Arrest Made in 1976 WF Murder; Suspect Must Be Charged As Juvenile by PAUL J

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 5, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 14-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Arrest Made in 1976 WF Murder; Suspect Must Be Charged as Juvenile By PAUL J. PEYTON the suspect has allegedly been identi- “It was a brutal murder. She was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader fied as Carlton Franklin, Westfield hogtied, stabbed…sexually assaulted, WESTFIELD – Union County High School Class of 1979, also bludgeoned,” Union Prosecutor Ted and at the time, a County Prosecutor’s Of- Romankow on Tuesday neighbor of the vic- fice Homicide Detective announced the arrest of a tim who lived at Vinny Byron said, noting 51-year-old man in con- 617 Stirling Place. that a bottle was broken nection to the brutal rape Mr. Romankow over the woman’s head. and murder of a 57-year- told reporters that Det. Byron said the old Westfield woman that the body of Lena cause of death was deter- occurred in 1976. The Triano, who worked mined to be asphyxiation twist in the case, how- for a law firm in and multiple stab wounds ever, is that the man ar- Newark, was found that lacerated her lung. rested was 15 at the time Lena Triano, Archives in her 616 Ripley Carlton Franklin, Under state juvenile and cannot be charged as of WHS’ TheWeather Place home some- Archives of WHS’ The law in 1976, authorities an adult and his name is Vane, 1937. time between Weather Vane, 1979. could not release the being withheld. In a re- March 14 and 15, names of anyone under port published by The Star Ledger, 1976. the age of 16 as they could not be waived up to be charged as adults, Mr. Romankow said. In February of 1978, the law changed so that juveniles aged 14 years and six months or older could be waived up and charged as adults and have their names then Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader released, a law which remains on the OUTDOORS IN...The Home and Garden Show held at the National Guard Armory in Westfield this past weekend featured books today. working three-tier garden waterfalls, bakery products and contractors in a multitude of areas for the home. “Unfortunately, the law carries through that (release of juvenile names) protection even after the person is an adult unless the case is Board of Adjustment Gives Prelim. waived up to the adult court,” Mr. Romankow explained. “This crime (Triano homicide) occurred prior to that date (February 1978 law OK to New WF Vet Group Facility change).” By DELL SIMEONE Vincentsen, described the first floor The board was assured that a ken- A juvenile in 1976, however, “could Specially Written for The Westfield Leader as having two waiting rooms, an nel would no longer operate on the have been sentenced to an indetermi- WESTFIELD – The Westfield office, a grooming suite and 10 ex- site, which would eliminate the nate term not to exceed life.” Zoning Board of Adjustment, last amining rooms. There currently are drop-off and pick-up aspect of the Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader “That means the authorities can Wednesday, granted a preliminary five examining rooms. She said the facility. OVERDUE ARREST...The Union County Prosecutor’s office made an arrest release him at such time as they feel approval, with conditions, for a new second floor would have an operat- Tom Quinn, project engineer, Monday in a 36-year-old Westfield homicide case. Lena Triano, 57, was found he is rehabilitated,” the prosecutor veterinary hospital at 560 Spring- ing room with two tables, a post-op said the first part of the construc- brutally raped and murdered in her home on Ripley Place in Westfield on March said. “This is such an unusual cir- field Avenue. room, a dental room, an isolation tion plan would involve the demo- 15, 1976. Pictured, Homicide Detective Vinny Byron, left, and Prosecutor Ted cumstance that we are still investigat- The Westfield Veterinary Group, room for animals with communi- lition of the kennel at the back of Romankow make the announcement to the press on Tuesday. ing the minimum term period that we trading as RWM Family LLC ap- cable diseases, with five suites. She the present facility. The area would would expect a person adjudicated peared before the board seeking also said there would be a patient be fenced off for safety purposes delinquent for murder would have to several use and bulk variances in care room with 12 suites, a digital at that time. The second phase GW BOE Proposes $8.35 serve.” order to demolish its present facil- imaging room, a chemotherapy would be construction on the new Under today’s law, the prosecutor ity, a one-and-a-half-story build- room and an intensive care room. facility. Temporary barriers would said, juveniles could serve 10 years ing, and erect a three-story facility The suites, or hospital rooms, will be placed at driveways and for a Mil. Budget at 2-Percent Cap for a felony homicide and 20 years which will include an operating replace metal cages. Cat suites will short time there would be one way By CHRISTINA M. HINKE said the total administrative cost is for “knowingly and purposely kill- room and a dental room, with space have a bedroom and a separate room in and out. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $172,860 below the state permitted ing someone.” for chemotherapy and physical with a litter box. Ms. Vincentsen The rest of the building would be GARWOOD – The borough’s maximum. “The individual will be tried in the therapy. Upon final approval, the also said the third floor would be demolished during the third phase, board of education approved, by a 6- Health services almost doubled juvenile court unless he waives his footprint of the building will go used for administrative purposes, with temporary paving put in, fol- 0 tally on Thursday, a proposed bud- over last year, by $58,000, because right and wishes to be tried in an adult from 3,500 to 6,800 square feet. with a conference room, an exer- lowed by completion of curbing, get for the 2012-2013 school year the district included salaries for one court,” Mr. Romankow said. The property will have parking in cise room and a break room. The parking stalls and striping during totaling $8,349,831, which includes physical therapist and one occupa- “Some people are going to be criti- front of the building, and parking basement would be used for stor- the fifth phase. Phase five would a general fund of $7,682,554 and tional therapist to keep special-ser- cal of the law, saying ‘that’s it, that’s will be increased from 49 to 59 age. entail placing parking east of the special revenues of $134,160, with vices students in-district for these what he is subjected to?’ The law is spaces. There also will be new land- The building will be set back and site, with the sixth and last phase of $7,258,780 to be raised in taxes. Taxes services. Ms. Murray told The what it is. We can’t do anything about scaping, lighting and signage on end five feet from the back property the project involving completion of would be increased 2 percent, repre- Westfield Leader that it could cost it, but what it does tell the public and the property. line. Parking will be in the front of the rest of the parking spaces. senting a hike of $146.39 for the some $60,000 for one student to go CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 RWM’s architect, Barbara the building, and will start 40 feet Responding to a question from average Garwood assessed home of out-of-district for one of these ser- from the curb and will angle back Westfield Town Planner Bill Drew $102,710. vices. 65 feet. about a time frame for the project, The district moved its election to The contract between Garwood and SP Sets Budget Hearing; Ms. Vincentsen told the board Mr. Quinn said the project is ex- the November General Election, Clark for Clark supplying high-school that the façade would be brick with pected to take 15 months to com- which eliminates the public vote since education to Garwood students at the cast stone trim. She said the build- plete. the budget is at the 2-percent state- Arthur L. Johnson High School to- Nixes Use of Add. Surplus ing would be well insulated and When asked by board member imposed cap. The budget represents tals $1,851,000 for 2012-2013, Ms. By FRED T. ROSSI Democratic Councilman Michael that the heating, ventilation and air Anthony Cerami about safety is- a $292,400 increase over 2011-2012 Murray said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Marcus said he would favor doing conditioning would have 10 zones, sues during construction, the with the tax levy increasing by Only one resident attended the bud- SCOTCH PLAINS – With its bud- something to reduce tax increases, and would be well ventilated to applicant’s attorney, Steve Hehl, $135,733. State aid totaled $487,384, get hearing Thursday. get hearing two weeks away, the town- whether it be using more surplus or reduce odors. She said the signage said safety issues “would be in- an increase of $117,414 over last “Balancing the budget by taking ship council on Tuesday quickly dis- “something else,” such as added cuts would be blue with white lettering. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 year. The budget allows the district to money from the capital fund is hor- patched a proposal from Councilman in certain areas. But the mayor pointed maintain extra-curricular activities. rendous,” resident Bruce Paterson said. Kevin Glover to use more of the out that most department budgets The total debt service payment for “I can see now why it was so easy.” township’s surplus as a revenue source were flat this year. this year is $533,117. “We did say last year we were in an effort to lessen the proposed In other matters, the council at its Board Business Administrator going to do that for the next few increase in the municipal property- Tuesday, April 17 meeting will con- Janine Murray presented the budget years,” Superintendent Teresa tax rate. sider a resolution allowing the Best to the board and public. Ms. Murray Quigley responded. At the governing body’s regular Friend Dog and Animal Adoption meeting, Mr. Glover – who has advo- store on East Second Street to place cated for using surplus more aggres- items for sale on the sidewalk. Last sively than his colleagues – proposed year, there were complaints about using an additional $100,000 in sur- excessive numbers of goods on the plus to reduce the tax hike from 1.96 sidewalk, and the council a year ago percent to 1.25 percent. The council placed a five-piece limit on the dis- has already agreed to use $2.24 mil- plays. Zoning Officer Robert LaCosta lion of township surplus funds to said it appeared that the store has kept balance the proposed $23.6-million “within the confines” of last year’s budget. permit. But he said that he thought The two Republican council mem- such sidewalk displays “don’t lend bers present at Tuesday’s meeting – themselves to the betterment of the Councilman William Vastine was downtown.” absent – opposed the move, with Mayor Malool agreed, saying the Mayor Nancy Malool saying that ordinance allowing sidewalk displays Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader using too much surplus “was only should be revised to limit it to tables ON YOUR MARK...Runners dart across the starting line at the St. Bart’s second asking for trouble” because it might and chairs in front of restaurants. The annual Pot of Gold 5K race held Saturday morning in Scotch Plains. not regenerate next year. She noted planning board presently is examin- that she had agreed, as a “symbolic ing current ordinances, and Mr. PAGE INDEX gesture,” to use $100,000 from the LaCosta said the board would exam- sewer utility surplus to lessen the ine the sidewalk-display ordinance Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 17-18 property-tax burden. Deputy Mayor in the course of its evaluation. Coun- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader EGG-TRAVAGANZA...Children race to collect plastic eggs at Garwood’s Mary DePaola agreed, saying, “we cilman Glover, while saying that side- Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 Easter Egg Hunt held at the Little League fields on Sunday. In addition to don’t want to cut the surplus too walk displays “should not be a mess,” Community .... 6-8, 17-18 Classifieds ..... 17 prizes, there was a visit by the Easter Bunny. much.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20

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www.fa.smithbarney.com/marner © 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC Police Seek Motive, Suspects In Death of Ripley Pl. Secretary The Westfield Leader archives, Funeral services are being held at March 18, 1976 9:30a.m. today at the Dooley Colo- WESTFIELD — Police are con- nial Home, 556 Westfield Ave., and tinuing a day and night investiga- at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church tion of the murder of Miss Lena where a funeral mass will be of- Triano, a 57-year-old secretary fered. found strangled and stabbed in her Interment will be in Fairview home at 16 Ripley Place Monday. Cemetery. Death was attributed to asphyxi- *** ation by strangulation according to Rewards Offered for the coroner, but a complete autopsy report is still awaited by Police Chief Information On James F. Moran. Murderer, Assailant Miss Triano’s body was discovered shortly after 3:30 p.m. Mon- The Westfield Leader archives, Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader SAY CHEESE...Cub Scouts from Tamaques Elementary School in Westfield FRESH BAKED...The smell of fresh baked bread drew a crowd to the bakery day by Patrolmen Ronald Coles and July 15, 1976 pose for a picture after a recent visit to the office of The Westfield Leader. booth at the Home and Garden Show at the National Guard Armory in Westfield Donald Lamendola and Det. Sgt. this past weekend. William Muth following a phone Rewards of $750 each for infor- call from her employer who be- mation leading to the arrest and Malool, DePaola Winner to came alarmed when she failed to convictions of the murderer of Miss, report for work and efforts to con- Lena Triano and the assailant who Arrest Made in 1976 tact her failed. knifed Josephine Plasecka have Face Glover In Mayor Race Police said they have interviewed been offered by the Town Council. Miss Triano, a legal secretary, was By FRED T. ROSSI difficult times we’ve had,” alluding hundreds of people acquainted with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to the recessionary economy when Westfield Murder Miss Triano who lived alone on the found dead in her home at 61 Ripley Pl. of strangulation and wounds SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor she took office in January 2009 and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 first floor of her home on Ripley Nancy Malool will challenge Deputy then the town being without a man- those who are involved in crimes like Romankow said the Triano case “tells PL. The upstairs apartment had been Mar. 14. Miss Plasecka, of 211 Cacciola Pl. was knifed repeatedly Mayor Mary DePaola in the Tues- ager during its critical budget de- this…that cases are never closed,” us how important it is to retain evi- vacant for years, they said. day, June 5 Primary Election for the liberations that winter and spring. Mr. Romankow said. dence,” noting that without the re- Neighbors reportedly saw the vic- June 30 when she apparently was surprised by an intruder when she Republican mayoral nomination, “The town’s been efficiently run,” The prosecutor said he would file a tention of evidence, her murder tim Sunday and she was known to with the winner facing Democratic she added. She said finding “good motion to have the suspect’s name “would have never been solved.” have attended mass at Holy Trinity returned home from grocery shopping. She is recovering from stab Councilman Kevin Glover in No- people” to serve in elective office will released. “I think the public has a He said the clothes Ms. Triano Church that morning. No motive vember. be difficult if the local Republicans right to know,” Mr. Romankow said. was wearing at the time was a criti- has yet been found for the slaying, wounds. Anyone with information is advised to contact Police Chief The mayor’s move came after the simply want to “put in people who “I can tell you that it is very frus- cal piece of evidence in the case.. and there was no visible sign of a township Republican Committee will just listen to what they say.” That, trating as a prosecutor to know that Mr. Romankow is asking anyone forced entry to the house. Police James F. Moran who authorized the council to post the rewards. voted last week to endorse Mrs. the mayor told The Leader, will lead to you have to try someone who is 50 who knows of anyone who was hog- were forced to break into the apart- DePaola as its mayoral candidate and the “same political hacks” being years of age as a juvenile,” said Mr. tied in current or old cases to call his ment, which was locked from the Editor’s note: Her brother An- Ed Saridaki, a former member of the elected repeatedly. Romankow. office at (908) 527-4500. “The in- inside. thony, who died in 1980 at 64, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Mayor Malool questioned why Mr. Romankow said Ms. Triano vestigation is continuing with refer- Born in Westfield, Miss Triano owned Glen View Manor Tavern in Education, as its candidate for town- Mrs. DePaola — “someone who kept her back door open. However, ence to this crime and possibly other was the daughter of the late Philip Scotch Plains for 30 years before ship council. Mr. Saridaki and the claimed to be my friend” — was he said when police went to the house crimes,” he said. and Philomena DelGuidice Triano, retiring in 1976. Glen View is now winner of the June Republican may- opposing her, given that “she’s in 1976 to check on her wherabouts Initially detectives began looking a communicant of Holy Trinity Charlie Brown’s Restaurant. A oral Primary will face Mr. Glover agreed with me 99 percent of the after she failed to show up for work, into the Triano homicide case in an Church, she was a graduate of search of The Westfield Leader ar- and Colleen Gialanella, the Demo- time” and “for three-and-a-half they found the back door locked and effort to see if there was a link to a Westfield High School and was em- chives in the late 1930s shows that crats’ choice for township council. years, she told me she wouldn’t run the key missing. Springfield homicide that had occurred ployed as legal secretary for the Miss Triano received many aca- Mrs. Malool, who joined the coun- against me.” “I am sure that’s how access was two months after the Triano murder. Law firm of David Britkopf of 11 demic and sports honors while in cil in 2002, was elected mayor in For her part, Mrs. DePaola, who gained,” Det. Byron added. “The connection was that [Ms. Hill St., Newark. the Westfield public schools. 2008 over Mr. Glover, with Mrs. has served as deputy mayor since Det. Byron recognized Westfield Triano] worked at the same firm She is survived by two brothers, *** DePaola winning her council seat at January 2011, declined to comment Police Officer Nicole Stivale and Lieu- with [the Springfield victim’s] hus- Anthony F. Triano of Fanwood and LENA TRIANO, Westfield High the same time. The GOP currently on the mayor, saying she preferred tenant John Ricerca for their help in the band,” Det. Byron said. The Spring- Joseph P. Triano of Westfield. School’s The Weather Vane, 1937... controls the township council by a 3- to focus on her experience and lead- investigation, along with Prosecutor’s field case remains unsolved. Academic Committee (2); Finance 2 margin. ership. She told The Leader she was Office Sergeant Harvey Barnwell. The suspect in Ms. Triano’s mur- Committee (4); Nominating Com- “I don’t think a small group of running for mayor because, “I like Det. Byron and Sgt. Barnwell went der, who is employed as an oil truck mittee (4); Typing Club (2, 3); Scotch Plains Republicans should serving the town, and the way for out into the Westfield neighborhood driver and is not married, is being SP Council Hockey (2 , 3 , 4); Soccer (2, 3, 4); decide who the candidate is,” the me to serve is through leadership.” to talk to long-time residents about held in the Union County jail with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Basketball (2, 3, 4); Volley Ball (2, mayor told The Westfield Leader in She said that, “We’ve reached a the case. Det. Byron said one resi- no bail pending a release hearing in also said the store “does good work” 3 ); Tenniquoit (3); A. A. Council explaining her reasons for mounting point where we need some strong dent him, “‘If you ever find out who the next few days. in raising money for animals and felt (3); G.A.C. (3). To be a private a Primary challenge. She said there Republican leadership in town. I’m did this mystery, please let us know,’” “Obviously, we will object to him the sidewalk displays “gets custom- secretary is the ambition of this was “no legitimate reason” why the the person to step up and take a he said. being released,” Mr. Romankow said. ers to come in.” dependable student, efficient helper, local GOP failed to name her as its strong leadership role.” A niece of the victim, who lives in “This was not a random murder; we The council was split on a pro- and excellent athlete. candidate, aside from what she said The third council Republican, Cranford and is the only known liv- think this person lived in the area.” posal from Councilman Glover, the were “some personal disagreements William Vastine, told The Leader he ing relative, was told of the arrest See this page for reprint of liaison to the Memorial Day Parade from a few years ago.” backed Mrs. DePaola because “the concerning her aunt’s murder. The Westfield Leader archive of the Committee, on sponsoring a concert See it on the web! The mayor bucked her party in single biggest issue in this cam- Speaking on cold cases, Mr. murder. on the Sunday prior to the Memorial www.goleader.com 2010 when she backed Dominick paign is going to be the [Scotch Day parade and ceremonies. Three Bratti, a Republican council member Plains and Fanwood] police depart- years ago, the nascent Scotch Plains who ran unsuccessfully for re-elec- ment merger, not the summer con- Management Corporation, in an ef- tion as an Independent, and irked cert series, as Mr. Glover seems to fort to boost downtown businesses, some party members two years ago think.” Mr. Vastine said he felt Mrs. sponsored an all-day music festival WF BOA when she replaced the township le- DePaola supports a more aggres- after the traditional parade – an event CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gal team that had been in place for sive attempt at combining the two that angered many veterans who pre- cumbent upon the contractor.” some years and had been named by a departments than Mayor Malool. ferred the day be set aside for solemn Joseph Stager, a traffic engineer township council led by then-mayor And he said he and Mrs. DePaola ceremonies and remembrances. hired by RWM who has done traffic Martin Marks. She also ruffled some disagreed with the council’s deci- Mayor Malool expressed concern research of the intersection of feathers by not reappointing party sion to use $100,000 in surplus about the veterans’ reactions, but Mr. Springfield Avenue and Mill Lane, supporters like long-time zoning funds from the sewer utility to lessen Glover vowed a “highly dignified said it would take a car seven to board of adjustment chairman Jim the overall property-tax increase this concert,” recalling the pre-Memorial nine seconds to get through the in- Fawcett and Rahway Valley Sewer- year. Day concert by the Marine Corps tersection and four to six seconds age Authority Commissioner Joan Mr. Glover was elected to the Band several years ago. The mayor during rush hours. He also said that Papen. council in 2006, lost to Mayor PUT YOUR BUSINESS said it was important to gauge the in the morning, 1,600 vehicles drive “The people — not a small group Malool in the 2008 mayoral race ® veterans’ opinions before moving past the facility and in the peak — should decide who the candidate and was reelected to his council IN GOOD HANDS. forward on any serious effort to hold evening hours, 2,000 cars drive past. is going to be,” Mrs. Malool said. She seat in 2010. He told The Leader a concert. Mayor Malool and Mrs. He said there currently are 17 cars said Republican Chairman William this week he believes the township DePaola also raised the issue of costs entering the site and seven leaving McClintock, a former council mem- is “starting to turn the corner,” and – particularly for police and public in the morning, and there are seven ber himself, told her several weeks said he believes he has contributed works overtime. going in and 10 exiting the facility ago that she should “not bother run- to that in terms of promoting a more The council also approved adver- in the evening. ning” and “not bother showing up” at open municipal government, more tising for engineering and construc- Further testimony was given the March 28 candidates screening dialogue, urging new ways to save It’s your business. Let me help protect it. tion services in connection with about the size and length of the because the party apparatus was lined taxpayer dollars and pushing more needed repairs on nine storm outfalls, parking spaces and about how many up against her by a two-to-one mar- shared services. On the last point, When your business relies on your vehicles, you put your which are where storm water drains doctors and other employees would gin. “I didn’t think it was right to run Mr. Glover said he seeks an in- reputation on the road. Make sure you have the quality into brooks and streams. An esti- be working at the site at one time. away and give up,” the mayor said. creased shared-services relationship protection of Allstate Business Insurance. At Allstate, we mated $290,000 to $350,000 will be John McDonagh, a professional At last week’s screening, Mrs. Malool with Fanwood that “will benefit both understand each business has its own unique needs. required for the repairs, which in- planner, testified on behalf of RWM. lost to Mrs. DePaola by a 20-15 vote. towns significantly through better That’s why we offer products with a broad range of clude stabilization of banks, and a He said the facility is in a commer- Mrs. Malool also accused Mr. services and reduced costs.” coverage for all types of businesses. Don’t wait - make variety of state environmental per- cial zone and, thus, does not impact McClintock of engineering a last- He said the township government, sure you’re covered. Call me today. mits also will be necessary, accord- the downtown area. minute change in the party’s bylaws recognizing that it cannot rely as ing to Robert Lynes of Hatch Mott After much discussion by the that prevented several members sup- much on help from Trenton, “needs Ron Bansky Macdonald, the township’s consult- board, and guidance by Board At- portive of Mrs. Malool from voting to come to grips with financial real- ing engineering firm. Funds for the torney Vincent Loughlin, the board last week. Mr. McClintock told The ity and work to navigate it.” With- (908) 301-0711 repairs are available in two existing gave its preliminary approval with Leader the bylaw changes were out getting into specifics seven bond ordinances from 2006 and 2010. conditions to the project. Some of made in order to ensure that only months before the election, Mr. 519 South Ave West “The money’s there; this needs to be the conditions are as follows: a those committee members who were Glover said he would work to “pro- done,” said Mayor Malool. Lesser developer’s agreement must be pre- regular attendees at party meetings pose a vision and a strategy to make Westfield repairs to several other drains have sented to the town planner and at- were allowed to vote on candidate the town even better than it is, and [email protected] already been completed, Mr. Lynes torney and others in the administra- selections; he pointed out that the we have to begin by reducing prop- told the council. tion for their approval; construc- vote to change the rules had been erty taxes.” At the start of the meeting, the tion on the building cannot go on unanimous. His running mate, Mrs. Call me today to protect your business and your council officially named Mr. LaCosta while the facility is in use and the The mayor lamented that what Gialanella, who is making her first vehicles. and Township Clerk Bonnie Lacina town must be provided with a spe- she termed to be a “personal ven- run for elective office, is an educa- as co-managers, replacing the Chris cific time line and dates for con- detta” against her has had an “im- tor who works for the Clark school Subject to terms, conditions and availability. © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company Marion, who recently resigned to struction. If these conditions are pact on the town government.” She district. Her husband is a law en- take the position of business admin- met, the board will give final ap- said she has “served the town well, forcement officer and they have two istrator in Old Bridge Township. proval for the plan to go forward. probably through one of the most children. 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

USPS 485200 Thursday, April 5, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 14-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Arrest Made in 1976 WF Murder; Suspect Must Be Charged as Juvenile By PAUL J. PEYTON ger, the suspect has allegedly been “It was a brutal murder. She was Specially Written by The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times identified as Carlton Franklin, hogtied, stabbed…sexually as- WESTFIELD – Union County Westfield High School saulted, also blud- Prosecutor Ted Class of 1979, and geoned,” Union County Romankow on Tuesday at the time, a Prosecutor’s Office Ho- announced the arrest of neighbor of the micide Detective Vinny a 51-year-old man in victim who lived at Byron said, noting that a connection to the brutal 617 Stirling Place . bottle was broken over rape and murder of a 57- Mr. Romankow the woman’s head. year-old Westfield told reporters that Det. Byron said the woman that occurred in the body of Lena cause of death was deter- 1976. The twist in the Triano, who mined to be asphyxiation case, however, is that the worked for a law Lena Triano, Archives Carlton Franklin, and multiple stab wounds man arrested was 15 at of WHS’ TheWeather firm in Newark, Archives of WHS’ The that lacerated her lung. the time and cannot be Vane, 1937. was found in her Weather Vane, 1979. Under state juvenile charged as an adult and 616 Ripley Place law in 1976, authorities his name is being withheld. In a home sometime between could not release the report published by The Star-Led- March 14 and 15, 1976. names of anyone under the age of 16 as they could not be waived up to be charged as adults, Mr. Romankow said. In February of 1978, the law changed so that juveniles aged 14 years and six months or older could be waived up and charged as adults and have their Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ON YOUR MARK...Runners dart across the starting line at the St. Bart’s second annual Pot of Gold 5K race held Saturday names then released, a law which morning in Scotch Plains. remains on the books today. “Unfortunately, the law carries through that (release of juvenile names) protection even after the SP Council Set for Budget Hearing; person is an adult unless the case is waived up to the adult court,” Mr. Romankow explained. “This crime (Triano homicide) occurred prior Rejects Use of Additional Surplus to that date (February 1978 law By FRED T. ROSSI using too much surplus “was only out that most department budgets change).” Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood asking for trouble” because it might were flat this year. A juvenile in 1976, however, “could SCOTCH PLAINS – With its bud- not regenerate next year. She noted In other matters, the council at its have been sentenced to an indetermi- get hearing two weeks away, the town- that she had agreed, as a “symbolic Tuesday, April 17 meeting will con- nate term not to exceed life.” ship council on Tuesday quickly dis- gesture,” to use $100,000 from the sider a resolution allowing the Best Paul J. Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times OVERDUE ARREST...The Union County Prosecutor’s office made an arrest “That means the authorities can patched a proposal from Councilman sewer utility surplus to lessen the Friend Dog and Animal Adoption Monday in a 36-year-old Westfield homicide case. Lena Triano, 57, was found release him at such time as they feel Kevin Glover to use more of the property-tax burden. Deputy Mayor store on East Second Street to place brutally raped and murdered in her home on Ripley Place in Westfield on March he is rehabilitated,” the prosecutor township’s surplus as a revenue source Mary DePaola agreed, saying, “We items for sale on the sidewalk. Last 15, 1976. Pictured, Homicide Detective Vinny Byron, left, and Prosecutor Ted said. “This is such an unusual cir- in an effort to lessen the proposed don’t want to cut the surplus too year, there were complaints about Romankow make the announcement to the press on Tuesday. cumstance that we are still investi- increase in the municipal property- much.” excessive numbers of goods on the gating the minimum term period tax rate. Democratic Councilman Michael sidewalk, and the council a year ago that we would expect a person adju- At the governing body’s regular Marcus said he would favor doing placed a five-piece limit on the dis- Fanwood Awarded $180,000 dicated delinquent for murder meeting, Mr. Glover – who has advo- something to reduce tax increases, plays. Zoning Officer Robert LaCosta would have to serve.” cated for using surplus more aggres- whether it be using more surplus or said it appeared that the store has kept From NJDOT for Farley Ave. Under today’s law, the prosecu- sively than his colleagues – proposed “something else,” such as added cuts “within the confines” of last year’s tor said, juveniles could serve 10 using an additional $100,000 in sur- in certain areas. But the mayor pointed CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ment zone, to add on-street parking years for a felony homicide and 20 plus to reduce the tax hike from 1.96 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and crosswalks, as well as getting years for “knowingly and purposely percent to 1.25 percent. The council FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen signals more in line at Martine Av- killing someone.” has already agreed to use $2.24 mil- Malool, DePaola Winner to Mahr said Tuesday at the borough enue. “The individual will be tried in lion of township surplus funds to council’s agenda meeting that the “Their signalizations are causing a the juvenile court unless he waives balance the proposed $23.6-million borough has received a $180,000 problem with us,” Mayor Mahr said. his right and wishes to be tried in an budget. Face Glover In Mayor Race award from the New Jersey Depart- “I thought the meeting was very adult court,” Mr. Romankow said. The two Republican council mem- By FRED T. ROSSI Education, as its candidate for town- ment of Transportation (NJDOT) good. We were asking for things we “Some people are going to be bers present at Tuesday’s meeting – Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ship council. Mr. Saridaki and the Municipal Aid Program for total road believe they can do,” Mayor Mahr critical of the law, saying ‘that’s it, Councilman William Vastine was SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor winner of the June Republican May- reconstruction work the borough will said. The borough’s next steps are to that’s what he is subjected to?’ The absent – opposed the move, with Nancy Malool will challenge Deputy oral Primary will face Mr. Glover and do on Farley Avenue. draft a letter stating its concerns and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mayor Nancy Malool saying that Mayor Mary DePaola in the Tuesday, Colleen Gialanella, the Democrats’ “That’s great news,” Mayor Mahr sending it to the NJDOT. June 5 Primary Election for the Re- choice for township council. said. In response to resident Michael publican mayoral nomination, with Mrs. Malool, who joined the coun- Two new police officers were rec- Lewis’ question on the standing of a Manduca, Szuch to Face the winner facing Democratic Coun- cil in 2002, was elected mayor in ommended to replace two long-term joint police department with Scotch cilman Kevin Glover in November. 2008 over Mr. Glover, with Mrs. police officers that retired. The Plains as part of a shared service, The mayor’s move came after the DePaola winning her council seat at council’s Public Safety committee Mayor Mahr said, “The ball is in their Molenaar, Levine in Fall township Republican Committee the same time. The GOP currently interviewed the applicants, Thomas court.” Scotch Plains’ Township At- By MICHAEL POLLACK ing or that because there is some con- voted last week to endorse Mrs. controls the township council by a 3- Chisholm and Ryan Gilmore. torney Jeffrey Lehrer is to contact Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times struction that everything is solved. We DePaola as its mayoral candidate and 2 margin. The mayor also said that she had a Fanwood’s attorney, Dennis Estis, this FANWOOD – This November, have a declining tax base.” Ed Saridaki, a former member of the “I don’t think a small group of meeting with the NJDOT to discuss week. The two municipalities have Fanwood Republicans will hope to keep When asked how he proposed to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the South Avenue corridor. South had an ongoing discussion on how to the borough council evenly split tackle the issue, he cautioned that there Avenue is a state road. At the meet- share services to reduce municipal amongst the two political parties, while is no easy solution. He also said the ing, which included Assemblywoman costs. Mayor Mahr said should this Democrats attempt to take control over borough needs to be more “business- Linda Stender (D-22, Scotch Plains) not come to fruition that the borough the governing body. friendly.” in attendance, the borough stated its would look at other avenues. Fanwood’s government consists of “Instead of a few restaurants and concerns that included the light be- The municipal budget, which was six at-large council people and an elected some nail salons,” the downtown needs ing out at Terrill Road and South introduced at $8.8 million last month mayor. Council members serve for three an “anchor attraction” – like a movie Avenue, adding parking striping and will have a public hearing Tues- years, with the terms of two councilmen theatre, supermarket or pharmacy, Mr. along South Avenue, creating a gap day, April 17, would be less than an expiring at the end of each year. While Manduca said. to slow traffic within the redevelop- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the council is evenly split, Democratic On the issue of merging emergency Mayor Colleen Mahr, re-elected to a services with Scotch Plains, he favors a third four-year term in 2011, can break study to look into the issue but said, ties in the Democrats’ favor. “No one can show me one penny of This year incumbent Republicans savings” from merging. Robert Manduca and Mike Szuch will He also feared that police response, attempt to fend off the challenges of if the departments are merged, could veteran Democrat Jack Molenaar and result in serious consequences. The relative newcomer Daniel Levine. councilman said the Fanwood Police Working in the information tech- Department responds within a three- nology resources field, Mr. Manduca minute time frame, while it takes an said he takes a much different ap- average of 16 minutes for Scotch Plains proach than his Democratic coun- police to arrive at an emergency. terparts to both the recent budget “You’re giving up response time for and development matters. Lost in a break-even proposition?” he asked. Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the mayor’s “rosy” interpretations He said all upcoming retirements SAY CHEESE...Cub Scouts from Evergreen School in Scotch Plains pose for a of the latest budget is that Fanwood’s would be from Fanwood police person- picture after a recent visit to the office of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. ratables have gone down from last nel, not Scotch Plains. If the depart- year, the incumbent said. ments were merged, any savings would PAGE INDEX “I’m not looking to pick a fight with be shared with Fanwood’s neighbor. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 17-18 her (Mayor Mahr), but it’s something “I told the mayor, ‘If you can show Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 that certainly is a fact,” Mr. Manduca me that merging with the Scottish Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 OUTDOORS IN...The Home and Garden Show held at the National Guard told The Times. “Most people, if all they Guard saves us $1 million a year, I’ll Community .... 6-8, 17-18 Classifieds ..... 17 Armory in Westfield this past weekend featured working three-tier garden heard were her rosy pronouncements, put the bagpipes and the kilt on Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 waterfalls, bakery products and contractors in a multitude of areas for the home. would assume that the town was boom- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Fanwood Election Police Seek Motive, Suspects In Scotch Plains Election CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 (Fanwood Police) Chief (Richard) realized, he said, “Response times Death of Ripley Pl. Secretary Scotch Plains Republicans should the mayor told The Times, will lead to Trigo myself.’ But not only can’t they will be the same or better...We’re The Westfield Leader archives, funeral mass will be offered. decide who the candidate is,” the the “same political hacks” being show it, they sit there with the same saying we’re going to be the same mayor told The Scotch Plains- elected repeatedly. March 18, 1976 Interment will be in Fairview Cem- starry eyes [with which] they bought size as Westfield Police Department WESTFIELD — Police are continu- Fanwood Times in explaining her rea- Mayor Malool questioned why Mrs. Livingston Wilbor (a property the and the same basic geographic etery. ing a day and night investigation of the *** sons for mounting a primary chal- DePaola — “someone who claimed to borough purchased for $1.6 million in area.” murder of Miss Lena Triano, a 57-year- lenge. She said there was “no legiti- be my friend” — was opposing her, 2008 following its partial collapse He said for too long Trenton has old secretary found strangled and Rewards Offered for mate reason” why the local GOP given that “she’s agreed with me 99 during a construction accident at the taken the wrong view of the borough. stabbed in her home at 16 Ripley Place Information On Murderer, failed to name her as its candidate, percent of the time” and “for three- adjacent Station Mews development).” “Trenton’s looking at a formula and aside from what she said were “some and-a-half years, she told me she Monday. Assailant Fellow Republican Mike Szuch, a seeing us as a doughnut town, and Death was attributed to asphyxiation personal disagreements from a few wouldn’t run against me.” union electrician who builds traffic therefore we must be inefficient. No by strangulation according to the coro- The Westfield Leader archives, July years ago.” For her part, Mrs. DePaola, who has lights, agreed with Mr. Manduca on one’s really looking to see if we are or ner, but a complete autopsy report is 15, 1976 The mayor bucked her party in served as deputy mayor since January merging the police departments. not. They just assume we are [ineffi- still awaited by Police Chief James F. Rewards of $750 each for informa- 2010 when she backed Dominick 2011, declined to comment on the “Having our own police force gives cient]. You can’t have a one-size-fits- Moran. tion leading to the arrest and convic- Bratti, a Republican council member mayor, saying she preferred to focus us that old ‘Mayberry’ feeling that citi- all formula...Waste can be found in all Miss Triano’s body was discovered tions of the murderer of Miss, Lena who ran unsuccessfully for re-elec- on her experience and leadership. She zens appreciate,” Mr. Szuch told The sizes.” shortly after 3:30 p.m. Monday by Triano and the assailant who knifed tion as an Independent, and irked told The Times she was running for Times. “I’m concerned about main- Separately, he called the borough’s Patrolmen Ronald Coles and Donald Josephine Plasecka have been offered some party members two years ago mayor because, “I like serving the taining the intimacy of the service we redevelopment “very successful” and Lamendola and Det. Sgt. William Muth by the Town Council. Miss. Triano, a when she replaced the township legal town, and the way for me to serve is have, and I’m very skeptical and resis- said he wants to continue to see it following a phone call from her em- legal secretary, was found dead in her team that had been in place for some through leadership.” She said that, tant to giving up control.” blossom. Projects are ongoing at a time ployer who became alarmed when she home at 61 Ripley PI. of strangulation years and had been named by a town- “We’ve reached a point where we Conversely, he takes a different when most towns have open stores, he failed to report for work and efforts to and wounds Mar. 14. Miss Plasecka, of ship council led by then-mayor Mar- need some strong Republican leader- approach to redevelopment in down- said. He also noted that the borough contact her failed. 211 Cacciola PI. was knifed repeatedly tin Marks. She also ruffled some feath- ship in town. I’m the person to step up town. A resident since 1969, he had was once full of old lumberyards and Police said they have interviewed June 30 when she apparently was sur- ers by not reappointing party sup- and take a strong leadership role.” seen Fanwood “stagnate” for a while one-story buildings that were falling hundreds of people acquainted with prised by an intruder when she reporters like long-time zoning board The third council Republican, Wil- and felt the changes “were a long down. “Our whole goal was to create a Miss Triano who lived alone on the first turned home from grocery shopping. of adjustment chairman Jim Fawcett liam Vastine, told The Times he backed timing.” downtown,” he said. floor of her home on Ripley PL. The She is recovering from stab wounds. and Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Mrs. DePaola because “the single big- “I’m committed to town. I’ve seen Newcomer Daniel Levine, a corpo- upstairs apartment had been vacant for Anyone with information is advised to thority Commissioner Joan Papen. gest issue in this campaign is going to Fanwood make some pretty big rate relocation consultant, admitted that years, they said. contact Police Chief James F. Moran “The people — not a small group be the [Scotch Plains and Fanwood] changes, and I’m excited about the new he was initially “surprised” to be se- Neighbors reportedly saw the victim who authorized the council to post the — should decide who the candidate police department merger, not the sum- developments,” Mr. Szuch told The lected to run for the seat. He has worked Sunday and she was known to have rewards. is going to be,” Mrs. Malool said. She mer concert series, as Mr. Glover seems Times. He also hoped that the “flurry of in state government on a number of attended mass at Holy Trinity Church Editor’s note: Her brother Anthony, said Republican Chairman William to think.” Mr. Vastine said he felt Mrs. development” could be a boon for the occasions – serving in the Division of that morning. No motive has yet been who died in 1980 at 64, owned Glen McClintock, a former council mem- DePaola supports a more aggressive borough as it seeks to make up for lost Taxation during the Florio administra- found for the slaying, and there was no View Manor Tavern in Scotch Plains ber himself, told her several weeks attempt at combining the two depart- ratables. tion years and as an assistant state visible sign of a forced entry to the for 30 years before retiring in 1976. ago that she should “not bother run- ments than Mayor Malool. And he Jack Molenaar, vice-chairman of the treasurer under the McGreevey and house. Police were forced to break into Glen View is now Charlie Brown’s ning” and “not bother showing up” at said he and Mrs. DePaola disagreed Fanwood Democratic Committee, is Codey administrations. the apartment, which was locked from Restaurant. A search of The Westfield the March 28 candidates screening with the council’s decision to use hoping to return to the council, where “I’m always interested in state and the inside. Leader archives in the late 1930s shows because the party apparatus was lined $100,000 in surplus funds from the he had served recently. The Recreation local finance, and I’ve become particu- Born in Westfield, Miss Triano was that Miss Triano received many aca- up against her by a two-to-one mar- sewer utility to lessen the overall prop- Commission member is currently the larly interested in the whole notion of the daughter of the late Philip and demic and sports honors while in the gin. “I didn’t think it was right to run erty-tax increase this year. director of transportation services at shared services, from concept to imple- Philomena DelGuidice Triano, a com- Westfield public schools. away and give up,” the mayor said. At Mr. Glover was elected to the coun- Rutgers University. mentation. That’s the issue that I’m municant of Holy Trinity Church, she last week’s screening, Mrs. Malool cil in 2006, lost to Mayor Malool in Mr. Molenaar stressed to The Times most interested in,” he said. was a graduate of Westfield High School *** lost to Mrs. DePaola by a 20-15 vote. the 2008 mayoral race and was re- that he would “push harder” for shared Mr. Levine said he “absolutely” shares and was employed as legal secretary LENA TRIANO, Westfield High Mrs. Malool also accused Mr. elected to his council seat in 2010. He services, which was a “main reason” the Mayor Mahr’s view of not pursuing for the Law firm of David Britkopf of School’s The Weather Vane, 1937... McClintock of engineering a last- told The Times this week he believes for his deciding to vie for a seat on the an overall merger with Scotch Plains, 11 Hill St., Newark. Academic Committee (2); Finance minute change in the party’s bylaws the township is “starting to turn the council, where he has sat previously. but rather push for a smaller-scale ap- She is survived by two brothers, Committee (4); Nominating Commit- that prevented several members sup- corner,” and said he believes he has “If we can have the same service for proach that could lead to the merging of Anthony F. Triano of Fanwood and tee (4); Typing Club (2, 3); Hockey (2 portive of Mrs. Malool from voting contributed to that in terms of promot- less money, why wouldn’t you do it? police departments, as example. Joseph P. Triano of Westfield. , 3 , 4); Soccer (2, 3, 4); Basketball (2, 3, last week. Mr. McClintock told The ing a more open municipal govern- Even a little savings compounds over “The first step from getting from 4); Volley Ball (2, 3 ); Tenniquoit (3); Times the bylaw changes were made ment, more dialogue, urging new ways Funeral services are being held at A. A. Council (3); G.A.C. (3). To be a time,” he said. The candidate favors a here to there is understanding what 9:30a.m. today at the Dooley Colonial private secretary is the ambition of in order to ensure that only those to save taxpayer dollars and pushing smaller-scale sharing of services as the facts are and what the implica- Home, 556 Westfield Ave., and at 10 this dependable student, efficient committee members who were regu- more shared services. On the last point, opposed to overall consolidation, which tions are with the property tax cap,” a.m. at Holy Trinity Church where a helper, and excellent athlete. lar attendees at party meetings were Mr. Glover said he seeks an increased he said would be more time-consum- Mr. Levine said. “I understand people allowed to vote on candidate selec- shared-services relationship with ing and less efficient. Also, since shared can have some concerns about it, but tions; he pointed out that the vote to Fanwood that “will benefit both services are a prerequisite to an overall I think you have to start dissecting the change the rules had been unani- towns significantly through better community merger, he said the bor- problem and analyzing it. We need it mous. services and reduced costs.” ough would wisely be tackling “the to be a fact-based decision-making Arrest Made In 1976 Murder The mayor lamented that what she He said the township government, tough stuff” first anyway. process.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 termed to be a “personal vendetta” recognizing that it cannot rely as “The best way to save money to- “Having municipalities cope with law is what it is. We can’t do any- other crimes,” he said. against her has had an “impact on the much on help from Trenton, “needs day is by starting to combine ser- a budget cap, rising pension costs thing about it, but what it does tell Initially detectives began looking town government.” She said she has to come to grips with financial real- vices,” Mr. Molenaar said. “Eventu- and rising sewer costs is going to be the public and those who are in- into the Triano homicide case in an “served the town well, probably ity and work to navigate it.” With- ally, both towns will realize there’s a real challenge, and I think going volved in crimes like this…that effort to see if there was a link to a through one of the most difficult times out getting into specifics seven no reason for them to be separate.” from that conceptual phase to getting cases are never closed,” Mr. Springfield homicide that had occurred we’ve had,” alluding to the months before the election, Mr. Asked if he was worried about longer it done is a challenging problem that Romankow said. two months after the Triano murder. recessionary economy when she took Glover said he would work to “pro- response times if a police merger is I’d like to work on,” he said. The prosecutor said he would file “The connection was that [Ms. office in January 2009 and then the pose a vision and a strategy to make a motion to have the suspect’s name Triano] worked at the same firm town being without a manager during the town even better than it is, and released. “I think the public has a with [the Springfield victim’s] hus- its critical budget deliberations that we have to begin by reducing prop- right to know,” Mr. Romankow said. band,” Det. Byron said. The Spring- winter and spring. erty taxes.” “I can tell you that it is very field case remains unsolved. “The town’s been efficiently run,” His running mate, Mrs. Gialanella, frustrating as a prosecutor to know The suspect in Ms. Triano’s mur- she added. She said finding “good who is making her first run for elec- that you have to try someone who is der, who is employed as an oil truck people” to serve in elective office will tive office, is an educator who works 50 years of age as a juvenile,” Mr. driver and is not married, is being be difficult if the local Republicans for the Clark School District. Her CLAIM SERVICE Romankow said. held in the Union County jail with simply want to “put in people who husband is a law enforcement of- Mr. Romankow said Ms. Triano no bail pending a release hearing in will just listen to what they say.” That, ficer and they have two children. kept her back door open. However, the next few days. he said when police went to the “Obviously, we will object to him SO GOOD house in 1976 to check on her being released,” Mr. Romankow wherabouts after she failed to show said. “This was not a random mur- Scotch Plains Council IT’S GUARANTEED up for work on a Monday morning, der; we think this person lived in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 they found the back door locked the area.” and the key missing. permit. But he said that he thought such cert,” recalling the pre-Memorial Day YOU CAN “I am sure that’s how access was sidewalk displays “don’t lend them- concert by the Marine Corps Band gained,” Det. Byron added. selves to the betterment of the down- several years ago. The mayor said it QUOTE ME Det. Byron recognized Westfield FW Council town.” was important to gauge the veterans’ Police Officer Nicole Stivale and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mayor Malool agreed, saying the opinions before moving forward on ON THAT Lieutenant John Ricerca for their $8 increase per household. “I think ordinance allowing sidewalk displays any serious effort to hold a concert. help in the investigation, along with that’s a good sign that things are should be revised to limit it to tables Mayor Malool and Mrs. DePaola also Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant going well,” Mayor Mahr said. The and chairs in front of restaurants. The raised the issue of costs – particularly Harvey Barnwell, who attended average assessed household in the planning board presently is examining for police and public works overtime. Tuesday’s briefing. borough is $84,500. current ordinances, and Mr. LaCosta The council also approved advertis- Det. Byron and Sgt. Barnwell went Mr. Lewis proposed honoring Jim said the board would examine the side- ing for engineering and construction Introducing the Claim Satisfaction Guarantee. out into the Westfield neighbor- Grover for volunteer of the month. walk-display ordinance in the course services in connection with needed re- I hope you never have a car accident. But if you hood to talk to long-time residents He asked where the borough of its evaluation. Councilman Glover, pairs on nine storm outfalls, which are do, it’s nice to know you’ll be happy with your about the case. Det. Byron said one stood on the state skimming money while saying that sidewalk displays where storm water drains into brooks told him, “‘If you ever find out who from energy taxes to fill holes in its “should not be a mess,” also said the and streams. An estimated $290,000 to claim experience. Guaranteed. If not, you’ll get did this mystery, please let us state budget. “There is a concerted store “does good work” in raising $350,000 will be required for the re- a six-month credit on your premium. Sound know,’” he said. push to stop the skimming of the money for animals and felt the side- pairs, which include stabilization of good? Call me today. A niece of the victim, who lives energy receipts. We passed a reso- walk displays “gets customers to come banks, and a variety of state environ- in Cranford and is the only known lution last month to show our sup- in.” mental permits also will be necessary, living relative, was told of the ar- port,” Mayor Mahr said. The council was split on a proposal according to Robert Lynes of Hatch Nelson C. Espeland, LUTCF rest concerning her aunt’s murder. Fanny Wood Day will be held from Councilman Glover, the liaison to Mott Macdonald, the township’s con- Speaking on cold cases, Mr. Sunday, June 10 the mayor an- the Memorial Day Parade Committee, sulting engineering firm. Funds for the (908) 233 6300 Romankow said the Triano case “tells nounced. Martine and South Av- on sponsoring a concert on the Sunday repairs are available in two existing us how important it is to retain evi- enues will be closed for the fair. prior to the Memorial Day parade and bond ordinances from 2006 and 2010. The Espeland Group dence,” noting that without the reten- The borough also discussed hold- ceremonies. Three years ago, the na- “The money’s there; this needs to be tion of evidence, the Triano murder ing an auction to sell five impounded scent Scotch Plains Management Cor- done,” Mayor Malool said. Lesser re- Scotch Plains “would have never been solved.” vehicles, dated 1997 to 2002, with poration, in an effort to boost down- pairs to several other drains have al- [email protected] He said the clothes Ms. Triano an auction date to be determined, town businesses, sponsored an all-day ready been completed, Mr. Lynes told was wearing at the time was a criti- and proceeds to go to the munici- music festival after the traditional pa- the council. cal piece of evidence in the case. pality. rade – an event that angered many At the start of the meeting, the coun- Mr. Romankow is asking anyone A resolution will be on the table veterans who preferred the day be set cil officially named Mr. LaCosta and who knows of anyone who was at the next meeting to mill and re- aside for solemn ceremonies and re- Township Clerk Bonnie Lacina as co- hogtied in current or old cases to pave Hetfield Avenue between membrances. managers, replacing the Chris Marion, Subject to terms, conditions, and availability for a limited time on standard auto policies (and all TX auto call his office a (908) 527-4500. “The South Avenue and Shady Lane as Mayor Malool expressed concern who recently resigned to take the posi- policies). 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PUBLICATION Green Calls for Review of Union County Donates Free Plainfield Utility Authority Trees to Local Schools PLAINFIELD – State Assembly- view of the PMUA be undertaken by COUNTY – Union County schools older are welcome. man Jerry Green (D-20, Plainfield) a team of independent experts, which can celebrate Arbor Day with a free The pear trees are donated by the has written a letter asking the City of will provide all concerned with a true ornamental pear tree from the Union Union County Freeholder Board Plainfield mayor and council to take picture of the authority’s status, in- County Board of Chosen Freeholders. through Williams Nursery, while immediate steps to protect residents cluding staffing, operations, salaries Available on April 17 and 18 following training sessions are sponsored by from the impact of “ongoing opera- existing debt and revenue, as well as a training seminar from 12:30 to 2 p.m. the Rutgers Cooperative Extension tional and fiscal mismanagement at future projections,” Asm. Green said. at Williams Nursery on Springfield Av- of Union County with support from the troubled Plainfield Municipal The city previously adopted an or- enue in Westfield, the white flowering the Shade Tree Advisory Board. Utility Authority (PMUA).” dinance requiring public advertise- trees can be used by schools to beautify Trees will be given on a first come, A Courier-News investigation re- ment and request for proposals from their grounds and provide shade. first served basis while supplies last. vealed that, following large rate hikes, qualified professionals to undertake “We hope that the schools will in- To register, or to receive a tree with- the agency was plagued with exorbi- the task of an independent review of volve students and parents in plant- out attending the training session, tant discretionary spending and that the authority. ing the trees on their grounds,” Free- contact Barbara Knapp at (908) 789- RING THAT BELL...Students and staff from Newmark School, a private special two top executives had resigned last “I have indicated to the mayor and needs school in Plainfield for grades K-9,rang the opening bell at the New York holder Chairman Alexander 3653 or via e-mail at year. The executives reportedly received council that I believe they have a press- Stock Exchange as part of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Please see Mirabella said. “It’s a great way for [email protected]. For additional in- $1 million in post-employment coming obligation to undertake the pro- story on page 18. people to learn how important they formation, contact Rutgers Extension pensation, payouts that are now under cess for selection of a group to com- are to our environment.” agent James Nichandowicz at (908) investigation by the state’s Department mence an independent review of ev- Training for students and accom- 654-9854 or by e-mail at of Community Affairs (DCA). ery aspect of the PMUA. If such a Norcross, Lautenberg Enter panying adults will be provided by [email protected]. “From every report that I have seen study reveals the need for the author- members of the Union County Shade In addition to Arbor Day dona- or received, the PMUA is an agency ity to be dissolved, so be it,” Asm. Tree Advisory Board. Participants tions, Union County supports local that has been out of control for some Green added. “If the City of Plainfield Round 2 of So. Jersey Battle will learn how to effectively plant tree planting efforts through the time,” Asm. Green said. “Rates and can cut the fat and waste out of the TRENTON — Round 2 of the when “elected officials will simply and care for the five- to six-foot tall Greening Union County grant pro- fees for collection and disposal of agency, and provide the same or better South Jersey Democratic war with fall in line on orders from their politi- trees. Schools may attend on either gram, which provides matching funds garbage and for wastewater services level of service at a reduced rate, so be United States Senator Frank cal benefactors.” day and students in third grade and for municipal trees. are much too high. The city needs to it. We should not waste a single day. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) has been lodged That brought a quick response from undertake an immediate review of The city needs to act now, not later.” by South Jersey power broker George George Norcross. the agency’s operations and finances, E. Norcross, 3rd. “Senator Lautenberg has been pick- Reopening of Elizabeth DMV and consider the possible dissolution Gas Prices Up 29.6 A statement was released last week ing the pockets of no-bid, pay-to- of the authority.” by State Senate President Stephen play vendors at the DRPA (Delaware Asm. Green noted that the city is Cents From 2011 Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) and River Port Authority) and other pub- Sought by State Lawmakers empowered by the Local Authorities REGION — Average retail gaso- signed by 19 South Jersey lawmak- lic agencies throughout New Jersey line prices in New Jersey have risen ers, including two Republican Sena- for decades,” Mr. Norcross said on ELIZABETH — State Senator Ray “Today’s (Monday’s) announce- Fiscal Control Law to dissolve the Lesniak, Assemblyman Joseph Cryan ment that New Jersey residents will authority if it’s first established that 2.9 cents per gallon, averaging tors and four mayors. March 29. “Aside from the absurdity $3.66 per gallon as of March 26. Mr. Sweeney’s statement followed of his comments, it’s interesting to and Assemblywoman Annette be required to submit further proof of direct assumption of responsibility Quijano, all Democrats representing identification for the new federal li- for services related to wastewater and This compares with the national a March 28 letter by Sen. Lautenberg note that he never expressed these average that has increased 4.5 cents asking the U.S. Department of Edu- sentiments when he literally begged the 20th Legislative District, have cense requirement is a cause of great solid waste disposal are necessary sent a letter to Governor Chris Christie concern for our constituents. Chief “for the health, safety and welfare of per gallon in the to $3.86 per gal- cation on March 27 to look into Gov- for South Jersey’s support in all of his lon, according to ernor Chris Christie’s proposal to campaigns for reelection. It’s the asking him to reopen the Elizabeth Administrator (Raymond) Martinez’ our citizens.” motor vehicle services agency as they decision to close the City of Elizabeth’s In recent weeks, there has been a NewJerseyGasPrices.com. merge Rutgers-Camden with Rowan height of hypocrisy. It’s appalling Gas prices were 29.6 cents per gal- University, which has started a medi- that the only time Sen. Lautenberg had previously requested. DMV Office has forced the majority significant amount of public debate of our constituents to use the Spring- and outcry about the future of the lon higher than the same day one year cal school at Copper University Hos- shows any interest at all in South ago and are 9.6 cents per gallon higher pital in Camden. George Norcross, Jersey is when he needs campaign field and Rahway locations, who have PMUA amid reports of uncontrolled Larsen Files Petition a record as being the sixth and seventh spending of public funds, crushing than a month ago. The national aver- who is also the chairman of Camden- money and votes. He has been miss- age has increased 21.9 cents per gal- based Cooper University Hospital, ing-in-action on the critical issues For Congress busiest offices in the state. As a result, debt and bloated personnel rosters, the current wait times at these loca- the Assemblyman noted. lon during the last month and stands and Mr. Sweeney support the merger affecting the citizens of this region,” TEWKSBURY — David Larsen 29.5 cents per gallon higher than this proposal. George Norcross brother, George Norcross said. has filed his nominating petition to tions have been reported as several “I’m recommending to the mayor hours, and there is little doubt that and council that an expeditious re- day one year ago. Senator Donald Norcross (D-5, In a March 29 letter to Governor have his name placed on the Repub- Camden), signed the letter. Christie and Sen. Sweeney, Sen. lican Primary ballot for Congress in these new guidelines will certainly increase that wait time. • Business Health Plans “Senator Frank Lautenberg’s un- Lautenberg said, “Several groups New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional informed and vengeful remarks con- and numerous constituents have con- District, challenging two-term incum- “In addition, the Motor Vehicle • Medicare Plans Ammermuller cerning the proposed Rutgers-Rowan tacted me in an effort by everyday bent Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th). Commission’s decision to re-open & Company merger have done a serious disser- people to uncover the facts about “I am grateful for the support of all offices on Monday’s and extend hours • Term Life Insurance A. vice to students and parents across this deal. As of today a petition orga- during the week has not provided any those who have signed petitions to South Jersey,” Mr. Sweeney’s letter nized by the group R2RMerge to place my name on the ballot and I am assistance in rectifying the poor cus- tomer service being received in Union Call for a Quote Today read. “...Since his comments have no stop the merger of Rutgers-Camden looking forward to a spirited cam- basis in fact, and that he took this and Rowan University has been paign,” Mr. Larsen said. “Voters County. The re-opening of this office deplorable action without even dis- signed by more than 12,500 people. throughout the district are telling me has become a necessity, so that Union 732-345-6300 cussing the matter with those who A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll conducted they are ready to change the direction County drivers no longer have to know the facts, the only conclusion is last month found that 57 percent of of our nation and want an economy- suffer the consequences of what has that Sen. Lautenberg is trying to New Jerseyans opposed the merger tested businessman with experience clearly been a short-sighted execu- benefitsnj.com avenge past political differences.” of Rutgers-Camden and Rowan, creating jobs, and the grit to lead with tive decision,” they concluded. In response, Sen. Lautenberg told compared to only 22 percent who conservative principles to repeal and newjerseynewsroom.com that it’s sad supported it.” defund Obamacare.”

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Candidates File for Senate, Peyton's Peek at the Week Congress and Local Races By PAUL J. PEYTON tion. In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Democratic ticket includes Michael By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times REGION – Candidates filed by Mon- Altmann, Michelle Novak and Phil day afternoon’s deadline to be included on Laskowski. Republicans hold a 6-1 edge Four Candidates Seek Payne’s his trip to the Middle East on Mon- the Tuesday, June 5 Primary Election bal- on the council with Rich Kazanowski as Congressional Seat Including Son day with a meeting with Israeli Prime lot. This year there are races for mayor in the lone Democrat. His Third Ward seat is Seven candidates have filed peti- Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Scotch Plains and Elizabeth, as well as up for reelection in 2014. tions for the Congressional seat of the Monday and President Shimon Peres council races in Cranford, Fanwood, At the county level, incumbent Free- late Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th). on Tuesday. The trip also includes Garwood and Scotch Plains along with holders Alexander Mirabella of Fanwood, They include Newark City Coun- Jordan with a personal visit with races for the U.S. States Senate, Congress seeking his sixth term, and Mohamed Jalloh cil President Donald Payne, Jr.; state Jordan’s King Abdullah, according and the Board of Chosen Freeholders. of Roselle, seeking his second term, are The top of the ticket this year is headed joined on the Democratic organization Sen. Nia Gill (D-34, Montclair), New- to the Associated Press. by the Presidential race. While President line by former long-time Springfield town- ark City Councilman Ronald C. Rice The Governor’s delegation includes Barack Obama is not challenged in the ship attorney Bruce Bergen. They will and Irvington Mayor Wayne Smith. his family and 13 business and reli- Primary, GOP front-runner, former Mas- face a June Primary Election challenge Union County Democratic Chair- gious leaders. The trip includes a tour sachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, is try- from Anamaria Bercik, Babe Darlene woman Charlotte DeFilippo told the of a pharmaceutical facility that wants ing to win the Republican nomination Frazier and Carlos Cedeno, all Elizabeth online blog that Union County would to expand to the U.S. as well as par- over challengers, former U.S. Senator Rick residents, running under the Democrats have an open primary by not giving ticipation in a business round-table Santorum of Pennsylvania, former House For Change (DFC) banner. Mr. Cedeno is GRAND OPENING…Attending the recent grand opening ribbon cutting of Hapi the Democratic line to any of the and a visit to a school, according to Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Con- currently serving on the Elizabeth City Yogi, located at 235 East Broad Street in Westfield (above Victoria’s Secret), from candidates. the AP report. gressman Ron Paul. Council. left to right, are: Westfield Councilman Sam Della Fera; Robert Dowdy, Greater In Scotch Plains, Councilwoman Mary Filing nominating petitions for the Re- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) board member; Amorette The redistricted district includes all Gusciora Announces DePaola was picked by the local GOP publicans are Diane Barabas of Westfield, Farella, Hapi Yogi owner; Mayor Andrew Skibitsky; Chris Devine, GWACC of Newark, Orange, East Orange, Glen Bid for Governor in ‘13 committee over incumbent Mayor Nancy who ran for freeholder in 2006; Stephen board member, and Mitchell Beinhaker, GWACC chairman. Not pictured are Ridge, Irvington, and Maplewood and Eight-term state Assemblyman Malool. Mayor Malool has filed for re- Kozlovich of Union and Krzysztof Nowak Sherry Cronin, Downtown Westfield Corporation executive director. parts of Bloomfield, Montclair and Reed Gusciora (D-15, Trenton) has election off the GOP organization line. of Cranford. Mr. Nowak ran unsuccess- West Orange in Essex County, parts of announced his bid for Governor in Seeking Mrs. De Paola’s council seat are fully for freeholder in the Primary in 2008. Bayonne and Jersey City in Hudson 2013, according to politickernj.com. Republican Ed Saridaki, a former Scotch Democrats For Change also is seeking County, and all of Linden, Roselle, The Assemblyman says he will run Plains-Fanwood Board of Education mem- to unseat long-time Elizabeth Mayor Chris FEMA Provides Funding for Roselle Park and part of Union Town- on the Real Liberal Democratic line. ber, and Democrat Colleen Gialanella. Bollwage with Oscar Ocasio, a former ship in Union County. When asked about the South Jer- The Fanwood Borough Council cur- director of planning for the City of Eliza- rently consists of three Democrats and beth, running on the DFC ticket. Last year, Bulkheads In Sea Bright George Norcross Part of Group sey Democratic leaders rift with U.S. three Republicans along with Democratic the DFC came within 800 votes of Senator Buying Philly Newspapers Senator Frank Lautenberg (D), he Mayor Colleen Mahr. First term GOP Ray Lesniak and within 1,300 tallies of WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sena- ties need all the help we can provide. A group of local investors led by told politickernj.com, “On day one I incumbents Robert Manduca and Mike Assemblywoman Annette Quijano. tors Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Sea Bright families are still recover- South Jersey Democratic leader plan on signing an executive order Szuch are being challenged by former Candidates have also filed for United Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) have an- ing from the effects of the snowstorm George Norcross and businessman making it illegal to refer to ‘North’ or councilman Jack Molenaar, currently plan- States Senate and House of Representa- nounced that the Federal Emergency that hit the area and destroyed local Lewis Katz have agreed to buy Phila- ‘South’ Jersey,’” Mr. Gusciora said. ning board chairman, and newcomer tives from the seventh and 12th Congres- Management Agency (FEMA) will families’ homes back in 2010. This delphia Media Network (PMN) Inc., “In fact, I plan on introducing a mea- Daniel Levine. sional districts. In the Senate race, U.S. provide $1,373,964 through its Haz- funding will help fully repair the dam- the parent company of The Inquirer, sure just to simply call our state ‘Jer- Cranford Mayor David Robinson did Senator Robert Menendez faces a token ard Mitigation Grant Program to Sea age caused; it will also bolster the Philadelphia Daily News, and sey.’” not file for reelection to the township challenge Gwendolyn Charidy Diakos. Bright to minimize flood damage in a relevant public infrastructure to pre- Philly.com, for $55 million with an On a more serious note, Mr. committee. Running for the open seat on Republican state Senator Joseph Kyrillos frequent flood area. vent future damage from the regular the committee are Republican W. Scott of Middletown, who has served in the additional $10 million in working Gusciora also wants to expand casi- Mease, a former committeeman, and state Legislation for 24 years, faces a The funding will be used to install storms and floods that affect the area,” capital for operations. nos expansion to Asbury Park and Democrat Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. Mr. challenge in the June Primary from David a new bulkhead and repair five others Senator Menendez added. Mr. Norcross and Mr. Katz will the Meadowlands and to legalize Hannen came 200 votes shy of winning Douglas Brown, David Douglas Brown in Sea Bright, where homes often DNC Deadline for serve as managing partners of Inter- marijuana. a seat in 2011. Republicans hold a 3-2 and Joseph Rullo. New Jersey Republi- flood because of overflow from the state General Media L.L.C., the new Obama Leads Romney By edge on the committee. cans have not won a U.S. Senate seat nearby Shrewsbury River. This fed- Credentials Is April 15 parent company. Four Points in Poll There are two seats up this year on the since Clifford Case’s win in 1972. Mr. eral funding is directed to repair dam- REGION — The 2012 Democratic The six new owners said they would President Barack Obama has a four- Garwood Borough Council - one Re- Case left the Senate after 24 years in age caused by a February 2010 storm. sign a pledge that they would not inter- percentage-point lead over Mitt Rom- publican seat and one Democratic seat. 1979. National Convention will be held in The Sea Bright community is under Charlotte, N.C. the week of Septem- fere with the operations of PMN’s three ney in a General Election matchup, Republicans hold a 4-2 edge on the In the House, two-term Republican frequent threat of flooding from council and control the mayor’s office. incumbent Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) ber 3. The deadline for requesting newsrooms. The newsroom’s leaders according to a new USA Today Today/ Republican incumbent Timothy Hak is faces a Primary challenge from David storms, high tide events, and media credentials for the convention drafted that pledge, which three of the Gallop Poll. Forty-nine percent of re- joined on the GOP ticket by Carol Larsen, who Mr. Lance defeated in a Nor’easters, which have caused se- is Sunday, April 15. Media inquires six owners signed Monday morning. spondents said they would vote for Kearney, who ran unsuccessfully for four-candidate field in the 2010 Primary. vere damage over the years. should be made to Christie Meets With Israeli, President Obama, while 45 percent council last year. Filing for the Demo- As a result of redistricting having been “This funding will help protect Sea [email protected] Jordan Leaders on Trip said they would pick Governor Rom- crats are William Nierstedt, who sits on completed at the end of 2011, all but Bright families from storms and or [email protected]. Governor Chris Christie kicked off ney. the borough’s planning board, and Matt 1,000 Scotch Plains residents and all of flooding that consistently cause dam- Allouf, who ran unsuccessfully for coun- Fanwood have been moved to the 12th age to their community,” said Sena- cil in 2010. Council President Keith Congressional District of incumbent Rep. tor Lautenberg, vice-chairman of the Sluka, a Democrat, is not seeking re- Rush Holt (D) of Hopewell Township in Appropriations Subcommittee on election. Mercer County. Challenging Mr. Holt is Mountainside incumbents Council- Republican South Brunswick business- Homeland Security, which funds this men William Lane and Robert Messler man Eric Beck. FEMA program. “This grant provides filed for reelection. No Democrats filed A seven-term Congressman first relief for families already in need candidacies for the all-Republican bor- elected in 1998, Mr. Holt was previously while investing in prevention so that ough council. employed as assistant director of the residents don’t suffer from future Three-term Clark Mayor Sal Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, flood damage. We will continue to Bonaccorso, a Republican, faces a chal- Princeton University’s largest research fight for federal disaster relief pro- lenge from Democrat Richard laboratory. Mr. Beck runs RMI, Risk grams that protect New Jersey’s at- Kazanowski. Seeking reelection to their Masters, Inc., a risk management risk communities from storms and council seats are GOP incumbents Alvin consultancy specializing in business con- Barr and Angel Albanese. They are joined tinuity management. flooding.” by newcomer William Smith, replacing, The deadline for Independent candi- “In the aftermath of severe natural Sheila Whiting, who is not seeking reelec- dates to file is Tuesday, June 5. disasters our families and communi- Page 4 Thursday, April 5, 2012 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 — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Mountainside School Administrator DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Updates the Public on Schedules Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Dear Mountainside Families: press my sincerest thanks on behalf Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- I hope this letter finds you in great of the district and the Board of Edu- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey anticipation of our upcoming vaca- cation for their efforts. They do so sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 tion and the warm weather. Before much to support the programs and diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 we break, I wanted to update you children of Mountainside. If you can guess one correctly – good guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 about a few things. Speaking of programs, I just wanted First, I just want to remind you that to call your attention to our special vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at school will be closed next week from Curriculum Night on Thursday, April you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! Monday, April 2, to the following l2. This is an opportunity for you to All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Monday, April 9. School will resume see and participate in the special ac- come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman on Tuesday, April 10. The district tivities and lessons students have been Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER offices will be open Tuesday April 3 engaged in throughout the school Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo through Thursday, April 5. In addi- year. Beechwood’s School program 1. Levigate – To rub or grind; to make COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION tion at Tuesday’s board meeting, the begins at 5:30 p.m. and Deerfield smooth Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Board of Education approved a cal- School’s program begins at 7 pm. I 2. Drogue – A buoy attached to the end EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS endar change. We have one remain- look forward to seeing you there. of a harpoon line ing snow day and in the event that we Finally, I would like to wish you 3. Sibilant – Hissing sound do not use the snow day between now and your family a relaxing and en- 4. Splecheuchan – A tobacco or money SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe and May 24, the Memorial Day holi- joyable spring break, 1 hope you find pouch One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 day will be extended to Tuesday, May lots of time to spend with your won- SPETCHES 29. derful children? 1. The trimmings of skins and hides, used for making glue Second, on March 15, the PTA Nancy Lubarsky held their annual fundraiser. I would 2. Splints used for broken bones Commuters, Transport Workers Chief School Administrator 3. Spittle like to take this opportunity to ex- Mountainside 4. Wetland; bogs DREPANIUM Larsen Made No Efforts to Reach Out 1. A small cleaning cloth Seem to Be Developing a Bond 2. The art of interior decorating 3. An eyepatch Hundreds of commuters take NJTransit buses to For those arriving early for the bus, perhaps as To Union County GOP Delegates 4. In botany, a sickle-shaped cyme and from work every day in the area. It’s amazing much as 45 seconds, they line up orderly. Given this Someone should check David Larsen’s disparaging remarks about SHOTE 1. Archaic past tense of shoot how well-run and on schedule the buses seem to be. spare moment, a friendly “good morning” may Larsen’s residency because he is liv- the Union County Republican Con- ing in Fantasy Land, which is not a vention process. The Union County 2. Undesirable; worthless The drivers are courteous and understanding, as we actually be heard. municipality in the Seventh Congres- Republican Convention has always 3. A young pig observe. The timing at 6 to 7:30 a.m., when the buses It’s true that there is some confusion occasionally, 4. To strike or hit sional District. been an open, transparent contest LIMICOLOUS arrive, coincides with the last-minute arrivals of such as when a spouse drops off their mate, some- Mr. Larsen’s recent statement, where people vote their conscience 1. Of or like a sea slug or shell-less commuters, merging just within seconds each morn- times a little late. To compensate, they may enter the which purports to claim my support and beliefs and don’t merely tow the snail ing. Somehow few commuters miss their bus, even parking lot through the one-way entrance — doing of his ill-fated candidacy, would be party line. We have a proud history of 2. Living in mud laughable if it were not so sadly de- listening to all candidates. In 2005, 3. Very bright green shade though they are cutting it so close. it from the wrong direction. The caution in such a void of any basis in reality. David we were a battleground for the Re- 4. Having edges partly overlapping, as In Westfield, commuters in the early morning case is to not surprise and accidentally hit a pedes- Larsen knows that I fully support and publican nomination for Governor a suture gallop up the north side parking lot (some more trian walking in the lot. Perhaps adding 20 seconds will continue to support Rep. Leonard and Morris County Freeholder John speedy than others) to the North Avenue bus stop to the alarm clock would reduce such occurrences. Lance as the best choice to continue Murphy almost pulled off an historic Letters to after parking their cars on the south side and coming It’s an everyday rite of passage with interesting to represent the nearly 200,000 resi- upset of the “establishment” candi- dents of Union County in the Seventh date, and in 2008, State Senator Joe the Editor through the underpass. The bus drivers are patient, commuting stories to be told from towns in the region. Congressional District. In fact, I pub- Pennacchio upset the “establishment” holding open the doors, though surely pressured to The trains seem to be on time as well and several licly endorsed Congressman Lance candidate for the U.S. Senate nomi- NJ Watchdogs Tattle maintain the schedule. It seems as if the commuters postal workers are caught smiling — even saying on the steps of Summit City Hall on nation. David Larsen is no Joe and the drivers must be developing a bond as all of hello. March 13, and I cast my ballot at our Pennacchio or John Murphy. He made $100k Pensions this works surprisingly well day in and day out. Could this be a pleasant trend? convention this past Saturday for no door-to-door efforts, unlike Free- TRENTON — Call it the $100K Congressman Lance. holder Murphy or Senator Club – an elite corps of retired public It’s disappointing that David Larsen Pennacchio, to engage the rank and employees that’s growing bigger, and his campaign would try and de- file. Based upon his lack of effort to younger and richer at the expense of A Quiet Week, Even So on Monday ceive voters to think otherwise. The engage our committee members and the New Jersey retirement system. only reason I placed candidate his attempt to mislead voters based The number of retirees collecting Larsen’s name into nomination is upon my charitable action at our more than $100,000 a year from state because as of the eve of our conven- Convention, David Larsen clearly pensions jumped to 1,244 last year – As Candidates Filed for Primary tion, the Larsen for Congress cam- lacks the character and conviction to up 28 percent from 2010, according Parents with children in school are on spring party’s choices of unopposed candidates. paign failed to find any individual to earn the support of Republicans in to New Jersey Watchdog’s analysis break. Many of them have escaped the area for a Mayor Nancy Malool of Scotch Plains is running nominate him or second his nomina- Union County. of state data. For example: tion – despite knowing our rules and The Union County Republican or- New Brunswick Police Director week of a well-deserved vacation. There are no off the party line for reelection, as she did not receive having participated in the convention ganization is proud to have endorsed Anthony Caputo, for example, re- school-board elections this April, no PTA letters the Republican Committee endorsement, losing out process in 2010. Congressman Leonard Lance for tired at age 47 to draw a $115,019 sent home with the backpack brigade. No school in a close vote, 21-15, to Deputy Mayor Mary As Union County Republican Congress. Congressman Lance is a annual pension. One year later, the board publications of the traditional “budget bytes.” DePaola. This Primary should be hotly contested. chairman, I have long believed that constant presence in Union County city rehired Caputo as police director No school-board officials campaigning for reelec- The winner will face Councilman Kevin Glover (D) even fringe candidates like David and fights for our fiscally conserva- – the same position – at a $120,000 Larsen are entitled to an opportunity tive values in Washington against a salary. For one job, he receives two tion. No campaigning for “pass the budget.” Those for mayor in November. This is expected to be a to compete. To this end, I placed his Democratic President and Demo- checks, totaling $235,019 a year. in Westfield, however, do get to vote on a $15- donnybrook-doozey. name into nomination to save him the cratic-controlled Senate, which is Robert Mulcahy hit the jackpot million bond request for school roof repairs on Democrats For Change (DFC) proves to be a thorn embarrassment of having declared responsible for out-of-control gas when he was fired as Rutgers September 24. in the side of the Elizabeth/County Democrat ma- his interest in writing to compete in prices and a stagnant economy. I am University’s $341,250-a-year athletic The state Legislature is on pause. The Governor is chine. The DFC has mounted a full slate for the June our convention but not having a nomi- honored to call Leonard Lance my director. He received a severance nation from the audience to do so. In representative in Washington and package that cost the state school in Israel for eight days because...? Primary, including freeholder candidates. The out- fact, David Larsen’s own campaign proud that his efforts on behalf of the more than $600,000. The next month, It’s a quiet week. Even so, on Monday, candidates gunned Republicans for freeholder may have a glim- manager reached out to me to “help” citizens of Union County were re- Mulcahy started collecting a for partisan offices filed to run in the June 5 Primary mer of hope in November should the DFC knock off him find someone to nominate him. warded with such an overwhelming $162,399 annual pension. Election for office, with hopes of succeeding and a DEM party choice in the Primary. The thinking Not a single member of the Union victory at our Republican Conven- Joseph Blaettler will rake in more ultimately becoming victorious in the November being that there’s nothing worse than opposing the County Republican Committee was tion on Saturday. than $4.5 million from the Police and willing to do so. General Election. Such offices include President of party and beating the line. The party then must exact Philip Morin, Chair Firemen’s Retirement Fund if he What’s more, I flatly reject David Union County GOP reaches age 80, his statistical life ex- the United States, Senate, Congress, Freeholders, punishment, even if it means supporting the other pectancy. At age 46, Blaettler began Mayors and Councilpersons. Since the New Jersey party — or at least becoming momentarily dormant. This Resident to Vote No on Westfield pocketing nearly $135,000 a year in Primary is one of the last in the nation, it’s unlikely The turnout for Primary Elections is normally low. retirement checks when he stepped there will be any significance for voting for Presi- Anything could happen. down as Union City deputy police chief. Board of Education Bond Sept. 24 For the complete story, go to dent then in the Primary as it will be “fait accompli When the Primaries are over, be prepared for the Reluctantly, I will vote against the shortsightedness. In the future, sav- newjersey.watchdog.org. all over again.” tsunami — to be swamped by hundreds of millions BOE bond proposal on September ings from increased energy efficiency 24, 2012. Management of the BOE and other laudable BOE initiatives Mark Lagerkvist The Primary will have meaning for Republicans in of dollars of campaign slime, Ads for “Not Him for NJ Watchdog Scotch Plains and for Democrats in Elizabeth and President.” budget by “assessment” instead of should be applied to regular, ongoing careful planning for a rainy day must maintenance of infrastructure. the county. The GOP has a contested Primary for the We recommend paying attention to local and be discouraged. Twenty years is a long time to pay Lautenberg, Picking Seventh Congressional District. For most others in county races, as “Charity Begins at Home.” Like a poorly managed condo- interest on repair of something as Pockets for Decades this area, the Primary is a matter of confirming their minium association, the BOE finds basic as a roof. Sen. Lautenberg has been picking that there is no provision for a pre- Robert Nehring the pockets of no-bid, pay-to-play dictable long-term expense and has Westfield vendors at the DRPA and other pub- to burden Westfield taxpayers for their lic agencies throughout New Jersey for decades. Aside from the absur- The Titanic Is Remembered, But dity of his comments, it’s interesting to note that he never expressed these Not In So Good a Way sentiments when he literally begged for South Jersey’s support in all of his The New York Times in “Col- islature can legislate decency and campaigns for reelection. It’s the lectibles” in its March 31st issue states good taste! height of hypocrisy. in bold print, “Titanic Spring Sale! The only solution is not to buy but It’s appalling that the only time Save 15 Percent Off Storewide! Com- rather to sit in silence and contem- Sen. Lautenberg shows any interest memorate The Titanic’s 100th Anni- plate the horror for the 2,224 human at all in South Jersey is when he needs versary!” beings those last few hours aboard campaign money and votes. He has You too can own a piece of “au- the great ocean liner. been missing-in-action on the criti- thentic coal and wood from ship.” On April 12 I shall not need a lump cal issues affecting the citizens of this And a piece of a door. You can have of coal or a piece of wood or a replica region. an exact replica of Titanic which went or a photo. I shall only need my mind down on April 12,1912 after striking as I sadly think about what happened George Norcross III an iceberg. And an “Autographed and what I can do to persuade ship- Camden County Framed Titanic Photo” signed by ping authorities that such a thing not Editor’s Note: Mr. Norcross is an Millvina Dean “the final Titanic sur- happen again! And so should we all! insurance executive and a fundraiser vivor.” “Less than 20 left!” Stephen Schoeman for Democratic Party HMS Titanic, the largest human Westfield made moving object of the time, has INNOVATION? CAR become a veritable industry. James Residents Oppose Beer Cameron continues to make a for- DOORS LOCK WITH tune from his movie Titanic. Funds for Fireworks A judge has awarded RMS Titanic, Westfield Leader Archive, Feb. 26, THE THIEF INSIDE. Inc. $110,000,000 for the full value 1976 — Westfield Jaycees will stage of the artifacts, which it “salvaged” a fireworks display as a Bicentennial from the grave which is RMS Titanic celebration July 4, 1976 in Tamaques and which it exhibits worldwide. Park as the result of approval of an All so maudlin! Such bad taste! ordinance approved by a 5-1 vote of Your State Legislators What next? “JFK Assassination the Town Council Tuesday night. ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Spring Sale! Save 15 Percent Off While the actual shooting of the Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. Storewide! Commemorate JFK’s $5,000 display met little criticism, its 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 100th Anniversary!” partial funding by the sale of beer Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, The 1,514 human beings who lost during a daylong picnic at the park (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. their lives because their captain pro- Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) did. Acting Mayor Allen Chin, a 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail ceeded full steam ahead on a moon- former president of the Jaycees, ab- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] less night though warned about ice stained on the vote for permission for (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] fields must not be commercially com- the fireworks display, and Council- Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] memorated. They must be remem- man Lawrence Weiss, who along with 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] bered, reflected upon, prayed for. As Chin represents the Fourth Ward in Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] must the 710 human beings who sur- which the event is planned, voted (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] vived in psychological shock which against the measure. Weiss thought 7th Congressional District would last their remaining years. the event could be “a nice time with- Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Neither Congress nor the state leg- out selling beer.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 5, 2012 Page 5 SP-F Memorial Day Parade To Children’s Specialized Hosp. Twigs, County Clerk Offers Election Info for Honor Local Veteran Service Orgs. Friends to Host Stepping Out Dance Board of Education Candidates SCOTCH PLAINS — Plans for the endeavors and the presentation of patri- CLARK — The Stepping out With The “Stars” include Amy Mansue, ELIZABETH – Union County need to file their nominating peti- Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2012 Memorial otic and historical programs in the schools. Children’s Specialized Hospital Stars president and CEO of Children’s Spe- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds any- tions on time so that their name will Day Parade are now un- VFW Commander program is on Saturday, April 21. cialized Hospital; Katharyn Nicolle, one interested in running for school appear on the General Election bal- derway. This year’s pa- Frank Chupko, a Viet- The cocktail party and dance contest reigning Miss New Jersey and board that the annual board of educa- lot,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “School Board rade will be held on Mon- nam Veteran, stated that day, May 28. he’s honored, on behalf will be held at the Gran Centurions in Children’s Miracle Network advo- tion elections in Union County this candidates must file their nominating Memorial Day pays of his membership, that Clark. located at 440 Madison Hill cate; Morris Lenczicki, vice-presi- year will be held on Tuesday, No- petitions at the county clerk’s office tribute to American mili- the Parade Committee is Road, and will start at 7 p.m. dent of operations at L’Oreal USA vember 6, General Election Day, and by the deadline of Tuesday, June 5, tary personnel of all wars publicly recognizing the Children’s Specialized Hospital and treasurer of Children’s Special- that school board candidates must before 4 p.m.” who have made the ulti- good works achieved by Friends, formerly known as the Aux- ized Hospital Board of Trustees, and file their nominating petitions in her The clerk’s office has created a mate sacrifice by giving these organizations. AL iliary to the Board of Trustees of Michael Harrison, a member of office by Tuesday, June 5. web page of school board election their lives in service to Commander Alex Children’s Specialized Hospital, and Children’s Specialized Hospital Legislation signed by Governor information where details, qualifica- our country. For over DiPace, a WWII Veteran, Twig request all replies be submitted Board of Trustees. Christie in January gave communi- tions and instructions about the board 65years there has been a echoed those sentiments with the $75 admission fee no later In addition, there will be several ties the option to change the date of of education election can be found. rich tradition of excellent and noted that the Ameri- community support from can Legion has had a than April 14. performances by the dancers from their annual school board elections See the website www.ucnj.org/gov- individuals and a wide strong presence in Scotch In the spirit of their new name, this Paragon. The audiences will a have from April to November. All local ernment/county-clerk/ and click on variety of civic groups in Plains-Fanwood since year’s event is a new and exciting the chance to support their favorite Union County school districts have “Elections.” Scotch Plains and 1932. Rick Harrison, idea. With a membership of nearly “Stars” by becoming part of their opted to move their elections to Nov. A candidate petition form can be Fanwood who have hon- president of the VVA, 100 strong, Children’s Specialized Fan Club for a fee of $10. All pro- 6 this year. Unlike former years, the obtained by calling the county clerk’s ored these fallen heroes stated he was gratified Hospital Friends will be hosting ceeds from this event will go to nominating petitions for local board office at ( 908) 527-4996 or by visit- by marching in the an- for the public support of “Stepping out with CSH Stars” to support the renovations to the of education candidates now must be ing the office at 2 Broad Street, Room nual Memorial Day Pa- all three Veterans groups benefit the hospital. In the style of Mountainside and Toms River fa- filed with the county clerk’s office. 113, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Office rade. by our communities. “Dancing with the Stars,” four of the cilities. “As a former school board member hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., This year’s parade will All area veterans are honor the Veteran Ser- invited to march in the hospital’s “Star “participants will For more information or to regis- myself, I want to make sure that can- Monday through Friday. For more vice Organizations serv- parade and experience partner with professional dancers ter: Visit www.childrens- didates for board of education posi- information, e-mail ing our communities: how our towns welcome from Paragon Ballroom in Roselle specialized.org or e-mail tions have all the information they [email protected]. HANGING AROUND… Park to vie for the mirror ball trophy. [email protected]. Veterans of Foreign Wars Frank Chupko hangs from the you and thank you for (VFW) Post 10122, hoist which is used to rescue your service. American Legion (AL) pilots and any other person- The 2012 Scotch Expand Your Mind through the Post 209 and Vietnam nel in need. Photo is circa 1970. Plains-Fanwood Parade Veterans of America Committee invites all of 5th Annual (VVA) Chapter 688. our community organi- Anne M. Hale Speaker Series These organizations provide a variety of zations to participate. If you have a group Made possible by grants from services to veterans, such as assistance to that is interested, contact Toni Rollis, in The Thomas Glasser Foundation and The Anne and Lee Hale Fund disabled veterans and their families; vis- the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, at its to veterans’ hospitals; promotion of (908) 322-6700, extension 1-314. Hosted by the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library veterans’ memorials and observances; The committee looks forward to the and, support of military service mem- support of our communities to provide George Melloan bers. In addition they support our towns the best parade ever in Scotch Plains and Westfield resident, author, and former Deputy Editor through scholarship programs, charitable Fanwood. of the International Wall Street Journal “Returning the U.S. to Economic Stability”

Strip for Unpaid Traffic Ticket? Thursday, April 12 7:00 pm WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Liber- week in two different jails before the Westfield Memorial Library tarian Party denounces a U.S. Supreme charges were dropped. He was subjected Court decision, which on Monday struck to strip searches in both institutions. Katherine Farley down a legal complaint by a New Jersey Justice Kennedy, who wrote for the Westfield native, man who was subjected to invasive strip majority, argued that corrections offi- Chair, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts searches after being erroneously detained cials “must have substantial discretion to “What’s New at Lincoln Center” on suspicion of an unpaid fine. devise reasonable solutions to the prob- Nick, Vinnie and Vinnie Losavio, Jr. Tuesday, May 8 7:00 pm The Libertarian Party warns that the 5- lems they face.” Westfield Memorial Library 4 ruling, supported by conservative jus- Writing for the dissent, Justice Stephen tices along with Anthony M. Kennedy, G. Breyer said the strip searches were “a Prime Butcher Captures Arthur Lefkowitz establishes a new judicial precedent al- serious affront to human dignity and to author and lecturer on the American Revolution lowing invasive searches of individuals individual privacy.” “Eyewitness Images from the in detention for even minor infractions or Mr. Hinkle added: “Respect for indi- Best in State of New Jersey American Revolution” by mistake. vidual dignity and privacy in America “After this ruling, get ready to strip must be restored. It seems like the major- Thursday, September 13 7:00 pm SCOTCH PLAINS – New Jersey South Orange/Hoboken; Okie’s Westfield Memorial Library even if you have an unpaid traffic ticket,” ity of the high court has decided to short- can’t get enough of John’s Meat Mar- Butcher Shop, Surf City. said Mark Hinkle, Libertarian Party chair- shrift the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. man in a statement. “We are dismayed. Constitution, which specifically bars un- ket in Scotch Plains, and it’s easy to see Fresh Hanging Beef – Like The David Wroe This ruling sanctions new and unprec- reasonable searches. We call for the re- why. Barbara Johnson of North Way It Was…And Still Is! Westfield resident, Director and Conductor of edented levels of invasion of privacy. peal of the USA Patriot Act and other so- Plainfield writes, “John’s is the best of We know how our beef is pro- The Westfield Symphony Orchestra Never before did U.S. courts allow such called ‘home security’ legislation that the best. Everyone on their staff is cessed from Start to Finish. “The Conductor’s Life” an outrageous affront to human dignity infringe upon the rights of rank-and-file personable and, believe-it-or-not, make John’s Meat Market – Prime Meats Thursday, October 11 7:00 pm with so little justification.” Americans.” buying meat and assorted groceries – www.johnsmarket.com Westfield Memorial Library The complaint was brought by Albert fun.” Adds Linder Stender of Scotch 389 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, W. Florence, a black New Jersey man Unelected Body Plains: “Walking into John’s Meat N.J. 07076 (908) 322-7126 Open to the public. Pre-registration required. who was arrested by state troopers in Market is like walking into a room of Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 Register online at www.wmlnj.org and click on the Online Calendar 2005 on an outstanding warrant for an FOXNEWS...Republicans accuse or call 908.789.4090 ext. 0. unpaid fine. The police record indicating President Obama of trying to 'intimidate' old friends. They know your name and a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. the fine was unpaid turned out later to be the Supreme Court after he suggested a always make you feel welcomed!” Paid Bulletin Board The Westfield Memorial Library 550 East Broad Street Runners-Up: Sickles Market, Little Westfield, NJ 07090 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org erroneous. Moreover, an unpaid fine is ruling by an 'unelected' body against his goleader.com/express It’s your Library … make the most of it not a crime under New Jersey law. health care law would be 'judicial activ- Silver; Garden of Eden Gourmet, However, Mr. Florence was held for a ism.' Page 6 Thursday, April 5, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Genealogical Society to Host Ms. Harwelik to Discuss Speaker on Land Records Herb and Spice Benefits WESTFIELD – “Good Deeds: Land Records” will be the subject of GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- ral foods, herbs and exercise. She is Unearthing Your Family Roots in the Thursday, April 12 meeting of lic Library will host a presentation on the founder of Natural Therapeutics the Genealogical Society of the West Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. fea- for Health, located in Cranford. Library Plans Talk Fields. The meeting will take place turing Lorraine Harwelik of Natural Registration for this event may be at 1 p.m. in the Community Room of Therapeutics for Health. Ms. done in person at the Garwood Public On Type 2 Diabetes the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- Harwelik will discuss using natural Library, by calling (908) 789-1670, MOUNTAINSIDE – Members of cated at 550 East Broad Street. herbs and spices to enhance the taste or at the library’s interactive calendar the community are invited to the Joseph Grabas, a certified title proof food and also for health benefits. page found on its website, Mountainside Public Library on Fri- fessional, will be the featured Participants will learn interesting youseemore.com/garwood. day, April 13, from 11 a.m. to noon speaker. Mr. Grabas began his long and encouraging facts about the spices The Garwood Public Library is for a presentation on Type 2 Diabe- career as a title examiner. He gradu- they may or may not have in their located at the corner of Third Avenue tes. A nurse practitioner with profes- ally became involved in heritage title cabinets. and Walnut Street, at the back of the sional experience in both eldercare searches on vintage area homes and Ms. Harwelik is a dual certified Lincoln School complex. Hours of and obesity will be the presenter. now makes the unearthing of old clinical herbalist, licensed New Jer- operation are Monday through Thurs- According to the Centers for Dis- land records his specialty. He will sey educator and registered yoga day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. ease Control, 8.3 percent of the U.S. reprise his lecture made in the fall at teacher. For more than 25 years, she to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to population is affected by diabetes, the bi-annual meeting of the state has been helping people of all ages to 1 p.m. The library’s e-mail address is amounting to 25.8 million people. Of society. get well and stay well by using natu- garwoodlibrary @gmail.com. these, 18.8 million are diagnosed; 7 Mr. Grabas will tell actual stories million are not. based on information he has mined This program will address the on some old Westfield families. “Mr. Historical Society Schedules warning signs of Type 2 Diabetes, Grabas holds the key to research in the risk factors, long-term conse- land and property records. He knows quences and options for prevention where the records are located and Trip to Shopping Outlets and treatment, including suggestions how to understand them. We are KENILWORTH – The Kenilworth Jockey, Izod, Lenox, Noritake, Black for exercise and stress reduction. thrilled to have him share his exper- Historical Society will host a bus trip & Decker, Carter’s, Disney and Admission will be free. The Rotary tise,” said Genealogical Society to the Rockvale shopping outlets in Christmas Tree Hill. Club of Mountainside will sponsor President Nancy Humphrey. EASTER BFF (Bunny Friend Forever)…The Lions Club of Westfield will hold Lancaster, Pa. on Thursday, April 12. Site amenities include such favor- this program. Seating is limited; in- The society also will elect its new its 77th Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m. sharp. Families The trip will depart the South 21st ite eateries as Olive Garden, Ruby terested persons are asked to call the slate of officers in a short meeting are asked to assemble in Mindowaskin Park by 12:45 p.m. Pictured is the Easter Street Municipal Parking Lot, across Tuesday, Cracker Barrel and Bob library at (908) 233-0115 to reserve prior to the speaker’s presentation. Bunny and a participant from last year’s hunt. from the Kenilworth Veterans Cen- Evans, plus trolley/shuttle service. their space. Light refreshments will be avail- ter, at 8 a.m. and return at approxi- There will be complimentary door The Mountainside Public Library able during a break before the ques- mately 8 p.m. The $40 cost includes prizes. For further information and resis located on Constitution Plaza. For tion-and-answer period. The pub- Easter Egg Hunt to Be Held motor coach transportation, approxi- ervations, call (908) 709-0391 or (908) more information about library pro- lic is invited to attend. For more mately six hours of shopping time, a 709-0434. As space is limited on this grams and services, visit information, call Ms. Humphrey at discount coupon booklet and a shop- popular trip, it is suggested that reser- mountainsidelibrary.org or call (908) (908) 612-6029. No registration is Saturday In Mindowaskin ping outlet map. vations be made early to ensure avail- 233-0115. necessary. Rockvale features more than 100 ability. Gift certificates are available. WESTFIELD – The Lions Club of Voluntary donations will be ac- outlet stores, offering up to 75 per- Proceeds will benefit the Kenilworth Westfield will hold its 77th annual cepted to help defray the costs of cent off retail prices on popular brand Historical Society’s ongoing project to Easter Egg Hunt in Mindowaskin Park the hunt. names – plus additional discounts restore the local 19th-century Oswald this Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m. for In the event of poor weather con- daily. There is no sales tax on cloth- J. Nitschke House and transform it into children up to age 7. Participants and ditions, there will not be a rain ing and shoes. Among the diverse a “living history” museum and cultural their parents are asked to assemble in date. Instead, the Lions will hand range of outlet stores at Rockvale are arts center. For more information, visit the park by 12:45 p.m., as the hunt out jellybeans, plastic eggs and QVC, Vanity Fair, Bass, Dressbarn, the organization’s website, will start precisely at 1 p.m., weather various prizes under the gazebo, Jones New York, Kasper, Levi’s, kenilworthhistoricalsociety.org. permitting. as well as having the Easter Bunny There will be three age-appro- available there for photographs. priate areas set aside for the chil- The Lions Club extends its ap- dren: toddler to age 3; 4- and 5- preciation to Police Chief John Realtors Seeking Donations year-olds, and 6- and 7-year-olds. Parizeau and to Town Administra- More than 1,200 plastic eggs will tor James Gildea for their assis- Of Towels, Toiletries, Linens be hidden in the area around the tance with the hunt. gazebo. Many of the Easter eggs This year’s hunt will be under WESTFIELD – The Greater conditioner, soaps, lotion, shower will contain prize coupons for the aegis of Lions President Jeff Union County Association of Re- caps and other such items). Also treats donated by town merchants Broadwell, along with Hunt Chair- altors (GUCAR) is collecting sought are donations of makeup and that may be redeemed at a desig- woman Alberta Ryan. “tired” towels, toiletries and lin- cosmetics, hygiene items and the hos- nated table, except for those cou- Lions Clubs International is ens for distribution to local shel- pitality packages given by airlines in pons to be redeemed at Baron’s or dedicated to sight conservation and ters for abused women and the first class overseas flights. Philly Pretzels. assistance to the visually- and hear- homeless. Sponsored by the Real- The collection has been ex- Immediately after the hunt, coming-impaired worldwide. tor Community Service Commit- panded to include bed linens such plimentary plastic bags containing The Westfield Lions Club is in- tee, the 18th annual drive will con- as spreads, quilts and blankets, ei- ST. PAT’S CELEBRATION…The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA in Scotch gourmet jellybeans will be distrib- terested in hearing from anyone clude on Thursday, April 26. ther for adults or children. Plains hosted a special luncheon in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Many senior uted to the children. The Easter who has pictures from the early The public is invited to donate tow- The committee asks that all do- citizens put their green on and came to celebrate the day, bringing favorite dishes Bunny will be available from noon years of the hunt, which started in els and linens that are still service- nated towels or linens be laundered to share. There also was a birthday celebration that day for Angela Ciarlone and on for pictures and parents are in- 1936. The club may be contacted able but perhaps no longer suitable and that toiletries be unopened. Michael McGovern. Pictured, Angela Ciarlone enjoys a cupcake in honor of her vited to bring their own cameras. at P.O. Box 572, Westfield, N.J. for guests or that may not match the Items may be brought to the birthday with Joan Kirner. 07091. The Lions also ask partici- current decor. Additionally, GUCAR Greater Union County Association pants to bring non-perishable items is seeking unused toiletries from ho- of Realtors office, located at 767 for the Westfield Food Pantry. tels collected in traveling (shampoo, Central Avenue in Westfield, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon- day through Friday. If unable to do so, individuals may contact the Celebrate Holy Week at GUCAR office at (908) 232-9000 to First Congregational Church Of Westfield make alternative arrangements. Retirees Group Plans Maundy Thursday Monday Meeting April 5 MOUNTAINSIDE – The 7:30 p.m. Mountainside Active Retirees will Candlelight service of host their next meeting on Monday, Scripture, Reflection and Communion April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon in the upstairs Community Room of the Mountainside Municipal Building, Good Friday located at 1385 Route 22, East. Guest speaker Sherrie Lange will April 6 discuss “The American Indian.” All 7:30 p.m. retirees are encouraged to attend and Service of Meditation and Reflection also to join in the fellowship and re- in Patton Auditorium freshments following the presentation. ‘Glass Slipper’ Offers Easter Sunday April 8 Discount Prom Gowns CRANFORD – The Junior 9 and 11 a.m. League of Elizabeth-Plainfield has Music for organ and brass by Widor and Handel announced its first annual “Glass One-room schoolhouse and infant care at both services Slipper Boutique,” featuring new Coffee hour at 10 a.m. and gently used prom gowns and formalwear in junior, misses and women’s sizes. All gowns are only Visitors are Always Welcome! $25, and there is a wide selection available. There also is an assort- Member, the United Church of Christ. ment of shoes, jewelry, handbags and other accessories. The sanctuary is accessible by a wheelchair ramp. The Glass Slipper Boutique is lo- Infrared listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. cated upstairs at The Jumble Store, 110 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. The 125 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 boutique will continue through Sat- urday, April 14. The Jumble Store is (908) 233-2494 www.fccofwestfield.org open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon- day through Saturday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Willow Grove to Offer Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Medical Qi Gong “25 Years Experience” SCOTCH PLAINS – The Wil- Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer low Grove Presbyterian Church will present a free Medical Qi Gong Meditation Class, open to everyone, on Saturday, April 14, from FAMILY LAW 10:30 a.m. to noon. Divorce Domestic Violence Medical Qi Gong is a course of · · meditation exercises designed to · Custody · Child Support leave participants energized and more physically and emotionally balanced. Participants are asked to · DWI · Criminal Defense be on time, as once the class begins it will not be interrupted. · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation For more information about Willow Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Grove, call the church office, Monday through Friday, at (908) 232-5678, e- mail [email protected] or visit the church website, (908) 232-8787 willowgrovechurch.org. The Willow Grove Presbyterian Church is located at 1961 Raritan Road, across the street from the Scotch 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Plains Southside Firehouse and near [email protected] richardjkaplow.com the corner of South Martine Avenue. The building is handicap-accessible. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 5, 2012 Page 7 Sr. Jacinta to Speak at OLL Miller-Cory Brick Walkway Rosary ‘Day of Recollection’ To Honor 40th Anniversary MOUNTAINSIDE – Sister Jacinta of Fatima Church convent. In 1986, WESTFIELD – In November 2012, nished with period artifacts, the house Fernandez, a Benedictine Sister of the archdiocese allowed the Coali- the historic Miller-Cory House Mu- became a museum named after its first Elizabeth at St. Joseph’s Social Ser- tion to move into the recently shut- seum will celebrate its 40th anniver- two owners. vice Center in Elizabeth, will lead a tered St. Joseph’s Church on Divi- sary as a nationally recognized “liv- The price of a four-inch by eight- “Day of Recollection” on Saturday, sion Street in Elizabeth. ing history” museum. The museum is inch brick, with three lines of engrav- April 21, at the Our Lady of Lourdes For 25 years, Sr. Jacinta, activist located at 614 Mountain Avenue in ing (15 characters per line), is $125; Roman Catholic Church. The church and soft-spoken social worker, has Westfield. an eight-inch by eight-inch brick, is located at 300 Central Avenue in advocated for the poorest of In honor of this milestone, the with six lines of engraving, is $250. Mountainside. All are invited to this Elizabeth’s poor. She lives and works museum has announced the creation For further information, interested event, sponsored by the Rosary and at St. Joseph’s Social Service Cen- of a commemorative walkway in its persons may call (908) 232-1776 or e- Altar Society. ter, the place she created where colonial herb garden. The public is mail [email protected]. Sr. Jacinta was a grammar-school Elizabeth’s poor come for food, shel- invited to join in the celebration by More information on the museum can teacher for about 15 years before ter and job training. The center de- purchasing a brick for the walkway, be found at millercoryhouse.org. she decided that she wanted to be pends primarily on donations to op- to be engraved with the name of the able to do more than the classroom erate its programs and maintain the purchaser or that of a loved one. Presbyterian Church allowed. In 1968, she enrolled in a facility and food to feed the hungry. The colonial woman’s herb garden Rutgers University Social Work A continental breakfast will be WINNING SMILES…Noel Crawford of Mountainside, left, Anne Goldman- was essential to households, which Sets Worship Services Program. Thus began her career of served at 9 a.m. and a luncheon will Baker of Westfield, president of Toastmasters of Westfield, center, and Allison were largely self-sufficient and relied WESTFIELD – Messages of in- helping others. This work was not be provided. A $10 donation is re- Inserro of Metuchen celebrate the recent club and area contest wins by Ms. on herbs to meet a multitude of needs. spiration and special music will high- easy and sometimes involved street quested. Those wishing to attend Crawford and Ms. Inserro. The pair will compete on Friday, April 13, at 6:15 p.m. The museum’s herb garden is arranged light Holy Week worship services at in the next level of Toastmasters’ public-speaking competition, which will take in four sections, each representing a The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, demonstrations to protest the ill are asked to call Nancy at (908) place at Hoffmann-La Roche in Nutley. treatment of immigrants. 232-7453 or Irene at (732) 574- major use of herbs – medicinal, culi- located at 140 Mountain Avenue. In 1981, Sr. Jacinta helped orga- 0064 for tickets, or to visit the par- nary, fragrance and for attracting bees. Everyone is welcome to all services. nize the Elizabeth Coalition to House ish rectory at 300 Central Avenue in Toastmasters Pair Advance The brick walkway will be installed in The Reverend Ray Roberts, senior the Homeless. In 1983, the Coali- Mountainside. No tickets will be this section of the grounds. pastor, and Kathleen Connolly, in- tion moved into the former Our Lady sold at the door. The Miller-Cory House Museum terim director of music and organist, To Next Competition Level began as a farmhouse built in 1740 by have prepared a varied program Samuel Miller at the time of his mar- geared to all ages. WESTFIELD – Toastmasters of Support Group of Central New Jer- riage. In 1972, fully restored and fur- The communion service tonight George Melloan to Discuss Westfield, an area public-speaking sey. She also is a member of the for Maundy Thursday, April 5, will club, has announced that two of its national advocacy steering commit- Holy Trinity Seniors begin at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. It members will compete on Friday, tee of the Food Allergy Initiative, a will include communion and feature Economy at Hale Kickoff April 13, in the next level of a non-profit dedicated to raising To Meet on Monday the church’s Chancel Choir. WESTFIELD – Westfield resident Thursday, September 13, about “Eye- public-speaking competition at money to find a cure for food aller- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Two services will be held on Good George Melloan, retired deputy editor, witness Images from the Revolution.” Hoffmann-La Roche in Nutley. The gies. Additionally, she is involved Senior Social Club will meet on Friday, April 6. “Nails of the Cross” international, for The Wall Street Jour- “The Conductor’s Life” will be the contest will take place at 6:15 p.m. with the Pediatric/Adult Asthma Monday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the will take place at noon in the chapel, nal, will be the kickoff speaker for the title for the Thursday, October 11 talk at the Kingland Avenue campus. Coalition of NJ and will appear on new Parish Center adjacent to the and the Choir will lead a Tenebrae 2012 Anne M. Hale Speaker Series at by Westfield resident David Wroe, Anyone wishing to attend must e- “Caucus NJ” on Saturday, May 12, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church service at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. the Westfield Memorial Library. music director and conductor of the mail [email protected] in order to talking about childhood asthma. on Westfield Avenue in Westfield. On Easter Sunday, April 8, The Mr. Melloan, who also penned the Westfield Symphony. gain entrance to the facility. Toastmasters of Westfield meets Guest speaker Susan Greeley will Presbyterian Church will celebrate the “Global View,” an op-ed column for Pre-registration is required for the Noel Crawford of Mountainside every Thursday and welcomes discuss a book she has written on resurrection of Christ during services The Journal, will speak on Thursday, Melloan talk, which is open to the and Allison Inserro of Metuchen guests and prospective members at nutrition. Copies of the book will be at 9 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. April 12, at 7 p.m. His topic will be public. Registration is available by log- are competing because they previ- any time. For more information, available to purchase and Ms. Greeley For more information, call the “Returning the U.S. to Economic Sta- ging onto wmlnj.org and clicking the ously won their club and area con- visit toastmastersofwestfield.com will autograph them. Attendees are church office at (908) 233-0301 or bility.” The library is located at 550 Online Calendar, or calling the library tests in February and March. Ms. or e-mail Angela Chester at asked to bring a donation for the food visit the church website, East Broad Street. at (908) 789-4090, extension 0. Crawford won for her entry in the [email protected]. pantry. Guests also are invited. westfieldpc.org. In his most recent book, “The Great The Anne Hale Speaker Series is International Speech Contest and Money Binge,” Mr. Melloan discusses made possible through grants pro- Ms. Inserro won for the Evaluation the growing national debt and calls vided by the Thomas Glasser Foun- Contest. for a return to supply-side principles. dation and the Anne and Lee Hale Ms. Crawford won for best-pre- He details what is needed to return Fund, and is hosted by the Friends of pared speech, entitled “The Power the nation to economic vitality. the Westfield Memorial Library. of the Voice,” a five- to seven-minute Mr. Melloan spent more than a half- speech about the many voices that century at The Journal, including stints Rosary Altar Society have encouraged her throughout her as a London-based foreign correspon- life. She currently is a Weight dent and as head of the overseas edito- To Meet April 12 Watchers leader and has been a rial pages. He was a recipient of the GARWOOD – St. Anne’s Rosary breast cancer survivor for 16 years. Gerald Loeb Award for distinguished Altar Society will hold its next regular In the evaluation contest, a con- business and financial journalism, and monthly meeting on Thursday, April testant has to listen to a speech and twice won the Daily Gleaner Award of 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knights of then quickly prepare a two- to three- the Inter-American Press Association Columbus Hall, located at 37 South minute talk designed to tell the for writing about the rising Soviet Avenue in Garwood. Park is available speaker what worked and what influence in Central America. He also behind the building on Willow Avenue. could be improved about the speech. was presented the Barbara Olson President Christine Guerriero will Ms. Inserro evaluated a speech Award for excellence and indepen- welcome all members and call for called “Return to Sender,” about a dence in journalism from The Ameri- committee reports. Election of new complicated personal relationship. can Spectator. officers for the 2012-2013 Rosary In her evaluation, she complimented The fifth annual Speakers Series, year is scheduled for this meeting. the speaker on her use of humor and named after the late Anne Hale, a The program will feature Judith Toma, props, and in “turning the mundane library patron who was active in who will speak on Guardian Angels task of going to the mailbox into Westfield organizations, will continue and the power of angels in one’s life. one fraught with terror.” on Tuesday, May 8, with a lecture on Refreshments will be served. A Ms. Inserro is a support group “What’s New at Lincoln Center” pre- trip to Atlantic City’s Showboat Ca- leader of the Allergy and Asthma sented by its chairwoman, former sino is scheduled for Sunday, April Westfield resident Katherine Farley. 29. The next Rosary Sunday is May 6 See it all on the Web! Arthur Lefkowitz, a popular au- and will be observed at the 8 a.m. thor who won raves for his past Hale Mass with recitation of the Rosary at www.goleader.com appearances, will return to speak on 7:40 a.m. in St. Anne’s Church.

Celebrate Easter HAT MAUNDY THURSDAY W ’ Thursday, April 5 S Choral Eucharist at 7:30 P.M.

GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 6 I Good Friday Liturgy at 12:00 P.M. with Homily and St. Paul’s Parish & Treble Choirs

Children’s Service at 3:30 P.M. T

THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER

Saturday, April 7 Holy Eucharist at 7:30 P.M. L with Sermon by the Rector,

The St. Paul’s Parish & Treble Choirs EASTER DAY I Sunday, April 8

Holy Eucharist (Rite I) at 7:45 A.M. K

Children’s Holy Eucharist at 9:00 A.M.

with Children’s Choirs, Members of The Parish Choir, Brass & Percussion Come by The Mattress Factory on Thursday E Holy Eucharist (Rite II) at 11:15 A.M. with Sermon by the Rector, (open late), Friday or Saturday, April 5-7 and The St. Paul’s Parish & Treble Choirs join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! Find an egg Brass Quintet & Percussion and save up to 25% off your next mattress. Featuring works of Haydn, Handel, Nestor & Proulx *See store for details The Rev’d Andrew C. Hamersley, Rector Charles M. Banks, Director of Music St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 414 East Broad Street - Westfield, New Jersey 35 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 Information: 908-232-8506, EXT. 10 or www.stpaulswestfield.org Mon-Fri 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-5 and Sun 12-5 908.322.4178 at St. Paul’s www.mattressfac.com Page 8 Thursday, April 5, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Thomas R. Harris III, 85, Was Active In Lions, Recycling Comm., Scouting – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Thomas “Bob” R. Harris, III, 85, Troop No. 104 in Fanwood. Olga M. Bruce, Was Medical Assistant; of Fanwood died on Monday, April 2, His wife, Mary Jo, predeceased Westfield her unlocked motor vehicle, which was 2012, at Care One in East Brunswick. him in 1998. Monday, March 26, Michael Verrato, parked in the street, had been entered. A Born in New York City, he resided Surviving are his sons, Edward (and Church and Community Volunteer 31, of Garwood was arrested on two GPS unit, valued at $100, was stolen. in Fanwood since 1956. his wife, Apilai) and Richard (and his Olga Mildred Kmosko Bruce She was predeceased by her hus- outstanding Dumont warrants, with bail Wednesday, March 28, Tyshina Spen- Mr. Harris graduated from Harvard wife, Lynn); his sister, Alyce Rossow, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, band, the love of her life, Thomas totaling $185, following a motor vehicle cer, 26, of Plainfield was arrested following 2012, at the Green Knoll Rehabilita- stop at Gallows Hill Road and East Broad a motor vehicle stop at North Avenue and College in 1949 with an AB in Eco- and two grandsons, Bryan and James. Edward Bruce, whom she married at Street. He was released after posting bail. Nichols Court on an active South Plainfield nomics and received his MBA from Visitation will be today, Thursday, tion Center in Bridgewater, N.J. the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Monday, March 26, Barbara Coello, warrant. He was processed, posted bail and New York University. He was em- April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Me- Olga was born to Joseph and Emilia Newark, N.J. They are survived by 20, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged released pending a court hearing. ployed as a cost accounting manager morial Funeral Home, 155 South Kmosko in Newark, N.J. on Decem- their children, Thomas (and wife with possession of a controlled dangerous Wednesday, March 28, Hubert Davis, with Bristol-Myers in Hillside for 20 Avenue in Fanwood, with services at ber 20, 1923. She grew up in Hillside, Gerianne), Jeffrey (and wife Rebecca) substance (CDS)/less than 50 grams of 52, of Scotch Plains was arrested follow- years before retiring in 1989. Earlier, 7 p.m. Cremation will be private. graduating from Hillside High and Donald and Lynn Geremia. suspected marijuana following a motor ing a motor vehicle stop at Morse Avenue he had been employed with Allied In lieu of flowers, donations may School, and spent most of her adult Olga also was predeceased by her vehicle stop at Central and Lenox Av- and Westfield Road on an active Plainfield Chemical and Colgate Palmolive. be made to the Fanwood Lions Club. life in Scotch Plains, N.J. Olga was a sisters, Bess Plauka, Alice Hadley and enues. She also had an outstanding Eliza- warrant. He was processed, posted bail He was a past president and 49- For additional information or to sign medical assistant to the late Dr. Dolly Kmosko, and brothers, Joseph beth warrant for $77. Coello was released and released pending a court hearing. Stephen Repta, M.D. for many years; on a summons with an April 3 court date Friday, March 30, Sadiqua Harvard, 36, year member of the Fanwood Lions the guestbook, visit Kmosko, Jr. and Robert Kmosko. She on the possession charge and released on of Linden was arrested following a motor Club; a member of the Fanwood Re- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. previously she had worked for Exxon additionally is survived by her loving her own recognizance by the Elizabeth vehicle stop on the 200 block of South cycling Committee and a former vol- April 5, 2012 for 10 years. sisters, Elsie Wasserbach, Jean Hoehler Court on the outstanding warrant. Avenue on an active Clark warrant. She unteer with Boy Scouts of America Olga had a passion and talent for and Dorothy Jordan. Wednesday, March 28, Jonathan was processed, posted bail and released. volunteering in her church and com- In addition, she leaves behind 13 Chananie, 23, of Westfield was arrested Saturday, March 31, the owner of a munity. In 1990 the Township of grandchildren to celebrate her during a motor vehicle stop on the 400 commercial vehicle reported that he Scotch Plains honored her as Senior memory, Allyson Rae, Ashley Noelle, block of West North Avenue and charged parked the vehicle on Montrose Avenue Parkinson’s Group Reveals Citizen of the Year. Her community Ryan Thomas and Meredith Bruce; with possession of less than 50 grams of near Westfield Road from 9:30 to 11 activities included membership in the Zachary, Samuel, Rachel and Eliza suspected marijuana and possession of a.m., at which time an unknown person Ladies Auxiliary to the Scotch Plains- drug paraphernalia. Chananie was trans- broke his side-view mirror. Bruce; Donald J. and Megan Bruce, ported to police headquarters, processed Mountainside Meeting, Unity Walk Dates Fanwood VFW, where she served as and Amber, Gracie and Nikki and released. Monday, March 26, police responded president. She also served as president Geremia. Her memory also is shared WESTFIELD – The Westfield take place in the Wallace Auditorium Wednesday, March 28, a Westfield High to a residence on Central Avenue on a of the Golden Agers and received the by many nieces and nephews who School student reported the theft of a black report of a fire. According to police, the Parkinson Support Group will meet at Overlook Medical Center, located Outstanding Senior of the Year Award were so very fond of her and who will iPhone, valued at $400. The victim stated homeowner had started a fire in the chim- on Monday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. The at 99 Beauvoir Avenue in Summit. in 1990. Additionally, she was active miss her loving sense of humor. that he left the iPhone temporarily unat- ney, which caught fire. No injuries were group normally meets at The Presby- Dr. Roger Kurlan, a movement dis- in local PTAs, Boy Scouts of America, The funeral service was held on tended on his desk and when he returned reported, police said. terian Church in Westfield, located at order specialist at the Atlantic Neu- and the New Jersey Association of Saturday, March 31, at St. Stephen’s a short time later it was missing. Tuesday, March 27, a resident of Route 140 Mountain Avenue, on the second roscience Institute at Overlook, will Medical Assistants. Thursday, March 29, Jennifer Potar, 22 West reported an act of illegal dump- Lutheran Church in South Plainfield, ing after he noticed papers strewn across Monday of each month. However, be the featured speaker. He will ad- Olga was a faithful member of St. followed by interment at Hollywood 38, of Brick was arrested on the 600 block because this month’s meeting falls dress new research and treatments in of West North Avenue and charged with his driveway and approximately a quarter Peter’s Lutheran Church in North Memorial Park in Union Township. shoplifting jewelry and clothing, valued at mile down Route 22. According to po- on Easter Monday and the church Parkinson’s disease. Light refresh- Plainfield, N.J., where she served on Arrangements were by the Rossi office will be closed, the meeting will ments will be served. approximately $260. She was processed lice, it appeared the waste flew out of a the Church Council and was head Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Av- and released on her own recognizance. waste management truck and was not an Those needing transportation are usher and a Sunday school teacher. enue in Scotch Plains. Thursday, March 29, the front fence of act of illegal dumping. The victim filed a Hadassah to Hear asked to meet in the church parking lot As a volunteer at Lyons Veterans Letters of condolence may be di- a residence on the 100 block of Hazel report, as he felt someone should be held From Israel Emissary at 1 p.m. They will be dropped off at Hospital for over 25 years, she re- rected to the website: Avenue sustained damage that occurred accountable for the situation. Overlook Medical Center and picked ceived numerous awards and recog- therossifuneralhome.com. sometime between March 28 and March Wednesday, March 28, an attendant at a WESTFIELD – The Westfield up at 3:15 p.m. and returned to the nition for providing comfort and care April 5, 2012 29. Someone broke seven pieces of the Route 22 gas station reported that a black Chapter of Hadassah will hold its church lot. A reservation for this ser- to many. picket fence, causing approximately $140 male in his early 30s, approximately 5 feet next general meeting at noon on vice is required. Individuals needing worth of damage. and 7 inches tall, pumped $15 worth of gas Monday, April 16. The guest speaker transportation are asked to contact Bar- Thursday, March 29, a resident of the and fled the scene without paying. Ac- will be Natalie Elgrabi, the Israel bara Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or 500 block of First Street reported an act of cording to police, the victim stated that the criminal mischief in which someone broke suspect told him to “get lost or he would shlicha (emissary) sent to the Jewish [email protected] by Friday, April 6. the rear window on the victim’s motor regret it” when he tried to stop the transac- Federation of Central New Jersey This church-sponsored community vehicle while it was parked in the street. tion. A passenger in the vehicle is de- through a partnership with the Jew- outreach group has been meeting at the Saturday, March 31, Jeffrey Jackson, scribed as a black male in his early 30s ish Agency for Israel (JAFI). church for more than 15 years. An 41, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an with dreadlocks, but the victim had no The JAFI is an organization that average of 25 to 35 people with outstanding Springfield traffic warrant description of the vehicle, police said. works with Jewish people in Israel Parkinson’s and/or their caregivers at- for $150. Jackson turned himself in at Thursday, March 29, Anthony A. War- and beyond to ensure the future of a tend each meeting to listen to expert police headquarters, authorities said. He ren, 48, of Newark was arrested on an connected global Jewish people with speakers on a variety of subjects related was released after posting bail. outstanding Essex County warrant for a strong Israel at its center. Ms. Elgrabi to Parkinson’s and to share informa- Saturday, March 31, Darris D. Martin, $11,921 after police assisted in an inves- 20, of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- tigation by Immigration and Customs is the sixth shlicha in the partnership tion, encouragement and friendship. standing Westfield warrant for $125 at Enforcement (ICE) into an immigration with the local Jewish Federation. Anyone with Parkinson’s disease or Westfield police headquarters after be- violation. According to police, Warren Ms. Elgrabi has served in the Israel who knows someone with the disease ing delivered by the Union County Police did not have an ICE violation and was Defense Force and still serves in the is invited to come to a meeting. Department. He was released after post- turned over to Essex County authorities. reserves with the rank of captain. The annual Parkinson Unity Walk ing bail. Thursday, March 29, police responded Candidates who wish to serve as will take place in New York City’s Sunday, April 1, Lauren Grohens, 21, of to a residence on Robin Hood Road on a emissaries go through a screening Central Park on Saturday, April 28. All New Brunswick was arrested and charged report of an alarm going off. According to process by the JAFI and then a match- are invited to join the Westfield with possession of CDS/less than 50 grams police, the homeowner arrived home while ing process to find the right commu- Parkinson Support Group Team in par- of suspected marijuana following a motor police were still on the scene and later vehicle stop at West Broad Street and Hazel stated that a piece of jewelry and a back- nity for each person. Ms. Elgrabi will ticipating in the 1.4-mile walk to raise Avenue. She was released on a summons pack were missing, as well as two screens be in New Jersey until the end of funds for Parkinson’s disease research. pending an April 19 court date. in the up position that were not left that 2012. The topic of her speech will be One hundred percent of donations go Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains way. Fingerprints were taken at the scene “My Israel: My Life and Experience.” directly to Parkinson’s disease research. ARMED ROBBERY...The Racestar service station on South Avenue at Tuttle Monday, March 19, Jill Jackson, 39, and the incident has been turned over to Prior to the general meeting, the Individuals are invited to visit Parkway was robbed at gunpoint on Friday night. The suspect made off with of Westfield was arrested and charged the detective bureau, police reported. Book Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. to unitywalk.org, click on Sponsor a approximately $100 to $300 in cash, police said. with third degree theft and fourth degree Saturday, March 31, Kevin J. Romero, discuss “Second Hand Smoke” by Walker, and enter Barbara Ringk in theft after she allegedly removed two 19, of Somerville was arrested for driving Thane Rosenblum. Members are en- order for the team to receive credit for wallets from purses during a party that with a suspended license after a motor couraged to bring a lunch. Coffee a donation. For more details about the was being held at a dance studio on vehicle stop. He was processed and re- Westfield Police Investigate March 17. According to police, she was leased at the scene. and dessert will be served. For addi- Unity Walk or the support group, con- arrested at her home, transported to po- Sunday, April 1, police responded to a tional information, call Roni Epstein tact Barbara Ringk, team captain, at lice headquarters, processed and turned residence on Hickory Lane on a report of at (908) 654-5508. (908) 322-9214 or [email protected]. Gas Station Armed Robbery over to the Union County jail for failure a burglary. According to police, the victim to post bail, which was set at $22,000 by stated that he returned home to find mul- By SUZETTE F. STALKER ing police units failed to locate the the Scotch Plains Municipal Court judge. tiple things out of place, and when officers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times suspect. The incident remains un- Monday, March 26, a Raritan Road arrived they determined that someone had WESTFIELD – An armed robbery der investigation. Anyone with in- resident reported that someone opened gained entry by forcing open a rear door. Gray Funeral Homes was reported Friday evening at the formation is asked to call the up a cell phone account without his au- The victim reported that at this time, a Racestar service station on the 800 Westfield Police Department’s de- thorization. According to police, the vic- small amount of cash was missing from a tective bureau at (908) 789-4000. tim received a bill for approximately $520. drawer in his master bedroom. Since 1897 block of West South Avenue at Tuttle Monday, March 26, a Jefferson Av- Garwood Parkway. enue resident reported that someone Monday, March 5, Edward Freeman, The victim told police a lone sus- Miles With Moms opened up a credit card without his au- 48, of Fanwood was arrested and charged pect approached him at approxi- thorization. According to police, the vic- with leaving the scene of an accident and mately 6:45 p.m. and demanded To Benefit MCCNJ tim received a bill for approximately $800. driving while intoxicated after an acci- money. As the employee was get- CLARK – The First Annual Miles Wednesday, March 28, a Christine dent investigation on the 300 block of ting the money from a booth near With Moms 5K and Kids’ Fun Run, Circle resident reported that someone Spruce Avenue. Freeman was released the gas pumps, with his back to the benefiting the Mothers’ Center of opened up a credit card without his autho- with a pending court date. suspect, the suspect placed what Central New Jersey (MCCNJ), will rization. According to police, the victim Thursday, March 8, James Palughi, 33, take place on Saturday, April 28, at received a bill for approximately $4,000. of Garwood was arrested after an investi- the victim believed to be a gun to Wednesday, March 28, a Hawthorne gation of a burglary on the 500 block of the back of the employee’s head Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Street resident reported that sometime Spruce Avenue. Palughi was charged with and stated “I have a gun,” accord- The day will include a 3.1-mile overnight someone entered her unlocked burglary and released on $15,000 bail. ing to Westfield Police Captain loop around Oak Ridge Park, followed motor vehicle, which was parked in her Thursday, March 8, Erin Hynes, 28, of Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Clifford Auchter. by a kids’ fun run with awards for all driveway, and once inside removed a Westfield was arrested after an investiga- 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. The victim gave the suspect ap- participants. 5K awards will include GPS unit valued at approximately $125. tion of a suspicious person at a residence Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the proximately $100 to $300 in cash, a Top Male Adult/Teen overall, Top Wednesday, March 28, a Hawthorne on the 500 block of Spruce Avenue. Hynes personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or police report of the incident stated. Female Adult/Teen overall, Top 5K Street resident reported that sometime over- was charged with trespassing and released cremation. The suspect then brought the vic- Child, Top Adult pushing a child and night someone entered her unlocked motor with a pending court date. tim to the business office in an at- Top MCCNJ Member/Alumnus. The vehicle, which was parked in front of her Saturday, March 10, Ronald Sigl, 54, Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home house, and once inside removed a pocket- of Garwood was arrested after police tempt to steal money from a safe, 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Fun book, which contained cash and credit cards. received a report of a shoplifter at a store 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. the report revealed. Shortly after- Run will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, a Prospect on the 500 block of North Avenue. Sigl Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 ward, after failing to gain access to The funds raised by MCCNJ, a 35- Avenue resident reported that sometime was charged with shoplifting and released William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. the safe, the suspect fled and was year-old non-profit, will underwrite a overnight someone entered her unlocked with a pending court date. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 seen entering a motor vehicle and menu of programs that provide moth- motor vehicle and once inside removed a Sunday, March 11, Arben Ismajli, 33, (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 leaving the area. The victim was ers and other caregivers peer support, GPS unit valued at approximately $250. of Garwood was arrested after a motor not injured, Captain Auchter said. a sense of camaraderie, empathy, in- Thursday, March 29, a King Street vehicle stop on the 100 block of North resident reported that an individual who Oak Street. Ismajli was charged with John-Michael “J.M.” Jones Captain Auchter said the suspect formation and other resources. was described as a black male, of Volunteer, exhibitor and sponsor- he has dealt with in the past has repeat- making a right turn on red, failure to N.J. Lic. #4869 edly made contact with him. exhibit documents, loud muffler, unin- undetermined age, approximately 6 ship opportunities are available. Reg- Thursday, March 29, a Park Avenue sured vehicle, possession of a controlled Director feet tall and 200 pounds, wearing a istration is now open. For more infor- resident reported that she had several dangerous substance (CDS) and posses- gray jacket and possibly a red hat. No mation, visit cnj.motherscenter.org people over to her house, and when they sion of CDS in a motor vehicle. 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Rios-Valerio was 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged with providing false information charged with distribution of marijuana af- to a police officer and released with a ter a motor vehicle stop on Cushing Road. pending court date. Designer • Builders of fine He was transported to police headquarters, Monday, March 26, Joseph Gero, 37, processed and released after posting bail. and Rosa Salazar, both of Elizabeth, were MONUMENTS Sunday, April 1, Sudi Manirakiza, 33, arrested after an investigation into the theft MARKERS of Nutley was arrested after a motor ve- of scrap metal from a business on the 200 MAUSOLEUMS B eauty, Dignity & Peace hicle stop on Route 22 on an outstanding block of North Avenue. Gero was charged $1,200 warrant issued by the Irvington with trespassing, theft and eluding police. Lettered • Cleaned Court. He was transported to police head- Salazar was charged with trespassing. Both Overlooking Bunnell Pond. quarters, processed and released. were released with pending court dates. Tim Doerr Fanwood Tuesday, Thomas Maxwell, 25, of Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums Monday, March 26, Margaret Leonard, Westfield was arrested after a motor ve- Sally Bauer Doerr Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. 67, of Plainfield was arrested following a hicle stop on the 200 block of North Av- (established 1939) motor vehicle stop at LaGrande Avenue enue. Maxwell was charged with operat- Fairview Cemetery and Laurel Place on an active Dunellen ing an unregistered vehicle, driving while Also: 300 Rt. 37 East warrant. She was processed, posted bail suspended, failure to wear a seatbelt, oper- Toms River, NJ Nonprofit • Nonsectarian and released. ating an uninsured vehicle and providing 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 908-232-0781 Monday, March 26, a resident of the false information to a police officer. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 5, 2012 Page 9 UC Provides Service For Outstanding Teacher Award Others During Lent Nominations Due April 20 SCOTCH PLAINS — Members of tentions located in the main foyer and WESTFIELD — The Optimist Club standing Teacher Award gives deserv- the Union Catholic community were pray for those intentions, observe of Westfield has announced that the ing credit to our intermediate school encouraged to bear in mind the meatless Fridays in the school caf- deadline for receipt of nominations for teachers who provide an educationally school’s core values of community, eteria, attend Mass and receive Ashes the 15th annual Intermediate School stimulating and supporting environ- compassion, honesty, responsibility, on Ash Wednesday, as well as partici- Outstanding Teacher Award is Friday, ment during the critical stage of ado- and respect during the season of Lent. pate in a number of service drives. April 20. Two intermediate school lescence.” Sister Percylee Hart RSM, Princi- Each week, a particular work of teachers – one from Edison and one The Optimist Club of Westfield also pal and member of Union Catholic’s mercy was the focus and included: from Roosevelt Intermediate Schools supports the schools and children Mission Effectiveness Committee, Week One: Apologize to someone, – will be chosen to receive the award on through Project Graduation, the Fresh- said, “Our Lenten Initiatives have even if the other person was wrong; Wednesday, May 9, at an Optimist men Service Project, Oratorical Con- enlivened our practice of the corpo- Week Two: Do something nice or dinner and will be honored at a Board test, Hands-on Science, the Congres- ral and spiritual works of mercy— kind for someone without being of Education meeting in June. sional Seminar and Global Environ- what a spirit-driven wow!” asked; Week Three: Visit or call some- Nominations should specify ways in ment Scholarships and as a co-sponsor Members of the community were one who is housebound, sick, lonely which the teacher has demonstrated for the Halloween Haunted House. encouraged to forgive someone who or depressed; Week Four: Donate outstanding teaching, interest in chil- Previous winners of the award from had wronged them, pray in the chapel blood at the annual spring Blood dren and continued pursuit of profes- Edison include: Kristine Smith- each morning, sign the Book of In- Drive and/or contribute to the school’s sional growth. The nominee must be a Morasso, Robert Sanders, Walter Buda, Clothing Drive, where clothes, shoes, YOUTH ART…The Art Educators of New Jersey celebrated Youth Art Month full-time teacher in the Westfield Pub- David Shapiro, Nancy Rygiel, Gloria stuffed animals, blankets, toys, and with a public art display in The Plaza at the Elizabethtown Gas Company/ lic Schools in grades 6-8 for a mini- White-James, Robert Hild, Janice bicycles were given to Fashion Re- Liberty Hall Center in Union. Nine artists from McKinley Elementary and mum of five years. Sheridan, Kathleen Zippler, Teresa public, a local distributing organiza- Edison Intermediate schools were selected to represent the town of Westfield. To Students, parents and staff are en- Squillace, David Greer, Alexandra tion; Week Five: Contribute to school- honor the children and their efforts, a reception was held at Elizabethtown Gas couraged to submit nomination letters Boutskaris, and Michael Altmann. wide Food Drive, where non-perish- Company for the artists, their families and their art teachers. Pictured at the to: Outstanding Teacher Award Com- Roosevelt teachers who have been hon- able food items were donated to the reception back row, left to right, are: Art teacher Alison Hooper-Korkuch, Alan mittee of the Optimist Club of Westfield, ored with the Optimist award include: Fang, Justin Anderson, Caroline Bielen and Art teacher Dan Black. Pictured IHM Food Pantry; Week Six: Com- front row, left to right, are: Sydney Barber, Art teacher Helen Frees, Jenna Reed c/o Office of the Superintendent, Laura Segedin, Frank Nolde, Walter pliment someone or provide words and Allison Worms. Students honored, but not present in the photo, are: Westfield Public Schools, 302 Elm St., Buda, Thomas Reynolds, Wendy of comfort/encouragement to some- Christopher Navarro, Amelia Ritter and Danielle Vo. Westfield, NJ 07090. Letters can also Masteller, Jack Martin, Karen Lust, one who needs them; Week Seven: be e-mailed to: Linda Vail, Elizabeth Scheuerer, Glen Write a letter thanking someone who [email protected]. Kurz, Jeffrey Robbins, Dona Panagos, has made a positive difference in WF and Summit Teachers Exchange According to Margaret Dolan, Su- Marni Kirschenbaum, Marc Biunno, your life. Barbara Dellanno, Humani- perintendent of Schools, “The Out- and Denis McMorrow. ties Curriculum Specialist and mem- Ideas On New Science Standards ber of Union Catholic’s Mission Ef- WESTFIELD - Teaching science to in Westfield in a curriculum roundtable For All Your Business, Tax fectiveness Committee notes, “Lent middle school students was the topic discussion. The group examined the is a time of sacrifice, prayer, and of conversation recently when teach- Westfield spiral curriculum in science, & Financial Needs renewal of the spirit, which is accom- ers and administrators from the which exposes students at Roosevelt plished best by loving our neighbor Westfield and Summit Public Schools and Edison Intermediate Schools to HELPING HAND…Sophomore Char- as ourselves.” met at Roosevelt Intermediate School the four branches of science every lotte Peach of Fanwood poses with the year – Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sci- Blood Drop before giving blood at ence, and Physics – and is built upon Union Catholic’s annual spring Blood each of the following years. Drive. This approach reflects the recom- mendations of Project 2061 by the WF Public Schools American Association for the Ad- Participate in Project vancement of Science and the Na- tional Science Teachers Association. Child Find The representatives from both school WESTFIELD - The Westfield districts discussed the new standards Public School District recognizes as well as approaches toward increas- the importance of providing ser- ing inquiry-based learning for the stu- vices to children with special needs dents and STEM (Science, Technol- through its Project Child Find ef- ogy, Engineering and Math) initia- forts. tives. According to Dr. Michael Weissman, Assistant Superinten- dent for Pupil Services, “We provide evaluation services for resident children 3 to 21 years of age Binghamton Students Call for an appointment who appear to have problems in Earn Academic Honors Visit our website at: www.sg-cpas.com communication, motor, social-emo- BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The fol- tional, or learning areas.” lowing students received academic 282 South Avenue, Suite 103 Screening and evaluation services honors from the Harpur College of are available to preschoolers (3-5); SCIENCE STANDARDS…Westfield and Summit middle school teachers met recently to discuss science standards. Pictured, seated left to right, front to back, Arts and Sciences at Binghamton Fanwood New Jersey, 07023 to highly mobile students with dis- are: John Ross, science teacher at the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School; University: Evan H. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN out of the 16 games are against skills, and she’s able to grab it out of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ranked opponents. We have to take the air, so we can push the transition Leapfrogging from a 10-10 record the step to the next level, and I think on fast breaks,” Coach Behrens ex- in 2010 to 14-6 in 2011, this year’s my girls are ready to do that,” Blue plained. Westfield High School girls lacrosse Devil Coach Jackie Behrens said. Junior attacker Courtney Weisse, team has been preparing to take its Although very experienced and who flicked in 46 goals last year, and game to the next level, and its sched- talented, the Lady Blue Devils are senior midfielder Emily Gretsky, 38 ule will definitely give the Lady Blue going with 14 girls on the varsity goals last year, will add a lot of fuel to Devils their opportunity. squad, so conditioning is very impor- the offensive fire. “Moving up a division, I feel this tant. “Emily is an all-around player, is a great opportunity for our pro- “I feel we are in tip-top shape. The who contributes to our attack. gram to continue to grow. I think girls worked hard in the off-season to Courtney is explosive around the we will have to persevere through get their bodies in shape. We also eight-meter and the goal circle,” tough times. This is going to help work with strength and condition- Coach Behrens said. us in the long run to get our pro- ing,” Coach Behrens explained. In addition to the treacherous gram to where we want it to be, One Blue Devil, who is in tip-top threesome of Cusick, Gretsky and which is against state champions. shape, is junior midfielder Liz Cusick, Weisse, several girls could be dan- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The two toughest teams that we who led the team last year with 80 gerous when near the net with sopho- TRYING TO STOP THE SHOT…Blue Devil defenseman Jack Simcox, No. 21, and goaltender Alex McHugh, No. 22, will face will be Chatham and Sum- goals and won 60 draw controls. mores Mary Randazzo and Anna prepare to stop Hilltopper Tom Celmer, No. 5, from getting off a good shot. mit. They have a lot of great play- “Elizabeth is our center, and she Tanji (midfielder). ers. However, all the teams that we really leads the way in creating a lot “We have a lot of talented players, face are pretty much going to be of opportunities off the draw con- including Mary Randazzo and Anna O’LEARY SCORES 2 GOALS; ROSENBURGH 1, WEBB 1 ranked. When I did the numbers, 11 trols. She’s very strong with her stick CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Hilltoppers Down Blue Devils In Boys Lacrosse Opener, 10-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN cal messages, both teams were rela- and we did not. We had some great Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tively even in ground balls, face-offs looks in the first half. If we had capi- Opening day seemed more like a won and shots on goals, but in the talized on those, it would have been a playoff game in a showdown between end, it came down to accuracy, and different ball game,” Said Blue Devil the Westfield High School boys la- the Hilltoppers had it to record a 10- Head Coach Marc Silbergeld, who crosse team and the perennial top- 4 victory. added, “These two teams love to play three ranked powerhouse Summit “The score is not indicative of how against each other. They bring out the Hilltoppers at Gary Kehler Stadium well we played and how hard fought best in each other. It was very com- in Westfield on March 31. of a game this was. They took advan- petitive well-played lacrosse game.” Both teams were delivering physi- tage of their scoring opportunities, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLUE DEVIL VARSITY LADY LAXERS…Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Samantha Paoletti, Mary Randazzo, Elizabeth Cusick and Una Heinzerling; second row, Natalie Brennan, Courtney Weisse, Emily Gretsky, Lauren D’Amico and Alexis Kardis; back row, Rebecca Kraus, Bell Hutchins, Alyssa Cox, Mallory Weisse and Betsy Crossland. VETERANS BURKE, CASTORE LEAD POWER EVENTS Raider Boys Appear Loaded With Youthful Track Talent

By DAVID B. CORBIN McGriff said. will be a strong hurdler for me,” Coach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Two of those “Wow” boys are McGriff said. Many events need to be filled, but sophomore Quayree Bull and fresh- “I feel very strongly about the fresh- Our Tillinghast course circa 1916. Our Tillinghast course today. this year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood man Quincy Sanchez. men, who have come out. I feel we High School boys track & field team “You watch Quayree jump, his will be very strong, and I am excited appears to be loaded with youthful ability to jump is as good as anybody for this year,” Casterlow said. talent, and it should be just a matter of I’ve ever had. Maybe better! Quincy Senior Billy Schauer should also time before the Raiders will begin to also with his ability to jump is pretty be quite effective in the hurdles, along Memorable moments. reap the benefits. outstanding,” Coach McGriff noted. with junior Zach Brencson, and the “They are very young but a very Sanchez will compete in the hurdles high jump. Junior James Masback Always wanted to belong to a Tillinghast course? talented group. I am looking at the and the jumps. Bull will focus prima- will compete in the triple jump. Se- kind of guys like back in the days like rily on the jumps. Another work- nior Joe Desiato will compete in the Now you can...every day! Blair Woodward and Carl Jennings horse will be senior Antonio pole vault. type of talent. When you watch these Casterlow, who will work the hurdles “Looking at the team last year, the Many memorable moments in golf history have occurred on courses designed guys jump, it’s Wow! It’s not like, and 400 meters. hurdles team was really good. The by legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast, the Picasso of course architects. ‘that’s very nice’. They have that “Antonio, this year decided to take new hurdles team and the addition ability and I think they can be at that track & field seriously. He has been a freshmen on the sprints is really go- Tilly-designed courses have hosted several PGA Championships and U.S. Opens level,” Raider Head Coach Rich strong quarter miler for me and he CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 including Baltusrol, Bethpage and Winged Foot Golf Club just to name a few. Since 1916 Shackamaxon Country Club members have created memories of their own on 18 Tillinghast-designed holes including his first ever “island green.” We invite you to experience your “moment.” For more information about our Special Preview Membership, please contact Director of Membership David Miniman at 908.233.1300 ext 230 or [email protected].

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By DAVID B. CORBIN step up to the plate and play some soccer team in the fall, has moved up Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tennis. During tryouts, he ran a rung to second singles. Last year, Four starters have graduated and through everybody pretty easily. He he became quite a pleasant surprise no seniors are expected to start in the has been playing in a lot of USTA to place third at the UCT after re- five flights, but this year’s Scotch tournaments and sectionals. He’s cording a 6-4, 6-2 win over Matt Plains-Fanwood High School boys getting a lot of playing time. It’s a Celona of Summit. tennis team is shooting to step up a real plus to have somebody, who is “He will hit everything back, and few rungs when it come to the Union committed to the tennis program,” he will make you work for your points. County Tournament (UCT). Coach Wasserman said. It’s not the best tennis form, but he is “I think we will be really competi- Rodgers, who has trained at the a competitor. He is like Steve Bello in tive. I am looking for third in the Westfield Tennis Club and is still years past where these soccer players know how to com- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pete at a high SENIOR LEADERSHIP…The 115 strong Blue Devils tack team will rely on senior leadership. Pictured, left to right, are: seniors Kaitlyn Johnson, Gemma Antoniewicz, Danielle Grimes, Eileen Cook, Sophia DeVita and Amanda Marcotullio. level,” Coach Wasserman said. Junior co-cap- DeVITA, MARCOTULLIO CONSIDERED WORKHORSES tain Mike Rosenheck has jumped from second doubles to Lady Blue Devils Can Expect third singles. Last year, Rosenheck placed fourth in the UCT at second doubles. More Depth in Track & Field “Mike has improved a lot. Mike By DAVID B. CORBIN the Union County Watchung Divi- [junior] Lily Burtness to run 9:58.2 at has worked very Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sion (UCW) meet. Cook will also the Varsity Classic, so there is some hard on his game Numbers have never been a prob- compete in the 400-hurdles. DeVita, depth in the 800,” Coach Buccino during the off-sea- lem through the years for the Westfield with a jump of 31-7, was part of the said. son. He is moving High School girls track & field team, threesome that broke the WHS record Last year, Meghan Reilly, now a a lot better than he and this season Head Coach Jen in the triple jump with a distance of junior, and Chrissy Mosco, now a did last year. I ex- Buccino will have help with six se- 92-10.25. sophomore, set a WHS record in the pect some good nior co-captains handling the 115 “DeVita is also our top performer javelin at the UCW meet with a dis- things from him,” Blue Devil girls. in the triple and long jumps,” Coach tance of 278-0. Before the season Coach Wasserman Amanda Marcotullio, Sophia Buccino noted. ended, Reilly had a toss of 108-4. said. DeVita, Eileen Cook, Kaitlyn DeVita, along with junior Veronica Sophomore Emily Mastrocola will Several candi- Johnson, Danielle Grimes and Murphy, according to Coach Buccino, join them in the event to add depth. dates have been in Gemma Antoniewicz have been se- “are coming off a solid winter season Reilly, Antoniewicz and the mix for the lected captains of a team that will in the high jump.” Mastrocola will compete in the dis- doubles positions. Marcotullio will also be effective Junior twins Alex have participants in every event but cus, with senior Ashley Kattak join- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times will be especially strong in mid-dis- in the 800 meters, and Johnson, who ing them when she returns to form RAIDER BOYS TENNIS TEAM…Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Andrew Wheeler, Jeffrey and Jesse tance and distance events (800, 1,600, placed third in the 1,600 at the UCW after an injury. Juniors Oria Alexander Rodgers, Josh Lopez, Andrew Leischner and Matt Haas; back row, Andrew Schwartz, Mike Ozdamar, and 3,200 meters), jumps and throws. meet and sixth at the UC Individuals, and Sophia Barry, and senior Taylor Rosenheck, Nirav Sampat, Jesse Ozdamar, Ben Yin and Rajan Jain. sophomores Josh DeVita and Marcotullio, with their had a stellar indoor season, setting a Ingber in are presently the top Lopez and Ben Yin versatilities in many events, could be new school record qualifying for the throwers in the shot put: county,” Raider Head Coach Gary training at West Orange, seems to appear to be the top candidates. considered workhouses. Last year, Group Championships. Junior Alex Kapadia and freshman Wasserman said. have an across-the-board strength. “First doubles and second doubles, the pair was part of the threesome “She combined with Marcotullio, Mae Devin, who according to Coach Last year, the Raiders placed fifth “He’s got a great backhand. He we are not sure who is playing where. that placed fifth in the 400-hurdles at [sophomore] Gabby Stravach and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 in the UCT, behind Westfield, New has a really nice touch on his vol- The twins are going to play at one Providence, Summit and Jonathan leys. He is 14-years-old. He’s got a spot, and Josh Lopez and Ben Yin are Dayton. One reason for the Raiders’ lot of growing to do. He is only going to play at the other spot. Every enthusiasm may come with the abil- going to get better. I am really ex- time you look at a doubles team, you ity of freshman Jeffrey Rodgers, who cited about seeing him play against want some sort of chemistry. I don’t “Our success is evidenced in our results.” won the first singles spot. some of the top competition,” Coach know how much better chemistry you “I have known him for a couple of Wasserman said. can get with twins. They have worked Michael Scott, Manager years. He did a little baseball. He did Junior co-captain Andrew well together. Ben and Josh still have a little tennis. He finally decided to Leischner, a standout on the Raider some working out to do, but I think our doubles teams are going to be Congratulations Agents of the Month! very strong,” Coach Wasserman said. WF GIRLS COMPETE AT REBEL RELAYS Others who may experience time on the courts are: senior Rajan Jain, juniors Nirav Sampat, Andrew Swartz Blue Devil Boys Take First and Andrew Wheeler, and freshman Matthew Haas. The Raiders opened their season at At Kearny Track Relays Boonton on April 3 then traveled to Berkeley Heights to face Governor The Westfield High School boys Peter Fagan and John Stelmach Livingston on April 4. track & field team placed first in five with a combined height of 23 feet Experience, Frank D. Isoldi Ellen Murphy Grace Rappa Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate events and captured the Division 2 placed first in the pole vault. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN “They have been throwing well a little bit. We are waiting on the return Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times so far. I think they are going to be a of Amanda. She’s taking small work- Several returning starters plus an- lot more consistent. One of the outs right now,” Coach Hulnik said. other season of maturity from two things that we talked about last year, Junior first baseman Lindsay young pitchers could indicate that just cutting down the walks, and Wilkinson, according to Coach this year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood already in pre-season, they have Hulnik, “is starting to hit the ball High School softball team will not be done just that. We are looking for- really well, and newcomer senior starting from scratch. ward to having a solid 1-2 pitcher. Sarah Weber has been doing OK at Last year, with number of girls It’s just which is going to be which? third.” experiencing the varsity level for the It may change from day to day,” As far as offense goes, Coach first time, the Raiders spent the sea- Coach Hulnik said. Hulnik said, “I think Arielle is going son searching for the right mix. Senior veterans Liz Gallo and Sara to hit the ball really well. Amanda Schroeder when she comes back, and Amanda Raphael and Amanda Marcus have made some solid contact. Obviously, you can always hit better no matter who you are.” Once on the bases, Marcus, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Schroeder and Zauro may be VETERAN EXPERIENCE…In their second year as a varsity team, the young Raider boys lacrosse team will look to seniors the leading speedsters. Dan Lynch, left, and Dan Nizolak, center, and junior Tyler Haack for guidance. As of March 26, several positions have yet to be deter- NIZOLAK, LYNCH, HAACK SELECTED TEAM CAPTAINS mined, but Coach Hulnik has been getting a clearer view from her scrimmages. “We had our first scrimmage Raider Boys Believe Lacrosse about a week after we started, so I still had some questions to answer about who is going to be on varsity and who was going to be on JVs. In our Program is a ‘Sleeping Giant’ David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times scrimmages, we are trying to NOT STARTING FROM SCRATCH…This season, the Raider softball team expects to get some of my younger By DAVID B. CORBIN experience and finished with a re- the ground up. field a more experienced team. Pictured, left to right, are: Sarah Weber, Sara Killeen and sophomores and some of my Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Liz Gallo. spectable 6-12 record. “We are very young. We have eight newer possible varsity mem- Two years as a varsity program Coach Miceli’s background and sophomores on the varsity team, who “I think we are going to be much Killeen are expected to provide solid bers some time to play, so I can judge may not attract too much attention experience may also help the young will be putting in valuable time. The improved over last year. We are so defense in the outfield. them a little bit better. I used our from opponents, but this year’s Scotch Raiders understand how to develop future is bright. We have our first far ahead of where we were last year. “They have looked very good out scrimmages to put some of our younger Plains-Fanwood High School boys the winning ways. senior, who is committed to playing We have eight or nine players, who there so far. They will help the fresh- kids up to bat first, rather than worry- lacrosse team may turn out to be a I played lacrosse at Ward Melville college ball. Danny Nizolak is going all saw starting time. We are not men outfielders. They know the game. ing about a batting order,” she said. sleeping giant. High School, which is one of the top to Stevens Tech,” he said. starting from scratch. I am excited They know what to do when the ball When not on the mound, Marcus “This program is a sleeping giant. programs in the country. It was na- As an attacker last year, Nizolak, a about going in with a semi-veteran comes to them,” Coach Hulnik said. and Raphael may play in the outfield. Last year was our first year, but I tell tionally ranked and still is. I went on co-captain, led the team with 34 goals. team,” Raider Head Coach Jessica Junior Kelly Lapham has the ability Junior Hannah Greaney could also the guys, ‘I don’t think we are going to to play at Kean University. I came to But strong defense can keep a team Hulnik said. to play several infield positions. play the outfield. Sophomore Mary sneak up on anybody.’ In the town, it is Union County and never left. I within striking distance, and co-cap- Additionally last year, the two Sophomore Arielle Zuaro may as- Coloney could see time at first base. one of the most popular sports. In the coached at Kean for two years, and tains Tyler Haack, a junior, and se- sophomore pitchers, Amanda sume some responsibilities at the The Raiders opened with program, we have over 200 kids play- then I got the job in Scotch Plains. I nior Dan Lynch, and junior Sam Raphael and Amanda Marcus, catcher’s position, at least until junior Somerville at home on April 2, then ing from second grade on,” first year want to be a part of building a new Brouse certainly have the stubborn- struggled a bit when it came to walk- Amanda Schroeder returns from ill- traveled to play Governor Livingston Raider Head Coach Nick Miceli said. program and turn it into a top con- ness to frustrate the opposition. Last ing batters, but now with a year of ness. on April 3. The Raiders face host Last year in its inaugural varsity tender,” he said. year, Haack scooped 54 ground balls, maturity, the two Amandas appear to “Arielle looked pretty good behind Elizabeth today, Thursday, April 5, at season, with only four seniors on the Coach Micelli certainly will have while adding a goal and three assists. the plate, and we had her in the infield be heading in the right direction. 2:30 p.m. squad, the Raiders gained needed the chance to build a program from CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 View Thousands of Homes and Open Houses Online

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 “That’s what I have been telling man Cole Webber will man the goalie my guys! I think our defense is the position. strength of our team. It is the bread A strong attack force can make its and butter for us. The 1-2 punch is our defense look even stronger when it is juniors Tyler Haack and Sam Brouse. controlling the ball in opposition ter- They were starters last year. Senior ritory. Joe Kostecki will definitely be a valu- “Our attack is another strength with able part and has great experience,” all starters coming back. They are Coach Miceli said. very sound. We think that we have The midfield positions remain un- one of the best attacks. They make der evaluation. Sophomore long-stick our defense better every day, and our middies Brian Heath and Justin defense makes them better every day,” Giacone both played as freshmen. Coach Miceli said. “The midfield is where we have Nizolak, along with juniors Jack our question mark. Possession is go- Cunningham and Nate Woerner, and ing to be key for us, especially on sophomore Christian Gordon offer a face-offs. Sophomore James Littieri varied attack. will be doing a lot of face-offs. Our David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Danny and Jack Cunningham are REACHING A MILESTONE…Blue Devil baseball Head Coach Bob Brewster is long-sticks we play on the wings will a great 1-2 punch on attack. Christian presented with a cake to celebrate his 500th career victory after a dramatic, 8-7, help us control between the lines,” Gordon provides a great threat from 10-inning victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on April 3 at Bob Brewster, Sr. Coach Miceli said. the left side, and Nate is a hardnosed Field in Westfield. After a 2-2, pitchers’ duel, the Raiders scored five runs in the Juniors Matt Greenberg and Simon kid. He does a lot of dirty work,” top of the 10th and Brewster’s hopes of No. 500 seemed to dashed, at least for the Johnson will also be taking face-offs. Coach Miceli said. moment. However, the Blue Devils reached into their bag of magical tricks left Seniors Kevin Lewis and John The Raiders were to have their op- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times over from last year’s magical season and found the solution. The Blue Devils Mahoney, and sophomores Tom portunity to do their dirty work and staged a two-out rally, when James O-Rourke, on his birthday, ripped an RBI AVOIDING A CHECK…Blue Devil Ryan Bohrod, No. 18, avoids being checked single, Matt Varakian thumped an two-run triple, and after the bases were Walker and Alex Cimering will also apply their 1-2 punch when they faced by a Summit defender. On April 2, the Blue Devils beat Cranford, 10-3. loaded, Jon Gribbin slashed a two-run double to deep left-center to pull the rabbit be in the midfield. AL Johnson in their season opener in conpletely out of the hat. See complete story in the April 12 edition of The Westfield Senior Rich Polhamus and fresh- Scotch Plains on March 31. Leader and The Times. Hilltoppers Down Blue Devils Blue Devils Expect More Depth CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

Blue Devil Lady Laxers Prep CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Even though the Blue Devils had a goaltender. That’s what we expect. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 28-24 edge on ground balls, the He stepped up. He was a good leader,” Buccino, “is doing well in her first Neylan and Erica Fischer had break- Hilltoppers were scooping them at Coach Silbergeld said. Tanji, so we have a well-balanced tribute to the midfield this season season on the team,” will compete in through performances in the 3,200. key periods, which gave them the After McHugh deflected two close- attack. If a team overplays one at- with their strong stick skills and the pole vault. Newcomer Ellie Callinan, a senior, edge in ball possession. range shots early in the first quarter, tacker, we have seven other players, speed.” In the sprints, “[sophomore] Jenna looks to be strong for the 400, 800 “We were winning the draws. Pete Carbone found the mark to give the who can score,” Coach Behrens ex- Senior Ella Claire D’Amico, jun- Helfand had a stellar indoor season in and hurdles. Junior Emily McBain [Mebane] and Mark [Frega] did a Hilltoppers a 1-0 lead with 8:24 on plained. “We are more balanced this ior Betsy Crossland, sophomores the 55 meters, setting a new school could add depth in the 800 and 1600. really nice job. We were just not pick- the clock. Four minutes later, O’Leary, year than we were last year, and we Rebecca Kraus and Una Heinzerling, record at the county meet, so expec- Freshman Johanna Mermer, the top ing up the ground balls. Possession is on DeVita’s assist, knotted the score, are more experienced.” and freshmen Alyssa Cox and Jen tations are high in the 100 and 200 Blue Devil at the UC cross-country huge in this game, and penalties didn’t but with 42 seconds left, Kilkowski Another threat, sophomore Alexis Frega will cover the defensive end. this season,” said Coach Buccino, meet last fall, is expected to be strong help us either. We were in the box ripped in a goal. Celmer, assisted by Kardias, who was injured last year, Freshman Mallory Weisse will pro- who added, “Amanda Fischer [sopho- in distance events. Other freshmen, way too much today,” Coach Carbone, scored the sole goal of the “will be helping out our midfield and tect the last line of defense as goal- more] had some breakthrough per- who could make and impact are: Elise Silbergeld said. second quarter. our attack. I haven’t seen her play in keeper. formances this winter as well and is Ballan, Natalie Marcotullio, and Accuracy especially came off the Within the first minute of the sec- a year-and-a-half, so I can’t wait to “We have a few freshmen, who looking strong.” Elena Chermak in the sprints and stick of attacker Austin Carbone, who ond half, the DeVita-to-O’Leary com- see her play a real game,” Coach will be contributing, starting with Grimes and sophomores Beth jumps. led the Hilltoppers with four goals, bination narrowed Summit’s lead to Behrens said. our goalie Mallory Weisse. She is while adding an assist. Ryan 3-2, but the Blue Devils’ defense Senior Caroline Bertoni and junior going to help us gain momentum Bringewatt added a pair of second- seemed to stumble as the Hilltoppers Mariah Baker (7 goals in 2011) will from the defensive end. She played half goals. Nick Kilkowski, Dave responded with four unanswered add more experience in the midfield. her position starting at a really All-State, All-UC Honorees: Kalin and Chris McNally each had a goals to extend their lead to 7-2. Sophomores Bell Hutchens and young age, so I am happy to have Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF), medley relay. goal and an assist, while Tom Celmer The Blue Devils went on the attack Natalie Brennan will add depth to the her and see how she does this year Westfield (W), Cranford (C): Third Team: Lauren Schmeider (W) added a goal. early in the fourth quarter, and attack force. at the high school level,” Coach BOYS SWIMMING: 50-free, Allie McBrearty (W) 200IM, Caitlin Blue Devil attacker Jackson O’Leary got off three of Westfield’s All-State 3rd Team: English (SPF) 200-free. “We are returning a lot of experi- Behrens said. Greg Baliko (SPF) 100-fly, SPF 200- Westfield – UC Team of Year & No. 1 O’Leary stuffed in two goals. At- four shots before the Hilltoppers could enced midfield players and attack Weisse and the rest of the Blue free relay & SPF 200-medley relay ranking in state. tacker Sam Rosenburgh and get possession; however, none found players. That’s going to really help Devils got to experience the high All-Union County: BOYS WINTER TRACK: midfielder Matt Webb each notched a the net. Carbone and Bringewatt us,” said Coach Behrens, who added, level of play when they hosted Ridge First Team: Joe Dunn (SPF) 50-free, All-Union County: goal, while attacker Paul DeVita con- added goals to up Summit’s lead to 9- Ryan Gajszisz (SPF) 200-free, Baliko (S)F) First Team: Jack Leahy (W) 3,200 “Freshmen Samantha Paoletti and on March 31 and experienced a 13- 100-breast, SPF in 200-free relay and meters tributed a pair of assists. O’Leary 2 then Rosenburgh and Webb found Lauren D’Amico also look to con- 11 setback. 200-medley relay. Matt Daniel (W) 100- Second Team: John Kirna (W) 3,200, took the lion’s share of the Blue Dev- the net late in the quarter. Carbone free, Brennan Haley (W) 500-free, W 400- Mike DePaolo (W) high jump, Pete Fagan ils’ shots on goal. scored the final goal with 13 seconds free relay. (W) pole vault. “Jackson got a lot of looks today. remaining. Second Team: Nick Kalafatis (C) 100- Third Team: Kevin Smith (W) 800, free, John Lindros (W) 500-free, Max Shin John Stelmach (W) pole vault, Billy Castore He’s a good shooter, but we just have “We have to turn it right around. We (W) 100-fly, Tyler Lessner 100-breast, W (SPF) shot put. to capitalize on our opportunities,” have a scrappy Cranford team in two 200-free relay. Dan Pesin (SPF) 100-back. GIRLS WINTER TRACK: Coach Silbergeld said. days [April 2], so we have to get right Third Team: Luke McGrory (W) 100- All-Union County: Despite the Hilltoppers’ accuracy, back out there. These guys are resil- free, Matt Trinkle (W) 100-fly, Stephen First Team: Erin Pierce (SPF) 800, Husch (W) 100-breast, W in 200-medley Kristen VanBenschoten (C) Shot Put Blue Devil goaltender Alex McHugh ient. They are fighters, and we will relay, Brian Woo (C) 200-free, Keith Second Team: Kaitlyn Johnson (W) (8 saves) made several point-blank learn from this,” Coach Silbergeld said. Monteiro (SPF) 100-back, Alex Skoog 1,600, SPF in 4x400 saves, especially in the first half, Westfield beat Cranford, 10-3. (SPF) 500-free, SPF in 400-free relay Third Team: Jenna Helfand (W) 55, which ended 3-1 in favor of Summit. Baliko – UC Swimmer of Year Samantha Renfree (SPF) shot put, Ashley Summit 2143 10 Westfield – UC Team of Year McGuire (C) pole vault. “Alex did a great job. He’s a senior Westfield 1012 4 GIRLS SWIMMING: Bryanna Grant – Eastern States champ All-State First Team: (W) – Caroline in triple jump (39-9) Baldwin 50-free – Sarah Cronin, Loren BOYS BASKETBALL: Ball, Ellie Reinhardt, Baldwin in 200-free All-Union County: relay. Third Team: Tom Bonacum (SPF) Raider Track Boys Have Talent Second Team: Sarah Cronin (W) 200- GIRLS BASKETBALL: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 free, W in 400-free relay. All-Union County: All-Union County: First Team: Morgan Miller (C) also First Team: Ball (W) 50-free, Sarah Group 3 Third Team ing to make an impact on the team,” Kerby will be working to bring the Cronin (W) 200-free, Reinhardt (W) 500- Third Team: Jessica McCoy (C) Schauer said. young runners along. free, Baldwin (W) 100-back, W in 200 & WRESTLING: Senior Chris Burke and junior Billy “As for the distance guys, we have Courtesy of Bill Howard for The Westfield Leader and The Times 400-free relays & 200-medley relay. Julie All-Union County: one senior and no juniors, so it’s SIX GOALS IN OPENER...Elizabeth Cusick stickhandles against Ridge in Byrne (C) 100-fly, Jodie Thompson (SPF) First Team: Mike Kalimtzis (W – 120- Castore will provide the bulk of the Saturday’s season-opener at Kehler Stadium. Westfield built a 9-5 halftime lead 100-breast lbs), Andrew Jacobs (SPF – 220-lbs) power field events, however, there going to be tough, but we all have but could not hold on and fell, 13-11. Cusick had six goals and an assist. Courtney Second Team: Jessica Cronin (W) 100- Second Team: Ellis Opoku (W – 138- are several boys learning the skills. been working hard. As the guys get Weisse had four goals and four assists. back, Erika Daniel (W) 200-individual lbs), Colin Barber (W – 152-lbs), Anthony “Both of them have already placed more experienced and more training, medley (IM). SPF in 400-free relay & 200- Tufaro (SPF – heavyweight – placed eighth in the sections and in the counties in we are going to do better,” Kerby in state), Ian Henry (C – 126-lbs) JP said. PUBLIC NOTICE Christiano (C – 170-lbs). the relays. They won a gold medal at OWEN BRAND Third Team: Brian Lapham (SPF – the county relays in the shot put. Billy With all the young personnel, the TOWN OF WESTFIELD 126-lbs), Mike Steinfeld (SPF – 145-lbs), has thrown 49 feet in the wintertime. challenge is to see who will fit well in ML# 222999 PLANNING BOARD Sean Cannon (SPF – 152-lbs), Gavin which events. Murray (C – 120-lbs), Jeff Weiss (C – 220- Obviously, we are expecting those Notice is hereby given that the Westfield guys to do well. I am expecting them “We have a lot of potential. We Your Hometown Planning Board, at its meeting on April 2, lbs), Kyle Kania (W – heavyweight). BOWLING: to score points for us,” Coach McGriff have guys, who can do things and MORTGAGE BANKER 2012, adopted the following resolutions for the applications decided at the March 5, Nick Strawicki (SPF – All-Central Jer- said. they have a very good attitude, so 2012 meeting. sey Third Team) Presently sophomore Sam they will come along. Right now, we PB 11-17(V) 137 Elmer Street Real McQuoid and freshmen Kobe White have talent, but they are raw. Our job Est., LLC, 137 Elmer Street, Block 3108, PUBLIC NOTICE (also long jump), Cameron Smith and as coaches, you have to hone that Lot 22 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Emendo Thomas will be competing talent and coach them so that they are Applicant sought preliminary and final NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE major site plan approval with c variance in the sprints. skilled athletes at the end of the sea- relief to construct a two-story addition to PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The middle and long distance son,” Coach McGriff said. Residential – Construction the existing building. Applicant sought vari- that the Township Council of the Township events (800, 1,600 and 3,200) are ance relief from the following sections of of Scotch Plains has changed the date of lacking in experience, but senior Jon the Land Use Ordinance: §11.28E2 - to their APRIL Council Business Meetings. Probitas Verus Honos Commercial – Bridge Loans allow a side yard setback of 3.3 feet (5.0 The regularly scheduled meeting of April feet to the building addition) where a set- 16, 2012 has been changed to APRIL 17, PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 789-2730 2012. The meetings will be held in the Local: back of 9.83 feet is required; §11.28E6 – to TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE allow an all improvement coverage of Council Chambers of the Scotch Plains BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 41349 73.6% where 70% is allowed and Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Notice is hereby given that Westfield §17.02C5.6 – to allow 6 parking spaces NOTICE OF BID [email protected] where 15 are required. Application ap- The Township of Scotch Plains does not Board of Adjustment adopted a Resolution proved with conditions. discriminate against persons with disabili- at a special meeting on March 28, 2012 for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sepa- Plans and applications are on file in the ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary the following application decided at a spe- rate sealed bids will be received by the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North aids and services where necessary must cial meeting on February 29, 2012. Township Clerk, Township of Scotch notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- Plains, until 1:00 p.m. (prevailing time) on Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and YMCA of Westfield, 220 Clark Street/ ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two April 12, 2012 at the Scotch Plains Town- may be seen Monday through Friday from 138 Ferris Place. Applicant sought pre- Member FDIC ship Municipal Building for the following: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (72) hours in advance of the meeting. liminary and final major site plan approval NMLS ID #60061. Mortgage Loans provided by ISB Mortgage Co, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BOZENA LACINA Kris McAloon with c and d variance relief to construct a TREE REMOVAL AND RE- Investors Savings Bank and Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking Insurance. Municipal Clerk Planning Board Secretary three story elevator tower, a new hallway LATED TREE SERVICES 1 T - 4/5/12, The Leader Fee: $28.05 1 T - 4/5/12, The Times Fee: $19.89 and restrooms on the third floor, a new Bids shall be submitted in a sealed en- stairway and lift for access to the Wallace velope, bearing the name and address of Pool; to remove and reconstruct a safety the bidder and plainly marked to indicate walk and safety stairway in the rear of the Your Hometown Used Car Dealer the subject of the bid, and addressed to the building; to remove and reconstruct the Township Clerks Office, Municipal Build- entrance ramp and vestibule in the front of ing, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Westfield the existing building and to lift a portion of Jersey 08820. the existing roof to accommodate new The bids will be publicly opened and interior racquetball courts. Applicant is read at the above time and place. All bids seeking variance relief from the following “Experts In Special Order” must be submitted on the Bid Proposal sections of the Land Use Ordinance: Form, and must conform to the specifica- §11.12E8 – to allow a building height of 3 tions, terms and conditions for a fair and Need a special car? stories, 43 feet 6 inches where 2.5 stories open contract, all of which are contained and 32 feet is allowed, §11.12E9 – to allow We’ll find it! herein. and FAR of 140% where 20% is allowed, Bidders must review the bid specifica- §11.12E13 – to allow a wall length of 76 tions for any applicable bonding require- feet 2 incnes where 25 feet is allowed, ments. §18.11C – to allow a lot area of 51,622 Bidders must have any and all required square feet where 745,560 square feet is approvals, qualifications, certifications, required, §18.11E – to allow a building and/or licenses necessary to perform the coverage of 59.2% where 20% is allowed, services or provide the products as con- §18.11F – to allow an all improvement tained in the bid specifications. coverage of 76.6% where 50% is allowed, Bidders must comply with the require- §18.11H – to allow side yard setbacks of ments of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and 23.31 feet, 7.39 feet, and 26.64 feet where N.J.A.C. 17:27. Other requirements as well 54 feet is required and §17.02C8a - to as these described above are fully de- allow 77 parking spaces where 289 spaces tailed in the bid documents. are required. Application approved with The Township of Scotch Plains reserves conditions. J.T. Auto Sales the right to reject any or all bids, or any part Plans and application are on file in the thereof, waive informalities therein, and to Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 office of the Town Engineer, 959 North award the bid in the best interest of its Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and members. Since 1976 may be seen Monday through Friday from By Order of the Township Council 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bozena Lacina, email: [email protected] Kathleen Nemeth Township Clerks Office web: cars.com/jtautosales Secretary, Board of Adjustment Township of Scotch Plains 1 T - 4/5/12, The Leader Fee: $41.82 1 T - 4/5/12, The Times Fee: $40.80 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 5, 2012 Page 15 Devil’s Den Tirone Quietly Fades Into Record Books

By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times When mentioning in last week’s channels on your television: 2-CBS, 4- Bridgewater-Raritan (Monday), Devil’s Den the current WHS coaches NBC, 5-NEW, 7-ABC, 9-OR, 11-PIX Cranford (Tuesday) and a couple of with over 400 victories, Mike Tirone and 13-NET. Your daily sports intake was games in a four-team in North Brunswick was listed as the bowling coach. Well, it provided either by newspapers or during (Saturday, April 14). seems Mike had retired prior to the 2011- 5-minute sections on the nightly news. SWIMMING UPDATE 12 season and Ralph Corey was actually (Thankfully 24-hour sports talk radio and Fourteen members of the WHS swim the WHS bowling coach this winter. (We TV was still a quarter-century away!) teams were in Greensboro, N.C., this thank Faithful Reader Braden Walker, a The Fugitive (David Janssen) was past Monday through today for the junior member of the bowling team, for celebrating the first anniversary – “Tues- YMCA National Championships, rep- that information.) day, Sept. 5 (1967), the day the running resenting the Westfield and Fanwood- Talk about a quiet ending of an era. stopped” – of his capture of the one- Scotch Plains Y’s. Tirone began coaching – eighth-grade armed man who had killed his wife four Boys: Aram Barmakian, Alex Bond, football and ninth-grade baseball – in years and 120 episodes earlier. It was the Matt Daniel, Brennan Haley, Stephen Westfield at Roosevelt Junior High most-watched show (78 million view- Husch, Tyler Lessner, Luke McGrory, School in the fall 1968 (later he would ers) in TV history at the time, but has Max Shin. add wrestling to his resume). Tirone and slipped behind the final M*A*S*H and Girls: Caroline Baldwin, Loren Ball, Dick Gralewski’s team went 2-2, losing the “Who Killed J.R” episode of Dallas. Jessica Cronin, Sarah Cronin, Erika David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times twice to Somerville, while beating Mission: Impossible was in its third Daniel, Ellie Reinhardt. STRONG DEFENSE AND GOOD POWER…Pictured, left to right, are: Melissa Moreno, Julie Siragusa, Emily Snyder and Chatham Township and Montclair Acad- TV season (and actor Tom Cruise was 6 ‘3 FOR DINNER’ UPDATE Allie Verrelli, who are expected to supply strong defense and good offensive punch for the Cougar softball team. emy. The team featured future WHS years old). There were a couple of late “3 for standouts Fred Boss, John Rochat, Dave The New York Yankees finished fifth dinner” reservations that we didn’t get LiSooey and Chip Danker. in the 10-team American League (it before the deadline for the last Devil’s MORENO, SIRAGUSA, BAGNIEWSKI BOOST OFFENSE Some perspective on that fall of 1968: would be divided into East and West the Den. They are: Gary Kehler was in the early stages of next summer) with an 83-79-2 record. It Jeff Knight (Cranford ’92): Thomas his legendary WHS coaching career and was their first winning season since 1964; Jefferson, Indiana Jones (JK: yeah, he’s WHS’s football team was about to start they had finished ninth and 10th the not real but it’d be cool if he was), super Softball Lady Cougars Shift its then-state record 48-game unbeaten previous two summers. athlete Jim Thorpe. streak, which wouldn’t end until 1973. The New York Jets capped their 1968 Kerry McDevitt (WHS ’81): my fa- Woodstock was in the early planning season on Jan. 12, 1969 with a 16-7 ther Charlie, and Carly and Melina stages. victory over the Baltimore Colts in the McDevitt, his two granddaughters he The Summer of Love was old news. NFL Championship Game (Super Bowl never met. Several Defensive Positions Brian Jones was still in the group he III to some). DEVIL OF THE MONTH founded, the Rolling Stones. By the time Tirone retired from coach- There is no Devil of the Month for LBJ was the president, and Martin ing, he had outlasted eight presidents and March because there were no events. By DAVID B. CORBIN except most of the kids are playing lieve in her ability to be that special Luther King Jr. (April 4) and Bobby too-many wars. He coached in six differ- The Devil of the Month for April will be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times new positions. We moved our third person. She has shown that so far in Kennedy (June 6) had recently been ent decades, and yet he didn’t look much named in the May 3 Devil’s Den. Several shifts in defensive posi- baseman to short, and we have a new the pre-season games. She is hitting assassinated. different in 2011 than he did in 1968, as The Devil’s Den appears in The tions have taken place this pre-sea- third baseman in [sophomore] that ball very well. She’s in the num- Bell bottom pants and long hair were a 22-year-old coaching rookie out of Westfield Leader on the first and third son with the Cranford High School Maggie McKay. The constant for us ber 4 spot. She’s going to get up and in. Evangel College in Springfield, Mo. Thursday every month during the school softball team, but one thing for sure, is Melissa Moreno behind the plate. there’s going to be a lot of runners on The NCAA tournament had 23 teams A four-sport (football, basketball, year. Contact us with comments, com- the Cougars will have a very talented This will be her fourth year. And on in front of her,” Coach Bruno said. and was won by UCLA over North Caro- baseball, track) athlete at Lyndhurst High plaints and suggestions at veteran behind the plate and another the mound for her third season is Sophomore Allison Verrelli, who lina at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles. School up in Bergen County, Tirone [email protected] . And remember, win on the mound. Julie Siragusa. Those are our two started at third base last year, has The NIT had 16 teams and was won by spent 15 years coaching on the junior or not, Whs4evr! “We have some returning starters, mainstays,” Cougar Head Coach Bob shifted to shortstop. Dayton over Kansas at Madison Square high level before finally getting a varsity Bruno said. “Allison has excellent ability. We Garden. job in 1982 when WHS started a bowl- Last year, Moreno, an All-County moved her to shortstop. She has a A WHS graduate (swimmer Dave ing team. Thirty seasons later he finally Coldwell Banker’s Frank Isoldi Perkowski ’65) participated in the Olym- gave it up with a record of 407 wins and selection, was as solid as could be little bit more to learn, but she does pics (Mexico City) for the third time in 119 losses. His teams won three county behind the plate. things correctly,” Coach Bruno said. five Olympiads (Bob Clotworthy ’49 (2002, 2004, 2007), nine sectional (1991, Earns Multiple Sales Awards “She has been a godsend for four Senior Emily Snyder has returned had won diving medals in 1952 and ’56). 1997, 1999, 2001-03, 2006-07, 2009) years. If she wasn’t the best catcher to play leftfield, and senior Izzy ABC’s Wide World of Sports with Jim and two state (1994, 2008) champion- WESTFIELD – Sales Associate he is involved with several commu- in the county, she was always in the Acton, a standout on the girls volley- McKay was in its seventh year of “span- ships. (Interestingly, the two state cham- Frank D. Isoldi of the Coldwell nity and industry organizations in- top two or three. She has worked ball team, will play first base. ning the globe to bring you a wide vari- pion squads didn’t win county or sec- Banker Residential Brokerage cluding the United Fund of Westfield hard all summer, and we expect her “Izzy played for us as a freshman. ety of sports” and providing “the thrill of tional titles those years.) to have an exceptional senior season. She was outstanding and then decided victory and the agony of defeat . . . the There was a Devil’s Den about Tirone Westfield East office has won several Board of Trustees, the Westfield prestigious awards from both Board of Adjustment, the Greater She has been accepted to Ramapo that her first passion was volleyball. human drama of athletic competition” on Feb. 21, 2008, after his second state College, and she will continue play- That’s understandable! She’s an ex- for all kinds of sporting events. It was championship team (available at Coldwell Banker and the New Jersey Union County Association of Real- Association of Realtors for his sales tors Board of Directors, and UNICO. ing softball,” Coach Bruno said. cellent volleyball player. I invited her ESPN for the Vietnam War/Flower Power www.goleader.com in the archives). It Siragusa, a junior, had been the to come back, and she has been doing generation, but for one hour a week and included some stories that could be in- achievements in 2011. For more information about buying without the glitz and loud, bombastic, cluded in a book titled “Tirone’s Tall Mr. Isoldi’s sales success earned or selling a home in Union County and Cougars’ ace pitcher since her fresh- a great job,” Coach Bruno said. annoying announcers. Tales” or “Right Up My Alley.” But him the Coldwell Banker International its surroundings, contact Frank D. man season, but last year she injured Defensively, Coach Bruno said, “I Current WHS baseball coach Bob knowing Mike it’s easy to see all of that President’s Premier Award for the 12th Isoldi with the Westfield East office of her hip towards the end of the season, am pretty sure the infield is going to Brewster was the catcher for WHS’s “All stuff happening. His memories of the consecutive year, placing him within Coldwell Banker Residential Broker- which really tossed a wrench in their be the strength of our team, other Glasses” team that won the county cham- Masino family – rockabilly brothers Dan the top 1 percent of 85,000 Coldwell age at (973) 233-5555 or directly on postseason. than pitching and behind the plate. pionship under first-year coach Dick and Matt (’94) and younger sister Tracy- Banker sales associates internation- his cell at (908) 301-2038. The office “That was a major injury for us, Outfield is a work in progress.” Zimmer, who called them his “Rabbini- Lynn (’98) – are particularly hysterical. ally. Out of more than 3,000 agents at is located at 209 Central Avenue. Area considering how dominant she is. Several underclassmen have been cal Team.” The lineup included Brewster (Does anybody have a spare CD of the She is getting stronger every day. She vying for the outfield positions. Sopho- Masino’s Hot Rod Gang?) Coldwell Banker Residen- listings can be viewed at c, Tom Schaible 1b, Rich Papaccio 2b, tial Brokerage in New Jer- www.ColdwellBankerMoves.com/ had a great outing in our scrimmage more Kerry Wischusen will cover Larry Inkster ss, Jim Ohaus 3b, Steve Tirone belongs in the list of WHS’s all- against Woodbridge. Struck out eight centerfield, and sophomore Jessica Gentino, Bruce Otzmann, Bill Van Haren time coaching greats. He will be joined in sey and Rockland County, WestfieldEast and N.Y., Mr. Isoldi ranked www.FrankIsoldi.com, or kids! When she’s healthy, she is go- Casale will cover right field. Juniors and Rich Rabuck in the outfield (along a couple of months by soon-to-be-retired ing to be someone to contend with in Sara LoBue and Julie Schott will work with non-glasses Pat McCabe), and Frank cross-country/track coach Jack Martin. number three in closed sales by texting “ISOLDI” at volume and number nine in “87778.” the county,” Coach Bruno said. the outfield also. Sophomore Victoria Tokash on the mound. “And every one BASEBALL UPDATE The left-handed hitting Siragusa Mettlin will be a utility player. of us wore those thick black-rimmed Saturday’s all-day rain forced the post- units sold for 2011. A pe- Coldwell Banker Resi- (“Buddy Holly”) glasses,” Brewster said. ponement/cancellation of the season- rennial top-producing agent dential Brokerage in New was also very dangerous at the plate. Presently, Siragusa is expected to (Affordable “soft” contact lenses weren’t opener with Jersey City Marist, and made in the metropolitan area Jersey and Rockland “Julie is a pleasure to watch play. be the leadoff hitter with Snyder bat- approved by the Food and Drug Admin- Tuesday’s game with archrival Scotch marketplace, he was recog- County, N.Y., a leading resi- As a softball coach, she is your con- ting second. Moreno and Bagniewski istration until 1971, according to Plains-Fanwood (too late for the Den’s nized as the number one dential real estate broker- summate softball player. She is a will bat in the 3-4 spots, possibly very good hitter. If she weren’t pitch- followed by Verrelli, Acton, juniors Wikipedia.) deadline) the possible 500th victory for sales associate in listings Frank D. Isoldi age company, operates There were no channels for MLB, NFL, Brewster. sold at the Westfield East more than 55 offices and ing, she would be the best outfielder Jenna Goeller or Jessica Rediger, NBA or NHL coverage or round-the- The Devils face a tough early sched- office for the eighth consecutive year. more than 3,000 sales associates serv- in the county. Having college experi- Wischusen and Casale. clock movies, and no 24-hour sports or ule, with games against Union (today), ence, if I were to recruit her, she “Everything is going to go through news stations; in fact, there were seven North Hunterdon (Saturday), Mr. Isoldi also was honored with ing all communities from Rockland the New Jersey Association of Real- County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, could play outfield on most teams in Julie and Melissa. Julie is going to be tors (NJAR) Circle of Excellence N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential the country,” Coach Bruno said. the catalyst, and Melissa has that big Award at the Platinum Level for 2011, Brokerage in New Jersey and Senior Stephanie Bagniewski has bopper kind of thing, and Stephanie the ninth consecutive year he has Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT returned to play second base. She is has to do her thing. Jessica Casale has earned the highest level of achieve- LLC, the nation’s largest residential also strong with the metal stick, and excellent speed, so she will be adding ment recognized by NJAR. real estate brokerage company. Visit she proved it with a colossal home a different dimension,” Coach Bruno In 2011, Mr. Isoldi placed number www.coldwellbankermoves.com for run against Roselle Park in the Union said. 198 on The Wall Street Journal/Real more information. County Tournament quarterfinals last The Cougars opened there season Trends Top 1000 list of sales profes- year. against Linden on April 3 and will Paid Bulletin Board “Steph has the potential to be an host Union today, Thursday, April 5, sionals by transaction volume, clos- goleader.com/express ing nearly $40 million in sales in 2010. outstanding player. She has to beat 4 p.m. “Frank’s achievements prove just how exceptional he is on a local, national and international level. The Hye-Young Choi, Sales Associate source of that success is the complete dedication he provides his clients,” 908-301-2015, Direct said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Broker- #1 REALTOR, Total Production - 11 Years! age in New Jersey and Rockland NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum - 2002-2009 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE SEASON CHAMPIONS…The Westfield 8th Grade travel “A” basketball team County, N.Y. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN broken leg. The attack force consists of junior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We’ve got all of those defenders three-year starter and three-sport ath- With the sport gaining popularity, back. Unfortunately, we graduated lete, Tom Fitzgerald, senior Andrew this year’s Cranford High School boys our goaltender, so we have had a DeLuca and junior Dan Murphy. lacrosse team expects an increased search on for his replacement, and I Rubin will also be a threat from the level of competition at the county and think we’ve got a pretty good one in midfield. Most teams will be keying division levels. Wills Roman. Jack Davis had a bro- on Fitzgerald. “All of our local rivals are always ken leg through most of pre-season. “We are looking for even more tough. Johnson, Westfield! Those two He’s just getting back with the team from Tom. He did a great job his first games should be wars. Scotch Plains now. We are hoping he can get to 100 two years. Now he’s got a lot of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ABLE TO COMPETE IN ALL EVENTS…This season, the Cougar boys track team has a huge squad with plenty of is ever improving, and they really percent then we can have healthy varsity experience under his belt. He’s experienced athletes who will be able to harvest points. want to get a good victory against us. competition to get both guys better,” been working hard in the off-season. The conference is even stronger. They Coach Reinoso said. He fought off some nagging injuries GREEN, McGUIRE LEAD JUMPS; HOWARD DISTANCE brought in Morristown. You have a The midfield seems to be of some during his soccer and hockey sea- Cougar Track Boys Feel They Are Loaded with Experience

By DAVID B. CORBIN 42-7.75 and junior Reggie Green Kessler, sophomore Rob Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times soared 42-9.5 to place second at the O’Shaughnessy and senior Greg Huge numbers of personnel and a Union County Relays. Miller will compete in the discus. large group of returning veterans may McGuire and Green may also be O’Shaughnessy and seniors TJ push this year’s Cranford High School lining up to start the 100 and 200 Nichols and JD Foye will shove the boys track & field team along the meters, along with junior Evan shot put. road to a very successful season. Zoughy and sophomore Jake Waleski. We have experienced throwers with The Cougar boys may not have They may also compete in the high Chris Witwick throwing the javelin. made as big a blip on the radar screen jump, and McGuire and Zoughy will Robbie Kessler is throwing multiple last year as the Cougar girls have, but compete in the long jump. events. Rob O’Shaughnessy is throw- this season they have a massive turn- “Reggie and Adham, right now, ing multiple events. Nichols is lead- out of personnel, including several are the two school record holders in ing us in the shot put. So we have a lot athletes from the 2011 State Sec- the triple jump. Adham indoors and of guys, who have already contrib- tional Championship football team, Reggie outdoors. Adham is only an uted before, and they are doing a to add to that experience. inch behind Reggie’s best jump out- great job right now,” Coach Drexler “I really do think we have a great doors. Those two are competing to said. team this year. We are loaded with see who is going to be the best in The Cougars also have a very strong experience. We have lots of seniors, school history in addition to seeing pole vaulter in sophomore Pat Lynch. in addition to have some great new- who is going to be the best in the Junior Mike Helmstetter and sopho- comers, who are really contributing county,” Coach Drexler said. more Dan Hannen will add depth to right away,” Cougar Head Coach At the UCT individual meet last the event. Kerry Drexler said. year, McGuire placed sixth in the Witwick, senior Carl Lieberman javelin with a toss of 144-4. The Cougar boys placed seventh at and sophomore Joe DaSilva will com- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the North Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 “Adham is one of our best javelin pete in the 400, with seniors George READY FOR THE DOGFIGHT THIS SEASON…The Cougar senior boys lacrosse team is ready for action. Pictured, left Track & Field championships last throwers in addition to the fact that El-Khoury and Mike Zanfardino, and to right, are: front row; Matt Bowman, Jonathan Rubin and Andrew DeLuca; back row, Alex Fries, Owen Dingelstedt, Dan year but have more depth across the they are our best sprinters, so we can sophomore Paul Cassero competing Weber and Glen Cook. board and a pair of workhorses who put them where we want. They are in the 800 and 1,600. That group may have and will excel in the jumping definitely going to be the guys, who also compete in the 4x400. Witwick very strong Millburn team, a very concern, but there are a few veterans sons. He had a nice preseason, really events and some running events. Last are going to carry our team by doing and senior Dan VanOstenbridge are strong St. Peter’s team, and very returning, led by senior Jonathan distributing the ball more. He is see- year, senior Adham McGuire leapt four events each,” Coach Drexler said. expected to run the 400 hurdles. strong Montclair Kimberly team that Rubin. Seniors Matt Bowman and ing the field better,” Coach Reinoso Senior Chris Witwick and junior The Cougars have a host of addi- PUBLIC NOTICE is the defending champion of the di- Glen Cook, and junior Stefan said. Rob Kessler will also toss the javelin. tional seasoned athletes competing vision. So it’s very strong top to bot- Fedorchak will be in the midfield. But opposing teams should not SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in the distance events (1,600 & 3,200) tom. I expect it to be a dogfight in the Junior Joe Vicci will take the face- neglect Murphy and DeLuca. CHANCERY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY with seniors Eli Howard and Tom county and also in the Waterman Di- offs. Senior Dan Weber will be the “We got a nice pleasant surprise DOCKET NO. F-10952-11 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Feeney, and sophomores Brendan vision,” Cougar Head Coach Al long-stick middie. Other middies are with the advancement of Dan, a big FILE NO. 13652-11 CHANCERY DIVISION Donovan and Connor McMahon. Reinoso said. junior Shane Albrecht and Cam tall strong lefty, and Andrew has UNION COUNTY NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT “Our seniors are always led by our What can keep all teams in the Kutzer. rounded into a nice attackman. Each DOCKET NO. F-10520-11 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: FILE NO. 13625-11 distance guys with Eli Howard, dogfights is a strong defense. “That’s our work in progress. Our guy does a little something different, GEORGE POLIZZANO, HIS George El-Khoury, Paul Cassaro and “That was the case last year. We midfield and goaltending is our most and that’s what the challenge is right NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- Tom Feeney. In addition, we have built up our defense, and most of our untested. They have to work hard in now, trying to blend those ingredi- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: great field events with Reggie Green, success was generated out of our order to get to the level of our de- ents,” Coach Reinoso said. AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY THE NEW YORK MORTGAGE OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN COMPANY, LLC; MIDSTATES Adham McGuire. They are able to do strong goaltending, strong defensive fense and our attack. We didn’t lose The Cougars jumped into the fire RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- RESOURCES CORP; just about any event that we put them play and good face-off play. A lot of anybody on defense and we gradu- immediately when they faced the EST; GARDEN STATE SAV- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND in. I really think that we going to try possessions come from that. That’s ated only one attackman. The Westfield Blue Devils on April 2 and INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO our best to make a run for the county going to be our formula, hopefully, midfielders have to really buy in suffered a 10-3 setback. The Cougars TION; AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- relays. Last year, we looked at it and this year,” Coach Reinoso said. and really work hard if we are able will travel to Scotch Plains this Satur- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 said we got a shot. This year, we are The Cougars have a veteran de- to be successful this year,” Coach day to face an improved Raider squad REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in better than we were last year,” Coach fensive crew with senior Alex Fries Reinoso said. at 11 a.m. neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 which US BANK CUST FOR CCTS CAPI- Drexler said. and juniors Jon Dinsmore and Jack West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to TAL, LLC is the plaintiff and RUBI A. Nunziata, and with senior Owen the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in ARAGON, ET ALS; are defendants, pend- PUBLIC NOTICE Dingelstedt as the first defender off which US BANK CUST FOR CCTS CAPI- ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD TAL, LLC is the plaintiff and GEORGE Chancery Division, UNION County and the bench. Sophomore Wills Roman BOARD OF EDUCATION POLIZZANO, HIS HEIRS, ET ALS; are bearing Docket No. F-10520-11 within has acquired the goalkeeper posi- defendants, pending in the Superior Court thirty-five (35) days after April 5, 2012 REQUEST FOR BIDS tion, especially since junior Jack of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer BID ADVERTISEMENT Davis has been recovering from a County and bearing Docket No. F-10952- or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that 11 within thirty-five (35) days after April 5, Judgment by Default may be rendered sealed bids will be received by the Scotch 2012 exclusive of such date. If you fail to against you for relief demanded in the PUBLIC NOTICE Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, in answer or appear in accordance with Rule Complaint. You shall file your Answer and the County of Union, State of New Jersey, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk for LCD Projectors with Accessories, CHANCERY DIVISION dered against you for relief demanded in of the Superior Court of New Jersey, and opened and read in public at the UNION COUNTY the Complaint. You shall file your Answer Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- DOCKET NO. F-7154-11 and Proof of Service in duplicate with the ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance tion Offices, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar FILE NO. 13189-11 Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- dure. NOTICE TO REDEEM on April 19, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. prevailing ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance You are further advised that if you are time. ALMAR; PLAINTIFF VS. JEFF with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- SATKIN; MRS. JEFF SATKIN, dure. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service TITLE OF BID – LCD PRO- WIFE OF JEFF SATKIN; IN- You are further advised that if you are of the County of Venue and that if you JECTORS (WITH ACCESSO- TERIM CAPITAL LLC; KEN- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- cannot afford an attorney, you may com- RIES) NETH MC ELWEE IN HIS CA- municate with the Lawyer Referral Service municate with the Legal Services Office of All necessary bid specifications and bid PACITY AS TRUSTEE OF THE of the County of Venue and that if you the County of Venue. The telephone num- forms may be secured upon written re- MACRICH ASSOCIATES, LLC cannot afford an attorney, you may com- ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- quest to: PROFIT SHARING PLAN ; municate with the Legal Services Office of yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Mr. James Davis SUMMIT BANK N/K/A BANK the County of Venue. The telephone num- Services Office 908-354-4340. Business Administrator/ OF AMERICA, NA; NEW CEN- ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- THE ACTION has been instituted for the THE UNDEFEATED…The St. Bart’s Academy JV Boys finished 19-0 and won Board Secretary and Qualified TURY FINANCIAL SERVICES; yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal purpose of foreclosing the following tax Purchasing Agent DEFENDANT(S) the Suburban Catholic League title. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Kenyon Services Office 908-354-4340. sale certificate: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Graham, Aidan McMahon, Ryan Lopez, Kevin Downey and Carl Wisniewski; THE ACTION has been instituted for the 1. A certain tax certificate 10-117, sold TO: JEFF SATKIN; MRS. JEFF Board of Education back row, Jalen Brooks, Anthony Davis, Jonathon Blanc, Tery Wilson, Robby purpose of foreclosing the following tax on 12/2/2009, dated 12/8/2009, and was SATKIN, WIFE OF JEFF SATKIN; KEN- Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street Camisa, Kevin Degnan and Austin Phillips. sale certificate: recorded on 2/8/2010 in Book 12862 at NETH MC ELWEE IN HIS CAPACITY AS Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 1. A certain tax certificate 10-697, sold Page 45, made by MARIA GLAVAN, Col- TRUSTEE OF THE MACRICH ASSOCI- Fax 908-889-0258 on 12/2/2009, dated 12/8/2009, and was lector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and State ATES, LLC PROFIT SHARING PLAN; E mail [email protected] recorded on 2/8/2010 in Book 12862 at of New Jersey to US BANK CUST FOR JOHN DOE, SAID NAME BEING FICTI- St. Bart’s JVs Claim Suburban Catholic Title Page 149, made by MARIA GLAVAN, CCTS CAPITAL, LLC and subsequently Bids must be sealed, the envelope to TIOUS; JANE DOE, SAID NAME BEING The JV boys basketball team from St Bartholomew Academy in Scotch Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and assigned to plaintiff, US BANK CUST FOR bear the following information: FICTITIOUS; Plains, coached by Anthony Davis and Bill Degnan, finished with a 19-0 State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST CCTS CAPITAL, LLC. This covers real PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order Title: Title of Bid FOR CCTS CAPITAL, LLC and subse- estate located in PLAINFIELD, County of made on April 2, 2012, the Superior Court record claiming the Suburban Catholic league championship and the Fr. Name and Address of the Bidder quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK UNION, and State of New Jersey, known Fixed May 17, 2012 between the hours of Whelan Tournament championship. CUST FOR CCTS CAPITAL, LLC. This as LOT 16 BLOCK 142 as shown on the and delivered to the Business Office of nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock The team consisted of fifth and sixth graders, who have played against covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the surrounding Catholic schools, such as Holy Trinity and St. Michaels in County of UNION, and State of New Jer- cate of PLAINFIELD. and concerns pre- cation on or before office of the Tax Collector of PLAINFIELD, sey, known as LOT 20 BLOCK 914 as mises commonly known as 142022 WEST located at 515 WATCHUNG AVENUE, Cranford and Union. In 2011, the team was also undefeated and claimed Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012 shown on the Tax Assessment Map and 4TH STREET, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060, as the championships. Time: 2:00 p.m. Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD. and YOU, THE NEW YORK MORTGAGE the time and place when and where you concerns premises commonly known as COMPANY, LLC, are made party defen- The bid opening process will begin on may pay to the plaintiff the amount so 1211-13 LANSDOWNE TERRACE, dant to the above foreclosure action be- the above date and time. No bids shall be found due for principal and interest on its PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. cause on October 16, 2006, Rubi A. Aragon received after the time designated in the certificate of tax sale as follows: YOU, GEORGE POLIZZANO, HIS and Gladys Aragon, husband and wife, advertisement. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(b)). LOT 16 BLOCK 724 on the tax duplicate HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL executed a mortgage to The New York The Board of Education does not accept of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, Mortgage Company, LLC in the amount of electronic (e-mail) submission of bids. redeem tax sale certificate no. 09642 is THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS $54,000.00, which mortgage was recorded All bidders are required to comply with $14,338.55, together with interest from IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, are on October 27, 2006 in the UNION County the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. January 31, 2012 and costs of $1,089.55. made party defendants to the above fore- Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- And that unless, at the same time and closure action because you are the owner 11910 at page 576. Said mortgage is sub- nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. place, you or one of you redeem by paying of a property which is the subject of the ordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Corporate bidders are required by law the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, above entitled action. YOU, MIDSTATES RESOURCES (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list then you, and each of you shall be de- YOU, GARDEN STATE SAVINGS AND CORP, are made party defendant to the of names and addresses of all stockhold- barred and foreclosed of and from all right LOAN ASSOCIATION, are made party above foreclosure action because on Sep- ers owning 10% or more of their stock. and equity of redemption of, in and to the defendant to the above foreclosure action tember 29, 1998, a judgment was entered A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- lands and premises above set out and because on March 30, 1964, George in the Superior Court of New Jersey, tractor Questionnaire/Certification also described in the complaint and every part Polizzano and Ida Polizzano, executed a Cumberland County, by Midstates Re- must be filed with the bid. The bid package thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with mortgage to Garden State Savings and sources Corp and The Cadle Company, will also include other documents that must an absolute and indefeasible estate of Loan Association in the amount of Assignee against David Mack and Diane be completed and returned with the bid. inheritance in fee simple in said lands and $13,500.00, which mortgage was recorded Mack disclosing a debt in the amount of Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- premises. on March 31, 1964 in the UNION County $18,606.32, plus interest and costs. Said ders and to complete and submit all re- Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- quired forms may be cause for disqualifi- ing, redemption shall be permitted up until 2624 at page 434. Said mortgage is subor- 250601-1998. Said judgment is subordi- cation and rejection of the bid. the entry of final judgment including the dinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. The Board of Education reserves the whole of the last date upon which judg- DATED: March 30, 2012 DATED: March 30, 2012 right to reject any or all bids pursuant to ment is entered. Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), (y), 18A:18A- Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. LEAGUE CHAMPS…The St. John’s boys team, sponsored by Wild Greens of the Superior Court of New Jersey of the Superior Court of New Jersey 4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to waive any infor- Attorney for Plaintiff restaurant in Westfield, won the fifth grade In Town Westfield Basketball League PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. malities. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Denville Law Center Denville Law Center Mr. James Davis 290 Route 46 West with a 31-19 win over Notre Dame on March 24. Pictured: Liam Dougherty, Jesse 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West Business Administrator/Board Secretary Denville, New Jersey 07834 Katz, Eli Hamlin, Theo Schoenfeld, Jaden Damesek, Michael Charlton, Ian Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 & Qualified Purchasing Agent (973) 586-2300 Rosen and coach Matt Schoenfeld. Not pictured Tim McGann and Michael 1 T - 4/5/12, The Leader Fee: $81.60 1 T - 4/5/12, The Leader Fee: $79.56 1 T - 4/5/12, The Times Fee: $62.22 1 T - 4/5/12, The Leader Fee: $56.10 Carlone. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 5, 2012 Page 17 CLASSIFIEDS

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PUBLICATION Mother Seton Regional HS To Host Open House CLARK — On Thursday, April 19, tation and meet with administration, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., there guidance and faculty members. Par- will be an Open House for fifth, sixth, ents or students are invited to come seventh and eighth grade girls and alone if the evening is not conve- their parents at Mother Seton Re- nient for both. gional High School, Valley Road, It is imperative that eighth graders Clark. This is a great opportunity for who wish to apply, and who have not a “final look” for eighth graders. Stu- already done so, call (732) 382-1952 dents and parents are invited to come for application information as soon to the open house, to bring their as possible. Mother Seton Regional friends and to learn more about the High School is located at Parkway high school options available to Exit 135 in Clark, New Jersey. them. Busing is available from all Check our website at surrounding areas. motherseton.org for information and Easter Egg Found at Williams Nursery. DECA…Seniors Tom Lyons, Nick Poulious and Evan Lubranski practice their The open house is designed pri- updates regarding our summer sports Public Relations Project on bullying to the class before the State Career Develop- marily for parents and for students camps. Applications will be avail- ment Conference. who are interested in attending able for downloading. Egg Hunt Saturday at Williams Nursery Mother Seton Regional High School Our Mission: Mother Seton Re- WESTFIELD – Williams Nursery’s The Egg Hunt is for children 10 or in exploring some of the high gional High School is a Catholic Sixteenth Annual Easter Egg Hunt and under only, please. There is no SPFHS DECA Students school options available to them. school that challenges, empowers will take place this Saturday, April 7, charge for this event. Please arrive at Parents and students will have an and inspires young women to achieve at 2 p.m. There will be over 5,000 least 30 minutes early since the hunt opportunity to tour the school, ex- excellence in academics, personal eggs filled with candy and toys, and will begin at exactly 2 p.m. Excel In Career Conference amine the curricular and co-curricu- growth and service to others in a some special “prize” eggs. Take your Paid Bulletin Board SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - and Sal Bhakhuni – Principles of lar programs, investigate transpor- nurturing, richly diverse community. picture with the Easter Bunny. The DECA chapter of Scotch Plains- Business Administration. goleader.com/express Fanwood High School recently com- Finalists included: Alyssa Leyden, peted at the state Career Development Chris Stone, Josh Simon, Scott Conference on February 26 through Flanzman Allison Geissler, Meghan ‘Y’ Posts Further Offerings 28 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Allen, Leila Shevins, Eric Over fifty students from the high Tannenbaum, Ryan McKenna, Evan school competed in various business Lubranski, Theresa Cannone, Billy For Active Older Adults written and role-play events. First Babis Auva Dariani and Jordan WESTFIELD – The Westfield tact Lynne Applebaum at (908) 233- place winners included seniors Sarah Bernstein. Several students were rec- 2700, extension no. 239, or by e-mail VonBuskirk and Alex Soriano in Fi- ognized for special state projects. Area “Y” will continue its spring programs for active older adults this at [email protected]. nancial Literacy Promotion Project Kathryn Romagnano and Sarah Von Further information about and juniors, Olivia Nelson and Chris Buskirk were honored for their work month through June at the Main “Y” Facility, located at 220 Clark Westfield Area “Y” programs is Stone in Creative Marketing Project. with the State Community Service available at westfieldynj.org. Finan- Second Place winners included Project while sophomores Caitlin Street in Westfield. On Wednesday, April 18, the “Y” cial assistance is available for those Olivia Nelson - Ad Campaign; David Flood and Jenny Lynch were recog- who qualify. Leavitt – Quick Serve Restaurant; nized for their work on the Chapter will host another Lunch and Learn Kelsey Ames – Hotel and Lodging Activities Project. program, entitled “The History of Our Management; Kaitlyn Majek and Junior Alex Ozdamar was elected as Y.” Participants will learn about the Bianca Marcazzo – Entrepreneurship the 2012-2013 State Central Region rich history of the Westfield Area “Y” Promotion Project; Tara Polkowski – Vice-President for New Jersey DECA. and the Y movement. Westfield Area Restaurant and Food Service Man- DECA is the co-curricular Market- “Y” Chief Executive Officer Mark agement; Casey McBride – Fashion ing and Business Club at Scotch Plains- Elsasser and Chief Operating Officer Merchandising Promotion Project Fanwood High School. DECA pro- Paula Ehoff will make presentations. and Kaitlyn Majek – Hospitality and vides opportunities for students to The fee is $3 for members and $5 for Tourism Professional Selling. develop skills in the areas of voca- non-members. Lunch will be provided. Third Place Winners included Ali- tional understanding, leadership de- Photo courtesy of Ben Hider/NYSE Euronext Interested individuals are asked to reg- OPENING BELL…On hand to watch fellow student Liam Niederauer ring the ister by Wednesday, April 11. cia Fung – A–Fat Entrepreneurship velopment, civic consciousness, and opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange are Regina Peter, co-executive Participating Project; Tom Lyons and social intelligence. Students compete A trip to the Culinary Institute of director of Newmark School, students Andrew Baldwin of Scotch Plains and Jack America in Hyde Park, N.Y. has Evan Lubranski – Public Relations are regional, state and national level Hoffman of Basking Ridge and teacher Pamela Taaffe.DU Project; Billy Babis and Rashaun competitions using written and oral been scheduled for Monday, June Palajawa – Sports and Entertainment speaking skills as well as critical think- 18. There will be a guided tour and Management Team; Lucy Hollander ing. Marjorie FitzGibbon moderates Newmark School Student a three-course lunch at St. Andrew’s and Yi Lin – Learn and Earn Project Scotch Plains-Fanwood DECA. Café. The cost for this trip is $80 and includes bus transportation. In- Rings Opening Bell At NYSE terested persons should register by Monday, April 30. PLAINFIELD – On April 2, Liam and behavioral disorders. In addition Intermediate and supervised play Niederauer, an eighth-grade student to working with students with au- bridge classes currently are run- at Newmark School, a private special tism, both schools also specialize in ning. A Beginner Bridge class will Elaine M. Swingle, DMD, FAGD needs school in Plainfield for grades educating students with ADD/ start up again in late April. K-9, rang the opening bell at the New ADHD, anxiety, Asperger’s Syn- Individuals must register in ad- Free Screenings Set York Stock Exchange. Liam, a Far drome, Obsessive Compulsive Dis- vance for the above events at the Hills resident diagnosed with autism, order, Sensory Integration Disorder Welcome Center of the Main “Y” For Oral Cancer was on hand to ring the bell as part of and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. facility. For more information, con- WESTFIELD – April is Oral Can- World Autism Awareness Day. “Our goal is not only to educate, but cer Awareness Month and Dr. Elaine Joining Liam were fellow students to provide students with a structured SP-F School District Swingle is offering free oral cancer Jack Hoffman of Basking Ridge and and supportive learning environment examinations on Friday, April 20, Andrew Baldwin of Scotch Plains that meets their individual needs and Preschool Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. by appoint- and teacher Pamela Taaffe. Regina leads to success,” said Ms. Peter. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - ment. Call (908) 232-6132. Peter, co-founder and co-executive Liam is the son of Mr. Duncan The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Pre- In just three to five minutes you director of Newmark School and Niederauer, CEO of NYSE Euronext, school teachers would like to invite can receive a comprehensive oral Newmark High School in Carteret, a global operator of financial mar- all preschool parents/guardians and cancer examination. This is an effec- was also in attendance. kets and the owner of the New York their preschool child to the Math/ tive means of finding cancer at its “It was a tremendous honor to take Stock Exchange. Science Workshop to be held on early highly curable stages. Oral can- part in the event and, more impor- Newmark School and Newmark Wednesday, April 18. This workshop cer affects 34,000 people each year tantly, to shine a light on autism,” High School are state-approved pri- will be held at Brunner School’s multi- in the United States alone, and it is said Ms. Peter. “With an increase in vate schools for children with learn- purpose room from 6 - 7 p.m. imperative to have an annual screen- autism prevalence being reported, ing disabilities and behavioral disor- This workshop will provide an ing. Learn how to reduce the risk of INNOVATIVE TEACHING...“Classroom Close-Up,” an 11-time Emmy-award- raising awareness of this disorder is ders. Both schools provide students opportunity for you and your developing oral cancer. winning show, came to Westfield High School recently to film Project ’79 essential.” with an intimate, family-like learn- preschooler to work on many hands- Reminder: Keep current with your classrooms to demonstrate innovative teaching in public schools. Seated at left is on activities which are similar to what preventive dental care. Use at least Project ’79 program coordinator Peter Horn. According to an estimate released ing environment where the individual last week by the Centers for Disease needs of students are met. Education your child has been experiencing in SPF 30 sun block on your lips. Control and Prevention, one in 88 at the Newmark School and Newmark his/her preschool class. Dr. Swingle is located at 330 Lenox WHS Selected For TV Documentary children in the U.S. has an autism High School is based on structure Please call the Preschool office at Avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090. WESTFIELD — Classroom program’s excellence,” stated pro- spectrum disorder. This figure, which and discipline. Each student receives (908) 889-8600, x302 if you plan to Paid Bulletin Board Close-Up, N.J., an 11-time Emmy- gram coordinator, Peter Horn. “Be- is based on 2008 estimates, is about a an individually tailored academic plan attend. goleader.com/express award winning show, came to cause our learning community is a 25 percent increase from 2006 esti- with appropriate educational mate- Westfield High School recently to community effort, we were pleased mates. rial and learning tools for their level, film Project ’79 classrooms to dem- that Classroom Close-Up spent the Newmark School and Newmark delivered by highly trained staff mem- Mount Saint Mary Student Wins Award onstrate innovative teaching in pub- entire day with us, interviewing stu- High School serve children through- bers. All learning takes place in a lic schools. Project ’79, named for dents and faculty, and visiting almost out the state with learning disabilities small, calm and quiet classroom en- WATCHUNG – Mount Saint Mary the year in which it was established, all program classes as well as our vironment. For more information, Academy junior Svetlana Marhefka is an alternative approach to educa- daily staff meeting, in order to present SHERIFF’S SALE visit www.newmarkeducation.com. of Westfield has been named the win- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12001152 tion that helps students reach their as complete a snapshot as possible of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ner of the 2012 National Center for full potential. “All members of Project the Project ’79 experience,” he added. CHANCERY DIVISION Women and Information Technology UNION COUNTY Probitas Verus Honos ’79 – staff and students alike – were The episode, featuring Project ’79, DOCKET NO. F-2872-11 (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Plaintiff: KEITH E. WILLIAMS AND BARBARA gratified by this recognition of our will air on the NJEA program, Class- J. WILLIAMS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND Computing for the New York Tri- room Close-Up, on September 16 GREGORY LAAHEY, AS TENANTS IN COM- SHERIFF’S SALE State area. The award, sponsored by SHERIFF’S SALE MON, PARTNERS, T/A WILLIAMS-LAHEY AS- and October 21 at 6:30 a.m., 12:30 SOCIATES, A NEW JERSEY PARTNERSHIP SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12001250 the NCWIT, recognizes young high SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12001343 VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and on Septem- Defendant: MAGIE AVENUE, LLC CHANCERY DIVISION school women for their computing- CHANCERY DIVISION ber 22 and October 27 at 5:30 a.m. Sale Date: 04/18/2012 UNION COUNTY related achievements and interests as UNION COUNTY Writ of Execution: 03/07/2012 DOCKET NO. F-33559-08B DOCKET NO. F-004721-11 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE part of an effort to encourage more Plaintiff: POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIRE- SHERIFF’S SALE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public FOR THE BENEFIT OF CERTIFICATE HOLD- MENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- ERS ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-9T1, ITS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12001147 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- SHERIFF’S SALE HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CATES, SERIES AGENCY CHANCERY DIVISION WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12001000 VS. UNION COUNTY said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Defendant: WILLIAM R. BLESSING, JESSICA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: EDWIN DONNELLY, JR.; LORI DOCKET NO. F-007692-11 of their bid available in cash or certified check at L. BLESSING CHANCERY DIVISION Svetlana Marhefka DONNELLY Plaintiff: GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 04/25/2012 UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 05/02/2012 VS. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Writ of Execution: 03/15/2012 DOCKET NO. UNNL286307B Writ of Execution: 03/05/2012 Defendant: RICHARD WRIGHT AND SUSAN Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: HANSEL LAFARGA young women to choose careers in By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WRIGHT; MARION SPALDING, TENANT Three and 55/100*** $291,983.55. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. technology. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 04/18/2012 All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: ADOLPH J. DIDARIO, JR. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 01/14/2012 the buildings and improvements thereon erected, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 04/11/2012 Svetlana was selected because of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution situate, lying and being in the Borough of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 02/29/2012 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Mountainside, County of Union and State of New WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution her outstanding aptitude and interest WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Jersey: said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public in information technology and com- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Street: 1243 Route 22 East, Mountainside, of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on New Jersey 07092 the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- puting, solid leadership ability, good the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Number of Feet to Nearest Cross Street: Situ- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% ated on the southeasterly side of U.S. Route 22 Fifty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Two and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of academic history, and plans for post- Seventy-One Thousand Seventy-Nine and 96/ of their bid available in cash or certified check at a distance of 90.11 feet from the southeasterly 35/100*** $458,702.35. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% secondary education. 100*** $371,079.96. the conclusion of the sales. side of U.S. Route 22. Municipality: Town of Westfield of their bid available in cash or certified check at Concise statement of description of real Prop- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Tax Lot and Block No.: Lot 1, Block 23-A County: Union the conclusion of the sales. A member of the Mount’s Com- erty to be sold: Forty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and Dimensions (appriximately): 90.11 Feet x 26.64 State of New Jersey The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred Municipality: Garwood 57/100*** $341,708.57. Feet x 117.61 feet x 103.08 feet x 141.52 feet. Street and Street No: 821 North Avenue, West Sixty-One Thousand Eighty-Seven and 30/100*** munications Club and the school’s County: Union The property to be sold is located in: Amount Due for Taxes: $0. Tax Block: 2604, Tax Lot: 20 $761,087.30. robotics team, Svetlana plans to pur- State of New Jersey Municipality: Borough of Garwood As the above description does not constitute a Dimensions of Lot: 193.38 feet x 50 feet The Property to be sold is located in the Street & Street No: 228 Willow Avenue Street Address: 15 3rd Avenue, Garwood, full legal description, said full legal description is Nearest Cross Street: Orborn Avenue Township of Scotch Plains in the County of Union sue studies in computer engineering Tax Block: 502, Tax Lot: 14 and 15 New Jersey 07027 annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Superior Interests (if any): Westfield holds a and the State of New Jersey. Dimensions of Lot: 100 feet x 80 feet Tax Lot: 19, Tax Block: 206 Office of the Register/Clerk of Union County in claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utili- Premises commonly known as: 2 Sassafras and computer science in college. She Nearest Cross Street: Oak Street Approximate dimensions: 40 feet x 150 feet Mortgage Book 7564 at Page 4, et seq., ties such as water and/or sewer in the amount of Court will receive the Aspirations in Com- Superior Interests (if any): None Nearest cross street: Oak Street Mountainside, New Jersey, and the Writ of Ex- $2,097.58 as of 11/13/2009. Tax Lot #: 14 in Block #: 15202 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy-Eight Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Fifty-One Thou- ecution on file with the Sheriff of Union County. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twenty-Four Nearest Cross Street: Clydesdale Road puting award at a ceremony on Thurs- Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 98/ sand Six Hundred Forty-Four and 18/100*** Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three and 86/ Total Upset: ***One Million Seventy-Seven 100*** $378,862.98 together with lawful interest $351,644.18 together with lawful interest and Thousand Four Hundred Twenty and 27/100*** 100*** $524,633.86 together with lawful interest Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Two and 71/100*** day, May 17, at the Bloomberg New and costs. costs. $297,420.27 together with lawful interest and and costs. $1,077,852.71 together with lawful interest and York office. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Svetlana is the second student from expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Mount Saint Mary Academy to be Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court honored by the NCWIT this year. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Her robotics teammate, Kaitlyn and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Pellicano of Dunellen, was recog- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. nized by the organization’s Philadel- will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if phia chapter in early March. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the NCWIT is the National Center for The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Women and Information Technology, sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further advertisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- a coalition of over 300 prominent Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. Ralph Froehlich tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 5, 2012 Page 19 Chamber Ensembles, Organ WF Community Band To Featured In Musical Program Premiere NJ Composer WESTFIELD — The April proof the last the composer wrote before WESTFIELD – As the debut event gram of the Musical Club of Westfield his death, was written for the famous of the Westfield Community Band’s will be held on Wednesday, April 11, opera singer Pauline Anna Milder- historic 100th anniversary, New Jer- at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Hauptmann, and provides equal chal- sey composer, Bruce Yurko, will be 170 Elm Street, Westfield. Featured lenges for the voice and the clarinet. debuting his new work entitled, on the program will be music for The final performers on the pro- “Sinfonia No. 4.” Under the direction several different chamber ensembles gram will be cellist Linda Fink and of Dr. Thomas Connors, the band and for solo organ. pianist Carolle-Ann Mochernuk, who sought to commission Mr. Yurko’s Music of composer and Juilliard will perform two works of French new work in honor of their 100th professor Eric Ewazen will begin the impressionist composer Claude anniversary milestone. program. His Bridgehampton Suite Debussy: “The Girl with the Flaxen Dr. Connors noted that Mr. Yurko will be performed by flutist Jenny Hair” and his Sonata for Cello and was chosen, “as his work would chal- Cline, violinist Alexandra Jenkins, Piano. The first piece was originally lenge the band. Also with his stature violist Michael Stewart and cellist written as a piano solo, but due to its as a composer with a history of pub- Clerida Eltime. The Suite was com- enduring popularity, it has been tran- lished music”. When the work is pub- posed for the Bridgehampton Cham- scribed for many different solo in- lished, “it will be cited as commis- ber Music Festival’s celebration of struments, including the cello, and Pushcart Players’ Little Red Riding Hood sioned by the Westfield Community Mozart’s 250th birthday. The third even for full orchestra. Band, establishing Westfield’s con- movement of the suite contains sev- The chairman for the program is tribution to band literature,” Dr. eral references to Mozart’s third flute Kay Macrae, and hospitality will be Connors continued. quartet. provided by the club’s hospitality Premiere Stages Announces Mr. Yurko received his Bachelor of Bruce Yurko Organist F. Allen Artz, III, who is committee. Science in Music Education from the new organist and director of mu- The performance is free and open Wilkes College and his Masters in missions include the Forest Park High sic at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian to the public. Refreshments will be Theatre for Young Audiences Performance from the Ithaca College School Wind Ensemble in Virginia, Church in Plainfield, will perform served after the program, to give those UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean in-education company for young au- School of Music. He is currently on the South Carolina All State Band, music of the Baroque and Romantic in attendance the opportunity to meet University announces “Play Factory diences. Pushcart programs offer the the faculties of Messiah College and the University of North Texas Sym- periods. His portion of the program the performers. 2012,” the annual summer family finest artists and arts educators avail- Rowan University. Previously, he has phony Band and the Eastman Wind will include Vincent Lübeck’s The Musical Club of Westfield, series presenting Pushcart Players, able in the field, bringing the best of served as the Director of Bands at Ensemble. Praeludium in E Major, J. S. Bach’s now in its 96th season, offers schol- New Jersey’s renowned touring the- theatre arts to young viewers in Madison High School in Madison, The commission is supported by Chorale Prelude on “Allein Gott in arships to promising young musi- atre for young audiences. Stone schools and local theatres with 38 N.J. and has been the conductor of the grants from the Westfield Founda- der Höh’ sei Her” (BWV 662), and cians who are pursuing a musical Soup…and Other Stories will be on years of excellence in theatre arts Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Cham- tion, the Westfield Rotary, the Felix Mendelssohn’s Prelude and education. Membership in the club is Wednesday, July 18, at 11 a.m. and programming for young audiences. ber Music program at Cherry Hill Westfield Recreation Department and Fugue in d minor, Op. 37, No. 3. open to anyone who in interested in Little Red Riding Hood plays on Standard tickets for both perfor- High School East in Cherry Hill, N.J. the Town of Westfield. Westfield Drude Sparre Roessler, mezzo-so- music. Those wishing information Wednesday, July 25, at 11 a.m. in mances are $15, with group rates avail- He has also served as the conduc- Community Band’s spring concert prano, will be joined by clarinetist about membership in the Musical the Wilkins Theatre. able for parties of 20 or more. Wilkins tor of the Princeton University Wind and debut of “Sinfonia No. 4” will Robert Romano and pianist Ron Club of Westfield as a performer or “Stone Soup is a familiar brew of Theatre is located on the Kean Univer- Ensemble. Groups under his lead have take place on Sunday, April 29, at 3 Thayer to perform Franz Schubert’s an associate member may call the favorite tales from around the world sity campus at 1000 Morris Avenue, toured Europe and performed at pres- p.m. at Westfield High School, 550 charming piece “The Shepherd on membership chairman at (908) 232- that will delight audiences from all Union. For further information visit tigious venues such as Carnegie Hall. Dorian Road, Westfield. the Rock,” Op. 129. This work, one 2173. walks of life, at all ages,” said Ruth www.kean.edu/premierestages or call Mr. Yurko is a composer in high de- For more information, visit Fost, the co-founder and artistic di- Kean Stage box office at (908) 737- mand. In addition to composing www.westfieldcommunityband.com Delaware Train Show and April Fools rector of Pushcart Players. “It’s a 7469. For group sales contact Paul “Sinfonia No. 4” for the Westfield or contact charming, well-seasoned blend of Whelihan, audience services director Community Band, upcoming com- [email protected]. Toy Show Set for April 21, 22 folk tales that emphasize the joy of at (908) 737-4077 or reading.” Dynamic, participatory [email protected]. NEW CASTLE, Del. — On Satur- tables of collectible and antique toys and filled with zesty entertainment, Admission and parking for the Pre- Correia and Egge to Perform at Union day, April 21, the fourth annual Dela- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is Stone Soup is on the gourmet menu miere spring readings is free. Please ware Train Show will take place from $4; $10 for early buyers 9 a.m. admis- list of “not to be missed” family call (908) 737-4092 for more informa- County Performing Arts Center 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nur Shrine sion. Children under the age of 12 are audiences everywhere. tion or visit www.kean.edu/ RAHWAY – Union County Per- Located in the heart of the Center, Rt. 13/198 South Dupont High- free for both shows, food from Big “In this fast paced, frenetic world, premierestages. Reservations are rec- forming Arts Center (UC PAC) will Rahway Arts District, Union County way, New Castle, Del. The show will Dan’s Gourmet Deli, free parking. isn’t it comforting to know that some ommended. host two intimate live concerts this Performing Arts Center is within feature 140 plus tables of trains, ac- These events are rain or shine events. things never change?” posed Fost Premiere Stages offers affordable month in The Loft at the UC PAC. walking distance of the Rahway cessories, slot cars, and some toys. For information on attending or when asked about Little Red Riding prices, air-conditioned facilities and free Amy Correia will perform on Sat- New Jersey Transit train station. Admission is $3; $10 for early buy- participating in this show or others, Hood. “One of them is the joy and parking close to the theatre. Premiere urday, April 14, at 8 p.m. and folk Parking is available downtown at ers with an 8 a.m. admission. Two-day visit www.toyshows.org or call (856) enchantment of stories that begin Stages provides free or discounted tick- troubadour, Ana Egge, will perform the Rahway Parking Garage. passes will be available. 302-3606 Venders leave name, mail- with ‘Once upon a time.’ The time- ets to patrons with disabilities. All Pre- in on Saturday, April. 21, at 8 p.m. The Union County Performing On Sunday, April 22, the April Fools ing address, email address, as well as less tales of Princess and the Pea, miere Stages facilities are fully acces- Tickets are on sale now at $25 Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Toy Show moves in with over 175 what show you want to attend. The Emperor’s New Clothes, Red sible spaces. Please call for a list of (prices include all fees); call the corporation operating in the his- Riding Hood and All’s Well That sign-interpreted, audio-described or UC PAC box office at (732) 499- toric Rahway Theatre, originally POPCORN™ Ends Well are dressed with a twinkle, open-captioned performances. 8226, or visit www.ucpac.org. built in 1928. With 1,300 seats, the a grin and a contemporary spin in Assistive listening devices and large The Loft at the Union County Union County PAC is one of the this enchanting production.” print programs are available at all times. PAC is an intimate space that offers largest theatres in Union County. “The Hunger Games” Pushcart Players is an award-win- Publications are available with ad- an extraordinary opportunity to ex- The Arts Center provides barrier- ning professional theatre and arts- vanced notice in alternate formats. perience music and theatre. This free access and seating for patrons Feeds on the Frenzy season the Union County PAC wel- upon request. Programming is made 3 popcorns comes Split Level Concerts pre- possible in part by funds from the Theater Program for Children with senting a series of live concerts by New Jersey State Council on the One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent independent artist in The Loft at the Arts/Department of State, a Partner By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER stuff. Think about what you’re really Autism and Related Disabilities Union County PAC. Experience live Agency of the National Endowment Film Critic doing when you eagerly bite into the UNION COUNTY – As part of munity activities. concerts in The Loft where you are for the Arts and by funds from the I’m baffled. I have followed juice-spurting, textural, life sustain- his initiatives for 2012, Union The series of three performances practically on stage with the music. National Endowment for the Arts. Linsanity with rapt joy, agonized over ing warmth of a thick steak, bone-in County Freeholder Chairman includes “Tom Chapin and Friends” where Messrs. Manning and Tebow of course. Well, until we evolve out of Alexander Mirabella today an- on June 10, Little Red Riding Hood would buy their next split levels, and it, we’ll just keep knocking each other nounced the creation of the new and Other Stories presented by NJPAC, NJYT Host Auditions was plum torn up when the over the head for fun. Sensory Friendly Theater series of Pushcart Players on October 7, and Kardashian-Humphries nuptials fell For all the gizmos and gadgetry performances specially designed for Pinocchio presented by the New apart. How then, I ask, did “The Hun- attending the much ballyhooed children with autism and related Jersey Ballet on November 4. All For Smokey Joe’s Café ger Games” phenomenon, now a the- games, it’s not very complicated. Kill disabilities at the Union County Per- shows begin at 2 p.m. NEWARK – The New Jersey Per- formers must sing a song by Jerry ater-packing film by Gary Ross, to- or be killed. And, just like it was back forming Arts Center in Rahway. Part of the cost of the series has forming Arts Center (NJPAC) and Leiber and Mike Stoller, preferably tally fly under my radar? in the Roman Coliseum, being a fan Expanding public recreation op- been offset with County funding, the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT) from the Smokey Joe’s Café score. I must remind myself to get an app of a blood sport hasn’t changed. Glued portunities for children with autism helping to keep the price of admis- are seeking singers, actors and danc- Bring appropriate sheet music in the to keep me apprised of popular cul- to TV screens throughout the realm, and other disabilities is one of the sion affordable. All seats are $8 per ers ages 15-23 to audition for their correct key, a photo and a resume. ture, just in case I get an iPhone. But folks root for their homies in this Freeholder Chairman’s 2012 “Put- person. annual summer musical collabora- The Smokey Joe’s Café score will be happily, in the meantime, no harm dastardliest of reality shows. Natu- ting People First” initiatives. The Union County Performing tion. This year’s production will be available at auditions. Female per- done. Now all caught up, I’m pleased rally, we have our favorite. The new series, which begins on Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) the hit-packed Smokey Joe’s Café. It formers should be able to belt to an E to report that everything’s up to date Essentially the Jeanne d’Arc of the Sunday, June 10, with “Tom Chapin corporation operating in the his- will play in the Alexander Kasser above C. in the fictitiously fascistic, dismal tale and nobody’s political pawn, by and Friends,” is designed accord- toric Rahway Theatre. Conveniently Theater at Montclair State Univer- New Jersey Youth Theatre, for- future. Which means it’s basically gum, not if she can help it, Katniss ing to guidelines that help to reduce located in downtown Rahway at sity from July 18 through 22 and in merly known as the Westfield Young just the same. As Yogi might say, “It’s Everdeen is exquisitely realized by disturbances for youngsters who ex- 1601 Irving Street, this historic the Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Artists Cooperative Theatre, is one of ‘1984’ all over again.” Jennifer Lawrence. Pleasing our ro- perience heightened sensory sensi- landmark is the cornerstone of the Performing Arts Center from July 26 the most celebrated youth theater It’s also “A Brave New World,” mantic sense, she is poor but beauti- tivity. The Performing Arts Center Rahway Arts District. The theater -29. companies in New Jersey, enabling “Fahrenheit 451,” and “THX 1138” ful, good to her widowed mom and, is committed to a creating a judg- is a beautifully restored 1920s era Open call auditions for dancers young artists to receive the highest all “Rollerballed” up into one, with a after my big sis, the best older sibling ment-free zone with plenty of former vaudeville house and movie will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. on caliber, professional level theatrical dabbing of the myths, lest the Olym- in all the realm. Which is actually trained specialists who understand palace owned by the County of Saturday, April 14, at NJPAC’s Cen- experience and education possible. pian Gods feel neglected. Like Mark why she has come to this fate. autism and similar disabilities. Union and managed by the non- ter for Arts Education. Open call au- Performers learn firsthand about Twain said, steal from one and they You see, nuttily decadent Effie Trin- Paper Mill Playhouse and the profit Union County Performing ditions for singer/actors will be held musical theater by participating in a scream plagiarism; steal from a bunch ket (Elizabeth Banks), the amalgam Children’s Specialized Hospital Arts Center. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, full-scale, professional level produc- and it’s called research. Author/co- of Lady Gaga, Marie Antoinette and also assisted in making the pro- For information on the Sensory April 14, at NJPAC’s Center for Arts tion. screenwriter Suzanne Collins shows Bette Davis’s Baby Jane who picks gram possible. Friendly Theater series visit the Sen- Education. Dance callbacks will start The NJPAC/New Jersey Youth The- good taste in her sources. the participants’ names from a bowl, To design the series, Union sory Friendly Theater web page or at 6 p.m. on April 14 and final call- atre Summer Musical Program is Truth is, the new gang peddling initially draws Primrose Everdeen. County worked with Autism call the UC PAC box office, (732) backs will be held by appointment on made possible in part by McCrane this pessimistic but vital cautionary But Katniss won’t have it…not her Friendly Spaces, LLC an organiza- 499-8226. Information on all events Saturday, April 21, both at the Center Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge about the evil wiles of autocracy has little sister, and offers herself up to tion that helps people with autism and activities at UC PAC visit for Arts Education. Foundation, Provident Bank, the New paid attention. An umpteenth permu- the ritual instead. Hooray! A volun- and their families partake in com- ucpac.org. Rehearsals for the show will be Jersey State Council on the Arts/De- tation, conceived long after a scary teer. Tributes, they call ‘em. held on weekends and Monday eve- partment of State, a Partner Agency portion of George Orwell’s prophecy The powers that be like that. Easily nings between Saturday, May 19, and of the National Endowment for the has already become a part of our misconstrued as patriotism and con- Friday, June 8; six days a week from Arts, Lillian P. Schenck Fund, Ya- sociopolitical woodwork, it mightily currence with the Reich, it also in- National Poetry Month 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Monday, hoo! Employee Foundation and the hones its message for yet another, jects the masses with a more opiatic June 18, and Monday, July 9. “Tech” Westfield Foundation. hopefully receptive, generation. drama. The better to subjugate you, week will start July 9. Rehearsals at www.njyouththeatre.org. It’s a darn solid production, too, my dear. Joining Katniss in the lav- Celebration in Fanwood the Lackland Performing Arts Center New Jersey Performing Arts Cen- benefiting from some fine perfor- ish, pre-games ceremony at the Capi- FANWOOD – The Carriage House collection of poems entitled “Mo- will take place Tuesday, July 24. ter (NJPAC), located in downtown mances and an astute, eye-dazzling tol is her male counterpart and un- Poetry Series invites the public to mentum” (CavanKerry Press). An Smokey Joe’s Café features the clas- Newark, New Jersey, is the sixth larg- use of the technological magic now likely romantic interest, Peeta attend its annual National Poetry artist as well as a poet, her book of sic hits of Jerry Leiber and Mike est performing arts center in the available to filmmakers. So welcome Mallark, well acted by Josh Month celebration on Tuesday, April cartoons, “Just Kidding” (Avocet Stoller. The score includes 40 of the United States. As New Jersey’s Town to Panem, a country ruled by one Hutcherson. 17, at 8 p.m. in the Kuran Arts Center Press), takes a humorous look at child- greatest rock and roll songs ever re- Square, NJPAC brings diverse com- dictatorial party, formed after a sto- Once the ingredients are as- on Watson Road, off North Martine hood through the eyes of a poet. Ms. corded, including “Stand By Me,” munities together, providing access ried, but never really explained, ho- sembled, what follows is a vigor- Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood Bor- Doty is a Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- “On Broadway,” “Spanish Harlem” to all and showcasing the State’s and locaust. Just in time, we’re ushered in ously engaging primer on exactly ough Hall (GPS use 75 N. Martine dation poet and also is a public school and “I’m a Woman.” the world’s best artists while acting on the eve of the Hunger Games. what to emulate if you wish to make Avenue). The free event will feature teacher. She is the recipient of an Sets, props and wardrobe opera- as a leading catalyst in the revitaliza- A cruelty wrought by the ruling a killing in the teen entertainment distinguished poets Renée Ashley and Academy of American Poets Prize, a tions, onstage and backstage, will be tion of its home city. elite for various despotic reasons, not market. Into a large, colorful land- Catherine Doty, followed by an open Marjorie J. Wilson Award, and fel- in the hands of professionals assisted Through its extensive Arts Educa- the least of which is to remind the scape, put equal parts love, action, mic reading. lowships from the National Endow- by young technical interns in each tion programs, NJPAC is shaping the proletariat that they are powerless and altruism. To that, add a big smat- Renée Ashley is the author of four ment for the Arts, the New Jersey area. The actors, musicians and tech- next generation of artists and arts scum, there is aberrant comfort in tering of hope (y’know, the kids are books of poetry, two chapbooks, and State Council on the Arts and the nical interns will come from across enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted over knowing that tyrannical regimes sure we will glom all the Social Secu- a novel. She is poetry editor of The New York Foundation for the Arts. the Metro-area and participate free of six million visitors (more than one haven’t really developed any new rity). Literary Review and she is on the Established by the Academy of charge in this unique project. Past million children) since opening its sadisms. Panem is taken from the Separating this film from less wor- faculty of Fairleigh Dickinson American Poets in 1996, National NJPAC/NJYT Summer Musical pro- doors in 1997, and nurtures mean- Roman expression, “panem et thy grasps at the box office brass ring, University’s two low-residency Poetry Month is celebrated every ductions include last year’s Kiss Me, ingful and lasting relationships with circenses.” That’s bread and circus to director Gary Ross expertly electri- graduate programs. Her awards in- April. Publishers, booksellers, liter- Kate; Sweeney Todd: The Demon Bar- each of its constituents. Visit us. fies the formula with inspired cast- clude a Pushcart Prize, a Kenyon ary organizations, libraries, schools ber of Fleet Street, Ragtime: The Mu- www.njpac.org for more information. The games are just like our Super ing, fine pacing and a good feel for Review Award for Literary Excel- and poets around the United States sical (both productions named by Programming has been made pos- Bowl. Except, whereas we gorge our- the original material. But more im- lence, the Charles Angoff Award, an celebrate poetry and its vital place in Peter Filichia of The Star Ledger as sible in part by funds from the New selves to death, the two youngsters portant yet, in a market force-fed American Literary Review Poetry American culture. New Jersey’s “Best Musical Reviv- Jersey State Council on the Arts/De- picked from each of twelve districts with a lot of empty, processed junk, Prize, the Chelsea Poetry Award, and The April 17 reading in Fanwood als”; in 2009 and 2006) as well as partment of State, a Partner Agency are soon facing starvation and 23-to- “The Hunger Games” serves up big the Robert H. Winner Award and the is free and open to the public. An productions of Midnight Madness, of the National Endowment for the 1 odds they’ll be killed by their peers smart helpings of food for thought. Ruth Lake Memorial Award from the open mic reading will follow the fea- 1776, Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Arts, by funds from the National En- in a fight-until-the-death contest of … Poetry Society of America. She has tured performance. Seating is lim- West Side Story (recipient of the 2003 dowment for the Arts, and by Dis- survival. It’s nasty stuff, and prob- “The Hunger Games,” rated PG- received fellowships in both poetry ited, so be sure to arrive early. For Music Theatre International “Award cover Jersey Arts. ably telling that our muckraking must 13, is a Lionsgate release directed by and prose from the New Jersey State more information call (908) 889-7223 of Excellence”), South Pacific, Once NJPAC is a wheelchair accessible sink to such dire depths. Gary Ross and stars Jennifer Council on the Arts and a fellowship or (908) 889-5298. On This Island, Brigadoon, Oliver! facility and provides assistive ser- Sadder yet, because all that vesti- Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and in poetry from the National Endow- For online directions and informa- and Carousel. vices for patrons with disabilities. gial flotsam still floats around in our Stanley Tucci. Running time: 142 ment for the Arts. tion, visit Musical theater performers ages For more information, call (888) GO- albeit enlarged brains, we like this minutes Catherine Doty is the author of a carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. 15- 22 are invited to audition. Per- NJPAC. Page 20 Thursday, April 5, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WSO Announces 29th Anniversary Gala Sponsors WESTFIELD – The Board of a private yacht, premium ticket pack- Westfield Symphony Orchestra and ages for Giants football and Rangers its Friends’ group will be celebrating hockey games, eclectic New York the role the arts play in the daily life dining, and, of course, the traditional of the community with its annual opportunity to take Maestro David Paintings and Textiles by gala under the theme, “Simple Gifts!” Wroe’s baton and conduct the on the evening of Saturday, April 28, Westfield Symphony. at Echo Lake Country Club. A silent auction of items donated Strom on Exhibit at Gallery In making the announcement ear- by over 70 local retailers, restaurants ELIZABETH – The Union County lier this week, Mark Fleder, Presi- and businesses has also been put to- Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased dent of the WSO Board of Trustees, gether. The Silent Auction will run to present an exhibit of paintings and also shared the news that Mercedes throughout the evening, which will textile designs by Cranford artist Dianna Benz dealer Ray Catena of Union culminate in the drawing of the win- Strom in the gallery space at the Union will be the Gala sponsor for this year’s ners for the 50-50 cash raffle. Raffle County Office of Cultural and Heritage activities which will include a cock- tickets may be purchased at the Sym- Affairs, located at 633 Pearl Street in tail reception, gourmet dinner and phony office and winners need not be Elizabeth. A selection of her work en- dancing to a 10 piece band as well as present to claim a prize. titled “Floral Impressions” is on dis- live and silent auctions. In his statement, Mr. Fleder also play at the Pearl Street Gallery until “We are thrilled and honored to be acknowledged the outstanding gen- June 1. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to associated with such a crucial erosity of corporate sponsors PNC 4:30 p.m. weekdays. fundraising event,” remarked Sue Wealth Management and Fragomen, Ms. Strom earned a Bachelor of Hengstler, Financial Controller for Del Rey, Bersen and Loewy, LLP Science degree in Textiles and Ray Catena of Union. “There are commenting, “The arts are again tak- Clothing from the University of very few suburban towns across ing a fiscal hit this year and it is New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Concert Band Delaware. She has 13 years of ex- America with an orchestra of this essential that we rally to fill the gap in perience in the fashion industry as caliber. We have been constantly public funding in order to continue assistant director of color and print dazzled over the years by its perfor- the WSO tradition of live music within NJWA Concert Band to Play At design for a major textile company, mances and we are delighted to help our community. Allied Chemical, and as a fabric ensure that Westfield and the sur- Invitations and raffle tickets have Temple Emanu-El stylist at Dan River, both in New IRISES...Cranford artist Dianna Strom rounding community will have ac- been mailed to WSO subscribers and WESTFIELD — On Sunday, tial Polonaise” by John Philip York City. Ms. Stom has studied art will display “Irises,” above, as part of cess to this fine music for many years supporters, but attendance, which is April 22, at 3 p.m., the New Jersey Sousa. Sousa wrote this piece at the her collection entitled “Floral Impres- with Rosemary Gatto in Cranford, sions” on display at the Pearl Street to come,” added John Weber, Ray capped at 200 due to space constraints, Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) request of President Chester Arthur Lito David and Fernando Catague Gallery until June 1. Gallery hours are Catena Sales and Leasing Represen- is open to the public. Concert Band under the direction as a replacement for “Hail to the at the Visual Arts Center in Sum- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. tative. To learn more about Westfield Sym- of conductor Howard Toplansky Chief” which President Arthur did mit, and with Carolyn Herbert at In addition to a 50/50 cash raffle, phony Orchestra or to purchase tick- will perform a spring concert at not like. Union County College. artwear at juried craft shows in- there will be an array of unique items ets for the gala, which may be ob- Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad For further information about the For the past 15 years, Ms. Strom cluding the Pierro Gallery in South and experiences for auction. Some of tained on a first-come first-served Street in Westfield. This is the fourth concert or to learn how to become a has run a home decorating business Orange, and the 2003 Millburn Art the items to be auctioned during the basis, the public is invited to go to of a five concert series for the 2011- member of the NJWA Concert Band, creating custom pillow designs and Association Fall Craft Show. Dianna evening by Assemblyman Jon www.westfieldsymphony.org or to 2012 concert season. The event is call (908) 789-9696 or e-mail at floral watercolor paintings. She also also sold her artwear at the 2001 Bramnick include get-away packages call the WSO office at (908) 232- open to the public and admission is [email protected]. creates and sells custom fabric Trunk Show at Henri Bendels in to exotic locations, a day cruise aboard 9400 on weekdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 per person. New York City, and has shown at “We are delighted to be invited the Cranford Artist Open Studio back to play at Temple Emanu-El. Tour and the Visual Arts Center of Our musical selections are geared New Jersey Member Show. to please a variety of musical tastes In 2009, she won first place (tex- and range from Renaissance to Rag- tile design) and in 2011 a third time favorites,” stated Toplansky. place prize (watercolor painting) in “Lustspiel” Overture by Keler-Bela, the National Arts Program Exhibit Highlights from “My Fair Lady” by and Contest for Union County Em- Frederick Loewe, and “Prelude and ployees and Their Families. Her Fugue in g minor” by Bach will be husband, Dr. B. Ivan Strom, is a featured on this program. Professor of Astronomy at Union The concert will also offer “Palm County College in Cranford. Leaf Rag” by Scott Joplin and “Say Union County artists (whose it with Music” by Irving Berlin. works can be hung on a wall) inter- Several fine marches will also be ested in exhibiting in the gallery performed on this program, which space are welcome to apply. For include “Royal Welch Fusiliers” by more information about the Pearl John Philip Sousa, “On the Road to Street Gallery or other programs, Victories” by Boris Kozhevnikov please contact the Union County and “Vintage March” by Russian Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- composer I. Chernetsky. FLOWER POWER...The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will fairs, 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth NJ GALA SPONSORS…Ray Catena of Union will sponsor the Westfield Symphony Rounding out this concert will be present an exhibit of paintings and textile designs by Cranford artist Dianna 07202. Free on-site parking is avail- Orchestra (WSO) annual fundraising gala on Saturday, April 28, at Echo Lake “American Rose Waltz” by Victor Strom. A selection of her work entitled “Floral Impressions” is on display at the able. Telephone (908) 558-2550. Country Club. Pictured, left to right, are: George Wilkening, Ray Catena Herbert, “Shadow of Your Smile” Pearl Street Gallery until June 1. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NJ Relay users can dial 711 or e- General Manager; Maestro David Wroe, WSO Music Director; Sue Hengstler, by Johnny Mandel and “Presiden- weekdays. mail [email protected]. Ray Catena Controller and John Weber, Ray Catena Sales and Leasing Agent.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN the goalkeeper position, espe- graduated our goaltender, so we both guys better,” Coach Reinoso Kutzer. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cially since junior Jack Davis has have had a search on for his said. “That’s our work in progress. With the sport gaining popular- been recovering from a broken replacement, and I think we’ve The midfield seems to be of Our midfield and goaltending is ity, this year’s Cranford High leg. got a pretty good one in Wills some concern, but there are a our most untested. They have to School boys lacrosse team ex- “We’ve got all of those defend- Roman. Jack Davis had a broken few veterans returning, led by work hard in order to get to the pects an increased level of comers back. Unfortunately, we leg through most of pre-season. senior Jonathan Rubin. Seniors level of our defense and our at- petition at the county and divi- tack. We didn’t lose anybody on sion levels. defense and we graduated only “All of our local rivals are always one attackman. The midfielders tough. Johnson, Westfield! Those have to really buy in and really two games should be wars. Scotch work hard if we are able to be Plains is ever improving, and they successful this year,” Coach really want to get a good victory Reinoso said. against us. The conference is even The attack force consists of jun- stronger. They brought in ior three-year starter and three- Morristown. You have a very sport athlete, Tom Fitzgerald, strong Millburn team, a very strong senior Andrew DeLuca and junior St. Peter’s team, and very strong Dan Murphy. Rubin will also be a Montclair Kimberly team that is threat from the midfield. Most the defending champion of the teams will be keying on division. So it’s very strong top to Fitzgerald. bottom. I expect it to be a dog- “We are looking for even more fight in the county and also in the from Tom. He did a great job his Waterman Division,” Cougar Head first two years. Now he’s got a lot Coach Al Reinoso said. of varsity experience under his What can keep all teams in the belt. He’s been working hard in dogfights is a strong defense. the off-season. He fought off “That was the case last year. some nagging injuries during his We built up our defense, and soccer and hockey seasons. He most of our success was gener- had a nice preseason, really dis- ated out of our strong tributing the ball more. He is goaltending, strong defensive seeing the field better,” Coach play and good face-off play. A lot Reinoso said. of possessions come from that. But opposing teams should not That’s going to be our formula, neglect Murphy and DeLuca. hopefully, this year,” Coach “We got a nice pleasant sur- Reinoso said. prise with the advancement of The Cougars have a veteran Dan, a big tall strong lefty, and defensive crew with senior Alex Andrew has rounded into a nice Fries and juniors Jon Dinsmore attackman. Each guy does a little and Jack Nunziata, and with se- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times something different, and that’s nior Owen Dingelstedt as the first READY FOR THE DOGFIGHT…The Cougar senior boys lacrosse team is ready for action. Pictured, left to right, are: what the challenge is right now, defender off the bench. Sopho- front row; Matt Bowman, Jonathan Rubin and Andrew DeLuca; back row, Alex Fries, Owen Dingelstedt, Dan Weber trying to blend those ingredi- more Wills Roman has acquired and Glen Cook. See story in The Westfield Leader newspaper on page 16. ents,” Coach Reinoso said. The Cougars jumped into the He’s just getting back with the Matt Bowman and Glen Cook, fire immediately when they faced See & Subscribe at team now. We are hoping he can and junior Stefan Fedorchak will the Westfield Blue Devils on April BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo get to 100 percent then we can be in the midfield. Junior Joe 2 then hosted St. Peter’s Prep on have healthy competition to get Vicci will take the face-offs. Se- April 4. The Cougars will travel to Submit commentary and items for publishing. nior Dan Weber will be the long- Scotch Plains this Saturday to Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste stick middie. Other middies are face an improved Raider squad junior Shane Albrecht and Cam at 11 a.m. Page S-2 Thursday, April 5, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary MORENO, SIRAGUSA, BAGNIEWSKI WILL BOOST OFFENSE, PROVIDE STRONG DEFENSE Softball Lady Cougars Shift Several Defensive Positions

By DAVID B. CORBIN with in the county,” Coach Bruno colossal home run against Roselle has a little bit more to learn, but going to be the strength of our Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times said. Park in the Union County Tourna- she does things correctly,” Coach team, other than pitching and Several shifts in defensive po- The left-handed hitting ment quarterfinals last year. Bruno said. behind the plate. Outfield is a sitions have taken place this pre- Siragusa was also very danger- “Steph has the potential to be Senior Emily Snyder has re- work in progress.” season with the Cranford High ous at the plate. an outstanding player. She has turned to play leftfield, and se- Several underclassmen have School softball team, but one “Julie is a pleasure to watch to believe in her ability to be that nior Izzy Acton, a standout on been vying for the outfield posi- thing for sure, the Cougars will play. As a softball coach, she is special person. She has shown the girls volleyball team, will play tions. Sophomore Kerry have a very talented veteran your consummate softball player. that so far in the pre-season first base. Wischusen will cover centerfield, behind the plate and another on She is a very good hitter. If she games. She is hitting that ball “Izzy played for us as a fresh- and sophomore Jessica Casale the mound. weren’t pitching, she would be very well. She’s in the number 4 man. She was outstanding and will cover right field. Juniors Sara “We have some returning start- the best outfielder in the county. spot. She’s going to get up and then decided that her first pas- LoBue and Julie Schott will work ers, except most of the kids are Having college experience, if I there’s going to be a lot of run- sion was volleyball. That’s un- the outfield also. Sophomore playing new positions. We moved were to recruit her, she could ners on in front of her,” Coach derstandable! She’s an excellent Victoria Mettlin will be a utility our third baseman to short, and play outfield on most teams in Bruno said. volleyball player. I invited her to player. we have a new third baseman in the country,” Coach Bruno said. Sophomore Allison Verrelli, who come back, and she has been Presently, Siragusa is expected [sophomore] Maggie McKay. The Senior Stephanie Bagniewski started at third base last year, doing a great job,” Coach Bruno to be the leadoff hitter with constant for us is Melissa Moreno has returned to play second base. has shifted to shortstop. said. Snyder batting second. Moreno behind the plate. This will be her She is also strong with the metal “Allison has excellent ability. Defensively, Coach Bruno said, and Bagniewski will bat in the 3- fourth year. And on the mound stick, and she proved it with a We moved her to shortstop. She “I am pretty sure the infield is 4 spots, possibly followed by for her third season is Julie Verrelli, Acton, juniors Jenna Siragusa. Those are our two See story and photos on page 15 Goeller or Jessica Rediger, mainstays,” Cougar Head Coach Wischusen and Casale. Bob Bruno said. In The Westfield Leader newspaper “Everything is going to go Last year, Moreno, an All- through Julie and Melissa. Julie is County selection, was as solid as going to be the catalyst, and could be behind the plate. Melissa has that big bopper kind “She has been a godsend for of thing, and Stephanie has to do four years. If she wasn’t the best her thing. Jessica Casale has catcher in the county, she was excellent speed, so she will be always in the top two or three. adding a different dimension,” She has worked hard all sum- Coach Bruno said. mer, and we expect her to have The Cougars opened there sea- an exceptional senior season. She son against Linden on April 3 and has been accepted to Ramapo will host Union today, Thursday, College, and she will continue April 5, at 4 p.m. playing softball,” Coach Bruno said. Please Support Siragusa, a junior, had been the Cougars’ ace pitcher since her freshman season, but last Cranford High School year she injured her hip towards Sports Programs the end of the season, which really tossed a wrench in their postseason. “That was a major injury for us, considering how dominant she is. She is getting stronger every Go day. She had a great outing in Cougars! our scrimmage against David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Woodbridge. Struck out eight STRONG DEFENSE AND GOOD POWER…Pictured, left to right, are: Melissa Moreno, Julie Siragusa, Emily Snyder kids! When she’s healthy, she is and Allie Verrelli, who are expected to supply strong defense and good offensive punch for the Cougar softball team. Go and See a Game! going to be someone to contend Page S-3 Thursday, April 5, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GREEN, McGUIRE LEAD JUMPS; HOWARD DISTANCE; LYNCH IS STRONG IN POLE VAULT Cougar Track Boys Feel They Are Loaded with Experience By DAVID B. CORBIN Drexler said. indoors and Reggie outdoors. O’Shaughnessy and seniors TJ 1,600. That group may also com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Cougar boys placed sev- Adham is only an inch behind Nichols and JD Foye will shove pete in the 4x400. Witwick and Huge numbers of personnel and enth at the North Jersey, Group Reggie’s best jump outdoors. the shot put. senior Dan VanOstenbridge are a large group of returning veter- 3, Section 2 Track & Field cham- Those two are competing to see We have experienced throwers expected to run the 400 hurdles. ans may push this year’s Cranford pionships last year but have more who is going to be the best in with Chris Witwick throwing the The Cougars have a host of High School boys track & field depth across the board and a school history in addition to see- javelin. Robbie Kessler is throw- additional seasoned athletes team along the road to a very pair of workhorses who have and ing who is going to be the best in ing multiple events. Rob competing in the distance events successful season. will excel in the jumping events the county,” Coach Drexler said. O’Shaughnessy is throwing mul- (1,600 & 3,200) with seniors Eli The Cougar boys may not have and some running events. Last At the UCT individual meet last tiple events. Nichols is leading us Howard and Tom Feeney, and in the shot put. So we have a lot sophomores Brendan Donovan of guys, who have already con- and Connor McMahon. tributed before, and they are “Our seniors are always led by doing a great job right now,” our distance guys with Eli Howard, Coach Drexler said. George El-Khoury, Paul Cassaro The Cougars also have a very and Tom Feeney. In addition, we strong pole vaulter in sophomore have great field events with Pat Lynch. Junior Mike Reggie Green, Adham McGuire. Helmstetter and sophomore Dan They are able to do just about Hannen will add depth to the any event that we put them in. I event. really think that we going to try Witwick, senior Carl Lieberman our best to make a run for the and sophomore Joe DaSilva will county relays. Last year, we compete in the 400, with seniors looked at it and said we got a George El-Khoury and Mike shot. This year, we are better Zanfardino, and sophomore Paul than we were last year,” Coach Cassero competing in the 800 and Drexler said.

See story and photos on page 16 In The Westfield Leader newspaper

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ABLE TO COMPETE IN ALL EVENTS…This season, the Cougar boys track team has a huge squad with plenty of experienced athletes who will be able to harvest points. made as big a blip on the radar year, senior Adham McGuire leapt year, McGuire placed sixth in the screen last year as the Cougar 42-7.75 and junior Reggie Green javelin with a toss of 144-4. girls have, but this season they soared 42-9.5 to place second at “Adham is one of our best jav- have a massive turnout of per- the Union County Relays. elin throwers in addition to the sonnel, including several athletes McGuire and Green may also fact that they are our best sprint- from the 2011 State Sectional be lining up to start the 100 and ers, so we can put them where Championship football team, to 200 meters, along with junior we want. They are definitely go- add to that experience. Evan Zoughy and sophomore ing to be the guys, who are going “I really do think we have a Jake Waleski. They may also com- to carry our team by doing four great team this year. We are pete in the high jump, and events each,” Coach Drexler said. loaded with experience. We have McGuire and Zoughy will com- Senior Chris Witwick and junior David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lots of seniors, in addition to pete in the long jump. Rob Kessler will also toss the COUGAR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK…Wills Roman, a sophomore and the have some great newcomers, “Reggie and Adham, right now, javelin. Kessler, sophomore Rob varsity lacrosse goalie, had an outstanding game in his first varsity game in the who are really contributing right are the two school record hold- O’Shaughnessy and senior Greg Cougars home opener on March 31. He had 12 saves, including a save with away,” Cougar Head Coach Kerry ers in the triple jump. Adham Miller will compete in the discus. under a minute left in the game to preserve the win. Page S-4 Thursday, April 5, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Rosary Altar Society Cranford/Garwood/Area News To Meet April 12 POLICE BLOTTER GARWOOD – St. Anne’s Rosary Altar Society will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thurs- Garwood Murphy, 27, of Garwood was ar- GW BOE Proposes $8.35 day, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Monday, March 5, Edward Free- rested after an investigation of a Knights of Columbus Hall, located man, 48, of Fanwood was ar- suspicious person inside Unami at 37 South Avenue in Garwood. rested and charged with leaving Park. Murphy was charged with Mil. Budget at 2-Percent Cap Park is available behind the build- the scene of an accident and possession of CDS and released ing on Willow Avenue. driving while intoxicated after an with a pending court date. President Christine Guerriero accident investigation on the 300 Monday, March 19, Yazmin Rios- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE trict for one of these services. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader will welcome all members and block of Spruce Avenue. Free- Valerio, 22, of Plainfield was ar- The contract between Garwood call for committee reports. Elec- man was released with a pending rested after a motor vehicle stop GARWOOD – The borough’s and Clark for Clark supplying tion of new officers for the 2012- court date. on the 400 block of South Av- board of education approved, by high-school education to 2013 Rosary year is scheduled Thursday, March 8, James enue. Rios-Valerio was charged a 6-0 tally on Thursday, a pro- Garwood students at the Arthur for this meeting. The program Palughi, 33, of Garwood was ar- with providing false information posed budget for the 2012-2013 L. Johnson High School totals will feature Judith Toma, who will rested after an investigation of a to a police officer and released school year totaling $8,349,831, $1,851,000 for 2012-2013, Ms. speak on Guardian Angels and burglary on the 500 block of with a pending court date. which includes a general fund of Murray said. the power of angels in one’s life. Spruce Avenue. Palughi was Monday, March 26, Joseph Gero, $7,682,554 and special revenues Only one resident attended the Refreshments will be served. A charged with burglary and re- 37, and Rosa Salazar, both of of $134,160, with $7,258,780 to budget hearing Thursday. trip to Atlantic City’s Showboat leased on $15,000 bail. Elizabeth, were arrested after an be raised in taxes. Taxes would “Balancing the budget by taking Casino is scheduled for Sunday, Thursday, March 8, Erin Hynes, investigation into the theft of scrap be increased 2 percent, repre- money from the capital fund is April 29. The next Rosary Sun- 28, of Westfield was arrested metal from a business on the 200 senting a hike of $146.39 for the horrendous,” resident Bruce day is May 6 and will be observed after an investigation of a suspi- block of North Avenue. Gero was average Garwood assessed home Paterson said. “I can see now why at the 8 a.m. Mass with recitation cious person at a residence on charged with trespassing, theft of $102,710. it was so easy.” of the Rosary at 7:40 a.m. in St. the 500 block of Spruce Avenue. and eluding police. Salazar was The district moved its election “We did say last year we were Anne’s Church. Hynes was charged with tres- charged with trespassing. Both to the November General Elec- going to do that for the next few passing and released with a pend- were released with pending court tion, which eliminates the public years,” Superintendent Teresa ing court date. dates. vote since the budget is at the 2- Quigley responded. Probitas Verus Honos Saturday, March 10, Ronald Tuesday, Thomas Maxwell, 25, percent state-imposed cap. The Sigl, 54, of Garwood was ar- of Westfield was arrested after a budget represents a $292,400 rested after police received a re- motor vehicle stop on the 200 increase over 2011-2012 with port of a shoplifter at a store on block of North Avenue. Maxwell the tax levy increasing by the 500 block of North Avenue. was charged with operating an $135,733. State aid totaled Sigl was charged with shoplifting unregistered vehicle, driving while $487,384, an increase of and released with a pending court suspended, failure to wear a $117,414 over last year. The date. seatbelt, operating an uninsured budget allows the district to main- Sunday, March 11, Arben vehicle and providing false infor- tain extra-curricular activities. Ismajli, 33, of Garwood was ar- mation to a police officer. He was The total debt service payment rested after a motor vehicle stop released with a pending court for this year is $533,117. on the 100 block of North Oak date. Board Business Administrator Street. Ismajli was charged with Janine Murray presented the bud- making a right turn on red, fail- get to the board and public. Ms. ure to exhibit documents, loud Please Support Murray said the total administra- muffler, uninsured vehicle, pos- tive cost is $172,860 below the session of a controlled danger- Cranford High School state permitted maximum. ous substance (CDS) and pos- Health services almost session of CDS in a motor ve- Sports Programs doubled over last year, by hicle. He was released with a $58,000, because the district pending court date. included salaries for one physi- Saturday, March 17, Ana Paget, cal therapist and one occupa- 63, of Westfield was arrested after tional therapist to keep special- an investigation into a motor ve- services students in-district for hicle crash on the 400 block of Go these services. Ms. Murray told Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader South Avenue. Paget was charged Cougars! The Westfield Leader that it EGG-TRAVAGANZA...Children race to collect plastic eggs at Garwood’s with DWI and released with a pend- could cost some $60,000 for Easter Egg Hunt held at the Little League fields on Sunday. In addition to ing court date. Go and See a Game! one student to go out-of-dis- prizes, there was a visit by the Easter Bunny. Sunday, March 18, Katharine