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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 4, 2013 OUR 123rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-2013 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Stop & Shop Hearing Continues On Plans to Expand Elm St. Store By LAUREN S. BARR Holobinko in Red Bank is represent- Mr. Gasiorowski told The West- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing objector James Hughes of Mas- field Leader that he has taken the case WESTFIELD – Testimony contin- sachusetts Street. over from attorney Arthur Attenasio, ued at Monday night’s Westfield Plan- Board member Bob Centrella noted who became ill and could not con- ning Board meeting regarding Stop that Mr. Hughes has never appeared tinue. He said that because of those & Shop’s application for expansion before the board, and questioned circumstances, which took place in of its Elm Street location. whether he has to prove a hardship or May, he was not able to provide any The company plans to demolish if “he’s able to object for any appar- particular information on Mr. Hughes two office buildings at 203 and 195 ent reason.” or who would be paying the legal Elm Street to enlarge the parking Robert Cockren, who is serving as fees. area and increase the store’s square the board attorney for this applica- According to Internet searches, Mr. footage from 35,426 square feet to tion, stated that Mr. Hughes is an Gasiorowski previously represented 53,555 square feet. interested party to the land use by a several ShopRites in opposition of Attorney Howard Geneslaw of the matter of law. the expansions of Walmarts. Accord- Gibbons firm in Newark is represent- Mr. Geneslaw said he, “object(s) ing to The Press of Atlantic City, he ing Stop & Shop, while Ronald to the characterization of Mr. Hughes represented Village Supermarkets in Gasiorowski of Gasiorowski and as an interested party in this matter.” 2011 opposing a Walmart application in Little Egg Harbor. Village Supermarkets owns 29 ShopRites, including ShopRite of Garwood. Testimony was heard from Stop & Shop’s professional planner, Daniel McSweeney, who stated that the applicant intends to “renovate and mod- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader estly expand the existing Stop & COMMUNITY CONCERT...The Westfield Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Thomas N. Connors, performs Shop.” And that “an aging, older, at Mindowaskin Park last Thursday night. The band will continue its summer concert series on Thursdays, July 4, 11 and tired supermarket…will all be up- 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park. graded.” He further testified that the store’s current non-conforming conditions SP Council Names Former Vernon would become more conforming, and that the items that will remain non- conforming will be improved. Mr. McSweeney said the supermarket has Manager As New Township Mgr. been there in excess of 40 years and By FRED T. ROSSI former township manager Thomas 2012, six months before Mr. Underhill’s that the neighboring residential prop- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Atkins, who retired five years ago, Mr. half-year tenure commenced. Prior to erties also have been in existence for SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- Giaimis said he aims to be “the profes- serving in Vernon Township, Mr. many years and that the supermarket, ship council last week appointed Jerry sional manager that sticks around” and Giaimis was assistant manager in “clearly has not adversely impacted Giaimis, who has served as business gets to know the residents and the town Randolph and from 2001 to 2004 served adjoining properties.” administrator in Vernon Township since itself. He will officially begin work on as a councilman in Washington Bor- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader Mr. McSweeney added that the 2010, as the next township manager to Wednesday, July 17, and says he plans ough. SEVERE WEATHER...The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado applicant is seeking eight variances run the day-to-day operations of the to relocate to Scotch Plains. While the township budget for this with winds estimated at 85 miles per hour touched down in Berkeley Heights on for signage, but the requests are “rea- municipal government. Mr. Giaimis, 35, will be the fourth year has been approved, Mr. Giaimis Monday. A tree on Kline Boulevard, above, lays toppled in its wake. sonable and proper” for the size of By a 4-to-1 vote – with Mayor Kevin person to serve as manager since the faces a host of other issues, including the supermarket. He opined that the Glover casting the lone dissenting vote September 2008 retirement of Mr. the possible police department merger sign ordinances were written for small – the council on June 26 named Mr. Atkins, who was succeeded that month with Fanwood, the fate of the local Wass Resigns, Replaced On storefront users in the business dis- Giaimis to succeed Henry Underhill, by Michael Capabianco, who served sewer utility, continued cleanup from trict. who resigned in March after six months until his resignation in February 2009. Superstorm Sandy and a potential hous- MS Council By Dierkes Mr. Gasiorowski questioned the in the position. In the ensuing months, Chris Marion served as manager from ing development on a portion of the number of parking spaces being pro- Zoning Officer Robert LaCosta has June 2009 until his resignation in March CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By DOMINIC A. LAGANO of Mountainside since 1999, as the vided in the application. Due to the served as acting township manager. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader newest borough council member. square footage, under Westfield zon- “I view Scotch Plains as one of the WF Rec. Comm. Discusses MOUNTAINSIDE — During its Mr. Dierkes, who was running for ing 167 spaces are required and 147 premier towns in the state,” Mr. Giaimis regular work session meeting Tues- council this November, graduated are being provided. Mr. Gasiorowski told The Westfield Leader. “When a day night, the Mountainside Bor- from Seton Hall University with a stated that if the square footage of the manager’s job here opens up, I see it as Improvements to Venues ough Council announced that Coun- degree in political science and cur- basement were factored in, an addi- an opportunity to do something spe- By DELL SIMEONE $10,000. He also said the league would cilman Jeffrey Wass had resigned at rently is employed at Morgan CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 cial.” Pointing to the 28-year tenure of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the council’s last executive session Stanley in Westfield. like to redo the batting cages with roofs on June 18. Mr. Wass was not seek- Council member Glenn Mortimer WESTFIELD – The recreation com- and netting and slabs of concrete. ing reelection this year. explained the process involved in Improvement Authority to mission met on Monday night for its “We want to move the scoreboards Borough Administrator Jim Mr. Dierkes’ selection. “For only meeting of the summer. Improve- to the other side of the fields along the Debbie informed The Westfield everybody’s edification, after the ments to many recreation venues were tree line at [fields] 2 and 3, and run a Leader Mr. Wass resigned due to “a resignation was accepted, the Re- ‘Test’ Options For Runnells discussed. conduit back there,” he said. “We have personal family matter.” publican Committee of By PAUL J. PEYTON He said the memorandum of under- Al Rabinowitz and Noah Amentf of some contractors on the board who will Mr. Wass, who served with the Mountainside was charged with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader standing gives UCIA the authority to the Westfield Baseball League told the donate the concrete. We’d also like to council since 2008, was a member providing three names to this gov- COUNTY – The Union County Free- “test the market on those options that commissioners they were happy with put up netting on the side near the of the Fire, Solid Waste/Recycling erning body. They were provided holders last Thursday approved a were delineated in that report” and that the improvement to Gumbert Field 1 condos in Garwood. That’s our laun- and Historic Preservation Commit- and the council decided that of those memorandum of understanding be- the UCIA would come back with a and would like to do the same things at dry list.” tees and the Shade Tree Commis- three people, Rene Dierkes would tween the county and the Union County report to the board to review and dis- Gumbert 2 and 3. Mr. Rabinowitz said He also said the clay at Gumbert 1 is sion. be the next councilman.” Improvement Authority (UCIA) to re- cuss “which way go” with Runnells. they would like to redo the infields with holding up well. “It’s an education with “We have something that does Mr. Dierkes will serve the review options for the future operation of Kenilworth resident John Bury ques- clay and put in cut outs and redo the pitfalls. We’re learning,” he laughed. not take place that often,” Council mainder of Mr. Wass’ term, which Runnells Specialized Hospital. tioned the need for the Runnells study. irrigation, which, alone, would cost CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 President Keith Turner stated. “We is set to expire on December 31 of A report to the freeholders in Febru- “I thought it [CHR report] laid it [op- have accepted Mr. Wass’ resigna- this year. ary from Complete Healthcare Re- tions] out and that you could be doing tion from council at our last meet- During an exclusive interview sources (CHR), a consulting firm hired this yourself,” Mr. Bury said. ing and our new council person has with The Leader, Mr. Dierkes stated by the county, estimated that leasing Freeholder Bruce Bergen said the been selected.” that prior to his appointment he was Runnells to a nursing home operator report gave options, “but really doesn’t Borough attorney John Post in the midst of preparing to run for would result in annual payments to the tell us which one is the most viable and swore in Rene Dierkes, a resident CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 county of between $1.4 and $2.1 mil- most financially advantageous and lion. that’s why we are performing this next The report estimated that the sale of study.” Runnells, located at 40 Watchung Way “It’s a necessary step to move to- in Berkeley Heights, could bring be- wards a reasoned decision,” Freeholder tween $22.4 and $25.8 million. CHR Bergen said. said Runnells lost $17 million as of the Freeholder Vice-Chairman Chris end of 2011. Media reports say Runnells Hudak said the CHR report looked at a currently is $20 million in the red. number of county-run hospitals in New At Thursday’s meeting, Frank Jersey, with options in the report “rang- Guzzo, the county’s director of human ing from a direct sale to auction of the services, who filled in for County Man- asset.” He said a number of counties ager Al Faella, said there is no time utilize their improvement authorities, frame for completion of the Runnells “as a vehicle to change how they were

study. running their facility.” Photo courtesy of Donna Vasel “It is now time...to move this for- “So I would say this resolution is in OFF THEY GO...Prior to graduation on June 25, Westfield High School seniors ward,” Mr. Guzzo told the freeholders. line with exploring those options for pose with their caps, decorated to reflect the college they will attend in the fall. this board,” Freeholder Hudak said. Pictured, seated, left to right, are: Jasmine Aldana, Cara Realmuto and Lauren Mr. Guzzo added that the UCIA Anzevino, and top row, left to right, are: Kelly Vasel, Emily McBain and Grace Correction would review each of the options in the Partridge. CLASS OF 2013...The Westfield College Men’s Club recognized 13 graduating An article regarding Westfield High CHR report in order for the freeholders students from the Class of 2013 with scholarships totaling $42,000 at a reception School graduation that appeared in to “make the best decision available to PAGE INDEX held on June 6 at the home of Jet and Susan Taylor. The recipients of this year’s scholarships, pictured left to right, are: Christopher Harris, Robert Romano, last week’s edition of The Westfield them for the public and the taxpayers Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 5, 13, 15 Robert Cassie, Benjamin Schwartz, Alex Ying, Timothy Huber, Connor Moore, Leader should have stated that Kristin and the freeholders at-large.” Editorial ...... 4 Sports ...... 9-12 Jimmy Yang, Jason Colasanti, Pengju (Jimmy) Jin, Matthew Webb, Christopher Troutman received the Perfect Aca- Although one of the options in the Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-11 Ick and Edmund Han. This year’s event marked the 90th year that the Westfield demic Distinction Award. report was “to do absolutely nothing” Community ... 6-7, 14 Classifieds ..... 13 College Men’s Club has awarded scholarships to deserving students. We regret the error. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 14 A&E ...... 15-16

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Scotch Plains Manager CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Parker Gardens property on Terrill called “one of the most extensive build- Road. ing projects in the township’s history.” He told The Leader he has dealt with He also praised the bipartisan vote to “a lot of big issues” during his tenure in hire Mr. Giaimis, saying that “instead Vernon – which has a population simi- of partisan bickering, the council voted lar to that of Scotch Plains – and that he to bring competent, professional man- was “usually able to form a consensus” agement to Scotch Plains.” on significant matters. He said he will “I think Jerry will add tremendous seek to “provide the best level of ser- value to Scotch Plains,” said Council- vice while being as cost-effective as man William Vastine, noting to The possible” – a goal he admitted was a Leader that Mr. Giaimis had been “able “tall order but achievable.” to bring order to [Vernon Township] Mayor Glover explained his vote after they had gone through five man- against the appointment as motivated agers in less than a year.” He said the by questions about Mr. Giaimis’ expe- new manager “is committed to restor- rience. “I didn’t think he had the expe- ing the organization and creating inno- rience necessary to run our municipal- vative approaches to help curb the bur- ity,” the mayor told The Leader. Vernon den of irresponsible budgeting.” and Randolph, he said, are not towns Councilman Michael Marcus said Photo courtesy of William Eicholz HOLLYWOOD HILLS...Jonathan and Rachael Eicholz of Garwood enjoy The “that are in sync with Scotch Plains.” Mr. Giaimis “comes to us highly rec- Westfield Leader on their first trip to Hollywood, Calif. Mr. Glover said that, given the “many ommended by those who have worked challenges the township faces, I didn’t with him previously in municipal gov- feel comfortable with him being put at ernment,” and told The Leader he be- the helm.” lieves the new manager “will bring Photo courtesy of Lois Pinkin Mountainside Council He said the council had interviewed stability to the position.” He expressed FAMILY TRIP...Cousins Mackenzie and Taylor Pinkin browse The Westfield several candidates in the week before his hope that Mr. Giaimis “will be Leader in front of The Palace at Versailles in France while on a family vacation. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 hiring Mr. Giaimis and said the vetting successful and that he’ll be here for a a position on the council and was becoming prohibitive. process – which eventually narrowed while.” already on the November ballot. “Usually we spend in the vicinity the field of candidates to two – was Several council members lamented Mr. Wass had previously declined of $1,000 in a good year and $1,400 unnecessarily accelerated. “We didn’t the lack of a unanimous vote on Mr. Union County Freeholders know either of the [final two] candi- Giaimis’ appointment, with the deputy to run for office as an incumbent. in a bad year [for maintenance]. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Dierkes elaborated on his en- The last two years we spent $20,000, dates for more than an hour,” the mayor mayor calling the 4-to-1 vote “unfortu- try into politics. “I came to a town mostly on that old one. Everything said. nate.” with Runnells, Freeholder Hudak to the north of its present location. meeting and I met John Post. We is staring to go. It has a number of The other four council members of- “No one who assumes a role as criti- said the board decided “that was Mr. Kasko said his review of ac- talked for a while after the meeting problems that we are living with fered words of praise for Mr. Giaimis, cal as this one should ever have to not an option.” cident data from 2002 to October and he asked me if I wanted to be on but they’re getting worse and the with Deputy Mayor Colleen Gialanella wonder what degree of support they The board also approved a reso- 2011, presented by Mayor Andrew a board. Eventually, I joined the cost is getting to be a lot.” calling him “bright, energetic and well will get from those who should be in lution to initiate a study of whether Skibitsky to the town council in Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- Mr. Meyer stated the cost of a versed in our system of government.” their corner,” Mrs. Gialanella said. the county’s improvement and utili- support of a mid-block HAWK sig- ity board.” new ambulance would be between Noting the dual roles played since Mr. Vastine – referring to his dis- ties authorities should be merged. nal, has determined the data was After serving on that board for $145,000 and $150,000. This esti- March by Mr. LaCosta – who she called agreements this year with the mayor on Mr. Guzzo said the study would inaccurate. He said two of the acci- five years, Mr. Dierkes is currently mate would include installation of “an amazing asset” – she told The issues ranging from funding for the “look for any potential savings [and] dents were not anywhere near the the board’s chairman, the first emergency lights, sirens and the Leader that Mr. Giaimis’ appointment Special Improvement District and the efficiencies that may be realized by intersection and two others occurred Mountainside resident to hold that like. is “the first step to putting this business library to Mr. Underhill’s resignation combining [the two authorities] in the driveways of an adjoining position. The council determined that Mr. of multiple hats to bed,” saying that and the replacement of professional through the dissolution of one.” He street. “I very much like Mountainside. Debbie, the borough administrator; Scotch Plains is “a community ripe service providers – said that “given the said the county would handle the He said since the HAWK light I think I offer a little bit of a differ- Councilwoman Deanna Andre, a with potential that needs leadership, at destruction we have seen since the study internally. was installed three years ago there ent perspective. And I think I can be Rescue Squad Committee member; each level and in each area, to ensure new mayor took office, bringing Improvement Authority Execu- have been 15 accidents, 11 of which of assistance to Mountainside,” Mr. the borough’s Chief Financial Of- that we are making the best decisions Jerry on board was the best possible tive Director Charlotte DeFilippo involved motorists making left turns Dierkes said. ficer Jill Goode, and representa- possible” for its future. solution – and, frankly, maybe the is retiring effective August 1. She is from Central onto Clover. Mr. In other news, members from the tives of the rescue squad would Councilman Louis Beckerman told only possible solution to get the town being replaced by interim director Kasko said there were only nine Mountainside Rescue Squad ap- meet to discuss options for request- The Leader he was confident that Mr. back on track.” He added that he was Mark W. Brink. Freeholder Dan accidents the previous eight years. peared before the council to re- ing bids. Giaimis “will be able to jump right in” troubled that “the mayor would not Sullivan is the executive director of “I am asking you, please, before quest permission to obtain quotes The next council meeting open to and begin to work on some of the issues support what could have been a the utilities authority. He is not seek- this gets any worse, to do some- for the purchase of a new ambu- the public is scheduled for Tues- facing Scotch Plains, including the unanimous vote, but I guess progress ing reelection to the freeholder thing. Get rid of the light, move the lance. day, July 16, 8 p.m. at Mountainside police merger and the Parker Gardens isn’t part of the mayor’s priority board this year. light, do something. It’s a tragedy Captain Bruce Meyer addressed Borough Hall. development, which Mr. Beckerman agenda.” Garwood resident Bruce Pater- in the making,” Mr. Kasko said. the council on the squad’s need for son applauded the study, calling it Adina Enculescu of Westfield, the a new ambulance. “We have two “a good idea that you are looking to owner of the home the HAWK is ambulances, one is a 1997 [model] Have a Happy save cost to the taxpayers.” located in front of, said the issue is and one is a 2001. The older one is Westfield Rec. Commission Cranford resident Jim Buettner one of safety for children, pedestri- 16 years old...what’s happening 4th of July! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 disagreed with an internal study of ans and motorists. now is the maintenance costs are the two authorities, saying he be- “It’s very dangerous. Please do Council liaison to the commission, Mr. Fox suggested a four-by-eight- lieved the freeholders should look something. It’s a county road,” Ms. Frank Arena, said, “The nets are a good foot banner with blue lettering. “I just “outside of the county” by bringing Enculescu said. She accused Mayor idea, but you might want to check with want it standardized. We’ll have our in someone “to take a fresh look at Skibitsky of “refusing to correct the condo association first.” own Westfield Recreation sign there,” how the efficiencies are conducted the mistake.” Recreation Director Bruce Mr. Echausse said. Mr. Kaufmann said within the county.” Freeholder Alexander Mirabella Kaufmann said he spoke to the condo the league should give him a color copy On another matter, the board said the HAWK light was a joint association recently. “There have been of the sign. voted 8-0 to approve a bond ordi- county-Westfield project, “in ac- ® more foul balls than before. Thirteen Mr. Kaufmann updated the commis- nance for the purpose of purchas- cordance with all laws and safety GOOD HANDS. years ago we solved the problem by sioners on the status of the soccer field ing property at 61-99 West Grand standards.” heightening the backstop.” at Sycamore and Central Avenues. He Street in Elizabeth. “I’m convinced it was the right GREAT SAVINGS. Recreation Commission Chairman said there are two plans: Plan A would County Counsel Robert Barry decision…We worked with the mu- Peter Echausse added, “I’m in for up to cost $125,000 to $150,000 and Plan B said the county has leased the prop- nicipality over the years and jointly $25,000 a field.” Mr. Rabinowitz said it would cost between $150,000 and erty for more than 15 years for its discussed it,” Freeholder Mirabella would take seven to 10 days to install $200,000 and be a total redo of the motor vehicle division. He said the said. the netting. field. most recent lease expired at the end Commissioner Gary Fox said he He added that the work could be of 2012. He said the county has I can help you save money now. would make a motion to give the league done for half the cost if the commission agreed to buy the property for $4 When you’re looking to save some $50,000 for the improvements. The used people from the Department of million. Mr. Barry said the total Stop & Shop vote in favor of providing the money Public Works (DPW) and hired some bonds to be issued would be $4.3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 green, I’m the first person to call. for improvements was unanimous by additional seasonal workers at $8 to million, “which we anticipate will In fact, drivers who switched to the commission. $10 an hour. He said there would be cover all costs including some en- tional 30 spaces would be required. Mr. Kaufmann said the first week of equipment and materials costs. Mr. vironmental investigation.” Mr. McSweeney said the town ordi- Allstate saved an average of $498 operation by the Westfield Memorial Kaufmann added that the state has a During the public portion of the nance excludes the basement from a year. Call me first to see how Pool went well and the receipts contract for removing trees at Sycamore meeting, Pat Moschetti of New the equation as it is only being used much you can save. amounted to $27,552, compared to last and Central. He said the trees would be Providence asked the board to com- for storage, a bathroom and an em- year when receipts were $21,266. Mr. removed from the Central Avenue mission an internal study “to deter- ployee break area. He also said most Echausse said people were parking too firehouse to the end of the recreation mine the viability of merging the of the businesses in the GB1 zone close to the crosswalks and that it was property. sheriff’s office and Union County have insufficient parking and most Ron Bansky a dangerous situation. “There are some contractors in the police force to make such services of the customers park on the street. 908-301-0711 Mr. Kaufmann said that 503 chil- area who have done exceptional work more efficient [and] save taxpayer The plan also includes two en- dren are registered and 291 are on the for us,” he added. “They’re already money.” He said the study should closed loading docks for tractor swim teams. “Those are good num- working on irrigation there and have be conducted for the 2014 budget trailer deliveries, along with three 519 South Ave West bers,” he said. half of the field done.” cycle. other spaces for additional delivery Westﬁeld Mr. Kaufmann said he would get Mr. Kaufmann also said the bids for Greg Kasko of Westfield, a re- vehicles. Stop & Shop also is re- [email protected] some prices for re-plastering the pool the Jefferson Field renovations would tired Westfield police officer, asked questing that it be allowed to accept and look at capital projects for the next go out in August. the board to take action to alleviate deliveries between the hours of 7 five years. Pool Committee Chairman Mr. Kaufmann said that the recent what he sees as a safety issue in the a.m. and 10 p.m. Mr. Gasiorowski Loren Weinstein said, “We’re going to heavy rain has had an impact on the placement of a pedestrian cross- stated that it is “unsafe” for the reassess what we have today and see clay at the Memorial fields. “We just walk and HAWK signal located tractor trailers to enter and exit the what we need.” received four bags of clay,” he said. Mr. mid-block on Central Avenue near parking lot under the currently pro- On another issue, Mr. Echausse said Fox said, “Memorial fields look good.” Clover Street. posed plan. Mr. Cockren suggested the recreation department needs to talk Mr. Kaufmann said the department He said a county study by the he offer such testimony with his to the Westfield Soccer Association would apply for a Union County Open Philadelphia-based Pennoi engi- own traffic expert at a future meet- (WSA) again about signage for the Sid Space Trust Fund grant again to do Sid neering firm recommended the sig- ing. Faye and Houlihan soccer fields. Fay/Houlihan fields. He said last year nal be moved to the Central-Clover Cross-examination of Mr. “If they’re putting up signs, I’d like the department only received $50,000, intersection, as does an analysis by McSweeney will continue at a spe- to see the WSA website on it,” Mr. when it had asked for $770,000. “Hope- the Louis Berger Group of cial meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at Kaufmann said. “They wanted signs fully, this year, we’ll get more money, Morristown. Mr. Kasko said in 1995 7:30 p.m. and it is expected that Savings based on national customer-reported data for new policies in 2012. Actual savings vary. Allstate New on the fence that divides the fields (Sid he said. Gordon Meth, Westfield’s traffic testimony will begin for Mr. Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company Northbrook, IL. © 2013 Allstate Insurance Company 29722 Fay/Houlihan). We want the signs to The next commission meeting will consultant, also had recommended Gasiorowski’s expert witnesses at face Lamberts Mill Road.” be in September. a light at the intersection, 113 feet that meeting. “Local Service at Highway Prices”

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USPS 485200 Thursday, July 4, 2013 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 54th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-2013 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP Council Names Former Vernon Manager As New Township Mgr. By FRED T. ROSSI “I view Scotch Plains as one of the September 2008 retirement of Mr. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times premier towns in the state,” Mr. Atkins, who was succeeded that SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- Giaimis told The Scotch Plains- month by Michael Capabianco, who ship council last week appointed Jerry Fanwood Times. “When a manager’s served until his resignation in Febru- Giaimis, who has served as business job here opens up, I see it as an ary 2009. Chris Marion served as administrator in Vernon Township opportunity to do something special.” manager from June 2009 until his since 2010, as the next township Pointing to the 28-year tenure of resignation in March 2012, six manager to run the day-to-day opera- former township manager Thomas months before Mr. Underhill’s half- tions of the municipal government. Atkins, who retired five years ago, year tenure commenced. Prior to serv- By a 4-to-1 vote – with Mayor Mr. Giaimis said he aims to be “the ing in Vernon Township, Mr. Giaimis Kevin Glover casting the lone dis- professional manager that sticks was assistant manager in Randolph senting vote – the council on June 26 around” and gets to know the resi- and from 2001 to 2004 served as a named Mr. Giaimis to succeed Henry dents and the town itself. He will councilman in Washington Borough. Underhill, who resigned in March officially begin work on Wednesday, While the township budget for this after six months in the position. In the July 17, and says he plans to relocate year has been approved, Mr. Giaimis ensuing months, Zoning Officer Rob- to Scotch Plains. faces a host of other issues, including ert LaCosta has served as acting town- Mr. Giaimis, 35, will be the fourth the possible police department merger ship manager. person to serve as manager since the with Fanwood, the fate of the local sewer utility, continued cleanup from Superstorm Sandy and a potential housing development on a portion of the Parker Gardens property on Terrill Road. He told The Times he has dealt with Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz “a lot of big issues” during his tenure MECHANICAL BULL RIDE…Attendees were treated to loads of fun, including a mechanical bull ride, at Fanwood’s in Vernon – which has a population Party In The Park held at LaGrande Park on June 25. similar to that of Scotch Plains – and that he was “usually able to form a consensus” on significant matters. He said he will seek to “provide the SP BOE Honors PTA Presidents, best level of service while being as cost-effective as possible” – a goal he admitted was a “tall order but achievable.” Hears Service Learning Presentation Mayor Glover explained his vote By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL and community involvement” and for Mr. Whitehouse added, “We are against the appointment as motivated Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times her help in “reaching district goals.” grateful for the caring that you bring by questions about Mr. Giaimis’ ex- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Other PTA members recognized to our district and our students want perience. “I didn’t think he had the Plains-Fanwood Board of Education were Michelle Wyrwa from Ever- to say thank you.” He also noted that experience necessary to run our mu- ended its year-long meeting sched- green School. who just finished her some board of education members nicipality,” the mayor told The Times. Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz ule last Thursday evening with a se- first term as PTA president, and Jen- had also served as PTA presidents in PARTY IN THE PARK…Fanwood Borough Council Democratic Candidates Tom Vernon and Randolph, he said, are ries of presentations made to mem- nifer Power, McGinn School’s PTA earlier years. Kranz and Kathy Mitchell, pictured, third and fourth from left, greet members of the not towns “that are in sync with Scotch bers of the Parent Teacher Associa- president, who served for two years. Board member Jeanne Cleary said Fanwood Rescue Squad who were on standby at the Party In The Park held June 25 Plains.” Mr. Glover said that, given tion as well as receiving a Service Board of Education President Trip she had been a past PTA president in LaGrande Park. Pictured, far right, is Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr. the “many challenges the township Learning presentation given by staff Whitehouse said other PTA mem- and that she knows that all the hard faces, I didn’t feel comfortable with from Brunner Elementary School. bers from Park and Terrill Middle working parents that volunteer for him being put at the helm.” Marci Bowman, PTA Council Schools and Brunner, School One the PTA always have “their focus on WF’s Stop & Shop Expansion He said the council had interviewed president, was the first recipient of an and Coles Elementary Schools and the kids.” She said she holds all the several candidates in the week before award given by board member Karen Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School PTA members in “such high regard” Hearing Continues hiring Mr. Giaimis and said the vetting Kulikowski. According to the resolu- who couldn’t make the meeting would and “not to diminish those who could process – which eventually narrowed tion, Mrs. Bowman has just finished all be sent their resolutions. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By LAUREN S. BARR interested party to the land use by a the field of candidates to two – was her first term as the Council president Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times matter of law. unnecessarily accelerated. “We didn’t working with all the PTA’s in the FW Planning Board OKs WESTFIELD – Testimony con- Mr. Geneslaw said he, “object(s) know either of the [final two] candi- district at all school levels. Ms. tinued at Monday night’s Westfield to the characterization of Mr. dates for more than an hour,” the Kulikowski said the district would Planning Board meeting regarding Hughes as an interested party in CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 like to thank her for “strong parent Cingular Tower Extension Stop & Shop’s application for ex- this matter.” By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ing the tower. In her testimony, she pansion of its Elm Street location. Mr. Gasiorowski told The Scotch Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The company plans to demolish Plains-Fanwood Times that he has noted that the existing tower stands two office buildings at 203 and 195 taken the case over from attorney Improvement Authority to FANWOOD – Members of the at 120 feet and the new tower up- Elm Street to enlarge the parking Arthur Attenasio, who became ill Fanwood Planning Board unani- grade would measure at 138 feet. area and increase the store’s square and could not continue. He said ‘Test’ Options for Runnells mously approved an application to She also noted that the existing footage from 35,426 square feet to that because of those circumstances, allow Cingular Wireless to continue tower currently is owned by By PAUL J. PEYTON this yourself,” Mr. Bury said. to occupy the cell tower located at 1 PSE&G. 53,555 square feet. which took place in May, he was Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Attorney Howard Geneslaw of not able to provide any particular Freeholder Bruce Bergen said the South Avenue and to expand. The Radio Frequency Engineer Yvan the Gibbons firm in Newark is rep- information on Mr. Hughes or who COUNTY – The Union County Free- report gave options, “but really doesn’t approval was done at the brief plan- Joseph also testified on behalf of resenting Stop & Shop, while would be paying the legal fees. holders last Thursday approved a tell us which one is the most viable and ning board meeting held last Cingular, noting that the upgrade is Ronald Gasiorowski of Gasiorowski According to Internet searches, memorandum of understanding be- most financially advantageous and Wednesday evening. needed to serve all customers in the and Holobinko in Red Bank is rep- Mr. Gasiorowski previously repre- tween the county and the Union County that’s why we are performing this next According to Judith Fairweather, Fanwood and surrounding areas. resenting objector James Hughes sented several ShopRites in oppo- Improvement Authority (UCIA) to re- study.” an attorney who represented He said the current tower was only of Massachusetts Street. sition of the expansions of view options for the future operation of “It’s a necessary step to move to- Cingular, the project consists of approved until this August. He and Board member Bob Centrella Walmarts. According to The Press Runnells Specialized Hospital. wards a reasoned decision,” Freeholder upgrading the substation and chang- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 noted that Mr. Hughes has never of Atlantic City, he represented Vil- A report to the freeholders in Febru- Bergen said. appeared before the board, and lage Supermarkets in 2011 oppos- ary from Complete Healthcare Re- Freeholder Vice-Chairman Chris questioned whether he has to prove ing a Walmart application in Little sources (CHR), a consulting firm hired Hudak said the CHR report looked at a a hardship or if “he’s able to object Egg Harbor. Village Supermarkets by the county, estimated that leasing number of county-run hospitals in New for any apparent reason.” owns 29 ShopRites, including Runnells to a nursing home operator Jersey, with options in the report “rang- Robert Cockren, who is serving ShopRite of Garwood. would result in annual payments to the ing from a direct sale to auction of the as the board attorney for this appli- Testimony was heard from Stop county of between $1.4 and $2.1 mil- asset.” He said a number of counties cation, stated that Mr. Hughes is an CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 lion. utilize their improvement authorities, The report estimated that the sale of “as a vehicle to change how they were Runnells, located at 40 Watchung Way running their facility.” in Berkeley Heights, could bring be- “So I would say this resolution is in tween $22.4 and $25.8 million. CHR line with exploring those options for said Runnells lost $17 million as of the this board,” Freeholder Hudak said. end of 2011. Media reports say Runnells Mr. Guzzo added that the UCIA currently is $20 million in the red. would review each of the options in the At Thursday’s meeting, Frank CHR report in order for the freeholders Guzzo, the county’s director of human to “make the best decision available to services, who filled in for County Man- them for the public and the taxpayers ager Al Faella, said there is no time and the freeholders at-large.” frame for completion of the Runnells Although one of the options in the study. report was “to do absolutely nothing” “It is now time...to move this for- with Runnells, Freeholder Hudak said Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ward,” Mr. Guzzo told the freeholders. the board decided “that was not an COMMUNITY CONCERT...The Westfield Community Band, under the direc- He said the memorandum of under- option.” tion of Thomas N. Connors, performs at Mindowaskin Park last Thursday night. standing gives UCIA the authority to The board also approved a resolu- The band will continue its summer concert series on Thursdays, July 4, 11 and 18, “test the market on those options that tion to initiate a study of whether the at 7:30 in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. were delineated in that report” and that county’s improvement and utilities au- the UCIA would come back with a thorities should be merged. Mr. Guzzo PAGE INDEX report to the board to review and dis- said the study would “look for any Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 5, 13, 15 cuss “which way go” with Runnells. potential savings [and] efficiencies that Editorial ...... 4 Sports ...... 9-12 Kenilworth resident John Bury ques- may be realized by combining [the two Fred Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-11 SEVERE WEATHER...The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado tioned the need for the Runnells study. authorities] through the dissolution of Community ... 6-7, 14 Classifieds ..... 13 with winds estimated at 85 miles per hour touched down in Berkeley Heights on “I thought it [CHR report] laid it [op- one.” He said the county would handle Obituary ...... 14 A&E ...... 15-16 Monday. A tree on Kline Boulevard, above, lays toppled in its wake. tions] out and that you could be doing CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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WOMEN’S DAY...Senator Nick Scutari (D-22, Linden), Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22, Plainfield) and Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-22, Scotch Plains) join residents of the 22nd Legislative District who traveled to Trenton recently to take part in Women’s Lobby Day at the State Capitol. Photo courtesy of William Eicholz HOLLYWOOD HILLS...Jonathan and Rachael Eicholz of Garwood enjoy The Westfield Leader on their first trip to Hollywood, Calif. Scotch Plains Council Photo courtesy of Lois Pinkin Stop & Shop FAMILY TRIP...Cousins Mackenzie and Taylor Pinkin browse The Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Leader in front of The Palace at Versailles in France while on a family vacation. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mayor said. and creating innovative approaches & Shop’s professional planner, Gasiorowski stated that if the square The other four council members to help curb the burden of irrespon- Daniel McSweeney, who stated that footage of the basement were fac- offered words of praise for Mr. sible budgeting.” the applicant intends to “renovate tored in, an additional 30 spaces Union County Freeholders Giaimis, with Deputy Mayor Col- Councilman Michael Marcus said leen Gialanella calling him “bright, Mr. Giaimis “comes to us highly and modestly expand the existing would be required. Mr. McSweeney CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Stop & Shop.” And that “an aging, said the town ordinance excludes energetic and well versed in our sys- recommended by those who have older, tired supermarket…will all the basement from the equation as the study internally. there were only nine accidents the pre- tem of government.” Noting the dual worked with him previously in mu- be upgraded.” it is only being used for storage, a Improvement Authority Executive vious eight years. roles played since March by Mr. nicipal government,” and told The He further testified that the store’s bathroom and an employee break Director Charlotte DeFilippo is retir- “I am asking you, please, before this LaCosta – who she called “an amaz- Times he believes the new manager current non-conforming conditions area. He also said most of the busi- ing effective August 1. She is being gets any worse, to do something. Get ing asset” – she told The Times that “will bring stability to the position.” would become more conforming, nesses in the GB1 zone have insuf- replaced by interim director Mark W. rid of the light, move the light, do Mr. Giaimis’ appointment is “the first He expressed his hope that Mr. and that the items that will remain ficient parking and most of the cus- Brink. Freeholder Dan Sullivan is the something. It’s a tragedy in the mak- step to putting this business of mul- Giaimis “will be successful and that non-conforming will be improved. tomers park on the street. executive director of the utilities au- ing,” Mr. Kasko said. tiple hats to bed,” saying that Scotch he’ll be here for a while.” Mr. McSweeney said the supermar- The plan also includes two en- thority. He is not seeking reelection to Adina Enculescu of Westfield, the Plains is “a community ripe with Several council members la- ket has been there in excess of 40 closed loading docks for tractor the freeholder board this year. owner of the home the HAWK is lo- potential that needs leadership, at each mented the lack of a unanimous vote years and that the neighboring resi- trailer deliveries, along with three Garwood resident Bruce Paterson cated in front of, said the issue is one of level and in each area, to ensure that on Mr. Giaimis’ appointment, with dential properties also have been in other spaces for additional delivery applauded the study, calling it “a good safety for children, pedestrians and we are making the best decisions the deputy mayor calling the 4-to-1 existence for many years and that vehicles. Stop & Shop also is re- idea that you are looking to save cost to motorists. possible” for its future. vote “unfortunate.” the supermarket, “clearly has not questing that it be allowed to accept the taxpayers.” “It’s very dangerous. Please do some- Councilman Louis Beckerman told “No one who assumes a role as adversely impacted adjoining prop- deliveries between the hours of 7 Cranford resident Jim Buettner dis- thing. It’s a county road,” Ms. Enculescu The Times he was confident that Mr. critical as this one should ever have erties.” a.m. and 10 p.m. Mr. Gasiorowski agreed with an internal study of the said. She accused Mayor Skibitsky of Giaimis “will be able to jump right to wonder what degree of support Mr. McSweeney added that the stated that it is “unsafe” for the two authorities, saying he believed “refusing to correct the mistake.” in” and begin to work on some of the they will get from those who should applicant is seeking eight variances tractor trailers to enter and exit the the freeholders should look “outside Freeholder Alexander Mirabella said issues facing Scotch Plains, includ- be in their corner,” Mrs. Gialanella for signage, but the requests are parking lot under the currently proof the county” by bringing in some- the HAWK light was a joint county- ing the police merger and the Parker said. “reasonable and proper” for the size posed plan. Mr. Cockren suggested one “to take a fresh look at how the Westfield project, “in accordance with Gardens development, which Mr. Mr. Vastine – referring to his dis- of the supermarket. He opined that he offer such testimony with his efficiencies are conducted within the all laws and safety standards.” Beckerman called “one of the most agreements this year with the mayor the sign ordinances were written own traffic expert at a future meet- county.” “I’m convinced it was the right extensive building projects in the on issues ranging from funding for for small storefront users in the ing. On another matter, the board voted decision…We worked with the mu- township’s history.” He also praised the Special Improvement District and business district. Cross-examination of Mr. 8-0 to approve a bond ordinance for nicipality over the years and jointly the bipartisan vote to hire Mr. the library to Mr. Underhill’s resig- Mr. Gasiorowski questioned the McSweeney will continue at a spe- the purpose of purchasing property discussed it,” Freeholder Mirabella Giaimis, saying that “instead of par- nation and the replacement of pro- number of parking spaces being cial meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at at 61-99 West Grand Street in Eliza- said. tisan bickering, the council voted to fessional service providers – said provided in the application. Due to 7:30 p.m. and it is expected that beth. bring competent, professional man- that “given the destruction we have the square footage, under Westfield testimony will begin for Mr. County Counsel Robert Barry said agement to Scotch Plains.” seen since the new mayor took of- zoning 167 spaces are required and Gasiorowski’s expert witnesses at the county has leased the property for “I think Jerry will add tremendous fice, bringing Jerry on board was the 147 are being provided. Mr. that meeting. more than 15 years for its motor SP BOE value to Scotch Plains,” said Coun- best possible solution – and, frankly, vehicle division. He said the most CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cilman William Vastine, noting to maybe the only possible solution to recent lease expired at the end of The Times that Mr. Giaimis had been get the town back on track.” He 2012. He said the county has agreed not be here.” “able to bring order to [Vernon Town- added that he was troubled that “the to buy the property for $4 million. Superintendent of Schools Marga- ship] after they had gone through mayor would not support what could Mr. Barry said the total bonds to be ret Hayes added, “We are so blessed five managers in less than a year.” have been a unanimous vote, but I issued would be $4.3 million, “which to have such a strong partnership He said the new manager “is com- guess progress isn’t part of the we anticipate will cover all costs in- with our PTA’s.” mitted to restoring the organization mayor’s priority agenda.” cluding some environmental investi- The next presentation given was gation.” from Brunner School Principal Scott During the public portion of the Bortnick. He and many teachers from meeting, Pat Moschetti of New Provi- Brunner gave a presentation from the Cingular Tower dence asked the board to commission Service Learning Project that the 3rd an internal study “to determine the grade did regarding companionship. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 viability of merging the sheriff’s office He said the project, which has been Ms. Fairweather testified that if the additional height impeding on the and Union County police force to make the same 3rd grade project for a couple new application were not approved, view from his deck or bathroom on such services more efficient [and] save of years, focuses the students on giv- Cingular and other wireless carri- the upper level of his house. He also taxpayer money.” He said the study ing time and friendship to peers, the ers that occupy the tower would was concerned about potential health should be conducted for the 2014 bud- elderly and those in the military. have to remove their equipment risks associated with the tower. Mr. get cycle. Mr. Bortnick said like in years past, before Thursday, August 1, 2013. Kaper additionally had concerns for Greg Kasko of Westfield, a retired students focused on strengthening Josh Cuttrell, a licensed profes- the safety of his home if another Westfield police officer, asked the board bonds between other students as well sional engineer, was next to testify strong storm such as Superstorm to take action to alleviate what he sees as taking time to visit residents at the as a civil engineer for Cingular. He Sandy was to hit the area again. as a safety issue in the placement of a Chelsea assisting living facility and said the current temporary facility Mr. Kaper asked, “If the tower is pedestrian crosswalk and HAWK sig- communicating to soldiers. He also “at the back corner of the parking longer, am I at a bigger risk of the nal located mid-block on Central Av- stated that this year a new component lot at Young’s Paint store would be tower snapping in half and hitting my Call me to see how much you can save. enue near Clover Street. to the project was assigning student the location to install the new tower.” house?” He said a county study by the Phila- ambassadors who meet with other He noted that the tower would be To this, Mr. Cuttrell answered that Safe drivers cost everybody less. That’s why delphia-based Pennoi engineering firm students and play games together. He installed on the existing ballast. He the tower would be 143 feet from Mr. they pay less. But at Allstate, they pay a recommended the signal be moved to said this was especially helpful to added, “that ballast is adequate to Kaper’s property line, which was even whole lot less. In fact, safe drivers save 45% the Central-Clover intersection, as does new students to the district. go up to 150 feet.” He also noted “farther than where the structure is.” an analysis by the Louis Berger Group He said the focus of the project is to that a light on the existing shelter He said structures like cell towers are or more on car insurance. Why wait? Call me of Morristown. Mr. Kasko said in 1995 understand “what it means to be a would be installed on a four-hour “not normally known to fall.” He today. Gordon Meth, Westfield’s traffic con- companion and identifying those who timer and that personnel would visit added, “If they did somehow fall, they sultant, also had recommended a light need it.” He also noted that this year the site once a month. wouldn’t normally break at the half- at the intersection, 113 feet to the the project was “kicked off” with a Peter Tolischus, from T&M As- way mark but rather at the weakest Nelson C. Espeland, LUTCF north of its present location. reading of the book, The Giving Tree sociates, testified on behalf of point, which would be at the two- Mr. Kasko said his review of acci- by Shel Silverstein. Cingular as a professional planner. thirds mark.” This, Mr. Cuttrell con- (908) 233 6300 dent data from 2002 to October 2011, In conclusion, Mr. Bortnick said He said the location of the tower cluded, “wouldn’t reach Mr. Kaper’s presented by Mayor Andrew Skibitsky the students made an iMovie, as they against a bridge embankment and house.” The Espeland Group to the town council in support of a did in prior years, using just three by a railroad was adequate and was, The next board meeting is sched- Scotch Plains mid-block HAWK signal, has deter- words each to describe their experi- in his opinion, a coded C1 hard- uled for Wednesday, July 24, at 7:30 mined the data was inaccurate. He ence. He stated it was especially ship. p.m. in the borough’s council cham- [email protected] said two of the accidents were not touching because some of the stu- “There is nowhere else to go” bers. Community Access Unlimited’s anywhere near the intersection and dents from the military and the and the variance was “piling onto application for a mixed-use variance two others occurred in the driveways Chelsea were featured in the movie. an existing tower,” Mr. Tolischus at 193 Terrill Road is scheduled to of an adjoining street. The next board meeting will be said. be heard at that meeting. Commu- He said since the HAWK light was held on Thursday, August 29, at 8 Fanwood resident George Kaper nity Access is seeking to construct installed three years ago there have p.m. in the administration building testified that he lives directly across a three-story building with 10 mar- Insurance and coverages subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Actual savings will vary. Allstate been 15 accidents, 11 of which in- on Evergreen Avenue and Cedar the street from the existing tower ket-rate apartment units as well as New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, Illinois © 2010 Allstate Insurance volved motorists making left turns from Street in Scotch Plains. There are no and already considers it “an eye- affordable units for individuals with Company. Central onto Clover. Mr. Kasko said board meetings scheduled for July. sore.” He was concerned about the developmental disabilities. “Local Service at Highway Prices”

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GOLF AND POLITICS…The Scotch Plains Republican Committee held their golf outing at Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains on June 21. Republican candidate for Scotch Plains Township Council Llewellyn Jones, third from left, EAT FRESH...Westfield Democratic mayoral candidate Dave Haas, right, con- is pictured with, from left to right, Phil Morin, Union County Republican gratulates Chris Devine, chairman of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Committee chairman; Marc A. Krauss, Union County Freeholder candidate; Commerce, on the success of Saturday’s Farmers’ Market, which opened on Robert Sherr, State Senate candidate in District 22; Scotch Plains Councilman Bo Saturday. The market, located in the south side train station parking lot, has 12 Vastine; Sandy Spector, Plainfield mayoral candidate, and Jeffrey D. First, State FARMERS’ MARKET OPENS...Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky attended vendors selling fresh vegetables, bread, cheese, pies, honey, and more. Hours of Assembly candidate in District 22. the season opening of the Westfield Farmers’ Market with Chris Devine, a operation are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through October. member of the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and manager of the Farmers’ Market. The Farmers’ Market will take place every Saturday morning through October at the south side train station parking lot. RVSA Settlement Pending Llewellyn Jones Attends Lance Gets Award From In Passaic River Litigation Annual GOP Golf Outing By WAYNE BAKER rock had operated a chemical plant in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCOTCH PLAINS – Llewellyn Vastine. A number of local business Newark, which produced pesticides Jones, a candidate for Scotch Plains people and other supporters of Mr. Cancer Support Group RAHWAY – The Rahway Valley and herbicides from the 1940s through Township Council attended the an- Jones and other candidates were also WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. leadership has been inspirational as Sewerage Authority (RVSA) Board the 1960s. Among the products pro- nual Scotch Plains Republican Com- present. Leonard Lance (R-7th) has been we embark on this new initiative to of Commissioners last week learned duced was the defoliant Agent Or- mittee golf outing on June 21 at the The event included several awarded the “Public Policy Award advance our mission to ensure that all that a third-party settlement, which ange, and that the plant discharged the Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch rounds of golf and a barbeque at for Research” from the Cancer Sup- people impacted by cancer are em- would resolve risk to RVSA in litiga- known carcinogen dioxin as well as Plains. which Mr. Jones spoke of his hopes port Community (CSC) for his work powered by knowledge, strengthened tion brought by the New Jersey De- other chemicals into the river. Among those at the outing were for Scotch Plains. “I look forward and advocacy on cancer and cancer by action, and sustained by commu- partment of Protection (NJDEP), has The release points out that the state Robert Sherr, candidate for New Jer- to working with the people of treatment issues in Congress. The nity,” Ms. Thiboldeaux said. been delayed by a proposed settle- had not sued the third-party defen- sey State Senate and Jeffery D. First, Scotch Plains in bringing them a Seventh District lawmaker received CSC is the largest, professionally ment with four of the five original dants, but rather they were brought candidate for New Jersey State As- more open and responsive town the award last month at the launch of led nonprofit network of cancer sup- defendants in the case. into the case by two of the original sembly, both in the 22nd Legislative government. Working together, I the CSC’s Cancer Policy Institute in port worldwide. In 2012, CSC pro- The lawsuit was brought in 2005 defendants, Maxus and Tierra, who District; Marc A. Kraus, candidate think we can do great things for Washington, D.C. vided more than $40 million in ser- against Occidental Chemical Company, argued that pollution of the Passaic for Union County Freeholder; Sandy Scotch Plains.” “I am honored to accept the Cancer vices, such as support groups, educa- Maxus Energy Corporation and Tierra began more than two centuries ago Spector, Plainfield mayoral candi- Mr. Jones has established a website, Support Community’s Public Policy tional workshops, exercise programs Solutions, Inc. for the discharge of and that many public and private en- date; Phil Morin, chairman of the jonesforscotchplains.com, and is on Award for Research and applaud the and social activities, to cancer pa- dangerous chemicals from Newark’s tities had contributed to its current Union County Republican Commit- Facebook at Llewellyn Jones For important work they do on behalf of tients and their families. For more Diamond Alkali Plant into the Passaic condition, and should therefore con- tee; Alexander Smith, Scotch Plains Scotch Plains Township Council. He cancer patients and their families,” information, visit River from 1951 until the plant closed tribute to its cleanup. Republican Committee chairman and can also be followed on Twitter at Rep. Lance said upon receiving the www.cancersupportcommunity.org. in 1969. Sewerage authorities, includ- RVSA’s minutes describe one of Scotch Plains Councilman Bo @llewellynJones4. award. Cancer care remains a significant ing RVSA, were brought into the litiga- the terms of the proposed settlement Cancer Support Community Presi- priority for Rep. Lance in Congress. tion as third-party plaintiffs as a result with the original defendants as be- dent Kim Thiboldeaux praised Rep. He announced the reintroduction of a countersuit filed by the defendents. ing that their settlement must occur Charlotte Schirmer Running Lance for “his leadership and sup- of the Breast Cancer Patient Educa- The NJDEP suit alleged the companies prior to the third-party settlement, port in our shared interest to make a tion Act at The Steeplechase Can- discharged dangerous chemicals into which will remove RVSA from the positive impact in the lives of cancer cer Center at Somerset Medical Newark Bay. Occidental Chemical ac- case. The minutes, confirmed with a For SP Seat on SP-FW BOE quired Diamond Alkali/Diamond post-meeting conversation with patients and their loved ones.” Center in May to help educate SCOTCH PLAINS – Charlotte a long-time parishioner at Saint Agnes “We are so grateful to have the women about breast reconstruction Shamrock Chemicals Corp. in 1988. Brian Hak, RVSA’s litigation coun- According to online documents on sel, state that the original defendants Schirmer has announced her candi- Roman Catholic Church in Clark. strong support of Congressman Lance and care options following cancer dacy for a seat on the Scotch Plains- “We live in a wonderful town. I feel and his unwavering commitment. His treatments. the NJDEP website, the proposed want the third-party defendants as settlement with the four defendants is parties to the case in case they are Fanwood Board of Education, say- it is important to get new voices on $130 million. RVSA minutes say there not permitted to settle in a manner ing “new voices and new ideas” are the school board. Let’s bring in people FEMA to Reimburse at is the possibility of it being increased they find satisfactory. needed on the school board. The of different backgrounds and ages, by up to $400 million to $530 million. In other business, last month’s school election will be held on Tues- parents who have children in the dis- Ninety Percent for Sandy The four defendants who are tak- RVSA meeting included a statement day, November 5. trict and newcomers to the commu- ing part in the settlement proposal are by Dennis Estis of Greenbaum, Rowe, Ms. Schirmer has lived in Scotch nity who want to be involved. It’s TRENTON — At the request of emergency expenses, debris removal identified as Tierra/Maxus, Repsol, Smith and Davis, the authority’s gen- Plains for 18 years with her daughter beneficial to have new eyes and new New Jersey Governor Chris and infrastructure repair. The remain- YPF, and CLH. The one remaining eral counsel, that the proposed suit Collette. She has been active in local ideas on how better to serve every- Christie, President Barack Obama ing 10 percent is provided by non- non-settling defendant is Occidental from the Baymen’s Protective Asso- charities such as volunteering to men- one,” she said. has authorized a federal cost-share federal funds. Chemical Corporation. ciation would likely not proceed tor troubled youth for the Union Ms. Schirmer can be reached at increase for projects funded by the After Superstorm Sandy struck, the A NJDEP news release further identi- against RVSA. This is based on the County Probation Department, and (732) 396-1282 or via e-mail at Federal Emergency Management President authorized 100 percent fed- fies Repsol as Repsol, S.A., a Spain- fact that RVSA continued to treat doing additional volunteer work for [email protected] for those Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assis- eral funding for 15 days for emer- based oil and gas conglomerate and YPF, sewage throughout the impact period Catholic Charities of Cranford and who have questions about her candi- tance grant program from 75 per- gency power restoration assistance and an Argentina-based energy conglomer- of Superstorm Sandy. Friends of Animals in Linden. She is dacy. cent to 90 percent. emergency public transportation as- ate. The release describes that state Supe- Also, the RVSA gave a raise to This increase allows FEMA to re- sistance, including direct federal as- rior Court Judge Sebastian Lombardi James Meehan, executive director of imburse state and local governments sistance, for those areas within New had entered a judgment against Occiden- the authority. The $7,500 increase Bramnick Looks to Stiffen and certain private nonprofit organi- Jersey counties designated for Public tal Chemical last summer. brings Mr. Meehan’s salary to zations 90 percent of eligible costs of Assistance. Occidental Chemical was identi- $150,000. The board also decided to fied as the successor company to Dia- issue a stipend to Mr. Meehan of $5,000 Home Invasion Penalties mond Shamrock. Prior litigation had a year for use of his two professional TRENTON – Assembly Republi- invasion without facing jail time. found that Diamond Shamrock licenses. Most of the commissioners can Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, Home invasion and burglary are trau- Chemical Company intentionally supported the raise, though Attillio Westfield) has introduced legislation matic and dangerous crimes. We have PERSONAL INJURY LAW dumped hazardous pollutants into the “Sonny” Venturo of Roselle Park ob- upgrading the penalties for invading to protect the public by giving pros- Passaic River for decades. The re- jected, stating that he felt it was exces- a residence when a person is at home ecutors the tools they need to put lease also states that Diamond Sham- sive and sets a precedent. from a third-degree to second-degree criminals behind bars,” Asm. AUTO ACCIDENTS offense. Asm. Bramnick’s legislation Bramnick. is in response to the recent break-in, Asm. Bramnick’s bill would also NJEA Urges Christie to Apply for robbery and vicious assault of a provide the same penalty if the in- For More Than 30 mother in a Millburn residence on truder unlawfully enters or remains Waiver on High Stakes Testing June 21. in a building adapted for overnight TRENTON – The New Jersey Edu- cry over the implementation of the new The “Home Invasion Law” would accommodation, whether or not a Years Jon Bramnick cation Association (NJEA) has urged state standards for all students in math stipulate that entering a home with person is actually present. Currently, the Christie Administration and Edu- and language arts. the intent to burglarize and place the the charge for the unlawful break-in Has Been Representing cation Commissioner Chris Cerf to “This is an opportunity to slow resident in fear is a second-degree of a home is a third degree offense apply for a one-year waiver to post- down a headlong rush to over-rely crime, punishable by a five-to-10 and does not require a prison sen- pone the use of standardized tests to on student test scores to evaluate year prison term, and a fine of up to tence. People Involved In make high-stakes personnel deci- teachers in New Jersey. All respected $150,000. Assemblyman Bramnick also sions. The waiver was offered by research cautions against that,” In addition, the offender would plans to introduce another bill that Accidents U.S. Education Secretary Arne NJEA President Barbara Keshishian have to serve at least 85 percent of would increase the penalties for Duncan in response to a national out- said. that sentence. Persons guilty un- assaulting someone in front of a Certified Civil Trial Attorney der the new Home Invasion Law child. • Business Health Plans would not be eligible for early re- Call For A Free Consultation Ammermuller lease. • Medicare Plans “Under current law, some burglary See it all on the Web! • Term Life Insurance A. & Company offenses must be prosecuted as a third- 908-322-7000 degree crime. Criminals could po- www.goleader.com tentially walk away from a home BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, Call for a Quote Today MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC 732-345-6300 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains www.jonbramnick.com benefitsnj.com

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201 South Avenue Westfield 654-8885 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2013 Page3 Legislature Takes Action Holt, Pallone Praise Obama On Bills in Trenton On ‘Climate Change’ TRENTON – The New Jersey Leg- cer center since 2007. The Far Hills islature last week took action a num- race attracts 35,000 spectators. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. climate change seriously, devastating ber of pieces of legislation. A synop- Rush Holt (D-12th) and Rep. Frank storms like Sandy will become the sis is provided below: * * * * Pallone (D-6th), Democratic candi- new normal. Despite the stubborn in- Bipartisan legislation that will help dates for the United States Senate in sistence of some of my Republican protect infants from contracting per- Legislation sponsored by Assem- the special Tuesday, August 13 Pri- colleagues, the science is clear; the tussis (whooping cough) from adults blywoman Nancy Muñoz (R-21, mary Election, this week commented changing climate leads to changes in received General Assembly approval. Summit) that increases fines for driv- on President Barack Obama’s speech the frequency, intensity, and timing of A-3978 would require hospitals ers speaking on a hand-held phone or at Georgetown University on the extreme weather and climate events. and birthing facilities to provide new texting while operating a vehicle has administration’s climate control ac- “I will continue my work in Con- mothers, both birth and adoptive been signed into law by Governor tion plan. gress to support good environmental mothers, with information about the Chris Christie. “I commend President Obama for stewardship and a comprehensive In addition to fines, a motorist pertussis vaccines for adults. his leadership today in outlining a plan to address climate change.” FAIR TAX SUPPORTERS...The Scotch Plains Republican Committee spon- would face forfeiture of their right to comprehensive plan to reduce car- sored a presentation on the Fair Fax proposal now before both Congress. * * * * operate a motor vehicle for 90 days bon pollution and mitigate the threats Chiesa to Vote For Attending the presentation, from left to right, are: Scotch Plains GOP Chairman on a third violation of texting or driv- of global climate change. The crisis Al Smith, GOP Committeeman Tom Strowe, GOP freeholder candidate Ira The full Assembly approved a two- ing while using a hand-held phone. in not waning. President Obama Immigration Bill Geiger and Scotch Plains resident Rich Polhamus. The presentation was part of bill package, A-4171 and A-4172, spon- In addition, a person convicted of a should do all he can administratively WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator the committee’s summer lecture series. sored by Assembly Democrats to boost third or subsequent violation will be while Congress fiddles. We have to Jeff Chiesa (R-N.J.) has announced funding for women’s health care in the assessed three motor vehicle penalty reduce our dependence on fossil fu- he will vote in favor of S-744, the fiscal year 2014 budget. The measures, points. els,” Rep. Holt said. “As elected rep- immigration bill currently pending Mayors Agree on Alternative sponsored locally by Assemblywoman resentatives, we have a moral obliga- in the Senate. Linda Stender (D-22, Scotch Plains), * * * * tion to act. As the climate changes “As a former federal prosecutor would restore funding vetoed by Gov- there will be stronger superstorms, Plan for Flood Control Legislation that would eliminate and attorney general for the State of ernor Chris Christie for women’s health worse floods, more withering New Jersey, I have looked carefully REGION – At a recent meeting of the projects such as channel improve- centers and expand Medicaid coverage the 10 percent surcharge on employer droughts, and more intense wildfires. unemployment insurance taxes busi- at this debate through the lens of Mayors Council on Rahway River Wa- ments and other storage projects to under new federal law to help serve These natural disasters are already public safety and law enforcement,” tershed Flood Control at McLoones in proceed, according to a press release some of the state’s poorest women. The nesses would face beginning July 1 imposing horrific costs in dollars and has been approved by the Assembly. Sen. Chiesa said. “This bill strength- West Orange, the mayors preliminarily issued by the mayors council. In bills now await final legislative ap- lives. The science is overwhelming, ens border security, E-verify and bet- agreed to a plan to be presented to the Cranford, the lower elevation is esti- proval by the full Senate. S-2404 (A-4112/A-3675) delays the but many of my colleagues in Con- surcharge payment until July 1, 2014. ter identifies visa overstays through U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that could mated at more than four feet. gress would prefer to deepen our an improved entry/exit system. I will form the basis of the optimal flood The mayors council has continued * * * * * * * * * dependence on fossil fuels. It is no vote for this immigration bill because control alternative. The mayors’ alterna- to work on refinements to the pro- coincidence that as Democrats work I believe it is the right thing to do.” tive would modify the South Mountain posed project to reduce costs and Legislation, A-3690, to address to address climate change, Republi- violence as a public health crisis and Campaign ethics reform legisla- Sen. Chiesa was appointed by Gov- Regional Detention Dam size, continue accelerate the process. At the mayors tion, A-4314, designed to prevent the cans in the House continue to reck- ernor Chris Christie to fill the seat of the road through the area, urge recre- council meeting a presentation was establish a nine-member panel to lessly pursue their ‘drill, baby, drill’ study violence in the state, its causes dissemination of fraudulent commu- the late Senator Frank Lautenberg ational improvements there and move made by representatives of Winning nications, such as “robo calls,” from agenda at the expense of the Ameri- (D-N.J.). He will serve until a special project closer to Campbell’s Mill Pond. Strategies Mike Merola on ways a and effects has been advanced by the can people and the planet. As impor- Assembly. The measure passed the individuals falsely claiming they are election is held on Wednesday, Octo- The plan would contain elements of federal strategy could help move for- representing a candidate or his/her tant as today’s announcement is, there ber 16 to determine who finishes Lenape and Robinson’s Branch storage ward the selected project to being Senate in May and now heads to the is still more to be done. As a scientist Governor for further consideration. campaign, has been introduced in the Sen. Lautenberg’s term, which runs and channel improvements in and around funded and implemented. Assembly. The legislation would also and an elected leader, I support the to the end of 2014. Cranford. The mayors also heard from Leo * * * * increase the fine and penalty for any President’s plan and remain commit- It is expected that the U.S. Army Coakley, a Hatch Mott engineer, on an violations from a disorderly person’s ted to even stronger legislative action Lonegan Issues Corps of Engineers and state Depart- agreement with Essex County and the Legislation, A-3598/S-2588, spon- offense to a third degree crime, which in the fight against climate change.” ment of Environmental Protection (DEP) City of Orange to study the current sored by Assembly Minority Leader calls for a three- to five-year prison Rep. Holt is a senior member of the Comments on DOMA will publicly present the national alter- protocol on the lowering of the Or- Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield), that term and a fine of up to $15,000. House Committee on Natural Re- REGION – Republican U.S. Sen- native in September from a group of ange Reservoir prior to major storms would permit municipal courts to sources, where he serves as the rank- ate candidate Steve Lonegan issued seven different alternatives to maximize without impacting the county’s facili- establish a conditional dismissal pro- * * * * * ing member on the Subcommittee on the following statement in response flood control solutions. The New Jersey ties. That effort has begun. gram, similar to the existing supervi- Energy and Mineral Resources help- DEP Commissioner Bob Martin has The mayors council also met re- Legislation, S-2702, sponsored by to the United States Supreme Court’s sory treatment programs for pre-trial ing to develop a long-term strategy to decision in United States v. Windsor, said that once an alternative is selected cently with the Essex County Execu- intervention and conditional dis- Senator Nicholas Scutari (D-22, Lin- decrease the nation’s dependence on the state will fund some of the evalua- tive Joe DiVincenzo, Jr. led by den) that would set forth specific striking down the Defense of Mar- charge, has been unanimously ap- fossil fuels and protect the environ- riage Act (DOMA). tions to accelerate the work needed to Millburn Mayor Sandy Haimoff in proved by the state Senate. guidelines to be followed by law en- ment for future generations. His 12th arrive at a final plan. the county executive’s office. The forcement agencies when employing “Today’s decision is the unfortunate Congressional District includes most result of an activist, liberal court that The South Mountain Detention county executive has said he remains * * * * unmanned aerial vehicles, also known of Scotch Plains and all of Fanwood Dam would lower river elevations by open to the various proposals to bring as drones, for surveillance purposes, has little respect for the Constitution and Plainfield. and our nation’s founding principles. almost three feet in Millburn, Spring- flood control downstream. Legislation (S-2291/A-3546) that has been approved by the full Senate. Rep. Pallone, a senior member of field and Union and benefit “The major key is to ensure that would eliminate the requirement that Under provisions of S-2702, law en- While I believe government should not the House Energy and Commerce and be in the business of marriage, it is not Maplewood on the east branch of the county facilities such as the road sys- full-time students enrolled at four- forcement agencies would be prohib- Natural Recourses committees, also Rahway River lowering elevations tem and park are not adversely im- year institutions or county colleges ited from using a drone unless there are the Supreme Court’s responsibility to praised the President’s plan to cut make that decision. Laws should be there and providing a lower level in pacted,” according to the press release. maintain health insurance has been reasonable grounds to believe that infor- carbon pollution, invest in renewable Cranford, Kenilworth and Rahway. “We appreciate the openness of the approved by the Assembly. mation that may be derived from an made by legislatures, not by unelected energy, and prepare communities for judges. To do so is a usurpation of our For Cranford and Rahway, the up- county executive so we can try to find the unmanned aerial vehicle would be rel- the consequences of climate change. stream floodwater storage during best flood control alternative and protect * * * * evant and material to an ongoing crimi- democratic tradition at the heart of this “Climate change is a moral issue, country’s founding.” peak storm events would allow local our residents,” Mayor Haimoff said. nal investigation. The bill now heads to and we have an obligation to our The Assembly has approved legis- the Assembly for consideration. lation that would increase fines and children and future generations to address it immediately. Taking steps jail sentences for illegal cigarette * * * * * smuggling and avoiding the payment to cut carbon pollution must be a top Legislation that would codify the priority, and I applaud the President of the appropriate tax in New Jersey. state comptroller’s recommendations S-2516/A-3278 would stiffen the for his decisive action to circumvent regarding local government billing congressional gridlock for the greater penalties for offenses such as selling practices is to be introduced by Re- cigarettes without a license, purchas- good of our environment, health, and publican lawmakers. The legislation national security. It’s about time. ing or selling unstamped cigarettes follows the release of a report by the or refusing to produce business “Unfortunately, climate change is Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) not an issue that we can wait to ad- records pertaining to the purchase, on the lack of oversight by local sale or transportation of cigarettes. dress. With each day that passes by government in its billing services more irreversible damage is done. If Under New Jersey’s Cigarette Tax contracts for legal services. Act, New Jersey residents are not we do not start taking the prospect of permitted to possess or consume un- taxed, improperly stamped or unstamped cigarettes. Criminal and civil statutes apply in either of these circumstances. * * * * Legislation, A-4188, intended to prevent employees who return to work from illegally collecting government benefits has been approved by the Assembly. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Westfield Residents Deserve Better DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Than Half-Truths and Disrespect Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce As a member of this community on the issue was tabled for further with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association for over eight years I have, like many discussion calls into question the rect. The others are made up. Are you of you, been blissfully unaware of honesty of those that we have given sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 the goings on at the board of educa- our trust. Lies by omission and half- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 tion. Like many in this community, I truths have no pace in our public guess. If you get two – well-read indi- believed that the democratic process school system where we try to teach Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If that results in the election of mem- our students integrity. Dr. Dolan owes you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at bers to this organization also pro- them all a full apology. How would free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 vides us the security that these public we treat a student if they decided to All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. servants were acting on their con- use the “Dolan Method” of omitting come from the board game Diction stituents behalf. It was not until an- half of the information in order to Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman nouncing my candidacy for the BOE, influence events? It is inexcusable Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER and subsequently attending a few that our district’s top school adminis- 1. Desipient – To lack sense; foolish Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo meetings, that I found out how very trator does not hold herself up to the 2. Uraeus – The figure of the cobra on COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION the headdress of ancient Egyptian rulers wrong those assumptions were. While same standards that we all expect Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Gecarcinian – Land crabs most of these dedicated individuals from our students. 4. Amyctic – Abrasive; irritating EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS deserve our admiration, there are a On a personal note, I am highly few that have shown through this offended by Ms. Biegler’s comment STRE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe process that they do not care to seek that “the reason the position is start- 1. Fussy One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 2. Scatter the counsel of the residents that they ing in the high school is because that 3. Straw serve. I think that should expect more is when children are most vulner- 4. Revenge; reprisal from OUR BOE. able.” Is she suggesting that middle CERRIAL An Unarmed Officer at WHS? That the president of the board school-aged children facing the huge 1. Shiny; glossy; beaming with light showed such a blatant disregard and changes associated with puberty, or 2. Pertaining to the bitter oak The Westfield Board of Education last week ap- ing in 2005, Det. Allen said he had a very visible even disdain for public opinion was elementary-aged children who can- 3. Friendly; likeable proved the reinstatement of the school resource officer presence in the school the four days a week he was appalling. Culminating in his disre- not effectively communicate their 4. Found or growing in pastures at Westfield High School. While we support the board’s there. He provided leadership to the district in putting spectful treatment of some residents concerns nor even defend themselves BAQUET decision, we were surprised by the reaction of some a plan in place to prevent violence and other incidents and even of fellow members of the are somehow less vulnerable? Ms. 1. An astringent or repellent board members and the public opposed to having an in the school. 2. A valet; servant board especially Ms. Cary whom he Biegler please take note that last year 3. A wine glass used by sixteenth cen- armed police officer at the high school. Part of the plan was to make sure school hallways seemed to have “accused” of inviting alone there were more than a dozen tury French aristocracy This position was at the high school for years until it were always staffed during school hours by school residents to attend the meeting – can cases of suspicious vehicles circling 4. A small tub was chopped during the school budget process a few employees as well as to ensure a school administrator you imagine such an awful thing as our elementary schools. RESE years ago. We were taken back by the comments of was always on the grounds. asking the members of the commu- Like the turf field issue before this, 1. To pierce these board members on whether there should be an The SRO was a part of the fabric of Westfield High nity to attend a public meeting (make the BOE seems to have developed a 2. A sneeze or grunt armed police officer at the school. Has anyone ever School and someone students became accustomed no mistake Mr. President the tapes nasty habit of working in isolation of 3. To tremble or shake heard of an unarmed police officer? In our view, that until it was cut five or six years ago. We do not ever will clearly reflect and support this the community that they serve rather 4. A thrusting forward; a lunging would be preposterous and possibly even illegal as our recall the officer as being anything but a positive statement). than in concert with them. The resi- law enforcement personnel need to be armed. influence on students and faculty. Furthermore, that any member of dents of this wonderful town deserve While the school district does not require the SRO be We expect the new SRO to continue this tradition as the board agreed that Dr. Dolan’s last better than half-truths and disrespect. armed, a police officer has held this position at the high well to communicate with the district’s administration synopsis of the June 11 board meet- Jonathan Blitt school and that of the D.A.R.E. officer for the elemen- and the school board by making reports to the board ing in which the first attempt to vote Westfield BOE Candidate tary schools in the past. Detective Ron Allen was the and the PTAs on school security and related issues. SRO for about 10 years while Officer Gary Moore was We think having an armed police officer makes more Mattessich Should Apologize for the D.A.R.E. officer. The SRO worked to ensure a safe sense than an unarmed person from outside of Westfield Letters to environment for students and faculty. At a BOE meet- with little or no experience in securing a high school. Chastising BOE Members If accurate, it is very disappointing responsibility to use their best judg- the Editor Remains of Westfield Pilot, WHS 1940 Graduate to read that Westfield Board of Edu- ment when making decisions so that cation President Richard Mattessich our school system prepares our chil- Media Should Stop Capt. Franklin B. Tostevin Found In Germany chastised fellow board members Ann dren to achieve their potential. They Pounding Paula Deen In August 2008 a recovery team My role was to operate as a liaison of the Army, I believe that this Cap- Cary and Mitch Slater for writing to can only carry out this responsibility from the Joint POW/MIA Account- between JPAC and the Community tain “Rank Insignia” belongs to Cap- The Westfield Leader to express their after doing their research and having Doesn’t the media and major cor- ing Command (JPAC) was in my of Much. After the mission was com- tain Tostevin (Westfield, WHS Gradu- views regarding hiring a Westfield their questions answered prior to vot- porations have better things to do hometown Much, Germany. Their pleted the recovery team allowed me ate 1940). police officer as the student resource ing. than to continue pounding nails into officer (SRO) for Westfield High I hope they continue to keep the Paula Deen’s hands and feet on the mission was to recover the remains of to remove all remaining items from Col. Thomas Anschütz, M.D. an American P 51 F-6 “Mustang” the recovery area since these items School. community informed of their opin- cross for something that happened German Air Force Reserve many years ago? The whole truth of pilot from the 67th Tactical Recon- were deemed to be of no importance. Much, Germany I went back and read their letter to ions and especially concerns on is- naissance Group, 109th Tactical Re- While cleaning up the items, I found the editor. The time line and facts sues facing our school system. Board the matter is that these corporations connaissance Squadron. an U.S. Captain “Rank Insignia.” Editor’s Note: Col. Anschutz pro- stated raise questions about the inde- members should feel free to express are seeking approval from blacks in This pilot was declared missing in After reading Captain Franklin vided photos, German newspaper ar- pendence of the board. I appreciate their opinion on board of education order to enhance their profit agenda. action on 20th March 1945 near B.Tostevin’s Individual Deceased ticles and documents to The Leader. that Ann and Mitch expressed their issues. I hope at the next board of Mrs. Deen should just quietly walk Much. Personnel File from the Department Some are below. More are on file. concerns and views to the commu- education meeting Richard away from it all and tend to her res- nity. They offered the administration Mattessich apologizes to Ann Cary taurant in Savannah of which I am a On 20 March 1945, I was flying as regular customer. She has more wing-man to Capt. Tostevin on a vi- and fellow board members an alter- and Mitch Slater for chastising them Pilot Killed In Action, Father Told native path to travel prior to voting on at the June 25th meeting. money in the bank to last her five The Westfield Leader, June 1946 guns opened up, The plane never came sual reconnaisance mission over Ger- lifetimes, so just kiss it goodbye! many. At approximately 1550 hours a such an important issue. As always I appreciate the sacri- Death came to Captain Franklin B. out of the dive and crashed to the When they were elected to the fice board members and their fami- By the way, Paula Deen is the vic- Tostevin, AAF, in Germany, after he ground,” Capt. Warren Kennet, a fel- group of men and vehicles was sighted. tim of a “double standard.” Since Capt. Tostevin contacted a group of P- board, it was not with an obligation to lies make so they can serve. had completed his required missions low officer, recently wrote. get board “leadership” approval to moving to the deep South, I can’t tell and could have come home, his father, “Tosty was one of the few pilots I 47’s and led them down to indicate the Tom Madaras you how many times I’ve heard black target. No flak was noted but as he explain their position on issues to the Westfield Edwin Q. Tostevin, of 901 Irving Av- really got to know and like. He was an community. Rather, it came with a men refer to each other as n....r. For enue, has been informed by a fellow excellent pilot who really liked to fly,” leveled out at approximately 100 feet example, a typical greeting between officer. Listed as missing since Mar. Capt. Kennet added. “He had already I saw something flutter behind his two black men meeting in Wal-Mart 20, 1945, when his plane, a P-51, was finished his required number of mis- plane and then a trail of smoke. His Westfield Should Give Change might be, “Hey n,,,,r, how you doin?” seen to crash in Germany, he is now sions and could have gone home, but plane did a quarter roll to the right and Paula Deen knows this as well as I do. presumed dead, the adjutant-general chose instead to continue to help defeat crashed into the ground exploding on For $20 Bills at Pay Stations Why doesn’t she or her stupid lawyer in Washington has notified his father. the Germans, of which he had already impact. I did not see him bail out or a I visited Westfield on June 22 to coins or small denominations in or- bring this up? You already know the Among his citations are the Distin- done more than his share of the job.” parachute open. A fix given me by attend a shower at a local restaurant. der to recharge the card. answer! guished Service Cross, Distinguished He was described as “one of the “Sweepstakes” indicated the location I parked in Lot 1 for what would be a Thank you for contacting the town P.S. The last issue of The Leader Flying Cross with three Oak Leaf Clus- finest men we have in our organiza- to be about 10-15 miles SE of Cologne total of four hours. I am from out of and for the opportunity to respond to was terrific! ters and the Air Medal with 13 Oak tion” by his chaplain, Julian A. Lindsey, at coordinate F 721545. town and not familiar with parking your complaint. Robert W. Sheehan Leaf Clusters. He has also been men- “and one of the finest examples of a /s/Warren C. Proctor pay stations. 1st Lt., Air Corps Jim Gildea Port Royal Island, S.C. tioned for the Silver Star. Christian gentleman that I have known It wasn’t until after I deposited $20 Westfield Town Administrator (former long-time Westfield resident) Born in Westfield and graduated while in military service.” According 21 March 1945 in the machine that I read the ma- from Westfield High School in 1940, to a top military authority, fighter planes Monument Erected Much, DE chine does not give change of $20. A Captain Tostevin went to Union Junior win battles, but photo reconnaissance parking policeman was entering the Assembly Democrats Violated College in Roselle and worked for pilots, “focus cats,” win wars. He flies lot and I told him of my problem Merck & Co. in Rahway. He enlisted in alone, he flies unarmed, and he must asking how I can get my money back. Rules by Stopping Vote on Guns 1942. His log showed 159 flights over get back. He told me I would not get it back. A serious violation of legislative existing firearms ID cards and re- enemy territory. Capt. Tostevin spent months photo- Really Westfield? Might it be a rules by the Assembly Law and Pub- places them with either a privacy- A member of the 67th Tactical Re- graphing, at low altitude, German beach good idea to put a notice on the pay lic Safety Committee occurred at its invading driver’s license endorsement connaissance Group, he was an assis- and inshore installations from station in LARGE LETTERS that June 6 hearing. When the Demo- or other form of ID; suspends Second tant operations officer in charge of Cherbourgh to Le Havre before D-Day. there is no change given for a $20 crats’ self-described “centerpiece” of Amendment rights without proof of photo reconnaissance. Capt. Tostevin He participated in the actual invasion, dollar bill? If change is not given, their gun bill package (A-4182) failed firearms training; imposes a seven- was leading a tow mission from photographing the invading troops. why are $20 bills accepted in the during a roll-call vote, the committee day waiting period for handgun pur- Gosselies, Belgium, over Cologne and Capt. Tostevin also took pictures of machine? I feel I’ve been had by the chairman aborted the roll-call after chases by licensed gun owners; ends Coblenz, Germany “when he sighted a bombed German installations to sup- Town of Westfield. nine of 11 votes had been cast, in private sales between licensed gun lucrative target and called over the ply American commanders with infor- Geri Urbanski violation of rules requiring that vot- owners; and effectively creates a reg- radio to a group of P-47’s. When they mation on how soon they could be Old Bridge ing must be completed once it has istry of ammunition purchases and arrived, Capt. Tostevin made a dive at rebuilt and a program for continued started before any further action can long gun sales by licensed gun own- the target to show them the exact loca- knockouts set up. Town of Westfield Response: Please be taken. ers. Although Democratic leaders tion. They did not see it, so he made a His father was given his log together be assured that you have not “been Rather than completing the vote as have described the bill as a “national second pass at the target. This time the with hundreds of pictures he took while had” by the Town of Westfield. Al- required, the chairman simply left model,” legislators from both parties Germans were ready and apparently on combat duty. The file included 11 of though our pay stations record ap- the roll call unfinished and instead have questioned the purpose of the small arms or small calibre machine 13 citations Capt. Tostevin received. proximately one million successful announced he was holding the bill, bill and expressed serious concerns transactions annually, and with pay and Republican committee members about it. Gun owners have univer- stations now commonplace in many objected. In further violation of As- sally condemned the legislation. public and private parking lots across sembly rules, the bill was then trans- Mark Grabowski the state and beyond, the town does ferred to a different committee (the Clark recognize that there may still be some Assembly Budget Committee) where visitors or users who do not have the outcome could be better con- experience with them. To accommo- trolled by Democrats. The Budget date those who may not be experi- Committee voted to release the bill THANK enced with pay stations, we have 11 days later. A YouTube video of the YOU placed as many user-friendly instruc- unlawfully aborted June 6 roll-call tions on the pay station itself as space vote is available. Vote-rigging doesn’t CAPT. will allow, including bright yellow get any more blatant than this. These signs at the top that read “NO legislators ignored their own rules FOR CHANGE GIVEN” in bold letters as when they couldn’t get their way in YOUR well as the statement “no change one committee, obstructing the bill’s given” twice in the instructions, in- defeat and relocating it to another SERVICE cluding next to where the accepted committee for a “do-over” vote where bill denominations are listed. As you the fix was in. This outrageous abuse indicated, you didn’t read any of the of power will result in the ultimate “no change given” signs until after demise of this legislation. you put the money in the pay station. New Jersey Assembly Rule 12:3 The town cannot assume the user’s provides that once a roll-call vote responsibility for reading the instruc- begins, no further action can be taken tions prior to putting money into the until the results are announced. Rule machine. For your quick reference, I 10:6 requires that committees follow am attaching a photo of a Lot 1 pay this mandate. Rule 10:22 states that station taken yesterday when I asked any bills passed by a committee in our parking division to double check violation of the rules are forbidden and make sure the signs were intact. from being considered for third read- Regarding why $20 bills are accepted ing or final action, which would in- in the machines, users who purchase validate any action taken on this leg- parking “smart cards” have the abil- islation by the full Assembly. The ity to recharge them at select pay legislation at issue (A-4182) is a 42- stations. To do so, the larger bills are page omnibus gun bill that restricts accepted as it would not be feasible only law-abiding citizens and has no for a user to feed a large amount of impact on criminals. It throws out A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2013 Page 5 WHS Students Honored At Annual Awards Night WESTFIELD — At Westfield High Scholarship – Commended; Eliza- Chemistry 2 AP Award; Jeffrey Marino Awareness Group Award – Spanish; School’s annual Awards Night, more beth Greismer- Model UN Award and – BC Calculus Senior Award; Samantha Clara Smith – National Merit Schol- than 150 awards were presented to Youth and Government Award; Meltzer – Katherine E. Cuthbertson arship – Commended; Clara Smith – graduating seniors. Three teachers Courtney Han – Helen Bell and John Memorial Achievement Award; Eric Model UN Award and Youth and Banta Receives Degree also were recognized for outstanding S. McMartin Award; Courtney Han – Mikalauskas – National Merit Scholar- Government Award; Clara Smith – achievement during the 2012-2013 Westfield Jaycees Scholarship; ship – Finalist; Eric Mikalauskas – Advanced Placement Computer Sci- From SMU academic year, including: The Dis- Courtney Han – Douglas C. Yearley Marc Hardy Memorial Latin Award; ence; Henry Smith – Westfield United DALLAS, Tex. — Cameron Banta, tinguished Teacher of the Year Award Memorial Scholarship; Courtney Han Eric Mikalauskas – Madeline Wild Fund Scholarship; Asher Stabler – a resident of Westfield received a - Stephen Boyle, science teacher; – Westfield Welcome Club Scholar- Bristol Award; Connor Moore – Na- National Merit Scholarship – Com- Bachelor of Business Administration James Madison Robert and Linda Foose Memorial ship; Edmund Han – National Merit tional Merit Scholarship – Com- mended; Emma Tabachnick – Jean in finance during the May 2013 South- Announces Grads Award - Andrea Hill, mathematics Scholarship – Commended; Edmund mended; Gregory Morano – Spanish M. McDermott Award; Jade Tankard ern Methodist University Commence- HARRISONBURG, Va. —The fol- teacher; and PTSO Outstanding Han – Physics 2 AP-C; Edmund Han Club Academic Achievement Award; – Rood Memorial Scholarship; ment ceremony. lowing students graduated from Teacher Award - Zorana Culjak, math- – Chemistry 2 AP Award; Edmund Veronica Murphy – French Elan Award; Jade Tankard – Westfield Jaycees James Madison University during the ematics teacher. Han – Westfield High School Distin- Jessie Murray – Katherine E. Scholarship; Jade Tankard – Douglas May 4, commencement exercises: The following students received guished Student Award; Allison Hecht Cuthbertson Memorial Achievement C. Yearley Memorial Scholarship; Lauren Couture of Westfield and awards: Jasmine Aldana – Megan – Westfield High School Concert Award; Michaela Nies – National Merit Austen Thien – National Merit Schol- Michael Baglieri of Cranford. Beck Memorial Scholarship; Jenni- Choir Award; Maura Heinbokel – Scholarship – Commended; Michaela arship – Commended; Austen Thien fer Amador – William E. Wyman National Merit Scholarship – Com- Nies – Excellence in French Award; – Calculus AB; Austin Thien – Phys- Memorial Award; Max Bohall – mended; Maria Hershey – Foreign Lan- Eric Oberman – National Merit Schol- ics 2 AP-C; Alexandra Tinfow – Drew University JMU Announces Charles H. Frankenback Award; Mat- guage Awareness Group Award – arship – Finalist; Eric Oberman – Foreign Language Awareness President’s List thew Boyle – Laurence F. Greene French; Asher Horowitz – Charles Charles E. Brown Prize in History; Group Award – French; Naomi Announces Grad Achievement Award; Henry Brown – Addams Memorial Art Fund Award; Eric Oberman – Westfield Demo- Tortorello – Katherine E. MADISON — Drew University HARRISONBURG, Va. - The fol- Steven Lapidus Memorial Scholar- Asher Horowitz – Model UN Award cratic Committee Public Service Cuthbertson Memorial Achieve- awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree lowing students made the President’s ship; Owen Browne – National Merit and Youth and Government Award; Award; Sun Park – Helen Bell and ment Award; to the following student at its 145th List at James Madison University for Scholarship – Semifinalist; Lilian Aiden Hughes – Model UN Award and John S. McMartin Award; Victoria Katherine Towers – Col. and Mrs. commencement on May 18: the spring 2013 semester. Burtness – National Merit Scholar- Youth and Government Award; Aditi Parsloe – The Westfield Art Associa- Henry Bayard McCoy Scholarship Samantha Luscombe of Westfield. Michael Baglieri of Cranford and ship – Commended; Jack Campbell – Jain – National Merit Scholarship – tion Award; Grace Partridge – Pamplic – Foundation Matching; Kristin Lauren Posluszny of Westfield. Rachel Mather Sullivan Scholarship Commended; Aditi Jain – Foreign Lan- College of Business Freshman Merit Troutman – Advanced Placement Fund; Kathryn Capodanno – Broad- guage Awareness Group Award – Scholarship, Virginia Tech; Scott Pass Statistics; Kristin Troutman – West- cast Journalism Award; Colleen French; Aditi Jain – Chemistry 2 AP – National Merit Scholarship – Com- field Jaycees Scholarship; Kristin Caprario – Discrete Math, Probabil- Award; Aditi Jain – Noel and Thelma mended; Chelsea Peterson – The Troutman – Biology 2 AP Award; ity and Statistics; Colleen Caprario – Taylor Memorial Award; Miranda Lougod Memorial Scholarship; Natalia Trujillo – Foreign Language UMass Dartmouth Westfield Education Association Jakubek – Westfield Education Asso- Molly Prybylski – Liesja Tortorello Awareness Group Award – Span- Scholarship; Riyad Carey – West- ciation Scholarship; Alex Jeffery – “Carpe Diem” Award; Molly ish; Kristen Von der Wroge – For- Announces Dean’s List field Democratic Committee Public Foreign Language Awareness Group Prybylski – Mandeville-Rentrop eign Language Awareness Group NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. - Service Award; Robert Cassie – Na- Award – French; Alex Jeffery – Excel- Scholarship; Tara Reardon – Award – Spanish; Braden Walker – Kirsten Woodfield of Westfield has tional Merit Scholarship – Com- lence in History Award; Alex Jeffery – Mandeville-Rentrop Scholarship; The Latinitas Award; Jiaxi (Simon) been named to the U Mass Dartmouth Fechter Graduates mended; Robert Cassie – Westfield The Barbara Philpot Memorial Spirit Tara Reardon – J. Isabella Dodds Wang – Waldron W. Holck Memo- Spring 2013 Dean’s List in recogni- High School Esprit de Corps Award; Award; Alex Jeffery – Westfield Re- Scholarship; Meghan Reilly – Rob- rial Award; Courtney Weisse – tion of earning a semester grade point From Colorado College Grace Cerra – Katherine E. publican Committee Public Service ert L. and Marilyn P. Bunting; Elinor Katherine E. Cuthbertson Memo- average of 3.2 or higher of a possible COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo – Cuthbertson Memorial Achievement Award; Alex Jeffery – The Karyn Oros Reinhardt – National Merit Scholar- rial Achievement Award; Alex Ying – 4.0. Matthew Fechter graduated with a Award; Andres Chang – National Young Volunteer Award; Alyssha John ship – Commended; Brett Ripperger National Merit Scholarship – Com- degree in Economics from Colorado Merit Scholarship – Finalist; Sydney – Foreign Language Awareness Group – National Merit Scholarship – Com- mended; Alex Ying – Seminar in College. Matthew is the son of Jerry Christopher – The Wil…Power Schol- Award – French; Alexandra Kapadia – mended; Brett Ripperger – Sylvia College Mathematics; Allison Zale – and Cindy Fechter of Westfield and a arship; Jessica Ciampa – Gail W. National Merit Scholarship – Com- Cummin Outstanding Business Stu- Lisa K. Monteleone Teaching Schol- 2009 graduate of The Pingry School. Trimble Memorial Award; Kathryn mended; Alexandra Kapadia – West- dent Award; Chandler Robertson – arship; Alana Zepka – Italian Club Contini – National Merit Scholarship field Welcome Club Scholarship; Seifeldin Ashmawy Peace Award; Achievement Award; and Rebecca – Commended; Kathryn Contini – Alexandra Kapadia – Westfield Span- Chandler Robertson – English De- Zhang – National Merit Scholarship The Gregg F. Clyne Memorial Foun- ish Ladies Club Award; Liam Keller – partment Book Lover’s Award; Ben- – Commended. dation Award; Zachary DeFelice – The Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Pro- jamin Schwartz – National Merit Spiridigliozzi Inducted Environmental Science; Zachary gram Scholarship; Katelyn Kelly – The Scholarship – Commended; Ben- DeFelice – Earth Science Award; Union County School Nurses Associa- jamin Schwartz – Social Studies De- Into Honor Society Brittany DeNicola – The Douglas J. tion Scholarship; Sonya Khedr – State partment Award; Alexandra Schwetje FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Julia Widener University Odenkirk Memorial Award; Brittany Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship; – Foreign Language Awareness Spiridigliozzi, a senior at Fairfield DeNicola – Westfield Chapter Sonya Khedr – Westfield Chapter Group Award – French; Sarah Seitz – University and a resident of Westfield, Announces Graduates UNICO National Award; Giana UNICO National Award; Hannah Westfield Association of Adminis- was inducted as a member of the CHESTER, Pa. — The residents DiGiorgio – Col. and Mrs. Henry Knighton – Dr. Martin Luther King/ trators and Supervisors Scholarship; Connecticut Gamma Chapter of Pi listed below earned their associate’s, Bayard McCoy Scholarship – Foun- Dorothy Kirkley Memorial Scholar- Anna Simon – Foreign Language Mu Epsilon, the national mathemat- bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral de- dation Matching; Daniel Dougherty ship; Geoffrey Ko – National Merit ics honor society. In order to qualify grees from Widener University dur- – National Merit Scholarship – Com- Scholarship – Commended; Alexander Lafayette College for membership, a junior of senior ing the annual Commencement Cer- mended; Jared Dunn – Laurence F. Laitamaki – National Merit Scholar- must rank in the top third of the class emony on May 18. Greene Achievement Award; Samuel ship – Commended; Alexander Announces Grads and have a 3.0 grade average in math. Matthew Haddad of Westfield re- Eliades – Park Scholarship to North Laitamaki – Foreign Language Aware- EASTON, Pa. — The following Julia is the daughter of Americo ceived a bachelor of arts degree in Carolina State University; Brian ness Group Award – Spanish; Caitlin local residents have graduated from and Karen Spiridigliozzi and a gradu- psychology. Farrell – Col. and Mrs. Henry Bayard Lawrie – Italian Club Achievement Lafayette College. The students were ate of Westfield High School, Class Nicole Nardone of Garwood re- McCoy Scholarship; Meaghan Fleck Award; Caitlin Lawrie – Westfield Rutgers Law among 566 undergraduate students of 2010. ceived a bachelor of arts degree in – Most Outstanding World Language Chapter UNICO National Award; Paul in the Class of 2013 awarded degrees She is also active as a member of psychology. Student; Angela Gallagher – Chem- Lee – National Merit Scholarship – Announces Grad at Lafayette’s 178th Commencement. Fairfield’s women’s club soccer istry 2 AP Award; Angela Gallagher – Commended; Matthew Lynn – NEWARK – Craig Anthony Long Charles Laird of Westfield gradu- team, Relay for Life and a member English Department Award; Colleen Madeline Wild Bristol Award; Isabelle of Westfield graduated from Rutgers ated with a bachelor of science de- of the Dean’s List. 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PUBLICATION Library to Present Reading POLICE BLOTTER On Mary Todd Lincoln WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- Ms. Turash has more than 30 years’ Westfield person over to his house and when the morial Library will present a dra- experience as an actress and acting Wednesday, June 26, Jonathan Th- person left he noticed several hundred matic reading from the play Pass My teacher. She has performed in vari- ompson, 24, of Piscataway was arrested dollars missing from a drawer. Imperfections Lightly By, featuring ous venues including the Strand The- on an outstanding criminal warrant from Saturday, June 29, Anton Vallie, 30, actress Linda Turash in character ater, Ocean and Monmouth County Westfield for $1,500 pursuant to a of New Brunswick was arrested after a and in costume as Mary Todd Lin- library systems, Ocean County Col- pickup at South Wood State Prison. He motor vehicle stop on Leland Avenue coln, on Wednesday, July 10, at 7 lege and Brookdale Community Col- was transported to police headquarters, on an outstanding $120 warrant issued lege, as well as various community processed and held in lieu of bail. by the East Brunswick Court. He was p.m. The library is located at 550 Wednesday, June 26, Matthew transported to police headquarters, pro- East Broad Street. theaters, retirement villages and women’s clubs. Additionally, she has Sosnowski, 18, of Westfield was ar- cessed and released. A docudrama about Mrs. Lincoln rested during a motor vehicle stop for a Saturday, June 29, Kelly Clark, 22, written by Vaughn McBride, the play performed in the one-woman show I am Woman, Help in New Jersey and parking violation on Quimby Street. of Scotch Plains was arrested after a has been described as a dramatic ex- According to police, a subsequent in- motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on amination of a unique personality New York City. Her independent film vestigation revealed marijuana con- an outstanding $250 warrant issued by that history tends to simplify. The credits include leading roles in Mak- cealed in an exterior compartment on the Fanwood Court. She was trans- play includes scenes depicting Mary’s ing Change and Tap Dreams. the vehicle. Sosnowski was charged ported to police headquarters, processed role in her husband’s rise to power; This program will be free and open with possession of less than an ounce of and released. the horror of his assassination, and to Westfield Memorial Library and suspected marijuana with intent to dis- Saturday, June 29, Robert Roy, 34, of her eventual confinement to an in- MURAL cardholders, but interested HIGH-ACHIEVING YOUTH…During the Westfield Area “Y”’s recent annual tribute; possession of less than 50 grams Union was arrested and charged with sane asylum. persons must register in advance. MU- meeting, Zayna Allen and Tom Feeney were honored as Youth of the Year Award of suspected marijuana and possession eluding police after an officer attempted RAL cardholders belong to libraries recipients. Pictured, from left to right, are: Nick Dovidio, Westfield Area “Y” of drug paraphernalia. He was pro- to stop Roy for a motor vehicle viola- Cannonball House that are part of the Middlesex Union board chairman; Zayna, Tom, and Mark Elsasser, Westfield Area “Y” Chief cessed and released with a mandatory tion on Rahway Road, at which time Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. For Executive Officer. Superior Court date in Elizabeth. the suspect fled the scene. According to To Be Open July 7 participating libraries, check the Wednesday, June 26, a resident of the police, he was located a short time later SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn Westfield Memorial Library website, Westfield Area ‘Y’ Selects 200 block of Cacciola Place reported and was transported to police head- Cannonball House Museum, lo- wmlnj.org. To register for the pro- the theft of a bicycle from in front of the quarters, processed and released after cated at 1840 Front Street, Scotch gram, visit wmlnj.org, click on the residence, where it had been left unse- posting bail. Plains, will be open on Sunday, Calendar tab and find July 10, or call cured. The bicycle, valued at approxi- Mountainside Youth of the Year Honorees mately $140, is described as a yellow- Tuesday, June 18, police responded July 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring (908) 789-4090, option 0. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area a display of “Victorian Whites.” Library hours of operation are 9:30 lated Zayna and Tom on their excep- and-black-colored, 20-inch “Chaos” to Virginia Street on the report that a “Y” recently presented “Youth of the tional achievements. They were able bicycle with white handgrips. construction worker backed into a fire Visitors will have an opportunity a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thurs- Year” awards to Zayna Allen and day, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday to maintain honorable grades, while Friday, January 28, Albert W. hydrant, causing it to leak. According to see what people wore on hot Tom Feeney at the “Y”’s Annual Grohmann, 37, of Westfield responded to police, American Water Company summer days as they strolled down and Saturday. The library is closed on at the same time being an asset to the Meeting. Youth of the Year is awarded community, according to the “Y.” to police headquarters to satisfy an ac- responded to the scene to shut off the the Boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. Sunday during the summer. annually to two high-achieving teens tive traffic warrant from Clark. He was water and arrangements were made to Also on display will be the Histori- For more information on library To learn more about Westfield Area who participate at the “Y.” “Y” programs, visit westfieldynj.org. processed and released after posting clean up the street. cal Society of Scotch Plains and programs and services, call (908) 789- Zayna is 17 years old and a senior $200 bail. Tuesday, June 18, Rodolfo Garro- Fanwood’s newly acquired 1880’s 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up for Financial assistance is available for at the Union County Academy for those who qualify. Friday, June 28, a resident of Tudor Harper, 52, of Piscataway was trans- Mason and Hamilin reed pump organ. the monthly e-newsletter, “Library Performing Arts. A Westfield Area Oval reported an act of criminal mis- ported from Essex County jail to Union Costumed guides will conduct tours. Loop,” or stop by the library for a “Y” Black Achiever since the sev- Art Classes to Begin chief in which an unknown suspect County jail for an outstanding The museum is open the first Sunday copy of its award-winning, quarterly enth grade, she has volunteered at the scratched a motor vehicle belonging to Mountainside warrant. of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. newsletter, “Take Note.” “Y”’s Men’s Christmas Tree Lot, For Adults and Teens the victim. Saturday, June 22, Nathalie Kwasko, Lunch with Santa and the Rotarian Friday, June 28, a resident of the 200 22, of Garfield was arrested for driving FANWOOD – As part of its Teen block of Palsted Avenue reported being with a suspended license following a Pancake Breakfast. She also has par- and Adult Summer Reading events, the victim of fraud after receiving a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. She ticipated in her school’s Relay for the Fanwood Memorial Library wants fraudulent check. No money loss had was processed and released at the scene. Life event as a team captain for the to bring out participants’ creative side occurred at the time of the report, ac- Saturday, June 22, a patron of a Route past four years. This year, Zayna and with drawing classes at the library. cording to police. 22 movie theater reported that she no- her fellow team captain put on a stu- The library is located at North Av- Saturday, June 29, Samuel C. Jett, ticed her wallet was missing and a dent-organized and student-run ben- enue and Tillotson Road. 19, of Reedville, Va. was arrested and search of the area produced her driver’s efit show to raise money for the Artist Alex Malao will lead a Still charged with driving while intoxicated license, which she found on the ground. American Cancer Society. She raised Life Art Class for adults starting Mon- (DWI) pursuant to a motor vehicle stop According to police, while the officer more than $600 solely in ticket sales day, July 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for at North Scotch Plains Avenue and West was taking information from the vic- that night. Zayna will attend Dela- four weeks. Attendees should bring a Broad Street. He was transported to tim, someone returned the wallet to the ware State University this fall. pad, pencil and erasers for this group. police headquarters, processed and re- manager of the theater, stating she had Tom has been associated with ac- Mr. Malao also will lead a class for leased to a sober adult. found it on the ground. Nothing else tivities at the “Y” since the eighth teens entering grades 6 to 12 on Thurs- Saturday, June 29, Morgan was reported missing from the wallet, grade. He has taken part in Model UN days starting July 11. It will run until Stellwagen, 26, of Mountainside was police said. and Youth and Government programs August 1, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. arrested on an outstanding warrant from Sunday, June 23, Henry I. Majuma, as a delegate and officer. This past Teens should bring colored pencils Westfield for $106 after turning him- 32, of Somerset was arrested for driv- year, he worked with 42 other elected self in at police headquarters. He was ing with a suspended license after a and art paper. processed and released after posting motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was officers to plan the 2013 Model UN Space is limited for these programs Conference in Hershey, Pa., which bail. processed and released at the scene. and registration is required. To regis- Saturday, June 29, Kendall Edwards- Monday, June 24, Luis F. Silva, 27, had more than 1,500 participants. As ter, call the library at (908) 322-6400 Edwards, 28, of Maplewood was ar- of Belleville was arrested for driving STUDENT EARNS SCHOLARSHIP…The Junior Women’s Club of Westfield an officer, he made sure this predomi- or stop by the circulation desk. For recently presented Courtney Han of Westfield High School with a check for $1,500 rested on an outstanding traffic warrant with a suspended license after a motor nantly student-run program operated more information about this or other for $350 from Westfield pursuant to a vehicle stop on Lawrence Avenue. He towards her college education. She will attend Rutgers and study communications/ smoothly. He also had coached young journalism. Courtney also plans on working with the campus radio station and Summer Reading programs, visit the pickup at the Point Pleasant Police was processed and released at the scene. news programs. Her ultimate goal is to be a television news reporter. Pictured, from athletes in the Westfield Area “Y”’s events calendar at fanwoodlibrary.org Department, transported to Westfield Wednesday, June 26, a patron of a left to right, are: Kathleen Walker, Alison Bell, Junior Women’s Club vice- Flyers Track program. or friend the library on Facebook at police headquarters, processed and held Route 22 gas station reported that he president; Courtney and Mikki Mangiamele, club scholarship coordinator. The Westfield Area “Y” congratu- Fanwood Memorial Library. in lieu of bail. purchased gas on June 22 and paid by Saturday, June 29, an employee of a credit card. According to police, the business on the 200 block of Central victim left without taking his credit Avenue reported the theft of a cellular card and his credit card company ad- phone from the establishment. The vised him that the card was used to phone is described as an LG Optimus make two, $100 purchases at the gas G, valued at approximately $650. The station on June 25. The victim went to theft occurred between 2:35 and 4:30 retrieve the card from the gas station, p.m. that day. The matter was under where the attendant gave him the card Associates in investigation. and stated that no one had used the card Saturday, June 29, a resident of the and that it had been in the employee 700 block of Castleman Drive reported booth since the victim left it behind. the theft of a bicycle after it was left, Friday, June 28, a resident of unsecured, outside of a business estab- Brookside Road reported that he had Cardiovascular Disease lishment on the 200 block of East North received two harassing phone calls from Avenue. The theft occurred between 3 two different numbers, in which some- and 6:50 p.m. The bicycle is described one stated that the victim had damaged 2253 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ as a powder blue-colored, “Concord the caller’s motor vehicle and insisted Amigo” mountain bicycle, valued at the victim give the caller his auto insur- approximately $200. ance information. According to police, Sunday, June 30, Laura Smith, 23, of a check of the originating phone num- Dr. Glasofer, of Associates in Cardiovascular New Brunswick was arrested at the bers revealed that one of the numbers Plainfield Police Department on a was disconnected and the other was Westfield warrant for $593. She was from an individual who stated he did Disease (AICD), in association with Atlantic turned over to the Union County jail in not make the call. lieu of bail. Friday, June 28, an employee of a Monday, July 1, Mark Darouichi, 56, Route 22 business reported that a white Health System, is pleased to announce the of Mountainside was arrested on a or Hispanic male removed the license Springfield warrant for $153 during a plate from his truck before entering the opening of the new AICD office in Scotch motor vehicle stop at Mountain Avenue lot of the business and removing scrap and Orchard Street. He was released metal. According to police, the suspect after posting bail. pulled a construction vest over his head Plains. In addition to compassionate expert Fanwood and was seen leaving the scene in a red, Thursday, June 27, Edward McCray, four-door Ram truck before taking the III, 25, of Plainfield was arrested and New Providence Road jug handle. cardiac care, AICD offers extended hours, charged with burglary and resisting ar- Friday, June 28, Jason R. Bladis, 29, rest after officers responded to Jefferson of Mountainside was arrested on charges scheduling flexibility and cardiac expertise in Avenue on a report of suspicious activ- of invasion of privacy, identity theft, ity in a vacant home. According to stalking, criminal coercion, harassment, police, a resident reported seeing flash- computer related crimes, possession of the Scotch Plains and Fanwood communities. lights inside the home and observed two loaded handguns and possession of two individuals within the dwelling. a weapon by a prohibited person after With the assistance of Scotch Plains an investigation. He was transported to police officers, McCray was appre- police headquarters, processed and hended, while the other suspect fled the turned over to the Union County jail in Dr. Glasofer is board-certified in non-invasive scene, police said. lieu of bail set at $180,000. A search of the residence by Fanwood Friday, June 28, Christopher Bladis, Police Det. Sgt. Eugene Chin revealed 32, of Mountainside was arrested and cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear that the suspect was stealing cooper charged with possession of suspected pipes and wiring from the vacant home. marijuana, less than 50 grams, after a He was transported to police head- search warrant was issued for his resi- cardiology. quarters, posted 10 percent of the bail, dence. He was transported to police which was set at $12,500, and released. headquarters, processed and released. Scotch Plains Saturday, June 29, the assistant man- Tuesday, June 25, a resident of Sleepy ager at the Mountainside Community Hollow Lane reported that sometime Pool reported that when he opened the AICD is seamlessly connected to Atlantic overnight someone entered her unlocked pool in the morning he found chairs had Sidney Glasofer, MD motor vehicle and removed her purse. been rearranged overnight and an empty Tuesday, June 25, a resident of Coo- wine bottle was found on the diving Board-Certified Cardiologist Health System’s cardiovascular services at per Road reported that she has received board, as well as red Solo cups. The numerous calls from a former friend. assistant manager was advised to re- Wednesday, June 26, a resident of view pool surveillance video and report Overlook and Morristown medical centers. East Second Street reported that some- back to authorities on the findings, po- one damaged her fence. lice said. Call for an appointment. Thursday, June 27, a resident of Carri Sunday, June 30, Adham El- Farm Court reported that he received an Sherbeini, 27, of Westfield was arrested 908-654-3080 e-mail stating that he had enrolled in an for driving with a suspended license Call for an appointment, or visit our website; online banking system. According to and on an outstanding warrant out of Accepting most insurance plans. police, the victim stated that he had Hunterdon County after a motor ve- never joined an online banking system hicle stop on Mountain Avenue. He was www.aicdheart.com nor did he authorize anyone to join on transported to police headquarters for his behalf. processing. Thursday, June 27, Lakisha Mensah, Monday, July 1, a resident of Locust 23, of Newark was arrested on an out- Avenue reported that someone made an standing $600 warrant issued by the unauthorized purchase on her credit Scotch Plains Court after a motor ve- card in the amount of $54.91 on hicle violation stop on East Second bodybuilding.com. According to po- Street. She was transported to police lice, the purchase was shipped to an headquarters, processed and released. address in Washington State and the Friday, June 28, a resident of Park credit card company credited the full Avenue reported that he had a service amount back to her account. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2013 Page 7 WSL Donations For 2013 Bible’s ‘One-Hit Wonders’ To Community Top $60K To Be Focus of FCC Series WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- nity Band; Unchained at Last; WESTFIELD – The First Congre- 28, the subject will be how God uses vice League recently approved a 2013 Westfield Day Care Center; gational Church will continue its an- a beast of burden in the Book of donations budget of $60,956. This Westfield Food Pantry at Holy Trin- nual Summer Sermon Series with a Numbers to help a man see how the money is being distributed to 34 agen- ity; Westfield Symphony Orches- special look at figures who appear path he is set on will lead to ruin, and cies in and around the Westfield area. tra; Westfield YMCA; Westlake only once in the Bible but who still how difficult it is to learn from those These agencies include: Autism School UCESC; Youth and Family made a significant contribution to the people seen as lowly in the eyes of the Family Times; Canine Companions Counseling Service and YWCA faith story then and now. Visitors are world. The Summer Sermon Series for Independence; Children’s Spe- EUC Project Protect. welcome to attend the air-conditioned will continue through August with a cialized Hospital Foundation; Cof- The Westfield Service League is a family worship at 10 a.m. and to stay look at the contributions of Gideon, fee with a Conscience Concert Se- non-profit volunteer organization. for light refreshments on the lawn Barnabas, Michal and Naboth. ries; CONTACT We Care; Cross- It operates thrift and consignment following each service. The First Congregational Church, roads School UCESC; Elizabeth shops, both located at 114 Elmer The series, entitled “One-Hit Won- a member of the United Church of Coalition to House the Homeless; Street in Westfield. On the main level, ders,” will begin this Sunday, July 7, Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street Family and Children’s Services; the thrift shop sells gently used cloth- with a look at Matthias, “the 13th in Westfield. The sanctuary is First Congregational Church of ing and shoes for men, women and Apostle,” chosen as a replacement wheelchair-accessible and equipped Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield; Flintlocks B.S.A., Inc.; children. The shop also carries bric- PICNIC DAY…The Presbyterian Church in Westfield held its “Picnic on the for Judas by the remaining apostles. with an infrared audio system for Furniture Assist, Inc.; Homefirst; a-brac, household items and books. Lawn” on June 9, which was open to the public. Guests enjoyed pleasant weather, Led by the Reverend Mark Boyea, the hearing-impaired. For additional JKL Hartweck at Cedar Brook; Lit- Located upstairs from the thrift shop food, music and games for children in attendance. The Presbyterian Church is senior minister, the series will con- information, call the church office eracy Volunteers of Union County; is the league’s consignment shop. located at 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. For more information about the tinue over nine consecutive Sundays, at (908) 233-2494 or visit New Jersey Special Olympics Ban- The consignment shop sells similar church, call the church office during regular business hours at (908) 233-0301 or concluding on September 1. A pro- fccofwestfield.org. dits Basketball Team; Occupational items, of higher quality. visit the church website, westfieldpc.org. gram of Summer Sunday Stories is Center of Union County; Pajama The shops are closed for the sum- offered for young children in lieu of Screening Set July 11 Program; Planned Lifetime Assis- mer and will reopen after Labor church school during the service. tance Network of New Jersey; Day on Saturday, September 7. Shop Mr. Rembisz Receives Award Among the other Biblical charac- For Blood Pressure Raphael’s Life House, Inc.; Restore hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday ters to be examined throughout the AREA – Overlook Medical Cen- Ministries, Inc.; Rutgers Master through Saturday. The shop accepts summer are Orpah, sister-in-law of ter has announced that a blood pres- Gardeners of Union County; St. donations throughout the year and From Northwestern Mutual Ruth, who is faced with the decision sure screening will be held on Thurs- Joseph’s Social Service Center; St. all are tax-deductible. For further MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Jeff ies. Northwestern Mutual is among of whether to return to her homeland day, July 11, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Mary’s Sunday Dinner Program; information, call the thrift shop at Rembisz, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, a the “World’s Most Admired” life in- in the face of severe famine or to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, Streetlight Mission; The Arc of (908) 233-2530 or the consignment Northwestern Mutual Financial Ad- surance companies in 2013 accord- remain with her mother-in-law, located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Union County; Westfield Commu- shop at (908) 232-1223. visor based in Westfield, is receiving ing to Fortune® magazine and has Naomi, on July 14. On July 21, Simon Scotch Plains. the company’s Top Producer award helped clients achieve financial se- of Cyrene, chosen by Roman sol- Participants will receive counsel- based on an outstanding year of help- curity for more than 156 years. diers to help carry the cross at Jesus’ ing and educational materials from ing clients achieve financial security. As a mutual company with $1.4 crucifixion, inspires an examination Overlook Medical Center health-care “We’re proud of financial profes- trillion of life insurance protection in of what it means to “bear another’s professionals. There is no charge for sionals like Jeff who are helping so force, Northwestern Mutual has no cross,” especially when the choice is this program, but interested persons many people develop plans to achieve shareholders. The company focuses not that of an individual to make. are asked to register by calling (800) financial security,” said Northwest- solely and directly on its clients and In “The Talking Donkey,” on July 247-9580. ern Mutual Executive Vice-President seeks to deliver consistent and de- Todd M. Schoon. “Our 2012 Lon- pendable value to them over time. gevity and Preparedness Study shows Northwestern Mutual and its sub- that Americans are living longer, but sidiaries offer a holistic approach to many are financially unprepared to financial security solutions includ- live into their 70s, 80s and 90s. Thou- ing: life insurance, long-term care sands of families and business own- insurance, disability income insur- ers seek out professionals like Jeff to ance, annuities, investment products, develop solid financial plans that and advisory products and services. stand the test of time.” Subsidiaries include Northwestern Northwestern Mutual will recog- Mutual Investment Services, LLC, nize Mr. Rembisz at its 133rd Annual broker-dealer, registered investment GREGG’S LEGACY… Several past and present recipients of scholarship Meeting event in July, held in Mil- adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; awards from the Gregg F. Clyne Memorial Foundation, Inc. get to know one waukee, Wis. Mr. Rembisz joins an the Northwestern Mutual Wealth another at a luncheon June 22 at the Clyne family home. Pictured, from left to exclusive group of representatives right, are: Jessica Taylor (2008), Alexandra Faro (2012), Anthony Valles (2012), Management Company, limited pur- Kathryn Contini (2013) and Alexandra Beck (2013). across the country who have achieved pose federal savings bank; North- recognition. western Long Term Care Insurance About Northwestern Mutual Company; and Russell Investments. Gregg F. Clyne Foundation Northwestern Mutual is the mar- Paid Bulletin Board keting name for The Northwestern goleader.com/express Mutual Life Insurance Company, Grants Scholarship Awards Milwaukee, Wis., and its subsidiar- WESTFIELD – The Gregg F. Clyne Clynes’ home in Westfield for the Memorial Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 scholarship recipients, past and BROTHERS IN UNICO…UNICO District X Governor Bob Bengivenga thanks Library to Offer Two Plays former Westfield UNICO Chapter President Vinny Tomasso for his service, and non-profit organization, recently present, prior to the students begin- welcomes in Anthony Bengivenga – his brother – as the new Westfield Chapter granted its 2013 scholarship awards ning their fall semester at the Univer- president. Pictured, from left to right, are: Outgoing Westfield UNICO Chapter to Alexandra Beck and Kathryn sity of Delaware. The students are President Vinny Tomasso, UNICO District X Governor Bob Bengivenga, new Contini. Alexandra is a graduate of eager to meet one another to share By Shakespeare Theatre Westfield UNICO Chapter President Anthony Bengivenga and Bob Tarte of Arthur L. Johnson High School in their University of Delaware stories WESTFIELD – The Westfield Shakespeare theaters in the nation – Westfield UNICO. Clark and Kathryn is a graduate of and experiences. Memorial Library will present Ovid’s serving 100,000 adults and children Westfield High School. This is especially helpful to the Metamorphoses from Ted Hughes’ annually – it is New Jersey’s only pro- Family and friends of Mr. Clyne newly awarded students who are “Tales of Ovid” performed by The fessional theater company dedicated to JCC to Hold Art Camp established the Foundation in 2008 preparing to embark on the next Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Shakespeare’s canon and other classic to honor his memory and his wish to stage of their lives, according to the Next Stage Ensemble on Tuesday, masterworks. Through its productions provide educational opportunities for Clyne family. “It is wonderful to July 16, at 7 p.m. The library is lo- and education programs, the company For Adults In August others. Mr. Clyne died in August 2006, see them conversing, laughing and cated at 550 East Broad Street. strives to illuminate the universal and SCOTCH PLAINS – This sum- full program, including accommoda- at the age of 27, after battling a rare enjoying their time together,” the In Metamorphoses, the myths of lasting relevance of the classics. mer, the Jewish Community Center tions, visit BerkshiresVacations.org or form of cancer (adrenal cortical car- family noted. ancient Greece come vividly to life Due to the continuing popularity (JCC) of Central New Jersey will call Tania at (914) 693-8952, exten- cinoma) for four years. Information about The Gregg F. with a collection of tales of gods of plays performed at the library, offer a fun and action-packed art sion no. 104. There is a discount for Since the Foundation’s inception, Clyne Memorial Foundation, Inc. can and mortals, romance and revenge, people must register to attend. Indi- camp experience for adults only. This the first 50 participants who sign up. scholarship awards have been granted be found at greggclynefoundation.com. hope and rebirth. From the origin viduals may register online by ac- week-long experience will take place Interested persons also may con- to 10 area high-school students ma- Donations can be mailed to The Gregg of Echo to the ill-fated choices of cessing the Westfield Memorial at Berkshire Hills Emanuel Camps tact Barbara Weisbart, Active Adult triculating at the University of Dela- F. Clyne Memorial Foundation, Inc., Midas, audiences will be invited to Library’s website, wmlnj.org, click- in upstate Copake, N.Y. on Berk- and Senior Enrichment director at ware. 567 Lawrence Avenue, Westfield, N.J. revel in famous and lesser-known ing on the Calendar tab and then shire Hills’ scenic, 640-acre camp- the JCC, at (908) 889-8800, exten- A yearly luncheon is held at the 07090 or made directly on the website. tales that have shaped a culture. finding July 16 or August 7, or by grounds mixed with excursions to sion no. 207, or On Wednesday, August 7, at 7 calling (908) 789-4090, option 0. surrounding landmarks and cultural [email protected]. p.m., the library will present Henry MURAL cardholders must wait sites. The trip is scheduled for Au- The JCC of Central New Jersey is V, Shakespeare’s gripping coming- until Tuesday, July 9, to register for gust 20 to August 26. located at 1391 Martine Avenue in of-age story of a new king and his Tales of Ovid, provided seats are still Participants will have the oppor- Scotch Plains. It is a constituent nation. The young and inexperienced available, and must wait until tunity to visit the Norman Rockwell agency of the Jewish Federation of Henry of England, threatened by Wednesday, July 31, to register for Museum, the Franklin Delano Greater MetroWest NJ, United Way rebellious nobles and the military Henry V. MURAL cardholders be- Roosevelt Library and Hancock of Greater Union County and the might of France, leads a ragtag band long to libraries that are part of the Shaker Village; enjoy evening con- Westfield United Fund. Financial as- of soldiers in a desperate attempt to Middlesex Union Reciprocal Agree- certs at Tanglewood and Shakespeare sistance is available for membership save his throne and consolidate his ment Libraries. For participating li- and Company; swim and boat on and various programs. power. Shakespeare’s play is a stir- braries, check wmlnj.org. To regis- Berkshire Hills’ private lake or take ring commentary on patriotism, ter for the program, visit wmlnj.org a nature walk or a yoga class. courage and the qualities that make and click on the Calendar tab, or call The all-inclusive rate includes a pri- See it all on the Web! a great leader and nation. (908) 789-4090, option 0. vate, air-conditioned room with a pri- In residence on the campus of Drew Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 vate bath, kosher meals, transporta- www.goleader.com University in Madison, The p.m., Monday through Thursday, and tion and trips. For information on the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Satur- one of the 22 professional theaters in day. The library will be closed on the state. One of the leading Sunday until September 22. Faith Doesn’t Take a Vacation Neither do We! Westfield Pediatric First Congregational Church CYCLING TO SAVE LIVES…Westfield resident Michael Jones currently is participating in a 70-day, 4000-plus-mile bicycle ride from Baltimore, Md. to Dental Group invites you to visit with us this summer Seattle, Wash. His ride is affiliated with The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a charity dedicated to helping win the fight against cancer and creating in our air-conditioned sanctuary for our awareness throughout the country. For more information or to sponsor Michael, visit 4kforcancer.org/profiles/michael-jones/. 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By FRED LECOMTE and they made plays and we didn’t get don’t want to walk and we did that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ourselves back out. We need to learn starting with our leadoff hitter all the Key pitching, fielding plays and a from this and move on,” said Westfield way through,” said Millburn Coach productive first and third inning paved White Head Coach Steve Root. Kevin Ford. the way to propel Millburn into the In the top of the first inning, every “Nathan Hefner, our starting championship game with an 18-2, player on the Millburn roster, got pitcher, we thought was pitching re- victory over Westfield White in the either a hit, scored a run or had an ally well. They had some good hits, 12-year-old Cal Ripkin District 12 RBI to take an 11-0 lead. Leadoff but they also put balls in play that we Tournament semifinals at Gumbert 2 hitter Strollo rapped a double, scored should have made plays on, and we Field in Westfield on June 26. a run and hit an RBI single. Max didn’t. That kept the inning going “I told our guys, we had games like Donado and Alex Byington each and we really hurt ourselves. Four this; everybody has a game like this. bashed two-RBI singles while Nathan errors! That’s tough for anybody to My hat is off to Millburn, they are a Brochan, Ben Sauberman and Nick come back from in a full game, but well-coached, excellent team all the Santagata each drilled RBI singles. again, Millburn always is a very good way down the lineup and they just “We wanted to be aggressive, set team, well coached and it showed in took it to us. We had four errors in the the tone early, come out swinging the the level of play,” Coach Root said. first inning, dug ourselves a big hole bats and the boys really did that. They WF White answered with two runs played great today. It’s little league, in the bottom of the first. Lead off David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Probitas Verus Honos youth baseball; we teach them to hit, hitter Hefner hammered a double to GETTING BACK IN TIME...Westfield Blue’s Sean Flynn, No. 23, gets back to first in time before Raider first baseman we want them to swing the bats, we CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Dan Wilkinson makes the tag. More photos at www.goleader.com McINTYRE, KOSEOGLU, WILKINSON BLAST HOMERS Ballyhoo Sports pages WF Blue Staggers SPF Blue In Ripken District Semi, 16-6 By DAVID B. CORBIN five runs in the fifth inning to top the Devil leadoff hitter Matt McIntyre Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders, 8-4, in Pool B play, the Blue led the Blue Devils’ 13-hit attack by Timidity at the plate was not an Devils exploded with 11 runs in the reaching base all four times, which issue when the Westfield Blue base- first inning, and despite a gallant ef- included a two-run home run, an RBI ball team and the Scotch Plains- fort from the Raiders, went on to win single and another single, while scor- Fanwood Blue met for the second the game, 16-6, in four innings to ing three times and stealing a base. time in the Cal Ripken District 12 advance to the championship game John Koseoglu, who scored in both Tournament semifinals at Gumbert 1 to face Millburn on June 27. of his at-bats, led the Raiders with a Field in Westfield on June 26. The showdown featured three co- two-run home run and a single, and Unlike in the first game at Gumbert lossal home runs, gutsy base running Dan Wilkinson, in two plate appear- 2 Field where Westfield rallied with and several fine defensive plays. Blue CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times NAILED AT THE PLATE...Westfield White catcher Tom DeRosa nails the Millburn Miller as he slides towards home plate in the Cal Ripken District 12 semifinal game at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on June 26. MEISELMAN SIZZLES 2-RUN 1B, KESSLER 2-RUN DBL Westfield Baseball 11s Scoot By Berkeley Heights 11s, 5-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN get on base. We did all three of those Jack Riley walked, advanced to sec- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times today. The kids made plays when ond on a wild pitch and stole third. Clutch hits in the fourth and fifth they needed to make plays. They got Christian Pansini followed with a innings allowed the Westfield 11- on base and made smart base running walk and stole second then year-old baseball team to scoot past decisions. We came through with Meiselman, who whacked a ground- a solid Berkeley Heights team, 5-4, clutch hits when we needed to,” rule double in the second, chopped a in North Jersey All-Star League play Westfield Head Coach Noah Ament two-run single over first base to give at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on said. Westfield a 3-2 lead. June 27. “Good pitching, good fielding by The final clutch hit came in the In addition to clutch hits, both teams both teams and some timely hitting fifth with the score tied 3-3. Ethan displayed aggressive hitting and base by Westfield put them in the lead. We Ament drew a leadoff walk and stole running, poised defensive plays and didn’t make a lot of mistakes. They second. Tim Alliegro singled to cen- strong pitching. beat us tonight. That’s all! They made ter and stole second to put runners on “I basically tell our team that there some great plays,” Berkeley Heights second and third then, with two strikes are three things they need to do to be Head Coach Scott McCulloch said. on him, Will Kessler drilled a two- competitive in every game, throw Westfield’s first clutch hit came off run double down the first baseline to strikes when you are pitching, play the bat of Henry Meiselman in the put Westfield ahead, 5-3. defense when you are in the field and bottom of the fourth. Leadoff batter CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE PUTOUT AT HOME...Westfield Blue’s catcher Victor Coustan makes the tag on Berkeley Heights’ Peyton Hopech in the first inning at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on June 27. Westfield pulled out a 5-4 victory. HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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After a reach base afterwards was Andrew Millburn did put the game away in quick pitching change, Matt Leone Caminiti who bashed a double to the fourth inning when 11 batters jacked an RBI sacrifice fly ball to right and swiped a base in the bottom added seven runs to their total. make the score, 11-2. of the second. After Boley struck out “They hit the ball hard. We didn’t Boley took the mound and pitched the first batter in the top of the third, make any errors that inning, but they a good inning for Westfield, holding Caminiti took the ball in relief and just hit the ball hard and continued to Millburn to a single. retired the side including a strikeout. hit the ball hard up and down their “When the pressure is off after “We had to pull Boley because he lineup and hit it where we weren’t. you’re down 11-0, the kids relaxed tweaked his shoulder a little bit. You That’s one of the biggest rules in and they just started making plays. never want to take a chance when a baseball; ‘hit it where they’re not’,” Boley came in and pitched a good kid that age says he hurt his shoulder. said coach Root. inning for us. I think the different Caminiti came in and pitched a real “We teach our pitchers to get ahead, look kept their batters off balance a good inning. It started out pretty throw strikes and let our defense play. little bit. They got their bats on the strong in the fourth, but then the We have an outstanding defense, in- ball, but we made plays that inning wheels started coming off a little bit. field and outfield, so if we throw strikes, and that was the difference,” Coach We knew Millburn had the momen- yes, they are going to hit some balls but the majority of the times we make the plays,” coach Ford concluded. Millburn (11) 007 18 WF White 2 000 2 WTA Open Singles More photos at www.goleader.com Tennis Ladder Results: Ballyhoo Sports pages The fourth reporting period has David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times come to a close with 15 matches SWIPING SECOND BASE...Westfield Blue’s Jack DiFilippo, No. 1, steals second base as the ball shoots past Raider Willy played (47 for the season) and only Gale in the third inning of the Cal Ripken District 12 semifinal at Gumbert 1 Field on June 26. one change to the top five. At the halfway point in the season, Andrew Federbusch maintained his strangle- WF Blue Staggers SPF Blue in District Semis hold on the top spot courtesy of a grueling 6-2, 4-6, 5-3 win over Rob- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ert Errazo, who was forced to retire. ances, walked and launched a tower- once and stole two bases. Jack momentum was enhanced by a num- Errazo remained in the second spot ing two-run shot. DiFilippo went 2-for-3 with a run ber of passed balls and wild pitches to with wins over newcomer Evan Borak “We knew it was going to be a scored, an RBI and a stolen base. Jack go with Cox’s two-run single, some (6-3, 6-1) and Tuyen Diep (4-6, 6-1, tough game. We played a close game Sandstedt (stolen base) and Adam errors, walks and back-to-back two- WESTFIELD PONY LEAGUE CHAMPS...The Indians, pictured, left to right, 4-3) who also had to retire. are: front row; Ian Mueller, Arthur Xiao, Ben Cappiello, Mike Healey, Trevor with them [last time]. Both teams Holtzman both singled and scored run singles from Flynn and Crowley, Kolezarik and Zach Rabinowitz; second row, Coach Tupper, Chad Dembiec, Blair Lehnert kept the third spot came to hit the ball today. We wanted once, and Brendan Cox rapped a two- respectively. Crowley scored the 11th Jack Conrad, Coach Robertshaw, Brett Robertshaw, Hopper Murray, Coach with a routine 6-2, 6-1 win over Ravi to make a point to be rested up and to run single. MJ Catanzaro scored twice run of the inning with very aggressive Prevoznak’s left ear, Ethan Prevoznak, Scott Tupper and Owen Kessler. Motwani. Diep, despite the loss to come out hitting. Our hitting is a and swiped a base. Charlie Riley running after Carlone’s hopping Errazo, climbed back into the top five strength for us, and we wanted to walked and scored once, Aiden single up the middle. at number four with a 6-4, 6-0 win make sure we came out and used that Gilman walked and TJ Duffy rapped The Raiders added two runs in the Indians Sink Mariners, 9-3, over Francis Adriaens, who dropped strength. That first inning did that for a sharp grounder to shortstop. second with Owens’ two-run double to number five. Adriaens and Richard us,” Westfield Blue Head Coach Chris Raider Miles Owens drilled a two- to center, then in the third made the Pardo are tied for the most active with Flynn said. run double, Ted Giandana walked score, 11-6, when Wilkinson crushed For WF Pony League Crown nine matches played. The next re- “It’s 12-year-old baseball and you and scored, singled and stole a base. his two-run homer into the tree be- porting period ends on July 14. Please got to hit and you got to stay in it. You Willy Gale doubled and scored once. yond the right field fence. The Indians defeated the Mariners, ners were led by Steven Barmakian, report all match activity to Richard let yourself get beat, and it’s over Nick Merkel scored once and swiped “Danny’s was great! Same situa- 9-3, for the Westfield Pony baseball who had two hits and shut down the Pardo at [email protected]. automatically. We put the ball in play, two bases, and John Kaminskas tion! He got a ball that was down. He championship on June 9. The Mari- Indian bats over the final 2+ innings. 1.Federbusch(4)*16.Dave Ferio (3)* and we never stopped. We kept fight- singled and was robbed of a hit when got his hands and his body to rotate ners had won the regular season pen- The Indians had reached the finals 2.Rob Errazo(5)* 17.D Loffredo (2)* ing until the end. That’s all we can ask centerfielder McIntyre made a slid- into the pitch and he got all of that. We nant with an 8-2 record. with a dramatic, 8-7 come-from-be- 3.Blair Lehnert(4)*18.Tim Lough(2)* from these guys,” Raider Blue Head ing snag. Westfield pitcher Catanzaro have some bats in the lineup, now we In the game, Scott Tupper had three hind win over the Angels in which 4.Tuyen Diep(3)* 19.Chris Miller(4)* Coach Andrew Mulvee said. absorbed a wicked line drive off the got to do it defensively and pitching hits and three RBI, while Owen Chad Dembiec plated the winning 5.F Adriaens(9)* 20.Jerry Beal (3)* 6.Rich Pardo (9)* 21.Evan Borak(1)* Westfield Blue’s Sean Flynn walked bat of Tom Laucik, and shortstop wise,” Coach Mulvee said. Kessler was 2-for-2, scoring two runs tally with a monstrous walk-off shot 7.Jeff Brinker(5)* 22.Er Ben-Hayon(3) twice and added a two-run single, Carlone made a fine play on a diffi- Catanzaro reached first on a and driving in another. Ethan over the centerfielder’s head in the 8.Ren Gao (2)* 23.Tyler Becker(1) while scoring all three times. Matt cult chopper from Josh Canavan. dropped fly ball in left to lead off the Prevoznak had a key RBI double in bottom of the seventh. Trevor 9.J Krauss(4)* 24.Daniel Ives (4) Crowley lined a two-run single and The Raiders’ bats livened early with Westfield third then McIntyre lined the first, and Jack Conrad added a Kolezarik, Harry Wachtel, Ben 10.R Motwani(4)* 25.Andy Cohen(4) 11.I Bouchouev(2)*26.El Ben-Hayon(1) an RBI double, scored twice and two runs in the top of the first inning. his two-run homer over the right- line drive double in the second. Cappiello and Mike Healey also had 12.Jon Jacobs(2) 27.Vito Nisita (1) swiped a pair of bases. Mike Carlone Gale ripped a leadoff double and centerfield fence. Flynn walked then Brett Robertshaw threw three shut- clutch hits for the Indians in that 13.Josh Suri(6)* 28.Matt Short tapped a pair of RBI singles, scored Koseoglu, who went 3-for-3 in the Crowley doubled and scored to in- out innings for the win, while Scott game. For the Angels, Cam Bremer 14.M Rappoport(4)*29.Parag Patel first meeting, lined his two-run shot crease Westfield’s lead to 15-6. Tupper closed it out with three more pitched three strong innings and belted 15.E Bronander(2)*30.A Stephenson ( ) matches played Probitas Verus Honos over the left-centerfield fence. Westfield pitcher Catanzaro ceded blank frames for the save. The Mari- a home run. * match played in period “It was a shot! It was a fastball right a single but struck out the final two in his hands. He was able to stay back Raiders in the fourth. Holtzman on it. He didn’t try to do too much. He singled, advanced to second on a got a pitch he could handle, and he let groundout and sped to third on a wild Goods & Services You Need his mechanics do the work,” Coach pitch. McIntyre punched a fly ball Mulvee said. toward the gap that forced the Raider McIntyre led off the Westfield first centerfielder to attempt a diving catch, OLIVER A PANICKING with a single to center. Flynn walked but it fell in for the game-ending RBI WITH A LEAKY ROOF? and Carlone looped an RBI single. single. PAVING Expert Repairs! 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By FRED LECOMTE triple in his four trips. John you’re making it too easy for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times DeProspero pounded out a two-run ump; hey Fred did you take a picture St. George demonstrated quality double and an RBI sac fly. Bob of that walk?” play, key defensive wizardry and Cihanowyz hammed out three hits, St. George was not amused and crafty pitching to down St. Joseph, 9- including an RBI double, while Jeff came out swinging, scoring one run 4, in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Softball Friedlander, Floyd Roberts, Cody in the bottom of the second inning. League action at Brookside Park in Brown and Mike White each contrib- Gang and Cihanowyz each rapped Scotch Plains on June 27. uted a hit. singles and Roberts punched a sac fly Dennis Reilly grabbed his “metal Of St. Joe’s 15 hits, Pete Chemidlin to center, sending Gang home. The stick” and went 3-for-3, including a went 4-for-4 and Varo Baboomian speed of the St. George boys proved homer to lead the 19-hit St. George bashed two doubles. Kevin Spellman to be fruitful in the third. Riepe assault. John Veglia rapped an RBI and Lou Blau had two hits each, cracked a double, Prospero punched single, a triple and showed his moxie while Ed Villaverde , Dave Hill, Rich a two-run double, Gang strong-armed on the mound, terminating three Joe’s Pitonzo, Jarrett Williams and John a RBI triple and Veglia helped his

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SAFE AT THIRD...Westfield’s Dom Maurillo, No. 13, steals third base in the third inning in the North Jersey All-Star League game against Berkeley Heights on June 27 at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield. Westfield 11s Scoot Past Berkeley Heights, 5-4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 “With two strikes, kids are taught slashed a one-out single but became and converted it to a putout then to drive the ball to the opposite field. the first victim of a rundown. Vinny second baseman Maurillo followed That’s what Will Kessler did with Mellusi followed with a single, but with a slick snag to prevent further men on second and third,” Coach the next batter flew out to center. scoring. Ament said. Westfield manufactured a run in Kessler cranked his two-run double Berkeley Heights starting pitcher the third. Three walks loaded the in the fifth then Heights added its Ryan Devanney permitted just two bases then Kessler was hit on the final run in the sixth when Hopler, runs on two hits in three innings, forearm, allowing Dom Maurillo to who singled, scored on Bass’ single while walking five, hitting a batter trot home. In the fourth, Hopeck to center. In that inning, Pansini, who and striking out two. Sam Bass re- hopped a leadoff double, sped to was playing short, made a fine grab lieved Devanney after he walked the third on a passed ball but got nabbed then tossed to Alliegro, who scooped first batter in the fourth inning and in a rundown between third and the throw at first to make the putout. allowed three hits, while walking two. home. McCulloch walked and scored “Great fielding by both teams! Berkeley Heights out-hit Westfield, on Bass’ double then Peter Woo Berkeley Heights had a fantastic game 10-5, but Blue Devil left-handed start- looped an RBI single to center, mak- as well. Every time we play them, ing pitcher Alliegro managed to catch ing the score, 2-1. games are close,” Coach Ament said. two Heights players in rundowns be- Meisleman’s two-run single put Berkeley Hts. 000 211 4 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times tween first and second and another Westfield ahead, 3-2, but the Heights Westfield 001 22x 5 GETTING A HIGH ARC...St. George pitcher John Veglia gets a high arc as shortstop Gerry Riepe looks in amazement at between third and home. Allegro, who knotted the score in the fifth when his splendid performance against St. Joseph at Brookside Park in Scotrch Plains on June 27. pitched four innings, yielded two runs Matt Yoss brought Matt Sternheim on seven hits and walked just two, home with an RBI single. Echuasse Probitas Verus Honos ala a double play. Gerry Riepe bashed Chupko each tapped singles. cause with an RBI single to make the while striking out one. Reliever Danny made a great backhand stab at short three hits, including a double. Glenn In the top of the first, after two Joe score 5-0. Varano tossed the fifth and sixth in- Gang, sporting a No. 19 red jersey, men flied out, the ump granted Hill a “They showed some speed out nings, allowing one run in each. collected three hits, including an RBI walk as Chupko chuckled, “Dave, there,” said a worried Villaverde. “We had a couple of bad breaks St. Joe quickly fired back with a there, but the kids played with heart. Children in Trouble With the Law? three-run roar. Baboomian boomed a We had a strong pitching perfor- WF 12Us Top Mountainside double to center as Villaverde bel- mance, and that kept us in the game. lowed, “Way to start it Ed. We got the These kids are two really good base- big inning going now. He’s afraid to ball teams for 11-years-old,” Coach Call Jon Bramnick pitch.” McCulloch said. In New Prov. Green League Villaverde enjoyed his comment The Westfield 12U baseball team ond baseman Michael Kane hauled Bass led Berkeley Heights offen- and beat out the throw with a single to sively with three hits, including a And Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team improved its record in the New Provi- in two fly balls. left, and Hill worked a free pass to dence Green League to 2-2 with a 5- Westfield coaches Mike Coletta, double, three RBI and a run scored in load the pods. Spellman and three at-bats. Peyton Hopeck doubled, 4 road win over Mountainside on Evan Friedman and Tom Malley Chemidlin followed with back-to- June 26. praised their team for a good all- singled and scored once. We Have Three Former Prosecutors back RBI singles, and Pitonzo rapped Westfield avoided a threat in the Westfield plated a run in the sec- around effort, saying: “Our pitching a two-out RBI single to tighten the ond. Noah Levy crushed a double to was consistently strong. We got timely top of the first when Hopeck, who score at 5-3. was on second with two outs, at- right center and scored on Nicky hitting up and down the line up. And “We’re two runs closer now, let’s Murray’s base hit to right. The visi- the boys executed in the field.” tempted to score on Bass’ single to go get them,” chirped Chemidlin. center, but a great relay from An- 908-322-7000 tors added four more in the fourth. From the end of the third inning RBI singles by Sandy drew Echausse to Alliegro to catcher and into the sixth, pitchers Chemidlin Victor Coustan nailed him at the Miller, Drew Glassman and and Veglia became the masters of the Anthony Iacoponi drove plate. Echausse led off the Westfield BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, mound and shut down their respec- first with a single but strong Heights’ home Tommy Norris, Miller tive batters. MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC and Glassman. Levy stole infield defense prevented him from In the sixth, the George boys manu- scoring. home. In the bottom of the factured a run when Riepe singled, sixth, Westfield held off The Heights made two straight fine 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains swiped a bag and scored on grabs in the outfield to hold Westfield Mountainside’s four-run DeProspero’s sac fly ball to make the rally to prevail. scoreless in the second then in the www.jonbramnick.com score, 6-3. The spread became a little third, Heights batter Rich Wood Miller started on the wider and sweeter when the Georgie mound for Westfield, scat- Boys staggered the Joe’s with three tering three hits and strik- runs in the seventh. ing out four over four score- Veglia urged on by Gang’s smug less innings. Emmitt Smith remark, “All you have to do is swing, pitched the fifth frame and nobody is on base,” pounded a triple OLDWELL ANKER Gavin Tanji closed it down C B and scored on Cihanowyz’s double. in the sixth. The catchers Reilly lobbed the final salvo when he & were Alex Park (1-for-2 at powered a shot to deep right center. E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE bat) and Michael Charlton. St. Joe tallied one run in the bottom of On defense, shortstop the seventh on Chemidlin’s RBI HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! Nathan Gotz twice threw CONTROL ON THE MOUND...Westfield 12U single. out the lead runner to sec- pitcher Sandy Miller tossed four scoreless innings St. George 014 001 3 9 ond-baseman Matt Pindilli in the win over Mountainside. (2-for-3). In the fourth, sec- St. Joseph 000 300 1 4 The Proven Professional

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50+ DIVISION 1 (June 30): and Jeff Hoffman (HR) led the TEAM W L Jerseymen. Renda Roads 14 1 Sun Tavern 15, D&K 0 Roselle American Legion 12 3 Pitcher Dennis Baker (6-hit shut- Family Investors 11 4 out), two double plays and flawless Contact Lens & Vision 11 5 fielding, Pete Osborn (3 hits) and Keith McDede (both with 3 RBI), 50+ DIVISION 2: and Joe Hrubash (3 hits) led Sun TEAM W L Tavern. Linwood Inn 8 7 Renda Roads 10, Linwood Inn 3 Awnings Galore 7 8 Top Line Appliance 6 9 Tom Baldowski (grand slam) and Cranford VFW 5 11 Joe Massimino and John Garced (each 3-for-4) led the Road Gang. For the 50+ DIVISION 3: barmen, Mike DiRienzo, Pat Enright TEAM W L and Jim Sydlo had two hits apiece. Driftwood Bar & Grill II 8 7 Roselle A.L. 19, Awnings 3 WARRIORS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Warriors defeated the Roselle Cava- AWAITING THE PITCH...Jillian DeDomencio awaits pitch and drives it into the AJ Jersey 5 10 Jeff Baier and Ed Mitjans (4 hits liers, 3-1, in Edison on June 15 to win the U14 Boys Inter-County Championship. infield in the fourth inning to score Aimee Riley from third base for the only RBI D*K Associates 2 13 each), Al Genova (HR), Gene Pictured, left to right, are: front; Nirmit Damania and Matthew Anselmo; second in the game against Elmora. Sun Tavern 2 13 row, Andrew Most, Sam Wustefield, Jack Hausle, Joseph Dietze, Ryan Koncsol Antonucci, Pat Mooney, Jim and Connor Wirth; back row, Coach Rob Dietze, Declan Costello, Nick Pelosi, Contact Lens 16 , Top Line 7 McCullough and Dennis Valvano Michael Rinaldi, Ethan Cohen, Matthew Johnson, John Petris, Adrian Jimenez, CLV scored nine in the seventh. (each with multiple hits), strong de- Max Toll, Matthew Lozito, Michael Chiappi, Matt Ahle and Coach Marc Cohen. WF Softball 10U Blue Squeaks Pete Byer (4 hits), Ed Quinn (HR) fense by Pete Arteaga and pitcher and Anthony Miccio (HR) and Ken Harry Streep led Roselle. Awnings, By Once Unbeaten Elmora, 1-0 Zierler (sparkling defensive at third) with 12 hits, had Neil Granstrand, Union County Senior 60+ led Contact. Pitcher Greg Hartnett (2 Bob Lorincz, John Campanella and Megan Prasek pitched six shutout Head Coach Ed Ronk said, “In hits), Dave Ball (3 hits), Carlos Dave Kirsch smack two hits each. innings and struck out 10 with the the over 12 years I’ve been coach- Gonzalez (double, triple) and Tom Family Investors 13, Cranford Softball League Standings: guidance of catcher Julia Gagliardi ing Westfield softball teams, I don’t DeRocco (2 hits) led Top Line. VFW 3 to improve the Westfield 10U Blue think I’ve ever worked with a group Linda’s II 12, AJ Jersey 10 Family Investors, pounding out 19 60+ A DIVISION (June 30): base on a base hit. softball team’s record to 2-0 with a of young players that play as cohe- AJ trailed by nine in the second hits, were led by Tom MacDermant TEAM W L Creative 20, The Office 11 1-0 victory over previously unbeaten sively as this group does. Their con- inning. Linda’s got big games from (3-for-3) and Dan Nigro (2-for-2 Awnings Galore 14 1 Creative jumped out to an early 5- Elmora on June 25. tinued seamless defensive play is Mike Smith, Super Reddick, Al 2BB). Bernie Burkhardt was solid on Kilkenny House 14 2 0 lead. Danny Mendoza (4H, 2BH, The team played six error-free impressive; no matter what the op- Brown, Rich Krov and Orlando the mound and turned two double Creative Industries I 9 8 2R, 2RBI), George Merlo (3H, 2R, innings with clutch defensive plays posing team seems to throw at them, Lopez. Dave Rizzo (two-out 2 RBI plays. For VFW, Vic Trindade was 3- The Office 8 9 RBI), John Psotto (3H, R, RBI) and in the infield by Emma Pietriewicz they are able to shut it down. We are double), Mike Scacifero (2-run triple) for-3. 60+ B DIVISION: Mike Volpe (3H, 2RBI) led The Of- (1B), Caroline Dwyer (SS) and very lucky to have two former col- TEAM W L fice. Aimee Riley (3B). A deep fly ball in lege player coaches (former Robin’s Nest 11 6 Kilkenny House 17, The Office 8 the third inning into right field with Monmouth University player St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Backyard Grill 7 10 Ron Ivory (4-for-4), Bob D’Meo, game changing potential was chased Maryann Soares and former WHS Associated Auto Parts 2 15 Mike Santos and Rich Kovach, who down and hauled in by Maddy Stack. pitcher and Tufts University player Creative Industries Too 2 15 had a long homer, (3 hits each) led Alyson Moskowitz) that seem to Softball League Results: Kilkenny House 15, Awnings II 0 Kilkenny. Charlie Wischusen (4H, have these players ready for any 3BH, 2R, 2RBI) and Danny Mendoza WF’s Pat Gray Named situation. I’m anticipating a very Kilkenny scored 11 in the first two St. Anthony 5, St. Jude 3 three hits. Louis Messano paced St. innings, followed by a great defen- (3H, 2R, RBI) led The Office. Grid D-Back to Watch competitive season from this Awnings II 18, Creative 4 group.” St. Anthony jumped out to an early Jude with two hits and an RBI. sive effort led by Al Feigenbaum and WEST LONG BRANCH — 4-0 lead and held on to defeat St. St. Nicholas 7, St. Jude 0 AGII scored five in the third and Next up for 10U Blue would be Bob D’Meo. Mike Santos pitched Monmouth University junior Pat Jude, 5-3. The Tommies, Ulichny and Good ‘ole St. Nick blanked St. Jude, the shutout and was 3-for-3 at the six in the fourth. Rich Polonitza (4- Gray of Westfield has been named games against Metuchen (2-1) and for-4, 3R, 3RBI, 2BH), Neil Grand- Long Hill (1-2). As of June 25, only Fazio, provided two RBI apiece for 7-0, putting the game away early with plate. Awnings’ first two batters to the College Football Performance St. Anthony, while Joe Lobrace belted four runs in the bottom of the first. stand (3H, 3R, 2RBI), Oscar Harrison Summit (3-0) and Westfield (2-0) singled, but the lead runner was Awards defensive back preseason Dan Margolis provided timely hit- thrown out at the plate attempting to (3H, 2R, 3RBI), Pete Osborn (3H, watch list. remain undefeated in this Parkway 3R, 4RBI, 2BH) and Tom Colandro League National League division. ting with two hits and two RBI, while score on a fly ball. A single in the Gray, a returning starter at Probitas Verus Honos Ben Lobrace knocked in two. Sal second was the only other Awnings (3H, R, RBI) led AGII. safety, finished last season as the PUBLIC NOTICE Gano had two hits, a single and a two- base runner. Backyard Grill 12, Associated 4 team leader in solo tackles and PUBLIC NOTICE bagger, for the Judesmen. Robin’s Nest 7, Backyard Grill 5 Pat Sarullo was 3-for-3, and Ron was second on the squad in total BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE/AUCTION St. Jude 12, St. Alexander 10 Pitcher Harry Streep, George Horinko, Joe Lauer and Richie Krov tackles with 36 and 26, respec- St. Jude’s bats roared to life in a 12- Vircik, John Symczak and Rich (each with 2 hits) led Associated. tively. Gray had a season-high 10 Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accor- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF dance with N.J.S.A. 39:10-12, application 10 victory over St. Alexander. Trail- Pelesko (each with three hits) led the Robin’s Nest 20, Creative Too 4 stops against Cornell and aver- FANWOOD, after public hearing on Janu- has been made to the Chief Administrator ing 10-5 after the third, St. Jude’s Nest. Trailing 4-3, Robin’s Nest scored aged 8.2 tackles per game over ary 23, 2013 granted approval for residen- of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Tren- erupted for six runs in the bottom of Creative II 12, Associated 7 16 runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh the last five games of the season. tial accessory setback regarding the in- ton, New Jersey, for duplicate certificate of the fourth and added an insurance run Creative led 12-3 after four. Asso- innings. Winning pitcher Harry Streep Gray led the team with two inter- stallation of a home generator. The prop- ownership for, 2002, Chrysler Town & erty in question is owned by Lorraine Country, Vin # 2C4GP44342R526338. Ob- in the fifth. Daryl Fornuff had two ciated plated four in the sixth. Al (double, triple), Ray Pelesko and Ed ceptions and was tied for first Chaillet and Vic Chaillet, at 34 Oakwood jections, if any, should be made in writing hits, including a home run, and five Notchey (3H, R), Rich Vitaliano (3H, Kushner (4 hits each), George Vircik with four pass breakups. Court, Fanwood, being Block 49 and Lot immediately to the Chief Administrator of RBI and captain Joe Dechiaro con- 2R, 2RBI), Bob Berger (2H, R, 2RBI) and Tony Orlando (3 hits each) and In two seasons as a Hawk, Gray 6.02. the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special tributed two hits and three RBI for the and Howard Gerber (2H, RBI) led John Symczak (5 hits, outstanding is already tied for eighth in the Documents pertaining to this application Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New are available for public inspection at Bor- Jersey 08666-0017. Judesmen. St Alex’s Harry Semple Creative. Pat Sarullo, Phil Fink and fielding) led the Nesters. Leading hit- school annals with six intercep- ough Hall during normal business hours. Ximena Villegas had three hits, including a home run, Alan Schachman (2 hits each) led ters for CIT were Demo Cervelli (2H, tions. Over that period he has also Ms. Lorraine Chaillet 436 Willow Avenue and six RBI, while St. Alex captain Associated, who turned a rare 8-5-4 R), Bill Dougherty (2H, RBI), Al amassed 88 tackles while starting 34 Oakwood Court Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Harry Hopler blasted a home run as double play catching two Creative Notchey (2H, RBI) and Ray in 11 contests. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 2 T - 6/27/13 1 T - 7/4/13, The Times Fee: $17.34 & 7/4/13, The Times Fee: $36.72 well. runners attempting to take an extra Cozzarelli (2H, 3BH). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE then be remitted to the beneficial owners of the Bonds. address referred to above. At present, the Director has approved the use of Sure- $6,916,000 Bid, a division of Financial Security Assurance Inc. Use of any other Financial Section 265 Qualification SCHOOL BONDS Surety Bond must be approved by the Director prior to the bid and will not be OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF The Bonds will be designated as qualified under Section 265 of the Internal Revenue accepted by the Board unless evidence of such approval is provided prior to the THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Code of 1986, as amended, by the Board for an exemption from the denial of deduction bid. The Financial Surety Bond must identify the bidder whose Deposit is IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY for interest paid by financial institutions to purchase or to carry tax-exempt obligations. guaranteed by such Financial Surety Bond. If the Bonds are awarded to a bidder (Book-Entry-Only)(Callable)(Bank Qualified) utilizing a Financial Surety Bond or by wire transfer, then that purchaser (the Redemption Provisions “Purchaser”) is required to submit its Deposit to the Board by wire transfer as NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic sealed bids will be received by The Board The Bonds of this issue maturing prior to August 1, 2024 are not subject to redemption instructed by the Board not later than 3:30 p.m. on the next business day following of Education of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Board”) prior to their stated maturities. The Bonds of this issue maturing on or after August 1, 2024 the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Financial Surety Bond for the purchase of $6,916,000 original principal amount of the Board’s School Bonds (the are redeemable at the option of the Board in whole or in part on any date on or after August may be drawn by the Board to satisfy the Deposit requirement. No interest on the “Bonds”). All Bids (as defined below) must be submitted in their entirety on Grant 1, 2023 upon notice as required herein at par (the “Redemption Price”), plus in each case Deposit will accrue to the Purchaser. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase Street Group’s MuniAuction’s website (“MuniAuction”) prior to 11:15 a.m., New plus unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, if any. price of the Bonds. In the event the Purchaser fails to honor its accepted bid, the Jersey time on July 18, 2013, unless otherwise extended by the two-minute rule Deposit will be retained by the Board. Award of the Bonds to the successful Bidder described herein (see “Bidding Details”). The auction will begin at 11:00 a.m., New Notice of redemption shall be given by mailing by first class mail in a sealed envelope or rejection of all Bids is expected to be made within two hours after opening of Jersey time on July 18, 2013 (the “Bid Date”). To bid via MuniAuction, Bidders (as with postage prepaid to the registered owners of such Bonds not less than thirty (30) days, the bids, but such successful Bidder may not withdraw its proposal until after 3:00 defined below) must have (1) completed the registration form on either the nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Such mailing shall p.m. of the day of receipt of such Bids and then only if such award has not been MuniAuction or Grant Street Group website (parent of MuniAuction, herein be to the Owners of such Bonds at their respective addresses as they last appear on the made prior to the withdrawal. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in referred to as “Grant Street”) and (2) requested and received admission to the registration books kept for that purpose by the Board of Education or a duly appointed Federal Funds by wire transfer to the Board at closing. Board’s auction, as described herein (see “Registration and Admission to Bid”) Bond Registrar. Any failure of the Securities Depository to advise any of its participants and (3) submitted a good faith check, a wire or a Financial Surety Bond, if available, or any failure of any participant to notify any beneficial owner of any notice of redemption Right to Reject Bids; Waive Irregularities payable to the Board, in the amount of $138,320 by no later than 10:30 a.m. on the shall not affect the validity of the redemption proceedings. If the Board determines, upon The Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to the extent permitted by Bid Date (see Bidding Details below). The use of MuniAuction shall be at the the exercise of its right of optional redemption, to redeem a portion of the Bonds prior to law to waive any irregularity or informality in any Bid. Bidder’s risk and expense, and the Board shall have no liability with respect maturity, the Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by the Board of Education. The thereto. Bonds to be redeemed having the same maturity shall be selected by the Securities Information Required from the Winning Bidder Depository in accordance with its regulations. Preliminary and Final Official Statement By making a bid for the Bonds, the winning bidder(s) agrees: (a) to provide to the school If notice of redemption has been given as provided herein, the Bonds or the portion district, in writing, immediately upon being unofficially awarded the Bonds, a written The Board’s Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) is available for viewing in thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the date fixed for redemption confirmation of the bid, which shall include the purchase price, reoffering yield(s), and electronic format on MuniAuction and in The Bond Buyer Online. The Bond Buyer at the redemption price, together with unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for other related information necessary for completion of the final Official Statement or by Online address is www.bondbuyer.com/legalnotices/?type=bondsales. The redemption and no further interest shall accrue beyond the redemption date. Payment Bond Counsel; (b) to disseminate to all members of the underwriting syndicate copies of MuniAuction address is www.GrantStreet.com. In addition, broker dealers registered shall be made upon surrender of the Bonds redeemed. the Official Statement; (c) to promptly file a copy of the final Official Statement with each with the National Association of Securities Dealers (the “NASD”) and dealer banks with nationally recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository; and (d) to take any The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) clearing arrangements may either: (a) print out Term Bond Option – Not Available and all other actions necessary to comply with applicable Securities and Exchange a copy of the POS on their own printer, or (b) at any time prior to July 18, 2013, elect to Registration and Admission to Bid Commission and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules governing the offering, receive a photocopy of the POS in the mail by requesting it on MuniAuction or by calling sale and delivery of the Bonds to alternate purchasers. the Board’s financial advisor, Sherry Tracey of Phoenix Advisors, LLC at (609) 291-0130 To bid by MuniAuction, Bidders must first visit MuniAuction where, if they have never or the Board’s bond counsel, McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC (“Bond Counsel”), registered with either MuniAuction or Grant Street, they can register and then request Delivery of the Bonds 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 to the attention of Charles Anthony admission to bid on the Bonds. Bidders will be notified prior to the scheduled bidding time The Bonds will be delivered on or about August 1, 2013 (UNLESS A NOTICE OF A Solimine, Esq. (telephone no. 973-622-4893) or Terry Anderson (telephone no. 973-622- of their eligibility to bid. Only NASD registered broker-dealers or dealer banks with DTC CHANGE IN THE DELIVERY DATE IS PUBLISHED ON MUNIAUCTION NOT LATER 5161). In order to print a copy or request a photocopy of the POS from MuniAuction, click clearing arrangements will be eligible to bid. Bidders who have previously registered with THAN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY ANNOUNCED DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS) in New the “View POS” button on the MuniAuction Selections Page and follow the instructions. MuniAuction may call MuniAuction at (412) 391-5555 (ext. 370 Auction Support) for their York City at DTC against payment of the purchase price therefor (less the amount of the All Bidders must review the POS and certify that they have done so prior to participating ID Number or password. Rules governing the sale and the rules applicable to MuniAuction good faith deposit) in Federal funds. in the bidding. are available in the full Notice of Sale at www.muniauction.com. There will also be furnished the usual closing papers, including (1) a certificate signed The POS is deemed by the Board to be final as of its date, for purposes of SEC Rule Bid Procedure and Basis of Award by the officials who signed the Bonds stating that no litigation of any kind is now pending 15c2-12(b)(1) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, except for the omission Subject to the right reserved by the Board to reject any or all Bids, the Bonds will be or, to their knowledge, threatened to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the of information concerning the offering price(s), interest rate(s), selling compensation, sold to the Bidder whose Bid produces the lowest NIC for the Board and otherwise Bonds, or in any manner questioning the proceedings and authorization under which the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and any other terms or provisions to be complies with the Notice of Sale. Bonds are issued or affecting the validity of the Bonds and (2) a certificate signed by the determined from the successful Bid(s) or depending on such matters, and the identity of Business Administrator/Board Secretary relating to the official statement. the underwriter(s). The POS is, however, subject to such further revisions, amendments Bids must remain valid until at least 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the sale, and completion in a Final Official Statement (the “Final Official Statement”) as may be and if accepted by the Board, prior to such time, shall be irrevocable except as otherwise CUSIP Numbers necessary. provided in the Notice of Sale. Upon selection of the winning Bidder, the Board will CUSIP numbers will be applied for with respect to the Bonds by the winning bidder, but execute an award certificate to award the Bonds and will promptly communicate with the The Board, at its expense, will make available to the winning Bidder a reasonable the Board will assume no obligation for the assignment or printing of such numbers on the winning Bidder by telephone, e-mail or fax. number of Final Official Statements, within seven (7) business days following the date of Bonds or for the correctness of such numbers, and neither the failure to print such acceptance of the Bid. Each proposal submitted must name the rate or rates of interest per annum to be borne numbers on any bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure by the Bonds, and the rate or rates named must be multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%. Not more or refusal by the purchasers thereof to accept delivery of and make payment for the Types of Bids Allowed than one rate may be named for Bonds of the same maturity. There is no limitation on the Bonds. The CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of the numbers shall be Subject to the Bid requirements described below, Bids for the Bonds must be submitted number of rates that may be named. If more than one rate of interest is named, no interest the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the winning Bidder. on an “All-or-None” (“AON”) basis for the entire amount of $6,916,000. First, a Bidder rate named for any maturity may be less than the interest rate named for any prior maturity. Legal Opinions must submit a conforming Bid for the entire issue, and if such Bid is accepted by the Board, Each proposal submitted must state the purchase price, which must be not less than the Bidder will be required to purchase the entire issue in accordance with such Bid. $6,916,000 or more than $6,917,000. Bonds will be awarded to the bidder on whose bid The approving opinions of Bond Counsel will be furnished without cost to the winning the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost. Such net interest cost shall be Bidder. Insurance computed as to each bid by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds bid for the total Postponement All or any part of the Bonds can be insured at the option of the Bidder. The insurance interest cost to maturity in accordance with such bid and by deduction therefrom of the premium, if any, will be paid by the Bidder. amount of premium, if any, bid. No proposal shall be considered that offers to pay an The Board reserves the right to postpone, upon 24 hours’ notice, the date and time amount less than the principal amount of Bonds offered for sale or under which the total loan established for receipt of Bids. ANY SUCH POSTPONEMENT WILL BE PUBLISHED Interest Payment Dates; Description of the Bonds is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net interest cost to the Board under any ON MUNIAUCTION BEFORE 11:00 A.M. ON THE DAY BEFORE THE SALE. If any The Bonds will be dated the date of delivery and will bear interest from such date legally acceptable proposal. The purchaser must also pay an amount equal to the interest date fixed for the receipt of Bids and the sale of the Bonds is postponed, an alternative payable semiannually on each February 1 and August 1, commencing on August 1, 2014. on the Bonds accrued to the date of payment of the purchase price. sale date will be announced via MuniAuction at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to such alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date, any Bidder may submit a Bid for Principal Amortization If two (2) bids are submitted in the auction by the same or two or more different bidders the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Notice and result in the same NIC, the first confirmed bid received by MuniAuction prevails. Any The Bonds will consist of serial bonds maturing on August 1 in the years 2014 through of Sale, except for the date of sale and except for the changes announced on MuniAuction change to a submitted bid constitutes a new bid, regardless of whether there is a 2028, inclusive, as set forth in the following table: at the time the sale date and time are announced. corresponding change in NIC. Year Principal Amount Year Principal Amount Additional Information Bid Security and Method of Payment for Bonds 2014 $465,000 2022 $460,000 For further information relating to the Bonds, reference is made to the POS prepared 2015 465,000 2023 460,000 A Good Faith Deposit (“Deposit”) in the form of a certified, treasurer’s or for and authorized by the Board. The Notice of Sale and the POS may be viewed on 2016 465,000 2024 460,000 cashier’s check, a wire transfer or a Financial Surety Bond, if available, in the MuniAuction. However, the Board makes no assurance or representation with respect 2017 461,000 2025 460,000 amount of $138,320 payable to the order of the Board, is required for each Bid to to the form of the Notice of Sale and the POS on MuniAuction, and no investment decision 2018 460,000 2026 460,000 be considered. Wire instructions can be obtained by contacting the Board’s should be made in reliance thereon. Printed copies of the POS and the Notice of Sale may 2019 460,000 2027 460,000 financial advisor, Sherry L. Tracey of Phoenix Advisors, LLC, at (609) 291-0130 or be obtained from the Bond Counsel at the addresses and phone numbers stated above. 2020 460,000 2028 460,000 [email protected], and such wire must be received and con- Additional information relating to the auction or a private bidding tutorial may be obtained 2021 460,000 firmed by the Board no later than 10:30 a.m. on the Bid Date. If a check is used, by calling the Auction Administrator at (412) 391-5555 (ext. 370 Auction Support). it must be a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check and must be provided to the Book-Entry-Only Additional information relating to the financing of the Board can be obtained by contacting Board no later than by 10:30 a.m. on the Bid Date. Each bidder accepts the undersigned Business Administrator/Board Secretary at (908) 789-4401. The Bonds will be issued in book-entry form only, initially in the name of Cede & Co., responsibility for delivering such check or wire transfer on time and the Board is as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”). Purchasers not responsible for any check or wire transfer that is not received on time. If a The Board of Education of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union, New Jersey will not receive certificates representing their interests in the Bonds. Individual purchases Financial Surety Bond is used, it must be from an insurance company licensed to By: Dana Sullivan will be in the principal amount of any multiple of $1,000 (with a minimum purchase of issue such a bond in the State of New Jersey and approved by the Director of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary $5,000 required). Payments of principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, will be Division of Local Government Services of New Jersey (the “Director”) and such Dated: June 24, 2013 made by the paying agent to DTC for subsequent disbursement to DTC participants to bond must be submitted to the Board prior to the opening of the Bids at the 1 T - 7/4/13, The Leader Fee: $442.68 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2013 Page 13 Congratulations Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, CLASSIFIEDS

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Morton, Rae Far Brook School In-Town Condominium Construc- Education Association (WEA) an- This year’s scholarship commit- Andrea Moses, Chukwudi Mozie, SHORT HILLS – Matthew Melillo tion, Co. to Herbert L. and Ina Probitas Verus Honos nounced that this year’s scholarships tee included Moira Abraham, Robert J. Mrozek, John Murphy, of Scotch Plains graduated from Far Herman, 111 Prospect Street, were awarded to Colleen Caprario Roosevelt Intermediate School Li- Nathaniel De’Andre Murphy, Elyse Brook School’s eighth grade on June 7. $1,117,000. and Miranda Jakubek. brarian and Chairperson of the WEA Angelica Nadal, Rachel Jean Naugle, Unlike traditional commencement Cedric and Silke Halvorson to Reading is Good For You Colleen will attend Temple Uni- Scholarship Committee; Carole Mitchell Seth Naveh, Olivia S. Nelson, ceremonies, students at Far Brook Warren Friss, 515 Dorian Road, versity, in Philadelphia, Pa., and Stavitski, WHS School Nurse; WHS Valerie Francis Neuhaus, Hannah Mae School perform Shakespeare’s The $520,000. Miranda Jakubek plans to attend School Counselors Robyn Solomon Nizri, Xavier Noel-Brooks, Kristen Tempest for family, faculty and friends Kin Tang and Mary Wai Fong Tang Tulane University in New Orleans, and Jan Fine; Edison Intermediate Marie Northrup, Kenneth James as their gift back to the school. In Far to Robert Humiston and Linda Stark- La. Scholarships are based on aca- School Art Teacher Daniel Black Norton, Alyssa O’Brien, Tyler S. Brook tradition and dressed in cos- Humiston, 536 Codding Road, demic achievement, school activi- and Jefferson Elementary School O’Neill, Kelly O’Leary, Michael tume, Matthew delivered a thoughtful $825,000. ties, and community service. fourth Grade Teacher, Elizabeth Casey O’Malley, Colin J. Okell, Lee speech reflecting upon his time at the Dominick Garbiras to Alexander The Barry Judd Memorial Schol- Shull. Ann Orenczak, Steasy K. Osores, school and thanking teachers and par- and Larisa Lobovsky, 608 Fourth arship is given in memory of Barry The awards were presented to the Benjamin Oster, Alex Joseph ents before beginning the Shakespeare Avenue, $285,000. Judd, who was a well respected students on May 23 at WHS. Funds production amidst an actual tempest Ozdamar, Jesse Ozdamar, Tara Jean Thomas and Joan Renart to Kelly goleader.com/subscribe World Language Teacher at for these scholarships are raised Palkoski, Stephen Palma-Marinaro, that raged around the performance Burns, 835 Stevens Avenue, Westfield High School from 1974 to through the generous donations of Jacob J. Palmer, Ariana Paradiso, hall that evening. Matthew played $750,000. PUBLIC NOTICE 1992. Mr. Judd’s teaching career the Westfield Education Association. Meredith Christine Parker, Tyree “Ariel, Spirit of the Island and the Air.” Gregory and Colleen Vandervort embodied a love for learning and a Patillo, Dorian McKinnie Pawlowicz, Diplomas were created by the stu- to Robert G. and Lindsay S. Zerafa, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY devotion to helping others. The PUBLIC NOTICE Lisa Peccarelli, Kelly Michelle Peck, dents who chose a quote, mastered CHANCERY DIVISION 726 Harding Street, $650,000. UNION COUNTY award is granted to a WEA Steven T. Pedersen, Alexandra Peluso, calligraphy, and built and etched David and Leslie Horst to Jesus member’s son or daughter who will TOWN OF WESFIELD DOCKET NO. F-5349-13 PLANNING BOARD Jeffrey B. Pershay, Jr., Alexander C. wooden frames. Flores Nazario and Claudia Gonzalez, FILE NO. 16475-12 be attending college in the fall. The Planning Board of the Town of 681 Westfield Avenue, $752,000. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT This year’s recipient is Christo- Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: pher Reddy. Christopher will gradu- meeting on July 16, 2013 at 7:30pm in POHETTA, L.L.C.; ate from Morristown High School the Council Chambers in the Municipal and plans to attend Rutgers Univer- Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND New Jersey to hear and decide upon the REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO sity. His mother is Nancy Latimer, a following application. Formal action may AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- WEA member who works at be taken. neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Roosevelt, Edison, and Westfield PB 12-20 Stop & Shop Supermarket Susquehanna the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in High School as a master technol- Company, LLC, 195, 203, 219, 233 Elm which PRO CAPITAL FUND I, LLC BY ITS St., Block 2502, Lots 4, 5, 6, & 7. Appli- Announces Dean’s List CUSTODIAN, US BANK is the plaintiff and PUBLIC NOTICE cant is seeking preliminary and final major POHETTA, L.L.C., ET ALS; are defen- site plan approval to renovate and expand SELINSGROVE, Pa — Aimee NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT dants, pending in the Superior Court of the existing supermarket and to demolish FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Wenta, of Westfield was named to New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION the existing buildings on lots 6 & 7 to THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Susquehanna University’s dean’s list County and bearing Docket No. F-5349- expand the parking area. Applicant also RESOLUTION 13-06-105 13 within thirty-five (35) days after July 4, proposes to construct a retaining wall on for the spring 2013 semester. 2013 exclusive of such date. If you fail to CONTRACTOR: Roth D’Aquanni, the southerly and easterly property lines, Aimee, a rising sophomore major- answer or appear in accordance with Rule LLC; 150 Morris Avenue, Springfield, provide additional landscaping, revise and ing in sociology, is a 2012 graduate 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- New Jersey 07081 update signage and make other site im- of Westfield High School and the dered against you for relief demanded in NATURE OF SERVICE: Labor Counsel provement. Applicant is seeking variance the Complaint. You shall file your Answer DURATION: For a period ending no relief from §11.26E2 to allow a side yard daughter of James Wenta and and Proof of Service in duplicate with the later than December 31, 2013 buffer less than required; §11.26E2 to al- Marianne Fitzgerald. Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, FEE: Not to exceed $20,000.00 low a side yard less than required; The dean’s list recognizes students Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- A copy of this Resolution and Contract §11.26F1b to allow storefront façade win- who achieve a grade point average of ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance relating to the services are on file and dow area less than required; §12.07D to GRADUATION...Far Brook School held its eighth grade graduation on June 7. with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- available for public inspection in the office allow a fence height in the side and rear 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for Pictured, back row, left to right, are: Shane Iverson (Basking Ridge), Ben Barba dure. of the Borough Clerk. yard greater than allowed; §12.08C to al- the semester. To qualify, students must (Maplewood), Andrew Tartaro (Far Hills), ShaBria Clark (Newark), Lily Mynott You are further advised that if you are Eleanor McGovern, low a retaining wall height greater than complete a minimum of 12 semester unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Administrator/Clerk allowed; §12.07D & §12.08H to allow fence (Millburn), Leila Curtiss (Maplewood), A.J. Bernstein (Summit). Middle row, hours. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service 1 T - 7/4/13, The Times Fee: $16.83 and retaining wall setbacks less than re- left to right, are: Matthew Melillo (Scotch Plains), Henry Kraham (South of the County of Venue and that if you quired; §16.04 to allow a monument signs Orange), Roggi Chuquimarca (Newark), Matthew Hawkins (Maplewood). Front PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE cannot afford an attorney, you may com- where not permitted; §16.04E1a to allow row, left to right, are: Elijah Chilton (West Orange), Chloe Benz (Kenilworth), municate with the Legal Services Office of two main entrance signs where one is BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Amanda Celli (Florham Park), William Klein (Short Hills), Laila Shustarian the County of Venue. The telephone num- permitted; §16.04E1b to allow a height of PLANNING BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY (Summit), Nathaniel Bess (Maplewood), Sophie Ricciardi (Watchung), Gavin ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- main entrance wall signs greater than per- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Branch (Maplewood). Missing from the photo is Daniella Chartouni (Essex Fells). Please take notice that on July 24, 2013 yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal mitted; §16.04E1d to allow a vertical di- RESOLUTION 13-06-101 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, Services Office 908-354-4340. mension of the main entrance wall sign PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE located at 75 North Martine Avenue, THE ACTION has been instituted for the CONTRACTOR: NW Financial Group, greater than allowed; §16.04E2a to allow Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board purpose of foreclosing the following tax LLC; 2 Hudson Place, 3rd Floor, a number of wall signs greater than permit- TOWN OF WESTFIELD will hold a hearing on the application of the sale certificate: Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 ted; §16.04E2b to allow a height of a wall BOARD OF HEALTH undersigned. The property in question is 1. A certain tax certificate 09-00272, NATURE OF SERVICE: Financial Advi- sign greater than permitted; §16.04E2c to Public notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending BOH Ordinance #102 located at: 165 2nd Street, Fanwood, New sold on 10/22/2010, dated 10/29/2010, sory services allow a horizontal dimension of a wall sign entitled “An Ordinance Relating to Personnel Positions and Salary Ranges of Officers and Jersey, also known as Block 109 Lot 15, as and was recorded on 12/29/2010 in Book PERIOD: For a period ending no later greater than permitted; §16.04E2d to al- Employees of the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of New shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned 13041 at Page 414, made by STACEY L. than December 31, 2013 low a vertical dimension of a wall sign Jersey” of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first reading by Eyal and Suzanne Shaul. CARRON, Collector of Taxes of LINDEN, AMOUNT: Not to exceed $25,000 greater than allowed; §17.02C7 to allow by the Westfield Board of Health at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2013. The Board The applicant requests Generator in- and State of New Jersey to PRO CAPITAL A copy of the Resolution and Contract fewer parking spaces than required; of Health will further consider the same for final passage on August 5, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. stallation which is in violation of: FUND I, LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US relating to the services are on file and §17.03C3 to allow a parking setback of a The meeting will be held in the Council Conference Room of the Westfield Municipal Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land BANK and subsequently assigned to plain- available for public inspection in the office non-residential use adjacent to a residen- Building located at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at which time and place Use Code. Variance Requested: Front yard tiff, PRO CAPITAL FUND I, LLC BY ITS of the Borough Clerk. tial use less than required; §17.04A to members of the public will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. set back; Permitted: 30 feet; Present: N/A; CUSTODIAN, US BANK. This covers real Eleanor McGovern, allow parking space dimensions less than Megan Avallone Proposed: 7 feet. estate located in LINDEN, County of Administrator/Clerk ; §17.10C to allow lighting levels at drive- Board Secretary The applicant will also seek such other UNION, and State of New Jersey, known 1 T - 7/4/13, The Times Fee: $17.34 way greater than permitted; §17.10E to BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE #2-2013 relief as may be determined necessary at as LOT 6.1 ADTL LOTS: 380,488B 1 & b2, allow maximum height of light fixtures PUBLIC NOTICE An Ordinance by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield entitled “An Ordinance the public hearing based upon review of 488 d3 BLOCK 565 as shown on the Tax greater than permitted. Applicant is also Relating to Personnel Positions and Salary Ranges of Officers and Employees of the the application or amendment(s) to the Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate BOROUGH OF FANWOOD seeking the removal if necessary of a con- Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, and State of New Jersey”. application. of LINDEN. and concerns premises com- PLANNING BOARD dition of site plan approval decided on The file pertaining to this application is monly known as 1212 HARDING AVE, March 7, 1983 whereby deliveries and Be it ordained by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- available for public inspection during nor- LINDEN, New Jersey. unloading at the site and pickup and deliv- of New Jersey, that Board of Health Ordinance #102 is hereby amended as follows: NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday YOU, POHETTA, L.L.C., are made party ery of dumpsters be limited to the hours FANWOOD, after public hearing on April Section 1 through Friday) from the Secretary of the defendant to the above foreclosure action between 7:30 and 5:30pm. 24, 2013 granted approval for the installa- The following personnel positions and salary ranges are hereby established for Officers Planning Board at the Administration Of- because you are the owner of a property tion of a 10 x 14 foot shed. The property in Variances, waivers or exceptions from and employees of the Board of Health and shall be effective retroactively from January fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North which is the subject of the above entitled question is owned by Kimberly & Thomas certain site plan details or relief from re- 1, 2013. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. action. Gallo, at 250 Midway Avenue, Fanwood, quirements may be sought as appropriate. Any interested party may appear at said DATED: June 27, 2013 Job Title Salary Range being Block 12 and Lot 3. Plans and application are on file in the hearing and participate therein in accor- Elizabeth Ann Strom, Clerk Regional Health Officer $90,000 — $133,000 Documents pertaining to this application office of the Town Engineer, 959 North dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- of the Superior Court of New Jersey Public Health Nursing Supervisor $65,000 — $85,000 are available for public inspection at Bor- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and ning Board. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Principal REHS $65,000 — $85,000 ough Hall during normal business hours. may be seen Monday through Friday from Applicant: Denville Law Center Kimberly & Thomas Gallo 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Section 2 Eyal Shaul 290 Route 46 West 250 Midway Avenue Kathleen A. Nemeth This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after Final Passage and publication 165 2nd Street Denville, New Jersey 07834 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Secretary, Board of Adjustment according to law. Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 (973) 586-2300 1 T - 7/4/13, The Times Fee: $15.81 1 T - 7/4/13, The Leader Fee: $61.71 1 T - 7/4/13, The Leader Fee: $57.12 1 T - 7/4/13, The Times Fee: $33.15 1 T - 7/4/13, The Leader Fee: $64.26 Page 14 Thursday, July 4, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rosemarie Chemidlin-Lingo, 50, Had Dr. Seymour Geller, 87, Area Dentist; Been Sports Broadcaster/Producer – Obituaries – Navy Veteran and Member of JCC Rosemarie Chemidlin-Lingo, 50, Alan; her beloved children, Rachel, Robin L. Fry, 63, Worked In Advertising; Dr. Seymour Geller of Scotch Union County in Scotch Plains. fondly known as “Ri,” passed away Jacqueline and Anthony; her father, Plains passed away peacefully on He is survived by his companion, on Sunday, June 16, 2013, at her Fred Chemidlin, Jr. (Barbara); her Was Nationally Ranked Tennis Player Wednesday, June 26, 2013. He was Howard V. Jones of Scotch Plains; residence in Avon by the Sea. brothers, David (Cora), Peter (Joan) 87. his sister, Fay Speesler of Monroe She was born in and Matthew (Janice); her Robin Lee Fry, 63, passed away ents, Charles and Marjorie Fry (née Born in Newark, N.J., he moved Township; his nephews, Dr. Ronald Plainfield and had lived sisters, Bernadette “Joy” on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Rahn), and his brother, Charles to Scotch Plains over 40 years ago. Zevin, Martin Zevin, Dr. Matthew in Fanwood and Chemidlin and Beth Born in Springfield, “Chuck” Fry. He was a United States Navy vet- Speesler and Dr. Paul Speesler, and Marietta, Ga. before Carman (Darryl); her step- Ohio, Robin attended Robin is survived by eran of World War II. a niece, Rosalind Flicker. moving to Avon in 2001. sisters, Darraugh Valli (Pe- Stanford and Ohio State his wife and best friend, Dr. Geller earned a Bachelor of Private graveside services were Rosemarie was a ter) and Sandra Karyczak Universities. He had a Niki (née Grigsby); his Science degree from Rutgers Uni- held on Sunday, June 30, 2013. Ar- graduate of Scotch (Keith); her in-laws, Billy successful career in ad- beloved daughter, versity and subsequently graduated rangements were by Ross’ Shalom Plains-Fanwood High R. and Rosemarie G. Lingo; vertising for many years Milan; his sisters, Bea from New York University Dental Chapels, 415 Morris Avenue, Spring- School in 1980 and at- her brother-in-law, Dennis in New York City, and Jane Evans and School with a DDS. He maintained field, N.J. 07081. To send an e-contended Rider College. Lingo (Renee); as well as had lived in Westfield Marjorie “Marmee” a private dental practice in Newark dolence, go to Before becoming a 17 nieces and nephews and for 23 years before Cook, and his loving for more than 40 years, retiring 20 www.rosschapels.com. mother and home- numerous aunts, uncles and moving to Gillette, N.J. family and many years ago. July 4, 2013 maker, she had worked Rosemarie cousins. Robin was a nation- friends. He was a member of the JCC of as a freelance sports The funeral was held on ally ranked tennis A private memorial broadcaster/producer Chemidlin-Lingo Monday, June 24, from the player as a junior and service was held. In lieu with numerous major Memorial Funeral Home, played on the varsity of flowers, donations networks, including NBC, CNN, 155 South Avenue, Fanwood. A Fu- teams for Stanford and Robin Lee Fry can be made to the Mus- CBS, ABC and ESPN and worked at neral Mass followed at St. Ohio State Universities. cular Dystrophy Asso- the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Bartholomew the Apostle Roman He also was a talented jazz singer ciation ALS Division. Korea. She loved the beach, the Jer- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. and had a passion for classic cars. July 4, 2013 sey Shore, her home and decorating In lieu of flowers, donations may He was predeceased by his par- for the holidays. She was a parishio- be made to Epiphany House in Asbury ner of the Church of the Ascension in Park, 300 4th Avenue, Asbury Park, Bradley Beach and a past member of N.J. 07712. For additional informa- the Parish Council at St. Elizabeth’s tion or to sign the guestbook, please in Avon. visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Her mother, Therese, predeceased July 4, 2013 her. She is survived by her husband,

PORTAL TO THE PAST…The historic Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield, pictured, provides a variety of volunteer opportunities to individuals interested in preserving the past and sharing it with others. For more information, or if wishing to become a volunteer, call (908) 232-1776, e-mail [email protected] or visit millercoryhouse.org. Miller-Cory House Museum Seeks Additional Volunteers ROSE BALL HONOREES…Annette Catino, president and CEO, QualCare, Inc., is inducted into the Order of the Rose, and Brian Leddy, Hospital Board of WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory ing typical 18th-century recipes. Indi- Governors member and immediate past chairman, is inducted into the Guard- House Museum, located at 614 Moun- viduals who enjoy crafting can give ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION…Scotch Plains-Fanwood media specialists ians of the Rose, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway tain Avenue, Westfield, is seeking early-American craft demonstrations and members of the Fanwood Clean Community Committee display educational Foundation’s recent Rose Ball. Pictured, from left to right, are: Bernice “Bunny” volunteers to help it continue to bring to local schools and other community tools purchased through the committee. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front Bowen, Foundation chairperson; Marlene Lubinger, Foundation president; Mr. American history to life for visitors. groups. Anyone who loves gardening row, Carla Herniter, Park Middle School; Jacqueline Mack, School One; Robin Leddy; Ms. Catino; Stephen Timoni, chairman, RWJ Rahway Board of Gover- The landmark house has stood can work on the grounds and in the Stayvas, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, and Erica Moon, McGinn School, nors, and Kirk Tice, president and CEO. through 273 years of history since various colonial gardens. Volunteers and back row, committee members Bob McCarthy and Karen Diaz, Eileen also are always welcome to develop Raszka, Coles School; Terry Keller, Evergreen School, and committee members Samuel Miller built it as a simple Dean Talcott and Clint Dicksen. Not present were committee members Linda farmhouse in 1740. It has shared special presentations or exhibits for Talcott and Cathy Fluta, Danielle Hirschhorn, Brunner School, and Barbara RWJ Rahway Foundation much with visitors since its incep- the museum’s many visitors. Madurski, Terrill Middle School. tion as a museum and listing on the No experience is necessary, and no State and National Registers of His- minimum commitment is required. Fanwood Committee Reveals Successful Rose Ball toric Places in 1972. Training is provided for all prospec- IN MEMORIAM AREA – The Robert Wood Jade Jams Sponsors, Merck & Co., The Miller-Cory House Museum tive volunteers, and any amount of Donates School Tools Johnson University Hospital Inc. and Phillips 66 – Bayway Re- Volunteers is a group of individuals volunteer time is welcome. There are GERMINDER, Phyllis FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rahway Foundation has reported finery. who are dedicated to bringing the past opportunities both during the week Clean Community Committee re- and on Sundays. August 11, 1939 – July 3, 2011 the success of its annual Rose Ball The annual Rose Ball Super 50/ to life through re-creating the every- cently donated educational tools event, benefiting the hospital, 50 Raffle reached almost $18,000, day lives of an 18th-century farm fam- Interested persons are asked to call to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood which took place on April 20 at and the first-prize winner received ily. There are many opportunities to (908) 232-1776 or e-mail school district that were purchased The Wilshire Grand in West Or- over $4,400. “The Rose Ball Com- match all sorts of interests. Volunteers [email protected]. through the committee. ange. mittee would especially like to can learn how to give tours and share More information about the Miller- Committee member Linda Talcott “The Rose Ball rocked with cos- thank our hospital family, board the museum’s rich colonial-era his- Cory House Museum also may be contacted Eileen Raszka, who co- tumed guests from ‘Elton John’ to members, medical/dental staff tory. They can give cooking demon- found at millercoryhouse.org or on ordinated with each school’s media ‘Cyndi Lauper’,” said Christine members and community residents strations over the open hearth, prepar- the museum’s Facebook page. specialist. Each school received its Kline, Rose Ball Committee chair- who supported our gala,” said choice of environmental/recycling woman, “and the event netted Marlene H. Lubinger, RWJ educational tools, in the form of $110,000 for RWJ Rahway’s ICU Rahway Foundation president. CDs or books. Over the years, more renovation and refurbishment.” For more information concern- than 1,000 books and CDs have The event honored 2013 Order ing RWJ Rahway Foundation’s an- been donated to the schools. of the Rose recipient Annette nual fund-raising events, to leave a The work done by the Fanwood Catino, president and CEO, legacy of good health to the com- Clean Community Committee was QualCare, Inc., and 2013 Guard- munity, or to make a donation, call funded by a grant from the New ian of the Rose recipient Brian P. the RWJ Rahway Foundation Of- Jersey Department of Environmen- Leddy, Hospital Board of Gover- fice at (732) 499-6135, e-mail We thought of you with love today. tal Protection. nors member and past chairman, [email protected], or do- But that is nothing new. for their longtime dedication, com- nate online at rwjuhr.com. We thought about you yesterday. Rahway AARP mitment and philanthropic support And the days before that too. Posts Casino Trip to RWJ Rahway. We think of you in silence. Ms. Catino praised RWJ Rahway IHM Invites All AREA – The Rahway AARP for its excellent health-care ser- We often speak your name. chapter will hold its monthly trip to To Healing Mass Now all we have are memories. vices to the community. She and Atlantic City’s Showboat Casino her family have had a long-time SCOTCH PLAINS – The Im- And your picture in a frame. next Thursday, July 11. Members personal and professional relation- maculate Heart of Mary Roman Your memory is our keepsake. of the community are welcome. The ship with the hospital. Catholic Church, located at 1571 With which we’ll never part. cost is $24 with a $25 cash voucher. Mr. Leddy was honored to be the Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, God has you in his keeping. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and recipient of the Guardian of the will offer a Healing Mass on Sun- We have you in our hearts. return at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a Rose. He thanked the Foundation day, July 14. 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Photo courtesy of Simon Lee FLOWER POWER…The Lincoln School PTO recently transformed the school’s grounds into a “Flower Patch” where students could select and purchase spring SCIENCE IN THE GARDEN…Sixth grade science classes at Edison Intermedi- blooms. Students also enjoyed spending time outdoors listening to stories that I WISH...A combined Language Arts, Social Studies and Art project called “Eyes ate School in Westfield used computerized probes to test the soil temperature in enhanced learning about flowers. Pictured is Principal Audrey Zavetz with Wide Open” has been completed at Westfield High School created by students three different areas – covered garden beds, uncovered garden beds, and one of kindergarteners from Josephine Ho’s and Linda Steele’s morning classes. and staff in the Project ’79 program to help students see the world from different the beds in the front of the school. The technique provides students with hands- and larger perspectives. on learning that integrates interactive visualization, data collection and analysis in an engaging way. Under the direction of science Terri Squillace, Science WHS Student Attends Girls’ teacher, they were then able to discuss and learn about the differences between Westfield High Students See the soil composition of the raised beds compared to the “nature exposed” soil around the building. Pictured here are Edison Intermediate School students Ashlen Suen and Joe Herzog, at the entrance to one of the covered garden beds, Career Institute With ‘Eyes Wide Open’ referred to as a “cold frame.” WESTFIELD — The Woman’s in fields such as medicine,, engineer- Club of Westfield (WCW) was pleased ing and veterinary science interesting WESTFIELD — A combined lan- responses that had been made to the to recently sponsor Amanda Santos, a and informative. She enjoyed meeting guage arts, social studies and art project prompt. rising senior at Westfield new girls from all over called “Eyes Wide Open” has been The concept began as the Project High School (WHS) to the state of New Jersey completed at Westfield High School ’79 students were reading “The Great take part in a four day with varied interests but created by students and staff in the Gatsby,” which has several references Fairfield University Girls’ Career Institute common bonds. The girls Project ’79 program. to eyes. program held on met as strangers and Displaying a large blank sheet of Art teacher, Roy Chambers, ex- Awards Degrees Douglass-Residential made lasting friendships. black paper on a wall outside the guid- plained that the project encouraged FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield Uni- College campus at Students attending the ance office, a prompt was written in “students to see the world from differ- versity, a Jesuit university founded in Emory College Rutgers University. program were endorsed the middle for which students through- ent and larger perspectives.” 1942 in Fairfield, Conn., awarded This mini-college ex- by their individual out the school could respond using All of the eyes, video comments, 1,279 degrees at its 63rd Commence- Announces Dean’s List perience included lec- schools on the basis of chalk. Over several weeks, the prompts and photos were combined together ment on May 19 during two ceremo- ATLANTA, Ga. - The following tures and workshops, ca- ability, service and par- changed and included: I wish, I dream, into a short multi-media movie with nies on campus, one in the morning for student was named to the Dean’s List reer opportunities for ticipation in school ac- and we see. As passersby added com- music that can be viewed at: undergraduates, and one in the after- of Emory College of Arts and Sci- women detailed and dis- tivities. WCW along with ments to the paper, they were asked by www.youtube.com/ noon for those receiving graduate and ences, the undergraduate, liberal arts cussed along with sports Amanda Santos other Woman’s Clubs Project ‘79 students if they wanted a watch?v=tD9oSbBENVQ. It includes doctorate degrees. college of Emory University for the activities and social time. throughout the state of photograph of their eyes to be in- an original music score by Shayfer The following area residents received 2013 spring semester. Students must The theme for this adventure is “You New Jersey sponsor students each year cluded, along with a video statement James, a former Westfield High School degrees: Mark Fischetti, a resident of be in the top 20 percent of Emory Can Make It Happen!” a topic suitable to attend this event. explaining their response. graduate. Westfield, received a Bachelor of Sci- College or have approximately a 3.85 for young women of today looking The New Jersey State Federation of Project ’79 students used iPads to Project ’79 is Westfield’s award- ence degree from Fairfield University’s grade point average or higher to be forward to college and future careers. Women’s Clubs helped to found photograph eyes and take video clips winning alternative approach to edu- College of Arts and Sciences; John named to the Dean’s List. Amanda, the daughter of Claudia Douglass College in the year 1912 of the responses. The eyes surrounded cation which continues to help stu- Kropa, a resident of Cranford, received Jacob Harris of Westfield. and Elton Santos, found learning about and has championed The Girls’ Ca- the black paper and “looked over” the dents reach their full potential. a Bachelor of Science degree from different occupational opportunities reer Institute since 1947. Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences; Connor Leahey, a resi- WF Educators Presenters At dent of Cranford, received a Bachelor See it all on the Web! of Science degree from Fairfield www.goleader.com Family Fun and Flix to University’s Dolan School of Busi- Annual Conference ness. WESTFIELD - At this year’s they initially went about implement- Show ‘Hotel Transylvania’ “Weathering the Storm with Opti- ing the position by taking a survey of AREA - The Union County Board a hotel where monsters go to take a mism” conference of New Jersey Westfield schools to determine their POPCORN of Chosen Freeholders and the De- rest from human civilization, must school administrators, representa- professional development needs (the partment of Parks and Community deal with a visit by an ordinary 21- tives from the Westfield Public what, when, and how of delivery) “Man of Steel” Renewal are happy to announce the year-old traveler in the 2012 animated Schools discussed the district’s tech- and describing the methods by which Appropriately Super next evening of “Family Fun and monster comedy, “Hotel nology initiative. they began to work with the schools Flix” – the free summer entertain- Transylvania,” featuring the voices of Paul Pineiro, Assistant Superin- (introductions to principals, speak- 3 and ½ popcorns ment and film series on Tuesday eve- Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin tendent of Curriculum, Instruction, ing at faculty and department meet- One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent nings – on July 16 in Warinanco Park. James, Fran Drescher, Cee Lo Green and Program, presented an overview ings, etc.). They showed their Web The evening will feature a discussion and Molly Shannon. of the “Walls to Windows” initiative sites and how they are used as com- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER where scientist dad Jor-El (Russell Film Critic and display about the birds of Union The other dates and locations for and noted that the partnership for munication vehicles for teachers to Crowe) launches baby Kal-El to his County followed by a showing of the this summer’s Family Fun and Flix 21st Century Skills says today’s not only contact them, but also for Dear reader, before I tell you how date with destiny on Earth, to his animated comedy “Hotel are: Tuesday, July 23, at Warinanco schools must “bridge the gap be- information regarding a myriad of much I enjoyed director Zack current exploits, Mr. Snyder weaves Transylvania,” which will give fami- Park: The Trailside Ecovan will fea- tween how students live and how instructional technologies. The pre- Snyder’s “Man of Steel,” let me save his tale well. Metaphors lies a chance to enjoy an outdoor ac- ture a display about turtles, snakes and they learn.” He explained that sentation concluded with a discus- you a few bucks. Skip the 3-D ver- and references smartly set up the tivity and catch a movie under the other local reptiles before the ani- Westfield’s “Walls to Windows” tech- sion of the implementation of iPads sion. Virtually ineffectual, I suspect flashbacks and fast forwards, and stars in a Union County park. mated fantasy comedy, “Brave.” nology initiative put in place the in- in the schools and a question and whatever afterthought process they populate the scenario. Come to Warinanco Park, on the Tuesday, August 6, at Meisel Park, frastructure needed to bridge the gap, answer session. employed proved a Kryptonite to the But, just to be sure it also pleases border of Elizabeth and Roselle, Tues- Springfield: Be part of National Night but it was the deployment of two film’s color quality. That noted, be those who couldn’t care less about day, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. when natu- Out, starting at 6 p.m., before viewing district-wide, full-time Master Tech- aware that I have never been so sure any of that legacy stuff, “Man of ralists from Trailside Nature and Sci- the animated family comedy, nology Teachers that brought the vi- that Superman indeed exists. Steel” doesn’t take a backseat to any ence Center will be on hand with the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meat- sion to life. Embodied in appearance and FX extravaganza on the big screen Ecovan to talk about the diversity of balls.” Westfield’s Master Technology moral stature by handsome Henry today. Krypton exile General Zod, bird life in the Watchung Reservation Tuesday, August 13, at Conant teachers Nancy Latimer and Jeanine Cavill, the origins and lore of the title as worthy a villain as Superman is a and the rest of Union County. Dis- Park, in Hillside: The Trailside Gottko joined Mr. Pineiro as pre- character are entertainingly retold, savior, isn’t very happy about Kal- cover what makes birds different from Ecovan will feature a display about senters at the conference. They de- thrillingly reminding us why we’ve El’s smuggled departure. This makes other animals and examine feathers, reptiles, before the animated com- scribed their staff room “Tech-Talks,” become so enamored of the famous for galactic battle scenes galore. bones, nests and eggs. Then sit back at edy, “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most after-school workshops, in-class sup- American legend in the first place. He Played by Michael Shannon, the dusk and watch as Dracula, owner of Wanted.” port, daily blogs and web pages – showcases it with aplomb: X-ray vi- Machiavellian general, a colleague just a few of the ways these tech sion, great feats of strength and, oh of Jor-El’s before Krypton’s sad fate coaches have empowered teachers my, the flying was never better. caused a difference of opinion, is to transform their classroom into true It may be a bit of an oxymoron, but into the super stuff, too, as in super Westfield Community Band 21st century learning environments. Westfield’s Master Technology teachers the comic book hero created in 1933 race and Krypton über alles. For They individually explained how by high school students Jerry Siegel complex DNA reasons having to do Nancy Latimer, left, and Jeanine Gottko. and Joe Shuster now gets his most with a MacGuffin known as the Co- Premiers ‘Casey at the Bat’ realistic interpretation, and yet hap- dex, his imperialistic aims require pily doesn’t relinquish the great fan- Superman be extricated from Earth. WESTFIELD - The Westfield Com- The band will also premier its per- Union County Brings Art to tasy and hope that shape the core of his Hence, though the screenplay munity Band, under the direction of Dr. formance of John Philip Sousa’s “Hu- essence. Most of all, he is good, a nicely iterates all the trials and tribu- Thomas Connors, continues its 101st moresque On Swanee,” the well known beacon of honesty and compassion lations of growing up with and learn- season with a concert program featur- 1919 George Gershwin composition Family Caregivers that can sure comfort a kid. ing to handle one’s extraordinary ing the greatest American composers made famous by singer Al Jolson. Other AREA - The Union County Board County Division on Aging and the As this latest exploit unfolded, I powers—which I’m sure we can all of the 20th Century. This concert will American composers featured in the of Chosen Freeholders announced New Jersey State Council on the joyfully remembered poring over the relate to - Zod’s incursion repre- take place on Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 band’s program include Aaron Copland the renewal of its successful inno- Arts. The program is free to avalanche of back issue D.C. Comics sents Superman’s trial by fire. Ex- p.m. in Mindowaskin Park. (“An Outdoor Overture”), Frank vative program to bring the arts to caregivers; however, voluntary doin Norman Ginsberg’s basement, hilarating, it smartly mixes with Highlighting this concert will be the Erickson (“Toccata for Band”), the homes of full-time unpaid fam- nations are gratefully accepted and surely the greatest such repository in heady polemical ruminations about band’s premier performance of the Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story), ily caregivers of care recipients over used to expand the program. the Western World. Doubtless, today the eternal war between democracy Ernest Thayer’s poem “Casey at the Richard Rodgers (South Pacific) and 60 years old. For more information about arts its contents would rival civilization’s and fascism. Bat,” set to music by E.E. Bagley (“National The free program will provide in the home, contact the Union great fortunes. We’d read and read, And, lest we forget many an Randol Alan Bass and Emblem March”). artists who come to the caregiver’s County Office of Cultural and Heri- occasionally interjecting with suppo- American adolescent’s earliest en- narrated by New Jersey The band rehearses each home in a series of visits, bringing tage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- sition, inquiry and pontification. counter with romance, Amy Adams’s vocalist Kerry Stubbs. Wednesday evening from art personalized to suit their indi- beth; telephone (908) 558-2550. NJ Of greater ecstasy, though, which winsome yet gutsy Lois Lane vi- For many years, Mr. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the vidual needs and interests. Some Relay users dial 711. Or send e- this film permutation reminds of brantly enters stage right. Nicely Stubbs has been a fea- Community Room in the examples of visits include: writers mail to [email protected]. most, was getting the very latest woven into the fabric of what is tured performer at Westfield Municipal to help document family stories or issue of Superman when it arrived at essentially an allegory about immi- Westfield’s Memorial Building, 425 East Broad teach how to keep a journal; live Krupman’s candy store (Krupmans gration and attitudes thereof, she’ll Day Parade, where he Street. The band’s mem- musical performances, to share with large and small lived in the back). It ensure that the super refugee is fa- performs “God Bless bership includes musi- friends or each other; portraits done Deutscher Club to was a dime. You could get two miliarized with our real national America” at the conclu- cians from age 16 to age from life or favorite photographs; Hershey bars for that. And it felt pastime. sion of the parade’s open- 86, including many active art projects for caregivers and care Host Authentic ing ceremony. Mr. Stubbs, and retired music educa- thin, not yet transformed to the eter- Among other personae vital to Kerry Stubbs recipients to do together; lessons in German Biergarten nally thumbed-through heft of its Superman’s education, Russell a tenor, received his Bach- tors. Under the music di- drawing, watercolor, keyboard predecessors. Crowe is strong as his biological elor of Music degree in rection of Dr. Thomas playing, and drama. CLARK - The Deutscher Nonetheless, this early acquain- dad; Diane Lane and Kevin Costner vocal performance from Westminster Connors, director of Instrumental Mu- “The time and energy-consum- Club will host an authentic tance with extravagance was exhila- are touching as Smallville’s Ma and Choir College in Princeton. With over sic Studies and an assistant professor of ing responsibilities of full-time fam- German Biergarten on Friday, rating. I rubbed my palm across the Pa Kent, respectively; and, teaching 20 years of professional performing music education at Kean University, ily caregivers often prevent them July, 12, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. sleek cover, held it up to smell its our man that what doesn’t kill you experience, he has performed through- the band performs a wide variety of from participating in the arts they at the Deutscher Club of Clark, freshness before imbibing, and then makes you stronger, alluring Antje out New Jersey and the greater New concert band literature, including many love,” said Freeholder Bette Jane 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark. hesitated yet another moment, as if Traue is a force to be contended with York City area with the Westminster contemporary compositions. Experi- Kowalski, liaison to the Cultural The event is open to the pub- saving a special morsel on my din- as Zod’s henchwoman, Faora-Ul. Symphonic Choir and the Westminster enced area musicians who are inter- and Heritage Programs Advisory lic and will be held rain or ner plate for last…knowing that the This all makes for a fine time at the Opera Theatre. He has also performed ested in a position with the band should Board. “Our participating artists shine. Admission is $2 per per- sooner I started, the sooner all this Bijou, but not just because of the at Avery Fischer Hall with the New contact band president Barry Rosenberg provide a fulfilling creative experi- son. great preciousness would end. adventure or clever scripting. It’s the York Philharmonic and the Vienna Phil- at (908) 337-9073 or ence for the caregivers.” The vent will feature a Thus, I posit, director Snyder and iconically American subtext. While harmonic Orchestra and toured [email protected]. In addition to caring for a family Mercedes Car Show, live mu- Mr. Cavill’s newest Superman man- we have no equivalent of the Iliad to throughout Italy with the Holland En- Westfield Community Band Press member, the caregiver may also sic and German and American age to tell not only the glory of one extol our ethos save for patriot Joel semble. Most recently he appeared in Release – Page 2 work a full-time job outside the food and beverages will be who could give all the world’s evil- Barlow’s (1754-1812) never popu- recital at the Trinity Episcopal Church The band’s Summer Concert Series home. As long as the care recipient available. doers a good what for, but also make larly embraced “Vision of Colum- Concert Series. He is also a member of is sponsored by the Westfield Recre- is older than 60 and both live in No outside food or bever- that personal connection to us. There bus,” “Man of Steel” gloriously and the New York-based Tribe of Levi En- ation Department, Bruce Kaufman, Union County, they are eligible. ages permitted. No bicycles, is an extra touch of class behooving intelligently celebrates our mettle. semble, under the direction of M. Roger Director. Chairs and blankets are rec- While focused on the caregiver, the skates, skateboards, scooters the superhero emeritus, the one who … Holland II. His other performing cred- ommended. In the event of rain, the program can benefit everyone in or glass containers permitted. would instate the genre and pave the “Man of Steel,” rated PG-13, is a its include several performances in Off- concert will take place in the Westfield the family. No pets allowed at any time. way for all other superheroes. Warner Bros. release directed by Zack Broadway productions and on public Community Room, located in the West- The Office of Cultural and Heri- For information call (732) Moving to and fro across the time Snyder and stars Henry Cavill, Amy television. Currently, Mr. Stubbs is a field Municipal Building. The band tage Affairs is coordinating this 574-8600 of visit continuum, from Superman’s birth Adams and Michael Shannon. Run- music educator with the Elizabeth concludes its Summer Concert Series unique program, which is made pos- www.deutscherclub.us. on the dying planet of Krypton, ning time: 143 minutes Board of Education. with a concert on Thursday, July 18. sible by grants from the Union Page 16 Thursday, July 4, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ARE YOU READY TO LOSE 12 TO 30 LBS. IN 12 WEEKS OR LESS? 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Portugal, Small As It Is, Packs Quite a Punch For Visitors By FRED T. ROSSI of this lovely country on my maiden was a major player on the world was, in its 19th century heyday, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Summer Travel Series visit there. stage in earlier centuries, control- neighborhood where intellectuals Your first close-up glimpse of ling strategic spots on the west and and artists got together. Here you’ll Call it the little country that could. Portugal may be as your plane banks east coasts of Africa, the Persian find cafes, shops, museums, the- Of all the places I have visited, over Lisbon en route to landing at gulf and parts of coastal Asia. Its aters and restaurants tucked in none has been a bigger—and more the airport located just north of the capital, Lisbon, more than 2,000 charming narrow streets. It was in Photo courtesy of Avi Kiriakatis pleasant—surprise to me than Por- city. Look down and you may spot years old, is the oldest city in West- the Chiado district that we hap- TRÈS BEAU...Kenilworth resident Avi Kiriakatis’s “Montmarte Paris Street tugal. This small country, about the the 200-foot tall archways of the ern Europe. Situated on the hills pened upon Sacramento, a restau- Scene” won Second Place for oils in the professional category in the Union County size of Indiana, packs quite a punch Águas Livres Aqueduct (“Aqueduct along the banks of the River Tagus rant so good that we returned for a Senior Art Exhibit. Its inspiration is a scene she noted while she and her husband, into 35,655 square miles that are of the Free Waters’) slicing through as it meets the Atlantic Ocean, the second dinner. It is here that you’ll Constantine, were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in Paris. rich with history, beautiful archi- the neighborhood treetops. The sys- city has some similarities to other also notice the paintings and deco- tecture, stunning scenery, countless tem was built in the early 1700s to European capitals—wide, tree- rative azulejo panels that line many castles, great cuisine, a charming provide drinking water to the capi- lined boulevards that are home to of the walls and even some of the Local Artists Earn Awards at old capital city and a mix of new tal city. the more expensive retailers and walkways. Tiles, most notably the and of old dating back two millen- It is sometimes hard to realize hotels as well as numerous old intricate blue and white ones, are a nia. And I only saw a small section that Portugal, despite its small size, neighborhoods with narrow twist- defining feature of the architecture Senior Citizen Art Show ing streets and old buildings hous- in Lisbon. By MARYLOU MORANO for his photograph, “Moonset: Early ing cafes and restaurants, shops and, The more hilly parts of the city Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Morning.” above them, small apartments. Un- offer some of most beautiful views AREA – The Union County Senior First Place winners from Scotch like elsewhere in Europe, though, so don’t forgot to take the time to Citizens Art Show sponsored by the Plains included John Curch in the pro- Lisbon is very hilly in places—akin stop, sit and take in the scenery. county’s Office of Cultural and Heri- fessional category for his watercolor, to San Francisco—so bring com- You’ll easily forget you’re in the tage Affairs is currently on exhibit at “Tuscan Farm” and Marjorie Picard fortable walking shoes. middle of a city of just over 500,000 the Elizabethtown Gas Building at Lib- for her pastel “Warinanco Azaleas.” If castles — very old and looking people. erty Hall Center in Union. This was the third time Ms. Picard has like real castles should look — are From the waterfront near the Rua An annual event, the exhibit pro- received a blue ribbon for one of her on your must-see list, Lisbon and Augusta Arch, you can take in views vides artistic seniors, 60 years and older, pastels. the surrounding environs should of two striking bridges traversing the opportunity to exhibit their work The artist, who also paints in oils and provide more than enough to sat- the river. Closest is Ponte 25 de and compete for awards in two catego- draws, enjoys working in pastels be- isfy you. First up is the Castle of Abril, a 2,277-foot suspension ries: professional and nonprofessional. cause they remind her of using crayons São Jorge, a Moorish castle offer- bridge resembling the Golden Gate The exhibit was open to art in the as a child. ing sweeping views of Lisbon and Bridge. A few miles up the river but genres of oil, acrylic, watercolor, pas- Avi and Constantine Kiriakatis of the River Tagus. There is a great visible is Ponte Vasco da Gama— tel, print, drawing, mixed media, sculp- Kenilworth, painters and husband and restaurant inside the castle but it’s the longest bridge in Europe at ture, craft, computer imagery, and pho- wife, both received awards in the pro- also well worth your time to simply nearly 11 miles in total length. tography. fessional category this year. explore the tunnels and turrets and Two miles to the west, on the Local artists Fernando Catague, An- Mrs. Kiriakatis received Second walkways of this 1,500-year-old banks of the River Tagus, is Belém drea Epstein and Hernando Rico Place for her oil painting, “Montmarte stone structure that actually has a Tower, a 16th century fortifica- Sanchez judged the exhibit. Paris Street Scene.” Its inspiration is a moat. From São Jorge and from tion—replete with turrets, narrow Several Westfield residents were scene she noted while she and her other spots in Lisbon, you will see and low passageways and tight cir- among the recipients of First Place husband, Constantine, were celebrat- Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times more red-tiled roofs than you ever cular staircases—that served as a awards in various categories. ing their 40th wedding anniversary in LOVELY LISBON...Rich with history, beautiful architecture, stunning scenery, dreamed. defense output and also as a prison. One artist, Lynn Shereshewsky won Paris. countless castles, great cuisine, a charming old capital city and a mix of new and On the way to and from São Jorge, Nearby, a block inland, is the stately in the craft division for her quilt, “Wind- Mr. Kiriakatis won Third Place for of old dating back two millennia, Portugal is only 35,655 square miles. Above, you will walk through some of the and massive Hieronymites Monas- ing Road,” a multicolored piece of hand- his oil painting, “Birds,” which was red-roofed buildings dominate the Lisbon skyline. older and more hilly neighborhoods, tery, built in the mid-1400s and dyed fabric art created from the New inspired by birds visiting a neighbor’s with narrow and winding streets, home to the tomb of Portuguese York Beauty Block, an intricate repre- sunflower garden. interesting and old architecture, explorer Vasco da Gama. Be sure to sentation of the sun’s rays positioned First place winners in all categories small shops and places to eat and take some time to walk through this behind the New York City skyline. will compete with the first place win- friendly people. The Portuguese beautiful building, with its huge “The senior art event is a lovely ners of other county senior art shows in people are very pleasant—and help- main chapel, ornate archways and event,” said Mrs. Shereshewsky, whose September at the New Jersey State ful, to a fault at times. We politely immaculate interior grounds. A few husband, Dr. Murray Shereshewsky Senior Citizens Art Show in East interrupted a woman in Lisbon to steps away, back at the river’s edge, won Second Place for his mixed media Windsor. ask her where a particular street stands the Padrão dos piece, “Neighborhood 1.”“It’s nice for The Union County Senior Art Ex- was. Instead of simply telling us, Descobrimentos (Monument to the seniors to receive recognition for their hibit will be on display until Monday, she broke off her conversation with Discoveries), a tall monument cel- talent,” she continued. July 15, in the lobby of the a friend to personally escort us down ebrating the Portuguese Age of Dis- Other Westfield winners included Elizabethtown Gas Company build- one street, then down another, then covery during the 15th and 16th John Biel, for his mixed media presen- ing, located at Liberty Hall Center, another, then across a plaza (where centuries. Head to the top of this tation, “Just Like Mom,” and Richard 1085 Morris Avenue, Union. There is she was yelled at by a passing friend 171-foot high structure—domi- Earl, who won both First Place in the ample, convenient parking adjacent to for not greeting him effusively nated on its east and west sides by professional category and Best in Show the building and the exhibit is free. enough!), then down a few more 33 statues of famous Portuguese streets before we arrived at the street explorers—for yet another grand in question. view of the Lisbon riverfront. As with many other cities, espe- A few random notes about Lisbon cially in Europe, it was fun to just in particular and this area of Portu- wander Lisbon aimlessly and see gal in general. The weather is al- what we encountered. Walk through most always perfect. Low humidity the massive Rua Augusta Arch on and summer daytime temperatures Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Commerce Square at the waterfront typically in the low 80s make it a PORTUGUESE HISTORY...Belem Tower, above, on the outskirts of Lisbon, and stroll through the Baixa, the pleasure to stroll the city without served as a defense fortification and also as a prison. area north of the Arch that includes getting overheated and overly a long and wide pedestrian mall full weary. And a word of warning: of shops and various spots to eat whether you’re walking or driving, American Rapture to and get a drink. An earthquake in keep a sharp eye out for the native 1755 destroyed much of Lisbon; drivers here. They drive very fast the Baixa district is one of the first and aggressively—both on the high- Perform Free Concert July 17 examples of earthquake-resistant ways and on city streets. I saw two MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union Echo Lake Park; July 31 – Ed Palermo construction. instances where pedestrians came County Summer Arts Festival con- Big Band, at Echo Lake Park; August At the northern end of the neigh- within inches of their lives thanks cert series continues its 53rd season 7 – Tusk (tribute to Fleetwood Mac); at borhood, don’t skip the Santa Justa to speeding drivers. And the driv- of music on Wednesday evening, July Oak Ridge Park; August 14 – Sensa- Lift, a unique gothic-design urban ing is equally if not more hair-rais- 17, with a performance by American tional Soul Cruisers, at Oak Ridge Park; elevator ostensibly used to connect ing in the mountains outside of

Rapture. The Union County Board of August 21 – Verdict (Reggae), at Oak lower streets with one higher up the Lisbon. Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chosen Freeholders, led by Chair- Ridge Park; August 28 – The British hilly terrain. It’s a bit more of a tourist That is where we will go next FIRST PLACE...Lynn Shereshewsky of Westfield won First Place in the craft man Linda Carter, invites the public Invasion Tribute, at Oak Ridge Park. attraction these days, and a ride to the week, to the region of Sintra, a division for her quilt, “Winding Road,” above, at the Union County Senior Art to attend this free concert that begins For rain information call the Union observation tower offers a 360-de- short drive from Lisbon and an area Show, which continues at the Elizabethtown Gas Building in Union until July 14. at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park in County Department of Parks and gree view of the red-roofed city as filled with medieval castles, charm- Mountainside. Community Renewal at (908) 558- well as a charming outdoor café. ing hamlets, great hiking, breath- American Rapture is a 17-member 4079 after 3 p.m. on the day of the To the left, or west, of the Baixa taking views and what I consider to Scotch Plains Cultural Rock and Soul Revue complete with scheduled concert, or visit district is the Chiado, a charming the world’s best backyard, for kids www.goleader.com Arts Series Announced marvelous singers and plenty of brass. www.ucnj.org. shopping and residential district that and adults. SCOTCH PLAINS - The Township Formed in 1999, the group started as of Scotch Plains’ Cultural Arts Com- an annual musical theatre production mittee announced its 2013 Summer for Mystic Vision Players in Linden. Concert Series. The Union County information van The series will take place over six will be at the concert site with per- Thursday nights beginning on July 11 sonnel from the Union County Bu- with two performances. The children’s reau of Mosquito Control and other group “Hot Peas N Butter” will per- knowledgeable staff to answer ques- form first at 6:30 p.m. The British tions and offer information about in- Invasion tribute band “Carnaby Street teresting programs and recreational will follow at 7:30 p.m. activities that are available to Union Other performances will include: County residents. July 18 – Funktion 11 – Funk Rock The Summer Arts Festival con- and Pop, 7:30 p.m.; July 25 – South- certs continue throughout July and bound – Country, 7:30 p.m.; August 1– August on Wednesdays beginning at Exodus Supreme – Reggae, 7:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. The concerts in July will be August 6 – National Night Out; August at Echo Lake Park on the 15 – Mashwork Orange – Pop Covers, Mountainside-Westfield border and 7:30 p.m.; August 22 – Doo-Wop Con- in August at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. cert, 7:30 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic bas- All performances will take place at kets are encouraged. Refreshments the Alan Augustine Village Green, ad- and snacks will be available from jacent to the Municipal Building. vendors. For more information, please call the The other free concerts in the Union CONCERT SERIES...The Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series continues its 53rd season of music on Wednesday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park in Mountainside with a performance by American Rapture. American Rapture is a 17-member Rock and Soul Revue complete with marvelous singers and plenty Recreation Department at (908) 322- County Summer Arts Festival series of brass. Formed in 1999, the group started as an annual musical theatre production for Mystic Vision Players in Linden. 6700 ext. 223. include: July 24 – EagleMania, at Page S-1 Thursday, July 4, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

WESTFIELD BLUE’S McINTYRE; SPF RAIDERS KOSEOGLU, WILKINSON BLAST HOME RUNS WF Blue Staggers SPF Blue in Ripken District Semi, 16-6 By DAVID B. CORBIN fort from the Raiders, went on to led the Raiders with a two-run stopped. We kept fighting until stop. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times win the game, 16-6, in four in- home run and a single, and Dan the end. That’s all we can ask Raider Miles Owens drilled a Timidity at the plate was not an nings to advance to the champi- Wilkinson, in two plate appear- from these guys,” Raider Blue two-run double, Ted Giandana issue when the Westfield Blue onship game to face Millburn on ances, walked and launched a Head Coach Andrew Mulvee said. walked and scored, singled and baseball team and the Scotch June 27. towering two-run shot. Westfield Blue’s Sean Flynn stole a base. Willy Gale doubled Plains-Fanwood Blue met for the The showdown featured three “We knew it was going to be a walked twice and added a two- and scored once. Nick Merkel second time in the Cal Ripken colossal home runs, gutsy base tough game. We played a close run single, while scoring all three scored once and swiped two District 12 Tournament semifi- running and several fine defen- game with them [last time]. Both times. Matt Crowley lined a two- bases, and John Kaminskas nals at Gumbert 1 Field in sive plays. Blue Devil leadoff hit- teams came to hit the ball today. run single and an RBI double, singled and was robbed of a hit Westfield on June 26. ter Matt McIntyre led the Blue We wanted to make a point to be scored twice and swiped a pair of when centerfielder McIntyre Unlike in the first game at Devils’ 13-hit attack by reaching rested up and to come out hit- bases. Mike Carlone tapped a made a sliding snag. Westfield Gumbert 2 Field where Westfield base all four times, which in- ting. Our hitting is a strength for pair of RBI singles, scored once pitcher Catanzaro absorbed a rallied with five runs in the fifth cluded a two-run home run, an us, and we wanted to make sure and stole two bases. Jack wicked line drive off the bat of inning to top the Raiders, 8-4, in RBI single and another single, we came out and used that DiFilippo went 2-for-3 with a run Tom Laucik, and shortstop Pool B play, the Blue Devils ex- while scoring three times and strength. That first inning did scored, an RBI and a stolen base. Carlone made a fine play on a ploded with 11 runs in the first stealing a base. John Koseoglu, that for us,” Westfield Blue Head Jack Sandstedt (stolen base) and difficult chopper from Josh inning, and despite a gallant ef- who scored in both of his at-bats, Coach Chris Flynn said. Adam Holtzman both singled and Canavan. “It’s 12-year-old baseball and scored once, and Brendan Cox The Raiders’ bats livened early you got to hit and you got to stay rapped a two-run single. MJ with two runs in the top of the See & Subscribe at in it. You let yourself get beat, Catanzaro scored twice and first inning. Gale ripped a leadoff BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo and it’s over automatically. We swiped a base. Charlie Riley double and Koseoglu, who went put the ball in play, and we never walked and scored once, Aiden 3-for-3 in the first meeting, lined Submit commentary and items for publishing. Gilman walked and TJ Duffy his two-run shot over the left- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste rapped a sharp grounder to short- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, July 4, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

centerfield fence. RBI single. DiFilippo caused a The Raiders added two runs in do it defensively and pitching final two Raiders in the fourth. “It was a shot! It was a fastball pitcher change with an RBI single, the second with Owens’ two-run wise,” Coach Mulvee said. Holtzman singled, advanced to right in his hands. He was able to but Westfield’s momentum was double to center, then in the Catanzaro reached first on a second on a groundout and sped stay back on it. He didn’t try to do enhanced by a number of passed third made the score, 11-6, when dropped fly ball in left to lead off to third on a wild pitch. McIntyre too much. He got a pitch he could balls and wild pitches to go with Wilkinson crushed his two-run the Westfield third then McIntyre punched a fly ball toward the gap handle, and he let his mechanics Cox’s two-run single, some er- homer into the tree beyond the lined his two-run homer over the that forced the Raider do the work,” Coach Mulvee said. rors, walks and back-to-back two- right field fence. right-centerfield fence. Flynn centerfielder to attempt a diving McIntyre led off the Westfield run singles from Flynn and “Danny’s was great! Same situ- walked then Crowley doubled and catch, but it fell in for the game- first with a single to center. Flynn Crowley, respectively. Crowley ation! He got a ball that was scored to increase Westfield’s ending RBI single. walked and Carlone looped an scored the 11th run of the inning down. He got his hands and his lead to 15-6. with very aggressive running af- body to rotate into the pitch and Westfield pitcher Catanzaro SPF Blue 2 220 6 Probitas Verus Honos ter Carlone’s hopping single up he got all of that. We have some ceded a single but struck out the Westfield Blue (11) 041 16 the middle. bats in the lineup, now we got to Page S-3 Thursday, July 4, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

WESTFIELD WHITE’S BOLEY WHACKS RBI DOUBLE, LEONE LAUNCHES RBI SACRIFICE FLY Millers Oust WF White, 18-2, in Ripken District 12 Semi By FRED LECOMTE Head Coach Steve Root. “Nathan Hefner, our starting really well. They had some good play that we should have made Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In the top of the first inning, pitcher, we thought was pitching hits, but they also put balls in plays on, and we didn’t. That Key run-preventing pitching, every player on the Millburn ros- kept the inning going and we fielding plays and a productive ter, got either a hit, scored a run really hurt ourselves. Four er- first and third inning paved the or had an RBI to take an 11-0 rors! That’s tough for anybody to way to propel Millburn into the lead. Leadoff hitter Strollo rapped come back from in a full game, championship game with an 18- a double, scored a run and hit an but again, Millburn always is a 2, victory over Westfield White in RBI single. Max Donado and Alex very good team, well coached the 12-year-old Cal Ripkin Dis- Byington each bashed two-RBI and it showed in the level of trict 12 Tournament semifinals singles while Nathan Brochan, play,” Coach Root said. at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield Ben Sauberman and Nick WF White answered with two on June 26. Santagata each drilled RBI runs in the bottom of the first. “I told our guys, we had games singles. Lead off hitter Hefner hammered like this; everybody has a game “We wanted to be aggressive, a double to deep left field and like this. My hat is off to Millburn, set the tone early, come out scored on Sean Boley’s double to they are a well-coached, excel- swinging the bats and the boys center off of starting pitcher Nick lent team all the way down the really did that. They played great Maldonado. After a quick pitch- lineup and they just took it to us. today. It’s little league, youth ing change, Matt Leone jacked We had four errors in the first baseball; we teach them to hit, an RBI sacrifice fly ball to make inning, dug ourselves a big hole we want them to swing the bats, the score, 11-2. and they made plays and we we don’t want to walk and we did Boley took the mound and didn’t get ourselves back out. that starting with our leadoff hit- pitched a good inning for We need to learn from this and ter all the way through,” said Westfield, holding Millburn to a move on,” said Westfield White Millburn Coach Kevin Ford. single. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, July 4, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

“When the pressure is off after but we made plays that inning After Boley struck out the first ball; ‘hit it where they’re not’,” yes, they are going to hit some you’re down 11-0, the kids re- and that was the difference,” batter in the top of the third, said coach Root. balls but the majority of the times laxed and they just started mak- Coach Root said. Caminiti took the ball in relief “We teach our pitchers to get we make the plays,” coach Ford ing plays. Boley came in and The only Westfield White bat- and retired the side including a ahead, throw strikes and let our concluded. pitched a good inning for us. I ter to reach base afterwards was strikeout. defense play. We have an out- think the different look kept their Andrew Caminiti who bashed a “We had to pull Boley because standing defense, infield and Millburn (11) 007 18 batters off balance a little bit. double to right and swiped a he tweaked his shoulder a little outfield, so if we throw strikes, WF White 2 000 2 They got their bats on the ball, base in the bottom of the second. bit. You never want to take a chance when a kid that age says he hurt his shoulder. Caminiti came in and pitched a real good inning. It started out pretty strong in the fourth, but then the wheels started coming off a little bit. We knew Millburn had the momentum going and they were going to put it away,” said coach Root. Millburn did put the game away in the fourth inning when 11 batters added seven runs to their total. “They hit the ball hard. We didn’t make any errors that inning, but they just hit the ball hard and continued to hit the ball hard up and down their lineup and hit it where we weren’t. That’s one of the biggest rules in base- Probitas Verus Honos Page S-5 Thursday, July 4, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

MEISELMAN SIZZLES 2-RUN SINGLE, RAPS DOUBLE; KESSLER CRACKS 2-RUN DOUBLE Westfield Baseball 11s Scoot by Berkeley Heights 11s, 5-4 got on base and made smart needed to,” Westfield Head Coach by both teams and some timely runners on second and third then, By DAVID B. CORBIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times base running decisions. We came Noah Ament said. hitting by Westfield put them in with two strikes on him, Will through with clutch hits when we “Good pitching, good fielding the lead. We didn’t make a lot of Kessler drilled a two-run double Clutch hits in the fourth and mistakes. They beat us tonight. down the first baseline to put fifth innings allowed the Westfield That’s all! They made some great Westfield ahead, 5-3. 11-year-old baseball team to plays,” Berkeley Heights Head “With two strikes, kids are scoot past a solid Berkeley Coach Scott McCulloch said. taught to drive the ball to the Heights team, 5-4, in North Jer- Westfield’s first clutch hit came opposite field. That’s what Will sey All-Star League play at off the bat of Henry Meiselman in Kessler did with men on second Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on the bottom of the fourth. Leadoff and third,” Coach Ament said. June 27. batter Jack Riley walked, ad- Berkeley Heights starting In addition to clutch hits, both vanced to second on a wild pitch pitcher Ryan Devanney permit- teams displayed aggressive hit- and stole third. Christian Pansini ted just two runs on two hits in ting and base running, poised followed with a walk and stole three innings, while walking five, defensive plays and strong pitch- second then Meiselman, who hitting a batter and striking out ing. whacked a ground-rule double in two. Sam Bass relieved Devanney “I basically tell our team that the second, chopped a two-run after he walked the first batter in there are three things they need single over first base to give the fourth inning and allowed to do to be competitive in every Westfield a 3-2 lead. three hits, while walking two. game, throw strikes when you The final clutch hit came in the Berkeley Heights out-hit are pitching, play defense when fifth with the score tied 3-3. Ethan Westfield, 10-5, but Blue Devil you are in the field and get on Ament drew a leadoff walk and left-handed starting pitcher base. We did all three of those stole second. Tim Alliegro singled Alliegro managed to catch two today. The kids made plays when to center and stole second to put they needed to make plays. They CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, July 4, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Heights players in rundowns be- “We had a couple of bad breaks scoreless in the second then in double in the fifth then Heights “Great fielding by both teams! tween first and second and an- there, but the kids played with the third, Heights batter Rich added its final run in the sixth Berkeley Heights had a fantastic other between third and home. heart. We had a strong pitching Wood slashed a one-out single when Hopler, who singled, scored game as well. Every time we play Allegro, who pitched four innings, performance, and that kept us in but became the first victim of a on Bass’ single to center. In that them, games are close,” Coach yielded two runs on seven hits the game. These kids are two rundown. Vinny Mellusi followed inning, Pansini, who was playing Ament said. and walked just two, while strik- really good baseball teams for with a single, but the next batter short, made a fine grab then tossed ing out one. Reliever Danny 11-years-old,” Coach McCulloch flew out to center. to Alliegro, who scooped the throw Berkeley Hts. 000 211 4 Varano tossed the fifth and sixth said. Westfield manufactured a run at first to make the putout. Westfield 001 22x 5 innings, allowing one run in each. Bass led Berkeley Heights of- in the third. Three walks loaded fensively with three hits, the bases then Kessler was hit on including a double, three the forearm, allowing Dom RBI and a run scored in Maurillo to trot home. In the three at-bats. Peyton fourth, Hopeck hopped a leadoff Hopeck doubled, singled double, sped to third on a passed and scored once. ball but got nabbed in a rundown Westfield avoided a threat between third and home. in the top of the first when McCulloch walked and scored on Hopeck, who was on sec- Bass’ double then Peter Woo ond with two outs, at- looped an RBI single to center, tempted to score on Bass’ making the score, 2-1. single to center, but a great Meisleman’s two-run single put relay from Andrew Echausse Westfield ahead, 3-2, but the to Alliegro to catcher Victor Heights knotted the score in the Coustan nailed him at the fifth when Matt Yoss brought Matt plate. Echausse led off the Sternheim home with an RBI Westfield first with a single single. Echuasse made a great but strong Heights’ infield backhand stab at short and con- defense prevented him from verted it to a putout then second scoring. baseman Maurillo followed with The Heights made two a slick snag to prevent further straight fine grabs in the scoring. outfield to hold Westfield Kessler cranked his two-run Page S-7 Thursday, July 4, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary ST. JOE’S CHEMIDLIN GOES 4-FOR-4; ST. GEORGE’S RIEPE, GANG, REILLY RIP 3 HITS EACH St. George Adds 3 in Seventh, Clouts St. Joseph Boys, 9-4 By FRED LECOMTE trips. John DeProspero pounded did you take a picture of that Villaverde bellowed, “Way to start manufactured a run when Riepe Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times out a two-run double and an RBI walk?” it Ed. We got the big inning going singled, swiped a bag and scored St. George demonstrated qual- sac fly. Bob Cihanowyz hammed St. George was not amused now. He’s afraid to pitch.” on DeProspero’s sac fly ball to ity play, key defensive wizardry out three hits, including an RBI and came out swinging, scoring Villaverde enjoyed his comment make the score, 6-3. The spread and crafty pitching to down St. double, while Jeff Friedlander, one run in the bottom of the and beat out the throw with a became a little wider and sweeter Joseph, 9-4, in St. Bart’s Floyd Roberts, Cody Brown and second inning. Gang and single to left, and Hill worked a when the Georgie Boys staggered Oldtimers Softball League action Mike White each contributed a Cihanowyz each rapped singles free pass to load the pods. the Joe’s with three runs in the at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains hit. and Roberts punched a sac fly to Spellman and Chemidlin followed seventh. on June 27. Of St. Joe’s 15 hits, Pete center, sending Gang home. The with back-to-back RBI singles, Veglia urged on by Gang’s smug Dennis Reilly grabbed his “metal Chemidlin went 4-for-4 and Varo speed of the St. George boys and Pitonzo rapped a two-out remark, “All you have to do is stick” and went 3-for-3, includ- Baboomian bashed two doubles. proved to be fruitful in the third. RBI single to tighten the score at swing, nobody is on base,” ing a homer to lead the 19-hit St. Kevin Spellman and Lou Blau Riepe cracked a double, Prospero 5-3. pounded a triple and scored on George assault. John Veglia had two hits each, while Ed punched a two-run double, Gang “We’re two runs closer now, Cihanowyz’s double. Reilly lobbed rapped an RBI single, a triple and Villaverde , Dave Hill, Rich strong-armed a RBI triple and let’s go get them,” chirped the final salvo when he powered showed his moxie on the mound, Pitonzo, Jarrett Williams and John Veglia helped his cause with an Chemidlin. a shot to deep right center. St. terminating three Joe’s ala a Chupko each tapped singles. RBI single to make the score 5-0. From the end of the third inning Joe tallied one run in the bottom double play. Gerry Riepe bashed In the top of the first, after two “They showed some speed out and into the sixth, pitchers of the seventh on Chemidlin’s three hits, including a double. Joe men flied out, the ump there,” said a worried Villaverde. Chemidlin and Veglia became the RBI single. Glenn Gang, sporting a No. 19 granted Hill a walk as Chupko St. Joe quickly fired back with a masters of the mound and shut red jersey, collected three hits, chuckled, “Dave, you’re making three-run roar. Baboomian down their respective batters. St. George 014 001 3 9 including a RBI triple in his four it too easy for the ump; hey Fred boomed a double to center as In the sixth, the George boys St. Joseph 000 300 1 4