Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 12, 2016 OUR 126th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Teacher of the Year, Swimmers Feted at Westfield BOE Meeting By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE with a resolution that commended her school choir offering a rendition of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “kindness, patience, knowledge, skill, Adele’s “Hello” in her honor. WESTFIELD — Susanne Bonhote compassion, dedication and commit- Nancy Csroba, a parent of two of was honored as recipient of the 24th ment to the children and families of Mrs. Bonhote’s students, told the annual Rotary Club Charles Westfield; particularly by instilling packed room “Mrs. Bonhote has given Philhower Teacher of the Year Award confidence in students through guid- them confidence; confidence to read, at a special meeting Tuesday night of ance and encouragement of reading confidence to have the desire to give the school board, which also hailed and writing.” their all, even when they thought they the high school boys’ swim team for McKinley Principal Marc Biunno could never master a text.” its county and state championships. told the audience that “students love Another parent, Karlyn Scatigno, Mrs. Bonhote began as a second- their time with Mrs. Bonhote because asked rhetorically, “Is it magic? What grade teacher in 1990 at McKinley she helps them feel accomplished, does she do?” Elementary School, where she has important and that they are making Mrs. Bonhote acknowledged the become an achieve language arts progress.” accomplishments of the Westfield teacher focusing on basic skills read- The board, administrators, stu- boys’ swim team, comparing swim- ing in grades 1 through 5. dents, parents and colleagues paid mers to teachers. The board presented Mrs. Bonhote tribute to Mrs. Bonhote, with the She observed that just as a swim- mer turns to his or her coach for experience, guidance and support, teachers turn to their students, col- Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Westfield Leader leagues and family for those same PACKED ROOM...The gym was full at McKinley Elementary School in Westfield as Susanne Bonhote was honored as things. She acknowledged she is part recipient of the 24th annual Rotary Club Charles Philhower Teacher of the Year Award on Tuesday night. The Westfield of an important team at McKinley Board of Education also hailed the high school boys’ swim team for its county and state championships. Elementary. It is the students “who push me each and every day to be the best teacher I can be.” Garwood Council Amends The accolades continued as the fo- cus shifted to the high school swim- mers. Board President Gretchan Ohlig 2015 Roadwork Ordinance commended the team for its unde- feated 16-0 season and for “ultimately By BRIAN TRUSDELL The project also includes drainage erty in town, she says she has seen scoring over 100 points” in every Specially Written for The Westfield Leader improvements on Myrtle Avenue from clients “brought to tears” by the com- meet. GARWOOD – The borough coun- Oak Street to its eastern terminus. plexity and cumbersome nature of the Head Coach Jeff Knight attributed cil on Tuesday night approved an Two solicitations for bids for the process. She appeared to be referring their success to having one of the increase to last year’s road project sidewalk portion came in 50 percent to Irena Wisneski, who was looking deepest line-ups in the state. bond to cover higher than anticipated over estimates, and the project was to sell her property on Third Avenue Each team member was called in- costs of sidewalk replacement, and delayed until earlier this year. Two and needed two appearances before dividually to receive a certificate and introduced a $445,000 bond for more more solicitations for bids lowered the planning board in November and was congratulated for his efforts. roadwork that would include the re- the cost but still required raising the December to obtain a certificate of Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader In other matters, the board an- paving of about four blocks of Center amount of the bond. non-conformity for her two-family PASTELS...Buildings along Elm Street were painted in bright pastels this week, nounced it was seeking applicants Street. With the road repaving projects on home. causing residents old and new to take to Facebook to voice their unhappiness. interested in serving on the board In a relatively brief one-hour meet- Third, Willow and Myrtle Avenues Ms. Wisneski, a client of Ms. through December to fill the vacancy ing and work session, council mem- estimated at $296,000 and the side- Cuccaro, was clearly upset by the pro- resulting from the resignation of Mitch bers amended last year’s $395,000 walk repair costing another $78,000, ceedings, especially the 90-minute dis- Flood Insurance Rates to Slater. bond ordinance for road resurfacing the council increased the amount of cussion the board had on November Westfield citizens interested in the on Third Avenue from Maple to Wal- bond anticipation notes authorized 12 before it held over the request and Drop in Cranford Twp. six-month term should submit their nut Streets and Willow Avenue from by $61,900. finally approved it on December 1. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 New Street to its eastern terminus. Garwood routinely repaves its Ms. Cuccaro said she had reached streets based on annual state Depart- out to longtime planning board secre- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE nize the savings, Mr. Hannen told The ment of Transportation (DOT) grants, tary Adele Lewis, who offered her Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield Leader. which require matching funds. This assistance but could not anticipate CRANFORD — Flood Insurance The NFIPCRS is a voluntary incen- Centennial Apartments year’s priority list included Center the cost in revising the forms. holders can see a drop in their bill later tive program that recognizes and en- Street when the borough received a During the public comment por- this year now that the township has courages community floodplain man- $65,000 matching grant from the tion, former councilman and current accrued enough points to be eligible for agement activities that exceed the mini- Approved By Zoning Board Union County Infrastructure program. planning board member Bill Nierstedt the National Flood Insurance Program’s mum NFIP requirements, according to However, due to the county re- agreed with Ms. Cuccaro. He said he (NFIP) Community Rating System the FEMA website. As a result, flood By NICOLAS FERNANDES The Centennial Village Group quirement that any money be spent by devised the forms presently being Specially Written for The Westfield Leader (CRS), Commissioner Tom Hannen, insurance premium rates are discounted asked if a crosswalk accompanied by year’s end, the timing of this year’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Jr. said at the committee meeting Tues- to reflect the reduced flood risk result- CRANFORD — The site plan pro- a flashing pedestrian signal could be project was expedited and combined, day night. ing from the community actions meet- posal for a controversial mixed-use placed between North Lehigh Av- necessitating Tuesday’s introduction. Publisher’s Note The township has garnered 1,537 ing. The three goals of the CRS are: building that would replace the aban- enue and Winans Avenue similar to Other issues before the governing doned Lehigh’s Auto Repair on Cen- the one between Elm Street and body included Councilwoman Ileen This week’s edition includes credit points, which puts the township’s reduce flood damage to insurable prop- This Is Westfield and is mailed to rating from a 10 to a 7, Mr. Hannen said. erty; strengthen and support the insur- tennial Avenue was approved by the Severin Court, one block away, en- Cuccaro’s suggestion that applica- Cranford Board of Adjustment Mon- suring the safety of children crossing tion forms for citizens seeking vari- every home, along with our weekly The total savings amount is still being ance aspects of the NFIP, and encour- subscribers. We hope you enjoy it worked out, Mr. Hannen said, and more age a comprehensive approach to flood- day night. the street while walking to and from ances and other approvals from the The site plan, by applicant 310 Hillside Avenue School. The board planning board be simplified. and become a subscriber. Visit information will follow. According to plain management. www.goleader.com/subscribe. the FEMA website, those savings could Other flood control initiatives in the Centennial Avenue, LLC, showed a will recommend that idea to the As a realtor who deals with prop- be 15 percent or 5 percent, depending township include FEMA grant applica- 1,952 square foot building with one county, Mr. Marotta said, because on the classification of the flood hazard tions. There were 42 property owners or two retail spaces on the first level Centennial Avenue is a county road. area. (http://www.fema.gov/national- who indicated an interest for being and 20 residential units occupying All of the residents opposed to the flood-insurance-program-community- reimbursed by a FEMA grant for home the second and third floors. plan were concerned that it would rating-system). elevations in the areas that have seen After a night of complaints from turn the area into the exact opposite Once the township has been certi- repetitive losses due to flooding, Town- owners of single-family homes sur- of what it was that made them want to fied, which is anticipated to be in Octo- ship Administrator Terence Wall said rounding the site, the board came to move to town, a quiet place to raise a ber, flood insurance holders will recog- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the conclusion that the mixed-use family and send their children to a building is better than the other likely safe school. options—a Dunkin Donuts, a conve- Brandon De Oliveira, who moved nience store, or a vacant site. to Cranford with his family as a child “If we denied this, it might sit like from Hillside, explained that Cranford this for another 10 years,” Board of is supposed to be a safe town for Adjustment Chairman Ronald families with children, not a place Marotta said at the public meeting. filled with development of rental Variances sought included density, space. height, exceeding the stories permit- “Please remember why you or your ted, parking, and setbacks, amongst family decided to move to Cranford,” others. Mr. De Oliveira told the board. Although the residents were against Mr. Triarsi’s argument was that the regulation, Mr. Triarsi explained nothing can be worse than what has that more density in a downtown area been in that spot since the 1980s. is good because the new residents “There cannot be a less efficient will utilize the town’s businesses. use of land than what’s existed on this “More density in a downtown site for the past few decades,” Mr. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader neighborhood is better than less den- Triarsi said. MAKING A SPLASH…The Westfield Blue Devils swim team and its coach, Jeff sity,” Mr. Triarsi said. Board Secretary Jeffrey Pistol said Knight, are congratulated at the May 3 Westfield Town Council meeting by Marie Mayer, the owner of the there should be less residential space Mayor Andy Skibitsky for their 16-0 season and state championship title. neighboring 304-306 Centennial Av- and more retail space. enue, brought up that part of the de- “It’s a very nice building, but it PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE velopment would use up land that she needs to be smaller,” Mr. Pistol said. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9 owns. According to Mr. Triarsi, it is not Photo courtesy of Heba Fortunato Editorial ...... 4-5, 24 Sports ...... 13-20 BY ANY OTHER NAME…Tree peonies, a perennial flowering plant native to Mr. Triarsi denied this claim, but economically possible to reduce the Police ...... 22 Real Estate .... 12-26 Asia, Europe and North America, have been spotted in full bloom in Scotch Plains. said he would speak to her about it if number of units in the development. Community...... 6-8, 10-11 Classifieds ..... 21 Similar to the bush peonies, the tree peonies usually blossom two weeks before he sees a document stating that the John Quick, who lives on North Obituary ...... 10 A&E ...... 25-26 their more familiar cousins. land belongs to Ms. Mayer. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 WESTFIELD FOR ALL MARKET INFO: WEST Twitter: @cbwestfield Instagram: @cbwestfieldnj Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/westfieldwest Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbwestfieldnj Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity ® #600NORTH Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 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By PAUL J. PEYTON $505.6 million. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader County Sheriff Joe Cryan explained COUNTY — The cost of replacing that a proposed memorandum of un- the East Hazelwood Avenue bridge derstanding with Berkeley Heights over the south branch of the Rahway — part of the Union County Law River is being reduced by $324,000, Enforcement Officer Loan Program the Union County Freeholder Board — will enable the sheriff’s depart- learned last Thursday. In addition, ment to utilize its community polic- the board will vote on the county ing unit in a partnership with Berke- budget tonight following a public ley Heights. hearing. The board also is set to support Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader Joseph Graziano, head of the De- state Assembly Bill 1869 and Senate QUICK RESPONSE...A Union County Hazmat team and firefighters from partment of Engineering, Public Bill 668, which would establish the Garwood and Cranford respond to a two-gallon spill of no. 2 diesel (heating) oil Works & Facilities Management, Division of Minority and Women of undetermined origin on South Avenue Saturday night that flowed into the said the East Hazelwood project has Business Development and State Garwood Brook. RUINS OF POMPEII...Stephen and Joyanne Schoeman of Westfield show their been reduced as it was determined Chief Disparity Officer. According to Westfield Leader pride as they visit Pompeii, Italy, on April 14. Pompeii is an by the Army Corps of Engineers that archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region where visitors can explore Thursday’s agenda, the new division the ruins. the bridge does not need to be re- would “monitor efforts to promote placed. He said, however, the con- participation by minority-owned and Honors for Winter Teams struction to fix the bridge will cost women-owned businesses in state around $1 million. Mr. Graziano said contracting.” Highlights School Bd. Meeting Garwood Council the county would apply for a grant Scotch Plains Councilwoman Rose for the project. Checcio, a Democrat, and Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He said the firm hired to develop Democratic Committee Chairwoman By BRIAN TRUSDELL as three field trips: the Shark River used 20 years ago, but they have suggestion — put forth by Ms. the plans for the bridge, Dewberry Janice Siegel are being appointed to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Watershed for fossil exploration for become so convoluted that the board Cuccaro, who received complaints Engineers of Bloomfield, has reduced the Union County Open Space, Rec- CRANFORD – Sixty-two athletes in Lincoln School grades 4 to 7 on Thurs- rarely sees an application that is fewer from residents — of rescinding the the scope of its work as the project reation and Historic Preservation five different winter sports were cel- day, May 26, and high school field trips than 20 pages. requirement that cars be removed has changed. The engineering con- Public Advisory Committee. Ms. ebrated by the school board Monday to Six Flags for the New Jersey Asso- While saying he was cautious not from the streets when snow totals tract has been reduced to $255,696. Checcio, whose term ends December night, feted for individual honors or ciation of Student Council Spring to offer his time to rewrite the forms, reach three inches. Mr. Graziano said, in addition, the 31, will be the Democratic official on team championships from basketball to Awards on Wednesday, June 1 and he also suggested they should not be He said Police Chief Bruce Army Corps has said they will not be the panel. Ms. Siegel, who will be the wrestling. The ceremony in the gymna- Nomahegan Park for team building on costly to revise. Underhill recommended the ordi- funding the project. environmental member, will serve sium of Lincoln School took up the Friday, June 3. Councilman Joe Sarno informed nance, enacted in 1996, remain in On a related matter, the 2014 resur- through December 31, 2017. majority of the less than one-hour meet- Board President Kurt Petschow an- the council that his investigation of place since there was 95 percent com- facing contract with Wallington-based The county is set to enter into an ing – which afterward Interim Superin- nounced that Livingston Avenue School the current recycling contract with pliance, and Department of Public Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction agreement with The Shakespeare tendent of Schools Marilyn Birnbaum third grade teacher Barbara Murphy Waste Management of Houston indi- Works head Clint Dicksen intoned Company is being reduced by Theatre of New Jersey to bring six was heard to joke about being “a record.” would retire effective June 30 after 45 cates that a provision allows the bor- that if cars were allowed to remain on $476,661 to $2,629,650. Mr. live productions of Shakespeare’s The board also congratulated years with the district. Mr. Petschow ough to renew at half of a percent the streets, they would be plowed in Graziano said the cost of asphalt “has Twelfth Night to various outdoor ven- Jacquelyn Dyer for being named Union noted that Ms. Murphy, who has been a above this year’s $69,300, or $346.50. and that snow would end up back in come down a lot.” In addition, the ues this summer. The theatre will be County Girls Basketball Coach of the lifelong resident of Cranford as had her Discussion at previous meetings the street as owners dug out their cost of sidewalk and curbing was less paid an amount not to exceed to Year and Patrick Gorman for likewise parents, started out at Walnut Avenue have indicated a willingness on the vehicles. than expected. $4,000. being selected as Union County Wres- School in 1971 before transferring to part of some council members to con- “It was seen as going in a backward Finance Director Bibi Taylor said Also, the Reverend John J. Paladino, tling Coach of the Year. The members Livingston where she remained through- sider trying to sell recyclable com- direction, and should stay as is,” he the state has signed off with no changes Vicar (Dean) of St. Bartholomew the of the girls basketball and wrestling out her career. Board member William modities such as aluminum, but Mr. said. on the county budget thus enabling Apostle Roman Catholic Church in teams were hailed for winning the Union Hulse added that the PTA was expected Sarno suggested renewing with Waste Mr. Petruzzelli also noted that the the resolution to adopt the spending Scotch Plains, will be recognized by County titles as were the bowling and to honor Ms. Murphy at a spring con- Management because the recyclable committee was recommending the dis- plan to be on tonight’s agenda. As the board as he marks his 25th anniver- ice hockey teams. Additionally, several cert at the school on Wednesday, May commodity market had declined in cussion of the purchase of a new gar- previously reported, county taxes are sary of ordination. athletes were honored for individual 18. The board also acknowledged the recent years. bage truck to replace the borough’s 20- going up in 16 of the 21 towns in The board is also granting Scotch achievements, such as Taylor Grant for resignations of Orange Avenue and Council President Lou Petruzzelli year-old model. The issue drew sharp Union County as part of a $9.9-mil- Plains permission to close Martine winning the Central Group 2 Sectional Bloomingdale Avenue schools Spanish informed the council that the streets divisions among council members dur- lion increase in the tax levy, which is Avenue between West Broad Street winter track high jump title and being teacher Concepcion Fernandez- and roads committee had rejected the ing public budget discussions in March. $345.3 million. The overall budget is and Cooper Road from 8:45 a.m. selected to the all-county second team, Vilaseca and child study team school until 10:15 a.m. on Sunday for a char- and Christina Barlik for being chosen psychologist Erin McCormick effec- ity 5K race conducted by the local to the all-county third team for shot put. tive June 30. Additionally, it approved YMCA. Sean Leonard, Hunter Remley and leaves of absence for Orange Avenue Hye-Young Choi, Sales Associate Michael Smith were noted for being School science teacher Sandra Wogksch selected to the all-Union County Con- from September 1 to January 2 and 908-301-2015, Direct ference first team in boys basketball. Hillside Avenue School psychologist Member of Coldwell Banker International President's CF Zoning In more formal duties, the board ap- Amy Goldberg from September 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Premier-Top 1% of Sales Associates Nationwide proved a series of housekeeping mat- through June 30, 2017. #1 REALTOR , Westfield East Office, Total Production - 11 Years! Lehigh Avenue, said that he and all of ters, including a schedule of tax pay- It also approved the reappoint- NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum - 2002-2009 his neighbors have families with chil- ments, setting a list of tuition fees for ments of tenured and non-tenured NJAR® Circle of Excellence Gold - 1987-2001. 2009-2011. dren, and that the traffic caused from out-of-district students and adopting teachers as well as office personnel. the mixed-use building will affect their the approved list of New Jersey state Board administrator Robert safety. contract vendors. The annual tuition Carfagno alerted the members to be “It’s a beautiful building, but it rates ranged from $9,028 for an out- prepared for a lengthy agenda at its doesn’t belong in our neighborhood,” of-district preschool/kindergarten stu- next meeting on Monday, May 23, Mr. Quick said. “It belongs on South dent to $79,201 for a child with autism since more housekeeping items such Avenue or North Avenue.” spectrum disorder. as shared-service agreements and Mr. Triarsi said Centennial Avenue The board also okayed travel expen- other similar matters would need to needs a shopping district similar to ditures for staff and board members for be dealt with before the final two South Avenue and North Avenue, various seminars and workshops as well meetings of the school year. comparing the development to Cranford Crossing, a residential and retail building that replaced a vacant lot near the train station. Cranford Council “That was an area that was underused and now that area is the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 shinning star in this community,” Mr. Monday. The grant could reimburse workshop meeting. The committee dis- Triarsi said. homeowners up to 100 percent of the cussed including about $2 million for The applicant will next seek ap- cost to elevate their home. The commit- paving streets, $75,000 to replace the proval from the Union County Plan- tee is to submit two FEMA grant appli- dais, audio system, and lighting of the ning Board. cations this month, one for elevation of municipal chambers, and $500,000 for homes, and another for Phase 5 of the new trucks for the Department of Pub- township’s flood plan, Mr. Wall said lic Works. Tuesday. The township is still seeking The police department also requested interest letters from homeowners who to bring up its force to 54, a number the Westfield...Spacious 10 room 5 Bedroom, 3 ½ bath colonial with a contemporary flair, many skylights WF BOE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 are eligible for the elevations, Mayor police department had planned to reach and wonderful open floor plan. Eat-in kitchen, adjacent family room with fireplace. Master bedroom Andis Kalnins said. this year after it presented its proposal suite addition features bedroom with spectacular custom built-ins, dressing room, luxury bath, walk- résumé or letter of interest to Board The survey of Orchard Brook, for the about two years ago, Captain Joseph Secretary Dana Sullivan, Westfield engineering plan to improve flooding Van Bergen said. This June the depart- in closet and sitting room with skylight, wet bar, built-ins and sliders to balcony seating. In addition Public Schools, 302 Elm Street, of the brook, is complete, Township ment will see two more retirements, a an Ensuite bedroom, 3 bedrooms and newer hall bath complete the 2nd floor. Finished basement, 2 Westfield, by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May Engineer Carl O’Brien told The Leader sergeant and a patrol officer. Two new car garage, 2 zone heat and CAC, and beautiful deep back yard. $950,000. 31. Monday. The data is in the process of hires would fill in the two spots open by More information about candidate being analyzed. Once a design is ready, the retirements, and an additional new eligibility can be found on the district the engineer is to arrange to have a hire would round out the 54 police website. meeting with the residents in the area of officers. The board also accepted the retire- the brook to go over the plan and an- A part of this plan for the 54 officers ment of science supervisor David swer questions. This meeting is ex- anticipated the influx of new popula- Stoneback after 45 years in the dis- pected to occur end of May or early tion as a result of the Birchwood devel- trict. June. opment that is pending, Police Chief Acknowledged as one of the cre- The parking lot used for patrons of James Wozniak said, when asked if ators and leaders in the Saturday Sci- the Centennial Avenue pool and field new police officers would be necessary ence Program at Westfield High adjacent to the pool is expected to be after it was built. School, Mr. Stoneback was described repaved by Memorial Day, Mr. O’Brien The additional cost to taxpayers for as a “lifelong learner” and an indi- said Monday. The Committee decided another police officer was of concern to vidual who had a “lasting influence to dedicate 100 feet of the Centennial Commissioners Hannen and Patrick on thousands of students.” Pool parking lot for stone instead of Giblin. The vote was tabled Tuesday The board also was informed that pavement to reduce impervious sur- night. the Wilson School PTO had donated face, and adhere to the plan requested Also, about $300,000 was to be in- $11,018 to the school library for the by the environmental commission to cluded in the working capital budget purchase of Chromebook laptop com- consider reducing impervious surface for field improvements that will be puters. by 10 percent in the township. reimbursed by the Cranford Soccer Club In athletics, Ms. Ohlig declared The township committee agreed to (CSC) and the board of eucation, the that Westfield High School would pursue a final appeal for the Birchwood committee said. create a girls’ ice hockey team. Since development and is to file a petition of The CSC is “actively engaged in its inception, the team has been co- certification to the state Supreme Court building a second turf field in collabo- educational, she said. The increase in Monday. Cranford’s appeal of Cran- ration with Cranford Township and Clark...Custom colonial offering 12 rooms, 4 bedroom and 3 ½ baths. Articulated moldings, accented the number of girls interested has ford Development Associates, LLC’s Board of Education,” the CSC an- ceilings, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, granite chef’s kitchen, luxurious master bedroom suite, walk- created the need for a separate team, builder’s remedy lawsuit was denied nounced in a state of the club email. The she said. last month by the state appellate court. CSC also said it is “assisting the town- in closets for every bedroom, built-in speakers for 1st floor and exterior deck, expandable walk-out Ms. Ohlig made clear there would The official meeting began Tuesday ship with the renovation to Memorial basement with rough plumbing for additional bath and 28’ long deck with retractable awning. Gracious be “no additional cost to the board” by celebrating the township’s Emer- Field and the new concessions stand living with many dynamic features. A welcoming place to call home. $825,000. as a parent organization would be gency Medical Services professionals that is currently being constructed covering the costs. and volunteers, fire department mem- ...Sherman Park will be excavated to COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE bers, and police officers with an awards remove the foundation of the old school, Westfield East Office • 209 Central Avenue • 908-233-5555 x 169 ceremony. which has been a safety concern; the The 2016 capital budget was dis- club has made a monetary donation ©2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal www.goleader.com Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, May 12, 2016 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 57th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS BOE Remains Open to Parking Options at Park Middle School

By FRED T. ROSSI expressed opposition to the idea, with officials from the state Department of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times many suggesting that the board, in Environmental Protection (DEP) in SCOTCH PLAINS — The board conjunction with the Scotch Plains two weeks to inspect the site, perhaps of education on Tuesday night lis- and Fanwood governments and po- look for the turtle in question and tened for more than an hour as resi- lice departments, institute permit consider whether some type of com- dents, parents and several school-age parking for school personnel on neigh- promise can be reached that would children questioned the wisdom of borhood streets. allow the lot to be located in its origi- the proposed parking lot between Park One major sticking point is that the nal spot. Middle School and School One that parking lot’s location would be shifted Parents and students alike are con- school officials say is needed to ac- from where it was first proposed due cerned because the new location of commodate the growing number of to the presence in the original area of the proposed lot would reduce the teachers and other employees at the a wood turtle that is a protected spe- size of the field situated between the middle school. cies. The new proposed location two schools. Two School One stu- “We are struggling to find the best would abut the back of a house lo- dents presented the board with a three- solution we can,” declared Board cated on Madison Avenue. Board foot-long petition signed by students President Nancy Bauer after nearly member Amy Winkler said that rep- opposing the lot. 20 adults and four School One stu- resentatives from the two towns will A number of residents suggested dents among a crowd of more than 50 meet with board representatives and that on-street parking was a better solution for the 60 or so parking spaces that Superintendent Margaret Hayes said were needed for the middle school. Some board members were skeptical, though, saying that teacher parking on nearby streets would hinder the pickup and dropping off of students at School One by parents Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times who park their cars on those same LADY IN RED…Attendees mingle Friday night at Scotch Plains’ 24th Annual Mayor’s Gala at Snuffy's Pantagis streets. Board Vice-President Jeanne Renaissance to honor the municipality’s volunteers. Cleary said that, “we don’t want to do a ‘solve one problem and create more.’” But she did add that “every- thing is on the table” in terms of Bridge Contract Cut By potential solutions. Superintendent Hayes reminded attendees on Tuesday night that the shared service committee composed $324K; Budget Vote Tonight of representatives from the board and Scotch Plains and Fanwood had been By PAUL J. PEYTON been reduced as it was determined previously reported, county taxes are discussing the parking shortage situ- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times by the Army Corps of Engineers that going up in 16 of the 21 towns in Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ation for the better part of the past two COUNTY — The cost of replacing the bridge does not need to be re- Union County as part of a $9.9-mil- APPRECIATION…Pete Terry, left, and his wife Judy address Friday’s 24th years and said that the two towns had the East Hazelwood Avenue bridge placed. He said, however, the con- lion increase in the tax levy, which is Annual Mayor’s Gala after being recognized as Scotch Plains’ Volunteer-Couple- “encouraged” the board to find a so- over the south branch of the Rahway struction to fix the bridge will cost $345.3 million. The overall budget is of-the-Year. lution “using our own property.” She River is being reduced by $324,000, around $1 million. Mr. Graziano said $505.6 million. said that the board would be ame- the Union County Freeholder Board the county would apply for a grant County Sheriff Joe Cryan explained nable to a pilot program for on-street learned last Thursday. In addition, for the project. that a proposed memorandum of un- Board OKs Second Story parking. Board member Evan Murray the board will vote on the county He said the firm hired to develop derstanding with Berkeley Heights said that both towns, and their police budget tonight following a public the plans for the bridge, Dewberry — part of the Union County Law Above New Garage departments, are now evaluating the hearing. Engineers of Bloomfield, has reduced Enforcement Officer Loan Program feasibility of on-street parking de- Joseph Graziano, head of the De- the scope of its work as the project — will enable the sheriff’s depart- spite their earlier push for the board partment of Engineering, Public has changed. The engineering con- ment to utilize its community polic- By FRED T. ROSSI forbids the second floor of the garage to deal with the parking problem on Works & Facilities Management, tract has been reduced to $255,696. ing unit in a partnership with Berke- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from being used as a separate residence CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 said the East Hazelwood project has Mr. Graziano said, in addition, the ley Heights. SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning or for commercial purposes, now and Army Corps has said they will not be The board also is set to support board of adjustment last week approved after any future sale of the home. funding the project. state Assembly Bill 1869 and Senate a homeowner’s request to raze a one- The board had four other items on its On a related matter, the 2014 resur- Bill 668, which would establish the car detached garage and then expand an agenda last week, but shelved them all. Board OK’s Another Cell facing contract with Wallington-based Division of Minority and Women existing two-car attached garage into a Three were rescheduled for Thursday, Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Business Development and State three-car garage and install a second- July 14 and the fourth, a hearing on an Company is being reduced by Chief Disparity Officer. According to story room above the three garages. application by Caffrey Tree and Land- Tower Ext. In Scotch Plains $476,661 to $2,629,650. Mr. Thursday’s agenda, the new division Marc Essenfeld of 4 Balfour Lane scaping, will be heard at a special meet- Graziano said the cost of asphalt “has would “monitor efforts to promote told the board at its May 5 meeting that ing on Wednesday, June 15. Some 30 By FRED T. ROSSI Ashbrook Nursing Home while come down a lot.” In addition, the participation by minority-owned and the second floor would include a gym, neighborhood residents attended last Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PSE&G completed the replacement cost of sidewalk and curbing was less women-owned businesses in state bathroom and study, adding that the week’s aborted hearing, which was to SCOTCH PLAINS — The plan- of its transmission towers along the than expected. contracting.” area would only be accessible from involve the company’s request to con- ning board on Monday gave its ap- right-of-way that parallels Terrill Finance Director Bibi Taylor said Scotch Plains Councilwoman Rose inside the house. He sought a variance tinue to use its lot at 735 Jerusalem proval to T-Mobile Northeast to keep Road. A year ago, with the PSE&G the state has signed off with no changes Checcio, a Democrat, and Westfield allowing the edge of the new garage to Road as a storage yard for its equip- in place temporary cellular telephone project not yet completed, the cel- on the county budget thus enabling Democratic Committee Chairwoman be only about 4.1 feet from the neigh- ment. The property is located in a resi- antennas at two sites on the south lular carriers were granted one-year the resolution to adopt the spending Janice Siegel are being appointed to boring property line when township dential zone, and earlier hearings on the side of town for another year. extensions so they could maintain plan to be on tonight’s agenda. As CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ordinances call for 30 feet. The matter have included complaints from At a brief meeting that was nearly adequate cell phone coverage for Essenfeld property is shaped like a nearby homeowners expressing con- identical in terms of testimony and their subscribers. At the time, the wedge of pie, with the narrower part cerns about the condition of the prop- board comments to the planning board warned company representa- closest to the driveway at the front of erty. board’s April 25 meeting at which it tives that the antennas had to be the property, thus making placement of Just before the board began its hear- gave New Cingular Wireless a simi- reinstalled on the PSE&G towers the new garage tricky. Board Vice- ing last week, board members discussed lar year’s extension, professional by April. Chairman Ken Anderson acknowledged a number of matters with Mr. Loughlin planner Timothy Kronk said T-Mo- As he did last month, Mayor Kevin this, calling it “a challenging piece of and board planner Mary Moody that bile was in a “very similar situa- Glover, a member of the board, property.” eventually led to the conclusion that tion” to New Cingular as it tries to strongly chastised T-Mobile, say- At the suggestion of Board Attorney further engineering reports and prop- coordinate the reinstallation of its ing it was “inexcusable” that the Vince Loughlin, the board added a con- erty surveys were needed before the antennas with a “controlled outage” project had not yet been completed dition to its unanimous approval that board could proceed with the hearing. of electric power on the towers that and calling company representatives needs to take place to allow the “incredibly unprofessional” in how antennas to be put back on the trans- they had communicated with the mission towers. He said T-Mobile board and the township about the was more prepared to install its an- project and the delays. tenna system than New Cingular, Board Chairwoman Theresa Flood but still needed to first secure build- requested that T-Mobile provide ing permits and zoning board ap- monthly written updates to the board proval for the equipment facility at and asked that a representative ap- the base of the PSE&G towers. pear before the board quarterly to Mr. Kronk admitted that T-Mo- provide verbal updates. The board’s bile will likely miss the scheduled vote to approve the one-year exten- fall power outage, meaning that next sion was 5-to-1, with Councilman Courtesy of Heba Fortunato spring is a more likely date for the John Del Sordi voting no. BY ANY OTHER NAME…Tree peonies, a perennial flowering plant native to process to be completed. He said In other business, board member Asia, Europe and North America, have been spotted in full bloom in Scotch Plains. the new PSE&G towers are designed Joseph Doyle updated the board on Similar to the bush peonies, the tree peonies usually blossom two weeks before differently than other towers and the township’s master plan review, their more familiar cousins. that some design modifications were which is due next year. A committee necessary to allow pole climbers to of planning board members is ex- PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE safely access the towers’ upper pected to soon start the process of Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9 reaches. reviewing the previous master plan Editorial ...... 4-5, 24 Sports ...... 13-20 The temporary towers have been re-examination from 10 years ago Police ...... 22 Real Estate .... 12-26 Courtesy of Tom Kranz set up for the past two years on and reviewing pertinent zoning pro- Community...... 6-8, 10-11 Classifieds ..... 21 TREE TRIBUTE…Fanwood is designated Tree City USA for a 23rd consecutive Terrill Road near Parker Green- visions as it assembles a revised Obituary ...... 10 A&E ...... 25-26 year during Friday's Arbor Day observance at the Carriage House Park. house and on Raritan Road near the master plan. 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By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE She observed that just as a swim- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mer turns to his or her coach for WESTFIELD — Susanne Bonhote experience, guidance and support, was honored as recipient of the 24th teachers turn to their students, col- annual Rotary Club Charles leagues and family for those same Philhower Teacher of the Year Award things. She acknowledged she is part at a special meeting Tuesday night of of an important team at McKinley the school board, which also hailed Elementary. the high school boys’ swim team for It is the students “who push me its county and state championships. each and every day to be the best Mrs. Bonhote began as a second- teacher I can be.” grade teacher in 1990 at McKinley The accolades continued as the Elementary School, where she has focus shifted to the high school swim- become an achieve language arts mers. Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times teacher focusing on basic skills read- Board President Gretchan Ohlig APPRECIATION…Americo Checchio and Pete DiNizo, center, accept the volun- teer organization of the year award on behalf of the Scotch Plains Italian American Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing in grades 1 through 5. commended the team for its unde- APPRECIATION…Ralph Checchio, center, is presented with a commemorative Club at Friday’s 24th Annual Mayor’s Gala, flanked by Mayor Kevin Glover, left, The board presented Mrs. Bonhote feated 16-0 season and for “ulti- and presenter Bob Lacosta, right. plaque by Mayor Kevin Glover, left, and presenter, the Rev. John Paladino of St. with a resolution that commended mately scoring over 100 points” in Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, as Male-Volunteer-of-the- Year Friday night at Scotch Plains’ 24th Annual Mayor’s Gala. her “kindness, patience, knowledge, every meet. skill, compassion, dedication and Head Coach Jeff Knight attrib- commitment to the children and fami- uted their success to having one of Garwood Council Amends lies of Westfield; particularly by in- the deepest line-ups in the state. stilling confidence in students Each team member was called in- through guidance and encourage- dividually to receive a certificate and 2015 Roadwork Ordinance ment of reading and writing.” was congratulated for his efforts. McKinley Principal Marc Biunno In other matters, the board an- By BRIAN TRUSDELL December 1. told the audience that “students love nounced it was seeking applicants Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ms. Cuccaro said she had reached their time with Mrs. Bonhote be- interested in serving on the board GARWOOD – The borough coun- out to longtime planning board sec- cause she helps them feel accom- through December to fill the vacancy cil on Tuesday night approved an retary Adele Lewis, who offered her plished, important and that they are resulting from the resignation of increase to last year’s road project assistance but could not anticipate making progress.” Mitch Slater. bond to cover higher than antici- the cost in revising the forms. The board, administrators, stu- Westfield citizens interested in the pated costs of sidewalk replacement, During the public comment por- dents, parents and colleagues paid six-month term should submit their and introduced a $445,000 bond for tion, former councilman and current tribute to Mrs. Bonhote, with the résumé or letter of interest to Board more roadwork that would include planning board member Bill school choir offering a rendition of Secretary Dana Sullivan, Westfield the repaving of about four blocks of Nierstedt agreed with Ms. Cuccaro. Adele’s “Hello” in her honor. Public Schools, 302 Elm Street, Center Street. He said he devised the forms pres- Nancy Csroba, a parent of two of Westfield, by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, In a relatively brief one-hour meet- ently being used 20 years ago, but Mrs. Bonhote’s students, told the May 31. ing and work session, council mem- they have become so convoluted that packed room “Mrs. Bonhote has More information about candidate bers amended last year’s $395,000 the board rarely sees an application

Photo Courtesy of Tom Kranz given them confidence; confidence eligibility can be found on the dis- bond ordinance for road resurfacing that is fewer than 20 pages. RAISING AWARENESS...Mallory Banks, 14, a resident of Fanwood, presented to read, confidence to have the de- trict website. on Third Avenue from Maple to Wal- While saying he was cautious not a check on Tuesday for $10,500 in donations raised during at the April music sire to give their all, even when they The board also accepted the retire- nut Streets and Willow Avenue from to offer his time to rewrite the forms, festival at Fanwood's LaGrande Park to Autism New Jersey in the name of her thought they could never master a ment of science supervisor David New Street to its eastern terminus. he also suggested they should not be brother, Ethan, who has autism. The check was presented to Ellen Schisler, text.” Stoneback after 45 years in the district. The project also includes drainage costly to revise. director of development and marketing for Autism New Jersey. The presentation Another parent, Karlyn Scatigno, Acknowledged as one of the cre- improvements on Myrtle Avenue Councilman Joe Sarno informed was made at the Stage House Restaurant in Scotch Plains where the Banks family asked rhetorically, “Is it magic? What ators and leaders in the Saturday from Oak Street to its eastern termi- the council that his investigation of hosted a celebratory dinner. Mallory, with the assistance of her parents, Gina and does she do?” Science Program at Westfield High Jeff Banks, friends and volunteers, has raised more than $20,000 in recent years, nus. the current recycling contract with beginning with bake sales and culminating in the music festival. An additional Mrs. Bonhote acknowledged the School, Mr. Stoneback was described Two solicitations for bids for the Waste Management of Houston in- $2,620 was raised online. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ethan Banks, Vanessa accomplishments of the Westfield as a “lifelong learner” and an indi- sidewalk portion came in 50 percent dicates that a provision allows the White, Mrs. Banks, Eric Sokolsky, Ms. Schisler, Ms. Banks, Mr. Banks, Allie boys’ swim team, comparing swim- vidual who had a “lasting influence over estimates, and the project was borough to renew at half of a percent Weisser, Lisa Weisser and Jake Samitt. mers to teachers. on thousands of students.” delayed until earlier this year. Two above this year’s $69,300, or The board also was informed that more solicitations for bids lowered $346.50. the Wilson School PTO had donated the cost but still required raising the Discussion at previous meetings $11,018 to the school library for the amount of the bond. have indicated a willingness on the Hye-Young Choi, Sales Associate purchase of Chromebook laptop With the road repaving projects part of some council members to 908-301-2015, Direct computers. on Third, Willow and Myrtle Av- consider trying to sell recyclable In athletics, Ms. Ohlig declared enues estimated at $296,000 and the commodities such as aluminum, but Member of Coldwell Banker International President's that Westfield High School would sidewalk repair costing another Mr. Sarno suggested renewing with Premier-Top 1% of Sales Associates Nationwide create a girls’ ice hockey team. Since $78,000, the council increased the Waste Management because the re- #1 REALTOR , Westfield East Office, Total Production - 11 Years! its inception, the team has been co- NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum - 2002-2009 amount of bond anticipation notes cyclable commodity market had de- NJAR® Circle of Excellence Gold - 1987-2001. 2009-2011. educational, she said. The increase authorized by $61,900. clined in recent years. in the number of girls interested has Garwood routinely repaves its Council President Lou Petruzzelli created the need for a separate team, streets based on annual state Depart- informed the council that the streets she said. ment of Transportation (DOT) and roads committee had rejected Ms. Ohlig made clear there would grants, which require matching funds. the suggestion — put forth by Ms. be “no additional cost to the board” This year’s priority list included Cuccaro, who received complaints as a parent organization would be Center Street when the borough re- from residents — of rescinding the covering the costs. ceived a $65,000 matching grant requirement that cars be removed from the Union County infrastruc- from the streets when snow totals ture program. reach three inches. However, due to the county re- He said Police Chief Bruce quirement that any money be spent Underhill recommended the ordi- SP-F BOE by year’s end, the timing of this nance, enacted in 1996, remain in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 year’s project was expedited and place since there was 95 percent its own property. combined, necessitating Tuesday’s compliance, and Department of Pub- Over the past few weeks, residents introduction. lic Works head Clint Dicksen in- and board members have spoken to Other issues before the governing toned that if cars were allowed to the two towns’ governing bodies about body included Councilwoman Ileen remain on the streets, they would be the parking situation and the proposed Cuccaro’s suggestion that applica- plowed in and that snow would end lot, and the mayors of both towns have tion forms for citizens seeking vari- up back in the street as owners dug urged the board to think “creatively” ances and other approvals from the out their vehicles. about solutions that do not involve the planning board be simplified. “It was seen as going in a back- development of the parking lot. Near As a realtor who deals with prop- ward direction, and should stay as the end of the residents’ comments on erty in town, she says she has seen is,” he said. Tuesday night, after a Fanwood resi- clients “brought to tears” by the com- Mr. Petruzzelli also noted that the Westfield...Spacious 10 room 5 Bedroom, 3 ½ bath colonial with a contemporary flair, many skylights dent had reminded the board of Fan- plexity and cumbersome nature of committee was recommending the and wonderful open floor plan. Eat-in kitchen, adjacent family room with fireplace. Master bedroom wood Mayor Colleen Mahr’s urging the process. She appeared to be re- discussion of the purchase of a new that the board “think creatively,” Ms. ferring to Irena Wisneski, who was garbage truck to replace the suite addition features bedroom with spectacular custom built-ins, dressing room, luxury bath, walk- Cleary said that “perhaps the mayor looking to sell her property on Third borough’s 20-year-old model. The in closet and sitting room with skylight, wet bar, built-ins and sliders to balcony seating. In addition would send some of her creative ideas” Avenue and needed two appearances issue drew sharp divisions among an Ensuite bedroom, 3 bedrooms and newer hall bath complete the 2nd floor. Finished basement, 2 to the board. before the planning board in No- council members during public bud- $950,000. Board Administrator Deborah vember and December to obtain a get discussions in March. car garage, 2 zone heat and CAC, and beautiful deep back yard. Saridaki said that if the two towns can certificate of non-conformity for her not come up with an adequate street- two-family home. parking plan, a parking lot will still Ms. Wisneski, a client of Ms. need to be approved by the DEP, a Cuccaro, was clearly upset by the Freeholders process that could take up to 90 days. proceedings, especially the 90- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 That would mean the lot’s construc- minute discussion the board had on tion would take place either this fall November 12 before it held over the the Union County Open Space, Rec- or winter. request and finally approved it on reation and Historic Preservation Public Advisory Committee. Ms. Checcio, whose term ends December 31, will be the Democratic official on the panel. Ms. Siegel, who will be the environmental member, will serve through December 31, 2017. The county is set to enter into an agreement with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to bring six live productions of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to various outdoor ven- ues this summer. The theatre will be paid an amount not to exceed to $4,000. Also, the Reverend John J. Paladino, Vicar (Dean) of St. Bartholomew the Clark...Custom colonial offering 12 rooms, 4 bedroom and 3 ½ baths. Articulated moldings, accented Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, will be recognized by ceilings, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, granite chef’s kitchen, luxurious master bedroom suite, walk- the board as he marks his 25th anniver- in closets for every bedroom, built-in speakers for 1st floor and exterior deck, expandable walk-out sary of ordination. basement with rough plumbing for additional bath and 28’ long deck with retractable awning. Gracious The board is also granting Scotch $825,000. Plains permission to close Martine living with many dynamic features. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ... if only there was a way I could attract more attention to my business ... Get the Word Out! Write About It! We'll Be Your Platform. Leader/Times Bulletin Boards are Rapid Business Generators. Reach our informed audience with your targeted sales messages. Submit yours online today at goleader.com/form/bulletin Board OKs Renovation of Garwood BOE Adopts 1950s N. Chestnut Home $9-Million Spending Plan By DELL SIMEONE plans had to be scaled down by archi- By DELL SIMEONE Common Core. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tect Carol Hewitt. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times He noted Garwood’s cost per pupil WESTFIELD – The board of ad- Elias Tsepouridikis and Amy Haller GARWOOD – The board of edu- in the current year is $13,211, $2,359 justment approved a number of appli- of 519 Birch Avenue won approval to cation formally approved a nearly below the state median of $15,570 in cations on Monday night. construct a second-story addition. The $9-million budget on May 3rd, a 3.7- comparable small districts. The data Jeff and Liz Christian of 224 North supplicant wishes to update the percent increase over the previous for 2016-2017 is not yet available. Chestnut Street, won approval to con- kitchen and master bathroom. They year, which will include a $51 tax Garwood will continue to save struct a two-story addition. The ap- also intend to add a minor extension increase on the average home. money by using cooperative pur- plicants wish to utilize the existing and add a side door to the first floor. Board Business Administrator/Sec- chasing agreements with the bor- sunroom to make a larger family room, John and Nicole Coyle of 841 retary Eric Larson narrated a ough government, Union County, add a mud room, renovate the kitchen Dorian Road were granted approval PowerPoint presentation that re- Middlesex County and other enti- and expand the master bedroom on to construct a first-floor addition to viewed the major aspects of the bud- ties, he said. the second floor. add a bath and enlarge their kitchen. get during a special meeting of the A brief question-and-answer pe- Kenneth Rosenbloom, a principal Jefferey Gabriel of 118 Oak Tree board on the spending plan. riod followed the presentation. Board in 62 North Cottage Place, LLC, told Pass was granted a six-month exten- The portion paid from local taxes member Amanda Langston thanked the board his firm wanted to renovate sion on the approval to construct a WELL DESERVED...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) presents Michael Ulaky and will rise to $7,506,145, a 1.4-percent Mr. Larson for the presentation and his wife, Regina, with the service medals he earned in the United States Army the 1950s post War II, small two- new single-family home. The during the Korean War. Mr. Ulaky never received the honors from the United increase over the previous year. for being so easy to work with. bedroom home. The company has applicant’s attorney, Stephen Hehl of States military and after assistance from Mr. Lance’s constituent casework Mr. Larson also noted total debt The next meeting of the board will renovated similar homes on the block Union, said, “We’d like to protect managers, the Army supplied the awards in time for a special presentation in service payments will climb to be Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m., at to make them more habitable and ourselves in case we run into prob- Westfield. The Ulakys have lived in Garwood for 62 years where they raised $518,400, up from the current year’s Lincoln School. salable, he said. He said they want to lems during demolition.” children, Mary Ann Rebele and Mike Ulaky. $516,650. add a second floor with four bed- Following adjournment, Board Total state aid will drop $6,333 to Larsen Calls On Voters rooms and make a three-bathroom Chairman William Heinbokel, asked $517,799, including a more than home. Mr. Rosenbloom said the reno- the board to thank Kathy Nemeth, Donations Sought for Vets $11,000 decrease in “extraordinary To Support Trump vation would increase functionality long time board secretary for her ser- aid.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seventh on the first floor. He also said the vice. She will now be the assistant to He explained that 89.4 percent of Congressional District Republican renovation would be in keeping with the zoning officer. The next meeting At Five Collection Sites the budget’s funding will come from candidate David Larsen is calling for the neighborhood. Board Chairman of the board will be Monday, June 13, COUNTY — In fulfillment of Free- a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Fri- local taxes, 5.8 percent from the state, all voters in the Congressional Dis- William Heinbokel said, “What is at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal build- holder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen’s day. 2.9 percent from balance/tuition re- trict to rally support behind presump- being requested is modest.” ing, 425 East Broad Street. “UCHERO” initiative assisting vet- County Courthouse — alley entry serves and 1.4 percent from federal tive GOP presidential nominee John Shewchuk and Margaret erans, collections are being taken up before cafeteria, Monday through sources. Donald Trump in order to defeat likely Nysch of 307 Roanoke Road were Frank Esposito Joins at five different county government Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The $51 year-over-year tax increase Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton approved to construct a two-story locations for Backpacks for Life, a County Clerk’s Office, 300 North to the average home is down signifi- in the November General Election. addition. Architect Roger Winkle said Shackmaxon Club New Jersey-based non-profit that as- Avenue East, Westfield —Office area, cantly from the previous two years. “The people have chosen their can- an elevator would be added to go SCOTCH PLAINS — Five-time sists veterans in need, and the public Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 The school board hiked taxes $133 didate through our election process from the garage (basement level) to New Jersey PGA (NJPGA) Player of is welcome to make a donation. a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thurs- in the 2014-2015 budget and $217 and now it has become evident who the first floor, and a handicapped the Year Frank Esposito, Jr., has joined Brett D’Alessandro, a United States day, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Satur- last year. our Republican Presidential nominee accessible bathroom would be added the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Marine Corps sergeant and New Jer- day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s increase is in addition is. This is not the time to harbor any to the first floor. He said a new base- and the century old Shackamaxon sey native, founded Backpacks for County Police, 300 North Avenue to the $93 jump included in the mu- resentment, but a time to move on and ment addition would be under the Country Club in Scotch Plains as a Life after coming home from service East, 24-hour collection site — lobby nicipal budget approved by the bor- defeat the Democratic opponent, elevator. The second-floor addition PGA teaching professional. Forsgate in Afghanistan, and seeing a home- area. ough council last week. avoiding a third term of the Obama would contain a new master suite. On and Shackamaxon are owned and op- less man holding a sign that said “Viet- The following items below are be- Garwood residents will see a $26 agenda. It’s past time to make America its approval, the board imposed a erated by affiliates of RDC Golf nam Veteran.” ing requested as donations: tooth- decrease in their county taxes per Great Again.” condition that the new basement ad- Group, a Garden State golf course Collection bins/boxes are at the brushes and toothpaste, baby wipes, average home assessed at $100,000 dition would remain unfinished. ownership and management company. following county government loca- soap bars/body wash, shampoo, hand for a net increase of $118. Rail Panel Meeting Darrin and Angelina Ciaccia of 167 He will teach at Forsgate and tions and accessible during normal sanitizer, deodorant, lotion, body Mr. Larson said technology up- Madison Avenue won approval to Shackamaxon. Members and non- business hours: powder, pocket tissues, socks, hats grades include additional On May 16 Postponed construct a garage and first-story ad- members may schedule lessons by Administration Building, 10 and gloves, travel size first aid kit, Chromebook laptop computers, carts REGION — The Monday, May 16, dition. The approval requires the ap- contacting Forsgate’s pro shop (732) Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth— and ponchos. and projectors, and increased sup- Raritan Valley Rail Coalition meet- plicants to remove an existing shed 656-8953, Shackamaxon’s pro shop first floor elevator area, 9 a.m. to 5 For more information, please go to plies for all grades. ing has been postponed. As soon as and keep the garage to 10 feet in (908) 233-1301 or by emailing p.m., Monday through Friday; www.backpacksforlife.org or contact He added that the administration new date has been set the rail coali- width. It was the second time this Esposito at prosecutor’s office, 32 Rahway Av- Sebastian D’Elia at [email protected] will continue the alignment and map- tion will contact its membership by application was before the board. The [email protected]. enue, Elizabeth, first floor lobby, 9 or (908) 527-4419. ping strategies for implementation of email. The Chelsea at Fanwood presents There’s something MAY COMMUNITY EVENTS about this camp! Country wine Dancing Monday, May 23rd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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New Jersey Department of Health at nopolized New Jersey’s “valuable” NJTaxlieninvestor’s outsized influ- In Politics In March, there were two reports of www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/hhazweb/ municipal online tax lien auction busi- ence benefited it in the years to come, The Leader/Times animal bites in town, one of which cool.htm GEN. ness for years and was allowed to despite having never conducted a By Paul Peyton of was an unprovoked dog bite of a 3) Foodborne illnesses may in- write rules that restricted competi- single online auction. Rather, the firm Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Cranford, a second lawyer for the BOE, young bicyclist. The town and the crease due to the warm weather, so tion for the work, the State Commis- was a subscription service for tax lien Campaigning In Jersey who are accused of interfering with the dog’s owner have finalized a consent you should wash your hands with sion of Investigation (SCI) asserted investors. Hillary Clinton was scheduled to state’s investigation of the federally agreement to limit the dog’s potential soap and water and clean surfaces in a report released May 10. DCA endorsed NJTaxlieninvestor campaign in New Jersey yesterday funded school lunch program, nj.com to harm others. often, separate foods and not cross- R.O.K. Industries, doing business as its sole approved vendor for the ahead of the Tuesday, June 7 Demo- has reported. Both Mr. Nelson and If you care for your cat or dog, you contaminate them, cook foods to as NJTaxlieninvestor.com, of Belle pilot program and suggested that com- cratic Primary. Mrs. Clinton was to Mr. Capece were indicted in 2013, should license your pet and protect it proper temperatures and refrigerate Mead, and its partner, pany team up with RealAuction. hold a public event in Camden County and both have pleaded not guilty. by vaccinating it against rabies, which food promptly. RealAuction.com, were paid The investigation also found that at where she was to discuss “her plans to The program provides free and is present in our county. Also, please 4) Grills, fire pits and outdoor stoves $700,000 in 2014, and $1 million in NJTaxlieninvestor's request, DCA raise wages and break down all the reduced-cost lunches for lower in- protect the community through proper should be used properly to prevent 2015, for conducting these online removed a requirement from the barriers that hold Americans back.” come families. leashing and clean-up. You can ob- harmful fires and smoke exposure. sales, the report stated. guidelines that it review the pilot Mrs. Clinton is trying to clinch the Mr. Capece and Mr. Nelson have tain the license application through Have a working fire extinguisher “Although the commission’s in- program's performance after six Democratic Party nomination over Ver- been charged with arranging for the the town’s clerk office, which can be nearby and never leave an open fire quiry turned up no evidence suggest- online auctions and another that freed mont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. 2011-2012 lunch application, by then reached at (908) 789-4030. An owner unattended. Additional useful infor- ing criminal misconduct or malfea- municipalities from publicly bidding Her daughter Chelsea is to cam- school board member Juan Donoso and of an unlicensed or unvaccinated dog mation is available from the Environ- sance, the unusual manner in which out the job since it was the only ap- paign in Essex and Middlesex Coun- his wife Olga Oviedo-Arevalo, to be or cat will be issued a summons. mental Protection Agency at the online auction program was es- proved vendor. ties on Friday, May 13. Ms. Clinton pulled from the district’s official records. Increasing numbers of complaints www.epa.gov/burnwise/ tablished, coupled with weak or non- SCI notes that unlike 15 years ago, will talk about how her mom’s plans. Mr. Donoso had allegedly told the concern rats and other rodents. Al- bestburn.html. existent oversight, transparency and there is more competition for these She will urge supporters and volun- lawyers that his wife did not accu- though this is expected during the 5) On your property, please elimi- accountability...raises questions about services and the department has not teers to sign up and get involved in the rately fill out the form. Charges against summer, we can lessen it. Residents nate any stagnant water. Mosquitoes how to maintain the integrity of the attempted to broaden its pool of ven- campaign. Mr. Donoso are still pending, accord- are reminded that they must have can breed in even a very small amount program going forward,” the SCI re- dors. NJEA Condemns Christie ing to the report. tightly-covered hard trash cans and of water. Water in gutters poses a port said. An attorney for NJTaxlieninvestor Veto of Equal Pay Legislation Bramnick Wants scheduled pick-up service. If you feed special problem, so gutters should be Investors and financial institutions disputed SCI’s accusations, saying New Jersey Education Association Leaders to Meet a pet outdoors, please bring the food cleaned to drain properly. bid on tax liens and make a profit none of these arrangements is out of (NJEA) President Wendell Steinhauer Assembly Minority Leader Jon indoors at night. Also, please do not 6) Use appropriate clothing and either by collecting interest on the the ordinary. It is accepted practice and Secretary-Treasurer Sean Spiller Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) said he feed stray animals, since the food will insect repellents to minimize expo- lien or taking possession of the prop- that governments can skip the bid last week joined NJEA Vice-Presi- wants the four legislative leaders and the promote rodent activity. Bird feeder sure to mosquitoes and ticks. erty. process if there is only one provider, dent Marie Blistan in condemning governor to meet and discuss the State of spillage should be minimized and 7) To prevent poison ivy, you should Online auctions have begun taking attorney Mauro Wolfe wrote to the Governor Chris Christie’s veto of the State and report jointly to the public. cleaned up daily. wear protective clothing as needed. the place of traditional live sales. commission. equal pay legislation. Tired of in-fighting at the State Capi- More wildlife has been noticed in The health department sponsors New Jersey municipalities are re- In a statement, DCA said it takes “Gov. Christie’s callous veto of tol between Senate President Steve town, including deer, wild turkeys health screenings with Overlook quired to hold a sale at least once a “seriously the issues raised in the equal pay legislation highlights the Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) and and foxes. For the pick-up of stray Medical Center. Bone density, blood year to recoup delinquent property SCI’s report, which makes clear the need for strong unions in New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on one side domestic animals and injured and ill pressure and glucose screenings will taxes and unpaid fees for municipal need to evaluate this program” and that can advocate for every working and Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-32nd, wildlife on public property and streets, be on Mondays, May 16 and May 23, services like sewer, water and trash will review the report’s recommen- person. Gov. Christie believes that Secaucus) on the other, Mr. Bramnick please contact the town’s program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Overlook collection. dations. employers should be protected when has a bill that would require state lead- with Animal Control Solutions LLC Downtown Center, 357 Springfield According to SCI, at least $100 It also noted that “municipalities they discriminate against women in ers to meet every three months at a at (908) 310-1452 and Avenue in Summit. For more infor- million in tax liens are sold each year. have been satisfied with the program, the workplace. Unions believe that “board of directors” type meeting. www.animalcontrolsolutions.org/. To mation and to register, please contact And 90 towns, including Westfield, finding it to be efficient and produc- employers should be held account- The bill is being drafted by the collect dead animals, including deer, the Overlook Community Health have held more than 150 online auc- tive.” able,” the NJEA said in its statement. Office of Legislative Services in re- on streets and public property or for Department at 1-800-247-9580. tions so far. The SCI report also said, "The state Trial to Begin For Ex-BOE Atty. sponse to the chill among the top more information, please call the Information about all of the health The state began permitting online failed to conduct more than minimal In School Lunch Scandal leaders in Trenton over the possible health department at (908) 789-4070. department’s activities, including tax lien sales in 2001 under rules that due diligence, leaving local officials Jury selection is scheduled to begin Atlantic City bankruptcy. The board is also concerned about helpful health-related advice and rec- were to be established by the Depart- in the dark about the background, in a trial for former Elizabeth Board of New Jersey Chamber of Commerce summer-related health issues. Some ommendations, is available on its ment of Community Affairs (DCA). corporate structure and ownership of Education (BOE) attorney Kirk Nelson Chief Executive Officer Tom Bracken reminders: website www.westfieldnj.gov/health. But according to investigators, 15 this partner company." of Roselle, and Frank Capece, of has endorsed Mr. Bramnick’s plan. 1) Please watch children near pools. The complete minutes of the May 2 years later, the DCA still hasn’t is- All children should learn to swim. meeting will be posted after review sued any formal rules or procedures. 2) Be careful about the sun and and approval at our Monday, June 6 Instead, it created temporary guide- avoid heat-related illnesses. Apply meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. in lines for a pilot program with the help and reapply sunscreen, stay hydrated the municipal building. The public is of a single vendor, NJTaxlieninvestor, and wear a cooling hat. More infor- invited to attend. that became “intimately involved” in TRIAL LAWYERS Summit Reports Lawrence Budnick, MD the actual drafting of the pilot pro- Est. 1984 President, Westfield Board of Health gram. Suicide of Man, 18 SUMMIT — At approximately 6:50 p.m. on May 5, police responded Looking for a home, or considering refinancing? to the parking lot of St. Teresa’s Ro- man Catholic Church, located on the Choosing a loan just got easier! corner of Morris Avenue and Locust Drive, on a report of an apparent Call me to find out how we can work together. suicide, according to a press release from the city. 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Sixteen mil- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association 24th anniversary of one of America’s lion are children who feel hunger’s rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey great days of giving — the National impact on their overall health and abil- sharp enough to discern this deception of Association of Letter Carriers Stamp ity to perform in school. And nearly diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers five million seniors over age 60 are walk through the community every day, food insecure, with many who live on guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 often coming face to face with a sad fixed incomes often too embarrassed to vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at reality for too many, hunger. So each ask for help. you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 year on the second Saturday in May, Our food drive’s timing is crucial. letter carriers across the country collect Food banks and pantries often receive All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction non-perishable food donations from the majority of their donations during Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman our customers. These donations go di- Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER rectly to the local food pantries to pro- seasons. By springtime, many pantries Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo vide food to people such as in Scotch are depleted, entering the summer low 1. Ulotrichi – The woolly-haired COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Plains who need our help. on supplies at a time when many school peoples Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Last year, we collected over 70 mil- breakfasts and lunch programs are not 2. Experrection – Awaking from sleep EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS lion pounds of food nationally, feeding available to children in need. 3. Deliquate – To melt or be dissolved an estimated 30 million people. Over Participating in this year’s Letter 4. Pratti – Cymbals the course of its 24 years, the drive has Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe PHYSETER collected well over one billion pounds is simple. Just leave a non-perishable 1. A sperm whale One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 of food, thanks to a postal service uni- food donation in a bag by your mailbox 2. The strawberry tomato versal delivery network that spans the on Saturday, May 14 and your letter 3. A group of siphonophores which entire nation, including Puerto Rico, carrier will do the rest. I invite you to swim by means of air bladders; a jellyfish Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. join in America’s great day of giving 4. Any animal or organ having a plant- School Boards Should Move Voting The need for food donations is great. and help us in our fight to end hunger. like apearance BRUNION Currently, 49 million Americans — Latoya Bradford one in six — are unsure where their 1. One of the smaller sticks forming the Scotch Plains Letter Carrier frame of a fan On Budgets, Elections to April 2. A nectarine Thank You for a Successful 2016 3. The shattering effect of a sudden Four years ago school board elections were moved Unlike Bergen County, all boards of education in burst of energy, as in an explosion from April to November in an effort to increase voter Union County moved their elections to November. ‘A Day Without’ Fund Drive 4. A trap, snare TERATISM participation. In our view, the experiment has failed. From what we have seen, the change has not been a This past March the Westfield High nations are critical to the ongoing suc- School (WHS) community service club cess of the fund. 1. A monstrosity; a malformed fetus The savings, said to be around $30,000, was minimal positive one as districts still struggle to find people held “A Day Without” fundraiser ben- If you wish to contribute to the 2. A tumor to school boards like Westfield, whose budget now has interested in running for school board. Last year’s 3. The state of being worldly; mundane efitting the Westfield High School Help- WHSHH fund, we request that dona- 4. An irritation; annoyance hit $106 million, or in Scotch Plains-Fanwood, where Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood school board ing Hands (WHSHH) fund. The tion checks be sent to the Westfield DECERTATION the budget is over $95 million. But, more significantly, races were uncontested. fundraising drive was spearheaded by Foundation, a non-profit organization 1. A fight or contest for mastery the WHS Community Service Club co- who holds our funds. Your donation voters lost the only chance they had to vote on school We believe school elections should be moved back 2. A pulling or plucking off presidents, Grace Pfeifer and Julia will be tax-deductible within the limits 3. A decree or sentence of the court budgets, the largest portion of local property-tax bills. to April along with voting on budgets. Simpson. This fundraiser, which asked of the tax code. Make checks payable 4. An ending or closing statement School budgets only appear on the November ballot if Nick Sacco, who serves as both the North Bergen students, faculty and staff to forgo such to ‘Westfield Foundation’ with the they exceed the state’s 2-percent cap on tax levies. mayor and the director of elementary and secondary as items as a snack, a coffee or the memo to read, “WHSHH 2016 appeal’ purchase of an app for the phone and and mail to: The Westfield Foundation, Letters to Voters, in fact, were not even given the opportu- education for its school district, has said the change to instead donate the monies saved to the P.O. Box 2295, Westfield, N.J. 07091. nity to vote on whether school elections should be November has failed. Not only did voter turnout remain WHSHH fund, was very successful. The many families, who have been the Editor moved. Under a new state law signed in January of low in his Hudson County community, but because We raised $1,800. Thank you to those recipients of these funds, have ex- who donated to this fundraising drive. pressed their heartfelt thanks to the Lead is in Paint and 2012, school boards and town councils only had to news coverage and public attention is now focused on The Westfield High School Helping WHSHH board for the financial assis- pass resolutions to move their elections. No voter other races, it has become more difficult for school Hands Fund was created out of a desire tance. We truly appreciate your dona- In Drinking Water approval was required. This is the first year school board candidates to get their message out in November. to help ease the financial burden placed tions and are for the past and future I agree with Gov. Christie’s plan to boards can move elections back to April. But, ac- We only hope that we have competitive school on families during stressful times due generosities of the Westfield High require that all public schools in NJ cording to the New Jersey Department of Education, races this year. Interested persons have until 4 p.m. to serious illness, death or an extraordi- School community. If you require more test their drinking water for lead. In nary life situation. Since Westfield High information, please send an email to addition, he has even found $10 mil- the deadline was 85 days prior to the third Tuesday on Monday, July 25, to file candidacies for the School Helping Hands’ inception in [email protected]. lion to pay for the testing. So this in April which, for 2016, was January 25. Plainfield school board election. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2012, we have distributed almost Peter Renwick, WHS Principal would be a funded mandate. As we is the only town whose school board opted to move district even ran a press release in this newspaper in $22,000 to 26 families. Maureen Mazzarese, Dir. Counseling have learned from Flint, Mich., as the election back to the spring. an effort to attract potential candidates. Your donations directly impact the Warren Hynes, WHS Educator well as Newark and Trenton schools, lives of families within the Westfield Zorana Culjak, WHS Educator lead in the drinking water is a serious High School community. Be rest as- Sandy Ciasco, WHS PTSO potential problem. While the water sured, we are very thoughtful in how Yvette Scola, Donna Hornish the monies are distributed. Direct do- going to the school may be OK, the Dear Presidential Contenders: Ingrid McKinley pipes in the school may be old and could cause the water to be contami- Twelve-Year-Old Cancer Survivor nated with lead. The only way to be We Seek Sincere Focus on Issues sure that the drinking water in schools Seeks Assistance with Max Cure Race is safe is to test it on a regular basis. I Republican Presidential contender Donald Trump’s economically, socially and internationally. My name is Wil Kehler. I am 12 years the cancer that is a part of them every noted in the May 5 edition of The grand-slam Primary victory in Indiana on May 3, With only three candidates left standing — and that old, a seventh grader at Roosevelt In- day, and this makes me both sad and Westfield Leader that the swiftly followed by the exits of his last two remain- number will narrow to two by summer — voters may termediate School and a cancer survi- angry. Mountainside School District recently ing rivals, has left the outspoken entrepreneur as the now have less names and faces to keep track of, but vor. If you were to see me today, you Recently, I was made the junior chair- tested the drinking water in their presumptive GOP nominee for the Oval Office. His would not know that I had cancer ex- person for Union County of the Max schools for lead and reported the re- will the smoke have cleared enough for them to cept that, if you looked closely, I am Cure Foundation’s Roar Beyond Barri- sults to the public. I hope that the ascent, however, has caused a schism within the discern who should be called leader of the free world? missing my left leg, and without my ers and Dunk Your Kicks program – Westfield School District will do the party, with multiple high-profile Republicans, among Based on current tallies of Primaries won and del- hearing aids, I may not be able to hear visit maxcurefoundation.org. same soon. them former Presidents George H.W. Bush and egates allocated, the likely contenders in the General you so well. Max Cure is a sponsor of the 5K race I also like the Christie proposal that I lost my leg to bone cancer when I at Tamaques Park on Sunday, May 22, the results of the man dated testing George W. Bush, along with Speaker of the House Election will be Mr. Trump for the Republicans and was 5 and I lost most of my hearing at 9 a.m., hosted by the Westfield Rec- Paul Ryan, thus far refusing to endorse him. would be made public. So, this is a Secretary Clinton for the Democrats. In the interim because of the chemotherapy. But that reation Department. step in the right direction for Gov. On the Democratic side, Vermont Senator Bernie between when the two parties officially crown their hasn’t stopped me from being an honor I want to encourage all of my friends Christie. I hope Gov. Christie will Sanders continues to soldier on, buoyed by his own respective nominees and Election Day, Tuesday, No- roll student or participating in all the and their parents and neighbors to run, sports I love like snowboarding, la- walk or cheer at the race, and remember now signal a change in heart on his Indiana and West Virginia Primary wins, among vember 8, there will be several more months of debates, crosse, football and golf. to bring with you your used sneakers recent veto of the lead poisoning pre- other recent victories, yet still lagging behind former interviews and campaigning. Each of the nominees, of My parents say that the doctors at that Max Cure is collecting that day as vention bill. That bill would have Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in his bid to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen- part of the Dunk Your Kicks program. earmarked $10 million to remove lead course, will vigorously defend their platforms and paint from old housing in NJ. Lead capture his party’s nomination. ter saved my life and that our family, Funds from recycling those old argue why he or she is better qualified than his or her friends and community were there ev- sneakers will be donated directly to paint is a very serious problem for This Presidential race has been the oddest and opponent to be President of the United States. ery step of the way. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen- many children in NJ. most contentious within memory, more often resem- Voters expect this campaign season to remain as I am one of the lucky ones – even ter, in my honor, to help kids and their So, while I congratulate Gov. bling reality TV than a real-world forum for select- highly charged as ever, right up to Election Day, though I have to return to Sloan for families who are still struggling with Christie for his new school drinking ing the next occupant of the nation’s highest office. checkups for the rest of my life, I am cancer treatment every day. water initiative that will protect NJ with the anticipated battle between the real estate cancer free. Not everyone is as lucky, Thank you. I hope to see you there. children from lead in their schools, I During months of debates and campaign stumping, titan and the former First Lady, senator and secre- though. Wil Kehler call upon him to restore the funding to candidates have frequently eschewed customary de- tary of state. This will likely be a no-holds-barred Some of the friends I made at the Westfield the lead paint removal program in corum in favor of condescending remarks, juvenile contest, with nothing off limits, and with the poten- hospital are angels now or still fighting order to also protect NJ children from comparisons and unsubstantiated allegations. Heads tial for a historic outcome. lead in their homes. spinning, the American public meanwhile have We hope that with the selection of two nominees There Are Too Many Business Signs Walter Korfmacher Westfield struggled to gauge a clear understanding of each of the that there will be a sincere focus on the issues with Now on Westfield Lawns Paid Scotch Plains contenders and which among them is best fit to lead which voters are most concerned. So far, issues have How fortunate we are to live in the number of these most annoying signs. the United States in what remains a challenging era been eclipsed by dreadful skirmishes and attacks. Town of Westfield. Westfield is re- Wouldn’t we all prefer to see lush green Fire Department nowned for it’s faith communities, ex- lawns and stately trees instead of al- A number of citizens are trying to cellent schools, accessibility to Man- lowing those we hire to freely advertise get enough signatures to request the hattan, downtown shopping, and beau- their businesses? Scotch Plains Council to place a refer- tifully maintained properties. I urge our town officials to promptly endum in the next election to vote on a Unfortunately, in the past few years investigate my concerns. It’s time for paid Scotch Plains Fire Department. the prevalence of business signs on Westfield residents and town officials Their goal is to have enough citizens lawns has dramatically increased. Land- to make sure our lawns don’t become to vote “yes” to get a paid SPFD. scapers, painters, masons to plumbers commercial billboards. Anyone interested in signing up for are all competing for space on our Peg Sheridan this referendum should call Marie lawns. Westfield Keller, (908) 232-8198. Remember to I urge my friends and neighbors to tell your friends and neighbors. take a drive through town and note the Marie Keller, Chair In The End, I Am A Realist And SP Paid Fire Dept Referendum See More Letters on Know There Is Nothing I Can Do Pages 5 and 24 Every morning I go for a walk in my construction in a neighborhood was neighborhood and its surrounding ar- almost a special occasion when I was eas and continue to be amazed by the young. Now, it is becoming part of the amounts of homes being sold and then daily routine. replaced with new construction. Just once, I would like to wake up to Come take a ride along the areas the sounds of birds chirping instead of between Summit Avenue and Rahway hammers banging and cranes churn- Avenue. If HGTV decided to open up ing. Just once, I would like to drive my an amusement park like Walt Disney child to school without feeling like I did years ago, I would imagine it would am playing Pole Position on Atari 2600 look something like this. And before I years ago, as I dodge trucks, cones and go on with my problems with this, I the construction workers who decide to already know and have heard all of the take their coffee breaks while standing good news like, “This means the in the middle of the street. economy is getting better,” as well as And speaking of those workers who “This will make your property worth now show up in droves, I am so thrilled more.” and grateful that these individuals spend LD-21 includes Westfield, Trust me, after a while, I am numb to weeks (and sometimes months) in our Mountainside, Garwood, those same positives. My issues begin neighborhoods, watching over our Summit and Cranford. with this process never ending and I homes to see just when we leave for [email protected] - Westfield mean never ending. It seemed like new work and when we come home (wink [email protected] - Westfield wink). 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 Page 5 Presidential Campaign Steers Us Into How Do We Know if There is Lead in Rough Seas, Dangerous Waters Letters and Commentary Our Water: Testing is Key The American ship of state is enter- vation of freedom, and happiness”. By Christina M. Hinke use in our homes—from our refrig- ing dangerous waters because noth- (Letter to George Wythe, August 13, Internet Advertising Faces We send our kids off to school erator filters, to the tap filters or a ing like them has ever existed before. 1786). everyday, and once their little feet pitcher filtration system. Are they fil- For what it is worth, I have taught In the sad and even tragic push and Business Plan Derailment cross the threshold of the school’s tering lead? According to PEHSU, America government in college for pull of today’s mean presidential poli- By Horace Corbin Companies promoting the exploi- doorway it’s the school’s responsibil- not all filter lead. Be sure when buy- decades. And wrote my doctoral the- tics made possible in good part by a Many users are fed up with Ads that tation of “Big Data” are also con- ity for their safety. The schools have ing a filter that it is certified for lead sis on the presidency. Never in my lack of the very knowledge which pop up everywhere on the Internet cerned because the blocking also pre- safety and security measures in place removal by NSF International, the work have I come across the likes of Jefferson called for it would be good while they are browsing. Also, if one vents tracking of your habits and pur- such as fire safety and active shooter California Environmental Protection this year’s presidential campaign poli- to read the words of President Lin- buys a fishing reel on line, their data chases. There is an added benefit for drills, but what about the simple act Agency or Water Quality Associa- tics. What I see is cause for alarm. coln in his first inaugural address, is tracked and for several weeks they Ad blocking as it speeds up one’s of taking a sip from the water foun- tion. Filters also need to be changed There have been nasty things said March 4,1861. may find themselves receiving con- browsing, not being delayed by a tain. How do we know if our children regularly. To check if your filtration in the past. President Lincoln was “I am loath to close. We are not stant marketing emails for rods, tackle plethora of Ads and videos being fed are drinking lead-contaminated wa- system is certified by the NSF, visit: called a baboon. FDR was called enemies, but friends. We must not be and related peripherals. Further, when to one’s computer. ter? info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/. “That man in The White House.” enemies. Though passion may have passing by a sporting goods store, the One might say this is a victory for Children under the age of 6 are Bottled water is not necessarily any Some said, “I don’t like Ike.” Grover strained it must not break our bonds fishing Ads or Robo calls appear on the average Joe over “Big Brother.” especially vulnerable to health prob- safer than tap water, according to the Cleveland’s “Blaine! Blaine! James of affection. The mystic chords of their smart phone. The marketing industry is studying lems from exposure to lead, accord- Environmental Protection Agency G. Blaine! Continental liar from the memory, stretching from every battle- It’s hardly any different on cable what to do about Ad blocking. They ing to the Pediatric Environmental (EPA). It depends if the company meets State of Maine!” Alfred M. Landon’s field and every patriot grave to every TV where one pays greater than $100 realize that citizens are protected Health Specialty Units (PEHSU). the standards of the EPA (15 parts per “Defeat the New Deal and its Reck- living heart and hearthstone all over per month only to get 1,000 channels against direct mail advertising by their “Even small amounts of lead can cause billion). But, according to the Food less Spending.” Wendell Wilkie’s this broad land, will yet swell the of paid commercials and movies that trash can. Anti-Spam software effec- learning and behavior problems in and Drug Administration (FDA), all “Roosevelt for ex-President.” Presi- chorus of the Union, when again are un-watchable due to the deluge of tively sends Email bulk advertising children. At high levels lead poison- bottled water manufacturers must meet dent Lyndon B. Johnson’s “In Your touched, as surely they will be, by the Ad interruptions. One has a remote, messages to the trash before even ing can be fatal,” the PEHSU said in their standards (five parts per billion). Guts, You Know He’s Nuts.” Walter better angels of our nature.” but there’s little to switch to. Clever reaching the recipient. a report. Lead has been attributed to New Jersey American Water Com- Mondale’s “Where’s the Beef?” For at the rate we are going we are users record programs, watch the re- If you can’t be tracked by the “Big ADHD in children, according to the pany (NJAW), which supplies water But today? I need not repeat the taking the “united” out of United cordings and fast-forward through the Data” consortiums, then what can National Institute of Environmental to Westfield and neighboring com- slanderous personal attacks being States of America. And that will be a commercials. they do? They are focusing on track- Health Sciences. munities, had said in a recent Westfield made, the demagogic charges being sad and tragic day for our beloved It’s a simple procedure to block ing one’s smart phone usage. But Public schools who use municipal Council meeting that its water mains leveled in both parties. country and indeed for the world that Ads with your Internet browser. It there’s now Ad blocking available for water were not required to test its do not contain lead. Its website says it Of particular concern are the at- looks to us as that shiny city on the hill takes about a minute to go to the Ad smart phones. water for lead until May 2—some six tests the water it supplies regularly. tacks on the political system itself to which President Reagan repeat- Blocker site and click to apply the Some marketing experts acknowl- years after Newark Public Schools But be cautious because the lines despite the fact that it is the greatest edly made reference. plug in. Savvy Internet users have edge that advertising has become found high levels of lead in its wa- from their main to your home, school political system in history. Stephen Schoeman been applying this blocker for the last jammed full, deceptive, exploitive and ter—when Chris Christie announced or business, or the pipes that deliver But what can we expect in a coun- Westfield two years. It is estimated that 13 per- downright annoying. They say per- all New Jersey schools water will be water to your faucets may contain try suffering from what famous Ameri- cent of users in the U.S. now block haps advertising should be scaled tested for lead. Since lead has con- lead. The solder used to join copper can historian David McCullough calls Trump Made The Internet Ads. Concerned marketers down, better, useful, more trustwor- taminated the water supply in Flint, pipes contain lead and can leak into “historical illiteracy?” How can project this total could reach 50 per- thy and entertaining. Mich., some schools in New Jersey the water, and some parts of the plumb- people vote who know little about our Asinine Pledges cent in two years. My favorite Ads include “The Set- have began testing their water supply. ing system, such as faucets, fittings, country’s history and its governance? United States Rep. Leonard Lance Powerhouse Google has sued twice tlers” and that little Gecko – my all- Recently, Bergenfield and Parsippany connectors and pipes, may contain Who cannot name a single justice of has given presumptive Republican and lost both times in EU courts over time favorite is “Mean Joe Greene.” have found their public school’s wa- lead that then are mixed with the the United States Supreme Court or candidate for President Donald Trump the use of Ad blocking. What’s going The worst Ads have to be all the ter is lead contaminated. Those water that comes out of the tap. Soft cabinet member? Who prefers watch- his “enthusiastic support.” Rep. Lance to happen in the U.S. is anyone’s drug commercials with smiling faces schools have shut off the water sup- or acidic water or water softeners can ing “Dancing With The Stars” to has now aligned himself with the can- guess. and the small print saying the drug ply for consumption and are supply- worsen the problem. watching a televised life sessions of didate who has denigrated women Internet news sites that rely on Ad use may cause fatal heart attacks, but ing bottled water. Aside from having a plumber ret- Congress? Who have never re- and Hispanics repeatedly, vowed to revenue as their only source of in- to ask your doctor to be sure. Public schools will be required as rofit your home or buildings entire searched any public policy issues? resume the use of torture, promised to come are deeply concerned and are So it is all about “what’s in your of the start of the new school year in plumbing system, you can run your Such a public is subject to being ban Muslims from entering the United searching for answers. wallet.” 2016 to test the water, and can be cold water tap for up to a few minutes taken in by the easy answers and the States, made the asinine pledges to reimbursed through the state. Parents before using it to drink or cook, and unfounded statements that people with build a wall at Mexico’s expense Abuse Of The Pension System Has are to be notified by the public school make coffee or tea. Never use hot critical thinking skills to distinguish across our southern border and de- system of its actions to test the water water in cooking, according to the hype and falsehood from fact and port about 12 million aliens, and re- New Jersey In Terrible Shape supply. PEHSU. Run the water longer if the with a deep knowledge of our cently offered that he would have no Private schools, pre-schools, day tap has not been used regularly or has country’s history and constitutional qualms about defaulting on the United Last week’s letter from Scotch Plains freeholder into the pension system, Mr. care facilities are not part of this state been shut off for a stretch of time. system would instantly reject. States’ debt. Does Mr. Lance stand Township Manager and Democrat Free- Mirabella will get a huge boost to a action, so it is up to the parents to hold Since you cannot see, taste or smell Thomas Jefferson argued “for the behind these reprehensible positions? holder Al Mirabella confirms that state pension by collecting a very hefty them accountable. Infants and devel- lead dissolved in water, testing is the Does Mr. Lance condone Mr. Trump’s Mayor Glover’s campaign operative manager’s salary for just a small num- diffusion of knowledge among the Mike Brien was put on the township ber of years. It’s this sort of abuse of the oping fetuses are at a high risk of lead only sure way of knowing, according people” because “no other sure foun- disgusting comment when speaking poisoning. If water used in infant to NJAW. about former POW John McCain that, payroll. Though the stated salary is so pension system that has New Jersey in dation can be devised for the preser- low one has to ask what other benefits terrible financial shape. And it happens formula is lead contaminated it can For more information the EPA has “I like people who weren’t captured?” is he receiving for this position? because of politicians like Mayor affect brain development, according a hotline, see: https://www.epa.gov/ Mr. Lance has put himself in the un- It’s no surprise that manager-free- Glover and Al Mirabella scratching to the PEHSU. ground-water-and-drinking-water/ enviable position of either endorsing holder Mirabella is quick to defend each other’s backs. Manager-freeholder What about the filter systems we safe-drinking-water-hotline. the unconstitutional, illegal, and mor- Mayor Glover’s friends-and-family Mirabella’s assertion that Mayor Glover ally bankrupt policies of a divisive plan hiring scheme. After all, that’s played no role in the hiring of one of his demagogue or putting his loyalty to how he got his job! No interviews campaign operatives is laughable. the GOP far above the best interests conducted, and Mayor Glover hired a What’s not laughable is the money of the United States. politico as town manager, ignoring more they’re putting in the pockets of them- Bill Gottdenker qualified applicants such as a veteran selves and their cronies at taxpayer Mountainside with actual municipal management expense. experience. Rich Polhamus Lead Pipes By counting his decades as part-time Scotch Plains

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PUBLICATION ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS: Did You Know You Can Insert Your Pre-Printed Advertisement into the Leader/Times? • Mailed to subscribers with the printed newspaper • Provided to stores • Attached to the online edition each Thursday Ideal for Targeting Your Audience! Go to goleader.com/presskit/insert for more information. Center For Hope Auxiliary To Host Wine Tasting WESTFIELD — The Center for tive Care, a non-profit organiza- Hope Hospice and Palliative Care tion located in Scotch Plains. The Auxiliary will host its Annual Wine center provides loving care for ter- Tasting from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sun- minally ill patients and their fami- day, June 5. The festivities will lies in two residential facilities and take place at 16 Prospect Street also in a patient’s home. The care Wine Bar and Bistro, located on is provided regardless of a patient’s Prospect Street in Westfield. financial situation, age, race, reli- The event will feature passed gion or ethnicity. hors d’oeuvres and tasting of vari- The Auxiliary raises funds ous wines. There also will be a through various fund-raising ac- silent auction including items such tivities throughout the year. One of as rounds of golf for four, electron- the principal fundraisers is the Carl Gentry Karen Camden ics, tickets to Jersey attractions, Hope Chest Thrift Store. The store family adventures and baskets of sells new or gently-used clothing, GETTING GLAM...For the sixth year, Lord & Taylor of Westfield hosted a survivor wine and wine accessories. house wares, jewelry and books. Library to Host Musician, fashion show and celebration for Susan G. Komen North Jersey on April 24 to help Tickets are $50 and can be pur- Donations are welcome Tuesday kick off its Ninth Annual Race for the Cure on May 1. Models in the fashion show, all chased from Helga Thomas, chair- and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 breast cancer survivors, were dressed in the latest Spring fashions and had their hair woman of the event. She can be p.m. Anyone interested in more in- and makeup done. More than 150 people attended. There also were raffles, refresh- reached at (908) 889-6287. Inquir- formation regarding the Center for ‘Kitchen Gardens’ Event ments and shopping. Local businesses who supported the event included Salon Visage, ies also can be made at the Hope Hope Hospice and Palliative Care WESTFIELD — The Westfield advised to check the Westfield Memo- Romola’s Seafood & Grill, Hershey’s Subs & Deli, Applebee’s, Westfield Seafood, Chest Thrift Store, located at 26 Auxiliary is invited to visit the Memorial Library, located at 550 East rial Library website, wmlnj.org, to see Whole Foods, Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe, Vine Market and Xocolatz. Prospect Street, Westfield. The Hope Chest and speak with a vol- Broad Street, will present musician if their library participates. To register telephone number at the store is unteer or to call the center at (908) and songwriter Carl Gentry on for these programs, visit wmlnj.org and (908) 233-9973. 889-7780 or turn to the website at Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m., and click on the Online Calendar, or call Tennis Outing and Dinner The Auxiliary supports the Cen- centerforhope.com. The Auxiliary “The Return of the Kitchen Garden” (908) 789-4090, option 0. ter for Hope Hospice and Pallia- always welcomes new members. on Saturday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. Westfield Memorial Library hours Mr. Gentry performs classic and are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday To Benefit Foster Youth party rock hits from the 1960s through through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., WESTFIELD — Roots & Wings, Masterson at (908) 403-8621. the 1980s, as well as some of his own Friday and Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. a non-profit organization dedicated Roots & Wings, headquartered in songs. He plays piano and keyboards on Sunday. The library will be closed to serving the critical needs of young Morris County, expanded into Union for Jon Bon Jovi and Bobby Bandiera, on Sundays for the summer begin- adults who have aged out of the County in 2014. First Lady Mary Pat and has performed with Bruce ning May 22. state’s foster care system, will host Christie has recognized the organi- Springsteen, Southside Johnny and For more information about library its third annual tennis outing and zation with a New Jersey Heroes John Cafferty. programs and services, call (908) 789- dinner at the Westfield Tennis Club Award. “The Return of the Kitchen Gar- 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up for on Saturday, June 4, from 4 to 9 p.m. den” will be presented by Karen the monthly e-newsletter, “Library The benefit event is open to ten- VACNJ Announces Camden, who will discuss techniques Loop,” or stop by the library for a nis players of every level as well as for growing herbs and vegetables in copy of its award-winning, quarterly those who just want to watch the fun Fence Show Art Sale the kitchen. A frequent speaker at the newsletter, “Take Note.” and enjoy a casual, catered dinner. SUMMIT — The Visual Arts Cen- library, Ms. Camden gives computer “We will have Round Robin ter of New Jersey (VACNJ) will classes and workshops on organiz- Garden Club Meeting doubles for both USTA rated players hold a Fence Show art sale on Sun- ing, repurposing, outdoor gardening as well as an opportunity for advanced day, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and simple sewing repairs. She is the Is Today In Westfield beginners and intermediate-level in conjunction with its Annual Open president of Camden Associates, a WESTFIELD — The Garden Club players to be on the court with state or House. The rain date is Saturday, consulting firm that provides services of Westfield invites the public to its club champions who will provide June 18, during the same hours. in communications and people skills, meeting today, Thursday, May 12, at tips,” said Roots & Wings Board Artists who wish to sign up to sell organizational assessments and clut- noon. It will take place at St. Helen’s member and event Chairman Joe their work can visit artcenternj.org/ ter control, and is an avid gardener. Roman Catholic Church, located at Masterson. “This fun event is open to fenceshow. This event is free and TENNIS TRIO...Roots & Wings tennis fundraiser Chairman Joe Masterson, left, is pictured with fellow players and event supporters Steve Schlesinger, Both programs are free and open to 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield. the public, so we hope lots of tennis open to the public. The VACNJ is center, and Ed Faulkner at the Westfield Tennis Club in 2015. Roots & Wings Westfield Memorial Library and MU- Barbara Mullin, immediate past players and friends will join us.” located at 68 Elm Street, Summit. will hold its third annual benefit tennis outing and dinner on Saturday, June RAL cardholders. MURAL cardholders president of the Garden Club of New To learn more or for a sign-up link, For more information about the Open 4, from 4 to 9 p.m., at the Westfield Tennis Club, to benefit youth in New belong to libraries that are part of the Jersey, will present her favorite pro- e-mail [email protected], House event, visit artcenternj.org/ Jersey’s foster care system. This event is open to players as well as spectators Middlesex Union Reciprocal Agree- gram, “Lilies and Day Lilies.” Light visit rootsandwingsnj.org, or call Joe openhouse or call (908) 273-9121. and will include a catered dinner. ment Libraries. Interested persons are refreshments will be served.

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The Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times seek community-based reporters and photographers to cover local town council, school board, planning board, zoning board and recreation meetings in the Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford, Garwood and Mountainside area. E-mail [email protected] and call Paul Peyton, 908-232-4407 to stop in and meet us. For our office location, see www.goleader.com/help/contact.htm Miller-Cory Invites Families Temple Sholom to Bring For Theorem Painting Craft Mindfulness to Classroom WESTFIELD — Delicate, the museum’s Frazee Building, mem- SCOTCH PLAINS — Temple Jewish educators, we want to help brightly-colored and charming – all bers of the Cooking Committee will Sholom has announced that its di- our congregants slow down, relax of these words describe “theorem demonstrate authentic colonial-era rector of education, Jennifer Levine, and appreciate the spirituality of our painting,” an art form popular in cooking over the open hearth. Ad- has commenced The Jewish Mind- community. We are looking forward early America that uses stencils to mission is $4 for ages 13 and older; fulness Meditation Teacher Train- to integrating Ms. Levine’s newfound create images on fabric. $3 for ages 3 to 12, and free for those ing program through the Institute of expertise in our religious school cur- Between 2 and 4 p.m. this Sunday, under age 3. Jewish Spirituality, with the goal of riculum and prayer study, as well as May 15, the Miller-Cory House Mu- Upcoming Sunday programs in- enriching the congregation’s wor- host adult meditation classes.” seum will present “Theorem Paint- clude “Tin Piercing Craft for Chil- ship and educational experiences. Temple Sholom currently is accept- ing Craft for Children.” The mu- dren” on May 22 and “Cooking with The Institute’s mission is to revital- ing applications for the 2016-2017 seum is located at 614 Mountain Herbs” on June 5. ize Jewish life by cultivating mind- religious school year. The religious Avenue, Westfield. Additionally, the museum’s annual ful leaders who are equipped to help school is open to children in kinder- The program will include a his- “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale” is sched- build vibrant Jewish communities. garten through seventh grade as of tory of theorem painting and a craft, uled for Saturday, May 28, from 9 Ms. Levine has previously received September 2016. The synagogue also and children will be able to make a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. The intensive training on teaching mind- has several innovative, non-traditional their own stenciled artwork. All public is invited to both attend the fulness in secular schools. Mindful- education and youth group opportuni- children must be supervised by an sale and to donate items such as ness supports education by helping ties for students in grades 8 to 12. accompanying adult when doing house wares, linens, toys, bric-a-brac students decrease stress and improve Effective now through the end of the craft; the suggested minimum or small furniture pieces. The mu- FINAL SALE...Members of the First Congregational Church of Westfield’s impulse control. Ms. Levine’s current the fiscal year on June 30, those who age is 5. seum is not accepting textbooks, youth group are gearing up for their final Tag Sale fundraiser this Saturday, curriculum focuses on mindfulness in join the temple for the new fiscal Also included will be tours of the clothing, electronics of any kind, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. House wares, toys, clothing, tools and a special a Jewish social justice context and the year starting July 2016 can get free restored 18th-century farmhouse. In such as televisions, phones, comput- collectibles section are just some of the thousands of items that will be available relationship between meditation, membership to Temple Sholom for ers, printers, or other such items, or at bargain prices inside and outside of the church, located at 125 Elmer Street, prayer and study. the remainder of this fiscal year. Pro- Alzheimer’s Caregivers anything that is broken. Westfield. “As a lifetime educator, I’m grate- spective congregants are welcome Interested persons are asked to ful to have the opportunity to further to stop by the temple office or join To Meet on May 20 contact the museum to arrange a my learning and deepen my Jewish the congregation for a service. WESTFIELD — Jewish Family drop-off time. All donations are tax- FCC Tag Sale Fundraiser spirituality,” said Ms. Levine. “This Temple Sholom is located at 1925 Service (JFS) of Central New Jer- deductible. For more information, in turn will provide me a platform to Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains. For more sey, a non-sectarian health and so- call (908) 232-1776 or e-mail Happening This Saturday share my knowledge and best prac- information about Temple Sholom cial service agency, will host an [email protected]. tices with our teaching staff, students and its religious school, or to obtain Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver WESTFIELD — The First Congre- permitting, with entertainment by and families, and provide me a role an application, visit sholomnj.org, e- Support Group on Friday, May 20. Hearing Society Plans gational Church of Westfield will hold the newly-formed Youth Band. model for lifelong Jewish learning.” mail [email protected] or call It will take place from 10 a.m. to its final tag sale fundraiser this Satur- “We have been enormously blessed “As our daily lives become in- (908) 889-4900. noon at The Presbyterian Church Meeting-Luncheon day, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at by the public’s support for this creasingly busy, we see our students in Westfield, located at 140 Moun- WESTFIELD — The Hearing So- the church. All proceeds will benefit fundraiser through both sales and do- and their parents feel rushed and La Bella Musica tain Avenue, Westfield. ciety currently is winding down its the church’s youth mission trip to nations, but the sheer amount of work stressed,” said Rabbi Joel Abraham The group is free and open to 2015/2016 term of speech reading Washington, D.C., this summer. involved by the members of our con- of Temple Sholom. “As clergy and Due In Cranford Alzheimer’s/Dementia caregivers classes. The final session before sum- Items available for purchase at bar- gregation across all generations has CRANFORD — The Friends of in the community and run in accor- mer begins will be held on Thursday, gain prices will include small furni- warranted a much-needed rest,” said Cranford Library the Cranford Public Library will spon- dance with Alzheimer’s Associa- May 26, at the First Baptist Church of ture; bicycles; a large assortment of Joy Mounts, associate minister. “Next sor an evening of traditional Italian tion of New Jersey guidelines. Par- Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street. tools; household items such as lamps year, we look forward to harnessing To Show Student Art music featuring La Bella Musica on ticipants are welcome to join the Following the class the group will and frames; kitchenware; small ap- that support in the form of a new CRANFORD — Works by Wednesday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m., in group at any time. hold its Annual Meeting and Lun- pliances; clothing, including designer fundraiser; stay tuned!” Cranford High School art students the Cranford Community Center. The In addition to the support group, cheon. Members interested in attend- shoes and handbags; books, and in- The First Congregational Church will be on display at the Cranford Cranford Community Center is lo- JFS offers a specialized Alzheimer’s ing should call Lorraine Galluzi at fant/toddler toys and equipment. of Westfield, a member of the United Public Library from Wednesday, June cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. and Dementia Family Care Program (974) 467-4038 by Thursday, May A special collectibles section will Church of Christ, is located at 125 1, to Tuesday, June 14. La Bella Musica is headed up by that is funded by grants from the 19, to make their reservations. feature jewelry, china, crystal, an- Elmer Street, Westfield. For addi- The art work will be on exhibit mandolinist Franco Digangi, a na- Westfield Foundation, Merck Inc., The Hearing Society is a not-for- tiques and other keepsakes. “Early tional information, visit the website during regular library hours. Library tive of Italy, and rounded out by and Wells Fargo Foundations. profit organization that supports birds” will be admitted at 8:30 a.m. at fccofwestfield.org or call the hours are Monday to Wednesday, 10 Mark Sample on second mandolin, Registration is recommended. people experiencing the problems for a $5 fee. After 1 p.m., all items church office at (908) 233-2494. a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Gail Sample on flute, and Ben Larkey Anyone planning to attend, or who associated with hearing loss, provid- will be half-price. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 on guitar. would like more information about ing strategies for coping with that This is the church’s seventh and a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at Admission to this program is free the new program for Alzheimer’s loss, and techniques for improving final fundraiser in support of its See it all on the Web! 224 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. In- and all are welcome. For more infor- and Dementia Disorders, is invited communication. Information on the summer mission trip. The sale will cluded in the display are drawings, mation about programs sponsored by to contact [email protected] or resumption of classes in September take place inside the church’s social www.goleader.com paintings, photos and graphic pieces, the Friends of the Cranford Public (908) 352-8375. will be announced in late August. hall and on the front lawn, weather as well as three-dimensional works. Library, visit cranford.com/library. IT’S TIME TO TUNE-UP!

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WESTFIELD – Competing alternates for the council. against more than 20 New Jersey A number of Westfield eighth grad- high schools, Westfield High ers attended as Junior Legislators School’s (WHS) Youth and Govern- this year through the Westfield ment Club earned the Outstanding YMCA. One of them, Kailey Zhao, Delegation Award as well as several a seventh grader at Edison Interme- team and individual honors in Tren- diate School, was named Outstand- ton last month. ing Junior Legislator. A total of 42 WHS students, ac- The 2016 WHS officers, who spent companied by teachers/advisers the past year preparing for and orga- Daniel Farabaugh and David Della nizing the event and its related days Fera, participated in the Youth and of service, included seniors Isabella Government Conference held April Gelfand, Frank Guerriero, Bryanna BUBBLES FOR AUTISM...Two special-education teachers at School One in 15 to 17 at the State House. “The Scotch Plains, Jacquelyn Santos and Jaclyn Tumolo, arranged for a celebration for Reinhardt and Ellie Smith, and jun- Autism Awareness. Staff and students were invited to congregate on the playground students did very well individually ior Rafaela Laitamaki. Elected as WINNING TEAM...The 17th Annual Our House 4-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk in the form of an awareness ribbon to show support. Everyone was given a small and collectively,” stated Mr. Della officers for the 2017 Youth and Gov- will take place on Saturday, May 21, at the Village Green in Summit, benefiting bottle of bubbles to blow in unison. Mrs. Santos and Ms. Tumolo shared some Fera. ernment conference were Ben Halevy programs for developmentally disabled individuals. Activities that day also will information to remind everyone that autism is not a choice, but acceptance is. Albert Chen received the Out- and Rafaela Laitamaki. include the 13th Annual “Everyone’s A Winner Race,” a free event for the special- standing Statesperson award and In addition to the significant stu- needs community. Participants in that event from last year are pictured above with CBS News’ John Elliott, center, who will be Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Felicia Mermer was named Premier dent awards, Mr. Della Fera, English festivities. Online registration is ongoing now through Thursday, May 19, at Youth Secretariat. teacher at WHS, who is in his 13th OurHouseOurRun.org. The conference is intended to year as adviser to the Youth and Westfield Pediatric simulate legislation and afford stu- Government Club, received the Sly dent delegates the opportunity to Award for Excellence. This is given Our House Race to Benefit debate relevant matters to state gov- to one adult adviser each year in Dental Group ernment. Isabel Lee, Felicia Mermer recognition of their long-term con- and Juliana Yang won awards for tributions to the program. It is the Developmentally Disabled Outstanding Legislation. Success- biggest honor the conference bestows fully passing their bills into law at on an adult adviser. SUMMIT — More than 300 run- wishes to participate, may join in the conference were Jeffrey Yang, The Youth and Government pro- ners and walkers are expected to the fun. This race will kick off at Nicole Eisenberg, Felicia Mermer gram has been run by the YMCA join together on Saturday, May 10:45 a.m. Mr. Elliott will present and Albert Chen. since 1936. Marty Collett is the 21, at 10 a.m., at the Village Green medals to all of the participants. Five WHS students were selected Westfield YMCA YAG coordinator. in Summit, for the 17th Annual The four-mile and two-mile race to attend the Council on National Our House 4-Mile Run and 2-Mile courses travel through the rolling Affairs in North Carolina this sum- Walk. hills and flat terrain of residential mer: Austin Chen, Isabella Gelfand, See it all on the Web! This USATF sanctioned event and downtown Summit. In addi- Ben Halevy, Bryanna Reinhardt and draws sports enthusiasts and ca- tion to race activities, arts and Ellie Smith. Samantha Della Fera www.goleader.com sual runners and walkers alike crafts, face painting, complimen- and Felicia Mermer were selected as thanks to its unique mileage and tary food and a disc jockey will be fun, friendly atmosphere where featured. participants raise money to sup- All participants will receive a The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski port adults with developmental race bag that includes a sleeveless Presents disabilities. tech T-shirt and other goodies. All proceeds from the event will The four-miler will kick off at go directly to the Our House Foun- the Village Green in Summit at 10 dation, which funds programs and a.m., followed by the two-miler at Dentistry for Infants, Children services provided by Our House, 10:15 a.m. The awards ceremony Inc. Thanks to community support, will be held at 11:15 a.m. Mile Adolescents, and Special Needs donations and sponsors, including clocks and water stops will be lo- Associate Sponsors CR Bard Foun- cated along the routes and the race dation and Investors Bank, Our is chip timed. Prize money of • New Patients Welcome House hopes to reach its goal of $2,000 will be up for grabs and raising $150,000 at the event. medals will be presented to the • Laser Dentistry Master of Ceremonies, John top three overall racers, as well as Elliott of CBS News, will be on to the top three finishers in each • In Office General Anesthesia hand to emcee. “I always feel in- five-year age group. For more in- spired when I help out Our House. formation on prize categories, visit I feel a special connection with OurHouseOurRun.org. Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. many of the residents and partici- Online registration is available pants, since it reminds me of my now through next Thursday, May Board Certified late brother-in-law, who, in spite 19, at OurHouseOurRun.org. The of a disability, lived a rich life, cost is $28; $25 for USATF-NJ Julie Jong, D.M.D. Back row: Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq., Jennifer L. Young, Esq. & Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) Front row: Eva Uhrik, Esq. and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. full of laughter and love,” said Board Certified members. Day-of-the-event reg- Mr. Elliott. “I also know how im- istration on May 21 is $33. For Kelly Walk, D.D.S. 5 Lawyers, 5 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates portant it is that people with spe- more information on Our House, Board Certified cial needs receive excellent care Inc. or the Our House Foundation, All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including and ongoing social, educational visit ourhousenj.org. 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WESTFIELD – Westfield High delphia and meeting some of the pa- School 11th grader, Alexandra tients and their families. I also spoke Jackman, received the Prudential at a local middle school as well as a Spirit of Community Bronze Medal- community service day for local lion on April 25. The community ser- teens.” vice award was presented to “Alex” in recognition of her short film called “A Teen’s Guide to Understanding Wardlaw Students Visit and Communicating with People with Autism,” created in both English and Edison Housing Auth. Spanish. Robert Zenn of Prudential EDISON – Third grade students at noted that the film has been viewed The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in CLEAN UP TIME...In celebration of Earth Day, the fifth graders in Miss by 56,000 people in schools, univer- Edison began a partnership with the Whitacre’s and Mrs. Kinney’s science classes at Deerfield School in Mountainside sities and organizations throughout Edison Housing Authority’s Bridges took part in a nature scavenger hunt and community clean up activity. For the the world and is integrated into New Program by visiting a group of senior scavenger hunt, students searched for several items in nature including something Jersey’s anti-bullying Week of Re- citizens on April 29. red, something with holes in it, and something soft. In addition, students (wearing spect program. Upon receiving the The students sang, recited poetry, gloves) collected any garbage that they came across. The students collected more than four bags of garbage on the property of Deerfield School. award, “Alex” commented, “I am performed a short play and became honored to receive this Distinguished better acquainted with their new Finalist Award from Prudential. More friends. They enjoyed sitting with the importantly, I have enjoyed spending seniors and sharing information about Terrill Percussion Ensemble the last year as an autism advocate, each other. speaking to schools and other organi- "I wish we could stay longer!” zations about autism awareness and Sammy Faust of Westfield said. YOGA FOR KIDS...First grade parent and Yoga Instructor Traci DeAngelis Competes at Lehigh Univ. acceptance. This month has been es- The students were joined by third taught yoga to all of the first graders at Beechwood School in Mountainside in grade teachers Donna Pedde and April. The Yoga for Kids program is designed to give kids a mental break by pecially busy as it is autism aware- teaching them many poses and breathing techniques to put their minds to rest. All SCOTCH PLAINS – On April 24 Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and ness month. My favorite event this Katherine Heiss, who would like to the children benefit from learning how their breathing affects their mental state, the Terrill Middle School Indoor Per- Pennsylvania. The Terrill Indoor En- month was getting the chance to speak see this program continue beyond how to control their emotions, and how to focus and concentrate. Yoga also cussion Ensemble completed its unde- semble finished first with a score of at the Children’s Hospital of Phila- this school year. encourages children to maintain a lifelong fitness activity. feated season with a First Place win at 86.6 in their division. The title of their the USBANDS Indoor Championship 2016 production was called “We Didn’t held on the campus of Lehigh Univer- Start It” and it featured music by Billy sity. Joel, the Doors, and The Who. The Christopher Academy The Stabler Arena was the site for five-minute production was arranged THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL over 20 indoor ensembles from New by Director John Gillick. GET THE BEST REPORT Accredited by American Montessori Society Jaruzelski Named CARD EVER To Phi Beta Kappa Now Accepting Enrollments ST. LOUIS, M.O. – Katharine research universities, with over 7,000 FOR BETTER GRADES SAVE Serving children from 2 1/2 years old through First Grade Jaruzelski of Westfield, a senior at undergraduates studying across sev- AND TEST SCORES $100* Half Day and Full Day Programs WHEN YOU CALL Washington University in St. Louis, eral colleges. Induction into the GET HELP NOW! 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Page 10 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Author Tom Sloan to Speak – Obituaries – In Cranford on May 23 Michael L. Moore, 82, Was Executive; CRANFORD — The public is in- security assignments as Papal visits, vited to meet local author Tom Sloan the Salt Lake City Olympic Games Active in Westfield Organizations on Monday, May 23, at 7 p.m., at the and NATO 50. Cranford Community Center. The Mr. Sloan will have copies of Michael L. Moore, 82, of Sea Chatham, N.J.; daughter, Teresa Community Center is located at 220 “Bratva’s Rose Tattoo” available for Island, Ga. passed away at his home Lynn Moore (Jeffrey Norling Coe) Walnut Avenue, Cranford. purchase and for signing. Proceeds on Thursday, May 5, 2016. A pri- of New York City; four grandchil- Mr. Sloan, a retired Secret Service from the sale of the book will be do- vate burial will be held at dren, Emily Moore Shechtman of agent who grew up in Cranford, is the nated to the Navy SEAL Foundation Oglethorpe Cemetery with a pri- Boston, Mass., Robin Wells Moore author of the recently published po- and Children’s Specialized Hospital vate memorial service to follow at of London, England, Maya Linh litical thriller “Bratva’s Rose Tattoo.” in New Brunswick. Admission is free Sea Island Chapel. Chanh Coe and Gregory Thomas Mr. Sloan’s Secret Service career and all are welcome. The Cranford Mr. Moore was born in Chicago, Coe, both of New York City. He included protecting retired President Public Library is sponsoring this pro- Ill. to the late Clark Meeker Moore also is survived by his brother, SUPPORTING CSH...Junior Girl Scout Troop 40927 presented Children’s and Dorothy E. Moore. He lived Clark Moore of Rocky River, Ohio. Richard Nixon for more than four gram. For a full list of upcoming pro- Specialized Hospital with a check for $575 on April 22. The troop of 15 girls years, protecting President Bill grams, visit the library on the Internet most of his life in Westfield, N.J. In lieu of flowers, the family re- organized a bake sale event to work towards earning their Bronze Award. before retiring to Sea Island, Ga. quests that memorial contributions Clinton, and overseeing such major at cranford.com/library. They have spent most of this year learning about children who live with illness or disabilities and were excited for a chance to help them. Pictured, from left He was a 1955 graduate of Yale be made in his honor to Wounded to right, are: First row, Mia, Naa Dei, Madison, Cara, Jordana, Alex, Alyssa University with a Bachelor of Arts Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Old Guard to Hear About and Isabella, and second row, leaders Melissa Balagot and Doris Eckstine, in Political Science. He was re- Topeka, KS 66675, or to the Hu- Olivia, Morgan, Mireille, Abbey, Danielle, Alicia, Ella and leaders Joyce tired from NL Industries, Inc. as mane Society of South Coastal Nunziata and Tracy Barbossa. Children’s Specialized Foundation member corporate vice-president. He was a Georgia, 4627 U.S. Highway 17, Darwin Books Tuesday Kimberly Armenti, not pictured, received the check. member of the Westfield United Brunswick, Ga. 31525. Way, YMCA, and a board member SUMMIT AREA — Philip Eisner, Arrangements are entrusted into pacts one’s understanding of humans. of Echo Lake Country Club. the care of Edo Miller and Sons Ph.D. will speak at the Tuesday, May All active men age 50-plus are He is survived by his loving wife 17 meeting of the Summit Old Guard. Program to Address Wills, Funeral Home; invited to attend the Tuesday morn- of 58 years, Carol Patton Moore of www.edomillerandsons.com. He will talk about “Charles Darwin’s ing meetings of the Summit Area Sea Island, Ga.; son, Gregory May 12, 2016 Theory of Evolution, the Best Idea Old Guard. Meetings are held at the Trusts and Estate Planning Patton Moore (Caroline Felton) of Anyone Ever Had.” New Providence Mu- Mr. Eisner founded nicipal Center, located CRANFORD — Nicholas Wills, Trusts, and Estates and Man- Exxon’s Applied Physics at 360 Elkwood Avenue, Giuditta and James Miller will aging Assets for Loved Ones.” It Laboratory at Exxon’s Cor- New Providence. A cof- present a program entitled “What will take place on Thursday, May porate Research Laboratory. fee hour starts at 9:15 Everyone Should Know about 19, at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m., in Fanwood Library Friends More recently, he started his a.m., followed by a 10 the Cranford Community Center. own consulting company, a.m. business meeting Saint Michael School The Community Center is located To Welcome Elisabeth Egan which specializes in strate- brightened by singing at 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. gic planning and risk analy- and humor. Guest speak- Plans Handbag Bingo Mr. Giuditta is a Cranford resi- FANWOOD — The Friends of our, O, People, Publishers Weekly, sis, serving numerous For- ers begin their talk at CRANFORD AREA — Saint dent with a law practice in Westfield the Fanwood Memorial Library Kirkus, Huffington Post, The New tune 500 companies. 10:30 a.m. Michael School in Cranford will host that specializes in estate planning. have announced that their York Times Book Review, In his talk for the Old Old Guard members its first Designer Handbag Bingo He will discuss last wills and testa- Annual Meeting will be LA Times Book Review, Guard, Mr. Eisner will glean participate in sports, event on Friday, May 20. It will be ments, durable power of attorney, held on Tuesday, May 17, The Washington Post, the essence of Darwin’s two Philip Eisner bridge, hikes, trips, plays, held at the Kenilworth Veterans of and advance directives. at 7 p.m., at the library. Chicago Sun-Times, and well-known books, “On the concerts and other cul- Foreign Wars building, located at 33 Mr. Miller, also a Cranford resi- After a short business the Newark Star-Ledger. Origin of Species” and “The Descent tural events. For more information, South 21st Street, Kenilworth. dent, is a financial services indus- meeting, Elisabeth Egan, She lives in New Jersey of Man.” He will discuss how 20th- call Jim Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or Admission is $25 per person and try veteran and managing director author of “A Window with her family. century discoveries, combined with log onto the website includes 10 games with three faces at Garretson Financial, which is Opens,” will lead attend- The Friends is a group Darwin’s and Mendel’s theories, im- summitoldguard.org. per game, plus dessert, coffee and located in Kenilworth. He will talk ees in a book discussion of volunteers who sup- tea. Attendees are welcome to bring about the Uniform Prudent Inves- of her bestseller. This port the Fanwood Me- their own snacks, but no outside alco- tor Act, how managing money for program is open to all morial Library. Estab- hol. Doors will open at 6 p.m. This trusts and estates differs from other members of the Friends lished in 1986, the orga- event also will include a Tricky Tray investment situations, and the eco- and to all in the commu- nization raises money for Lifeguards Wanted raffle, 50/50, and a “Super Sassy” nomic and investment outlook. nity. Elisabeth Egan extras beyond the high-end handbag raffle. A question-and-answer period “A Window Opens” is library’s annual budget Great work environment at our Attendees are invited to bring a per- will follow the presentation. the story of Alice Pearse, a com- — services, special items and pro- sonal care item donation, such as tooth- Admission to the program is free pulsively honest, longing-to-have- grams — while promoting the joy award winning pool complex brushes, shampoo, deodorant or simi- and all are welcome. The Friends it-all, sandwich-generation hero- of reading and use of other media. lar products, to benefit the St. Joseph of the Cranford Public Library is ine for today’s social-media-ob- A board leads the group’s member- Social Service Center in Elizabeth, and sponsoring this event. For ques- sessed, lean in (or opt out) age, ship of nearly 175 single and fam- be entered to win a “Mystery Gift.” tions about the program, call the living in New Jersey with her fam- ily members. Lifesaving, First Aid & CPR Advance registration forms and library at (908) 709-7272 or e- ily. Copies of the book are avail- The Fanwood Memorial Library payment in full must be received by mail the library at able at the library on a first-come, is located at 5 Forest Road. For Certifications required Monday, May 16, to reserve a spot. [email protected]. first-served basis. more information and registration For additional information, contact For a full list of upcoming li- Ms. Egan is the books editor at for this or any library programs, WE WILL TRAIN YOU [email protected] or call brary programs, go to the library Glamour. Her essays and book re- visit fanwoodlibrary.org or call the (908) 276-9425. web page at cranford.com/library. views have appeared in Self, Glam- library at (908) 322-6400.

Contact: Westfield Recreation Department (908)789-4080 [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 Page 11 Raritan Valley 111 Quimby Street, Suite #9, Westfield, NJ 07090 www.rvgyrotonic.com • 908 288-7551 Movement for a new millennium the Gyrotonic Expansion System® NOW in Downtown Westfield Gregg F. Clyne Foundation Imagine Volunteer Training Has Fifth Scholarship Event To Take Place in July WESTFIELD AREA — The Gregg ship grants. Grants are awarded to the WESTFIELD — Imagine, A Cen- dren annually will lose a parent to F. Clyne Memorial Foundation, Inc. students for up to four years while ter for Coping With Loss, has an- death in Union County. Over 200 held its fifth scholarship fundraiser attending the University of Delaware nounced that volunteer training will children and adults from over 40 on March 12 at the Gran Centurions — Gregg’s alma mater — provided again be offered this New Jersey towns are in Clark. A record number of 193 they continue to meet the criteria. To summer. The training currently participating guests came together for a sit-down date, five recipients have graduated session will be held Fri- every two weeks at dinner fundraiser to celebrate Gregg from the University of Delaware, with day to Monday, July 8 to Imagine. It is essential Clyne’s life, legacy and mission on two more graduating this coming May. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. we fill our July training the occasion of his 37th birthday. The Gregg F. Clyne Memorial daily. so that we will not need Ten of the 15 scholarship recipi- Foundation was established in Located in Westfield, to place families on a ents were in attendance, as they were 2008, following a request made by Imagine provides free, waiting list.” eager to join in the celebration and Gregg prior to his death in August year-round, peer grief Those interested in enthusiastic about lending a helping 2006. For more information regard- support groups for chil- learning more about the hand to support this benefit event. ing the Foundation, visit dren and adults in Union upcoming training ses- Beginning at 5:30 p.m., when greggclynefoundation.com. TRIBUTE TO GREGG...Recipients of the Gregg F. Clyne Memorial Foundation, County and beyond. sion or about Imagine guests arrived for the cocktail hour, Inc. scholarship gather to celebrate his life and legacy. Pictured, from left to right, Support groups are fa- Mandi Zucker are invited to contact until 10:30 p.m., when they said their First Baptist to Hold are: Top row, Andrew Harding-Smith (2015), Anthony Valles (2012), Kathryn cilitated by trained adult Mandi Zucker at goodbyes, attendees enjoyed gath- Contini (2013), Jessica Taylor (2008), Brittany VanSickle (2008) and Matthew volunteers who attend a 32-hour [email protected]. ering together and meeting the Health Fair Saturday Cohen (2014), and bottom row, Marissa Hampp (2015), Alexandra Beck (2013), training program and quarterly con- awardees. Ian McGlynn, a musician, WESTFIELD — The First Baptist Alexandra Faro (2012) and Kayleigh Denner (2015). tinuing education programs. Cranford Library singer and songwriter, sang some of Church of Westfield Community Imagine serves children, ages 3 Gregg’s favorite songs during a video Health Fair will take place this Satur- to 18, who have had a parent or To Receive Award of him at various stages of his life. day, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It Cranford Library Increases sibling die, with concurrent sup- CRANFORD — The Cranford The evening’s festivities included will be held at the church, located at port groups for their parents or Public Library recently was selected a raffle featuring prizes that included 170 Elm Street, Westfield. Titles For Book Club Kits guardians. Support for children and to receive the 2016 Best Practices in 76 baskets and 17 silent auction Health screenings, free massages, teens living with a parent or sibling Early Literacy Award for its Family items. The ticket-selling tables were children’s activities, holistic care and CRANFORD — The Cranford Pub- Brunt, and “The End of Your Life with a life-altering physical illness M.E.S.S. (Math, Engineering and busy all night long. Many guests other offerings will be featured. Par- lic Library recently added “The Devil Book Club” by Will Schwalbe. also is available. Free, year-round Science Saturday) program, which walked away with as many as six to ticipants will have an opportunity to in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Each kit also comes with printed support groups are available as well was initiated and administered by eight prizes. The Foundation re- visit booths throughout the day. Madness at the Fair that Changed discussion aids. The kits may be for adults, age 18 and up, who have Children’s Librarian Lauren Antolino. vealed that the event was very suc- Between 11 and 11:45 a.m., America” by Erik Larson, and “A Man borrowed for six weeks by Cranford had a friend, sibling, parent or other The Family M.E.S.S. program en- cessful, raising $26,000 for the Wendell Scott, an orthopedic surgeon, Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman, to Library cardholders and MURAL important person in their life die, ables families to undertake hands-on scholarship program, which in- will present “The Active Lifestyle — its collection of book club kits. patrons who are age 18 or older. To or who have a parent, sibling or experiments, solve problems, learn cluded $6,500 in donations from Musculoskeletal Health,” including Intended for use by book discus- see if a particular kit is available for friend living with an illness. and have fun, all at the same time. The those who could not attend. questions and answers covering the sion groups, each kit contains 10 borrowing, go to cranford.com/li- Volunteers come from all walks Best Practices Award, given by the “Because of the faithfulness and spectrum from sprains to total joint copies of a single title. Other titles brary, click on the Library Catalog of life and need no special back- New Jersey State Library, honors four support of family, friends and mer- replacement. include “The Invention of Wings” tab, and search by title or author. To ground other than a willingness to outstanding public libraries that cur- chants, the mission and vision of the A free yoga class will be offered by Sue Monk Kidd, “Everything I see all the book club kit titles, search listen, a heart inclined to serve, and rently provide exemplary literacy pro- Gregg F. Clyne Memorial Foundation from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants are Never Told You” by Celeste Ng, using the words “book club kit.” If a the ability to be with children and grams for children from birth to 6 has been etched in stone, and it will asked to bring their own mat. “Family Life” by Akhil Sharma, kit is checked out, it may be re- adults in pain without trying to fix, years old, their families and endure for many more years to come,” “Where the People are: How Digi- “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by served. The kits were acquired with solve or give advice. No prior expe- caregivers. read a statement from the Foundation. tal Culture Affects Identity,” with Gabrielle Zevin, “The Age of funds provided by the Friends of the rience is necessary. Volunteers must The award provides a $1,000 hono- The Foundation search committee David Castaneda, will take place be- Miracles” by Karen Walker, Cranford Public Library. For ques- be at least 21 years old. They serve rarium, a certificate and promotion of has since turned its attention to inter- tween 2 and 2:45 p.m. “Canada” by Richard Ford, “De- tions about the book club kits, call as companions and loving listeners the winning library as a model pro- viewing students from Westfield High The church sanctuary will be open fending Jacob” by William Landay, the library at (908) 709-7272 or send for those who are grieving. gram for other libraries. The winning School, Cranford High School, Arthur for meditation and prayer during the “The Light Between Oceans” by an e-mail to [email protected]. “As our programs continue to libraries will be honored at the An- L. Johnson High School and Union health fair. M.L. Steadman, “The Paris Wife” grow, so does our need for addi- nual New Jersey Library Association Catholic High School to determine Participants also will be able to enter by Paula McLain, “Wild” by Cheryl tional, highly-trained facilitators,” Conference this month. the 2016 recipient of Gregg’s schol- a raffle for a fitness package from Fit- Strayed, “The Round House” by See it all on the Web! said Mandi Zucker, Imagine pro- For more information about arship award. By June of 2016, the ness, Inc., worth $400. Additionally, Louise Erdrich, “Orphan Train” by gram director. “Our programs are children’s programs at the library, go Foundation will have awarded and children will be invited to enjoy fitness Christina Baker Kline, “Tell the www.goleader.com growing because of the great need to cranford.com/library and click on committed to $142,000 in scholar- on the Fun Bus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wolves I’m Home” by Carol Rifka in this community — over 700 chil- Children’s Room.

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The 2016-2017 academic year marks the 40th anniversary of The Sundance School. We invite your children to enroll in our school and to join us for the 40th Anniversary and for the many interactive events with alumni and current families.

Founded in 1977 by local educational visionaries Jeff and Ginny Tobey, the School serves children from age 2 through grade 5. Sundance is a rare gem of academic excellence AND child- centered learning—in earnest. Many of our staff have dedicated two decades or more to Sundance!

• Sundance embodies the liberal arts. Children learn to have a deep appreciation for many subjects and become proficient in a diverse array of skills and topics. Sundance children are taught to be critically engaged in what they are learning, and most certainly, to be altruistic and kind towards their peers and the larger world.

• The School boasts a student teacher ratio of 6:1, innovative curriculums, high standards, and community collaboration. Classroom doors are always open, laughter can be heard throughout the halls, parents are warmly welcomed, and praise and respect for others underpin the progressive and comprehensive curriculum.

• Sundance programs provide a unique, interactive curriculum integrating imagination and creativity to foster confidence and unlock each child’s potential. Through the creative and performing arts and hands-on engagement in academic subject areas, students begin an educational journey that inspires intellectual curiosity and self-discovery.

• Teachers tailor their instruction to the unique needs and interests of the students and thus create the optimal environment in which students can succeed and position themselves for success. Summertime at Sundance invites students, alumni, and the local community to enjoy the Sundance Experience in the summer months.

Please call the School directly at (908) 561-5055 to schedule a tour, come to a stage production, or visit us during the Annual Happening! We have a rolling admissions policy and are accepting applications for the 2016/2017 academic year. For more information regarding the Sundance Experience you may visit the School’s website at www.thesundanceschool.com.

In addition, Sundance has a wonderful summer program, which is accepting applications now. Information is available online at http://www.thesundanceschool.com/enrichment/summer-camps/. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 Page 13 Westfield/Oak Knoll Sports Section Girls Lacrosse – page 17 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-20 BURGDORF’S SHOCKER TIES IT, McLANE HITS WINNER More photos goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devils Stun Summit, 7-6, For UCT Lax Crown in 2 OT

By ALEX LOWE man Devon McLane won it in the ils. Down 6-4 with less than :40 re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times second overtime with a goal from the maining it appeared that Summit The Westfield High School boys right side to give the Blue Devils their would gain the revenge it longed for lacrosse team pulled off an absolutely second straight county title against a since losing to the Blue Devils in an stunning come-from-behind 7-6, shell shocked Summit team. epic triple OT final last season. Yet double-overtime victory against Sum- “Nobody on this team ever wants to somehow, when all was said and done, mit in the finals of the Union County give up on a game,” said Westfield it would be Westfield claimed a sec- Tournament (UCT) held on May 7 at Head Coach Patrick Tuohy. “We teach ond straight UCT crown. Johnson High School in Clark. In a them to play right to the whistle be- The Blue Devils prevailed under series of events that can best be de- cause you never know what could the most unlikely set of circumstances scribed as miraculous, senior Toby happen. Tonight was evidence of that.” that seemed to be pulled from the Burgdorf tied the game with 11 sec- With under a minute remaining, pages of a bad Hollywood script. First, onds left in regulation and then fresh- things looked very dim the Blue Dev- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ONE OF THE TIGHTEST FINISHES...Blue Devil Ishmael Glasco, right, keeps a step ahead of the Plainfield runner and Cougar Josh Cadet to win the 4x200. The inset shows Blue Devil Sid Douglas blasting out to start the first leg. WF WINS 4X1600, 4X200, 4X400, JAVELIN; SECOND 400H Blue Devils Rock UC Vikings For UC Boys Relays Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN came through with four first places on record (PR) 4:33.2, Aditya Singh (PR Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Day 2 to finish with a total of 92, 4:40.7), James McCutcheon (4:37.8) Thrills and, yes, “spills” highlighted while the Vikings finished with 76 and anchorman Jake Triarsi (PR the Union County Relays and the points. Cranford finished sixth at 28 4:29.2) in 18:21.07. Triarsi received Westfield High School boys experi- and Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed the baton in first position just ahead enced each by dethroning the Union ninth at 24. of Viking Justin Cadas who drafted Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Catholic Vikings for the title at Gary The spill came towards the end of him for three and one-half laps then MIRACLE CHAMPIONS...The Blue Devil boys show what number they are after stunning top-seeded Summit, 7-6, in Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May the meet in the 4x1,600 won by Blue attempted to pass with 200 meters double overtime for the Union County Tournament championship at AL Johnson High School in Clark on May 7. 5 and May 7. The Blue Devil boys Devils Ryan Siegel with a personal CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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More photos goleader.com BLUE DEVILS BREAK WHS RECORD IN 4X800 METERS Ballyhoo Sports Lady Blue Devils Tie for 3rd In Union County Track Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN sure they are all four PR’s. Can’t ask Hawkins, Myers and Schaeffer fin- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for more than that,” Blue Devil Head ished second in the sprint medley Noelle Blackford, Emma Jackler, Coach Jen Buccino said. “Keep do- relay (SMR) on Day 1 with a time of Julia Myers and Brooke Schaeffer ing what they are doing!” 4:13.36 behind Vikings Tatiana Ifill, surpassed their own Westfield High The Cougar foursome of Bella Taylor Gardner, Lamadieu, Onque- School record when they finished sec- DeSimone, Amanda Bush, Kiera Shabazz, who took first at 4:06.68. ond in a very close race with the Hurley and Lindsay Aschmies fin- Schaeffer, who ran the 800 anchor Union Catholic Vikings in the 4x800 ished third with a time of 9:35.03 to leg, received the baton from Myers in meters at the Union County Relays at break the Cranford record. the fifth position. Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on “Bella was leadoff at 2:24, Amanda “It was OK [handoff]. We had a May 5 and May 7. The Vikings won was second at 2:23, Kiera was third in little bit of a ‘thumble’ but I don’t the team title with a total of 99, fol- 2:22 and Lindsay anchored in 2:23. think it affected us too much,” Myers lowed by Summit at 54, while The total time crushed the old school said. Westfield and Rahway tied for third at record of 9:41 set last year at the Meet Schaeffer then moved to third by 47. Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished of Champions,” Cougar Head Coach the end of her first lap then moved sixth at 37 and Cranford placed eighth Joe Soriano said. “These girls came, into second 150 meters later and kept at 32. they fought and they battled, PR’s for cutting into the lead of Onque- On Day 2, Blackford (2:22.5), all of them. They did fantastic. We are Shabazz, who was already in a secure Jackler (2:24.3), Myers (2:20.67) and just looking to build that momentum. position. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Schaeffer (2:15.97) finished the 4x800 We want another sectional champi- “We were working toward the COMPETING WITH ENTHUSIASM...The Raider boys, in white, and the Cougars battle for possession in the Union in 9:23.64 just behind Vikings Cassie onship and make it back to the Meet school record today. I think we got it. County Tournament boys lacrosse quarterfinal round at Scotch Plains on May 3. The Raiders defeated the Cougars, 9-4. Lamadieu, Caroline Sullivan, Asia of Champions.” I was working with what my team- Johnson and Amari Onque-Shabazz Raider Annie Pierce, Maddy Bord, mates gave me. We really came out NIZOLAK BAGS 100TH CAREER GOAL; WALKER 10 GBs who crossed in 9:23.38. Mary Catherine (MC) Stovall and here trying to kick some butt and have “They broke the school record Amanda Logie finished sixth in the fun,” Schaeffer said. “I think we did again. I have 9:23 and our record was event at 9:51.09. that.” Raiders Rise in 2nd Q., Down 9:26, so we dropped three. I am pretty Blue Devils Tani Horton, Hannah CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 Cougar Lax Boys in UCT, 9-4 By DAVID B. CORBIN ground balls, each had an assist. quarter,” Raider Head Coach Nick Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Control of the face-offs were pretty Miceli said of Walker. “The third quar- Senior attacker Scott Nizolak found much even in the first half but Raider ter, we really took long possessions. the mark just before halftime then face-off specialist Dave Walker nearly Took good shots. If we didn’t score, it added three more goals to lead the took total control in the second half, was a quality shot. I think it was like fourth-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood winning seven of nine, and did finish two minute possessions two or three High School boys lacrosse team to a with 10 ground balls. Raider times then take the shots. We were 9-4 triumph over the fifth-seeded midfielder Harrison Parada finished really taking care of the ball.” Cranford Cougars in the quarterfinal with five ground balls and Brady “We have David Walker on the round of the Union County Tourna- picked up four. action. He’s winning the face-offs. ment in Scotch Plains on May 3. “He’s been a real spark for us this He’s really good at ground balls, so Nizolak’s four goals elevated his ca- year. It’s such an ‘X’ factor having a he’s always looking for the open guy reer total to the magic number of 100. kid like that to control the possession. to get the ball to on offense,” Nizolak Three of Nizolak’s goals came with The first quarter was a little sloppy. said. the assistance of Jack Brady, who also We had to settle down in the second The alertness of both goalkeepers, netted a goal for himself. Midfielder Cougar James Harris and Raider Riley Jordan Belford scored a goal and Reading is Good For You Guma, ran the show in the first half, added a pair of assists for the 10-4 especially the first quarter were Guma Raiders, while Richie Nardone made five saves and Harris made six. notched a pair of goals and attacker Harris added another three in the sec- Rob Gordon connected for a goal. ond quarter and finished with 13 saves Attackman Dan Allen scored twice and Guma added one in the second for the Cougars, while attacker Tom quarter and finished with eight saves. More photos goleader.com Harris, who had an assist, and Brogan scored three minutes into midfielder Connor Fitch, who scooped the first quarter on an assist from Ballyhoo Sports five ground balls, each netted one Fitch but Nardone slammed one in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times goal. Attacker Richie Hurley and de- goleader.com/subscribe with a little more than two minutes MAKING THE EXCHANGE...Blue Devil Julia Myers, center, completes her handoff to Brooke Schaeffer, left, who ran the fender Mike Klieman, who had four CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 anchor leg of the 4x800 at the Union County Relays. The Blue Devils finished second but set a WHS record in the event.

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By ALEX LOWE other to make it 2-0. After Warren Hills For a while, it looked like the Cou- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times got on the board to cut it to 2-1, Cranford gars might score 30 as the Ross sisters The Cranford High School girls’ came back with two more goals in continued to find the net with ease. lacrosse team celebrated Senior Night rapid succession. First, Sarah Ross Two more goals by Hannah Ross fol- in style with a 20-12 victory over scored off of a nice assist from Megan lowed by another goal from Sarah Warren Hills on May 4 in Cranford. Power at 22:25. Just 17 seconds later, Ross made it 7-2 just eight minutes Senior Hannah Ross scored seven sister Hannah scored to make it 4-1. into the game. Cranford would ex- goals and dished out four assists for The trend would continue with the tend to a 14-6 lead by the half. the Cougars. Sarah Ross recorded Cougars attacking the Warren Hills To their credit, the girls from War- four goals and five assists. The Ross goalkeeper, Maggie Titus, and scoring ren Hills came out at the start of the twins and their teammates came out 14 goals in the first half. second half and made a push to get firing as they jumped out to a 4-1 lead “The last few games we have come back into the game. Four straight goals less than three minutes into the game. out fast on offense,” said Sarah Ross. in the first six minutes pulled the Blue Sarah Ross scored the first goal just “Tonight we did the same but I think Streaks to within four, at 14-10 with 22 seconds into the match. Forty sec- we got a little comfortable in the sec- plenty of time still to play. onds later Maggie Roman netted an- ond half.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 WORNOW NETS 3 GOALS; MORIARTY, TAYLOR 2 EACH David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE HANDOFF...Cougar Sean O’Donnell, center, takes the handoff from Elijah Arroyo in the sprint medley Blue Devil Boys Surge Past relay during Day 1 of the Union County Relays held at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May 5. Blue Devils Rock Vikings for UC Relay Crown Pioneers in UCT Lax Semi, 9-5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 left. The two ran shoulder-to-shoul- blocks. I’m used to it. I just wanted to do a der coming down the stretch then “Yes I did. I was gone,” Douglas great job. Did a real great job on that By ALEX LOWE ally helped us. He is an aggressive Still the outcome was very much in Triarsi plunged ahead at the line but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times said, “I handed off to Jelani and Jelani turn and Sid did a great job on the player. He has been out for a long time doubt heading into the fourth quarter. crashed to the ground resulting in killed it. I love my teammates.” start,” Glasco said. Better late than never! This season and we really missed him in the The Blue Devils got a little bit of painful scrapes to his shoulder, ribcage “Sid had an amazing start. We were In the very last event of the meet, the second-seeded Westfield High lineup.” breathing room when Taylor scored and hip. Fortunately, he recovered. talking about how we might get Lane Greenspan (PR 49.9), Cameron School offense has not always been Jack Wornow scored three goals his second goal to make it 5-3 with The Vikings finished in 18:21.17 6. We got Lane 5. We were like, ‘we McLaughlin (51.1), Nick Antonelli prolific, but the Blue Devils came up including a pair in the fourth period to 10:12 remaining. Taylor got a nice and the Cranford foursome of Trevor can do this in Lane 5.’ There were two (PR 51.9) and Douglas (PR 49.5) with a fourth period offensive out- lead the 6-8 Blue Devil effort. Blake feed on the scoring play from Aschmies, Sean O’Donnell, Liam guys in front of me. We always talk captured first in the 4x400 at 3:22.41. burst to beat third-seeded New Provi- Taylor and Mike Moriarity added two Leuthold. New Providence responded Lynch and Tom Whitehead finished about hunting people down, so I just Cougars Josh Cadet, Escada, dence, 9-5, in the Union County Tour- goals each. Nicky Bond and Brandon quickly when Slater bounced another sixth at 19:12.56. catch them,” Pierre said. Schetelich and Pete Gilligan finished nament boys lacrosse semifinals held Leuthold each added a goal and an shot past Burgdorf to cut it to 5-4 with Blue Devils Sid Douglas (22.9), “I was in second but he got it to me fifth at 3:24.39. The fourth victory for on May 5 at A.L. Johnson High School. assist. 9:23 left in regulation. Jelani Pierre (PR 21.9), Nick real close to the guy. He put me in a the Blue Devils came from the out- Westfield, the defending champion, New Providence got on the board This is when the Westfield offense Greenspan (22.5) and Ishmael Glasco perfect spot and ‘Ish’ closed it really skirts when Tom Fuccillo with a PR will face top-seeded Summit, which first just 11 seconds into the game suddenly came alive. Wornow fired a (22.9) nipped Cranford and Plainfield well. We came here to run our per- toss of 144-6, Ben Kelly (PR 136-6) defeated No. 4 Scotch Plains- when Tyler Lawton got one past shot into the net from the right side to for first in the 4x200 with a time of sonal bests. We performed well. All and Ian Humphrey (PR 136-4) won Fanwood, in the other semifinal round Westfield goaltender Toby Burgdorf. make it 6-4 at 7:49. After Jack Cash 1:30.38. Cougars Josiah Cadet, four of us,” Greenspan said. the javelin with a distance of 417-4. held on Saturday night. The Blue Devils answered at the 4:40 gained control of the ball the Blue Acascio Escada, Jack Schetelich and Greenspan did have a little colli- Raiders Isaiah Thompson (139-3), Westfield scored five goals in the mark when Leuthold potted one. The Devils capitalized immediately on Josh Cadet finished second in 1:30.53. sion with the Plainfield runner around Bob Nugent (124-11) and Alex final period of play to break away Pioneers reclaimed the lead with :54 Moriarty’s goal at 7:38. Douglas, who ran the leadoff, did the first turn but kept his pace. Manfra (122-6) took third at 386-8. from a stubborn New Providence remaining in the opening quarter on a “Cash won the face off and got the receive some inspiration from some “He started running in Lane 3. I was All with PRs, Kyle McIntyre team. Westfield put together three skip shot by John Slater. ball down in to the scoring area,” said fans. a little confused at that, so I thought if (2:03.3), McLaughlin (2:01.2), Spen- goals in a span of 24 seconds to build Taylor’s first goal knotted the game Moriarty. “We lost possession of it “That’s my family over there. She he was going to let me inside, I was cer Weigand (2:00.5) and Antonelli an 8-4 advantage with just over seven at 2-2 with 10:21 left before the half. somehow but it kind of just popped told me I had on her lucky number, so going to take it,” Greenspan explained. (1:59.6) finished third in the 4x800 at minutes to play. After another New Providence goal into the air in front of me and I was I knew what I had to do,” Douglas Glasco could hear the footsteps as 8:04.84. “We want to push transition of- made it 3-2, the Blue Devils evened it able to pull it in and fire the shot. We said. he came flying towards the finish. Another stunning eyebrow raiser fense with this team,” said Westfield again when Bond scored with just :04 were getting shots against them.. They Douglas came flying out of the “I heard him coming behind me but CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 Head Coach Patrick Tuohy. “We have on the clock. just weren’t getting into the cage.” a saying on this team that we don’t Wornow gave Westfield its first lead Same story 13 seconds later when need for everything to be perfect in of the game three minutes into the third after gaining possession of the ball,  order to shoot. We just need for it to period. Wornow picked up a loose ball Wornow scored again to make it 8-4. ˜¢ŒŽȱŠ¢•˜›ȱ be good. Sometimes I think our kids in the middle of the field and fired a Wornow dodged nicely then charged are waiting for the perfect shot too long-range missile that found the back up the middle and found pay dirt with Š•Žœȱœœ˜Œ’ŠŽȱ much. Having Jack back tonight re- of the net for a 4-3 lead. 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A Blue Devil Tradition Westfield within one, at 6-5 with: 34 You have to play hard right to the The victory was as improbable as seconds remaining in regulation. whistle.” any you are likely to see in lacrosse By BRUCE JOHNSON Even with a great face-off player In the first overtime, Westfield nar- made even all the more incredible by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times like Jack Cash on the Blue Devil rowly averted defeat again when virtue of the fact that a first year roster, the goal seemed like little more Summit’s Evan Kulpan missed just freshman would provide the winner Another in a series on the history of Young (880) one each. McMillar, Woolfolk, Glenn Miller and than window dressing at the time. wide on a shot with :01 remaining. under the most pressure packed con- sports at WHS In the mid-1930s Duncan put out Kelly clocked a 42.0, but only won the That hunch appeared to be confirmed The Blue Devils were literally saved ditions. At this time last year, McLane WHS track and field didn’t begin or some outstanding teams, with guys consolation race. as Summit got possession of the ball again by Burgdorf when the talented was recovering from a torn ACL in his end during that period of WHS sports like Bill Clark, Griggs Smith, Ross, Clarkson stepped down after that and aggressively took it down into goaltender came up with a great stop left knee and now, in his first season in the 1970s that could be called Kellogg, Bengston, Irv Feltman, ’78 season, but Gorski, Martin and scoring position. Rather than trying a minute into the extra period. on the varsity team he found himself Butch’s Comet. It just seems that way McCoy, Pump Vella, John VanderVeer, Tafelski have kept WHS more than to milk the clock, the Hilltoppers were Westfield got the ball down into the thrust into the spotlight with a cham- sometimes because Butch Woolfolk, Charles Hilverty, Frank Feely and Walt relevant. The past 37+ springs have aggressive, actively passing the ball Summit end in the final minute of the pionship on the line. Through it all, the great runner/sprinter, was such a Horner. seen 11 conference and six county around and looking for a shot. second OT and struggled to get an McLane seems to have ice water run- mercurial figure for three track years, Duncan’s teams were always in the championships, and a plethora of sec- With Westfield defenders scram- open shot. With under five seconds to ning through his veins. 1976-78. top five at states. Then in 1937 onds and thirds in a highly competi- bling to cause a turnover the ball play and seemingly destined for yet a “I don’t have any reason to be ner- But as in football, WHS had long Goodrich took over. The mile relay of tive area – WHS, SPF, Plainfield, Eliza- somehow ended up in goaltender third overtime, the ball found its way vous out there,” said McLane. “We been a track power and has been very beth and Union are five giants in the Burgdorf’s possession and as the clock into the possession of McLane on the are well coached and I have a lot of good the last 40-plus years. sport. ticked down to 10 seconds the savvy right side of the net. The freshman great players like Bohlinger, Bond In the 1920s coach Howard Batten’s Among the highlights of this pe- senior did not hesitate to take action. reared back and fired, finding the and Blake, who teach me how to be a boys would annually put on a good riod: Burgdorf launched the ball the length back of the net for the game winner better player and they prepare me for show at the Penn Relays and usually The 1981 distance medley of of the field and on one bounce it with only :01.5 on the clock. that situation.” contend for county and state honors. Fitzgerald, Rich Forbes, Russ Savage found its way past Summit goaltender “We were just trying to get any kind Westfield senior Brandon Leuthold That legacy has been continued due to and Sheehan finished second by .1 of Ted Cranley, clanking up against the of a decent look in that situation,” kept his team in the game early on by the efforts of coaches Bob Duncan, a second to Bishop Loughlin (N.Y.) at crossbar before barely clearing the said McLean. “I came in from the matching Summit goal-for-goal in the Dick Goodrich, Mel Michaels, Walt Penn Relays. Clarkson, Greg Gorski, Jack Martin McGorty, who had dominated the goal on the rebound. Neither the play- crease and got a good look at the net first half. Leuthold scored less than a and Chris Tafelski. pole vault as a junior, put on a late- ers in attendance nor the fans could and I fired it. I would say that it was as minute into the game to give Westfield In addition to state team champion- season show, winning an amazing four believe what they had just seen as it good a look at the net as you can get a 1-0 lead. Leuthold would score three ships in 1940 (Group 3) and 1977 events – high jump, high hurdles, pole took a moment for the Westfield play- in a game. I would have taken that goals in the first half as the two teams (Group 4), the program has won 14 vault and javelin – at sectionals, then ers to erupt in celebration. The Blue same shot if it was there in the first went to the break tied 3-3. Watchung Conference, five Union capturing the Group 4 hurdles, and Devils had punched their ticket into quarter let alone the final two seconds Bohlinger gave Westfield the lead County Conference, 11 Union County then the all-Groups high jump! overtime after seeming to be left for of double overtime. It just came to- back briefly with a goal at 8:32 in the and four sectional titles (1971-72-73, Jacob won the 1,600 and 3,200 at dead just 30 seconds earlier. gether for us.” third period to make it 4-3. But Evan 1978). the Group 4 meet. “I knew time was running down so Just like that it was over and after Kulpan took over the game from there The overall dual-meet record for 98 Cary won the 1987 Group 4 and all- I just decided to give it a try,” said the obligatory handshakes with their by scoring the next three goals to give years is 427-137-3. (Note: many of the Groups shot put titles. Burgdorf. “It was kind of like an Aaron vanquished foe, the Westfield players the previously undefeated and top- early years have no listed records.) Sherman won the Group 4 pole vault Rodgers Hail Mary pass. It took a rejoiced in celebration at midfield, seeded Hilltoppers a 6-4 lead midway WHS has had an outdoor state cham- WHS’s Kevin McGorty won sectional great bounce and somehow got by chanting and bouncing and hoisting through the final quarter. pion in every event in but the triple titles in high hurdles, high jump, pole him. Lacrosse is a game of runs and their second straight UCT trophy high These two teams, which have met jump and the 4x100 and 4x800 relays vault and javelin in 1983. He won the five straight years in the county final, – 54 individual state champs, plus the Group 4 hurdles and the all-Groups provided lacrosse fans with a game 4x400 relay. high jump. for the ages last year that would have INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS Blue Devils Surge Past Pioneers been hard to imagine being topped 100: Ted Hubert, Wellington Ross Horner, Vella, Bernie Jones and (two), Frank Kelly (two), Butch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 just a year later. This year, Westfield Woolfolk. McCoy finished second in the Cham- 7:25 left in the game. match. Last year Westfield and Sum- which has struggled offensively at 220: Wellington Ross (two), Ed pionship of America race at Penn Re- “We made some adjustments at the mit hooked up in a game for the ages times during the season, came in as Miner, Butch Woolfolk (two). lays. The 1939 squad featured the half,” said Wornow. “We haven’t been with the Blue Devils finally prevail- the decided underdog. Indeed even 440: Bob McCoy (two). school’s only outdoor state champion- with the victory, the Blue Devils over- 880: Dick Whitcomb, Walt Horner, real strong against zones this season. ing in triple overtime. Summit owns Andy Hubsch. ship mile relay of Crandall, Waugh, But we never turned on each other. an 8-5 win over Westfield this season all record still stands at just 7-8. But Mile: Jimmy Byrd (three), Frank Kiely and Tifft. We were able to start attacking their in a game played on April 14. the Blue Devils proved that looks can Esposito, Frank Jones (two), Cliff Goodrich’s team broke through in backside in the second half and it “When it got tough for us this year be deceiving and that the record may Sheehan (two), Andy Jacob, Matt 1940 and won the state Class B (small have been the result of one of the Elmuccio (three), Jeff Perrella. school) title, beating Linden, changed the flow of the game. Wes with the injuries and the frustration of Two-mile: Dave Fitzgerald, Andy started getting better crease looks and not winning a lot of close games all toughest schedules any team in New Jacob, Jeff Perrella. Somerville, Long Branch, Union and everything just flowed out of that.” these kids stayed together,” said Jersey plays. High hurdles: Bud Dunn, Bob Mar- Haddonfield. That squad featured Still, this seemed like the tin, Al Bengston, Jim Kane (two), Bob Kane in the hurdles, Jere Hanson in Wornow would score again with Tuohy. “That is something you need Savoye, Kevin McGorty. 2:54 left to make it 9-4 effectively to be successful. It is a tribute to them Hilltoppers title to lose. Summit al- sprints, Tifft, Clark Hulings and Bill Low hurdles: Jim Kane (two), Keith Schafer in mid-distance, Frank Jones ending any hopes of a Pioneer rally. really.” ready had an 8-5 win over Westfield Davis. With the victory the Blue Devils earlier in the season and entered the Long jump: Ken Blackwell. in distance, Jack Tandy and Irving New Providence 2 1 0 2 5 High jump: Fred Blackman, Kevin Lifschutz in weights and a nice relay earned another bid in the UCT title Westfield 1 2 1 5 9 title game with a perfect 14-0 record. “It was like a miracle,” said Tuohy. McGorty. of Tandy, Schafer, Hanson and Tifft. WHS’s distance medley team of (from Pole vault: Wally Pitman, Bob Jones won back-to-back state mile “It is special thing to be a part of this Cornell, Kevin McGorty, Jeff Sherman. left) Lawrence Ho, Matt Elmuccio, Ted and it’s something that you’ll never Shot put: Andrew Cary. titles but that was followed by a 20- Kilcommons and John O’Brien pose forget.” Javelin: Gordon Kellogg, Art year period when only three outdoor with their Championship of America Hartigan, Eldy Halsey. state champions were crowned – plaque won at the 1995 Penn Relays. Westfield 2 1 1 2 0 1 7 Discus: Bob Hoffman. Hartigan, Savoye and Miner (a trans- Summit 2 1 2 1 0 0 6 Mile relay: 1939 (Charles Crandall, Bob Waugh, Tom Kiely, George Tifft). fer from Elizabeth). in 1988, the same year Dennis WF’s Aslanian Receives The first coach to be mentioned in Clarkson returned to the school dur- McGorty won both hurdles and the Leader articles is Batten in the 1920s. ing the 1960-61 school year and track high jump at counties and sectinals. NEC Lacrosse Honors He had some spectacular athletes: state became a prominent sport again. WHS Elmuccio swept the Group 4 1,600 PHILADELPHIA — The North- champions Hubert, Pitman, Dunn, joined the Watchung Conference, title from 1995-97, in addition to an- east Conference announced its end of Blackman Whitcomb and the incom- which included Scotch Plains and choring for Lawrence Ho, John season men’s lacrosse awards and six parable Byrd, who finished second in Cranford, and over the years would O’Brien and Ted Kilcommons on the Hobart College students were among the mile as a freshman then won three add Plainfield, Elizabeth, Union and winning Championship of America the honorees, including NEC Rookie straight state championships. Linden, making it one of the best all- distance medley at 1995 Penn Relays. of the Year Chris Aslanian (The Hun With Dunn, Wally Ruckert, Byrd sports conferences in the state. “Mooch” and Ho, along with Steve School of Princeton/Westfield) who and Paul Colson, WHS reportedly There was a memorable meet on Dennis and Mike Krug were second in earned NEC All-Rookie Team hon- “won” the mile relay at the 1926 Penn May 17, 1965. Scotch Plains brought to a team from Ireland in ’96. ors. Relays, but that was likely a classifi- a 50-meet win streak to Recreation Perrella swept the 1,600 and 3,200 Aslanian is second on the team in cation race, not the prestigious Cham- Field (now Kehler Stadium) and re- at the 2006 state Group 4 meet. goals, assists, and points, producing pionship of America. turned home with a one-meet losing The 2007 Devils beat SPF for the 21 goals, eight assists, and 29 points. Duncan came to town in 1929-30 as streak. The meet came down to the first time since 1987 in a dual meet, a the athletic director, football coach final event, the broad (now long) jump 71-69 thriller that came down to the He earned the first of two NEC Rookie and WHS’s Pete Mavraganis, Bruce final event, the mile relay. of the Week awards after scoring eight and track coach, and he emphasized goals, including both overtime game Penn Relays and major Saturday com- Luxury Rentals for Adults 55+ winners, at Canisius and Wagner. petitions. His 1932 medley team of The Club at Autumn Ridge offers remarkable 55+ living in Union Township. 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INDIANS BASKETBALL CAMP In 2008 Adam Bergo became the first WHS high jumper to reach the 7-feet. Wallace and Carl Ozimek finished 1- Brandon Heroux set a school record 2-3 to pull out the victory. Ozimek in winning the javelin at the 2008 edged SPF’s 100 and 220 winner Penn Relays. Adam Bergo soared 7 At Indians Basketball Camp, we guarantee fun while playing the game! Richie Reed for the decisive third feet later that spring to capture the place. Eastern States high jump. The Indians staff is committed to excellence in every aspect of the game. The ’70s saw Clarkson’s well-bal- The 2011 4x800 relay of Kevin anced teams win two Union County Smith, Sam Tooley, Kevin Ingram and titles (1973, 1979), four North 2 Group Jon Henry ran the second-fastest time 4 sections (1971-72-73, 1978) and the in WHS history, good for fifth place at state Group 4 title in 1977. states. Boys and Girls July 11 - July 15 Seth Bakes was the lone winner Peter Fagan tied for first in the Group All sessions run from (pole vault) for the ’71 sectional 4 pole vault in 2013, but lost on num- 9am to 2:30pm champs. But the next two years WHS ber of vaults tiebreaker. Entering Grades 1-10 July 18 - July 22 dominated the meet as distance guys This spring a balanced squad went Ted Kamins and Dave Gray, jumpers 4-0 in dual meets and captured both Ed Morton and Blackwell, vaulter the Summit and Union County Re- Steve Tourtellotte, hurdlers Davis and lays. They are among the favorites Ed Johnson and sprinter Daryl at the Union County Conference McMillar brought home individual meet (tomorrow-Saturday) and the gold. The Devils also won the mile Union County championships (next 2 Locations: Tuition: $185 relay both years with McMillar, Thursday-Friday), and maybe even Blackwell, Marvan Palmer and Mike at the sectional and group meets Rahway High School Includes – Camp “T” Shirt, Prizes Saunders. that follow. The ’77 and ’78 teams featured PLAYS OF THE (SATUR)DAY Madison Elementary School sprinters supreme Kelly and Woolfolk, Last Saturday featured two made- Siblings and additional week(s) along with distance runners Dave for-SportsCenter moments: Miller and Chris Paul. The boys track team captured the On May 4, 1977, three of the great- Union County Relays, climaxed by a At a cost of $165 est sprinters in state history – Kelly, leaning, tumbling, sprawling win by Woolfolk and SPF’s Renaldo “Skeets” Jacob Triarsi in 4x1600 that was a Nehemiah – raced head-to-head in a classic. Then, a couple hours later in Fundamentals are College Trained Instructors 220 for the ages. Nehemiah won in Clark, the boys lacrosse team, down 21.4, with Woolfolk at 21.8 and Kelly two goals to Summit in the county constantly stressed in Tom Lewis & Kevin Conroy Directors 21.9. (WHS won the meet 82-49.) final and just a half-minute left in 732-396-3717 At the 1978 Penn Relays, Allen regulation, scored twice – including a making basketball fun Smith, Kelly, Brion Gray and Woolfolk last-second 80-yard goal by goalie Register on line at : became the first WHS team to capture Toby Burgdorf!! – to force overtime, https://sites.google.com/site/indiansbasketballcamp/ a Championship of America race, win- then won on a buzzer-beater by fresh- ning the 4x110 in 42.1. Ironically, a man Devon McLane. year earlier the team of Shawn Next: girls track A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 Page 17

Lady Blue Devils Tie for Third in UC Relays More photos goleader.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Ballyhoo Sports Horton ran the first 200 leg and was handed off in first place. We had some Maddy Bord, Rose Giandano, positioned in Lane 6 so she was not really rough competition. I wasn’t Amanda Logie and MC Stovall able to see all the other competitors warmed up. It hurt but overall it went crossed fifth at 12:56.73. New Provi- were positioned behind her at the well,” Hawkins said. dence Pioneers Megan Friscia, Coral start. “I am just trying to take it one race Briber, Kelsey Turner and Jillian “It kind of psychs you out because at a time, just trying to keep dropping. Turner won the event with a time of you think you are in the lead then In this race, we were seeded sixth, so 12:27.81. when you take the curve, you see we had a lot of really tough competi- Heinzerling, Brianna Hatch, Melao everyone in your peripheral but over- tion, so I just tried to hang in there to and Myers finished second in the all, I think it was good,” Horton said. give Brooke a good spot and have her 4x1600 at 22:12.6 behind New Provi- “I had a good start and I tried to get it be able to tail some people and try to dence at 21:49.83. Raiders Sara to Hannah. We had a successful work her way up,” Myers said. Greene, Mary Fossaceca, Jackie handoff. Brooke finished it off well Raiders Kerri McNeely, Angie Flo- Stovall and MC Stovall finished sixth and we all did good.” rence, Sam Gorman and Annie Pierce at 23:42.21. Hawkins, who ran the second 200, finished sixth in the SMR at 4:26.74 Cougars Christina Barlik (37-9.5), received the baton from Horton and Blue Devils Devyn Heinzerling, Brianna Scotti (34-11.25) and Julia handed off to Myers, who ran the 400 Jackler, Blackford and Mia Melao Schork (34-5) took top honors in leg but is more accustomed to the 800 finished third in the distance medley the shot put with a distance of 107- or longer. relay with a time of 12:27.81. Raiders 7.5. Raiders Madeline Weber (33-

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERY STUBBORN DEFENSE ALL EVENING...Blue Devils Claire Cassie, No. 21, Julie Gretsky, left, and Julie Frontero, behind, see to it that Oak Knoll Royal Claire Galvin, No. 14, does not get an open shot in the UCT semifinal game. LIDDY SCORES 4 GOALS; DEVIN & PAOLETTI 1 EACH Lady Royals Dodge Blue Devil Surge, 7-6, in UCT Lax Semis

By DAVID B. CORBIN a difference. may have preserved the victory for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We knew they had amazing girls the Royals. Good teams have good defense. on that team and our defense always “She was awesome everywhere, like Very good teams have very good de- show up to play. That’s something high. low, mid. She came up with a fense and two high school teams dem- special and they gave it their all,” bunch of good saves for them. It defi- onstrated that they were indeed very Liddy said. “It’s so much better. It’s nitely was hard to shoot around her,” good in a Union County Tournament so much stronger than we were, the Paoletti said. girls lacrosse semifinal round clash heart that we all have out there.” “Their goalie is so good. She’s just between the second-seeded Oak Knoll “We’ve really worked it from the a rock in there. We knew that going in. Royals and the third-seeded Westfield bottom up to make sure that we were It didn’t matter whether we worked Blue Devils at AL Johnson High David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times making adjustments as the season went high or low. We were trying to aim for IN THE LEAD...Cougar Bella DeSimone, center, with Blue Devil Noelle Blackford just behind takes a lead in the first leg School in Clark on May 4. The sixth- on. We have a young team and a lot of the midsection where it would be of the 4x800 at the Union County Relays. The Cougars finished third and shattered the Cranford High School record. ranked Royals had to scramble to girls are getting more playing time harder to save. When you have a survive a Blue Devil second-half surge than they have ever gotten,” Blue goalie who comes up with great saves to eke out a 7-6 victory. Devil Head Coach Sam Warner said. like that, you got to do something “I got it from Hannah and I think it 5), Darya Ganzha (31-0.5) and The 8-4 Royals carried a 4-1 lead “With that, we’ve really gone back to different but I think we did a nice went OK. I am not used to getting it Reading is Good For You Amani Williams (29-8.5) placed into the second half but the 7-5 Blue fundamentals to make sure we have job,” Coach Warner said. “The reality from the 200. I’m used to getting it in fifth at 94-2. Devils came surging thanks to more that foundation. I think discipline on is we got six goals in. They got seven.” the 4 and 8, so generally it’s a slower Williams (106-7), Ganzha (89-0) success on the draw controls and three defense is going to be the heart of any With such stubborn defense, it took handoff for me. It’s pretty challeng- and Weber (86-6.5) placed second in goals from junior attacker Hannah team. And being able to get the ball on nearly six minutes for anyone to score ing for me but I think it went smooth the discus with a distance of 282-1.5 Liddy, who finished with four goals, the attack to get the opportunity to put and it came when Royal Annabelle for the first time trying it,” Myers behind Governor Livingston’s and goals from left attack wing Gwyn the ball in the back of the net was Zebrowski hooked around in front of explained. Michelle Almeida (116-7 — best Devin and right attack wing Syd incredibly important.” the net and struck gold. Twelve more “We practiced a lot yesterday on throw), Alexa Salida (90-11) and Paoletti. But the fact that the Blue Blue Devil goalkeeper Carlee minutes of defensive dominance fi- handoffs. It worked really well. We Lauren Boyd (79-8.5) at 287-2.5. Devils’ defense was so stingy to limit Swanson made six saves, which also nally gave way when Oak Knoll’s Scotti (90-10), Barlik (90-3) and Rosie the Royals to just seven goals when helped keep the score low, but the Cassie Ford scored on a penalty shot Probitas Verus Honos goleader.com/subscribe O’Donovan (76-6) placed fourth at they yielded 19 goals to them at the actions of Oak Knoll goalkeeper but moments before that Liddy had a CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 beginning of the season certainly made Jackie McCall, who had 11 saves, CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RUNNING UP FRONT...Blue Devil Devyn Heinzerling, No. 3, stays up front with the Union Catholic, Summit and New Providence runner during the first leg of the 4x1,600. The Blue Devils took second in the event. Lady Blue Devils Tie for Third in UC Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 257-7. Blue Devils Keren Moncayo placed sixth at 243-4. Wilda Francois with a height of 13-8. (88-7), Merve Pekdemir (76-11) and In the high jump that was won by Blue Devils Hawkins, Marie Koglin Erin Mackenzie (89-9) finished fifth UC Vikings Tyler Scott (5-6 — best and Melao took sixth at 13-2. with a distance of 255-3. jump), Angelique Williams (5-0) and Francois, Gaby MacPherson, Rosie Moncayo with the fourth best throw Andrya Robinson (4-8) at 15-2 feet, Cuomo and Robinson took third in of 94-8, Kylinn Kraemer (92-1) and Cougars Charlotte Van Why and Tay- the shuttle hurdles at 1:05.79. Samantha Stravach (72-0) took fourth lor Grant both at 4-8 and Sasha Knapp Hawkins (15-8), Adriana Vergara in the javelin with a distance of 258- at 4-6 placed third with a height of 13- (15-0.5) and Anna Browne (14-1.5) Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times 9. Raiders Weber (86-8), Jamie Abar 10 followed by Raiders Summer took fourth in the long jump with a COUGAR SENIORS...Pictured are: Anna Horne (00), Megan Power (5), Kat Polyviou (13), Moya Plant (7), Hannah Ross (83.2) and Suzanne Jackson (73-6) Robinson, Gaby McPherson and distance of 44-10. Raiders Imani Riv- (19), Sarah Ross (11), Melissa Stone, Katherine Hartnett (6) and Kate Strazdon (17). ers (14-11.5), Morghan Johnson (14- Power’s goal was set up after Hannah while fell to 3-8. “The atmosphere here on senior 10) and Trinity Hart (14-7.5) placed Ross found her in stride with a pass at “Our goal is to get to 500 and make night from the players and the fans fifth at 44-5. UC Vikings Amaya midfield. Power did the rest, dodging the states,” said Berk. “This needs to definitely helped us to get out to a fast Chadwick (17-0 — 2nd best), Scott start against them,” said Cranford se- (16-9.5) and Asiah Cooper (15-8.5) nior Moya Plant. “It is an incredible won the long jump with a distance of feeling to be able to go out with a win 49-6. Governor Livingston’s Kenedi on Senior Night.” Facey had the meet’s best leap at 17-4. The Cranford team also recognized Browne (32-11.5), Hawkins (31- an individual senior player by pre- 8) and Ariana Alvarado (30-7.25) set senting Sarah Ross with the 2016 a WHS record in the triple jump by Cougar Character Award. The award placing fourth at 95-2.75. Francois, is voted on by Cranford players and Emily Gonyou and Cuomo took fifth began in 2008 in an effort to honor a in the 400 hurdles. GL Highlanders senior who has demonstrated pas- Leah Saifi (11-0 — best height) and sion, dedication and perseverance Lauren Saifi won the pole vault with during her career. a meet record height of 20-6. Cougars “It means a lot to get that kind of Kelly McAuliffe and Hanna Capone recognition,” said Ross who will at- placed third at 15-6 and Blue Devils tend Dartmouth this September. “It is Kylinn Kraemer and Leah Norton David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times especially important because it comes took fifth at 13-6. CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...James “Chippy” Harris, a senior from your teammates. goaltender on the varsity lacrosse team, has been a strong defensive player all Summit Hilltoppers Emma Osborne, Claudia Peron, Sophie Warren Hills 6 6 12 season having strong games against, Governor Livingston, Hanover Park and Cranford 14 6 20 Scotch Plains-Fanwood this past week. Kiera Hurley, a senior on the track and Peron and Jackie Kohart captured David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times field team, led the 4x800 relay team to a new school record and a third place overall first in the 4x400 with a school record STARTING THE NEXT LEG...Cougar Jess Brown receives the baton from finish with a split time of 2:22 at the Union County Relays. time of 3:58.6. Taylor Grant, right, to begin her leg of the 4x200 at the Union County Relays. Probitas Verus Honos Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES Jean Marie Morgan NJAR Circle of Excellence Award: 1977-2015 Sales Associate, International President's Elite Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 NJAR Circle of Excellence 2015 Cell: (908) 578-8198 Top 1% of Sales Associates Nationwide Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 908-279-4441 WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE Email: [email protected]

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 Page 19 Raiders Down Cougar Lax Boys in UCT, 9-4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 left in the quarter to knot the score. was a complete team win today,” in a sidearm shot for his 99th goal. The Cougars experienced some pass- Coach Miceli said. Early in the fourth quarter, the ing problems in the second quarter With four seconds left in the half, Brady-to-Nizolak combo worked and the Raiders capitalized begin- Brady spotted Nizolak, who whipped again, this time on a breakaway down ning with Brady’s goal that was set up in a right-handed shot for his first the middle. by Belford, who scored one minute goal. “We transitioned Jack to attack a later. The Brady-to-Nizolak combo couple of games ago and he’s really doing a nice job there. Scott didn’t play last Saturday and Jack stepped up and had three goals, so Jack’s doing a nice job on attack,” Coach Miceli pointed out. “I was dodging. I was just trying to draw his guy so he could get an open shot because I know he will make it,” Brady said. “I had a few shots on the outside that were set up by Jack Brady and a few David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times other people. I got FIRST LEG OF THE 4X1,600...Blue Devil Ryan Siegel, between Rahway and Oratory, runs the first leg of the 4x1,600 which the room I needed to turned out to be the most exciting finish of the day at the Union County Relays at Kehler Stadium on May 7. shoot and I got my goals,” Nizolak said. Midway through Blue Devils Rock Vikings for UC Relay Crown the quarter, Tom Har- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ris scored then Allen CHASING A COUGAR...Raider Jack Brady, No. 14, chases after Cougar Tom Harris, right, in the added his two goals occurred in the discus when Rahway’s 345-9, followed by Cougars Will for top honors again in the event. Union County quarterfinal game in Scotch Plains on May 3. The Raiders won, 9-4. before game’s end. Jordan West whipped the saucer over Fries, Brendan Murphy and Ethan Thompson’s height of 6-4 puts him The Raiders next the fence, crunching some branches Tom at 343-7. right up there with some of the Raid- “Jordan Belford drove in. I was worked again less than three minutes faced top-seeded Summit in the UCT and landing into the backyard of a Raiders Isaiah Thompson, who ers’ best athletes such as Blair Wood- open so he set me up for a goal,” into the third quarter then Nardone semifinal round at AL Johnson High neighbor. The distance was recorded cleared 6-4, and Nigel Nelson at 6-0, ward and Karl Jennings. Brady explained. came back five minutes later with School in Clark on May 5. at 188-10. Raiders Izu Mozie, Alex who won the high jump event at the “That is motivation. I hope to be Three minutes later, Belford, on a another slam dunk. With 2:27 remain- Skowronski and Dave Harris placed Blue Devil Classic on April 23, were there some day. That’s amazing,” Cranford 1 0 0 3 4 third in the event with a distance of definitely thought to be in contention Nelson said. takeaway deep in Raider territory, ing in the third quarter, Nizolak flicked Sc Pl-Fanwood 1 4 3 1 9 barreled all the way downfield then “I am trying to push further because passed to Gordon, who rippled the net Robertshaw. Dan DoCampo dropped 3 respectively. Burke won the long I don’t really feel like 6-4 is where I to stretch the lead to 4-1. D. Blair Corbin’sss an RBI single into left then Perconte jump with a division-record leap of am going to stop. I feel I can get to 6- “Belford is one of our hardest work- made the score, 4-2, with an RBI 17-11 on her last attempt. Raider Sam 8. I’ve done it in practice. That’s ers. He’s good at dodging and pass- triple to center. In the sixth, DoCampo Renfree set a division record in the where I am trying to get. I just keep ing, so he was able to get us the ball Raiders brought Robertshaw home again with javelin with a toss of 120-4. getting stuck on some things during back when we needed it,” Brady said. a double to left. May 13, 2011: Sophomore Julia the meet like the six-jump rule,” Th- “He’s a senior, only has a couple of May 11-12, 2012: Eleven division Siragusa struck out 14 Panthers and ompson said. weeks left and he’s really playing like Blue Devils records took a bow at the Union walked none, while tossing a two- Nelson did not seem to be too con- it. We are a pretty complete team. It County Watchung Conference girls hitter, as the third-seeded Cranford cerned with the damp, cool weather Cougars track & field championships in Ber- Cougars softball team routed sixth- conditions. “I don’t think it affects me keley Heights. In the end, the Union seeded Roselle Park, 9-0, in the semi- because I haven’t slipped yet but I Probitas Verus Honos Lady Farmers broke four division final round of the Union County Tour- prefer the hot weather,” Nelson said. records and edged the Cranford Cou- nament in Linden. Allie Verrilli went Good fortune was not with the Raid- WWWalk Down Memory Laneaneane gars, who broke three records, 137- 2-for-4 and scored twice. Nicole ers and the event was won by Gover- Reading is Good For You 130, for the title. Ravetier (2-for-3, 3 runs scored) nor Livingston’s Kilian Quinn, Bran- From the archives of The Westfield tory over top-seeded Governor Raider Erin Pierce set a division stepped to the plate and whacked a don Monroe and Eric Cerquera with a Leader and The Scotch Plains- Livingston at Kean University in record in the 1,600 meters, crossing in two-run home run. Stephanie height of 17-6. Blue Devils Fuccillo, Fanwood Times —Union. DeMartino recorded eight 5:13.94, to beat the old record of 5:15 Bagniewski launched a two-run home Phil Dwyer and Pierre took fifth at www.goleader.com strikeouts and walked only one, while set by Nicole Harris of Rahway in run over the centerfield fence. 16-2. Raiders Aaron McGriff, Ian May 11, 2014: Triskaidekaphobia allowing six hits. Centerfielder An- 2010. Cougar Bryanna Grant broke May 8, 2010: Putting everything MacPherson, Kyle Estivene and Ben no more! Clutch hits, run saving thony Perconte made a pair of run- two division records. The first was in into perspective, in the immoral words Powell finished fifth in the shuttle catches and a strong pitching perfor- saving catches. the pole vault when she cleared 10-0. of baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, hurdles at 1:04.45. Blue Devils Nick mance from Brad DeMartino guided Trailing 2-1, Jake Boyle stepped in Grant also broke the division record in “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” Third Lawrie, Marius Chenekan and Dan the third-seeded Blue Devils baseball for the injured Chris Hogge in the the triple jump with a distance of 37-2. baseman Rob Anderson crushed a Audino took fifth in the triple jump goleader.com/subscribe team to its 14th Union County Tour- fourth inning and drilled a first-pitch Teammates Regine Hunter at 35-8.5 walk-off, two-run home run in the with a distance of 115-6.5 nament championship with a 5-3 vic- fastball to center scoring Cal and Gilliam Burke at 35-8.5 placed 2- CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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TheMavinsGroup.com Page 20 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devils Rock Vikings for UC Relay Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 On Day 1, McLaughlin (58.69), det at 43.55. Pierre with the meet’s second-best McIntyre (1:00.1) and Mark Fico In an extremely close 1-2-3 race, leap of 20-11, Dwyer at 19-7 and Sam (1:01.91) crossed second in the 400 Glasco (22.3), Greenspan (PR 22.5), Bennett at 18-7 took fourth in the hurdles with a time of 3:00.7 just Douglas (49.8) and Weigand (PR long jump with a distance of 60-0. behind GL Highlanders Andrew 2:00.7) finished third in the sprint Raiders Marquel Taylor (20-2), Aquilera (56.35), Doug Ludzinski medley relay at 3:36.63 behind Union Nelson (19-11.25) and Thompson (56.97) and Jack Grossi (1:07.09) at at 3:36 and Union Catholic at 3:36.38. (19-10) took fifth with a distance of 3:00.41. Powell (57.94), Estivene Ryan Siegel (1,200 at 3:16.4), Rob 59-11.25. (1:02.09) and McGriff (1:02.39) fin- Brown (400 at PR 52.5), Triarsi (800 Blue Devils Jeff Gagum at 46-9.25 ished fourth at 3:02.42, followed by at PR 2:01.3) and Antonelli (1,600 at (PR), Max Schwetje at 43-9.5 (PR) Cougars Kyle Ledford (1:00.71), Matt 4:29.4) finished third in the distance and Coston O’Brien at 41-4 took third Capone (1:01.97) and Peter Folgia medley relay with a time of 10:40.14. in the shot put with a distance of 131- (1:06.42) at 3:09.1. New Providence Pioneers Dave 10.75. Cougar Will Fries had the sec- In a very tight 4x100 race, Glasco Adams, Phil Johnson, Rob Zeto and ond-best shove in the shot put at 50- (11.3), Pierre (PR 10.5), Greenspan Mark Pasquariello took top honors at 4.5 and Rahway’s Jordan West by far (PR 10.6) and Douglas (10.6) fin- 10:31.45. Raiders Brandon Garcia, had the best push at 63-2.5. ished third with a time of 43.42, fol- Graham McAlindin, Ben Fletcher and Governor Livingston Highlanders lowed closely by Cougars Josia Ca- Colin Sullivan finished seventh at Nick DeLuca and Brian Robinson det, Escada, Schetelich and Josh Ca- 11:18.7. both with heights of 12-6 won the pole vault with a height of 25-0, fol- lowed by Cougars Mark Lynch and D. Blair Corbin Trey Pascal at 23-0. Blue Devils Mike – Memory Lane Stokes at 11-0 and Brian Callahan at 10-6 took third at 21-6. bottom of the seventh inning to hand for second place to help his team the top-seeded Westfield High School recapture the Union County Champi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times baseball team a dramatic, 5-4, victory onship at Echo Lake Country Club in May 7, 2005: The Raider boys DANGEROUS NEAR THE NET...Blue Devil Hannah Liddy, No. 20, scored four goals against the Oak Knoll Royals in the over fourth-seeded Arthur L. Johnson Westfield. The Blue Devils turned in won three events and totaled 64 points Union County girls lacrosse semifinal round at AL Johnson High School in Clark. Crusaders of Clark in the Union a team total of 320 to outdo the de- to place second to Union at 69 points County semifinals at Williams Field fending champion Raiders, who fin- in the Union County Relays at Hub in Elizabeth. ished with a 339 total. A.L. Johnson Stine Field in Plainfield. Raider Royals Dodge Blue Devil Surge in UCT Lax, 7-6 May 8, 2010: Mark Osofsky freshman Jacob Stockl shot a one- sophomore Kyle Rowbotham (43- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 kindled a firestorm of offense to lead over par 73 (36-37) to win the indi- 6.25) and Nehemiah Burney-Porter the third-seeded Cranford Cougars vidual title. (40-2.75) won the triple jump with a penalty shot that banged off the right when Zebrowski netted a little push trol. She did a great job. She did baseball team to a stunning, 10-7, May 11, 2007: Junior Carlaya Jones distance of 83-9. Sean Smith (56.5), post. shot past Swanson. Westfield then exactly what she’s supposed to do,” victory over second-seeded and de- won the shot put and the discus, and Rowbotham (58.5) and Tom Pennella It took only 14 seconds for won the draw, Liddy got possession, Coach Warner said. “Throughout the fending champions Scotch Plains- sophomore Brittney Veeck reaped (59.4) took top honors in the interme- Westfield to respond to Ford’s goal charged downfield and scored what game we had kids go into roles that Fanwood in the semifinal round of points in the distance events to help diate hurdles with a time of 2:54.4. when Liddy won the draw and stuffed would be the final goal. we said, ‘This is your job.’ There the Union County Tournament in the Raider girls place second at the Smith (6-2), Iceberg Bryant (5-8) and the net with 7:19 on the clock. Ford “There was three or four minutes wasn’t one kid we put on there where Elizabeth. Watchung Conference Tournament Rowbotham (5-6) cleared a 17-6 to- scored again two minutes later then left. It was another game. You have to we said, ‘Do your job.’ that didn’t do Osofsky, who doubled in the sec- with a team total of 122 at Gary tal to win the team high jump. Blue Sara McKenna put Oak Knoll on top, put it all out there. There was nothing their job. At the end of the day, we ond inning, rapped an RBI triple in Kehler Stadium. The Westfield girls Devils Mike Woods (14 feet) and 4-1, when she found the net with 1:32 to lose at that point. We were down by were there, we had the opportunities, the fourth and a two-run homer in the won three events and placed third Mike Gorski (13 feet) tied their meet remaining in the half. two,” Liddy said. we did our job. To play this team to a fifth but came up short of hitting for with a total of 83. record of 27 feet in the pole vault. Liddy scored her second goal with “We have a number of kids who one-goal game is incredible. It shows the cycle when he grounded out to 19:11 on the clock in the second half. stepped up. We made an adjustment the growth of our program.” second in the seventh inning. Ricky Moments later defender Sam Alfano on that last draw. One of our attack- Westfield 1 5 6 Shevlin went 2-for-3 and scored twice gave possession back to Westfield ers, Maria Nemeth, on the draw con- Oak Knoll 4 3 7 for the Raiders, Marcus Rivera had with a takeaway. With 16:52 on the two RBI and scored twice and Mike clock, Liddy struck again to make the Ridge had two RBI. score, 4-3. Diana Kelly gave Oak May 6, 2009: Eight lead changes Knoll a little breathing room when kept adrenalin levels in high gear, but she slammed an overhand goal two the final lead change ended in the 6- minutes later but Devin scored within 6 Millburn Millers girls lacrosse a minute on a penalty shot. team’s favor when Caroline Penny Kelly hit on a penalty shot to make scored with less than a minute re- the score, 6-4, then two minutes later maining to give the visitors a 16-15 with 8:37 remaining, Paoletti pulled victory over the 5-5 Blue Devils at off a slick pivot-and-spin maneuver Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield. to embed the ball into the net, making Blue Devil Liz McCarthy (5 goals, 3 it a one-point game once again. assists) tied the score with a minute “I learned it when I was little. I just on the clock, but Penny stuffed in the turned around and shot it. Aiming game winner 12 seconds later. low, right through the legs, it was a May 8, 2008: Blue Devil senior good moment for us. It gave us a little Co-Captain Dan Liebowitz turned in momentum,” Paoletti said. David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times consistent rounds of 38-39 for a 77 CELEBRATING VICTORY WITH A SLAM…As the Blue Devils converge to With time running low after Oak PLOWING INTO THIRD BASE...Cougar Chris Folinusz plows into third in the total, playing from the 6,904-yard, celebrate Union County Tournament championship No. 13 with a 13-3 victory Knoll’s offense went into a burn the fourth inning as Blue Devil Eric Demers tries to get control of the ball. The par 72 blue tees, and won a two- over Union, pitcher Mike Mondon demonstrates his wrestling skills on catcher clock mode, the score jumped to 7-5 Cougars defeated Westfield, 8-0, to claim the UCT title on May 12, 2013. player sudden-death playoff round Mike Ionta on May 12, 2012.

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1707 Woodland Avenue, Edison $665,000. 919 Grandview Avenue, Westfield $499,000. 303 Woods End, Westfield $690,000. Resting on 1.36 acres of beautiful property, this notable home blends The inviting front porch introduces the living room with fireplace and Embraced by a sprawling property, this gracious home offers an up- timeless charm and modern amenities. The updated designer kitchen the formal dining room with columned entry. A breakfast nook com- dated designer kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances. offers stainless appliances and a breakfast area. The master bedroom plements the kitchen while the three second floor bedrooms have a The family room flows to the sun lit conservatory with French door to has a newer bath and there’s a patio that affords fabulous views. nearby full bath. The backyard is fenced yard and has a paver patio. the patio and there’s a spacious master suite with updated bath.

2328 Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains $428,000. 358 Orenda Circle, Westfield $825,000. 808 Valley Road, Watchung $3,250,000. A convenient location accompanies this light filled updated home. The A lovely property embraces this Colonial which features a heartwarm- An exceptional lifestyle awaits amid superb architectural details, qual- truly spacious master bedroom sports a walk-in closet & full bath. ing mix of comfort and elegance. Hardwood floors, lots of windows ity finishes, unsurpassed craftsmanship & 5.4 acres of gorgeous prop- Highlights include refinished hardwood floors, newer eat-in kitchen and numerous updates craft a splendid interior. Updates include: eat-in erty. A secretive wine room, library and magnificent master com- first floor laundry room and an expansive yard with private deck. kitchen, baths, central air & furnace, roof and finished basement. pound are just some of the distinctive amenities of this custom home SURPLQHQWSURSHUWLHVFRP_2IILFH_1RUWK$YHQXH(DVW_:HVWILHOG1HZ-HUVH\  2IILFHV6HUYLQJ1RUWKHUQDQG&HQWUDO-HUVH\  (DFK2IILFH,V,QGHSHQGHQWO\2ZQHG$QG2SHUDWHG +RXVHDWWKH6HLQH5LYHUXVHGZLWKSHUPLVVLRQ A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 Page 21 $310,000. BENEFIT TAG SALE! Recent Home Sales Carol A. Yacik to Daniel Matlosz For more info see: Saturday, May 14, 9 am - 3 pm http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex and Stanley and Krystyna Matslosz, First Congregational Church CLASSIFIEDS 203 Locust Drive, $330,000. 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Fanwood: 03/16/16 Anna B. Vitale to Christopher and Francine A. Serpico to Emilio and Jennifer King, 2011 Birch Street,. YARD SALE SEEKING PROFESSIONAL Michael A. and Lauren C. Kashtan Maria Lopez, 321 North Avenue East FINAL Tag Sale to benefit youth $395,000. Unit 132, $355,000. mission trip! Housewares, sm 75 Montrose Ave Seeking Professional to Share to Gregory M. and Caitlin Carder, 91 Mathew J. and Erin Sidie to Brett Tillotson Road, $600,000. Gregory Ryan to Cynthia L. Ryan, furniture, loads of tools, jewelry, Fanwood Office. Furnished private office. M. Pugach and Deborah L. Lynn, 59 Burnside Avenue, $189,900. books & CDs, clothing, infant Every Saturday May 14th Conference Room, Break Room, Eugene B. and Hazel F. McCabe to 2042 Church Avenue, $460,000. Samuel R. Lubin and Danielle A. Anthony DiFabio to Daryl K. equipment/toys, collectibles, thru June 4th, 9AM - 4PM Access to copier and fax, Ample Arlene Reilly-Berlet to Daniel F. Boffard and Brielle Boffard, 115 more. Early birds at 8:30 am for a Lots of new items: Appliances, off street parking, Walking distance Beck, 363 Midway Avenue, Rafanan and C. J. Gonzalez, 222 $330,000. Walnut Avenue, $312,650. $5 fee. Half price after 1 pm. clothes, household, tools and more! to downtown Cranford. $950 a Watchung Terrace, $370,000. Anthony DiFabio to Daryl K. month including utilities. Email: Robert F. and Dorothy M. Evans to PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FOR RENT Eric Block, 2 graybar Terace, Boffard and Brielle Boffard, 109 GARAGE / YARD SALE Rpekarsky $488,000. Cranford: 03/23/16 Walnut Avenue, $430,500. SCOTCH PLAINS North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. @atlasadvisorygroup.com Ryan and Meggan Roth to Jamie DiFabio Family Holdings, LLC to 2239 Jersey Avenue 2 rooms, fully furnished, 400 sq. Salvatore Perillo and Vicky White ROOM FOR RENT IN CRANFORD to William G. Scheiner, 45 Oakwood Maralla and Leon T. Paster, Jr., 424 Daryl K. Boffard and Brielle Boffard, Saturday, (May 14) and ft., private bath, off street parking, Court, $300,000. Brookside Place, $412,500. 113 Walnut Avenue, $335,450. Sunday, (May 15) heat, AC & electric included. 3 bedroom fully furnished home. Dirk Stueber to Danesh and Naomi Union County Sheriff to MAS Capi- DiFabio Family Holdings, LLC to 9 AM - 3 PM $950/month (908) 322-8440 Seeking female employed profes- tal, LLC, 27 Spruce Street, $272.000. Daryl K. Boffard and Brielle Boffard, D. Persaud, 5 Birchwood Terrace, High quality mica bedroom set, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PT sional. Washer/dryer, cable, park- $365,000. Estate of Robert T. Kiley to Manuel 111 Walnut Avenue, $321,400. wine chiller, picnic table, costume ing. NYC Trans within walking dis- Rpbert J. and Lisa M. Denning to and Annabella Santos, 36 Holly Street, Robert J. Healey to Yvonne Munoz, jewelry, couches, clothes, tread- Administrative Assistant needed by tance. $775/mo includes utilities. Jo-Ann, John Crifasi and Ryan J. West, $330,000. 32 Grove Street, $260,000. mill, kitchen table and chairs, Scotch Plains, NJ pharmaceutical (908) 721-7045 Lance, 32 Glenwood Road, $440,000. Rufus Farkas LLC to Cranford Union County Sheriff to John P. queen size comforter set, golf consulting firm (20 hours/week). Rey Properties LLC. to Ryan Lotus Holdings 7-9 LLC, 7-9 Union Pinto, 511 Elm Street, $185,000. clubs and cart, hand knit blankets Responsibilities: Answer phone FOR SALE Waggner and Renee H. Marchand, 1 Avenue, North, $560,000. The Arc of Union County Inc., and many other household items. calls/emails, assist with monthly Peter H. and Cynthia A. Ballas to Metalico Inc., 135 Dermody Street, Schwinn Frontier girl's bicycle, 26" Shady Lane, $377,500. invoicing, work with senior staff to wheels, purple, excellent condi- Andrew Nordstrom and Nicole $837,500. KIDS TOYS GARAGE SALE coordinate projects and prepare Scotch Plains: 03/19/16 Caprio, 22 Doering Way, $750,000. Estate of Marguerite J. Ross to tion: $150 WESTFIELD training materials, follow-up with Patio furniture, 66" glass top table LNV Corporation to John J. Silva Union County Sheriff to Federal Linda M. Johnson, 105 Mohawk Sat 5/14, 8 am - 12 pm clients and prospective training and Maria De Sao, 319 Myrtle Av- National Mortgage Assoc., 320 Drive, $310,000. and 6 upholstered chairs: $100 865 Shackamaxon Drive course attendees, monitor project Call: (908) 317-9142 enue, $225,500. Springfield Avenue, $1,000. Samuel J. Manganiello, Jr. to Great quality toys. American timelines. Mary G. Mercer to Charles H. and Joanne Gerow to Anthony and Mary Kathleen B. Struthers, 22 Wall Street, Girls dolls and accessories. Little Requirements: Must be proficient Diane M. Berntson, 420 Flanders D’Agostino, 201 Locust Drive, $334,000. Tykes, Barbie, and much more. PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue, $552,500. in MS Office suite including Word, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Excel and PowerPoint, SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Susanna David to Stephen and Mary MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE BOARD OF EDUCATION Midgley, 310 Stout Avenue, NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION QuickBooks a plus. Excellent oral UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES To benefit the and written communication skills, $430,000. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Amit Katiyar and Santosh Yadav to 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 Avon Breast Cancer Walk detail oriented and organizational TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Sat 5/14, 9am - 3pm skills, adept and willing to make NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Francisco Cruz and Rebecca Levy- Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 proposals will be received by the Scotch Cruz, 2022 Grand Street, $545,000. A.M. on 6/2/16, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under 402 Prospect St, Westfield follow-up phone calls to vendors, Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Union N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Oak Table, Stained Glass, Wicker, pleasant phone voice. College County, New Jersey, for PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Iron Beds, Electronics, Bikes, degree (minimum AA/AS). Lease Purchase Financing 08625; for: The official bid opening will be held at the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Home Decor, Books & Clothing Contact: Maintenance Timber/Underwater/Drainage Structural Repair Contract, North-2016, Business Administrator’s office of the RECREATION COMMISSION Various Routes, North Region, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, for Everyone. [email protected] Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Sussex, Union & Warren-Including and North of Route 57; 100% State; DP No: 15467 tion, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. Expert Calculus/Precalc Tutor Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, at 1 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PUBLIC NOTICE 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. PM, prevailing time, Thursday, May 26, that the Township of Scotch Plains Recre- AP-certified, veteran HS math tu- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and BOROUGH OF GARWOOD 2016, at which time they will be publicly ation Commission has scheduled a Spe- Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. PLANNING BOARD tor specializing in calculus and opened and read aloud. The bids must be cial Public Meeting for MONDAY, May 16, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, precalculus. Master's, very expe- clearly marked on the envelope “Tax-Ex- 2016 at 7:30 P.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- empt Lease Purchase Bid,” and must con- The purpose of the special meeting is in hearing will be held by the Garwood Plan- rienced, patient, excellent results. tors prior to contract award or authorization. tain, inter alia, the name and address of the place of the meeting postponed on April ning Board on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Please call Mel: (732) 603-9521. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey bidder, and the date and hour of bid open- 9th. at 7:30 p.m. Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. ing. The meetings will be held in the Council The public hearing will be held at the POLISH CLEANING LADY Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Bidders are required to comply with all Chambers at the Shady Rest at Scotch Garwood Municipal Building, 403 South Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe requirements of the Public Schools Con- Hills Building, 820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on the “Great work, Free estimates” follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans tracts Law, NJSA 18A:18-1, et seq., P.L. Plains, New Jersey. The Township of application of the undersigned seeking References available. and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) and with all Scotch Plains does not discriminate against relief from Section 106-114B- Parking in payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected If you need a hardworking other Federal Laws and New Jersey Stat- persons with disabilities. Those individu- Residential Zones to permit a driveway in (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the person with great experience to utes not specified herein. als requiring auxiliary aids and services the front yard and front yard parking and all following locations: Bid Specifications can be obtained by must notify the ADA Coordinator of the variances and waivers as deemed neces- clean your house or apartment 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West contacting Phoenix Advisors, LLC (609) Township of Scotch Plains as soon as sary by the Board on the premises at 41 Call Agnes (908) 787-3003 Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 291-0130. Bids must be on the proposal possible in advance of the meeting. 2nd Avenue which is designated as Block 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 form and in the manner designated in the Stephen Dahl 208, Lot 10 on the Tax Maps of the Bor- HOUSE CLEANING 3 T - 5/12/16, 5/19/16 and 5/26/16, The Leader Fee: $165.24 bid specifications. No bid may be with- Acting Recreation Director ough of Garwood. drawn for a period ending thirty (30) days 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $21.93 You may appear in person, by agent, or Tired? No time to clean your house PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE attorney and may present any objections after the bid opening. Faxed bids will not or apartment? I will do it for you. be accepted. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS that you may have regarding the granting Excellent references. Free The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of 2016 MEETING SCHEDULE of this request. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD All documents relating to this application Estimates! Viviane (973) 703-4871 Education reserves the right to reject any PLANNING BOARD The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted Resolution No. 2016-372 at may be inspected by the public between and all bids or to waive any informalities in their Regular Meeting on April 28, 2016 amending the Meeting Schedule of the Union the bidding if it is in the best interest of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the ASIAN ANTIQUES WANTED County Board of Chosen Freeholder for the Year of 2016: Board of Education to do so. CASE #PB16-02 office of Board Secretary, which is located BE IT RESOLVED by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders that it hereby in Garwood Municipal Building, 403 South All Other Antiques Welcome. By Order of Scotch Plains-Fanwood PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Bor- amends Resolution 2016-2 adopting the Meeting Schedule of the Union County Board Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. High Prices Paid for Asian Antiques Board of Education ough of Garwood Planning Board will con- of Chosen Freeholder for the Year of 2016, to cancel the Agenda Setting Session of May Sharon Kornmeyer North Plainfield Antique Gallery Deborah Saridaki duct a public hearing at a meeting sched- 19, 2016 and rescheduling said Agenda Setting Session for May 26, 2016 commencing 41 2nd Avenue 1006 RT22 E. North Plainfield, NJ Business Administrator uled to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at 7:00 PM. (The regularly scheduled Regular Meeting will commence as soon as Garwood, New Jersey 07027 Board Secretary May 25, 2016 in the Council Chambers at possible after the Agenda Setting Session). 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $27.54 Ask for Joseph (973) 641-8053 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $40.29 the Garwood Municipal Building, 403 South AGENDA SETTING SESSION REGULAR MEETINGS Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027 on an appeal by Mary Wanca of a determina- January 14, 2016 January 21, 2016 Come live the Good Life at the Savannah! tion by the Garwood Zoning Officer that the February 4, 2016 February 11, 2016 vacant lot located at 219 Second Avenue February 18, 2016 February 18, 2016 and designated on the Garwood Tax Map March 3, 2016 March 10, 2016 as Block 207, Lot 13 cannot be separately March 17, 2016 March 31, 2016 WESTFIELD LISTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES conveyed without subdivision approval due April 7, 2016 April 14, 2016 Elegant Homes to common ownership by Mary Wanca of April 21, 2016 April 28, 2016 CONTACT: ELEGANT HOMES REALTY AT 908-233-5900 the adjacent property at 227 Second Av- May 5, 2016 May 12, 2016 enue, designated as Block 207, Lot 12, May 26, 2016 May 26, 2016 which is improved with a two-family resi- June 2, 2016 June 9, 2016 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE dence, as permitted by the zoning use June 16, 2016 June 23, 2016 regulations for the RB Zone in which both July 14, 2016 July 21, 2016 properties are located. August 11 2016 August 18, 2016 At the public hearing conducted by the September 8, 2016 September 15, 2016 Planning Board on this appeal, members September 22, 2016 September 29, 2016 of the public may present objections or October 6, 2016 October 13, 2016 otherwise be heard, subject to the Plan- October 20, 2016 October 20, 2016 ning Board’s right to exclude repetitious November 10, 2016 November 22, 2016 (Tuesday) testimony. All documents related to this December 1, 2016 December 8, 2016 appeal are on file and are available for December 15, 2016 December 22, 2016 public inspection during normal business James E. Pellettiere, RMC hours between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $62.22 Mondays through Fridays in the Planning/ Zoning Office in the Municipal Building at PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Gary T. Hall, Esq. NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced Newark, New Jersey 07102 and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of (973) 622-4444 Garwood, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on May 10, 2016. It will be further Residence 1E Attorney for Appellant Mary Wanca considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Borough 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $38.76 Council to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on May 24, 2016 at 7:15 P.M. During the week prior to and up to PUBLIC NOTICE and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available, at no CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond CHANCERY DIVISION Located in Downtown Westfield ordinance follows: UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-033372-15 BOND ORDINANCE NO. 16-09 FILE NO. 20763-15 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES NOTICE TO REDEEM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO FOR THOSE 55-PLUS IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD US BANK C/F ACTLIEN APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $445,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO HOLDING INC.; PLAINTIFF APPROPRIATE VARIOUS GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO VS. KING ESTATES, LLC; AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- EKANDIN, LLC; STATE OF PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- NEW JERSEY; TION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. DEFENDANT(S) OPEN HOUSE The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated in this TO: KING ESTATES, LLC; EKANDIN, multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: LLC; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Sunday, May 15th, 1-4pm made on May 2, 2016, the Superior Court A. Resurfacing of the following roads in the Borough as the 2016 Road Improvement Fixed June 16, 2016 between the hours of Project (including drainage, sidewalk, curb and driveway apron improvements, where 111 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock necessary): in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the office of the Tax Collector of PLAINFIELD, Hickory Avenue (from East Street to Lexington Avenue) located at 515 WATCHUNG AVENUE, West Street (from Spruce Avenue to Beech Avenue) PLAINFIELD, NEW JJERSEY 07060 as Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon the time and place when and where you approval by the Borough Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the may pay to the plaintiff the amount so CONVENIENCE, ELEGANCE AND AN UPSCALE LIFESTYLE. aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads being improved are of found due for principal and interest on its “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law certificate of tax sale as follows: (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local LOT 14 BLOCK 606 on the tax duplicate Bond Law”). Residence 1E Residence 1A of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to redeem tax sale certificate no. 14-0532 is Appropriation and Estimated Cost $300,000 $20,816.71, together with interest from State Grant Appropriated $180,000 April 15, 2016 and costs of $1,163.24. Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,000 And that unless, at the same time and Bonds and Notes Authorized $114,000 place, you or one of you redeem by paying Period of Usefulness 10 years the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, B. Resurfacing of Center Street (Phase I). then you, and each of you shall be de- barred and foreclosed of and from all right Appropriation and Estimated Cost $145,000 and equity of redemption of, in and to the County Grant Appropriated $ 65,000 lands and premises above set out and Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,000 described in the complaint and every part Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 76,000 thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with Period of Usefulness 10 years an absolute and indefeasible estate of ——————————————————————————— 2800 Sq.ft.* OFFERED AT $1,399,000 1800 Sq.ft.* OFFERED AT $840,000 inheritance in fee simple in said lands and Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $445,000 premises. Aggregate Grants Appropriated $245,000 2 Bedroom-2.5 Bathroom. 2 Bedroom-2.5 Bathroom. Open Floor plan. Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 10,000 ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $190,000 Outside private garden and patio. All Stainless steel appliances. the entry of final judgment including the Section 20 Costs: $48,400 One floor living at its BEST. *By Appointment Only whole of the last date upon which judg- Average Useful Life: 10 years ment is entered. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Attorney for Plaintiff Christina M. Ariemma, RMC PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Municipal Clerk CONTACT: Eileen Ward-Conway at ELEGANT HOMES REALTY at 908-233-5900 290 Route 46 West Borough of Garwood Josie Ward at 908-413-0040 Denville, New Jersey 07834 County of Union BROKERS WELCOME (973) 586-2300 State of New Jersey © 2016 Elegant Homes Realty. Elegant Homes Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $46.92 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $110.16 Page 22 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS Saturday, April 30, Geraldo Cajigas, Tuesday, May 3, Ronald Forson, 23, of Elizabeth was arrested on an 27, of Prospect Park was arrested on outstanding Westfield traffic warrant, an outstanding warrant. Police con- with bail of $89, after turning himself ducted a motor vehicle stop on Bartle in at police headquarters. He was pro- Avenue and discovered that Forson cessed and released after posting full vehicles belonging to a resident of the Westfield Municipal Court. had an active warrant out of Haledon bail. 500 block of Hort Street were burglar- Thursday, May 5, Rasheem A. Moore, Township. He was transported to po- Saturday, April 30, Manuel Matias, ized while unlocked and parked in the 37, of Newark was arrested on an out- lice headquarters for processing. 37, of Edison was arrested on two roadway in front of the victim’s resi- standing Westfield criminal warrant, Thursday, May 7, Meliton Colon, 72, outstanding traffic warrants, one from dence. Nothing was reported stolen with bail of $268, pursuant to a prisoner of Plainfield was arrested and charged Princeton, with bail of $900, and the from any of the vehicles involved in pickup at the Plainfield Police Depart- with driving while intoxicated (DWI). other from North Brunswick, with bail these incidents. ment. He was transported to police head- Police were dispatched to the area of of $833, pursuant to a motor vehicle Two vehicles also were reported to quarters, where he was processed and Seneca Road on a report of someone stop in the area of Mountain Avenue have been burglarized on the 700 block released after posting bail. driving erratically. Police located the and Alden Street. He was transported of Warren Street. The vehicles had Thursday, May 5, Jannelle Handy, vehicle on Seneca Road and discovered to police headquarters, where he was been unlocked and parked in the 30, of Newark was arrested on charges that it also had been involved in an processed and released after posting victim’s driveway. In this case, ap- of possession of CDS, identified by accident in Westfield. The on-scene in- full bail. proximately $20 in U.S. currency was police as less than 50 grams of sus- vestigation led to the arrest of Colon, the Saturday, April 30, Joseph Handy, stolen from the vehicles. pected marijuana, and possession of driver, who failed multiple sobriety tests. 21, of Westfield was arrested on Monday, May 2, Imani Bethea, 20, of drug paraphernalia, during a motor ve- Colon was transported to police head- charges of possession of less than 50 Roselle was arrested on charges of pos- hicle stop in the area of Central Avenue quarters for processing. Kilroy for The Westfield Leader and The Times grams of suspected marijuana and session of less than 50 grams of a con- near Harrow Road. Handy was trans- FANWOOD PLANET WESTFIELD...Help illustrated for North Carolina’s bathroom contro- possession of drug paraphernalia, trolled dangerous substance (CDS), ported to police headquarters, pro- Wednesday, April 27, Joseph Krynski, versy. pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in identified by police as suspected mari- cessed and released with summonses. 33, of South Plainfield was arrested on the area of West Broad Street near juana, and possession of drug parapher- Thursday, May 5, Katelyn Gillen, an active warrant out of Cranford fol- SHERIFF’S SALE Cranford Rec. Slates Rahway Avenue. He was transported nalia, pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in 24, of North Plainfield and Hassan lowing a motor vehicle stop at South SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001445 to police headquarters, where he was Avenue and Sheelens Crossing for a SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Memorial Day Parade the area of West North Avenue and Abulaban, 38, of Plainfield were ar- CHANCERY DIVISION CRANFORD — The Cranford processed and released with a man- Charles Street. She was transported to rested on charges of motor vehicle theft motor vehicle violation. Krynski was UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-045021-14 Recreation and Parks Department has datory court date. police headquarters, where she was pro- and possession of hypodermic needles processed, posted bail and released. Plaintiff: HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK Sunday, May 1, motor vehicle bur- Saturday, April 30, a resident of the VS. announced that its annual Memorial cessed and released on a summons. pursuant to a motor vehicle stop on the Defendant: GERLADINE MORGAN SAMUEL glaries were reported on multiple Tuesday, May 3, a motor vehicle 1000 block of West South Avenue. 100 block of Beech Avenue reported A/K/A G. MORGAN SAMULE; BANK OF Day Parade will take place on Mon- AMERICA, N.A.; AND THE UNITED STATES day, May 30. Westfield streets. They are believed identified as a 2012 Aston Martin, Both suspects were transported to po- that an unknown suspect had entered OF AMERICA to have occurred between the evening her parked and unlocked motor ve- Sale Date: 05/18/2016 The lineup will begin at the Cranford valued at approximately $150,000, lice headquarters and processed. While Writ of Execution: 10/30/2015 of April 30 and the morning of May 1. was reported stolen from where it was at police headquarters Abulaban addi- hicle and removed some gift cards. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Community Center, located at 220 One incident occurred on the 500 Monday, May 2, Sondra Hicks, 27, to me directed I shall expose for sale by public parked in the roadway on the 1000 tionally was charged with hindering vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Walnut Avenue, Cranford, at 8:30 a.m. block of Codding Road, and a second block of Wyandotte Trail. The inci- of Plainfield was arrested and charged ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Marching will commence at 9 a.m., apprehension for allegedly providing beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock incident took place on the 200 block dent occurred between 4:30 and 5:45 false information, according to police. with possession of suspected marijuana. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ending with a traditional memorial of Hyslip Avenue. In each case, the Police stopped Hicks at Terrill Road ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash a.m. that morning. He was committed to the Union County or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ceremony at Memorial Park on Spring- vehicle had been unlocked and parked Tuesday, May 3, Shamira Benjamin, jail on default of bail. Gillen was re- and East Second Street for a motor The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred field Avenue, between Riverside Drive in the roadway in front of the victim’s vehicle violation. While police were Thirty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One 32, of Jersey City was arrested at the leased on a summons. and 39/100*** $738,181.39. and Central Avenue, at 10 a.m. home. A third incident also occurred Hudson County jail on an outstanding speaking with the driver, they could PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Friday, May 6, Donald Palacios, Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in In the event of inclement weather, on the 200 block of Hyslip Avenue, in Westfield criminal warrant, with bail 24, of Westfield was arrested on an detect an odor of suspected marijuana the State of New Jersey. services only will be held at the which a vehicle was parked in the coming from the inside of the vehicle. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1271 of $573. Benjamin was unable to post outstanding Elizabeth traffic warrant, Cooper Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Cranford Community Center at 10 victim’s driveway. Additionally, three bail and committed to the Union with bail of $150, after turning him- The driver was asked to step out of the TAX LOT # 19 BLOCK# 15004. a.m. For further information, call the vehicle so that the officer could search APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 1.5114 County jail pending an appearance in self in at police headquarters. He ACRES Recreation and Parks Department at SHERIFF’S SALE it. The officer located some suspected NEAREST CROSS STREET: Rahway Road posted full bail and was released. *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and (908) 709-7283. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001798 SHERIFF’S SALE marijuana. Hicks was charged with sewer plus interest through date of payoff. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY motor vehicle violations and posses- THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001836 SHERIFF’S SALE REDEMPTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN- FREELANCERS WANTED UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY sion of marijuana. She was released MENT DOCKET NO. F-44695-09 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-160001686 pending her court hearing. Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Sixty-Two Strong, detail-oriented writers Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Seven and 27/ VS. DOCKET NO. F-30503-09 CHANCERY DIVISION Monday, May 9, a business on the 100*** $762,677.27 together with lawful interest with professional demeanor Defendant: CARLOS GUZMAN, ILIANA Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COM- UNION COUNTY and costs. needed to cover local GUZMAN, NATIONAL CITY BANK, AMERICAN PANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESI- DOCKET NO. F-016586-12 180 block of South Avenue reported a Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- EXPRESS CENTURION BANK, SOVEREIGN DENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC., MORT- Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL AS- burglary. It appears that an unknown tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and government meetings. Must be BANK GAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA AS- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Sale Date: 06/01/2016 CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-QA11 SET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, MORT- amount of cash was taken. money will be deposited into the Superior Court able to meet deadlines. Writ of Execution: 09/25/2015 VS. GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Please email By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: ROBERT L. GUDE, MORTGAGE RIES 2006-AR3 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, VS. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature resume and clips to: vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- INC. AS A NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS Defendant: AMALIE UGARTE; ALFONSO SHERIFF’S SALE and extent of that person’s claim and asking for ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FI- UGARTE; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; HILLTOP an order directing payment of the surplus money. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock NANCIAL NETWORK, INC.) ITS SUCCESSORS FUEL SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001767 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale [email protected] in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AND ASSIGNS Sale Date: 05/25/2016 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY will have information regarding the surplus, if ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 06/08/2016 Writ of Execution: 02/02/2016 CHANCERY DIVISION any. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 02/02/2016 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY There is a full legal description on file in the SHERIFF’S SALE The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-044637-14 Union County Sheriff’s Office. Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Three and to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001528 72/100*** $768,503.72. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. sale for any length of time without further adver- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The property to be sold is located in: The ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: ROBERT DECRISTOFORO, tisement. CHANCERY DIVISION Borough of MOUNTAINSIDE, County of Union, beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- LASCHELL DECRISTOFORO, El AL Joseph Cryan UNION COUNTY State of New Jersey. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 06/01/2016 Sheriff DOCKET NO. F-030197-14 Commonly known as: 299 SUMMIT ROAD, ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 02/01/2016 Attorney: Plaintiff: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution PARKER MC CAY VS. Tax Lot No.: 7 in Block: 5.Q The judgment amount is: ***One Million One Forty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five to me directed I shall expose for sale by public 9000 MIDATLANTIC DRIVE Defendant: LINDA E. FULCHER Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 186 x 80 x Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Three and 67/ and 11/100*** $442,225.11. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SUITE 300, PO BOX 5054 Sale Date: 05/18/2016 188 x 80 100*** $1,001,983.67. Property to be sold is located in the BOR- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 Writ of Execution: 08/25/2015 Nearest Cross Street: Maple Court Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of OUGH of GARWOOD, County of UNION, State beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock (856) 596-8900 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New of New Jersey. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 4 T - 04/21, 04/28, 05/05 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Jersey. Premises compn1y known as: 324 SPRUCE ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash & 05/12/16 Fee: $173.40 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time of Premises commonly known as: 1051 AVENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- publication taxes/sewer/water information was WYCHWOOD ROAD, WESTFIELD, NEW 1323 The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock not available. You must check with the tax collec- JWESEY 07090-2356. BEING KNOWN as LOT 22, BLOCK 408 on Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty and 87/ SHERIFF’S SALE in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- tor for exact amounts due. BEING KNOWN as LOT 6, BLOCK 1405 on the official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of 100*** $440,820.87. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. GARWOOD. The property to be sold is located in the munici- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001859 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. any): The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indem- Dimensions: 125.00 feet X 110.00 feet X 12500 Dimensions: 50.00 FEET X 100.00 FEET X pality of MOUNTAINSIDE in the County of UNION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred nification which will insure the successful bidder feet X 110.00 feet. 50.00 FEET X 100.00 FEET and State of New Jersey. CHANCERY DIVISION Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-One at sale in respect to: Nearest Cross Street: Rodman Road. Nearest Cross Street: CENTRAL STREET Commonly known as 561 WOODLAND AV- UNION COUNTY and 18/100*** $296,691.18. J-028816-1990 in the amount of $175.00 Total Upset: ***One Million Twenty-Seven Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Sixty-Two Thou- ENUE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092- DOCKET NO. F-046608-14 The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- DJ-358961-1997 in the amount of $4,658.26 Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 96/ sand Six Hundred Seventy and 35/100*** 0000 Plaintiff: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, County of Union CR-000500-2003 in the amount of $2000.00 100*** $1,027,319.96 together with lawful inter- $462,670.35 together with lawful interest and Tax LOT 12, BLOCK 21 TION and State of New Jersey. Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Five Thousand est and costs. costs. Dimensions of Lot: 000.188 AC VS. It is commonly known as 447 FLANDERS Thirty-Five and 62/100*** $805,035.62 together Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Nearest Cross Street: MOUNTAIN AVENUE Defendant: KATHY SANTOR AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY with lawful interest and costs. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifty-Three Sale Date: 06/08/2016 07076. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight and 94/ Writ of Execution: 01/22/2016 It is known and designated as Block 1104, Lot tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested 100*** $453,678.94 together with lawful interest By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 5. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own and costs. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The dimensions are approximately 40 feet money will be deposited into the Superior Court independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- wide by 146 feet long. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record other charges, and any such taxes, charges, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Nearest cross street: Second Street. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- liens, insurance premiums or other advances beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Prior lien(s): Sewer past due in the amount of Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- $182.97. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the parties are to conduct and rely upon their own ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seven Thou- an order directing payment of the surplus money. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a independent investigation to ascertain whether or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. sand One Hundred Three and 79/100*** The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall or not any outstanding interest remain of record The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred $307,103.79 together with lawful interest and will have information regarding the surplus, if have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and costs. any. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. 54/100*** $282,960.54. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens “The Fair Housing Act prohibits ”any prefer- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- The property to be sold is located in the Town- or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, ence, limitation, or discrimination because of tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union and liens, insurance premiums or other advances race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the the State of New Jersey. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested tus, or national origin, or intention to make such money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Premises commonly known as: 2228 Eliza- parties are to conduct and rely upon their own preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, beth Avenue. independent investigation to ascertain whether nection with any aspect or a residential real or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Block 9101, Lot 8. or not any outstanding interest remain of record estate transaction, KML Law Group, P.C. en- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 60 feet x and/or have priority over the lien being fore- courages and supports the equal housing and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 100 feet. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. practives of the Fair Housing Act in the conduct an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Nearest Cross Street: Second Street Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- of its business.” The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Subject to: 0.00 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and There is a full legal description on file in the will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if Total Upset: ***One Million Twenty-Seven expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. any. any. any. Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 96/ money will be deposited into the Superior Court The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the 100*** $1,027,319.96 together with lawful inter- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, sale for any length of time without further adver- Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. est and costs. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to tisement. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Joseph Cryan sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Sheriff tisement. tisement. tisement. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the an order directing payment of the surplus money. Attorney: Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan money will be deposited into the Superior Court The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale KML LAW GROUP, P.C. Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, will have information regarding the surplus, if 216 HADDON AVENUE Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to any. STE. 406 PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature There is a full legal description on file in the WESTMONT, NEW JERSEY 08108 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 130 CLINTON ROAD and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Union County Sheriff’s Office. (215) 627-1322 SUITE 100 SUITE 100 SUITE 202 an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this (609) 250-0700 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07004 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale sale for any length of time without further adver- FILE NUMBER: 127182/NJ18879FC (856) 813-5500 (856) 813-5500 (973) 575-0707 will have information regarding the surplus, if tisement. 4 T - 05/05, 05/12, 05/19 4 T - 05/12, 05/19, 05/26 4 T - 04/28, 05/05, 05/12 4 T - 05/05, 05/12, 05/19 any. Joseph Cryan & 05/26/16 Fee: $218.28 & 06/02/16 Fee: $212.16 & 05/19/16 Fee: $208.08 & 05/26/16 Fee: $177.48 There is a full legal description on file in the Sheriff Union County Sheriff’s Office. Attorney: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC sale for any length of time without further adver- 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY tisement. SUITE 302 Goods & Services You Need Joseph Cryan ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 Sheriff (973) 797-1100 Attorney: 4 T - 04/21, 04/28, 05/05 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. & 05/12/16 Fee: $183.60 216 HADDON AVENUE SUITE 201 CMZ CLEANING SERVICES 30 Years WESTMONT, NEW JERSEY 08108 SHERIFF’S SALE (856) 858-7080 Let Us Make Your Life Easier 4 T - 05/12, 05/19, 05/26 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001817 Experience & 06/02/16 Fee: $159.12 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION We Clean HOMES • OFFICES UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-34979-14 Weekly • Bi-Weekly Plaintiff:US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Handyman SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-160001602 AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC SERIES SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 2007-A6-REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- Monthly • 1 Time CHANCERY DIVISION CATES SERIES 2007-A6 UNION COUNTY VS. Call or e-mail today for a free estimate DOCKET NO. F-023991-10 Defendant: JACK A. CAMPBELL; TERRI J. Plaintiff: SPENCER SAVINGS BANK SLA CAMPBELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE Mr. Reliable VS. Sale Date: 06/01/2016 908-322-4502 Defendant: SUSANNE FENNER; MR. Writ of Execution: 12/21/2015 FENNER, HUSBAND OF SUSANNE FENNER; By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution [email protected] MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION to me directed I shall expose for sale by public (908) 462.4755 SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLELY AS A NOMI- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Insured/Bonded NEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 05/25/2016 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 12/07/2015 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash OLIVER A JK’s Painting & to me directed I shall expose for sale by public or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Eighty- Wall Covering beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Six and 08/100*** $583,586.08. PAVING in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The property to be sold is located in the TOWN Driveways • Parking Lots ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of Interior Painting or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. New Jersey. Seal Coating • Railroad Ties The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Commonly known as: 315 HYSLIP AVENUE, Belgian Block Curbing Wallpaper Installation Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Three and 58/100*** $191,473.58. Tax Lot No. 32 in Block No. 2904 Drainage Problems Crown Molding PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Dimension of Lot Approximately: 51 X 165. Cement Sidewalks Borough of Garwood, County of Union, in the Nearest Cross Street: DORIAN ROAD State of New Jersey. BEGINNING at an iron pipe found in the North- “Serving the area for over 60 years” Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 30 easterly sideline of Hyslip Avenue (66’ ROW), North Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. said point being distant 236.80 feet Northwest- Family Owned & Operated Call Joe Klingebiel TAX LOT# 22 BLOCK# 209 erly, along the same, from its intersection with Fully Insured • FREE Estimates APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 0.115 AC the Northwesterly sideline of Dorian Road (60’ NEAREST CROSS STREET: Winslow Place ROW); from thence running 908-322-1956 *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES sewer plus interest through date of payoff. 2016 TAXES OPEN: $3,192.28 908-753-7281 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Total Upset: ***One Hundred Ninety-Nine SEWER OPEN + PENALTY: $340.00 Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 47/100*** TOTAL AS OF February 10, 2016: $3,532.28 $199,430.47 together with lawful interest and Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Thousand Two costs. Hundred Fifteen and 69/100*** $600,215.69 to- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- gether with lawful interest and costs. Spring is here: Let’s do this! tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Exterior and Over 20 years Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to BLACK TOP Interior Painting of experience and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale PAVING Fully General any. will have information regarding the surplus, if Lawn Sprinklers There is a full legal description on file in the any. DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the BRICK PAVERS Insured Carpentry The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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Fanwood Board of Health 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $18.36 Kay Abesamis & Frederick Westerling 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $16.32 522 Elm Street The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES Westfield, New Jersey 07090 PUBLIC NOTICE PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 PUBLIC NOTICE l 908 232 0 908 232 0 3 il @ l d 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $20.91 TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ZONING DECISION ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Notice is hereby given that the Westfield TOWN OF WESTFIELD Euclid Avenue. Applicant sought approval PLANNING BOARD Planning Board, at their meeting on May 2, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning In accordance with the ordinances of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT to construct a second story addition con- 2016 adopted the following resolutions for Officer of the Town of Westfield, in a Zon- Township of Cranford, and the statutes of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Westfield trary to Sections 11.08E6 and 12.04F1 of applications acted upon at the April 4, ing Review and Decision Record dated the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions the Land Use Ordinance to allow a building PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Mon- 2016 meeting. May 4, 2016, has granted zoning approval served upon you that an application for at its meeting on May 9, 2016 for the coverage of 20.52% where a maximum of day, May 23, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the for tenant fit-up of a commercial building development, Application No. #ZBA-16- PB16-03 John MacDougall & R. following applications decided upon at the 20% is allowed and to allow a side yard Council Chambers, first floor, Municipal by Trader Joe’s to restore its use as a 006 to be located in Zone: R-1, on the MacDougall Living Trust, 2003 meeting held on April 11, 2016. setback of 8 feet where a minimum of 10 Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, grocery store, in a building which is being premises known as 805 West End Place, Grandview Avenue. Applicant sought feet is required. Application approved with New Jersey, a Public Hearing will be held reconstructed under separate permit fol- Cranford, New Jersey 07016, Block No. Bill Wilkins (WGW1, LLC) 318 amended minor subdivision approval to conditions. by the Planning Board of the Township of lowing a roof collapse, and has deter- 200, Lot No. 24, has been submitted by: Marlboro Street. Applicant sought ap- include a sanitary sewer easement and Scotch Plains for minor subdivision and mined that site plan approval is not re- Marta L. Biskup of 805 West End Place, proval to demolish the existing structure Hong Wang & Yaoji Xiang, 244 the installation of two pump stations one variance approvals (Section 23-3.4A: lot quired because, pursuant to Land Use Cranford, New Jersey 07016. and construct a new home and to retain the Edgewood Avenue. Applicant sought on lot 4.01.01 and one on lot 4.01.02. area – 40,000 square feet minimum, 38,217 Ordinance of the Town of Westfield (“LUO”) The proposed development involves and existing non-conforming detached two car approval to construct a second story addi- Application approved with conditions. square feet proposed Lot 2.01 and 36,589 § 8.01.A., reconstruction of the prior im- requires the granting of relief from the garage contrary to sections 11.09E5, tion with attic contrary to Sections 11.09E6, square feet proposed Lot 2.02; lot width – PB 15-24 North 433, LLC, 433-437 provements and re-establishment of the following requirements of the ordinance so 11.09E6, 11.09E10 (per section 12.04F1), 11.09E13 and 12.03D of the Land Use 160 feet minimum, 135.51 feet proposed North Avenue, Block 3201 Lot 13. Appli- prior use is not a “modification of utiliza- as to permit: 11.09E10 (per section 12.04F3) and Ordinance to allow side yard setbacks of Lot 2.01 and 137.51 feet proposed Lot cant sought amended preliminary and fi- tion.” Restoration and reconstruction of Cranford Ordinance No. 136-31D(4) re- 13.01G1a of the Land Use Ordinance to 9.3 feet and 7.6 feet where a minimum of 2.02; street frontage – 145 feet minimum, nal major site plan approval to renovate an the building shell was previously approved quires a 5 foot distance from property line allow a street side yard setback of 14.82 10 feet is required; to allow a continuous 137.51 feet proposed Lots 2.01 & 2.02; existing vacant building and to erect an pursuant to Zoning Review and Decision for Air Conditioning Unit. The current clear- feet where a minimum of 20 feet is re- wall length adjacent to a side yard of 46 street side yard setback – 50 feet mini- addition to the building with parking and Record dated April 11, 2016 which waived ance is 7.88 feet, and the 42 inch unit quired; to allow a side yard setback of 5.67 feet where a maximum of 25 feet is allowed mum, 21.26 feet existing condition on pro- landscaping contrary to sections 12.08C, site plan approval to reconstruct the previ- exceeds the requirement by 7.44 inches feet where a minimum of 10 feet is re- and to allow a front yard setback of 26.8 posed Lot 2.01; total side yard setback – 12.08H and 17.03C3 of the Land Use ously existing building, pursuant to LUO § (60 – 52.56) Requesting 1 foot waiver and quired; to allow a building coverage of feet where 30.12 feet is required. Applica- 65 feet minimum, 60.81 feet proposed Lot Ordinance to allow: retaining wall heights 8.01.A., § 8.01.B., § 19.05, and in reliance any additional relief that may be required 25.5% where a maximum of 20% is al- tion approved with conditions. 2.01) and such other variances, waivers or ranging from 4.6 feet to 8 feet where a on prior approvals. from the board. lowed; to allow a building coverage with a Christopher & Amanda Lackett, 705 relief that may be required upon an analy- maximum height of 4 feet is allowed; re- The subject property is located at 155 The Zoning Board will conduct a public front porch of 26.9% where a maximum of Carleton Road. Applicant sought approval sis of the plans and testimony at the PUB- taining wall setbacks of 0.9 feet, 3 feet and Elm Street and designated as Block 2505, hearing on this matter on May 23, 2016 at 24% is allowed; to allow a side yard set- to construct a second story addition contrary LIC HEARING on the Application submit- 5.5 feet where setbacks of 4.8 feet, 6 feet Lot 11 on the tax map of the Town of 8:15 p.m. in Room 108 of the Cranford back of 3 feet for a garage greater than 500 to sections 11.08E6 and 11.08E13 of the ted by the Applicant/Owner, 1801 Lake and 8 feet are required and driveway and Westfield, in the GB-1 (General Business) Township Municipal Building, 8 Spring- square feet where a minimum of 10 feet is Land Use Ordinance to allow a side yard Avenue Acquisition LLC, for the property parking area setbacks of 1.6 feet and 1.4 zoning district. field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. Any required; to allow a rear yard setback of setback of 5.5 feet where a minimum of 10 located at 1801 Lake Avenue, Block 12902, feet where a minimum of 10 feet is re- A copy of the Zoning Officer’s Zoning person or persons affected by this applica- 3.15 feet for a garage greater than 500 feet is required; to allow a continuous wall Lot 2 on the Tax Map of the Township of quired. Application approved with condi- Review and Decision Record, dated May tion will have an opportunity to present any square feet where a minimum of 10 feet is length adjacent to a side yard of 28 feet 8 Scotch Plains. The property is located in tions. 4, 2016, together with the documents re- objections to the proposed development. required. Application denied. inches where a maximum of 25 feet is al- the R-1 Zone and the Applicant is propos- lied upon in reaching such decision, is The Board does, however, have the right PB 16-01 Jeffrey & Nancy Zoraian, Westfield Prime Properties, LLC, 560 lowed. Application approved with conditions. ing to subdivide the property into two new available for public inspection in the office to exclude repetitious testimony. 339 West Broad Street and 415 Rahway Cumberland Street. Applicant sought ap- lots, maintain the existing home on one lot of the Zoning Officer, located in the De- All documents relating to this application Mitchell Garfinkel, 4 Radley Court. Avenue, Block 3001, Lots 1 & 6. Appli- proval to construct a new two-family home and construct a new single-family home on partment of Public Works Building, 959 may be inspected by the public Monday Applicant sought approval to construct a cant sought preliminary and final major and detached garage contrary to sections the second lot. North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jer- through Friday between the hours of 8:00 12 feet x 18 feet sunroom to the rear of the site plan approval to construct a three 11.12E1b, 11.12E2b, 11.12E2b and When the case is called you may appear sey, during regular business hours, which a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning house contrary to section 11.06E7 of the story, 31 unit residential apartment build- 11.12E3b of the Land Use Ordinance to either in person or by agent or attorney and are typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Department, Cranford Township Munici- Land Use Ordinance to allow a rear yard ing with ground floor parking and five af- allow a lot area of 7,850 square feet where present any objections which you may weekdays. This decision was made by an pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, setback of 15 feet where a minimum of 35 fordable housing units. Application ap- a minimum of 8,000 square feet is re- have to the granting of this Application. A administrative officer of the Town of Cranford, New Jersey. feet is required. Application approved with proved with conditions. quired; to allow a minimum lot area 6,700 copy of the Application and plans are on Westfield and may be appealed pursuant Applicant conditions. square feet within 134 feet of the front file and available for PUBLIC INSPEC- Plans and applications are on file in the to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-72.a. by timely filing a Marta L. Biskup property line where 8,000 square feet is Plans and applications are on file in the TION at the Planning Board Office located office of the Town Engineer, 959 North notice of appeal from the Zoning Officer’s 805 West End Place required; to allow a lot width of 50 feet office of the Town Engineer, 959 North in the Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and decision specifying the grounds of such Cranford, New Jersey 07016 where a minimum of 60 feet is required and Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, may be seen Monday through Friday from appeal. Attorney for Applicant to allow a lot frontage of 50 feet where a may be seen Monday through Friday from during that Office’s normal business hours. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TRADER JOE’S EAST, INC. Michael P. Hrycak, Esq. minimum of 60 feet is required. Application 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hehl & Hehl, P.C. Kris McAloon 711 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floor 316 Lenox Avenue approved with conditions. Kathleen Nemeth Attorneys for the Applicant Planning Board Secretary Boston, Massachusetts 02111-2821 Westfield New Jersey 07090 Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $41.82 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $43.86 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $43.86 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $42.84 Richard & Laura Brockway, 127 North 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $82.62 Page 24 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION More Letters to the Editor Garwood Officials Should Make CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Decisions Based on Facts, Not Rhetoric As chairman of the Garwood be in the best interest for Garwood. Prince’s Music Grabbed Me Democratic Party, I am proud of the Councilman Mathieu also tried to Trump v. Clinton: Democratic elected officials and this score political points by disrespect- When I Was 13 year’s candidates for council, Jen ing the former mayor of Roselle Park, Buckle Up When I heard the news about Prince direction on his spiritual path,” she Blumenstock and Marc Lazarow, for who graciously volunteered his time By Sal Caruana April 21, I was devastated. My heart told me in 2008. “…What I see in him truly keeping an open mind when it to inform the public of his town’s Former Westfield Councilman was like thunder inside of me. I still is an incredible evolution and I think comes to the major issue before our challenges with re-development. can’t say the words of what happened he and his spirituality are right there borough: the redevelopment of the Many Garwood residents in the audi- As the Republican nomination now Great Again” to “Make America Safe Casale/Petro property on South Av- ence displayed their dissatisfaction lies within Donald Trump’s reach it Again-From The Clintons!” He will on that date. Prince’s music grabbed evolving with everything else about seems to be an article of faith that the repeatedly and mercilessly drag in Bill me when I was 13, the time when him,” she said. St. Nicholas told me enue. This is a big opportunity for with the performance by the Council- political pundits and party leadership Clinton’s marriage infidelities (“the Purple Rain surged him to the spot- purple lights were used in his perfor- Garwood and deserves the due dili- man and expressed their appreciation have badly underestimated him. Per- worst abuser of women’) and charac- light, and in the decades of music mances to spread healing. gence by council to explore the best for the former mayor’s time. Council- haps, but their greater mistake was to terize Hillary’s behavior as weak or since, I had found a connection to his As I listen again to the many Prince possible option for redevelopment. man Mathieu’s inability to engage in underestimate America, and the levels “an enabler” as he did on Monday. lyrics that mused the meaning of life, albums I own, and reflect upon the Unfortunately, on the other hand, over productive conversation to gain valu- of public despair, cynicism and mis- Trump will also pound both of them spiritual enlightenment, and God. meaning of his more profoundly spiri- the past month, the Republican Club able input from a neighboring town trust which have fueled his candidacy. on ethics and the multiple investiga- While his guitar is the sound of heaven tual songs, and as I read the current of Garwood ripped up the plan of the was just another example of his poor As Trump’s campaign of willful igno- tions while they were in the White to my ears, his songwriting is power- stories of Prince, I ask: How do we property owner and blasted the entire display of representing Garwood. rance and glib intolerance progressed House (Whitewater, cattle futures, im- ful. want to be remembered, not in our town with flyers filled with misinfor- Important to note, past mistakes it didn’t evolve or fool anybody, and peachment). He will regularly accuse Prince said to Chris Rock in an passing, but today? What path will mation, bias, and spin, without even related to redevelopment are costing he remained one-dimensional for the Hillary of being a working partner in interview that “music…is to enlighten you choose? Think about that at ev- first learning the details. Roselle Park residents about $1,000 entire ride. the family’s slimy cash-for-influence and empower us and make us feel ery moment, and act positively, and it Republican Chairman Jim Mathieu, per home in taxes, according to this But apparently evolution is under- machine, The Clinton Foundation, closer to our center.” His music over will reward not only you but every- who is seeking his third term on coun- former Republican mayor. However, way, now that Mr. Self-Funding has while she served as Secretary of State. the four decades that he produced has one around you. cil this year, stated at the second plan- Councilman Mathieu is more con- asked the Republican National Com- Finally, he will be incessant as to the continually evolved in sound and lyr- Christina Hinke ning board meeting at Lincoln School cerned in humiliating anyone that dis- mittee for one billion dollars for his ongoing FBI email investigation and ics, but one mainstay is his connec- Cranford on the redevelopment plan that he agrees with him, no matter the cost. presidential run. Trump has also repo- how it reflects poorly upon Hillary’s tion to his spirituality and faith. will “keep an open mind” when it Democratic Council President Lou sitioned “ Lyin’ Ted Cruz” as “a tough, competency and trustworthiness. When I had the privilege to speak P.S. With that I’d’ like to thank The comes before the council for a vote. Petruzzelli and Councilwoman Sara smart guy…with an amazing future”. As for Donald Trump’s sexism, with photographer Randee St. Nicho- Westfield Leader for allowing me to How can he suggest to the citizens Todisco attended both planning board How soon before Trump sounds as don’t hold out hope for any evolution las in 2008 about a book she collabo- write about anything I chose for this that he is able to do this after his party redevelopment plan sessions at Lin- hollow as the professional Washington there. Sadly, Trump has already at- rated on with Prince, she spoke of commemorative issue. Your support clearly made up their mind when they coln School in the past two weeks to politicians he railed against in his pri- tacked Hillary for “playing the Prince’s spirituality and evolution that for freedom of the press is valued. created a Facebook event entitled, continue to learn about the plan and mary campaign? Meet the new boss…. woman’s card”, and he has begun gen- she captures in photographs for 21 Freedom of expression is a value “Planning Board Meeting to Say No?” have not spoken as to how they will One thing Trump’s campaign has der-based attacks with the recent state- Nights, a collection of photographs Prince taught to all he worked with. Sounds like he has drawn his conclu- vote before the council because they clearly proven is that we have yet to ment “if Hillary Clinton were a man I by her and lyrics and poetry by Prince. O(+ sion and is just a typical politician are practicing good governance of see a successful game plan to defend don’t think she would get 5 percent of “At this particular time of his life that (You can read my full feature story speaking out of both sides of his keeping an open mind before making against his unique style. He has no real the vote.” I document in these photographs he is for Picture at: christinahinke.com/ mouth. decisions. Our Mayor, Charles policies, and apparently no capacity or The one thing we do know about very solitary. He has taken a different picmagprince.htm) We as a community deserve to hear Lombardo, has done the same as a willingness to learn. He makes wildly candidate Donald Trump is that he is a the options without having a local member of the planning board. inaccurate claims, childish personal one-trick pony, and that trick is pas- Scotch Plains Needs Leaders That political party so quick to call it a Garwood’s Democratic Club have boasts and has rewritten the rules of sion. With very little political knowl- “monstrosity” and condemn the idea chosen not to take a stance, but in- political civility to resemble reality edge he can’t realistically compete for without understanding the potential. stead have used social media and TV (the Jerry Springer Show in par- your mind, so he tries to arouse your Put The Taxpayers First ticular). Into this snake pit now walks heart instead. He wouldn’t dare de- That’s exactly what the Garwood word of mouth to encourage all neigh- As the Scotch Plains Fanwood Smith, candidate for Mayor. “There Republican Party led by Mathieu has bors to attend the planning board Hillary Clinton, and what we are about bate Hillary Clinton on substance or Times reported last month, May 12 is is no reason why Scotch Plains tax- to witness will be unprecedented in policy. Instead he will relentlessly at- done. Russo Development presently meetings to hear the details for them- Tax Freedom Day in New Jersey. An payers should have to work every day owns the “Petro” site and is in the selves. This project has been years in American politics. tack her character, and Bill’s too at annual report by the nonpartisan Tax from January 1 to May 12 to pay our To meet her challenge Trump will every opportunity. If and how she re- process of acquiring “Casale.” the planning, the approach is com- Foundation shows that Tax Freedom town’s egregious property taxes. Shouldn’t we at least listen to and try plex and to suggest this is something indeed evolve, from “Make America sponds to the onslaught of personal Day, the day that Americans have Young people can’t afford to settle attacks will be a pivotal choice for her to work with Russo, our town plan- that has been thrust upon Garwood earned enough money to pay their here and retirees can’t afford to stay ner, and planning board (formed by residents is just another example of PUBLIC NOTICE campaign. No doubt Donald Trump total tax bill for the year, fell on April here. No wonder why people refer to will want to make this election an appointments by the mayor repre- the scare tactics demonstrated by this TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 24 for most of the country. However, Scotch Plains as ‘Tax Plains.’ Tax senting both parties) before we say Republican group. We are all learn- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT integrity choice for America: who do for New Jersey and Scotch Plains Freedom Day comes way too late for you trust more? What man so reckless no? ing and hearing about the current NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING taxpayers, Tax Freedom Day is today, us, and the misguided, irresponsible The Republican Party is clearly proposal and will continue to under- with knowing or expressing the truth May 12, 132 days into the year. Just borrowing and spending budget of In accordance with the ordinances of the would ever want to bring such a choice more consumed with scaring the pub- stand the implications for Garwood Township of Cranford, and the statutes of one state, Connecticut, celebrates Tax Mayor Glover will only push Tax the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby upon himself? Clearly, it would be a lic than good governance in an at- and formulate our opinions. This man willing to bet everything that the Freedom Day later than New Jersey. Freedom Day even further into the tempt to ensure they retain their coun- year’s Democratic Council candi- served upon you than an application for What’s even more troubling is that year.” development, Application No. ZBA-16- widespread popularity of bad behav- cil seats. The Republican Party thrives dates, Jen Blumenstock and Marc 001 to be located in Zone C-2, on the ior and public humiliation on reality the property tax crisis in Scotch Plains Ted Spera, candidate for Town on negativity and looks for any op- Lazarow, have attended planning premises known as the Address 370 North TV can also be used to win himself the is even worse than most of the state. Council, agreed that property taxes in Avenue East (NJ St. Hwy. Rt. 28), Cranford, portunity to say no even when it could board and council meetings to listen prize. Twice. According to the latest property tax Scotch Plains are out of control. before making a judgment. New Jersey Block No. 319, Lot No. 11, has data from the Department of Com- “Scotch Plains residents should not been submitted by Applicant Quick Check PUBLIC NOTICE The people of Garwood deserve PUBLIC NOTICE munity Affairs, the average property be forced to move out of town to Corporation of Address 3 Old Highway 28, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD elected officials who are able to put P.O. Box 600, Whitehouse Station, New BOROUGH OF GARWOOD tax bill in Scotch Plains last year was pursue their dreams. Only tomorrow, PLANNING BOARD Jersey 08889. politics aside and make decisions BOND ORDINANCE $12,652. By comparison the average the day after Tax Freedom Day, will The proposed development involves and Please take notice that Sprint Spectrum based on facts – not rhetoric. STATEMENT AND SUMMARY requires the granting of relief from the statewide property tax bill was $8,353 people in Scotch Plains actually be L.P. and T-Mobile Northeast LLC, the les- in 2015. Less than 0.2 percent of working to feed, clothe, and house sees of a portion of property known as the Hugh Sinclair following requirements of the ordinance so The bond ordinance, the summary terms Democratic Committee Chairman as to permit: of which are included herein, has been homeowners in the nation pay more their families. We need leaders who Public Service Electric and Gas Company The demolition of an existing outdated finally adopted by the Borough Council of than $12,000 in property taxes, ac- will put taxpayers first, and fight to property located on South Avenue, Garwood industrial building and the construction of the Borough of Garwood, in the County of Fanwood, New Jersey, and shown as Lot a 5,504 square foot Quick Check Food Union, State of New Jersey on May 10, cording to NJ.com. reduce property taxes so that families 8, Block 55, on the Fanwood Tax Assess- PUBLIC NOTICE Store with integrated gas sales (16 fueling 2016 and the 20-day period of limitation “That is unacceptable. People are can afford to keep living in this great ment Map have made application to the Fanwood Planning Board to remove con- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS positions under a 5,734 square foot within which a suit, action or proceeding sick and tired of the ridiculously high community.” ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT canopy). The food store will have 13 in- questioning the validity of such ordinance property taxes in this town,” said Al ditions attached to the Boards prior ap- door seats and 8 outdoor seats. The appli- can be commenced, as provided in the Al Smith proval which require them to plant orna- PLEASE BE ADVISED that at the Zon- Candidate for Mayor mental grasses and to install a sidewalk cant is applying for Preliminary and Final Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the PUBLIC NOTICE ing Board of Adjustment meeting of the Site Plan relief together with a Conditional date of the first publication of this state- Ted Spera along the street frontage of the property in Township of Scotch Plains held on May 5, Use Variance and Bulk Variance relief as ment. Copies of the full ordinance are SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Candidate for Council connection with the collocation of their 2016, the Board memorialized the follow- follows: From section 136-35(B)(10)(e) available at no cost and during regular BOARD OF EDUCATION Scotch Plains antenna facilities to the existing tower (Steel ing Resolutions: conditional use standards for convenience business hours, at the Clerk’s office for Pole #16/2-1) located on the property. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS The Planning Board has scheduled a APPROVED: stores with gasoline sales to permit maxi- members of the general public who re- PUBLIC NOTICE Jon & Janis Loomis, 1825 North Gate mum lot coverage of 89% where the ordi- quest the same. The summary of the terms Notice is hereby given that sealed bids public hearing to review the application for May 25, 2016, at 7:30 P.M. at the Fanwood Road, Block 12401, Lot 38, was approved nance requirement is 80%; from section of such bond ordinance follows: will be received by the Scotch Plains- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD for two (2) variances to construct a de- 139-35(B)(10)(g) to permit less than a 15 Fanwood Board of Education (hereinafter BOARD OF EDUCATION Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, BOND ORDINANCE NO. 16-08 tached two-car garage. foot buffer along a residential boundary referred to as the “Board”) in accordance Fanwood, New Jersey at which time you NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS where an average buffer of 15 feet along a TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 at the Board may appear if you wish to be heard with Lynn & Victor Vinegra, 2676 Far View residential boundary is required; from sec- TO AMEND SECTIONS 4, 9, offices located at Evergreen Avenue and Notice is hereby given that sealed bids respect to this application. The documents Drive, Block 5201, Lot 19, was approved to tion 136-35(10)(k), to permit a canopy roof 10, 11 AND 14 OF THE BOND Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey will be received by the Scotch Plains- and plans in support of this project are modify the existing front-yard set-back for which does not have a change in roof ORDINANCE (ORD. NO. 15- 07076, from interested vendors for Custo- Fanwood Board of Education (hereinafter available for inspection at the office of the a new single family dwelling. elevation, whereas the requirement is that 15) ENTITLED: “BOND OR- dial Supplies and Electrical Supplies referred to as the “Board”) in accordance planning board at the Borough Hall during normal business hours. David Scott, 2107 Church Avenue, canopy roofs shall have a 7 foot change in DINANCE TO AUTHORIZE (herein referred to as the “Vendor”) in with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 at the Board Block 2501, Lot 43 was approved for an elevation; from section 136-35(B)(10)(11) THE MAKING OF VARIOUS accordance with the Bid Requests pre- offices located at Evergreen Avenue and Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. Attorneys for Sprint Spectrum L.P. and addition/renovation to his single family to permit the convenience store with gaso- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, pared by the Board. Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey dwelling. line sales to be within 33 feet of a residen- BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH A copy of the Bid Requests may be 07076, from interested vendors for Ath- T-Mobile Northeast LLC tial district whereas the requirement is 100 OF GARWOOD, IN THE inspected and picked up at the Board letic Reconditioning (herein referred to By: Gregory D. Meese, Esq. A copy of said Resolutions has been feet from a residential district; from section COUNTY OF UNION, STATE offices between the hours of 8:30AM and as the “Vendor”) in accordance with the 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $29.58 filed in the office of the Board and/or the 136-35(B)(10)(o) to permit a principal build- OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- 4:00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and Bid Requests prepared by the Board. office of the municipal clerk and is avail- ing set back from a right of way of 2 feet PRIATE THE SUM OF holidays. Further information may be ob- A copy of the Bid Requests may be PUBLIC NOTICE able for public inspection. whereas the requirement is that a principal $395,000 TO PAY THE COST tained by calling Deborah S. Saridaki, inspected and picked up at the Board Shannon Rapant SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY building shall be located 40 feet from a THEREOF, TO APPROPRI- School Business Administrator/Board Sec- offices between the hours of 8:30AM and Secretary to the Board CHANCERY DIVISION right of way line; from section 136 Attach- ATE VARIOUS GRANTS, TO retary at (908) 232-6161 ext. 4013. Bid 4:00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $25.60 UNION COUNTY ment 1, schedule 1 (schedule of zone MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, Requests may also be e-mailed to inter- holidays. Further information may be ob- DOCKET NO. F-028707-15 district, area, yard and building require- TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- ested providers upon request. tained by calling Ms. Deborah S. Saridaki, PUBLIC NOTICE FILE NO. 20576-15 ments) to permit a front yard setback of 2 ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- All vendors submitting bids must use School Business Administrator/Board Sec- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS feet whereas a minimum front yard set NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- and complete all forms in the manner des- retary at (908) 232-6161 ext. 4013. Bid NOTICE TO REDEEM PLANNING BOARD back of 20 feet is required, and to permit a TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ignated and include all information required Requests may also be e-mailed to inter- FWDSL; PLAINTIFF VS. lot coverage of 89% whereas the maxi- THE ISSUANCE OF BOND in the Bid Requests. The Board assumes ested providers upon request. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the NELLO PATTI; LOUIS mum lot coverage permitted is 75%; from ANTICIPATION NOTES IN no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- All vendors submitting bids must use Planning Board of the Township of Scotch POSADAS A/K/A LUIS section 136-23.10(10)(1)(e) to permit a ANTICIPATION OF THE IS- rected in delivery. No bid may be with- and complete all forms in the manner des- Plains will hold a public hearing on May POSADAS; MRS. LOUIS size of 3 square feet for directional signs SUANCE OF SUCH BONDS,” drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after ignated and include all information required 23, 2016 at 7:30 pm., First Floor Council POSADAS A/K/A LUIS whereas a size of 2 square feet is permit- ADOPTED ON AUGUST 11, the date set for the opening thereof. in the Bid Requests. The Board assumes Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 Park POSADAS, WIFE OF LOUIS ted, and to permit a directional sign set- 2015. Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c. 57, all bids no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- Avenue, Scotch Plains to hear the Applica- POSADAS A/K/A LUIS back of 0 feet whereas a setback of 5 feet must be accompanied by a New Jersey rected in delivery. No bid may be with- tion for 1801 Lake Avenue Acquisition, Purpose(s): To make the following POSADAS; DONATO from any property line is permitted; from Business Registration Certificate (BRC) drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after LLC, for property located at 1801 Lake amendments to Bond Ordinance No. 15- SCIOSCIA; ROSA SCIOSCIA; section 136.23.10(4)(F)(2-3) to permit a issued by the New Jersey Department of the date set for the opening thereof. Avenue, Block 12902, Lot 2, R-1 Zone who 15 adopted on August 11, 2015: STATE OF NEW JERSEY; maximum sign area for a freestanding sign Treasury, Division of Revenue. All ven- Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c. 57, all bids is proposing to subdivide one (1) lot into MRS. NELLO PATTI, WIFE OF of 120 square feet whereas a sign area of 1. Amend Section 4 to: (A)(i) increase dors are required to comply with the re- must be accompanied by a New Jersey two (2) non-conforming lots, remove the NELLO PATTI; 12 square feet is permitted and to permit a the appropriation and estimated cost in quirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127, “Law Business Registration Certificate (BRC) existing shed and frame garage, as well as DEFENDANT(S) freestanding sign height of 20 feet whereas Section 4.A. from $290,000 to $327,000 Against Discrimination” and the Affirma- issued by the New Jersey Department of the existing driveway to that garage; retain the requirement is a maximum height of 4 (an increase of $37,000); (ii) increase the tive Action statutes and regulations, Treasury, Division of Revenue. All ven- TO: NELLO PATTI; MRS. NELLO the one existing home and construct a new feet; from section 136-23.10(5)(b)(2) gas down payment appropriated in Section N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. dors are required to comply with the re- PATTI, WIFE OF NELLO PATTI; LOUIS two-car garage, as well as construct a new station free standing sign requirements, to 4.A. from $3,600 to $5,365 (an increase of 17:27-1.1 et seq. quirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127, “Law POSADAS A/K/A LUIS POSADAS; MRS. single family dwelling on the new pro- permit a maximum sign area of 120 square $1,765); and (iii) increase the bonds and Bids must be submitted to the Scotch Against Discrimination” and the Affirma- LOUIS POSADAS A/K/A LUIS posed lot contrary to the following Zoning feet whereas the requirement is 30 square notes authorized in Section 4.A. from Plains-Fanwood Board of Education no tive Action statutes and regulations, POSADAS, WIFE OF LOUIS POSADAS Ordinances: feet; from Section 136 Attachment A Sched- $71,400 to $106,635 (an increase of later than: N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. A/K/A LUIS POSADAS; Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, R-1 ule of Space Regulations to permit a mini- $35,235); (B)(i) increase the appropriation Custodial Supplies (CS2017) 2:00PM 17:27-1.1 et seq. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order Zone, Schedule of Lot, Yard and Build- mum front yard set back of 2 feet whereas and estimated cost in Section 4.B. from on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Bids must be submitted to the Scotch made on April 28, 2016, the Superior Court ing Regulations: the requirement in the C-2 zone is 20 feet; $105,000 to $133,000 (an increase of Electrical Supplies (ES2017) 2:30PM Plains-Fanwood Board of Education no Fixed June 13, 2016 between the hours of from Section 136 Attachment A Schedule $28,000); (ii) increase the down payment on Thursday, May 26, 2016. later than 1:30PM on Thursday, May 26, nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock Proposed Lot 2.01 of Space Regulations to permit an imper- appropriated in Section 4.B. from $3,500 1. Submit three (3) copies of the com- 2016. in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the Column 5. Lot Area, Required 40,000 vious coverage of 90% whereas the re- to $4,835 (an increase of $1,335); and (iii) pleted bid package, one (1) with original 1. Submit three (2) copies of the com- office of the Tax Collector of PLAINFIELD, square feet, Proposed 38,217 square feet. quirement in the C-2 zone is 75%; from increase the bonds and notes authorized signatures and two (2) copies in an enve- pleted bid package, one (1) with original located at 515 WATCHUNG AVENUE, Column 6. Lot Width, Required 160 feet, Section 136-23.6(6)(3), to permit parking in Section 4.B. from $69,000 to $95,665 lope addressed to: signatures and two (1) copy in an envelope PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060 as the Proposed 135.51 feet. within 5 feet of the street right of way (an increase of $26,665); and (C)(i) in- Office of the Business Administra- addressed to: time and place when and where you may Column 6a. St. Frontage Corner Lot, whereas the requirement is the required crease the aggregate appropriation and tor/Board Secretary Office of the Business Administra- pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due Required 145 feet, Proposed 137.51 feet. building set back of 40 feet; from Section estimated cost for Section 4 from $395,000 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of tor/Board Secretary for principal and interest on its certificate of Column 7a. Min. from Side St. Corner 136-23.6(6)(3), to permit parking 2 feet to $460,000 (an increase of $65,000); (ii) Education Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of tax sale as follows: Lot, Required 50 feet, Existing/Proposed from an accessory or principal building increase the aggregate down payment Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street Education LOT 3 BLOCK 606 on the tax duplicate 21.16 feet. and the requirement is 5 feet from an appropriated for Section 4 from $7,100 to Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to Column 9. Min. Total Side Yards, Re- accessory or principal building and any $10,200 (an increase of $3,100); and (iii) ATTENTION: Deborah S. Saridaki, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 redeem tax sale certificate no. 101073 is quired 65 feet, Proposed 60.81 feet. additional use variances, bulk variances, increase the aggregate amount of bonds Business Administrator/Board Secre- ATTENTION: Ms. Deborah S. Saridaki, $31,506.95, together with interest from Proposed Lot 2.02 sign variances or waivers that may be and notes authorized in Section 4 from tary Business Administrator/Board Secre- April 30, 2016 and costs of $1,370.68. Column 5. Lot Area, Required 40,000 required by the Board, its staff or its profes- $140,400 to $202,300 (an increase of 2. Plainly identify on the outside of the tary And that unless, at the same time and square feet, Proposed 36,589 square feet. sionals. $61,900). sealed envelope which bid you are submit- 2. Plainly identify on the outside of the place, you or one of you redeem by paying Column 6. Lot Width, Required 160 feet, The Zoning Board will conduct a public 2. Amend Section 9 to increase the down ting: “Custodial Supplies Bid CS2017” sealed envelope “Reconditioning BID May the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Proposed 137.51 feet. hearing on this matter on the following payment appropriated from $7,100 to or “Electrical Supplies Bid ES2017”. 16.” then you, and each of you shall be de- Column 6a. St. Frontage, Required 145 date, May 23, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in Room $10,200 (an increase of $3,100). 3. A Bid Bond or Certified Check for ten 3. A Bid Bond or Certified Check for ten barred and foreclosed of and from all right feet, Proposed 137.51 feet. 107 of the Cranford Township Municipal 3. Amend Section 10 to increase the percent (10%) of the bid amount must percent (10%) of the bid amount must and equity of redemption of, in and to the Column 8. Min. from Side Yard, Re- Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, amount of bonds authorized from $140,400 accompany the Bid, but not in excess of accompany the Bid, but not in excess of lands and premises above set out and quired 30 feet, Complies New Jersey. Any person or persons af- to $202,300 (an increase of $61,900). $20,000. $20,000. described in the complaint and every part Column 9. Min. Total Side Yards, Re- fected by this application will have an op- 4. Amend Section 11 to increase the All bids will be opened and read publicly All bids will be opened and read publicly thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with quired 65 feet, Complies portunity to present any objections to the amount of bond anticipation notes autho- at that time by the School Business Admin- at that time by the School Business Admin- an absolute and indefeasible estate of proposed development. The Board does, rized from $140,400 to $202,300 (an in- istrator/Board Secretary, or her designee. istrator/Board Secretary, or her designee. inheritance in fee simple in said lands and The Applicant is also requesting any and however, have the right to exclude repeti- crease of $61,900). The Board reserves the right to reject The Board reserves the right to reject premises. all variances deemed to be necessary at tious testimony. 5. Amend Section 14 to increase the any or all bids and waive any informality in any or all bids and waive any informality in Anything to the contrary notwithstand- the time of the hearing, including any other All documents relating to this application amount of gross debt of the Borough shown the process if it is in the best interest of the the process if it is in the best interest of the ing, redemption shall be permitted up until waivers, exceptions, interpretations and may be inspected by the public Monday on the Supplemental Debt Statement filed Board. No proposal may be deemed ac- Board. No proposal may be deemed ac- the entry of final judgment including the other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s through Friday between the hours of 8:00 for the ordinance, as amended, from cepted until the adoption of a formal reso- cepted until the adoption of a formal reso- whole of the last date upon which judg- proposed use of the property. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning /Zoning $140,400 to $202,300 (an increase of lution by the Board. lution by the Board. ment is entered. All interested persons may be present Department, Cranford Township Munici- $61,900). By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. and be heard. The plans pertaining to this pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Christina M Ariemma, RMC Board of Education in the County of Union, Board of Education in the County of Union, Attorney for Plaintiff application are in the office of the planning Cranford, New Jersey. Municipal Clerk New Jersey. New Jersey. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. board and available for public inspection PETER V. MCARTHUR, ESQ. Borough of Garwood Deborah S. Saridaki Deborah S. Saridaki 290 Route 46 West during normal business hours. ATORNEY FOR County of Union Business Administrator Business Administrator Denville, New Jersey 07834 Shannon Rapant QUICK CHECK CORPORATION State of New Jersey Board Secretary Board Secretary (973) 586-2300 Secretary to the Board 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $96.90 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $84.66 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $72.42 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $68.34 1 T - 5/12/16, The Leader Fee: $55.59 1 T - 5/12/16, The Times Fee: $51.51 A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 Page 25 POPCORN Keanu Puss & Galoots 2 popcorns

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By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Actually, it’s a domestic kitten chase, film critic a pursuit that evolves from the curative More misses than hits in director effects the title feline has on Jordan Peter Atencio’s Keanu, a rambunc- Peele’s Rell after his girlfriend gives tious action-comedy starring Keegan- him the gate. When little Keanu wan- Michael Key and Jordan Peele, sug- ders into his house, it seems heaven- gest that the effort might best be en- sent. The cloud of depression lifts and joyed by fans of the duo’s Comedy life is again worth living. Central sketch series, “Key & Peele.” His cousin and best friend, Clarence, Oddly, though, while unaware of the played by Keegan-Michael Key, is ec- pair’s cable TV fame and thus essen- static. Thus it only follows that, when tially a representative of the Great Keanu is abducted by gruesome thugs Unwashed, this admittedly easy chor- whose original mission was to collect a tler laughed much more than the sup- debt from the weed dealer next-door, PINK LADIES...The School One PTA hosted their second Annual Variety Show posed target audience with whom I the kitty must be recovered. It becomes presenting, “A Night at the Movies.” Students in grades Kindergarten through viewed the movie. a matter of life and death, literally. fourth grade participated in individual and group acts using music from their BLUE RIBBON....Richard Earl of Westfield won first place in the professional While it behooves to academically Be apprised that, before tiptoeing category at the 15th Annual Union County Employee Art Show during the opening favorite movies. All participants did an amazing job and enjoyed performing. reception at the Elizabethtown Gas Company’s Liberty Hall Center in Union. The note that the essence of comedy hasn’t into Rell’s dysfunction, Keanu was DVD’s were available to order so parents and students could relive their act. The contest was open to Union County employees and their relatives. The exhibit will changed since Oog tripped Grouk as Iglesias, the furry pride and joy of the show was a huge success thanks to the members of the School One PTA Variety be open to the public weekdays until Tuesday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the he exited his cave, the art of making major drug honcho, King Diaz, killed Show Committee. Elizabethtown Gas Company, located at Liberty Hall Center, 1085 Morris folks chuckle, titter and hopefully by the rival Allentown Boys. Now, back Avenue in Union Township. guffaw often reflects the mood and again in the seamy underworld of ille- emotion of the time. In that light, and gal substance peddling, Iglesias, aka Poetry Reading a bit painful to put forward, there is an Keanu, has been named New Jack by anger and nihilism in this rather fringy Cheddar (Method Man), the treacher- NJ Festival Orchestra to farce that doesn’t seem, in the final ous head of the notorious 17th St. Blips. Planned in Fanwood analysis, to be all in good fun. They hole up in a strip club downtown. Oh sure, the story ultimately wraps Hence it only figures that if Rell wants FANWOOD – The Carriage House Revival structure that was once a 19th Present Season Finale itself in a traditional moral message, his little mouser back, he and Clarence Poetry Series in Fanwood invites the century carriage house, hence the name but probably because it doesn’t know will just have to infiltrate the gang. public to enjoy an evening of read- of the series. The May 17th reading is WESTFIELD – On Saturday, May the undisputed champion of choral where else to bring its enmity and The humor is supposed to emanate ings by two acclaimed poets on Tues- free and open to the public. An open 21 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church work in China, commemorating the despair. Read between the lines of the from the idea that these two middle day, May 17. The free poetry perfor- mic reading with local poets will fol- over 120 joyous Chinese voices will seismic revolutionary events of the twisty-turny, often awkward screen- class guys, one a photographer, the mances by Ed Romond and B.J. Ward low the featured performance. join with New Jersey Festival Or- country’s recent history. play and you could make the case that other a corporate team builder, are soon will begin promptly at 8 p.m. in the For more information call (908) 889- chestra (NJFO) to present Enter the Ms Guo’s, appearance with NJFO “Keanu” is secretly a social critique assuming the mores and folkways of Patricia Kuran Arts Center on Watson 7223 or (908) 889-5298. For online Dragon, a magnificent collaborative marks an important cross-cultural smuggled into theaters as a comedy. gangsta life, if you can dig. But while Road, off North Martine Avenue, ad- directions and information, visit celebrating humanism and heroism partnership. As a conductor, Ms. Guo It possesses an uncomfortable du- obviously absurd, this isn’t really an apt jacent to Fanwood Borough Hall carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. heralding from opposite ends of the has conducted the Berlin Symphony ality, an oil-and-water mixture of subject for parody. Finding the humor (GPS use 75 N. Martine Avenue). earth. Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic drollery and murderous violence with- in this pariah while parenthetically glo- The Carriage House Poetry Series “Our season finale concert will re- Orchestra, Jerusalem Symphony, as out the winking sarcasm required to rifying it in the process, is akin to mak- is currently in its eighteenth year at the www.goleader.com flect a unique cross fertilization of well as Qingdao Philharmonic in make it edgy in an avant-garde sort of ing fun of cancer. Kuran Arts Center, an historic Gothic artistic and cultural offerings,” re- China. As a concert pianist, Mrs. way. The immiscible blend has you What is funny is that actual gang marked NJFO Music Director, David Guo has performed with major or- aghast at one moment, and then won- members with a broadminded bent Wroe. “And it will present two musi- chestras in Europe and China and dering whether to laugh at the next. just may find the satire in Keanu cal masterpieces that have become has given recitals in Germany, China, Granted, there are some funny obser- amusing in a self-effacing sort of way, international anthems for celebration Israel and the United States. As the vations and deductions. But the ele- and even regard it a left-handed, al- containing messages of peace and conductor of the Woman's Philhar- ment that’s missing, the catalyst that beit fatalistic, approbation of their unity that are more important and monic in Beijing, she often appeared could make it work, is wit. antisocial lifestyle. Considered from timely today than ever.” as pianist and conductor simulta- While hesitant to mention Keanu in a marketing point of view, I like to Maestro Wroe has collaborated neously. Ms, Guo currently serves as the same paragraph, the great Arsenic think that’s an awful thin swath. Oth- with his wife Shaung Guo to bring the Music Director of Chinese Ameri- and Old Lace, by virtue of its comic erwise, peaceable folk with a socio- Chinese choirs from throughout New can Music Ensemble, and Haiyun suavity, was able to mine humor from a logical interest in street culture might Jersey to form a grand chorus for a choruses. pair of silly old biddies who were cold- simply take pleasure in the charade rare performance of China's most Enter The Dragon takes place on blooded executioners. But that was well the principal interlopers attempt to famed choral masterpiece: The Yel- Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at The written fantasy, whereas gangs and ter- perpetrate. No bit of jargon or swag- low River Cantata. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. rorists are to modern civilization what ger is left unturned. Xian Xinghai’s Yellow River Can- Tickets range in price from $26 to the Norsemen were to the folks of yore. Insofar as Messrs. Peele and Key’s tata may be the work that most fre- $75 with a special discount price of Here, with a plot configuration that big screen debut, the two are compe- quently raises the passion of Chinese $13 for students. For tickets go to weaves its supposedly funny wild goose tent enough inheritors of the tradition people around the world. With its www.njfestivalorchestra.org or call chase through the realities of our inner- honed by Laurel and Hardy and then famous “Ode to the Yellow River,” is (908) 232-9400. city woes, it plays too close to home. Abbott and Costello. Gosh knows those intrepid bumblers masqueraded in their share of iniquitous dens. But Mayhem to be Presented by Mount Students while these two exude decent chem- istry, they ostensibly rely on the fact Published in Anthology that a good portion of their young, Westfield Theatre Guild WATCHUNG – Duffy Dillinger, multiplex audience is only there for an art teacher at Mount Saint Mary the hip sights and sounds. Serving as WESTFIELD – The public is invited microphones, transmitters, and other Academy in Watchung, announced little more than backdrop to their non- to Mayhem on Saturday, May 21 at 7 equipment. that three students have submitted stop texting, Keanu is hardly the cat’s p.m. in the Westfield High School Westfield Theatre Guild is a 501 c3 winning artwork which has been pub- meow. (WHS) Auditorium for a night of enter- non-profit corporation. For more in- lished in the Creative Writing Anthol- *** tainment by WHS’s talented students. formation or to make a donation, ogy, a component of the Somerset Keanu, rated R, is a Warner Bros. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 please email Nina O’Connell at County Teen Arts Festival program. release directed by Peter Atencio and for students. The event is being pre- [email protected]. The artwork was created by Stephanie stars Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan sented by the Westfield Theater Dept Fish of Morristown, Therese Ruane Peele and Tiffany Haddish. Running and the Westfield Theatre Guild. Papermill Playhouse of Mountainside, and Silvana Truppi time: 100 minutes These groups have supported award- of Annandale. winning productions by the WHS Rising Star Nominees "Several students submitted art- Theatre Department since 2010. They AREA – Nominees for Outstand- work for the anthology," said Ms. have donated over $16,800 in the ing Overall Production of a Musical Dillinger. "I appreciate that they all past three years alone to WHS, Edison include Scotch Plains-Fanwood have passion for what they do and and Roosevelt productions for lights, High School’s produciton of The were willing to create work outside of Mystery of Edwin Drood and class, in their spare time. Silvana's, Westfield High School’s production Therese's and Stephanie's drawings See it all on the Web! of Into the Woods. Rising Star Awards appealed to the editors of the Anthol- www.goleader.com will be given at the Papermill Play- ogy. It is a lovely, bound book and I house on Tuesday, June 7. am proud to see their art within it!" Pristine Custom Home in Perfect Westfield Location!

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NJFO Home Tour Wows With Mix of Homes and Amenities

By DEVON YANVARY the third stop, and like the previous Prices wanted. After buying the house Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times two, contained a Colonial charm to it, in 2015, the Prices began the renova- complete with a brick front and the tions—all new plumbing, electricity, AREA – Though the street is pep- small windows so characteristic of as well as adding central air condi- pered with similar, colonial-styled that era. This hundred-year-old man- tioning, a new kitchen and a beautiful homes, this particular one stands out. sion stands in Plainfield, and the smell new patio. After taking out 16 trees A “Cinderella” home, located in of cinnamon spice greeted visitors as and giving the complete carriage DELIGHTFUL DROWSINESS...The cast of CDC’s Drowsy Chaperone delights audiences with their production. The show Westfield, seems to stand on the cusp soon as they walked in. Built in just house in the backyard a makeover, runs through Saturday, May 21 in Cranford. of three eras. With a new renovation three years, there are three floors, the Prices were able to revitalize the featured on the right, and a classic built-in bookshelves, and a one-of-a- home while still maintaining its origi- brick frontage on the left, visitors and kind, golden, floor-to-ceiling mirror nal charm. Mr. Price stated that they passerby are treated to a wonderfully built specifically for the house itself. had to be “very thoughtful” as to what There’s No Snoozing in CDC’s aesthetic merger Addition- they put into the remodel, and that of past and ally, the preserving the “historical integrity” present. How- original of the home was an absolute priority. ever, it is through blueprints complete with a servant’s staircase, Production of Drowsy Chaperone the brick and from con- this home was truly a joy to visit. white pillars that struction Finally was the Margolis home, By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY voice, a trampoline of nuanced The longsuffering butler, called Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and the visitor is were located in Scotch Plains. This ultra- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times pitches, is amazing at times. He tells Underling, (Joe Leo) gets his mo- treated to the placed on modern mansion has two garages, us the story opens on the day of a ment to shine, as well as being third era: the fu- display. four bedrooms, a miniature basket- CRANFORD – “I know it’s not a wedding set in the home of aging drenched in an endless number of spit ture. Inside this Original ball court in the driveway, as well as perfect show,” the narrator warns the Southern belle Mrs. Tottendale takes. home is an open- details (like a massive finished basement with a audience at The Drowsy Chaperone, (Joanne Geschickter). Glamorous It wouldn’t be an old fashioned floor plan that unique state-of-the-art TV area, jacuzzi room, Cranford Dramatic Club’s latest pro- movie star Janet Van De Graaff (Dana musical without broken love that’s creates a dreamy Devon Yanvary for The Westfield Leader and mantle and a wine cellar. As to be expected, duction, but he says it does what Simone), wonders if she should give reassembled by the finale. Trix the The Scotch Plains Fanwood Times peacefulness The “Cinderella” House work this home featured large, spacious musicals do: “It takes you to another up the stage and fame for marriage. Aviatrix (Melody Lieberman) saves once inside. This throughout rooms decorated with subdued tones world.” Yes, it does. Ms. Simone is a giant in voice, gym- the day decked out in her Amelia is accentuated by each room) to convey the ultimate sense of With Tony award-winning music nastic ability and dance. Earhart outfit. And this flier might the silver of the appliances and the dot the house in pleasantly unexpected minimalistic-cool. Though there was and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Her intended, Robert Martin (S. not navigate well, but boy can she greyish-blue of the walls. ways. Though this home does have only one kitchen, there seemed to be Morrison and based on the book by Gene Lough), awaits his nuptials and sing. In fact, the entire cast mem- Following this home, also located visible aspects that hint to the house’s two lain back-to-back, as this single Bob Martin and Don McKellar, this has no idea of his bride-to-be’s sec- bers all have powerful pipes that in Westfield, was the Miovski home. true age, the newly redone kitchen, room featured two sinks as well as is a show within a show. It’s a delight ond thoughts. A nervous best man might not even need the amplifica- Though the previous house was la- minimalistic conservatory and heated two sets of cabinets and were seem- smothered in silliness, double George (C.J. Carter) sings and tap tion provided by sound designer beled the Cinderella house on the saltwater pool ingly sepa- entendres and parody. dances with the groom in an inven- Michael Ferentinos. Musical direc- tour guide, The Miovski house truly add a touch of rated by two A quirky narrator (E. Dale Smith- tively choreographed (Mary Webb) tor Mark Baron’s selection of a evoked images of fairytales and prin- today to this different Gallo) tells us he is calmed down number, “Cold Feets.” The perfec- seven-piece band to back them up is cesses. This home, built in 1930, is otherwise his- backsplash and made less blue by playing vinyl tionist best man entrusts Janet to the pitch perfect. completely brick, and barely visible toric beauty. designs, records, specifically his favorite, woman only known as The Drowsy Outstanding costume designs by from the street through all the layers Next was united only The Drowsy Chaperone which is Chaperone (Judi Laganga). The role Edwardo are spot on in details right of greenery on the front lawn. After the Price through the set in 1928. He sits in his apartment was tailor made for Ms. Laganga who down to the men’s garters, fur-col- walking along the stone pathway, the home, which marble in a cozy arm chair in the corner of is not only renowned for her acting lared evening jackets and period browns of the furniture, the greens of was a wonder- countertops. an impressive set (Alan Van ability, but also for her comic facial flapper-type dresses. the walls, along with the narrow and fully deceiv- Outside fea- Antwerp) or strolls among the ac- expressions and precise comedic tim- Directorial duo of Mary and Ken low-hanging doorways inside further ing surprise to tured a huge tors making proclamations and ing. The flask-toting chaperone winds Webb has presented one of local suggested thoughts of cottages in visitors. Upon porch, a la- pointing out plot nuances or things up being easily seduced by a flam- theater’s finest musical shows in Devon Yanvary for The Westfield Leader and storybooks (though there were a few arrival, the The Scotch Plains Fanwood Times goon shaped we should note. The play within a boyantly conceited self-proclaimed recent memory. There are tons of notable modern twists inside as well!). lovely blue The McCarty-White House pool with a play plot is made up of stereotypic lover named Adolpho (Edgar laughs with tender moments all care- Outside laid a beautiful pool on set home was ac- waterfall characters and situations that ap- Hidalgo). Mr. Hidalgo has a ball with fully crafted by directors and deliv- into a flagstone patio and a pool house. centuated by a and a fire pit peared all too frequently in 1920’s this role. Two gangsters, actors Ed ered by a cast that knows just what The most favorable detail to this house black picket fence (a twist on a clas- perfect for relaxing on summer nights. musical stage productions. Bontempo and Zach Mazouat, who it’s doing. This is musical comedy though was the view from the back sic!). However, once inside visitors Throughout the tour, which ben- The “man in the chair” narrator come to collect money from the pro- at its best. No wonder the Broad- that showed where the brick ended could clearly see there was much more efited the New Jersey Festival Or- (he’s not given a name) gives his ducer, pose as pastry chefs. When way show won five Tony nomina- and the newly placed siding began, to this house than its modern-day chestra, raffles were offered as well thumbs up or down on various num- they deliver puns that have to do with tions and a slew of Drama Desk thus showing a lovely melding of the Americana feel. The home, built in as live music provided by local stu- bers, lyrics, staging and plot. The baking, the noodle-headed tough guys awards. CDC’s version is an award- old and new. 1896, looked as though not a day had dents and art was available for pur- talented Mr. Smith-Gallo carries off are so pleased with themselves, we worthy production that runs week- The McCarthy-White Home was passed, which is exactly what the chase in select locations. the role with convincing pizazz. His just have to laugh with them. ends through Saturday, May 21.

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NIZOLAK BAGS 100TH CAREER GOAL; WALKER 10 GBs; COUGAR HARRIS SCORES 2 GOALS Raiders Rise in 2nd Q., Down Cougar Lax Boys in UCT, 9-4 Three of Nizolak’s goals came Klieman, who had four ground sessions. Took good shots. If we balls, so he’s always looking for By DAVID B. CORBIN with the assistance of Jack Brady, balls, each had an assist. didn’t score, it was a quality shot. the open guy to get the ball to on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times who also netted a goal for him- Control of the face-offs were I think it was like two minute offense,” Nizolak said. Senior attacker Scott Nizolak self. Midfielder Jordan Belford pretty much even in the first half possessions two or three times The alertness of both goalkeep- found the mark just before half- scored a goal and added a pair of but Raider face-off specialist Dave then take the shots. We were ers, Cougar James Harris and time then added three more goals assists for the 10-4 Raiders, while Walker nearly took total control really taking care of the ball.” Raider Riley Guma, ran the show to lead the fourth-seeded Scotch Richie Nardone notched a pair of in the second half, winning seven “We have David Walker on the in the first half, especially the Plains-Fanwood High School boys goals and attacker Rob Gordon of nine, and did finish with 10 action. He’s winning the face- first quarter were Guma made lacrosse team to a 9-4 triumph connected for a goal. Attackman ground balls. Raider midfielder offs. He’s really good at ground five saves and Harris made six. over the fifth-seeded Cranford Dan Allen scored twice for the Harrison Parada finished with five Harris added another three in Cougars in the quarterfinal round Cougars, while attacker Tom ground balls and Brady picked up the second quarter and finished of the Union County Tournament Harris, who had an assist, and four. Reading is Good For You with 13 saves and Guma added in Scotch Plains on May 3. midfielder Connor Fitch, who “He’s been a real spark for us one in the second quarter and Nizolak’s four goals elevated his scooped five ground balls, each this year. It’s such an ‘X’ factor finished with eight saves. career total to the magic number netted one goal. Attacker Richie having a kid like that to control Brogan scored three minutes of 100. Hurley and defender Mike the possession. The first quarter into the first quarter on an assist was a little sloppy. We had to from Fitch but Nardone slammed settle down in the second quar- one in with a little more than two See & Subscribe at ter,” Raider Head Coach Nick minutes left in the quarter to BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Miceli said of Walker. “The third knot the score. The Cougars ex- quarter, we really took long pos- perienced some passing prob- Submit commentary and items for publishing. lems in the second quarter and Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Story on page 14 of The Westfield Leader the Raiders capitalized beginning territory, barreled all the way “He’s a senior, only has a couple ing to draw his guy so he could Tom Harris scored then Allen with Brady’s goal that was set up downfield then passed to Gor- of weeks left and he’s really play- get an open shot because I know added his two goals before by Belford, who scored one don, who rippled the net to stretch ing like it. We are a pretty com- he will make it,” Brady said. game’s end. minute later. the lead to 4-1. plete team. It was a complete “I had a few shots on the out- The Raiders next faced top- “Jordan Belford drove in. I was “Belford is one of our hardest team win today,” Coach Miceli side that were set up by Jack seeded Summit in the UCT semi- open so he set me up for a goal,” workers. He’s good at dodging said. Brady and a few other people. I final round at AL Johnson High Brady explained. and passing, so he was able to With four seconds left in the got the room I needed to shoot School in Clark on May 5. Three minutes later, Belford, get us the ball back when we half, Brady spotted Nizolak, who and I got my goals,” Nizolak said. Cranford 1 0 0 3 4 on a takeaway deep in Raider needed it,” Brady said. whipped in a right-handed shot Midway through the quarter, Sc Pl-Fanwood 1 4 3 1 9 for his first goal. The Brady-to-Nizolak combo worked again less than three min- utes into the third quarter then Nardone came back five minutes later with another slam dunk. With 2:27 remaining in the third quarter, Nizolak flicked in a side- arm shot for his 99th goal. Early in the fourth quarter, the Brady-to-Nizolak combo worked again, this time on a breakaway down the middle. “We transitioned Jack to attack a couple of games ago and he’s really doing a nice job there. Scott didn’t play last Saturday and Jack stepped up and had three goals, so Jack’s doing a nice job on attack,” Coach Miceli pointed out. “I was dodging. I was just try- Page S-3 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Oak Knoll Royals Hold Off Blue Devils’ Surge; Win 7-6 in UCT Lax Semifinals Page S-5 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Blue Devil Boys Grab Union County Relay Crown; Lady Blue Devils Tie for 3rd

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Blue Devil Boys Grab Union County Relay Crown; Lady Blue Devils Tie for 3rd

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Blue Devil Boys Grab Union County Relay Crown; Lady Blue Devils Tie for 3rd

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Blue Devil Boys Grab Union County Relay Crown; Lady Blue Devils Tie for 3rd Page S-11 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Council Amends 2015 Roadwork Ordinance By BRIAN TRUSDELL spent by year’s end, the timing Councilman Joe Sarno informed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of this year’s project was expe- the council that his investigation GARWOOD – The borough coun- dited and combined, necessitat- of the current recycling contract cil on Tuesday night approved an ing Tuesday’s introduction. with Waste Management of Hous- increase to last year’s road Other issues before the gov- ton indicates that a provision project bond to cover higher than erning body included Council- allows the borough to renew at anticipated costs of sidewalk re- woman Ileen Cuccaro’s sugges- half of a percent above this year’s placement, and introduced a tion that application forms for $69,300, or $346.50. $445,000 bond for more road- citizens seeking variances and Discussion at previous meet- work that would include the re- other approvals from the plan- ings have indicated a willingness paving of about four blocks of ning board be simplified. on the part of some council mem- Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader Center Street. As a realtor who deals with bers to consider trying to sell QUICK RESPONSE...A Union County Hazmat team and firefighters from In a relatively brief one-hour property in town, she says she recyclable commodities such as Garwood and Cranford respond to a two-gallon spill of no. 2 diesel (heating) oil meeting and work session, coun- has seen clients “brought to tears” aluminum, but Mr. Sarno sug- of undetermined origin on South Avenue Saturday night that flowed into the cil members amended last year’s by the complexity and cumber- gested renewing with Waste Garwood Brook. $395,000 bond ordinance for some nature of the process. She Management because the recy- road resurfacing on Third Av- appeared to be referring to Irena clable commodity market had Flood Insurance Rates to enue from Maple to Walnut Wisneski, who was looking to sell declined in recent years. Streets and Willow Avenue from her property on Third Avenue Council President Lou New Street to its eastern termi- and needed two appearances Petruzzelli informed the council nus. The project also includes before the planning board in that the streets and roads com- Drop in Cranford Twp. drainage improvements on Myrtle November and December to ob- mittee had rejected the sugges- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE be in October, flood insurance Avenue from Oak Street to its tain a certificate of non-confor- tion — put forth by Ms. Cuccaro, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader holders will recognize the sav- eastern terminus. mity for her two-family home. who received complaints from ings, Mr. Hannen told The Two solicitations for bids for Ms. Wisneski, a client of Ms. residents — of rescinding the CRANFORD — Flood Insurance Cuccaro, was clearly upset by requirement that cars be re- holders can see a drop in their bill Westfield Leader. the sidewalk portion came in 50 The NFIPCRS is a voluntary in- percent over estimates, and the the proceedings, especially the moved from the streets when later this year now that the town- 90-minute discussion the board snow totals reach three inches. ship has accrued enough points centive program that recognizes project was delayed until earlier and encourages community this year. Two more solicitations had on November 12 before it He said Police Chief Bruce to be eligible for the National held over the request and finally Underhill recommended the or- Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) floodplain management activi- for bids lowered the cost but still ties that exceed the minimum required raising the amount of approved it on December 1. dinance, enacted in 1996, re- Community Rating System Ms. Cuccaro said she had main in place since there was 95 (CRS), Commissioner Tom NFIP requirements, according to the bond. the FEMA website. As a result, With the road repaving projects reached out to longtime plan- percent compliance, and Depart- Hannen, Jr. said at the commit- ning board secretary Adele Lewis, ment of Public Works head Clint tee meeting Tuesday night. flood insurance premium rates on Third, Willow and Myrtle Av- are discounted to reflect the re- enues estimated at $296,000 and who offered her assistance but Dicksen intoned that if cars were The township has garnered could not anticipate the cost in allowed to remain on the streets, 1,537 credit points, which puts duced flood risk resulting from the sidewalk repair costing an- the community actions meeting. other $78,000, the council in- revising the forms. they would be plowed in and that the township’s rating from a 10 During the public comment por- snow would end up back in the to a 7, Mr. Hannen said. The total The three goals of the CRS are: creased the amount of bond an- reduce flood damage to insur- ticipation notes authorized by tion, former councilman and cur- street as owners dug out their savings amount is still being rent planning board member Bill vehicles. worked out, Mr. Hannen said, able property; strengthen and $61,900. support the insurance aspects of Garwood routinely repaves its Nierstedt agreed with Ms. “It was seen as going in a back- and more information will follow. Cuccaro. He said he devised the ward direction, and should stay According to the FEMA website, the NFIP, and encourage a com- streets based on annual state prehensive approach to flood- Department of Transportation forms presently being used 20 as is,” he said. those savings could be 15 per- years ago, but they have be- Mr. Petruzzelli also noted that cent or 5 percent, depending on plain management. (DOT) grants, which require Other flood control initiatives matching funds. This year’s pri- come so convoluted that the the committee was recommend- the classification of the flood board rarely sees an application ing the discussion of the pur- hazard area. (http:// in the township include FEMA ority list included Center Street grant applications. There were when the borough received a that is fewer than 20 pages. chase of a new garbage truck to www.fema.gov/national-flood- While saying he was cautious replace the borough’s 20-year- insurance-program-community- 42 property owners who indi- $65,000 matching grant from the cated an interest for being reim- Union County Infrastructure pro- not to offer his time to rewrite old model. The issue drew sharp rating-system). the forms, he also suggested divisions among council mem- Once the township has been bursed by a FEMA grant for home gram. However, due to the county they should not be costly to re- bers during public budget dis- certified, which is anticipated to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE requirement that any money be vise. cussions in March. Page S-12 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Flood Insurance Rates to Drop in Cranford Twp. Garwood BOE Adopts elevations in the areas that have Tuesday by celebrating the Hannen and Patrick Giblin. The seen repetitive losses due to township’s Emergency Medical vote was tabled Tuesday night. $9-Million Spending Plan flooding, Township Administra- Services professionals and vol- Also, about $300,000 was to be By DELL SIMEONE tor Terence Wall said Monday. than $11,000 decrease in “ex- unteers, fire department mem- included in the working capital Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times traordinary aid.” The grant could reimburse bers, and police officers with an budget for field improvements homeowners up to 100 percent GARWOOD – The board of edu- He explained that 89.4 percent awards ceremony. that will be reimbursed by the of the budget’s funding will come of the cost to elevate their home. The 2016 capital budget was Cranford Soccer Club (CSC) and cation formally approved a nearly The committee is to submit two $9-million budget on May 3rd, a from local taxes, 5.8 percent from discussed Monday at the the board of eucation, the com- the state, 2.9 percent from bal- FEMA grant applications this committee’s workshop meeting. mittee said. 3.7-percent increase over the month, one for elevation of previous year, which will include ance/tuition reserves and 1.4 The committee discussed includ- The CSC is “actively engaged in percent from federal sources. homes, and another for Phase 5 ing about $2 million for paving building a second turf field in a $51 tax increase on the aver- of the township’s flood plan, Mr. age home. The $51 year-over-year tax in- streets, $75,000 to replace the collaboration with Cranford crease to the average home is Wall said Tuesday. The township dais, audio system, and lighting Township and Board of Educa- Board Business Administrator/ is still seeking interest letters Secretary Eric Larson narrated a down significantly from the pre- of the municipal chambers, and tion,” the CSC announced in a vious two years. from homeowners who are eli- $500,000 for new trucks for the state of the club email. The CSC PowerPoint presentation that re- gible for the elevations, Mayor viewed the major aspects of the The school board hiked taxes Department of Public Works. also said it is “assisting the town- $133 in the 2014-2015 budget Andis Kalnins said. The police department also re- ship with the renovation to Me- budget during a special meeting The survey of Orchard Brook, of the board on the spending and $217 last year. quested to bring up its force to morial Field and the new conces- This year’s increase is in addi- for the engineering plan to im- 54, a number the police depart- sions stand that is currently be- plan. prove flooding of the brook, is The portion paid from local taxes tion to the $93 jump included in ment had planned to reach this ing constructed ...Sherman Park the municipal budget approved complete, Township Engineer year after it presented its pro- will be excavated to remove the will rise to $7,506,145, a 1.4- Carl O’Brien told The Leader percent increase over the previ- by the borough council last week. posal about two years ago, Cap- foundation of the old school, Garwood residents will see a Monday. The data is in the pro- tain Joseph Van Bergen said. This which has been a safety concern; ous year. cess of being analyzed. Once a Mr. Larson also noted total debt $26 decrease in their county June the department will see two the club has made a monetary taxes per average home assessed design is ready, the engineer is more retirements, a sergeant and donation toward this project too.” service payments will climb to to arrange to have a meeting $518,400, up from the current at $100,000 for a net increase of a patrol officer. Two new hires $118. with the residents in the area of would fill in the two spots open year’s $516,650. the brook to go over the plan and Probitas Verus Honos Total state aid will drop $6,333 Mr. Larson said technology up- by the retirements, and an addi- grades include additional answer questions. This meeting tional new hire would round out to $517,799, including a more is expected to occur end of May Chromebook tablet computers, the 54 police officers. carts and projectors, and in- or early June. A part of this plan for the 54 The parking lot used for patrons Honors for Winter Teams creased supplies for all grades. officers anticipated the influx of He added that the administra- of the Centennial Avenue pool and new population as a result of the field adjacent to the pool is ex- tion will continue the alignment Birchwood development that is and mapping strategies for imple- pected to be repaved by Memorial pending, Police Chief James Highlights School Bd. Meeting Day, Mr. O’Brien said Monday. The mentation of Common Core. Wozniak said, when asked if new He noted Garwood’s cost per Committee decided to dedicate police officers would be neces- By BRIAN TRUSDELL Gorman for likewise being se- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader pupil in the current year is 100 feet of the Centennial Pool sary after it was built. lected as Union County Wres- parking lot for stone instead of tling Coach of the Year. The mem- $13,211, $2,359 below the state The additional cost to taxpay- CRANFORD – Sixty-two ath- median of $15,570 in compa- pavement to reduce impervious ers for another police officer was letes in five different winter sports bers of the girls basketball and surface, and adhere to the plan wrestling teams were hailed for rable small districts. The data for of concern to Commissioners were celebrated by the school 2016-2017 is not yet available. requested by the environmental board Monday night, feted for winning the Union County titles commission to consider reducing as were the bowling and ice Garwood will continue to save individual honors or team cham- money by using cooperative pur- impervious surface by 10 percent Reading is Good For You pionships from basketball to hockey teams. Additionally, sev- in the township. eral athletes were honored for chasing agreements with the bor- wrestling. The ceremony in the ough government, Union County, The township committee agreed gymnasium of Lincoln School took individual achievements, such as to pursue a final appeal for the Taylor Grant for winning the Cen- Middlesex County and other en- up the majority of the less than tities, he said. Birchwood development and is one-hour meeting – which after- tral Group 2 Sectional winter track to file a petition of certification to high jump title and being se- A brief question-and-answer ward Interim Superintendent of period followed the presentation. the state Supreme Court Mon- Schools Marilyn Birnbaum was lected to the all-county second day. Cranford’s appeal of Cran- team, and Christina Barlik for Board member Amanda Langston heard to joke about being “a thanked Mr. Larson for the pre- ford Development Associates, record.” being chosen to the all-county LLC’s builder’s remedy lawsuit third team for shot put. sentation and for being so easy The board also congratulated to work with. was denied last month by the Jacquelyn Dyer for being named Sean Leonard, Hunter Remley state appellate court. and Michael Smith were noted The next meeting of the board goleader.com/subscribe Union County Girls Basketball will be Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 The official meeting began CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Coach of the Year and Patrick p.m., at Lincoln School. Page S-13 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Honors for Winter Teams Highlights Bd. Meeting Centennial Apartments for being selected to the all-Union ange Avenue School science Robert Carfagno alerted the County Conference first team in teacher Sandra Wogksch from members to be prepared for a Approved By Zoning Board boys basketball. In more formal September 1 to January 2 and lengthy agenda at its next meet- By NICOLAS FERNANDES about it if he sees a document duties, the board approved a Hillside Avenue School psycholo- ing on Monday, May 23, since Specially Written for The Westfield Leader stating that the land belongs to series of housekeeping matters, gist Amy Goldberg from Sep- more housekeeping items such CRANFORD — The site plan pro- Ms. Mayer. including a schedule of tax pay- tember 1 through June 30, 2017. as shared-service agreements posal for a controversial mixed- The Centennial Village Group ments, setting a list of tuition It also approved the reappoint- and other similar matters would use building that would replace asked if a crosswalk accompa- fees for out-of-district students ments of tenured and non-ten- need to be dealt with before the the abandoned Lehigh’s Auto nied by a flashing pedestrian sig- and adopting the approved list of ured teachers as well as office final two meetings of the school Repair on Centennial Avenue was nal could be placed between New Jersey state contract ven- personnel. Board administrator year. approved by the Cranford Board North Lehigh Avenue and Winans dors. The annual tuition rates of Adjustment Monday night. Avenue similar to the one be- ranged from $9,028 for an out- The site plan, by applicant 310 tween Elm Street and Severin of-district preschool/kindergar- Author Tom Sloan to Speak Centennial Avenue, LLC, showed Court, one block away, ensuring ten student to $79,201 for a child a 1,952 square foot building with the safety of children crossing with autism spectrum disorder. one or two retail spaces on the the street while walking to and The board also okayed travel In Cranford on May 23 first level and 20 residential units from Hillside Avenue School. The expenditures for staff and board CRANFORD — The public is in- ceeds from the sale of the book occupying the second and third board will recommend that idea members for various seminars floors. to the county, Mr. Marotta said, and workshops as well as three vited to meet local author Tom will be donated to the Navy SEAL Sloan on Monday, May 23, at 7 Foundation and Children’s Spe- After a night of complaints from because Centennial Avenue is a field trips: the Shark River Wa- owners of single-family homes county road. tershed for fossil exploration for p.m., at the Cranford Commu- cialized Hospital in New nity Center. The Community Cen- Brunswick. Admission is free and surrounding the site, the board All of the residents opposed to Lincoln School grades 4 to 7 on came to the conclusion that the the plan were concerned that it Thursday, May 26, and high ter is located at 220 Walnut Av- all are welcome. The Cranford enue, Cranford. Public Library is sponsoring this mixed-use building is better than would turn the area into the ex- school field trips to Six Flags for the other likely options—a Dunkin act opposite of what it was that the New Jersey Association of Mr. Sloan, a retired Secret Ser- program. For a full list of upcom- vice agent who grew up in ing programs, visit the library on Donuts, a convenience store, or made them want to move to Student Council Spring Awards a vacant site. town, a quiet place to raise a on Wednesday, June 1 and Cranford, is the author of the the Internet at cranford.com/li- recently published political thriller brary. “If we denied this, it might sit family and send their children to Nomahegan Park for team build- like this for another 10 years,” a safe school. ing on Friday, June 3. “Bratva’s Rose Tattoo.” Mr. Sloan’s Secret Service ca- Board of Adjustment Chairman Brandon De Oliveira, who Board President Kurt Petschow La Bella Musica Ronald Marotta said at the public moved to Cranford with his fam- announced that Livingston Av- reer included protecting retired President Richard Nixon for more meeting. ily as a child from Hillside, ex- enue School third grade teacher Due In Cranford Variances sought included den- plained that Cranford is supposed Barbara Murphy would retire ef- than four years, protecting Presi- CRANFORD — The Friends of dent Bill Clinton, and overseeing sity, height, exceeding the sto- to be a safe town for families with fective June 30 after 45 years the Cranford Public Library will ries permitted, parking, and set- children, not a place filled with with the district. Mr. Petschow such major security assignments sponsor an evening of tradi- as Papal visits, the Salt Lake City backs, amongst others. development of rental space. noted that Ms. Murphy, who has tional Italian music featuring Although the residents were “Please remember why you or been a lifelong resident of Cran- Olympic Games and NATO 50. La Bella Musica on Wednes- Mr. Sloan will have copies of against the regulation, Mr. Triarsi your family decided to move to ford as had her parents, started day, June 1, at 7:30 p.m., in explained that more density in a Cranford,” Mr. De Oliveira told out at Walnut Avenue School in “Bratva’s Rose Tattoo” available the Cranford Community Cen- for purchase and for signing. Pro- downtown area is good because the board. 1971 before transferring to ter. The Cranford Community the new residents will utilize the Mr. Triarsi’s argument was that Livingston where she remained Center is located at 220 Wal- town’s businesses. nothing can be worse than what throughout her career. Board Reading is Good For You nut Avenue. “More density in a downtown has been in that spot since the member William Hulse added that La Bella Musica is headed up neighborhood is better than less 1980s. the PTA was expected to honor by mandolinist Franco Digangi, density,” Mr. Triarsi said. “There cannot be a less effi- Ms. Murphy at a spring concert at a native of Italy, and rounded Marie Mayer, the owner of the cient use of land than what’s the school on Wednesday, May out by Mark Sample on second neighboring 304-306 Centennial existed on this site for the past 18. The board also acknowledged mandolin, Gail Sample on flute, Avenue, brought up that part of few decades,” Mr. Triarsi said. the resignations of Orange Av- and Ben Larkey on guitar. the development would use up Board Secretary Jeffrey Pistol enue and Bloomingdale Avenue Admission to this program is land that she owns. said there should be less resi- schools Spanish teacher free and all are welcome. For Mr. Triarsi denied this claim, dential space and more retail Concepcion Fernandez-Vilaseca more information about pro- but said he would speak to her space. and child study team school psy- grams sponsored by the “It’s a very nice building, but it chologist Erin McCormick effec- Friends of the Cranford Public needs to be smaller,” Mr. Pistol tive June 30. Additionally, it ap- Library, visit cranford.com/li- said. proved leaves of absence for Or- goleader.com/subscribe Probitas Verus Honos brary. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-14 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary both planning board redevelop- Prince’s Music Grabbed Me ment plan sessions at Lincoln Local Letters to the Editor School in the past two weeks to When I Was 13 continue to learn about the plan When I heard the news about ter.” His music over the four and have not spoken as to how Prince April 21, I was devastated. decades that he produced has Garwood Officials Should Make they will vote before the council My heart was like thunder inside continually evolved in sound and because they are practicing good of me. I still can’t say the words of lyrics, but one mainstay is his Decisions Based on Facts, Not Rhetoric governance of keeping an open what happened on that date. connection to his spirituality and mind before making decisions. Prince’s music grabbed me when As chairman of the Garwood presently owns the “Petro” site Our Mayor, Charles Lombardo, faith. and is in the process of acquiring I was 13, the time when Purple When I had the privilege to Democratic Party, I am proud of has done the same as a member Rain surged him to the spotlight, the Democratic elected officials “Casale.” Shouldn’t we at least of the planning board. speak with photographer Randee listen to and try to work with and in the decades of music since, St. Nicholas in 2008 about a book and this year’s candidates for Garwood’s Democratic Club I had found a connection to his council, Jen Blumenstock and Russo, our town planner, and have chosen not to take a stance, she collaborated on with Prince, planning board (formed by ap- lyrics that mused the meaning of she spoke of Prince’s spirituality Marc Lazarow, for truly keeping but instead have used social life, spiritual enlightenment, and an open mind when it comes to pointments by the mayor repre- media and word of mouth to and evolution that she captures senting both parties) before we God. While his guitar is the sound in photographs for 21 Nights, a the major issue before our bor- encourage all neighbors to at- of heaven to my ears, his ough: the redevelopment of the say no? tend the planning board meet- collection of photographs by her The Republican Party is clearly songwriting is powerful. and lyrics and poetry by Prince. Casale/Petro property on South ings to hear the details for them- Prince said to Chris Rock in an Avenue. This is a big opportunity more consumed with scaring the selves. This project has been “At this particular time of his life public than good governance in interview that “music…is to en- that I document in these photo- for Garwood and deserves the years in the planning, the ap- lighten and empower us and due diligence by council to ex- an attempt to ensure they retain proach is complex and to sug- graphs he is very solitary. He has their council seats. The Republi- make us feel closer to our cen- taken a different direction on his plore the best possible option for gest this is something that has redevelopment. Unfortunately, can Party thrives on negativity been thrust upon Garwood resi- spiritual path,” she told me in and looks for any opportunity to 2008. “…What I see in him is an on the other hand, over the past dents is just another example of Centennial Apts. month, the Republican Club of say no even when it could be in the scare tactics demonstrated incredible evolution and I think the best interest for Garwood. he and his spirituality are right Garwood ripped up the plan of by this Republican group. We are Approved by Board the property owner and blasted Councilman Mathieu also tried all learning and hearing about there evolving with everything to score political points by disre- else about him,” she said. St. the entire town with flyers filled the current proposal and will con- According to Mr. Triarsi, it is with misinformation, bias, and specting the former mayor of tinue to understand the implica- Nicholas told me purple lights Roselle Park, who graciously vol- not economically possible to re- were used in his performances to spin, without even first learning tions for Garwood and formulate duce the number of units in the the details. unteered his time to inform the our opinions. This year’s Demo- spread healing. public of his town’s challenges development. As I listen again to the many Republican Chairman Jim cratic Council candidates, Jen John Quick, who lives on North Mathieu, who is seeking his third with re-development. Many Blumenstock and Marc Lazarow, Prince albums I own, and reflect Garwood residents in the audi- Lehigh Avenue, said that he and upon the meaning of his more term on council this year, stated have attended planning board all of his neighbors have families at the second planning board ence displayed their dissatisfac- and council meetings to listen profoundly spiritual songs, and tion with the performance by the with children, and that the traffic as I read the current stories of meeting at Lincoln School on the before making a judgment. caused from the mixed-use build- redevelopment plan that he will Councilman and expressed their The people of Garwood deserve Prince, I ask: How do we want to appreciation for the former ing will affect their safety. be remembered, not in our pass- “keep an open mind” when it elected officials who are able to “It’s a beautiful building, but it comes before the council for a mayor’s time. Councilman put politics aside and make deci- ing, but today? What path will Mathieu’s inability to engage in doesn’t belong in our neighbor- you choose? Think about that at vote. How can he suggest to the sions based on facts – not rheto- hood,” Mr. Quick said. “It be- citizens that he is able to do this productive conversation to gain ric. every moment, and act positively, valuable input from a neighbor- longs on South Avenue or North and it will reward not only you after his party clearly made up Hugh Sinclair Avenue.” their mind when they created a ing town was just another ex- but everyone around you. ample of his poor display of rep- Democratic Committee Chairman Mr. Triarsi said Centennial Av- Facebook event entitled, “Plan- Garwood enue needs a shopping district Christina Hinke ning Board Meeting to Say No?” resenting Garwood. similar to South Avenue and North Cranford Sounds like he has drawn his Important to note, past mis- Reading is Good For You Avenue, comparing the develop- P.S. With that I’d’ like to thank conclusion and is just a typical takes related to redevelopment ment to Cranford Crossing, a The Westfield Leader for allow- politician speaking out of both are costing Roselle Park resi- residential and retail building that ing me to write about anything I sides of his mouth. dents about $1,000 per home in replaced a vacant lot near the chose for this commemorative We as a community deserve to taxes, according to this former train station. issue. Your support for freedom hear the options without having Republican mayor. However, “That was an area that was of the press is valued. Freedom a local political party so quick to Councilman Mathieu is more con- underused and now that area is of expression is a value Prince call it a “monstrosity” and con- cerned in humiliating anyone that the shinning star in this commu- taught to all he worked with. O(+ demn the idea without under- disagrees with him, no matter nity,” Mr. Triarsi said. (You can read my full feature standing the potential. That’s the cost. The applicant will next seek story for Picture at: exactly what the Garwood Re- Democratic Council President approval from the Union County christinahinke.com/ publican Party led by Mathieu Lou Petruzzelli and Council- Planning Board. picmagprince.htm) has done. Russo Development woman Sara Todisco attended goleader.com/subscribe Page S-15 Thursday, May 12, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Library Increases There’s No Snoozing in CDC’s Titles For Book Club Kits CRANFORD — The Cranford Cranford Library cardholders and Production of Drowsy Chaperone Public Library recently added “The MURAL patrons who are age 18 By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Devil in the White City: Murder, The “man in the chair” narrator cise comedic timing. The flask- or older. To see if a particular kit Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and toting chaperone winds up being Magic, and Madness at the Fair The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times (he’s not given a name) gives his is available for borrowing, go to thumbs up or down on various easily seduced by a flamboyantly that Changed America” by Erik cranford.com/library, click on the conceited self-proclaimed lover Larson, and “A Man Called Ove” CRANFORD – “I know it’s not a numbers, lyrics, staging and plot. Library Catalog tab, and search perfect show,” the narrator warns The talented Mr. Smith-Gallo car- named Adolpho (Edgar Hidalgo). by Fredrik Backman, to its col- by title or author. To see all the ries off the role with convincing Mr. Hidalgo has a ball with this lection of book club kits. the audience at The Drowsy Chap- book club kit titles, search using erone, Cranford Dramatic Club’s pizazz. His voice, a trampoline of role. Two gangsters, actors Ed Intended for use by book dis- the words “book club kit.” If a kit latest production, but he says it nuanced pitches, is amazing at Bontempo and Zach Mazouat, who cussion groups, each kit con- is checked out, it may be re- does what musicals do: “It takes times. He tells us the story opens come to collect money from the tains 10 copies of a single title. served. The kits were acquired you to another world.” Yes, it does. on the day of a wedding set in the producer, pose as pastry chefs. Other titles include “The Inven- with funds provided by the With Tony award-winning music home of aging Southern belle Mrs. When they deliver puns that have tion of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd, Friends of the Cranford Public and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Tottendale (Joanne Geschickter). to do with baking, the noodle- “Everything I Never Told You” by Library. For questions about the Morrison and based on the book by Glamorous movie star Janet Van headed tough guys are so pleased Celeste Ng, “Family Life” by Akhil book club kits, call the library at Bob Martin and Don McKellar, this is De Graaff (Dana Simone), won- with themselves, we just have to Sharma, “The Storied Life of A.J. (908) 709-7272 or send an e- a show within a show. It’s a delight ders if she should give up the laugh with them. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin, “The mail to [email protected]. smothered in silliness, double stage and fame for marriage. Ms. The longsuffering butler, called Age of Miracles” by Karen Walker, entendres and parody. Simone is a giant in voice, gym- Underling, (Joe Leo) gets his mo- “Canada” by Richard Ford, “De- Cranford Library A quirky narrator (E. Dale Smith- nastic ability and dance. ment to shine, as well as being fending Jacob” by William Landay, Gallo) tells us he is calmed down Her intended, Robert Martin (S. drenched in an endless number of “The Light Between Oceans” by To Receive Award and made less blue by playing Gene Lough), awaits his nuptials spit takes. M.L. Steadman, “The Paris Wife” vinyl records, specifically his fa- and has no idea of his bride-to- It wouldn’t be an old fashioned CRANFORD — The Cranford Pub- be’s second thoughts. A nervous musical without broken love that’s by Paula McLain, “Wild” by Cheryl lic Library recently was selected vorite, The Drowsy Chaperone Strayed, “The Round House” by which is set in 1928. He sits in his best man George (C.J. Carter) reassembled by the finale. Trix the to receive the 2016 Best Prac- sings and tap dances with the Aviatrix (Melody Lieberman) saves Louise Erdrich, “Orphan Train” tices in Early Literacy Award for apartment in a cozy arm chair in by Christina Baker Kline, “Tell the corner of an impressive set groom in an inventively choreo- the day decked out in her Amelia its Family M.E.S.S. (Math, Engi- (Alan Van Antwerp) or strolls graphed (Mary Webb) number, Earhart outfit. And this flier might the Wolves I’m Home” by Carol neering and Science Saturday) Rifka Brunt, and “The End of Your among the actors making procla- “Cold Feets.” The perfectionist best not navigate well, but boy can she program, which was initiated and mations and pointing out plot nu- man entrusts Janet to the woman sing. In fact, the entire cast mem- Life Book Club” by Will Schwalbe. administered by Children’s Librar- Each kit also comes with printed ances or things we should note. only known as The Drowsy Chap- bers all have powerful pipes that ian Lauren Antolino. The play within a play plot is made erone (Judi Laganga). The role might not even need the amplifi- discussion aids. The kits may be The Family M.E.S.S. program en- borrowed for six weeks by up of stereotypic characters and was tailor made for Ms. Laganga cation provided by sound designer ables families to undertake hands- situations that appeared all too who is not only renowned for her Michael Ferentinos. Musical direc- on experiments, solve problems, frequently in 1920’s musical stage acting ability, but also for her tor Mark Baron’s selection of a Cranford Library learn and have fun, all at the same productions. comic facial expressions and pre- seven-piece band to back them up time. The Best Practices Award, is pitch perfect. To Show Student Art given by the New Jersey State Outstanding costume designs by CRANFORD — Works by Library, honors four outstanding Saint Michael School Plans Handbag Bingo Edwardo are spot on in details Cranford High School art students public libraries that currently pro- CRANFORD AREA — Saint Tray raffle, 50/50, and a “Super right down to the men’s garters, will be on display at the Cranford vide exemplary literacy programs Michael School in Cranford will Sassy” high-end handbag raffle. fur-collared evening jackets and Public Library from Wednesday, for children from birth to 6 years period flapper-type dresses. host its first Designer Handbag Attendees are invited to bring a Directorial duo of Mary and Ken June 1, to Tuesday, June 14. old, their families and caregivers. Bingo event on Friday, May 20. It personal care item donation, such The art work will be on exhibit The award provides a $1,000 Webb has presented one of local will be held at the Kenilworth as toothbrushes, shampoo, de- theater’s finest musical shows in during regular library hours. Li- honorarium, a certificate and Veterans of Foreign Wars build- odorant or similar products, to brary hours are Monday to promotion of the winning library recent memory. There are tons of ing, located at 33 South 21st benefit the St. Joseph Social Ser- laughs with tender moments all Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; as a model program for other Street, Kenilworth. vice Center in Elizabeth, and be Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to libraries. The winning libraries carefully crafted by directors and Admission is $25 per person entered to win a “Mystery Gift.” delivered by a cast that knows just 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to will be honored at the Annual and includes 10 games with three Advance registration forms 4 p.m. The library is located at New Jersey Library Association what it’s doing. This is musical faces per game, plus dessert, and payment in full must be comedy at its best. No wonder the 224 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. Conference this month. coffee and tea. Attendees are received by Monday, May 16, to Included in the display are draw- Broadway show won five Tony nomi- For more information about welcome to bring their own reserve a spot. For additional nations and a slew of Drama Desk ings, paintings, photos and children’s programs at the library, snacks, but no outside alcohol. information, contact awards. CDC’s version is an award- graphic pieces, as well as three- go to cranford.com/library and Doors will open at 6 p.m. This [email protected] or worthy production that runs week- dimensional works. click on Children’s Room. event also will include a Tricky call (908) 276-9425. ends through Saturday, May 21. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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