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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 28, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Voters to Decide Christie-Lonegan, Assembly, MS Primary Races By PAUL J. PEYTON Venes is challenging incumbents Will- while also reducing the corporate busi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader iam Lane and Robert Messler. ness tax. He also said he would change AREA — Voters will go to the polls The GOP Primary for governor has how the state negotiates with its em- Tuesday to decide the Republican nomi- heated up in recent weeks with dueling ployee unions. nation for Governor of New Jersey ads from Mr. Christie and Mr. Lonegan “New Jersey’s current fragmented between former United States Attorney on the airwaves. Mr. Lonegan has fo- approach to state public employee rela- Chris Christie and ex-Bogota Mayor cused on garnering the support of con- tions — separate statutes governing Steve Lonegan, as well as a three-way servatives, while Mr. Christie appears to health benefits, different antiquated civil race for State Assembly in District 21 be the choice for most of the party’s service rules and the collective bargain- and a Republican Primary in leadership, including Senate Minority ing agreements — should be changed Mountainside for borough council. Leader Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield, as the to a unitary system where our workers’ First-term Governor Jon Corzine faces GOP attempts to win the Statehouse for legitimate rights and benefits are nego- only a token challenge from two candi- the first time since the 1997 campaign. tiated in good faith through collective dates in his bid for the Democratic Mr. Christie, known for his efforts as bargaining,” Mr. Christie said on his nomination. U.S. Attorney to gain the convictions of website. “A single, unitary approach to Mountainside Republican voters will 130 elected officials, from mayors to state public employee compensation, decide who gets the two slots for bor- state legislators, for corrupt practices, benefits and work rules will ensure ough council on the November ballot. has proposed to cut the state income tax efficiency, lower cost and will provide Board of Education member Carmine “across the board” for all taxpayers, greater management flexibility.” Mr. Christie has also said he would push for an elected state auditor to conduct performance audits on all state programs, as well as local governments and school boards. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Mr. Lonegan has proposed a 2.9 per- COME MARCHING HOME...Various veterans groups march down North Avenue in Westfield on Memorial Day, cent flat tax. “The rate will decrease to honoring American lives lost in combat defending freedom around the world. 2.5 percent the following year, and further to 2.1 percent in the third year,” Mr. Lonegan said on his website. He Three Unions Decline Request; has also said he would realign state government by eliminating four of the current 16 departments, while adding one new department. He said this would Loading Zone Changes Discussed cut state spending from $30 to $25 By MICHAEL J. POLLACK 2010. In the first round of cuts, the town item, buying utilities in bulk, as a billion. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader reduced its headcount by 3.5 percent. group, was a promising opportunity. Also running is Morris County State WESTFIELD – At press time, three If there were 100-percent employee Earlier this month, the town submit- Assemblyman Richard Merkt (LD-25, of the town’s four unions have replied participation in this voluntary program, ted its 2010 road list to the New Jersey Mendham). A former state deputy at- in writing to the Town of Westfield the savings would be about $140,000 Transportation Trust Fund Authority, torney, he has served in the Assembly that they will not participate in a vol- – enough money to avoid cutting four the stated mission of which is to fi- for 12 years. He said as governor, he untary request to forego two days of to five additional employees in 2009. nance the cost of reconstruction and Archives of The Westfield Leader would “attack high property taxes at vacation pay to stave off job losses. Mr. Caruana said the request would repair of the state’s transportation sys- TUESDAY FACEOFF...Earlier this year, Steve Lonegan, left, greets supporters their source by reshaping the New Jer- The remaining union has been given a “help us keep some in their jobs at tem. in Clark, while Chris Christie speaks with supporters in Cranford. Both men seek sey Supreme Court, as four members Monday, June 1, deadline to respond. least until the end of the year, when a The town regularly applies for, and the GOP nomination as candidate for New Jersey Governor in Tuesday’s Primary leave over the next four years.” He also The Policemen’s Benevolent As- lot could begin to change.” receives, between $150,000 and Election. said he would “shut down the Council sociation (PBA) Local 90, Firemen’s “Any help,” he continued, “will $200,000 in assistance through the on Affordable Housing (COAH) and Mutual Benevolent Association lessen the impact and delay the cuts. trust fund. In years past, the town its expensive state mandates, and apply (FMBA) Local 30 and the Communi- So far, that has not been a sufficient would submit five roads for consider- RVSA Plans for Lawsuit, the Governor’s line-item veto to stop cations Workers of America (CWA) inducement.” ation. In recent years, that has been deficit spending by state government.” have informed the town that they will Mr. Caruana noted that in the case of scaled back to three and, now in 2009, On the Democratic side, Mr. Corzine not voluntarily partake. At press time, the state’s university system, a deci- two roads. OKs $2 Million for Generators faces little competition in his quest for the Teamsters, representing the De- sion was made to shut campuses for Historically, while a municipality By WAYNE BAKER “value engineering.” his party’s nomination. His challengers partment of Public Works, had not two-week furloughs as a solution to would name multiple roads in need of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The RVSA received a trio of bids are Carl Bergmanson, a former mayor formally responded. closing budgetary gaps. improvement, it would only receive RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley for the rehabilitation of sludge stor- of Glen Ridge who led an unsuccessful Last week, Town Administrator Jim “That’s two unpaid weeks of no assistance with one project. This year, Sewerage Authority (RVSA) board age tank covers, control building and effort to recall Governor Corzine; Roger Gildea said Teamsters raised “legiti- activity,” Mr. Caruana said. “Our re- the town submitted Boulevard (from announced last Thursday night that pumping station, referred to as con- Bacon, a production mechanic from mate concerns” and spoke of prepar- quest was for [giving back] two vaca- South Avenue to Grove Street) and the authority, along with its member tract 161. The low bid of $672,000 Phillipsburg who ran unsuccessfully ing counteroffers. Mr. Gildea said last tion days; by comparison, it seems Barchester Way (entire length) for municipalities, have been named as was received from SMAC Corpora- for Congress last year in the Fifth Dis- week that the town would be “flex- quite modest.” consideration. North Euclid Avenue third-party codefendants in a lawsuit tion of Paterson. Questioning by the trict Democratic Primary, and Jeff Boss, ible” in how the request is adminis- Mr. Caruana said that when job cuts (from East Broad Street to Mountain by the New Jersey Department of RVSA board of a SMAC representa- a businessman from Guttenberg who tered and would approve an arrange- are addressed, they will be based on Avenue), Summit and Woodland Av- Environmental Protection (NJDEP). tive at the beginning of the meeting has run as an Independent candidate for ment of giving back four half-days of the recommendations of department enues are next in the queue. Officials said the RVSA began a se- resulted in a later finding during ex- United States Senate and President. pay if it were easier to oversee from a heads and will be “prioritized based Under his Public Safety, Transpor- ries of steps to defend themselves. ecutive session that the company was Mr. Corzine has called the economy managerial or payroll perspective. on strategic importance...so the town tation and Parking Committee report, The suit, originally filed in 2005 by not a responsible bidder. “priority one, priority two and priority Following Tuesday’s conference is not put in a [position of] strategic Mr. Ciarrocca said the town would DEP, claimed that Dallas, Tex-based As described by RVSA Executive three.” meeting, Finance Policy Committee disadvantage.” update its loading-zone ordinance, Occidental Chemical Corporation and Director Michael Brinker, this find- “Over the next four years, the gover- Chairman Sal Caruana said no matter During the conference session, the which he called a “relatively signifi- other defendants had dumped numer- ing means the company lacks suffi- nor will build upon the successes his what the fourth union decides, once the council passed a resolution authoriz- cant” feat. ous hazardous chemicals, including cient experience to be hired for such administration has already achieved in June 1 deadline hits, the town must ing Westfield’s membership to the The new ordinance will define what dioxins and DDT, into the Passaic a job. The authority instead gave the reigning in irresponsible spending and begin preparing for its second round of New Jersey Sustainable Energy Joint “commercial vehicles” are and only River between 1940 and 1971. The contract to the next lowest bidder, accounting practices on the one hand 2009 cuts and the third round of cuts, Meeting. The Suburban Municipal allow such vehicles to use the loading suit alleges that the chemicals pol- Spectraserv, Incorporated, of South CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 which will occur in late 2009 or early Joint Insurance Fund (JIF), the mem- zones between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to luted the entire Newark Bay complex Kearny, which bid $973,800. bers of which include Westfield, load and unload items for 15 minutes; (the lower 17 miles of the Passaic The authority also reached an agree- Scotch Plains, Watchung, idling will be prohibited, as many load- River, the lower Hackensack River, ment with a property owner in Garwood Riders Appeal for Mountainside, Bedminster, Far Hills, ing zones are adjacent to restaurants, Arthur Kill, Kill van Kull, Newark Cranford regarding construction of a Bernards Township and many of which feature outdoor dining. Bay and adjacent waters) and seeks Bank of America branch. The prop- Bernardsville, recommended that all Before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m., the to have the companies pay the cost of erty contains a section of the Increased Local Train Stops of its members join the group. loading zones will be available for cleanup. authority’s trunk line, and an old ease- By RAYNOR DENITZIO evening peak. The group would also Mr. Gildea, the town’s representa- public parking. The defendants claim that the 73 ment protecting the RVSA’s rights Specially Written for The Westfield Leader like to see weekend service, which is tive on the JIF, brought the recommen- In another matter, Mr. Ciarrocca public entities, including the RVSA had not been properly filed. The new GARWOOD — A group of presently unavailable in Garwood. dation before the council for its ap- said the task of keeping fire lanes on and its constituent municipalities, also agreement will permit the property Garwood commuters spoke during Mr. Ferrara said more train stops proval. The joint meeting allows towns private property – such as those by discharged hazardous chemicals into owner to construct the new branch Tuesday’s meeting of the borough would have benefits beyond conve- to opt in or out of future auctions for Trader Joe’s, Lord & Taylor and the the watershed, and should share the while protecting the authority’s ac- council as part of an effort to con- nience for commuters, including in- cooperative purchasing of utilities such senior assisted-living facilities in town costs of the cleanup. The authority’s cess to the line for servicing. vince NJ Transit to add more frequent creased patronage of local businesses as electricity or gas. – clear would now be undertaken by board has decided to spend up to $5,000 Robert Butvilla of Suplee, Clooney stops in the borough. and higher property values, particu- The town agreed to become a mem- the parking-enforcement officers. Pre- on an insurance archivist to identify and Company, a Westfield-based ac- Discussions between NJ Transit and larly if Midtown Direct service is ber after Mr. Gildea said the joint viously, the town’s fire inspector historic policies, which may provide counting firm, reported on the the borough have been ongoing since added to the Raritan Valley Line as meeting will be “much larger” and handled this function. coverage to aid with this litigation. authority’s 2008 audit report, saying the agency reached out to Municipal planned. “provide more leverage” in future pur- The Town of Westfield is again of- In other business, the board de- no significant issues were found with Clerk Christina Ariemma via e-mail “I think it’s important that Garwood chasing than the Union County Coop- fering bulky waste cleanup services to cided in executive session to spend the authority’s bookkeeping. last month. Before it will approve position itself as a commuter town erative, of which Westfield is a mem- residents in 2009. The permit fee will $1.9 million on diesel generators to Frank Mazzarella, the commis- additional Garwood trains, NJ Tran- and take advantage of that,” Mr. ber, and produce savings that could be again be $80. This price allows a per- provide back-up power when the plant sioner from Clark, questioned, “In sit officials said they would like to see Ferrara said. “significantly more than” the $600 son to dispose of 750 pounds of mate- is operating on utility power. The our whole organization, not one ‘gig’ up to 75 parking spaces dedicated to Borough officials said they would membership fee to join. rial, and it includes the costs for ser- decision was formalized with a vote at all?” borough commuters. reach out to representatives from NJ Third Ward Councilman Mark vice, disposal and administration of upon return to public session. The Mr. Butvilla replied, “Nothing we Borough officials contend that due Transit and the North Jersey Trans- Ciarrocca said when considering that the program. generators had been removed from felt a need to bring to this board’s to Garwood’s small land area, many portation Planning Authority. The street lighting is a $335,000 budgetary To learn more, see westfieldnj.gov. the design during preconstruction CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 commuters walk to the train, render- council hopes to have representatives ing the request for parking a moot from these organizations, along with point. This position appeared to be Mr. Ferrara’s commuter group, reinforced by the results of an infor- present during an upcoming meeting. mal poll of 26 riders presented by “Maybe it will finally fall upon the resident Mike Ferrara on Tuesday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 According to his data, 90 percent of those he questioned said they walk to Corrections the station. The May 21 front page caption for “This is clear that [additional park- a photograph of the high school base- ing] is not even needed,” Mr. Ferrara ball game between Scotch Plains- said. “It would be nice to have addi- Fanwood and Westfield incorrectly tional commuter spots, but why would listed the score. The score was 2-1, it be required if 90 percent walk to the won by Scotch Plains-Fanwood. train?” In the May 21 issue’s front-page Mr. Ferrara said he, along with story, covering the Union County free-

many of the other borough riders, holders vote approving improvements Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader purchase train passes to Westfield or to the county’s dog park at Echo Lake MARCHING TO THE BEAT...The Westfield High School Marching Band Color Cranford due to the limited number Park, Cranford resident Jim Buettner’s Guard, front, and the Westfield High School Marching Band, rear, begin the of stops in Garwood, further skewing name was incorrectly spelled. procession down East Broad Street at Monday’s Memorial Day celebration. Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader IN MEMORY…Area residents gather near the 9/11 memorial in Westfield on the number of transit commuters. The county’s public information PAGE INDEX Monday to remember not only those military members who have died in service Seventy-five residents signed Mr. department notes that the $600,000 Ferrara’s petition asking for two ad- in improvements to the dog park will Regional ...... 2-3, 20 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 to their country, but also civilians and emergency response personnel who lost Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 their lives in the World Trade Center, Pentagon and United Flight 93 tragedies ditional train stops in the borough be paid out of the Open Space, Recre- of 2001. during the morning, midday and ation and Historic Preservation Fund. Community ... 6-8, 20 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield Mountainside Monday, May 18, Sanal Badma- Tuesday, May 19, a resident reported Goryaev, 27, of Baltimore, Md. was ar- that her wallet was removed from her rested and charged with receiving stolen motor vehicle. The victim suspected that property after being stopped at Central a friend who she dropped off at work and Sycamore Avenues operating a mo- prior to the disappearance of the wallet tor vehicle that exhibited a stolen license was responsible. According to police, the plate. He also was arrested on a contempt victim returned to the suspect’s place of of court from Howell Township in the employment and asked to search her amount of $140. Badma-Goryaev posted purse. The suspect went into a back room bail and was released on a summons with alone to retrieve her purse, and when the a June 4 court date on the Westfield victim searched it, she did not find her charge. wallet, police said. The wallet contained Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Tuesday, May 19, the theft of a cell $724 in cash and identification cards. READY...AIM...John Lamb’s Artillery Company fires the opening volleys at the phone valued at $200 was reported in the Tuesday, May 19, Oscar O. Lopez, 38, start of Westfield’s Memorial Day Parade. 100 block of Elm Street. of Plainfield was arrested and charged Wednesday, May 20, Brian Delsol, 22, with driving while intoxicated after po- of Elizabeth was arrested after a motor lice received a tip from a motorist on Residents Oppose PILOTs vehicle stop at West Broad Street and Route 22 regarding a possible drunk Rahway Avenue on active contempt of driver. According to police, a patrol car Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader court warrants from Roselle Park. He followed Lopez and observed him sway- For New RP Development RED, WHITE AND BLUE...The Garwood Memorial Day Service, held at the was released after posting a total of $246 ing in and out of lanes, police said. Lopez Knights of Columbus, honored 22 men who lost their lives in World War II, the bail and was released. failed all sobriety tests given at the scene By LAUREN S. BARR to the county, with no money being re- Korean War and the Vietnam War collectively. Lighting the red, white and blue Wednesday, May 20, Elizabeth and was transported to police headquar- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ceived by the local board of education. candles and presenting flowers are former councilman Walter Maszczak, Annie Rodriguez, 48, of New York was arrested ters, where he was processed and re- ROSELLE PARK – Tuesday night’s Assuming a 96 percent capacity of the Leonard of the fire department and Lena Cummings of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary. and charged with possession of false gov- leased to a responsible adult. special meeting to discuss the possibility of building with 215 rental apartments, the ernment documents, exhibiting false gov- Thursday, May 21, a resident reported Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for the borough would receive $554,000 a year. ernment documents and uttering a forged that someone made fraudulent charges proposed Avalon Bay development on West That figure has the potential to grow over MS Parents Support Lang. instrument after she allegedly attempted on his credit card without his authoriza- Westfield Avenue in Roselle Park brought the 30-year agreement as rents and fees rise. to pass a bad check at a local bank. She tion. The victim closed the account and a several residents out in opposition. While According to Mr. Northgrave, if the project was committed to the Union County jail fraud investigation has been filed with many of the residents voiced their concerns were to go forward with regular property Teacher; Admins. Get Raises in lieu of $20,000 bail. the detective bureau, police said. over the PILOTs and, more specifically, taxes, the borough would collect $277,000 By MAGGIE DIGGORY a petition she began in early May at Wednesday, May 20, Deshawn Friday, May 22, Rita P. Azzi, 27, of their lack of contribution to the school sys- a year, with the remainder being split as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader local youth baseball games that, as of Robinson, 25, of Roselle was arrested at Hillside was arrested for allegedly driv- tem, some did speak in favor of the project. normal between the board of education and Roselle police headquarters on outstand- ing with a suspended license after being Roselle Park VP, LLC, a joint venture county. This contract would remain in place MOUNTAINSIDE — Deerfield Tuesday, contained 100 signatures. between Avalon Bay and property owner for 30 years, at which time the property School parents approached The Another concerned parent, Diane ing contempt of court warrants from stopped for use of a cell phone while Westfield and Edison in the amounts of driving. She also was charged with out- Israel Braunstein, under “builder’s rem- would revert to regular tax status. Westfield Leader prior to the start of Kontra, stated that a similar personnel $160 and $89, respectively. standing warrants out of Riverdale Bor- edy,” are currently suing the borough. While all of the specifics of the current Tuesday evening’s Board of Educa- action was taken by the BOE last year. Wednesday, May 20, Kim M. ough and Bernards Township. Avalon Bay is seeking to build rental apart- settlement negotiation are not being re- tion (BOE) meeting to discuss the “The same thing happened last year. Buotempo, 40, of Westfield was arrested Saturday, May 23, Mentor G. ments, which would include the legally leased due to a court-imposed “gag order,” board’s decision in executive session In the midst of everything, we lost a and charged with driving while intoxi- Altamirano, 33, of North Plainfield was required number of affordable housing units. Mayor Joseph DeIorio said the borough has to not renew the contract of Jan great teacher,” said Mrs. Kontra, about cated after a motor vehicle stop at East arrested for allegedly driving with a sus- “Builders remedy” lawsuits enable devel- “tried to keep the public as informed as Macha, an eighth-grade Language the seventh-grade social studies Broad and North Chestnut Streets. She pended license after a motor vehicle stop. opers to try to force municipalities to allow possible.” He said the developer’s request later was released on her own recogni- He was processed and released. for development in order to accommodate for PILOT is “key component of settlement Arts Learning (LAL) teacher. teacher Fred McCarrick, who she said agreement” and he is looking for guidance In accordance with the state’s Sun- was similarly dismissed without ex- zance. Monday, May 25, a resident of Egan affordable housing quotas. Thursday, May 21, a resident of the Court reported that while she was away Bill Northgrave, a partner with from the public as to whether the litigation shine Laws, Mr. Macha was entitled planation from the Mountainside McManimon and Scotland who the bor- should continue or if the borough council to a hearing before the BOE to dis- BOE. 1000 block of Rahway Avenue reported a for the weekend, someone entered her lost Chinese passport. The item has been residence by forcing open the back door. ough hired for his expertise in PILOT agree- should enter into a settlement agreement. cuss his termination. According to “There’s a lack of communication. missing for approximately the past two According to police, the master bedroom ments, said the borough’s share of the prop- The mayor said the borough has spent parent Kim De Fronzo, Mr. Macha There’s a lack of transparency,” said weeks. was ransacked and a safe was removed. erty taxes for the site amount to $60,000 a $300,000 in legal fees so far, and said that and his supporters were given 30 Lynn Hotz, before the meeting be- Friday, May 22, Juan Murciadiaz, 27, year with the remainder going to the school PILOTs are being “imposed upon” the bor- Tuesday, May 26, Lisa M. Gigantino, ough in what he described as “not a very fair minutes to address why they feel he gan. of Elizabeth was arrested after respond- 34, of Hillsborough was arrested after a board and Union County government. should have his contract renewed for The BOE meeting did not offi- ing to Westfield police headquarters to Under the PILOT program, the borough negotiation.” motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for alleg- Resident Joseph Accardi said that, “30 a second year. cially begin until an hour later than satisfy an outstanding traffic warrant from edly driving with a suspended license. would collect 10 percent of the gross profits of the project, meaning rent and any other years from now, my son is going to be “We asked (Chief School Adminis- scheduled. At approximately 8:20 Westfield in the amount of $99. He was She was processed and released. paying for your project.” processed and released after posting bail. Scotch Plains fees Avalon Bay would charge to residents; trator) Dr. (Jeanette) Baubles what her p.m., Gene Nagel, BOE vice-presi- 5 percent of the amount collected would go “We want to develop the...property, we decision was based on. We want it dent addressed the audience. Friday, May 22, Ronald Kolacki, 44, Monday, May 18, a business on Birch want to welcome Avalon Bay,” but that he based on an objective measure. We “There’s something we need to talk of North Plainfield was arrested at Street reported that someone entered the said the PILOTs are unfair to residents. Mr. Plainfield police headquarters on out- trailer of a work truck and removed sev- Accardi said some people move to Roselle want them to wait until the New Jersey to our attorney about… It’s a silly standing contempt of court warrants from eral hundred dollars worth of tools. Assessment of Knowledge and Skills thing,” he said. The BOE meeting com- Park because they have an “excellent” spe- Westfield and South Plainfield in the Tuesday, May 19, police investigated a cial needs program in their schools and that, (NJ ASK) results for Mr. Macha’s menced 10 minutes later, at 8:30 p.m. amounts of $750 and $194, respectively. hit-and-run accident that occurred on classes are measured,” Mrs. De Fronzo, “I will start by apologizing. We had if some moved into the new development, it He was committed to the Union County Martine Avenue. According to police, the would be “very expensive” for the borough. who was waiting with four parents for committee meetings and executive ses- jail in lieu of bail. victim’s motor vehicle was legally parked While Mr. Accardi was speaking, Avalon a chance to address the BOE, told The sion. We are returning from an ex- Friday, May 22, Kevin Paccione, 24, when an unknown vehicle struck it, caus- Bay Vice-President Ron Ledell began in- Leader. tended executive session. I’m trying to of Manalapan was arrested on North Av- ing damage to the rear of the vehicle. terjecting and was told to keep quiet by Mr. Macha was present during the move quickly in deference to the chil- enue at Elmer Street on an outstanding Wednesday, May 20, Brian Pugaczewski, court-appointed Special Master Elizabeth discussion, but did not add any com- dren present,” said Mary Beth contempt of court warrant from Westfield 26, of Clifton was arrested on an outstand- McKenzie. At one point, Mr. Ledell be- ment. Schaumberg, BOE president. in the amount of $500. He was released ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He came so agitated, he leapt from his seat, Mrs. De Fronzo showed The Leader After a unanimous approval of 10 after posting bail. was processed and released. ripped off his jacket and sat back down at Saturday, May 23, police arrested a Friday, May 22, Peter Solano, 26, of the far end of the room. Though it was budget and finance agenda items, the 15-year-old male from Roselle for pos- Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding BOE discussed personnel items among offered to him as a possibility, he declined session of alcohol underage on the 400 warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He to address the residents at the end of the other items, the salaries of Roderic block of East Broad Street. The juvenile was processed and released. question-and-answer session. RVSA McLaughlin, business administrator, was transported to Westfield police head- Friday, May 22, a resident of Portland Resident Kevin Murphy said if the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Ms. Baubles for the coming school quarters, processed and turned over to a Avenue reported that he purchased and builder’s-remedy lawsuit were successful, attention.” year. responsible individual. paid for an item online and that the seller “you’re going to get a whole lot more roof The board was also informed of The BOE voted unanimously in Adam Gartenberg, 42, of Springfield never sent him the item. tops than what’s on the table now.” efforts to negotiate with the DEP re- favor of granting Ms. Baubles an ad- was arrested and charged with posses- Saturday, May 23, a student at Scotch Resident Saul Qersdyn questioned what garding air permitting. The negotia- ditional three paid personal days. Ms. sion of a controlled dangerous substance Plains-Fanwood High School reported recourse the borough would have if the (less than 50 grams of suspected mari- that someone removed her iPod, valued Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), who tions are intended to provide the au- Baubles is in the second year of her juana) and possession of drug parapher- at $200, from her unlocked locker. three-year contract with the district, would be responsible for making the thority with flexibility to handle start nalia after a motor vehicle stop at East Saturday, May 23, a resident of Terrill WANTED by the Westfield Police PILOTs, were to go bankrupt or dissolve. up and adjustment of its cogeneration with an annual salary of $140,805. Broad Street and Karen Terrace. He was Road reported that her former boyfriend Department for questioning concern- Mr. Northgrave said the only asset the bor- facility without violating the terms of The motion to approve a 4.3 per- transported to Westfield police headquar- has been harassing her by sending mul- ing the offense of Robbery. May 9, ough could go after would be the property the authority’s agreements and man- cent salary increase to $135,722 for ters, processed and released with mul- tiple text messages to her even though 2009 at 1:30 p.m., the above subject itself. dates from the DEP. Mr. McLaughlin was approved by tiple summonses. she has asked him to stop. and two black males approached a A joint meeting of the planning board majority, not unanimously. BOE Sunday, May 24, Victor Mendez, 20, Fanwood and council will be held on Monday, June of Roselle was arrested and charged with Wednesday, May 20, a resident of the man as he walked near Rahway Ave. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Roselle Park council BOE to Hold Meeting members Carmine Venes and Cathy and Norwood Dr.; demanded cash Jakositz voted against the salary in- hindering apprehension for allegedly fail- 200 block of South Martine Avenue re- chambers to present and possibly ratifica- On Wash. Temp Closing ing to properly identify himself during a ported that someone entered her home and cell phone. The subjects fled in a tion of the settlement agreement. Because crease. Mr. McLaughlin’s present green vehicle, possibly a Chevy with GARWOOD — The Garwood salary is approximately $130,125. motor vehicle stop on East South Avenue through an open window. According to the public hearing on the issue may go long, Board of Education will hold a spe- near Windsor Avenue. He was transported police, nothing appears to be missing at a spoiler roof. Description: Male, the borough has set aside Tuesday, June 23 “It’s about the economic situation. to Westfield police headquarters, pro- this time. 5’10”; White, 180 to 200 pounds; to continue the meeting if needed. cial meeting on Monday, June 8, in When people are taking pay cuts, I just cessed and released with a summons. Thursday, May 21, Vincent C. Canahui, Mr. Ledell also expressed his objections the multi-purpose room of the Lin- mid 20s; medium build. Call (908) can’t approve this,” Mrs. Jakositz said. Monday, May 25, Jamar McMillon, 29, of Plainfield was arrested after a 789-4000 with any information. to the meeting being two nights and stated coln school, located at 400 Second The one-hour meeting ended with 27, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue he wanted his opinion “on the record.” Avenue. an opportunity for the public to ad- outstanding contempt of court warrant and charged with obstruction of justice. The agenda will include the board’s dress the BOE. Mrs. Hotz, Susan from Scotch Plains after a motor ve- He was processed and released. annual goal-setting meeting at 6 p.m. McCarthy, Mrs. De Fronzo, as well hicle stop on Brightwood Avenue just Thursday, May 21, Joseph D. Clark, followed by a public discussion at 8 as her son, Cameron, spoke for the into Scotch Plains. He was transported 25, of Westfield was arrested after a mo- Lonegan-Christie, Primaries to Westfield police headquarters, pro- tor vehicle stop on the 20 block of South p.m. regarding the possibility of tak- public record about Mr. Macha’s ter- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing Washington School “off-line” for cessed and released after posting $89 Avenue on an outstanding Newark war- mination. bail. rant. He was processed and released. and focusing on smart investments to letter to delegates. the 2009-2010 school year. All com- “I’m here to support Mr. Macha. Monday, May 25, a resident of the 900 Sunday, May 24, Leonard M. Arce, 38, improve quality of life on the other,” In terms of the Mountainside council munity members are encouraged to He’s been an excellent teacher. Wait block of Willow Grove Road reported of Rahway was arrested after a motor according to his campaign website. race, Mr. Venes has said the borough attend the meeting. for the NJ ASK results to come in. that the windshield on his motor vehicle vehicle stop on South Avenue on an out- In the race for state Assembly in the should consider partnering with the This is a foolish decision,” Mrs. Hotz was broken in an incident of criminal standing warrant out of Rahway. He was 21st District, Assemblyman Jon County of Union to offer shared ser- Health Dept. to Close said. mischief. There are no suspects at this processed and released. Bramnick is seeking a fourth term with vices such as bulk pick-up services and June 25 for Training “We cannot respond to personnel time. Monday, May 25, Lisa C. Wiegandt, his new running mate, Nancy Munoz of garbage pickup. Monday, May 25, police officers se- 29, of Bayonne was arrested on an out- WESTFIELD — The Westfield issues but we thank you,” Mrs. Summit. Mr. Bramnick, who serves as He said municipal taxes in the bor- Schaumberg responded. cured a clear, Ziploc-style bag contain- standing Metuchen warrant after a motor Republican whip, has pushed for a num- ough are too high, as are building per- Health Department and Office of Vital ing suspected marijuana while on an un- vehicle stop on the 400 block of LaGrande Statistics will be closed on Thursday, “I appeal for you to work with him ber of initiatives including “perfor- mit fees, which Mr. Venes said, “dis- as he has worked with our students,” related call in the area of 800 Forest Avenue. She was processed and released. June 25, so that the department’s staff Avenue. The item was placed into the Tuesday, May 26, Lance D. Timpanaro, mance audits” to identify waste in gov- courages residents and local businesses can participate in a public health emer- Mrs. McCarthy added. evidence locker at Westfield police head- 26, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- ernment spending. from undertaking improvements to their gency response training exercise. “Whatever issues he (Mr. Macha) quarters for safekeeping. standing Plainfield warrant after a motor Mrs. Munoz is the wife of the late Eric properties.” may have, there should be an oppor- Monday, May 25, a citizen found a vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He was Munoz, who died of a heart condition in Mountainside Mayor Robert Library to Present tunity for him to be mentored and black change purse containing earplugs processed and released. April after serving in the Assembly since Viglianti and council members issued a improve. I want to show a visual, 100 in the area of East Broad Street during the Tuesday, May 26, Jennifer Marshall, 2001. A nurse, she said in a letter to statement (see page 5) in response to Tale of Despereaux signatures I gathered by the baseball Memorial Day Parade. The item was 29, of Rahway was arrested on an out- District 21 delegates in April that she has Mr. Venes’ comments (page 2, May 21 GARWOOD – On Saturday, May field [she passed the document to the placed into the evidence locker at standing warrant out of Rahway after a developed a “passion” for education and issue). 30, at 10 a.m., the Garwood Public BOE for review]. I heard a lot of Westfield police headquarters for safe- motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. human services issues “both from the “Demagoguery and misleading state- Library will screen Kate DiCamillo’s comments from parents such as ‘he keeping. Nathaniel Leonard, 29, of Plainfield, a personal and fiscal perspectives.” ments will not make Mountainside a The Tale of Monday, May 25, Nicholas S. passenger in the vehicle, was arrested on Newbery Award-winning gives a lot of homework.’ That is not Matamoros, 18, of Kenilworth was ar- outstanding warrants out of Union, Essex She has worked as a surgical inten- better place,” according to the press Despereaux. Registration is required a good judgment to keep or dismiss a rested on a $200 Union Township traffic and Middlesex counties. Marshall was sive care nurse at Yale-New Haven release. “Mountainside’s effective mu- and limited to 30 children. To regis- teacher. That’s something he does. If warrant as the result of a motor vehicle processed and released. Leonard was pro- Hospital in Connecticut and has held nicipal taxes are lower than any of the ter, call the library at (908) 789-1670 that’s a weakness, then there’s some- stop on the 500 block of North Avenue, cessed and turned over to the Union nursing positions at Massachusetts Gen- towns in [Mr. Venes’ press release.]” or sign up at the Circulation Desk. thing wrong with our educational sys- East. He was released after posting bail. County Sheriff’s Department. eral, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Can- Union County Democratic Freehold- The library is located at 411 Third tem,” Mrs. De Fronzo said. cer Center in New York and Overlook ers Al Mirabella of Fanwood, Deborah Avenue, at the corner of Third Av- The next BOE meeting is sched- Hospital in Summit. Mrs. Munoz has Scanlon of Union and their running enue and Walnut Street. uled for Tuesday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. also served as a PTA/PTO president at mate, Mohamed Jalloh of Roselle, face Garwood Riders Appeal for three schools in Summit, including only a token challenge in the Demo- Summit High School. cratic Primary from Harry O. Wyatt, Jr. “While the issue of access to and James E. Moore, Sr., both Roselle Increased Local Train Stops healthcare is a high priority, there are residents. GOP freeholder candidates many challenges taxpayers in New Jer- Anthony Sytko of Garwood, Nicole CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sey are facing,” Mrs. Munoz said in a Cole of Fanwood and Modesto right ears and we can get something if there is a specific law on the books. press release issued by the Assembly Miranda, Jr. of Roselle Park are unop- done here,” Mayor Dennis McCarthy The borough will also explore a GOP office. “It is my goal to help find posed in their primary campaigns. said. replacement garbage truck for the solutions to these problems.” Incumbents Linda Stender of In other business, the council said it Department of Public Works. Accord- Upon her swearing-in last week to Fanwood and Jerry Green of Plainfield, would investigate a possible ordinance ing to Councilman Jonathan Linken, the Assembly, she was named to the incumbents in the Assembly for Dis- regarding the removal of trees in the the primary vehicle used for trash Health and Senior Services and Human trict 22, are challenged by Rick Smiley borough. The New Jersey State Su- pick-up is more than 23 years old and Services committees. of Plainfield in the Democratic pri- preme Court recently reversed a lower requires $10,000 in yearly mainte- Assembly Republican candidate mary. Former Scotch Plains Mayor court ruling that had invalidated such nance. He said new vehicles cost in Bruce Meringolo, a member of the Martin Marks and his running mate, Bo a law in Jackson Township. the range of $150,000 to $180,000, Long Hill Township Board of Educa- Vastine of Scotch Plains, face no oppo- Residents John Conlin, Bruce while a used vehicle costs between tion, has made state education funding sition in the Republican Primary this Paterson and Anne Leonard said they $50,000 and $70,000. his core campaign issue. He has called Tuesday for the party’s choice of candi- would like to see an official ordi- Mayor McCarthy and the council for the elimination of Abbott districts in dates in the November General Elec- nance requiring builders to replace held a three-and-a-half-hour closed- order to redistribute funds among ur- tion for Assembly in District 22. trees removed during construction and door executive session on Tuesday ban and suburban districts. Polls will be open on Tuesday, June a permit system to govern tree re- night to discuss a personnel matter “Fair school funding will reduce the 2, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registered moval on private property. Mr. related to the borough’s volunteer burdens we face in our property taxes voters may only vote in the Primary for

Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader McCarthy said the planning board fire department. Officials were un- and help schools maintain the high the party in which they are registered. ‘MET’ THEIR MATCH...Brothers Jack and Ryan Pettit of Westfield meet Mr. does regulate tree replacement when able to comment on the proceedings quality of education we expect in our Unaffiliated voters become affiliated Met at Westfield’s Citibank on Friday as part of a fan-appreciation day. construction is done, but was unsure because the issue is still ongoing. community,” Mr. Meringolo said in a upon voting in the Primary. USPS 485200 Thursday, May 28, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Thousands Flock to Downtown SP For Parade and Music Festival By FRED T. ROSSI vided by Tom Britt’s Stage House Music Center on Park Avenue, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times restaurant. handled the hiring of all of the musi- SCOTCH PLAINS — Thousands She told The Scotch Plains- cal talent, whose performances were flocked to downtown Scotch Plains Fanwood Times that she relied on a broadcast live on Scotch Plains Tele- on Monday, first to watch the Memo- group of some 30 volunteers, most of vision. rial Day parade in the morning and who were sunburned after spending SPMC board chairman Jim Watson then to enjoy a seven-hour Music hours under the warm holiday sun. told The Times he was “real proud of Festival that was the maiden effort of She said the morning parade ran late, how everyone pitched in,” singling the new Scotch Plains Management giving her and her workers less than out the “outstanding” volunteers and Corp. (SPMC) that was created last an hour to set up vendor booths and Mrs. Schiller for her spearheading year to oversee efforts to boost busi- amusement rides on Park Avenue, as the effort over the past several weeks. ness in the commercial sector. well as several dozen umbrella-topped He said the group will plan more “I think it went great,” said Lisa tables on Front Street. events, and will look to base future Schiller, who heads the SPMC’s pro- All the musical acts performed on events in other places within the zones motions committee and oversaw the the stage in the Alan Augustine Vil- overseen by the SPMC. planning for Monday afternoon’s ac- lage Green, which was jammed with Mayor Nancy Malool, who pushed tivities. The festival included perfor- spectators young and old throughout for the creation of the SID last year, mances by eight bands, a three-hour the afternoon and up until the final act called Monday’s events “a resound- street fair along Park Avenue and a left the stage shortly before 8 p.m. ing success. I think it definitely served free barbeque on Front Street pro- Greg Natic, owner of Scotch Plains its purpose.” She said regardless of whether or not festival attendees were township residents or from out of town, “as long as businesses here got exposure, it served its purposes.” She Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said Monday’s festival “bodes well PRIDE AND REMEMBERANCE...The Scotch Plains Fanwood Memorial Day parade got underway on Monday morning [for the SPMC’s efforts] going for- on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains and headed to LeGrande Park in Fanwood. ward.” At one point in mid-afternoon, the crowds overwhelmed some of the food providers, with the Stage Voters to Decide Christie-Lonegan, House’s supply of several thousand free hamburgers depleted after two hours, as were several thousand hot Assembly in Tuesday Primary dogs and burgers supplied by John’s Meat Market. Alfonso’s Restaurant By PAUL J. PEYTON and Modesto Miranda, Jr. of Roselle single, unitary approach to state pub- had to close its doors for a time during Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Park are unopposed in their Primary lic employee compensation, benefits, the afternoon to allow its kitchen to AREA — Voters will go to the campaigns. and work rules will ensure efficiency, be replenished with food. polls Tuesday to decide Republican Incumbents Linda Stender of lower cost, and will provide greater Mrs. Schiller told The Times there nomination races for Governor of Fanwood and Jerry Green of management flexibility.” were no serious problems with New Jersey between former United Plainfield, incumbents in the Assem- Mr. Christie has also said he would Monday’s event. “There were little States Attorney Chris Christie and bly for District 22, are challenged by push for an elected state auditor to Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times things that we’ll be able to learn from,” ex-Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan, as Rick Smiley of Plainfield in the Demo- conduct performance audits on all THE PLACE TO BE...Downtown Scotch Plains was a popular venue during the she said, citing the need for more well as a three-way race for State cratic Primary. Former Scotch Plains state programs, as well as local gov- beautiful Memorial Day afternoon at the first-ever Music Festival sponsored by Assembly in District 21 and a Repub- Mayor Martin Marks and his running ernments and school boards. the new township management corporation, Scotch Plains Management Corp. food and a more organized way to distribute the food. “We anticipated lican Primary in Mountainside for mate, Bo Vastine of Scotch Plains, Mr. Lonegan has proposed a 2.9 the crowds” — which she estimated borough council. First-term Gover- face no opposition in the Republican percent flat tax. “The rate will de- at 10,000 at the peak in mid-after- nor, Jon Corzine, faces only a token Primary this Tuesday for the party’s crease to 2.5 percent the following RVSA Plans for Lawsuit, noon — “but we didn’t plan enough challenge from two candidates in his choice of candidates in the November year, and further to 2.1 percent in the for it.” bid for the Democratic nomination. General Election for Assembly in third year,” Mr. Lonegan said on his Many businesses were open all day Union County Democratic Free- District 22. website. He has also said he would Approves $2-Mil. Generators on Monday, including the Stage holders Al Mirabella of Fanwood, Mountainside Republican voters realign state government by elimi- By WAYNE BAKER The defendants claim that the 73 House at one end of Park Avenue Deborah Scanlon of Union and their will decide who gets the two slots for nating four of the current 16 depart- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times public entities, including the RVSA where workers and volunteers barbe- running mate, Mohamed Jalloh of borough council on the November ments, while adding one new depart- RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley and its constituent municipalities, also cued and served up free food. At the Roselle, face only a token challenge ballot. Board of Education member ment. He said this would cut state Sewerage Authority (RVSA) board discharged hazardous chemicals into other end of the street, Francesco in the Democratic Primary from Harry Carmine Venes is challenging incum- spending from $30 to $25 billion. announced last Thursday night that the watershed, and should share the Sabetta, owner of Mezzogiorno res- O. Wyatt, Jr. and James E. Moore, Sr., bents William Lane and Robert Also running is Morris County State the authority along with its member cost of the cleanup. The Authority taurant, serenaded the crowd via a both Roselle residents. GOP free- Messler. Assemblyman Richard Merkt (LD- municipalities have been named as board has decided to spend up to $5,000 live microphone outside his estab- holder candidates Anthony Sytko of The GOP Primary for governor has 25, Mendham). A former state deputy third-party codefendants in a lawsuit on an insurance archivist to identify CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Garwood, Nicole Cole of Fanwood heated up in recent weeks with duel- attorney, he has served in the Assem- by the New Jersey Department of historic policies, which may provide ing ads from Mr. Christie and Mr. bly for 12 years. He said as governor, Environmental Protection (NJDEP). coverage to aid with this litigation. Lonegan on the airwaves. Mr. Lonegan he would “attack high property taxes Officials said the RVSA began a se- In other business, the board de- Marion is New SP Manager; has focused on garnering support of at their source by reshaping the New ries of steps to defend themselves. cided in executive session to spend the conservatives, while Mr. Christie Jersey Supreme Court as four mem- The suit, originally filed in 2005 by $1.9-million on diesel generators to appears to be the choice for most of bers leave over the next four years.” the NJDEP, claimed that Dallas, TX- provide back up power when the plant $25-Mil. Budget Introduced the party’s leadership, including Sen- He also said he would “shut down the based Occidental Chemical Corpora- is operating on utility power. The By FRED T. ROSSI payments and thus remove from mu- ate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. of Council on Affordable Housing tion and other defendants had dumped decision was formalized with a vote Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nicipal budget appropriations the fee Westfield, as the GOP attempts to win (COAH) and its expensive state man- numerous hazardous chemicals, in- upon return to public session. The SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- presently paid to the Rahway Valley the Statehouse for the first time since dates and apply the governor’s line- cluding dioxins and DDT, into the generators had been removed from ship council on Tuesday introduced Sewerage Authority (RVSA). This the 1997 campaign. item veto to stop deficit spending by Passaic River during 1940 to 1971. the design during preconstruction the 2009 municipal budget and Mayor move will keep the municipal prop- Mr. Christie, known for his efforts state government.” The suit alleges that the chemicals “value engineering.” Nancy Malool announced that the erty tax hike from exceeding state as U.S. Attorney to gain the convic- On the Democratic side, Mr. polluted the entire Newark Bay com- The RVSA received a trio of bids governing body had selected Chris- limits. tions of 130 elected officials, from Corzine faces little competition in his plex (the lower 17 miles of the Passaic for the rehabilitation of sludge stor- topher Marion as the new township The new arrangement, which will mayors to state legislators, for cor- quest for his party’s nomination. His River, the lower Hackensack River, age tank covers, the control building manager. be voted on after a public hearing on rupt practices, has proposed to cut the challengers are Carl Bergmanson, a Arthur Kill, Kill van Kull, Newark and the pumping station, referred to The approximately $25-million June 9, will mean that all non-town- state income tax “across the board” former mayor of Glen Ridge who led Bay, and adjacent waters) and seeks as contract 161. The low bid of spending plan will include a reduc- ship properties — including not only for all taxpayers, while also reducing an unsuccessful effort to recall Gov- to have the companies pay the cost of $672,000 was received from SMAC tion in the municipal property tax rate houses, condominiums and town the corporate business tax. He also ernor Corzine; Roger Bacon, a pro- cleanup. Corporation of Paterson. Question- from $1.52 per $100 of assessed value homes, but also entities such as pub- said he would change how the state duction mechanic from Phillipsburg ing by the RVSA board of a SMAC to $1.44 per $100, although a new lic schools, churches, the Union negotiates with its employee unions. who ran unsuccessfully for Congress Corrections representative at the beginning of the separate sewer bill will be added. County Vocational-Technical School, “New Jersey’s current fragmented last year in the Fifth District Demo- The May 21 front page caption for meeting resulted in a later finding During a presentation at the council the Center for Hope Hospice, the approach to state public employee cratic Primary, and Jeff Boss, a busi- the photograph of the high school during executive session that the com- meeting, the mayor said the average YMCA and JCC that currently do not relations — separate statutes govern- nessman from Guttenberg who has baseball game between Scotch Plains- pany was not a responsible bidder. taxpayer, after factoring in the new pay property taxes — will pay for ing health benefits, different anti- run as an Independent candidate for Fanwood and Westfield incorrectly As described by RVSA Executive separate sewer bill, would see a net their water usage. quated civil service rules, and the United States Senate and President. listed the score. The score was 2-1, Director Michael Brinker, this find- tax increase equal to about 12 tax Until water usage measuring collective bargaining agreements — Mr. Corzine has called the economy won by Scotch Plains-Fanwood. ing means the company lacks suffi- points this year. All property owners mechanisms are in place, planned by should be changed to a unitary system “priority one, priority two and prior- In the May 21 issue, a front-page cient experience to be hired for such will receive this bill starting this fall. next year, sewerage fees will be lev- where our workers’ legitimate rights ity three.” story covering the Union County free- a job. The authority instead gave the A new sewer utility will be created ied on a flat rate basis, with resi- and benefits are negotiated in good “Over the next four years, the gov- holders vote approving improvements contract to the next lowest bidder, to issue sewerage bills and collect CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 faith through collective bargaining,” ernor will build upon the successes to the county’s dog park at Echo Lake Spectraserv Incorporated of South Mr. Christie said on his website. “A CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Park, Cranford resident Jim Buettner’s Kearny for its bid of $973,800. name was incorrectly spelled. The authority also reached an agree- The county’s public information ment with a property owner in Bank to Close in FW; Borough department notes that the $600,000 Cranford regarding construction of a in improvements to the dog park will Bank of America branch. The prop- be paid out of the Open Space, Recre- erty contains a section of the Looks to Unused Cap Funds ation and Historic Preservation Fund. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 By RAYNOR DENITZIO plan to work closely with the realtor Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times moving forward. FANWOOD — The Borough “It opens up a lot of possibilities,” Council, acting as the borough’s re- Ms. Dabulas said. “We don’t have to development agency, learned last worry about them having a drive- Wednesday that the Sovereign Bank, thru.” branch located on South Avenue, is Ms. Dabulas also said that the first slated for closure in June. of three reports required to comply “They were going to be part of our with the New Jersey Department of redevelopment,” Borough Clerk Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Eleanor McGovern said, regarding regulations at the Livingston-Wilbur the bank. “There were negotiations site have been completed. The bor- going on for quite a while and they ough purchased the property, which have made a decision to close that housed a light manufacturing shop, branch.” last May for $1.8 million. Ms. Dabulas The borough had been working with recently met with representatives from Archives of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Sovereign Bank in an effort to ac- the NJDEP to discuss funding sources TUESDAY FACEOFF...Earlier this year, Steve Lonegan (left) greets supporters commodate the branch’s request for a for the required tests. in Clark and Chris Christie speaks with supporters in Cranford. Both men seek drive-thru as part of the redevelop- “We have been assured that 100 the GOP election as candidate for New Jersey Governor in Tuesday’s Primary ment. percent of the cost on these three Election. Although no buyer is know at this reports we need will be reimbursed, time and Diane Dabulas, an attorney along with a percentage of the PAGE INDEX Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3, 20 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 PROUDLY WE HAIL...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School with the firm Rogut and McCarthy, remediation, up to a certain amount,” said the property will likely be unoc- Ms. Dabulas said. “The next step for Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 18 Marching Band play the National Anthem during Monday’s ceremonies held Community ... 6-8, 20 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 20-22 throughout Scotch Plains and Fanwood marking Memorial Day. cupied “for a little while,” officials CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POLICE BLOTTER Scotch Plains Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dences paying $250 per year and con- wages via layoffs of several township Westfield failed all sobriety tests given at the dominiums and town homes paying employees that were to be formally Monday, May 18, Sanal Badma- scene and was transported to police $180. All non-residential properties, announced to department heads yes- Goryaev, 27, of Baltimore, Md. was headquarters, where he was processed including the previously-exempt en- terday, after press deadline. In addi- arrested and charged with receiving and released to a responsible adult. tities along with apartment com- tion, several full-time positions will stolen property after being stopped at Thursday, May 21, a resident reported plexes, will pay a $250 flat fee for up be reduced to part-time. Central and Sycamore Avenues operat- that someone made fraudulent charges to 27,500 gallons of water usage and The mayor said public budget meet- ing a motor vehicle that exhibited a on his credit card without his authoriza- one cent for every gallon used be- ings will be held in June prior to the stolen license plate. He also was ar- tion. The victim closed the account and yond that level. Municipal-owned public hearing a vote on the 2009 rested on a contempt of court from a fraud investigation has been filed with Howell Township in the amount of $140. the detective bureau, police said. properties, residents who are 100 per- spending plan on June 30. Badma-Goryaev posted bail and was Friday, May 22, Rita P. Azzi, 27, of cent disabled veterans and property Mr. Marion will become township released on a summons with a June 4 Hillside was arrested for allegedly driv- owners utilizing septic tanks will be manager on June 29. He is presently court date on the Westfield charge. ing with a suspended license after be- exempt from the fee. Mayor Malool the business administrator in West Tuesday, May 19, the theft of a cell ing stopped for use of a cell phone called the new arrangement “fair be- Windsor, where has been employed phone valued at $200 was reported in while driving. She also was charged cause it’ll be based on usage.” for five years. Previously, he was the 100 block of Elm Street. with outstanding warrants out of She noted that the council faced a town administrator in Marlboro as Wednesday, May 20, Brian Delsol, Riverdale Borough and Bernards Town- number of challenges in putting to- part of his 13-year career in local Courtesy of Daryl Fornuff 22, of Elizabeth was arrested after a ship. gether this year’s budget proposal, government management. Mayor FIRST FUN...Trevor Fornuff from Scotch Plains poses with Officer Jerry Brown motor vehicle stop at West Broad Street Saturday, May 23, Mentor G. including the property tax cap, a 43 Malool said Mr. Marion will be “a from the Scotch Plains Police Deptartment. Trevor and his family had a great day at and Rahway Avenue on active con- Altamirano, 33, of North Plainfield was percent increase in RVSA fees, a 9 very nice addition” to the township the Memorial Day Parade that took place throughout the township and Fanwood. tempt of court warrants from Roselle arrested for allegedly driving with a percent hike in health insurance pre- administration, describing him as “the Park. He was released after posting a suspended license after a motor vehicle miums, as well as decreases in state ideal candidate,” “personable” and total of $246 bail and was released. stop. He was processed and released. aid and interest income. Nearly half “intelligent.” She admitted that the Wednesday, May 20, Elizabeth Monday, May 25, a resident of Egan the budget is made up of mandated past three months since the sudden Scotch Plains Parade Rodriguez, 48, of New York was ar- Court reported that while she was away non-discretionary expenses, she resignation of former manager for the weekend, someone entered her CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rested and charged with possession of pointed out. Another $5 million is Michael Capabianco have “been a false government documents, exhibit- residence by forcing open the back lishment. As the music festival was morning services at the American discretionary and includes depart- little difficult.” ing false government documents and door. According to police, the master mental operating expenses and town- Robert LaCosta and Madeline winding down on Monday night, sev- Legion building on Park Avenue fol- uttering a forged instrument after she bedroom was ransacked and a safe was eral restaurants were still open and lowed by a ceremony and prayers at allegedly attempted to pass a bad check removed. ship services such as curbside recy- Rutkowski have been co-acting man- jammed with customers, including the Fanwood Library. The annual at a local bank. She was committed to Tuesday, May 26, Lisa M. Gigantino, cling and leaf pick-up. The remain- agers since Mr. Capabianco’s depar- Main Star Chinese restaurant, My parade, which this year honored the Union County jail in lieu of $20,000 34, of Hillsborough was arrested after a ing $9.3 million is for salaries and ture in mid-February. The next meet- Town Bakery and Alfonso’s. “Woman in Military Service,” stepped bail. motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for wages, and includes $400,000 this ing is Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. “Today, I finally saw Scotch Plains off shortly before 11 a.m. from the Wednesday, May 20, Deshawn allegedly driving with a suspended li- year for contractually-mandated sal- the way I always dreamed it would corner of Park Avenue and Front Street Robinson, 25, of Roselle was arrested cense. She was processed and released. ary increments. be,” said Angelo Zanfardino, owner and marched the mile or so up Park at Roselle police headquarters on out- Scotch Plains In an effort to lessen the property of Alfonso’s. He told The Times on Avenue into Fanwood and into standing contempt of court warrants Monday, May 18, a business on Birch tax increase, the council, besides sepa- Monday amidst a throng of early LeGrande Park. from Westfield and Edison in the Street reported that someone entered rating the sewer bill from the munici- evening customers that it was also The parade route was jammed with amounts of $160 and $89, respectively. the trailer of a work truck and removed pal budget, also reduced salaries and “nice to see others doing well to- spectators, children and a few pets Wednesday, May 20, Kim M. several hundred dollars worth of tools. day,” adding that he hoped the festi- who watched as the Scotch Plains- Buotempo, 40, of Westfield was ar- Tuesday, May 19, police investigated Residents Oppose val would “spread the word that Fanwood High School Marching rested and charged with driving while a hit-and-run accident that occurred on PILOTs at RP there’s a Scotch Plains for people to Band, veterans groups, local civic intoxicated (DWI) after a motor ve- Martine Avenue. According to police, hicle stop at East Broad and North the victim’s motor vehicle was legally By LAUREN S. BARR visit.” organizations, members of the two Specially Written for The Scotch Plains Fanwood Times Chestnut Streets. She later was released parked when an unknown vehicle struck Earlier in the day, Memorial Day towns’ governing councils and Rep. ROSELLE PARK – Tuesday night’s Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) on her own recognizance. it, causing damage to the rear of the ceremonies were held in Scotch Plains Thursday, May 21, a resident of the vehicle. special meeting to discuss the possibility and Fanwood, beginning with early marched past. 1000 block of Rahway Avenue reported Wednesday, May 20, Brian of Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for a lost Chinese passport. The item has Pugaczewski, 26, of Clifton was ar- the proposed Avalon Bay development been missing for two weeks. rested on an outstanding warrant after a on West Westfield Avenue in Roselle Fred Rossi for The Times Friday, May 22, Juan Murciadiaz, motor vehicle stop. He was processed Park brought several residents out in op- REMEMBERING...Scotch Plains 27, of Elizabeth was arrested after re- and released. position. While many of the residents Mayor Nancy Malool speaks in the sponding to Westfield police headquar- Friday, May 22, Peter Solano, 26, of voiced their concerns over the PILOTs downtown during Monday’s ceremo- and, more specifically, their lack of con- nies marking Memorial Day. ters to satisfy an outstanding traffic Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- tribution to the school system, some in- warrant from Westfield in the amount ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. stead did speak in favor of the project. of $99. He was processed and released He was processed and released. Roselle Park VP, LLC, a joint venture after posting bail. Friday, May 22, a resident of Port- between Avalon Bay and property owner Primary Friday, May 22, Ronald Kolacki, 44, land Avenue reported that he purchased Israel Braunstein, under “builder’s rem- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of North Plainfield was arrested at and paid for an item online and that the edy,” are currently suing the borough. Plainfield police headquarters on out- seller never sent him the item. Avalon Bay is seeking to build rental his administration has already standing contempt-of-court warrants Saturday, May 23, a student at Scotch apartments, which would include the le- achieved in reigning in irresponsible from Westfield and South Plainfield in Plains-Fanwood High School reported gally required number of affordable hous- spending and accounting practices the amounts of $750 and $194, respec- that someone removed her iPod, valued ing units. “Builders remedy” lawsuits on the one hand and focusing on tively. He was committed to the Union at $200, from her unlocked locker. enable developers to try to force munici- smart investments to improve quality County jail in lieu of bail. Saturday, May 23, a resident of Terrill palities to allow for development in order of life on the other,” according to his Friday, May 22, Kevin Paccione, 24, Road reported that her former boy- to accommodate affordable housing quo- campaign website. of Manalapan was arrested on North friend has been harassing her by send- tas for towns. Bill Northgrave, a partner with In the race for state Assembly in the Avenue at Elmer Street on an outstand- ing multiple text messages to her even 21st District, Assemblyman Jon Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing contempt of court warrant from though she has asked him to stop. McManimon and Scotland who the bor- TAPS...Female veterans salute during playing of “Taps” at Memorial Day ough hired for his expertise in PILOT Bramnick is seeking a fourth term Westfield in the amount of $500. He Fanwood with his new running mate, Nancy ceremonies in Scotch Plains. The parade honored “Women in Military Service.” was released after posting bail. Wednesday, May 20, a resident of the agreements, explained that the borough’s Saturday, May 23, police arrested a 200 block of South Martine Avenue share of the property taxes for the site Munoz of Summit. Mr. Bramnick, amount to $60,000 a year with the re- who serves as Republican whip, has 15-year-old male from Roselle for pos- reported that someone entered her home mainder going to the school board and session of alcohol underage on the 400 through an open window. According to pushed for a number of initiatives Union County government. including “performance audits” to Fanwood Council Discusses block of East Broad Street. The juve- police, nothing appears to be missing at Under the PILOT program, the bor- nile was transported to Westfield police this time. ough would collect 10 percent of the identify waste in government spend- headquarters, processed and turned over Thursday, May 21, Vincent C. gross profits of the project, meaning rent ing. Downtown Redevelopment to a responsible individual. Canahui, 29, of Plainfield was arrested and any other fees Avalon Bay would Mrs. Munoz is the wife of the late CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Adam Gartenberg, 42, of Springfield after a motor vehicle stop on Martine charge to residents; 5 percent of the Eric Munoz, who died of a heart was arrested and charged with posses- Avenue and charged with obstruction amount collected would go to the county, condition in April after serving in the Livingston-Wilbur is we’ll receive ter tax bill in the next few weeks. The sion of a controlled dangerous sub- of justice. He was processed and re- with no money being received by the Assembly since 2001. A nurse, she proposals for the next two reports and borough had been awaiting approval stance (less than 50 grams of suspected leased. local board of education. Assuming a 96 said in a letter to District 21 delegates we’ll get approval to move forward.” from Trenton, which is required when marijuana) and possession of drug para- Thursday, May 21, Joseph D. Clark, percent capacity of the building with 215 in April that she has developed a Also on May 20, the borough coun- a quarterly bill changes by more than phernalia after a motor vehicle stop at 25, of Westfield was arrested after a rental apartments, the borough would re- “passion” for education and human cil met to continue discussions of the 5 percent. A letter will be included East Broad Street and Karen Terrace. motor vehicle stop on the 20 block of ceive $554,000 a year. That figure has the potential to grow services issues “both from the per- items to be included on its 2009 capi- with the bills explaining the increase. He was transported to Westfield police South Avenue on an outstanding New- sonal and fiscal perspectives.” tal budget. The borough has not had a “Two thirds of the increase that headquarters, processed and released ark warrant. He was processed and re- over the 30-year agreement as rents and fees rise. According to Mr. Northgrave, if She has worked as a surgical inten- capital budget in two years and offi- [residents] are going to see is coming with multiple summonses. leased. sive care nurse at Yale-New Haven cials are weighing a number of from the school [budget],” Mr. Sunday, May 24, Victor Mendez, 20, Sunday, May 24, Leonard M. Arce, the project were to go forward with regu- lar property taxes, the borough would Hospital in Connecticut and has held projects including street, sidewalk and Tompkins said. of Roselle was arrested and charged 38, of Rahway was arrested after a collect $277,000 a year, with the remain- nursing positions at Massachusetts infrastructure repairs and equipment A meeting is tentatively scheduled with hindering apprehension for alleg- motor vehicle stop on South Avenue on der being split as normal between the edly failing to properly identify him- an outstanding warrant out of Rahway. General, Memorial Sloan-Kettering requests from the various municipal for Wednesday, June 3, to continue board of education and county. This con- Cancer Center in New York and Over- departments. discussions of the capital budget. A self during a motor vehicle stop on East He was processed and released. tract would remain in place for 30 years, South Avenue near Windsor Avenue. Monday, May 25, Lisa C. Wiegandt, look Hospital in Summit. Mrs. Munoz The borough is investigating municipal budget presentation is also at which time the property would revert to has also served as a PTA/PTO presi- whether money previously earmarked scheduled for Monday, June 1. He was transported to Westfield police 29, of Bayonne was arrested on an regular tax status. headquarters, processed and released outstanding Metuchen warrant after a While all of the specifics of the current dent at three schools in Summit, in- for capital projects that has gone un- cluding Summit High School. used can be re-allocated for new items. with a summons. motor vehicle stop on the 400 block of settlement negotiation are not being re- Monday, May 25, Jamar McMillon, LaGrande Avenue. She was processed leased due to a court-imposed “gag or- “While the issue of access to Fred Tompkins, the borough’s chief RVSA healthcare is a high priority, there are financial officer, said he estimated 27, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an and released. der,” Mayor Joseph DeIorio said the bor- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 outstanding contempt of court warrant Tuesday, May 26, Lance D. ough has “tried to keep the public as many challenges taxpayers in New there could be a few hundred thou- from Scotch Plains after a motor ve- Timpanaro, 26, of Plainfield was ar- informed as possible.” He explained that Jersey are facing,” Mrs. Munoz said sand dollars available, however, he authority’s trunk line, and an old ease- hicle stop on Brightwood Avenue just rested on an outstanding Plainfield war- the developer’s request for PILOT is “key in a press release issued by the As- cautioned that some of the funds can- ment protecting the RVSA’s rights into Scotch Plains. He was transported rant after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill component of settlement agreement” and sembly GOP office. “It is my goal to not be diverted. had not been properly filed. The new to Westfield police headquarters, pro- Road. He was processed and released. he is looking for guidance from the public as to whether the litigation should con- help find solutions to these problems.” “There’s about $3 million of un- agreement will permit the property cessed and released after posting $89 Tuesday, May 26, Jennifer Marshall, Upon her swearing-in last week to spent money in capital. We’ll have to owner to construct the new branch bail. 29, of Rahway was arrested on an tinue or if the borough council should enter into a settlement agreement. the Assembly, she was named to the see what it was allocated for,” Mr. while protecting the authority’s ac- Monday, May 25, a resident of the outstanding warrant out of Rahway Health and Senior Services and Hu- Tompkins said. “There are certain cess to the line for servicing. The mayor said the borough has spent 900 block of Willow Grove Road re- after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill $300,000 in legal fees so far, and said that man Services committees. things you can’t touch.” Robert Butvilla of Suplee, Clooney ported that the windshield on his motor Road. Nathaniel Leonard, 29, of PILOTs are being “imposed upon” the Assembly Republican candidate Mr. Tompkins and Ms. McGovern and Company, a Westfield-based ac- vehicle was broken in an incident of Plainfield, a passenger in the vehicle, borough in what he described as “not a Bruce Meringolo, a member of the said they would explore the costs of the counting firm, reported on the criminal mischief. There are no sus- was arrested on outstanding warrants very fair negotiation.” pects at this time. out of Union, Essex and Middlesex Long Hill Township Board of Educa- various projects and the status of money authority’s 2008 audit report, saying Resident Joseph Accardi said that, “30 tion, has made state education fund- already available. Council members no significant issues were found with Monday, May 25, police officers se- counties. Marshall was processed and years from now, my son is going to be cured a clear, Ziploc-style bag contain- released. Leonard was processed and paying for your project.” ing his core campaign issue. He has Anthony Parenti and Russell Huegel the authority’s bookkeeping. called for the elimination of Abbott said they would reach out to depart- Frank Mazzarella, the commissioner ing suspected marijuana while on an turned over to the Union County “We want to develop the...property, unrelated call in the area of 800 Forest Sheriff’s Department. we want to welcome Avalon Bay,” but districts in order to redistribute funds ment heads for more information in an from Clark, questioned, “In our whole among urban and suburban districts. effort to prioritize the requests. organization, not one ‘gig’ at all?” Avenue. The item was placed into the that he said the PILOTs are unfair to evidence locker at Westfield police residents. Mr. Accardi said some people “Fair school funding will reduce Mayor Colleen Mahr said she would Mr. Butvilla replied, “Nothing we move to Roselle Park because they have the burdens we face in our property like updated information regarding headquarters . felt a need to bring to this board’s Monday, May 25, a citizen found a an “excellent” special needs program in taxes and help schools maintain the revenues from the construction office attention.” black change purse containing earplugs their schools and that, if some moved into high quality of education we expect and municipal court before making The board was also informed of in the area of East Broad Street during the new development, it would be “very in our community,” Mr. Meringolo capital budget decisions. Mr. Tompkins efforts to negotiate with the NJDEP the Memorial Day Parade. The item expensive” for the borough. While Mr. Accardi was speaking, said in a letter to delegates. said, to date, these revenues are below regarding air permitting. The nego- was placed into the evidence locker at In terms of the Mountainside coun- totals from last year. tiations are intended to provide the Westfield police headquarters for safe- Avalon Bay Vice-President Ron Ledell began interjecting, and was told to keep cil race, Mr. Venes has said the bor- “We need to tighten up and really authority with flexibility to handle keeping. ough should consider partnering with estimate where we are with the money start up and adjustment of its cogen- quiet by court-appointed Special Master Monday, May 25, Nicholas S. Elizabeth McKenzie. At one point Mr. the County of Union to offer shared for this,” Mayor Mahr said. eration facility without violating the Matamoros, 18, of Kenilworth was ar- Ledell became so agitated, he leapt from services such as bulk pick-up ser- Mr. Tompkins said that residents terms of the authority’s agreements rested on a $200 Union Township traf- his seat, ripped off his jacket and sat back vices and garbage pickup. can expect to receive their third-quar- and mandates from the NJDEP. fic warrant as the result of a motor down at the far end of the room. Though He said municipal taxes in the bor- vehicle stop on the 500 block of North it was offered to him as a possibility, he ough are too high, as are building Avenue, East. He was released after declined to address the residents at the posting bail. end of the question-and-answer session. permit fees, which Mr. Venes said, Mountainside Resident Kevin Murphy said if the “discourages residents and local busi- Tuesday, May 19, a resident reported builder’s remedy lawsuit were success- nesses from undertaking improve- that her wallet was removed from her ful, “you’re going to get a whole lot more ments to their properties.” motor vehicle. The victim suspected roof tops than what’s on the table now.” Mountainside Mayor Robert that a friend who she dropped off at Resident Saul Qersdyn questioned what Viglianti and council members is- work prior to the disappearance of the recourse the borough would have if the sued a statement (see page 5) in re- wallet was responsible. According to Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), who sponse to Mr. Venes’ comments (page police, the victim returned to the would be responsible for making the 2, May 21 issue). suspect’s place of employment and WANTED by the Westfield Po- PILOTs, were to go bankrupt or dissolve. Mr. Northgrave said that the only asset “Demagoguery and misleading asked to search her purse. The suspect lice Department for questioning statements will not make concerning the offense of Robbery. the borough could go after would be the went into a back room alone to retrieve property itself. Mountainside a better place,” accord- her purse, and when the victim searched May 9, 2009 at 1:30 p.m., the above ing to the press release. subject and two black males ap- A joint meeting of the planning board it, she did not find her wallet, police and council will be held on Monday, June “Mountainside’s effective municipal said. The wallet contained $724 in cash proached a man as he walked near 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Roselle Park Borough taxes are lower than any of the towns and identification cards. Rahway Ave. and Norwood Dr.; Council Chambers to present and possi- in [Mr. Venes’ press release.]” Tuesday, May 19, Oscar O. Lopez, demanded cash and cell phone. The bly ratification of the settlement agree- Polls are open on Tuesday, June 2, 38, of Plainfield was arrested and subjects fled in a green vehicle, ment. Because the public hearing on the from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. charged with DWI after police received possibly a Chevy with a spoiler issue may go long, the borough has set a tip from a motorist on Route 22 re- aside Tuesday, June 23, to continue the Registered voters may only vote in roof. Description: Male, 5’10”; the Primary for the party in which Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times garding a possible drunk driver. Ac- White, 180 to 200 pounds; mid 20s; meeting if needed. 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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Childs to Head Economic Meringolo Wants Fairer Crime Bureau for County Formula for School Funding ELIZABETH — Richard Childs, Department since January 1 last year, By PAUL J. PEYTON school and put them into special- the county’s acting public safety will move into his new position on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times education schools,” Mr. Meringolo director, has been appointed as the May 25, Sheriff Froehlich said. AREA — Developing a fairer ap- said. chief of the newly-created Eco- Police Chief Daniel Vaniska will proach to state funding for education The candidate said the state must nomic Crime/Inspection Bureau in assume the title of acting public safety is the central theme of Republican cut spending while cutting taxes the Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff director. Bruce Meringolo’s bid for state As- “across the board” to grow the state’s Ralph Froehlich announced Mon- Given the current economic crisis, sembly in the 21st Legislative Dis- economy. “Eliminate the death tax, day. the bureau was created by the Sheriff’s trict against Assemblyman Jon reduce business taxes so that people Mr. Childs, who had been serving Office to investigate and refer eco- Bramnick of Westfield and newly want to invest in New Jersey,” Mr. as acting director of the Public Safety nomic matters such as credit card sworn-in Nancy Munoz of Summit. Meringolo said. fraud, ponzi schemes and identity A fourth candidate, Long Hill Mayor Mr. Meringolo favors the elimina- Assembly OKs Bill for theft to the Prosecutor’s Office, and George Vitureira, dropped out of the tion of the Council on Affordable provide expert witness testimony for race earlier this month citing an un- Housing (COAH). A licensed real es- Rules for Lt. Governor grand juries and the Superior Court. disclosed health issue. tate broker, he said it is “ridiculous” TRENTON – The State Assembly The office will also conduct public A former Fanwood resident, now that the state is “forcing municipali- last week approved legislation that awareness programs on such matters residing in Long Hill where he serves ties to spend time and energy on af- would impose electoral and campaign to the public. on the school board, Mr. Meringolo fordable housing when the inventory finance requirements upon lieuten- The office will also conduct inter- HEALTH CARE REFORM...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union), left, speaks at said school boards are limited in con- of housing is currently rising.” ant governor candidates. nal investigation, develop and moni- a Washington, D.C. press conference on the Medical Rights Act sponsored by Rep. trolling school costs. He said funding “If we are set on spending public The new post that will become ef- tor internal audit programs, train ap- Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), center, and Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), right. Mr. Lance has joined for Abbott districts along with a lack money for housing, why don’t we just fective in January when the state propriate personnel in the discipline on as a co-sponsor of the legislation. of adequate special-education fund- buy some of the inventory that’s out swears-in its first lieutenant gover- of internal auditing, monitor internal ing has caused school taxes to jump. there? Reduce the supply, and that nor. Voters in 2005 approved a state controls, conduct the performance of “A fair and efficient formula that will stabilize the market,” he said. constitutional amendment creating fiscal analysis and diligence on pro- Court Rules Official Agency distributes the money evenly is the best He said he feels the next governor, the new post. spective vendors and the periodic re- solution for the finances in the state and which he believes will be a Republi- As provided by the constitution, view of the financial profile of exist- the home owner,” he told The Westfield can, will appoint state Supreme Court candidates for lieutenant governor ing vendors, assist the county coun- OPRA Forms Not Required Leader during an interview May 21. judges “that will not legislate from will be selected by the gubernatorial sel in calculating economic damages TRENTON – The Appellate Divi- Citizens should have quick and easy The Abbott v. Burke lawsuit, filed the bench” but will “interpret” law. candidates within 30 days following in civil matters, and assist the county sion of the New Jersey Superior Court access to public records, they belong in the 1980s by the Election Law Mr. Meringolo said he favors this Tuesday’s Primary Election. police internal affairs investigations last week reversed a lower court’s to us.” Center, charged that the state was “smaller, limited government” and The governor will appoint the Lieu- as needed. decision when it ruled that people Ms. Renna’s attorney Richard discriminating against poorer districts “more individual rights.” tenant governor, without the advice According to a county spokes- requesting access to government Gutman stated, “This decision will by not funding them to the levels of “We’ve got a growing problem. and consent of the Senate, as either the man, there will be no additional records under the Open Public mean easier access to public records. wealthier suburban districts. There We’ve got all these pensions out there head of a principal department or an- cost for the creation of the office, as Records Act (OPRA) are not required That’s what the Legislature intended are now 31 Abbott districts in New for people who are not working any other executive or administrative state Mr. Childs will use existing re- to obtain, fill out or submit govern- when they wrote in OPRA’s first sen- Jersey, including Elizabeth and longer,” he said. “When times are good, agency, except that the governor can- sources and manpower. Mr. Childs ment agencies’ official request forms. tence that public records should be Plainfield in Union County. it might be easy to pay out those things, not appoint the lieutenant governor to currently earns $113,470 and will To be valid, the request need only “readily accessible.” “The Abbott decision and the way but when times are bad, that’s an aw- serve as the attorney general. retain this salary. be in writing, including letters, faxes In defense of its position on county schools are funded in this state is just fully tough pill to swallow.” Under the bill (A-3902), candidates “As we have seen, the tough eco- and e-mails, and contain the required OPRA forms, county spokesman wrong. It’s broken, it’s wrong, and there He called the state’s property tax for lieutenant governor and governor, nomic climate continues to breed information. The ruling involved a Sebastian Delia stated that, “the are millions of dollars wasted every rebate program, which has been can- who under the constitution are to seek complex fiscal criminality that re- case filed by Tina Renna, president of County of Union followed a directive year,” Mr. Meringolo said. “I think we celed except for seniors and the dis- election conjointly, would be treated quires a deeper level of investigation. the Union County Watchdog Asso- from the state which actually simpli- should distribute the money evenly. I abled, a “silly program.” as one candidate for the purposes of I have strong confidence in [Richard] ciation, against the County of Union. fied the procedure for residents seek- think we should expand the voucher “We borrow money so we can give campaign contribution and expendi- Childs, who will lead the way in The decision reversed a September ing public records. The procedure program in the Abbott districts and use it back to you around election time,” ture limits and public financing. investigating these matters, and raise 6, 2007, decision by Union County worked well when used by thousands competition as the basis for improving Mr. Meringolo said. “How about you The bill also requires that, when a awareness,” Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Law Division Judge Kathryn Brock. of people who received their requested education in Abbott, not dollars.” reduce my taxes so I don’t have to give gubernatorial candidate is accepting said. According to the lawsuit, on March public records. The candidate said he believes tax you the money in the first place.” public financing and is required, there- Childs said he looked forward to 13, 2006, Ms. Renna sent an e-mail “The fact is this procedure is reform to reduce the overall amount He said New Jersey’s income tax is fore, to participate in two debates, the his new position. request to the county for an electronic timely and efficient, and the only raised locally for school taxes is a 9 percent compared to 3 percent in candidates for lieutenant governor “This is my area of specialization, copy of a 2005 resolution. She was one who ever complained about it “harder battle” to win than changing Pennsylvania and 6 percent in New will be required to participate in one and it is becoming increasingly im- denied the resolution on the grounds was the one individual who filed yet how the state distributes some $11 York. He said lower taxes would at- debate. portant to be attentive to the protec- that the request was not made on another lawsuit that wasted taxpay- billion in state education aid. tract people and businesses to the state. Under the bill, a candidate for lieu- tion and safeguarding of our assets,” county’s official OPRA request form ers’ money.” “Without public outcry on tax re- Commenting on the selection of tenant governor must meet the same Mr. Childs said. “This bureau will as per Government Records Council’s form, the Legislature is not going to Nancy Munoz to fill her late husband’s campaign financial disclosure require- also provide the county with the added (GRC) Advisory Opinion, which ad- do anything,” he said. “But taking the Assembly seat, Mr. Meringolo said, ments as a candidate for governor, ex- benefit of investigating internal mat- vised that requestors must use offi- Lance Co-Signs Bill to current funding and reallocating it so “Union County bosses picked who cept that the disclosure statement would ters as well.” cial forms in making OPRA requests. Med. Rights of Patients that you have an even distribution runs on the [Union County Regular be required to be filed on or before the Mr. Childs is a former state Divi- will be possible with a new governor Republican Organization] line” as The Appellate Division said the WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. 30th day following the day the candi- sion of Criminal Justice detective and OPRA provision setting forth the re- and will reduce taxes in every district opposed to Morris County, where bal- date for lieutenant governor is selected Newark police officer. Before serv- Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) an- in this state.” lot position is selected by draw, “so it quirements for a valid record request nounced he has co-sponsored health by the gubernatorial candidate. ing the county as acting public safety states, “[a] request for access to a Breaking down education aid, the is a much more open and fair process.” The bill also requires a candidate to director, Mr. Childs, 62, a Westfield care reform legislation that would candidate said Camden, an Abbott Polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. government record shall be in writing prevent the federal government from disclose involvement with an issue ad- resident, had served several years as a and hand-delivered, mailed, transmit- district, receives $19,000 in aid per to 8 p.m. The legislative district vocacy committee, as gubernatorial can- part-time civil litigation investigator taking control over health care deci- pupil compared to $750 per pupil in spreads across parts of Union, Morris ted electronically or otherwise con- sions doctors make for their patients. didates are required to do. The legisla- in the county counsel’s office, and veyed to the appropriate custodian.” Westfield. Total per-pupil spending and Somerset counties, as well as tion also gives the Election Law En- has also assisted on accounting mat- The Medical Rights Act, which is in Abbott districts is around $20,000 Millburn in Essex County. “We conclude that the form should co-authored by Republican Reps. Mark forcement Commission the authority to ters. be used, but no request for informa- to $25,000. Long Hill per-pupil spend- issue any advisory opinions that relate to Mr. Childs has served as a self- Kirk (Ill.) and Charlie Dent (Pa.), would ing is $11,000. tion should be rejected if such form is guarantee that private health care can- PA Thanks Feds for candidates for lieutenant governor, in- employed certified public accountant, not used,” according to the court rul- “So, competition through a voucher cluding temporary regulations that may certified fraud examiner and state li- not be denied by government restric- program…into those Abbott districts Rescinding Auctions ing. “Nevertheless these legitimate tions. The legislation bans govern- be adopted on an emergency basis, as the censed private detective for the past policy concerns (of whether to re- I feel is the best way to improve AREA — The Port Authority (PA) of commission deems necessary. 23 years. ment interference into the doctor-pa- education,” he said. New York and New Jersey has applauded quire an OPRA form) must cede to tient relationship by protecting the The bill was approved 45-29-3 and A Newark native, he began his ca- the broader policy of governmental Mr. Meringolo said transportation United States Transportation Secretary now heads to the Senate for more reer by serving in the Newark Police rights of Americans to receive the care and out-of-district placements are “just Ray LaHood’s decision to cancel the transparency and the right of citizens they need, when they need it. consideration. Department in 1968. to have open and virtually unfettered eating a larger and larger portion” of previous administration’s decision to Mr. Lance said he believes school budgets. He proposed having auction off flight slots at New York-area access to government records.” healthcare reform should be a bipar- In response to the court’s ruling, counties “designated as the delivery airports to the highest bidder. tisan effort that strengthens and re- mechanism for special education.” The PA argued that the slots “would Ms. Renna stated, “I’m glad that the tains the current employer-based in- courts have finally held that my 2006 He said he was disappointed that raise ticket prices with no improve- surance system; lowers costs through the state opted to close 18 special- ments in service.” e-mail record request was valid and legal reform and electronic medical shot down the stifling bureaucracy of education schools to save $4 million. “We share the secretary’s concern records; provides refundable tax cred- Some 560 children were moved back about alleviating delays, which is why having to obtain an official form. its for individuals and families to help JUNE 2009 EVENTS into the mainstream districts.“That’s we have begun a broad-based Na- them afford and buy insurance, and (special-education schools) only tional Alliance to Advance NextGen at the Westfield Memorial Library allows businesses and the uninsured about $7,100 per kid. 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This option al- By Paul Peyton of office in the County Courthouse, at 2 lows voters to pick up their ballots, Ex-Westfielder Appointed Next capital for a judicial conference al- Broad Street in Elizabeth, this Satur- vote in privacy and deposit them in a though she was not listed as a panelist day, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for secured lockbox – all at the same NYC Health Commissioner or participant, according to voters seeking last-minute absentee office through 3 p.m. on Monday, June New York City Mayor Michael abajournal.com. President Barack ballots. The office will be open for 1. Completed ballots will be kept in a Bloomberg on May 20 appointed Obama nominated Judge Sonia voters seeking absentee ballot appli- secure lockbox under the control of former Westfield resident Dr. Tho- Sotomayor of the New York City- cations who will be unable to vote at the Union County Board of Elections, mas Farley, 53, to head the city’s based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- the polls in the Primary Election on who will collect them for counting. Department of Health and Mental peals on Tuesday. Tuesday, June 2. The Westfield annex Voters may download the form at Hygiene. Dr. Farley currently heads Judge Woodand and her family office will not be available for last- the Clerk’s website, ucnj.org/ctyclerk/ Tulane University’s Department of moved from Westfield to Texas in the minute absentee ballot requests. absent04.html, but must bring the Community Health Sciences and the 1960s when her father, who worked for Walk-in applications are accepted completed application to the Clerk’s Prevention Research Center in the Exxon, was transferred to Houston. up to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 1, the Office on Saturday or Monday. For School of Public Health and Tropical Vas Indicted on Corruption day before the Primary Election. Vot- more information, contact the County LESSON LEARNED… State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) and New Medicine. ers will be able to drop off their com- Clerk’s office at (908) 527-4996. Jersey Office of Child Support Services Assistant Director Alisha Griffin, far A pediatrician and epidemiologist, Charges For Misuse of Funds right, poses with Westfield resident and Roosevelt Intermediate School student he is an infectious-disease specialist. Assemblyman and former Perth Asher Horowitz who was awarded third place in the New Jersey Department of He also led New York City’s efforts to Amboy mayor Joseph Vas has been Human Services’ (DHS) 2009 Teen Media Contest. The ceremony, held May 18, make calorie information accessible indicted on federal corruption educated young people on the responsibilities of parenthood. The winners’ in chain restaurants and to reduce the charges, The Star-Ledger has re- artwork will be featured in the DHS Office of Child Support Services’ 2010 salt content of processed foods. He ported. He has been charged with calendar and will be on display at the Statehouse from June 15 to June 19. replaces Dr. Thomas Frieden, who was misusing funds from a state afford- Keep a cool head named by President Barack Obama to able-housing program through the PILOT Payments for Borough head the Centers for Disease Control sale of an apartment building he and save this summer and Prevention in Atlanta. owned. His longtime aide, Melvin Corzine Eliminates Rebate Ramos, was also charged. with Petro! Redevelopment Questioned Vas has pleaded not guilty to state Programs to Cut Deficit By LAUREN S. BARR officials and residents could ask ques- charges of stealing $5,000 from the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tions strictly related to the developer’s Governor Jon Corzine has proposed city, as well as rigging a public lottery ROSELLE PARK – At last Thurs- desire for Payments in Lieu of Taxes to eliminate property tax rebates to to help former personal driver Anthony day night’s meeting of the Roselle (PILOTs). If permitted, the borough close a $2-billion budget gap. State Jones win the opportunity to purchase Park Borough Council, residents would retain 95 percent of the pay- Treasurer David Rousseau said se- a home through the Perth Amboy Home voiced their continued concern re- ments and the County of Union would nior citizens and the disabled would Program, which provides affordable garding the proposed Avalon Bay get 5 percent. The borough’s school still receive checks, the Associated housing for low-income residents. Vas development project on West system would not receive any funding Press has reported. State Senate Presi- served as Perth Amboy’s mayor for 18 Westfield Avenue. from the development. dent Richard Codey has said he does years until he lost his re-election bid GET A Roselle Park VP, LLC, a joint ven- Several residents in attendance at not feel the programs will be restored last May to Wilda Diaz. ture between Avalon Bay and property the council meeting have formed The for at least two years. Ex-NJ Prosecutor Charged Ninety-Three Percent of owner Israel Braunstein, are currently Concerned Citizens of Roselle Park, In Slaying of Informant suing the borough under the “builder’s and were wearing t-shirts that read “I Judges Agree to Furloughs Former federal prosecutor Paul remedy” provision. “Builders remedy” Pay” as part of their protest in allow- Ninety-three percent of New Jersey’s REBATE Bergrin, 53, of Marlboro has been lawsuits enable developers to try to ing the development to use PILOTs. state judges have agreed to furloughs force municipalities to allow for devel- Resident Jacob Magiera said, charged in connection with the slay- requested by the Corzine Administra- ing of an FBI informant. Bergrin was opment in order to accommodate mu- “Avalon Bay should pay taxes” the tion to reduce state spending. Of the nicipal affordable housing quotas same as all other property owners. indicted, along with three others, with 422 judges, only 30 have declined to operating a racketeering operation that brought by the state’s Council on Af- Saul Qersdyn, a member of The take a furlough and reduce their pay, UP TO fordable Housing (COAH). Concerned Citizens, asked the coun- included wire fraud, money launder- according to a Gannett News Bureau ing and efforts to shield criminal cli- Officials have said the borough is cil if a list of questions he had previ- report. Courts closed May 22 and will unwilling to rezone the property to ously submitted regarding the PI- ents from prosecution, nj.com reported. be shut again on Friday, June 29. Karrow, Doherty Face off allow for redevelopment into 249 LOT payments was answered and The state Constitution prevents rental apartments, which would in- when he would receive a response. $ judges’ salaries from being reduced. In Race to Succeed Lance 1,000 clude the legally required number of Borough Attorney William Lane said Superior Court and Tax Court judges affordable housing units. that a response has been prepared Among the contested Primary races are paid $165,000, while Appellate this Tuesday is that of the special state According to court papers obtained but, because he is not the attorney Division judges are paid $175,534. by The Westfield Leader and The handling the litigation, he did not Senate contest for the Republican with $0 down Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, after want to make the decision as to Ex-Westfielder was Among nomination in the 23rd Legislative District covering Hunterdon and War- being approached by Mr. Braunstein whether or not the answers could be Two Finalists for High Court and Avalon Bay in 2007, the borough released to the public. ren Counties. Assemblyman Michael and 0% interest Westfield native Judge Diane Doherty of Oxford is opposing state adopted a redevelopment plan for the Mr. Lane said that some of the Wood, of the Chicago-based 7th U.S. site and sought multiple proposals questions may not be restricted to the Senator Marcia Karrow of Flemington Circuit Court of Appeals, was among in the race for State Senate. Sen. for 6 months for a proposed project. According to PILOTs and he did not feel comfort- the top two finalists to fill the seat the court papers, Mr. Braunstein able being the one to make the evalu- Karrow won a GOP convention to fill being vacated on the Supreme Court the vacancy left when Leonard Lance wanted apartment builder Avalon Bay ation. He told Mr. Qersdyn that the of the United States by retiring Jus- to be the developer, but the borough council is trying “to give (the resi- was elected to Congress. The winner when you buy any qualified tice David Souter. Speculation began will face Democrat Harvey Baron of made it clear that it would seek other dents) as much information as the last week when she was in the nation’s proposals for the site. While the use court will allow.” Flemington in November. Bryant central A/C system of eminent domain was an option, the In other business, funding for recre- from Petro!* borough believed that it had a coop- ational equipment and improvements erative relationship with Mr. to the borough’s field house was ap- Helping Accident Braunstein and would not need to use proved in the amount of $62,924. Half that option. of the money appropriated was re- Borough officials are currently ceived through the Union County Kids Victims Everyday under a gag order to comment on the Recreation Trust Fund Grant. case, and Elizabeth McKenzie has At the start of the meeting, Juan been appointed as a special master by Allende and Matthew Blakewicz, mem- state Superior Court Judge Marianne bers of the Roselle Park Emergency Espinosa to mediate the case. A por- Medical Services , were recognized by tion of the gag order was lifted to the council for their work on a CPR call allow for a special meeting so borough where they revived a patient.

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P_09104 www.goleader.com Page 4 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Shouldn’t We Be Spending Our DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D And the County of Union, NJ. County Tax Dollars More Wisely? Diction Deception Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce The Union County Board of Freehold- $580,000 dog park/run in Echo Lake Park! with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association ers seem to be out of touch with the Yes, they destroyed a golf course (worth The others are made up. Are you sharp seriousness of the fiscal times in which millions) that thousands of taxpayers used Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- many now struggle to live. They closed on a daily basis (and paid greens fees for tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Oak Ridge Golf Course due to a pur- the privilege) to build a park for dogs that If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ported $740,000 loss (questionable, since maybe a hundred people/dogs might use. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 they themselves admit that accurate For $580,000 I sure hope its state of the art! vidual. If you get three – word expert. If records have not been maintained for Please come out to the next freeholder POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – you must have a lot of each course). In addition, they are now in meeting at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 the process of spending at Galloping Hill: beth (6th Floor) next Thursday, May 28, All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. approximately $300,000 renovating the at 7 p.m. and watch your money being come from the board game Diction single nine into an executive course, $1 spent (or should I say wasted). Mind you, Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman million for a new clubhouse, $2 million these line items are not for preexisting Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER for a new driving range, and $3 million social programs. They are George’s and 1. Tew – To hurry or work fussily Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo for a new storage shed. Not to mention the the Board of Freeholders folly, for I know 2. Loriot – The golden oriole of Europe COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION cost of destroying the Oak Ridge course, of no taxpayer in Union County who 3. Poephagous – Grass eating Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly which County Manager George Devanney requested that Oak Ridge Golf course be 4. Poikilonymy – The mingling of EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS reported at the last freeholder meeting did closed and the $6 million plus improve- names or terms from different systems of Ben Corbin not cost the taxpayers anything. I’m no ments to an already fine course at Gallop- nomenclature SERVICES accountant and for sure George is no ing Hill be made. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe manager if he thinks the county workers Shouldn’t we be spending our tax dol- LUCIFUGOUS One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 who performed his act of destruction of lars more wisely during this economic 1. Vague; hard to understand the course did it for free! I fear all is lost downturn? If you agree please come to 2. Translucent if the man in charge of the county budget the next freeholder meeting. Change is 3. Avoiding light; nocturnal can’t understand that county employees possible, but only with your participa- 4. Animals that contain a substance in don’t work for free. tion. their blood that combine with enzymes to Bring Back the ‘In-Town’ Mail Slot produce light As if this wasn’t bad enough, the free- Jim Buettner Tax collectors in our towns are worried that the pay- fully to Garwood; taking perhaps two or more days for a holders are now planning to build a GRIFFE Cranford 1. A ditch or a moat ment of your property tax bill by U.S. Mail may arrive late letter to arrive at its designated address – or perhaps to 2. A steward and subject you to the late fee charge. never arrive at all. Freeholders Need to Make 3. In law, a notary or scrivener Susan Noon, Westfield tax collector, called the Westfield Even the dimmest bulb can see the ridiculousness in this 4. The child of Negro and mulatto Post Office last week because of her concern. She was – but the smartest consultants and management working SCLEROGENOUS informed that all mail from northern New Jersey now goes for the Post Office must seem to think it’s a great idea. Decisions By and For the People 1. Scaly or horny to Newark first, then it is sorted and then goes to Kearny. Amazing. And, we guess, even the State of New Jersey Union County closed Oak Ridge golf (fewer no-bid contracts being resolutioned 2. Becoming thick or hard From Kearny, it comes back to Westfield and only then it does not trust the Post Office schema, as they will charge course to save $410,000, though it ben- out). There is free garage parking avail- 3. Filmy or sticky efited thousands of golfers, but it will able now in Elizabeth. Mobile meetings 4. Having many legs, such as with is delivered here. Sometimes it only takes one or two days, you penalties for lateness resulting from the mail. spend $586,972 to upgrade a dog park. have brought more than the three of us but it is possible that it may be late or never arrive Of course, New Jersey government, having been bun- centipedes The dog park, which could also be “members of the public” out. THANATOPHIDIA altogether. gling for decades, is anxious to charge anyone a penalty called a fence, is the only one in Union But, in one major area, the county still 1. Poisonous snakes To further aggravate the situation, the State of New for any reason for the sake of increasing revenue. County. We do have two other golf has a ways to go: governing. Sure, they 2. An adnormal fixation with death Jersey’s Division of Taxation has advised her that when A reader, Tim Boyle, pointed out to us that mail from the courses. So, on that score it makes sense. get to make the decisions, but it must be 3. Birds of prey, such as hawks or you choose to pay your property taxes by mail, you get outpost of the Roman Empire could get to Rome in 10 But, unless plans are afoot to charge ad- decisions by and for the people who they falcons convenience, but you also assume all the risks and liabili- days. He used Wikipedia as his reference. As solid as Mr. mission to get inside the fence, expected need to hear from, and not after a decision 4. Spiders ties if your payment is received late or not at all. Neither Boyle is on his research and knowledge of history, we revenue is $0 with very little possibility has been taken. Oak Ridge was closed in the municipality, nor the United State Postal Service, nevertheless consulted with Angus McDonald, a frequent for growth. A well-run golf course in a 41 days with no public input beyond densely populated area, which doesn’t whining at the decision. $586,972 is be- More letters on pages 5, 18 assumes any liability for a late or improperly handled mail visitor to Westfield. have property taxes or mortgage debt, ing spent on improving a dog park when delivery. If your property tax payment is received late, Mr. McDonald is an historian in South Shields, En- could easily turn a profit if everybody pension payments are being deferred, you are fully responsible for all accrued interest and gland. He gives tours of Hadrian’s Wall (near Newcastle). paid for their rounds. workers are being laid off, and golf courses Letters to penalties. He confirmed to us that the bulk of mail from Hadrian’s In the last two years that I’ve been are being closed. This is not the people’s Many people believe that the postmark on their pay- Wall went by galley ship to Rome and took three weeks. attending these freeholder meetings, I’ve agenda though it may be somebody else’s. the Editor ment envelope protects them from late charges on prop- But, with mail by “Chariot Express,” mail could get to seen some good things. Draft agendas are I still wonder whose? erty tax payments. While it may be true for payment of Rome in less than 10 days. See his letter below. We thank now on the Internet hours before the meet- John Bury Dick Samuel Suggests federal income taxes, apparently it’s not true for the State Mr. McDonald for sharing his knowledge with those of us ing instead of being handed out minutes Kenilworth of New Jersey. here, over the pond. before and those agendas are slimmer Council Waive Salaries Many of us can remember when there were two slots for That’s 2,000 years ago and the Roman Empire had not Editor’s note: The Scotch Plains mayor mail at the post office – In Town and Out of Town. For even discovered soap. But they had terrific roads, fabu- Why Is S. Plains Spending Going Up earns $6,500 a year and the four council Westfield, In Town also included the adjacent towns such lous water systems – and efficient mail. members make $6,000 a year. **** as Mountainside, Garwood and Scotch Plains. Mail would Most everyone likes their postman and relies on the In These Tough Economic Times? I have always thought of a leader as be delivered the same day – sometimes there were even U.S. Mail. Would it not be great if current Post Office The discussions I’ve read in this news- costs, nonetheless spending is going up someone who is out in front, showing two deliveries on the same day! management would relearn the lessons of the Roman paper regarding the proposal by the Scotch by almost 4 percent? Why? In these tough people the direction to go by example. So, it seems absurd that a letter mailed in Westfield to Empire? Plains Township Council to establish a economic times, where private business By that definition, we have only one an address one mile away in say Garwood, goes to Until then, we believe it’s time to bring back the ‘In sewer authority so that the costs previ- is drastically cutting back and laying leader on the Scotch Plains Township Newark, then to Kearny, then to Cranford(?), then hope- Town’ mail slot. ously covered by the town’s budget and people off, and taxpayers have less money Council, Councilman [Kevin] Glover. At by residents’ property taxes can now be to spend – including to spend on local the budget meeting of May 18, Council- billed separately so that spending can be taxes – why is spending still going up? It man Glover suggested that the council The Roman Postal Courier Service; Cursus Publicus increased more than allowed under the ought to be going down. (A radical members waive their $6,000-a-year sala- state’s cap misses a larger point. thought!) The town does not build bridges ries to help balance the budget. There My name is Angus McDonald, and Express was a fast mail service of relay spend a holiday (vacation) with them in While it is obvious that what the town- or other infrastructure, does not provide were no takers from the rest of the coun- regular visitor to Westfield. I am living riders crossing the United States from St England. ship council is doing is an end-around the stimulus funds, does not pay unemploy- cil. and working here in the North East of Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, But how long did messages and mail state cap (moving the sewage costs out of ment benefits, does not bail out banks and Mayor [Nancy] Malool, who, as one of England. I am employed by the North California. The service began in April take to reach their destinations? Well, the budget to make room for other spend- auto companies, nor does it fund the mili- her early acts as mayor, had the law East Museum service. One of our museum 1860 to October 1861. A total of 190 Pony Express riders could ride the nearly ing in the budget) and that this will result tary. What is it doing that requires it to changed so she could pocket fees from sites is the Roman fort here at South Pony Express stations were placed about 2,000 miles distance across the USA in in an increase in costs to residents (since spend more money next year than it did weddings she performed, seemed of- Shields. The fort is 4 miles to the eastern every 10 miles; this covered the 2,000 about 10 days. It took a similar amount of what used to be included in our taxes will this year? Why isn’t it reducing its costs fended by the suggestion. Councilman end of Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Roman miles of the route — 10 miles was about time to carry a letter from the Northern now be paid directly by us in addition to as every other business and person is [Jeffrey] Strauss, rather than offer to go Emperor Hadrian in the years 120/25 AD. the maximum distance a horse could frontier back to Imperial Rome. The our taxes), the real issue, I believe, is why doing? along, angrily suggested that Glover be The wall and its forts were built to span gallop. The Pony Express became the Roman mail rider could ride up to about are our property taxes go up anyway? Undoubtedly, part of the reason are the the only one to do so. The other members the country at its narrowest point. The nation’s main means of east-west 65 miles per day, or even double that if the According to reports last week in this so-called mandatory increases in retire- of the council sat mute. wall, 73 miles in length, divided the land communication before the arrival of the message was urgent, i.e., the death of an paper, the tentative budget proposes a ment and pension benefits and, perhaps, The council, which is considering lay- of what is now modern Scotland and telegraph. The service kept the United Emperor. It is worth keeping in mind that property tax increase of $1.2 million. It also increases in salaries already agreed ing off employees to save money, should England. It was manned by thousands of States in touch with events in the country, bad news travels faster than good news. appears that this, in part, is because other to by the town. If so, then so be it. If the have at least shown some leadership by Roman soldiers. Our fort was a major part as civil war loomed. This is still the case today. revenue, which the town relies on (such council agreed to increases that can’t be considering lowering their own salary. of this massive Roman defense system. The Romans had similar problems; wars, Horse relays were a very important as permit fees and the like), has decreased renegotiated it ought to take responsibil- We all take modern forms of uprisings and mayhem often spread across part of the Roman Post system, but so was Dick Samuel as result of the recession. That makes ity for having done so and take the politi- Scotch Plains communications for granted. At a press the empire. News of these events was spread marching and sea travel. A Roman Legion sense; some revenue streams are down so cal heat and cut other costs to reduce of a button, we can send instant messages by the mail and its system of couriers. could march 50 miles a day. About the taxes have to go up to cover the shortfall. actual spending, not reduce the rate of around the world; e-mail and cell phones The Romans adopted its postal system same distance per day would be travelled But our taxes (including of course the increases, rather than increase property County Government have superseded the postal services (slow from the great Persian Empire, where a at sea. We have on record here at South new sewer fees which we will be paying) taxes and adding sewer fees in these tough mail as it was called). But, in the days of relay of riders along the road network Shields Fort such a journey. The Roman will be going up by far more than is economic times. Taxpayers ought to real- Going to the Dogs? the mighty Roman Empire, hand-deliv- would pass letters and messages to each Emperor Septimius Severus who died needed to cover the shortfall from these ize that these so-called mandatory in- While health insurance costs rise 12 ered mail and messages were a major other. They would ride all day and make nearby in York in the early 2nd century non-tax revenues. Why is that? Is it be- creases (not to mention the expected in- percent, and our town officials must cut form of communication and as important good speed. had his ashes transported to Rome from cause the town’s spending will be going creases over the next few years in the dozens of jobs to stay under a 4-percent as today’s electronic mail. However, the Roman Emperor South Shields. It is recorded the journey up? sewer costs) aren’t going to go away. budget increase, we must also now hear Cursus Publicus was the courier service Augustus decided to change this system, took three weeks covering about 50 sea Not so obvious from the news reports These costs are going to get worse next our county officials deem it necessary to of the Roman Empire. It was created by whereby one man would ride the whole miles per day at 2 knots. It may have taken is that the town’s spending will be in- year and in the years after that because of spend $600,000 on a dog park without the first Emperor, Augustus 27BC-14AD distance with the message. He would three weeks to transport his ashes back to creasing by about 3.7 percent next year the number of people on the town’s pay- any public discussion whatsoever? to transport messages, officials and tax change horses and eat at the relay stations. Rome, but the news of his death was (this year’s budget was $24.6 million and roll and because those retirement and Are our county freeholders so arrogant revenues from one province to another. The service was slower, but since the carried by the imperial postal system back next year’s seems to be $25.5 million). pension benefit costs will only go up and out of touch with the realities of the This service was still in use over 500 information carried stayed with the rider to Rome in about 10 days. Remember, the That increase doesn’t take into account more and more as the town’s employees current fiscal crisis that they have no years later. But how did the service operate who had rode all the way (first-hand Roman Emperor is the most important that the town won’t be paying the sewer reach retirement age. shame in approving such a large, unnec- and how long did it take for messages to information) there was less chance of the man in the world, so any news about him costs next year. So, the town’s spending The taxes in Scotch Plains are already essary “pet” project? travel across the empire? message being lost. was very important. The same can be said compared year to year on the same basis too high, and they are only going to go The answer, sadly, is “yes,” and it is The Roman world had a first class road Much of the information carried by the of your President in our modern era of will actually be going up by more than 3.7 higher. The time to reduce actual spend- business as usual down in Elizabeth. I am system. So, a series of forts and stations Imperial Post was concerning military instant commutations. percent. ing (and not disguise it by moving costs thankful that we have Tina Renna and her were spread out along the Roman matters. Provinces were always in touch In the 21st century, our own postal It seems to me that the real question we out of the budget to be paid by us sepa- group to put a light on the back-office highways and byways, which connected with Rome and each other. The Imperial services still operate a relay services of ought to be getting an answer to is “Why rately) is now. shenanigans going on at our county level the Roman provinces. These relay points mail service gave the legions the capacity sorts, but instead of horses we use mail is spending going up so much?” There of government. or stations provided fresh horses, food to summon reinforcements or even to vans, trains and aircraft to transport our Richard Fortunato have been reports of layoffs and cut- Scotch Plains John Dencker and shelter to Roman dispatch riders, withdraw its forces. The military liked to messages and mail around the country. backs. Even with those efforts to cut who would carry messages and mail all keep in touch with its headquarters, just We do not have an imperial postal system Westfield over eastern and western Europe. The as the case in today’s military forces. today. I may be wrong, but I bet that the forts also supplied vehicles for While the military had the imperial postal U.S. President sends his important mail SP Officers Shouldn’t Be Made Pawns Thanks to All Whom magistrates, tax collectors and officers of service, the average citizen sent letters by private government courier. the court on Roman official business and messages to friends across the sea, Only the postal methods have changed, In Game Being Played Mayor Malool Supported Project ‘79 This very same rider relay system was via slaves and travelling friends; and any- but the speed of delivery and lost mail, is Project ’79 is our alternative program adopted for use in the United States during body else who could carry a message. We still something we all complain about. I have traveled throughout New Jersey with us to prevent a public safety hazard here at Westfield High School. We be- the 1860s. The Pony Express was copied have letters from a Roman garrison com- Angus McDonald to assist PBA Locals and municipal gov- due to the loss of police officers in her lieve that our students learn much and from the Roman system. The Pony mander inviting friends and guests to South Shields, U.K. ernments in working together to protect town, the mayor seems to have planned benefit greatly by reaching out to others. law enforcement jobs during these diffi- layoffs from the moment she was sworn To this end, our students have been work- cult financial times. In most places our into office in January. Her attitude seems ing toward building a school, clinic and assistance is welcome and the PBA and to be more personal than based in finan- water purification system in the Domini- local government have worked together cial fact and her unwillingness to share in can Republic. to prevent the layoff of law enforcement an honest working relationship with the On Friday, May 15, our Project seniors officers. This is important because public PBA should be a concern to the people of held a silent auction to augment our con- safety is the primary obligation of gov- Scotch Plains. tribution. It was a resounding success due ernment and because we know that dur- The mayor has withheld financial in- in largest part to the contributions from a ing economic downturns crime grows. formation from the PBA, ignored the generous Westfield community. We That is why I am surprised and con- Chief of Police’s request to avoid layoffs would like to thank all of the donors who cerned with the behavior of Scotch Plains by waiting for federal grants, filed for enthusiastically supported our efforts. Our Mayor Nancy Malool. Rather than work layoffs while withholding the informa- students learned even more about the tion from the PBA and recently even spirit of cooperation in these uncertain refused to honor deceased law enforce- times and in this fragile economy as so Existing Park Sufficient ment officers with a simple resolution many of you offered donations and sup- during National Police Week. In fact, it is port. We appreciate you. For Dog Owners’ Needs hard to know what her agenda is because Editor’s Note: The following letter was the number needed to avoid layoffs has Peter Horn, Coordinator sent to members of the Union County changed wildly from $500,000 to $90,000 WHS Project ’79 Board of Chosen Freeholders and copied during various talks town administrators to The Westfield Leader and Scotch have had with the PBA. Every time the Community Project Plains-Fanwood Times. PBA presents an opportunity to maintain We are taxpayers and dog owners who public safety in the town, Mayor Malool Was Great Success have used the dog park and we are very moves the target. I would like to thank the friends and upset that you would spend $600,000 to The proposed layoffs couldn’t come at neighbors, who, on Saturday, May 16, improve the dog park in Echo Lake Park. a worse time. Crime is up 8 percent in helped to clean up the wooded wetlands If times were flush and we all had money Union County in the first six months of in Westfield, known as “Hiney Hill.” In to burn, sure, the dog park would cer- 2009. The officers to be laid off include less than five hours, adults, teenagers and tainly benefit from improvement. How- an Iraq War vet who was injured serving children put all the debris combed from ever, you must know that this is not such our country, a K-9 officer who provided the woods and stream into two large piles. a time. We are all watching our pennies for the unit with no cost to the town, a bi- A Boy Scout and his father from Troop and making tough choices – learning to lingual officer and a veteran cop who was 273 recycled aluminum cans. distinguish between wants and needs. recently recruited to join his hometown Special thanks to Mayor Andy Certainly, the existing dog park in its force. These officers represent some of Skibitsky, Councilman Mark Ciarrocca current condition is sufficient to meet the the best law enforcement has to offer and and family, town engineer Chris McAloon needs of dog owners, and the improve- they and public safety shouldn’t be made and the Westfield DPW for supporting, ments can be put on hold until the economy pawns in a game the mayor seems to helping and making this community rebounds. playing for no clearly defined reason. project a huge success. Susan and Rick Debbie Anthony Wieners John Colasanti Westfield State President, NJSPBA Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 5 County Freeholders and Manager Owe Campaign Release Lonegan Will Create Jobs; Taxpayers Better Money Management Re-elect Mountainside Councilmen Christie Cannot Add I enjoy the use of the county golf courses the building that was the clubhouse of the A recent campaign release by Carmine All this has been done while keeping On Thursday, May 21, 2009, NJ101.5’s paying jobs, we in turn get Abbott fund- every now and then, but would not de- very course that is being closed. Venes in The Westfield Leader compared our effective tax rate the lowest in Union Jim Gearhart played a recording of Gov- ing, pre-K, the Supreme Court appoin- scribe myself as an avid golfer. While The March 5 release on the Union Mountainside to various surrounding County. ernor Jon Corzine telling us how we were tees, and the like. disappointed that Oak Ridge was to close County website states that the closing of towns regarding taxes. One statement that we will not argue going to give us property tax rebates and Let us not forget how a Republican this year, never to return, I recognized the Oak Ridge Golf Course would result First and foremost, Mountainside’s ef- with in Mr. Venes’ press release is that tax savings a couple of years ago. It struck Governor gave the unions a non-negoti- that these were tougher times for the in savings of $740,000 to the county. This fective municipal taxes are lower than Mountainside is a great town and can be me that it sounds a lot like Chris Christie’s ated 9 percent pension increase, so that he taxpayer and sacrifices were needed from represents only 3 percent of the $24- any of the towns mentioned in the article. greater. Demagoguery and misleading advertisement in the media. Mr. Christie could get elected. In addition, how can we all of us. I felt satisfied that fiscal restraint million budget gap Union County faces in Second, it was stated that all of the statements will not make Mountainside a is telling us he is going to cut our taxes, forget Senator Kean’s run for the Senate and tough decisions were being made by the year ahead. Oak Ridge had an operat- towns experienced a reduction in state aid better place. The solid fiscally respon- but not tell us how. It has been said that against Senator Menendez. You know our county government to meet a budget. ing loss of $410,000 over the last season. and is not an excuse to raise municipal sible leadership provided by councilmen fool me once shame on you, fool me twice that his “Menendez is under Federal No sooner than I was to forget about Better management could have im- taxes. It is a fact that almost every munici- Lane and Messler will help Mountainside shame on me. Criminal Investigation” campaign plat- the issue, I am reading how our freehold- proved the utility received and Oak Ridge pality in New Jersey did experience a become an even better place to live. For We remember that the Republican Party form. Well, Senator Menendez is still free ers have approved $600,000 for improve- should have contributed much more than reduction in state aid. However, as you these reasons Bill Lance and Bob Messler appears to be clueless on how to regain and sitting in D.C. Great job N.J. Repub- ments to the Echo Lake Dog Park and the savings of $740,000 realized from the may recall Governor Jon Corzine slashed deserve your support for re-election to the influence in Trenton. Chris Christie ad- lican Party — talk about a “gang that $500,000 to go toward the refurbishing of closing. The bloated costs incurred to the state aid for towns with less than Mountainside Borough Council. mitted that he was not good at math and can’t shoot straight.” Is it no wonder that close, convert and reopen the property 10,000 residents by a much greater per- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and As- science. Great, we have significant finan- they support Mr. Christie over Mr. Put Dog Park Project would no longer be open to debate. centage than the larger towns. semblywoman Nancy Munoz have been cial problems and our governor want-a- Lonegan; let’s not upset the status quo! Closing a golf course to save money Conveniently, towns such as Garwood Mountainside’s voice in Trenton. Gover- be can’t add. When it comes to science, Ask them about their solutions, they On the Back Burner may be a good thing, if needed. But, to and Fanwood who also have less than nor Corzine has repeatedly cut aid to and New Jersey was once the center of tech- tell you to look at their website. It appears Recently, the Union County Freehold- offset the savings by taking on a $600,000 10,000 residents were left out of this com- increased costs on smaller suburban nical advancement. Now, we are the cen- that they don’t even know the details of ers approved a $600,000 contract to im- expense to improve a dog park does not parison. Our state aid was cut by nearly towns. We need the continued effective ter of handouts. their own program and don’t want to tell prove the county dog park, which is lo- make sense. My dogs will not pay a fee to $250,000 last year and this revenue had to representation of Bramnick and Munoz Mr. Christie, not having an idea on you. cated at Echo Lake Park. Apparently, in use the property, nor do my dogs pay be made up. to prevent further costs being placed on science, does not bode well for any busi- At least Steve Lonegan has a plan. It the eyes of our freeholders, the most taxes. They do just fine playing and peeing Third, the article mentioned that shared Mountainside. ness that is technically based. These are may raise our taxes to some degree, but at serious recession in over a generation is on my property that is overtaxed. services should be looked into. By Mountainside Mayor Robert generally high-paying jobs, something least he is honest and may very well over and happy days are here again. I wish Further, granting $500,000 toward the Mountainside has been sharing services Viglianti, Council President Paul that one has to wonder if he and the party provide the one thing that would fix the the freeholders would share their eco- refurbishing of the building that was once (Board of Health, Animal Services, Pur- Mirabelli, and Councilmen Glenn understand. Ironically, when the Repub- recession and housing crisis — that being nomic insight with the rest of us, perhaps a clubhouse to the very course that was chasing, Tax Assessment, to name a few) Mortimer, Keith Turner and Jeff Wass. lican Party lose they keep their high- creating jobs. His platform will address they know something the rest of us do not. closed makes even less sense. This grant with other towns, the Mountainside Board the outward migration of companies and Although our economy may be showing should have come when the course was of Education (field maintenance), and even Oak Ridge Clubhouse Renovation residents. Yes, people move in to replace signs of improvement, I think most would open. More taxpayers could have en- itself with part time employees for many those that are departing for less costly agree we are not out of the woods. joyed the historical significance of a re- years. turf. They are being replaced with ser- Perhaps some of this taxpayer money furbished building, rather than the occa- We are always looking for ways to And Dog Park Spending; Unbelievable vice-related positions versus technical would be better targeted toward keeping sional fourth grade class trip doing a drive share services, and welcome suggestions I could not believe my eyes when I read the existing facility (it’s unlikely that the companies. The only promise for con- open facilities such as the Oak Ridge Golf by on their way to the Monmouth Battle- from the public on these matters. Our the caption underneath the page one photo dogs will be aware of these costly “im- tinual job growth is in government. Course. This golf course has been used fields. Oak Ridge could have been much meetings are open to the public, and Mr. in the May 21 issue of The Westfield provements”)? I challenge Mr. Mirabella Voters, you decide if you want more of and enjoyed by thousands over the years. more than a golf course. It could have Venes has never attended a council meet- Leader. Are the freeholders now going to to document the need for this costly ven- Governor Corzine, a Republican Party- Many local high school teams have also been a golf course on a property with ing and has never offered an opinion or spend in excess of $700,000 (the caption ture beyond saying that the park is “well supported candidate that lacks executive practiced and competed at there. Like Mr. historical significance. This could have suggestion on any matter regarding the reads “at an initial cost of $700,000”) to utilized.” experience or someone who was a suc- Nadasky of Roselle Park, I too am in been promoted, and dare I suggest, attract borough prior to his press release. renovate the dilapidated clubhouse of the In view of the closing of Oak Ridge cessful mayor, someone who has the pas- disbelief as to how Union County could a slightly higher fee due to its mark in our Fourth, the article mentions that other former Oak Ridge Golf course? Some Golf Course (another travesty foisted on sion and the years of experience fighting make such a decision. Why was the clos- country’s history. towns provided other services such as a “historical” buildings are truly worthy of us by the freeholders) and its conversion the establishment that got us to be where ing put on the fast track – there must have This nonsense of cutting a service with- full time fire department. Our volunteer preservation, but this clubhouse is not to Oak Ridge Park, the county is now we are today. been other options worth exploring? If out making effort to improve the utility fire department is an example of how one of them. For what purpose will this faced with added maintenance of both the This will put us abused taxpayers first Oak Ridge and our other county courses received for the service needs to stop. Mountainside residents band together for building be utilized? How many people upgraded dog park and Oak Ridge Park for a change and will set the tone, not just were poorly managed then what about a Whipping money around like the world is the common good. Many of our recre- will visit or use it when it is renovated? with little opportunity to generate income in New Jersey, but may be felt across the new approach – or new managers? Monopoly needs to stop as well. This is ation programs rely on volunteers to make Should the taxpayers be burdened with to pay for this maintenance. How can we country. By the way, I am not a golfer, but I am just a golf course, a clubhouse and a dog them successful. This volunteerism should yet another freeholder scheme to pretty- continue to pay for the extravagant plans The decision is yours. a dog owner. I am also a strong believer in park that is the hot debate at the moment. be encouraged not usurped by govern- up county property? continually dreamed up by the freehold- Albert Muller common sense. We are in a time when How much more laziness, waste and inef- ment. If these services are to be provided It is past time that the freeholders be- ers? Scotch Plains many of our local communities are con- ficiency will be exposed if we peel the by paid staffs, our taxes will increase not gan to listen to the taxpayers rather than Something must be done to change the sidering laying off some of our best people, onion back a bit further? decrease. the other way around. Unfortunately, this current at-large system of selecting free- like police officers, firemen, teachers, as This is a local example of how govern- The Mountainside Mayor and Council will not happen until we can change the holders, which has led to one-party domi- Deadlines well as others. At best, the idea of spend- ment lacks the ideas to make things hap- have always been fiscally conservative. election process so that freeholders are nation of Union County. The freeholders General News - Friday 4pm ing $600,000 on dog park improvements pen. Government is too lazy to turn a cost We are one of the few towns where all elected by district rather than at-large. govern with no accountability or over- Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm should be put on the back burner, at least into revenue. Government is just stuck in public expenditures are actually reviewed Perhaps a countywide “tea party” would sight and seem to ignore the petitions of Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm until the economy improves to the point this behavior of taking from one hand, by a councilman. This alone cuts out at least get their attention. the citizens who they are supposed to To Reach Us where we can all recognize it – not just the only to give it to the other, and pass that on numerous expenditures each year. I was appalled to learn of the approval represent. E-Mail - [email protected] freeholders. to the people as progress. Councilmen Bill Lane and Bob Messler by the Union County of a $600,000 dog My expectation would be that our free- The Union County Board of Chosen have been key members of the John Engelhart For more information, see park to be built in Echo Lake Park. How Westfield holders would be better stewards of our Freeholders and the County Manager owe Mountainside Council. They have helped many people will benefit from upgrading www.goleader.com/help tax dollars. We as voters should keep this the taxpayer better management of our continue the Mountainside tradition of situation in mind the next time we step money. If this cannot be done, please fiscal responsibility. They have also pre- into the voting booth. As for the freehold- return the money back to our municipali- sided over a large expansion in recreation David Mattos, RFC of Mattos Capital Management, LLC ers – they might consider another activity ties. The money will always be better programs for all of our residents. 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Light refreshments will be served. Tours of Sunrise Senior Living will be provided by Tara Burns, Director of Community Relations “Write whatever you want. We'll publish it.” goleader.com/express Nicholas A. Giuditta, III A paid bulletin board service by The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times for those who must get their word out. Ideal for businesses, marketers, candidates, elected officials, fundraising, public relations, professionals, government and organizations. Page 6 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rotary Club of Westfield Announces Grant Awards WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club The Rotary Club of Westfield is a of Westfield recently presented 27 service organization made up of busi- Community Service Grants to local ness and professional women and organizations and Rotary District men who either live or work in or projects. Darielle Walsh, Rotary near Westfield. The club meets ev- Club Foundation president and ery Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. for lunch Community Service Grants chair- at the Westfield Area “Y,” located at person, announced the recipients of 220 Clark Street in Westfield. Guests the annual grant awards during the are welcome at any weekly club club’s May 12 meeting. meetings. For more information, e- The Westfield Rotary Club Foun- mail [email protected] or visit dation is a non-profit foundation of westfieldrotary.com. Westfield Rotary that promotes bet- terment of the community through Mothers and More its support of local programs and projects in Westfield and surround- Plan Garage Sale TEAM SPIRIT…Twenty-five members of Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch ing communities. These initiatives SCOTCH PLAINS – Mothers and Plains participated in the Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure April 26 at include counseling and emergency More will hold its fifth annual garage Branch Brook Park in Newark. Team Temple Sholom, pictured above, raised aid for individuals and families; sale on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to more than $1,600 for the Komen organization, which provides funds for breast 2 p.m., rain or shine. It will take place cancer research, plus education, screening and treatment services for uninsured health and human services; literacy and underinsured women. This year marked the second time the team took part education; conservation and preser- at 1803 Front Street in Scotch Plains. in a Komen race. The 2009 team was sponsored by Temple Sholom’s Sisterhood vation; arts and entertainment, and The sale will feature household Miss Kristen M. Leonardis and Steven P. Bucchignano organization and captained by Karen Schack. funding for children to attend camp items, clothing in all sizes, toys, baby and participate in special programs. gear, books and other merchandise. In accordance with its goal of com- All proceeds will benefit the Union Local Authors to Give Talk munity service, the Rotary Club is County chapter of Mothers and More. most interested in providing annual Mothers and More is a non-profit Miss Kristen Leonardis grants for programs and projects that organization dedicated to improving On Risk Management Book directly address local community the lives of mothers through support, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Enron to Exxon and doctors operat- needs. Organizations requesting a education and advocacy. Member To Wed Steven Bucchignano Memorial Library will host Dennis ing on wrong organs to toys manu- Westfield Rotary Club Community activities include fun and informative Service Grant must complete and meetings, weekday and weekend Stephen and Mary Leonardis of School in Newark. Dickstein and Robert Flast, authors factured in China. Westfield have announced the en- The future bridegroom was raised of “No Excuses, on Saturday, June 6, The authors also will sign books. submit an official application form playgroups, moms’ nights out, a book in order to be considered. club, walking club, mom-and-tot out- gagement of their daughter, Miss in South Plainfield and graduated from 1 to 3 p.m. Their book, pub- A limited number of copies will be Kristen Mary Leonardis, to Steven from South Plainfield High School. lished this year by John Wiley and available for sale at the event. Cop- The Rotary Club of Westfield was ings, holiday parties and family ac- chartered in 1921. Rotarians are tivities, among other offerings. New Peter Bucchignano. He is the son of He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Sons, deals with risk management. ies also are available through online Steven and Carol Bucchignano of degree in Physical Education from Admission is free and open to the booksellers and at the Town Book dedicated to the local community, members are always welcome. For as well as mankind, through the more information, call Kristen at (908) South Plainfield. Kean University in Union. Mr. public. The library is located at 550 Store, located at 270 East Broad The bride-to-be was raised in Bucchignano is employed as a sec- East Broad Street. Street in Westfield. motto “Service Above Self.” Club 517-0753 or Tricia at (908) 389-9173. members fulfill this mission through Westfield and graduated from ondary physical education teacher Westfield residents and neighbors Mr. Dickstein has over 30 years of Westfield High School. She earned a at Somerville High School. He for- in the Washington Elementary experience in risk and business pro- many community service projects. Philoptochos to Begin Rotary International has been in Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychol- merly was a pitching coach for the School district, Mr. Dickstein and cess management. He installed an Art Event Tomorrow ogy and Elementary Education from Kean University baseball team and Mr. Flast will tell why risk manage- operational risk management frame- existence since February 23, 1905. Linked with over 30,000 other Ro- WESTFIELD – Nine American Fairleigh Dickinson University in presently serves as head coach for ment is important in daily life. They work for the United States division of Florham Park. Miss Leonardis also the Bound Brook High School base- also will speak about how they de- a global financial services corpora- tary Clubs in more than 160 coun- artists of Greek descent will be fea- tries, comprised of nearly 1.2 mil- tured in a Fine Art and Photography was awarded a Master of Arts degree ball team. veloped their partnership, obtained tion and has held operating and plan- in Elementary Education from The couple will be married in July a publisher and wrote the book. ning positions in business and gov- lion members, Rotarians help to Exhibit and Sale tomorrow, Friday, build goodwill and peace world- May 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Fairleigh Dickinson and currently is of 2010, at St. Helen’s Roman Catho- The full title of their book is “No ernment. The author holds a master’s enrolled in a certification program lic Church in Westfield, with the re- Excuses: A Business Process Ap- degree from Harvard University and wide through humanitarian efforts. May 30, from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, from noon to 3 p.m. in school counseling. She is a fifth- ception to be held at Mayfair Farms proach to Managing Operational a bachelor’s degree from the Massa- grade teacher at Wilson Avenue in West Orange. Risk.” It provides a set of “tools” for chusetts Institute of Technology. Library Slates Visit The event will take place at the Bouras any enterprise, whether it be a small A management consulting partner By Butterfly Expert Center of the Holy Trinity Greek Or- business, a public institution or with Computer Sciences Corporation, thodox Church, located at 250 Gallows Miller-Cory to Celebrate within a large corporation, to man- Mr. Flast has over 30 years of informa- MOUNTAINSIDE – Butterfly ex- Hill Road in Westfield. Free and open age “operational risk,” which is the tion technology and general manage- pert Rick Mikula will discuss butter- to the public, it is being sponsored by possibility of financial and other ment experience in major corpora- fly gardening on Thursday, June 4, at the Ladies Philoptochos Society. Toys of Yesteryear Sunday losses due to a failure in people, tions, and specializes in the area of 2 p.m. at the Mountainside Public Maria Halkias-Doutis of Westfield process or technology. Chapters be- business and IT strategy and services Library, located on Constitution Plaza. and Avi Kiriakatis of Kenilworth are WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory materials, will be open. gin with case studies that most read- alignment. He is the author or coau- Mr. Mikula has appeared on “Ani- chairing the event and are among the House Museum, located at 614 Admission to the museum and its ers will recognize, ranging from thor of seven books on technology. mal Planet” and the “Martha Stewart artists whose work will be showcased. Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will grounds is $2.50 for adults, $1 for Show” and is the author of several The others are Soula Athanasoulas of present “18th and 19th Century Toys” students and free for children under books on butterflies. This hour-long Cranford, Vasileki Birrell of Fanwood, this Sunday, May 31, from 2 to 4 age 4. Upcoming Sunday programs program will feature advice and tips Constantine Kiriakatis of Kenilworth, p.m. include “Basket Weaving Demon- Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. on what to plant to attract butterflies Professor John N. Sacalis of The life of a child in early America stration” on June 7 and “Celebrate and other beneficial insects. Deer- Sergeantsville, Katie Houpouridou of was filled with long hours of hard Flag Day with Betsy Ross” on June “25 Years Experience” proof plantings also will be discussed. Manhattan, Kostas Lymperopoulos of work, particularly in a country house- 14. For more information, or to Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Admission is free but registration Colonia and Effie Pappas of Summit. hold. However, once chores were schedule a tour at the museum, call is requested. To reserve a seat, call the The Friday evening reception will finished and lessons were learned, (908) 232-1776 weekday mornings. Mountainside Public Library at (908) include wine and cheese and feature there was time for play and fun. The museum’s website is FAMILY LAW 233-0115. 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A Great Opportunity to Get Acquainted with Temple Emanu-El… Friday, June 5, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Meet & Greet for Prospective New Members Shabbat Hallelu, an Erev Shabbat Service in Song, begins at 7:45 p.m. Rabbi Douglas B. Sagal Cantor Martha T. Novick Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor Being part of a community is important. Carolyn Shane, Executive Director David Gronlund-Jacob, Religious School Principal Come experience Temple Emanu-El... Jill Cimafonte, Early Childhood Education Director We look forward to you joining our community.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 756 EAST BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 www.tewnj.org 908-232-6770 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 7 Library’s June Film Fest Public Invited to Participate To Salute Summer of ’69 In Fairview Nature Walk SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch in length, although in the spirit of WESTFIELD – A one-hour nature start from the Fairview offices at 1100 Plains Public Library will present the original event, viewers are wel- walk will take place at Fairview Cem- East Broad Street in Westfield. Profes- its Summer of ’69 Film Fest, featur- come to come and go as they please. etery and Arboretum on Sunday, June sor Ombrello will answer participants’ ing some of the films that defined June 17 – The Prime of Miss Jean 14, at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Fairview questions, and light refreshments will the time, including two 1969 re- Brodie (1969). Maggie Smith’s has been accepted as an Institutional be available after the walk. leases and two movies about that Academy Award-winning perfor- Member of the American Association Fairview has never employed a sales era. The films, to be shown at the mance as an eccentric and flamboy- of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. force, and the walk is being offered library at noon on Wednesdays in ant teacher at an exclusive Scottish Thomas Ombrello, senior professor solely for the education and enjoy- June, are as follows: girls’ school garnered rave reviews of the Biology Department at Union ment of interested guests. The walk June 3 – Butch Cassidy and the and a loyal following for the actress. County College, will be the guide. He will proceed rain or shine. Attendees Sundance Kid (1969). Starring roles June 24 – A Walk on the Moon has taught Plant and Environmental are urged to wear comfortable walk- for Paul Newman and Robert (1999). Diane Lane and Liev Science, General Biology and Zool- ing shoes, as there will probably be a Redford as bank robbers in the Old Schreiber star in this evocative tale ogy at the college for 34 years. bit of hill climbing. In honor of Flag West, a hit song (“Raindrops Keep of one Brooklyn family’s summer Professor Ombrello and his students Day, there also will be a drawing for Fallin’ on My Head”), comedy and in an upstate New York bungalow SONGS IN SPRINGTIME…The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church have identified and tagged more than a large flag of Stars and Stripes. To action helped make this the top- colony, marked forever by events will perform its 23rd annual Spring Concert this Sunday, May 31, at 7 p.m., 60 species of trees at Fairview. The make a reservation for the tour, call grossing film of 1969 and the win- surrounding the moonwalk and featuring works by contemporary British composer John Rutter. St. Paul’s walk can accommodate 50 guests on a (908) 232-0781, Monday through ner of four Oscars. Woodstock festival. Church is located at 414 East Broad Street in Westfield. first-come, first-served basis, and will Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 – Woodstock (1970). The Viewers are invited to bring their definitive visual record of the land- own brown-bag lunch. Coffee and mark musical festival, this docu- cookies will be provided. The films Concert by St. Paul’s Choir mentary highlights the music that are free and open to the public. Pre- inspired three days of mud and may- registration is suggested. hem. The movie is nearly four hours For further information, to regis- To Spotlight Rutter Works ter or get directions, call the Scotch WESTFIELD – The Friends of grees in sacred music and organ per- Temple Posts Program Plains Public Library at (908) 322- Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church formance from Westminster Choir 5007, extension no. 204, or e-mail will present the Parish Choir of St. College in Princeton. For Potential Members [email protected]. The library is Paul’s in its 23rd annual Spring Con- The concert will start promptly at 7 WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one cert on Sunday, May 31, at 7 p.m. p.m. with a performance of Bach’s will hold a Prospective New Member block from Park Avenue in the cen- The choir will perform multiple “Sinfonia” from Cantata 29 for organ Erev Shabbat “meet-and-greet” event ter of the township. works by contemporary British com- and orchestra by organist Andrew E. on Friday, June 5, beginning at 7 p.m. poser John Rutter based on ancient Henderson of the Madison Avenue The temple is located at 756 East Eastern Star Chapter liturgical texts, including “Gloria,” “Te Presbyterian Church of New York City. Broad Street in Westfield. Sets Gold Buying Event Deum” and “Jubilate Deo.” Also on the Attendees are encouraged to arrive Attendees will have an opportunity program will be a setting of two hymns, early to ensure they get a seat. There Heating to meet newer and longtime congrega- CRANFORD – Azure Chapter 87 the inspiring “Now thank we all our is a suggested $15 donation, and older tion members, along with clergy and Order of the Eastern Star will host a God” and “Christ is made the sure children are welcome. After the con- senior staff. They also will learn about Gold Buying Fundraiser on Sunday, foundation,” arranged for choir, organ cert, all are invited to attend a gala the synagogue’s religious school, youth June 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ma- and orchestra. Joining the choir will be reception in the church hall. group programs, Early Childhood sonic Lodge, located at 478 South members of the Grammy Award-win- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is lo- Education Center, education initia- Avenue East in Cranford. oil prices ning New Jersey Symphony. cated at 414 East Broad Street in tives, social action programs, worship Silver, gold and platinum items will Born in London in 1945 and Westfield (across from the municipal opportunities and social happenings. be welcome. Participants will be able schooled in music at Clare College in building). The Reverend Andrew C. Tours of the sanctuary, classrooms, to sell necklaces, bracelets and rings; Cambridge, Mr. Rutter is best known Hamersley is rector. For directions, meeting rooms and community room gold coins; medals and bullion; scrap/ as a gifted composer and conductor call (908) 232-8506, extension no. 10. also will be available. damaged jewelry; broken chains and of choral works and sacred music. In have At 7:45 p.m., all are welcome to items missing stone, plus matched 1996, the Archbishop of Canterbury Girl Scouts to Conduct worship with the congregation at the and unmatched earrings, among other awarded him a Lambeth Doctorate of Shabbat Hallelu, an Erev Shabbat such items. Music. Mr. Rutter is much in demand Clothing Drive June 13 service in song, featuring contempo- All proceeds raised will benefit as a guest conductor and lecturer in CRANFORD – Cranford Junior Girl rary Jewish music and Israeli danc- Cranford Eastern Star’s various chari- Europe and the Americas. Scout Troop No. 376 will hold a cloth- fallen. ing. This service is accessible to table projects, including its residen- In April, he conducted a perfor- ing drive on Saturday, June 13, from 8 people of all ages. tial care facility, the Eastern Star mance of his “Gloria” at a Carnegie a.m. to noon in the front parking lot of Following services, there will be a Home in Bridgewater. For more in- Hall concert with the New England the Orange Avenue School, located at congregational Oneg Shabbat (Joy of formation, call (908) 789-0813. Symphonic Ensemble. Joining the 901 Orange Avenue in Cranford. Shabbat) reception with cookies, fruit orchestra were high school concert Usable and wearable clothing, blan- and coffee. A Shulchan Shalom table, Fanwood Presbyterian singers from all over the United States, kets, shoes, purses, belts, curtains, featuring an assortment of allergy- including the Cranford High School comforters, pillows, ties, towels, free foods, will be included. Lists Next Needle Nite Concert Choir. Among the perform- backpacks and briefcases will be ac- For more information, contact FANWOOD – Another Needle Nite ers were two members of the St. Paul’s cepted. Individuals are asked to place Carolyn Shane, executive director, at session is scheduled for Friday, June Choir, Elise Moore and Kyle Aslin. items in black plastic garbage bags. (908) 232-6770 or [email protected], 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood Pres- Charles M. Banks, director of mu- For more information concerning or visit the temple website, tewnj.org. byterian Church, located at 74 South sic at St. Paul’s Church and conduc- what will be accepted, visit Martine Avenue at LaGrande Avenue. tor of the Spring Concert, holds de- fashionrepublicinc.com. Chelsea Fashion Event “We have received several gifts of yarn and fabric to aid our on-going To Benefit United Way missions of quilts for Center For Hope FANWOOD – The Chelsea at Hospice and knit and crocheted items Fanwood, located at 295 South Av- for the newborn at Beth Israel and enue, will host a “Fashion for Com- patients at Children’s Specialized passion” sale on Sunday, June 7, from Hospital,” said program organizers Pat 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lake and Nancy Bassman. “Also, new Designer clothing and accessories items have been added to our list for will be on sale to raise money for the yarn use, prayer shawls for shut-ins United Way of Greater Union and helmet liners for service people.” County, the mission of which is to All are welcome to participate in ensure the health and human service Needle Nite sessions. Needles, yarn, needs of the community are identi- fabric, patterns and teachers are avail- fied and addressed. For more infor- able. For further information about mation, call Ann-Marie at (908) 322- the Needle Nite program and direc- 7621 or Magaret Forteau-Morris at tions to the church, call the church (908) 322-3966. office at (908) 889-8891. STAHL FARELLA Don’t renew your Attorneys At Law heating oil contract Criminal Defense until you Civil & Employment Litigation talk to us first! DWI & Municipal Court

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Served on Planning Board and BOE lived in Westfield since 1952. She upon her retirement, substitute taught Born in Elizabeth on November Surviving are his three daughters, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in in the Westfield Public Schools. 21, 1915, he had lived in Westfield for Elsie Romach of South Toms River, Susan N. Mullen passed away been very active in the community. She English from Geneva College in Bea- Surviving are her daughters, Mary most of his adult life before moving Shirley Budd of Lock Haven, Pa. and peacefully in the home of loved ones tirelessly donated her time and energies ver Falls, Pa. in 1937. Alice Crawford of Leesburg, Va., to Toms River in 2001. Diane Manca of Toms River; his son, in Cary, N.C. on Thursday, May 14. to food banks, animal protection orga- Mrs. Crawford had directed plays Carol Janner of Westfield and Wanda He had been employed with Elastic Kurt Newman of Gorham, Me.; seven Born in New York City in 1933, nizations, voter registration and other for the Westfield Community Players, Jean Linzer of Barnet, Vt.; her son, Stop Nut in Union, retiring in 1982. grandchildren and five great-grand- Susan graduated from good works. Cranford Dramatic Club, Watchung James Crawford, Jr. of Wilmington, Mr. Newman was known for his children. Four sisters, one brother the Bronx High School In addition to her hus- Valley Players and Foothill Playhouse, N.C.; four grandchildren and three athletic accomplishments. In addi- and many nieces and nephews also of Science and contin- band, Robert Mullen, Su- as well as several professional acting great-grandchildren. tion to his national and world records survive him. ued her education at san is survived by her four companies. She and her late husband, Private services will be held at a in swimming, he was inducted into Services were held on Thursday, Barnard College, where children, Carol, John, James R. Crawford, performed in and later date in Bronxville, N.Y. The the USA Track and Field Masters May 21, under the direction of the her classmates elected Paul and Sarah, and her directed the Woodbridge Shakespeare family encourages donations to the Hall of Fame in 2007 for his running Union Funeral Home-Lytwyn and her president of the Stu- three step-children, Julia, Festival for 10 years during the 1960s Westfield Rescue Squad. prowess. His election was based on Lytwyn in Union. dents Association. Robert and Sheila, who and early 1970s. Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- his three national records, five world Memorial donations may be made to From Barnard, she she loved as her own. Also A Life Member of the Community neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in records and 22 national champion- the First United Methodist Church, 129 went on to be one of the surviving are nine grand- Players, Mrs. Crawford also was ac- Westfield. ships as a middle distance runner. He Chestnut Street, Toms River, N.J. 08753. first women to attend children. tive in the College Women’s Club and May 28, 2009 was virtually unbeatable in his age May 28, 2009 Yale Law School. Su- Susan was preceded in san left Yale to marry her passing by her daugh- Catherine Barone, 89, Was Supervisor and start a family, and Susan N. Mullen ter, Emily, and her par- later received her law ents, Munjou and Edith. Free Seminar to Take Place With Schering-Plough in Kenilworth degree from Seton Hall University Susan will be deeply missed by School of Law where she finished friends and family. She was a truly Catherine Barone (Green), 89, of James and Andrea. Mrs. Barone was first in her class. extraordinary woman who touched Regarding Long-Term Care Westfield passed away peacefully on the loving sister of Anne Ferri and also Susan practiced law for several de- many lives and has left us with many Tuesday, May 19, surrounded by her will be missed by her many cousins cades in Westfield as a partner in the happy and loving memories. WESTFIELD – A free seminar en- discuss how to evaluate a long-term loving family. and relatives. law firm of Buttermore, Mullen, and In lieu of flowers, please send con- titled “Estate, Financial and Long Term care insurance policy and why one Born and raised in Elizabeth, she A Mass of Christian Burial was Jeremiah. She also served on the bench tributions to Bread Basket/Sanford Care Planning for 2009 and Beyond” policy may have advantages over an- lived in Westfield since 1985. offered on Friday, May 22, at the for the Borough of Fanwood, repre- Soup Kitchen, Christian United Out- will be held on Wednesday, June 10, other, and review the key factors that She had been a supervisor at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church sented the planning board for reach Center of Lee County or to Caro- from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sunrise Senior determine the pricing and benefits of a Schering-Plough in Kenilworth for of Westfield. Burial took place at Mountainside and was elected to the lina Animal Rescue and Adoption. Living of Westfield, located at 240 typical long-term care insurance policy. more than 30 years, retiring in 1983. Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Westfield Board of Education. Online condolences may be made Springfield Avenue in Westfield. The event also will include a pre- Mrs. Barone was the beloved wife Arrangements were under the di- She additionally was involved in at www.cremnc.com. Memorial ser- The program will feature a presen- sentation on estate planning provided of the late Salvatore Barone (1983) rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, many causes, including CONTACT vices have yet to be determined. The tation on long-term care in New Jersey by Nicholas A. Giuditta, III, Attorney and the devoted mother of the late 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. We Care, the Plainfield Humane So- final location and date will be posted by Sally Buonomo, clinical liaison at Law. His discussion will focus on Carolyn Urso (2007) and Vincent Donations in her memory may be ciety and Helping Hands. at www.cremnc.com within the next and geriatric care manager with Bayada key elder care topics, including prepa- Barone and his wife, Carole. She also made either to the Center For Hope Since moving to North Carolina at month. Nurses. Included in the discussion will ration of essential legal documents will be deeply missed by her three Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch the beginning of the decade, Susan had May 28, 2009 be a review of the services provided by such as a Last Will and Testament, grandchildren, Kimberley Leitner and Plains, N.J. 07076 or the Holy Trinity a skilled nursing facility, an assisted Durable Power of Attorney and a her husband, Neal, Joseph Urso and Church, 315 First Street, Westfield, living facility, a residential health care Living Will. his wife, Hua, and Lynda Urso, and N.J. 07090. Carol Jankowski, 63, Church Member; facility, a continuing care retirement Marc Schnitzer, director and com- her three great-grandchildren, Rachel, May 28, 2009 community, a home care agency and munity liaison for Bayada Nurses, 1967 Graduate of Monmouth University an adult day service program. Ms. will be the moderator. Doris Pettebone, 86, Fanwood Resident; Carol A. Jankowski, 63, of Palm She was preceded in death by her Buonomo also will discuss Medicare The evening will feature light re- Beach Gardens, Fla. and formerly of parents, Thomas Budd and Ann and Medicaid, as well as planning for freshments and will conclude with Church Member, Elder and Trustee Westfield, N.J., passed away on Colona Budd, and by her uncle, Pete long-term needs. tours of Sunrise Senior Living pro- Doris Breckenridge Pettebone, 86, and Nancy Beth Olmstead and her Wednesday, May 6, 2009, after a Colona of Long Branch, N.J. Aaron Skloff, chief executive of- vided by Tara Burns, director of com- died on Friday, May 15, at Fellow- husband, Douglas; two sisters, Eleanor strong and courageous three-year A Mass of Christian Burial was ficer of the Skloff Financial Group, munity relations. For more informa- ship Village in Basking Ridge. Tracy and Elva Taber; six grandchil- battle with cancer. celebrated on Monday, May 18, 2009, will present “Financial Planning and tion or to register for the program, Born in Kingston, Pa., she lived in dren and five great-grandchildren. Born in Long Branch, N.J., she was at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Palm Long-Term Care Insurance.” He will call (908) 317-3030. Fanwood for 52 years. A memorial service will be held at of Palm Beach Gardens for six years, Beach Gardens, Fla. Inurnment fol- Mrs. Pettebone graduated from 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the coming from Westfield, where she lowed at Riverside Memorial Park in Forty Fort High School in 1940 and Fanwood Presbyterian Church. had been a resident for some 30 years. Tequesta, Fla. Temple Emanu-El to Honor had worked at DuPont in Wilmington, Arrangements are by the Memorial She was a member of St. Patrick The family suggests donations be Del. for nine years. She then worked at Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Catholic Church, a resident of made to Hospice of Palm Beach Consultation for Church Union in Fanwood. Frenchman’s Reserve community and County, Inc., 5300 East Avenue, West ECE Director Jill Cimafonte Princeton for 25 years before retiring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be a graduate of Monmouth University, Palm Beach, Fla. 33407. The family WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El tions including first vice president, A member and ordained elder of the sent to the Fanwood Presbyterian Class of 1967. also would like to express a special will commemorate Jill Cimafonte’s vice president of Jewish Educational Fanwood Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Church, 74 South Martine Avenue, Surviving are her husband, Joseph thank you to Dr. Robert Green and his 10th anniversary as director of the Programming and currently as the Pettebone also was a former member Fanwood, N.J. 07023 or to the Visiting A. Jankowski of Palm Beach Gar- assistant, Marie Martinez, and staff at Herbert and Frances Brody Early ECE-RJ representative for the execu- of the church’s board of trustees. Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, dens, with whom she celebrated their the Palm Beach Cancer Institute and Childhood Education (ECE) Program tive board for the Union for Reform She was predeceased by her hus- c/o Somerset Hills Hospice, 200 Mt. 40th wedding anniversary on May 3; also a special thank you to Nurse Sherry at a brunch in her honor on Sunday, Judaism’s Biennial Symposium, to band, Russell Hadsall Pettebone, in Airy Road, Basking Ridge, N.J. 07920. two sons, Peter A. (Jill) Jankowski of Pelchen and the rest of the staff from June 7. It will take place at the temple, be held in November. 1992, and by a brother, Clyde, who For additional information or to Pipersville, Pa. and Brad T. Jankowski the Orange Team with Hospice. located at 756 East Broad Street in Ms. Cimafonte credits much of her died in World War II. express condolences, please visit of Palm Beach Gardens; two grand- Arrangements were by the Taylor Westfield. success as director of the ECE Pro- Surviving are her daughters, Carol www.fanwoodmemorial.com. children, Ben and Sam Jankowski of and Modeen Funeral Home of Jupi- The event will celebrate Ms. gram to the networking opportuni- Ann Thomson and her husband, Peter, May 28, 2009 Pipersville, and one cousin, Gracie ter, Fla. Cimafonte’s accomplishments as di- ties, resources and support provided Grossman of Ocean Township, N.J. May 28, 2009 rector of the program, as well as her by the ECE-RJ. Prayer to Prayer to integral role in bringing early child- However she mainly attributes her hood education in Reform Judaism to professional growth to the Temple The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin Monika Stein, 46, Was Lab Scientist, the national forefront. Emanu-El family, including staff, par- (Never known to fail) (Never known to fail) Girl Scout Leader in Scotch Plains “Jill is an extraordinary and gifted ents and clergy. “Their belief in me Oh most beautiful Flower of Oh most beautiful Flower of educator who has created a warm and support has enabled me to be Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Monika Stein, 46, of Scotch Plains Lukas Alexander; her caring parents, and joyful school,” said Rabbi Dou- successful,” she said. Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Splendor of Heaven, Blessed died on Thursday, May 21, at home Heinz and Karin Stein, and her in- glas Sagal, senior rabbi at Temple Interested persons may call the Mother of the Son of God, Im- Mother of the Son of God, Im- with her family by her side. laws, Gunter and Gertrude Kohler. Emanu-El. “We are truly enriched temple at (908) 232-6770. For more maculate Virgin, assist me in my maculate Virgin, assist me in my Born in Germany, she came to the A service was held yesterday, by her efforts.” information on Temple Emanu-El and necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help United States in 1968 at age 5. She had Wednesday, May 27, at the Rossi During her tenure as director of the its ECE Program, contact Carolyn me! Show me herein you are my me! Show me herein you are my resided in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Av- ECE Program, Ms. Cimafonte has Shane, executive director, at (908) mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of N.Y. before moving back to Germany, enue in Scotch Plains. transformed what was once a moder- 232-6770 or [email protected], or God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, where she lived from 1989 to 1994, In lieu of flowers, donations may be ate program of 79 students into a visit tewnj.org. I humbly beseech you from the I humbly beseech you from the when she moved to Portland, Ore. She made to: Leiomyosarcoma Research nationally accredited early childhood bottom of my heart to succor me in bottom of my heart to succor me in settled in Scotch Plains in 1996. at www.lmsdr.org/donatenow.php. education program serving 150 fami- May 28, 2009 this necessity. There are none who this necessity. There are none who She received an Associates in Sci- lies and more than 170 children. can withstand your power. Show can withstand your power. Show ence degree in Microbiology from She is responsible for multiple pro- Stony Brook College on Long Island. Charlotte Kornhauser gram enhancements, including the me herein you are my mother. Oh me herein you are my mother. Oh Charlotte Kornhauser, 81, died on Mary, conceived without sin, pray Mary, conceived without sin, pray While living in Germany, Monika expansion of “Me and My Shadow” worked for European Molecular Bi- Friday, May 22, at Overlook Hospital and the addition of “Ready-Set-Go” for us who have recourse to thee. for us who have recourse to thee. in Summit. Holy Mother, I place this cause in Holy Mother, I place this cause in ology Lab and the University of and KinderPlus, a half-day kinder- Heidelberg as a lab scientist. She also Born in Elizabeth, she was the garten enrichment class. In 2006 she your hands (3x). your hands (3x). daughter of the late Irving and Minnie Holy Spirit, You who solve all Holy Spirit, You who solve all worked as a lab scientist for Cold added a full-day kindergarten pro- Spring Harbor Labs on Long Island. Kornhauser. She was the sister of the gram to the roster. problems, light all roads so that I problems, light all roads so that I late Selma Levine, the loving aunt of may attain my goal. You who gave may attain my goal. You who gave Monika was a Girl Scout Leader in In addition to her accomplishments Scotch Plains for many years. Vicki Friedman and Janice Levine as director of the ECE program, Ms. me the divine gift to forgive and me the divine gift to forgive and and great-aunt to Jesse and Michael forget all evil against me and that in forget all evil against me and that in Surviving are her beloved husband, Cimafonte has had a successful in- Martin Kohler; her loving children, Friedman. volvement with ECE-RJ (Early Child- all instances in my life You are with all instances in my life You are with Charlotte earned a Bachelor of Arts me. I want in this short prayer to me. I want in this short prayer to Sarah Elisabeth, Zoe Nicole and hood Educators of Reform Judaism), degree from the University of Miami of which she is a founding member. thank You as I confirm once again thank You as I confirm once again in Florida and went on to a career in that I never want to be separated that I never want to be separated Since its inception, she has served on Holy Trinity Seniors various management positions. She the executive board in several posi- from You in eternal glory. Thank from You in eternal glory. Thank adored reading and baking and regu- Jill Cimafonte you for your mercy towards me you for your mercy towards me Announce Luncheon larly participated in several of the SHERIFF’S SALE and mine. Amen. and mine. Amen. WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity SHERIFF’S SALE online cooking forums. Charlotte had SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002313) Say this prayer on three con- Say this prayer on three con- Senior Social Club will end its season been a resident of Sunrise Assisted SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002030) secutive days. Publish this prayer secutive days. Publish this prayer CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY with a luncheon on Monday, June 8, Living in Westfield prior to her death. UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION after the favor is granted. after the favor is granted. at 12:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity DOCKET NO. F-3666-08 UNION COUNTY Graveside services will be held at Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA DOCKET NO. F-1735-08 D.K. R.G. Interparochial School gymnasium on 11 a.m. today, Thursday, May 28, at VS. Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, Defendant: CHRISTOPHER A. DAVEY, INC. First Street in Westfield. There will Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin. CRYSTAL J. DAVEY, HIS WIFE, AND EACH OF VS. be no business meeting that day. Any THEIR HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL Defendant: RUSSELL J. YEAGER, DEBORAH Arrangements are by the Menorah REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR M. YEAGER, HIS WIFE interested members may call (908) Chapels at Millburn in Union. OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, Sale Date: 06/03/2009 May 28, 2009 TITLE AND INTEREST; MORTGAGE ELEC- Writ of Execution: 03/24/2009 232-0365 for more information. TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Gray Funeral Homes BUDD BUILT IN VACUUM CLEANERS; STATE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public OF NEW JERSEY vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Sale Date: 06/24/2009 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Writ of Execution: 03/27/2009 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Since 1897 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public said day. All successful bidders must have 20% DOOLEY COLONIAL vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the conclusion of the sales. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred FUNERAL HOME WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Seventy Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Six said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and 50/100*** ($275,835.50). of their bid available in cash or certified check at The property to be sold is located in the Boro the conclusion of the sales. of FANWOOD, County of UNION and State of The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred New Jersey. Eighty Thousand Three Hundred Forty Eight and Commonly known as: 41 ARLENE COURT, 11/100*** ($280,348.11). FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. The property to be sold is located in the Town- Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 41 ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, Dimension of Lot Approximately: 65 x 157 State of New Jersey. Nearest Cross Street: PLEASANT AVENUE Commonly known as: 2298 Jersey Avenue, BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. side line of Arlene Court, distant therein as mea- Tax Lot No.: 3 in Block 9004 sured along said side line of Arlene Court on a Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 feet x course of North 46 degrees 57 minutes 10 sec- 100 feet. onds East 407.00 feet from a point formed by the Nearest Cross Street: First Street intersection of the said side line of Arlene Court Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- if extended in a southwesterly direction with the nicipal or tax liens that may be due. northeasterly side line of Pleasant Avenue if the 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): none same were extended in a southeasterly direction Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Nineteen Thou- and running thence. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the sand Three Hundred Eighty Two and 33/100*** PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or ($319,382.33) together with lawful interest and TOTAL AS OF April 10, 2009: $.00 costs. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ten Thousand cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Seventy and 29/100*** ($310,070.29) together tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and with lawful interest and costs. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to money will be deposited into the Superior Court Remembering those we love Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Saluting those who serve The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and extent of that person’s claim and asking for NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if an order directing payment of the surplus money. any. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 There is a full legal description on file in the will have information regarding the surplus, if Union County Sheriff’s Office. any. 556 Westfield Ave. Westfield, NJ The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this There is a full legal description on file in the sale for any length of time without further adver- Union County Sheriff’s Office. tisement. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Charles J. Tombs Ralph Froehlich sale for any length of time without further adver- 908-233-0255 Sheriff tisement. NJ Lic. Number 4006 Attorney: Ralph Froehlich ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Sheriff Director John L. Dooley NJ. License NO. 4100 200 SHEFFIELD STREET Attorney: SUITE 301 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 7 CENTURY DRIVE www.grayfuneralhomes.com (908) 233-8500 SUITE 201 File No.: XRZ-97337 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 4 T - 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 (973) 538-4700 & 06/18/09, Leader Fee: $183.60 4 T - 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 & 5/28/09 Fee: $181.56 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 9 HonorEdison Intermediate Roll School Third Marking Period

WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- Bauer, Julia Bieber, Matthew Binkowitz, Anna ate School Principal Cheryl O’Brien Bloomfield, Jackson Boyle, Brendan Bruce, Catherine Bruno, Estelle Cervantes, Philip released the school’s third marking Chapel, Alex D’Amato, Erika Daniel, Vito De period honor roll. Vito, Julia Diamantopoulos, Allison Diamond, Brianna Didario, Angela Dorry, Yusef Dwider, Distinguished Honor Roll Christine Ferraro, Justin Fields, Amanda KUNG FU GRANNIES…Franklin fifth graders recently performed in their own Fischer, Erica Fischer, Emmet Flanigan, Eliza- original talent and variety show. PTO volunteers organized the event and guided Grade 7 beth Fox, Thomas Gerris, Alexx Gillespie, the students through several weeks of rehearsals. Pictured are the “Kung Fu Ashley Abbott, Alexander Beals, Matthew David Gruskin, Jenna Helfand, Dalton Herzog, Grannies Dancers” - Patrick Korth, Kyle Kabriel, Jarek Gozdieski, Ryan Beauchamp, William Bennett, Gabrielle Andrew Hopper, Michael Hughes, Michael Hinderliter and Erik Swanson, from left to right. Bleich, Eric Cantor, Andrew Capuano, Claire Ionta, Luke Iorio, Matthew Jenkins, Sadie Chen, Ida Chen, Abigail Cook, Sarah Cronin, Jezierski, Nicole Johnson, Timothy Johnston, Kelly Culnan, Gabriel Davis, Tyler Debbie, Colleen Kelly, Jonathan Kelly, Michelle Jennifer Decandia, Jeremie Dedea, Nicole Kostyack, Rebecca Kreutzer, Elizabeth Kwok, Devitt, Erica Di Bella, Andrew Dumont, Jack- Rena Lamanna, Bernadette Latimer, Gideon son Dumont, Michael Esler, Rachel Fan, Lee, Lyndsay Lee, Andrew Lehmberg, Tyler THE STUDENT VIEW Cynthia Faris, Mark Gillespie, Kristin Hauge, Lessner, Julia Levine, Emma Lorenzo, Theresa Christopher Hogge, Rachel Holtzman, Dane Lotano, Charlie Lu, Agatha Magierski, Michael Huber, Rebecca Kiefer, Michelle Kim, Alicia Magierski, Victor Magierski, Morgan Maloney, WRITE ON…In April, Union Catholic High School, located in Scotch Plains, The weekly column written by local high school students Kohl, Rebecca Kraus, Anna Labrozzi, Gemma Brian Mandel, Sarah Margolies, Emily hosted the awards ceremony of the annual writing contest sponsored by the New Larche, Claire Lee, Carly Levine, Lucia Liu, Mastrocola, Christopher McGlynn, Alexandra Jersey Council of Teachers of English. Twenty students from high schools Alexandre Loffredo, Matthew Luppino, John Mossawir, Charles Mulrooney, Rahul Nair, throughout New Jersey were recognized for their entries in three categories — Lynch, Magda Magierski, Leanne Manna, Connor O’Donnell, Daniel Palumbo, Abigail Allison McBrearty, Brittany McCarthy, Paone, John Peloso, Julia Penczak, Megan poetry, personal essay and short story. Union Catholic students Arielle Gonzalez, Senioritis Strikes…The Juniors Stephanie Milan, Tori Miller, Christina Mosco, Pinna, Emma Prevoznak, Christana Psyhojos, Alexa Fee, John Cierpial, Ann Cierpial and Robert Magella, all members of the By ALEXA ZEPKA form their possessors that it is time to Lauren Nogan, Alexandra Palatucci, Elizabeth Mary Randazzo, Thomas Randazzo, Giancarlo Union Catholic forensics team, read excerpts from the winning entries. Pictured, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ponce, Daniel Savickas, James Schiano, Lauren Rivera, Christian Rosa, Daniel Sanders, Elena left to right, are: Ann Cierpial, Robert Magella, Alexa Fee, John Cierpial and stop functioning. Schmeider, Amanda Schwarz, Sherry Shenker, Scarano, Joshua Schappel, Zachary Sheil, Arielle Gonzalez. There’s something so great about According to urbandictionary.com, Eric Shor, Samuel Sokolin, Andrew Stern, Emily Simpson, Karli Sottung, Allison Sprung, 75-degree weather, a golden sun and Senioritis is defined as being “a dis- Gabrielle Stravach, Maria Tata, Rebecca Noah Stiles, Sebastien Trott, Dara Tucker, knowing that it’s May; so great, that ease that usually hits high school Trickey, Tiffany Tsui, John Venezia, Isabella Jose Vricella-Stokes, Nita Whelan, Francis Biunno and Kirschenbaum Vergara, Amy Wang, Yixue Wang, Fraser Wong, Shawn Wu, Samantha York, Tiffany it’s terrible when it comes to high seniors after they have been accepted Weist, Michaela Winberg, Jingyan Xiao Youssef, Erin Yucetepe school students pursuing their stud- to college, or after their mid-year ies with rigorous dedication. grades have been sent out. Symptoms Honor Roll Grade 7 Distinguished Honor Roll Receive Teaching Awards While we are cooped up inside a include not caring about one’s stud- Tristen Abaya, Peter Apicella, Kaylee WESTFIELD – Westfield Public not the latter. Mr. Biunno has the Baez, Brigid Barber, Matthew Barber, Anna Grade 8 building for seven hours and 45 min- ies or grades, complete and total lazi- Owen Browne, William Cary, Michaela School teachers Marc Biunno and extraordinary ability to do both.” utes per day, the world outside glows ness and skipping classes.” Cavanagh, Julia Ceasrine, Nicholas Marni Kirschenbaum were named The second 2009 Optimist winner with iridescent light and a cheerful However, it is not only seniors who Constantine, Matthew Daniel, Erica Davis, Outstanding Intermediate School is Marni Kirschenbaum, who has been blue sky. A sense of hopefulness and are taking a discernable hiatus, as the SP Wardlaw Pupils Brittany Denicola, Ashley Dietz, Andrew Teachers for 2009 by the Optimist a Mathematics teacher at Edison In- beauty accompanies this second-to- majority of juniors have transformed Dougert, Sofie Fetter, Meaghan Fleck, Jack Excel on Latin Exam Frey, Kevin Galasso, Ashley Gerckens, Emily Club of Westfield and will be honored termediate School for eight years. last month of the academic year, but from walking epitomes of stress to Greenberg, Christina Gulla, Courtney Han, at the Westfield Board of Education Ms. Kirschenbaum holds a master’s such splendor can also be detrimen- possible candidates for Pottery Barn SCOTCH PLAINS – Ean Plotkin, Rebecca Harris, Allison Harth, Sarah Hearon, meeting on Tuesday, June 2. A recep- degree in mathematics education from tal, as it lures many teens into a dan- Teen catalogues, where teens are of- Middle School Latin teacher at The Leigh Heinbokel, Maura Heinbokel, Timothy tion in their honor Rutgers Univer- Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, Huber, Nadia Ibrahim, Aditi Jain, Pengju Jin, gerous realm of inescapable laziness. ten portrayed sprawled across their Alexandra Kapadia, Joseph Kravets, Bradley will be held at 7:30 sity. She is under- Springtime infiltrates the world trendy beds, reading a magazine and reported that Scotch Plains residents Lankler, Paul Lee, Eric Lee, Victor Levorse, p.m. at 302 Elm taking additional with colorful flowers, warm tempera- smiling. have garnered excellent scores after Linda Liu, Marissa Lowe, Emma Lysek, Megan Street, prior to the graduate courses tures and happy-looking students In addition to this drastic change in taking the National Latin Examina- Mc Cusker, Jessie Miller, Julia Miller, Zachary business portion with the Regional tion. Milrod, Lea Moise Kleinman, Ryan Morse, strolling around Westfield High overall attitude, a metamorphosis in Megan Mulrooney, Veronica Murphy, Joseph of the meeting, Training Program School in flip-flops and shorts. We topics of everyday discussion has also Obiajulu, Hannah Painter, Jenna Perrotta, Tara with resolutions through The Col- have been working intensely for eight occurred with the commencement of Reardon, Meghan Reilly, Michael Reilly, Katie presented by the lege of New Jersey months both inside and outside of Senioritis. Rembisz, Samantha Rembisz, Benjamin Ritter, Robert Romano, Alexandra Schwetje, Sarah board. She is a member school, and now it’s about that time Just a month ago, my junior friends Seitz, Melissa Shendell, Alison Simon, Isabelle They are the re- of the National when we would just prefer being out- and I would complain to one another Smelkinson, Henry W Smith, Emily Suriano, cipients of the Council of Teach- side. Period. about how stressed we were about Patrick Terry, Scott Thompson, Alexandra 12th annual Opti- ers of Mathemat- Work? Sure, we may consider this SATs, JRPs, tests and quizzes in gen- Tinfow, Kristin Troutman, Jimmy Yang, Alex Ying, Allison Zale, Brianne Zelko, Rebecca mist award, estab- ics and the advisor venomous term once in a while, but is eral, extracurricular activities, and Zhang lished in 1998 to to the Continental it accomplished before midnight? college applications. I would begin recognize the im- Math League and That’s highly doubtful. nearly every one of my conversations Honor Roll Grade 8 portance of teach- the Volunteer Club. Most unfortunate of all is the fact with the phrase: “can you be my thera- David Adsit, Austin Aoyagi, Michael ing in the inter- Marc Biunno and Marni Kirschenbaum The Continental that the second half of junior year is pist for a few minutes?” Aronson, Corinne Barrow, Sophia Barry, John Birnie, Caroline Blatz, Max Bohall, Nicole mediate grades. Math League is a extremely vital in the college pro- Now, all of those times have been Boretz, Mary Kate Boylan, Matthew Boyle, The award is pre- club for sixth grad- cess, as universities place a consider- washed away like how a child’s doodles AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM….Eric Bessette receives his Alexandra Brown, Henry Brown, Justin sented annually to ers who participate able emphasis on final year averages made out of chalk are washed away certificate and ribbon from Ean Plotkin, Cafiero, Robert Cassie, Conor Chopey, Jessica two Westfield in a national math and overall GPA for 11th grades. from the sidewalk after a rainstorm. Ciampa, Jonathan Clancy, Meghan Clifford, Middle School Latin teacher at Deanna Cohen, Jason Colasanti, Abigail teachers – one competition, in Nonetheless, even this frightening Despite the constant academic Wardlaw-Hartridge. Conlon, Kathryn Contini, Alexander Corea, each from Edison which top scorers reality will not completely vanquish pressure that will always be throb- Betsy Crossland, Zaida Cseke, Denis and Roosevelt In- receive awards and the epidemic of Senioritis that is con- bing somewhere in the back of our The annual test is taken in all 50 Cummings, Hannah De Koning-Teasdale, termediate medals of recogni- suming my fellow juniors and I like a heads, juniors are now much more states and 11 countries by 150,000 Samuel Dejohn, Eric Demers, Andrew Schools. tion. The Volunteer students in middle and high schools. Donohue, Daniel Dougherty, Charlotte ravenous predator consumes its prey, capable of being socially normal Dreizen, Christopher Fischer, Caroline Selected as one Club raises money for Senioritis is an inevitable condi- once again. We can even discuss This year, the Wardlaw-Hartridge Frankola, Marisa Garrity, Julia Godbee, Lee of the 2009 award through fundraisers tion as well as a means by which 16- topics such as summer vacation plans Middle School students performed Goldberger, Brittany Gould, Nicholas Grawehr, recipients, Marc throughout the year , 17-, and 18-year-old brains can in- and favorite salt-water taffy flavors better than ever in both divisions. Alyssa Gurkas, Maria Hershey, Christopher Biunno is in his to make donations Haley Needle, the daughter of Ick, Kyla Im, Alyssha John, Katelyn Kelly, at the Jersey Shore. Catherine Kerr, Leo Kleiman-Lynch, Hannah sixth year as an in- to benefit local Steven and Erica Needle, received Knighton, Zoe Korunow, Tracy Kwok, Sarah termediate school community mem- WF Teams Use Cum Laude honors. Eric Bessette, Leahy, Peter Lovito, Adam Lupicki, Matthew teacher in bers. She also is the son of Peter and Frances Bessette, Lynn, Joanna Mc Cormack, Patrick Mc Cusker, Westfield. For the treasurer of the scored above the national average, Joseph Mele, Vincent Molinari, Connor Moore, Their Imagination Janet Morrison, Charles Naughton, Joshua last five years, he has been an eighth Hospitality Fund at Edison. WESTFIELD – Last month, three receiving a certificate and a ribbon. Norton, Sun Park, Juliana Pastuzyn, Kristen grade Language Arts and Journalism A student of Ms. Kirschenbaum teams from Westfield competed in Pazdro, Nicole Pazdro, Cara Realmuto, An- teacher at Roosevelt. wrote, “She has the most creative Holy Trinity Principal drew Rivera, Dillon Rolnick, Sam Russak, Destination Imagination, a worldwide Rohit Saigal, Brian Schor, Sian Scott, Max Mr. Biunno holds a Bachelor of ways to teach things in Math. She creative problem-solving competi- Reveals Honor List Shin, Clara Smith, Kevin Smith, Christopher Arts degree in English Education from makes Math fun. To add, Ms. tion. Stivala, Jade Tankard, Naomi Tortorello, the University of Delaware and in- Kirschenbaum does great things for WESTFIELD – Sister Maureen Danzan Ubush, Marcell Whitfield, Cenk Yavuz A high school team, Electric Mus- Fichner, principal of Holy Trinity tends on completing a Masters of Art other people outside of Edison.” tache Termination, placed second, Interparochial School in Westfield, Students Inducted in Educational Leadership from the “I am truly touched and honored to earning them the right to compete at announced that the following students College of New Jersey in December. receive this award,” Ms. Kirschenbaum THANK YOU FOR the global level in Tennessee this May. attained High Honors for the second Into Honor Societies In commenting on the Optimist said. “I feel so fortunate to work with CALLING...Students from The The team competed in the “ViDIo Lit trimester: AREA – The following local resi- Award, he said, “I’m happy to be rec- a supportive staff in such a strong Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison Hits” challenge, in which they turned ognized by my students and proud to community of parents and students. I and trustees Ted Osborne (Class of Kristene Aguinaldo, Clark Burnett, dents were recently inducted into the the novella “The Strange Case of Dr. Sarah DiIorio, Peter Herbert, Providence College chapters of na- say I’ve taught them and witnessed really enjoy working with the students 1971) from Plainfield and Rob Rizzo Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” into an original their intellectual growth during their each day. They motivate me to try to be (Class of 1989) from Scotch Plains Alessandra Leong, Bridget tional honor societies: phoned Wardlaw-Hartridge alumni/ae six-minute music video. McAllister, Patricia Salazar, Jack Meaghan Geislinger, a resident of 8th grade year. To me, this award (like the best teacher I can be. I take this on the evening of Tuesday, April 28, for The team members are Alyssa Skinner, and Emily Wiescczek, sixth Mountainside and a member of the everything else related with school), is honor very seriously and will do my the school’s Annual Fund. Pictured, Hatch, Brian Pollock, Haley Tanella grade; Caroline Kelly and Andrew class of 2010 at Providence College, about the students and their experi- best to meet the standards set by the left to right, around Abby Rogers of and David Verchick. This is the fifth Jordan, seventh grade; and Lauren was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the ence. If they’ve had a positive experi- Optimist Club. I am deeply humbled Plainfield, are: Lauren Levine of time that members of this team have Monaco and Amanda Williams, national honor society for Education. ence in my classroom and were able to to be recognized in this way.” Fanwood, Devin Batts of Avenel, placed in the top two at the state level eighth grade. Ms. Geislinger is pursuing a degree in learn from it, then I’m ecstatic.” Catherine Badalamenti of Scotch of this competition. One of the letters of nomination WF’s Kender Graduates Plains, and Margaret Basti of Staten The following students earned hon- elementary/special education. ors: Meghan Wischusen, a resident of from a parent of a former student Island. Abby, Lauren, Devin, Catherine SHERIFF’S SALE included this praise, “Middle school From Bryant University and Margaret are freshmen at the col- Eliot Clark, Caitlin Glynn, Paige Cranford and a member of the class SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002312) students are a tricky group to teach. It WESTFIELD – Bryant University lege-preparatory, co-educational SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Hamilton, Caroline Knapp, Catherine of 2009 at Providence College, was school. CHANCERY DIVISION Mass, Samantha Nigro, Nicole Notar, inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the takes a teacher who can maintain held its 146th Commencement on UNION COUNTY discipline while teaching the subject Saturday, May 16. Brian Kender of DOCKET NO. F-34615-07 Nicolas Nuila, and Luke Oliver, sixth national honor society for Education. SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL matter, yet also relate to the interests Westfield graduated with a Bachelor TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE grade; Marc Cavallo, Kirstyn Frank, Ms. Wischusen is pursuing a degree SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002347) FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN Daisy Hanna, Mary Hrinkevich, Ryan in elementary/special education. and concerns of adolescents. Many of Science in Business Administra- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TRUST 2005-2 teachers do well with the former, but tion and Marketing. CHANCERY DIVISION VS. Kelly, Stephen McAuliffe, Kathleen UNION COUNTY Defendant: SANTO NARDI; DEBORAH DOCKET NO. F-35649-07 NARDI; DEBORAH JORGENSEN, HER HEIRS, McEwen, Noah Penders, Madeline Three WF Students Plaintiff: LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSO- DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TIVES, AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Pfeifer, Diana Riazi, Jamie Siburn CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- and James Sosinski, seventh grade; Make AU Dean’s List ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET- EST; SUMMER A. HERZOG; COLE BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3 CONSULTASNTS, LLC; WACHOVIA BANK and Michael Blackman, Brian Cattafe, WESTFIELD – Three Westfield resi- MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. VS. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendant: ANGELO A. GRECCO; Sale Date: 06/24/2009 Hannah Clark, Shannon Feury, Gre- dents were named to American Chair of the Family Law Department of KATHERINE GRECCO Writ of Execution: 03/23/2009 gory Gagliardi, James Gilmartin, University’s (AU) fall 2008 dean’s list. Sale Date: 06/24/2009 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 03/18/2009 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Kelly Glennon, Liam Hughes, Grace Kristopher Kagan, a senior in AU’s DUGHI & HEWIT By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Kelly, Connor Leonard, Mary School of Public Affairs, majoring in vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on McDermott, Courtney McGovern, political science, was named along with 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Matthew Newman, James Potter, Erik Jacobsen, a junior at the College of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the conclusion of the sales. Colleen Power, Sean Puzzo, Catherine Arts & Sciences, majoring in graphic of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Serzan, Amanda Sovany, Douglas design, and Claire Harris, a freshman in DIVORCE QUESTIONS? the conclusion of the sales. Thirty Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Nine The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred and 14/100*** ($532,599.14). Tortorici, and Alex Wintringham, the School of Public Affairs, majoring Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven The property to be sold is located in the Town Specializing in all aspects of Family Law and 54/100*** ($396,627.54). of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New eighth grade. in political science. The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Jersey. ough of Garwood in the County of Union, State of Commonly known as: 1080 Prospect Street, including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, New Jersey. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Commonly known as: 600 Spruce Avenue, Tax Lot No.: 86 in Block 306 child support, division of assets, palimony, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 189 feet x Tax Lot No.: 14 (a/k/a 263 & 264) in Block 306 110 feet x 190 feet x 110 feet. (a/k/a Block 53) Nearest Cross Street: Hamilton Street LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF premarital agreements, civil unions, restraining Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 80 feet x Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- 100 feet. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. orders, post-divorce motions due to changed Nearest Cross Street: Maple Street Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- Attorney nicipal or tax liens that may be due. able - You must check with the tax collector for financial circumstances, residence removal Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- exact amounts due. tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- N.J. Divorce Mediator from New Jersey, visitation modifications able - You must check with the tax collector for cation which will insure the successful bidder at exact amounts due. sale in respect to Judgment #J-093655-1991, Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): none Judgement #J-076354-1996 and transfers of custody. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifty Eight Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Ninety Nine sand Six Hundred Fifty Eight and 52/100*** Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Eight and 19/ ($458,658.52) together with lawful interest and 100*** ($599,958.19) together with lawful inter- Over 35 years of continuous practice in Family Law costs. est and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Panelist tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Divorce & Mediation for over 25 years Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Estate Planning & Probate and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Accredited Mediator The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale General Practice will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if Department staffed with four additional attorneys any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. with experience offered at lower hourly rates The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 201 South Avenue E. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, Williams & tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Westfield Sheriff Sheriff Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) Attorney: Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC 654-8885 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 200 SHEFFIELD STREET SUITE 301 SUITE 301 For More Information: MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 (908) 233-8500 (908) 233-8500 908-272-0200 File No.: FCZ-95552 File No.: XCZ-95077 Eve. & Sat. Appointments 4 T - 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 4 T - 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 www.dughihewit.com & 06/18/09, Leader Fee: $187.68 & 06/18/09, Leader Fee: $204.00 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 11 See The Devils’ Den Sports Section On Page 15 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 HENKELS WHACKS 2 RUN HR; BINKIEWICZ GOES 8-0 Raiders Hold Off Tigers, 8-6, In Group 3 Sectional Baseball

By FRED LECOMTE 47-1. that success that we have with this Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Binkiewicz yielded 10 hits, struck program. Today, we put our guy Fine pitching by starter Gary out five and walked one in his six- (Binkiewicz) on the mound and he Binkiewicz, strong interior defense and plus innings to up his record to 8-0. did not have his best stuff. But, he’s a enough offense, including a two-run Reliever Jon Kosenick gave up a two- battler and he found a way to get guys home run from Mike Henkels, earned run double in the seventh and fin- out and that’s a sign of a good pitcher. the second-seeded Scotch Plains- ished with two strikeouts to get the Our bats! Henkels came up with a big Fanwood High School baseball team save. Tiger starting pitcher Dylan Papa home run and that turned out to be an 8-6 victory over visiting No. 7 seed (1 strikeout, 4 walks) yielded all 10 of huge,” said coach Baylock. South Plainfield in the North Jersey, the Raiders’ hits. After a rocky first inning that in- Section 2, Group 3 tournament “Getting 100 wins is big! With cluded an unearned run on an error by quarterfinal game on May 22. The coach Joe Higgins being with me all each team, the 20-3 Raiders took a 2- victory boosted Raider Head Coach six years and coach Jerry Monti the 1 lead in the third when Joey Tom Baylock’s career record to 100- last three years, they are a big part of CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NOT QUITE GETTING THERE IN TIME…Blue Devil second baseman Dave Babetski receives the ball just a little late as Ridge Red Devil Frank Cocuzza dives into second base safely in the first inning. JENKINS GETS 2 DOUBLES, 3 RBI; TOSSES 3-HITTER Blue Devils Level Ridge, 4-1, In Group 4 Baseball Sections

By DAVID B. CORBIN 15-foot infield single off Jenkins and right time. Mike Clark led off the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mike Thiele added a single in the third second inning with a booming triple Senior Chris Jenkins, mostly known inning, and Eric Salamone singled in to centerfield then Rob Anderson and for his performances on the mound, the seventh. The 11-13 Red Devils’ Mike Lessner drew walks to load the also let his opponents know that he sole run was unearned in the seventh. basses for Jenkins, who slammed his could be lethal with the bat when he “It was a very professional perfor- three-run double to right field. In the Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times whacked a three-run double off pitcher mance. He did his job. He hit the fourth inning, Jenkins hammered his BRINGING HOME THE BACON...Right fielder Mike Henkels blasted a two-run home run into the trees in the sixth inning Kyle Burdi and added a 400-foot strike zone. He just kept throwing 400-foot double to center. Pinch run- to lead the Raiders to a 8-6 victory in the sectional quarterfinal playoffs. double to help his cause in a 4-1, strikes, pounding the zone. I want to ner Joe Ondi scooted to third on a Westfield High School victory over say 75, 80 pitches at the most. We had groundout to second and scored on a the visiting Ridge baseball team in the him in the low 60s for six innings, wild pitch. Danny Kerr singled in the JORDAN JOHNSON GETS 2ND IN HJ, ADAMS 2ND IN TJ quarterfinals of the North Jersey, Group which is phenomenal,” said Blue first inning and Matt Isabella singled 4, Section 2 tournament on May 22. Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster. “He in the fifth. “I know Kyle very well and he is a still was tired from last Saturday (UCT “We got just enough hits to get us great pitcher. He’s got a hammer of a finals). He threw a lot of pitches.” home. And who was in the middle of Blue Devil Boys, Raider Girls deuce and he throws pretty hard. I The 16-5 Blue Devils got only five both scoring rallies? Chris Jenkins! love seeing guys, whom I played with hits but three of them came at the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 in the summer. Hitting against them is so much fun,” Jenkins said. Place Fourth at Section Track Jenkins also did his thing very well on the mound by tossing a three-hitter, striking out eight and walking none, By DAVID B. CORBIN and they got me at about 200,” way through his 3,200-meter event while hitting two batters. Burdi got a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scrudato explained. until Mendham’s Mike Franklin and The Westfield High School boys The next day, Scrudato stayed in a Millburn’s Tyler Upland broke free and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High tight pack of several runners, including and finished 1-2 with respective times See photos of Sports: School girls both finished fourth in two from Franklin Township, well be- of 9:21.27 and 9:22.31. Sweeney fin- on www.goleader.com their respective groups at the North hind the two frontrunners, and finished ished fourth with a time of 9:40. Jersey, Group 3 and 4, Section 2 track fifth in the 3,200 with a time of 9:44.41 “The first mile was right on plan Westfield/Ridge Baseball and field meets at Frank Jost Field in SPF/SoPlainfield Baseball ahead of both Franklin runners. but it got a little tactical around the South Plainfield on may 22 and 23. “They were on my heels a lot. They turn at the second mile. They started Westfield/P-Burg Softball The Blue Devil boys totaled 41.5 in Group 3/4 Sectional Track kept moving me,” Scrudato said. “I’m CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the Group 4 meet, which was won by not glad about it (his time) but I’m Plainfield with 98 and the Raider satisfied about it to move on. One girls totaled 44 in Group 3, which was race at a time!” Blue Devil won by Voorhees with a 130 total. Blue Devils Dave Fishman and Tim The Blue Devil girls tied for 13th Woods tied for third in the pole vault Fast Pitch Softball Camp with six points and the Raider boys with heights of 12 feet and teammate finished 12th with12 points. Henry Zhang tied for fifth with a Blue Devil Jordan Johnson cleared height of 11 feet. For girls entering grades 2-9 six feet in the high jump and was in a “Both of us need to roll more on June 23rd – June 26th, 2009 battle with Columbia’s Terry Ander- top, kind of finish. It’s more in the air. Westfield Blue Devils son to see which one could clear 6’2”. We are not finishing up strong but Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Both missed on all three attempts but everything else looked pretty good. Where: Westfield High School PAL Flag Rugby Anderson took top honors by having My run looked okay,” Fishman said. Summer 2009 one less total misses and Johnson “I need to work on finishing, the finished second. top of my jump. And I need to work Camp Director: Maggie McFadden “The best I ever did was 6’4” at the on consistently running because, in For More Information call: 732-873-5399 end of the season (last year) but I practice, I noticed that my run was all Union County Rugby Football Club introduces haven’t done a lot this year. I have to over the place,” Woods said. Email: [email protected] get better next week for Egg Harbor Blue Devil Josh Einbinder crossed Westfield Blue Devils PAL Flag Rugby – Summer 2009

(Group 4 championships),” Johnson fourth in a very tight 800-meter event, Co-Ed Non-contact Flag Rugby said. “Physically I felt fine. My ap- less than one second behind Union’s Blue Devil SID FAY and HOULIHAN FIELDS, Westfield proach has really been bothering me. Jon Jackson and Bridgewater- It’s all in my hip. I have to put more Raritan’s Don Tasco, who finished in th th Field Hockey Camp Age Groups June 1 6 – July 25 stress on my hips. I just have to keep a dead heat at 1:57.61. Einbinder was my head on right. This week is going timed at 1:58.57. For girls entering grades 3-9 OWLS 5-6 yrs to be hard work.” “I was just hoping to qualify for FALCONS 7-9 yrs Practice – Tuesday & Thursday 6:15-7:30 On May 22, Blue Devil Ryan groups and I did. Last week at counties June 29th – July 2nd, 2009 HAWKS 9-10 yrs Games – Saturday Mornings Scrudato crossed third in the 1,600 I tried a different strategy. It didn’t turn Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EAGLES 11-13 yrs meters with a time of 4:26.21. out the way I wanted. This week I went Fees: “I really didn’t go out like I wanted back to my original (style) and it turned Where: Kehler Stadium $80.00 ($65 each additional child) to. I have to do a little more work on out pretty well,” Einbinder said. it. With about 500 to go, the two kids Raider Martin Sweeney kept in a Camp Directors: Maggie McFadden & Nancy Babbitt Included in price: just had a little more speed than I did pack of four frontrunners most of the Rugby Ball, Official Team Shirt, Playing Shorts & Socks For More Information call: 908-464-2686 Our program teaches basic ball skills, game rules and team play, in a fun and WESTFIELD Email: [email protected] enjoyable atmosphere. All participants play and are involved on an equal basis. Parents wishing to volunteer to help with practices or running home events most welcome. Basketball Association For more information or to sign up go to mudturtlerugby. BLUE DEVIL 2009 “The Only Girls Camp Around” Or please contact: Diane Dabulas 908-591-7027 or [email protected] BASKETBALL CAMPS 2009 Third Annual Paul Harbaugh 908-370-4131 or [email protected] BOYS VARSITY GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH BASKETBALL COACH SPF Girls Soccer Camp • KEVIN EVERLY • JOE MARINO Girls entering grades 3 thru 9 Come learn from Westfield High School basketball players and coaches. This is a great opportunity for both the kids and the coaches to develop good relationships. Stay in town to help develop and support Monday – Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm Golf Instruction the Westfield basketball program. July 20th - July 24th I. 2009 Blue Devil Basketball Camp By Mary Ring, LPGA For: Boys & Girls entering grades 4-9 at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Turf Field Where: Westfield High School & Lucas Cohen, PGA When: Monday July 6th thru Thursday July 9th (4 days) Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES Cost: $70.00 (*2 full court games per day) Skill development, Technical training, shooting, passing II. 2009 Fun & Fundamentals Basketball Clinic A general evaluation of each player will be given at the end of the week Instruction available For: Boys & Girls entering grades 2-5 Camp will be run by Coaches from SPFHS and Union County in beautiful private club setting offering: Where: Roosevelt Middle School CAMP DIRECTOR CAMP COACHES When: Thursday June 25th and Friday June 26th (2 days) Grass Range & Teeing Area Kevin Ewing Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Michelle Tobier SPF Varsity Assistant Grass Short Game & Putting Green SPF Varsity Girls Coach Matt Tiedemann SPF JV Coach Cost: $50.00 Watchung Conference Champs Joe Higgins SPF Freshman Coach On-Course Instruction Philosophy: The philosophy of our camp is to teach the 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007 fundamentals of the game, teach all levels and have fun doing it. Union County Champs Dave Moser Former New Providence Coach Golf Instruction for all ability levels, Men, Women, Jrs. & Srs. CAMP FEATURES: 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Former SPF Players / Former North 2 Group 3 State College Players Private and Group Instruction Drill Stations teaching the fundamentals of the game: ball handling, dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, one-on-one moves & team offense Champions 2006 and 2008 Jr. Clinics & Women’s Clinics Daily Contests: one-on-one, foul shooting, hot shot and knockout Game play, T-shirts For more information please email: Contact: The Golf Shop at Shackamaxon Country Club For information call JOE MARINO: 908-612-9515 [email protected] or email: [email protected] (908) 233-1300 ext. 237 Make checks payable to WBA. Send applications and checks to: Joe Marino: P.O.Box, 1134 Mountainside, NJ 07092 Tuition: $125 Per Player [email protected] Page 12 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Michael Lessner Tara Handza Chris Sheehan Bridgdet Grogan John Barnes Chris DeLaFuenteCyndil Matthew Todd SaundersAmanda Garfinkel Tony DiIorio Liz McCarthy Matt Isabella Westfield School Boosters Association Presents 42nd Annual Booster Club Awards to 20 High School Senior Athletes

The Westfield High School (WHS) was first team All-UC and second team coach in 1972. The recipient, Julian former WHS athlete in the late 1970s, to record. varsity letters (4 lacrosse, 4 X-C). Booster Club recently awarded 20 stu- All-State Central. Last year, he was Applebaum, son of Lynne and Jonathan a male or female athlete who has com- Garfinkel is a distinguished honor Last season, Liz was first team All- dent athlete scholarships in honor and second team All-UC and third team All- Applebaum, earned eight varsity letters peted in at least two sports. The recipi- roll student, member of the National UC in lacrosse. The Star-Ledger named memory of WHS coaches, athletes and State Central. In ice hockey, Pat was in X-C, winter track and spring track. ent must have exhibited leadership, de- Honor Society, commended National her as one of the 35 lacrosse players to boosters. Some scholarships were selected as the Most Valuable Senior. He was a captain of the X-C team and termination, hustle, academic achieve- Merit Scholar, College Board AP scholar, watch in 2009. In X-C, Liz won the funded by the Boosters Association. Tresnan is an was voted the Most Valuable Senior in ment, and school and community in- and a nominee for the National Associa- Watchung Conference JV champion- Others have been funded in whole or in honor roll student X-C and winter track. volvement. tion of Secondary School Principals ship in 2006, and the UC JV champion- part by the Friends of Westfield Track, and member of the He earned second team All-UC hon- Aileen Grogan, daughter of Spirit of Community Award. She is also ship race in 2007. Taylor and Love Realtors, the family of National Honor ors in X-C his senior year and third team Jacqueline and James Grogan, earned a Tri-Editor-in-Chief of Hi’s Eye, a Tran- Liz is an honor roll student who was Toni Bristol, the family of Greta Society. He do- All-UC in his junior years. An honor 10 varsity letters (3 X-C, 3 swimming, 4 sition Project Mentor, participant in the a nominee for the National Society of Schoenemann, the friends and family of nates his time to roll student and a member of the Na- spring track). She also played soccer her Model UN and a Committee Chair of High School Scholars and the National Marge and Bob Brewster, the John Byrne various commu- tional Honor Society, Julian won the freshman year. Aileen was X-C captain, the Youth and Government Club. Youth Leadership Forum. She is a leader family, the Westfield Baseball Associa- nity organiza- English Depart- voted the Most Valuable Senior, and she Amanda will attend Duke University. for the Transition Project, Peer Minister tion, the Girls Softball League of tions, including ment award. In his was second team All-UC. The Westfield Baseball League Award at St. Helen’s, member of the Latin Club Westfield, the Westfield Tennis Asso- Patrick Tresnan the Westfield spare time, he is a Aileen is a distinguished Honor Roll was presented by Frank Fusaro, the Trea- and she has coached young lacrosse ciation, the Westfield Basketball Asso- Community Cen- bassist in a rock student, National Merit Scholarship surer and former president of the WBL, players for the Blue Devil Lacrosse Club. ciation, the Friends of Girls Lacrosse, ter, the Westfield Recreation Depart- band. Julian will Commended Student and member of for a baseball athlete who demonstrates Liz will attend the College of New Jer- the family of Deborah Tuohy, and an ment and the WBA. He is the co-founder attend Wesleyan the National Honor Society. She is also leadership and sportsmanship in repre- sey and she will continue her lacrosse anonymous donor who has provided of the Sports Service Club. Pat will University where the Sports Editor for Hi’s Eye, Transi- senting his town and school. Matt career there. funding for the scholarships in honor of attend St. Joseph’s University. he will continue tion Project Leader, senior advisor for Isabella, son of Mary and Matt Isabella, Patrick Tuohy, the WHS assistant var- Peter Houlihan. The Toni Bristol Honorary Award, his running career. the Junior Optimist Club, member of earned four varsity letters (2 soccer, 2 sity lacrosse coach, presented The A scholarship committee, which con- presented by George Kapner, the boys Julian Applebaum Two Peter the Invisible Children Club and mem- baseball). He earned All-UC recogni- Deborah Tuohy Memorial Scholarship sisted of Jim Lau, Bill Taylor, John varsity soccer coach and the boys var- Houlihan Memo- ber of the CYO. She will attend Villanova tion in soccer and he was a captain of the in memory of Deborah Tuohy by her Bennett, Nick Norton and John sity tennis coach, was given to honor rial Awards were presented by Bruce University. baseball team this year. husband and three sons, two of whom Fietkiewicz, evaluated the candidates Toni Bristol, a long time volunteer coach McLane, a friend of Mr. Houlihan’s. The Friends and Family of Marge and Isabella is a member of the National are former WHS athletes. Mrs. Tuohy based on the information received from in lacrosse, girl’s soccer and girl’s bas- The scholarships are funded by an indi- Bob Brewster Honor Society, and he was nominated was a long time supporter of Westfield the athletes themselves, the Guidance ketball at WHS. The recipient, Bridget vidual (and anonymous) booster, as well Award was pre- for membership in the National Society football, lacrosse and baseball. The department, and Athletic Director Ed Grogan, daughter of Jacqueline and as by the WSBA itself. The late Peter sented by grand- of High School Scholars. He is a mem- award is given to a male lacrosse athlete Tranchina, who also reviewed all the James Grogan, earned 11 varsity letters Houlihan, a past member of the Boost- daughters, Keely ber of the Math League and Breast Can- who demonstrates leadership, enthusi- applications. The selection criteria con- (4 spring track; 3 X-C, 1 winter track, 3 ers, was especially active in promoting and Jordan. The cer Awareness Club. He has been a asm, initiative, integrity and unselfish- sisted of: athletic achievement, scholas- swimming). She was captain of the girls soccer through his work with the parents of four volunteer counselor at Sister Pat’s Can- ness on and off the lacrosse field. tic performance and leadership quali- XC team and was third team All-UC in Westfield Soccer Association. former WHS ath- cer Camp during the summer and a Christopher Rhodes, son of Kim and ties, with achievement given the most X-C junior and senior years. The male recipient, Todd Saunders, letes, the volunteer basketball coach for the St. Mark Rhodes, earned three varsity let- emphasis. Bridget is a distinguished honor roll son of Lori and Bob Saunders, earned Brewsters have Helen’s CYO during the winter. Matt ters (2 lacrosse, 1 The Walter L. Clarkson Honorary student and member of the National 10 varsity letters (4 soccer, 3 indoor been long-time will attend Lehigh University. X-C). Chris also Award was presented by Thom Hornish, Honor Society. She is a Transition track, 3 spring track). In his junior and Aileen Grogan supporters of the The Girls Softball League of Westfield played football in coach of the girls cross-country team, Project leader, vice-president of the Jun- senior soccer seasons, Saunders was Boosters and the local football, basket- Scholarship was presented by Ed Ronk, his freshman and for the Friends of Westfield Track to ior Optimist Club and member of the selected to several All-UC, All-Area, ball and baseball programs. the President of the GSLW to an athlete sophomore years, honor the memory of Walt Clarkson, the CYO. Bridget will attend Franklin and All-Group, and All-Conference first Christopher Sheehan, son of JaneAnn who has achieved a high level of success and he was on the renowned coach of cross-country (X-C) Marshall College in the fall and will teams. His senior year, he was selected and Jack Sheehan, played the two sports, in softball and who, by her teamwork, varsity lacrosse and track teams. The recipient, Josh continue her running career. UC Player of the Year by the UC Coaches which Brewster himself excelled in high leadership and sportsmanship, exem- roster all four Einbinder, son of Nina Palius and The Gary Kehler Award was pre- and as the Most Valuable Senior by his school (football, basketball). Chris plifies the type of player the league years. He was Michael Einbinder, earned 10 varsity sented by coach Kehler’s wife, Alice, teammates. He was an accomplished earned two varsity letters in football and strives to develop. Chris Rhodes freshman team letters in X-C, winter track and spring and their sons, Glen and Doug. The sprinter on the track team and recently three in basketball and was captain of Cyndil Matthew, daughter of Judith captain and defen- track. He was captain of the spring track award, given by the boosters in memory competed at the Penn Relays. both teams. In football, he was first team and Samuel Matthew, earned seven var- sive MVP. This year, he is captain of the team. of Gary Kehler, WHS’s “Hall of Fame” Saunders is a Transition Project leader, All-Conference, first team All-UC and sity letters (4 softball, 2 basketball, 1 varsity lacrosse team. This winter, Einbinder was named former Athletic Director, football coach, member of the Breast Cancer Aware- third team All-Group 4 in 2008. He was volleyball). Cyndil, captain of the soft- Chris is a member of the National first team All- wrestling coach and golf coach, was ness Club, Latin Club, Sports Services second team All-UC and All-Confer- ball team, the Star-Ledger’s UC Player Honor Society and an Eagle Scout. He Area, second team presented to John Barnes, son of Club and is a volunteer youth soccer ence in 2007. Sheehan also holds the of the Year in 2007, and she won the UC has been a member of the Community All-County (UC) Bernadette and John Barnes. John, a coach. He will attend William and Mary, school record for receptions by a wide Baseball Association’s Award as the Service Club, the Ski Club and the Bik- in the 800 and two-year team captain, earned four var- where he will run track. receiver in a game, in a season and in a Most Valuable Scholastic Softball Player ing Club. Chris will attend the Univer- qualified for the sity letters in wrestling. He was selected The female recipient, Shannon career. as well. She set the WHS record for the sity of Michigan. Meet of Champi- by his teammates as the Most Valuable Murray, daughter of Anna and Sean Sheehan is an honor student and re- highest batting average in a season. Dur- The Executive Committee Award was ons (MOC). The Senior. Murray, earned 11 varsity letters (3 soc- cently he was selected as the WHS male ing her career, she has been first team presented Tom Tresnan, the President of Star-Ledger Barnes was a three-time District 11 cer, 1 X-C, 3 winter track, 4 spring recipient of the Watchung Conference All-Conference, first team All-UC, first the Boosters. The award was given on named him UC’s champion; a four-time Region 3 quali- track). She was selected as the Most Scholar Athlete Award. He is a member team All-Area, second team All-Group behalf of the 52 active Boosters to a “Break-out” run- fier; a two-time Region 3 finalist, and a Josh Einbinder Valuable Senior on the winter track team. of the National Honor Society, was fresh- IV, and third team All-State. student athlete whose hard work, dedi- ner, and the Cou- two-time NJSIAA qualifier. He was first Murray is a member of the National man class president, is a member of the Cyndil has been a member of the cation and leadership are indicative of rier News called him the “Most Im- team All-Conference and All-Area, and Honor Society and she has made the Latin Club and the Breast Cancer Aware- Community Service Club, Asian Aware- what high school athletics represent. proved Athlete.” In spring track, he has he was selected as the Watchung distinguished honor roll in each of her ness Club. Chris will attend Villanova ness Club, Girl Scouts and the 4-H club. Michael Lessner, son of Nancy and Rick also been part of Westfield’s 4x800 re- Conference’s outstanding wrestler of semesters at WHS. She is an Editor in University in the fall. She was the WHS female recipient of Lessner, was the captain of the basket- lay teams that competed at the Penn the 2008-2009 season. Chief of Hi’s-Eye, Katie Wertheimer, the varsity girls the UC Scholar Athlete Award. Cyndil ball team for two years and earned eight Relays. He is a member of the National Barnes is an Honor Roll student at the is active in the soccer coach, presented the Greta will attend the University of Massachu- varsity letters (4 basketball, 3 soccer, 1 Honor Society, a Transition Project Magnet School. He has been a class Model UN, is a Schoenemann Memorial Scholarship setts, Amherst, where she will continue baseball). As goalie on the soccer team, Leader, a Model UN delegate and mem- officer or representative in each of his Transition Project award on behalf of Greta’s parents, her softball career. Mike has been first team All-Confer- ber of Invisible Children. Josh will at- four years at the school and he was leader and has Wendy and Robert Schoenemann. The The Westfield Tennis Association ence, first team All-UC, first team All- tend American University, where he will selected as the outstanding participant been a Student Boosters have established a scholarship Award, presented Central Jersey, Section 1, and second run track. in the 2009 National Achievement Schol- Council represen- in her name to be awarded to a senior by Rich Pardo of team All-State. In basketball, he won The Alumni Scholarship (funded arship Program. He is a member of the tative. Shannon girl’s soccer player about whom it can the WTA is given the WBA’s Coach’s Award and earned jointly by Taylor and Love Realtors and Black Achievers at the Westfield Y, and will attend NYU be said – “she was a great teammate.” on behalf of the All-Star recognition after each of his by the WSBA) was initiated by the Roger he has also volunteered his time during where she will run The recipient, Briana Goncalves, daugh- WTA to a varsity four years on the varsity. Love family, four generations, which the summers as a youth wrestling coach. Shannon Murray X-C and track. ter of Maria and Francisco Goncalves, tennis player who Lessner is a distinguished honor roll have graduated from WHS and partici- John will attend the United States Mili- The Westfield earned 4 varsity letters (3 soccer, 1 winter has demonstrated student, member of the Breast Cancer pated in varsity athletics. Roger Love tary Academy at West Point, and he will Basketball Association Awards were track). She was captain of the soccer team exceptional dedi- Awareness Club, member of Pedals For (WHS Class of ’57), and his daughter continue his wrestling career there. presented by Bill Mann, the President of and selected Most Valuable Senior. She cation to improv- Progress and he coaches young players at Traci, (Class of ’84) presented the award The Jack Martin Spirit Award, given the WBA, to male and female varsity received all-star recognition on the county ing his or her ten- the Blue Devils Basketball Camp. He will to Patrick Tresnan, son of Jane and Tom to a male or female runner and pre- basketball players who have demon- and state levels. Dean Thompson nis skills, exhibit- attend Syracuse University in the fall. Tresnan. sented by Jack Martin, was given by the strated good sportsmanship and leader- Gonclaves is vice-president of the ing good sportsmanship and being an The President’s Award, considered Tresnan earned six varsity letters (3 Friends of Westfield Track in honor of ship on the basketball court. National Honor Society, member of the ultimate team player. the most prestigious, was presented by soccer, 3 in ice hockey). In soccer this WHS X-C and track coach Jack Martin, Tony DiIorio, son of Mary Beth National French Honor Society, mem- Dean Thompson, son of Mary and Tom Tresnan, the President of the year, he won the Coach’s Award and who began his service as a Westfield Groome and John DiIorio, playedWeichert foot- ber of the Com- Drew Thompson, a captain of the tennis WSBA, to an outstanding senior athlete Weichert ball and basketball, earned six varsity munity Service team, earned four varsity letters in the who exemplifies leadership, character, JAYNE BERNSTEIN letters, was captain of both and selected Club, member of sport. In his freshman year, he was a first good sportsmanship and the spirit of the Most Valuable Senior on both. He the Westfield- doubles state quarterfinalist. His sopho- Westfield athletics. Christopher Sales Associate was made first team All-Conference and Plainfield Con- more year, he was a first doubles state DeLaFuente, son of Vilma DeLaFuente NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2008 second team All-UC in football. DiIorio nection and a stu- finalist and was selected first team All- and the late Richard DeLaFuente, was Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 was the WHS male recipient of the UC dent mentor for State. He won the UC third singles title captain of the swim team, where he Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE E-mail: [email protected] Scholar Athlete Award. He is a member the Transition his freshman year. His junior year, he earned four varsity letters. Chris was of the National Honor Society, the Ital- Project. Briana was selected as second team, second first team All-State in the 200-free, and ian Club and the Breast Cancer Aware- will attend Holy singles in New Jersey. This year, he won first team All-UC in each of his four OPEN HOUSE: ness Club. Tony will attend Villanova Brianna Goncalves Cross in the fall. the UC title at second singles. years. He was the Star-Ledger’s Fresh- SUNDAY, May 31st • 1-4PM University in the fall. Thom Hornisch presented the Jim Dean is a distinguished honor roll man of the Year and UC Swimmer of the Tara Handza, daughter of Dianne and Nicoll Scholarship Award in honor of student, member of the National Honor Year in 2008 and 2009. He was the George Handza, earned nine varsity let- Jim Nicoll, who has served as the Finan- Society, a Transition Project Leader, Courier News’ New Jersey Swimmer of ters (4 soccer, 4 basketball, 1 spring cial Secretary of the Friends of Westfield member of the Wall Street Society Club the Year in 2008 and 2009. He has track). She was a captain of the basket- Track for many years. The award recog- and the Key Club, and he is active in his earned All-American honors in four ball team and the soccer team, and she nized the commitment made by a stu- Church Youth Fellowship Group, hav- events and he has set WHS and UC was first team All-UC in soccer and dent athlete to the Cross Country and/or ing traveled to Guatemala with the group records in several events. basketball. Track and Field programs both as a to build houses last summer. Dean even Chris was a USA Swimming scholas- Tara was selected as the WHS female competitor and as a volunteer to the founded his own business, giving tennis tic All-American, an AP Scholar, Ven- recipient of the Watchung Conference Friends of Westfield Track and the com- lessons and stringing racquets. Dean tures Scholar, member of the National Scholar Athlete Award. She is a munity. will attend the College of New Jersey Honor Society and member of the Span- Bloustein Scholar, member of the Na- Amanda Garfinkel, daughter of Laurie and play tennis there. ish Honor Society. He also was the tional Honor Society, member of the and Matthew Garfinkel, was a captain Lois Hely presented The Friends of WHS recipient of the NJSIAA Scholar French National Honor Society and the of the winter track and the spring track Girls’s Lacrosse Award that recognizes a Athlete award. Chris is a Transition News Editor for Hi’s Eye. She will at- team. She earned eight varsity letters student athlete who plays lacrosse and Project leader and he has been a swim tend UCLA in the fall. and also ran X-C and played soccer in who promotes the sport through her lead- instructor and coach for the Rahway Owen Brand presented The John her freshman and sophomore years. She ership, sportsmanship and scholarship. Rays and for the Elizabeth Coalition to Byrne Memorial Scholarship, funded was named Most Valuable Senior in Elizabeth McCarthy, the daughter of House the Homeless. Chris will attend jointly by the Byrne family and the winter track and was part of the distance Jeanmarie and Jack McCarthy, is captain the University of Pennsylvania, where boosters in memory of John Byrne, a medley team that set the WHS outdoor of the lacrosse team and has earned eight he will continue his swimming career.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 D’Annunzio (2-for-2, triple) worked the plate, however, silenced the up- the score 4-2. a walk, swiped a base and scored on roar with two fine putouts. In the Tiger sixth, with runners in Nick Bonadies’ double over the “There was a change-up in the dirt. scoring position, third baseman centerfielder’s head. It got away from me and the guy Bonadies made a major league, back- “Just trying to get big hits in big thought he easily could go on to third. handed stab and gunned out Matt spots, get us some runs and help the Obviously, that wasn’t a good idea Cesare at second who knocked in a team out,” said Bonadies (3-for-4). because I threw him out. The next run earlier, making the score 4-3. The Marcus Rivera (2-for-3) and Mike batter, the first pitch was high. The Raiders answered with four runs to Ridge each singled to open the fourth. guy got a big lead, I threw to first and grab an 8-3 lead. Rivera singled, ad- Ricky Shevlin laid down a sac bunt he was out,” Mazzella explained. vanced on Ridge’s sacrifice bunt and and Henkels followed with an RBI In the bottom of the fifth, scored on Shevlin’s double to right. single. In the top of the fifth, the D’Annunzio slashed a single, slid Henkels blasted his two-run bomb Tigers scored on an RBI single and into second, advanced on Bonadies’ into the trees in leftfield. D’Annunzio threatened for more when Mark sac fly and scored on Maroney’s sac- later scored on an error following Benak singled. Mazzella, manning rifice fly ball to right field, making Bonadies’ deep single to right. “The ball was a little up and inside, I turned on it and it flew,” Henkels said. “We were kind of flat in the begin- Blue Devils Level Ridge, 4-1, ning but we wanted to come out, get a win and help Gary out with our offense. In Group 4 Baseball Sections We were able to put up some runs and get him another win. I’m not an RBI CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times man, just here to make key plays and be DEFINITELY TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM…Blue Devil Katie Kiefer takes a bean ball that skids off her helmet in The two balls in that inning, the one making terrific plays. It’s a lot of fun a sound player,” added Shevlin. second inning against Phillipsburg. Kiefer scored a run and added a two-run single. that Clark hit and Jenkins, were line when your guys can play the field. It The Tigers rallied with three runs drives that had so much pop. Chris! takes a lot of pressure off,” added in the seventh inning causing con- Four-hundred-foot double! And Joe Jenkins. cern. Rob Pasternak tripled and scored MOSKOWITZ TOSSES 2-HITTER; MATTHEW 3 HITS, HR Ondi can fly. He got us that last run Westfield’s next opponent was to on Mike Benak’s triple. Josh Rivera and that was important,” coach be the winner between second-seeded walked and Dan Hansen ripped a Brewster said. Watchung Hills and sixth-seeded two-run double. Kosenick ended the Third baseman Isabella and Clark, Bayonne, which had yet to be deter- assault with a strikeout. Blue Devils Rock P-burg, 11-1, in right field, put on a fine defensive mined at the time. “Not my best stuff today. A lot of display. Isabella turned two difficult “They are both tough teams. You today’s game goes to the defense. They grounders into putouts in the second can’t go into it too confident or too pretty much got me out of a couple of and third innings to prevent the lead- lax. We are excited to show our stuff big situations. Mazzella, behind the In Group 4, Section 2 Softball off batter from getting on base. Clark’s against the best,” Jenkins said. plate, Bonadies made a big play and circus catch in foul territory in the Watchung Hills edged Bayonne, 4- Ridge always making the plays at short. fourth inning prevented the Red Dev- 3 in its quarterfinal. Otherwise, I think the game may have By DAVID B. CORBIN Blue Devils totaled 13 hits. with RBI singles and Christine Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ils, who had two runners on base at Ridge 000 000 1 1 been different,” Binkiewicz said. “I like to hit the first pitch. It was Feldbauer added an RBI in the inning. the time, from manufacturing a pos- Westfield 030 100 x 4 “If our pitching staff can keep us in Seventh-seeded Phillipsburg did right down the middle and it went,” “We couldn’t do anything wrong sible score. He added another excit- the game then our bats will win it for not know what hit them when the Matthew said of her home run. “It that second inning. Every time we put ing grab in the sixth inning. us and we’re confident of that and second-seeded Westfield High School was nice to see everyone get a hit. We the ball in play, it found a hole. That’s “We have played some very sound Watchung Hills Nips that’s what Gary did. He limited them softball team unloaded with nine runs really put it together today. We have not an everyday occurrence but we defense this year. We made an error to runs, allowed us to chip away and, on nine hits in the second inning and been on a roll. People are getting fired will take it today. Good things happen or two today but that’s high school Blue Devil Nine, 2-1 eventually, we think we are going to rolled to an 11-1, five-inning victory up as we go along. Now, we won this, when you put the ball in play, so I’m ball. I was very impressed with the The Blue Devil’s hopes of winning have a big inning and it happened,” in the quarterfinal round of the North so we are pumped even more.” thrilled with the way their bats showed way we played all the way around,” a sectional championship was cut concluded coach Baylock. Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 tourna- Since their loss to Linden in the up today,” coach MacDonald said. coach Brewster said. short in a 2-1 setback to Watchung South Plainfield 100 011 3 6 ment in Westfield on May 21. county tournament, the Blue Devils Nicole Meyer hit her bloop single in “We are getting better every day. Hills on May 26. Warrior Jimmy Huff Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 101 114 x 8 Senior pitcher Alyson Moskowitz have reeled off seven straight wins and the fifth inning for P-burg’s other hit, Every day, our defense becomes more scored the winning run in the bottom tossed a very controlled game, record- the merry-go-round of runs in the sec- then the Blue Devils’ bats showed up consistent, solid out there. We are of the seventh after a throwing error. ing eight strikeouts, while allowing just ond inning only increased their confi- again in the bottom of the fifth to end Blue Devils Advance two hits – one a booming solo home run dence. Nikki Aronson (2 runs scored) the game. Townsend whacked her triple To Boys Tennis TOC in the second inning to Sam Horvath and began the spark with a ground single to left and Abruzzo hopped her RBI D. Blair Corbin’s the other a little plunker just out of the and added an RBI single later in the single past the second baseman. The No. 1-ranked Westfield High reach of the shortstop and centerfielder. inning. Tara Criscuolo singled twice “They handled themselves great. School boys tennis team easily won Moskowitz yielded just two walks, but and scored twice in the inning and They looked like they were winners,” the Group 4 championship by leveling one came with a bit of a strategy, and she Katie Kiefer was hit-by-a-pitch and said coach MacDonald. “These girls Lenape, 4-1, in the semifinal and ran- got off to a great start by striking out the scored then added a two-run single in know what they are supposed to do, so Blue Devils Raiders sacking No. 11 Ridgewood, 5-0, in the side in the first inning. the inning. Matthew, Katie Townsend now all they have to do is execute it.” title match to advance to the Tourna- “The first inning I was really happy. (2-for-4, triple, 2 runs) and Katie Phillipsburg 010 00 1 ment of Champions held yesterday, I mixed my pitches. I went in-and- Abruzzo (2-for-4, 2 RBI) followed Westfield 190 01 11 May 27, at Mercer County Park. out, up-and-down. I kept them off- GROUP 4 SEMIFINALS: balance. The big home run I gave up WESTFIELD 4, LENAPE 1 was a bad changeup and that girl hit it Walk Down Memory Lane First singles: Nikola Kocovic (L) d Adam a long way,” Moskowitz said. “It was Reich, 6-2, 6-1 so hot (temperature)! I couldn’t have Second singles: Dean Thompson (W) d done that without the support of my From the archives of The Westfield straight North Jersey, Section 2 Group Mike Humes, 6-3, 6-1 Third singles: Justin Snyder (W) d Mike team. Every single person got a hit.
        Leader and The Scotch Plains- 3 title in Mount Olive. The defending Perrone, 6-4, 6-0 Every person contributed.”       Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com champion Raider boys, with a total of First doubles: Scott Bernstein and “She did have good control. She      !       "  Click Archives 67.5, finished second to Morris Hills Graeme Stahl (W) d Marc Reynaud and gave up the home run when nobody May 27, 2006: Senior Jeff Perrella with 70. The big story, however, was Matt Fredrick6-1, 6-0                  Second doubles: James Chu and Greg else was on base. One of the walks took top honors in the 1,600 meters Raider senior Ray Williams who con- Leppescu (W) d Dan Sha and Mike Sha, was an unintentional, intentional be- #  $          %    and the 3,200 meters to contribute 20 tributed 40 team points by finishing 6-4, 6-1 cause it was the same girl and we had  & '  of 26 points to help give the Blue first in all four of his events. Williams GROUP 4 CHAMPIONSHIP: a base open,” added Blue Devil Head Devil boys track team a tie for sev- crossed first in the 100 meters with a WESTFIELD 5, RIDGEWOOD 0 Coach Caitlyn MacDonald.
        enth place with East Orange in the time of 10.5, the 400 meters with a First singles: Reich d Chris Hu, 6-2, 7-5    Second singles: Thompson d Cameron Senior leadoff hitter Cyndil Mat- North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 meet time of 47.4 and the 200 meters with thew stunned P-burg pitcher Zoe # ()"*+,, )+-, at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. a time of 21.5, then soared 21’5” to Rudd, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Third singles: Snyder d Charlie Heinke when she jumped on the first  .  !   Competing in four events, junior Kyle win the long jump. Gundeck, 6-1, 6-0 pitch of the first inning and launched Rowbotham contributed 28 points as Seniors Jill Koscielecki and Jayme First doubles: Bernstein and Stahl d Ed harlin and Stephan Miedel, 6-1, 6-2 a solo blast to right-centerfield. Mat- /        0   1  the Raider boys finished second in Ferraro – both heading to East thew also added an RBI single and a Second doubles: Chu and Leppescu d 2 3    4       the Group 3 meet with a total of 62 Stroudsburg University in the fall – Alex Howard and Griffin Kurzius, 6-1, 6-4 bunt single, while as a team the 20-3 behind New Brunswick. Raider accumulated 54 of the Raider girls’ sophomore Mike Alleman won the points. Koscielecki edged Ferraro in shot put with a shove of 55’1.5”. the 400-meter hurdles, finishing in May 27, 2005: The fifth-seeded 1:04.9 – a Raider record. Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate Blue Devil baseball team bounced May 25, 2001: Holding a 14-4 team fourth-seeded Bayonne, 14-12, in the scoreless for two quarters in boys la- 908-233-6417, Direct Dial quarterfinals of the North Jersey Sec- crosse is quite a feat. Holding the tion 2, Group 4 tournament in state’s second-highest scorer, Devin Bayonne. Billy Hearon and Tom Regan, to just one goal even adds to NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2007 Ricciuti each had three RBI and scored the impressiveness. The Blue Devil three times. Senior leftfielder Sam boys did just that when they humbled Kim went 3-for-4, drove in four runs an extremely physically minded St. and swiped two bases. Joseph team, 11-3, in the NJSIAA May 27, 2004: The Blue Devil soft- tournament in Westfield. Senior Chris ball team shut down highly touted J.P. Dodge seemed to be the right place at Stevens, 1-0, in a 12-inning marathon the right time and scored four goals, to capture the North Jersey Section 2, while adding an assist. Defenseman Group 4 championship at Whippany Jim Mitchel made any place the right Park. The sectional title was the first place by sticking to the Green Raider for Westfield since 1990. Senior catcher attackers tighter than the adjoining Lauren Musacchia drilled a winning stones in the Great Pyramid of Khufu. line drive into short center with two May 29, 1999: Blair Woodward outs in the 12th to score Mary Kate grabbed two first places and one fifth as Flannery. Pitcher Lauren Gelmetti sur- the Raider boys placed fourth with 28 rendered seven hits, sat down five points in the State Group 3 track and Hawks and walked none. field tournament at South Plainfield. May 25, 2002: A total team effort Woodward leapt 22’8.25” to place first across the board earned the Raider in the long jump and cleared 6’10” to girls’ track and field team its third- seize first in the high jump. FANWOOD RECREATION SPONSORS THE FOLLOWING SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Fanwood Soccer Camp June 24-26 August 3-7 $75 week 1 (3 days) $110 for week 2. For info: www.fanwoodsoccercamps.com or [email protected] Built for the first Mayor of Westfield, this storybook Victorian is an architectural gem that casts a magic spell. The inviting wrap-around porch grants entrée to an interior glowing with high ceilings, classic moldings, custom built-ins, three fire- Fanwood Baseball Camp places and gorgeous parquet floors with exquisite in-laid borders. The fire lit living room & formal dining room with July 6- July 10 and July 20 to July 24 bayed window seat radiate with traditional charm. The modern kitchen with breakfast area opens to a full bath, office, & www.fanwoodsportscamp.com back stairwell. Relax in the family room with fireplace & French door to the patio & yard. The 2nd floor offers gracious private rooms and the 3rd floor has a lovely fifth bedroom & abundant storage. Equally as alluring, the yard that em- Raider Basketball Camp braces this home sparkles with beautiful plantings, towering trees, a bluestone patio and a tranquil koi pond with water- fall. Essential updates and a “close to everything location” enhances this beguiling home. Presented for $775,000. June 29-July 3 and July 13-17 www.fanwoodsportscamps.com Camps are run by Scotch Plains Fanwood High School District Adult Teachers and Coaches Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Page 14 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Boys, Raider Girls Place Fourth at Respective Group Section 2 Track & Field Meets

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 slowing down a little bit. I tried to the pace again. I felt bad with 800 to place in this section is good.” one you really want to get out there, myself, so I’m trying to get back up to with a time of 4:03.74. Raider Kim keep it up a little bit but, toward the go, but I managed to hold the place,” Blue Devil Jhakyse Williams fin- really, really far into the sand.” where I was. I’m happy to even be Wenson qualified for the Group 3 tour- end, they had more speed. That’s my said Sweeney, who added, “This sec- ished fourth in the 100 meters with a “I PRed and I was really excited vaulting at 9’6” at this point,” said nament in three events by placing style. Try to keep an even pace! Once tion is one of the best. If you look at time of 11.11. He then joined Todd about it. Actually, Whitney is more Stevens-Haas, who added, “Speed is fourth in the shot put behind teammate you slow it down it’s hard to pick up the results across the state, so fourth Saunders, Jordan Johnson and Ricardo excited about it than I am sometimes,” really important. I always make sure I Malonia Miles with respective throws Johnson to place third in the 4x400 laughed Handy. “I could do a cart- start a little slow, medium best, be- of 33’7” and 33’9”, third in the javelin with a time of 3:24.13. Raiders Quentin wheel somewhere.” cause a lot of vaulters run, then they with a toss of 101’8” and fourth in the Blackwell took fifth in the long jump Since an injury last year, Blue Devil slow down and that’s not the way to discus with a heave of 94’11”. Raider with a leap of 19’8” and Marcus Green Claire Stevens-Haas managed to work go. You are going to mess yourself up.” Osa Ebose placed sixth in the 100 took fifth in the javelin with a toss of her way back to competition and Blue Devils Ashley Edwards, Sirena meters with a time of 13.33. 153 feet. Morristown sophomore pow- placed third in the pole vault with a VanEpp, Kelly Irving and Sophia TOP 5 GROUP 4 BOYS TEAMS: erhouse Nick Vena broke Raider Mike height of 9’6”. DeVita qualified for the Group 4 tour- 1. Plainfield 98 (P), 2. Columbia (Co) 60, Alleman’s 2008 meet record shove of “I had a 10 last year but the I hurt nament by placing fifth in the 4x400 North Hunterdon (NH) 56, 4. Westfield 63’11.5” in the shot put with a mon- 41.5, 5. Bridgewater-Raritan (BR) 41 strous shove of 68’11.5”. TOP 5 GROUP 3 BOYS TEAMS: 1. Rahway (R) 93, 2. Morristown (Mo) 68, Raiders Whitney Adams and 3. Irvington (I) 66, 4. Millburn (Ml) 60, 5. Camille Handy placed 2-3 in the triple Carteret (C) 40 jump with respective distances of 36 TOP GROUP 4 INDIVIDUALS: feet (Raider school record) and 100: Dan Woods (P) 10.8 35’1.5” (personal record [PR]). Team- 200: Isaiah Gill (P) 22.19 mate Sarah Canfield placed fourth in 400: Gill (P) 47.57 800: Jackson (U), Tasco (Br) 1:57.61 the long jump with a leap of 16’5.5”. 1,600: Maank Kumar (Pisc) 4:22.3 The trio has been doing a fine job of 3,200: Kumar (Piscataway) 9:35.67 pushing each other to improve 110H: Stephen Knox (P) 14.99 throughout the season. 400H: Gill (P) 54.0 High Jump: Terry Anderson (Co) 6’0” “It was a school record, so I’m re- Long Jump: Stephen Wiggins (Co) ally excited! It’s funny because yester- 20’11” day at the long jump it wasn’t so great. Pole Vault: Doug Zieniuk (NH) 13’6” Today I came with a positive attitude,” Shot Put: Tom Beals (E. Or.) 48’6” Discus: Josh Suttmeier (NH) 146’1” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Adams, who added, “I think my Javelin: Suttmeier (NH) 181’3” RUNING NECK-AND-NECK…Raiders Erin Pierce, center, and Brittney Veeck, last jump is the most difficult because 4x400: Co (Dana James Roberts, right, run neck-and-neck after the second lap of the 3,200 meters. my first two are pretty good but the last Kharique Bell, Wiggin, Anderson) 3:21.19 TOP GROUP 3 INDIVIDUALS: 100: Wilverson Baptiste (Ir) 10.99 200: Baptiste (Ir) 22.36 400: Abbas Tapal (Mi) 48.77 800: Hamar Farag (Mo) 1:57.91 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1,600: Tyler Upland (Mi) 4:20.55 QUALIFYING THE GROUP TOURNEY…Blue Devil Ryan Scrudato, above 3,200: Franklin (Mendham) 9:21.27 center, edges two boys from Franklin to place fifth in the Group 4, Section 2 3,200 100H: Josh Evans (Ir) 14.36 meters. Scrudato also placed third in the 1,600. Below, Raider Martin Sweeney 400H: Chris Wythe (R) 53.13 crosses fourth in his 3,200 Group 3, Section 2 race and Blue Devil Tim Woods, High Jump: Rob Jackson (C) 6’2” pictured at bottom, tied teammate Dave Fishman for third in the Group 4, Section Long Jump: Jackson (C) 21’3.5” 2 pole vault with heights of 12 feet. Pole Vault: Dave Cariello (Mo) 14’3” Shot Put: Nick Vena (Mo) 68’11.5” meet record. Previous record 63’11.5” Mike Alleman (Scotch Plains-Fanwood) 2008 Discus: Vena (Mo) 168’6” Javelin: Troy Eastman (R) 184’9” meet record. Previous record 181’7” Jess Fleishner (Holmdel) 2008 4x400: R (Russ Jenkins, Pierre Darisme, Ricky Draughn, Chris Brown) 3:20.59 TOP 5 GROUP 4 GIRLS TEAMS: 1. Ridge 100 (R), 2. Columbia (Co) 95.5, North Hunterdon (NH) 49, 4. Union (U) 45, 5. Franklin (F), Watchung Hills (WH) 34.5 TOP 5 GROUP 3 GIRLS TEAMS: 1. Voorhees (V) 130, 2. Morristown (Mo) 101, 3. Irvington (I) 48.75, 4. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 44, 5. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 15 Devil’s Den Holy Trinity School to Host State Tournament Puzzle; Devil of the Week Annual Track Invitational Sean Scrudato Fudge the Pitch Counts Holy Trinity Interparochial School with us, including the Anzelone sis- Track will host the 30th Annual Holy Trin- ters (1989-1997), Deenie Quinn ity Invitational Track and Field Meet (2000), Patrick Muldoon (2002), last By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times at Kehler Stadium from noon until year’s NJSIAA Indoor MOC high 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. The jump champion Adam Bergo Is it better to be a big fish in a small and Cranford, including in the county JAYVEE CHAMPS 6), Falcons (7-8), Hawks (9-10) and longest-running parochial school (Westfield HS), and current high pond, or a small fish in a big pond? (5-0) and state (6-3) tournaments. Congrats to coach Kenny Miller Eagles (11-13). There is an $80 fee track meet in New Jersey, the event school athletes Matt Berka (Seton That is the perennial question for the 1972: Tommy Anderson one-hits and the WHS junior varsity baseball ($65 for each addition child) and the will feature over 400 student ath- Hall Prep) and Caroline Williams WHS baseball team. Parsippany Hills 1-0 in the first round team, which wrapped up a 13-3 sea- price includes an official team shirt, letes from over 15 area Catholic (Mount Saint Mary).” WHS has won 12 Union County of states, but WHS loses 3-2 to son with a 6-1 win over top-seeded playing shorts and socks. schools. The public is invited and Sr. Maureen Fichner, SSJ, Princi- Tournament championships since the Bloomfield. (and previously unbeaten) SP-F in the It’s all about making future refreshments will be available. pal of Holy Trinity Interparochial tournament started in 1954. That is by 1977: Scotch Plains-Fanwood wins UCT jayvee tournament. Winning Mudturtles. For more information, Bill Fitzpatrick, longtime Meet added: “In this milestone year, we far the most of any county school. 2-1 over WHS in the sectional final … pitcher Justin White tossed a five- contact Diane Dabulas (908.591.7027 Director, said, “As we reflect on 30 are proud of the long-standing tradi- Bob Brewster, who played on two and the Devils then fall to New Provi- hitter, walked none and struck out or [email protected]) or Paul (No. years of great meets, we are grateful tion of track and field at our school county champion teams in 1966 and dence 6-1 in the UCT final. seven. No. 9 hitter Matt Rivera drilled 66) Harbaugh (908.370.4131 or to Jerry McCabe, who was instru- and we’re excited about hosting so ’68, has been head coach for eight of 1983: In Bob Brewster’s first year a three-run home run, following [email protected]). mental in developing the track and many terrific athletes and their fami- those titles. as coach, WHS reaches the UCT final, singles by Brett Johnson and Steve DEVIL OF THE WEEK cross-country programs at Holy Trin- lies from Essex, Morris and Union But, while WHS has piled up those but loses 9-8 to Elizabeth on two un- Forgash, to make it 5-0 in the second. This week’s winner of a free sub ity. We are also reminded of many counties.” titles, county rivals like Linden (3), earned runs in the top of the seventh. Leadoff hitter Timmy Younger gave from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs great athletes who had their start Track Program and Co-Meet Di- Union (3), Cranford (2), Elizabeth 1987: After beating Elizabeth in the Miller an outstanding shortstop, mak- (261 South Avenue East, now open rector Tom Glynn, Julia Grimes, Bill (2), New Providence (2), Roselle UCT final, the Minutemen turn the ing just one error all season. seven days a week) is Sean Scrudato. Hanlon, Arlene Hrinkevich, Theresa Park (2) and Scotch Plains-Fanwood tables on WHS in states. THIS AND THAT The junior finished third in the 1,600 WHS’ Dugan to Play Hunziker, Lynn Kelly and Lauren (1) have won 15 state championships, 1988: WHS beats Bloomfield 7-2 It was pretty sweet to have the ten- and fifth in the 3,200 to help WHS Football at Lycoming Stahl Wieszczek coach and manage and more than double that total of in the sectional final, then loses a 2-1 nis and baseball teams both eliminate finish fourth at the North 2 Group 4 the Holy Trinity Team. Bill and Trish sectional titles; most of the current heartbreaker to Memorial (West New Ridge from the state tournament last track sectionals. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – John Fitzpatrick also provide meet sup- Blue Devils weren’t even a parents’ York) in the state semifinals. week…but it won’t be total delight The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Dugan, a resident of Westfield, and port. Several local business includ- first-date when WHS won its lone on- 1994: After beating Elizabeth in the until the WHS football avenges last in The Westfield Leader during the a 2008 graduate of Westfield High ing Parisi Speed School, The Run- the-field sectional title in 1988 (it was UCT final, WHS falls to the Minute- November’s playoff loss to the Green school year. Contact us with com- School, has committed to play foot- ning Company, Westfield Pediatric also awarded one in 1949 by the men 11-7 in the sectional title game. (Red) Devils. ments, complaints and suggestions at ball at Lycoming College. Dugan Dental Group and The Town Bank NJSIAA) and there are no state titles. 1995: Morristown knocks off the The WHS boys tennis team won its [email protected]. Win or not, will attend Lycoming as a criminal will provide sponsorship support this With this year’s county tournament Devils 5-3 in the sectional final, end- third straight state Group 4 champion- WHS4EVR! justice major. year. over, the state tournament has become ing a 27-3 season. ship with a 5-0 win over unbeaten the only goal left for this year’s varsity 2007: WHS loses to Edison 10-4 in Ridgewood. It was the 13th Group 4 – and that is as it should be. WHS the sectional championship game. title for WHS, and 17th overall. The played at Watchung Hills on Tuesday NOBODY ASKED, BUT… Devils played yesterday in the Tourna- Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate in the sectional semis, and would be Several nj.com “experts” were all ment of Champions semifinals against home tomorrow in the sectional final over WHS baseball coach Bob Brewster the winner of Tuesday’s Millburn- 908-233-6417, Direct Dial if it won that game, since top-seeded for “allowing” Chris Jenkins to throw Pascack Hills match and will be play- Elizabeth was eliminated 17-1 by 151 pitches in the UCT title game with ing today in the final if they won. Phillipsburg last Friday. SP-F. They accused him of risking After losing their state tourney NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2008 WHS is 105-44 (70.5 winning per- Jenkins’ “future at Stanford or in the opener the past two years, the WHS centage) in the UCT, but just 37-33 pros just to win a county champion- softball team knocked off Phillipsburg, (52.8) in state play. ship.” To which the Den says: pish-tosh! 11-1, last Thursday in the first round. Public Open House Sunday, May 31st 1:00-4:00 pm Brewster, who took a 456-245 (65.0) (Those are, of course, the same The Devils played North Hunterdon career record into Tuesday’s game, is people who would have been all over yesterday in the sectional semifinals. 61-19 (76.3) in the UCT and 25-21 “Brew” if he’d taken Jenkins out in The last time WHS played North in (54.3) in states. the sixth or seventh inning after 100 the state tournament – earlier this Over the years, WHS has had quite a pitches and SP-F had won then.) spring the Lions won an extra-inning few near-misses at titles – county, sec- When will the “babying” of pitch- thriller – eventual state champ North tional, GNT. Here are some of them: ers stop? It’s OK to limit them when Hunterdon won 3-2 in eight innings 1955: After throwing a 10-strikeout they’re eight or 10 years old, or to ban back in 2006. The P’burg win was the no-hitter and going 4-for-4 with a curveballs at a young age. But now, 20th in 23 games this spring for first- grand-slam homer against Union in because pitchers have been babied for year coach Caitlin MacDonald’s club, the UCT quarterfinals, WHS lefty Bob decades, we have a generation that the first 20-win season since 1992, List loses a 2-1 pitchers’ duel to Tho- thinks pitcher’s arms come off after when the team was 21-7. mas Jefferson’s Richie Jones. 100 pitches (but 99 is fine), that thinks Claire Stevens-Haas is one tough 1960: WHS’s Smitty Lanning fans starting pitchers only have to go five cookie. The junior missed the entire 21 in a 10-inning 2-0 UCT first-round “quality” innings, before three differ- gymnastics season, while rehabbing win over Rahway (loser Tom ent relief pitchers throw one inning from a “funny bone” injury – nerve Hoagland whiffs 17), then loses 1-0 to each to “set up” the closer. damage to her ulnar nerve. But she Union in a battle of one-hitters with Where were the pitch-count gods showed she’s back at the Watchung Rick Heuschkel. back in 1984, when Central Regional’s Conference track and field champi- 1964: Dennis Burke pitches a two- Al Leiter and Wall’s John Spinapont onships, winning the pole vault for the hitter, but is the tough-luck 1-0 loser both pitched 13 innings in a scoreless second straight year and placing in the to Cranford in the UCT semifinals. tie on a cold, rainy day in early April? triple jump. She was also fourth at The lone run scores in the second Leiter struck out 32 batters and threw Saturday’s sectionals in the pole vault. inning when George Goodwin walks nearly 250 pitches while Spinapont A nice job by the boys track team, with two out and scores when nobody fanned 18 and also was over 200 pitches. finishing fourth at the North 2 Group covers second on his steal attempt and Leiter merely went on to a 19-year 4 sectionals last Saturday. Junior dis- the throw goes through the center major-league career, won 162 games, tance runner Sean Scraduto and se- fielder’s legs. pitched a no-hitter and struck out nearly nior Jordan Johnson (second in the 1965: After a 12-inning 2-1 win 2,000 batters in 2,391 innings. high jump) led the way. over Union in the semifinals, WHS WHS’s Greg Chlan used to throw RUGBY TIME falls to Parsippany 5-3 in the Greater 100, 125 pitches every game, some- The Westfield Blue Devils PAL Flag Newark Tournament final at School times more, and he would pitch in Rugby summer program will be held Stadium in Newark. relief between starts, or on weekends June 16 and July 25, with practice 533 Parkview Avenue Westfield, NJ 1966: Parsippany scores two runs for the Westfield Merchants. Ten years Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:15- in the bottom of the ninth without a hit after graduating WHS, he was finish- 7:30 p.m., and games Saturday morn- This classic Colonial glows with a relaxed ambiance enlivened by traditional details & to beat WHS and Donny Anderson 2- ing up his eighth year of professional ing, all at Sid Fay and Houlihan fields, modern amenities. The living room opens to the formal dining room, family room & up- 1 in the GNT title game at Verona. ball, and fourth year at the AAA level next to the train tracks on Rahway 1971: The Devils go 18-7, but suf- with the Kansas City Royals. Avenue. dated kitchen with powder room. The 2nd floor with three bedrooms & an updated bath. fer four losses to coach Norm Koury Bring back those days, please! There are four age groups: Owls (5- The fourth bedroom & a new full bath craft a delightful 3rd floor. A wonderful backyard, recent updates & a convenient location add to this home’s allure. Presented for $639,000. 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St. Anthony 1 1 .500 American Legion/LLG 4 2 Iceman’s 17, Linda’s 15 St. Matthew 1 2 .333 Joe Scarfuto whacked a grand slam and Bobby Camisa contributed three Awniungs Galore 3 3 Icemen John Esposito, Keith St. Patrick 1 2 .333 S.M.C. 2 4 McDede, Mac Kowalsky (5 RBI), St. Stephen 1 3 .250 hits for St Stephens. D&K Associates 0 6 St. Jude 21, St. Matthew 6 Phil Fink and Ron Horinko had three SAINTS DIVISION: 50+ DIVISION B: hits each. TEAM W L Pct The Judies jumped out to a 14-0 TEAM W L St. Luke 3 1 .750 lead after two innings. Keith JTD Construction 5 1 American Legion 22, SMC 5 St. David 2 2 .500 Middleton had four hits and John Linda’s Driftwood Bar 3 3 Every Legion player had at least St. Jude 2 2 .500 DeProspero homered for the Judies, Molly Maguire’s 3 3 one hit and an RBI. Willie Jackson St. Anne 2 2 .500 Iceman’s Karaoke 2 4 had a three-run homerun. St. Joseph 1 2 .333 who banged out 27 hits. St. Matthews Contact Lens & Vision 2 4 St. Luke 6, St. David 5 managed only 12 singles vs. John Northwestern Mutual 1 5 Molly Maguire’s 23, Contact 15 Dave Drechsel (4-for-4, 2 HRs, In what turned out to be a very well Deitch with Keith Gibbons’ three hits SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: played game, Coach Luke Fugett’s and Phil Vellucci’s and Tommy TEAM W L triple, 4 runs, 5 RBI) and Bill Hinkle walk off hit in the bottom of the Straniero’s two hits. Kilkenny House 6 0 (3 hits, 4 RBI) led Maguire’s. seventh turned out to be the game St. Luke 25, St. Joseph 7 TLC 4 2 Kilkenny 17, Creative 2 WTA A DIVISION FINALISTS…Stan Klaus, left, defeated Christina Newsome LA Law 3 3 Don Montefusco homered. Gary winner. Marty Marks had a key two- The Lukes plated 11 runs in the for the WTA Singles Tournament crown. Creative Industries 3 3 run triple earlier. Steve Polak’s triple fifth inning. Lou Messano and Marty The Office 2 4 Wiese and Mike Perroncino each had and Super Dave Rothenberg’s 4-for- Marks each contributed four hits and Associated Auto Parts 0 6 three hits for Killkenny. Creator Karl 4 evening led the Daveys. four RBI. Tom Grycan had three hits Klaus Dethrones Newsome LA Law 10, Creative 8 Grossmann had a two-run triple. St. David 13, St. Anne 9 and scored four runs. The Joeys scored Outfielder Bill Ritchie and pitcher TLC 24, Associated Auto 8 The season debut of Nick Dinizo all of their runs in the third inning. Tony Orlando led the Law. Creative’s Bob Lorincz and Rich Polonitza and the return of Nash Warfield lifted Corey Woodring slammed a triple For WTA Tourney Crown Tom Lombardi, Karl Grossmann and (each 5-for-5), Fred DiMartino and the Daves spirits. Karl Grossmann and a double. Ray Cozzarelli each had three hits. Pete Osborn (each 4-for-4), John Silva (3B, single) and Scott Smith, Marty St. Aloysius 11, St. Patrick 3 Stan Klaus beat top-seeded Cristina developed over his 15-plus years as The Office 5, Associated 4 (3 hits, HR), and Ray Meigs and Bernstein and Dinizo’s defense keyed The Ro-Mashers stayed undefeated Newsome 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 to win the a professional hockey player in The Office scored three in the sixth Bruce Symon (3 hits each) led TLC. the Daveys win. Ron Labin and Chris thanks to the pitching and hitting of Eighth Annual Westfield Tennis As- Slovakia. on a Texas Leaguer by Bill Hinkle Dave Bell and Tom Brown (triple) Nardi homered for the Annies. Tony Blasi (3 RBI). George Balint added sociation (WTA) Singles Tournament Bouchouev outlasted Rich Pardo, and a triple by Brian McDermott. The each had multiple hits and Phil Fink St. Anne 19, St. Jude 16 three RBI and Bill Aumenta homered. held May 16 and 17 at Tamaques Park 8-4, to win the “B” bracket finals. In Office scored the winning run on two homered for Associated. The Annies belted three homers Pat Enright (2 triples) and rookie Jason in Westfield. the “B” semifinals, Bouchouev beat errors and Tex Charkowitz’s single. The Office 6, LA Law 5 (8 innings) (Damon Roth, Ron Labin and Harry Semple led the Pats. Of note, father of To reach the finals, Klaus battled WTA rookie Chris Bonn, 8-5, and Phil Fink, Robert Maley and Dave The LA shortstop hit a two-run HR Hopler). Labin finished 4-for-4. Jason, Harry Semple batted third for through a number of WTA stalwarts, Pardo overcame Suri, 8-4. Levine led Associated. in the seventh to tie the game. Pitcher Judes, Jason Fiore and John Deitch Aloysius and went 2-for-3, while Ja- including Joshua Suri, 8-2, Illia There was plenty of good play Kilkenny Pub 4, TLC 1 Ken Dunbar hit the game winning each had four hits and four RBI. son, also hitting third, went 2-for-3 but Bouchouev, 8-3, and Robert Errazo, throughout the two-day event lead- Don Montefusco led Kilkenny with single. Chip Weiss (RBI) and Don St. Anthony 16, St. Stephen 8 one-upped the old man with a HR. 8-3. Newsome, equally dominant, ing up the “A” and “B” finals. Addi- three hits. Brown (2 hits) each tripled. beat Andrew Ross, 8-1, Weldon Chin, tional matches, included Bonn beat- Creative 12, TLC 10 Linda’s 17, Contact Lens 8 8-0, and Tuyen Diep, 8-1. ing Hong Jiang, 8-7 (7-4), Tom Marvin Scherb (3 hits) and Joe Gary Provenzano’s fine pitching In the tightly contested finals, Bigosinski excelling over Ross, 8- Adochio (3 hits) led Creative. In- and Keith McDede’s (5-for-5) led both Klaus and Newsome demon- 3, Dave Ferio beating Willie Moyler, fielders Joe Adochio, Bob Failla and Linda’s. Joe Adase (4 hits) and Joe strated consistent play and focus 8-2, while Suri ground out a win Rich Vitaliano turned in outstanding Sarica, Mac Kowalsky, Steve Adase over the nearly three-hour match. over Nathaniel Weiss, 8-2. The plays. and Joe Bakunas with three his each Klaus, a WTA newcomer, credited WTA-hosted event had 16 regis- LA Law 15, Associated 9 helped Linda’s. his win in part to a strong backhand trants. Associated Jim Seitler (4 hits, JTD 24, Molly Maguire’s 22 double), Phil Fink (HR) and Ralph Mike Direienzo (5-for-5, HR) and Eisenberger, Dave Goodman, Robert George Murray (4-for-4) led JTD. Maley and Teo Fernandez led Asso- Dick MacKay (5-for-5) and John ciated. Allen (4 hits, 4 RBI) led Maguire’s. Kilkenny 18, The Office 0 Buffy’s 12, SMC 4 Creative 14, Associated 3 Pitcher Clyde Vail, Gary Harnett (3 Karl Grossmann and Joe Adochio hits), John McLaughlin, Joe Viso and collected three hits each for Creative. Gary Capaldo (2 RBI) with two hits Robert Maley, Paul Brody and Phil each led Buffy’s. Fink had multi hits for the losers. American Legion 11, D&K 1 TLC 7, The Office 0 (forfeit) LLG’s Paul Southwick blasted a Kilkenny 16, LA Law 7 long homerun. Joe Tarulli (3-run HR), Ron Ivory Babooshka 9, Awnings 7 (HR) and Don Montefusco (4 hits) Tony Radice’s pitching and Ed led Kilkenny. Belford (HR) led the victors. Bob Buffy’s 12, Awnings 9 (8 innings) Grausam and Neil Granstrand (3 hits Ron Kulik (3-for-4), and multi hits each), Dave Waxtel (2 hits) and Bruce 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to: Hope Through from Dave Ball, Don Pencinger and Crawford (2 hits, 2 RBI) led Aw- Education Gary Capaldo led Buffy’s. Tom Breen nings. The McAuley School for Exceptional Children. 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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 17 See it all on the web in color . . . www.goleader.com BDLC 7/8 Select Excels At Moorestown Lax Festival The Blue Devil Lacrosse Club scored on an assist from Weisse, who (BDLC) Select Grade 7/8 girls la- along with Cusick scored unassisted. crosse team from Westfield competed Defenders Betsy Crossland, Forrest in the Moorestown Lacrosse Festival Keating, Sarah Freer and Caroline this past weekend. There were over Baldwin played real tough. 100 talented teams competing from In Game 3, BDCL lost, 8-3, to a six states in 12 different brackets. team from Springfield, Pa., which In their first game, BDLC defeated played fantastic defense and ran a The UCRFC U19 Junior Mudturtles the perennial powerhouse, powerful transition game. The Blue Moorestown, 6-3, by winning draws, Devils regrouped to beat a very deliberate offense and a stiff Ridgewood, 8-3. Lauren (3), Alexis defense. Elizabeth Cusick won six (2), Jessica Castelo, Natalie UCRFC U19 Boys Struggle draws, scoring a goal, along with two Brennan and Colleen Sheridan tal- assists. Courtney Weisse and Lauren lied the scores. Cusick led with three THE UNDEFEATED…The Westfield boys U10 Inter Milan soccer team went Oberlander each scored twice. Goalie assists. Anna and Maggie Tanji, undefeated to capture the top spot in the Gold Division at the Chatham United At National Championships Memorial Day Weekend Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Jesse Casey Gillespie, Colleen Sheridan, Rebecca Kraus and Mary Randazzo Kerkhof, Cullen Birkel, Kevin Reinhard, Max Kaplan, Kevin Brennan, Jared Emma Kao and Mariah Baker led the ran effective screens with proper Bansky and Jason Telsey; back row, Coach Shay Caherly, Jack Caherly, Noah The UCRFC U19 boys’ rugby team attacked at every chance. These ef- defense. spacing, which allowed cutters to Reich, Charlie Baldwin, Owen Prybylski, Coach Ron Bansky and Michael recently traveled to Pittsburgh, Pa. as forts resulted in trys by Chris Sheehan In the second game against a team score on assists. Echausse. the Northeast representative for the and Drew Bergin and a conversion by from New Caanan, Conn., the Blue USA National Championships. The Connor Leahey. UCRFC threatened Devils fell behind early and could not team played well, but could not over- for a third try, but Westerville suc- recover in a 4-3 loss. Alexis Kardias come very strong competition and cessfully defended. finished eighth. In the final match, UCRFC played In their first match, the Jr. the Highlanders from Chapel Hill, WTA Masters Singles Mudturtles faced United RFC from N.C. The Highlanders scored an early Utah, the No. 2 ranked team in the try on a controversial call to gain a 5- Ladder Standings: country, and lost 24-5. The UCRFC 0 lead. UCRFC responded immedi- John Mancini looks to defend played well in the first 15 minutes, ately as Sheehan found an opening his title and has maintained his but a turnover led to a United try. for a try and Leahey converted to position at the top of the open United added a second try to take a make the score 7-5, UCRFC. The masters (50+) singles ladder with 14-0 lead at the break. United scored teams played most of the rest of the a win over Janice Honeymar, a early in the second half to grab a 19- match evenly, but a few mistakes by day after she bested him. Chris 0 lead. UCRFC’s Brandon Dietz an- UCRFC led to penalties and the High- Wendel moved into third with im- swered with a try. United was strong landers made two penalty kicks to pressive early wins over previ- in defense and scored a late try to take an 11-7 lead. With time running ously third ranked Joe Donnolo finalize the scoring. out, the UCRFC had a good chance to and Peter Lee. Lee moved to In their second match, UCRFC score, but were stopped by the scram- fourth with a win over Donnolo. faced the fifth-ranked Westerville bling defense of the Highlanders. The many new members (*) are (OH) Worms, who wiggled out a 26- Although they did not improve on welcomed and encouraged to 12 win. Westerville used its huge their 2008 record at the Champion- challenge up the ladder as several forwards and a very skillful nine and ships, the team played well against have done already. Full match 10 to run up a 26-0 lead at the half. very strong teams. The Mudturtles results are available at UCRFC regrouped at the half and finished with a 12-4 record with their westfieldnj.com/wta . outplayed Westerville. The Jr. only losses coming against four na- 1. John Mancini (2) 2. Janice Honymar (2)* Mudturtles tackled like demons and tionally ranked teams. 3. Chris Wendel (2) 4. Peter Lee (2) 5. Joe Donnolo (2) 6. Jim Oslislo (0) 7. Mike McGlynn (1)
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A 55+ BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Springfield Center. Value and el- desk, 2.1 new baths, large fenced location offers 2 Bedrooms, and 2.1 adult community, this home offers 10 NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, egance combined. Perfect for pro- backyard, new furnace/HWH, baths. Is close to NYC transporta- rooms and includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.1 ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS fessional office or in-law suite. In- thermal windows throughout, vinyl tion. Gleaming, new and refinished baths, gourmet Kitchen with stain- Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the cludes a new Eat-In Kitchen, re- siding and huge Family Room. hardwood floors throughout. less steel appliances and granite Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, JUNE 23, finished hardwood floors. Ready to counters, open floor plan, Family 2009, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Room with gas fireplace and large Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time move in. and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels outdoor deck. of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 23rd day of June 2009. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. FANWOOD $799,000 WESTFIELD $985,000 WESTFIELD $1,950,000 WESTFIELD $1,795,000 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Exquisitely restored Victorian Wonderful, spacious Colonial/Split Designing and building yesteryear to- Stately center hall Colonial on seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the Eastlake Historic home with 6+ Level offers 10 rooms and includes day, Simpson’s has set a new standard nearly ¾’s acre of magnificent municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser of excellence with this classic 1920’s who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Bedrooms, 4 fireplaces and open 4 Bedrooms, 3.1 baths, 2 Family grounds in heart of Indian Forest. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the front porch. Incredible attention Rooms, delightful screened porch, Shingle style house with 3’ eaves and Wonderful living and entertaining Tax Collector should be notified immediately. to details returns this home to its ample storage/closets, professionally sweeping roof lines. Superb crafts- space, 4 fireplaces in the Living The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: former splendor. Live in a piece of landscaped, 2 fireplaces plus indoor manship, design and architectural Room, Dining Room, Master Bed- BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE history. BBQ, walk-up attic, all huge rooms, detail, using only the finest materials room and Library. Classic archi- 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 7,549.50 with attention to every detail. 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Place $ 2,152.79 impeccably maintained. tectural detail. 40 6 Caruso, Benedetto & Sharon 30 Estelle Lane $ 6,980.03 49 20 Rojas, Jose Carlos 321 Terrill Road $ 546.53 55 4 25 South Avenue, LLC 27 South Avenue $ 6,213.62 60 3 200 South LLC 200 South Avenue $19,658.42 For all your mortgage needs Call ERA Mortgage at 888-421-3813 71 12 Sumner, Alfred & Amy 36 Glenwood Road $10,126.53 77 28.02 Anaczkowski, E & Gonella 89 Shady Lane $ 2,714.61 WESTFIELD OFFICE t 600 North Avenue West t Westfield, NJ 07090 t (908) 233-0065 105 21 Winneker, Charles & Fern 11 Robin Road $12,289.97 116 55 Slaughter, Keith & Linda 21 Roosevelt Avenue $ 5,829.51 Colleen M. Huehn 16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Collector of Taxes Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated 4 T - 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/09, The Times Fee: $314.16 Page 18 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CAPE MAY VACATION RENTAL MOVING SALE 619 Raymond St, Westfield More Letters to the Editor CLASSIFIEDS off Mountain Ave 5/30, 8:30 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Cast alum patio set, Weber CONDO FOR SALE / RENT GARAGE SALE natural gas grill, lvg rm furn, fam Transportation Advocate Promotes rm furn, household items ,etc Here is a rare opportunity! Sunday, May 30, 1pm - 5pm The best reasonably priced No Early Birds! MOVING SALE ‘Complete Streets’ Legislation 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condominium 6 Rutgers Ct, Westfield Sat. May 30 Our nation’s transportation infrastruc- which will ensure that future transporta- in Westfield. 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It remains, in my opinion, one flexible terms (732) 528-6488 Sat. 5/30 8AM - 3PM ernment would be of, by and for the from the county and posted them on our of the country’s best local papers. 3 RMS TO SHARE IN BIG APT Antiques, Dining Rm Tables, people, and open government would be a website for free and easy public access. In your recent This is Westfield 2009 SUMMER RENTAL Furniture & China. Many Great given. History has proven that a fight for For this, we’ve been decried as a nuisance special section page 52 Directory of Or- LBI, Beach Haven - Ocean front, UNION- from $790-$990 MBR + Things! Rain or Shine. liberty is never left won; therefore, citi- by the county’s extensive office of Public ganizations, you published a photograph 2 BRs in beautiful house. CA. zens must be ever vigilant in holding their Information in many articles through the of my family that I donated to the Westfield 2 BR, 2 Bath condo for weekly INSURANCE / SALES / SERVICE government accountable. Few citizens years. Besides the name of this depart- Historical Society and who, it seems, may rental. Walk to stores & Fantasy House keeper incl. for common spc. NYC trans across the st. realize how laws are enacted and changed, ment, what is also ironic is that with all not have provided The Leader with proper Island. Call (212) 868-2511 Great opportunity to represent and how much of the burden has histori- our digging for public information we information or photo credit. This same Great area. Call (908) 577-8004 a State Farm Agency in Mtnsd. SEASIDE PK- SUMMER RENT cally fallen on individuals to challenge haven’t been able to ascertain just how photograph was also published in an issue GENERAL HELP WANTED Insurance License a must! bad laws, which lead to the betterment of many county employees are on the pay- at Thanksgiving and described only as “a 1 blk from beach, LR, EIK, 3 BRs, Fax Resume & Cover Letter to: our society as a whole. roll to dispense public information and Westfield family.” Mystery shoppers - Earn up to (908) 233-6655 2 Full Baths, C/A, newly reno- $150/ day. Undercover shoppers When Union County insisted that citi- we’ve recently suggested to the state’s The child in the center is my father, vated, bay/marina view, outdoor zens use their official form to obtain pub- comptrollers office that they institute Herbert R. Welch, Jr., the white bearded needed to judge retail and dining HELP WANTED lic records, rather than just asking for guidelines so public payrolls could be gentleman holding him is my great grand- shower, beach badges included! establishments. Experience not (908) 654-0919 them in writing as the Open Public Records more transparent. father William S. Welch and the woman required. Call (877) 679-6773. Real Estate: Thinking of making a Act (OPRA) states, the Union County Thousands of people visit to the left is my great grandmother Mary change? Prudential NJ Properties Watchdog Association (UCWA) took up UnionCountyWatchdog.org every month, Welch. The young man with the mus- HOUSE CLEANING is now interviewing for full time FREELANCERS WANTED the burden to challenge what we consid- proving that there is an interest and a need tache is Ben Vervoort and next to him is Polish woman looking for real estate agent positions, ered to be a bad law affecting record for these public records to flow freely and his wife, my great aunt Elsie. The photog- houses to clean. Strong, detail-oriented writers Westfield Office. Call Margie seekers across the state. The New Jersey that they can easily be provided on the rapher was my grandfather Herbert R. Good Experience & References with professional demeanor (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. Press Association, whose members in- Internet. Welch and the photograph was taken circa (908) 687-9604 needed to cover local clude over 150 newspapers, soon joined If Union County posted these records 1910-11. (908) 494-7218 government meetings. Must TUTOR us in our lawsuit. on its site, the UCWA wouldn’t have to. Would greatly appreciate, if and when be able to meet deadlines, Charles Dodge, college senior On May 21, 2009, the Appellate Divi- How many other people wouldn’t have to you print this image again, that you in- HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! studying English Education, avail- sion of the N.J. Superior Court ruled that place OPRA requests? clude the correct details of its origin, know how to write a lead, and people requesting access to government In a Star-Ledger article, the county’s individuals pictured, provenance and I am a skilled woman, trust wor- take an active interest in their able to tutor your student this sum- records under the OPRA are not required spokesperson stated, “The procedure credit. Thank you very much and hope thy, honest, reliable house clean- beats in order to develop news mer. Prior teaching experience to obtain, fill out or submit government worked well when used by thousands of this information has been helpful. stories. Please email and willing to drive to your loca- ing, very hard working & detail agencies’ official request forms. To be people who received their requested pub- Roger Welch oriented. Take pleasure in what i resume and clips to: tion. Contact me for inquiries. valid, the request need only be in writing, lic records.” Are the same records being New York City like to do. 5 years exp,good prices. [email protected] (908) 233-0021 including letters, faxes and e-mails. requested over and over by multiple re- (973) 583-8997 or (973) 878-2181 Think of all the government agencies questors? It would take a lot less time and SCIENCE TUTOR FOR HIRE we have in New Jersey. If you wanted to effort and would save tax dollars if the Government Waste and BABYSITTER AVAILABLE NEED HELP WITH MATH? obtain the same record from each of our county simply posted public records on Medical school-bound student 566 municipalities you would have to its website. Corruption Must Stop Responsible college student Skilled, experienced, patient NJ available to tutor chemistry and first obtain 566 forms, fill them all out, The county prefers for citizens to indi- It seems like every time I pick up the available for babysitting / cooking certified math teacher can biology this summer. Prior and then submit them 566 times. Instead vidually seek and obtain public records newspaper, I read about government in Westfield area mid-May thru help you increase your teaching experience and able of just sending one e-mail requesting the through a bureaucratic process, which waste and corruption. Thankfully, As- mid-August, days / evenings / understanding of math and to come to your location. record copied to all 566 municipalities. they control and closely monitor. 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CPR/ Event and family photographer to NEWARK – Consumer protection nizations are required to register annually more people like Assemblyman AED certified. Call Kristen at keep your Soiree alive forever. agencies have launched a public educa- and also submit financial disclosure in- Bramnick in our government. TOWN OF WESTFIELD (908) 216-1492 INVITATION TO BID Professional references. Call tion and enforcement program to combat formation to the state. Charities that hire Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Mark LoGrippo PUBLIC NOTICE fraudulent charitable solicitors claiming paid fundraisers to solicit donations also Westfield Sealed proposals will be received by the must report this information. Paid Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Email: [email protected] to help police, firefighters and veterans. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS fundraisers must identity themselves and bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East N.J. Attorney General (AG) Anne Patience Extended Is Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Milgram said. “The FTC and the states the charitable organization they are work- 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, ing of the Township Council of the Town- have now joined together to alert the ing for when soliciting. Now Patience Expended June 16, 2009, for the ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council public to these scams and put these con The FTC issued a consumer alert pro- Chambers in the Municipal Building of As a circa 1992 transplanted New York “2009 IMPROVEMENT OF artists on notice that we will not tolerate viding tips about charities that solicit do- said Township on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 City native, I am a generally pleased WILLOW GROVE ROAD IN their deceptions and lies.” nations on behalf of veterans and military there was introduced, read for the first resident of Westfield, and have truly rel- THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, In January, the Division of Consumer families. The alert can be found at ftc.gov/ time, and passed on such first reading, the ished in the benefits of my citizenship NEW JERSEY”. Affairs filed suit against the “9/11 Rescue charityfraud. Financial information sub- following ordinance: within the Town of Westfield, the County The work under this Proposal includes Workers Foundation, Inc.” of Kinnelon mitted by two veterans organizations, CALENDAR YEAR 2009 of Union and the State of New Jersey. the furnishing of all labor, materials and after investigators identified more than Amvets and the Vietnam Veterans Fund, ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH I have not ever written a letter of this equipment necessary to complete the work $75,000 in alleged illegal expenditures shows that the organizations paid 87 per- A CAP BANK nature, as I am respectful of the com- as shown on the Contract Drawings and from donated funds. The lawsuit seeks cent and 80 percent, respectively, of all (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) plexity of governing any body of people described in the Contract Specifications, the return of the funds the state believes donated monies to the professional and Proposals shall be in accordance with Purpose: To establish a Cap Bank. were illegally spent by the foundation’s fundraisers who solicit donations. given the compounded stresses of mod- such Drawings and Specifications and the A public hearing for same will be held on founder and president, Frederick Parisi, Charitable giving tips, as well as the ern life. terms proposed in the Contract. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the searchable database for the 23,000 chari- But, I must protest in the starkest terms The major items of work under this con- Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- and by Jean Street, Mr. Parisi’s mother and former treasurer of the foundation. table organizations registered to solicit that an expenditure of public funds tract include, but are not limited to, the ing, or any time and place to which a amounting to $600,000 on a dog park in following in estimated quantities: meeting for the further consideration of Consumer Affairs revoked the registra- donations in New Jersey, can be found at tion of the foundation in August 2008. njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp/ times of economic depression is a mali- 100 tons of 4 inch thick Superpave Hot such ordinance shall from time to time be cious affront to the sobriety that local Mix Asphalt Base Course adjourned, and all persons interested will According to the AG, charitable orga- charities.htm. 1,800 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot be given an opportunity to be heard con- government simply must provide as an example of hope to the populace. Mix Asphalt Surface Course cerning such ordinance. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 16,000 square yards of Milling, Variable A copy of same may be obtained from Please reconsider such error in judg- thickness the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park TOWN OF WESTFIELD ances requested for Lot 9.02 and 17.08 of the Land Use Ordinance. ment that this citizen takes as an insult to 25 cubic yards of roadway excavation, Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 11.21E1 – Ordinance requires a mini- Ordinance requires paving, curbing and the notion of faithful and continuing pay- unclassified tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. mum lot area of 12,000 square feet. Pro- striping for parking for the truck rental The Board of Adjustment of the Town of ment of taxes, to which said hounds are 150 linear feet of granite block curbing Monday through Friday by any member of posed is 2,450 square feet. business. No paving, curbing or striping is not direct contributors. 1,250 square feet of 4 inch thick con- the general public who wants a copy of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on June 11.21E2 – Ordinance requires a mini- proposed. Section 17.02C.9 allows the crete walk same without cost. 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the mum lot area within 120 feet of lot depth of minimum parking requirement to be deter- Frank Napolitano Due to the job site’s proximity to BARBARA RIEPE Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, 12,000 square feet. Proposed is 2,450 mined by the Board, however the number Westfield Tamaques School, all construction, in- Township Clerk Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear square feet. of spaces required by the Board shall not cluding striping, must be completed by 1 T - 5/28/09, The Times Fee: $29.07 and consider the following appeal for 11.21E2 – Ordinance requires a mini- be less than the number required by the See it all on the web in color . . . August 21, 2009. All bidders must sub- variance(s) from the requirements of the mum lot width of 100 feet. Proposed is zone. The required number of parking www.goleader.com mit with their bid a copy of their New PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Land Use Ordinance. 47.38 feet. spaces for a public garage is 35. The Jersey Business Registration Certifi- 11.21E3 – Ordinance requires a mini- required number of parking spaces by PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Andrew Davlouros, 418 Westfield cate. Failure to submit proof of regis- mum lot frontage of 100 feet. Proposed is zone is 29 spaces. Existing are 35 spaces. Avenue, Applicant proposes to subdivide SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD tration will disqualify the bid. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- 47.38 feet. the property with two existing dwellings Jonathan & Kim Keenan, 839 Wallberg BOARD OF EDUCATION Proposals shall be in writing on the forms ing of the Township Council of the Town- 11.21E4 – Ordinance requires a mini- creating a separate lot for each existing Avenue, Applicant proposes demolition UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY mum lot depth of 150 feet. Proposed is furnished and must be delivered at the ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council dwelling. Applicant seeks approval of a of the existing detached garage and demo- 51.27 feet. place and before the hour above men- Chambers in the Municipal Building of minor subdivision with variance relief from lition (partial or full) of the existing dwelling NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed 11.21E5 – Ordinance requires a mini- tioned, and must be accompanied by a said Township on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 the following Sections of the Land Use and reconstruction of the dwelling con- proposals will be received by the Scotch mum front yard of 25 feet. Proposed is certified check or bid bond payable to the there was introduced, read for the first Ordinance: trary to Sections 11.07E5, 11.07E6, and Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Union 16.5 feet. Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at time, and passed on such first reading, the List of New C.40:55 D-70 c and d 12.04F1. Ordinance requires a front yard County, New Jersey, for least ten percent (10%) of the base amount following ordinance: 11.21E6 – Ordinance requires a mini- Variances requested for lot 9.01 setback of 35.17 feet. Proposed is 18.79 LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor mum side yard setback of 12 feet. Pro- AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- 11.21E1- Ordinance requires a mini- feet. Ordinance requires a minimum side more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- posed is 11.4 feet. and 2.6 feet. The official bid opening will be held at MENTING AND AMENDING mum lot area of 12,000 square feet. Pro- yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 6.38 21) Each bid must also be accompanied 11.21E7 – Ordinance requires a mini- the Business Administrator’s office of the CHAPTER XII SEWER AND posed is 3,412 square feet. feet on the left side and 4.15 feet on the by a Surety Company Certificate stating mum rear yard setback of 50 feet. Pro- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- WATER OF THE REVISED 11.21E2 – Ordinance requires a mini- right side, (2.65 feet to the bay window and that said Surety company will provide the posed is 2.7 feet. tion, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, GENERAL ORDINANCES OF mum lot area within 120 feet of lot depth of + 3.4 feet to the chimney). Ordinance bidder with the required Performance bond 12.04F1 – Ordinance allows a maxi- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, at 1:00 THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 12,000 square feet. Proposed is 3,412 allows a maximum building coverage of in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. mum building coverage of 20%. Proposed pm, prevailing time, June 10, 2009, at PLAINS, 1978, ESTABLISH- square feet. 20%. Proposed is 21.83%. 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit is 36.3% which time they will be publicly opened ING THE SEWERAGE UTIL- 11.21.E2 – Ordinance requires a mini- and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, 12.04E1 – Ordinance allows a maxi- Margaret M. Potter, 25 Doris Park- and read aloud. The bids must be clearly ITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF mum lot width of 100 feet. Proposed is 50 Statement of Ownership, on the forms mum habitable floor area for a two-family way, Applicant seeks permission to con- marked on the envelope “Tax-Exempt SCOTCH PLAINS feet. included in and explained in the contract 11.21.E3 – Ordinance requires a mini- residence of 40%. Proposed is 71.8%. struct a single story addition at the rear of Lease Purchase Bid,” and must contain, documents. Purpose: To separate the present and mum lot frontage of 100 feet. Proposed is 12.04G – Ordinance allows a maximum the house and a modification of the roofline inter alia, the name and address of the Bidders are required to comply with the future costs of operating, maintaining and 50 feet. all improvement coverage of 50%. Pro- to allow a second story expansion con- bidder, and the date and hour of bid open- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. improving the sanitary sewerage systems 11.21.E4 – Ordinance requires a mini- posed is 76.6%. trary to Sections11.09E7 and 12.04F1 of ing. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- from current fund operating budget and mum lot depth of 150 feet. Proposed is 17.02C1 – Ordinance requires 3 parking the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Bidders are required to comply with all men the prevailing wage rates promul- instead to operate the system in the nature 67.4 feet. spaces. Proposed is 2 parking space. quires a minimum rear yard setback of 35 requirements of the Public Schools Con- gated by the New Jersey State Depart- of a self-liquidating utility and thereby re- feet. Proposed is 30.37 feet. Ordinance tracts Law, NJSA 18A:18-1, et seq., P.L. 11.21E7 – Ordinance requires a mini- Harvan Holding Company, 343 South ment of Labor and Industry for this project, cover the costs through a method of sewer allows a maximum building coverage of 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) and with all mum rear yard setback of 50 feet. Pro- Avenue, East, Applicant is seeking pre- copies of which are on file in the Office of usage charges and connection fees per 20%. Proposed is 24.5%. other Federal Laws and New Jersey Stat- posed is 9.6 feet. liminary and final major site plan approval the Town engineer. schedule listed in the ordinance. utes not specified herein. 12.04F1 – Ordinance allows a maxi- with c and d variances. Gail & Tom Hatch, 410 North Chest- This project is being funded by a Trans- A public hearing for same will be held on Bid Specifications can be obtained by mum building coverage of 20%. Proposed The property located in the GB-2 zone is nut, Applicant seeks permission to con- portation Trust Fund Grant administered Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the contacting Phoenix Advisors, LLC (609) is 23.9% (31.4% with porch) currently used as a public garage and a struct first and second story additions con- by the New Jersey Department of Trans- Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- 291-0130. Bids must be on the proposal 12.04F3 – Ordinance allows a maxi- car/truck rental business. Under Section trary to Section 12.04F1 of the Land Use portation. ing, or any time and place to which a form and in the manner designated in the mum allowable building coverage with 18.13 of the Land Use Ordinance, a public Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum Plans and specifications may be seen or meeting for the further consideration of bid specifications. No bid may be with- porch of 24%. Proposed is 31.4% garage is a permitted conditional use in building coverage without a porch of 20%. procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town such ordinance shall from time to time be drawn for a period ending thirty (30) days 12.04E1 – Ordinance allows a maxi- the GB-2 zone. Under Section 11.27D of Propose is 21%. Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North adjourned, and all persons interested will after the bid opening. Faxed bids will not mum habitable floor area of 35%. Pro- the Land Use Ordinance, a truck rental Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The be given an opportunity to be heard con- Variances, waivers or exceptions from be accepted. posed is 46.1%. business is not a permitted use in the GB- non-refundable cost of contract documents cerning such ordinance. certain site plan details or relief from re- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of 12.04G – Ordinance allows a maximum 2 zone. The applicant is seeking d vari- is $50.00 made payable to the Town of A copy of same may be obtained from quirements may be sought as appropri- Education reserves the right to reject any all improvement coverage of 50%. Pro- ance relief to retain the current non-con- Westfield, which must be paid in cash or the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park ate. and all bids or to waive any informalities in posed is 50.6%. forming use as a truck rental business. certified check. The Mayor and Council Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Plans and application are on file in the the bidding if it is in the best interest of the 13.02B1 – Ordinance requires a shed to Under Section 18.04F3 a conditional use reserve the right to reject any bid, and to tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Board of Education to do so. be located in the rear yard. Proposed is the and a non-conditional use on the same lot waive any informality in any bid, if in the Monday through Friday by any member of Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and By Order of Scotch Plains-Fanwood side yard. shall occupy separate buildings or struc- interest of the Town, it is deemed advis- the general public who wants a copy of may be seen Monday through Friday from Board of Education 13.02H1 – Ordinance requires a mini- tures on the lot. The applicant is seeking d able to do so. same without cost. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anthony Del Sordi mum set back for a patio of 5 feet. Pro- variance relief to retain both businesses in Kris J. McAloon BARBARA RIEPE Kathleen A. Nemeth Business Administrator posed is 0 feet and 2.5 feet. one building. The applicant is seeking bulk Town Engineer Township Clerk Secretary, Board of Adjustment Board Secretary List of new C.40:55D-70 c and d vari- variance relief from Sections 17.06, 17.07 1 T - 5/28/09, The Leader Fee: $72.93 1 T - 5/28/09, The Times Fee: $40.29 1 T - 5/28/09, The Leader Fee: $143.82 1 T - 5/28/09, The Times Fee: $39.27 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 19

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Westfield: $485,000. Fencing, Gymnastics Natalie Birrell to John and Hillary Shane Leonard Boulos to Yaoji Xiang WESTFIELD – Classes in the Dance coordination. Geoghan, 725 Highland Avenue, and Hong Wang, 244 Edgewood Av- and Movement Department of the Volleyball returns from its initial suc- $1,200,000. enue, $450,000. Westfield Summer Workshop give stu- cess last summer. Students, in grades 4 D. Villane Construction, LLC to The Ronald Halvorsen and Drew D. dents the opportunity to improve their to 8, will learn skills and drills in this Guarnieri Family Trust, 537 Edgar Halvorsen and Carol Pollitt to Sandra physical abilities while they enjoy a classic sport. Road, $750,000. S. Turner and Michael Y. Sackowsky, variety of challenging experiences. The 2009 Dance and Movement Christopher D. and Jamie Huss to 1906 Grandview Avenue, $345,000. Those enrolling in Broadway Jazz, Department has several new offerings Jonah Gensler, 534 Trinity Place, for grades 3 to 5 or 4 to 6, will dance to this year. Among them is Classic Gym $420,000. County Continues to contemporary show tunes using both Games, for grades 2 to 4, which will Robert B. and Carolee Meglaughlin jazz and modern help students main- to David and Lisa Schwarzenbek, 729 Bring Art to Caregivers dance movements. tain physical fitness Fairacres Avenue, $540,000. COUNTY – The Union County The Hip Hop class, and improve their Needle-Point Homes, LLC to Jo- Board of Chosen Freeholders an- for grades 5 to 8, skills as they en- seph and Tracy O’Keefe, 758 Prospect nounced the eighth-year renewal of its uses the latest gage in individual Street, $999,999. innovative program to bring the arts to Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times moves to combine and team chal- Joseph and Mary Binko to Shawn P. the homes of full-time unpaid family BRUSHING UP ON THEIR SHAKESPEARE...Justin Rosin, left, playing Sec- original choreogra- lenges. and Laura M. Byron, 229 Sylvania caregivers of care recipients over 60 ond Man and Bobby O’Rourke as First Man, two gangsters who get a taste of phy with popular Also new is Place, $1,950,000. years of age. The free program will being on stage, entertain the audience at the Ford’s Theater in the play-within-a- dance moves. Spirit Squad, Miguel Quintanilla and Maria provide artists to come to the caregiver’s play of Cole Porter’s musical Kiss Me Kate, at WHS. Dancers, in where cheerlead- Quintanilla to Andrew and Laura Bush, home in a series of visits, bringing art grades 2 to 3 or 4 to ers, in grades 3 to 61 Nomahegan Drive, $550,000. that is personalized to suit their indi- WHS Students Nominated 5, can perform to 5, will learn jump- Derek N. and Tara M. Rodberg to vidual needs and interests. the traditional mu- MENDING FENCES…Advanced ing techniques, Maureen O’Connor, 223 Canterbury Some examples of visits include: For Paper Mill’s Rising Star Awards sic of Ireland in Irish fencers can expand their skills in the tumbling skills and Fencing 2 class offered this year by the Avenue, $2,100,000. writers to help document family stories WESTFIELD – The Paper Mill Role. Dance and learn 2009 Westfield Summer Workshop. basic stunts in Mary F. Steenhuisen to Louis and or teach how to keep a journal, live Playhouse recently announced its The Paper Mill Playhouse Rising jigs, slip jigs and cheer and dance Carol Kotsinis, 826 Fairacres Avenue, musical performances to share with nominees for the Rising Star Awards. Star Awards are modeled after the hornpipes routines. Creativity, imagination, songs $560,000. friends, portraits done from life or fa- Senior Bobby O’Rourke and Junior Tony Awards. Paper Mill’s program Fencing allows participants, in grades and storytelling, combined with yoga Matthew N. Pravda and Heather Ferri vorite photographs, art projects for Justin Rosin, who played gangsters in serves the entire state of New Jersey, 4 to 8, to improve their coordination postures, compose the new class in to Christopher and Judith Gefken, 1512 caregivers and care recipients to do Westfield High School’s recent pro- with 100 entered productions from and flexibility while learning the basic Yoga, for grades 3 to 5. Rahway Avenue, $396,000. together and lessons in drawing, water- duction of Kiss Me, Kate, were nomi- public, private and parochial schools. offensive and defensive moves. Re- The WSW, open to residents of all Ralph C. and Diane Holzmiller to color, keyboard playing and drama. nated for Outstanding Performance They have ignited the careers of turning this summer is Fencing 2, where communities, will be held at Edison William L. and Katherine E. In addition to caring for a family by a Featured Ensemble Group. many notable performers, all of whom students will expand their existing skills Intermediate School in Westfield from Wertheimer, 111 Ayliffe Avenue, member, the caregiver may also work a Sophomore Catalina Gaglioti, who attended high school in New Jersey, as they learn advanced fencing moves. June 29 until July 31. Classes are held $390,000. full-time job outside the home. As long played Kate, was nominated for Out- including Academy Award nominee Gymnastics 1, for grades 2 and 3, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., with Agostino J. and Kim E. Chella to as the care recipient is older than 60 and standing Performance by an Actress in Anne Hathaway and Tony winner introduces the young gymnast to rolls, options for early morning drop-off or a David L. and J. Alyson Germond, 247 both people live in Union County, they a Leading Role. Sophomore Peter Laura Benanti. cartwheels and handstands. In Gym- full day of programming in conjunc- Sinclair Place, $699,000. are eligible. Surace, who played Petruchio, received The 2009 Rising Star Awards cer- nastics 2, for grades 3 to 4 or 4 to 6, tion with the Westfield YMCA. Raju V. and Lakshmi Kanumuri to For more information call (908) 558- the nomination for Outstanding Per- emony at The Paper Mill Playhouse is students will build upon their skills and For more information, call (908) 518- Mark and Sara Tarry, 261 Seneca Place, 2550 or e-mail [email protected]. formance by an Actor in a Leading set for June 16. increase their strength, flexibility and 1551 or visit njworkshopforthearts.com.

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PUBLICATION More Government/Area News Linda Stender to Be Guest More Education/Arts News At F-SP Rotary Luncheon Landmark Credit Card SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rotary sion for the club’s annual invitation Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains in- to everyone who is interested in cur- vites members of the community to rent events, or in Rotary, or both.” Reform Signed Into Law attend a special club lun- Mrs. Stender repre- I wanted to deliver this particular the Credit Card Reform Act is mir- cheon on Wednesday, sents New Jersey’s 22nd piece of good news to you in this rored in the new law, and I was proud June 10, and hear guest District in the New Jer- special message because it affects us to also help add major provisions, Assemblywoman Linda sey State Assembly and all, especially during this economic including: Stender speak. holds committee roles crisis. Today, (last Friday) I had the Protection of college students and Fanwood-Scotch overseeing appropria- privilege to join President Barack other consumers under the age of 21 Plains Rotary has desig- tions, transportation, Obama in the Rose Garden as he signed by requiring them to proactively opt in nated the date as its an- public works, health, se- our landmark credit card reform bill to receiving credit card solicitations nual “guest day” to nior citizens, tourism and into law. We all rely on credit cards as rather than automatically receiving spread awareness of the gaming. She previously part of our family finances, which is them, as is now the case; club among community served as a Union County why deception or abuse of cardholders Requiring credit card companies to leaders and others inter- freeholder and as mayor is particularly harmful to our families consider an applicant’s financial abil- ested in Rotary’s chari- and a council member of and to our economy. Families who are ity to pay for the credit card before table activities. Fanwood, where she re- responsible with their cards ought to giving approval or raising the limit, “Assemblywoman Linda Stender sides. be in turn treated responsibly by their The luncheon will be- RACE FOR THE CURE…Westfield resident Jean Marie McCarthy, a survivor, much like new regulations in the mort- Stender joins a long se- crosses the finish line and places second in the race. credit card companies. gage system; ries of leaders over the years who gin at noon at Pantagis Renaissance This new law includes important Prohibiting credit card companies have come to our club to update us on restaurant, located on Mountain Av- and unprecedented protections for con- from giving away free merchandise community and state affairs,” said enue at Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. sumers that will end a number of de- on college campuses in exchange for Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Presi- Lunch is $15. To ensure a place, Area Residents, Orgs. ceptive and predatory practices, many filling out a card application and re- dent Janet Strunk of PNC Bank in guests are asked to call Rotarian Mike of which I am proud to have had a hand quiring public posting of deals be- Scotch Plains. “It’s the perfect occa- Dietrich at (908) 789-3175. in drafting. We are ending surprise and tween credit card companies and col- Participate in Komen Race ™ unjustified interest rate increases, leges that may provide the card com- POPCORN AREA – Westfield residents Lisa tion program. changes to contracts, unreasonable panies with student data; Rubin and Jean Marie McCarthy, WHS received the top award for penalties for consumers and opportu- Requiring companies that charge pay- the high school team with the most nities for card companies to prey on Westfield High School (WHS), WHS ments but advertise “free” credit reports Angels and Demons: cheerleaders and the Scotch Plains- funds raised, $21,200, and the largest unsuspecting young consumers, just to disclose, “This is not the free credit number of participants – 78 students, to name a few. Credit card company Fanwood High School’s report provided for by federal law.” The Good, the Bad and the Blurry Moonglowers band were all signifi- parents, teachers and administrators. abuses have reached a point where We sought to finally make things “The entire Westfield High School families feel like a trap door is going to fair between credit card holders and cant participants and volunteers at One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent the Susan G. Komen North Jersey community should be very proud of open up beneath them every time they credit card companies. With this bill, the efforts of all our Race for the Cure swipe a card. It was crucial to do By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Others among the angels and/or Race for the Cure on April 26. the trap doors are being sealed shut, 2 and ½ popcorns participants,” said Peter Renwick, prin- everything within our reach to protect demons include Ewan McGregor as Ms. Rubin served as co-chair of the booby traps are being dismantled, cipal of WHS. “We are thrilled that our consumers from falling further into and the erasable ink is being poured Just as you didn’t have to be Jewish Patrick McKenna, the deceased pope’s this year’s race, which drew close to debt as a result of these practices. For to love Levy’s Jewish Rye, you don’t camerlengo (right-hand priest); Stellan 10,000 women, men and children team was able to support this worthy down the drain. cause with such sincere determination years, it has been a main priority of Please also note that I now have have to be Catholic to appreciate An- Skarsgard as Commander Richter, from different backgrounds and cul- mine to help put an end to the tricks pages on YouTube, Facebook, and you gels and Demons. But, like the little head of the Swiss Guard; and Nikolaj tures in a single purpose – to save and enthusiasm. I am particularly proud and traps that many credit card com- can also follow my work in Congress old lady said in defense of her chicken Lie Kaas, simply credited as the As- lives and end breast cancer forever. of Hannah Rubin, our student leader, panies use to boost interest rates and via Twitter. soup Rx to treat a cold, “It couldn’t sassin. With the film’s secrets held so Ms. McCarthy, a breast cancer survi- who coordinated all our efforts. fees. I authored the Credit Card Re- I look forward to seeing you around hurt.” Defrocked of its church affilia- close to its vestments, the appellation vor, received an award as the race’s “Without her energy,” Mr. Renwick form Act, and was a lead co-sponsor of the Garden State. tion, Ron Howard’s filmic adaptation gives away nothing. second place survivor finisher. continued, “our team would not have of Dan Brown’s novel is just one more In short, compounding the already Volunteering their time and talent been as successful as we were in Senator [Chris] Dodd’s legislation that Bob Menendez U.S. Senate eventually passed the Senate. Much of mystery/thriller. confusing mass of doctrine with the was the Westfield cheerleading squad, fundraising these last two years. My But there’s nothing like a couple barrage of facts, clues and hypotheses who “cheered on” the runners and hope is that Westfield High School will millennia of history, lore and liturgy to relating to the skullduggery at hand, walkers along the race course as part always be a part of the Susan G. Komen VOTF Program to Feature make a frenzied scavenger hunt more very little is quite what it seems. While of the Komen I Am the Cure Educa- North Jersey Race for the Cure.” consequential. Add the architecture of viewers who pride themselves on sepa- Student musicians known as the Rome and the Vatican – some real, rating the wheat from the chaff can Moonglowers, from Scotch Plains- Look at Two Denominations some just movie magic – and all you expect a run for their tithes, those Fanwood High School, also volun- WESTFIELD – A presentation en- diverse congregation in Asbury Park. need to spice things up is to have the who’ve read the book won’t feel quite teered on Race Day, playing upbeat titled “The Episcopal and Roman This program will be presented by four highest-ranking cardinals, The so challenged. music as participants ran/walked on Catholic Churches” will take place on Voice of the Faithful (VOTF), the mis- Preferiti, abducted. Then again, the dark and brooding the 5K course. Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the sion of which is to provide a prayerful Just to make the hyperkinetic puzzle presentments, coupled with David Many runners/walkers were seen First United Methodist Church, lo- voice through which the faithful can a bit more confounding, it might also Koepp and Akiva Goldsman’s laby- dancing and singing to the music as cated at One East Broad Street in actively participate in the governance be a good idea to have us wonder if the rinthine script, plus visuals to match, they made their way to the finish line. Westfield. and guidance of the Catholic Church. good guys are really the bad guys. could just induce amnesia. And if not, Vinnie Turturiello, the school’s Mu- The Reverend David Stout, the Epis- Goals of VOTF are to support victims Thank goodness then that Harvard with centuries of dogma at the ready sic and Arts supervisor, said, “Some copal rector of the Trinity Church in of clergy sexual abuse, to support priests symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom there is much to chaw on or ferret of my students’ family and friends Asbury Park, will present his views on of integrity and to shape structural Hanks) is called to the Vatican to read through, depending on your point of have been affected by breast cancer, the relationship between the Episco- change within the Catholic Church. between the shadows and myths and view. In any case, director Howard and getting involved in the race al- pal and the Roman Catholic Churches. For directions, visit perhaps save some lives. Maybe even deserves an A for effort. lowed them to do something positive Reverend Stout was called to the fumcwestfield.org/about/ a soul or two. A controversial novel prone to un- in the fight against this disease. They Trinity Church in July 2004. Previ- directions.htm. Further information is Via decidedly expository dialogue, leash all sorts of prejudice and misun- left the race with such a great feeling ously, he completed his seminary edu- available by calling Madeleine the purpose of which is to bring Tom derstanding, it’s a tough project mak- – a feeling that they had made some- Hanks’s visiting professor up to speed, ing it palatable for the great unwashed. FANFARE AND ELEANOR cation at the Divinity School at Duke Korfmacher at (908) 789-8477. RIGBY…The Upper School Spring Art one else’s day a little brighter.” University. He was ordained in 1997 in we learn there once existed a cadre of While it may be faint praise in an The Komen North Jersey Affiliate, scientists known as Illuminati. Alas, Show and Concert was held on the the Diocese of East Carolina. He served Fanwood Calls All industry where blockbusters earn more evening of Thursday, April 30, at The founded in 1997, serves nine counties three years there as curate/assistant rec- they were deemed heretical and threat- kudos than art and intellect, Mr. Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. in northern New Jersey – Bergen, tor at St. Paul’s Church in the seaside Animal Lovers ening. Persecuted and banned, their Howard’s framing of the profound The musical event featured a range of Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, town of Beaufort, N.C. After that, he FANWOOD – Anthony Nizzardo, disfavor was indelibly noted when four debate between science and religion vocal and instrumental performances Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. served for four-and-a-half years as as- Katie Zawodniak, and Tasha Segulin, were branded “Illuminati” and ex- proves quite astute. by the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Seventy-Five percent of net funds sociate rector at St. Bartholomew’s seventh graders at Park Middle School ecuted. But there is much that simply doesn’t Jazz Ensemble and soloists. Pictured raised by the affiliate ($11 million since Well, it seems they’re back. And translate fluidly to the screen. Though above, Catherine Badalamenti of Church in mid-town Manhattan. in Scotch Plains, are collecting dona- Scotch Plains, left, a freshman, and 1997) stays in its service region to fund Reverend Stout’s view of the church tions for Popcorn Park Zoo. while it might be out of character for Angels and Demons has less explana- men of science, even after three centu- Hannah Lipper, a sophomore, perform education, screening and treatment pro- is to help people make a connection Popcorn Park Zoo, located in Forked tory soliloquies than The Da Vinci grams for uninsured and underinsured ries, they apparently hold a grudge. Code (2006) and aspires to quicker “Eleanor Rigby” by John Lennon and with what is sacred, offering a spiritu- River, is an Associated Humane Soci- Paul McCartney, “Fanfare and Hymn women. The remaining 25 percent ($5 ality and worship that many may have ety shelter for handicapped and abused All signs, pun fully intended, point to movement, the treatment, like trying them as the kidnap culprits. What’s for All Nations” by James Curnow. million to date) is directed to the Susan been seeking but not yet experienced. exotic and domestic animals. to speed up baseball, may represent a Catherine is the daughter of Salvatore more, having stolen from a Swiss lab contradiction in terms. It isn’t always G. Komen for the Cure Award and His mission in Asbury Park is to reach Fanwood Animal Hospital, at 70 and Jean Badalamenti. Research Grant Program. out to meet people where they are, South Avenue in Fanwood, has of- the Earth’s only vial of antimatter, easy to make cerebral components sharing what his church has to offer fered to be the public drop-off point they plan to unleash it on St. Peter’s pocket-sized. and seeking to care for one another as for the collection. Popcorn Park Zoo’s Square at midnight. And yet, despite its unwieldy bulk, UC Establishes Stagg a family. As a result of his efforts, Wish List includes: treats for dogs and Accompanying Langdon on his road the director steers his suspense thriller Reverend Stout has drawn a diverse cats, scratching posts, crates of all rally of mercy through the sights and to several surprises, the talented cast community to the Trinity Church. sizes, used bath towels or hand towels, sounds of the Eternal City is a retinue often helping him put us at pew’s Memorial Scholarship The presentation will be geared to- paper towels, laundry detergent, of helpers and hinderers, each spout- edge. Unfortunately, expanding on the ward those with little familiarity with bleach, fabric softener, chew bones, ing canon, philosophy and conjecture story’s thesis that religion is flawed SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- scholarship will be presented each the Episcopal Church, featuring refer- hand sanitizer, collars and leashes of on the run. You have to guess who is because man is flawed, it is ironic that lic (UC) High School in Scotch Plains year to one ninth-grade student who ences to Reverend Stout’s perspec- all sizes, steel food bowls, large gar- which. One is bound to throw you. Oh, Angels and Demons is proof the same has demonstrated a commitment to tives on the similarities and differ- bage bags and latex gloves. Collection just to complicate matters, we’re await- can be said of movies. academic achievement and has con- ences with the Roman Catholic is through June 1 only. ing the election of a new Pope. The * * * tributed in a positive way to the UC Church. Reverend Stout also will of- For more information, call Jill square is SRO. Angels and Demons, rated PG-13, Community. fer his insights into his motivation and Segulin at (908) 654-1716 or e-mail Still, told with breathless embel- is a Sony Pictures release directed by The $1,000 scholarship is renewable method in successfully developing a [email protected]. lishment, there’s plenty time in this Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks, over the remaining years at UC. Juliette overlong film for a parallel, contem- Ayelet Zurer and Ewan McGregor. Monroy, a freshman residing in Rahway, porary discourse on whether science Running time: 138 minutes. is the recipient of the 2009 Sandra PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and religion are compatible. Of course Hanks’s academic enjoys a special, Stagg Memorial Scholarship. Juliette UNION COUNTY erned by this legal notice will be announced WF Students Win participates in the UC Angels and WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD diplomatic status between these at a later date. Emerging Leaders program at Union REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS In an effort to assist candidates intend- worlds. Whereas pretty Ayelet Zurer’s Achievement Awards ing to apply for these funds, a Bidders scientist hails from the Catholic and is a member of the Varsity Notice is hereby given that the County of WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Emily Technical Assistance Conference will be unapologetically empirical ranks. REMEMBERING SANDRA…Union Volleyball team. Union, in cooperation with the Union held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. Greenberg, a senior at Connecticut Catholic (UC) High School in Scotch Juliette is also an active member of County Department of Human Services, at the Union County College, Elizabeth She is Vittoria Vetra, pressed into Plains announced the establishment of will receive proposals on Friday, June 19, College, was awarded the Crabtree her parish’s CYO program and plays Campus Theater, 12 West Jersey St., service as Langdon’s associate for her Award, presented to a student each The Sandra Stagg Memorial Scholar- 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Union County Ad- Elizabeth, N.J. Request for Proposal (RFP) knowledge of the potential whirlwind Club Volleyball. ministration Building, 10 Elizabethtown year for outstanding work in theatre ship, which was given to Juliette packages will be available for pickup at the her purloined experiment might reap. Monroy. Pictured, left to right, are: Plaza, Freeholders Meeting Room, 6th Conference. and participation and involvement in But while any number of the story’s Sharon Cocoziello, Providencia SP-F’s Guys and Dolls Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the: Requests for Proposals may be obtained all capacities of theatre. AMERICAN RECOVERY principal clerics might serve as a third Monroy, Juliette Monroy, David Stagg, online as of Friday, May 29, 2009 at Ms. Greenberg, a 2005 graduate of and REINVESTMENT ACT www.ucnj.org/rfprfq/index.cfm. If further point in the timeless debate, Armin Erica Stagg and David Stagg. Nominated for Awards Workforce Investment Act information is needed, please contact the Mueller-Stahl’s award-worthy, conser- Westfield High School, is the daugh- SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD – adult and Dislocated Worker Program Union County Workforce Investment Board vative Cardinal Strauss seems espe- ter of Ella and David Greenberg of announced the establishment of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Proposals are being solicited through a at (908) 558-2567. Proposals may be fair and open process in accordance with cially valid. Westfield. Sandra Stagg Memorial Scholarship Repertory Theatre’s spring produc- mailed upon request by calling Philip Kandl Sara Lesko, a fellow senior at Con- N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. at (908) 527-4860. by the Stagg and Cocoziello families tion of Guys and Dolls has been nomi- The Union County Workforce Invest- All questions regarding the RFP must be PUBLIC NOTICE necticut College, and 2005 Westfield in memory of their beloved, Sandra. nated for five Paper Mill Playhouse ment Board is requesting proposals to made in writing directed to Philip Kandl. High School graduate, was awarded Sandra was a member of the Class Rising Star Awards, which are mod- provide training services for Adults and Questions may be e-mailed no later than TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Dislocated Workers under the American NOTICE TO VENDORS the Salvatore Stephen Figliomeni ’82 of 1983 who passed away during her eled after the Tony Awards. Friday, June 12, 2009 at 4 p.m. to Memorial Art Award and Smalley/ Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [email protected]. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS senior year at UC. The memorial and the Workforce Investment Act. The All information requested in the Request TO PROVIDE Zahler Award. award will be for Program Year 2009 and for Proposals must be provided or the DOCUMENT SCANNING & Holy Trinity School programs are anticipated to begin August proposal may be disqualified. Proposals ARCHIVAL SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE 1, 2009 and end June 30, 2010. must be sealed and labeled “PROPOS- The Town of Westfield is soliciting pro- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Honors Faculty, Staff The Union County Workforce Invest- ALS FOR RECOVERY ACT – Workforce posals for professional documentation ar- PLANNING BOARD ment Board, in accordance with Section Investment Act – Adult and Dislocated chival services for Departments within the AREA – The Board of Pastors and NOTICE OF HEARING ON 117 of the Workforce Investment Act of Worker Program”. Proposals must be Public Works Complex, located at 959 1998, is charged with developing effective MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT School Advisory Board of Holy Trin- made in the form required by the specifica- North Avenue West. The complex cur- ity Interparochial will host a recep- strategies to train individuals in demand tions and one (1) original and four (4) rently houses the Public Works, Engineer- TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, occupations. In response to the weaken- copies must be received no later than 11 ing, Zoning and Building Departments, June 10, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., a public tion at Plainfield Country Club to- ing economy and accompanying contrac- a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009. Proposals and is currently in the process of determin- hearing will be held before the Borough of night, Thursday, May 28, from 6 until tion in the labor market, the WIB has may be submitted prior to the deadline. If ing methods to manage the large volume Garwood Planning Board at the Municipal determined that the most effective ap- 8 p.m. in honor of the school’s faculty mailed, enclose proposals in a sealed of document filing. Due to limited storage Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, and staff. proach to helping individuals engage and envelope labeled “PROPOSALS FOR conditions within the existing building, the New Jersey to entertain the adoption of re-engage in the labor market is to provide RECOVERY ACT – Workforce Investment Town has endorsed this archival process the 2009 Master Plan and Re-examina- The event celebrates the combined training in high growth, high demand and Act – Adult and Dislocated worker Pro- for this Department. tion report. 668 years of dedicated service to the emerging industries. The Workforce In- gram”, and address to Union County The Town is soliciting bidders to present The draft of the 2009 Master Plan and vestment Board, as part of its workforce school community given by the cur- Workforce Investment Board, Administra- proposals for the scanning, archiving and Re-examination report is on file at the rent faculty and staff. strategic planning, has identified primary, tion Building, 4th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown destruction of these documents, as well as Municipal Building in the office of the Bor- secondary and tertiary growth sectors of Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Proposals providing a final product that has the ability ough Clerk and is available for inspection Tickets are $75 for adults and $50 Kayla McAlindin and Jeremy Busch, the local and regional economy. The tar- submitted by fax or e-mail will not be to integrate directly with the Town’s cur- during regular business hours, Monday for students. Reservations may be nominated for student choreographer get population includes individuals aged accepted. Furthermore any proposals rent GIS software program, developed by through Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The eighteen and over. made by calling the school at (908) submitted after the published deadline Spatial Data Logic. The complete Request Municipal Building is located at 403 South 233-0484. Four Repertory members were The Workforce Investment Board has will not be accepted. for Proposal package is available to be Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. The 2009 identified the following industry sectors The Board of Chosen Freeholders re- picked up at the office of the Town Engi- Master Plan and Re-examination report is Holy Trinity Interparochial School, nominated for Student Achievement that provide significant employment, com- serves the right to reject any and all pro- neer, Public Works Center, 959 North also available for inspection at the Public sponsored by the parishes of Holy Awards: Gabriella Napoli for student petitive wages and advancement poten- posals, to waive any informality in the RFP Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. Library located at 411 Third Avenue and tial: healthcare, education, environmen- Trinity, St. Helen, and Our Lady of director, Jeremy Busch and Kayla process, and to accept any proposals Proposals will be received by the Town on the Borough web-site at Lourdes, has served the Westfield McAlindin for student choreographer tal/”green jobs” and transportation/logis- which, in their judgment, are most advan- Engineer, Town Of Westfield at the Public www.garwood.org. tics/distribution (TLD). The County of Union tageous, price and other factors consid- Works Complex, 959 North Avenue, West, Any interested party may appear at said community, as well as many other and Mary Kate O’Connell for student requests that training programs submitted ered, and will best serve the interest of Westfield, New Jersey, no later than the hearing and participate therein in accor- surrounding towns, since 1919. The costume designer. Additionally, the are aligned with the identified industry Union County. close of business on Friday, June 12, dance with the rules of the Garwood sectors and training will be conducted by Mountainside Campus consists of entire production was nominated for Proposers are required to comply with 2009. Planning Board. children aged 2 ½ through kindergar- The Educational Impact Award. class size. the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et Kris McAloon By: ADELE C. LEWIS Funding allocations and minimum en- seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Town Engineer Planning Board Secretary ten, and the Westfield campus serves The Paper Mill Playhouse awards rollment levels for funding sources gov- 1 T - 5/28/09, The Leader Fee: $97.41 1 T - 5/28/09, The Leader Fee: $33.15 1 T - 5/28/09, The Leader Fee: $27.54 children in grades 1 to 8. ceremony is set for Tuesday, June 16. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2009 Page 21 Quality of SPFAA Members’ WF Family Dedicates Refurbished FML Recognizes ‘Friends’ Pediatric Room at Overlook Hospital Show Continues to Climb By CHRISTIE STORMS an armoire and custom-built-in Founder, Other Volunteers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cabinetry and shelving. By MARYLOU MORANO mighty group. People have become SUMMIT — Two years ago, Lisa There’s a flat-screen television Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times friends through the Friends.” and Peter McNamara of Westfield equipped with video games (hand-se- FANWOOD – Fanwood Memorial Ms. Campell began her librarianship vowed to make something positive lected by Trevor) and a computer desk Library (FML) recently held a Volun- at University of Southern California’s come from the loss of their 16-month- for the patient, parent or even a visiting teer Recognition Night in honor of the World Affair’s Library and worked in old son, Liam. They wanted to help sibling who needs to do homework. many volunteers whose dedication and various capacities, including as head of other families with children suffering Westfield residents Lynn Ackermann hard work preserve the library for the technical services at the Plainfield li- from a terminal or life-limiting illness and Kerry Paone, who live in the use and enjoyment of the entire com- brary from 1974 to 1981. by making pediatric palliative care McNamaras’ neighborhood, lent their munity. She began the resources more accessible and creat- talents to paint a beach scene mural FML Director FOL, a group that ing an inviting, family-friendly envi- that envelops the updated bathroom. Dan Weiss hosted now numbers 103, ronment for hospitalizations. Tranquil beach colors permeate the the event, which in 1986, when she was sponsored by noticed the “The McNamaras were incredible to work with because the library’s Board children’s librarian building something new and different presents a lot of of Trustees. needed help shelv- Thena Rosahl ing books. challenges...But their vision was very clear, and their and FML board She credits her motivation quite strong. We recognized this would be member Nancy dedication to the Eisenbarth, who FOL to the many something of great value to pediatrics, and we intend to were this year’s mentors she has maximize its use.” Friends of the Li- had along the way. ~ Dr. Walter Rosenfeld, chairman of Pediatrics at Overlook brary (FOL) book “[There are sale co-chairs, many] wonderful “Father and Son” by Terry Michalisin. She won first place in the Oil/Acrylic Through their hard work and deter- entire suite’s wall coverings, mosaic planned the event. people who have category at the SPFAA annual members’ show. mination, along with the generous tiles and upholstered fabrics. Ann and Les done so much for donations of many, their vision be- A painting that slides across the wall Minski entertained libraries and their By MARYLOU MORANO “Relaxing,” a pastel portrait of her son, came a reality this month with the behind the bed hides medical equip- attendees with their patrons, and influ- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tom, created from a photo taken last opening of Liam’s Room in the Goryeb ment from view. impersonations of enced me in ways I SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch year in Greece. Children’s Center at Overlook Hospi- Even the ceiling received careful George Burns and Marylou Morano for The Leader and The Times could never repay,” Plains and Fanwood Art Association “Relaxing” has also been accepted tal in Summit. attention with a starry galaxy lit above Gracie Allen. ENERGY AND DEVOTION...Special she said. recognition was given to Carol Campell, (SPFAA) recently held its 43rd Annual into the “prestigious” Salmagundi At the recent dedication ceremony, the bed along with hand-painted stars Mr. Weiss ac- above, the founder of (Fanwood Memo- “Libraries are an Members Show at the Scotch Plains Club’s 32nd Annual Juried Painting Dr. Walter Rosenfeld, chairman of and sea life overhead throughout. knowledged the rial Library) FML’s “Friends,” a group essential part of Public Library. and Sculpture Exhibition for Non- Pediatrics at Overlook, spoke to a Mrs. McNamara told The Westfield many volunteer of individuals that furthers the library’s learning, not just Each of SPFAA’s 42 participating Members, explained Ms. Derrett. large gathering of Liam’s Room sup- Leader and The Scotch Plains- groups associated mission by raising funds and sponsoring for the individual members was invited to submit up to Julie Friedman, a signature member porters, which included New Jersey Fanwood Times the room exceeded with FML, includ- programs that are open to the public. but for society, re- three pieces of artwork to the exhibit. of the Pastel Society of America and the ing the theater “As a librarian, Carol brings a profes- inforcing the prin- Sixteen members submitted a total owner of Artspace Studio and Gallery group, the quilting sional perspective to the volunteer task ciples of free ac- of 34 pieces. in Morristown, served as judge. group, the hook and she continues to embrace,” FML Direc- cess to informa- Honors were awarded in the catego- “The SPFAA is a small but growing needle group and tor Dan Weiss said, “but her real love is tion,” she contin- for the town she lives in. The residents of ries of photography, oil/acrylic paint- group of artists and art lovers from the Fanwood Fanwood are the real beneficiaries of her ued, adding that ing, watercolor painting, graphite/pen Scotch Plains, Fanwood and surround- Women’s Club, efforts, her energy and her devotion to the one of her favorite and ink drawing, mixed media, pastels ing areas,” said Ms. Pearl. who fold and sort library, and especially her belief that a things is seeing and best in show. “We received many compliments the FOL newsletter. strong and vibrant library is at the heart people happy with Connie Pinkman was awarded first about the quality of our Members’ He also recog- of a strong and successful community.” a book they love or place in photography for “Old and New Show this year and are considering nized the FOL the information NYC 3.” adding a second show sometime in the members and library staff who assist they need. “I’ve been working on a series of fall.” with setting up library events. In addition to Ms. Plante and Ms. photographs in New York City where I “We have many talented artists in “We have many people who give of Eisenbarth, other members of the FML create images showing both old and our group, and it is so nice to see their their time in many ways,” said Mr. Board of Trustees who attended the new buildings positioned together. ‘The new work every year,” she continued. Weiss. recognition event included Sheldon Old and New NYC 3’ was taken on Ms. Pearl also recognized the Special recognition was given to Ross, the recently elected president, 42nd street across from Penn Station,” SPFAA board members whose com- Carol Campell, the founder of FML’s Ann Minski and Jane Frost-Guzzo. she said. mitment to the Association helps make “Friends,” a group of individuals that In appreciation of her contributions Terry Michalisin received first place the Members’ Show possible. furthers the library’s mission by raising to FML, Ms. Campell was presented in oil/acrylic for “Father and Son.” The SPFAA meets five times a year funds and sponsoring programs that are with replicas of “Patience” and “Forti- SPFAA President Paula Pearl re- in the Patricia Kuran Cultural Arts Cen- open to the public. tude” – the two lion sculptures that ceived first place in the pastel category ter in Fanwood, which is located on the “As a librarian, Carol brings a profes- grace the entrance to the New York City for “Batso,” a painting of a jug placed grounds of Fanwood’s Borough Hall. sional perspective to the volunteer task Public Library. near a window at the Grist Mill at Meetings, which often include an she continues to embrace,” Mr. Weiss Batsto Village. artist demonstration, are held on the A “BITTERSWEET” MOMENT...Liam’s Room is christened in the Goryeb said, “but her real love is for the town she Musical Comedy Other members receiving first place third Thursday of every other month, Children’s Center at Overlook Hospital in Summit. The McNamara family of lives in. The residents of Fanwood are awards include Betsy Ruff for her wa- September through May. Westfield – who two years ago lost their 16-month-old son, Liam, to a brain the real beneficiaries of her efforts, her Concludes WCP Season tercolor, “Where’s the Corned Beef?”; SPFAA meetings are open to the disorder – wanted to create a warmer family-friendly environment for hospital- energy and her devotion to the library, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- Bill Connolly for his drawing, “Oh general public, and new members are izations. In the front row are: Peter and Lisa McNamara and their two sons and especially her belief that a strong munity Players (WCP) conclude the My!”; and Joseph Hulsen for his mixed welcome. Nathaniel (Liam’s twin), 3, and Trevor, 9. On the far right is Dr. Walter and vibrant library is at the heart of a 2008-2009 season with Rick Besoyan’s media, “The Pond.” SPFAA meeting information can be Rosenfeld, chairman of Pediatrics at Overlook. strong and successful community.” musical comedy Little Mary Sunshine. Marion Derrett won Best in Show for found on spfaa.org. State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and her expectations. Ms. Campell was feted with procla- The show concludes Friday and Satur- Westfield councilman Mark Ciarrocca. She described the journey as “a long mations. Mayor Colleen Mahr pro- day evening, May 29 and 30. The 24- Dr. Rosenfeld christened Liam’s process” and that seeing it finally come claimed April 20 “Carol Campell Day,” hour ticket tape at (908) 232-1221 is Room the “crown jewel” of the pedi- into fruition was “bittersweet.” Union County Board of Chosen Free- now on, and all reserved seating is $20. UK’s Choral Union Joins atric palliative care program and “I can close my eyes and still see his holders’ Chairman and former FML The theater is located at 1000 North thanked the McNamaras for their ef- crib and that rickety chair right here,” Board Member Al Mirabella read a proc- Avenue, West, in Westfield. forts. she said. lamation issued by the freeholders, and Directed by Drude Roessler of The Westfield Symphony “I don’t think anyone can really Mrs. McNamara would ultimately FML Board Member Pat Plante pre- Westfield, a veteran of multiple pro- WESTFIELD – On Saturday, May has appears regularly with the New understand what they’ve been like to create rooms like this at other sented a proclamation written by As- ductions at WCP, she is assisted by 30, at 8 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church Jersey Symphony Orchestra, New York through,” he said. “But they’ve taken hospitals in New Jersey and eventu- semblywoman Linda Stender. musical director Larry Rothweiler, cho- in Westfield, a combined chorus of Philharmonic and American Symphony that tragedy and turned it into some- ally, across the country. Caught completely off guard by the reographer Maury Herman and pro- more than 100 voices from the UK’s Orchestra, as well as Westfield Sym- thing to help children and families for “First, we’re going to wait for feed- recognition, Ms. Campell expressed ducer Kay Macrae. John Schweska of Liverpool Welsh Choral Union and phony Orchestra. decades to come.” back from families about what they sincere surprise. Westfield stars as the dashing captain Bergen County’s Pro Arte Chorale will International soloists Eun He Kim, Mr. and Mrs. McNamara thanked like and don’t like,” she said. “Any award for a volunteer belongs of the Colorado Rangers. join the Westfield Symphony Orches- soprano; Elise Quagliata, mezzo; Yoon family, friends and donors, including She also plans to remain on the to the many behind that honoree, as This send-up of Hollywood musi- tra (WSO) in an inspiring performance Soo Shin, tenor; and Patrick Blackwell, the Junior Women’s Club of Westfield, Pediatric Palliative Care Steering Com- well as some leaders guiding those cals of the 1920s and ’30s presents of Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem. baritone, are also set to feature in this the Westfield Service League and the mittee at Overlook and Morristown people along,” she said. dashing Forest Rangers, damsels in The Choral production, which Westfield Foundation. Memorial Hospital, where they’re “[Fanwood is made of] talented distress, devious politicians, Indian Union, one of challenges singers Liam’s 9-year-old brother, Trevor, working toward assigning a designated people who share, support and connect warriors, soaring tenors and beauti- Britain’s leading and musicians alike also spoke about his involvement in pediatric palliative care coordinator. with each other,” continued Ms. ful altos – all with tongue planted choral societies, with Verdi’s vigor- the process, how much he’d learned They will continue to seek further edu- Campell. firmly in cheek. To learn more, visit broadcasts regu- ous rhythms, sub- from having Liam in his life and how cation for staff to support families from “Fanwood is small, but we are a westfieldcommunityplayers.org. larly for the BBC lime melodies, he missed him. the onset of diagnosis. and enjoys a strong powerful contrasts After the formal ribbon-cutting, “It goes so far beyond just admit- 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV 3$8/1$==$52086,&678',2086,&/(662163,$12 /(662163,$12/(66216,11-3,$12/(66216,11(: H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG partnership with the and use of brass and guests were invited to tour the com- ting someone to this room,” Dr. 3,$12/(66216-(56(<3,$12/(66216&5$1)25'3,$127($&+(5 :(67),(/' YLUWXRVLW\ Royal Liverpool percussion. pletely renovated Room 680. Rosenfeld told The Leader and The

Award-winning Broadway 7PULKH3`YPJ6WLYH`V\UN(Y[PZ[Z Stars Come to Mountainside MOUNTAINSIDE – The Actor’s shortly at the conclusion of the camp’s 7YLZLU[ Camp at Mountainside has just an- summer session. She also has starred nounced the addition of two Broad- in the Tony-winning Broadway pro- way stars to its teaching staff for this ductions of Ragtime, Titanic and summer’s classes. Urinetown, as well as appearing in the Tony Award-winning actress upcoming Paper Mill Playhouse pro- Michele Pawk and Michele Ragusa duction of The Full Monty while teach- (star of Broadway’s Young Franken- ing at the camp. stein) have just been Paul O’Connor, 0R]DUW·V signed to lead artistic director of classes in musical the camp, said, “I theater and acting at am thrilled to have Mountainside’s pre- landed such incred- mier camp for young ibly talented and ac- aspiring actors. complished Broad- 7KH Ms. Pawk won a way veterans to join Tony for her perfor- our faculty. With the mance in Carol addition of both Burnett’s Holly- Michele Ragusa and Michele Pawk Micheles, we are el- wood Arms and has worked with such evating the level of instruction for our 0DJLF)OXWH Broadway legends as Harold Prince students and giving them exposure to and Susan Stroman. She also has starred a professional caliber of instruction in such Broadway classics as Cabaret, that can’t be found anywhere in the Seussical, Chicago, Hairspray and area.” 74-YPKH`4H`  Mamma Mia, as well as having made The Actor’s Camp at Mountainside 74  74:H[\YKH`4H` various guest appearances on TV, in- conducts workshops at Our Lady of cluding “Law and Order.” Lourdes from July 6 through July 30. 74:\UKH`4H` Ms. Ragusa has just finished work- Class size is limited to approximately ing with the comic legend Mel Brooks 20 students. For more information about *+*;/,(;9, Young Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts,  >PUHUZ(]LU\L*YHUMVYK51 in the Broadway production of the camp, please call (908) 400-2321. Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through -VY;PJRL[Z*HSS;OL7PULKH3`YPJH[ Frankenstein and will reprise her role Paid Bulletin Board a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.    in the national tour of that production goleader.com/express Page 22 Thursday, May 28, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

On Mondays, Union County Seniors Show Learning is Forever By MARYLOU MORANO sor Nicolai. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “He has taken students with no ROSELLE – A group of Union experience and drawn talent from County senior citizens is proving that them that they didn’t even know they learning is a lifelong process, not had,” said Carol Norman of Union. something that should be confined to Arnold Schaeffer, a multi-media a certain age group or a particular artist from Rahway, who has studied time in one’s life. art all his life under nationally recog- Every Monday from September nized artists, agreed. through May, the group, which usu- “Professor Nicolai is a superb ally numbers around 24, gets together teacher,” he said. “He is down-to- at the Roselle Community Center. earth and always available when you There, under the direction of Union need him.” County College (UCC) Professor Ms. Norman concurred with the Tony Nicolai, they study the appre- assessment, and said, “Professor ciation and history of art, as well as Nicolai has something good to say create their own masterpieces. about everyone’s work. He is critical These illustrious seniors are part of without hurting your feelings.” Learning Is For Ever (LIFE) Center, These compliments are not one- a program started in Union County in sided, as Professor Nicolai also holds IN THE EYES OF THE LAW...Westfield resident Julian Mazzola, 8, stars alongside Jeff Goldblum in “Law and Order” 1984 to provide college–level classes Marylou Morano for The Leader/ Times his students in high esteem. this Sunday. In the episode, Julian portrays the son of a single mother targeted by a con man. to senior citizen students at an off- ONE LIFE TO LIVE...At the LIFE “This is a really special group of campus setting at no charge. Center in Roselle, Union County Col- people,” he said. “LIFE Center is one of Union lege Professor Tony Nicolai assists “There is diversity in terms of in- Westfield Third Grader to Appear County’s best-kept secrets,” said Bar- Marylyn Rosenthal in adding defini- terest and abilities; however, almost tion to her oil painting, which she has bara Cook of Roselle, a spokesperson tentatively titled “The Plant Shelf.” every year, the work of one or more for the group. students is lauded on the local or state In addition to art and art-apprecia- level,” he said. On TV’s ‘Law & Order’ Sunday tion classes, LIFE Center offers illustrious students working in groups The instructor, who is also the co- By CHRISTIE STORMS sible for purchasing and manufactur- “We were lucky he has a great classes in Writing, Literature, Biol- or individually on their work. ordinator of UCC’s Fine Arts Pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing any props needed) on “Law and teacher at Franklin,” Mr. Mazzola ogy, Music, History and Drama. “We learn from each other,” said gram, believes his LIFE Center class WESTFIELD — Like many 8- Order,” Julian still had to audition on said. “The tutor would speak with her “[The program offers] many of the Ms. Cook, who is primarily a car- has benefits that extend beyond art. year-olds, Julian Mazzola can often his own with all the other actors inter- and use the work she gave.” things you wished you had gotten toonist, but still creates what she “The students have formed a be seen having fun with his friends at ested in the role. That Franklin teacher, Louise into when you were young, before deems the “straight stuff.” nuclear group, which is wonderful to school, tossing the baseball around “He’s been around many films I’ve Loffredo, said the class is delighted time sped by you,” said Ms. Cook. Sylvia Weidemann of Roselle, see,” he said. with his team at Tamaques Park or produced and directed, so he’s experi- to have its own “resident actor” in the She has been attending the LIFE president of the Roselle Art Associa- For Professor Nicolai, the success playing with his dog in the yard. But enced being on a set,” Mr. Mazzola room. She has also employed Julian’s Center program for three years. tion for over 13 years, said, “The of the LIFE Center Program is inter- this weekend, Julian will addition- said. “I think he felt pretty comfort- talents to enhance lessons. The LIFE Center classes, held in LIFE Center program gives us an twined with the mission of the county ally be seen on television in the role able.” “He is a master of accents,” Mrs. Roselle, are funded in part by a grant opportunity to express ourselves ar- college, which is to provide a “posi- of “Kevin” on the USA network’s “I was really hoping I would get it,” Loffredo said. “He jumped in whole- provided by the Township of Roselle tistically.” tive educational and creative experi- “Law and Order: Criminal Intent.” Julian said. “But I knew it’s very com- heartedly when asked to act out charac- to UCC. The senior students cannot say ence to people who might otherwise In the episode, Julian portrays the petitive.” ters from ‘Charlotte’s Web’ or as Ares,

One recent Monday morning found enough about their instructor, Profes- not have these opportunities,” he said. son of a single mother targeted by a Julian’s scenes were shot in New God of War, from the ‘Trojan Horse.’” ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

○○○○○○○○○○○○ Professor Nicolai added, “LIFE con man. He worked alongside actor York City last fall, with some re-shoots Julian said he’s excited to have his Center also provides seniors a respite Jeff Goldblum (Independence Day, taking place as recently as May 13. teacher and classmates see him on Westfield’s Julian Mazzola on set of “Law & Order” – Article at right from the pressure and strain of the The Fly, Jurassic Park, Life Aquatic), He said his favorite parts of the television. current [economic] situation.” who stars as “good guy” Detective experience were the photo shoots When not acting, Julian enjoys UCC’s LIFE Center program was Zach Nichols. around the city and a trip to the Staten sports like baseball and soccer along the first such program in the United Julian described his character as a Island Zoo. with playing the drums. States. “regular” kid just like him…well, “We needed pictures of me and my He hopes to act again in the near To date, more than 3,000 Union almost. fake mom so they could hang them future and said when he grows up, he County senior citizens have partici- “There’s this one scene where my for the scene in my room,” Julian would like to be an actor. pated in the program. mom on the show told me not to pick up said. “So, we were just running around “I would love to be on a kids’ TV For more information about LIFE the phone, but I did it anyway,” Julian having fun, and I got to see all these show that I watch on the Disney Chan- Center, call (908) 497-4360 or log said. “That part didn’t feel like me big sculptures that are really cool.” nel or Nickelodeon, like ‘The Suite onto ucc.edu/go/lifecenter. because I wouldn’t do it if my mom said Julian said the retakes were the Life of Zack and Cody On Deck,’” he not to.” most challenging. said. His young character also found him- “It took a really long time to keep But for now, Julian’s content to get Erratum self in some dangerous situations, but doing it over and over,” he said. “And ready for his next role at Franklin In last week’s article on the Itiner- Julian took it all in stride. half the scene I wasn’t even in, so I School. He will be a pirate along with ants, Mr. Seymour’s name should be “I remembered the whole time it was had to keep going in and out of the the rest of his third grade classmates as spelled Sean Seymour, not Shawn. In fake because the guy who played the building.” they wrap up a unit of study in June. addition, the band with which certain bad guy is actually really nice,” he said. At one point in the script where his “Once again, he’s presenting his members played prior to the Itiner- This was not the first time Julian has character was at the zoo, he receives lines with spark and enthusiasm,” Mrs. ants should have been referred to as been in front of the camera. His parents, a stuffed cheetah. Julian got to keep Loffredo said. “He remains wonder- Rogue’s March, not Rosemarch. Jeff, a property master, producer, direc- the stuffed animal afterwards as a fully humble about his natural We regret the errors. tor and actor, and Lorraine, an actress, memento, along with some of the talents…and we fully expect to see have both worked in the industry for clothes his character wore. him at the Academy Awards one day!” many years. They even initially met on The role required Julian to have a Julian’s episode of “Law and Or- the movie set of Men Lie, which was the work permit and tutor for the ap- der: Criminal Intent” airs this Sun- first film Mr. Mazzola produced. proximate eight days he spent on the day, May 31, at 9 p.m. on the USA Mr. Mazzola has also worked on set. network. such popular movies as Sleepless in Seattle and Big, as well as TV shows “Third Watch” and currently, “Law and Town Book Store Runs Order.” When Julian was 2 years old, he shared camera time with his mom for Last Meet/Greet of Season a TV pilot called “Last Laugh.” WESTFIELD – The Town Book was the scene of a murder. “He played my son and was sup- Store in Westfield will host a meet Wally’s concern for the Griffins’ posed to be in the background,” Mrs. and greet for Joani Ascher, author of safety has her shuttling between New DAVID WROE, MUSIC DIRECTOR Mazzola said. “But he started crying, “Vengeance Runs Cold: An Avalon Jersey and upstate New York. It seems so I ended up carrying him while on Mystery” on Saturday, May 30, from unlikely that her help will be needed, SEASON FINALE the treadmill and talking on the phone 2 to 4 p.m. or even appreciated, but when the in the scene.” Wally Morris helps her young local police have no leads and suspi- Saturday, May 30th at 8pm Julian’s first speaking role was in friend, Paige Griffin, pack up her son cious events continue, Wally must the 2008 movie Harold, which was and their lives in Manhattan to move determine who is wreaking havoc in The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NJ co-produced by his dad and starred to an old mansion on the shores of the bucolic little town. Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ally Sheedy and Lake Champlain. Ms. Ascher lives in New Jersey with Spencer Breslin. His mom also had a When Wally boards the train to her husband, two dogs and a cat. She The Joseph P. DeAlessandro role in the film as did his then-3-year- return to New Jersey, she pushes aside works in the children’s room of a local old little sister, Olivia, who made her her worries about how they will ad- library and is currently raising a new Memorial Concert debut waving in the background of just and wishes her friends well. She puppy named Wilda for The Seeing Eye. one of his scenes. has no way of knowing that their new To learn more, call the Town Book And while Mr. Mazzola is cur- home on the edge of the Adirondacks, Store, located at 270 East Broad Verdi- Requiem rently the property master (respon- owned by Paige’s traveling uncle, Street, at (908) 233-3535. the farmhouse store with the Liverpool Welsh Choral Union the original farmhouse table and Pro Arte Chorale reclaimed barnwood – tapered legs - $ 499 - $ 899

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