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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 19, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 08-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Union Members Ask County to Rescind Layoffs of Workers By PAUL J. PEYTON cant positions. security personnel at the juvenile de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Officials said the county initially tention center to practical nurses at ELIZABETH — Members of two was looking at laying off 200 of the Runnells Specialized Hospital. Union County unions told the Union county’s 2,800 employees, but that “I don’t think it is right,” he said. County Board of Chosen Freeholders retirements and not filling vacant He asked the county to consider fur- at last Wednesday’s board meeting positions helped reduce that number loughs and reduced work hours to not to layoff county workers as pro- of potential layoffs. reduce costs instead of cutting jobs. posed by the county manager. County Ed Lozinski, president of Council “The bottom line is the county should layoffs include 32 full-time and 55 8, the county’s largest employee union start cutting the fat and leave the meat seasonal workers, some at Oak Ridge with 875 members, asked the county because (that is) the workers.” golf course that the county plans to to rescind the layoffs. Council 8 in- Union County George Devanney close, and eliminate another 63 va- cludes everyone from engineers to said these proposals would not gener- ate the $5 million the county needs to find in payroll reductions. Mr. Lozinski said of the full-time layoffs, employees of Council 8 would include eight in engineering, two in human services and three in commu- nications. Mr. Devanney said if the county were unable to defer payments on pensions, as proposed by Governor Jon Corzine, the county would face an additional $4 million in spending cuts that would have to be made Courtesy of Dan Turitz through more layoffs and cuts in ser- CRUSHING WIND...Last Thursday’s wind storm caused havoc with trees throughout the area. About 10:30 a.m. last vices. Thursday, this healthy tree was twisted and snapped by the gale force wind. It fell onto the roof of the home at 601 Lenox Ed Zarnock, president of the Union Avenue in Westfield causing severe damage. No one was hurt. Police and Fire personnel roped off the area and Iller Tree County Labor Council of the AFL- Service cut it loose from the residence. CIO, called the layoffs a “human is- sue.” He said thousands of workers Towns Using Different Models to Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader are represented by the Labor Council “DO NOTHING”…A group of Westfield residents told The Westfield Leader that including Council 8 and the Commu- the school district should “do nothing” instead of redistricting 21 students from nication Workers of America (CWA). the Washington School to Edison Intermediate School. They had filed an OPRA “We are talking about jobs here,” request to view documents used by Superintendent of Schools Margaret Dolan in Mr. Zarnock told the freeholders. He Respond to Medical Service Calls basing her proposal to redistrict students. Pictured, at left, is Leader reporter By RAYNOR DENITZIO Christina Hinke and, at right, clockwise, is Lee Stoller and Josh Cantor. urged the county to form a job bank there were 10 new members who transferred to Central Communica- and retrain workers it lays off so that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader joined last month. Eight of these tions (Centcom) at Overlook Hospi- “you’re not putting them out in the WESTFIELD — Finding a way to members have volunteered for day- tal in Summit where medical dis- cold.” provide 24-hour medical emergency time shifts. According to Lieutenant patchers provide instructions. The Parents Say ‘Do Nothing;’ “I believe a budget is a worst case assistance is an issue faced by many Wanca, the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 6 police department remains on the line scenario [when it comes to layoffs],” municipalities. It is an issue further p.m. shifts are the hardest to staff. until the connection is made. Mr. Zarnock later told The Westfield complicated by the limitations of “I find that now our membership is “They [Centcom] have medical WF BOE - ‘It’s Not Right’ Leader. budgets and manpower. Local towns going up due to the rate of decline in people that are trained to give medi- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE gards to educating with higher num- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 employ different means to guarantee other departments because some other cal instruction,” Chief Domanowski For The Westfield Leader bers of students per class. the availability of around the clock towns are getting rid of their volun- said. WESTFIELD – A group of resi- Having class sizes on average of 25 Freeholders Schedule medical assistance. teers altogether,” Lieutenant Wanca Chief Domanowski said Fanwood dents filed an Open Public Records at Edison and Roosevelt makes sure In Westfield, when a resident calls said. utilizes Centcom because the train- Act (OPRA) request with the Westfield “education is equivalent at both Public Budget Meetings 911, regardless of the reason, police Other local towns have different ing for medical dispatch is both ex- school district to receive paperwork schools,” she said. ELIZABETH – The Union County department dispatchers field the call. methods of ensuring that 24-hour pensive and intensive. He also said related to the study involved in the “There is a balance that needs to Board of Chosen Freeholders Fiscal As first responders, police officers medical assistance is available to resi- because there is generally only one intermediate school redistricting five- reached,” and that is 250 students per Affairs Committee has scheduled are immediately dispatched to emer- dents. Scotch Plains, which has a dispatcher on duty, providing medi- year plan. The board of education grade, she continued. “It is not per- meetings to discuss the proposed gency medical calls. The next option volunteer fire department but a paid cal instructions would inhibit their moved on first reading, after an 8-1 fect. Over time, that goal is reached.” $449.3-million budget. The meetings is to contact the Westfield Volunteer fire chief, recently approved an ar- ability to respond to other calls. vote at a February 3 meeting, a plan According to Ms. Dolan’s redis- are open to the public and will be held Rescue Squad. Police Chief John rangement with the private company “The only reason we don’t do the calling for the redistricting of some of tricting presentation, without redis- in the Freeholder Conference Room, Parizeau said that if the rescue squad Atlantic Ambulance to respond to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Washington Elementary School stu- tricting over the next five years, the 6th floor of the administration build- is unavailable for any reason, then the medical calls in the event the dents starting in the fall of 2009. average number of sixth grade stu- ing in Elizabeth. Westfield Fire Department is the sec- township’s volunteer rescue squad is Garwood: NJEA ‘Out Westfield residents Lee Stoller, Josh dents in Roosevelt would be 271, On Saturday, February 21, the depart- ondary option. unavailable. Cantor and Megan Leary spoke to The compared to 241 at Edison, and if ment of parks and community renewal “I would bet that 90 percent of the Municipal Manager Michael Of Touch With Reality’ Westfield Leader about their concerns redistricting occurs, this split will will appear before the panel at 9 a.m. time, that almost all the calls are Capabianco said the company would By RAYNOR DENITZIO and said the school district should “do change to 245 at Roosevelt compared followed by the prosecutor’s office at 10 police and then rescue squad,” Chief not charge the township for its ser- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nothing” about the increased enroll- to 265 at Edison. a.m., the surrogate’s office at 11 a.m. and Parizeau said. The remaining 10 per- vices, but instead bill the patients GARWOOD —Following a closed ment at the intermediate level. Mr. Stoller, Mr. Cantor and Ms. the county clerk at 11:30 a.m. cent the fire department would pick directly. executive session on Tuesday night, They said the board’s decision to Leary said a cost-neutral and environ- The human services department up, he said. “Basically it’s a back-up as part of the Garwood Board of Education approve the plan was “arbitrary” be- mentally friendly redistricting plan will present their budget at 5:30 p.m. Fire Chief Dan Kelly said the the mutual aid system,” Mr. (BOE) voted to approve a memoran- cause members “only looked at one could have been looked at, but one was followed by the department of cor- Westfield Fire Department began as- Capabianco said. dum of agreement and salary guide area.” They said Superintendent of not presented; specifically, one could rections at 6:30 p.m., the department sisting the rescue squad on emer- Although he said that medical calls between the board and the Garwood Schools Margaret Dolan should have have considered redistricting students of public safety at 7 p.m., the county gency calls in 2001. The way in which have increased recently in the town- Education Association (GEA) on a presented the board as a whole with from Franklin Elementary School who sheriff at 7:30 p.m. and the office of the department responds varies from ship, Scotch Plains Police Detective new contract for the borough’s teach- alternative plans at the public meet- are in walking distance – less than two county counsel at 8 p.m. call to call. If the rescue squad is on Lieutenant Brian Donnelly said the ers. ings. They also felt that board mem- miles – to Edison. They said those On Wednesday, March 4, the engi- another call or returning from a call, contract with Atlantic Ambulance was The terms of the agreement, which bers “were confused by the numbers” children would more than likely cross neering and public works department the fire department may respond in not in response to any particular inci- will be in effect from July 1, 2008 after Ms. Dolan clarified recently that North and South Avenues over the will be before the committee at 5:30 their vehicles or meet the squad at the dent, but rather as a fail-safe for medi- until June 30, 2011, call for a 4.5 21 students, not 33 as previously stated, bridge at Tuttle Parkway, then head p.m. with the finance department fol- scene. In some cases, the department cal emergencies. percent increase over the 2007-2008 would be redistricted to Edison this east on South Avenue before heading lowing at 6:30 p.m., Runnells Spe- may also send a member to the scene, “It wasn’t an issue that we were base pay in the first year, followed by fall; the remaining 12 are part of the south on Rahway Avenue. According cialized Hospital at 7 p.m. and the while another member retrieves an like ‘we need to address this, we have 4.3 percent increases in each of the special-education and gifted-and-tal- to a crossing guard list, guards are department of administrative services ambulance. to do this right now,’” Det. Donnelly subsequent years. Although the con- ented program only offered at Edison posted there currently, resulting in no at 7:30 p.m. Since forming a partnership with the said of the contract. “It was my un- tract was approved by a vote of 8-1 Intermediate School. additional cost for more guards. The committee is chaired by Free- rescue squad, the fire department has derstanding that this was just approved (with the sole “no” vote from mem- Overall, the residents said the plan is The safety issue was a “smoke holder Angel Estrada and includes seen its supplemental role expand in as a process.” ber Christine Guerriero), board mem- not cost-neutral, as the board described, screen,” said Mr. Stoller, who added Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, recent years. Although the number of Detective Donnelly described bers were unanimous in their disap- that a safety hazard in children walking that there was “no proof that there is Vice-Chairman Daniel Sullivan and calls over the past seven years was Scotch Plains’ Volunteer Rescue pointment with the new contract. to Edison was not proved, and that CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Rayland Van Blake. typically in the low to mid 100s, the Squad as “phenomenal” and said he Board members used phrases such having a maximum average class size department responded to 230 and 254 was unsure of the exact role Atlantic as “heart-wrenching” and “rock and of 27, where the district deems 25 to be WF New Busing Law Erratum calls in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Ambulance would play in medical a hard place” to describe their feel- the maximum average, is not enough WESTFIELD — The school board Chief Kelly said the department’s role response. ings regarding the negotiations. They cause to redistrict 21 students next fall voted at the February 3 meeting, on first Last Week’s Front-page can “reduce our manpower for first- Fanwood Police Chief Donald were particularly critical of the New considering the social and psychologi- reading, on a busing law to only provide ***** alarm response” to fire calls and occa- Domanowski said when a medical Jersey Education Association cal impacts involved. busing to those public school students at sionally requires the department to call call comes in to the borough’s 911 (NJEA), saying that the union was If the board chose to not redistrict the intermediate level who live over two New Norris Chevrolet in off-duty personnel for overtime. system, the dispatcher first obtains unwilling to accept offers below the “the impact would run contrary to the miles to Edison Intermediate School. Those The last line was omitted and “There is definitely an increase information from the caller regarding increases approved on Tuesday. children who are zoned for Roosevelt In- district’s mission to prepare students should read: Mr. Friedman invites since 2001 as far as our support role the nature of the issue. The call is then CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 termediate School but live over two miles to achieve excellence,” Ms. Dolan away will only get bused to Edison. customers to e-mail him at to the Westfield Rescue Squad,” Chief said in an e-mail. In effect, students who require busing [email protected]. Kelly said. Julia Walker, vice-president of the must attend Edison. The state law only Chambers Story Chief Kelly said the department board, said, “That is not what we (the says the school district has to provide does not collect extensive data about board) heard from parents” in re- busing, not busing to the zoned school. The final two paragraphs below these calls, but said many factors could were omitted. affect the number of calls to which it Further, the suit alleges that the responds. These factors include mul- former chief “intimated that he tiple calls occurring at the same time, was hopeful that while they were extreme weather conditions that re- at the convention, he and Detec- sult in more calls for medical assis- tive Chambers could become even tance and the level of manpower at better friends.” the rescue squad. The suit alleges that after Ms. Kelly Wanca, a lieutenant with the Chambers spurned his advances, rescue squad, said there has been an the former chief’s “demeanor to- increase in the number of emergency ward [her] was decidedly cool medical calls to the squad, as well. and distant” and that he “lim- “We always have a first call duty ited” his contact with the detec- crew in the building, but sometimes tive after the convention. we have second calls, third calls,” The third count of the lawsuit, Lieutenant Wanca said. “This year Dave Corbin for The Westfield Leader which alleges sexual harassment, FAST RESPONSE…Last Friday, a NJ Transit employee became ill on the train we’ve even had fourth calls. It’s just and needed medical treatment. The Westfield Fire Department and the Westfield states, “[Ms. Chambers] was what comes in at one time.” Rescue Squad responded, provided medical care and transported the employee treated differently because she The squad currently has 51 regular to an area hospital. would not engage in inappropri- members and an additional 25 in train- Paul Peyton for The Westfield Leader ate sexual conduct with Chief of PAGE INDEX JOINING FORCES?... Union County Republicans gather in Roselle Park for ing. Lieutenant Wanca also said the Police Bernard F. Tracy.” squad has seen increased member- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 their annual Lincoln Day celebration. In attendance were GOP candidate for ***** Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 Governor Chris Christie, center, Elizabeth Democrat Don Goncalves, left, and ship due to the economy and attrition Bill Palatucci, right, of Westfield. We regret the errors. at other volunteer squads, noting that Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Driver Killed by Fallen Tree Limb on Route 22 By PAUL J. PEYTON impact. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader A fatal accident team determined that it MOUNTAINSIDE — A 61-year-old would be better to leave the car impact and Union woman was killed last Thursday remove the victim off-site, police said. morning when a tree limb went through According to authorities, the vehicle her front windshield while the woman was transported to the Union County Po- was traveling on Route 22, West, near lice Traffic Facility in Kenilworth, where Robinhood Road at 6 a.m. The limb the victim was extracted from the vehicle snapped due to heavy winds. by the Mountainside Fire Department. According to police, the victim was The Mountainside Rescue Squad and para- killed instantly when the large limb medics also responded to the scene. crashed through the windshield, pushing According to a Star-Ledger report, the the dashboard towards the driver, Maureen woman was traveling at under 50 mph Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Raynor Denitzio for The Westfield Leader Carse, who was impaled by the limb. when the accident occurred. Wind gusts WEATHER BEATEN...Winter snow, ice and salt took a toll on the painted numbers ALERT...County Police Chief Dan Vaniska last Wednesday at the Union County Sergeant Andrew Sullivan reported that of up to 60 mph were reported in the state. for parking spots at the Westfield northside train station parking lot, making it Police headquarters in Westfield addresses law enforcement and emergency when he arrived on the scene the victim Police reported that debris from the tree difficult for parkers to enter the information in the pay stations. Town workers are management officials from the county during a training seminar for UC First was deceased in the driver’s seat, which limb were “scattered about the roadway,” shown repainting some of the more highly obscured numbers last Friday. Alert. The county’s new reverse 911 program is capable of alerting residents of had been pushed toward the rear of the which was closed until the car could be emergencies through voice, e-mail and text messages. four-door Toyota from the force of the removed. POLICE BLOTTER County Layoffs Westfield Redistricting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield police said. No funds were sent to the Mr. Devanney said he tried to de- courses. a safety issue.” I would designate as unsafe.” Chief Monday, February 9, Keith Anderson, suspect. velop a county budget that “spreads “New Jersey is littered with the Ms. Dolan would not directly ad- Parizeau said, “South and Central is 41, of Jersey City was arrested at Westfield Thursday, February 12, a resident of out the pain” to all county depart- wasteland of privatization schemes,” dress her earlier statements to the one of our busiest intersections.” police headquarters on an outstanding Bayberry Lane reported that a large tree ments, while “not balancing a budget Mr. Bukoski said, in a plea to save press and to the public that she spoke The three residents say the plan Westfield criminal warrant in the amount fell onto the rear of the house during high on the backs of the employees.” workers’ jobs at the Clark golf course. to Union County Superintendent of would require additional buses and of $500. He was released on his own winds. The extent of damage to the house In his proposed budget, the county “We need to stand together…and Schools Carmen Centuolo, who, Ms. increase costs over a five-year period recognizance. was not yet known and PSE&G was no- manager estimates that layoffs would Dolan said, advised her not to go with to the tune of $136,000. Monday, February 9, Justin A. Hendrix, tified of the involved downed wire still do the right thing,” Mr. Bukoski said. 19, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield attached to the house. save the county $1.3 million in the “And the right thing is to stop these her initial idea of redistricting an area Ms. Walker said additional buses High School and charged with criminal Thursday, February 12, a resident of engineering division, the department layoffs.” in which kids could walk to Edison are not necessary, but over five years, trespass and possession of a weapon in an Larkspur Drive reported that a large tree of parks and community renewal, and A string of golfers attended the because roads were deemed unsafe. the district may need to switch the educational institution. Police said fell on his vehicle during high winds, the human services department. meeting to plead with the board to In a phone call to the press two weeks small buses – the district uses three Hendrix is not a student at the school. rendering the vehicle totaled. Mike Bukoski, legal counsel for keep Oak Ridge open. Lavinia Ruby ago, Ms. Centuolo said she did not buses on the north side – with large Hendrix was transported to Westfield Saturday, February 14, Kamil Council 8, spoke against bringing in of Cranford said she would like the advise Ms. Dolan on the safety of streets, buses. She said the cost increase as- police headquarters, where he was pro- Woroniecki, 22, of Linden was arrested a private company to run the golf county to include all three public golf but she said Ms. Dolan should ask the sociated with that is “not very large.” cessed and later released in accordance and charged with driving with a sus- courses, Oak Ridge in Clark, Gallop- police department. Westfield Police She said had the board decided on with special conditions as set forth by the pended license after a motor vehicle stop. Chief John Parizeau and Lieutenant redistricting an area in which stu- municipal court judge. Sunday, February 15, a resident of ing Hill in Union and Ashbrook in Saturday, February 14, Inosencio Ridge Drive reported that an individual Scotch Plains, in proposals sought by Nicholas Norton, of the traffic division, dents lived less than two miles to Martinez, 45, of Plainfield was arrested in knocked on his door stating he had a NJEA Reality the freeholders by private firms to on Tuesday said they had not talked to Edison that the board “would have the area of West South Avenue and Hort repossession notice for the homeowner’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 manage the county’s golf operations. Ms. Dolan or any members of the school felt obligated to provide busing” even Street on an outstanding Plainfield traffic car. According to police, the homeowner “They [the NJEA] are out of touch Mr. Devanney, who has recom- board regarding the safety of streets. though state law does not required it. warrant in the amount of $500. produced paper work proving the car was with reality,” board member Linda mended the closing of Oak Ridge due Ms. Walker said the board decided She said Westfield has created a “cul- The arrest occurred after Martinez was paid off and asked the individual to leave Koenig said. “They need to go out to a $400,000 operating deficit, told what was safe based on what “rea- tural obligation for busing.” stopped for operating a motor vehicle his property. and look at what is going on around The Westfield Leader that the firm sonable people” would determine as She confirmed what Ms. Dolan had while using his cell phone. A further When the individual did not leave, the them. They are asking people who selected would be paid to operate the safe; they decided North, South and reiterated in previous board meetings investigation revealed the active warrant. homeowner let his dog out, at which time Central Avenues were unsafe for in- that even if a redistricting plan was Martinez was transported to Westfield the individual went to his truck and pro- are losing their jobs to accept these courses. He said he is looking to police headquarters and processed. He duced a metal bar, authorities said. When salary increases.” develop some type of profit sharing termediate-school-age children to not in place, the intermediate schools was released after he posted bail and was the homeowner tried to protect his dog Although he said that he felt the with the company for new revenue cross. When asked how one decides would need to hire more teachers issued a traffic summons for the cell phone from being struck by the bar, the GEA negotiated in good faith, board sources the county wants developed that Springfield Avenue or East Board within the next five years to accom- violation. individual’s truck was struck several times member John Sullivan, chairman of for the courses. Street are safe for elementary stu- modate the growing enrollment. She Saturday, February 14, Michael Curtis, during the altercation, police said. Due to the negotiations committee, said he “This (RFP) does not bind the free- dents to cross, but North, South and said a teacher’s starting salary come 38, of Linden was arrested on two Rahway conflicting stories, police said no charges was disappointed in the NJEA and holder board for anything,” he said. Central Avenues are unsafe for inter- this fall would be approximately “just traffic warrants with total bail of $1,600 were filed. that his expectations for the Garwood “The purpose here is to test the mar- mediate school students, she said, “I under $60,000.” According to a docu- after a motor vehicle stop on the 200 Scotch Plains school system will be higher based ketplace.” cannot honestly give you a [one-di- ment released under the OPRA re- block of Central Avenue. He was trans- Friday, February 13, Bianca Butts, 19, mensional] answer. It is about a rea- quest, an average cost for insurance ported to Westfield police headquarters, of Union was arrested on an outstanding upon the contract settlement. Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella where he was processed and released warrant after a motor vehicle stop. She “This is a bigger problem than said the decision on whether to close sonable man looking at crossing for a family plan is $16,900, and a after posting bail. was processed and released. Garwood,” Mr. Sullivan said. “This is Oak Ridge is “part of a whole budget streets.” Lt. Norton said, “It is subjec- teacher with a master’s degree, which Sunday, February 15, Colleen J. Friday, February 13, a resident of Maple a state problem. Our hands are tied; process,” which will begin shortly tive. There are no streets in this town gives a bump in salary, would earn Connelly, 26, of Summit was arrested at Hill Road reported that she received a we are up against a giant.” when the freeholders fiscal affairs $62,049 on average. Westfield police headquarters on two check in the mail with instructions to The prior contract expired in June committee begins its hearings with At the last board meeting, the board Westfield traffic warrants with total bail deposit it and send part of the money to an of 2008. Negotiations between the department heads on the proposed suggested they would look into add- of $122. She was processed and released enclosed address. According to police, board and the GEA began last Janu- $449.3-million county budget. Medical Calls ing a late bus for children attending after posting bail. the check was determined to be fraudu- ary. The parties had applied for me- Freeholder Vice-Chairman Dan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 after-school programs. Monday, February 16, Eric J. Desa, 19, lent. According to an invoice from the of North Plainfield was arrested at West Friday, February 13, Venessa Unegbu, diation in July of 2008. Sullivan said the county faced up- medical instructions is because our South Avenue and Downer Street and 20, of Roselle was arrested for on an In other business, Board President wards of a $30-million budget hole desk operations is a one-man opera- Vogel bus company, a bus to transport charged with possession of a controlled outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle Adele Lewis said members of the this year prior to Mr. Devanney’s tion,” Chief Domanoski said. “And if the gifted-and-talented and special- dangerous substance (suspected mari- stop. She was processed and released. BOE would meet with the borough recommendations. that officer on the desk had to give education students to Edison costs juana) under 50 grams and possession of Saturday, February 14, Michael council to discuss the new terms of Mr. Sullivan said currently tax hikes that information, you can’t break away $34,084 per year from September drug paraphernalia. The arrest was the Emmanuel, 55, of Plainfield was arrested the lease with the Garwood Public to property owners would increase from that call.” through June and the cost to Roosevelt result of an investigation following a motor for an outstanding warrant. He was pro- Library. between $12 and $13 million Chief Domanoski said the in the same period is $20,024. vehicle stop. cessed and released. “Representatives of the governing countywide this year. He said not borough’s rescue squad is dispatched Although not stated in her list of Desa was transported to Westfield po- Saturday, February 14, John Lukach, body and the board of education are making the cuts would result in a to the scene as well. Should the squad guiding principles used to craft her lice headquarters, where he was processed 24, of Green Brook was arrested on an plan, Ms. Dolan said she had looked and subsequently released on his own outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle meeting to sit down and discuss what $30-million tax hike. “That’s one so- be unavailable, the borough reaches recognizance after being served with two stop. He was processed and released. we hope will be the final details of the lution, but it’s not a solution that is out for mutual aid from neighboring at the psychological and social ef- summonses. Saturday, February 14, a resident of library lease,” Ms. Lewis said. feasible,” Mr. Sullivan said. municipalities. As a last resort, fects on the students. Mountainside Jacobs Lane reported that someone at- The library currently rents space Of Oak Ridge, Clark Mayor Sal Centcom is contacted to dispatch a In sum, Ms. Walker said, “Having Tuesday, February 10, Kim L. George, tempted to use his credit card to make from the board of education at a rate Bonaccorso, a commissioner on the paid ambulance service. tried everything else, redistricting is 42, of Newark was arrested by the Union several hundred dollars worth of pur- of $1 per year. At issue is a request by Hyatt Hills golf course board, offered Cranford, which has a paid fire de- our last option because doing nothing Police Department on an outstanding chases. the board that the library cover a to allow seniors citizens playing at partment, created a paid EMS service is not the right thing to do.” warrant out of Mountainside. She was Fanwood portion of the maintenance and util- Oak Ridge the opportunity to play at in 2002 to aid residents during day- transported to Mountainside police head- Wednesday, February 11, a resident on Hyatt, also in Clark. time hours. Cranford Police Chief Eric quarters where she was processed and the 100 block of Belvedier Avenue re- ity fees incurred by its use of the WF Has Not Revealed released. ported that someone entered a shed in his building, which serves both the bor- Mr. Mirabella said the suggestion Mason said the township employs two Tuesday, February 10, Kimberly D. yard. It is unknown at this time if anything ough and the school system. is an opportunity to find some “middle full-time EMS workers and between Settlement Agreement Slaton, 41, of Piscataway was arrested by was removed, police said. Mayor Dennis McCarthy recently ground” in finding a solution to the 15 and 16 per-diem Emergency Medi- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK the New Jersey State Police after a motor Thursday, February 12, the entire roof appointed a special committee of golf course closing. cal Technicians (EMT) to man the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader vehicle stop on an outstanding warrant. blew off a business on the 100 block of council members to intervene in the Ms. Ruby said she would like Hyatt ambulances on weekdays between WESTFIELD – The Town of Westfield She was transported to Mountainside South Avenue, landing on the ground. No negotiations. Ms. Lewis said she an- Hills to run Oak Ridge. 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The volunteer has not yet responded to The Westfield police headquarters where she was pro- injuries were reported. ticipates the meeting will take place Mr. Mirabella said Galloping Hill’s Cranford rescue squad is on call on Leader’s Open Public Records Act cessed and released. Thursday, February 12, William W. next Monday. driving range would be completed by weekends and during nighttime hours. (OPRA) request as to the Sandra Cham- Tuesday, February 10, officers re- Adams, 61, of South Ozone Park, N.Y. the fall. “The lack of availability of volun- bers settlement agreement and Ms. Cham- sponded to a report of a disagreement was arrested on an outstanding warrant Board member Sandro Villaraut, bers’ job status. involving work performed on a commer- out of Jersey City after a motor vehicle who is the representative to the bor- Another golfer said he did not want teers to man the volunteer first aid Town Clerk Claire Gray said the town cial vehicle by the employees of a repair stop on the 300 block of North Avenue. ough council, said as per a suggestion “expansive, fancy clubhouses” and squad kind of necessitated that the must respond after seven business days. shop. According to police, the vehicle’s He was processed and released. Derrick by Councilwoman Kathleen “super expensive fencing,” or a man- township look at alternative services However, according to Ms. Gray, the owner was said to have made threats to an S. Adams, 38, of Queens, N.Y., a passen- Villaggio, the board of education will agement company running the golf for the EMS,” Chief Mason said. OPRA rules consider the first business employee over a work order and the em- ger in the vehicle, was arrested on out- look into holding a joint public bud- courses. “That’s how we came to the model day to be two days after a request is filed. ployee returned the threats. The individu- standing warrants out of Hoboken, Jersey get meeting with the governing body Jim Annese of Fanwood described that we currently use which consists In this case, the request was filed last als were advised of the citizen complaint City and Watchung. He was processed in the council chambers. the closing of Oak Ridge to solve the of paid EMS Monday through Friday Tuesday, February 10, making the first process. and released. “This really enables all of us to sit county’s revenue shortfall as “trying from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.” day Thursday, February 12. However, Tuesday, February 10, a resident of Saturday, February 14, Margee D. to fix a sprained ankle by amputating The township recently raised the neither Thursday, February 12, nor Mon- Sheffield Street called police headquar- Guillen-Rodriguez, 22, of Roselle Park at a table and have a discussion in an day, February 16, count because town ters to report that a friend of his who was was arrested on an outstanding Roselle open forum,” Ms. Lewis said. “The the knee.” fee for EMS service from $400 to offices were closed for holidays. distressed over his financial situation and warrant after a motor vehicle stop on better relationship we have, the better “We have three gems out there that $550. Chief Mason said this increase Ms. Gray has said because of the magni- the threat of foreclosure on his home South Avenue. She was processed and lines of communication; everyone is we should try to maintain,” Mr. was done because the fee had not tude of litigation at the moment, the attor- stated to the caller that he was waiting by released. a winner.” Annese said. been revisited since the service was ney is busy with other deadlines. She said his front door with a shotgun in the event Saturday, February 14, Michael J. established in 2002. she would push for the town to respond by that a sheriff arrived to foreclose on the Schenck-Jones, 25, of Plainfield was ar- “They kind of established what the this Friday, February 20. However, she said house. Authorities called police in Old rested on an outstanding warrant out of customary rate will be,” Chief Mason the town is within its rights to not fulfill the Bridge, where the distressed individual Fanwood after a motor vehicle stop on MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. said, “but even with the increase it’s request until next Tuesday, February 24. lives, to report the incident. North Avenue. He was processed and Chair of the Family Law Department of below what the Medicaid reimburse- The town and Ms. Chambers reached a Wednesday, February 11, a resident of released. ment will be.” settlement agreement on Friday, Febru- Longview Drive reported that he listed a Saturday, February 14, Evelyn B. DUGHI & HEWIT ary 6, following a sexual-harassment law- room for rent on Craig’s List and received Schneck, 66, of Plainfield was arrested on suit filed against the town, the Westfield a response from a student in Nigeria who an outstanding warrant out of Plainfield Police Department (WPD) and former indicated that he sent the victim a check at headquarters, where she came to bail 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 police chief Bernard Tracy in late 2006. for more than the room rental. According out her son on charges listed above. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said last to authorities, the victim was instructed to Saturday, February 14, Wayne F. week that the town would “respond appro- send the additional amount to a travel White, 40, of Plainfield was arrested on DIVORCE QUESTIONS? priately” to the OPRA request. He offered agent for a plane ticket for the suspect. an outstanding warrant out of Union. He $)3#/6%2 no comment except to say, “The settlement When the victim attempted to cash the was also charged with providing authori- Specializing in all aspects of Family Law is in the process of being consummated.” check it was determined to be fraudulent, ties with false information and resisting WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, arrest, police said. He was transported to TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO the Union County jail where he was held child support, division of assets, palimony, on $5,000 bail. 34!4%&!2- Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Sunday, February 15, James J. Kerns, premarital agreements, civil unions, restraining 18, of Plainfield was arrested and charged orders, post-divorce motions due to changed “25 Years Experience” with aggravated assault, eluding police, Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer assault with auto, resisting arrest and pos- financial circumstances, residence removal session of stolen property after running from police who were attempting to con- from New Jersey, visitation modifications FAMILY LAW duct a motor vehicle stop on the 200 block and transfers of custody. of LaGrande Avenue. According to police, he allegedly stole · Divorce · Domestic Violence a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe in Plainfield and Over 35 years of continuous practice in Family Law Custody Child Support drove into Fanwood, where police at- Christine Cosenza, Agent · · tempted to pull him over. Kerns drove Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Panelist 2 Elm Street Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 back into Plainfield, where the Plainfield for over 25 years Bus: 908-233-9100 Police Department continued the chase, www.christinecosenza.net which eventually ended back in Fanwood, Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian · DWI · Criminal Defense resulting in several motor vehicle acci- Accredited Mediator · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation dents before he struck a utility pole, po- lice said. Department staffed with four additional attorneys Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor The suspect exited the vehicle after striking the pole and a foot chase ensued, with experience offered at lower hourly rates police said. The suspect was eventually Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, Williams & apprehended in a backyard by Fanwood police, authorities reported. One victim Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) (908) 232-8787 involved in amotor vehicle accident caused by the suspect was sent to the 3TATE&ARM&IREAND#ASUALTY#OMPANY trauma center at University Hospital in For More Information: 3TATE&ARM'ENERAL)NSURANCE#OMPANY "LOOMINGTON ), Newark with non-life threatening inju- 3TATE&ARM&LORIDA)NSURANCE#OMPANY 7INTER(AVEN &, 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-272-0200 3TATE&ARM,LOYDS $ALLAS 48 ries. The suspect was transported to the www.dughihewit.com 0 [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Union County jail where he is being held on $164,000 bail. USPS 485200 Thursday, February 19, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 08-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Union Members Ask County To Rescind Layoffs of Workers By PAUL J. PEYTON with 875 members, asked the county to human services and three in communi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rescind the layoffs. Council 8 includes cations. ELIZABETH — Members of two everyone from engineers to security Mr. Devanney said if the county were Union County unions told the Union personnel at the juvenile detention cen- unable to defer payments on pensions, County Board of Chosen Freeholders ter to practical nurses at Runnells Spe- as proposed by Governor Jon Corzine, at last Wednesday’s board meeting not cialized Hospital. the county would face an additional $4 to layoff county workers as proposed “I don’t think it is right,” he said. He million in spending cuts that would by the county manager. County layoffs asked the county to consider furloughs have to be made through more layoffs include 32 full-time and 55 seasonal and reduced work hours to reduce costs and cuts in services. workers, some at Oak Ridge golf course, instead of cutting jobs. “The bottom Ed Zarnock, president of the Union which the county plans to close, and line is the county should start cutting County Labor Council of the AFL- another 63 vacant positions will be the fat and leave the meat because (that CIO, called the layoffs a “human is- eliminated. is) the workers.” sue.” He said thousands of workers are Officials said the county initially was Union County George Devanney said represented by the Labor Council in- looking at laying off 200 of the county’s these proposals would not generate the cluding Council 8 and the Communi- 2,800 employees, but that retirements $5 million the county needs to find in cation Workers of America (CWA). and not filling vacant positions helped payroll reductions. “We are talking about jobs here,” Mr. reduce that number of potential layoffs. Mr. Lozinski said of the full-time Zarnock told the freeholders. He urged Ed Lozinski, president of Council 8, layoffs, employees of Council 8 would the county to form a job bank and the county’s largest employee union include eight in engineering, two in retrain workers it lays off so that “you’re not putting them out in the cold.” “I believe a budget is a worst case scenario [when it comes to layoffs],” Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Zarnock later told The Westfield WELCOME BACK…Fanwood Councilwoman Joan Wheeler, right, speaks during the February 10 borough council Leader. meeting. It was her first regular meeting appearance since she fell and was seriously hurt while door-to-door campaigning Mr. Devanney said he tried to de- for re-election last fall. Mrs. Wheeler, who continues to recover from her leg injury, said, “This is truly the best borough in velop a county budget that “spreads out the whole country; I know that. Thank you, everyone in Fanwood, for all the good wishes, cards, flowers…and food.” Seated the pain” to all county departments, at left is Borough Administrator Eleanor McGovern. while “not balancing a budget on the backs of the employees.” In his proposed budget, the county Towns Using Different Models to manager estimates that layoffs would save the county $1.3 million in the engineering division, the department of parks and community renewal, and Respond to Medical Service Calls the human services department. By RAYNOR DENITZIO cal assistance. but instead bill the patients directly. Mike Bukoski, legal counsel for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Scotch Plains, which has a volunteer “Basically it’s a back-up as part of Council 8, spoke against bringing in a WESTFIELD — Finding a way to fire department, recently approved an the mutual-aid system,” Mr. Capabianco private company to run the golf courses. provide 24-hour medical emergency arrangement with the private company said. “New Jersey is littered with the waste- assistance is an issue faced by many Atlantic Ambulance to respond to medi- Although he said that medical calls land of privatization schemes,” Mr. municipalities. It is an issue further cal calls in the event the township’s have increased recently in the town- Bukoski said, in a plea to save workers’ complicated by the limitations of bud- volunteer rescue squad is unavailable. ship, Scotch Plains Police Detective ROLE MODEL...Police officer Brian Cheney from Scotch Plains visits with jobs at the Clark golf course. gets and manpower. Local towns em- Municipal Manager Michael Lieutenant Brian Donnelly said the children at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. The children learned about safety and “We need to stand together…and do ploy different means to guarantee the Capabianco said the company would contract with Atlantic Ambulance was the role of a police officer. the right thing,” Mr. Bukoski said. “And availability of around the clock medi- not charge the township for its services, not in response to any particular inci- the right thing is to stop these layoffs.” dent, but rather as a fail-safe for medi- Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella cal emergencies. Freeholders Update Clark said the county would “go above and County Unveils First Alert “It wasn’t an issue that we were like beyond to get people back to the work ‘we need to address this, we have to do place” who lose their county jobs. this right now,’” Det. Donnelly said of On Oak Ridge Closure Freeholder Chester Holmes told Emergency Messaging System the contract. “It was my understanding By MAGGIE DIGGORY future uses of Oak Ridge, Mr. Devanney workers that the county’s budget gap is By RAYNOR DENITZIO lize UC First Alert, which he called “a that this was just approved as a pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said, “One thing that’s come up is bik- part of the overall economic crisis the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times much better system.” cess.” CLARK — Union County officials ing trails and walking trails. Again noth- nation is facing. “It is not you against WESTFIELD — Emergency man- “That’s how we’re going to save the Detective Donnelly described Scotch on Tuesday night attended the Clark ing has been discussed by the freehold- us. We are all in this together,” he said. agement officials from throughout the townships money, by shared services,” Plains’ Volunteer Rescue Squad as “phe- Township Council meeting to provide ers. We’re still in our budget delibera- A string of golfers also attended the county gathered at the Ralph Froehlich Mr. D’Elia said. “They can discard all nomenal” and said he was unsure of the the township with an update on the tions.” meeting to again plead with the board Public Safety Building last Wednesday of their individual systems.” exact role Atlantic Ambulance would planned closing of the Oak Ridge Coun- Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso thanked to keep Oak Ridge open. for a training seminar on UC First Alert, Mr. Muto said Cooper Notification play in medical response. try Club, located on Oak Ridge Road in Mr. Mirabella and representatives from Lavinia Ruby of Cranford said she the county’s new “reverse 911” emer- has arrangements with wireless com- Fanwood Police Chief Donald the township. the county for attending the council would like the county to include all gency messaging system. panies to ensure that messages from the Domanoski said when a medical call Union County Board of Freeholders meeting. “You couldn’t ask for a better three public golf courses, Oak Ridge in The $139,000 system was purchased system will be given priority for deliv- comes in to the borough’s 911 system, Chairman Alexander Mirabella and partnership. It’s about good people Clark, Galloping Hill in Union and through a grant from the Department of ery. He also said residents would be the dispatcher first obtains information County Manager George Devanney making good decisions,” the mayor Ashbrook in Scotch Plains, in propos- Homeland Security and allows the able to reply to messages from their phones from the caller regarding the nature of provided an update on the Oak Ridge said. als sought by the freeholders by private county and participating municipali- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 golf course. The mayor thanked the During his report, Mayor Bonaccorso firms to manage the county’s golf op- ties to send text, e-mail and voice mes- freeholders who have “been very gen- said the county has bought equipment erations. sages to residents in the event of an erous with grants” to the township. to activate an Emergency Response Mr. Devanney, who has recom- emergency. Officials said the system is Garwood BOE Calls NJEA “We’re not getting out of the golf System (reverse 911) enabling the town- mended the closing of Oak Ridge due also capable of sending alerts in Span- business. This is a national trend right ship to alert the entire town, a ward or to a $400,000 operating deficit, told ish and by Telecommunications De- now. We have three golf courses and even just a street in Clark of an emer- The Westfield Leader that the firm se- vice for the Deaf/Teletypewriter. ‘Out of Touch with Reality’ when you sit down and take a hard look gency. The mayor’s report also included lected would be paid to operate the “This system gives us the platform By RAYNOR DENITZIO were unanimous in their disappoint- at things, it’s not something I believe a consolidated schedule of the senior courses. He said he is looking to de- necessary as a springboard to get the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment with the new contract. we can sustain. Something has to start citizens bus with service reduced to velop some type of profit sharing with information out quickly,” Union County GARWOOD — Following a closed Board members used phrases such to give,” Mr. Devanney said. three days from five. the company for new revenue sources Police Chief Daniel Vaniska said. executive session on Tuesday night, the as “heart-wrenching” and “rock and a The closure of the Oak Ridge golf The council then unanimously ap- the county wants developed for the Cherron Rountree, Union County Garwood Board of Education (BOE) hard place” to describe their feelings course is just one of the cost reductions proved the introduction of five ordi- courses. director of intergovernmental relations, voted to approve a memorandum of regarding the negotiations. They were the county has taken. “The trend is a nances. Among the ordinances is a bond “This (RFP) does not bind the free- said the county has all landline phone agreement and salary guide between particularly critical of the New Jersey “public/private partnership” with re- ordinance to authorize the purchase of holder board for anything,” he said. numbers on file and will deliver emer- the board and the Garwood Education Education Association (NJEA), saying gards to the operation of public golf a new garbage truck to provide on- “The purpose here is to test the market- gency messages to those numbers. Resi- Association (GEA) on a new contract that the union was unwilling to accept courses, Mr. Devanney said. demand bulk garbage pickup monthly place.” dents can also register their cell phone, for the borough’s teachers. offers below the increases approved on Mr. Devanney said the freeholders throughout the township. John Laezza, Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella Blackberry and other devices through The terms of the agreement, which Tuesday. are reviewing Request for Proposals township business administrator, told CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the program’s website, ucfirstalert.org will be in effect retroactively from July “They [the NJEA] are out of touch (RFPs) for firms to manage the club- The Westfield Leader of the cost benefit or by texting UNION to the number 1, 2008 until June 30, 2011, call for a with reality,” board member Linda houses at the county’s golf courses. In of eliminating the annual cost of Freeholders Schedule 411911. Through the website, residents 4.5 percent increase over the 2007- Koenig said. “They need to go out and addition to Oak Ridge, the county oper- $245,000 it pays to Rahway to handle also have the option of signing up to 2008 base pay in the first year, followed look at what is going on around them. ates the Galloping Hill Golf Course in the service and instead purchase a gar- Public Budget Meetings receive weather and health advisories, by 4.3 percent increases in each of the They are asking people who are losing Union and Ash Brook in Scotch Plains. bage truck between $175,000 and ELIZABETH – The Union County county event updates, Amber Alerts subsequent years. Although the con- their jobs to accept these salary in- “We want to work with you, that’s $240,000 and have the Clark Depart- Board of Chosen Freeholders Fiscal and NJ Transit and PATH messages. tract was approved by a vote of 8-1 creases.” why we’re here tonight,” said Mr. ment of Public Works do the pick-ups. Affairs Committee has scheduled “[Residents] will all receive emer- (with the sole “no” vote from member Although he said that he felt the Devanney. “Why are we letting the other guys meetings to discuss the proposed gency messages if they are deemed to Christine Guerriero), board members CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Councilwoman Shelia Whiting asked do it? Great idea, I support it,” said $449.3 million county budget. The be an emergency,” said Marco Muto, Mr. Devanney if Oak Ridge will remain Councilman Brian Toal during the meetings are open to the public and business development manager for an open space. “Absolutely. It’s on our council’s discussion of the proposed will be held in the Freeholder confer- Cooper Notification, the company Green Acres inventory and will forever expenditure. The public hearing on the ence room, sixth floor of the adminis- which created and installed the system. be open space,” Mr. Devanney replied. ordinance is scheduled for March 2 in tration building in Elizabeth. “They will have the flexibility to opt When Councilman Patrick O’Connor room 16 of the municipal building, 430 Saturday, February 21, the depart- into these specific groups if they de- asked Mr. Devanney for examples of Westfield Avenue. ment of parks and community renewal sire.” will appear before the panel at 9 a.m. By participating in UC First Alert, followed by the prosecutor’s office at municipalities will be able to utilize the 10 a.m., the surrogate’s office at 11 system for messaging as well. Sebastian a.m. and the county clerk at 11:30 a.m. D’Elia, director of the county’s Office The human services department will of Public Information, said UC First present their budget at 5:30 p.m. fol- Alert is capable of sending a message to lowed by the department of correc- a region as small as “one or two blocks.” tions at 6:30 p.m., the department of Text and e-mail alerts can be sent free of public safety at 7 p.m., the county charge to the county and municipality sheriff at 7:30 p.m. and the office of (although standard text-message rates county counsel at 8 p.m. may apply), while voicemails can be On Wednesday, March 4, the engi- sent for a fee of 12 cents per call. neering and public works department “The cost per call is specifically to will be before the committee at 5:30 voice dialing,” Mr. Muto said. “The Raynor Denitzio for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times p.m. with the finance department fol- text and e-mail are at no cost to the ALERT...County Police Chief Dan Vaniska last Wednesday at the Union County lowing at 6:30 p.m., Runnells Special- municipalities.” Police headquarters in Westfield addresses law enforcement and emergency ized Hospital at 7 p.m. and the depart- Mr. D’Elia anticipated UC First Alert management officials from the county during a training seminar for UC First ment of department services at 7:30 would save municipalities money by Alert. The county’s new reverse 911 program is capable of alerting residents of p.m. enabling them to rely on the county’s emergencies through voice, e-mail and text messages. Courtesy of Dan Turitz CRUSHING WIND...Last Thursday’s wind storm caused havoc, with trees falling The committee is chaired by Free- system instead of localized alert pro- PAGE INDEX throughout the area. About 10:30 a.m. last Thursday, this healthy tree was twisted holder Angel Estrada and includes grams. Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, Vice- Hillside Police Chief Robert Quinlan Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 and snapped by the gale force wind. It fell onto the roof of the home at 601 Lenox Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 Avenue in Westfield causing severe damage. No one was hurt. Police and Fire Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Rayland said his department would eliminate personnel roped off the area and Iller Tree Service cut it loose from the residence. Van Blake. their message system and instead uti- Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Driver Killed by Fallen Tree Limb on Route 22 By PAUL J. PEYTON hicle was transported to the Union County Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police Traffic Facility in Kenilworth, where the victim was extricated from the MOUNTAINSIDE — A 61-year-old vehicle by the Mountainside Fire De- Union woman was killed last Thursday partment. The Mountainside Rescue morning when a tree limb went through Squad and paramedics also responded to her front windshield while the woman the scene. was traveling on Route 22, West, near According to a Star-Ledger report, the Robinhood Road at 6 a.m. The limb woman was traveling at under 50 mph snapped due to heavy winds. when the accident occurred. Wind gusts According to police, the victim was of up to 60 mph were reported in the state. killed instantly when the large limb Police reported that debris from the tree crashed through the windshield, pushing limb were “scattered about the roadway,” the dashboard towards the driver, Maureen which was closed until the car could be Paul Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Carse, who was impaled by the limb. removed. JOINING FORCES?...County Republicans gather in Roselle Park for their Sergeant Andrew Sullivan reported that Mountainside Police Captain Richard annual Lincoln Day celebration. In attendance were GOP candidate for Governor when he arrived on the scene, the victim Osieja said the highway was backed up Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Chris Christie, center, Elizabeth Democrat Don Goncalves, left, and Bill Palatucci, was deceased in the driver’s seat, which “well into Springfield.” WEATHER BEATEN...Winter snow, ice and salt took a toll on the painted numbers right, of Westfield. had been pushed toward the rear of the “It was closed for several hours,” he for parking spots at the Westfield northside train station parking lot, making it four-door Toyota from the force of the said. difficult for parkers to enter the information in the pay stations. Town workers are impact. He said state Department of Transpor- shown repainting some of the more highly obscured numbers last Friday. A fatal-accident team determined that tation workers were on the scene to cut Medical Service Calls it would be better to leave the car intact the remainder of the tree and remove it CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and remove the victim off-site, police from the highway as well inspect the area the issue. The call is then transferred to fourth calls. It’s just what comes in at one said. According to authorities, the ve- for other loose limbs. POLICE BLOTTER Central Communications (Centcom) at time.” Overlook Hospital in Summit where medi- The squad currently has 51 regular cal dispatchers provide instructions. The members and an additional 25 in training. Roselle Chief: Robberies Down Westfield police said. No funds were sent to the police department remains on the line Lieutenant Wanca also said the squad has Monday, February 9, Keith Anderson, suspect. until the connection is made. seen increased membership due to the 41, of Jersey City was arrested at Westfield Thursday, February 12, a resident of “They [Centcom] have medical people economy and attrition at other volunteer police headquarters on an outstanding Bayberry Lane reported that a large tree that are trained to give medical instruction,” squads, noting that there were 10 new In December, Burglaries Up Westfield criminal warrant in the amount fell onto the rear of the house during high Chief Domanoski said. members who joined last month. Eight of By JOSEPH G. AUBOURG support the Roselle Soccer Association. of $500. He was released on his own winds. The extent of damage to the house Chief Domanoski said Fanwood uti- these members have volunteered for day- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The board said it would look into his request recognizance. was not yet known and PSE&G was no- lizes Centcom because the training for time shifts. According to Lieutenant and consider reimbursing him. Monday, February 9, Justin A. Hendrix, tified of the involved downed wire still medical dispatch is both expensive and Wanca, the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 6 p.m. ROSELLE – Roselle Police Chief Gerard Health Department Officer Charles 19, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield attached to the house. intensive. He also said because there is shifts are the hardest to staff. Orlando said at the last borough workshop Glagola announced that the health clinic in High School and charged with criminal Thursday, February 12, a resident of generally only one dispatcher on duty, “I find that now our membership is meeting that given the state of the economy, the borough hall is open every first and third trespass and possession of a weapon in an Larkspur Drive reported that a large tree providing medical instructions would in- going up due to the rate of decline in other he was “happy to announce” that there were week of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. This educational institution. Police said fell on his vehicle during high winds hibit their ability to respond to other calls. departments because some other towns no reported cases of robbery in the Borough clinic is available for parents and children Hendrix is not a student at the school. rendering the vehicle totaled. “The only reason we don’t do the medi- are getting rid of their volunteers alto- of Roselle during December. However, who cannot afford to go to the doctor. The Hendrix was transported to Westfield Saturday, February 14, Kamil cal instructions is because our desk op- gether,” Lieutenant Wanca said. during the same time period, there was an clinic seeks to get every child in Roselle police headquarters, where he was pro- Woroniecki, 22, of Linden was arrested erations is a one-man operation,” Chief Cranford, which also has a paid fire increase of burglaries. Arrests have been immunized for childhood diseases. Mr. cessed and later released in accordance and charged with driving with a sus- Domanoski said. “And if that officer on department, created a paid Emergency made in those cases. Glagola also mentioned that the garage on with special conditions as set forth by the pended license after a motor vehicle stop. the desk had to give that information, you Medical Services (EMS) service in 2002 By definition, robbery is the act of 520 1st Avenue would be demolished due municipal court judge. Sunday, February 15, a resident of can’t break away from that call.” to aid residents during daytime hours. taking something of value from another to serious accumulation of health violations Saturday, February 14, Inosencio Ridge Drive reported that an individual Chief Domanoski said the borough’s Cranford Police Chief Eric Mason said person by use of force, threats or intimida- over an extended period of time. Martinez, 45, of Plainfield was arrested in knocked on his door stating he had a rescue squad is dispatched to the scene as the township employs two full-time work- tion. Burglary is the unlawful entry of a Louis Williams, supervising equipment the area of West South Avenue and Hort repossession notice for the homeowner’s well. Should the squad be unavailable, ers and between 15 and 16 per-diem Emer- “structure” to commit a felony or a theft. operator, presented an update on the De- Street on an outstanding Plainfield traffic car. According to police, the homeowner the borough reaches out for mutual aid gency Medical Technicians (EMT) to man “Based on it being a holiday season partment of Public Works (DPW). He said warrant in the amount of $500. produced paper work proving the car was from neighboring municipalities. As a the ambulances on weekdays between and a poor economy, this is a good thing,” that the department has been using equip- The arrest occurred after Martinez was paid off and asked the individual to leave last resort, Centcom is contacted to dis- 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The volunteer the chief told The Times. “It’s a known ment for 19 years that is no longer in stopped for operating a motor vehicle while his property. patch a paid ambulance service. Cranford rescue squad is on call on week- fact that robberies increase during these working condition. He said the town should using his cell phone. A further investiga- When the individual did not leave, the In Westfield, when a resident calls 911, ends and during nighttime hours. times. It’s a credit to our officers out purchase its own sewer camera. He said, tion revealed the active warrant. Martinez homeowner let his dog out at which time regardless of the reason, police depart- “The lack of availability of volunteers there patrolling the streets 24-7.” “for far too long, it has depended on neigh- was transported to Westfield police head- the individual went to his truck and pro- ment dispatchers field the call. As first to man the volunteer first aid squad kind In addition, Chief Orlando said 50 arrests boring towns like Linden and Roselle Park quarters and processed. He was released duced a metal bar, authorities said. When responders, police officers are immedi- of necessitated that the township look at were made and 430 summonses were is- for the use their sewer camera.” after he posted bail and was issued a traffic the homeowner tried to protect his dog ately dispatched to emergency medical alternative services for the EMS,” Chief sued in January. Editor’s Note: From time to time, the summons for the cell phone violation. from being struck by the bar the calls. The next option is to contact the Mason said. “That’s how we came to the At the start of the meeting, resident An- newspaper will be reporting on towns in the Saturday, February 14, Michael Curtis, individual’s truck was struck several times Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. Po- model that we currently use, which con- thony Esposito said he wanted the town to county not part of its normal coverage area 38, of Linden was arrested on two Rahway during the altercation, police said. Due to lice Chief John Parizeau said that if the sists of paid EMS Monday through Fri- reimburse him for money that was spent to to provide readers with a broader picture. traffic warrants with total bail of $1,600 conflicting stories, police said no charges rescue squad is unavailable for any rea- day from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.” after a motor vehicle stop on the 200 were filed. son, then the Westfield Fire Department The township recently raised the fee block of Central Avenue. He was trans- Scotch Plains is the secondary option. for EMS service from $400 to $550. Chief ported to Westfield police headquarters, Friday, February 13, Bianca Butts, 19, “I would bet that 90 percent of the time, Mason said this increase was done be- Union County Freeholders where he was processed and released of Union was arrested on an outstanding that almost all the calls are police and then cause the fee had not been revisited since after posting bail. warrant after a motor vehicle stop. She rescue squad,” Chief Parizeau said. The the service was established in 2002. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sunday, February 15, Colleen J. was processed and released. remaining 10 percent the fire department “They kind of established what the said the decision on whether to close Oak ers fiscal affairs committee begins its hear- Connelly, 26, of Summit was arrested at Friday, February 13, a resident of Maple would pick up, he said. customary rate will be,” Chief Mason Ridge is “part of a whole budget process,” ings with department heads on the proposed Westfield police headquarters on two Hill Road reported that she received a Fire Chief Dan Kelly said the Westfield said, “but even with the increase it’s be- which will begin shortly when the freehold- $449.3-million county budget. Westfield traffic warrants with total bail check in the mail with instructions to Fire Department began assisting the res- low what the Medicaid reimbursement Freeholder Vice-Chairman Dan of $122. She was processed and released deposit it and send part of the money to an cue squad on emergency calls in 2001. will be.” Sullivan said the county faced upwards of after posting bail. enclosed address. According to police, The way in which the department re- a $30-million budget hole this year prior Monday, February 16, Eric J. Desa, 19, the check was determined to be fraudu- sponds varies from call to call. If the Garwood to Mr. Devanney’s recommendations. of North Plainfield was arrested at West lent. rescue squad is on another call or return- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Sullivan said currently tax hikes to South Avenue and Downer Street and Friday, February 13, Venessa Unegbu, ing from a call, the fire department may WF Has Not Revealed GEA negotiated in good faith, board mem- property owners would increase between charged with possession of a controlled 20, of Roselle was arrested on an out- respond in their vehicles or meet the squad ber John Sullivan, chairman of the negotia- $12 and $13 million countywide this year. dangerous substance (suspected mari- standing warrant after a motor vehicle at the scene. In some cases, the depart- Settlement Agreement tions committee, said he was disappointed He said not making the cuts would result juana) under 50 grams and possession of stop. She was processed and released. ment may also send a member to the By MICHAEL J. POLLACK in the NJEA and that his expectations for the in a $30-million tax hike. Saturday, February 14, Michael Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times drug paraphernalia. The arrest was the scene, while another member retrieves an Garwood school system will be higher based “That’s one solution, but it’s not a result of an investigation following a motor Emmanuel, 55, of Plainfield was arrested ambulance. WESTFIELD – The Town of Westfield upon the contract settlement. solution that is feasible,” Mr. Sullivan vehicle stop. for an outstanding warrant. He was pro- Since forming a partnership with the has not yet responded to The Westfield “This is a bigger problem than Garwood,” said. Desa was transported to Westfield po- cessed and released. rescue squad, the fire department has Leader’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Mr. Sullivan said. “This is a state problem. In discussing the closing of Oak Ridge, lice headquarters, where he was processed Saturday, February 14, John Lukach, seen its supplemental role expand in re- request as to the Sandra Chambers settle- Our hands are tied; we are up against a Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, a commis- and subsequently released on his own 24, of Green Brook was arrested for an cent years. Although the number of calls ment agreement and Ms. Chambers’ job giant.” sioner on the Hyatt Hills golf course board, recognizance after being served with two outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle over the past seven years was typically in status. The prior contract expired in June 2008. offered to allow seniors citizens playing summonses. stop. He was processed and released. the low to mid 100s, the department re- Town Clerk Claire Gray said the town Negotiations between the board and the at Oak Ridge the opportunity to play at Mountainside Saturday, February 14, a resident of sponded to 230 and 254 calls in 2005 and must respond after seven business days. GEA began last January. The parties had Hyatt, also in Clark. Tuesday, February 10, Kim L. George, Jacobs Lane reported that someone at- 2008, respectively. However, according to Ms. Gray, the OPRA applied for mediation in July 2008. Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella said 42, of Newark was arrested by the Union tempted to use his credit card to make Chief Kelly said the department’s role rules consider the first business day to be In other business, Board President Adele the suggestion is an opportunity to find Police Department on an outstanding war- several hundred dollars worth of pur- can “reduce our manpower for first-alarm two days after a request is filed. Lewis said members of the BOE would some “middle ground” in finding a solu- rant out of Mountainside. She was trans- chases. response” to fire calls and occasionally In this case, the request was filed last meet with the borough council to discuss tion for Oak Ridge golfers. ported to Mountainside police headquar- Fanwood requires the department to call in off-duty Tuesday, February 10, making the first day the new terms of the lease with the Garwood Ms. Ruby said she would like Hyatt ters where she was processed and released. Wednesday, February 11, a resident in personnel for overtime. Thursday, February 12. However, neither Public Library. Hills to have the opportunity to run Oak Tuesday, February 10, Kimberly D. the 100 block of Belvedier Avenue re- “There is definitely an increase since Thursday, February 12, nor Monday, Feb- “Representatives of the governing body Ridge. Slaton, 41, of Piscataway was arrested by ported that someone entered a shed in his 2001 as far as our support role to the ruary 16, count because town offices were and the board of education are meeting to sit Mr. Mirabella said Galloping Hill’s the New Jersey State Police after a motor yard. It is unknown at this time if anything Westfield Rescue Squad,” Chief Kelly closed for holidays. down and discuss what we hope will be the driving range would be completed by the vehicle stop on an outstanding warrant. was removed, police said. said. Ms. Gray has said because of the magni- final details of the library lease,” Ms. Lewis fall. She was transported to Mountainside Thursday, February 12, the entire roof Chief Kelly said the department does tude of litigation at the moment, the attor- said. Another golfer said he did not want police headquarters where she was pro- blew off a business in the 100 block of not collect extensive data about these ney is busy with other deadlines. She said The library currently rents space from the “expansive, fancy clubhouses” and “su- cessed and released. South Avenue landing on the ground. No calls, but said many factors could affect she would push for the town to respond by board of education at a rate of $1 per year. per expensive fencing,” or a management Tuesday, February 10, officers responded injuries were reported. the number of calls to which it responds. this Friday, February 20. However, she said At issue is a request by the board that the company running the golf courses. to a report of a disagreement involving Thursday, February 12, William W. These factors include multiple calls oc- the town is within its rights to not fulfill the library cover a portion of the maintenance Jim Annese of Fanwood described the work performed on a commercial vehicle Adams, 61, of South Ozone Park, N.Y. curring at the same time, extreme weather request until next Tuesday, February 24. and utility fees incurred by its use of the closing of Oak Ridge to solve the county’s by the employees of a repair shop. Accord- was arrested on an outstanding warrant out conditions that result in more calls for The town and Ms. Chambers reached a building, which serves both the borough revenue shortfall as “trying to fix a ing to police, the vehicle’s owner was said of Jersey City after a motor vehicle stop in medical assistance and the level of man- settlement agreement on Friday, February and the school system. sprained ankle by amputating the knee.” to have made threats to an employee over a the 300 block of North Avenue. He was power at the rescue squad. 6, following a sexual-harassment lawsuit Mayor Dennis McCarthy recently ap- “We have three gems out there that we work order and the employee returned the processed and released. Derrick S. Adams, Kelly Wanca, a lieutenant with the filed against the town, the Westfield Police pointed a special committee of council should try to maintain,” Mr. Annese said. threats. The individuals were advised of the 38, of Queens, N.Y., a passenger in the rescue squad, said there has been an in- Department (WPD) and former police chief members to intervene in the negotiations. citizen complaint process. vehicle, was arrested on outstanding war- crease in the number of emergency medi- Bernard Tracy in late 2006. Ms. Lewis said she anticipates the meeting Tuesday, February 10, a resident of rants out of Hoboken, Jersey City and cal calls to the squad, as well. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said last will take place next Monday. Sheffield Street called police headquar- Watchung. He was processed and released. “We always have a first call duty crew week that the town would “respond appro- Board member Sandro Villaraut, who is ters to report that a friend of his who was Saturday, February 14, Margee D. in the building, but sometimes we have priately” to the OPRA request. He offered the representative to the borough council, Alert System distressed over his financial situation and Guillen-Rodriguez, 22, of Roselle Park second calls, third calls,” Lieutenant no comment except to say, “The settlement said as per a suggestion by Councilwoman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the threat of foreclosure on his home was arrested on an outstanding Roselle Wanca said. “This year we’ve even had is in the process of being consummated.” Kathleen Villaggio, the board of education and e-mail. The system has already been stated to the caller that he was waiting by warrant after a motor vehicle stop on South will look into holding a joint public budget used to put county emergency personnel his front door with a shotgun in the event Avenue. She was processed and released. meeting with the governing body in the on alert during the landing of US Airways that a sheriff arrived to foreclose on the Saturday, February 14, Michael J. council chambers. Flight 1549 in the Hudson River last month. house. Authorities called police in Old Schenck-Jones, 25, of Plainfield was ar- “This really enables all of us to sit at a So far, 12 of the county’s 21 munici- Bridge, where the distressed individual rested on an outstanding warrant out of MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. table and have a discussion in an open palities have opted into the system, in- lives, to report the incident. Fanwood after a motor vehicle stop on Chair of the Family Law Department of forum,” Ms. Lewis said. “The better rela- cluding Garwood and Fanwood. Free- Wednesday, February 11, a resident of North Avenue. He was processed and tionship we have, the better lines of commu- holder Angel Estrada said he intends to Longview Drive reported that he listed a released. DUGHI & HEWIT nication; everyone is a winner.” appeal personally to each municipality in room for rent on Craig’s List and received Saturday, February 14, Evelyn B. an effort to get them to opt into UC First a response from a student in Nigeria who Schenck, 66, of Plainfield was arrested on Alert. Following the press event, there indicated that he sent the victim a check an outstanding warrant out of Plainfield 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 was a training seminar for representatives for more than the room rental. According at headquarters where she came to bail from all of the municipalities who have to authorities, the victim was instructed to out her son on charges listed above. joined the program. send the additional amount to a travel Saturday, February 14, Wayne F. White, DIVORCE QUESTIONS? Mr. Estrada said the system would agent for a plane ticket for the suspect. 40, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- require $39,000 per year in maintenance When the victim attempted to cash the standing warrant out of Union. He was also Specializing in all aspects of Family Law $)3#/6%2 fees. check it was determined to be fraudulent, charged with providing authorities with false including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS information and resisting arrest, police said. He was transported to the Union County jail child support, division of assets, palimony, TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO where he was held on $5,000 bail. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Sunday, February 15, James J. Kerns, premarital agreements, civil unions, restraining 34!4%&!2- 18, of Plainfield was arrested and charged orders, post-divorce motions due to changed with aggravated assault, eluding police, “25 Years Experience” assault with auto, resisting arrest and pos- financial circumstances, residence removal Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer session of stolen property after running from police who were attempting to con- from New Jersey, visitation modifications duct a motor vehicle stop in the 200 block and transfers of custody. FAMILY LAW of LaGrande Avenue. According to police, he allegedly stole a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe in Plainfield and Over 35 years of continuous practice in Family Law · Divorce · Domestic Violence Custody Child Support drove it into Fanwood, where police at- Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Panelist Christine Cosenza, Agent · · tempted to pull him over. 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PUBLICATION State Honors Lincoln NJ Transit Signs Deals for With Historic Archives Mass Transit Tunnel Project TRENTON – In observance of the birth, February 12, the New Jersey AREA — The NJ Transit board has The general project agreement for- bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s State Archives has unveiled a new approved key agreements with part- malizes each agency’s role and respon- website featuring scanned original ner agencies for the mass transit tun- sibilities and includes the creation of a Gateway to Hold documents, legislative records and nel project that will lead to a one-seat joint project oversight team, with NJ various published accounts pertaining ride to Manhattan for Raritan Valley Transit continuing as the lead agency Program on Economy to Lincoln’s two visits to New Jersey. Line commuters. for procurement and administration of ELIZABETH — Sovereign Bank “New Jersey is fortunate to have The Mass Transit Tunnel project design and construction contracts. and the Gateway Regional Chamber of so many prized documentary trea- (also known as Access to the Region’s Officials said the project would Commerce will hold a breakfast pro- sures that have been preserved for Core), includes construction of two boost the regional economy during gram on the 2009 economic outlook for future generations,” Secretary of new single-track tunnels under the the construction phase by generating New Jersey and the metropolitan re- State Nina Mitchell Wells said. “Visi- Hudson River to supplement the two and maintaining 6,000 jobs each year gion on Tuesday, March 3, in Elizabeth. tors to this new website will have the century-old tracks that exist today. through 2017 and by creating 44,000 Hosted by Gateway President James opportunity to see digital scans of Because the current tunnel offers only permanent jobs thereafter. Coyle and Sovereign’s John Harrison, original writings and contemporary “one track in and one track out,” it has The new tunnel will allow NJ Tran- the bank’s New Jersey commercial newspapers from Lincoln’s presi- long been a chokepoint for NJ Transit sit to double the number of trains banking market executive, the pro- dency that only a few have ever wit- TOP ACHIEVERS...Jiles Shipp, center, president of the northern New Jersey- and Amtrak trains operating into and during each peak hour — 23 trains gram will include a presentation of the nessed first hand until now. This is based National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), out of New York. today to 48 when the tunnel opens — results of a survey of Chamber mem- an extraordinary opportunity for citi- basesd out of Fanwood, speaks at a ceremony at the Morris County Prosecutor’s The agreements with Amtrak and creating faster trips, and new one- bers about their outlook for 2009 and zens and visitors.” last week as part of Black History Month. the Port Authority of New York and seat direct rides for thousands of cus- a panel discussion led by Dean James In February 1861, President-elect New Jersey establish frameworks to tomers on all NJ Transit commuter Hughes of Rutgers University’s Lincoln accepted an invitation from ensure coordination and efficiency rail lines that now require mid-trip Bloustein School of Planning and Pub- New Jersey Governor Charles Olden Traffic Signal Cameras during the multi-year construction transfers. lic Policy. The keynote address will be and the State Legislature to visit the phase and come just one month after by a leading New York Federal Re- State House while en route from his the Federal Transit Administration Lance to Hold Open serve Bank economist. home in Springfield, Ill. to the inau- OKed for Linden and Edison issued a record of decision complet- Registration and breakfast will be- guration in Washington, D.C. His TRENTON — The New Jersey “The Red Light Running camera ing the environmental review process House Today in WF gin at 7:30 a.m., followed at 8 a.m. by acceptance letter is one of the State Department of Transportation program can help communities and clearing the project for federal WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard the program. The program will be Archives’ documentary treasures. (NJDOT) has designated six munici- supplement their traditional law en- funding and final design, NJ Transit Lance (R-7th, Union) will hold an held at the Renaissance Newark Air- His second visit was not a happy palities for the Red Light Running forcement resources,” New Jersey officials said. open house and ribbon cutting cer- port Hotel, located at 1000 Spring occasion. In April 1865, the slain Automated Enforcement pilot pro- Transportation Commissioner The agreement with the Port Au- emony for the community at his con- Street in Elizabeth. The event is free President’s funeral train followed in re- gram. Edison, Jersey City, Lawrence, Stephen Dilts said. “The installation thority formalizes the agency’s $3 gressional office in Westfield today, but guests must register online at verse the same route back to Springfield Linden, New Brunswick and Wayne of these cameras will increase safety billion investment in the project. February 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. gatewaychamber.com under Gateway he had taken in 1861. Mourners in Tren- were designated for participation in in each of these 12 municipalities.” NJ Transit’s agreement with The office is located at 425 North Events, or call (908) 352-0900. ton and throughout New Jersey paid the program. Each of the selected municipalities Amtrak sets forth the terms to reim- Avenue East in Westfield. The open The Gateway Regional Chamber of their respects to him along the route. NJDOT previously designated includes specific locations that have burse Amtrak for support and ser- house is free and open to the public. Commerce said it is the largest business Visit “Lincoln in New Jersey: A Brick Township, Newark, East a demonstrated history of violations vices required, and expands passen- Citizens with questions should call association in the New York/Northern Bicentennial Tribute by the New Jer- Brunswick, Piscataway, Roselle Park and crashes related to red light run- ger rail benefits from the project after (908) 518-7733. New Jersey Region, comprising nine sey State Archives” at njarchives.org/ and Stafford for participation in the ning that has not been reduced by construction by creating additional Rep. Lance urges residents of the regional and local chambers. links/lincoln.html. first-year pilot program. previous engineering, enforcement New York Penn Station capacity for Seventh Congressional District, and education efforts, NJDOT offi- Amtrak service when the Mass Tran- which includes parts of Hunterdon, cials said. The pilot program is de- sit Tunnel opens in 2017. Middlesex, Somerset and Union coun- signed to determine whether a traffic “These agreements demonstrate ties, to stop by the open house or control signal monitoring system may how far we have come with this project anytime in the future to see his new Valley Furniture Shop be an effective long-term tool to in- and how close we are to putting [the] office, ask for help with any issue crease safety at these locations. Each shovel in the ground,” NJ Transit before the federal government or to Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions municipality will set up its own dis- Executive Director Richard Sarles express a comment on issues pending tribution system for citations that re- said. before the Congress. sult from camera images. In January 2008, Assembly Bill 4314 established a five-year pilot program Plf. Garners Grant WINTER HOME SALE to determine the effectiveness of the installation and utilization of traffic control signal monitoring systems. For Health Services With support from our factories, we’re Under the program, a traffic control PLAINFIELD — The Neighbor- sis, it is imperative that we protect our passing special savings on to you! signal monitoring system utilizes cam- hood Health Services Corp. in healthcare safety net,” said Governor eras and vehicle sensors, which work Plainfield has received a grant of Corzine. “Federally Qualified Health in conjunction with a traffic control $644,250 to provide access to Centers are the perfect example of signal to produce images of vehicles healthcare by those residents im- the types of facilities and institutions disregarding a red signal and “running pacted by the closing of we as a nation must leverage during a red light.” Similar programs have Muhlenberg Regional Medical this recession: ready-to-go programs been implemented in 24 other states. Center. with already-established systems of In order to ensure that the pilot The grant is among $5 million in delivering low-cost services to our program is accessible to and repre- awards given last week by Gover- most vulnerable — the unemployed, sentative of all regions of New Jersey, nor Jon Corzine to community the uninsured and people who need NJDOT officials said the department health centers to hire staff, extend medical care.” this year will designate municipali- hours and expand access to prena- Health and Senior Services Com- ties from each region for participa- tal and primary care. missioner Heather Howard said pri- tion in the program. “During this time of economic cri- ority for the funds was given to expanding access to prenatal care by increasing the number of obste- tricians and nurse midwives and strengthening the healthcare safety Westfield B.B.Q. net in medically underserved areas. Sixteen community health cen- ters will receive grants ranging from Portuguese Style B.B.Q. $153,600 to $644,250 to hire obste- Incredibly Low Prices!!! trician and gynecologists, nurse mid- wives and support staff, buy equip- ment or expand hours on weeknight evenings and weekends. The aver- age grant is $250,000. Muhlenberg, which closed last year, served the Scotch Plains and Fanwood area. Lance Launches Food And Clothing Drive WESTFIELD – Rep. Leonard Lance (7th, Union) has announced that his Westfield district office is holding a food and clothing drive Your Chance to Save on Stickley, Kindel, through March 13. All items col- lected, including food and winter Henkel Harris, French Heritage and EJ Victor! coats, will be donated to the Bound Choose From Our Delicious Brook Salvation Army. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 19, 2009 Page 3 Union County GOP Lines Peyton's Merkt’s ‘Running’ Campaign Up Behind Chris Christie Peek at the Week Hits 500th Town in State PARSIPPANY – The Chris Christie Springfield Councilman Ziad In Politics AREA — Assemblyman Richard crossing the finish line,” commented Campaign for Governor has an- Shehady and municipal chairman Wil- The Leader/Times Merkt (LD-25, Mendham) announced Mr. Merkt, “plus I look forward to nounced the names of 481 Republi- liam Ruocco. By Paul Peyton of this morning that his “running” cam- having Claire Heininger of The Star- can leaders and organizations from Summit supporters include State Investigating Dependents Governor Jon Corzine’s former girl- paign for governor stretched into its Ledger – who’s been nursing a bro- Burlington, Monmouth, Morris, Council President Andy Lark and On Employee Health Plan friend and headed the state’s largest 500th municipality. Since last Sep- ken wrist, but said she would run with Ocean and Union Counties who en- Council members Dave Bomgaars, New Jersey officials say as many employee union, the Communication tember, Mr. Merkt said he has run in us – join the pack for the final leg. All dorsed Mr. Christie during his two- Ellen Dickson, municipal chairman as 15,000 persons could be receiv- Workers of America. every municipality in 16 of New are welcome. Just bring your sneak- day announcement tour. Chip Dickson; Union GOP chair- ing state health benefits they are Burris Facing Pressure Over Jersey’s 21 counties. ers. We’ll have some fun and maybe Union County endorsements in- man Ralph Gaglione; Westfield ineligible to receive, according to a Contradictory Statements He has vowed to run in every one of even prove that – once in a while – a clude Senate Republican Leader Tom Mayor Andrew Skibitsky and Star-Ledger report. Some 224,000 United States Senator Roland New Jersey’s 566 municipalities before New Jersey politician actually keeps Kean, Jr. and Assemblymen Jon Councilmen Frank Arena, Sal state and local employees in the state Burris (D-Ill.) is facing mounting the June primary election for Governor. his word.” Bramnick of Westfield and Eric Caruana, Mark Ciarrocca, James health benefits plan have been sent pressure by Republicans to resign “We crossed the 500-town thresh- Munoz of Summit, Union County Foerst, Vicki Kimmins, and JoAnn letters seeking information on de- after it was revealed that he had con- old [February 15] in Monmouth GOP Convention Republican Party Chairman Philip Neylan and Winfield GOP chair- pendents they have included in their tact with the brother of former Illi- County,” Mr. Merkt said. “The Sat. at Summit School Morin of Cranford, Union County man Bob Reilly. health coverage. nois Governor Rod Blagojevich, ac- weather was outstanding for Febru- Republican Party Associate Vice- The Ledger report stated officials cording to ABC News. Reports said ary, and we are rapidly closing in on SUMMIT — For the first time in Chairwoman Patricia Quattrocchi of believe cutting these ineligible indi- statements made by Mr. Burris in a our goal of running in every munici- more than 10 years, the Union Garwood, Berkeley Heights Coun- Former Governor Kean viduals out of the health plan could February 5 affidavit he filed with the pality in New Jersey before the pri- County Republican convention will be held in Summit this Saturday, cilman Louis DiPasquale and GOP Endorses Christie save the state $185 million over five Illinois House committee investigat- mary.” chairman David Ronner; Clark years. ing the impeachment of Mr. Mr. Merkt said his “running” cam- February 21, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 21, at Mayor Sal Bonaccorso and council PARSIPPANY – Former New Jer- Christie Opens Campaign Hdqs. Blagojevich contradict comments he paign has doubled as a “valuable lis- members Frank Mazzarella, Brian sey Governor Thomas H. Kean has tening tour” throughout New Jersey, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle On Route 10 in Parsippany made last month before the commit- Toal, Sheila Whiting, and municipal endorsed Chris Christie for governor tee. giving him a better understanding of School. chairman John DeSimone; Cranford and will serve as the campaign’s hon- The Chris Christie Campaign for both his home state and what local Delegates will select a candidate Governor opened its state headquar- Mr. Blagojevich was impeached Mayor David Robinson, former may- orary state chairman. by the House and convicted in the residents think about key state issues. for governor among former U.S. At- ors Michael Plick and Robert Puhak, “Throughout my tenure as gover- ters in Parsippany on Saturday. The “The folks I meet have not been torney Chris Christie of Mendham, office is located at 1719 Route 10, Senate over charges he attempted to current Deputy Mayor Mark Smith nor of the State of New Jersey, it took sell the U.S. Senate seat previously bashful about expressing their feel- former Bogata Mayor Steve and Commissioners Mark Dugan and real leadership to work with both Suite 126, East, at the corner of Route ings about the state,” he said. “They Lonegan, Mayor Brian Levine from 202. occupied by President Barack Obama. Martha Garcia and Cranford GOP parties, Democrat and Republican, to According to the affidavit, Mr. are sick and tired of empty political Franklin Township in Somerset chairman Bob Donovan, and Eliza- bring real results to the people of Katz Attorney Put Forward as Blagojevich’s brother, Robert promises and want to hear how prob- County, and Assemblyman Rick beth municipal chairman Helen New Jersey,” said Mr. Kean regard- Next U.S. Attorney for NJ Blagojevich, called Mr. Burris three lems will get solved, not just vague Merkt (LD-25, Mendham) from Rosales. ing his endorsement. “Chris Christie’s United States Senators Frank times, once in October and twice after assurances that things will get better. Morris County. Other supporters include Fanwood strong leadership will finally end busi- Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, the November election, to seek his They want change in Trenton, but they Candidates will be selected for Gen- GOP chairman Joseph Britt, Garwood ness as usual and bring real change to Democrats from New Jersey, have fundraising assistance. Mr. Burris has also want details about how that change eral Assembly including District 21 Councilman Anthony Sytko and GOP Trenton.” recommended that President Barack denied raising any money or making will make a difference in their lives.” where Assemblymen Jon Bramnick of chairman John Quattrocchi; Mr. Christie thanked Mr. Kean Obama appoint Paul Fishman of promises to the ex-governor in ex- Mr. Merkt said he hopes to have Westfield and Eric Munoz of Summit Kenilworth Mayor Kathi Fiamingo for his support, saying, “I am hon- Montclair as the next United States change for being named to the Senate many reporters join him for the final are seeking re-election. and Councilmen Salvatore ored to have Governor Kean’s sup- attorney for the state,The Philadel- seat. lap of his “running” campaign for Candarella, Brian Joho, Scott Klinder, port and friendship. Despite which phia Inquirer has reported. The Bridgeton Mayor In Line to Governor in coming weeks. See it all on the Web! 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37th Annual Edition This Is Westfield 2009 A must for businesses and organizations in the region. Coming in May – Make your advertising reservations now – (908) 232-4407 – [email protected] – Details are online at www.goleader.com/tiw Page 4 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Mr. Factor Should Know ‘Glory Days’ DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Are Comprised of More Than Stats Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Children don’t learn respect from ob- practice, get on their hands and knees to with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association serving what kind of shoes their coaches scrub and roll the mats, and arrange for The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey wear. gently used head gear and shoes to find As the mother of a young wrestler, I their way to those who need it. tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 would like to respond to Mr. Factor’s When the boys look back at the “glory If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 letter of February 12, which took um- days,” I am confident they are not going guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 brage at a Westfield coach who Mr. Fac- to reminisce over matches won, quickest vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at tors saw wearing street shoes and eating a pins or state tournaments. What they are hot dog in a corner of a mat during a recent going to remember are the men who took free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 tournament for wrestlers ages 5 to 7, the time to introduce them to a sport All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. which recently took place in Chatham. I which taught them teamwork, helped them come from the board game Diction suggest if Mr. Factor were to ask the boys, learn the confidence and taught them to Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte they would tell him they know their give back to their community. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR coaches love them, love wrestling and are These things are not recorded in the 1. Hoast – To cough Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo completely dedicated to the program. record books or noted by sports colum- 2. Powter – A comon domestic pigeon, COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION They know this because at matches, nist, but they are far more valuable. with an inflated breast 3. Holour – A fornicator or Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly the coaches tie their shoes, wipe their Kate Pindilli EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS whoremonger tears and hug them when they lose. The Westfield Ben Corbin same husbands and fathers drive them to 4. Prandial – Belonging to a meal, SERVICES especially dinner SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Resident James Block Says Taxpayers ISOCHROOUS 1. Repetitious Should Not ‘Tolerate’ Town’s ‘Secrecy’ 2. Being of equal color throughout 3. In accord; agreement Kudos for your editorial [The tolerated by the taxpayers. 4. Interlaced or linked What Do You Think Is the Most Westfield Leader, February 12] encour- The Mayor, Council and Mr. Gildea TRANSCOLATE aging transparency in Westfield’s gov- need to remember that any monies spent 1. To stack or mound ernment. I wholeheartedly agree that on these cases belong to the residents of 2. To convert or change the character taxpayers should be made aware of the Westfield, for whom they work. It is 3. To strain or filter Interesting Event in 100 Years? details of any settlements made on our possible that the settlements were just, 4. To overturn or transpose behalf. We deserve to know how much and the money was well spent. It could THAUMATURGE The theme for This Is Westfield 2009 will be growing. We have not tallied the exact count of all the the town paid out in settlement money, well be that our public officials are 1. A magician “Snapshots” — The Public Takes a Look at 100 Years pages yet. We ask the public to explore their favorite how much was covered by insurance serving us well. As your editorial so 2. A busybody of Local History Online. This year will be the 37th decade or year, find an article that grabs their interest, and how our insurance premiums were wisely pointed out — “let the merits of 3. A fight or contest for mastery impacted. Legal costs should also be these cases stand in public view”. 4. Range of vision or sight annual edition of the This Is Westfield publication, then e-mail the date of the edition, page number and fully disclosed. The Leader has long worked to get SCINTILLANT and the public is invited to become part of it by title of the article to [email protected]. We’ll Mr Gildea’s failure to provide details the facts to the citizens of this town; it is 1. Gritty; sandy providing their proposal for the most interesting choose from the recommendations along with our only leads to the conclusion that the time our elected and appointed officials 2. A hissing or whistling sound town fathers are not proud of the settle- did the same. The residents of Westfield 3. Sparkling; glittering things that happened in the area over the last 100 own, then thread the decades through This Is Westfield ment that was made. The fact that we deserve no less! 4. Pertaining to twilight; glimmering years. 2009 with the snapshots to accompany the commu- now have two lawsuits settled with the James Block same plaintiff in total secrecy shows a Westfield The source for the public’s recommendations is to nity, government and business features in the publi- paternalistic attitude that should not be be the 100 years of The Westfield Leader archives cation. We’ll publish the names of all that contribute From The dating back to 1907 and recently put online. Scotch to this effort in This Is Westfield. Westfield Reader Says ‘Redistricting is Plains and Fanwood residents are also invited to We’re sure it will be unique, fun and interesting for Archives submit their recommendations from the online ar- those that participate – time well spent. Please join us Wrong’ and is ‘Destroying the Town’ March 10, 1983 chives of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times posted in this history adventure trip by submitting your It is with deep regret and sadness that I I appreciate all the hard work the board write this letter. I uprooted my entire life of education has done in the past. Westfield Costs vs. Enrollment last year and dating back to 1963. Both of these archival recommendations by March 15. This Is to move to Westfield for the amazing offers a superior education for their stu- archives are searchable to assist the undertaking and Westfield will be published in May to an extra-wide school system. As a native New Yorker, dents, but this redistricting is wrong. It is Focus of Presentation help make it fun. distribution — and it will be online as well. who doesn’t drive, I was a bit frightened destroying the town. Please reconsider WESTFIELD — Ever wonder why to move to suburbia, but I soon realized I because this will only have dire conse- school costs are going up as student The newspaper archives are available at As a reminder to the more than 225 organizations that made the perfect decision. We feel blessed quences, and I truly believe that it wasn’t enrollment goes down? If so, School goleader.com/archives in cooperation with the have their contact information posted at goleader.com/ to live in the Washington School district. the board of education’s intention. Superintendent Laurence F. Greene has Westfield Memorial Library (wmlnj.org) and the organizations, please check the accuracy of your entry My daughter loves her school, her teach- Westfield doesn’t exist in a bubble, the answers in a short flip-chart presen- ers and her friends. We have developed and the feedback from beyond our bor- tation that he will discuss with interested joint production of the Fanwood and Scotch Plains and be sure that it is up to date. For other organizations, friendships with families that will last a ders is anything but good. Westfield citizens and organizations. libraries (thejointlibrary.org). clubs and sports leagues that have not posted there, lifetime. Life seemed “perfect” until I Thank you for listening to my plea. In the presentation, Dr. Greene com- read the e-mail in my inbox regarding the pares some costs to educate an expected These archives are vast and rich. Many minds and please do so by March 15. This organizations synopsis Ginger Clarke-Walden 5,215 students in 1983-1984 with costs redistricting. Quite honestly, it has been Westfield many years will be required to touch the several will be published in This Is Westfield as a guide to the the most disturbing few weeks of my life. to educate 8,794 students in 1969, the hundreds of thousand of pages, and they are still community. Do not be left out. year of the highest school enrollment in Westfield. Any interested citizens or Reader Says Redistricting Will groups who would like to hear the pre- sentation can arrange for it by telephon- Is Fishman Nomination Negatively Impact Property Values ing Dr. Greene’s office, 654-6400. Do you live in the Washington School be the only elementary school in Westfield District? If so, you need to know that the that splits the children, as they move on to February 17, 1944 Unusual or Problematic? Westfield Board of Education will vote intermediate school. To those who live on February 24 to redistrict your neigh- within the affected zone, how will being Town Goes Over Chris Christie, before becoming a candidate for new U.S. Attorney being appointed. New Jersey’s borhood. In addition to the negative im- bused (up to 80 minutes each day, accord- War Bond Quota Governor of New Jersey to oppose Jon Corzine, U.S. Senators, Frank Lautenberg and Robert pact on the children, their decision to ing to Dr. Dolan) impact your home value? redistrict will negatively impact the value Ask a realtor if either of these scenarios is Subscribes $7,969,063.75 - Hits New garnered fame as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Menendez, propose Paul Fishman’s appointment, of your home. Even if your home is not a selling point. High With 8,053 Bonds Sold. where he has 135-0 conviction record for putting which requires approval by the Senate. Mr. Fishman’s currently in the affected zone, your home If you are concerned about the welfare In a last day spurt of buying, Westfield corrupt New Jersey officials in jail. During Mr. recent claim to fame is for having defended Carla will be part of a fragmented, redistricted of the children or concerned about the exceeded its fourth War Loan quota of neighborhood. impact on your property value, I urge you $1,800,000 by $169,063. The drive has Christie’s video interview with this newspaper last Katz in her troubles involving the state unions and The board’s decision will divide the to contact the board of education been extended until February 26 by the year, he said there were several others in the pipeline, interactions with Governor Jon Corzine. Some say Washington School neighborhood in two. ([email protected]) and attend Treasury Department for Series, E, F a process that takes a couple of years to fill and work Mr. Fishman was savvy enough to get the matters A targeted group (21 children next year) the meeting on February 24, at 8 p.m., at and G bonds only. will be split from their friends and bussed the Edison Intermediate School. Westfield was slightly under par for its way out the other end. buried. to Edison Intermediate School, while their its quota of E bonds, purchasing 470,395 Tom and Francine Hyland worth, which was about 76 percent of the Now that Barack Obama is President, there is a So why is a defense attorney being proposed for the neighbors walk to Roosevelt. Westfield The Washington School District will amount assigned for this class. The town position of federal prosecutor, particularly one with hit a new high in number of bonds sold, TODAY’S MATH, ties to Ms. Katz’s and Mr. Corzine’s affairs? Without the figure being 8,053. The previous the feds looking into state corruption, who will? The Westfield Historical Society Lauds high for any drive was 5,900. Frank WHY WE’RE BROKE Betz, local chairman, had set a goal of position of state attorney general (AG) has long since The 100 Years of Digital Archives 6,000 pieces and expressed himself as Governor Jon Corzine last week endorsed south Jersey been neutered and disgraced in the past by the likes of extremely well pleased with the result. Democratic Assemblyman Doug Fisher as NJ Agricultural past AG’s Zulima Farber and Paul Harvey. The Board of Trustees of the Westfield an un-indexed reel of microfilm can ap- As a matter of fact, the total self-im- Commissioner at a salary of $141,000, rising from $49,000 Historical Society has voted unanimously preciate the amount of time this search- posed quota was exceeded by E bonds as assemblyman. This also presents Mr. Fisher, the Deputy According to The Star-Ledger on Saturday, former to join me in publicly thanking Horace able archive can save. In my role as cura- alone with a total of 7,768. Majority Whip, a major bump in retirement pay as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey from 1971-1974, Herbert Corbin of The Westfield Leader and Philip tor of the Historical Society, I have per- Mr. Betz asked that persons who had system bases retirement pay on only the last three years, or Stern, said it is neither unusual nor problematic for Israel of the Westfield Library for arrang- sonally used this important tool to find ordered bonds, arrange to pick them up the highest three years – whichever is higher. Along with ing to place One Hundred Years of the new information about three on-going at the issuing agency. He explained that pending U.S. attorney appointees to represent clients Westfield Leader on-line in digital for- projects, and to answer queries from both there are no funds available for sending this, the assemblyman will receive free health care for life. mat. This exemplary collaboration be- Ohio and Tennessee. Calls to Assemblyman Fisher’s office in attempt to under federal investigation. them by registered mail and there would Well, we believe these are unusual times, and the tween private and public entities is of Bob Miller of the Historical Society be the possibility of a loss if they were learn how much pension increase this represents did not potential benefit to every student in and the Genealogical Society has used it sent regular mail. result in the information being made available. situation is problematic. Seems like the New Jersey Westfield as well as to history buffs and to help an individual in Florida connect Commenting on the drive, Mr. Betz corruption pipeline investigation is being plugged. genealogists, both amateur and profes- with family estranged for more than 100 said, “Westfield people have done a mag- sional, and those who are just curious years. And this has been just the first three nificent job. The quota was high, and about this wonderful town of ours, its weeks. Thank you. frankly we thought it would be very businesses, churches, schools, clubs, and Stanley Lipson, Curator difficult to reach. We are particularly so forth. Westfield Historical Society grateful to the many women who served Anyone who has ever searched through so well in canvassing. They deserve a lot of credit for their fine work.” Washington School Play Producers The women’s group was headed by Mrs. C. M. Hebliert assisted by Mrs. L. F. Tellin. Mrs. G. D. Crosby was in Thank Community for its Support charge of the south side. District leaders The producers of The 61st Annual Westfield Corporation, Elm Radio TV included Mesdames Fred Mulpermaler, Washington Show would like to thank and Appliance, Par Sheet Metal, NASCO George Ringen, G. C. Mathis, G. H. our playbill advertisers, parents, teachers HVAC, Dr. Arfonis, Garwood Metal, VanSteenbergh, J. C. Wilson, Clarence and administrators. Thanks, also, to the Bumble Beedz, Stars of Tomorrow Per- Hofstetter, Fred Dewysocki, E. P. Lewis, Roosevelt School’s staff and custodians, forming Arts Camp, Burgdorff Realtors, J. Wallace Higgins Jr., Irma Conine, D. who provided an excellent venue. Thank Albano Chiropractic, Girls Softball H. Bremmer, John O. Collins and you to the parents of our graduating fifth League of Westfield, Adler’s Jewelers, Godfrey Nelson. graders: Cathy Hawkins, John Hawkins, Miranda-Thompson ACE Personal Union County was reported over the Kim Anderson, Glenn Anderson and Trainerr, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Rick’s Pi- top in its $28,500,000 quota, by more Cindy Smith, ano Tuning, Kerry McDevitt, Weichert than $3,000,000. The percentage of E The advertisers in the playbill: Oliveri Realtors, Satsang Yoga, Breza Bus Ser- bonds sales was reported however to be and Sons Flour, LEO’S Restaurant, Berk- vice, Curves, Scott Gleasonof RE/MAX, only 60 percent of the amount desired. shire Furniture, American Tire and Auto, Komar Roofing, Juxtapose Gallery, The percentage was in accord with re- Ascione and Wilson, Esqs., Buona Pizza, Marjorie Brown, Keller Williams Realty, ports from other parts of the state. D. Villane Construction, Hye-Young Choi Robert Treat Deli, Travers Home Solu- Coldwell Banker Realty, Ferraros Res- tions, Susan Cook Photography, Infa taurant, Law Office of Matthew Albano, Energy, Brad Schaeffer and Peluso Con- Limani Seafood Grill, Downtown struction. Reader Critiques Without the efforts of all involved, the Thank you for Your show would never have been one of the ‘Libs,’ Barney Frank Support and Care school’s most successful fundraisers ever Editor’s note: After receiving mul- realized. tiple phone calls regarding President During my father’s illness, we received The strong sense of community at support from many individuals, hospi- Washington Elementary is a true micro- Barack Obama’s column earlier this tals, nurses, doctors, therapists, County cosm of the larger unity in the Westfield month, we invited the caller to write a Senior Services, Transportation person- town. That support extends to our print letter to the editor. She did so below: nel, legal, VA, friends, U.S. Army and on media, which has supported the show by and on. You all made a difficult situation running informative stories to spread the Uncle Sammy as manageable as possible. word about our school’s fundraiser. Got the Whammy Your State Legislators In particular, I want to take this oppor- Thanks, also, to our local businesses, tunity to thank those at Robert Wood who were very willing to prominently We used to call the USA Uncle Sammy ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Hospital in Rahway for the care that they display Washington School Show post- Until the libs gave it the whammy Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. provided my father for his numerous vis- ers in their windows. Barney Frank, the sub-prime kid, 203 Elm St. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. its during his illness. In addition, I also Our children benefit directly. Proceeds Put our country on the skids. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, want to thank those at Union County’s from the show will help purchase such Want a mortgage? Easily said. (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. Runnell’s Specialized Hospital in Berke- things as: Math Night supplies, Guided Cheaper than a loaf of bread. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) ley Heights, especially those on the sec- Reading Books, Smart Boards, funding Nothing, no down payment. 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail ond floor who provided the care, comfort for various cultural assemblies, classroom Nothing – you heard me. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] and aid to my family and my father until supplies, school décor and things for our Ain’t that something? (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] his death on February 8, 2009. The morn- annual Family Picnic. Nada, zilch, [kaput], zing Asm. Eric Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] ing of his death, we were visited by each We’re hoping that everyone will join Doesn’t that have a nice ring? 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] and every one on duty, who expressed us next year, at the 62nd Annual Wash- My tax money all gone, bing! Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] their sympathy. ington School Show, which will take place A tax refund, now that would be the thing. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] You will not be forgotten. Thank you. the last weekend in January 2010. Please, Mr. Obama, can’t you see? 7th Congressional District Albert Muller The Producers, 61st Annual Amelia Simms Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Scotch Plains Washington School Show Springfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 19, 2009 Page 5

37th Annual Edition This Is Westfield 2009 A must for businesses and organizations in the region. Coming in May – Make your advertising reservations now – (908) 232-4407 – [email protected] – Details are online at www.goleader.com/tiw Leo White Says Mr. Factor Should Letters to the Editor Remember that Father is Donating Time I take offense to Mr. Factor’s letter to the know the pulse of the town on a day-to-day Trailers at Roosevelt Intermediate editor last week (February 12) regarding basis. We residents are here every day try- wrestling and Al Rabinowitz. I am a friend ing to shape our children and sports are a big of Mr. Rabinowitz and don’t know Mr. part of it. School in Long Run May Save Money Factor. Al was alluding to the fact that although Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to three decades, there have been several Al has lived in Westfield for 15 years and it is nice to remember the past, it is equally the Superintendent of Westfield Schools redistricting measures in reaction to shifts has been involved with the PBA wrestling as important for us to recognize the current and copied to the newspaper. in population and resultant overcrowding program in Westfield from the first day he athletes so they can get their accolades for ***** at specific schools.” Yes, that’s true. But moved into town. Oh, and by the way, did all their hard work — just as you did when Thank you so much for writing me these redistricting were all at elementary I mention that Al’s oldest child is 12-years- you participated — and they can make a back. I appreciate the service you and the level. The elementary school redistrict- old? Yes, that means that he was volunteer- mark in the history of Westfield sports. BOE have provided to this town, which ing is in line with the neighborhood school ing his time to that organization when his I just wanted to let the readers know that allows its school-age citizens, from kin- concept, while the intermediate school first child wasn’t born yet. wrestling is back to the glory days with this dergarten to 12th grade, to enjoy an excel- redistricting is not. In fact, your proposed I don’t know what experience Mr. Factor year’s varsity team going 14-1 in its league lent education system. I agree with you redistricting is not only unprecedented in has organizing and coaching youth sports, — thanks to the feeder system, with coaches, that there is an overcrowding problem at Westfield, but also in New Jersey. but it takes lots of volunteers and their time who may need to eat every eight to 10 Roosevelt. However, I cannot agree with The school redistricting is the easiest for the organization to be successful. The hours, and guys like Al and Harry Kalimtzis, you on how to address this problem. I way to address the Roosevelt overcrowd- satisfaction comes from seeing the children who continue to make this program what it have read a lot of articles on school redis- ing problem. Just look at the map, check GOOD AS GOLD…Above, at a recent presentation on early medical practices, being involved and is never about the adults. is today. tricting recently. The more I read, the the streets, and count the students, of are, standing left to right, Cindy Neivert, Nina Foley, Marjorie Wieseman, Fran The coach who was drinking coffee and Good luck to you and the Fair Haven more I am convinced that this kind of course it’s easy. However, it’s the worst Gold, Jean Murphy, Anne Galante, Gloria Abitante, Helen Allegro, Ruth Positan, eating a hot dog on the mat was probably in team. Sue Carroll and Nancy Yingling. intermediate school redistricting is wrong. solution this town can have. There are the middle of an eight- to 10-hour tourna- Leo White Intermediate school redistricting gen- many social and economic consequences ment donating his time. So when going on Westfield erally involves more than 100 students. associated with this proposed historic in- Westfield Woman’s Club Learns of and on in almost every paragraph about this Your proposed redistricting affects 21 termediate school redistricting, which will coach, please keep in mind that he is a dad students this year and roughly 60 students affect this town especially the Washing- that is donating his time. One mistake should Westfield Unico Sets in three years. In your letter, you said, ton community in many years to come. Early Family Medical Practices not taint the coach, town or the program. “Over a five-year period, the plan would We have time and intelligence to come up WESTFIELD – Fran Gold, presi- electricity or indoor plumbing, “it is When you think about it, this coach could Comedy Night Mar. 21 move more than 100 students to Edison with a better solution. Dr. Dolan, please dent of the Miller-Cory Museum Vol- no surprise that the average lifespan have been selfish and taken the time to sit WESTFIELD – Westfield UNICO’s from the Washington School area, and listen to a 10-year-old girl’s (Hope unteer Board, spoke recently with the was 35 years,” Ms. Gold said. and relax while eating but thought he was second annual Comedy Night will be held approximately 75 in special programs Rothenberg) plea, connect to the commu- Home Life Social/Services Depart- “In those days, a full set of teeth needed on the mat so he gave up his break. on Saturday, March 21, at 6:45 p.m. to from the Franklin and Wilson areas.” nity, and consider the many suggestions We will not, nor should we ever forget, raise money for scholarships and charities. First of all, the plan (the proposed redis- in Lee Stoller’s letter to The Leader. ment members of Woman’s Club of was a rarity,” she said. “This all the athletes of the past because they are a Bob Gonzo and Jeff Norris will provide tricting) has nothing to do with the 75 Dear BOE members, please say no to Westfield at the Masonic Lodge in changed as years passed, and we can vital part of the history of this great town the entertainment. The event will be held at students in special programs who are go- this proposed intermediate school redis- Westfield. be proud that New Jersey was one of that you and many others helped to form. I Costa’s Restaurant in Roselle Park . To ing to Edison with and without redistrict- tricting, and consider the following ideas Ms. Gold spoke about 18th century the first colonies to license physi- know that you and Bruce Johnson don’t live learn more, contact Manny Carlino at (908) ing. Secondly, the number 100 over five to ease the overcrowding conditions at medicine. Today, “we are fortunate to cians.” in this town so it’s tough for both of you to 233-6863. The cost is $60 per person. years is very misleading. There are only Roosevelt: have many doctors and medicines three years in intermediate school, so 40 1. Hire a space specialist to come up a available to us. This was not so in the out of 100 students cannot do anything to better use of Roosevelt facility. Store Open early days when doctors and medi- Sunday the overcrowding conditions at Roosevelt. 2. Set up a trailer at Roosevelt. Where cines were few and far between,” she Wines & Spirits In your letter, you stressed to provide does the money come from? Create a said. ShopRite comparable education to all of our inter- foundation to receive donations from the 333 South Ave. East , Westfield, NJ • (908) 232-8700 Ms. Gold related how mothers were mediate school children. 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Page 6 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION History of Medical Profession In Westfield to Be Explored WESTFIELD – “The History of Free and open to the public, the the Medical Profession in Westfield, program will be held starting at 7:30 New Jersey, From Origins to 2000” p.m. in the Community Room of the will be the topic of the Friday, Febru- Westfield Municipal Building, lo- ary 27 program of the cated at 425 East Broad Westfield Historical Street. Light refresh- Society. ments will follow the This program will presentation. be based on a new Dr. Tosiello’s 80-page publication with the book will be available same title recently re- for purchase at $10 per searched and written copy. After the event, by local resident and the book will continue physician Lorraine to be available at the Tosiello. Dr. Tosiello Miller-Cory House Mu- used the society’s ar- seum and The Town Michael Craig Stotler and Miss Amanda Beth Sherman chives and museum Book Store, both lo- to compile the work. Dr. Lorraine Tosiello cated in Westfield. Her research has To order by mail, send yielded information on the Lenape a check payable for $13 (includes Miss Amanda B. Sherman herbal healers, epidemics that have postage and handling) to the Westfield affected local residents, the contro- Historical Society, P.O. Box 613, versy surrounding the distribution of Westfield, N.J. 07091. the polio vaccine and the factors in- The publication was made possible Michael Gleason and Ms. Samantha Dango To Marry Michael C. Stotler fluencing today’s emphasis on spe- in part by a 2008 HEART (History, Terry and Kathy Sherman of proposal took place on December 20. cialized practices. Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Holmdel have announced the engage- A 1999 graduate of Holmdel High Dr. Tosiello will present the high- Grant from the Union County Board ment of their daughter, Miss Amanda School, the bride-to-be received a Bach- lights of her research during the pro- of Chosen Freeholders. Michael Gleason to Wed Beth Sherman, to Michael Craig elor of Arts degree in English in 2003 gram. Two longtime Westfield practi- For more information about the Stotler. He is the son of Andy and from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, tioners, Dr. Gloria Schrager and Dr. book or this program, contact the Mariclaire Stotler of Westfield. The Pa. She earned a Juris Doctor from Thelma Warshaw, also have been in- Westfield Historical Society at Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. vited to share their perspectives on [email protected] Ms. Samantha Dango changes in the profession. in 2006. Miss Sherman is an associate or (908) 654-1794. with a Bachelor of Music Educa- Foersts Welcome in the law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Craig and Barbara Gleason of Scotch Plains have announced the tion degree. He currently teaches Smith, and Davis, LLP. fourth and fifth grade instrumental Son, Collin David The future bridegroom graduated Adult School Now Accepts engagement of their son, Michael Gleason, to Ms. Samantha Dango. music in Summit. James and Cara Foerst of Westfield from Westfield High School in 1999 The bride-to-be, a 2003 graduate of have announced the birth of their son, and earned a Bachelor of Science She is the daughter of Paul and Credit Cards For Courses Nancy Dango of Cranford. Cranford High School, also was Collin David Foerst, on Sunday, Feb- degree in Computer Engineering from awarded a Bachelor of Music Educa- ruary 15, at 9:27 a.m. at St. Barnabas Lehigh University in 2003. He will A 2003 graduate of Scotch Plains- WESTFIELD – The Westfield fundraising. Anyone interested in Fanwood High School, the future tion degree from The College of New Medical Center in Livingston. pursue a Master of Business Admin- Adult School will begin its spring joining a board committee is invited to Jersey in 2007. She presently attends Collin weighed 9 pounds and 14 istration degree at the University of bridegroom graduated in 2007 from 2009 semester on Monday, March call President Trudy Silverman at (908) The College of New Jersey in Ewing the Manhattan School of Music, where ounces and measured 19 inches in North Carolina in Chapel Hill in the 2. For the first time, the school will 654-0825 or e-mail her at she is pursuing a Master of Music length at birth. fall. Mr. Stotler is a computer con- accept credit card payments on its [email protected]. Synagogue to Screen degree in Classical Voice. He joins his brother, James Michael sultant for Deloitte in New York City. website, westfieldadultschool.com, Adult school class lengths vary A spring 2010 wedding is planned. Foerst, Jr., 22 months old. A May 2010 wedding is planned. for registration and class fees. from one to eight weeks and start at Cast a Giant Shadow Now in its 75th year, the adult school different dates during the semester. WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- is a non-profit organization that is run Many classes are held at Westfield El will screen the 1966 film Cast a Society to Spotlight by volunteers. The school is in desper- High School, located at 550 Dorian Giant Shadow on Sunday, March 1, Cannonball House at 7 p.m. Admission is free and ate need of new board members to Road in Westfield, on Monday eve- SCOTCH PLAINS – The His- help keep it going. The time commit- nings. Classes also are offered on open to the public. The temple is located at 756 East Broad Street in torical Society of Scotch Plains ment is not great; there are approxi- other evenings and some days as and Fanwood will continue its sa- mately four annual meetings and no well, at other locations. Westfield. Cast a Giant Shadow tells a true lute to local historic landmarks Catalogs are mailed to all resi- during its meeting on Tuesday, dents of Westfield and surrounding story about the birth of the modern State of Israel from a military stand- February 24, at 8 p.m. at the Scotch Reading is Good For You communities and also are available Hills Country Club, located at at local libraries and train stations. point and through the experiences of an American Jewish colonel, Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Individuals additionally can view Road in Scotch Plains. course offerings and register at Mickey Marcus, who was head of the fledgling state’s armed forces This program will feature a slide westfieldadultschool.com or call show of the Osborn Cannonball (908) 232-4050 for more informa- during the war for independence. Kirk Douglas portrays Colonel House’s first 20 years as a museum tion. and the start of the garden there, as Individuals also can register by Marcus in the film. Senta Berger and Angie Dickinson are the ro- well as many pictures. Built circa mail or in person on Monday eve- 1750, the house is located at 1840 nings at Westfield High School dur- mantic interests. The cast also in- cludes John Wayne, Yul Brynner Front Street in Scotch Plains. goleader.com/subscribe ing the semester, with payment by A cannonball tore through the check or cash. and Frank Sinatra. This event is part of the History walls of the Osborn House during of Israel Film Festival organized by the Revolutionary War battle that the Community Israel Support Com- took place in and around the area • Less Fat of Scotch Plains in 1777. Last • Less Bone mittee, which has representatives from Congregation Beth Israel of month, the historical society fo- • Better Grade Scotch Plains, Temple Beth O’r/ cused on the history of the Osborn • Higher Quality Beth Torah of Clark, Temple Beth- Cannonball House prior to it be- coming a township museum in Get More, Pay Less El Mekor Chayim of Cranford and Established 1939 Temple Emanu-El of Westfield. 1972. The screening is a continuation Admission is free and open to Think about it. all. Colonial refreshments and fel- th of the film festival that began in Our 70 Year 2008 in celebration of the 60th an- lowship will follow the program. For more information, call Rich- 389 Park Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ niversary of the State of Israel. For more information, call the temple ard Bousquet, president, at (908) 908-322-7126 www.johnsmarket.com at (908) 232-6770. 232-1199. WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LAWRENCE A. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 19, 2009 Page 7 Fanwood Presbyterian Posts First Congregational Plans Calendar of Lenten Events Open House For Sunday FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- ary 25 at 7:30 p.m. and will include WESTFIELD – The First Congre- copal, Lutheran and Quaker. byterian Church, located at Martine Communion and the Imposition of gational Church will host an open Located at 125 Elmer Street in and LaGrande Avenues, has announced Ashes. house event on Sunday, February 22, Westfield, the church is accessible by a its calendar for the Lenten season. A Lenten series of Soup and Devo- at 10 a.m. to welcome visitors and wheelchair ramp. Infrared listening de- On Shrove Tuesday, February 24, tion will be offered each Wednesday prospective members. All individuals vices are available for the hearing im- the church will host a pancake supper through Lent, from March 4 through and families who are seeking a new paired. For further information, call the for all ages in the dining room begin- April 1. These events will consist of a faith community are invited to attend. church office at (908) 233-2494 or visit ning at 6 p.m. Children’s activities light dinner of homemade soup and The open house also will serve as the church website, fccofwestfield.org. will be featured, sponsored by the bread at 6:30 p.m., followed by a an opportunity for visitors to experi- Christian Education Committee. Res- short devotional program in the din- ence a traditional Congregational College Club to Hear ervations are requested and can be ing room at 7 p.m. worship service, led by the Reverend made by calling the church office at The theme for these devotions will Mark Boyea, senior minister. Moonglowers Perform (908) 889-8891. be “The Lord is my Shepherd – Lenten Church school and childcare will SCOTCH PLAINS – The College The Ash Wednesday service will reflections on the 23rd Psalm.” Four be provided during the service for Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will take place in the sanctuary on Febru- area ministers and two candidates for children of all ages. Children in pre- meet on Monday, February 23, at the ministry will visit the church to LITTLE KIDS HAVE BIG HEARTS…Each year, for the last 25 years, students school through middle high school 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Scotch Center For Hope Offers speak on the various aspects of this at the Westfield Cooperative Nursery School at the First Congregational Church are led to their classrooms following Plains-Fanwood High School on psalm. of Westfield have shared their good, slightly used toys with the St. Joseph Social the children’s sermon. Infant care is Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. Lecture Series on Grief Regular Sunday services will be Service Center, a part of the Elizabeth Coalition for the Homeless. Parents at the provided in the crib room. Following a brief business meet- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center held at 10 a.m., with Sunday school center are able to select toys for their own children from among the donations. A coffee hour will be held in the ing, the high school jazz band the For Hope Hospice and Palliative Care for children at 10:20 a.m. church’s Patton Auditorium immedi- Moonglowers will perform. The pub- will offer a four-week lecture series Holy Week will start on Palm Sun- ately after the service. lic is invited to attend this special entitled “Journey Through Grief.” day, April 5, with worship at 10 a.m. Foundation Posts Recipients The First Congregational Church musical presentation. Sessions will take place on Mon- in the sanctuary. Morning prayer will is a member of the United Church of The Moonglowers, currently under days, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 7 to be conducted on Monday, Tuesday Christ. The church’s membership the direction of Vincent Turturiello, 9 p.m. The lecture series will be held and Wednesday that week at 7 a.m. For Fourth Quarter Grants comprises a broad mix of denomina- has been one of the top five jazz bands at the Willow Grove Presbyterian On Maundy Thursday, April 9, wor- WESTFIELD – The Westfield NJ Intergenerational Orchestra, the tional backgrounds, including Roman in the state for the past 30 years. The Church, located at 1961 Raritan Road ship and Communion will begin at Foundation, a non-profit founda- Westfield Community Players, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Epis- band has placed first at the Festivals of in Scotch Plains. 7:30 p.m. The Good Friday service of tion dedicated to promoting the bet- Liam’s Room, SAGE Eldercare, Music 20 times. In 2007 and 2008, the This non-denominational program, worship on April 10 will begin at 7:30 terment of Westfield and its sur- Westfield Town Clock Restoration Willow Grove to Hold Moonglowers placed first at the New which will feature various speakers, p.m. This service will feature John rounding communities, has an- and Camp Speers-Eljabar. Jersey Jazz Gala as well as at 14 other is designed to assist those who have Stainer’s “Crucifixion,” sung by the nounced its grant recipients for the The Westfield Foundation started Mardi Gras Service state competitions. experienced the death of a loved one. Sanctuary Choir under the direction of fourth quarter of 2008. with an initial donation of $2,000 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow For more information about the Col- Pre-registration is not required and Dr. Shelley Zuckerman, director of The foundation granted more than over 33 years ago. The Foundation Grove Presbyterian Church will cel- lege Club, contact the membership co- there is no cost to participants. The Music and Fine Arts at the church. $28,000 to eight local programs and fund is professionally invested and ebrate the spiritual roots of Mardi chairman at (908) 889-4105 or e-mail series is open to the public. Guests are On Easter Sunday, April 12, a Sun- projects benefiting all segments of the income generated is granted to Gras on Sunday, February 22, during [email protected]. invited to bring family members and rise Service will be held at 7 a.m. and Westfield and surrounding commu- carefully screened applicants its third annual Mardi Gras Jazz Wor- friends. Refreshments and fellowship the Celebration Service of Worship nities. These grants will be used for throughout the year. Since its incep- ship Service and Brunch beginning at WCC Event to Honor will follow each week’s lecture. will take place at 10 a.m. such projects as restoring the tion, the Foundation has distributed 10 a.m. at the church. For more information or directions, The public is welcome to attend all Westfield Town Clock, offering more than $4 million. Donations to A variety of jazz gospel pieces and Obama Inauguration call Acadia House, the Center For of these events. For further informa- courses for senior citizens, support- the Foundation are tax-deductible. spirituals will be performed, includ- WESTFIELD – The board of direc- Hope’s bereavement center, at (908) tion or directions to the church, call ing a free orchestral performance For more information or if inter- ing the choir in an arrangement of tors of the Westfield Community Cen- 654-3711. the church office at (908) 889-8891. and providing scholarships for lo- ested in making a contribution, con- “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burn- ter (WCC) will present a post-inaugu- cal youths to attend summer camp tact Executive Director Betsy Chance ing” and a finale of “When the Saints ral celebration of Barack Obama as in Pennsylvania. at [email protected] or Go Marching In.” This year’s music the 44th President of the United States NAMI Meeting to Spotlight The Westfield Foundation favors (908) 233-9787. will feature the Dixie Mix Jazz Band. of America on Friday, March 6, from grants for programs or projects that Concurrent childcare and children’s 8 p.m. to midnight at the Knights of focus primarily on the community Y Book Group Reveals classes will be provided, but young- Columbus Hall, located at 2400 North Rehabilitation and Recovery of Westfield or groups serving the sters also are welcome to remain for Avenue in Scotch Plains. Westfield community. The areas of Start of Spring Sessions the worship service. The evening will include live en- AREA – NAMI (National Alli- It will take place at the Osceola focus include education; the arts WESTFIELD – The spring ses- After worship, attendees are in- tertainment featuring Valerie Adams ance on Mental Illness) of Union Presbyterian Church, located at and other cultural activities; civic, sions of the Y Book Group will begin vited to a free brunch that will in- and the Dimension Band, dancing, County will offer a free program on 1689 Raritan Road in Clark. health and human services; com- on Tuesday, March 3, with meetings clude both the traditional egg and door prizes and refreshments Monday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. In a talk entitled “Overview of munity development, and the con- in the Robert and Virginia Bauer Fam- sausage dish and the King’s Cake, (B.Y.O.B.) Donations are $20 in ad- for those whose lives are affected Rehabilitation and Recovery,” Jay servation and preservation of his- ily Branch, located at 422 East Broad made in honor of the Magi. vance and $25 at the door. by the mental illness of a loved one. Yudof will focus on self-help roles torical resources. Street in Westfield directly opposite Those interested in attending the For tickets and information, call for individuals with mental illness Recipients for the fourth quarter the municipal building. brunch are asked to make reserva- (908) 232-4759 or visit the WCC, Networking Group and tell how the mental health sys- include Youth and Family Counsel- There will be 10 sessions, with a tions by Saturday, February 21, located at 558 West Broad Street in tem, family and other supporters can ing Service, the UCC Foundation, leader, lasting from 9:15 to 11:15 through the church office at (908) Westfield. A United Way agency, the To Gather at JCC assist in improving the outcome for a.m. This group, which began in the 232-5678 or by e-mail at WCC is celebrating 75 years of ser- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Central persons who are pursuing recovery. Church Thrift Shop early 1970s, reads a classic book in [email protected]. vice to the Westfield community. New Jersey Networking Group will A certified psychiatric rehabili- the fall and a modern book in the The Willow Grove Presbyterian meet on Tuesday, March 3, from 7:30 tation practitioner, Mr. Yudof speaks Posts Bag Sale Days spring. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “Tender Church is located at 1961 Raritan to 9:30 p.m. at the Jewish Commu- throughout the state on a range of FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- is the Night” is this spring’s selec- Road in Scotch Plains. All its facili- www.goleader.com nity Center (JCC) of Central New topics related to the delivery of re- byterian Church Thrift Shop will hold tion. 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H01275 /PEN-ON &RI s4HURS s3AT s3UN  Page 8 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dorothy Mulreany, 90, CSH Volunteer; Kasey R. Radford, 11, Touched Many Founding Member of Rake and Hoe – Obituaries – Lives With His Courage and Optimism Dorothy E. Mulreany, 90, formerly many years and remained an enthusi- Robert Kraus, 69, Law Firm Partner; Kasey Ryan Radford, 11, was the Doernbecher Children’s Hospi- of Westfield, died on Wednesday, astic bridge player throughout her life. granted his angel wings on Wednes- tal cancer ward, having handled February 11, at Freedom Village Surviving are two daughters, day, February 4, 2009, following a many surgeries, and rounds of che- Health Center in Bradenton, Fla. Doreen M. O’Brien of Springfield, Coach and Distinguished Volunteer three-year battle motherapy and ra- Born November 12, 1918 in Brook- Ill. and Carol Henwood of San Fran- Robert H. Kraus, 69, died on Wednes- An avid sports fan, he loved coach- with brain cancer. diation, with opti- lyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of cisco, Calif.; a brother, Harold day, February 11, 2009, at the Center ing, playing and attending sporting His final days were mism and dignity. Harry and Anna Muens. In 1940 she Muens of Orange City, Fla.; four For Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. events of all kinds – especially those spent surrounded by With Kasey’s married Robert H. Mulreany, former grandchildren and six great-grand- Born and raised in Teaneck, he at Rutgers. For many years Mr. Kraus family and friends passing, we remind mayor of Westfield, who predeceased children. graduated from Teaneck coached FYO baseball who Kasey had others that his life is her in 1998. Following his death, she A graveside service and interment High School in 1957. He and basketball, Little touched throughout one to be celebrated. moved to Springfield, Ill. took place on Saturday, February 14, was active in Boy Scouts League and Babe Ruth his short, yet memo- Although we will Mrs. Mulreany and her husband at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. and became an Eagle League baseball, and lo- rable life. miss him every day, both were longtime members of The Arrangements were under the di- Scout. Mr. Kraus gradu- cal and travel soccer Kasey’s life seems he will forever re- Presbyterian Church in Westfield, and rection of the Gray Funeral Home, ated from Rutgers Col- teams. He also coached too short, but those main in our hearts. she maintained her membership there 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. lege for Men in 1961 and the first Scotch Plains- who were touched by Kasey is survived until her death. Donations may be made in her from Rutgers Law Fanwood Soccer Asso- him understood that by his loving parents, She was a founding member of the memory to Children’s Specialized School-Newark in 1964. ciation team that traveled the quality of exist- Kasey R. Radford Jamey and Amy Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Hospital, 150 New Providence Road, A captain in the United to Europe (Bjarred, Swe- ence far exceeds the Radford of Westfield and also was a member of Mountainside, N.J. 07092 or to the States Army Military den) in 1982. In addition quantity of time in which one lives. Vancouver, Wash.; his devoted brother, Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, Overlook Hospital Foundation, 36 Police Corps (1964- to coaching, he had a To Kasey’s Crew East, a team of eight Colbey Radford, age 8, and many lov- where she enjoyed golf. Upper Overlook Road, Summit, N.J. 1966), he served as Pro- positive impact locally teens from Westfield High School ing relatives, caregivers and friends. Mrs. Mulreany was a volunteer at 07901. vost Marshal of Dugway through his chairman- who worked together to collect dona- In Kasey’s honor, the Kasey’s Children’s Specialized Hospital for February 19, 2009 Proving Ground in Utah. ship of the Rotary-Garbe tions for the American Cancer Soci- Crew Relay team will be accepting Mr. Kraus moved to Robert H. Kraus Scholarship Foundation ety Relay for Life in his honor, Kasey donations in hopes of helping to S. Allyn Schaeffer, 73, Was Local Artist; Fanwood in 1967, started and through his profes- was a hero. His fighting spirit, caring prevent other children from ever his own firm in Scotch Plains in 1970 sional activities in the community. and giving ways inspired the teens to having to go through the pain and Lecturer, Author and Du Cret Instructor and was a founding partner of Leib, Surviving are Carol, his loving wife raise approximately $15,000 in two suffering that Kasey did. Kraus, Grispin and Roth, where he of nearly 48 years; his children, Wil- years to fight cancer. To donate online, please go to S. Allyn Schaeffer, 73, of Fanwood the Westfield Art Association, and worked for 36 years until April 2007. liam (Laura Laudonio Kraus), Karen Kasey enjoyed Nascar, camping, http://main.acsevents.org/goto/ died on Friday, February 13, in was included in the “Who’s Who in He retired from Schiller and Pittenger Kraus Jackson (Kevin) and Kathryn dice, video games and sitting in SammyLuscombe. Please make all Wilkes-Barre, Pa. American Art, 21st Edition.” on December 31, 2008. Kraus Bolks (Sean); his grandchil- front of a warm fire. He led the 2008 donation checks out to “The Ameri- Born in Franklin, he had lived in His works can be found in many Additionally, Mr. Kraus served as dren, Nicholas, Maria, Julia and Survivor Lap at his local Relay for can Cancer Society” and send them Rahway before moving to Fanwood private and public collections. Mr. Fanwood’s first borough prosecutor Daniel Kraus; his siblings, Betty K. Life. He walked for the National to: Samantha Luscombe, Captain, 45 years ago. Schaeffer also was a frequent lec- (1972-1977). He also was a board Heinig and John W. Kraus, and 13 Brain Tumor Society Walk to raise Kasey’s Crew East, 626 Maye Mr. Schaeffer was an artist and turer, demonstrator and a published member, trustee and chairman of the nieces and nephews. money to find a cure. He was an Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. instructor at the Du Cret School of author of many books and articles. Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA; a A funeral service was held on Mon- inspiration to the other children in February 19, 2009 The Arts in Plainfield. He also taught His wife, Marcia, predeceased him founder and trustee of the Fanwood day, February 16, at the Crescent Av- at the Visual Arts Center in Summit. in 1997. Community Foundation; a member, enue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. Laura J. DiClerico, Registered Nurse; A life member of the Pastel Society Surviving are two daughters, Peggy former president and Paul Harris Fel- Arrangements were by the Memo- of America, he was awarded the title Closs (Greg) and Cindy Maynard low of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Was Vice President of Library Friends of Master Pastellist in 1988. (Pete); three grandchildren, Richard Rotary Club, and a member of the enue in Fanwood. Additionally, Mr. Schaeffer was a Closs, Jen Maynard and Nikki Closs, Union County Bar Association. Those who wish may make dona- Laura Jean DiClerico (née Patricia Gebhardt, John McFeely, member of many art associations in- and a great-grandson, Landon. Honors he received included being tions to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains McFeely) of Quechee, Vt. died at her Kathleen Yannucci and Marjorie cluding the Salmagundi Club, the Services were held yesterday, named “Volunteer of the Year” by the YMCA, 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch home on Thursday, February 12. Schugman, all of Long Island, N.Y., Hudson Valley Art Association and Wednesday, February 18, at the Me- Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Plains, N.J. 07076; Rutgers Athlet- Born on August 19, 1940 in Queens, and numerous nieces and nephews. morial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- (1996), Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- ics, c/o RU Foundation, Winants Hall, N.Y., she graduated from Sacred Heart A memorial Mass was held on Mon- Rose E. Moffett, 91 enue in Fanwood. Interment followed tary (2007) and by the Township of 7 College Avenue, New Brunswick, Academy in Hempstead, N.Y. and day, February 16, at Saint Anthony Rose E. Moffett, 91, passed away on at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Scotch Plains at the Mayor’s Gala N.J. 08901; Fanwood Community went on to St. Vincent’s Hospital Catholic Church in White River Junc- Wednesday, February 11, at the Sea- In lieu of flowers, donations may (December 2008). In addition, the Foundation, 157 Farley Avenue, School of Nursing in Manhattan, tion, Vt. shore Gardens in Galloway Township. be made to the American Cancer So- Union County Bar Association hon- Fanwood, N.J. 07023; Resolve Com- graduating in 1961 as a Registered In lieu of flowers, donations may Born in Peabody, Mass. on Novem- ciety. For additional information or ored him as “Professional of the Year” munity Counseling Center Inc., 1830 Nurse. She then spent a year at the be made to Norris Cotton Cancer ber 17, 1917, she had lived in Westfield to express condolences, please visit (October 2008). Front Street, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 American Hospital in Paris. Return- Center, DHMC, Lebanon, N.H.; VNA until 1992, when she went to live with www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Mr. Kraus also was a former mem- or Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary ing to the United States, she worked Hospice, White River Junction, Vt. or her family members. She resided at February 19, 2009 ber, director and 1977 William D. Frazee House Inc., c/o Fanwood- in the Emergency Room and as a head Quechee Library, Quechee, Vt.. Seashore Gardens since 2003. Mason Distinguished Service Award Scotch Plains Rotary, P.O. Box 426, floor nurse at Long Island’s Arrangements were under the di- Mrs. Moffett had worked for Dr. Claudia Lee Wuest, 50 recipient with the Fanwood-Scotch Fanwood, N.J. 07023. Meadowbrook Hospital. rection of the Cabot Funeral Home in Chail at the Westfield Veterinary Claudia Lee Wuest, 50, died on Plains Jaycees. February 19, 2009 After spending four years in Brus- Woodstock, Vt. Group and also was a weekend and Tuesday, February 10, at her home in sels, Belgium, while her husband was February 19, 2009 special trips driver for the Westfield/ Scotch Plains. Bertram Schwartz, 84, Retired Chemist; on assignment there, she lived in Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- Born in Summit, she had lived in Westfield, N.J. for most of her child- Lawrence Henry, 61 can Red Cross. Additionally, she was Berkeley Heights before moving to Served With Flying Tigers During War rearing years before moving succes- Lawrence Henry, 61, a former a proud past volunteer with the Scotch Plains 27 years ago. sively to western New Jersey and Westfield resident and staff writer for Westfield Rescue Squad. A graduate of Governor Livingston Bertram Schwartz, 84, beloved Army Air Corps, Mr. Schwartz served then to Quechee in 2004. The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Her husband, Thomas Moffett, and High School in Berkeley Heights, husband and father, died on Tuesday, in the Flying Tigers from 1943 to 1945 As her children grew older, she re- Plains-Fanwood Times, died on Mon- two sons, Thomas Moffett and Rob- she received her Bachelor of Science February 10, at his home in Westfield. and was awarded the Distinguished turned to college, earning a master’s day, February 9, at Youville Hospital ert Moffett, predeceased her. in Nursing degree from Wagner Col- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Flying Cross, the Air Medal and the degree in nursing from Rutgers Univer- in Cambridge, Mass. Surviving are her children, Eliza- lege. Mrs. Wuest was employed as a Schwartz graduated from New York Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign sity School of Nursing. Her subsequent A South Dakota native, Mr. Henry beth Tholen, William Moffett, Rich- Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care University and did graduate studies Medal with four battle stars. He also nursing career included periods in hos- had done public relations and other ard Moffett, Alison Schoonover, Unit at Overlook Hospital in Summit at Columbia University and at the received the K’ang Chan-Nien Medal pital-based oncology, as a visiting nurse work in Los Angeles, Calif. and in the Maureen Kaufmann and James for the past 30 years. University of Southern California. He of the Republic of China for his ac- and as a nurse instructor at Rutgers. early 1970s had authored “Rock and Moffett, along with 15 grandchildren Surviving are her husband, David moved to Westfield 46 years ago. tions in China during World War II. Mrs. DiClerico volunteered at Roll Songwriter’s Handbook” for and many great-grandchildren. Wuest; her children, Kristen and Mat- Mr. Schwartz had worked as a sur- Mr. Schwartz was a member of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Cen- Scholastic. Most recently, he was a A Funeral Mass was held on Fri- thew, and her brother, David Pecario. face chemist in the semiconductor field Temple Emanu-El of Westfield and ter and was a vice-president of the columnist for The American Specta- day, February 13, at the Holy Trinity Private services were held under the beginning in 1952, retiring in 1993. the Electrochemical Society. He also Friends of the Library in Quechee. A tor, filing stories from North Andover, Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. direction of the Memorial Funeral He was a technical group supervisor at was a past president of the Union member of the Quechee Lakes Land- Mass. Among the columns he penned Interment followed at Saint Gertrude Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. AT&T Bell Laboratories in Murray County Association for Retarded Citi- owners Association, she had become for that publication were poignant re- Cemetery in Colonia. Memorial donations may be made Hill, and toward the end of his career zens. an avid golfer and was active in the flections on Westfield and New Jersey. Arrangements were under the di- to the Overlook Foundation or Over- was a visiting professor in the Electri- Surviving are his wife, Sylvia, and Quechee Women’s Golf Association. In those columns, he dispelled nega- rection of the Gray Funeral Home, look ICU, in care of Overlook Hospi- cal and Computer Engineering De- his children, Warren and Arthur She also enjoyed tennis and skiing, as tive stereotypes about the Garden 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. tal, 99 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, partment at Rutgers University. Schwartz. well as traveling. State with descriptions of the archi- Memorial donations may be made N.J. 07902. For additional informa- He was the author or co-author of The funeral service was held on Surviving are her husband of 42 years, tectural, cultural and historic elements to the American Red Cross or to Sea- tion or to express condolences, please 74 technical papers and held 38 United Thursday, February 12, at Temple James M. DiClerico of Quechee; four found in communities such as shore Gardens in Galloway Township. visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. States patents and 121 foreign pat- Emanu-El of Westfield. Interment children and their spouses, Jennifer Westfield and Cranford. February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 ents. In addition, he had edited two took place at Riverside Cemetery in DiClerico Sullivan and her husband, His contributions to The Leader technical books. Saddle Brook. Michael, of Garden City, N.Y., Michael and The Times included coverage of As a member of the United States February 19, 2009 F. DiClerico and his wife, Maria, of Westfield Board of Education and Musical Trio to Celebrate Cranford, N.J., Jessica DiClerico Westfield Planning Board meetings, Schemm and her husband, Oliver, of among other articles. Tallahassee, Fla. and Daniel J. DiClerico Mr. Henry is survived by his wife, ‘Titans of Song’ at Library and his wife, Rebecca, of Brooklyn, Sally, and two sons, Bud and Joe. WESTFIELD – The trio Follow Maria” and “Ol’ Man River” from the N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; four siblings, February 19, 2009 the Drinking Gourd, so named for a musical Showboat. Popular selections song used to guide slaves to freedom by Ella Fitzgerald and George Joseph C. Johnson, 82, Was Executive; on the Underground Railroad, will Gershwin also will be included. present “Titans of Song” on Wednes- The trio consists of soprano Shan- Had Played With the New York Giants day, February 25, at 7 p.m. at the non Hunt, who has appeared in opera Westfield Memorial Library. and musicals in New York and else- Joseph Cooper Johnson, 82, of area and soon married his much- The show, honoring Black History where; bass Ivan Woods, a member of Winston-Salem, N.C. died on Sun- loved wife, Doris. They lived hap- Month, will highlight the lives and mu- the Philadelphia Singers Chorale, the day, February 15, at Kate B. pily for almost 30 years in Westfield, sic of opera singers Paul Robeson and resident chorus of the Philadelphia Reynolds Hospice Home in Win- N.J., raising their family and in later Marian Anderson through photographs, Orchestra, and pianist Diane Gold- ston-Salem. years enjoying nearby grandchildren. narrative and song. Both became world- smith, who has performed extensively Born on September 15, 1926 in Based in Manhattan, Joe worked class singers at a time when crossing as a soloist and with ensembles. McCreary County, Ky., he was a in the textile industry, initially with the color line posed a risk. The library is located at 550 East son of the late Joseph H. Johnson Beaunit. He eventually retired as a This program will evoke the hey- Broad Street. This program is open to and the late Willie Lee DeLon vice president with Burlington In- day of Robeson and Anderson during MURAL and Westfield Memorial Li- Johnson. He grew up in Memphis, dustries. Joe and Doris then moved the 1930s to the 1950s. The ensemble brary cardholders. To register, access Tenn. and served in the United States to Pinehurst, N.C., where he loved will perform some of their favorites, wmlnj.org and click on the calendar, or REMEMBERING MUSICAL GREATS…The Drinking Gourd trio, pictured Marine Corps in the late 1940s and golf and gardening, and volunteered from spirituals to songs like “Ave call (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140. above, will perform on Wednesday, February 25, at 7 p.m. at the Westfield during the Korean War. with Hospice of Pinehurst. Memorial Library in a program entitled “Titans of Song.” They will celebrate the He graduated from Ole Miss, In 2001 Joe and Doris moved to lives and music of opera singers Paul Robeson, a one-time Westfield resident, and where he played many winning foot- Homestead Hills in Winston-Salem Marian Anderson. Shown, from left to right, are: Diane Goldsmith, pianist, left; ball games. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 19, 2009 Page 9 THE STUDENT VIEW Ten Local Residents to Star In Wizard of Oz at Wardlaw The weekly column written by local high school students EDISON – Ten residents from Cecily D’Amore of Scotch Plains Scotch Plains and Fanwood will have (fifth grade) will be a member of the starring roles in the spring musical at Lullaby League/Snowgirls, while Eric High School Student Asks Board The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, The Bessette of Scotch Plains (seventh Wizard of Oz, which will be staged on grade) will portray the Mayor of To Vote Down Redistricting Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, Munchkinland. Max Needle of Scotch By ALLIE TUNIS Having gone through 12 years of the at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 8, Plains (fifth grade) will take the role Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield School system, I can verify at 3 p.m. The school is located at 1295 of the Coroner. When I was first approached by The these findings. Particularly in the high Inman Avenue in Edison. The cast will also feature: Akash Westfield Leader to share my views about school, I have had many classes well over The cast includes: Brian Downing Dalal of Scotch Plains (fifth grade) in the Washington redistricting proposal, I 25 students and a few that have had around of Scotch Plains (freshman) as Tinman the Lollipop Guild, with Chase Levitt was hesitant. 30. I would like to end this article with an and Hickory, Billy Buchbinder of of Scotch Plains (seventh grade). I already made my views clear during Scotch Plains (freshman) as Profes- Emily Wexler of Scotch Plains and the February 3 board of education meet- emotional appeal. In the February 12 is- SOUPER BOWL…Sixth grade student council members pose by the food that the ing and did not want to seem redundant or sue of The Leader, Dr. Dolan wrote, school collected. More than 500 items of food were collected and donated to a local sor Marvel, the Wizard of Oz and Moenika Chowdhury of Fanwood overly (or oddly) preoccupied with this “Westfield is fortunate. We do not have to food pantry. Gate Guard. Further, the cast includes (seventh grade) will portray school- issue. For the record, I do not have a move hundreds of students.” This again Catherine Badalamenti of Scotch teachers. younger sibling who will be affected by shows a lack of understanding and sensi- Plains (freshman) as an apple tree, Tickets, which may be purchased the redistricting nor do I live on a street tivity about this issue. The biggest con- Garwood Helps Community poppies, flying monkey, manicurist prior to the performances, are $3 per that would be included in the “new atten- cern with the redistricting proposal is that and jitterbug. child, $5 per adult and $15 per family. dance zone.” it is moving such a minute population of While I do not have a proverbial horse students across town away from their During S(o)uper Bowl friends. in this race, after witnessing the course of and donated 100 percent of their col- events during that icy Tuesday evening, Moving a hundred students (or the WESTFIELD – The Garwood Pub- GW’s Lincoln School as a proud Washington alum and a re- whole school) would make for a much lic Schools held their second annual lection to a local charity of their choice. cently registered voter, I do not know easier transition for these students. The “Soup”er Bowl Monday event on Feb- Souper Bowl of Caring started in how I could just sit back and watch this BOE and the superintendent have a re- ruary 2. They joined the movement South Carolina in 1990. Since then, Reveals Honors Lists ill-conceived plan be carried out. sponsibility to protect the minority as that is transforming Super Bowl week- the “Souper Bowl of Caring” has raised GARWOOD – Lincoln School in O’Donnell, Victoria Petruzelli, Alexus There is no doubt in my mind that the well as the majority. end into the nation’s largest youth-led more than $50 million in donations of Popola, Nicole Resetar, Emily Schadewald, What I am asking the superintendent Garwood announced its honor roll intentions of the superintendent and board weekend of giving and serving. money and food nationwide. and honor society for the second Alecia Styles, Stephanie Tempio of education are noble. I realize that they and the board to do is to run a simple cost- In 2008, 14,500 organizations col- benefit analysis. View these 21 students “Souper Bowl of Caring” equips marking period. Students on the honor are convinced that by moving these 21 and mobilizes schools to positively lected over $10 million and every penny Grade 8 small children, they are greatly improv- not as a number, but as individual chil- society have earned straight A’s, and dren with their own little lives, relation- impact their communities by collect- went to local organizations that help the students on the honor roll have Marlee Araujo, Ryan Baron, Marcella ing the quality of education at Roosevelt. DePaola, Anna DiGiacomo, Joseph My complaint with the superintendent ships and feelings. ing money or food on or near Super people in need! earned A’s and B’s. It also should be understood that redis- Bowl weekend. McMahon, Jason Hay, Veronica Matatov, and the board does not have anything to Joseph McMahon, Tianna Miles, Camel- do with their sincerity, but rather their tricting elementary school students is a By using the event as a time to help WF’s Gorman Makes Honor Roll completely different thing than redistrict- lia Mooney, Alice Narang, Thomas Priolo, refusal to listen to their constituents. others, the students are learning about Ryan Tombs, Emily Torres Evidence of the superintendent’s and ing middle school students. The emo- the realities of hunger in their own Duke Dean’s List Grade 5 the board’s intransigence was apparent tional needs of middle school are more neighborhoods and are turning one of WESTFIELD – Kaitlin Gorman, complex. Cailey Adamson, Sean Baron, Luis Bergin, Honor Society from the earliest hours of the February 3 the nation’s universal times of cel- daughter of John and Sue Gorman of Jacqueline DeFilippo, Matthew Englese, meeting at Edison. Several board mem- In elementary school, social life is re- liant on parents networking with other ebration and parties into an opportu- Westfield, earned placement on the Shaughn Kennedy, Michael Manfre, Joseph Grade 5 bers began to try to convince parents of fall 2008 dean’s list at Duke Univer- Massett, Kayla McMillan, Luke Pak, An- the fine quality of education at Edison. parents outside school in the morning and nity to care for those in need. Michael Banek, Joseph Brecht, Kim- at 3 p.m. That is simply not the case in While America turned their atten- sity, located in Durham, N.C. Ms. drew Resetar, Jarett Sims, Colleen Staba, berly Knowles, Emma Neuberger, They seemed to believe that the rea- Jenna Staines, Victoria Wagner son for the parents’ objections to the middle school because students are de- tion to football for Super Bowl XLIII, Gorman, a 2006 graduate of Westfield Gabriella Sluka, Michael Woitkowski proposal was based solely on old, erro- veloping a new sense of independence. more than a quarter of a million young High School, is a junior at Duke. She neous stereotypes. (Had this been the There are many things to get used to in people were working to transform is majoring in Biological Anatomy Grade 6 Grade 6 case, I would not have taken a side on middle school – changing classes, lock- Super Bowl weekend into the nation’s and Anthropology. Mark Barranger, Michael Basso, Monica Archer, Meagan Beriont, this issue). ers and an unfamiliar larger building. It is largest youth-led weekend of giving Amanda Brown, Jake Burkert, Daniel Alyssa Beyer, Dayna Gallucci, Katerina It seemed as though the board had a important that a middle schooler enters Courtney, Sara Diwane, Anne Marie Figiel- Hermanova, Brian Maher, Salvatore the new school with a core group of and serving through the “Souper Bowl Dickerson, Nino Galluzzo, Ricardo genuine misunderstanding of the parents’ of Caring.” Trapani, Caitlin Twaddle reasons for opposing the board’s pro- friends so they can brave the new world Hidalgo, Salma Mahmoud, Amanda For the weeks surrounding the big Meyers, Vaness Rosky, Zachary Simanski, posal. It was, however, evident from the together. Grade 7 first few comments made by the parents Also, this is a five-year plan. The group game, “Souper Bowl of Caring” youth Christina M. Tempio, Scott Tombs collected donations through schools Devin Araujo, Sara Law, Jessica that their issues with the redistricting pro- of students that falls right after the five Weisser posal lie not with the archaic character- years is going to have to spend its elemen- Grade 7 izations of the two middle schools, but tary school days with the instability and Ed Fund to Hold Its Samuel Abbaticola, Sara Brinkerhoff, fear of not knowing whether its class will Meghan Courtney, Pamela DeFilippo, Grade 8 rather it was the unraveling of a tightly Sarah Beriont, Ryan Brinkerhoff, knit community. also be torn apart. Annual Wine Tasting Rachel Galatioto, Karina Hernandez, I appreciate the intensive time and en- Kristina Hrehova, Orest Kulchytsky, Chris- Brendan Bucciarelli, Kristina Cibikova, I understand why the board may have WESTFIELD – The Education Fund Salvatore Florio, Joseph Mondi, Kyle assumed the parents’ complaints to be ergy that has been spent by the superin- tine Lodato, Diana Marianovsky, Kevin tendent and the board to try to remedy the of Westfield is holding its annual Wine McDonnell, Maura Moran, Lindsey Pender, Jordan Smith related to misguided notions about the Tasting and Auction Fundraiser on Sat- merits of Edison. After conducting some Roosevelt overcrowding problem. I think research, I found that in prior years, when this is too large of an undertaking for just urday, March 14, at the Echo Lake redistricting has come up, parents have these few individuals, so what I would Country Club in Westfield. For ticket brought up these issues. suggest to the superintendent and the board information, go to westfieldnj.com/ This is not the case for the parents of is to take a deep breath, wait a year before edfund. The Westfield Memorial Library these 21 children, however. Had the su- voting to put this plan in place and take The Ed Fund regularly provides perintendent and the board just picked up suggestions from the community. grants to teachers and administrators to THE SWEETEST STATE…Fourth celebrates Black History Month During the most recent board meeting, a copy of The Leader, they would have support advancements in teaching tech- graders at The Wardlaw-Hartridge with seen that the letters to the editor for the the idea of reforming the magnet program School in Edison during the school year was brought up. I understand that there nology, reading and language programs, past few weeks from parents have been the arts and many other areas enhanc- have been studying every aspect of New focused on keeping the Washington school was a proposal to create a pre-engineer- Jersey – from the Lenape culture to “Titans of Song” community together. ing/Mandarin magnet program. Ask any ing the education of children within the Westfield Public School District. trivia and lessons in law and govern- Throughout the meeting, the superin- group of fifth graders whether it would ment. The study took a sweet turn on tendent and the board kept repeating state- leave its friends to take pre-engineering Over the last 15 years, the Ed Fund the morning of February 5, when stu- Performed by ments such as “ it is all about the num- or Mandarin classes, and I could almost has donated more than $260,000 to dents carved counties out of vanilla bers.” Well, after doing some further re- guarantee you the majority would say no. support Westfield Public Schools. cake, iced them with colorful frostings, search, I discovered that these so-called I think the superintendent and the board In 2008, The Education Fund of assembled the counties to form the state Follow the Drinking Gourd magic numbers could be interpreted in should work more closely with students Westfield provided grants to fund the of New Jersey, and decorated the deli- several different ways. and their parents to devise more appeal- cious structure with other ornaments ing classes to entice kids to come to cultural arts program at the Lincoln Wednesday, February 25 7:00 pm Dr. Dolan has noted that her goal with Early Learning Center, mathematics to signify the state’s terrain and other the redistricting plan is to keep an average Edison. Perhaps you could ask high components. Pictured above, Jake class size of about 25 students at schoolers to look back on their own expe- tools for second graders, SmartBoard technology for elementary and inter- Payami of Scotch Plains and his mother, Roosevelt. After looking over the data for riences and see what they would have Renee Payami, work on frosting his the next few years through the class of wanted to take in middle school. mediate schools, expansion and online county in green icing. Jake is also the 2013 without redistricting, the highest My own advice would be to create a library resources for special education son of Maurice Payami. His sisters, average class size at Roosevelt would be humanities course for the middle school and elementary curricula and many Kapriana and Briella, also attend 28. Yes, the difference will be only three based on the immensely popular class at other important programs. Wardlaw-Hartridge. students. the high school. According publicschoolreview.com/ There is still time to right a wrong. I articles/18, studies have shown that “the encourage the board to vote down this benefits of smaller classrooms depend on proposal, to have more time to work with a teacher-student ratio of around 1 to 15 the community and explore other alterna- through 18” and that “reducing class size tives. We cannot place the weight of the from, for example, 28 to 25 students shows overcrowding problem on the tiny shoul- no significant advantage.” ders of 21, 11-year-olds. For All Your Business, Tax & Financial Needs Photos, narrative and songs celebrating the lives and music of Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Eric Waldron at 112-lbs was quite working to get the first five points on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times competitive. Waldron got a takedown the board,” Barnes said of his first Effort and enthusiasm was present at the very end of the first period but takedown. “I was trying different with the fourth-seeded Westfield High Skibitsky added an escape and a things. I definitely wanted to stick School wrestling team but top-seeded takedown to tie the bout, 3-3, entering him. I knew that bonus points are North Hunterdon’s technique and the third period. Waldron added an going to be real important in a match physical presence won out with a 39- escape and a takedown to win, 6-3. like this. Unfortunately, it wasn’t 11 victory in the semifinal round of the After Westfield forfeited at 119- closer.” North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tour- lbs, Nick DeFreitas had a battle with Barber recorded a double-leg nament in Allendale on February 11. Lion Pat Levandowski but came up takedown, two reversals and a pen- The 15-1 Blue Devils won three short, 13-8 at 125-lbs. Barnes changed alty point to grab a 7-3 decision over bouts – John Barnes (130-lbs), Chris- the tide with a series of five-point Kyle Cyphers at 135-lbs. tian Barber (135-lbs) and Sam takedown moves on Lion Owen Boyle “I knew it was going to be a tough Reichbach (152-lbs) – and had sev- and came up with an 18-2, 6:00, tech- match. I got deep on a double (leg eral competitive bouts with the 19-4 nical fall at 130-lbs. takedown). I was looking for bonus Lions. “I had a single leg takedown, then points. I did decent. I wish I could The very first bout between Blue I started riding the half. I worked a have gotten more points,” Barber said. Devil freshman Troy Skibitsky and spiral, half and a thigh pry. I was CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MORE THAN JUST SHOOTING AND REBOUNDING…Blue Devil center Pat Sabitino battles with a Jonathan Dayton Bulldog on the floor for possession of a loose ball. DiIORIO, SHEEHAN, HESS, SABITINO HIT DOUBLES Blue Devils Muzzle Bulldogs In UCT Boys Hoops, 63-34

By DAVID B. CORBIN inside passing game. The Bulldogs quarter. DiIorio and Sheehan were Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times slowed the second quarter drastically primary recipients of Lessner’s pass- Four Blue Devil starters hit double with an outside passing game and the ing with five points each and Hess got figures and the other sank nine as the inside passing game for both teams some help with his four points. 14th-seeded Westfield High School continued to be shaky, but Hess stole Hess assisted Lessner on two bas- boys basketball team muzzled the 19th- the show with a pair of put-back buck- kets early in the fourth quarter then seeded Bulldogs of Jonathan Dayton, ets to give the Blue Devils an 8-4 edge Sheehan and Sabitino closed out the 63-34, in the preliminary round of the and a 25-16 lead at the half. game with seven and five points, re- Union County Tournament at Rahway “We haven’t played in a while. Our spectively. High School on February 15. last game was Tuesday (February 10). “We want to keep going in this Senior guard Chris Sheehan had a We were supposed to play Thursday tournament,” DiIorio said. “Next up strong afternoon on both sides of the but the high winds stopped us. It was is Elizabeth!” court, putting in 14 points and pulling a little bit of rust,” DiIorio explained. The Blue Devils were to face third- down 10 rebounds, while adding three After the brief intermission, the seeded Elizabeth at Roselle Catholic assists. Blue Devils, especially with the ef- yesterday. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLOSELY GUARDED BY LADY MINUTEMEN…Blue Devil Diana Venezia, No. 15, had Lady Minutemen swarming over “Today, I had to play a little bit out forts of Lessner, found the inside pass- Jonathan Dayton 12 4 7 11 34 her all evening in the Union County Tournament game. of position. We were trying to cover ing track and rolled with a 19-7 third Westfield 17 8 19 19 63 everybody at the same time. Usually I play guard. Sometimes I was play- HANDZA HITS 15 POINTS, PONCE NETS 11, LANDEKA 8 ing forward, so I got the opportunity to get some boards and get the points Teen Summer Bike Tour down low. Today, I was just playing that roll,” Sheehan said. Elizabeth Minutemen Shock Senior forward Tony DiIorio led CAPE COD AND MARTHA’S VINEYARD the team with 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and made two steals. Junior SPONSORED BY WESTFIELD OUTDOOR center Pat Sabitino (5 rebounds, ADVENTURES & JAY’S CYCLE CENTER!! blocked shot) bucketed 11 points, as Lady Blue Devils, 48-46, in OT did sophomore Ryan Hess (4 re- TH TH bounds, 3 assists). But it was senior JULY 19 - 27 By DAVID B. CORBIN Emana Dent had four of her 13 points settle down in overtime but it never guard Mike Lessner, who distributed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in that run and Jasmine Emanuel, happened. More easy lay-ups under- the ball magnificently with seven as- Business as usual lasted only four who finished with 11 points, sank the neath the boards were missed. Dent sists, while scoring nine points and minutes into the first quarter then the other two points. Katie Ponce (11 put in three points and Tasza Carter pulling four rebounds. third-seeded Westfield High School points, 4 rebounds, two steals, 2 as- sank five of her 12 points to give “Lessner made fantastic passes. girls basketball team’s hands seemed sists), Landeka, Charlotte O’Leary Elizabeth the victory. Even when he had the opportunity to to turn to stone, while the 16th-seeded and Handza put in 2-pointers but “We missed too many shots. We finish, he dished it off. So kudos to Elizabeth Lady Minutemen kept it Elizabeth won the quarter, 13-8, to had open shots. We had puppies that Lessner,” said Sheehan with DiIorio together enough to snatch a shocking narrow Westfield’s lead to 24-23 at we missed. We didn’t make them in full agreement. 48-46, overtime victory in the first halftime. when we needed them. We couldn’t Justin Grant led the Bulldogs with round of the Union County Tourna- The Blue Devils continued on an icy find the right people when we needed nine points, while Kareem Jackson ment at Roselle Catholic High School slide and lost the third quarter, 11-5, to to find them,” Head Coach Joe Marino and Elliott Karp scored six points each. on February 16. put the Lady Minutemen in front, 34- said. “We got to regroup and go back DiIorio scored six of his points in The 15-9 Blue Devils hit 10 straight 29. Blue Devil Diana Venezia (5 re- to our basics. That’s all!” the first quarter as the Blue Devils points, including a 3-pointer from bounds, steal) bucketed three of her Elizabeth 10 13 11 6 8 48 took a 17-12 lead, but both teams Keri Pringle (4 assists, 2 rebounds, seven points to start the fourth quarter. Westfield 16 8 5 11 6 46 displayed some shakiness with their steal) and another from Tara Handza, Handza hit a 2-pointer then Ponce early in the first quarter to grab a 10- sank two free throws to knot the score, 2 lead but the ability to handle the ball 36-36, with 3:44 remaining in regula- literally slipped from their grasp from tion. Ponce hit a free throw and Handza that point even though they still com- followed with a free throw to give the manded a 16-10 lead at quarter’s end. Blue Devils a 40-38 lead but Dent Handza (3 rebounds, 3 assists, steal) rolled in an underhanded lay-up to tie hit seven of her game-leading 15 the score with 12 seconds left. points in the quarter and Martina Westfield’s next possession was tipped Landeka (4 assists, 2 rebounds, steal) out of bounds and Elizabeth had seven netted four of her eight points. seconds to score. A desperation shot The 8-14 Lady Minutemen went from near half-court went in but it on a 6-0 run to tie the score, 16-16, failed to beat the buzzer. with 4:25 left in the second quarter. The Blue Devils were expected to OLDWELL ANKER Come bike, kayak, camp, C B & and explore scenic New England E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, February 22nd 1-4PM OPEN TO ALL TEENS AGES 14-18 Departs via shuttle van from Westfield to Cape Cod contact Westfield Outdoor Adventures email: [email protected] 203-246-4733 www.westfieldoutdooradventures.com

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To call McKeon a “sports junkie” Don MacDonald, went 16-2 and had finger of fate would’ve had in store for I just felt better about myself and my would be an understatement. eight wrestlers with 20 or more wins, Walk Down Memory Lane Liz McKeon if she hadn’t wandered ability on the basketball court. I loved “Growing up I knew about Title IX including tri-captains Chris Jordan (33- over to Jess Lutkenhouse’s home after playing all three sports, but basketball and its significance, but I didn’t really 4 at 112), John Povalac (28-8 at 135) and From the archives of The Westfield Turner finished with 16 points, four school that day in 1992? Lutkenhouse was definitely my love.” think about it much,” she said. “By the heavyweight Marsh (28-6), who is now Leader and The Scotch Plains- rebounds and four steals. couldn’t hang out and play because she While most older kids are the ones time I got into sports the road was the successful lacrosse coach at Ridge Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com February 18, 2002: The ninth- had CYO basketball tryouts, but, being who are looked up to be their younger already paved. I admire every woman High School. A junior on that WHS February 18, 1998: When you get a ranked Blue Devil girls swimming a friend, she asked McKeon if she’d siblings, that was not the case in the who helped break the barriers, espe- team was current coach Glen Kurz, who chance to have something for free, take team won nine of 11 events to defeat like to come try out, too. McKeon household on the Boulevard, cially my coaches at WHS: Ms. (Bev) was 22-7-1 at 130 and won the first of And the rest, as they say, is history. down near Jefferson School. Torok, (Nancy) Carp(enter), Maggie his two district titles that year. it; and the seventh-seeded Raiders took 18th-ranked Morristown, 106-64, to “It’s funny because when I was a “Usually it’s the younger sibling McFadden and, of course, Kathy advantage of 31 free throws, sinking 25 capture the North Public A champi- Last week was historic for Kurz’s little girl, I never thought about playing wanting to be like the older sibling, but Hauser. I don’t know where I would be matmen. Their 35-28 win over of them, and sunk the Cranford boys’ onship at Bayonne. Freshman Neda basketball. I just happened to be at I would have to say it was the opposite without sports and I can’t see my life Piscataway in the sectional quarterfinals basketball team, 64-59, in the prelimi- Simaika grabbed a first place in all Jess’s house and she had CYO tryouts with my brother Jimmy and I,” Liz without them.” was WHS’s first tourney win since nary round of the Union County Tour- four of her events – two individual and asked if I wanted to come. I didn’t said. “He’s the one I attribute my After earning a graduate degree from 1995, a 40-25 victory over Bloomfield. nament in Elizabeth. and two relays – as did teammate have anything else to do, so I thought, athleticism to. He was born with Boston College, McKeon went to work And Friday’s win over Shabazz gave February 21, 1999: Raider senior Kirsten Selert. Alexa Vantosky swam ‘Why not?’ ” McKeon said. “I didn’t athleticism and I had to work at it. for 2½ years at ESPN, the 24-hour WHS a final record of 16-2, tying the Blair Woodward grabbed two silvers at in all three winning relays. even know where the foul line was, but Growing up as the only girl in the sports conglomerate. For the past two school mark for wins in a season, held the Winter Track Meet of Champions February 14, 2003: “Blast from I ended up making the team. I guess neighborhood helped, too. I was al- years, she has worked for the National by the 1980 (16-1) and ’90 (16-2) teams. held at Jadwin Gym at Princeton Uni- the past” seemed to be the theme at you could say I owe my career to Jess ways trying to be as good as the boys, Football League in New York City, WHS will host the District 11 Tour- versity. Although he cleared 6’10” in the Raider wrestling team’s final regu- Lutkenhouse!” which is where my hard work and while staying a Jersey Girl and living in nament this weekend, and will be fa- the high jump, Woodward received the lar-season home match on Valentine’s McKeon not only made the CYO determination came from. Hoboken. vored to win its first district title since silver when Raphael Craig of Millville Day. The Raiders circled the mats basketball team that year, she went on “Those boys, especially my brother, After her Monday through Friday 1994. (Overall, WHS has won 24 dis- had fewer misses. Woodward’s second donning “new” uniforms reminiscent to score 1,017 career points – one of were never going to give me a free pass. grind in NYC, the 27-year-old McKeon trict titles since its first in 1963, includ- silver medal came in the 55-meter of the early 1980s. In reality, it was just three 1,000-point female scorers at I had to earn it.” works out at Club H Fitness and plays ing 16 in a row from 1965-80.) The hurdles when he crossed the line in senior night and all three varsity se- WHS. She also was a standout on the Since the majority of her 1,017 points in a co-ed touch football league in Devils have three 2008 champions back :07.66 behind Danyne Brown of niors recorded wins in a 57-18, tri- school’s field hockey and softball teams, came from scrapping and battling un- Hoboken. And, of course, she finds – John Barnes, Christian Barber and Camden who finished in :07.44. umph over Bridgewater-Raritan. earning nine varsity letters and der the basket, you’d have to say that time to visit with her brother and mom, Sam Reichbach – and potential win- February 19, 2001: President’s Heavyweight Matt Loomis im- captaining all three sports as a senior. those childhood battles with the boys the former Patti Hart, a varsity cheer- ners in Mike Kalimtzis, Troy Skibitsky, Day was celebrated by the Blue Devil proved his career record to 71-12 The WHS field hockey team was 11- paid dividends. By the time she gradu- leader in the last graduating class at Nick DeFreitas, Joe Panarese, Rob boys basketball team with a 75-61 with a 45-second fall over hefty Pan- 6-3 and 12-4-5 in her two years, reach- ated from WHS in 1999, McKeon was Holy Trinity High School, 1976. Granstrand and Joe Kania. victory over Union Catholic in Scotch ther Rob Kane, using a fireman’s ing the county final and winning a state one of the school’s best female ath- “I think “sports junkie” is a great Did you know? When WHS started Plains. Blue Devil Co-Captain Jim takedown to a half nelson. Chris tournament game; the basketball team letes. But that was not the first thing on way to describe me,” McKeon said. wrestling Thomas Jefferson High School McKeon racked up a season-high 25 Sprague dropped 140-lb. Ross Sims improved from 9-13, 13-9, 15-6 to 11- her mind when she was a grade- “You kind of have to be a sports junkie in 1974, the first four years saw WHS 9 during her four years; and as a hard- schooler. when you work for ESPN and you have win 57-0, 63-0, 60-0 and 57-0. In 1977- points, including seven free throws to his back in 46 seconds. At 215-lbs, hitting third baseman, she set school “I was just playing sports to play when to love football working for the NFL. and two three-pointers, and handing Eugene Klushnichenko defeated 78 “T.J.” became Elizabeth, but WHS records for triples (two) and home runs I was young. It was something to keep me Sports, and working out, will always won by a 67-0 count. The following year off five assists. Sophomore Eric Devin DiBlasio, 5-0. (three) in a game, while helping WHS busy and out of trouble after school,” she be part of my life. the Minutemen finally got on the board, go 17-8, 16-6 and 19-6, with a county said. “It never crossed my mind to go “I just can’t get enough when it comes losing 60-3. WHS also had three straight championship in 1998. (That’s a com- watch the high school team play back to sports. I’m a huge Giants fan, thanks shutouts over Jonathan Dayton (46-0, SPF Raider Boys, Girls Win bined 123-67-8 record for her varsity then. I never got the chance to see Krissy to my (late) grandpa Tommy, I love the 50-0, 50-0) in 1967-68-69. teams.) She also went played three Jeremiah (the first 1,000-pointer) play, Yankees and I’m still holding on to BOWLING UPDATE years of college hoops at Lafayette. although I would’ve liked to. Notre Dame football. But, really, I’ll The roller-coaster season of the WHS Section Swim Quarterfinals “Basketball was definitely my sport, “I only went to one WHS basketball watch any sporting event.” bowling team continued last week, The No. 5 Scotch Plains-Fanwood won the 500-free in 5:26.49 and Steph the one I felt I was better at,” she said. game before I was in high school and it WRESTLING UPDATE when it lost to SP-F, 4-3, and Linden, 5- High School boys swim team defeated Baliko won the 100-breaststroke in “I just starting playing field hockey was when I was in eighth grade. I Among the many WHS fans in the 2, giving them four losses in a row and Montgomery, 98-72, on February 12 when I was a freshman, and, although remember watching Amy Williams and crowd at last week’s North 2 Group 4 a 14-5 final record. Then came Satur- 1:10.51. Hannah Markey, Rossi, thinking, ‘Wow, she is really good!’ sectional semifinal in Clinton Town- and the No. 16 Raider girls defeated Rizzo and Baliko won the 200-med- day, and the “other” Devils showed up, Little did I know I’d be playing side by ship – and WHS had as many fans as with junior Josh Ettinger’s 698 leading Hunterdon Central, 97-73, on Febru- ley relay in 1:55.08. Markey, Baliko, Raider Cagers Swamp side with her the following season.” host North Hunterdon – was Ken Marsh, ary 13 in the North Jersey, Section 2, the way to another North 2 sectional Becca Dunn and Rossi won the 200- Royal Ladies, 51-32 Title IX, the United States law that was captain of the 1990 WHS team that title. Coach Mike Tirone’s keglers will Public A quarterfinal rounds. free relay in 1:45.3. enacted in June 1972 to provide equal won North 2 Group 4 and beat Fair be shooting for their second straight Zach Peart touched first in the 200- MONTGOMERY WINNERS: The top-seeded Scotch Plains- opportunities to both female and male Lawn in the Group 4 semis before state Group 4 title this Saturday at Individual Medley in 2:01.59 and the 200 medley relay: (Mike Leddy, Sandy Fanwood girls basketball team athletes, came along way before McKeon. losing to Madison Central, 39-18, in Carolier Lanes, North Brunswick. 100-backstroke in 56.21. Erick August, Kyle Jennings, Mike D’Aguillo) swamped 17th-seeded Oak Knoll, 51- But few people have benefited more from the final. That ’90 team, coached by WHOOPS Walker won the 50-freestyle in 23.24 1:42.93 200 free: Scott Heil, 1:47.83 32, in the first round of the Union Every time I do a Den with a list of a and the 100-freestyle in 51.06. Greg 100 fly: Jennings, 54.86 County Tournament in Rahway on lot of names (as in last week’s list of the Baliko touched first in the 100-breast- 500 free: Jennings, 4:59.18 February 16. Kaylin Jaichon grabbed Devil Swim Boys, Girls Win top classes of athletes), I forget some- stroke in 1:03.45. Mike Napolitano, 200 free relay: (D’Aguillo, Adam body. Among undoubtedly others, I Caldwell, Jennings, Heil) 1:34.66 16 rebounds and sank 15 points, while Dan Napolitano, Baliko and Peart Laura Degnan scored 16 points and overlooked sharp-shooting Jackie won the 400-free relay in 3:30.51. HUNTERDON CENTRAL: Public A Sectional Quarters Cusimano in the Class of 2002, the 200 IM: Silke Herold, 2:15.04 made five steals. Jackie Law had eight Kelsey Rossi touched first in the points and Kathryn DeCataldo had eighth leading scorer in WHS girls 50-free with a time of 25.69 and the 100 fly: Kara Millaci, 1:03.48 The No. 1-ranked Westfield High free relay in 3:41.87. basketball history and the No. 2 all- 100 back: Kim Hwang, 1:04.08 five assists, four steals and three points School boys swim team advanced to Meserole touched first in the 200- 100-free in 56.43. Caitlin English won 400 free relay: (Carlyn Hubert, Hwang, for the 17-6 Raiders. time 3-point shooter, and Pat Tresnan the 200-free in 2:03.94, Kim Rizzo Kim Romano, Rebecca Indeck) 4:06.31 the North Jersey, Section 2, Public A freestyle in 1:56.08 and Chris and Todd Saunders among the ’09ers. Oak Knoll 7 4 9 12 32 semifinal round with a 111-59 dous- DeLaFuente won the 200-Individual IN PASSING Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 12 14 10 15 51 ing of North Brunswick in Westfield Medley in 1:59.91. Lorentzen touched We were deeply saddened to notice on February 12 and the fifth-ranked first in the 100-butterfly in 57.7 and the passing of Bob Duncan Jr., the son Sweeney, Powell Place Blue Devil girls sank East Brunswick, Evan Paulan won the 500-free in a of WHS Hall of Fame coach Bob In Group 3 Track 109-61, to advance. time of 5:10.69. Zhang won the 100- Duncan, the school’s athletic director The 11-0 Blue Devil boys won backstroke in 56.73. from 1929-30 until 1962-63. “Junior” Scotch Plains-Fanwood High eight of the 11 events, including all The Blue Devil girls also won eight (WHS, ’61) was a good football player Serving the Westfield area for over 30 years! School senior Martin Sweeney fin- three relays. Mike Oster, Larry of the 11 events, including the three – single wing blocking back and defen- ished fourth in the 3,200 meters with a Zhang, Matt Meserole and Chris relays. 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Kevin Oster and Joyce won the 400- 1:44.64 and Maguire, Lemberg, Kate lost Bob Hunziker, 76, the father of Heffernan and Budnick won the 400- former WHS wrestlers Bill and Eric. free relay in 4:00.06. DEVIL OF THE WEEK DeLaFuente touched first in the 100- This week’s winner of a free sub free at 57.16, Anna Fetter won the 500- from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs free in a personal-best time of 5:47.56 (261 South Avenue East, now open and Lauren Sullivan won the 50-free in seven days a week) is Josh Ettinger. The junior bowler rolled a 265 game 26.1. Maeve Maloney touched first in and a 698 series to help WHS capture the 100-backstroke in 1:05.3. the North 2 Group 4 title. The Blue Devil girls were to face The Devil’s Den appears Thursday No. 3 Montgomery on February 17. in The Westfield Leader during the Visit us at burgdorff.com to see all our homes for sale. “I think we’re just trying to refocus school year. Contact us with comments, now and concentrate on Tuesday. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN escaped near the end of the mat with Raider Ryan McCarthy got a rever- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times about 45 seconds remaining but he sal and a three-point nearfall to win a Seeding position for the upcoming was ruled out of bounds. 5-1 decision at 171-lbs over Chief District 11 and Region 3 Tournaments “I was a little surprised. I knew it Ruvice Tsague. Wesley Morrison was put on the line for a few wrestlers could have gone either way because picked up three victories in the Quad in a quad match with Piscataway, it’s a tough decision when one person match, which included a 6-1 decision Watchung Hills, Middlesex and host has a whizzer. So, if I didn’t get the over Warrior Jonathan Camp, while Scotch Plains-Fanwood on February escape there, I would just have to go Sean Cannon (125-lbs) pinned War- 14. With a limited lineup, the Raiders and try it again. It worked out for the rior Mike DeVito in 4:52 and Dion came up on the short side to Middlesex, better,” Ferrara said. Natale (112-lbs) won a 15-2, major 45-27, Piscataway, 53-24, and the With another effort, Ferrara did decision over Chris Morales. Watchung Hills Warriors, 59-16. escape with 22 seconds left and re- Middlesex matman Eric Norgard But Raider senior Mike Ferrara was mained on his feet to grab a 3-2 deci- recorded a pair of very important one, who had a lot on the line. In his sion and his 96th career victory. victories for Region 3 seeding pur- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 152-lb bout against the Piscataway “I did know it would be a tough poses, beginning with a 5-4 decision WORKING TO GAIN BONUS POINTS…Blue Devil John Barnes prepares to turn Lion Owen Boyle with a half nelson and Chiefs, his opponent, Tevin Shaw, had match. He is a tough kid. What it over Raider Mike Ridge, the UCT a wrist maneuver. Barnes came up with an 18-2, 6:00, technical fall at 130-lbs. lost only three bouts all season, in- came down to was we wrestled the 145-lb champ, and a 5-4, two over- cluding an 11-10 loss to Roselle Park’s majority of the match on our feet. It time victory over Watchung Hills’ Dennis Carroll, the Union County came down to one takedown, so I Kyle Aldrich, which happened to be Tournament (UCT) champ. Shaw later knew I needed to get, at least, one his 100th career victory. N. Hunterdon Matmen Defeat Blue Devils, 29-11 defeated Carroll, 3-2, in a dual meet. takedown on this kid and I did it with Up next for the Raiders is the Dis- Ferrara recorded a high-crotch a high crotch. It was just good wres- trict 11 Tournament in Westfield this CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 takedown in the first period then Shaw tling other than that,” said Ferrara. Friday and Saturday. The Raiders re- Lion Beauregard Vrancken pulled them. Every single one of them! This BOUT SEQUENCE: escaped. Shaw tied the score, 2-2, Ferrara went on to defeat Warrior turn three defending champs – Tristan off a pair of five-point Julio rolls to is what we were building for, a team 112: — Waldron (H) d Skibitsky, 6-3 with an escape in the second period. Kyle Aldrich, 7-4, to up his season Bundy (119-lbs), Ridge (145-lbs) and claim a 12-3, major decision over Joe effort,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen 119: — Mike Haines (H) won forfeit In the third period, Ferrara almost 125: — Levandowski (H) d DeFreitas, record to 29-3. Joe Sebolao (171-lbs). Panarese at 140-lbs then Bill Loftus Kurz said. “North Hunterdon is a bet- 13-8 followed with a 9-1, major decision ter team but we came in here and we 130: — Barnes (W) tf Boyle, 18-2, 6:00 over Brian Henry at 145-lbs. weren’t intimidated. We didn’t back 135: — Barber (W) d Cyphers, 7-3 140: — Vranken (H) md Panarese, 12-3 At 152-lbs, Reichbach came on like down. We can learn from this. We saw 145: — Loftus (H) md Henry, 9-1 a ball of fire with a pair of takedowns what we need to do. Those kids are 152: — Reichbach (W) d Plaisted, 11-6 and a tilt, nearfall in the first period more physical. Those kids go from 160: — Cancelliere (H) md Granstrand, against Jeff Plaisted at 152-lbs. He one technique to the next, to the next. 12-2 171: — Wilson (H) d Kim, 5-3 added a reversal, another tilt and an Now we got to go to that next level.” 189: — Schust (H) d Workman, 10-3 escape to earn an 11-6 victory. See Westfield/Kearny 215: — Nerger (H) d Frantz, 5-1 “I really was looking for the half Hwt: — Delia (H) d Kania, 7=3 but he kept looking away. The tilt Wrestling story on page 14 103: — Boyle (H) d Kalimtzis, 7-0 series, I just started playing with over the past couple of weeks. I was trying to get the hang of it in practice. I had a good match but I felt I could have wrestled better. He took me down twice. There’s no excuse for it,” Reichbach said. “We knew we had tough kids. We had to wrestle tough and we did that to the best of our ability. We didn’t win but I think we can be proud of our efforts and look to get better.” Lion Chris Cancelliere tallied four takedowns en route to a 12-2, major decision over Rob Granstrand at 160- lbs and, at 171-lbs, Erich Wilson held off Blue Devil Bill Kim, 5-3. Lion Dan Schust had five takedowns to top Alan Workman, 10-3, at 189-lbs and Kyle Nerger decisioned Zach Frantz, 5-1, at We insure all drivers 215-lbs. Nearly caught off-guard with Blue Devil Joe Kania’s Japanese whizzer, heavyweight Jack Delia man- aged to earn a 7-3 decision, then Lion Pat Boyle claimed a 7-0 decision over Mike Kalimtzis at 103-lbs. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I can’t say I was 100 percent con- RACKING UP SOME IMPORTANT WINS…Raider Mike Ferrara struggles with Piscataway’s Tevin Shaw in the 152-lb bout. 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CORBIN working on a fall, but disaster struck and bump Troy Skibitsky up to 119- The Blue Devils did, however, win Murphy and Matt Marcus shot re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times when he became careless with his lbs to face Nick Machado if they total wood against the Raiders, 2,605- spective 648 and 622 series to help Friday the 13th held true to super- balance and got pinned at 3:10 by wanted any chance of winning the 2,506. The pin count against the Ti- propel the team. Freshman Lucas Cruz stition for the Westfield High School Brandon Barrett, causing a potential match. Slifer lost by fall and Skibitsky gers was 2,465-2,491. The Blue Dev- shot 607 and Brian Dunn rounded out Blue Devils, who needed a win over 11- to 12-point swing in the team dropped a 6-0 decision. ils’ regular season ended with four the scoring with a 568 series. the visiting Kearny wrestling team to score – enough to give Westfield an Nick DeFreitas tallied five losses in a row and dropped their This was the eighth sectional cham- grab the Watchung Conference crown. eventual victory. takedowns and an escape to grab an record to 14-5. pionship in the past 10 years and the Unfortunately, a chain reaction of After scoring a first-period 11-3, major decision over Bill Dimos On February 14 (Valentine’s Day), 15th overall for Westfield since bowl- unfortunate events for the 15-2 Blue takedown at 152-lbs, Brian Henry at 125-lbs and John Barnes received a the Blue Devils felt the love and got ing was added to the sports program Devils ended in a 37-27, Kardinal fell into a five-point move and lost his forfeit at 130-lbs. back into their championship form as at WHS. The team now will bowl for victory. bout, 7-2, to Dave Bush. Rob BOUT SEQUENCE: they dominated the North Jersey, Sec- the Group IV championship on Sat- The Black Cat crossed the Blue Granstrand needed to get bonus points 135: — Barber (W) tf McCurrie, 21-6, tion 2, Group 4 tournament by urday, February 21, at Carolier Lanes Devils’ path immediately when the in his 160-lb bout but could only 5:36 outscoring Elizabeth, 3,143-2,980, at in North Brunswick. Malcolm X. Shabazz wrestling team muster a 4-2 decision over Kardinal 140: — Matos (K) d Panarese, 6-4 145: — Barrett (K) p Reichbach, 3:10 SOARING HIGH…The Westfield failed to take the path to Westfield for Eric Fiore, who must have had his 152: — Bush (K) d Henry, 7-2 Area Y Aquaducks launched their syn- an opening match. Many of the lucky charms with him. Blue Devil 160: — Granstrand (W) d Fiore, 4-2 chronized swimming competition sea- SPF Raider Icemen Defeat Kardinal wrestlers arrived without Sam Kim was holding powerhouse 171: — JT Nash (K) p Kim, 4:47 son with strong performances at the Jr/ their singlets and a coach had to re- JT Nash to a two-point lead at 171-lbs 189: — B. Nash (K) md Workman, 11-2 Sr Zone Association meet in New but got clamped into a cradle in the 215: — Jim Livingston (K) won forfeit Canaan, Conn. on February 1. Pic- turn to Kearny to retrieve them. Hwt: — Frantz (W) d Nunez, 2-1 tured, Kim Rizzo soars off Anna Highlanders on Senior Night When the first bout with the 22-8 third period. 103: — Kalimtzis (W) p Plaugic, 1:54 Fetter’s shoulder as their six team- Kardinals began, everything seemed After Kardinal Billy Nash recorded 112: — Vezos (K) p Slifer, 0:15 mates underwater propel them both This season, the Scotch Plains- the puck past the goalie for a 2-1 lead. business as usual when Blue Devil an 11-2, major decision over Alan 119: — Machado (K) d Skibitsky, 6-0 Fanwood High School ice hockey Governor Livingston answered 30 125: — DeFreitas (W) md Dimos, 11-3 into the air without touching the bot- Christian Barber registered nine Workman at 189-lbs to make the score 130: — Barnes (W) won forfeit tom of the pool. team had to overcome injuries to two seconds later to tie the score with a blast takedowns, a two-point nearfall and 22-8, the pale face of desperation set key players and a more competitive from one of the defenseman. As the an escape to claim a 21-6, 5:36, tech- in when another Kardinal powerhouse schedule with the creation of the game wound down, Jones broke away nical fall over Matt McCurrie at 135- took to the mats at 215-lbs, forcing Blue Devils Icemen Gain Union County League. But the Raid- in the neutral zone and dashed to the GL lbs, but a glimpse of an bad omen Westfield to forfeit the weight class ers rallied in the last three minutes on goal, where he was ripped down from took place in the second period of the and bounce Zach Frantz to heavy- senior night to defeat Governor behind. The referee called a penalty 140-lb bout when Joe Panarese got weight in place of Joe Kania, who Berth in State Tournament Livingston 3-2. shot. Jones faced Tyler Kelly (GL goalie) snared in a three-point nearfall and was not at the match. Frantz pulled Governor Livingston maintained a in a one-on-one opportunity. Starting ended up dropping a 6-4 decision to off a 2-1 decision over Wenner Nunez. The Westfield Blue Devils Ice Westfield topped Parsippany, 4-1, 1-0 lead deep into the third period. from center ice, Jones went far to his Miguel Matos. Mike Kalimtzis did his job at 103- Hockey team qualified for the state on February 4 and got on the Then senior defensemen Matt Rivera, left, drawing Kelly that way. As Jones A dark shadow befell the 145-lb lbs with a 1:54 pin of Andrew Plaugic, tournament by winning two of three scoreboard first when Attanasio put Todd Weiner and Marty Anderson moved back to the middle, he slid the bout. Sam Reichbach was battering but Westfield had to present Austin recent games to improve to 8-5-2. in a rebound off Tresnan’s shot from helped hold off the Highlanders’ of- puck through Kelly’s legs for the win. his opponent, had a 12-1 lead and was Slifer at 112-lbs against James Vezos The Blue Devils knocked off the the blue line. Matt Wronski assisted. fensive attacks. Goalie Chris Bauer The 13 seniors and their families, Dayton Bulldogs, 7-2, on February 9 Midway through the second period, made over 25 saves. who are the founding members of the at Warinanco Rink in Roselle. Sopho- Parsippany evened the score on a With three minutes left, Jeremy program, have been with the program more forward C.J. Meyer paced the power play goal by Steve Burke be- Kaufman dug the puck out of the cor- for four years. The seniors include offense with a goal and five assists, fore Lee scored on a pass from Cohn ner and fed Rivera at the point for a shot captains Jeremy Kaufman and Danny while Nick Attanasio had two goals to make it 2-1. O’Brien scored at 6:09 on a goal. Danny Jones, standing in Jones; assistant captains Mitch Facer, and two assists. of the third period and Kramkowski front of the goal, tipped it in for the Brian Jascur and Tyler Mattern; and Dayton struck 24 seconds into the rounded out the scoring at 1:25 with goal. Less than a minute later, Tyler Chris Bauer, Marty Anderson, Mike game on a goal by Chris Neville. a power play blast. Sophomore Mattern broke out of his zone and Rupnarian, Josh Lieberman, Matt Westfield knotted the score 1-1 at goaltender Bungerz notched his sec- skated down the ice. He then slid the Rivera, Todd Weiner, Brendan Strip- 13:53 with Meyer stuffing in a re- ond win of the season. puck over to Jones, who quickly fired ling and Anthony Ingato. bound off of Henry O’Brien’s shot Westfield’s loss was to the Sum- and Joe Kramkowski’s assist. mit Hilltoppers, 4-1, on February 3. Attanasio notched his first goal in The win was Summit’s first over FSPY Swim Girls Prepare the second period on passes from Westfield this season after dropping Meyer and senior captain Pat Tresnan. two games. O’Brien scored at 4:51 after making Summit grabbed a 2-0 lead on a For Championship Meets an excellent effort to keep the puck in first-period power play goal followed the offensive zone. Kramkowski put by an even-strength goal at 3:38 of The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y 200IM), and Mikia Samuels (100- the Blue Devils in front 4-2 and fresh- the middle frame. Summit threatened (FSPY) girls swim team competed in breast), Katelin Barone (50-free), Jes- man winger Matt Lee converted to make the score 3-0 when forward four dual meets this season. Swim- sica Cronin (200-fly), Nicole DePaola passes from line mates Zach Timmy Yeager stole the puck and mers focused on swimming personal (100-free), Julie Haggan (100-fly), Archambault and Phil Cohn. raced the length of the ice before best times (PBs) and qualifying for Savannah Llewellyn (100IM), Julia In the third period Attanasio scored being hooked and earning a penalty the upcoming YMCA State Champi- DiGiacomo (100-free) and by after an excellent cycling of the puck shot. Freshman goaltender Steve onship Meet (“Y States”) or the Annemarie Kearns (100-breast). with line mates Meyer and O’Brien. Wronski made a great leg pad save YMCA Silver Championship Meet For Y Silvers qualifiers, PBs were Junior center Matt Wronski com- keep the score 2-0. (“Y Silvers”). posted by Elsa Leistikow (100-free, pleted the scoring with 2:13 remain- Westfield scored early in the third The FSPY competitors posted over 200-back, 100-fly), Caroline Lesce David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing after poking in a nice centering period but Summit made the score 3- 180 PBs, many of which qualified for (200-free, 100-back), Maya Dunchus BUSINESS AS USUAL… Blue Devil Christian Barber registered nine takedowns, feed from Meyer. Goaltenders Mor- 1 at 7:32 before Yeager rounded out Y States or Y Silvers. (100-free, 50-back) and Emily Wang a two-point nearfall and an escape to claim a 21-6, 5:36, technical fall over gan Bungerz and Scott Howard shared the scoring with a nice individual For Y States, Sarah Cronin qualified (50-back, 50-fly), and Nicole Kardinal Matt McCurrie at 135-lbs the victory. effort at 5:49 of the period. in 200-fly, 200-free, 200-back and 50 Buzzanca (200IM), Cassie Green breast; Jodie Thompson (200-breast, (200IM), Jillian Leahy (200-back), See it all on the web in color . . . 50-fly) Sarah Davis (50-free, 100-free), Kim Many (50-breast), Cheryl www.goleader.com and Maggie O’Connell (200-free, Monteiro (50-free), Rosemarie Brigande (200-free), Brenda Ho (100- fly), Gracie Piekarski (50-free), Kelly Bracuto (50-free), Caitlin Glynn (100- DO-IT-YOURSELF free), Isabella Iacona (50-back), Natalie Jablonski (50-breast) and CLASSIFIED ADS Danielle Mrozek (100-free). Com- peting at Y Silvers and Y States are Rachel Braun (100IM, 200IM), Molly Gaynor (200-free) and Amanda 24/7 Banasiak (200-free). Three team records were also set in Visit Our Website these meets: 8U Erica Frazier in the 50-breast, and 11-12’s Sarah Cronin www.goleader.com in the 200-fly and by Jodie Thomp- son in the 200-breast.

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37th Annual Edition This Is Westfield 2009 A must for businesses and organizations in the region. Coming in May – Make your advertising reservations now – (908) 232-4407 – [email protected] – Details are online at www.goleader.com/tiw UCC Women Cagers Boost FSPY Boys Teams Poised Undefeated Record to 22-0 For Swim Championships CRANFORD – Union County with 102 field goals. In the game The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y The Silver Championships later in College’s (UCC) Women’s Basket- against Manor, Van Fleet scored 10 (FSPY) boys Black swim team and February will feature a couple dozen ball team has been upped its unde- points, made 13 rebounds, had five Boys Red are set to compete in the FSPY boys. Recent qualifiers include feated season to 22-0. The only schol- steals and three assists. championship season. The YMCA 9-10s Kevin Fleck in the 100-breast arship team at UCC, the Lady Owl’s Kianna Williamson, of East Or- Bronze Championship meet at Raritan as well as Nick Giardiello and Nick have only three more regular-season ange, has 93 field goals to date. Valley Community is one of the first, Heath in the 100-back. (11-12s) Matt games before the post-season and Against Harcum College in late Janu- and nine FSPY boys are swimming. Marino qualified in the 100-back, playoff competition. ary, Williamson was UCC’s top 9-10s Marcello Betman, Chris Buren, Henry Chang in the 100IM, Brendan The Lady Owl’s are a member of scorer with 19 points and four re- Zach Carter and Jake Lessner are McKenna in the 200-free and Peter the National Junior College Athletic bounds. Courtney Larsen, of swimming four events each. Betman Tomljanovic in the 50-fly. (13-14s) Association (NJCAA), Garden State Carteret, is fourth on the team with turned in a season’s best and YMCA Alex Favreau in the 50-fly, Sam Athletic Conference, in Region XIX, 75 field goals. Silver qualifying time in the 50-breast Bebout and Anthony Pacheco in the and are currently ranked 11th, ac- The finals are scheduled to be in a meet against Metuchen Edison Y 100-fly, and by Chris Stankiewicz, cording to the recent Coaches’ poll. played on March 1 at the County (MEY). Lessner and Carter each had Matt DiBiasse and Aaron Markey in Crystal Harris, of Jersey City, is the College of Morris. For more infor- qualified for Silvers previously. the 100-back made the Silver cut. Lady Owls’ top scorer with 110 field mation on the Lady Owl’s, or any Declan Murphy, Isaiah Thompson, The YMCA State Championships goals. On February 7, against Manor other sport offered at UCC, please JB Walling, Henry Chang (11-12s) and will be held in two sessions: the 12U Jim O’Connor (njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Nick Constantine (13-14) round out the meet at the end of February and the College, Harris scored 27 points, contact Jim McCue, Director of Ath- University of Scranton swimmer Erin O’Connor of Scotch Plains made 26 rebounds, and had two letics at (908) 709-7093 or contingent. Constantine picked up a Sil- 13+ meet held in mid-march. Quali- blocked shots. Bobbi Van Fleet, of [email protected], or visit ver time in the 100-back at the MEY fying for the State Championships Plainfield, is UCC’s second top scorer, www.ucc.edu. SP’s Erin O’Connor Earns Swimmer of Year meet. Walling picked up two Silver times are several of the swimmers above, as (50-free and 100-breast) against MEY. well as another group of 25 plus swim- KINGS POINT, N.Y. – University relay that finished first in Scranton Each of the other three has qualified in at mers ages 8 through 17. of Scranton senior Erin O’Connor of record-breaking time of 3:42.18. Her least one event for the Silver meet. Scotch Plains (Union Catholic Re- performance earned her the female PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE gional) capped off an outstanding swimmer of the year award, which UNION COUNTY BOARD career at the 2009 Landmark Confer- she shared with Britt Hogstrom of UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ence championships on February 15 Goucher College. O’Connor was also OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 02/11/09 at the United States Merchant Marine named the 2008 Landmark Confer- Date Adopted: 02/11/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the Academy. ence Female Swimmer of the Year. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- She won her third individual event Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the championships, capturing the PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i).This 200-butterfly in 2:14.50, and swam TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is the second leg of the 400-freestyle ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE of the Clerk of the Board. MARCH 5, 2009, at 7:30 pm, in the Mu- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-168 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch RESOLUTION NO: 2009-177 AWARDED TO: Multi-Care Industrial NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains amending (Resolution No.2008-590) Medicine, Clark, New Jersey ORDINANCE 09-03-R Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, SERVICE: to provide pre-employment AND PUBLIC HEARING public hearing in the first floor Council Cranford, New Jersey physical and other related medical ser- Chambers to consider the following ap- SERVICE: special counsel in the matter vices to the County of Union An ordinance was introduced by the peal: Mayor and Council of the Borough of entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December Fanwood on February 10, 2009. Copies of Marcus Cognetti, for a Temporary COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 31, 2009 this ordinance can be obtained without Operating Permit to utilize the area over for a new total contract amount not to COSTS: in an amount not to exceed cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood the existing two-story detached garage for exceed $40,000 $60,000 Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, temporary living space for property lo- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders WRESTLING PLACE WINNERS…Several SPF Pee Wee wrestlers placed at the Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours cated at 2022 Arrowwood Drive, Block of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 11003, Lot 02 from the following section of 1 T – 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Roselle Park Tournament on February 8. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; the Scotch Plains Zoning Ordinance: Billy Ricci (60-lbs Bronze) and Charlie Fugett (53-lb Bronze); back row, Billy Friday. This ordinance amends section 8 of Section 23-2.3a-Regulations Appli- Hye-Young Choi Root (80-lb Bronze), Eddie Smith (81+ Silver) and Justin James (81+ Bronze). Chapter 156, of the Code of the Borough cable To All Zones Aidan Guma, not shown, took Silver at 57-lbs. of Fanwood, relevant to inspection of No lot shall have upon it more than one #1 REALTOR, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on principal residential building….. Total Production 11 Years! the sale of property. SPF PeeWees Place PUBLIC NOTICE All interested persons may be present This ordinance is scheduled for public and be heard. NJAR® Circle of Excellence In Mat Tournament UNION COUNTY BOARD hearing and adoption on March 10, 2009, The file pertaining to this application is in Platinum Level 2002-2008 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Direct Line 908-301-2015 Peewee and Bantam wrestling team Date Adopted: 02/11/09 Jersey. Plains and is available for public inspec- www.hye-youngchoi.net participated in a tournament, which Public Notice is hereby given that the Eleanor McGovern tion during regular office hours. [email protected] Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Borough Clerk Barbara Horev, Secretary included Westfield, Cranford, 1 T - 2/19/09, The Times Fee: $22.95 Kenilworth and Clark, hosted by ers has awarded a contract without com- Zoning Board of Adjustment petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 2/19/09, The Times Fee: $27.54 Roselle Park on February 8. Novice pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This wrestlers from Kindergarten through contract and the resolution authorizing it is BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE third grade competed. available for public inspection in the Office PLANNING BOARD of the Clerk of the Board. UNION COUNTY BOARD Billy Root (80-lbs) took bronze, Please take notice that on March 25, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Eddie Smith (81+lbs) took silver, RESOLUTION NO: 2009- 178 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Justin James (81+lbs) took bronze, amending (Resolution No.2008-1081) Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Date Adopted: 02/11/09 AWARDEDTO: Schwartz, Simon, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board Public Notice is hereby given that the Billy Ricci (60-lbs) took bronze and Edelstein,Celso & Kessler Morristown, will hold a hearing on the application of the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Charlie Fugett (53-lbs) took bronze. New Jersey undersigned. The property in question is ers has awarded a contract without com- Aidan Guma took silver in the 57-lb SERVICE: special counsel in the matter located at: 107 Willoughby Road, petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. class. entitled Aspen Landscaping Contract- Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the ing v. UC, et als Block 28 Lot 18, as shown on the Fanwood requirements for extraordinary, The team also competed in the COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 Tax Map, owned by Carl and Leslie unspecificable services. This contract and Kenilworth wrestling tournament on for a new total contract amount not to Monopoli. the resolution authorizing it are available February 14. Tyler Redling (50-lbs) exceed $40,000 The applicant requests an addition to for public inspection in the Office of the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk connect the main house to detached ga- Clerk of the Board. and Fugett (53-lbs) took bronze, while of the Board of Chosen Freeholders rage including a new deck which is in Root (80-lbs) and Sam Wustefeld 1 T – 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 violation of: RESOLUTION No: 2009-161 (81+lbs) took silver. Section 184-110E8 of the Fanwood Land AWARED TO: Hartford Bond Center, PUBLIC NOTICE Use Code. Variance Requested: building Rockaway, New Jersey Mountainside…Top of the mountain. Charming 3 BR, 2 ½ PUBLIC NOTICE coverage; Permitted: 24.5%; Present: SERVICE: Public Official Bond for M. BTH ranch on ½ acre of wooded, level property. Custom UNION COUNTY BOARD 26%; Proposed: 39%. Elizabeth Genievich UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Section 184-110E9 of the Fanwood Land PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December molding, refin hrdwd flrs, updated eat-in KIT w/newer OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Use Code. Variance Requested: Improve- 31, 2009 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 02/11/09 ment Coverage ; Permitted: 35% ; Present: COSTS: in an amount not to exceed appliances, spacious LR w/bay wndw, FDR, FR w/beau Date Adopted: 02/11/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the 48%; Proposed: 44%. $200. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- fireplace, finished walk-out basement , large seasonal porch The applicant will also seek such other AWARED TO: Specialty Underwrit- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- relief as may be determined necessary at ers Insurance Company, Oak Creek, and patio. Fenced yard, 4 car tandem garage. $729,900. ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service the public hearing based upon review of Wisconsin petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This the application or amendment(s) to the SERVICES: Equipment Maintenance/ pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is application. Services contract Policy Westfield Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office The file pertaining to this application is PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection during nor- 31, 2009 209 Central Avenue of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-173 mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday COSTS: in an amount not to exceed RESOLUTION NO: 2009-167 AWARDED TO: Hardesty & Hanover, through Friday) from the Secretary of the $282,763. 908-233-5555 Ext. 169 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE AWARDED TO: Kanen Psychologi- New York, New York Planning Board at the Administration Of- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk © 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. 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BabyNurses Needed Sections 11.06E(10) and 12.04F.1 permit Westfield, New Jersey will meet on March maximum lot coverage by a building to COMMERCIAL RENTAL Philly Pretzel Factory Live-in / -out - Full/Part-time 9, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the CAR FOR SALE of Westfield Solid References Required. cover 15 % of the lot area, but not above OFFICE SUITE Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, 4,000 square feet. The Applicant seeks a Call (856) 981-8813 CALL (732) 972-4090 Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to variance to permit it to construct four town Beautiful Georgetown style Westfield, 2004 HONDA hear and consider the following appeal for ACCORD EX, green with tan ask for Kelly www.absolutebestcare.com house style condominium units in two prin- building, 2nd fl, 1040 sqft., variance relief from the requirements of cipal structures having lot coverage of kitchenette, private bathroom, leather interior. 4 cyl, 4 dr sedan, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Land Use Ordinance. 19.4%, being 5,295 square feet on a lot Millenium Properties (the ‘Applicant’) plenty of parking on site. 79,500 miles, original owner, well TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bid proposals and all required docu- size of 27,347 square feet, and a maxi- ments must be completed and submitted located at 1941 Oak Tree Road, Suite mum building coverage (including above 203 South Ave., East, Westfield maintained, new battery, newer UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 302, Edison, New Jersey seeks permis- tires, $9300. CALL (347) 525-3010 INVITATION TO BIDDERS by the date as set forth above. All docu- ground structures) of 20.7%, being 5,665 Call Jim Hely (908) 789-9000 ments in the enclosed Bid Package must sion to demolish a single family residence square feet on a lot size of 27,347 square Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- accompany the bid proposal. located at 1464 East Broad Street, feet. OFFICE FOR RENT FREELANCERS WANTED ders to bid for the following: Additionally, a certified check, cashier’s Westfield, New Jersey (also known as 4. MAXIMUM F.A.R. FOR SINGLE Leasing of Space At Southside check or bid bond issued by a responsible Block No. 3902, Lot 1 on the Tax FAMILY DWELLING UNITS: Sections Prime 3-Room Office Strong, detail-oriented writers Firehouse on Township Cell Tower and at bank, trust company or insurance com- Maps for the Town of Westfield) and to 11.06E(9) and 12.04G permit a maximum Equipment Building For lease of space for pany, payable to the Township of Scotch construct four town house style condo- floor area ration of 25%, but not to exceed Heart of Downtown with professional demeanor minium units in two buildings. The prop- Off-street Parking the installation of wireless telecommuni- Plains shall be submitted with each bid as 8,000 square feet. The Applicant seeks a needed to cover local cation equipment on a municipal commu- a guaranty that if a bid is accepted, the erty is located in a single family, RS-12 variance to permit it to construct four town $1550 government meetings. Must nications tower and building owned by the Bidder shall execute the Lease. The Bid zone district; the construction of town house house style condominium units in two prin- (908) 232-6380 be able to meet deadlines, Township of Scotch Plains at the Scotch Security shall be in the amount of ten style condonimiums is not permitted in the cipal structures have a floor area ratio of know how to write a lead, and Plains Southside Firehouse and for the percent (10%) of the total amount of the RS-12 zone district. 33.7% and being 9,205 square feet. HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! lease of interior and exterior space for bid or Twenty-Thousand Dollars The Application requires use variance 5. MAXIMUM DENSITY. Section take an active interest in their related support facilities at 1910 Raritan ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. All Bid relief pertinent to the following require- 11.06E.1 permits maximum density of 3.6 I am a skilled woman, trust wor- beats in order to develop news Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The Security, except the Bid Security of the ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- dwelling units per acre. The Applicant thy, honest, reliable house clean- stories. Please email lease will allow for the location of wireless three (3) apparent highest responsible nance: seeks a variance to permit it to construct equipment on the Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be 1. PERMITTED USE: Section 11.06A.1 four town house style condominium units ing, very hard working & detail resume and clips to: requires construction of single family resi- oriented. Take pleasure in what i Townshipcommunications monopole and returned after ten (10) days from the open- in two principal structures with a density of [email protected] the installation of related support facilities ing of the bids (Sundays and holidays dences. The Applicant seeks a variance to 6.4 dwelling units per acre. like to do. 5 years exp,good prices. as detailed in the Specifications and Con- excepted) and the bids of such Bidders construct four town house style condo- 6. MAXIMUM ALL IMPROVEMENTS (973) 583-8997 or (973) 878-2181 tract documents. One location is avail- shall be considered withdrawn. minium units within two (2) principal struc- COVERAGE. Section 12.04G permits a PHOTOGRAPHY able, at approximately 100 feet. Minimum The Township reserves the right to reject tures, each structure containing two town maximum coverage by improvements of Bid is $23,000.00/year (adjusted annually any or all bids, and to waive immaterial house style condominium units. 30%, but not over 8,000 square feet with a HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Event and family photographer to by an increase of 3%). Any additional informalities, or to accept any bid, which, in 2. MORE THAN ONE PRINCIPAL lot size between 24,000 square feet and ports and additional work on the monopole the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, BUILDING ON SAME LOT. Section 39,999 square feet. Applicant seeks a If you need someone reliable to keep your Soiree alive forever. 12.04A prohibits the construction of more Professional references. Call or building by Bidder will be paid by the will be in the best interest of the Township variance to permit it to construct four town clean your house, apartment, Bidder and will be subject to the approval all in accordance with the New Jersey than one (1) principal building or structure house style condominium units in two prin- office or condo, you just found Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 of the Township. Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et on a single lot in the RS-12 zone disxtrict. cipal structures, each structure containing one. I will take care of your house Email: [email protected] Bids will be accepted only by mail or in seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the The Applicant seeks to construct two prin- two town house style condominium units, with affection and responsibility. person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Township shall award the bid to the Bidder cipal structures, each structure containing with a coverage of 29.8%, but 8,153 square Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park which, in the Township’s sole discretion, two town house style condominium units. feet. I have great references. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 best serves the interest of the Township. 3. SIDE STREET PARKING PROHIB- 7. DRIVEWAY WIDTH. Section 17.05A FREE ESTIMATES (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) The selected Bidder, will, within thirty (30) ITED. Section 17.03B.1 prohibits parking permits driveway widths of up to 24 feet. Call (973) 752-3011 until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, days of award of the bid, enter into an in any front yard or street side yard, pro- The Applicant seeks a variance to permit Jana Madrini 2009. The Township of Scotch Plains appropriate lease with the Township. All vided that parking accessary to single- it to construct a driveway having a width of (hereinafter “Township”) shall not be re- Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Chap- family and two-family dwellings shall be 20 feet in front of each of the proposed four sponsible for any bid sent by mail which is ter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to Affirma- permitted in the driveway area leading town house style condominium units, or PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE lost in transit or delivered late by the Postal tive Action in Relation to Discrimination in from the street upon which the premises 40 feet in width per dwelling unit. Service or other delivery service. At the Connection with Certain Public Contracts involved is located. The Applicant is seek- UNION COUNTY BOARD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Applicant also seeks approval of above time, the bids will be publicly opened and Supplementing the ‘Law Against Dis- ing a variance to have parking on drive- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF any and all other relief not indicated above and read aloud. All bids must be pre- crimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. ways for the proposed town house style NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ORDINANCE 09-01-R that may be determined necessary during sented in sealed envelopes, clearly marked 1945, Chapter 169)), N.J.A.C. 17:27, as condominiums. Date Adopted: 02/11/09 AND PUBLIC HEARING the course of the public hearings. If the “Bid for LEASING OF SPACE AT amended from time to time, and the Ameri- The Application requires bulk variance Public Notice is hereby given that the matter is not concluded on that date, addi- An ordinance was introduced by the SOUTHSIDE FIREHOUSE ON CELL cans with Disability Act. relief pertinent to the following require- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- tional public hearing dates may be or- Mayor and Council of the Borough of TOWER.” No bid will be received after the All Bidders must comply with P.L. 2004, ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- ers has awarded a contract without com- dered and scheduled. This notice is sent Fanwood on February 10, 2009. Copies of time and date specified. c. 57 and be registered with the N.J. Divi- nance: petitive bidding as a Professional Service to you on behalf of the applicant by order this ordinance can be obtained without After receipt of bids, no bid may be sion of Revenue. All Bidders must enclose 1. MINIMUM FRONT YARD. Section pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Board. cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the a copy of the Business Registration Cer- 11.06E.5 requires the front yard to con- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Any interested party may appear at the Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, date of the bid opening except if provided tificate with the bid for themselves and any form to the established yard depth as set available for public inspection in the Office hearing, either in person, or by their attor- Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours for herein. The bid of any Bidder who sub-contractors. Failure to supply a New forth in Section 12.03D of the Land Use of the Clerk of the Board. ney, and be given an opportunity to be of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through consents to an extension may be held for Jersey Business Registration Certificate(s) Ordinances for both structures. The es- heard with respect to this application. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-166 Friday. consideration for a longer period of time as with the bid will require the municipality to tablished front yard setback requirement Documentation of the above is on file in AWARDED TO: Comprehensive Psy- This ordinance amends section 9 of may be agreed upon between Bidder and reject the bid under State law. for the subject property is 44.5 feet. The the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North chological Services, PA, Clark, New Chapter 1, of the Code of the Borough of the Township. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate Applicant is seeking to construct the two Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Jersey Fanwood, relevant to increasing the cost All bids must be on the bid forms pro- shall be paid to all workers on the job as principal structures on this lot. The first may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 SERVICE: to provide psychological for obtaining certain certified documents. vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. structure is to be located 40 feet from East a.m. to 4:30 p.m. evaluation services This ordinance is scheduled for public the Bid Package. Specifications for this BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Broad Street, the street on which the sub- Lindabury, McCormick, PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December hearing and adoption on March 10, 2009, lease may be examined at the Office of the SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF ject property presently fronts. The second Estabrook & Cooper 31, 2009 at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 Township Building Department, Municipal UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. structue is to be located 119 feet from East 53 Cardinal Drive, P.O. Box 2369 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Michael Capabianco Broad Street, the street on which the sub- Westfield, New Jersey 07091 $5,000. Jersey. New Jersey during business hours, 9:00 Municipal Manager ject property presently fronts. Tel. (908) 233-6800 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Eleanor McGovern a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning Friday, Feb- Barbara Riepe 2. MINIMUM REAR YARD. Section Attorneys for Applicant, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Borough Clerk ruary 20, 2009, and purchased for a $25.00 Township Clerk 11.06E.7 requires a rearyard of 35 feet. Millenium Properties 1 T – 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 2/19/09, The Times Fee: $21.93 non-refundable fee. 1 T - 2/19/09, The Times Fee: $107.61 There presently exists a rearyard of ap- 1 T - 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $128.52

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Singer/ songwriter Richard Dipaolo, left, visits the Martin Guitar factory in Pennsylva- nia along with bandmate Brian Maloy, right. Local Songwriter Visits Martin Guitar ™ WESTFIELD – Singer/songwriter “This guitar lives in a humidified POPCORN Richard Dipaolo, a frequent performer case when not at work,” Mr. Dipaolo in Westfield, recently received a cus- said. tom guitar through the artist relations Those interested in seeing Mr. County Office Needs Getting The Oscars All Wrong department of the C.F. Martin Guitar Dipaolo fingerpick this guitar, along Company late last year. with Brian Maloy on mandolin, can The company, located in Nazareth, come any Wednesday night to 16 Pros- Cultural Groups’ E-mails

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Pa., has been crafting instruments for pect Wine Bar and Bistro in Westfield. ELIZABETH – The Union County County website. Go to ucnj.org/cul- 175 years at its factory. “Martin guitars have a deep, full Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- tural to download the “Cultural Con- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER prize going to The Curious Case of “Since 1833, the Martin family has sound that is well suited for ragtime fairs is collecting the e-mail addresses nections” event entry form. Film critic Benjamin Button. been at the helm of a company re- finger picking…We play acoustic blues, of individuals and organizations inter- Groups that have changed e-mail By now, you’ve been inundated with Additionally, the rather disappoint- spected worldwide, not only for their ragtime and eclectic originals,” he said. ested in arts and history. addresses should send new informa- Oscar picks. It has become a full- ing Australia doesn’t redeem itself innovations – that have become guitar Mr. Dipaolo, who grew up in The office is appealing to individual tion to [email protected] or call fledged pastime, a key component of with a Best Costume Design Award. standards – but also for the continued Cranford, started playing, he said, after artists and non-profit arts, history and the Office of Cultural and Heritage that unofficial holiday between St. Surveying a century of changing fash- quality of their instruments,” Mr. seeing the Beatles perform on the “Ed educational organizations in Union and Affairs at (908) 558-2550. Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. ions, that honor goes to The Curious Dipaolo said. Sullivan Show.” After starting to write neighboring counties for their e-mail Information needed from individual No one is without an opinion. Every Case of Benjamin Button. The Be- Mr. Dipaolo ordered a custom guitar, songs at 19, he’s been in the same band addresses in an effort to deliver timely artists includes: full name, discipline, little kid in America knows he, too, trayal is doused by Trouble the Water replete with an East Indian rosewood for 37 years. information and to save on mailing e-mail address and telephone number. may one day grow up to get all his in the Best Documentary Feature cat- back and sides, as well as a mahogany To learn more about the make of his and printing costs. For organizations, include: full Oscar predictions right. It’s egalitar- egory; and The Final Inch comes up neck and herringbone rosette around guitar, take a virtual tour at The Office of Cultural and Heritage name, type of organization, e-mail ian. When the food delivery guy, who’s short to The Witness–From the Bal- the sound hole. martinguitar.com Affairs is expanding its use of e-mail address of organization/contact per- only been here a few months, says, cony of Room 306 in Best Documen- to improve its distribution of informa- son and telephone number of organi- “Brad Pitt…he should win,” we nod tary Short Subject. tion about its programs and services zation/contact person. and think, “Hmm…maybe it won’t be Further losers include Revanche, out NJWA Concert Band to Play and those of similar agencies. Mickey Rourke.” danced in the Best Foreign Language Information geared to individual Watchung Arts Center It’s not for me to say whether it’s Film competition by Waltz with Bashir; artists will include grant and funding gone too far. Nor would it be right to The Dark Knight, stitched together not At Lady of Lourdes Church opportunities, gallery exhibition op- Presents Sax Player name those film critics who I’m sure nearly as well as the Best Edited The WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Febru- Included in this selection are “Take Me portunities, and invitations to career- WATCHUNG – The Watchung double up on their steroids just before Curious Case of Benjamin Button; ary 22, at 2 p.m., the New Jersey Work- Along,” “Nine O’clock,” “Staying development workshops. Non-profit Arts Center will present saxophone Oscar prediction season. Although, it and though putting on a mean face, shop for the Arts (NJWA) Concert Band, Young” and “Promise Me a Rose.” The organizations will receive information player Lisa Parrott to the Upper Gal- is disconcerting while having your Hellboy Boy II: The Golden Army under the direction of conductor Howard waltz “Over the Waves” by Mexican about funding and grant opportunities lery on Saturday, February 28, at 8 blood pressure checked when you ask, loses Best Makeup honors to The Cu- Toplansky, will perform a winter con- composer Juventino Rosas is also and announcements of administrative p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Those “Hey Doc, how does it look?” and he rious Case of Benjamin Button. cert at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, planned for the February 22 concert. skills workshops (marketing, who buy one ticket at $20 can pur- responds, “I think Streep will surprise But humbled again, The Curious located at 300 Central Avenue in The Concert Band is also offering fundraising). chase the second one for half price. a lot of people this year.” Case of Benjamin Button loses out to Mountainside. The concert is open to unusual march compositions, which Those involved with history muse- The Australian baritone saxo- As the great Jimmy Durante so exas- nemesis Slumdog Millionaire in the the public, and admission is $10 per are: “The Guards March” from the ums will be sent information on col- phone chair has performed with Dave peratingly noted, “Everybody wants to Best Score competition; WALL-E’s person. movie “Battle of Stalingrad” by Aram lections management and historic pres- Brubeck, Diane Shuur and Gregory get into the act!” Indeed, Jimmy, we’ve “Down to Earth” loses Best Song to “We are delighted to be invited back Khachaturian, “Westbury March” by ervation. Hines. To learn more, visit been usurped. So I’ve decided this year Slumdog Millionaire’s “Jai Ho”; to play at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Alex F. Lithgow and John Philip Sousa’s Artists and organizations are en- watchungarts.org. to abandon my tradition of picking the Oktapodi quickly snatches a win from Our musical selections are geared to “Keeping Step with the Union,” which couraged to list their events on the Oscar winners. It’s gotten old. Presto in the Short Film (Animated) please a variety of musical tastes and was dedicated to Mrs. Warren Harding. calendar that appears on the Union PUBLIC NOTICE Instead, as a magician friend might contest; and Auf Der Strecke is beaten range from Renaissance to Ragtime A special feature of this concert will TOWN OF WESTFIELD segue, for my next trick, I will only to the Short Film (Live Action) trough favorites,” Mr. Toplansky said. be a saxophone trio that will perform BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE pick the losers. I contemplated doing it by The Pig. The overture to “Light Cavalry” by the jazz foxtrot “Egypt Land” by James NOTICE TO BIDDERS TOWN OF WESTFIELD hanging upside down in a giant ice Happy Go Lucky sadly loses Best composer Franz von Suppe will be the Casey. The performers for this selec- Sealed proposals will be received by the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT cube perched above a pit of boa con- Original Screenplay honors to Frozen featured selection on the first half of the tion will be Bernard Bonneau, Richard Board of Education of the Westfield School strictors. But the rental place said they River; Doubt loses to Frost/Nixon for program. Franz von Suppe was the Bucci and Howard Toplansky. Mr. Bucci Notice is hereby given that Westfield District, Union County, New Jersey, at the only had dry ice and wolverines. Best Adapted Screenplay; and The premier composer of the Austro-Hun- made the musical arrangement of this Board of Adjustment adopted the follow- Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, ing resolution at its February 9, 2009 meet- Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Though, the guy did have this advice: Dark Knight loses to The Curious Case garian Empire, who immediately pre- piece from a piano score and old re- ing for the following application heard at its supplies, equipment or services: “Psst. Slumdog. Vote for that Slumdog. of Benjamin Button in the Best Visual ceded “Waltz King” Johann Strauss in cordings, together with advanced com- January 12, 2009 meeting. BID FOR: And be careful for G-d sakes.” Effects race. that position. puter technology. Frances Watson-Curry, 411 West B 10-03 HEALTH AND TRAINER Hence, without further ado, here’s And finally, you can stop holding John Ondrey, the organist and adult Rounding out this concert will be Broad Street, Applicant sought Prelimi- SUPPLIES FOR THE why Taraji P. Henson (The Curious your breath. Wanted falls to the supe- choir director at Our Lady of Lourdes “Reverie” by Claude Debussy and nary and Final Site Plan Approval with “c” 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR and “d” variance relief for the placement of Case of Benjamin Button) won’t win rior Sound Editing heard in WALL-E, Church, as well as band director at “Trombone King” by American march BIDS DUE: a dumpster, approval to expand the drive- MARCH 31, 2009 AT 1:00 PM Best Actress in a Supporting Role. For while the Sound Mixing in The Dark Kenilworth’s David Brearley High master Karl King. way, approval to use a portion of the rear starters, she wasn’t the best in this Knight proves decibels better than School, will be featured as guest con- For further information about the yard as a parking area and an expansion The bids will be received at the Admin- traditionally impossible-to-handicap Slumdog Millionaire’s. ductor while the Concert Band per- concert or to learn how to become a of a non-conforming use. Applicant sought istration Building, 302 Elm Street, category, whereas Amy Adams forms “Alleluias” by Jared Spears. member of the NJWA Concert Band, variance relief from the following sections Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date of the Land Use Ordinance: 11.12A, and at the time indicated, and then publicly (Doubt), Viola Davis (Doubt) and Mr. Ondrey will also conduct the call (908) 964-1793 or e-mail 12.04G, 17.03C.6, 17.05B, 17.06, and opened and read aloud. Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler) were all Concert Band to accompany singer [email protected]. 17.07. Application approved with condi- Bids must be in strict compliance with great, with Penelope Cruz (Vicki Kiss Me, Kate MaryAnn Harmer in the well-known tions. specifications. Specifications may be se- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm Cristina Barcelona) the greatest of all. “Amazing Grace.” Ms. Harmer is the PUBLIC NOTICE Five Star Driving School, LLC, 335 Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) West Broad Street, Applicant sought pre- Michael Shannon (Revolutionary ask questions in the first few minutes musical director of Our Lady of Lourdes UNION COUNTY 789-4407. Bids must be made on the liminary and final site plan approval (modi- Road), the least known thespian ac- of the appearance, by the end, they Church. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS proposal forms in the manner designated. fication of utilization) along with a use ORDINANCE NO.: 681-2009 Proposals must be endorsed on the out- corded a nomination for Best Perfor- crowded around the celebrity to get The concert will also offer highlights variance to permit them to occupy 465 FINAL: 2/11/2009 side of the sealed envelope, with the name mance by an Actor in a Supporting photos on their cell phone cameras. from “Take Me Along” by Bob Merrill. square feet on the first floor of the building of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the Was introduced and passed on first for purposes of conducting a driving school. Role, will lose. Heath Ledger’s out- Some of the teens said they would put name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- reading by the Union County Board of Applicant sought relief from the following rageously stupefying performance the pictures on the Internet. vices for which the bid is submitted. It is PUBLIC NOTICE Chosen Freeholders at a REGULAR Sections of the Land Use Ordinance: understood and agreed that proposals may was the only thing worthwhile in The “This isn’t the first time I’d be MEETING on January 28th 2009, and 11.26A and 17.02C. Application approved BOROUGH OF FANWOOD be delivered before the time or at the place Dark Knight. Despite Hollywood seen on YouTube,” she told her new said Ordinance has been published with with conditions. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Notice of Introduction thereof and of the being the town without pity, do not friends. ORDINANCE 09-02-R Ashok Maliakal & Marina Thottan, 519 cation assumes no responsibility for bids time and place fixed for its further consid- forget the empathy vote. They know Leo summed up the cast’s feelings, AND PUBLIC HEARING St. Mark’s Avenue, Applicant sought per- mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids eration and the Board has duly held a mission to retain a garage contrary to shall be received after the time desig- he was best. detailing how impressed students An ordinance was introduced by the hearing thereof and has given all persons Section 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- nated. And the loser is, in the category Best were with Ms. Ragusa’s appearance. Mayor and Council of the Borough of interested an opportunity to be heard. nance. Ordinance allows a maximum cov- Bidding shall be in conformance with the Fanwood on February 10, 2009. Copies of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Performance by an Actress in a Lead- “It was great to hear of her relative erage of buildings and above ground struc- applicable requirements of this ordinance can be obtained without by theUnion County Board of Chosen Free- ing Role, is Angelina Jolie (The lack of experience in high school on tures of 20%. Proposed is 25.6%. Applica- N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood holders that said Ordinance be and the tion denied. the “Public School Contracts Law”. Changeling). No matter. She has all her way to finally becoming a profes- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, same hereby is finally passed and adopted, The Board of Education of the Town of those kids to comfort her. Watch out. sional actress,” he said. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mr. Grant Hunter, 846 Cedar Terrace, Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Ordinance published herewith has been Applicant sought permission to construct She may even adopt yours while you’re It’s no surprise that her words were reserves the right to reject any or all bids Friday. finally adopted on February 11th 2009, a front porch enclosure and a portico con- distracted by the show. Here, more inspirational music to all of the aspir- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), This ordinance amends Chapter 141, of and the 20 day period of limitations within trary to Section 12.03D of the Land Use (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to than any other group, superb portray- ing actors’ ears. the Code of the Borough of Fanwood, which a suit, action or proceeding ques- Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard waive any informalities. The Board further als will cancel each other out, with modifying the permitted hours for can- tioning the validity of such Ordinance can setback within 200 feet of 40 feet. Pro- reserves the right to take such alternates vassing, soliciting and distributing circulars be commenced has begun to run from the posed is 41.9 feet. Application approved Kate Winslet (The Reader) the ulti- Les Malamut Presents as they deem appropriate, and in any in the Borough. date of first publication of this statement. with conditions. mate beneficiary. Angelina will then order that the Board feels may be in the This ordinance is scheduled for public A copy of this ordinance has been posted Husband-and-Wife Duo Yale & Anne Arkel, 116 Stanmore best interest of theWestfield Public School immediately adopt her. hearing and adoption on March 10, 2009, on the Bulletin Board upon which public Place, Applicant sought permission to District. Veteran character actor Richard UNION – On Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 notices are customarily posted in the Ad- construct an addition contrary to Section All bidders are required to comply with North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New ministration Building of the County of Union, Jenkins (The Visitor), an also-ran, will from 2 to 4 p.m., husband-and-wife 11.08E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. Jersey. and a copy is available up to and including not eke out any of the brand names duo Avi and Constantine Kiriakatis nance requires a minimum side yard set- seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- Eleanor McGovern the time of such meeting to the members back of 10 feet. Present is 5.1 feet. Pro- nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. receiving nominations for Best Per- will give a talk at the Les Malamut Borough Clerk of the general public of the County who posed is 6.4 / existing 5.1 foot setback Corporate bidders are required by law formance by an Actor in a Leading Art Gallery about their travels and 1 T - 2/19/09, The Times Fee: $22.95 Shall request such copies, at the office of unchanged. Application approved with (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list the Clerk of the Board in said Union County Role. America’s liberal tide contin- creating their art. conditions. of names and addresses of all stockhold- Administration Building in Elizabeth, New ues. Sean Penn deservedly wins for The Les Malamut Art Gallery PUBLIC NOTICE ers owning 10% or more of their stock. Jersey. David & Katherine Brown, 216 A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- Milk. (wheelchair-accessible, downstairs in BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board Watchung Fork, Applicant sought per- tractor Questionnaire/Certification also The Reader, despite Winslet’s con- the Union Public Library) is located NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF of Chosen Freeholders mission to construct a front porch and a must be filed with the bid. The bid package ORDINANCE 09-04-R second floor bay window contrary to Sec- tribution, will lose in the Best Picture at 1980 Morris Avenue and can be AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND will also include other documents that must AND PUBLIC HEARING tion 11.04E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. category as Slumdog Millionaire wins reached at (908) 851-5450. AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED be completed and returned with the bid. Ordinance requires an established front An ordinance was introduced by the “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- best in show. Likewise, director The first in a series of 2009 gallery yard setback of 70.8 feet E.F.Y.D. Pro- Mayor and Council of the Borough of A CODIFICATION OF THE ders and to complete and submit all re- Stephen Daldry, twice before nomi- talks free to the public to introduce posed is 60.9 feet to the front porch and Fanwood on February 10, 2009. Copies of LAW, ORDINANCES, POLI- quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- 69.4 feet to the second floor bay window. nated for best director, becomes a three- the artists and their works, this evening this ordinance can be obtained without CIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF cation and rejection of the bid. Application approved with conditions. time loser with The Reader. Continu- presents the opportunity to hear Mr. cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood UNION COUNTY, STATE OF All bidders shall submit with their bid ing to have its day, Slumdog and Mrs. Kiriakatis talk about their Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING Joseph A. Buontempo, 1016-1020 package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- Millionaire’s litter of winners will in- travels, inspiration and love for creat- Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF South Avenue West, Applicant sought ness Registration Certificate as issued by of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through SAID CODE; AND SAVING extension of Preliminary and Final Major the Department of Treasury of the State of clude director Danny Boyle. ing art. Friday. FROM REPEAL CERTAIN Site Plan approval to construct a colonial New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) Other losers comprise, for Best Their exhibit, “His and Hers,” paint- This ordinance vacates a portion of LEGISLATION NOT IN- style three-story mixed use frame building BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be Animated Feature Film, Kung Fu ings and photographs, is currently on Beverly Avenue in the Borough of CLUDED THEREIN”, with offices on the first floor and residential accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s Panda, rendered extinct by winner display at the Les Malamut Gallery Fanwood. ADOPTED BY THE BOARD units on the second and third floors con- check or certified check made payable to This ordinance is scheduled for public OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS trary to Sections 11.28G.8, 11.28G.11, the Westfield Board of Education, for ten WALL-E; The Dark Knight, eclipsed through March 13. hearing and adoption on March 10, 2009, OF THE COUNTY OF UNION 17.02B.4, 17.10G of the Land Use Ordi- percent (10%) of the amount of the total in Art Direction by the plastic and The talk will be held in the gallery at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 ON AUGUST 19, 1993 nance. Application approved and memori- bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New alized January 14, 2008. One-year exten- By order of the Town of Westfield Board turquoise, nifty fifties kitsch of Revo- itself, so attendees will also have the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Jersey. sion approved. of Education, Union County, New Jersey. lutionary Road; and The Dark Knight opportunity to view the exhibit. THE “LAWS OF UNION Eleanor McGovern Kathleen Nemeth Robert A. Berman COUNTY” maintains its losing ways with the For more information, contact Bar- Borough Clerk Board Secretary Board Secretary Cinematography sweepstakes, the bara Wirkus at [email protected]. 1 T - 2/19/09, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $51.00 1 T - 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $68.85 1 T - 2/19/09, The Leader Fee: $71.91 Page 18 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

WSO, Flamenco Dancers Offer Special Version of Carmen By GREG WAXBERG time, following her performance of opera is based) and Alexander Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Manuel de Falla’s El Amor Brujo Pushkin’s poem “The Gypsies” all WESTFIELD — Even though last February. contribute to the WSO’s telling of the Georges Bizet’s Carmen is one of Flamenco, fast-paced Spanish story. the most familiar operas ever writ- dancing native to the gypsies, is a Six flamenco artists, representing ten, it has never sounded quite like natural showcase for Carmen be- Carmen, Don Jose, Escamillo and this. cause the opera’s title character is a three other characters, will dance, Music Director David Wroe and gypsy, the opera features flamenco- accompanied by guitar, percussion the Westfield Symphony Orchestra style dancing and the story takes and the voice of Flamenco singer (WSO) are collaborating with the place in Seville. Ruben Lopez Jesus. Almost all of the Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance The free-spirited Carmen seduces movements in the suite feature danc- Company to perform the Carmen the soldier Don Jose, only to cast him ing. Suites as a combination of orchestral aside when she falls in love with the “The dancing tells the story in ges- music and flamenco music. bullfighter Escamillo. Don Jose stabs ture, rather like the narrative of a The concert, which begins at 8 her at the end of the opera. classical ballet based on a story, such p.m. on Saturday at the Union County The suite that the WSO will per- as [Tchaikovsky’s] The Nutcracker Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in form is a combination of musical or [Prokofiev’s] Romeo and Juliet. Rahway, marks the premiere of this styles and literary sources. Events There will be continuous Flamenco choreography. Ms. Amaya is appear- from the opera, the novella “Carmen” dance to both types of music,” Mr. ing with the WSO for the second by Prosper Merimee (on which the Wroe said. There are 10 movements in this Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times Carmen Suite, representing the most REMEMBERED FONDLY…Daughter of Dizzy Gillespie, Jeanie Bryson, cancelled a Valentine’s Day performance after Surprise Celebrity Guest famous music in the opera. They in- her husband Coleman Mellett, a guitarist in the Chuck Mangione band, died Thursday night in the plane crash outside clude the dazzling Act I Prelude, Buffalo. The following article is reprinted in homage to Mr. Mellett, an East Brunswick resident and frequent performer known as the Toreadors because the at 16 Prospect in Westfield. (February 23, 2006 archives) Impresses WHS Thespians music is played in the final act when By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY “I remember being horribly ner- the bullfighters arrive; Carmen’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times vous — really sick to my stomach,” “Habanera” and “Seguidilla”; a vig- Bryson Cancels Performance After WESTFIELD – Not everyone likes she said, “but the more you do it, the orous dance that begins Act II; surprises, but the cast of Westfield easier it becomes.” Concerning audi- Escamillo’s “Toreador Song,” when High School’s tioning for the role he dramatically describes a bullfight; (WHS) Kiss Me in Young Franken- the Intermezzo, and the Nocturne. Husband Perishes in Plane Crash Kate thoroughly stein, which re- Ms. Amaya, who portrays Carmen, Editor’s Note: We received notice course. Her birthday was just the other Ms. Bryson was getting the same enjoyed the one cently closed on is excited that she will tell Bizet’s on last Friday that Jeanie Bryson day, and I had been cleaning out the signals, but from a different source. Her presented by its Broadway, she story with such exuberant dancing. cancelled her show, scheduled for basement and came across about 25 good friend, Toni Lissman, the man- drama director said the most “Flamenco brings a rawness and an Valentine’s Day in Trenton, after news years of sheet music, demo tapes and ager of Town and Country Wine – the Daniel Devlin on nerve-racking part elegance that transport your imagina- that her husband, jazz guitarist recordings on cassette. One of them Trattoria’s cheese supplier – mentioned Friday, February 6, was that writer/ tion and provoke emotions,” she said. Coleman Mellett, seen above, and was a tape she made for me singing one the same thing. when students re- producer Mel Also on the program is the overture Gerry Niewood of Glen Ridge, both of the songs she wrote when I was about One night, the two stopped in for hearsed in the Brooks was there. to Gioacchino Rossini’s most famous musicians with the Chuck Mangione five or six. I played it for her on her dinner and, according to Ms. Bryson, school’s audito- “Being in a $50 opera The Barber of Seville. Rossini Band, were birthday and the words came right back “From the moment we walked in the rium. million produc- originally wrote the overture for an among the passengers who were on to me as if they were sung yesterday.” door, we knew we found our home.” He had arranged tion was really, earlier opera, but he re-used it for Continental Connection flight 3407 Her mom also wrote the lyrics for When the couple talked to the owners, for Michele really great,” she Barber, and that is how the world when it crashed outside Buffalo Thurs- Ms. Bryson’s recording “Deja Blue.” they discovered they had something Ragusa, the star of told the audience, knows it. The overture does not con- day night, killing 50 people. Her album Some Cats Know for Telarc, else in common. Paper Mill who recognized tain any melodies from the opera, but The musicians were scheduled to a label that has released several of her Although they had never met, both Playhouse’s 2008 her facial likeness it is just as much fun as the opera and perform Friday night at Kleinhans Mu- recordings, is a tribute to Peggy Lee. A Ms. Bryson and Trattoria co-owner production of Kiss to Ms. Mullally, always a delight to hear. sic Hall in Buffalo. selection of her CDs is available at the Chris Boyle worked together – in dif- Me Kate and the the Karen Walker The remainder of the concert will Mr. Mellett, 33, had taught at Golden Trattoria, and Ms. Bryson is happy to ferent ends of the restaurant – 15 years replacement for character from feature the orchestra and WSO vio- Age Fretted Instruments in Westfield. autograph them. ago in Madison at the Cook Plaza Café. Megan Mullally in “Will and Grace.” linist Byung-kook Kwak in Pablo de The following article ran almost three She married her husband of two years, The musicians and the restaurateur took Broadway’s Young When the aspir- Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy years ago exactly, February 23, 2006, whom she warmly refers to as “Coley,” it as a sign, and the rest, as they say, is Frankenstein, to be Susan M. Dougherty for The Leader/The Times ing actors asked Melodies). Like Carmen, part of the and is being reprinted in memory of Mr. at Dizzy Gillespie Park in Cheraw, S.C. history. a guest speaker. SURPRISE STAR…Westfield High for advice, she was piece is lyrical and romantic, and part Mellett, whom many knew from his In attendance were Mr. Gillespie’s first Ms. Bryson has performed in inter- It seemed like School’s drama director Daniel Devlin honest. “Be sure of it is fast and furious – one of the playing at 16 Prospect (the former cousins, Renee Wilson and Hanson nationally acclaimed jazz clubs all over just another Friday introduces Michele Ragusa, a Broad- you have your wonderful showcases for a violinist. Northside Trattoria). MacIntosh. Mrs. Wilson and husband, the world. Out of the 20 something way star, to the cast of the WHS spring afternoon re- musical in a surprise visit on February education. Have It will be an evening in Spain, cour- Chris and Tim Boyle, proprietors of Jack, hosted the couple’s wedding party. countries she has toured, she counts hearsal. After vo- 6. Ms. Ragusa, who just closed in Young other skills to fall tesy of a Frenchman, an Italian and a 16 Prospect, said they were both “very No stranger to big names himself, Brazil as the most memorable of all. cal warm-ups with Frankenstein, played the role of Kate in back on,” she Spaniard. saddened by the news of the loss of Mr. Mellett is Chuck Mangione’s gui- “The music is imbued in the Brazilian musical director the Paper Mill Playhouse’s production warned. “This is a Coleman. Mr. Mellet’s talents on the tarist. He started playing music early culture. The people there are very Ken Horn, direc- of Kiss Me, Kate, the spring musical that tough business.” Like Trains & Taxis guitar were known to some of the best on, first on the piano. “My father played knowledgeable about indigenous mu- tor Mr. Devlin gave WHS will present in mid-March. Students were musicians in the entertainment indus- a little guitar, so I started getting inter- sic – all kinds of music, really, and they the orders, “We’ll riveted when she Travel to Crossroads try. I cannot begin to imagine the grief ested in that. Then I took guitar lessons love jazz. I can remember once when I run through the opening number first reminisced of the biggest improvisa- GARWOOD – Indie-soul band this loss has caused his wife Jeannie, a from a nun. She was very strict,” he was playing on the beach at Ipanema with the CD and then with the piano.” tional moment to occur after things Like Trains & Taxis will make an well-respected musician in her own said. and just remember crying when I had to The number, “Another Op’nin’, went wrong on stage. appearance at the Crossroads in right.” Obviously, the discipline has paid leave, I was so overwhelmed. I’ll never Another Show,” was abuzz with ac- She said she once broke a bone on Garwood on February 19 at 9 p.m. Mangione released a statement Fri- off. Hired by Mangione in 2000 to forget that.” tivity and teen voices blending with stage, but the worst part was when The New Jersey band just returned day, saying, “I’m in shock over the perform as a member of the “Feels So As a performer, Ms. Bryson says she the professionals’ from the CD. At she “went up on” (forgot) her lines home after a month-long tour from horrible, heartbreaking tragedy of the Good” band, Mr. Mellett also tours overcomes creative hurdles by being the end of the number, Mr. Devlin while alone on stage. She said it was Atlanta to Chicago and is getting ready crash of Flight 3407, which took the globally. inspired to learn new material, branch- emerged from the backstage entrance the first night of previews, and she to go back out on the road in support lives of my dear friends and band mem- Several months following the nup- ing out a little bit and expanding her with Ms. Ragusa, standing all of 5 went off stage to have the prompter of their recently released debut EP. bers Gerry Niewood and Coleman tials, Mr. Mellett was scheduled to play repertoire. “It’s very easy to be compla- feet and 3 inches, at his side. give her a cue only to find the prompter In just over a year, Like Trains & Mellett...I am grieving and praying an engagement in South Africa. As a cent. I’ve been going through old song The teens let out an audible gasp as was not there. Taxis has built a reputation as one of with their families and friends.’’ wedding present, Mangione and his books, trying to rediscover them as she was introduced. The cast was Leo Powell, a senior who features the most promising bands on the east The crash, which killed 50 people, wife, Rosie, sprung for airline tickets well as finding new songs to sing,” she then invited to sit in the front rows of in the WHS ensemble of Kiss Me coast with its thoughtful and original took the lives of Bloomfield residents for the bride so the two could have a explained. The Leader and The Times the auditorium to listen to Ms. Ragusa, Kate, asked Ms. Ragusa about how to blend of soul, jazz and rock. Called Dawn, Donald and Shawn Mossop, belated honeymoon in Cape Town. asked if Ms. Bryson felt there were who sat on the apron of the stage in keep a role fresh night after night. “transportation for your musical soul” Madeline Loftus of Parsippany, Mr. Mellett also teaches guitar at the fewer opportunities for jazz singers semi-darkness until the lighting crew She explained she was in the Broad- by the Aquarian Press, the trio’s self- Princeton Unviersity employee Lorin Jazz Institute of New Jersey, and his today. hit her with a spotlight. way production of Titanic for two titled EP, available on iTunes and Maurer, Clinton resident Jean Srnecz, new guitar actually played a small role She noted, “I think there is always For almost an hour, the star fielded years. Amazon, captures the energy and sin- Ronald Gonzalez of New Brunswick in landing the gig in town. going to be a core of people who love questions and shared insights about “I just kept reminding myself how cerity of its live show in six radio- and Iselin resident Matilda Quintero, a So how did the couple end up at the the classics – any kind of art. Jazz is the the theater in general and her experi- fortunate I was to have a job,” she ready tracks. flight attendant. Northside Trattoria? The two revealed classic style of music. It’s the craft of ence in particular. She was asked said. “You need to find your own The Crossroads is located at 78 that it was a series of interesting coinci- the American songbook, which will about a young actor’s nightmare: the moment to focus, to find inspiration.” North Avenue in Garwood. For more By LINDA B. CONDRILLO dences. Mr. Mellett told The Leader always be timeless. Jazz gives us a fear of auditioning and whether or Although the teens were reticent to information about the show and to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and The Times, “John Reynolds of chance to appreciate a classic tune that not she still gets nervous. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 hear music from the band, visit WESTFIELD — The recent addi- Golden Age Fretted Instruments re- is uniquely American. But jazz is very liketrainsandtaxis.com. tion of a bar and newly renovated lounge cently moved his vintage guitar store to much still happening – at festivals, jazz

at the Northside Trattoria has all the Westfield. He kept telling me about the programs at universities and at Lincoln Visit us on the web: www.christoffersflowers.com web: the on us Visit Mid-Day Musicales right ingredients for mixing eclectic Trattoria and that I should come in to Center.” cuisine with great music thrice weekly. check it out because they were starting And one other venue – The Northside

Continue February 25 (See we’ve already got you looking at things differently.) things at looking you got already we’ve (See Wednesday night’s featured act boasts to feature live music and it might be the Trattoria. WESTFIELD – The First Congre- a famous musical lineage and some perfect place for us.” (February 23, 2006 archives)

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25th season of Mid-Day Musicales Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- natural life like trees and realistic and trees like life natural on Wednesday, February 25, at noon, Fanwood, Times, jazz vocalist Jeanie

with a program by organist Barbara Bryson and guitarist Coleman Mellett permanent custom arrangements, custom permanent Thomson. spoke about themselves and their regu-

The Mid-Day Musicales, which lar gig at their new “home.” Experience the value and beauty our beauty and value the Experience has presented musicians from all over Ms. Bryson is the daughter of the late

the world, is thanking the commu- Dizzy Gillespie, a fact she had kept

nity of Westfield for its years of sup- hidden until after his death in 1993.

your perspective. your port by featuring a season of per- Early in her career, Ms. Bryson sang for

formers with Westfield connections. her father at one of his engagements. These free, half-hour programs in Fondly recalling the moment, she told Quality silk can change can silk Quality the church sanctuary are followed by the newspaper, “He was playing near an optional soup and sandwich lun- Atlantic City and invited me to come up cheon in the church’s social hall for on stage with him. My son was just $6. about two at the time and waiting back- The roster for the winter season of stage for me. There I was, standing at concerts consists of: the mic, when he runs out to find me February 25, Barbara Thomson, and clings on to my leg, as I’m singing LET THE GAMES BEGIN…The Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and the organ; March 4, Barbara Biggers, (Billie Holiday’s) ‘God Bless the Child’ Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce have planned an evening of charitable harp; March 11, The Westfield High for my father.” gaming. Pictured, left to right, are Ron Shovlin (Matress Factory), Maestro David CHRISTOFFERS School Concert Choir, William Ms. Bryson admits that having Dizzy Wroe, WSO Orchestra Manager Linda Doyle, Westfield Area Chamber Execu- Mathews and Sharon Reynolds, di- Gillespie for a dad may have helped her tive Director Naomi McElynn, Tiffany Terry, (Sunrise Cellars) and Mike Moretti Established 1976 rectors; March 18, The Westfield Sym- career, but only partially. “I think maybe (Top Line Appliances). phony String Quartet, Anton Miller cosmically, and surely genetically, it and Sebu Sirinian, violins, Veronica definitely helped, but politically, no. WACC, WSO Plan Casino Fundraiser Salas, viola, Eliot Bailen, cello; What most people don’t know is that I WESTFIELD – Members of the ing by Sunrise Kitchen and Cellars, 860 Mountain Avenue March 25, Jesse Blumberg, baritone had a very good relationship with my Westfield Area Chamber of Com- as well as raffle prizes donated by Erika Switzer, piano; April 1, The father. I remember him coming to see merce and the Westfield Symphony Westfield-area businesses. Mountainside NJ 07092 Westfield Symphony Woodwind Quin- me in the late ’80s, to see me play at a Orchestra (WSO) have joined together Admission to this black-tie-op- 908-233-0500 tet, Helen Campo, flute, Richard mid town jazz club in Manhattan. And to plan Casino Royale, an evening of tional event is $100 per person ($125 Foley, oboe, William Shadel, clari- he was just so proud.” charitable gaming and entertainment at the door) and includes $1,000 gam- net, Patrick Milando, French horn Ms. Bryson’s mother is songwriter hosted by Top Line Appliances on bling money with unlimited drinks James Jeter, bassoon. Connie Bryson. “My mom was a very Saturday, February 28, at 7 p.m. and dining. For further information, or to make big influence on my music career. There Guests will enjoy an evening of For further information or to make Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:30 • Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 optional lunch reservations, call the was always music in the house, all casino-style gaming (blackjack, craps, reservations, call (908) 233-3021 or church office at (908) 233-2494. kinds of music, and a lot of jazz of roulette and more), continuous din- go to westfieldareachamber.com.

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