.P. Green League, 2-1 Planning Board, at its meeting on July 8, 2011, adopted the following resolutions 1 T - 7/14/11, The Leader Fee: $15.30 In one of the best-played games of finished with two hits. Joey Cioffi for the applications decided at the June 6, PUBLIC NOTICE the season, the Mountainside 8’s base- 2011 meeting. and Michael Labisi also recorded hits. TOWN OF WESTFIELD ball team lost to a strong Summit Many other Mountainside players hit PB 10-17(V) Stephen Kay 140-144 Madison Avenue Block 104, Lots 8 & 9. BOARD OF EDUCATION Gold team, 2-1, in another one-run the ball well, but were rebuffed by the Applicant sought to amend minor subdivi- 302 ELM STREET squeaker Summit defense. sion approval granted May 4, 2011 to WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY From the first pitched ball to the The Mountainside pitchers Danny remove the condition requiring payment of COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING last strikeout, the Mountainside 8’s D’Angelo. Michael Labisi, Pete Skin- the appropriate growth share requirement. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Application approved with conditions. continued to show extraordinary im- ner and Joey Cioffi recorded 11 The Westfield Board of Education has provement in every aspect of the strikeouts, and the defense assisted PB09-06 Gentemp and Jean Genevich awarded a contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. game. Despite scoring only one run, 254 Seneca (800 & 802 Coleman Place), 18A:18A-4.5 Competitive Contracting. The with seven put outs, including one at Block 701, Lots 38.01 & 38.02). Appli- contract and the resolution authorizing it of Mountainside displayed it best of- home plate. Summit had the bases cant sought to amend final major subdivi- are on file and available for public inspec- fense of the season, but the Summit loaded, but Labisi ended their hopes sion approval granted July 6, 2009 to allow tion in the office of Westfield Board of team hung on with a strong defense. of increasing their lead by catching a an existing six - foot stockade fence lo- Education. Mountainside’s offense was high- cated along the rear property lines of 800 Awarded to: Transnet Corporation of hard line drive to end the inning. & 802 Coleman Place to remain and to Somerville, New Jersey RFP 11-01 IP- lighted by two long triples, one by Other players contributing to the plant trees in the conservation easement Based Voice Communications Systems in Greg Patterson and another by Danny Mountainside effort were Connor in front of 800 & 802 Coleman Place. the amount of $ 287,130.37 D’Angelo, who eventually scored on Tracy, Rory McAloon, Lucas Stecky, Application approved with conditions. Vincent Yaniro, Interim 772 Prospect Street, Westfield $1,279,000 Roman Andre’s RBI single. Andre Kris McAloon Business Administrator Gorgeous NEW 9 room, 4 BR, 3 full, two half-bath Covered front porch custom Jacob Reinhardt and Coady Brown. Planning Board Secretary Board Secretary 1 T - 7/14/11, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 7/14/11, The Leader Fee: $19.38 designed C/H Colonial under construction by Elegant Homes with gracious 2- story entry foyer; formal LR; grand formal DR; Center island EIK w/bfast nook open to FR w/fplc. MBR with private spa bath & walk-in closet; 3 additional BR's + full bath; convenient 2nd floor laundry; hardwood flooring; finished MOVE-IN bsm't w/full bath; 2 car rear entrance garage. SPECIALS!

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Page 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield: 6/20/11 Recent Home Sales $435,000. For more info see: Kiki Vavaoulis to Cristin Luck and Stephen and Beth Sullivan to http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex Robert Schrieder, 515 Grove Street, Michael S. and Lisa J. Kane, 1011 West, $361,000. Wyandotte Trail, $1,175,000. Coleman Place, $600,000. 815 Coolidge Street, $670,000. Mary Ann Sharpe to Ian and Jane Matthew B. Roggenberg and Keith and Kristen Kilek to Brian Lawrence M. and Judith K. Cottrell, 905 Tice Place, $645,000. Cheryl R. Oberman to David and and Sherri Longstreet, 233 Golf Edge, Weinstein to Todd A. Crispino and Randolph J. and Lydia T. Dujnic to Joanne Womelsdorf, 288 Watchung $2,175,000. Tamara I. Ramos-Crispino, 917 Herman and Karen Cueto, 126 Tudor Fork, $1,500,500. Ian Auerbach and Marie Cranford Avenue, $755,000. Oval, $577,000. Michael S. and Lisa J. Kane to Margaritondo to Lauren J. Polito and Stephen and Danielle Bracco to Eric and Mindy Sherbet to Patrick Joshua E. and Courtney J. Goodstadt, Thomas Smolinski, 618 Maple Street, Christopher G. and Amanda T. B. and Sharon E. Murphy, 48 Genesee 815 Clark Street, $900,000. $655,000. Lackett, 705 Carleton Road, Trail, $748,000. John J. and Susannah J. Harris to Brian Raftery and Ruth Ann Flynn- Paul Lowich and Robin Longo, 535 Raftery to Danny and Laurie O. Zoba, Education News – Pages 14-16

ALL-STARS IN LACROSSE…Elizabeth Cusick, No. 8, and Lauren Oberlander, No. 4, recently competed in the 6th annual Under Armour Underclassmen Lax All-Star Tournament at Towson University in Maryland. More than 3,000 players tried out for this year’s underclassmen teams throughout the country. Cusick, Oberlander Play in Lax All-Star Tourney Elizabeth Cusick and Lauren team were seniors already com- Oberlander, of the Westfield La- mitted to colleges such as crosse Club, were recently selected Dartmouth, Virginia (2), Duke (2), to represent the Under Armour NJ USC, Penn, Colgate, Lehigh, and All-Stars in the 6th annual Under- UNC. The NJ All-Stars competed classmen Lacrosse All-Star tour- on July 1 and lost to All-Star teams MID-NEW JERSEY CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains Soccer Association’s 11U nament in Baltimore, Md. Cusick from New England, 12-11, and Ironmen won the Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association 2010-2011 Flight. and Oberlander were among only Baltimore, 16-11, but rebounded Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jared Mann, Zach Breit, Jonathan Schwab, 24 girls selected from the NJ re- to defeat Upstate NY, 10-9, and Benny Essenfeld, Sam Grodberg, Patrick Downey and Conor Peterson; back row, MOVING UP…Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child congratulates members of the gion. Ten of the players on the NJ South, 18-7, on July 2. Assistant Coach Mark Essenfeld, Jaycee Dibella, Matt Hall, Ryan Vincent, Jack sixth grade class as they graduated the Lower School on June 9. Pictured, left to Brady, Jaisel Shah, Alex Lipshitz and Head Coach Jason Brelinsky. right, are: Ashley Ferry of Westfield, Jennifer Natoli of Scotch Plains, and Gillian Lawlor of Green Brook. Goods & Services You Need WF Public School Employees Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Honored for Years of Service RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL OLIVER A Fairleigh Dickinson WESTFIELD — Thirty-one tion President Julia Walker and Vice Recessed Lighting Metropolitan Campus Westfield Public School staff mem- President Richard Mattessich for- PAVING bers were honored for more than mally recognized the retirees and Service Upgrades Announces Grads 874 years of combined service by 25-year employees, including: TEANECK - Fairleigh Dickinson the Board of Education and col- Retirees: Kathleen Cook, Librar- Phones & Cable Lines University’s Metropolitan Campus leagues at the 24th annual Gala for ian, McKinley; Marie Cucchiaro, Additions and Renovations has released the names of students school employees. The event was Paraprofessional, Washington; who have graduated as of May 2011 held June 9 at the Pantagis Renais- Kimberly Decker, Paraprofessional, Member of BBB Builders & Contractors Welcome on undergraduate and graduate lev- sance in Scotch Plains. Wilson; Elizabeth Dessimo, Para- 20 Years in Business NJ Lic # 10421 els. The annual event brings staff professional, Tamaques; Gregory Local graduates include: Terence members together to honor retirees Gorski, Physical Education Teacher, 908.654.0287 • SERVICE CALLS Grier of Cranford; Ashley Dunnan of and employees with 25 years of WHS; Arlene Harris, Paraprofes-

Howarth Paving 908-753-7281 Westfield; Cynthia Delmonte of service. sional, Lincoln; Sandra Hilliard, Westfield; Peter Sempepos of Superintendent of Schools Mar- District Computer Technician; Mountainside; Stephen Love of garet Dolan and Westfield Educa- Marie Koch, Science Teacher, EIS; Mountainside. tion Association President Kim Nancy Liggera, Teacher/Coordina- Schumacher addressed the honor- tor ELL, Franklin; Louise Loffredo, Fairleigh Dickinson ees, thanking them for their dedica- 3rd Grade Teacher, Franklin; DECKS tion and service to the Westfield Katherine “Kathy” Luckey, P/E KITCHENS Metropolitan Campus Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design Public Schools. Board of Educa- Teacher, WHS; Nicholas Manna, BATHROOMS Assistant Supervisor of Buildings Mulch Top Soil Clean Ups and Announces Dean’s List Power Washing Driveway Sealing BASEMENTS Lawn Sprinklers TEANECK - Fairleigh Dickinson PUBLIC NOTICE and Grounds; Deborah McCullam, of course Music Teacher, Tamaques; Grace Snow Plowing ADDITIONS University’s Metropolitan Campus BOROUGH OF FANWOOD John Killoran (908) 276-1062 has announced the names of students PLANNING BOARD McDonald, 4th Grade Teacher, Washington; Virginia Mickulick, 732.558.0356 908-232-2268 who qualified for the Dean’s List for Please take notice that on July 27, 2011 [email protected] www.Hydro-TekLtd.com English Teacher/Project 79, WHS; NJHIC# 13VH03286900 the Spring 2011 Semester. To qualify at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, for the Dean’s List, a student must located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Gwenn Phillips, Secretary to the carry a 3.2 or better grade point aver- Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board Principal, McKinley; Sharon will hold a hearing on the application of the Ramsey, Executive Secretary to the age out of a possible 4.0 and be en- undersigned. The property in question is rolled in a minimum of 12 letter- located at: 382 South Avenue, Fanwood, Superintendent; Robert Roth, Su- graded hours (four courses). New Jersey, also known as Block 69, Lot pervisor of World Languages, K- “The Gutter Specialists” The following local student was 5, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, 12; Giovanni “John” Sclama, Head POWER WASHING owned by Brian J Walter. Custodian, McKinley; Arthur Vice, named: Danielle Hollaway of The applicant requests use variance for Gutter Services, Painting, Westfield. a basement which is in violation of: 5th Grade Teacher, Jefferson; Wil- Section 184-188 of the Fanwood Land liam Yacullo, Head Custodian, PUBLIC NOTICE Use Code. Variance Requested: Expan- Franklin. Power Washing, and sion of Non-conforming use; Permitted: TOWN OF WESTFIELD 25 Year Honorees: Lyn Snow Removal Services no expansion; Present: no basement; Pro- Aleksandrowicz, Art Teacher, WHS; Visa & Mastercard Accepted INVITATION TO BID posed: Build a Basement. Section 181-115 of the Fanwood Land Joan Balcerski, Secretary, RIS; 908-756-0090 www.grimebustersnj.com Sealed proposals will be received by the Use Code. Variance Requested: Front Catherine Becker, Resource Room Free Estimates / Fully Insured Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Yard Set Back on Old South Avenue; Teacher, Tamaques; Jean Brezinski, bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Permitted: 30 feet; Present: 10.1 feet; Pro- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at posed: 10.1 feet. Music, Tamaques/Washington; 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land Elizabeth Dessino, Paraprofessional, 30 Years August 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., for the “2011 Use Code. Variance Requested: Front Tamaques; Randi Goodstein, Re- IMPROVEMENT OF BOULEVARD (be- Yard Setback on South Avenue; Permit- source Room Teacher, Franklin; tween South Avenue West & Park Street), ted: 30 feet; Present: 1.3 feet; Proposed: Experience IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW 1.3 feet. Donna Higgins, Spanish Teacher, JERSEY”. Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land WHS; Susan McClelland, 5th Grade The work under this Proposal includes Use Code. Variance Requested: Lot cov- Teacher, Washington; Barbara the furnishing of all labor, materials and erage (pre-existing conditions); Permit- Philpot, Family and Consumer Sci- Handyman equipment necessary to complete the work ted: 35.9%; Present: 40.59%; Proposed: as shown on the Contract Drawings and 40.59%. ence Teacher, WHS; Margaret described in the Contract Specifications, The applicant will also seek such other Teitelbaum, Coordinator of Health and Proposals shall be in accordance with relief as may be determined necessary at Services/School Nurse, WHS. Mr. Reliable such Drawings and Specifications and the the public hearing based upon review of terms proposed in the Contract. the application or amendment(s) to the The major items of work under this con- application. PUBLIC NOTICE tract include, but are not limited to, the The file pertaining to this application is (908) 462.4755 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY following in estimated quantities: available for public inspection during nor- POLICY AS TO STUDENTS 160 tons of 4 inch thick Superpave Hot mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday The WYACT d/b/a New Jersey Youth Mix Asphalt Base Course through Friday) from the Secretary of the Theatre admits young people of any race, 750 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot Planning Board at the Administration Of- color, national and ethnic origin to all the Mix Asphalt Surface Course fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North rights, privileges, programs, and activities 5,725 square yards of Milling, 2 inch Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. generally accorded or made available to thickness Any interested party may appear at said young people in the company. It does not 100 cubic yards of roadway excavation, hearing and participate therein in accor- discriminate on the basis of race, color, unclassified dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- ethnic and national origin in administration BLACK TOP 1,800 linear feet of granite block curbing ning Board. of its educational policies, admissions poli- All bidders must submit with their bid Applicant: cies, scholarship and loan programs, and a copy of their New Jersey Business Brian Walter PAVING athletic and other company-administered Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- 51 Fourth Street programs. mit proof of registration will disqualify Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE 1 T – 7/14/11, The Leader Fee: $13.77 the bid. 1 T - 7/14/11, The Times Fee: $45.90 PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Proposals shall be in writing on the forms furnished and must be delivered at the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 908-889-4422 place and before the hour above men- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS FREE ESTIMATES tioned, and must be accompanied by a COUNTY OF UNION certified check or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at TAKE NOTICE The undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance least ten percent (10%) of the base amount with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following motor JK’s Painting & of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. Wall Covering 21) Each bid must also be accompanied All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no by a Surety Company Certificate stating representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each Interior Painting that said Surety company will provide the vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. Wallpaper Removal bidder with the required Performance bond Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Wallpaper Installation 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit The public auction shall be held on July 21, 2011 in accordance with the laws of the and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair Statement of Ownership, on the forms The following vehicles may be examined at A&M Auto Body, 401 South Elmer Street, included in and explained in the contract Westfield, New Jersey at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. Call Joe Klingebiel documents. Bidders are required to comply with the MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID 908-322-1956 requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Dodge 2000 1B3EJ46X5YN281520 $2220.00 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- BOZENA LACINA, RMC, Township Clerk men the prevailing wage rates promul- 1 T - 7/14/11, The Times Fee: $36.72 gated by the New Jersey State Depart- “FOR ment of Labor and Industry for this project, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE QUESTPERFECTION” copies of which are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Home Improvements Plans and specifications may be seen or NOTICE OF MEETINGS procured at the office of the Town Engi- (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Kitchens • Baths neer, Public Works Center, 959 North *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Countertops • Windows TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Public Meeting Fine Carpentry non-refundable cost of contract documents is ($50.00) made payable to the Town of DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Basements • Tile Work Westfield, which must be paid in cash or LOCATION: Administration Building certified check. The Mayor and Council [email protected] Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street reserve the right to reject any bid, and to Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 908-654-1899 waive any informality in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed advis- TIME: 8:00 p.m. NJ Lic. #13VH01315500 able to do so. PURPOSE OF MEETING: Review and discuss personnel action. Free Estimates • Insured Kris J. McAloon Town Engineer ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. 1 T - 7/14/11, The Leader Fee: $65.28 1 T - 7/14/11, The Times Fee: $28.56 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 14, 2011 Page E-1 CRANFORD COUGAR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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LaCORTE, UKRAINSKIJ, SCANLON, XIAO PROVIDE ‘O’ More photos – click “Photo Library” – click 11jul05-cran – mill WF Blue 12s Roll in 5th, Top So. Orange/Maplewood, 9-3

By DAVID B. CORBIN “With Victor, it’s two different batter in the first inning, he totally Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times looks. Victor kept them off-balance slammed the door with two perfect Opportunities knocked and the with different speeds, and Matt was innings, before reliever Chase Brad- Westfield Blue 12s took full advan- very overpowering today. He kept ley took to the mound to start the tage of them, plating two runs in the around the zone, but he really moved fourth inning. Owen Gall relieved in fourth inning and five more in the the ball on both sides of the plate. In the fifth inning. fifth to break open a tight game en addition to being powerful, he hit his Westfield Blue took a 2-0 lead in route to a 9-3 victory over the South spots,” Westfield Assistant Coach Paul the bottom of the first inning. Jack Orange/Maplewood Villagers in Friel said. Nieswenter (2 runs scored) drew a Central Jersey All-Star League ac- Villager starting pitcher Jack Niggli leadoff walk and stole second. tion at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield was very effective also. After allow- LaCorte (2-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 runs on July 9. ing two runs on two hits and a walked CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING TO FIRST BASE ON TIME…Cranford Cougar Michael Smith, left, gets to first in time to complete a single to right field in the Cal Ripken District 12 semifinal game against Millburn at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield. BAKIE BLASTS SOLO HR, MAGLINO RIPS 2-RUN SINGLE Millburn Stuns Cougars, 7-3, In Ripken District 12 Semis

By DAVID B. CORBIN Millers, 7-4, but Millburn’s defense, “They were very defensive. There Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times especially the “hot” side of the in- were no errors. They made the plays,” WESTFIELD – Nearly every ele- field – shortstop and third base – and Cougar Head Coach John Oblichinski ment necessary to succeed in a base- the spectacular range of centerfielder said. ball game came together at the right Richy Schiekofer prevented the Cou- Mike Smith pitched the first three time for the 12U Millburn White gars from pouncing with an all-out innings for the Cougars then More photos – click “Photo Library” Millers in their Cal Ripken District offensive. After Schiekofer made an lefthander Garrett Forrestal relieved 12 Tournament semifinal showdown outstanding grab at the fence to rob and pitched the final three innings. – click 11jul09-wf – so – orange with the top-seeded Cranford Cou- Cougar Will Budries of an extra-base Forrestal yielded no hits and struck gars at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield hit in the fourth inning, he added two out six Millers, while allowing four David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times on July 5. more grabs in the sixth to rob Danny walks. Starter Nick Maldinado OUT AT HOME PLATE…Westfield Blue’s Victor Cruz, No. 21, gets tagged out by South Orange/Maplewood pitcher With a trip to the state tournament Maglione and Brian Oblachinski, re- pitched the first two innings for the Chase Bradley after trying to score on a passed ball at Gumbert 2 Field on July 9. on the line, the Millers made good spectively. Millers. Lannino pitched the next use of all four of their hits and all Perched at the top off the roost in three of their walks in the first five their division, the Villagers had de- Cranford Youth Sports innings, along with crafty base run- The Cranford/Millburn story is also in the printed feated the Westfield Blue, 5-2, earlier ning and well-disciplined fielding to in the season, but this time the Blue earn a 7-3 victory. portion of The Westfield Leader and The Times kept the Villagers in check with the Want your Cranford Youth Cranford had defeated Millburn, effectiveness of starting pitcher Vic- 8-6, in the seeding round of the tour- “He played some game. He’s got three, and Tyler Nortillo closed in the tor Cruz and reliever Matt LaCorte. baseball team covered? nament, so the Millers were quite such great range, and he’s so sure- sixth inning. The trio yielded only In his three innings, Cruz allowed six e-mail David B. Corbin aware of what they were up against handed. He can really run and go get three walks, while striking out four. hits and two runs but yielded no walks, and had to be at the top of their game. them,” Millburn Head Coach Kevin “They gave what we stress, was to while striking out three. LaCorte [email protected] Cranford had a reputation for a Ford said of Schiekofer. “We defi- throw strikes and make them beat us, pitched three innings of no-hit ball, potent offense and did out-hit the nitely spend a lot more time on field- because we have the defense to make fanned three and walked one Vil- Cranford High School Sports Archives ing than we do hitting. I think it the plays. And that’s what we did,” lager, who managed to score in the From September 2009 are available. Probitas Verus Honos shows. They have done such a great Coach Ford explained. sixth inning. job. They deserve all the credit.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 The Law Offices of Francis M. Smith, esq.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN and twos went last night, so we were times, with home game when we bat Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hoping we were able to get through second, we let up a couple of runs Berkeley Heights (B.H.) demon- this game then we brought in Mariano someway or another and get behind strated why it is the top team in the [Rivera of the Yankees],” B.H. Head right away then we have to play from Central Jersey 12U Baseball League Coach Mike Doren said jokingly of behind and we play tighter. We seem but the little Highlanders had to en- Savage. to be a much better visiting team, dure a strong challenge from Westfield starting pitcher Matt because we get on the board right Westfield White to pull out a 4-2 Varano tossed the first three innings. away, everyone loosens up and ev- victory at Gumbert 3 Field in Although he allowed just one hit and eryone is ready to hit.” Westfield on July 7. a walk in the first inning and two hits Highlander Vinny Doren drew a Both teams received strong perfor- and a walk in the second, Berkeley leadoff walk in the top of the first mances from their pitchers and both Heights managed to score twice in inning and stole second base. Kramer teams got solid performances from each frame. He settled down in the chopped a single past short and Dan their defenses. B.H. starting pitcher third and yielded only a walk. Ian Baroff grounded out to first as Doren Dan Kramer allowed just one hit and Humphrey pitched the next three in- scored. Kramer then scored when walked only one, while striking out nings and held B.H. scoreless, while Savage’s fly ball to leftfield was David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIELDING THE THROW FROM THE PLATE…Cranford Cougar third baseman Brian Papa, left, fields the throw from two in his three innings. Kevin Keegan allowing just two hits and two walks. dropped. In Westfield’s half of the catcher Sean Leonard as Millburn Miller Nico Mottesi steals third in the first inning of the Cal Ripken District 12 semifinal pitched the fourth and fifth innings, “Both pitchers pitched excellently. inning, Owen Bartok (1-for-1) walked game at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield. giving up two runs and four hits, We actually played very good de- and stole second, but Kramer fanned while walking one and fanning four. fense behind Ian Humphrey. With the next batter for the second out and Closer Sean Savage got all three bat- Matt [Varano], we were a little loose got Owen Kessler to ground out to ters out in the final inning. defensively those first two innings,” third base. “Those two guys are probably our said Westfield Head Coach John The Highlanders added their other Millburn 12s Stun Cranford Cougars, 7-3 four and our five starters. Our one Ripperger, who added, “It seems, at CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Millers demonstrated their first “We had some rough pitching. One The Cougars did have an opportu- More photos – click “Photo Library” act of base-running prowess in the top inning they got a walk. The kid stole nity in the bottom of the fifth. Thomas – click 11jul07-wf – berk – hts of the first inning when Nico Mottesi second, stole third and a passed ball Feeney singled, Bakie was intention- reach first on a fielder’s choice, stole went home. Same thing in the next ally walked and Leonard walked to second and third and scored on Brian inning! I tell the kids you can’t give up load the bases with two outs, but a Lannino’s RBI double to leftfield. walks and you can’t give four and five popup to short ended the threat. Smith singled and stole a base in the outs in an inning. There were a couple “We were fortunate when we were bottom of the inning, but Cranford of times where we were one pitch of down 7-3, we loaded the bases, and failed to score. But in the second, getting out of the inning, and the young we were one pitch away from, maybe, Ryan Bakie walloped a leadoff solo boy hit the ball over the fence. That getting a grand slam. I was a little home run into the parking lot to arouse was a shot. Ryan Bakie hit a shot too,” taken back by the intentional walk the Cougars. With Sean Leonard on Coach Oblachinski said. with 12-year-olds, but I guess it is first base, Jack Schelelich singled to “They were getting a good read baseball. They were up by four runs. right, putting runners on first-and- actually off the left-handed pitcher Even if the kid hits a home run, it’s third. Schetelich stole second then too. It was good. We just started play- still a two-run lead. It’s hard to beat Maglino drilled a two-run single to ing 50/70 [70 feet between bases]. the same team twice in a tourna- right to give the Cougars a 3-1 lead. We spent so much time on it, and the ment,” Coach Oblichinski said. Oblachinski singled. Maglino ad- kids are picking it up. That makes “Good luck to Millburn! They are vanced to third and attempted to score you feel good,” Coach Ford said. going to the states.” on a slow grounder to third, but he was “Those kids were fast. They got Millburn White 104 110 7 nailed on a fine throw to the plate. around the bases fast. We played our Cranford 030 000 3 Millburn came on strong in the hearts out. I told my kids, when we third. Kyle Mangold and Ryan were here a month ago, I thought for Adelman (2 runs scored) each singled. sure that we would be going to states,” Probitas Verus Honos Mottesi reached first on a throwing Coach Oblachinski said.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times STIRRING UP A HUGE CLOUD OF DUST…Berkeley Heights base runner Vinny Doren, No. 7, stirs up a huge cloud of dust as he steals second base at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield. Westfield White shortstop Alex Pansini, No. 6, fields the ball. Want to return to active, pain-free living? Look to the Joint Center at RWJ Rahway for expert care.

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Bradley lined a single LaCorte strutted to the mound in the pitcher gets down and the fielders to left, stole second and slipped to the fourth and fanned two of the three fall asleep. You can’t load up the third on a passed ball. After Cruz batters he faced. In the bottom of the bases with nobody out. You can’t put fanned Phil Major, Tom O’Connor inning, Westfield’s first big opportu- a runner on third with nobody out. rolled an RBI groundout to short. nity knocked when Nieswenter and It’s hard to come back from that, and Tom Fetner and Mike Burke followed LaCorte walked and Cruz was hit in we didn’t,” Coach Krais said. with lined singles off the leftfield the back to load the bases with no- LaCorte’s only blemish on the fence, but Cruz struck out the next body out. Ukrainskij stepped up and mound came in the sixth when he batter. launched a two-run double to center ceded a leadoff walk to Reynolds, The Villagers had more action go- to give the Blue a 4-2 lead. who managed to score on Niggli’s ing in the third. Hunter Reynolds (2 After LaCorte retired all three bat- ground out to second. runs scored), Quinn Krais and Niggli ters in the fifth, Westfield’s offense “The defense was solid. The bats all singled to load the bases with one yanked the door wide open. Zach did wake up. The last time our bats out. Bradley lofted an RBI sacrifice Rabinowitz and Patrick Chirichella were very, very quiet. This [Villag- fly to tie the score, 2-2. In an effort to drew walks. Both runners advanced ers] is a first-placed team. Up until give his team the momentum, Krais, on a wild pitch then Connor Scanlon today, they were the class of our who was on second, attempted to slapped a two-run single to left. James division. Hopefully, we are trying to steal third, but his move came a step Friel walked. Arthur Xaio rapped an take a little bit back from them. They too soon, and Cruz, who had not RBI single to left. During a series of were outmatching us up until this began his delivery, picked him off as throwing errors, Friel scored and Xaio point in time, so this is a big, big win he slid into third. advanced to third. LaCorte drilled an for us,” Coach Friel said. “Before “We tried a double steal with two RBI single to right, making the score, today’s game we were middle of the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times outs. Probably not by-the-book base- 9-2. pack. Today’s game, I think the kids OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE THREAT…Westfield White’s Hannah Liddy taps a foul ball in the game against Berkeley “It was one of the few times this found their swagger.” Heights at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield. Liddy rapped an RBI single in the fourth inning, then made a great catch at the ball, but we wanted to get the runners centerfield fence in the sixth inning. moving to get runners at second and year where we actually took advan- So Orange 011 001 3 third with our [number] five hitter tage when we got some breaks. That’s Westfield 200 25x 9 Berkeley Heights Downs WF White, 4-2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 runs in the second. Jimmy Raymond made the All-Star team this year. “The game was played really well singled, eventually advanced to third Alex has been very solid at short- defensively by both teams. We are and scored on Joseph Henry’s suc- stop. He showed why he plays there happy with that, and we are happy to cessful bunt. Andrew Aguilera singled on that play,” Coach Ripperger said. get another win. It keeps us in first then Henry later scored on a wild Westfield’s offense came to life in place,” Coach Doren said. throw past third. Varano singled for the fourth inning. Trevor McNamara “We played a very good team. We Westfield in the bottom of the inning, walked and stole second. Liddy laced have never beaten Berkeley Heights but got gunned down by Baroff, the an RBI single to deep center. Bartok in the five years that we played them. catcher, while attempting to steal sec- singled then stole second to put both We have come very close. Five of our ond. runners in scoring position with one last six games have been within one “It was a tremendous game. These out. Unfortunately for Westfield, the or two runs. They won the champion- guys challenged us. They hung in next two batters struck out. In the ship two out of the last three years. there the whole game. We pitched fifth, Birkel singled then was thrown They don’t beat themselves. They well. A lot of great defense! It’s a out at second on a freaky force play. did not have an error today. Anything pleasure to play these guys,” Coach Next, with Varano on second, that was hit anywhere near their play- Doren said. Humphrey hammered an RBI double ers, they caught,” Coach Ripperger Both teams’ defenses sparkled for to left to narrow the score to 4-2. said. the remainder of the game. The High- Highlander closer Savage then Berkeley Heights 220 000 4 lander infield, especially shortstop slammed the door in the sixth inning. Westfield White 000 110 2 Doren, was solid. Westfield short- “The first two or three innings, I stop Alex Pansini snagged a hopping think we batted one over the mini- Reading is Good For You bullet off the bat of Dan Tomlinson to mum. After that, we got things go- record an out, and Hannah Liddy ing. Hits begat hits, and they slowly made a great catch at the centerfield started to figure it out, but we did fence. have some bad at-bats. We left some “Hannah Liddy made a tremen- good pitches go with two strikes on dous catch at the fence on her horse to us. We probably had two or three K’s get back there. She and Cullen Birkel looking. That’s the difference in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times game, when you have guys on base NO INTENTIONS OF BEING CAUGHT OFF BASE…Westfield Blue’s Jack Nieswenter, right, quickly dives back to first with one or two outs and you need to base before South Orange/Maplewood first baseman Hunter Reynolds, No. 7, can catch the pickoff attempt by pitcher Chase Probitas Verus Honos get them in,” Coach Ripperger Bradley in the fourth inning at Gumbert 2 Field on July 9. pointed out. goleader.com/subscribe goleader.com online exclusive Page E-4 Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Westfield, a member of the class of and others studying to learn English. or (908) 755-7998. training provided. Contact: Attanasio and a graduate of Westfield Students must be in the top 20 2014. These adult learners come not only http:/flecomte.nsedreams.com High School. percent of Emory College, or have To qualify for the Dean’s List, stu- from the far-away countries of Bul- Della Badia Studies garia, China, Colombia, Egypt, Costa PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE approximately a 3.86 grade point av- dents must achieve at least a 3.55 erage or higher, to be named to the grade point average with a minimum Rica, Guyana, Ecuador and Peru, but Culture in Italy TOWN OF WESTFIELD tions 12.03 C, D & E and Section 11.09E13. Dean’s List. of 12 credits. also the nearby cities of Elizabeth, SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Tyler Della BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Ordinance requires a minimum front yard Plainfield, Scotch Plains and Badia of Scotch Plains was one of 12 Notice is hereby given that Westfield setback of 25 feet. Proposed was 19.3 Kenilworth. Their tutors beamed with students from Susquehanna Univer- Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions feet. Ordinance allows a maximum build- pride and enthusiasm as they intro- sity who recently spent two weeks at its July 11, 2011 meeting for the following mass at the zoning side yard of 25 feet. ing applications decided at its June 13, Proposed was + 40 feet. Application ap- duced 15 student readers. exploring the local history, values, art, 2011 meeting. proved with conditions. A variety of emotions flowed cuisine and business practices of north- Michael Milbauer & Phia Paterno, 1317 Michelle & Steve Mannino, 40 throughout the evening as stories were ern Italy. The trip was part of the Frances Terrace. Applicant sought ap- Barchester Way. Applicant sought ap- told. Yidi’s young daughters danced university’s Global Opportunities proval to add a two-foot cantilever to the proval to construct a one story addition with his tutor as he read his poem (GO) program. rear of the house on the second level and contrary to Section 11.06E7 of the Land “Girls,” and it was evident where his Participating students stayed near to construct an enclosed front entrance at Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a rear the existing foundation and a roof at the yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed was inspiration was born. Reading her Lake Garda, Italy, and studied at the porch stairway entrance contrary to Sec- 23.67 feet. Ordinance requires a rear yard essay “Good Experiences,” Patricia Bernelli Learning Center. They visited tions 11.09E5 and 11.09E13. Ordinance setback for a deck of 25 feet. Proposed said, “When I came to the USA, it family-owned businesses in Trentino requires a minimum street side yard set- was 20 feet. Application denied. was when a new life began…I gave that have been operating for back of 20 feet. Proposed was 15.1 feet. Charles & Annemarie O’Donnell, 725 thanks for my teacher for his pa- generations, and explored medieval Ordinance allows a maximum continuous Fairacres Avenue. Applicant sought ap- length of wall located adjacent to a side proval to construct a front porch contrary tience. Also with his help, I became a and renaissance villages within the property line of 25 feet. Proposed were to Sections 11.09E6 and 12.03D(E) of the U.S. citizen.” And with Robin’s state- modern business context of the 32.5 feet and 26.2 feet. Application ap- Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires ment, “I wish I had learned to read in European Union. proved with conditions. a 10 feet side yard set back. Proposed was grammar school. My life would have Tyler is studying business with an 5.6 feet and 9.2 feet. Ordinance requires Joe Bountempo, 1016 - 1020 South Michael Pesin Patrick Kelly been so much easier….one day I will emphasis in finance at Susquehanna, Avenue. Applicant sought an extension of an average front yard set back of 37 feet. Preliminary Major Site Plan approval Proposed was 31.8 feet. Application ap- be able to help other adults to read where he will be a junior in the fall. He granted January 2008 and extended to proved with conditions. because I will know just how they is a 2009 graduate of Scotch Plains- July 1, 2011. Extension granted until De- Rosa & Malcolm Waddoups, 7 Scotch Plains Lions Award feel,” all in attendance were reminded Fanwood High School and the son of cember 31, 2012. Wychview Drive. Applicant sought ap- how “Literacy Changes Lives!” Carin and Thomas Della Badia. Ray Garguilo, 1001 Cranford Avenue. proval to construct a front porch contrary to Applicant sought permission to increase Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance. Scholarships to 2011 Grads the size of a deck and to retain the location Ordinance requires a front yard setback of 35.08 feet. (EFYD). Proposed was 32.3 of a storage shed contrary to Sections program to help the needy around the SPFHS Alumni Association 13.02C2, 13.02C1, and 13.01G1a of the feet. Application approved with conditions. SCOTCH PLAINS – Michael Pesin Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Mr. & Mrs. Mohamed El-Sherbeini, and Patrick Kelly, residents of Scotch world. He also has participated in the a minimum rear yard setback for a deck of 848 Bradford Avenue. Applicant sought Plains and June graduates of Scotch Lions’ White Cane fund-raising drive. Awards Pair of Scholarships 25 feet. Proposed was + 20 feet. Ordi- approval to construct a second story addi- Plains-Fanwood High School, re- Michael has been active with the Jew- nance requires decks to be located in the tion contrary to Section 11.08E of the Land cently were awarded the Grausso/ ish Community Center of Central SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – Runnells Specialized Hospital. rear yard. Proposed location of the deck is Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side the side yard. Ordinance requires a mini- yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed was 7.9 Bendel Memorial Scholarship from New Jersey’s Teen Advisory Board, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Throughout high school, Bria was mum rear yard setback of 5 feet for acces- feet. Application approved with condition. the Scotch Plains Lions Club. The planning and organizing multiple School (SPFHS) Alumni Association active with the Boys and Girls Club sory structures less than 500 square feet. Frank & Angie Galdi, 307 Prospect scholarship is in memory of two charity events. He will attend recently awarded $1,000 scholarships and Girl Scouts and served on the Proposed was 1.7 feet. Ordinance requires Bucknell University in the fall, but a minimum side yard setback of 5 feet for Street. Applicant is seeking approval to former leaders of the Scotch Plains to both Bria Barnes and Joelle Pisauro. North Jersey 4H Leadership Coun- accessory structures less than 500 square construct a two-story addition contrary to Lions Club, Norm Bendel and Tony has not yet decided on a major. Bria is the daughter of Tyrone cil. With her concern for youth and feet. Proposed was 2.5 feet. Application to Section 12.04G and 11.12E12 of the Land Grausso. Patrick also was an honor student Barnes, who graduated from Scotch the elderly developed during her vol- retain the location of the storage shed was Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows maximum lot coverage by buildings and above This scholarship is awarded annu- at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Plains-Fanwood High School in 1977. unteer work, she intends to continue denied; other request for variance relief School. Because he is legally blind, was approved with conditions. ground structures of 4,680 square feet. ally to one or more college-bound Bria was an outstanding student en- to foster this interest by pursuing a Proposed is 4,898 square feet. Ordinance Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Patrick has been very active in vari- gaged in a challenging academic career in the field of nursing at Will- David & Carolyn Capodanno, 629 allows a maximum eave height of 22 feet. seniors. Preference is given to stu- ous activities on behalf of the visu- course load. She has a strong com- iam Paterson College. Maye Street. Applicant sought approval Proposed is 23 feet. Application approved to construct a one car garage, a two story with conditions. dents who have demonstrated involve- ally impaired, including the New Jer- mitment to achieving her goals and Joelle is the daughter of Rena addition in the rear of the house and a 2-1/ Kathleen Nemeth ment in community service, espe- sey Commission for the Blind and still engages in many extracurricular Germinder Pisauro, a graduate of the 2 story addition in the front of the house Secretary, Board of Adjustment cially those causes dedicated to the Visually Impaired. He attended Camp activities, including volunteering at Class of 1979. She is a gifted student with an open front porch contrary to Sec- 1 T - 7/14/11, The Leader Fee: $92.82 blind and visually impaired. Marcella (a summer camp for the who continually set high standards The club is part of Lions Interna- visually impaired) for many years SHERIFF’S SALE for herself, and her academic record tional, a service organization with and organized a walk-a-thon, raising SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-11003202 demonstrates her diligence and dedi- more than 1.4 million members ac- over $3,000 for this organization. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY cation to scholastic success. CHANCERY DIVISION The Westfield Memorial Library presents tive in over 43,000 Lions clubs around Patrick also helped develop a website UNION COUNTY Joelle was very active in sports, DOCKET NO. F-46089-08 the world. They are dedicated to meet- for Scotch Plains which allows the Plaintiff: CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR particularly a leadership role on the The FrostKings ing a variety of community needs, homebound to watch town events in AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT gymnastics team, and at swimming TRUST 2004-3 MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES, with the association’s major initia- the comfort of their homes. He will SERIES 2004-3 competitions. She shared her experi- VS. Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. tive being serving the blind and visu- attend the College of New Jersey this Defendant: ANDREW T. KIEGEL; PATRICIA ences with DECA, a group that ally impaired. fall, majoring in political science. M. KEESHAN stresses education in business. Sale Date: 08/03/2011 An honor student at Scotch Plains- For more information on the Scotch Writ of Execution: 12/06/2010 The Scholarship Committee was By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Fanwood High School, Michael has Plains Lions Club or to attend a meet- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public congratulated on their choice of these spent many hours collecting over ing, call Club President Barbara Anilo vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- two outstanding students as scholar- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- 1,000 pairs of used eyeglasses to sup- at (908) 322-4472. The Scotch Plains TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ship recipients. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of port the Lions’ eyeglasses-recycling Lions Club welcomes new members. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The FrostKings is a R&B, of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. swing and blues band from the The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred Your Hometown Used Car Dealer Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seven North Jersey area. They have and 86/100*** $723,907.86. The property to be sold is located in the Town played many festivals and of Westfield, County of Union and State of New Westfield Jersey. Commonly known as: 425 Kimball Avenue, venues over the last few years Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1112 including J&R Cigars, Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 109 “Experts In Special Order” Nearest Cross Street: Euclid Avenue Beginning at the intersection formed by the Kristine’s Swing Dances and northwesterly side line of Kimball Avenue and Need a special car? southwesterly side line of Euclid Avenue; thence the Chester Jazz & Blues Fes- Prior Liens/Encumbrances We’ll find it! Total as of June 17, 2011: $0.00 tival. Equally at home playing swinging shuffles, slow Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four and 42/ 100*** $763,424.42 together with lawful interest blues or full-tilt boogies, their repertoire ranges from the and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- West Coast swing stylings of Louis Jordan and T-Bone tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Walker to the classic blues of Luther Johnson, B.B King money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, and Muddy Waters. Sign up now—sure to be packed! or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Open to Westfield Memorial There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Library and MURAL cardholders. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this J.T. Auto Sales sale for any length of time without further adver- Sign up online at tisement. Ralph Froehlich www.wmlnj.org and click on Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 Sheriff OUTSTANDING…Scotch Plains- Attorney: It’s your Library … make the most of it Online Calendar, or call Since 1976 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC Fanwood High School Class of 2011 7 CENTURY DRIVE graduates Bria Barnes, left, and Joelle 908.789.4090 SUITE 201 550 East Broad Street Westfield x7951 email: [email protected] PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 Pisauro each received a $1,000 schol- (973) 538-4700 arship to the university of their choice www.wmlnj.org 908.789.4090 web: cars.com/jtautosales 4 T - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28/11 Fee: $173.40 from the SPFHS Alumni Association. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 14, 2011 Page 17 The Kootz to Perform Free ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Celebrity Concert at Echo Lake Park Chef Coming to Spice Shop MOUNTAINSIDE - The Union to Union County residents. WESTFIELD - On Friday, July Mrs. Lawrence passed away De- County Summer Arts Festival con- The Summer Arts Festival con- 16, Chef Gordon Ramsey’s “Hell’s cember 8, 2010 from long and ardu- cert series continues its 51st season certs continue throughout July and Kitchen” celebrity chef competitor ous battle with diabetes, high blood of music on Wednesday, July 20, with August on Wednesdays beginning at Matt Sigell will join The Savory pressure, kidney failure and lastly, a performance by The Kootz, pur- 7:30 p.m. This summer’s concerts Spice Shop of Westfield to help reoccurring cancer. Mrs. Lawrence veyors of “Rock and Roll with Fi- will be held at Echo Lake Park on the Plainfield Pastors Michael and Sh- was very active in the community ber.” The public is invited to attend Mountainside-Westfield border and annon Wright raise money for a lo- having served on numerous boards this free concert that begins at 7:30 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Lawn cal food pantry, Nana J’s Kitchen, in including The Diabetes Foundation, p.m. in Echo Lake Park in chairs, blankets and picnic baskets memory of Janeice Lawrence, Pas- YWCA, the I Have a Dream Foun- Mountainside. are encouraged. Refreshments and tor Shannon Wrights mother. dation, and her daughter’s ministry, The Kootz have a passion for clas- snacks will be available from ven- “Pastor Shannon and I have been Faith, Grace and Mercy World Out- sic rock, pop hits, soul and blues. dors. Facebook friends for over two years. reach Ministries. Members of the group have played The other free concerts in the Union After talking to her, there really was Sisters Jacquelyn Nuttall and music together since 1993, but The County Summer Arts Festival series no way to say no,” said Chef Sigell. Becky Becky Solheim,owners of The Kootz really came together in 2001 include: “My mom was a big fan of Chef Savory Spice Shop of Westfield, met when North Caldwell’s Glenn Taylor July 27 – The Full Count Big Band JEWELRY BOSS...duCret student Rae Cauley of Westfield was recently invited Gordon Ramsey’s TV show ‘Hell’s Pastor Shannon last fall when she to demonstrate her “sculpting talents” on the hit TV show “Cake Boss.” Three Kitchen.’ We would TiVo the show and her sister would stop in to pass assembled his Essex and Union (Jazz from Mountainside); at Echo other duCret students were featured in an episode that aired last year. County friends into a band that per- Lake Park; August 3 – The British when we couldn’t all watch together. the time in between visits to their forms the songs of the baby-boomer Invasion Tribute (songs of the ‘60s); When Mom wasn’t sick, she loved mom. era from the 60s and 70s. at Oak Ridge Park; August 10 – WF Artist Rae Cauley to be to cook and feed people,” said Pastor “Pastor Shannon would stop in to The Kootz play approximately 250 JoBonanno and the Godsons (Jersey Shannon. “She would watch all sorts buy spices and pick up recipes. She shows each year and you can enjoy Shore Soul); at Oak Ridge Park; Au- of cooking and food shows to get said cooking was a stress reliever. their musical variety show when they gust 17 – Almost Queen (Queen cover Featured on TV’s ‘Cake Boss’ ideas and recipes. On a trip to Indiana She would come in and bring in bring their “Endless Bus Tour of New band); at Oak Ridge Park; August 24 to visit with my Aunt Lee, Mom friends. After her mom passed, she Jersey” to Echo Lake Park. – Parrotbeach (Jimmy Buffett cover PLAINFIELD - During Spring Music.” Rae, also a musician, was volunteered at the church food pan- told us about the project in her mom’s The Union County information van band); at Echo Lake Park; August 31 Break, duCret instructor Mark recently invited to demonstrate her try and she loved it. When Mom memory. We wanted to help and will be at the concert site with per- – The Nerds (high energy party band); Romanoski of North Plainfield led “sculpting talents” for the TV show came home she wanted to start a food things just went from there.” sonnel from the Union County Of- at Oak Ridge Park. 36 duCret students, faculty mem- “Cake Boss,” where three other outreach through our ministry. Be- A selection of summer fare and fices of Consumer Affairs and Veter- For rain information call the Union bers, alumni and friends of duCret duCret students were featured in last cause of her, we started doing food appropriate wine pairings will be ans’ Affairs along with other knowl- County Department of Parks and through Paris, Milan, Florence and year’s episodes. baskets for needy families at the holi- served. edgeable Union County staff to an- Community Renewal at (908) 558- Rome. On July 16, from 5 – 7 p.m., Swain days. This was the year mom was For more information, or to RSVP swer questions and offer information 4079 after 3 p.m. on the day of the For participating duCret students; Galleries, located at 703 Watchung determined to start a food pantry and contact Shannon Wright at about interesting programs and rec- scheduled concert, or visit the Union Rae Cauley of Westfield, Brandon Avenue in Plainfield will host an soup kitchen. This was mom’s dream (908) 343-0491, or email reational activities that are available County web site: www.ucnj.org. Drake of Plainfield, Tomas Hurtado Opening Reception for Rae’s win- and we just decided to do it for her.” [email protected]. of Clark, Liam Kaiser-Sheridan of ning artwork and the works of all Scotch Plains, Andy Judd of duCret student winners will be fea- Bridgewater, Steven Lopez of Eliza- tured from July 16 to August 12. A beth, Christopher Peel of South very special relationship between Plainfield, Laura Smith of duCret and Swain has developed over Bergenfield, Ben Vogler of North the years, as both are Plainfield in- Plainfield and Duane Watson of stitutional icons with very rich art Englewood, it was an opportunity of histories. The 142-year old Swain a lifetime. Galleries is Plainfield’s oldest retail On a whirlwind travel agenda, ar- establishment and New Jersey’s old- ranged though EF Tours, (an interest privately owned art gallery. national educational travel program DuCret School of Art is New Jersey’s for faculty and students) and focus- oldest private non-profit art institu- ing on Renaissance art history, the tion, coming into its 85th year. All group experienced an array of his- winning entries from the duCret Art torical landmarks, famous statues Show will be on display at Swain’s and sacred sites such as the Vatican Galleries with a Special Reception City. Starting in Paris and traveling to be announced in the coming to Milan, Florence and finally Rome, month. they were able to visit the Louvre, duCret is now accepting registra- Notre Dame Cathedral, The Eiffel tion for the Adult Summer Work- Tower and Arc de Triomphe. They shop Program and it’s Children’s also visited the Sistine Chapel and and Teen’s Art Summer Camp and DOUBLE FEATURE…The Continuo Arts Summer Musical Theater Conserva- HONORING THEIR COUNTRY…Members of the pre-kindergarten and kin- tory will present a double feature including Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin on St. Peter’s Basilica and saw the Mona Fall Registration. dergarten classes of the Westfield Summer Workshop celebrated the Fourth of Lisa and Michelangelo’s “The For more information, visit July 23 with a 3:00 p.m. matinee and 7:30 evening performance at the Campion July with their annual violin parade. Directed by Janet Lyman, the parade Center for the Performing Arts located on the campus of The Oak Knoll School participants marched through the halls of Edison Intermediate School displaying David.” www.ducet.edu, call (908) 757- in Summit. their newly discovered musical talents. The WSW program will continues through When the students arrived home, 7171, or individuals can walk-in July 29. they were immediately thrust into between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and pick up preparations for duCret’s annual Art a Summer Workshop packet. The Continuo Arts to Present Show, in which six very special duCret School of Art is located at PeachCraft Studios to awards were presented, aside from 1030 Central Avenue and is situated 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and honorable on a five acre campus in a historic ‘Beauty’ and Aladdin mention recognitions. residential area of Plainfield. The SUMMIT - The Continuo Arts joy working with an experienced, Present The Sound of Music Rae Cauley earned four awards; school offers post-secondary pro- Foundation began its intensive three- professional staff, and expand knowl- In Jewelry, 3rd Place for “A Piece of grams in Fine Art, Graphic Design/ SUMMIT - PeachCraft Studios of 11, of Madison; Sister Sophia - week Summer Musical Theater Con- edge in areas that match their inter- Time”, Graphic Design, Honorable Computer graphics and Illustration servatory this week. This year’s con- ests and talents. Performers are in- Drama, Voice and Filmmaking is Kaitlyn Avery, 14, of Summit; Cap- Mention for “Circus”, Mixed Me- through the fall – spring seasons. proud to present Rodgers and tain Georg von Trapp - Matthew servatory will present a double fea- spired in a creative, positive and in- dia, 1st Place for “Lotus” and Stained The school is state approved and ture: Beauty and the Beast and teractive environment with enrich- Hammerstein’s 1959 classic, The Marvin, 14, of Summit; Franz, the Glass, 3rd Place for “Light Up the nationally accredited. Sound of Music, based on the memoir butler - Tomas Russo, 12, of Fanwood; Aladdin on Saturday, July 23, with a ment in vocal production, acting, of Maria von Trapp, “The Story of the Frau Schmidt and others - Lizzy 3 p.m. matinee and 7:30 evening per- dance, choreography, staging, impro- Trapp Family Singers.” Tenny, 13, of Summit; Liesl von formance at the Campion Center for visation, character study, make-up This environmentally friendly pro- Trapp, age 16 - Abby Tizzio, 15, of the Performing Arts located on the techniques, stage management and duction, features a cast of talented Westfield; Friedrich von Trapp, age Playhouse 22 to Present campus of The Oak Knoll School in set design. young performers from across the 14 - Matthew Fertakos, 15, of Summit. Students are chosen by audition state, is directed by Aimee Barnes, Chatham; Louisa von Trapp, age 13 - Director Cristina Ambrose, from and range in age from 7 – 18. Per- with musical direction by Adam Gil- Alexa Rojek, 14, of Chatham; Kurt Razia’s Shadow New York City and a graduate of the formers are from many surrounding bert and choreography by Adrian von Trapp, age 10 - Or Behiri, 9, of EAST BRUNSWICK – Play- peace falling upon the shoulders of prestigious musical theater master’s communities: Summit, Westfield, Arrieta. PeachCraft founder and di- Summit; Brigitta von Trapp, age 9 - house 22 will be hosting a one- a brave couple driven by destiny. program at NYU, brings outstanding Madison, Berkeley Heights, Short rector Kate Kennedy serves as pro- Julia Tizzio, 13, of Westfield; Marta weekend run of Razia’s Shadow, a The show opens on Friday, July experience, knowledge and perfor- Hills, Chatham, New Providence, ducer. von Trapp, age 7 - Anna Elston, 13, of stage adaptation of the album by 15, and closes Sunday, July 17. Per- mance skills to this season’s conser- Union, Elizabeth, and Cranford. Performances will be held on Fri- Chatham; Gretl von Trapp, the young- the same name, released in 2008 by formances will begin at 8 p.m. on vatory. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 stu- day, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. and Satur- est - Liana Tizzio, 10, of Westfield; Forgive Durden. This production is Friday, and at both 2 p.m. and 8 The Conservatory uses the perform- dents. Call (908) 264-5324 for ticket day, July 23, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rolf Gruber, age 17 - Gregory Ar- the first legitimate staging of p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The ing arts to spark creativity, build self- orders, or visit the website at in Morristown-Beard School’s cher, 15, of Summit; Elsa Schraeder Razia’s Shadow ever attempted. cost of admission is $15. esteem and confidence, and prepare www.continuoarts.com. Founders’ Hall, a state-of-the-art 450- - Jody Mullen (PDVF Guest Faculty The cast – consisting of only 13 Playhouse 22 is located at 721 for life. During this annual three- seat theater located at 70 Whippany Artist, of Hoboken; Max Detweiler - players – and crew have been hard Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. week musical theater immersion ex- Veterans and Military Road in Morristown. Jake Robbins, 14, of Mountainside; at work for the past several weeks, For more information, and to pur- perience, rising stars learn about the Tickets are available by calling Frau Zeller and others - Fallon putting together a product that can chase tickets, go to key elements of musical theater, en- Invited to Free Musical PeachCraft Studios at (908) 673- Sullivan, 13, of Chatham; Fraulein only be described as “folktale meets playhouse22.org. 1485. More information visit Zeller and othersHadyn Anidjar, 12 rock concert.” The main objective Salute July 21, 22 peachcraftstudios.com. of Summit; Baron Elberfeld and oth- for every member of the cast and SHOPPING STARTS IN THE PAGES OF THIS NEWSPAPER CRANFORD - The Summer The Sound of Music cast includes; ers - Jeremiah Hall, 10, of Hillside; crew working at this undertaking is Pineda Conservatory salutes America Maria Rainer, a Postulant at Nonnberg Baroness Elberfeld and others - to use their respective talents in and the Veterans of Union County on Abbey - Amy Wesson, 14, of Sum- Lauren Katz, 11, of Short Hills; A tandem with unique source mate- Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July mit; The Mother Abbess - Emily postulant and others - Charlotte Har- rial to offer something that is fresh 22, at the Cranford Dramatic Club Martuscello, 19, of Morristown; Sis- ris, 11, of Summit; A postulant and and exciting – a step off the beaten Theatre in Cranford. ter Berthe, Mistress of Novices - others - Sophie Coull, 13, of Summit; path of traditional community the- He knows With a cast of over 30 outstanding Melissa Juliet Lawson, 15, of A postulant and others -Morgan ater. performers representing most of Parsippany; Sister Margaretta, Mis- Temple, 13, of Summit; A Butler and Razia’s Shadow tells the story of Union County, the show American tress of Postulants - Dorothea Miller, others - Casey Rojek, 11, of Chatham. a world divided in two, its hopes of where to go Dreams…A Musical Salute promises to be a rousing tribute to our troops, as well as a patriotic evening for all. to get the Veterans and current military are invited to attend the performance for free. The show is directed by Christo- pher Johnson, a choreographer and performer of numerous USO Tours. BEST Patricia Pineda, a director with the conservatory serves as music director. The show will include patriotic favorites, standards, Broadway hits, RESULTS country and contemporary songs cel- ebrating America’s history. Veterans and military are invited to In shopping, as in fishing, the secret to success this performance for free and tickets for general admission are $10 for lies largely in knowing WHERE to go to get adults and $7 for students. Perfor- the best results. The experienced angler mances will be held at 8 p.m. on “picks his spots” carefully on the basis of Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July the best advance information he can 22, at the Cranford Dramatic Club get. The experienced shopper does the Theatre located at 78 Winans Av- same thing. Scans the ads in this paper to enue. find out exactly who’s got what for sale and for Tickets can be purchased at how much … uses the advertising columns as the www.pinedaconservatory.com and by tried-and-trusted guide to the best “buys” in town. calling (908) 731-1377. Thus this paper renders a double service … valuable alike to the shopper who wants to buy wisely and WCP House to the advertiser who wants to sell well! Managers Needed WESTFIELD – The Westfield The Westfield Leader Community Players are looking GAME ON…The Westfield Democratic Committee hosted a fund-raising reception on June 24 in support of its candidates for house managers. It is one of for Westfield Town Council, Tim Van Epp (Ward 1), Matt Sontz (Ward 3) and Greg Romer (Ward 4). Special guest State The Scotch Plains – Fanwood those important, but unsung, tasks Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Cryan kicked off the well attended event. Assemblyman Cryan urged the candidates to necessary for the efficient and work hard and meet as many residents as possible during their campaign. Other notable attendees included Westfield Town TIMES safe operation of the theater. Councilman Dave Haas and County Freeholder BJ Kowalski. The evening affair was hosted by Jim and Dana Baker at their To volunteer to house manage, Lincoln Road home. Pictured, right to left, are: Councilman Dave Haas, Westfield Democratic Committee Vice-Chair Janice Siegel, WDC Treasurer Ross Katz, Matt Sontz, Tim Van Epp, Greg Romer, Assemblyman Joseph Cryan and County 908-232-4407 [email protected] call Lucille Bills at (908) 822- Freeholder BJ Kowalski. 7221. Page 18 Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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