Tamaques Parents Address Westfield BOE on Class Size by KIMBERLY A

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 7, 2011 OUR 121st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Tamaques Parents Address Westfield BOE on Class Size By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Parent Robin Abrams stated that ing at all “southside elementary Specially Written for The Westfield Leader she had moved to Westfield two years schools.” WESTFIELD – Dozens of con- ago from Mountainside, where her Superintendent of Schools Marga- cerned Tamaques Elementary School son came from a class of 17. “This ret Dolan noted that the board “was second-grade parents came to the June was a vast difference from his first- not deaf to parents’ concerns” but 28 Westfield Board of Education grade class of 25,” Ms. Abrams said. that the board was “putting off staff- meeting looking for class-size relief. Parent after parent came to address ing decisions until they see more con- Beth Hirsch spoke out with con- the board on the swelling class size, crete enrollment numbers for Sep- cerns for her daughter entering sec- noting that time was taken away from tember.” She added that the board ond grade at the school. She stated learning for more disciplinary ac- was planning one or two special meet- that within the past year her daughter tions and that the noise level and ings over the summer to discuss “all was in a class of 24, and “did not learn crowding of desks made for a com- the needs of the district.” She added as much as she could have if the class promising learning environment. It that McKinley, Jefferson and size was smaller.” She noted that from also was mentioned that at times Tamaques schools are all having September until December there was there could be up to 27 or 28 children class-size issues. an additional student-teacher in the in a class due to mainstreaming spe- Board Vice-President Richard room, which was helpful. She added cial-education students at certain Mattessich asked that when the board that in January, when the teacher was times of the day. meets if it could be given the num- alone, her daughter asked her why Board member Ann Cary voiced bers for classes that includes the ad- her teacher “seemed mad all the time.” her concerns regarding overcrowd- ditional students for mainstreaming, “to get a more accurate feeling of class size.” Board President Julia Walker stated, “All these issues comes down to funding.” Board member Mitchell Slater said he thought when it came down to Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader APOCALYPSE NOW, Smell of napalm in the morning?…The crowd enjoys the dramatic conclusion of the fireworks additional funding, the Westfield Monday night at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. teachers and staff should consider a “shared sacrifice.” In related business, board member David Finn announced the first meet- Shackamaxon Challenges SP Over ing of the newly created ad-hoc committee made up of board members and community members. He stated Redevelopment of Golf Course that the purpose of the committee was to “find alternative funding for By LAUREN S. BARR return be given the township’s cur- tions that the mayor and council vio- public education.” He noted that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rent property in the downtown area. lated the open public meetings act — through this committee an endow- SCOTCH PLAINS – NJ Golf Partners entered into a a charge which Mayor Malool told ment fund would be set up. “We want Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club contract to purchase the club in March The Westfield Leader is “absolutely to ensure students in Westfield have a and NJ Golf Partners have filed two of this year. According to the law- untrue.” Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader bright future,” Mr. Finn said. lawsuits against the Township of suits, they approached the mayor and The suits allege that a council meet- JAZZ NITE...Performers on Central Avenue in downtown Westfield Tuesday In other business, the board unani- Scotch Plains. The lawsuits challenge township was not inclined to work ing held on February 15 was not night initiate the summer series entertainment. mously approved, upon first reading, the township’s designation of the golf with the purchaser.” According to the adequately noticed to newspapers, the new H.I.B. (Harassment Intimi- club property as an area in need of suits, NJ Golf Partners also offered to nor did the notice state whether for- WF Resident Stable After dation and Bullying) policy. A newly- rehabilitation and the redevelopment either sell the land to the township, or mal action would be taken. The plain- amended policy is required of all of plan that was set forth. enter into a “sale and lease back;” tiffs also allege that a special meeting New Jersey public schools. When township officials learned offers that were also refused. NJ Golf of the planning board, on President’s Brightwood Park Incident The new policy is a revised version in January that the 146-acre club was Partners is an affiliate of the RDC Day, was not adequately noticed. of an already existing regulation. The for sale, the mayor and council began Golf Group, which owns Forsgate Additionally, the suit alleges that the By BETSEY BURGDORF of bleach and ammonia. 19-page policy includes pages defin- considering moving the municipal Country Club in Monroe and the mayor and council entered into ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Union County Director of Emer- ing harassment, intimidation and bul- building, library and other buildings Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter ecutive session under the pretense WESTFIELD – After an investiga- gency Management Chris Scaturo lying, as well as pupil expectations, to the property. At the time, Mayor Springs, Fla. that they were discussing the “poten- tion into the events following a 9-1-1 said the bleach and ammonia mixture examples of consequences and bully- Nancy Malool proposed a land swap The suits allege that the mayor and tial sale of property,” which “was not call made from Brightwood Park last removed from the scene was a coming reporting procedures. A second where a developer would purchase council and the planning board failed within one of the exceptions” as the Thursday, Westfield Police Captain bination of household ingredients reading of the policy will be on the the club property, build the township to provide notice to Shackamaxon on council “never intended to purchase David Wayman told The Westfield amounting to approximately two gal- board’s agenda for adoption in August. government’s buildings there and in the resolutions designating the area the country club property from Leader that at this time the events do lons worth of fluid. According to Mr. as one in need of redevelopment, or Shackamaxon.” not appear to be criminal in nature. Scaturo, when combined, the ingre- in need of rehabilitation. The suits Mayor Malool told The Leader that According to Captain Wayman, at dients create a noxious gas that Senate OKs Ciarrocca also allege that the designation as an there were a number of false allega- approximately 10:30 a.m. police re- “makes you sick and could be fatal if area in need of rehabilitation was tions in the suit and that “what was ceived a 9-1-1 call from an individual inhaled.” done “solely based on who owned the true was totally taken out of context.” stating she was walking in the park Captain Wayman stated that the Nomination as Judge property” and not on the condition of She said that the township “really and was experiencing difficulty in structure containing the deadly mix- By LAUREN S. BARR Skibitsky, chairman of the council’s the property, which would not be in want(s) to get it resolved.” She said breathing. Response units located the ture had most likely been erected Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Finance Committee and as a member compliance with state law. the township is in negotiations, and individual, identified only as a earlier that morning or the day be- WESTFIELD – Third Ward Coun- of the Public Safety Committee. The suits also charge “the rehabili- while they are not offering anything Westfield resident in her early 20s, in fore. The individual, as well as two cilman Mark Ciarrocca sailed through From the time of his resignation, the tation resolution was adopted for the financially, officials are discussing a remote wooded section of the park officers who came in contact with the a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Republicans will have 15 days to purpose of bullying plaintiffs into the redevelopment plan. According to adjacent to Fanwood Avenue and John chemicals, were decontaminated at on June 29 and received full Senate present a list of three names to the accepting the land swap or illegally Mayor Malool, township officials were Street. Upon the arrival of the re- the scene. The female individual and confirmation on his nomination to the council from which they will choose devaluing the country club property to meet last night to discuss the issue. sponse units, the individual was con- one officer were transported to Over- state Superior Court in Union County Mr. Ciarrocca’s council successor. Two to the point where the township could The current redevelopment plan, as scious, but lost consciousness shortly look Medical Center for treatment. by Governor Chris Christie. It is antici- weeks ago Westfield Republican com- afford to purchase the property or set by the council, allows for the club to thereafter, Captain Wayman reported. The officer was treated and released; pated that he will be sworn in to the mittee Chairman Jon Bramnick, who take it through eminent domain.” continue as is but would require the It was determined she had come in as of Tuesday, the female was re- Union County bench at the end of the also serves as a state assemblyman, Included in the suits are accusa- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 contact with hazardous chemical ported to be in stable condition. month. implied that whoever was chosen to materials found at the scene. John Street was lined with emer- State Senator Nick Scutari (D-22, fill the vacancy on council would also In close proximity to the individual gency response vehicles, including Linden), who chairs the Senate Judi- run for election in November. was a makeshift structure, described Union County HAZMAT, Westfield’s ciary Committee, said at Mr. Ciarrocca’s The Third Ward council election by Captain Wayman as tent-like, Emergency Services Unit (ESU), as hearing, “I’m proud to support his will be a three-way race between the which contained a bucket of chemi- well as the Westfield Fire Depart- nomination...I know he’s going to en- GOP nominee Democrat Matt Sontz cals, later identified as a combination CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 joy a stellar career in Union County.” and Independent candidate Greg Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, Kasko. Westfield) said Mr. Ciarrocca is “an Mr. Ciarrocca was raised in extraordinary attorney” and “a real ben- Westfield and graduated from efit to the Union County bench” when Westfield High School. He holds a introducing him at the hearing. Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia The judiciary committee had no ques- Military Institute and a Juris Doctor- tions for Mr. Ciarrocca and gave him ate from Washington and Lee Univer- unanimous approval. sity. Mr. Ciarrocca also served active “I appreciate the honor of the gover- duty in the U.S. Army and eight years nor nominating me,” Mr. Ciarrocca in the Army Reserves, where he served told The Westfield Leader. “I look for- as a commander. Upon graduation ward to serving the people of Union from law school, he clerked for state County as a judge of the Superior Superior Court Judge Peter Ciolino, Court.” the assignment judge in Bergen First elected to the Third Ward in County, and then began practicing law Peter Griesmer for The Westfield Leader 2003 and reelected in 2007, Mr. in Union Township. He is the princi- SUMMER TIME...Residents take a splash at Memorial Pool in Westfield last Ciarrocca will have to resign his seat pal in the law firm of Ciarrocca & Friday as they have fun while beating the heat. on the Westfield Town Council prior Ciarrocca in Union. Mr. Ciarrocca to taking the bench. Two weeks ago, will be required to leave his practice PAGE INDEX following his nomination by the gov- upon taking the bench. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13-14 ernor, he announced that he would not Mr. Ciarrocca and his wife, Janet, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 POLICE EMERGENCY...HAZMAT personnel suit up to investigate possible seek reelection this November. Mr. have two sons: Robby, a sophomore in Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 dangerous chemicals being present during an incident at Brightwood Park last Ciarrocca currently serves as acting college, and Jack, a student at Edison Community ... 6-7 Classifieds .... 13 Thursday. mayor in the absence of Mayor Andy Intermediate School. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16

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Cranford Board Turns Down Sunoco Convenience Store Brightwood Park Incident By THOMAS FORTUNATO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ment and police units from both As the HAZMAT response team loading rifles. Captain Wayman told CRANFORD — The Zoning Westfield and Scotch Plains. The sur- was seen entering the park in full The Leader that ESU was on hand as Board of Adjustment on June 27 rounding area was closed to residents protective gear, several officers from a precaution after screams were heard turned down by a 6-1 vote an appli- and traffic for the majority of the day. ESU were seen on Fanwood Avenue within the park, the source of which cation by Parkway Sunoco, located could not be determined. at 401 North Avenue, East, to make By approximately 3 p.m., the area renovations to its facility, includ- was cleared and reopened to resi- ing incorporating a new conve- dents and park-goers. nience store that would be open “In essence, after the subject was between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 SHOPPING FOR CAR INSURANCE? removed from the woods for medical p.m. CALL ME FIRST. treatment, HAZMAT secured the area, Sunoco was applying for a list of the DEP (Department of Environmen- use variances required to convert the tal Protection) removed the chemical facility’s repair garages into a conve- mixture in the bucket, as well as the nience store. Currently, Sunoco illegally operates a small convenience * makeshift tent,” Captain Wayman said. AVERAGE “The area was made safe and, after the store on the premises, as both gas ANNUAL $ woods were searched, no other vic- stations and convenience stores are Thomas Fortunato for The Westfield Leader 336 tims were reported.” prohibited uses in that zone and re- STORE REJECTED...Orthodontist Dr. Frank Kraus, left, addresses the Cranford SAVINGS: 336 Board of Adjustment, as township planing expert Marcia Shiffman looks on. The quire “D” variances to operate. The Speculation into whether the se- board rejected the application by Sunoco to convert a garage into a convenience ries of events was related to a suicide gas station has existed and operated in store. DRIVERS WHO SWITCHED FROM: attempt were unconfirmed, although that location since 1970. $ * Sunoco’s application originally One point that was repeatedly made Board Chairman Robert Geico saved 440 on average with Allstate Captain Wayman stated, “Anything is possible.” stated that it wished to operate a 24- was that the addition of a late-night Hellenbrecht was not just the only $ * Progressive saved 332 on average with Allstate The investigation is ongoing and hour store, which it later changed to operating convenience store would member who voted in favor of the have the store operate between the lead to an increase of criminal activ- application, but remained staunchly $ * Captain Wayman reported officials State Farm saved 182 on average with Allstate continue to question the female indi- hours of 5 a.m. and midnight, then ity in the area. in favor of the application from the vidual. “It has not been determined if finally to between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. “A growing number of individuals beginning, even going so far as to anything criminal has taken place,” in a last-minute effort to sway the we read in the police blotter of our attempt to filibuster the opposition he said. board into accepting the application. local newspaper are stopped in that with an approximately 40-minute- Sunoco’s application faced oppo- area for possessing drug parapher- long speech during the closing com- Save even more than before with sition from not only most of the board nalia,” stated board member Will- ments section of the meeting. Allstate. members, but also township residents. iam Montani. Halfway through Mr. Shackamaxon Hellenbrecht’s closing comments, Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 former mayor Mark Smith started average of $336* a year. So when you’re township to approve any changes or clapping very loudly from his seat additions. However, the plan also in- in the audience, attempting to cut shopping for car insurance, call me first. Mr. Hellenbrecht off. You could be surprised by how much you’ll cludes an option where the township could force the owner to surrender its “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought you were save. rights to the property should it no done,” said Mr. Smith. “[You] longer function as a golf course. should’ve been done a long time Ron Bansky The suits are seeking damages, at- ago.” (908) 301-0711 torney fees, a repeal of the designa- “Be quiet, or I’m going to go next tion as an area in need of rehabilita- door and get the police!” Board tion and an order preventing the town- Attorney David Weeks interjected. ship from enforcing any redevelop- “[Mr. Hellenbrecht has] spoken for 15 minutes and hasn’t mentioned 519 South Ave West ment plans. Prior to the council taking action, the club was zoned for a municipal land-use law once,” Mr. Westfield Smith explained. [email protected] one-acre residential properties should it have been sold to a developer. “You should not be speaking, A representative from Gibbons said and you know better,” Mr. Weeks that they were unable to speak on stated as he got up to leave the room. Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies Shackamaxon’s behalf and a phone written in 2010. Acutal savings will vary. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance call to Matt Galvin of NJ Golf Part- Photo courtesy of Patty O’Connor Mr. Weeks returned a few min- Company: Bridgewater, NJ. © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company KICKING BACK…After a tough day of yachting on the Eastern Shore of the utes later by himself, and sat down ners was not returned as of press Chesapeake Bay in Rock Hall, Md., Suzanne Taylor of Scotch Plains takes a few time. quiet moments to catch up on the local news. in his regular seat. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, July 7, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Shackamaxon Challenges Township Over Redevelopment of Golf Course By LAUREN S. BARR government’s buildings there and in council and the planning board failed Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times return be given the township’s cur- to provide notice to Shackamaxon on SCOTCH PLAINS – rent property in the downtown area. the resolutions designating the area Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club NJ Golf Partners entered into a as one in need of redevelopment or in and NJ Golf Partners have filed two contract to purchase the club in March need of rehabilitation. The suits also lawsuits against the Township of of this year. According to the law- allege that the designation as an area Scotch Plains. The lawsuits challenge suits, they approached the mayor and in need of rehabilitation was done the township’s designation of the golf council only to be told that, “the “solely based on who owned the prop- club property as an area in need of township was not inclined to work erty” and not on the condition of the rehabilitation and the redevelopment with the purchaser.” According to the property, which would not be in com- plan that was set forth. suits, NJ Golf Partners also offered to pliance with state law. When township officials learned either sell the land to the township, or The suits also charge “the rehabili- in January that the 146-acre club was enter into a “sale and lease back;” tation resolution was adopted for the for sale, the mayor and council began offers that also were refused. NJ Golf purpose of bullying plaintiffs into considering moving the municipal Partners is an affiliate of the RDC accepting the land swap or illegally building, library and other buildings Golf Group, which owns Forsgate devaluing the country club property to the property. At the time, Mayor Country Club in Monroe and the to the point where the township could Nancy Malool proposed a land swap Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter afford to purchase the property or where a developer would purchase Springs, Fla. take it through eminent domain.” the club property, build the township The suits allege that the mayor and Included in the suits are accusa- tions that the mayor and council vio- lated the open public meetings act – a charge which Mayor Malool told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is “absolutely untrue.” Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times APOCALYPSE NOW, Smell of napalm in the morning?…The crowd enjoys the dramatic conclusion of the fireworks The suits allege that a council meet- Monday night at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. ing held on February 15 was not adequately noticed to newspapers nor did the notice state whether formal action would be taken. The plaintiffs SP Council to Make Renewed Push also allege that a special meeting of the planning board, on President’s Day, was not adequately noticed. On Developing Zoo Property Additionally, the suit alleges that the mayor and council entered into ex- By FRED T. ROSSI when the zoo was in operation. Tony move forward with plans for a com- ecutive session under the pretense Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Pedro of engineering consultant munity garden at the zoo property, an that they were discussing the “poten- SCOTCH PLAINS – The town- Hatch Mott McDonald told the coun- initiative she has championed since tial sale of property,” which “was not ship council appears determined to cil that his firm had identified nine taking office in 2009. The proposed within one of the exceptions” as the make a renewed push to develop the locations at the site as being potential site of the garden, which would be on council “never intended to purchase former Terry-Lou Zoo property on environmental concerns; of those, five a 250-foot by 250-foot piece of land Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the country club property from Raritan Road more than a decade were ultimately singled out for soil at the property’s western side, has a GOING GREEN...On Saturday, residents stocked up on fresh produce at the Shackamaxon.” after the municipal government pur- excavation. “very steep grade,” cautioned assis- Scotch Plains Farmers’ Marketplace, which will be in the municipal building Mayor Malool told The Times that chased the six-acre tract to prevent it The affected soil is located mostly tant township engineer Joseph Timko. parking lot on Park Avenue every Saturday through the fall. there were a number of false allega- from being turned into residential in the area of the historic Frazee He said the problem could be allevi- tions in the suit and that “what was housing. House near the intersection of Raritan ated by installing individual raised true was totally taken out of context.” At its conference meeting on Tues- and Terrill Roads. The total cost of beds; in effect, a step-like pattern. WF Resident Stable After She said that the township “really day, the council spent an hour dis- this effort will be around $90,000, The mayor envisioned leasing want(s) to get it resolved.” She said cussing various aspects of the prop- but all but about $17,000 of the ex- pieces of land to residents interested the township is in negotiations, and erty, including a soil remediation strat- pense will be defrayed by state fund- in organic gardening, with a board of Brightwood Park Incident while they are not offering anything egy that will involve the excavation ing, according to Mr. Pedro. Mayor directors appointed to oversee its op- By BETSEY BURGDORF cals, later identified as a combination financially, officials are discussing and removal of several tons of soil Nancy Malool expressed some sur- erations. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of bleach and ammonia. the redevelopment plan. According to that was found to have been contami- prise that the township was unaware Decisions regarding the fate of the WESTFIELD – After an investiga- Union County Director of Emer- Mayor Malool, township officials were nated by oil and other storage tanks of potential environmental problems Frazee House also may be at hand, tion into the events following a 9-1-1 gency Management Chris Scaturo CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 that were situated on the property when it bought the property in the given that the Fanwood-Scotch Plains call made from Brightwood Park last said the bleach and ammonia mixture late 1990s, saying such knowledge Rotary Club, which is refurbishing Thursday, Westfield Police Captain removed from the scene was a com- might have reduced the ultimate pur- the Frazee House, has received a plan- David Wayman told The Scotch bination of household ingredients Fanwood Discusses Traffic, chase price. Mr. Pedro told her the ning grant from the state that will Plains-Fanwood Times that at this amounting to approximately two gal- first studies of the soil were con- allow the group to secure a planner to time, the events do not appear to be lons worth of fluid. According to Mr. ducted in the early 2000s. recommend what to do about the re- criminal in nature. Scaturo, when combined, the ingre- OKs Shady Lane Crosswalks Councilman William Vastine ex- habilitation project at the nearly 300- According to Captain Wayman, at dients create a noxious gas that By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Ms. Mitchell said, Fanwood could pressed some concern that the zoo year-old house. approximately 10:30 a.m., police re- “makes you sick and could be fatal if Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times seek to restrict right turns onto Shady property is basically unsecured, leav- The club’s efforts have been ongo- ceived a 9-1-1 call from an individual inhaled.” FANWOOD – Councilwoman Lane and Poplar Place from north- ing it vulnerable to illegal dumping. ing since the mid-2000s, and Mayor stating she was walking in the park Captain Wayman stated that the Kathy Mitchell and Councilman An- bound Martine Avenue, as well as He said he worried that after the Malool said the public has not seen and was experiencing difficulty in structure containing the deadly mix- thony Parenti indicated Fanwood’s curtail left turns from Shady and Pop- township spent money to clean up the “visible progress.” She said she has breathing. Response units located the ture had most likely been erected willingness to take incremental steps lar onto southbound Martine, during site, someone would dump hazard- told Rotary officials she favored individual, identified only as a earlier that morning or the day be- to allay the concerns of those who the peak hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ous materials on the grounds or into “some kind of a replica or other way Westfield resident in her early 20s, in fore. The individual, as well as two live on Shady Lane and Poplar Place. Mr. Parenti also publicly stated his the stream that traverses the property, to pay homage to the history that’s a remote wooded section of the park officers who came in contact with the Both roads run perpendicular to desire for the county’s cooperation in thus necessitating a new round of there.” Fundraising has been difficult adjacent to Fanwood Avenue and John chemicals, were decontaminated at Martine Avenue, where they begin, helping to synchronize the traffic remediation. and the costs of restoration have Street. Upon the arrival of the re- the scene. The female individual and and serve as filters for Hetfield and lights along Park and Martine Av- Mayor Malool urged the council to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 sponse units, the individual was con- one officer were transported to Over- La Grande Avenues, respectively, at enue from Raritan Road in Clark all scious, but lost consciousness shortly look Medical Center for treatment. their far ends. Many younger pedes- the way to Route 22. This, he said, thereafter, Captain Wayman reported. The officer was treated and released; trians walk in this area, which is in would only result in a “smoother flow It was determined she had come in as of Tuesday, the female was re- the vicinity of McGinn Elementary through Fanwood” after the construc- contact with hazardous chemical ported to be in stable condition. School. tion ends. materials found at the scene. John Street was lined with emer- Both Shady Lane and Poplar Place The borough council will conduct In close proximity to the individual gency response vehicles, including have experienced higher rates of traf- first reading, at its next public meet- was a makeshift structure, described Union County HAZMAT, Westfield’s fic since construction began on the ing, on an ordinance that would cre- by Captain Wayman as tent-like, Emergency Services Unit (ESU), as multi-year bridge project at the New ate a “No-Knock List.” which contained a bucket of chemi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Providence Road arc over Route 22. Borough Attorney Dennis Estes Traffic backup on Park Avenue has said the borough had passed anti- become routine in Scotch Plains since soliciting measures earlier, but this construction began; during peak ordinance “would go to the next step.” hours, it spreads to Fanwood along Any resident who does not want to Martine Avenue. Both Shady Lane be bothered can be added to the “do- and Poplar Place allow drivers to link not-knock” list and place signage out- up with South Avenue and avoid de- side their doors. lays in the center of the borough. Mr. Estes joked that the list will not As a first step, the borough will prevent politicians – “as much as we place crosswalks, curb to curb, along may want it to” – from knocking on Shady Lane at the intersections of doors. Also, charitable causes and Clement and Winfield Places. Fur- “public interests” – anything from PASSING THE GAVEL…The Fanwood Seniors Club recently ended its year ther traffic counts will occur in Sep- religious to environmental-awareness with a picnic at which members bid a fond farewell to Jim Peeney, who has served tember in order to get more accurate groups – would not be limited by the as club president for the past five years, and his wife, Dorothy. During Mr. readings. By that point, Councilman new ordinance. Peeney’s tenure, the club grew to more than 100 members. The couple is moving to the shore area but still intends to remain in touch with the club. Pictured, Parenti noted, school will return to Signing up for the “no-knock” list Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr passes the gavel to new Club President Joe Bruno, session and the overpass construc- would simply stop all groups or indi- left, as Mr. Peeney looks on. tion should cease. Mr. Parenti re- viduals that require licenses or regis- minded the public that drivers may tration from soliciting at that resi- PAGE INDEX not park their cars within 25 feet of a dence. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13-14 crosswalk on either side. No ordi- On a separate topic, Mr. Parenti David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 POLICE EMERGENCY...HAZMAT personnel suit up to investigate possible nances are needed to place cross- stated his displeasure with NJ Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 dangerous chemicals being present during an incident at Brightwood Park last walks in the borough. Transit’s intention to eventually move Community ... 6-7 Classifieds .... 13 Thursday. If this does not “stem the tide,” as CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16

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Brightwood Park Incident Senate OKs Ciarrocca FW Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 well as the Westfield Fire Department As the HAZMAT response team was ESU was on hand as a precaution after the South Avenue bus stop mid-block and police units from both Westfield seen entering the park in full protective screams were heard within the park, Nomination for Judge between 2nd Street and Martine Av- and Scotch Plains. The surrounding gear, several officers from ESU were the source of which could not be deter- By LAUREN S. BARR efit to the Union County bench” when enue, near the Enchantments store. area was closed to residents and traffic seen on Fanwood Avenue loading rifles. mined. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times introducing him at the hearing. Mr. Parenti said, “Parking is at a for the majority of the day. Captain Wayman told The Times that By approximately 3 p.m., the area WESTFIELD – Third Ward Council- The judiciary committee had no ques- premium in Fanwood. Putting a bus was cleared and reopened to residents man Mark Ciarrocca sailed through a tions for Mr. Ciarrocca and gave him stop in front of Enchantments ... is Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on unanimous approval. and park-goers. “I appreciate the honor of the gover- going to [result in] the loss of four to “In essence, after the subject was June 29 and received full Senate confir- five spaces. To put it in the central mation on his nomination to the state nor nominating me,” Mr. Ciarrocca told removed from the woods for medical Superior Court in Union County by Gov- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. “I business district is wrong.” SHOPPING FOR CAR INSURANCE? treatment, HAZMAT secured the area, ernor Chris Christie. It is anticipated that look forward to serving the people of He suggested moving the bus stop the DEP (Department of Environmen- he will be sworn in to the Union County Union County as a judge of the Superior to the corner of Martine and South CALL ME FIRST. tal Protection) removed the chemical bench at the end of the month. Court.” Avenues, near the cleaners and sushi mixture in the bucket, as well as the State Senator Nick Scutari (D-22, Lin- First elected to the Third Ward in restaurant. Doing so, Councilman makeshift tent,” Captain Wayman said. den), who chairs the Senate Judiciary 2003 and reelected in 2007, Mr. Mike Szuch noted, would also make “The area was made safe and, after the Committee, said at Mr. Ciarrocca’s hear- Ciarrocca will have to resign his seat on it easier for residents of The Chelsea, woods were searched, no other victims ing, “I’m proud to support his the Westfield Town Council prior to who could simply cross the street to AVERAGE * nomination...I know he’s going to enjoy taking the bench. Two weeks ago, fol- were reported.” lowing his nomination by the governor, board the bus. ANNUAL $ Speculation into whether the series a stellar career in Union County.” In the wake of a 3-2 May ruling by Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, he announced that he would not seek 336 of events was related to a suicide at- reelection this November. Mr. Ciarrocca the New Jersey Supreme Court that SAVINGS: 336 Westfield) said Mr. Ciarrocca is “an tempt were unconfirmed, although extraordinary attorney” and “a real ben- currently serves as acting mayor in the the state must fund schools in its absence of Mayor Andy Skibitsky, chair- DRIVERS WHO SWITCHED FROM: Captain Wayman stated, “Anything is poorest districts to the tune of an possible.” man of the council’s Finance Commit- extra $500 million, Councilman Rob- $ * Geico saved 440 on average with Allstate The investigation is ongoing and tee and as a member of the Public Safety ert Manduca is introducing a mea- Committee. $ * Captain Wayman reported officials con- SP Council sure in Fanwood asking the governor Progressive saved 332 on average with Allstate CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 From the time of his resignation, the tinue to question the female individual. Republicans will have 15 days to present and the state Legislature to “fulfill $ * jumped, she noted. State Farm saved 182 on average with Allstate “It has not been determined if anything a list of three names to the council from their Constitutional responsibility” criminal has taken place,” he said. Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola said which they will choose Mr. Ciarrocca’s to distribute state educational aid in a “we all need to work together” with council successor. Two weeks ago “fair and equitable manner,” while the Rotary and Frazee officials, not- Westfield Republican committee Chair- seeking to do all in their power to ing that the issue of the house’s resto- man Jon Bramnick, who also serves as a offer property-tax relief to the entire Save even more than before with Shackamaxon ration “has been languishing. We can’t state assemblyman, implied that who- public. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 let it get lost in the shuffle any longer.” ever was chosen to fill the vacancy on The executive and legislative Allstate. to meet last night to discuss the issue. Councilman Michael Marcus council would also run for election in branches, he said, must serve as “co- November. Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an The current redevelopment plan, as agreed, saying he wanted to “see some The Third Ward council election will equal entities” to the court. Mr. set by the council, allows for the club to resolution to this.” Regarding the zoo Manduca found the court ruling to be average of $336* a year. So when you’re be a three-way race between the GOP continue as is but would require the property in general, he said he was nominee Democrat Matt Sontz and In- a “clear violation” of the state Con- shopping for car insurance, call me first. township to approve any changes or open to any options, including its dependent candidate Greg Kasko. stitution, and the upcoming resolu- You could be surprised by how much you’ll additions. However, the plan also in- possible sale. “I’d like to see some- Mr. Ciarrocca was raised in Westfield tion “urges” the other two branches cludes an option where the township thing good happen there, whatever it and graduated from Westfield High of government to “more carefully save. could force the owner to surrender its might be.” School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and jealously guard their preroga- rights to the property should it no longer Township Manager Chris Marion degree from Virginia Military Institute tives than they have to date.” Nelson C. Espeland, LUTCF function as a golf course. said “everyone wants to see some- and a Juris Doctorate from Washington and Lee University. Mr. Ciarrocca also (908) 233 6300 The suits are seeking damages, attor- thing happen at that site,” and said he served active duty in the U.S. Army and ney fees, a repeal of the designation as will schedule a workshop meeting in eight years in the Army Reserves, where an area in need of rehabilitation and an August with Rotary Club officials. he served as a commander. Upon gradu- order preventing the township from But Mr. Marion also was optimis- ation from law school, he clerked for The Espeland Group enforcing any redevelopment plans. tic about development of the prop- state Superior Court Judge Peter Ciolino, Scotch Plains Prior to the council taking action, the erty as a whole, saying that the “stars the assignment judge in Bergen County, [email protected] club was zoned for one-acre residential seem to be aligning across the board” and then began practicing law in Union properties should it have been sold to a now that the soil remediation effort Township. He is the principal in the law developer. will soon get underway in conjunc- firm of Ciarrocca & Ciarrocca in Union. Mr. Ciarrocca will be required to leave A representative from Gibbons said tion with intensified discussions about his practice upon taking the bench. Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies that they were unable to speak on the garden and the fate of the Frazee Mr. Ciarrocca and his wife, Janet, written in 2010. Acutal savings will vary. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Shackamaxon’s behalf and a phone House property. It’s important, he Company: Bridgewater, NJ. © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company have two sons: Robby, a sophomore in call to Matt Galvin of NJ Golf Partners said, that, “we tie this whole site college, and Jack, a student at Edison was not returned as of press time. together.” Intermediate School. 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Page 2 Thursday, July 7, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Linker Chastises Obama, Peyton's Menendez on Afghanistan Peek at the Week RIDGEWOOD — Conservative swamp does not fill again. We can In Politics Republican U.S. Senate candidate accomplish that mission with a frac- The Leader/Times from New Jersey Ian Linker has criti- tion of the current force,” Sen. By Paul Peyton of cized President Barack Obama’s plan Menendez said in an op-ed on June Ex-PVSC Administrators, Stender Rips Christie for Vetoing to withdraw from Afghanistan 10,000 21, 2011, according to Mr. Linker’s Northvale Mayor Indicted $7.5 Mil. for Women’s Care troops by the end of the year and press release. Three former administrators and a Assemblywomen Linda Stender (D- another 23,000 by the summer of Mr. Linker responded that, “En- former shop foreman from the Passaic 22, Scotch Plains) criticized Gover- 2012. He the said President’s an- suring the swamp doesn’t fill up again Valley Sewerage Commissioners nor Chris Christie’s decision to once nouncement comes “just in time for as Bob Menendez suggests absolutely (PVSC) were indicted last week on again veto $7.5 million for women’s the Presidential election against the requires that we stay as long as nec- charges of using subordinates to help health care. “Once again, the Gover- advice of his military commanders, essary to stabilize the country. Any- with home repairs while they were nor has made it clear that it is more and Senator Robert Menendez’s (D- thing less would be patently irre- supposed to be at work, according to important for him to pander to the N.J.) support of President Obama’s sponsible.” a nj.com report. conservative right wing media than to plan.” Mr. Linker further stated that “with- Charged were Anthony Ardis, 57, support programs that benefit some of “This is a political decision plain drawing, as the President plans and of Paterson; Kevin Keogh, 45, of the most vulnerable residents he was and simple. The American people as Bob Menendez suggests, could STOP TEXTING…Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-22, Scotch Plains) discusses Roseland; Chester Mazza, 70, of elected to represent,” Asw. Stender and our men and women in uniform surrender our sizable achievements the “No Texting While Driving Campaign” with Rich Diab, center, regional opera- Totowa; and Paul Bazela, 44, mayor said. “Restoring this funding would deserve better than this. Withdraw- in Afghanistan and leave us vulner- tions director, and Mike Baker, marketing director, of Smith & Solomon Commercial of Northvale and former foreman of have saved lives and money and pro- ing in such a manner may be popular able to a terrorist attack. The Presi- Driver Training of Linden. Smith and Solomon has launched a campaign to discour- the PVSC carpenter’s shop. tected low- and middle-income women age motorists from texting while driving with signage on the side and back of all its Ardis, Keogh and Mazza were ter- from being relegated to the shadows and it may even save money and lives dent should spend less time acting as tractor trailer training trucks that says “Stop Texting…Just Drive.” in the short run, but leaving Afghani- campaigner in chief and defer in this minated following their arrests in under the Governor’s agenda.” stan in such a precarious situation in situation to his commanders. Arbi- February while Bazela was fired ear- Doherty Bill Would Remove the east along the border with Paki- trary withdrawal timeframes will not MS Council Reviews Budget lier this year. If convicted, he would Court From School Aid Decisions stan and south could cost us far more help us achieve our goals.” be required to forfeit his job as mayor, State Sen. Michael Doherty (R-23, if President Karzai’s government falls according to the report. Washington) has introduced a consti- and the insurgent Taliban fill the void, Assembly OK’s Bill Audit and Proclamations As Crowley Returns as CEO, tutional amendment that would re- again allowing al Qaida to use the Kyrillos Considers U.S. Sen. Run move the State Supreme Court from To Crackdown on By DOMINIC A. LAGANO According to Councilman Jeffrey decisions on how the state funds country as a base to plot terrorist Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Biotech executive John Crowley Wass, the money will be used for a is returning as chief executive of- schools. His said proposal would pro- attacks against us,” Mr. Linker ex- Sale of Bath Salts new water heater and other “system- plained. MOUNTAINSIDE — The borough ficer of Amicus Therapeutics re- vide equal school aid for each student, TRENTON – A measure sponsored council at its bimonthly meeting Tues- atic improvements.” ducing speculation that he’s con- regardless of where the student re- Mr. Linker, a Bergen County attor- At the next council meeting, the ney who announced his campaign in by Assemblywoman Linda Stender day evening passed resolutions to sidering a run for U.S. Senate next sides. (D-20, Scotch Plains) to crackdown apply for grants with the Community council will honor the Governor year in New Jersey. He is finishing May, said he is “all for ending our Livingston High School baseball mission in Afghanistan, but only af- on the practice of selling illegal drugs Development Block Grant Program temporary active duty with the Asm. Green Welcomes disguised as “bath salts” received fi- (CDBG) and with the three-year Co- team, winners of the New Jersey State United States Navy Reserve. ter we have achieved our goals: The Interscholastic Athletic Association Afghan security forces must be suffi- nal legislative approval by the Assem- operative Agreement (CAUC) with State Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (R-13, Abolishment of COAH bly on June 29 and now heads to the Union County. (NJSIAA) Group 2 state final. It is Middletown) has set up an explor- TRENTON) – Assemblyman Jerry ciently prepared to protect the coun- the school’s first state championship try and the government must be stable Governor’s desk for consideration. The CDBG program of the United atory committee to consider a run for Green (D-22, Plainfield) welcomed The legislation (A-3984), known States Department of Housing and since 1999. The team had a record of the same seat. U.S. Sen. Robert Governor Chris Christie’s plan to abol- enough to survive on its own. Only 27 wins and 6 losses this year. The then can we leave knowing that Af- as “Pamela’s Law,” was first an- Urban Development (HUD) provides Menendez (D-N.J.), who defeated ish the Council on Affordable Housing nounced by Assemblyman John money for construction projects. council will also recognize Head State Senator Tom Kean Jr. (R-21, (COAH) and again asked the governor ghanistan is stable and closed for Coach Chris Roof. business to al Qaida.” McKeon (D-27, West Orange) and The CAUC program also by HUD Westfield) in 2006, is up for reelec- to work cooperatively to improve af- Asw. Stender in March after the body qualifies participants as part of an In August, the council plans to tion in 2012. Also in the mix is Con- fordable housing in New Jersey. He said Sen. Menendez supports honor the Governor Livingston Girls the President’s “politically expedient of Pamela Schmidt, a Rutgers stu- “urban county.” As such, Elizabeth servative Ian Linker who said he filed Asm. Green recommended COAH dent and resident of Warren Town- and Union Township qualify for a Softball team, winners of the Union papers to run in May. be abolished in legislation he spon- plan to withdraw troops.” County tournament title. The team “We have drained the swamp and ship, was discovered in the basement direct grant from HUD. For Millburn Providing Shared sored earlier this legislative session of her boyfriend’s parent’s home in Mountainside to qualify, the borough lost to Robbinsville High School in Service for Animal Control (A-3447) that was conditionally ve- our task now is not nation-building in the state tournament. Afghanistan, but ensuring that the Cranford. must enter the cooperative and be Millburn has been providing ani- toed by the Governor in January that According to newspaper articles, combined in name with the other Coach Rick Iacono led the team to mal control services to Florham Park would have abolished COAH and Governor Signs Bills the boyfriend, who has been charged municipalities in Union County. a record of 24 wins, with only three and Chatham Township since earlier provided housing obligation reduc- TRENTON –Governor Chris with murder, may have been using The board reviewed the audit for losses for the year. Seven members of this year and is now in discussions tions for municipalities. Christie has signed legislation to es- “bath salts” and consequently suffer- the 2011-2012 municipal budget with the team are from Mountainside. with New Providence and Spring- “I’m pleased to see the Governor do tablish a New Jersey Alzheimer’s Dis- ing from paranoia and mania. no changes necessary. Mountainside field to extend the service to those the right thing and devise a respon- ease Study Commission, to enhance The measure, which was approved Mayor Paul Mirabelli noted he was Non-Residential Dev. towns as well, according to the Inde- sible plan to abolish the Council on the penalty for killing police dog or by the Senate earlier this month, passed pleased with the audit review’s re- Fees Extended In Bill pendent Press. Affordable Housing. This bureacracy dog engaged in search and rescue ef- the Assembly by a vote of 74-2. sults. “I’m happy to say the recom- The report said Millburn charges had long become unworkable and forts, and to allow municipalities to According to Assembly Majority mendation, which they (the borough’s TRENTON — Legislation extend- $43.02 an hour for the service. never fulfilled the goal of responsibly provide free or reduced fee beach Office, some of the after affects of auditors) usually find problems that ing the suspension of non-residential Florham Park had been paying St. providing affordable housing through- badges to active military and New using these products, which are be- need to be corrected, there are development fees until July 1, 2013 Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center out our state. That’s why I proposed Jersey National Guard personnel. lieved to be highly addictive, include none…so we don’t have to discuss was overwhelmingly passed by the $19,000 a year to provide animal abolishing it in my legislation.But this high blood pressure, increased heart any corrective plan.” The budget for Assembly on June 29. The original control services, but faced an increase is only half the battle,” Asm. Green rate, agitation, hallucinations, ex- the borough is $11,223,629 — an moratorium on non-residential devel- to $37,000. They will pay no more said. treme paranoia, delusions, and sui- increase of 3 percent over last year. opment fees expired on June 30, 2010 than $20,000 with Millburn. “I continue to hope to work coop- cidal thoughts. The council authorized the and since that time the fee has been re- Homeowners in Florham Park and eratively with the Governor to devise You’re a Users experience an intense high, Mountainside Historic Preservation imposed by municipalities. Chatham Township call their local reform legislation that meets the needs extreme energy, hallucinations, in- Committee (MHPC) to apply for a In addition to the two-year freeze police to report any animal control of economic development and af- somnia and are easily provoked to grant to make repairs to the Hetfield on non-residential development fees, issues and the local police call the fordable housing. New Jersey needs neighbor, anger, according to the Drug En- House. The Deacon Andrew Hetfield the legislation provides that payments incident to Millburn Police who then a viable housing plan for its hard- forcement Administration (DEA), House from the late eighteenth cen- on or after July 1, 2010 should be dispatch one of the township’s two working families that is also good for not a which is currently investigating the tury is used today as a museum and a refunded, unless a town has spent the animal control officers, according to business and workable for mayors,” number. drugs. meetinghouse. money. the report. he said. DIVORCE MEDIATION “Problem Solving for Families in Transition”

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Budget; Slashes million…expanded school aid Democrats’ Proposal By $900 Million across the board and finally real- TRENTON — Governor Chris “The Democrats will criticize us “This governor just doesn’t get it. ized the prom- Christie took the budget ax to the for not raising taxes, but they had New Jerseyans don’t want tax breaks ise of the 2008 school funding reform Democratic-proposed state budget by their chance at the helm of our for millionaires. They want mean- act by fully funding all schools – trimming $900 million for a total economy for eight years, all by them- ingful property tax relief, protections urban, rural and suburban.” final budget of $29.7 million. selves. What did they do? They raised for senior citizens, investments in New Jersey Republican Commit- “My budget increases state aid to taxes and fees 115 times, increased education and access to health care, tee Chairman Samuel Raia said, school districts by $850 million over spending exponentially and created especially for working families and “Trenton Democrats sent an unbal- last year. This means we have re- unemployment over 10 percent, worse women. The Governor has once again anced and unconstitutional budget to stored every dollar of the cuts we than any of our neighboring states,” proven that he does not stand with Governor made last year the Governor said. working-class New Jerseyans, Christie that in- and increased it “My budget fulfills New Jersey’s whether they live in our cities, rural creased spend- by an additional commitment to make the state’s pen- areas or suburbs. Millionaires con- ing and taxes. $30 million,” the sion fund payment, keeping faith with tinue to be the only ones living the But the Gover- Governor said a our public employees in a way that good life under Gov. Christie. This nor took out his news conference governors of both parties have failed governor, with some strokes of his veto pen and last Thursday. “I to do over the last two decades; and pen, has ensured another painful year BEST SHOTS…Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, left, and retired Eliza- stood up for the taxpayers of New beth Police Chief Gene Mirabella, second from right, congratulate the winners of told the people of New Jersey last finally my budget protects our se- for middle-class and poor residents Jersey. Democrats just can’t help year that I made the cuts to K-12 niors by funding critical spending for struggling to make ends meet.” the Union County Sheriff’s First Annual Police Pistol Competition at the new themselves. By using accounting Union County Sheriff’s Firearms Training Facility in Springfield. Jerry Plum, education funding as a last resort. prescription drug aid for our seniors Senate Re- gimmicks, inflated revenue projec- second from left, of the Plainfield Police Department, won first place; Sean The very next year we restored every and the disabled,” he said. publican tions and tax hikes, Trenton Demo- Dougherty, right, of the Union County Police, won second place and Dan Sims of dollar of that funding and, in fact, “In contrast, the budget that passed Leader Tom crats [have tried] to find a way to the Kenilworth Police Department won third place. increased it. We are keeping faith out of the Democratic Senate and Kean, Jr. (R- increase spending regardless of the with our commitment to New Jersey’s Assembly is a reckless and irrespon- 21, Westfield) economic realities that face our state.” children and families.” sible homage to the past, putting elec- and Senate New Jersey Democratic State Com- County Fair Returns With He said the budget doubles the tion year politics ahead of reform and Republican mittee Chairman John Wisniewski also Homestead benefit to provide prop- ahead of the taxpayers’ best interests. Budget Officer Anthony Bucco (R- commented erty tax relief for New Jersey fami- Their unbalanced, unconstitutional 25, Denville) praised Governor on the Fun, Flair and MusicFest lies; increases and secures funding budget relied on phantom revenues, a Christie’s changes to the Democrats Governor’s for New Jersey hospitals by an addi- penchant for political giveaways, budget proposal. UNION COUNTY – The 2011 tension of Union County with an veto. “There Union County Fair will return this expanded Harvest Contest and com- tional $20 million; provides full fund- unchecked spending and an uncon- “The budget passed by legislative he goes again, ing for women’s healthcare by in- stitutional approach that we will not Democrats was political, partisan, and fall as part of the 14th annual Union munity information on gardening, standing up County MusicFest. The five-day event wellness, and 4-H youth clubs; more creasing the administration’s “com- go back to,” the Governor said. He unbalanced from the minute it was for the special mitment to those with low incomes said Democrats over estimated rev- introduced,” Senator Kean said. “I starts on Wednesday, September 14, crafts and unique items for sale at interests and millionaires, while turn- and runs through Sunday, September The Marketplace; an expanded Green and the uninsured through Federally enues by $365 million. “Simply put, commend the Governor for taking the ing his back on the middle class. With Qualified Health Centers in every they just made it up so they could bold action necessary to fill the more 18, at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Village featuring interactive exhibits his veto pen [on June 30], the Gover- Overlook Medical Center returns on energy and resource conserva- county in New Jersey.” spend it.” than $700-million hole he was handed nor said more than any YouTube video “We are keeping faith with women “I will not allow all the hard work [June 29] by the Majority, and for as the presenting sponsor for the third tion; dozens of food vendors and dis- ever will about shared sacrifice being year. Other major sponsors include plays by local businesses. in need of health care,” Governor and tough decisions, made on the doing so while increasing aid for sub- nothing more than a political talking Christie said. “My budget flatly re- bipartisan basis over the last 18 urban districts that are treated unfairly Kean University, TD Bank, Cross- Band announcements will be on- point. roads, Union County Performing Arts going. For continuous updates visit fuses to raise taxes on individuals months to be undone by last-minute by current school funding law.” “Maybe that’s why his poll num- and small businesses at a time when political gamesmanship of the legis- “His changes to the budget will Center, Crowne Plaza, Elizabethtown theucfair.org. For information on bers are upside down, most notably Gas, Verizon Wireless, and Union the Love Hope Strength 5-K Rock New Jerseyans are already subject to lative majority,” the Governor said. provide a doubling of this year’s sub- with women and independent voters the third highest state income tax Assembly Majority Leader Joseph urban school aid increase and un- County College. ‘n’ Run, Rock On! Marathon, and abandoning him. While his act may For the fourth year in a row, the bone marrow registry, visit the rates in the nation.” Cryan (D-20, Union) responded that, freeze the ‘Se- play well for the national crowd in Des nior Freeze’ pro- Union County Fair will partner with Union County Love Hope Strength Moines, but not well in Dumont where the Love Hope Strength Foundation Association, gram without his actions have real consequences to raising taxes and to raise funds to fight cancer, and to uclovehopestrength.com. middle-class families.” register potential bone marrow do- Prospective vendors and sponsors hurting job cre- Assembly Republican Leader Alex ation to pay for nors. The Union County Fair has al- can contact Cherron Rountree, direc- DeCroce (R-26, Whippany) com- ready registered over 1,000 people tor, Union County Division of Inter- it,” Sen. Kean mended Governor Christie for “main- said. on the international bone marrow reg- governmental Policy and Planning, taining the sound and disciplined fis- istry with 23 potential life-saving at (908) 527-4200 or Sen. Bucco commented that, “Gov- cal budgeting approach which he ernor Christie made the crucial changes matched identified. [email protected] implemented with the 2011 budget.” Many popular Union County Fair to return fiscal discipline to a budget “The hastily-crafted Democrat bud- document that was fundamentally attractions are returning this year will Assembly OKs Bill for get was based on hope and the wishful include: Kids Kingdom Traveling flawed and fiscally indefensible. The thinking that POLST Registry document that he returned to the Leg- Jubilee featuring free and modestly Governor priced children’s activities and free TRENTON — Bipartisan legisla- islature [Thursday], increases prop- Christie would tion sponsored by Asw. Nancy Muñoz erty tax relief and continues the essen- children’s performances; the Love cave in to their ir- Hope Strength 5-K Rock ‘n’ Run and (R-21, Summit), establishing a “Phy- tial reforms that will create more pri- responsible plan sician Order for Life-Sustaining Treat- vate sector jobs and return all New Rock On! Walkathon, raising funds that failed to prop- to fight cancer; Daredevil bike stunts ment” (POLST) registry in New Jer- Jerseyans to prosperity.” erly allocate sey, was approved by the Assembly State Senator Jim Whelan (D-2, from the Hell on Wheels BMX bike spending priori- team; the Rutgers Cooperative Ex- and Senate on June 29. Atlantic) said he was “disappointed ties,” Asm. DeCroce said. “Unfortu- TRIO OF TRUSTEES…The Westfield Foundation has announced its executive that the Governor couldn’t overcome board for 2011-2012, including Anthony J.R. 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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 Thank You Westfield Police and DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: EMS for A Job Well Done Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce I saw first hand today [last Friday] young man and heard and saw the with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association the wonderful job our Westfield po- immediate help and care that go un- The others are made up. 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Partan – Scottish for crab 4. Frumentaceous – Of or made of EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Helen is a gem. the opportunity to read my thank you In a manner of minutes two police note. cereals officers were on site, seconds letter THIRLING SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Fred Posniak EMS arrived. Westfield 1. Whirling or spinning One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 We were sitting across from the 2. The act of deriding or ridiculing 3. The act of boring, drilling, etc. Lincoln School to Lehigh 4. Twisting or distorting Why Are They So Worried? TURSIO 1. A large dolphin of the North Atlantic To Germany and Now having few teeth Thanks for the reminder [to renew My parents mailed it to me when I 2. Unsubstantial, slight or flimsy An Incumbent Never Loses my subscription]. I have enjoyed the was in the Army in Germany; then 3. A genus of acridian grasshoppers; a Leader since 1942 through Lincoln raising a family in Westfield through cicada New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney ber expect to only hear, “Vote for me as I will fight School, RJHS [Roosevelt], and retirement. 4. A sharp spear used in harpooning Westfield High. I read it on weekends sea turtles went on a tirade last week and called Governor Chris for you.” They are all up for election – 40 State Donn Williams OUZEL Christie names seldom heard of in a public political Senators and 80 Assemblypersons. Why are they so home from Lehigh University. Bridgewater 1. The European blackbird forum. Perhaps it would make piquant “paparazzi worried? An incumbent never loses. 2. A calcareous deposit found in the sacs of the ear press” to repeat Sen. Sweeney’s screed – though we ------Why Isn’t There A Flag In Each Room 3. A type of Greek alcholic beverage don’t think it’s appropriate – nor do we think Mr. From the Governor’s Office: “The Governor be- flavored with the seeds of the anise plant Sweeney acted appropriately either. Mr. Sweeney’s lieves the language used [by Sen. Sweeney] was Of All of Westfield Schools 4. A concealed dungeon with a trap vanity must be exceeded only by his ego. inappropriate and disrespectful to the office, but he The letter [to the editor, June 30] My question is: Why isn’t there a door at the top by Judy Catania regarding the miss- flag in each room of each school or at TITUBATE We teach our children to respect and look up to continues to stand ready to work with Senator ing of the flag in the auditorium in the least in each meeting room? Since 1. To stumble or stagger our leaders. We’d like to believe it ourselves. But, Sweeney and the Legislature in a bipartisan manner 2. To tickle or stimulate pleasurably High School really caught me by Westfield can afford the nice salaries 3. To make or look smart; to dress up actions like Mr. Sweeney’s anchor the notion that to get things done for the people of New Jersey.” surprise. I have two children who for the teachers and superintendent, 4. Existing in title or name only; nomi- New Jersey has a dysfunctional state government Assembly Republican Leader: “Over the course of went through the Westfield school we certainly can afford a U.S. flag in nal brought about by the acrimony within the two the last week, many of us have been engaged in a system. The flag was always there each room in each school. I am sure if when we attended concerts, plays, there is a problem with the expenses, Letters to legislative bodies. It’s everyone for themselves in highly spirited and sometimes contentious debate on award ceremonies, etc. Why is the many Westfielders will be happy to Trenton – and no one for the citizens and the important public policy issues. In the heat of battle, flag removed from the auditorium to fundraise for it. the Editor taxpayers – regardless of the self-serving rhetoric I believe the remarks by Sen. Sweeney about Gover- another room of the high school be- Lilian Louie that reviles from their “read my lips.” nor Christie were made in anger. We all have made cause of another function? Westfield Credit Christie for Mr. Sweeney, though, has the perfect opportunity public comments that we wish we could take back, to proffer his spite made opportune by one of the including myself. County Official, Actuaries Wrong in Keeping Prop. Tax Governor’s line-item vetoes – that of cutting some “I urge Sen. Sweeney to reach out to the Governor Reimbursement of the funding for legislative staffers. Mr. Sweeney, and work out their differences. Over the past year, Methodology Used to Value Raises The debate is over in the State- as Senate president, decides who gets the money these two great leaders have put aside partisanship One, two, or even three years of no with by assuming everybody would house. After making cuts of $1.3 bil- for staffers. He could just as well give all the money and done what’s best for the people of New Jersey. raises will not pay for fully subsidiz- stay for all those years. lion to the budget passed by legisla- ing retiree health benefits for Union There needed to be decrements to tors, Governor Christie signed into to his pals and none to the Governor’s cohorts. It Without their willingness to compromise, we never County’s non-union employees (up take into account those who leave law the new state budget. Governor will be interesting to see what he actually does on would have realized the most significant bipartisan from a 41 percent subsidy) and it’s which would likely result in $10 to Christie slashed funding from Med- this matter once his heads clears (presumably) reforms our state has ever seen. It is time for cooler not because of the argument that $20 million as a more accurate pro- icaid, nursing homes, and impover- from his harangue. heads to prevail and for the two leaders to resolve Bruce Paterson makes. The county’s jection of one year of that 3 percent ished municipalities; however, once Warning - from now to Election Day in Novem- their differences.” - Asm. Alex DeCroce (R-Morris). labor negotiator, Joseph Salemme, is raise forgone than the $52 million the ink from his veto pen dried, the absolutely right in pointing out that provided. Alternatively, each partici- Senior Property Tax Reimbursement Mr. Paterson does not take into ac- pant could have been valued sepa- Program remained intact and got the count interest adjustments on the for- rately with their salary increase for- funding Democrats set aside for it. Should School Districts Merge gone raises. gone compared to the benefits re- Over the past month, AARP and its However, Mr. Salemme and the ceived. For example, one of the first members have worked tirelessly to actuaries who prepared the report are beneficiaries would have been newly make their voices heard. They have Assistant Super Positions? so wrong in the methodology they retired Finance Director Lawrence written letters, made phone calls and used to value forgone raises that it Caroselli who gave up $1,328 in sal- kept constant pressure on state legis- The Westfield Board of Education will meet to- should examine sharing these positions and duties. can be described as sloppy at best and ary for about $250,000 in benefits. lators to provide full funding for the night, July 7, to appoint a new assistant superinten- While there are office staff that could be reorga- criminal at worst if there was collu- Why didn’t the freeholders catch Property Tax Reimbursement Pro- dent of pupil personnel services, replacing recently nized for the work, we wonder if it’s the best priority sion involved in preparing these num- this? gram. Many state newspapers also bers. The group studied is closed, They weren’t motivated to since contributed to this effort by publish- retired Theodore Kozlik. Is this being rushed? that one of them, or an out-of-district candidate, be meaning that we are only dealing it’s all a dance to fool the taxpayers. ing editorials and features about the School districts around the state are faced with elevated to assistant superintendent — with a higher with 541 employees. New employ- They’re innumerate. program. This media presence did mountains of retirements spurred by upcoming salary and benefits. The state doesn’t have the money ees would have their salaries unaf- They don’t care since the real cost not go unnoticed. The power of the changes to the pension system — Westfield and and has trimmed funding to school districts — not to fected since they were not around to will only be obvious when they’re press prevailed. Scotch Plains-Fanwood are included in this parsing. mention the 2 percent cap on spending and the 4 forgo raises in the first place. How- long gone. In the face of devastating cuts else- ever, those 541 employees in the popu- All of the above. where, Governor Christie deserves Mr. Kozlik is among some 22 Westfield BOE retir- percent per year salary increase given to the teach- lation WOULD leave and it is doubt- Why would the actuaries provide credit for sticking to his word and ees while Scotch Plains-Fanwood Business Admin- ers’ union. How are all these consistent, we wonder. ful that even 10 percent would still be such phony numbers? preserving funding for the Property istrator Anthony Del Sordi is among a dozen retirees Likewise, we believe the Scotch Plains-Fanwood here 25 years from now since many They’re in on the scam and know Tax Reimbursement Program and in SPF. Board of Education should evaluate whether they would reach retirement age and be what’s expected of them increasing the Homestead credit. At least some discussion should be had, in our need to hire another assistant principal at Scotch motivated to go in part because of They’re incompetent for the job. Kevin Hawryluk that defined benefit pension and 100 $9,000. Princeton Junction opinion, of merging job functions of assistant posi- Plains-Fanwood High School to fill the vacancy left percent subsidized health care for All of the above. tions – or sharing functions with other districts. by the resignation of Ed Braun. life. Mr. Salemme implied that every NEWS Westfield has a superintendent and two assistant In our opinion, this is not the time to be replacing All 541 employees could possibly contract since 2005 was negotiated superintendents along with a business administrator. administrators just because there are vacancies. If be gone in year 25, which would using this methodology. It all adds COAH is Anita O’Neal is assistant superintendent for curricu- the positions are not vital and if there are greater result in a total “savings” of $0 in that up. lum and instruction. Westfield and other districts priorities, should they be filled? year instead of the exorbitant amount John Bury Abolished by the that the county’s actuaries came up Kenilworth Legislature AARP Opposes Deregulation of As the original sponsor of legislation to end the failed Council on Phone, Cable TV Services in N.J. Affordable Housing, I applaud the Editor’s Note: The following concerns stand-alone basic residential service. Governor’s decision. By abolishing an effort by Trenton lawmakers last week The Board of Public Utilities’ jurisdic- COAH, we are helping to protect to revive S-2664, a bill that would de- tion to ensure safe, adequate and proper municipalities from heavy-handed regulate New Jersey telephone and cable service. state oversight, and duplicative gov- television services. The BPU’s jurisdiction over terms and ernment services. AARP opposes this anti-consumer tele- conditions of service. Hardworking people need and de- phone and cable deregulation legislation The BPU’s ability to review whether serve a safe, affordable place where that fails to protect the interests of con- an exchange is “competitive” (still de- sumers. We are concerned that the bill’s fined as the whole state and requires only they can raise their families, rest their sponsors are trying to rush this bill through a filing with the Secretary of State). heads and be proud to call their home. the final days and hours of a very hectic Any ability of municipalities, Rate Unworkable affordable housing rules budget process without the benefit of Counsel or the BPU to object to or review implemented by COAH have hurt adequate public scrutiny. a system-wide franchise renewal. that laudable goal. Moving forward While AARP appreciates that Sena- All consumers, including older resi- we need to provide for a smart growth tors Sweeney and Lesniak have come to dents, warrant the protections of our cur- approach to development focused on understand that residents 65 and older rent regulatory system that requires the results rather than ideology and I am need regulatory protection against sky- provision of affordable, quality service, optimistic that is the direction we are rocketing rate increases, the proposed protection from slamming, credit for ser- amendment to the bill still fails to advice outages, have our billing errors cor- headed. equately protect AARP members and all rected and prohibitions against being re- I also applaud the Legislature for consumers from unwarranted price in- fused service without reason or suffer passing a bipartisan bill that removes creases and quality shortcomings. Even discrimination in rates. S-2664, if passed, a 2.5 percent commercial develop- if amended as proposed, the bill ignores would wipe out all of these consumer ment fee that hindered job growth the poor track record of deregulation in protections. and economic development. This fee other states. Specifically, the proposed New Jersey’s flexible regulatory struc- made it infinitely more difficult to amendments ture works for consumers and the indus- convince potential employers to move DO NOT restore: try alike, and is a system we need to keep. to or expand their operations in New Verizon’s obligation to serve as carrier Our strong track record of keeping basic of last resort. phone service rates affordable and high Jersey. Any consumer protections for either quality has not undermined industry ex- Both of these steps will go a long telephone or cable. pansion into new and higher end services. way to fixing New Jersey’s antiquated Any rate protection for middle-class S-2664, even if amended as proposed, affordable housing rules. Your State Legislators seniors and others who rely on landlines represents an unwarranted shift in current Senator Christopher Bateman ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, for medical alerts and alarm systems. state policy and should be rejected. (R-16, Somerset) Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. The ability of people under 65 to get Douglas Johnston 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. 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As the school year came to a All of the appointments were approved close last week, this meeting served as as replacements for other personnel the unofficial finale for the 2010-2011 currently on leave. school year. In other news, the position of Tho- Reporting on their many successes mas Conroy, the former supervisor of during the school year were Susan curriculum and instruction, who sub- Buchner and Judy Wargaski, co-presi- mitted his resignation at the end of the dents of the Mountainside Education school year, was again discussed, al- Foundation (MEF). The MEF is a non- beit in a more staid tone. Westfield BOE Sets Goals profit organization devoted to improv- An intense discussion resulted during the quality of the school life of the ing the last board meeting following a For Coming Year David Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times students through fund-raising efforts. presentation submitted by Mr. Conroy WESTFIELD — Superintendent 3. Ensure the continued success of FULLY PREPARED...During last Thursday’s police action at Brightwood Park This past year, the MEF approved regarding the sharing of his duties of Schools Margaret Dolan met with Westfield High School throughout in Westfield, officers were prepared for almost anything. The incident ended grants totaling $13,859. These funds among several personnel in lieu of a the entire Board of Education on June the period of growing enrollment over calmly. See page one. contributed to several different pro- full-time replacement. 29 in the Westfield High School Li- the next four years. grams such as the New Jersey Perform- During his presentation, Mr. Conroy brary to develop goals for the coming Board members agreed with goals Vandalism Rises at GW’s ing Arts Center (NJAC) Poetry Pro- implored the board members not to school year. The annual evening re- one and two including “global citi- gram, a four-day “celebration of po- allocate his duties among several staff treat began with Mrs. Dolan’s recog- zen readiness” of Westfield students etry” and the Create Real Books Pro- members with a “shared services” sys- gram, where students learned the pro- nition of the significance of the and bullying prevention. tem, but proposed instead a full-time Board President Julia Walker initi- Vacant Washington School cess of writing a book. The Beechwood staff position replacement. district’s five-year strategic plan By MICHAEL J. POLLACK programs, we moved everyone from Garden also was partially funded by Again, several members of the pub- (www.westfieldnjk12.org/ ated the third item regarding enroll- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Washington School, here (Lincoln). the MEF, as were two amplification lic spoke up and questioned the board’s strategicplan2010), referring to it as ment at Westfield High School, which GARWOOD – A Garwood Board Washington was taken off-line. It was systems for the school. intentions regarding the position. a “living document” from which goals she projects will reach close to 2,000 of Education member reported that not closed.” Also providing a summary on the Board Vice-President Christopher are established. The board agreed to students in 2014. vandalism is on the rise at the now- She said the primary objective had successful end of the school year were Minks responded that the board’s dis- the following three goals for the 2011- Other suggestions by board mem- vacant Washington School. been to seek a party who would rent Kelly Jurczak and Vanessa Rittman, cussion on the position was prelimi- 2012 school year: bers included increased communica- Last year, the borough decided to the facility and continue to operate a co-presidents of the Mountainside Par- nary and the public would be kept in- 1. Develop increased opportuni- tion, improved data collection, mea- take Washington School “off-line” school from within it. ent-Teacher Association (PTA). As a formed of new developments. ties in science, technology, engineer- suring effectiveness of teaching, vir- and consolidate its efforts into its “Now,” she said, “as [an ad-hoc] non-profit organization affiliated with The next BOE meeting open to the ing and math (STEM) fields; tual curriculum offerings, establish- lone school, the K-8 Lincoln School. committee, we’re saying, ‘Maybe the Mountainside school district, the public is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2. Establish, communicate and ing a fee program for facilities use Building and Grounds Committee that’s not feasible,’ and we’re going PTA also works to “provide children 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the Deerfield model standards for respect and re- and exploring a new approach to bud- Chairman Russell Graham detailed out to look at our other options. For with opportunities for success.” School’s Media Center. sponsibility at all levels; and get development. the damage to the building. example, should we go to the town The PTA organized events such as “Damage seems to be accelerat- the Family Fun Bingo Night to en- council because the municipal gov- hance community relations and ac- ing, like the kids know the building is ernment has outgrown its building?” cepted donations of board games to not being used, so they’re emboldened Regardless, she said, “The Goods & Services You Need the district so students would remain Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] to be a little more adventuresome,” Garwood Board of Education wants “active” even in inclement weather. he said. “They’ve gone as far as kick- to retain ownership of this school. The PTA also organized the annual ing in windows...and they’re jump- That’s definite. We’re not selling it. Fashion Show in order to raise funds RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL OLIVER A ing on the cages over the exhaust We would just rent it.” for field trips to the Camden Aquarium fans.” In her Superintendent’s Report, and The Bronx Zoo. One of the trespassers, he said, Mrs. Quigley said New Jersey’s anti- Chief School Administrator Recessed Lighting PAVING actually made it into the vacant build- bullying legislation would force new Jeannette Baubles praised the efforts of Service Upgrades ing through a window. Since then, a standards to be in place as of Septem- the MEF and the PTA. “Thank you, Garwood staff member had to screw ber 1. She said parents must be “re- ladies, from both the Mountainside Phones & Cable Lines all the windows closed. educated” as to what bullying is. Education Foundation and the Parent- “We’re seeing some pretty creative She also said teachers, come Sep- Teacher Association. 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Stump, 92, of She was the loving mother who N.J. died on Friday, June 10, 2011, at still participated in P.E.O. and Red Doylestown, Pa., formerly of raised three children in Westfield, her home, after a valiant battle with Hat Society activities. Member of Sports Organizations Westfield, N.J., died on Monday, July her daughter, Judith McGovern cancer. She is predeceased by 4, 2011, at Heritage Towers in (Michael) of Quakertown, Pa., her Doris was a teacher, an her husband, Clario, and Philip Slevin, 46, of Westfield Michael, and Geraldine Hennessy and Doylestown. She was the loving wife son, Steven Stump (Trudy Faloon) avid reader and traveler, a is survived by a son, J. passed away peacefully at home on her husband, Mark. He also will be of the late Richard B. Stump. They of Austin, Tex., and her late son, talented cook, and a loving Paul; a daughter and son- Monday, July 4, surrounded by his missed by his in-laws, Robert O’Hara were married 56 years before his Richard B. Stump, Jr. She also is wife, mother and Grandma. in-law, Nancy and Joseph loving family. and his wife, Majella, Daniel O’Hara death in 2004. survived by a grandson, Daniel Born in White Plains, N.Y. Lizer, and a granddaugh- Born in County Westmeath, Ire- and his wife, Donna, and Thomas A member of the greatest genera- Demarest of Wind Gap, Pa., and and a graduate of SUNY ter, Brianna, all of Toms land, Philip came to the O’Hara, along with his tion, she was born in Princeton, N.J. several nieces and nephews. Potsdam Teachers College, River. United States when he nieces and nephews, and was the daughter of the late Reuben The family will hold a memorial Doris raised a family in A memorial service was 25 and settled in Lisa, Shannen, Vicky, and Charlotte (Bierds) Johnson. service tomorrow, Friday, July 8, Westfield, N.J. for 22 years will be held on Saturday, New York. He lived in Rebecca, Amy, Megan, She was a service representative 2011, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Heri- before retiring with her July 16, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Westfield for the past 14 Emma, Jessica, Dean, for Bell Telephone in Westfield, N.J. tage Towers, 200 Veterans Lane, husband, Clario, to the Christ Episcopal years. He was a con- Barry, Jack, Chloe, Marion graduated from Princeton Doylestown, Pa. 18901. Burial of her Windham, N.Y. and then to Church in Toms River. In struction contractor af- Katy, Amanda, James High School and Douglass College. ashes will take place on Saturday, filiated with TARA Gen- and Graham, Saiorse, Tucson, Ariz. Doris F. Ceccon lieu of flowers, a dona- She was a Girl Scout leader and a July 9, at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Doris was active in the tion in Doris’ memory eral Contracting Co. in Eoghan and Clodagh, den mother. She had many close Gardens of the First United Method- Episcopal Church and scouting, may be made to the P.E.O. at Jersey City. and all his many special Westfield friends and enjoyed bowl- ist Church, One East Broad Street, served on the Westfield Y Board of www.PEOInternational.org; The In- Philip was a member relatives and friends in ing and the bridge club. Westfield, N.J. 07090. There will be Directors, volunteered for literacy and terfaith Hospitality Network at of the New York Gaelic Ireland and the United Since 1955 she was a member of no calling hours. helped feed the hungry. She was a www.familypromise.org, or the Athletic Association, States. the First United Methodist Church of Arrangements are by the C. R. member of Order of the Eastern Star, Windham Chamber Music Festival Westmeath Football A Funeral Mass will Westfield, where she taught Sunday Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. of Daughters of the Nile, P.E.O. and the at www.windhammusic.com. Club of New York and be celebrated tomorrow, school and was a member of the (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown, Pa. Red Hat Society. She moved to Toms July 7, 2011 the Westmeath Hurling Philip Slevin Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m. Women’s Society. In lieu of flowers, contributions can Club of New York. at the Holy Trinity Ro- The last years of her life she re- be made to the church at the above Muriel Hoffacker, Co-Founded Firm; He was predeceased by his father, man Catholic Church in Westfield. sided in Heritage Towers in address or to Blue Dog Rescue, 2541 Philip, and is survived and deeply Friends may visit the Dooley Colo- Doylestown and appreciated the lov- S. I.H.-35 #200-328 Round Rock, Tex. Was Active Skier, Sailor and Golfer missed by his mother, Mary Jo Slevin. nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in ing care provided her by the very 78664; www.bluedogrescue.com. He also will be deeply missed by his Westfield, today, Thursday, July 7, caring staff. July 7, 2011 Muriel Allen Hoffacker, beloved retiring, they moved to Vero Beach, beloved wife, Donna (O’Hara) Slevin, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Burial will widow of Clair Oliver Hoffacker, where they resided at John’s Island and his devoted son, Colm, as well as be in Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. died peacefully at the VNA Hos- for ten years before moving to his stepson, Peter O’Hara. He also is Donations in his memory to either pice House in Vero Beach, Fla. on Charleston Square on Riomar Drive. survived by four brothers, Joseph and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, June 26, 2011. Muriel was an active water skier, his wife, Mary, John and his wife, Center or Atlantic Hospice would be Muriel was born November 18, 1919 snow skier, sailor and golfer. She Mary, Declan and his wife, Evelyn, appreciated. and raised in Cranston, R.I., and while enjoyed playing bridge, and was an and Hubert Slevin, and two sisters, July 7, 2011 attending Brown University she met active Garden Club member for many Martina Collins and her husband, Westfield Saturday, July 2, Jacquelin Miller, her husband and soul mate of 60 years, years. She was a member of the John’s Monday, June 27, a business on the 20, and Oleysa Parish, 24, of Clair (known familiarly as Hoffie), Island Club, Kittansett Club, Quail James G. Skinner, 91, Business Owner; 500 block of East North Avenue was Plainsboro were arrested during a who passed away in September 2002. Valley Club, Vero Beach Yacht Club burglarized. Officers responding to traffic stop at Mountain and North Together they founded the C.O. and the Community Church of Vero Was Councilman, Veteran and Friend activation of an alarm discovered two Euclid Avenues on charges of pos- Hoffacker Company, which evolved Beach. storage trailers had been entered in session of prescription legend drugs into a major international industrial She will always be remembered James G. Skinner, 91, of Westfield resided there since. the rear lot of the business. Bolt cut- (amphetamine) and possession of less equipment manufacturing and re- for her grace, courage and strength in passed away peacefully, surrounded James was a three-term council- ters apparently were used to snap off than 50 grams of suspected mari- building company. all situations – an inspiration to all by his family, on Tuesday, June 21, man for Westfield in the 1960s and a lock on one of the trailers. A check juana. They were transported to Their four children, Allen who knew her. 2011. was on the board of trustees for of the area by responding officers and Westfield police headquarters, pro- Hoffacker of Suffield, Conn., Laurie A private memorial service will be A private service will be held for Children’s Specialized Hospital in a K-9 unit yielded negative results. It cessed and released on summonses. Kaneb Stewart of Vero Beach, Fla., held in Rhode Island this summer. family on Thursday, July 14, fol- Mountainside. He was a member of was unknown what, if anything, was Fanwood Joy Hoffacker of Westfield, N.J. and Contributions in her memory may lowed by a memorial reception at Echo Lake Country Club since 1949 taken from the trailers. Monday, June 27, Andre Stanley, 47, Jim Hoffacker of Norfolk, Va., were be made to the VNA Hospice House. noon open to all friends at Echo Lake and served on various boards there. Tuesday, June 28, a burglary was of South Plainfield was arrested on an raised in Providence and Warwick An online guestbook may be signed Country Club in Westfield. James was an avid “left-handed” reported at a residence on the 100 outstanding warrant out of Plainfield Neck, R.I. The family also enjoyed a at www.strunkfuneralhome.com. Born on March 24, 1920 in Bronx, golfer and enjoyed travel with friends. block of East Dudley Avenue. An after officers responded to a business ski home in Stratton, Vt. and a sum- July 7, 2011 N.Y., Mr. Skinner then spent his child- He loved working and was still very iPad worth approximately $400, on the 100 block of South Avenue on mer home in Marion, Mass. Upon hood in Cranford, N.J. He attended active in the business right up to his along with $70 in cash, were taken. the report of a suspicious person. He Dartmouth College and the Thayer passing. Wednesday, June 29, an unlocked was processed and transported to Origami Cranes to Be Sent School of Engineering, graduating in Personal friends and business as- motor vehicle was burglarized on the Plainfield police headquarters. the Class of 1942. Mr. Skinner was a sociates alike will remember James 400 block of Whittier Avenue. A car Monday, June 27, officers responded veteran of World War II, serving as a as a man of integrity, conviction and stereo was removed. to a report of a disorderly group on To Japanese Survivors Lt. JG in the 138th Naval Construc- loyalty. He was always there to lend Wednesday, June 29, a theft was Tower Place. According to police, tion Battalion Seabees stationed in a hand to a friend in need. reported from an unoccupied build- when officers arrived they spoke with WESTFIELD – This summer, the 2 to 3 p.m. Predeceased in 2007 by his be- Westfield Memorial Library will be- Participants will learn basic origami the Aleutian Island chain. ing on the 200 block of East Grove an individual who stated he was as- come part of “Senbazuru Westfield,” a folds and will practice making simple James went on to own and operate loved wife of 61 years, Avis, he is Street, in which components for an saulted by someone he knows. Police community-wide project to create origami objects. Each session will cul- Skinner & Cook, Builders of Roselle survived by his son, Robert, and his air-conditioning unit were removed. advised both parties involved that they 10,000 origami cranes. The library is minate in an origami crane, which will Park, N.J., founded by his father, wife, Barbara; his daughter, Avis, and Wednesday, June 29, an unlocked can file a complaint with the munici- located at 550 East Broad Street. be sent to Japan. Joy Lara, a local poet Robert, in 1924. One of his more his grandchildren, Daphne Lange of motor vehicle was burglarized while pal court clerk, authorities reported. The cranes will be sent to Japan, to and painter, spearheaded the project. notable projects was the original Reno, Nev. and Flora Medawar of parked in the driveway of a residence Friday, July 1, a resident of Linda survivors of the earthquake, tsunami She will teach participants how to fold Children’s Zoo in Central Park. He New York City. on the 200 block of Seneca Place. A Place reported that someone entered and radiation leaks, in keeping with the cranes and other origami creations. moved to Westfield in 1948 and had July 7, 2011 Nuvi 780 GPS navigation system and her unlocked motor vehicle while it the tradition of Senbazuru, the folding An exhibit of her paintings is on dis- charger valued at $500 were taken. was parked in her driveway and re- of 1,000 origami cranes to send wishes play at the library through July. The incident occurred between 7:30 moved a pair of sunglasses valued at of goodwill and recovery. These workshops will be free and Phyllis Germinder, 71, Lucent Retiree; p.m. on June 28 and noon on June 29. approximately $12. The library will offer three origami open to the public. To register, visit Thursday, June 30, the owner of a Friday, July 1, a resident of Woo- workshops for grade 4 and up. The the library’s website, wmlnj.org, or Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother motor vehicle observed the vehicle druff Place reported that someone sessions will be held Thursday, July 14, call the library’s Youth Services De- Phyllis L. Germinder, 71, of Petrofsky (and her husband, John); being burglarized while parked in the entered his unlocked motor vehicle from 3 to 4 p.m., Friday, July 15, from partment at (908) 789-4090, exten- victim’s driveway on the 700 block while it was parked in his driveway 3 to 4 p.m., and Monday, July 18, from sion no. 3. Fanwood died on Sunday, July 3, 2011, her son, Douglas G. Germinder (and at Overlook Hospital in Summit. his wife, MaryAnne); her sister, Mar- of Clarence Street. Westfield police and removed a pair of sunglasses Born in East Orange, she was raised garet Hunn (and her husband, Rever- units responded to the area, along valued at approximately $179, along in Cranford and lived in Fanwood end John Hunn), and five grandchil- with a Union County Sheriff’s K-9 with some loose change. since 1968. dren, Abigail, Grace, Douglas, Jack unit. The suspect was seen running Friday, July 1, a resident of Waldon Gray Funeral Homes A graduate of Cranford High and Luke. through yards heading toward Scotch Road reported that someone entered School, she received her Bachelor of Services will be held on Saturday, Plains Avenue. A check of the area her unlocked motor vehicle while it Arts degree in English from Russell July 9, at 1 p.m. at the Crescent Av- yielded negative results. The matter was parked in her driveway and re- Since 1897 currently is under investigation. moved a GPS unit valued at approxi- Sage College in Troy, N.Y. and was enue Presbyterian Church in employed with Lucent for 36 years Plainfield. Visitation will be tomor- Friday, July 1, the theft of con- mately $150. before retiring as a director of Hu- row, Friday, July 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. struction equipment was reported on Friday, July 1, Lonnie Miller, 44, man Resources in 2001. at Memorial Funeral Home, 155 the 700 block of Austin Street. of Fort Myers, Fla. was arrested on She was an active member of the South Avenue in Fanwood. Friday, July 1, Michael active warrants out of Clifton and Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church In lieu of flowers, donations may Szczepanski, 25, of Springfield was Paterson after police responded to a in Plainfield, where she served as a be made to the Crescent Avenue Pres- arrested during a motor vehicle stop report of a suspicious person in the deacon and member of the Session. byterian Church Memorial Fund, 716 at North Avenue and Elm Street. He municipal parking lot located off Additionally, she was a member of Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, N.J. was charged with possession of less LaGrande Avenue. He was processed than 50 grams of suspected mari- and turned over to the Paterson Po- the Telephone Pioneers and the Lu- 07060. For additional information or cent Retirees Organization. to sign the guestbook, please visit juana and possession of drug para- lice Department. Surviving are her husband, George www.fanwoodmemorial.com. phernalia. Szczepanski was trans- Saturday, July 2, a business on the Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in E. Germinder; her daughter, Meghan July 7, 2011 ported to Westfield police headquar- 300 block of South Avenue reported 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. ters, processed and released with sum- a theft of money from the cash drawer. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the monses. According to police, the victim re- personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Saturday, July 2, the theft of a ported that a black male in his late cremation. UNICO Chapter Awards Scholarships mailbox was reported on the 800 block 40s, 5 feet, eight inches to 5 feet, 10 of Willow Grove Road. inches tall, with a mustache, took the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home WESTFIELD – The Westfield School of Business-University of money and fled in a charcoal-colored 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Chapter of UNICO National recently Pennsylvania to study economics. SHERIFF’S SALE Nissan Altima east on South Avenue. Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 awarded scholarships to three UNICO is the largest Italian-Ameri- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-11003202 A check of the area did not yield the can service organization in the United SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Westfield High School students. CHANCERY DIVISION suspect or vehicle, police said. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 These scholarships were based on States, with local chapters throughout UNION COUNTY Saturday, July 2, a resident of Farley DOCKET NO. F-46089-08 (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 multiple criteria including academic the country. The Westfield chapter Plaintiff: CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR Avenue reported that someone en- awards scholarships to Westfield High AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT achievement, leadership ability and TRUST 2004-3 MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES, tered his unlocked motor vehicle overall character. School students annually. It also do- SERIES 2004-3 while it was parked in the street and John-Michael “J.M.” Jones VS. The recipients include Joshua nates to local organizations involved Defendant: ANDREW T. KIEGEL; PATRICIA removed a GPS unit valued at ap- N.J. Lic. #4869 in the research of cancer, mental health M. KEESHAN Brafman, who will attend the Mary- Sale Date: 08/03/2011 proximately $200. land Institute College of Art to fur- and other illnesses. Over the years, Writ of Execution: 12/06/2010 *** Director By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ther his interest in animation. Rebecca Westfield UNICO has donated over to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Fanwood Police Detective Eugene DeLaFuente will attend Yale to pur- $250,000. For more information about vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Chin reminds all residents to lock www.grayfuneralhomes.com TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- sue a degree in biology. Amelia Westfield UNICO, call Tony Valles at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on their car doors. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Morabito will attend the Wharton (908) 654-8287. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred ‘Total Soul’ on Tap Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seven and 86/100*** $723,907.86. The property to be sold is located in the Town of Westfield, County of Union and State of New In Union July 14 N ow Offering the New Jersey. AREA – The Township of Union Commonly known as: 425 Kimball Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1112 will kick off this year’s “Summer Willow View Mausoleum, Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 109 Concert Series” with a free concert Nearest Cross Street: Euclid Avenue Beginning at the intersection formed by the featuring “Total Soul” on Thursday, northwesterly side line of Kimball Avenue and A Unique Concept in southwesterly side line of Euclid Avenue; thence July 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Biertuempfel Prior Liens/Encumbrances Park in Union (Winslow Avenue off Total as of June 17, 2011: $0.00 Memorial Properties. Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Sixty-Three of Vauxhall Road.) Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four and 42/ 100*** $763,424.42 together with lawful interest The concert, sponsored by 7-Eleven, and costs. Unity Bank and the Suburban News, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and will be the first of two free concerts expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court being offered to area residents this Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, summer. “Total Soul,” a Motown, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature rhythm and blues, soul and classic and extent of that person’s claim and asking for disco style group, will perform hit eauty, Dignity & Peace an order directing payment of the surplus money. B The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale songs from the 1960s through today. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Residents are encouraged to bring Overlooking Bunnell Pond. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. lawn chairs and blankets and are ad- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this vised to arrive early, as seating will Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. be on a first-come, first-served basis. Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff The concert series will end on July Attorney: 21, also at Biertuempfel Park, with Fairview Cemetery FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC 7 CENTURY DRIVE “The Fabulous Greaseband.” Nonprofit • Nonsectarian SUITE 201 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 Refreshments will be available. For 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ (973) 538-4700 more information, call the recreation 908-232-0781 4 T - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28/11 Fee: $173.40 department at (908) 686-4200. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 7, 2011 Page 7 Library Film Series to Offer Library Posts July Offerings Foreign-Language Winners For Adults and Youngsters SCOTCH PLAINS – This sum- nese snack will be provided. GARWOOD – Young readers at may bring a snack, but all drinks must mer, the Scotch Plains Public Li- August 13 – The Secret in Their the Garwood Public Library have be in closeable containers. For the brary will show recent Academy Eyes (2009 Foreign Language Acad- begun to participate in this year’s schedule, check the library’s website. Award-winning foreign-language emy Award.) This film from Argen- Summer Reading Club, featuring the On July 12, at 6:30 p.m., crafter films over seven Saturdays. All films tina is rated R and runs for 129 theme “One World, Many Stories.” Diana Moore will demonstrate how are subtitled in English and will minutes. Children are encouraged to read a to make a beaded ankle bracelet. begin at 11 a.m. in the library’s August 20 – In a Better World variety of books with multicultural Registration is required for this event, Community Room. Capsule de- (2010 Foreign Language Academy themes, and their “passports” will which is limited to 10 adults. All scriptions can be found on the li- Award.) This film from Denmark is reflect the amount of time they have materials will be supplied. brary website, scotlib.org. rated R and runs for 119 minutes. spent reading. Snakes ’n Scales will present a pro- The first movie, to be shown on The Scotch Plains Public Library The summer reading program began gram for children on July 19 at 2 p.m. July 9, will be Crouching Tiger, is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, on June 27 will run through Monday, entitled “The Good, the Icky, and the Hidden Dragon (2000 Foreign Lan- one block from Park Avenue, in the August 8. Closing activities for partici- Slimy,” featuring live “creepy crawlies” guage Academy Award.) This film center of the township. These pro- pants and an ice cream party will take and bugs. Registration is required. A from Taiwan is rated PG-13 and grams are free and open to all inter- place on Thursday, August 11. parent or adult caregiver must accom- Additionally, the library encourages pany children under age 8. runs for 120 minutes. The rest of ested participants. FRIENDS OF FRAZEE…Students display a “Service Learning” poster high- the season’s film schedule is as fol- lighting their study of the historic Frazee House in Scotch Plains. Youngsters at all adults who check out books during On Wednesday, July 27, at 3 p.m., lows: Oasis Kids’ Program Coles Elementary and Terrill Middle Schools recently made a presentation to the summer to enter their names into a magician Mark Zacharia will entertain July 16 – Nowhere in Africa (2002 Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House Inc. regarding their multiple weekly random drawing for prizes, children and their parents/caregivers. Foreign Language Academy To Begin July 11 efforts in support of restoration of the local landmark. with a grand prize chosen from all Registration is also required for this Award.) This film from Germany is entries to be offered at the end of the event, and a parent or adult caregiver MOUNTAINSIDE – Oasis- must accompany children under age 8. rated R and runs for 142 minutes. Church-NJ.com, a new contempo- summer on Friday, September 2. July 23 – The Barbarian Inva- Students Make Presentations The library currently is displaying a Preference will be given to rary Christian church that meets Sun- Garwood residents first for both the sions (2003 Foreign Language days at 11 a.m. at 1180 Spruce Drive selection from its extensive collection Academy Award.) This film from of various cookbooks, highlighting Snakes ’n Scales program and the in Mountainside, is offering Summer magic program. Canada (French language) is rated Fun @ the Oasis, a free program for On Study of Frazee House grilling and outdoor activities, as well R and runs for 99 minutes. SCOTCH PLAINS – Capping a Students in Erin Watson’s class as its collection of travel guidebooks. The Garwood Public Library is lo- children ages 4 through sixth grade. cated at the corner of Third Avenue July 30 – Tsotsi (2005 Foreign It will take place Monday through semester of enthusiastic study and presented a copy of the cookbook to Craft Days will be held Tuesdays Language Academy Award.) This “service learning,” students at Coles Frazee organization President Andy at 3 p.m. during July. Included will be and Walnut Street, behind the Lincoln Friday, July 11 to 15, from 6 to 8:15 School complex. Registration for these film from South Africa is rated R p.m. at the church location. Elementary School and Terrill Calamaras and Frazee Secretary a Fan Craft on July 12 and a and runs for 94 minutes. Middle School in the Scotch Plains- Blanchard Hiatt. The class also had Decoupage Craft on July 26. There programs may be done by calling (908) Participants will enjoy recreation, 789-1670, in person, or at the library’s August 6 – Departures (2008 For- crafts and learning about God in a fun Fanwood school district made pre- created tri-fold promotional materi- will be no craft activity on July 19. eign Language Academy Award.) sentations to Fanwood-Scotch Plains als for community awareness of and Movies for children will be offered interactive calendar found on its setting. For more information or to website, youseemore.com/garwood. This film from Japan is rated PG-13 register, call (732) 406-7821 or go to Rotary Frazee House, Inc. on June interest in the Frazee House. on Thursdays at 2 p.m. Youngsters and runs for 131 minutes. A Japa- Oasis-Church-NJ.com. 21 and 22. In teacher Connie Dovi’s class- Coles School third graders raised room next door, students recounted Senior Advisory Committee more than $100 to help the Frazee how they had enlisted the support of JCC Announces Programs group match other funds from grant- Parker Gardens, located on Terrill ing sources, such as the grant that is Road in Scotch Plains, adjacent to Schedules Trip to Resort expected this year to enable a com- their school, to allow the planting of SCOTCH PLAINS – Registration made in the Scotch Plains Recreation For Active Adults-Seniors munity-wide planning exercise and a “go crazy for Frazee” garden on the will begin this month for a trip to the Office, located at 430 Park Avenue. Services will present “Homecare: vision document for the restoration Parker premises. Signage at the gar- Mount Haven Country Resort in The cost is $35 for township resi- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish and reuse of the Frazee House. den urges donations on behalf of Community Center (JCC) of Cen- The Transition from Natural Inde- Milford, Pa. on Thursday, August 25, dents and $40 for non-residents (the pendence to Assisted Independence.” Implementation of this pending grant Frazee restoration (frazeehouse.org). sponsored by the Scotch Plains Se- township underwrites the cost of the tral New Jersey, located at 1391 was recently discussed at a meeting Donations made to Parker Gardens Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, Other entertainment programs will nior Citizen Advisory Committee. bus.) The bus will leave from the Scotch include Mark Dacey, vocalist and of the Frazee organization with ad- will be collected for the Frazee orga- Resort amenities include food, games Hills Golf Course parking lot, located has announced its calendar of Active ministrative and political leaders of nization. The students video-recorded Adult and Senior offerings for this guitarist, on Monday, July 25; Sigi with prizes and live music. at Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem the Belly Dancer on Monday, Au- the Township of Scotch Plains. their garden development, and plans Participants will be greeted with a Road in Scotch Plains, at 8:30 a.m. summer. Participants may sign up Fifth graders at Terrill Middle are being discussed for posting the for the whole summer or individual gust 1, and Will Fern, magician and breakfast buffet, the opportunity to and return about 6 p.m. comedian, on Wednesday, August School assembled a bread cookbook, video on the Frazee website. Mr. take part in all the planned activities, Interested bridge players are wel- programs. in the spirit of the anecdote about Calamaras told the students he was The first day trip will be to the 10. stroll the scenic grounds, relax on come to play in games at the golf On Monday, July 18, comedian “Aunt Betty” Frazee’s famous retort “overwhelmed by the time and inter- benches or shop in the small boutique. course clubhouse every Monday from New Jersey Repertory Company in to the British generals in 1776 when est and enthusiasm and excitement” Long Branch for “Just In Time: The Brad Zimmerman will entertain with Registration will begin on Tues- noon to 3 p.m. at a cost of $10 for “My Son the Waiter, a Jewish Trag- they asked Betty to supply her freshly that they generated in the course of day, July 19, for Scotch Plains resi- residents and $15 for non-residents, Judy Holliday Story” on Thursday, baked bread to their troops. their activities. July 14. On Wednesday, July 20, edy.” Mr. Zimmerman, known for dents and Tuesday, July 26, for non- covering the entire period from June there will be a barbecue and enter- his send-ups of his childhood, fam- residents. All registrations must be 13 to August 29. tainment at the Martin and Edith ily, career and love life, has been an Stein Residence in Somerset. Next, opening act for Joan Rivers. Jazz Pianist Prestine Allen participants can watch the Somerset Lectures and discussions also will Patriots take on the Road Warriors be featured. On Wednesday, July 13, on Thursday, July 28. Transporta- Mary Kao will share the history of To Play Ragtime at Library tion to the game will be provided. origami, complete with demonstra- WESTFIELD – Westfield resident website, wmlnj.org. To register for The last day trip of the summer tions, and on two Tuesdays, July 12 and jazz pianist Prestine Allen will the program, visit wmlnj.org and will be on Wednesday, August 3, to and July 26, social worker Jen perform ragtime music on Saturday, click on the Online Calendar, or call Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hamp- Klotzkin will lead two sessions about July 16, during a two-hour program (908) 789-4090, extension no. 7951. ton, N.J. for “Music of the 20th getting to know oneself. beginning at 2 p.m. in the Westfield Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 Century.” All day trips will leave During the summer, all program- Memorial Library Meeting Room. p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from Congregation Beth Israel in ming will be held at Congregation The library is located at 550 East 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Satur- Scotch Plains and Congregation Beth Israel, located at 18 Shalom Broad Street. day. The library is closed on Sun- B’nai Israel in Millburn. Way in Scotch Plains. Guests are Mr. Allen is an accomplished pia- days for the summer. Featured entertainment and mu- welcome to stay for lunch if they nist who has performed solo at sic programming will begin with choose. Lunch reservations are re- Carnegie Hall and has accompanied “Have Songs Will Travel” on Mon- quired in advance. the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at day, July 11, sponsored by Accred- For full details on all programs, Radio City Music Hall. He also has ited Health Services. This cabaret including times and costs, visit played at Six Flags Great Adventure TRUCKLOAD AND CLEARANCE SALE will showcase the songs of three jccnj.org and click on Adult Enrich- with “Our Father’s Music Business.” internationally known composers, ment/Active Adults or contact Bar- This program will be free and open Spektor, Weil and Bernstein, through bara Weisbart, adult enrichment di- to Westfield Memorial Library and ON THE ENTIRE LINE. three musical performances. Prior rector, at (908) 889-8800, extension MURAL cardholders. MURAL to this program, Accredited Health no. 207, or [email protected]. cardholders belong to libraries that FACTORY AUTHORIZED PRICE REDUCTION are part of the Middlesex Union Re- IN SESSION ciprocal Agreement Libraries. To find out if a library participates, visit Young Mother Should Not Try the Westfield Memorial Library To Achieve All Goals at Once FCC Invites Children Save on45% every Shifman style- 70% By Carol Pedro, Executive Director To VBS ‘Main Street’ SALE Youth and Family Counseling Service WESTFIELD – Children ages 4 through fourth grade are invited to ENDS enroll in the First Congregational This is my first column, and I am accomplished! Church’s Vacation Bible School, JULY 10 pleased to be given an opportunity Q: A 14-year-old female high which will be open Monday through to reach so many people. As the school freshman innocently ques- Friday, July 18 to 22. The camp will What an incredible, once-a-year opportunity to newly appointed executive director tions her decision to not “follow the be open to all area children and of Youth and Family Counseling crowd.” She describes a recent di- church membership is not required. purchase the world’s finest mattress! Service, I feel honored, and I am lemma when she was put in a situa- Entitled “Welcome to Main Unparalleled comfort and quality have been the grateful for this venue. I love my tion where some peers decided to Street,” this year’s camp theme will hallmarks of every Shifman mattress since 1893. profession and feel very excited to cut school. “I know it was wrong,” follow the parables of Jesus and begin my new venture. I have heard she explained. “I didn’t want to get how they affected people in every- Shifman ultra-premium sets are entirely in trouble, but it was hard to say no.” that even a perfect egg must shatter day situations. Campers will ro- handmade in the USA featuring natural cotton to begin a new life. I hope these She decided to attend school and her tate through activities that use discussions will be positive and help- friends were caught and were given songs, games and crafts to learn upholstery, a unique hand-tufting technique, and ful to readers. detention for two weeks. more about the Bible’s teachings eight-way hand-tied boxsprings. So, don’t let this Q: Recently, a “40ish” wife and A: First, I offered praise and sup- on gratitude, compassion, forgive- stay-at-home mother of a toddler port for doing the right thing. “I am ness and grace. A snack will be limited time offer catch you napping. stated: “I feel so overwhelmed; like a very proud of you, and you should included each evening. hamster on a wheel. I go from room be proud of yourself!” was my ini- The camp will be held daily from EXCEPTIONAL COMFORT • to room in my house, frustrated by tial response. I began to reassure her 6 to 8 p.m. at the church, located at what needs to be done. I’ll play with that it is “normal” to want to “follow 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. The NATURAL MATERIALS • my daughter, have lunch with her, the crowd” to fit in, but her first cost is $15 per child (maximum $30 TWO-SIDED MATTRESSES • and I’m exhausted. I feel like I don’t obligation is to herself. We discussed for families with more than two accomplish anything. Everyone else possible consequences and the po- children.) For more information or HANDCRAFTED QUALITY • seems to do it all with no problems! tential danger of not being where to register, call the church office at What’s wrong with me?” adults would be available and know (908) 233-2494 or download an ap- A: Most people feel overwhelmed where she was, and that this was plication at fccofwestfield.org. at times. This anxious feeling is often unsafe. 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The Deutscher Club is located at www.valleyfurnitureshop.com - (908) 756-7623 tant, there is no price to put on time The library, located at North Av- 787 Featherbed Lane in Clark, ac- with your children. Most kids will enue and Tillotson Road, has kicked cessible from Garden State Parkway Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:30 - Thursday ‘til 7 - Sunday 1-5 - Closed July 4th happily sit on the pile of laundry if it off its Summer Reading Club. For Exit 135. For more information, call means time with you. Enjoy your the full calendar of events, visit (732) 574-8600 or visit Kindel • Stickley • Henkel Harris • Karges • Southwood • EJ Victor • Hancock & Moore • D.R. Dimes • French Heritage children and focus on what you have fanwoodlibrary.com. deutscherclub.us. Shifman • Harden • Councill • Friedman • Guy Chaddock • Nichols & Stone • Valley Vintage • Craftwork • Valley Originals A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 7, 2011 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 SUMMIT’S LIM 3-FOR-3; SPF’s KELLY & VALLI 1B, BB More Westfield/Summit Photos – Summit Blanks Raiders, 5-0, goleader.com – Online Cranford Sports In Ripken District Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN the Hilltoppers defeated in the tour- Joe Higgins said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nament were Millburn White and “This time around, we were a little WESTFIELD – Aggressiveness South Orange/Maplewood, with their more focused on our base running. with success on the base paths com- only loss being a 3-2 thriller to top- We missed a few times the last time bined with timely hitting earned the seeded Cranford. The Raiders beat [Cranford]. This time, we finally got second-seeded Summit Hilltoppers Mountainside and Millburn and lost the signals down and we were able to a 5-0 victory over the third-seeded to Westfield Blue and Warren. be aggressive,” Summit Head Coach Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders in “It has been a great summer. I told Vince Donatacci said. “We ran at the the quarterfinal round of the 12U them three things the first practice. right time.” Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament Listen, hustle and be good teammates! The Hilltoppers totaled nine hits, at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield on And that’s what they’ve been doing. and seven of those hits blended very July 2. I don’t think they really needed me well with their hit-and-run and base- Both teams, however, displayed for that either. They have been well stealing efforts in the first three in- focus, strong pitching and quality coached before I started working with nings when they scored all five of their play. Among some of the teams that them. I have four great assistants. runs. The Raiders were aggressive also The parents are outstanding. They but could only muster three hits, and Probitas Verus Honos want their kids to do well, but they let when they did make their moves, they David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times their kids play,” Raider Head Coach CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 SUCCESSFULLY STEALING SECOND…Summit’s Thomas Walker, No. 53, steals second base as Westfield shortstop Robbie Faktor, center, goes for the ball. Westfield scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull out a 14-13 win. REYES RIPS WINNING RBI, CETLIN DRILLS 3 SINGLES Westfield 11s Score 1 in 6th To Scorch Hilltoppers, 14-13

By DAVID B. CORBIN Westfield provided a 21-hit bom- Reyes, who finished 2-for-4 with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bardment, while the Hilltoppers added three RBI and a run scored, and Matt Anything can happen in 11-year- five walks and a hit batter to their 14- Cetlin, who went 3-for-3 with three old baseball, and the fireworks began hit attack. But the spirited showdown, runs scored and three RBI, helped to early in a showdown between Sum- which had two huge momentum lead the Westfield offensive. mit and Westfield in New Providence shifts, ended when Westfield’s Nate Brancatella (2 runs scored) and Jack Green League play at Gumbert 1 Field Reyes ripped a single to leftfield to Johnson (run scored) each went 2- in Westfield on July 1. In addition to bring Miles Brancatella home with for-3 with two RBI. Robby Faktor, the fireworks, what did show up was the winning run to secure a 14-13 Jake Obsgarten and Matt Feinberg the spirit of the players on both teams. victory. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 RBI. Plesko went 3-for-3 with an Fuccillo alertly scored when Root RBI and three runs scored. Yang also was caught in a rundown between went 3-for-3 with a double and four first and second base. runs scored. Mahal had an RBI In the second inning, Plesko singled double, and RBI single and scored and scored then Yang walked and twice. Matt Lampert went 3-for-3 scored on Cortes’ double off the with a run scored and an RBI. Ross centerfield screen. Six more Warriors Sheitelman and Julian Bisci each had scuffed the plate in the third to seize two hits, a run scored and an RBI. a 12-2 lead. Mike Snyder tripled, singled, scored After Warrior Chris Draikiwicz twice and had two RBI. Logan Smith lined out sharply to pitcher Marotta, scored twice. who quickly threw to first for an “We struggled in the spring, but we inning-ending double play, Westfield came around. We gelled pretty well. MAKING GREAT CONTACT…Westfield Black’s Jack Gerris rips a two-run Black scored a run in the bottom of double into right-center in the first inning in the 9-2 victory over the Somerset The guys are hitting the ball consis- the fourth when Hauge drilled a lead- Hills 10U baseball team. tently,” Coach Cortes explained. “I off single, swiped a pair of bases and have been coaching most of these scored on a passed ball. The Warriors kids for four years. Some of them are whipped up five more runs on six hits, new to me this year, so that is why it David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield Black 10U Defeats which included three infield singles, TRYING TO AVOID THE TAG…Summit’s Trevor Donatacci, right, tries to took a little bit to gel. What positions in the fifth inning to extend their lead avoid the tag at home, but Raider catcher Peter Warren, No. 45, corrals him in the to play! Where in the lineup they to 17-3. Westfield’s final run came fourth inning. Somerset Hills 10Us, 9-2 belong! Whether or not I can run when Root walked and later scored them! We are rolling. We are 6-0, and on Daaleman’s RBI single. The Westfield Black 10U baseball On the mound, Westfield Black we hope to go all the way.” Westfield Black Head Coach Max team posted a 9-2 win over Somerset team starter Hinkel opened the game Westfield totaled six hits. Connor Fusaro, who played second base last Summit Blanks Raiders, 5-0 Hills at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield with a no-hit, no-run frame. Root went 1-for-1, was hit-by-a-pitch, year for the Westfield High School on June 30. Westfield’s head coach Jeff Gerris drew a walk and scored once. Mark (WHS) varsity baseball team found CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Westfield jumped out to an 8-0 lead then brought in DeRosa, who threw Daaleman ripped an RBI single. Tom situations a bit different by being a became victims of unfortunate hit- staff today,” Coach Donatacci said. in the first inning with a hitting bar- three innings of one-run ball. Miller Fuccillo (run scored) and Justin Elbert coach instead of being coached. and-run results or outstanding plays The Raiders threatened in the top rage. Jack Gerris whacked a two-run closed the game down, allowing just each added a single. Ryan Childs “It’s a lot different. You have to be by the Summit infielders. of the first inning. With one man out, double that scored Andrew Zanfagna one run over the fifth and sixth in- scored a run, and Matt Schiff drew a way more of a leader out there. Get- “We just didn’t get as many guys Kyle Kelly and Matt Fox each singled, and Sean O’Brien. Michael Charlton nings to seal the victory. walk in his two plate appearances. ting the players to do the simple things on base to be able to do it. We just but Lim struck out the next batter rapped an RBI single that scored Tho- Among the many sure-handed plays Warren plated four runs on five hits is pretty rough right now. Get the couldn’t string anything together. And then Raider Warren launched a shot mas DeRosa and Brian Hinkel. Sandy in the field, Westfield’s SportsCenter in the top of the first inning, high- fundamentals down, really drill them a couple of times we were running, to center that Hilltopper Matt Miller tapped an RBI single that moment was a fourth-inning double lighted by Cortes’ and Mahal’s RBI on cutoffs, getting down on ground- we made contact, but they [Summit] Murdock hauled in. brought home Adam Holtzman. play that started when DeRosa fielded doubles. Westfield answered with two ers, what to do on like a 3-1 count and did a really good job on the bases. We Lim (3-for-3, 2 RBI) led off in the Hinkel also had a two-run hit that a come-backer to the mound and threw runs in the bottom of the inning. Childs getting them ready for the next level. have an excellent catcher, Peter War- bottom of the first and ripped a single drove in Gerris and Miller. to first for the out. As he was did, the reached base on an error, and Fuccillo Being coach is a very different per- ren. Our pitcher, Henry Lewand, does to right. He stole second and third Somerset Hills clamped down, and runner on third broke for home only singled to centerfield. Childs scored spective,” he said. a nice job of holding runners, but you base then scored on Douglas’ chop- Westfield managed to put just one to be gunned down by Zanfagna, who on an errant pickoff attempt, and Brett Johnson, also a 2010 WHS can tell they [Summit] work on it a ping single over second. more run on the board when Jeremy threw a bullet to catcher Kyle graduate and outfielder on the varsity lot,” Coach Higgins said. More misfortune struck the Raid- Cha lined a two-out RBI single to left Campanello, who applied the tag to Probitas Verus Honos baseball team, was Fusaro’s Assis- “They were unfortunate. They made ers in the second inning. Sean Valli in the second. end the inning. tant Coach. contact, but it was right at us. We (1-for-2) worked a leadoff walk then “Brett was a really good lucked out a little bit there, and we dashed towards second on a hit-and- centerfielder for our team, and he’s were able to make some plays,” Coach run play. Unfortunately, Lewand’s low doing a good job coaching these kids Donatacci said. popup landed in the glove of Lim, Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate and keeping them motivated. Since Summit pitchers Ben Lim, Grant who tossed to first baseman Pat Tully we have played different positions in Douglas and Trevor Donatacci com- for the double play. high school, Brett usually works with bined to record 10 strikeouts, but they After Sean Crotty grounded out to 908-233-6417, Direct Dial the kids in the outfield, and I usually did allow six walks and hit a batter. third, Hilltoppers Christian Fusco (2- do the infield,” said Coach Fusaro, Fortunately, they managed to spread for-2, 2 RBI) and David Medina NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2010 who added, “I usually work with the out the free passes, except for a hic- tapped back-to-back infield singles. pitchers, because I was a catcher when cup in the fifth inning. Donatacci, Donatacci reached first base on a Open House Sunday, July 10th 1:00 - 4:00 pm I was little. We are just trying to get who pitched the fifth and sixth infielder’s choice then Lim lashed a them to play their best and learn the nings, recorded five strikeouts. two-run single to right, making the basics of the game.” “We were a little inconsistent, but score, 3-0. Warren 426 05 17 we are trying to pick that up. We were In the third, Raider John Vinci drew Westfield Black 200 11 4 fortunate to have a good pitching a leadoff walk and stole second base, but Douglas fanned the next batter and got the following two Raiders to Verona Swim Team Skims ground out. Summit upped its lead to 5-0 in the bottom of the inning. Tully walked and stole second, Jack Mountainside Team, 200-198 Washburn singled and Fusco drilled a two-run single to center. 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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 7, 2011 Page 11 DEITCH HRs, DBL, 4 RBI; MAVRAKIS 3-RUN HR, 4 RBI St. John Boys Rumble Early To Crumble St. Killian, 16-6

By DAVID B. CORBIN fensive pain also with a two-run scoring twice. Ben Lobrace, who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times double, an RBI double and a single, scored twice, contributed to Killian’s Discrepancies over the proper spell- while scoring three times. Rookie 14-hit total with a pair of singles. ing of Captain Harry Semple’s team Joe Elias found open territory in all Jason Semple and Paul Leso each was put to rest – maybe – at Brookside three of his at-bats, going 3-for-3, rapped a pair of singles. Scott Curtis Park in Scotch Plains on June 30. The including a triple, with an RBI and went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. back-and-forth tug-of-war ended three runs scored. Harry Semple poked a single and when Semple emphatically stated that John’s Kevin Spellman went 2-for- added an RBI sacrifice fly. Dan the proper spelling was St. Killian, 3, including a double, with two runs Margolis slashed an RBI single, while not St Kilian. Besides, the spelling on scored and two RBI. Mike Cuccurullo Karl Grossmann, Howie Bialos and the players’ uniforms are “St. Killian”. ripped a pair of singles, scored twice Jim D’Arecca each singled. However, that was the least of the and added an RBI. Mike Abram (run Defensively, each team recorded a Killians’ worries when they took a scored) had an RBI double and a double play (DP). St. John’s hard thump early from the jolting St. single, while Corey Woodring singled Lesniewski initiated a 4-6 John boys, who rumbled on to a 16-6 twice and scored once. Dave Hill had (Spellman)-3 (Roberts) DP in the fourth inning. Roberts also added a leaping grab to prevent runs in the sixth inning. Killian’s Mavrakis, Lou Balestriere and Grossmann David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times teamed to record a DP in the sixth. DEFINITELY GETTING TO SECOND BASE…Westfield’s Matt Cetlin, right, plows safely into second base as Summit The John Boys jumped on St. second baseman Tyler Chicules goes for the ball in the first inning at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield. Killian with five runs on six hits in the top of the first inning. In the bottom of the inning, Killian had Lobrace and Curtis on base when Westfield 11s Scorch Hilltoppers, 14-13 Mavrakis sliced a shot down the right field line that took a quick CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 hop to the right, which resulted in had two hits and two runs scored But Westfield grabbed the momen- stepped to the plate and drilled his a three-run homer. apiece. Chris O’Connor and Hunter tum in the third with a seven-run game-winning RBI single to leftfield. The John Boys answered sharply Hagen each went 2-for-3 with an RBI outburst to tie the score, 10-10. Reyes “It’s 11-year-old baseball. Anything in the second with four more runs and a run scored. Kevin Fuller (2 and Johnson each contributed a two- can happen. We have had innings to seize a 9-3 lead. In the bottom of RBI) and Lee Papadopoulos each had run single in the inning. where we had some problems in the the inning, Deitch, from his mound a hit, while Jason Glickstein added a “We had a big lead in the second field, but we always managed to, position robbed Bialos with a leap- key RBI. inning, and it’s 11-year-old baseball. somehow, come back, make an exciting stab of his lined shot. Brad Klein led the Hilltoppers with It cometh and it goes. You never know! ing game, and tonight was another DiProspero punched an RBI three singles, three RBI and a run They [Westfield] fought well too. It one of those comeback games,” single in the third to up St. John’s scored. Sam Goldstein, who had two was a never say die attitude by both Westfield Head Coach Scott Faktor lead to 10-3. In the bottom of the hits, scored in all three of his plate teams. I liked the way the kids played, said. “We probably won three or four inning, a peculiar conversation took appearances and added an RBI. Will the enthusiasm. It is summer base- of our games where we came from place. As the veteran lefthander Gibson thumped an RBI double and ball, and they should be having fun,” behind.” Grossmann stepped to the plate, an an RBI single. Dylan Ingerman (2 Summit Coach Hank Gibson said. “It’s a great game, especially for unidentified St. John infielder runs scored, RBI) and Adam Klein After a silent fourth inning, the 11-year-old kids. Some people say, hollered to his outfield, “Play each had two hits. Addison Drone (2 Hilltoppers plated three runs in the ‘walk that last batter.’ I say no! Let back!” runs scored, RBI), Tyler Chicules fifth when Gibson hammered an RBI 11-year-old kids play the game. The Killian first base coach Paul (RBI, run scored) and Sterling double and Brad Klein slapped a two- game was won or lost not on that one Morrello chuckled and uttered, Hiltebrand (run scored) each had a run single, but Westfield tied the score, pitch, but many plays before that could “Play back? He’s an old man.” hit. Thomas Walker walked twice and 13-13, on RBI from Cetlin, Fuller have been made to make a difference Grossmann grounded out to third scored twice, Ian Filiault scored once, and Glickstein. in the game,” Coach Gibson said. for the second out, which brought and Joe Shepard connected sharply Summit had runners on second and “The guys were hitting, and the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rich Polhamus to the plate. He in two of his three plate appearances. third base with one out in the sixth, other team made some great plays out HOPING TO GET TO FIRST BASE…St. Killian slugger Steve Pirella hoped to get popped a little looper on the foul Summit scored a run in the top of a solid base hit, but instead he lined out to the pitcher in the fifth inning. but Reyes, who was on the mound, there. In the sixth inning, our leadoff side of third base. Alvarez, who was the first, but Westfield took a 2-1 lead struck out the next batter then got the guy drove a shot into centerfield, and playing leftfield, sprinted toward in the bottom of the inning on RBI next to ground out to the shortstop. we think we were all set, and the kid victory in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s an RBI single and scored twice. Stan the ball but could not get to it in time. from Brancatella and O’Connor. The Westfield came to bat in the bottom makes a great catch out there. These Softball League action. Lesniewski, John DeProspero (RBI) Cuccurullo, who was manning first, Hilltoppers, however, exploded with of the sixth, and leadoff hitter Feinberg guys don’t give up. That is what’s The biggest thumper for the “John and Floyd Roberts (run scored) each yelled, “Last year, you would have an eight-run merry-go-round in the drilled a shot to center that looked like nice about coaching these guys. They Boys” was pitcher John Deitch, who singled. Frank Littero scored once had that Gus.” second to seize a 9-2 lead. Cetlin a sure hit, but centerfielder Drone made are a fun bunch of guys. They have a hammered a two-run homer, an RBI and Larry Fleischman had an RBI. Well, Alvarez, while a little fired poked an RBI single in the bottom of a spectacular, diving catch for the first good time, and that’s what it’s all double and an RBI single, while scor- Killian’s clouting king was Steve up, chopped a single to right to lead the inning then Summit added a run out. Brancatella slashed a single to about,” Coach Faktor said. ing twice in the 21-hit bombardment. Mavrakis, who sliced a three-run off the fifth inning. Spellman fol- in the third on Brad Klein’s infield right field and Faktor followed with a Gus Alvarez inflicted plenty of of- homer and added an RBI single, while Summit 181 030 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 grounder to make the score, 10-3. chopping single past short. Reyes Westfield 217 031 14

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The Westfield White 13U baseball setting the stage for RBI singles from ANGELS DIVISION: St. John 16, St. Killian 6 team took home the Babe Ruth Dis- Boutsikaris and Heinbokel to make (As of July 1:) Pitcher John Dietch (3 hits, 4 RBI) trict 12 Championship trophy for the the score, 6-0. TEAM W L Pct and Gus Alvarez (3hits, 3 RBI) led St. fourth time in four years with a 13-4 Oberman took to the mound in the St. Joseph 6 2 .750 St. James 5 3 .625 John. Mike Abram added three hits. victory over Watchung Hills. bottom of the fourth and battled with St. Anthony 4 3 .571 Westfield’s win earned them a berth the Warriors, who tacked on two runs. Jay Semple, Paul Leso, Steve St. Jude 1 5 .167 Mavrakes and Ben Lobrace each had He fielded for an out and recorded a St. Aloysius 1 8 .111 in the Babe Ruth NJ State Tourna- two hits for Killian. ment later this month. strikeout to keep the score at 6-2. SAINTS DIVISION: St. Rocco 6, St. Anthony 5 Starting pitcher Vin DiFilippo Oberman then led off the fifth inning TEAM W L Pct St. Rocco plated three runs in the with another strikeout. Varano shut St. George 7 1 .875 tossed three scoreless innings. He first and fourth innings. Steve was backed by strong defense in the down a Warriors’ two-out rally by St. Rocco 5 4 .556 St. Anne 3 4 .429 Spoljaric (3 hits) and Luke Fugett, first inning, starting when catcher snagging a line drive. St. Killian 3 4 .429 Barmakian (3-for-3) lofted an RBI Captain Jack Ley and Bob Zerafa (2 Liam Heinbokel threw out a runner St. John 3 4 .429 hits each) led the Rocks. For St. An- attempting to steal second base. sacrifice fly in the top of the sixth. St. Anthony 22, St. James 20 thony, Joe Tilocca, Captain Tony Third baseman Steve Barmakian Westfield kept the Warriors to one (Completion of previous tie game) run in the bottom of the inning thanks Perconte, Milc Monroy, Peter connected with first baseman Chris Peter Chemidlin (3 hits, 2 RBI). Milc Chemidlin and Kevin Stines had a Boutsikaris for the second out, and to a heads up tag by DiFilippo on a The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 8U Gold baseball team Monroy (2 hits, 3 runs) and Keith pair of hits each. shortstop Chris Rinaldi pulled down runner advancing to third, a tough Karyczak (2 hits, 2 RBI) led Anthony. St. George 14, St. James 4 catch by Varakian to deep centerfield a high pop to end the inning. Dave Rothenberg, Bobby Chianowyz, Nick Dinizo and Marty Marks (3 DiFilippo silenced the Warriors in and a final strikeout by Oberman. Raiders 8U Gold Team Wins Paul Campanile, Tom McGall and hits, 3 RBI each) led George. Marty the second, striking out their lead- Westfield plated six runs in the Tom Maher each had two hits for the seventh with hits from designated Bernstein and Craig Burfeindt (each off batter and forcing the next two James Gang. with 3 hits, 3 RBI) led the James batters to ground out. hitter Devin Anderson, as well as Ripken District 12 Crown St. Anthony 6, St. James 2 Gang. In the third inning, Rowan Oberman Boutsikaris, Heinbokel, Bremer and Ant’s Army was on a roll with St. Killian 8, St. Joseph 2 Varano (4 RBI). Rinaldi relieved in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- the top of the sixth inning, with the singled and was advanced by Rinaldi. Keith Karyczak (3 hits, 2 runs scored) Scott Curtis (3 hits) and Steve Cameron Bremer rapped an RBI then the seventh to close out the game. ers 8U Gold baseball team, with solid scored tied 7-7, Alex Laucik took to pitching from Alex Fazzino, Matt the mound and denying Westfield any and Kevin Woodring and Peter Mavrakes, Karl Grossmann and Lou Chris Varano drove in two runs. Heinbokel picked off a runner steal- Chemidlin with two hits each. James ing second base, while Bremer pulled Drubulis and Stefon Johnson, won runs. Matt Dembiec then hit the game- Balestriere (2 hits each) led Killian, DiFilippo added an RBI single in the Gangsters Dave Rothenberg and Bob while Howie Bialos pitched superbly. gap, and Eric Varakian drew a walk, down two pop flies to leftfield. the Cal Ripken District 12 Champi- winning single in the bottom of the onship on June 29 with an 8-4 victory inning. Chianowyz had a pair of hits. Rich Polhamus got the trifecta – 1 over Cranford in the title game. In the fifth inning of the game St. Joseph 7, St. Aloysius 2 run, 1 hit, 1 RBI. Lou Balestriere was Drubulis and Johnson also contrib- against Westfield Blue, Kyle Wester St. Joe pitcher Frank Chupko se- slick defensively at second base. Only uted three base hits apiece, while hit a grand slam, cutting Westfield’s dated St. Al batters en route to claim- Steve Ferro had two hits for St. Jo- Fazzino and Christopher Colasanti lead to one run. Matt Syvertsen, ing his 300th career win. Helping him seph. had key singles in the sixth inning Lorenzetti and Joey Gale, who were Eddie Villaverde with three hits St. Anne 14, St. Aloysius 4 and third inning, respectively. Raider doubled, scored in the top of the sixth and Joe DeRosa and OJ Simpson Annie batters with a multi-hit game catchers Joey Linder and Dallas to give the Raiders an 8-6 lead. Pitcher with two hits each. Rob Stratton (3 were Gerry Riepe, Scott Smith, Nash Lorenzetti played solid defense, and Johnson closed the inning to secure hits) and Erik Hastrup (2 hits) led St. Warfield and Daryl Fornoff. Lewis both managed to score a run. the Raiders’ spot in the championship Al. Blau and Rob Stratton each had a pair Earlier in the tournament, the Raid- game. St. Rocco 8, St. Anne 3 of hits for St. Al. ers faced teams from Mountainside, The Raiders 8U Gold Team, man- Walt Patrylo (3 RBI, 2 hits, HR), St. John 20, St. Jude 13 South Orange and Westfield. In Game aged by Tom Drubulis and coached and Bob Barone, Steve Spoljaric and Leaders for St. John were Kevin 3 against Westfield White, Joey by Chris Wester, Jeff Dembiec and Captain Jack Ley with two hits each Spellman (4 hits, 7 RBI), Mike DiQuollo consistently crossed the Andy Lorenzetti, advanced to play in led the “Rock”. Gerry Riepe and Nash Cuccurullo (5 hits, 4 runs), Gus plate and played effective defense. In the State Tournament in Edison. Warfield each had two hits for St. Alvarez (4 hits, 4 RBI) and Corey Anne. Woodring (4 hits 4 RBI). Judies Larry St. George 12, St. Jude 6 Szenyi and Rich Pitonzo each had Union County Senior 50+ Bill McKinney, Ron Labin, Marty two hits. Marks and Harry Hopler each For more information on the league, DISTRICT CHAMPIONS…Westfield White 13U, led by Head Coach Joe Rinaldi, captured its fourth straight District 12 Championship Title by beating Watchung homered for the Georgies. Jude’s please visit www.stbartssoftball.com. Hills, 13-4. Westfield went undefeated in the tournament and currently has a 10- Softball League Standings: Mike White had three hits. Howard Bialos – webmaster. 0 overall record. Rinaldi is assisted by Coaches Linus Lin, Glenn Anderson and Vincent DiFilippo. 50+ DIVISION A (June 29): Road Gang’s 21-hit “asphalt”. Joe TEAM W L Massimino was perfect offensively, Renda Roads 10 2 while Dave Lavelle and Tom St. John Crumbles St. Killian Mountainside 8U Falls Roselle American Legion 9 4 Baldowski added three hits each. Tom CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Top Line Appliance 8 4 Murray went 3-for-3 for Sun Tavern. Liberty Lighting/Frenchy’s 9 5 lowed with a drive to right that he right fielder fired to third to nail To Westfield White 8U Awning Galore 7 6 Driftwood II 9, Driftwood I 4 Contact Lens & Vision 4 10 Driftwood II then took the lead alertly spun into an RBI double. D’Arecca for the third out. with Willie Shumate’s grand slam. “That’s called Corey Ball,” boasted Elias incited a three-run rumble The Mountainside’s 8U baseball all showed signs of improvement. 50+ DIVISION B: Corey Woodring, who was coaching with a triple to right in the seventh. team fell to he Westfield White team Offensively, Michael Labisi, Rory TEAM W L Winning pitcher O’Neil Thomas was Driftwood Bar & Grill I 10 3 supported by a fine defensive team first base at the time. Cuccurullo dribbled an infield single. in the second round The Cal Ripken McAloon and Connor Tracy (2 runs Driftwood Bar & Grill II 6 8 Deitch thwacked his two-run homer Alvarez drilled an RBI double. District 12 Tournament hosted at scored) all contributed solid base hits, Molly Maguire’s 5 10 effort headed by Mike Smith. For Driftwood I, Mike DiRienzo had a over the surprised centerfielder’s head Spellman lofted an RBI sac fly and the Warren Municipal complex on while Coady Brown (2 RBI) Connor D&K Associates 3 9 then Fleischman, hoping to add to the Deitch lined an RBI single to center. June 23. Tracy and Greg Patterson added to Sun Tavern 2 12 multi-hit game. Contact Lens & Vision 10, LLG/ offensive, growled with a big grunt With two outs, Fleischman ap- In only their third game of the Mountainside’s offensive production SUPER SENIORS DIVISION A: and drilled a line drive right into the proached the plate, grumbled with an season, Mountainside has shown sig- with their bases-on-balls and speed TEAM W L Frenchy’s 7 Creative Industries I 10 2 Trailing, 7-0, the Frenchmen battled glove of the Killian third baseman. even louder grunt and popped up to nificant signs of improvement and on the base path. Kilkenny House 8 4 “You can’t hit it any harder,” the catcher. has been looking to build on its first TLC 7 4 back to tie the game in the sixth inning, on the hitting by Willie Jack- Lesniewski commented. Unable to recover from the shock tournament experience SUPER SENIORS DIVISION B: Killian bunched together six hits to waves emitted from the grunt, Killian Highlights of the game for WF’s O’Dwyer Places TEAM W L son and Rick Regenthal. Contact plated three runs in the final frame. plate three runs in the bottom of the failed to score in the bottom of the Mountainside included outstanding The Office 9 4 fifth to narrow the score to 13-6. seventh. pitching and defensive play by Danny Second in Skateboard Nicolina Pizza 4 7 CLV was led by the bat and glove of Skateboarder, Brian O’Dwyer, Creative Industries Too 3 9 Anthony Miccio and a game-saving However, more runs were prevented St. John 541 030 3 16 D’Angelo in holding the Westfield Associated Auto Parts 1 12 when Bialos singled to right, but the team to one run in the first inning by 12-years-old, of Westfield placed snag by right fielder Bill Early. St. Killian 300 030 0 6 making impressive individual catches second out of 24 in the Van Warped LLG/Frenchy’s 5, Awnings 3 Renda 13, Roselle Am. Legion 8 and assisting in all three putouts. Tour Mini Ramp qualifier at Drop Awnings jumped out early, but the Jim Jimenez and Tom Straniero (3 Jimmy Ruban and Lucas Stecky also In skatepark Hillburn, NY on June Frenchmen plated five in the second hits each), Dave Lavelle (5 RBI) and turned in notable defensive efforts 25. O’Dwyer broke his foot in frame. Tony Durham (2-for-2), Harry Joe Massimino (great defense) led Other Mountainside pitchers who practice on Friday and still com- Semple, Jeff Maglietta and Tom the Roadmen. For the Legion, pitcher supported their teams efforts included peted the next day. He was the McDermott (2-for-2, who had 8 Harry Streep was supported offen- Roman Andre, Pete Skinner and Joey youngest contestant of the 24 com- putouts in leftfield), guided the win- sively by Gene Antonucci, Pat Cioffi. While the Mountainside play- petitors. He moves on to ners. Awnings turned four double Mooney and Bill Buteau. ers had some difficulty in holding Monmouth racetrack on July 25 plays and a 5-4-3 triple play. Molly Maguire’s 1, Driftwood I 0 down a strong Westfield team, they pending Doctor OK. Molly Maguire’s 16, D&K 8 Winning pitcher Bill Hinkle and Contributing to Molly’s big offen- Linda’s Tommy Siano dominated. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE sive explosion were Pat Ahern (4 hits, Bob Ghiretti’s one-out single in the Office of Union County on October 31, 4 runs), Joe Menza (4 hits, 2 doubles, second inning drove in James Sydlo SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4 RBI), winning pitcher Bill Hinkle CHANCERY DIVISION 2008, in Book 12587 of Mortgages, page with the only run. Linda’s turned three UNION COUNTY 150. (4 hits) and Keenan Phelan, Mark double plays and threw out a runner DOCKET NO. F-001919-11 (2) #08-00039 dated October 24, 2008 McGlynn and Pete Katula each chip- at the plate. Drifter Jack Helfrich had FILE NO. 51333-127 made by Terri Malanda, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Union, County of Union, ping in with three hits. two hits. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS and State of New Jersey, to US Bank Top Line 16, Contact Lens 6 Top Line 10, Awnings 2 STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Custodian for Phoenix and covers real The Top Liners, collecting 26 hits, Top Line scored seven runs in the VIVIAN CHRISTIAN, WIDOW, estate located at 24 Cross Street in the were led by pitcher George Brokaw seventh. Bob D’Meo and winning HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND Township of Union, County of Union and State of New Jersey, known as Lot 25, (4-for-5), Greg Harnett (5-for-5), and pitcher Don Pencinger each had three PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Bob D’Meo and Joe Viso (3 hits each). SOCCER CHAMPS…The Westfield Soccer Association’s 10U Cyclones won the TIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY Block 4809 as shown on the Tax Assess- hits. Awnings’ Tom Pasko, Gary Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association 2010-2011 championship by defeating OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of the Renda Roads 18, Sun Tavern 3 Cuttler, Bobby Rahnenfuhrer and Tom Scotch Plains, 2-1, in the title game. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Mark RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Township of Union on October 31, 2008, Jim Jimenez (5 hits, 5 RBI) led the Colandro each had two hits. in Book 12587 of Mortgages, page 152. Walter, Chris Beaulieu, Lee Beauchamp, David Sprung, Georgie Angelides and EST; JERSEY MORTGAGE Michael Birle; back row, Assistant Coach Mike Beaulieu, Ethan Manning, Josh COMPANY; YOU, VIVIAN CHRISTIAN, WIDOW, are PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE made a defendant in the above entitled Mendelson, Daniel Sokolin, Tate Kronick, Alex Fonseca and Head Coach Drew YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and action because you are the record owner SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Kronick. Missing are Brett Denner, Andrew Eliades, Shane Shell, Sean Taylor MARSHALL, Collector of Taxes of required to serve upon the Law Offices of of the property being foreclosed. CHANCERY DIVISION PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to and Graham Studwell. Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- UNION COUNTY SEALE, ALETHEIA and subsequently Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF VIVIAN DOCKET NO. F-58941-10 assigned to plaintiff, SEALE, ALETHEIA. poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose CHRISTIAN, WIDOW, AND THEIR OR FILE NO. 12561-10 This covers real estate located in address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Mountainside 8U Gets Win NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, AND of New Jersey, known as LOT 1 AND to the Amended Complaint filed in a civil EACH of you are made defendants in the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ADDITIONAL LOT(S): 1078 SQUARE action in which US Bank Custodian for above entitled action because Vivian Chris- ROLAND DAVID; DAPHNE FEET BLOCK 215 as shown on the Tax In Ripken District Tourney Phoenix is plaintiff and Vivian Christian, tian, widow, died on February 24, 2010, a JONES N/K/A DAPHNE Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate Widow, her heirs, devisees and personal resident of Union County, New Jersey. SMITH; LINDA JONES; of PLAINFIELD and concerns premises representatives, and their or any of their According to the records in the Union The Mountainside 8U baseball YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND commonly known as 1300-04 MYRTLE Mountainside edged out the previ- successors in right, title and interest, et al. County Surrogate’s Office she was sur- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO AVE, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. team continued to show marked im- ously undefeated South Orange by are defendants, pending in the Superior vived by her daughter, Renee Christian, & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, YOU, ROLAND DAVID, are made party provement by continuing to hold off Court of New Jersey, within 35 days after as her sole heir-at-law and next-of-kin. one run. In the final inning, South whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, defendant to the above foreclosure action July 7, 2011, exclusive of such date. If you Inasmuch as Vivian Christian, widow, died more experienced teams, making each Orange had the bases loaded with DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- because on May 10, 2001, Clarence Jones, fail to do so, judgment by default may be intestate, plaintiff joined her, heir heirs, game an exciting experience for play- swer to the Second Amended Complaint executed a mortgage to Roland David in two outs, and with a full count on the rendered against you for the relief de- devisees and personal representatives, filed in a Civil Action, in which SEALE, the amount of $9,400.50, which mortgage ers, parents and fans. last batter, pitcher Joey Cioffi, with manded in the Amended Complaint. You and their or any of their successors in right, ALETHEIA is the plaintiff and CLARENCE was recorded on May 26, 2004 in the In a very competitive game, shall file your answer and proof of service title and interest as party defendants. Roman Andre behind the plate, re- JONES, ET ALS; are defendants, pending UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior YOU, JERSEY MORTGAGE COM- corded the strikeout. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- in Mortgage Book 10683 at page 615. Court, Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box PANY, are made a defendant in the above cery Division, UNION County and bearing Said mortgage is subordinate to the Trimble Competes Mountainside’s Pete Skinner 971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in ac- entitled action because on May 5, 1960, Docket No. F-58941-10 within thirty-five Plaintiff’s lien. starred in all areas, including pitch- cordance with the rules of Civil Practice Sarah K. Baker, a predecessor in title, (35) days after July 7, 2011 exclusive of YOU, DAPHNE JONES N/K/A DAPHNE In Temple Challenge and Procedure. You are further advised executed a mortgage to American ing, defense and offense. Skinner held such date. If you fail to answer or appear SMITH, are made party defendant to the that if you cannot afford an attorney, you Housecraft Corp., which mortgage was HENLEY-ON-THAMES, En- the South Orange team to one run in in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment above foreclosure action because on Sep- may call the Legal Services office in the recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union by Default may be rendered against you tember 14, 1992, a judgment was entered gland—The Hobart College varsity his two innings. He was assisted by county where you live or the Legal Ser- County on May 26, 1960, in book 2380 of for relief demanded in the Second in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union eight, which included Jack Trimble other strong performances from team- vices of New Jersey Statewide Hotline mortgages, page 265. Amount $1,787.40. Amended Complaint. You shall file your County, by Daphne Jones n/k/a Daphne at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529). If By assignment dated May 5, 1960, said of Westfield, won its opening race in mates Dan DeAngelo and Cioffi. Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate Smith against Clarence Jones disclosing you do not have an attorney and are not mortgage was assigned to Jersey Mort- the five-day Temple Challenge Cup Mountainside offensive highlights with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New a debt in the amount of $13,000.00. Said eligible for free legal assistance, you may gage Company, which assignment was Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- that features 32 crews in the world were provided by DeAngelo, who obtain a referral to an attorney by calling recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in ac- 105716-1992. Said judgment is subordi- famous Henley Royal Regatta on June rapped three hits and scored three one of the Lawyer Referral Services. The County on May 26, 1960, in book 526 of cordance with the Rules of Civil Practice nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. names and telephone numbers of such assignments, page 487. 29. The Statesmen topped times. Cioffi had three hits. Connor and Procedure. YOU, LINDA JONES, are made party agencies are as follows: Lawyer Referral The nature of which and the reason that Southampton University by a boat Tracy thumped a three-run double, You are further advised that if you are defendant to the above foreclosure action Service: (908) 353-4715. Legal Service: you and each of you are joined as defen- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- because on September 1, 1992, a child length. and Rory McAloon and Lucas Stecky (908) 354-4340. dants is set forth with particularity in the municate with the Lawyer Referral Service support judgment was entered in the Su- The 2,112-meter Henley (1 mile, had solid bases hits and also scored THE ACTION has been instituted for the Amended Complaint, a copy of which will of the County of Venue and that if you perior court of New Jersey, Hudson County, purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- be furnished you on request addressed to 550 yards) pits crew against crew in runs. cannot afford an attorney, you may com- by Hudson Co Bd Social Servs and Linda cate: the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above win-or-go-home bracket. The course Mountainside continued to show municate with the Legal Services Office of Jones against Clarence Jones. Said judg- (1) #08-00038 dated October 24, 2008 mentioned address. the County of Venue. The telephone num- ment was entered as Judgment No. J- featured two time checks, the Barrier strong defensive performances with made by Terri Malanda, Collector of Taxes DATED: July 7, 2011 ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- 163057-1991, CS10598128A. Said judg- (one third of the way) and Fawley Skinner making two individual of the Township of Union, County of Union, JENNIFER M. PEREZ, Acting Clerk yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. and State of New Jersey, to US Bank Superior Court of New Jersey (just shy of halfway). Hobart led the catches of high fly balls. Greg Services Office 908-354-4340. DATED: June 29, 2011 Custodian for Phoenix and covers real GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, Stags at both checks, reaching the Patterson, Jim Ruban and Andre THE ACTION has been instituted for the Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk estate located at 52 Maple Avenue, MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL purpose of foreclosing the following tax of the Superior Court of New Jersey Barrier in 1:55, Fawley in 3:14 and added defensive support. Andre was Vauxhall in the Township of Union, County A Professional Corporation sale certificate: PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. the finish in 6:46. also robbed by an outstanding defen- of Union and State of New Jersey, known Attorneys At Law 1. A certain tax certificate no. 06-067, Denville Law Center as Lot 15, Block 4809, as shown on the 660 New Road, Suite 1-A Hobart faced the University of sive play by the South Orange short- sold on 04/26/2006, dated 05/03/2006, 290 Route 46 West Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- Northfield, New Jersey 08225 London, considered by many to be stop to catch a hard line drive that and was recorded on 09/29/2006 in Book Denville, New Jersey 07834 cate of the Township of Union. Said tax (609) 646-0222 12791 at Page 487, made by DAVID P. 1 T - 7/7/11, The Leader Fee: $86.19 the strongest British entry, in the sec- would have definitely resulted in ex- sale certificate was recorded in the Clerk’s 1 T - 7/7/11, The Leader Fee: $113.22 ond round on June 30. tra bases. goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 7, 2011 Page E-1 CRANFORD COUGAR YOUTH SPORTS PAGES

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SUCCESSFULLY STEALING THIRD BASE…Westfield 11s’ Miles Brancatella, No. 4, successfully swipes third base as David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Summit’s Adam Klein attempts to make a tag. Westfield scored once in the bottom of the sixth to win, 14-13, at Gumbert A COMING HOME CELEBRATION…Cougar Ryan Bakie, right, is greeted by a host of teammates after blasting a solo 1 Field in Westfield on July 1. home run against Millburn in the Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament in Westfield on July 5. See complete story in the July 14 written issue of The Westfield Leader. REYES RIPS WINNING RBI, CETLIN DRILLS 3 SINGLES SUMMIT’S LIM 3-FOR-3; SPF’s KELLY & VALLI 1B, BB Westfield 11s Score 1 in 6th Summit Blanks Raiders, 5-0, To Scorch Hilltoppers, 14-13

In Ripken District Tourney By DAVID B. CORBIN bring Miles Brancatella home with three singles, three RBI and a run Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the winning run to secure a 14-13 scored. Sam Goldstein, who had two Anything can happen in 11-year- victory. hits, scored in all three of his plate By DAVID B. CORBIN Both teams, however, displayed them three things the first practice. old baseball, and the fireworks began Reyes, who finished 2-for-4 with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times focus, strong pitching and quality Listen, hustle and be good teammates! appearances and added an RBI. Will early in a showdown between Sum- three RBI and a run scored, and Matt Gibson thumped an RBI double and WESTFIELD – Aggressiveness with play. Among some of the teams that And that’s what they’ve been doing. mit and Westfield in New Providence success on the base paths combined Cetlin, who went 3-for-3 with three an RBI single. Dylan Ingerman (2 the Hilltoppers defeated in the tour- I don’t think they really needed me Green League play at Gumbert 1 Field runs scored and three RBI, helped to with timely hitting earned the second- nament were Millburn White and for that either. They have been well runs scored, RBI) and Adam Klein in Westfield on July 1. In addition to lead the Westfield offensive. each had two hits. Addison Drone (2 seeded Summit Hilltoppers a 5-0 vic- South Orange/Maplewood, with their coached before I started working with the fireworks, what did show up was tory over the third-seeded Scotch Plains- Brancatella (2 runs scored) and Jack runs scored, RBI), Tyler Chicules only loss being a 3-2 thriller to top- them. I have four great assistants. the spirit of the players on both teams. Johnson (run scored) each went 2- Fanwood Raiders in the quarterfinal seeded Cranford. The Raiders beat The parents are outstanding. They (RBI, run scored) and Sterling Westfield provided a 21-hit bom- for-3 with two RBI. Robby Faktor, Hiltebrand (run scored) each had a round of the 12U Cal Ripken District Mountainside and Millburn and lost want their kids to do well, but they let bardment, while the Hilltoppers added 12 Tournament at Gumbert 3 Field in Jake Obsgarten and Matt Feinberg hit. Thomas Walker walked twice and to Westfield Blue and Warren. their kids play,” Raider Head Coach five walks and a hit batter to their 14- had two hits and two runs scored Westfield on July 2. “It has been a great summer. I told Joe Higgins said. scored twice, Ian Filiault scored once, hit attack. But the spirited showdown, apiece. Chris O’Connor and Hunter and Joe Shepard connected sharply “This time around, we were a little which had two huge momentum Hagen each went 2-for-3 with an RBI more focused on our base running. in two of his three plate appearances. shifts, ended when Westfield’s Nate and a run scored. Kevin Fuller (2 Summit scored a run in the top of Cranford Youth Sports We missed a few times the last time Reyes ripped a single to leftfield to RBI) and Lee Papadopoulos each had [Cranford]. This time, we finally got the first, but Westfield took a 2-1 lead a hit, while Jason Glickstein added a in the bottom of the inning on RBI the signals down and we were able to key RBI. Want your Cranford Youth be aggressive,” Summit Head Coach Probitas Verus Honos from Brancatella and O’Connor. The Brad Klein led the Hilltoppers with CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Vince Donatacci said. “We ran at the baseball team covered? right time.” e-mail David B. Corbin The Hilltoppers totaled nine hits, and seven of those hits blended very [email protected] well with their hit-and-run and base- stealing efforts in the first three in- Cranford High School Sports Archives nings when they scored all five of From September 2009 are available. their runs. The Raiders were aggres- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NAILED AT THIRD BASE…Summit Hilltopper Christian Fusco gets nailed at third after being tagged by Scotch Plains- Fanwood Raider third baseman George Mueller at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield on July 2. HAUGE GETS 2 HITS, DAALEMAN SLAPS RBI SINGLE Warren 12s Defeat WF Black In N. P. Green League, 17-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN In the meantime, the Warriors’ tal- hits and three walks. Alex Yang Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ented No. 1 catcher Eric Plesko kept pitched the fourth inning and fanned Offense worked very well for the Westfield Black in check, yielding only three Blue Devils, while walking one Warren Warriors, who banged out 20 a pair of stolen bases to John Laide, and yielding one hit. Arjun Mahal hits, in a 17-4, five-inning victory before switching to centerfield in the closed out in the fifth and recorded over the Westfield Black 12s in a fourth inning. Westfield Black added one strikeout, while allowing two New Providence Green League game two more stolen basses, one from Mike singles and a walk. at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on Hauge, who went 2-for-3 with a run At the plate, Cortes had a pair of June 29. scored, and Eric Storms, who drew RBI doubles, an RBI single and an Adding to the little Warriors’ of- walks in both of his plate appearances. RBI groundout to finish with four fensive longevity was their very ag- “Our starting catcher always does a RBI. Plesko went 3-for-3 with an gressive behavior on the base paths, great job for us. He’s got a great arm. RBI and three runs scored. Yang also along with several successful hit-and- It makes a big difference. When you went 3-for-3 with a double and four run plays. The Warriors totaled eight have a catcher, who can throw, nobody runs scored. Mahal had an RBI stolen bases and caused numerous wants to steal,” Coach Cortes said. double, and RBI single and scored overthrows, which allowed for more Westfield starting pitcher Miles twice. Matt Lampert went 3-for-3 advancement on the base paths. Marotta struck out four and walked with a run scored and an RBI. Ross “That’s the way I like to play ball. two in his four innings on the mound. Sheitelman and Julian Bisci each had I like to have them run. The more we Hauge relieved in the fifth inning. two hits, a run scored and an RBI. run, the better chance that the other Warren starting pitcher Nick Cortes Mike Snyder tripled, singled, scored team will make a mistake,” Warren tossed three innings and recorded twice and had two RBI. Logan Smith Head Coach Jorge Cortes explained. five strikeouts, while allowing three CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 goleader.com online exclusive Page E-2 Thursday, July 7, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield 11s Scorch Hilltoppers in Sixth, 14-13

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hilltoppers, however, exploded with 13-13, on RBI from Cetlin, Fuller said. “We probably won three or four an eight-run merry-go-round in the and Glickstein. of our games where we came from second to seize a 9-2 lead. Cetlin Summit had runners on second and behind.” poked an RBI single in the bottom of third base with one out in the sixth, “It’s a great game, especially for the inning then Summit added a run but Reyes, who was on the mound, 11-year-old kids. Some people say, in the third on Brad Klein’s infield struck out the next batter then got the ‘walk that last batter.’ I say no! Let grounder to make the score, 10-3. next to ground out to the shortstop. 11-year-old kids play the game. The But Westfield grabbed the momen- Westfield came to bat in the bottom game was won or lost not on that one tum in the third with a seven-run of the sixth, and leadoff hitter pitch, but many plays before that outburst to tie the score, 10-10. Reyes Feinberg drilled a shot to center that could have been made to make a and Johnson each contributed a two- looked like a sure hit, but centerfielder difference in the game,” Coach run single in the inning. Drone made a spectacular, diving Gibson said. “We had a big lead in the second catch for the first out. Brancatella “The guys were hitting, and the inning, and it’s 11-year-old baseball. slashed a single to right field and other team made some great plays It cometh and it goes. You never know! Faktor followed with a chopping out there. In the sixth inning, our They [Westfield] fought well too. It single past short. Reyes stepped to leadoff guy drove a shot into was a never say die attitude by both the plate and drilled his game-win- centerfield, and we think we were all teams. I liked the way the kids played, ning RBI single to leftfield. set, and the kid makes a great catch the enthusiasm. It is summer base- “It’s 11-year-old baseball. Any- out there. These guys don’t give up. ball, and they should be having fun,” thing can happen. We have had in- That is what’s nice about coaching Summit Coach Hank Gibson said. nings where we had some problems these guys. They are a fun bunch of After a silent fourth inning, the in the field, but we always managed guys. They have a good time, and Hilltoppers plated three runs in the to, somehow, come back, make an that’s what it’s all about,” Coach fifth when Gibson hammered an RBI exciting game, and tonight was an- Faktor said. double and Brad Klein slapped a two- other one of those comeback games,” Summit 181 030 13 run single, but Westfield tied the score, Westfield Head Coach Scott Faktor Westfield 217 031 14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING TO SECOND IN THE NICK OF TIME…Summit Hilltopper Pat Tully, No. 16, steals second before Raider second baseman Jake Canavan can make the tag in the third inning at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield on July 2.

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sive also but could only muster three who pitched the fifth and sixth in- two-run single to right, making the hits, and when they did make their nings, recorded five strikeouts. score, 3-0. moves, they became victims of un- “We were a little inconsistent, but In the third, Raider John Vinci drew fortunate hit-and-run results or out- we are trying to pick that up. We were a leadoff walk and stole second base, standing plays by the Summit in- fortunate to have a good pitching but Douglas fanned the next batter fielders. staff today,” Coach Donatacci said. and got the following two Raiders to “We just didn’t get as many guys The Raiders threatened in the top ground out. Summit upped its lead to on base to be able to do it. We just of the first inning. With one man out, 5-0 in the bottom of the inning. Tully couldn’t string anything together. And Kyle Kelly and Matt Fox each singled, walked and stole second, Jack a couple of times we were running, but Lim struck out the next batter Washburn singled and Fusco drilled we made contact, but they [Summit] then Raider Warren launched a shot a two-run single to center. did a really good job on the bases. We to center that Hilltopper Matt Raider relief pitcher Matt Newman have an excellent catcher, Peter War- Murdock hauled in. silenced the Hilltoppers in the fourth ren. Our pitcher, Henry Lewand, does Lim (3-for-3, 2 RBI) led off in the and fifth innings, although he did a nice job of holding runners, but you bottom of the first and ripped a single yield singles to Lim and Matt can tell they [Summit] work on it a to right. He stole second and third Murdock in the fourth. In the mean- lot,” Coach Higgins said. base then scored on Douglas’ chop- time, the Raiders mounted their big- “They were unfortunate. They ping single over second. gest threat in the fifth when Vinci made contact, but it was right at us. More misfortune struck the Raid- walked, Jake Canavan absorbed a We lucked out a little bit there, and ers in the second inning. Sean Valli fastball on the arm and Kelly walked David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times we were able to make some plays,” (1-for-2) worked a leadoff walk then to load the bases with one man out, MAKING THE TAG FOR THE PUTOUT…Westfield third baseman Jake Obsgarten, No. 34, puts the tag on Summit Coach Donatacci said. dashed towards second on a hit-and- but Donatacci fanned the next two Hilltopper Will Gibson, No. 2, as he attempts to swipe third in the fifth inning at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield during a New Summit pitchers Ben Lim, Grant run play. Unfortunately, Lewand’s batters to escape the inning. Providence Green League game on July 1. Douglas and Trevor Donatacci com- low popup landed in the glove of The Raiders tried one more time in bined to record 10 strikeouts, but Lim, who tossed to first baseman Pat the sixth. Valli dribbled an infield they did allow six walks and hit a Tully for the double play. single and Newman walked to offer a batter. Fortunately, they managed to After Sean Crotty grounded out to scoring threat with only one out, but Warren 12s Defeat Westfield Black, 17-4 spread out the free passes, except for third, Hilltoppers Christian Fusco (2- Donatacci rose to the occasion once CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a hiccup in the fifth inning. Donatacci, for-2, 2 RBI) and David Medina again and struck out the final two tapped back-to-back infield singles. Raiders. scored twice. and Fuccillo alertly scored when Root “It’s a lot different. You have to be Probitas Verus Honos Donatacci reached first base on a Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 000 0 “We struggled in the spring, but we was caught in a rundown between way more of a leader out there. Get- fielder’s choice then Lim lashed a Summit 122 00x 5 came around. We gelled pretty well. first and second base. ting the players to do the simple things The guys are hitting the ball consis- In the second inning, Plesko singled is pretty rough right now. Get the tently,” Coach Cortes explained. “I and scored then Yang walked and fundamentals down, really drill them have been coaching most of these scored on Cortes’ double off the on cutoffs, getting down on ground- kids for four years. Some of them are centerfield screen. Six more Warriors ers, what to do on like a 3-1 count and new to me this year, so that is why it scuffed the plate in the third to seize getting them ready for the next level. Your Neighbors Are Sleeping Soundly. took a little bit to gel. What positions a 12-2 lead. Being coach is a very different per- to play! Where in the lineup they After Warrior Chris Draikiwicz lined spective,” he said. belong! Whether or not I can run out sharply to pitcher Marotta, who Brett Johnson, also a 2010 WHS them! We are rolling. We are 6-0, and quickly threw to first for an inning- graduate and outfielder on the varsity we hope to go all the way.” ending double play, Westfield Black baseball team, was Fusaro’s Assis- Westfield totaled six hits. Connor scored a run in the bottom of the fourth tant Coach. Root went 1-for-1, was hit-by-a-pitch, when Hauge drilled a leadoff single, “Brett was a really good drew a walk and scored once. Mark swiped a pair of bases and scored on a centerfielder for our team, and he’s Daaleman ripped an RBI single. Tom passed ball. The Warriors whipped up doing a good job coaching these kids Fuccillo (run scored) and Justin Elbert five more runs on six hits, which in- and keeping them motivated. Since each added a single. Ryan Childs cluded three infield singles, in the fifth we have played different positions in scored a run, and Matt Schiff drew a inning to extend their lead to 17-3. high school, Brett usually works with walk in his two plate appearances. Westfield’s final run came when Root the kids in the outfield, and I usually Warren plated four runs on five hits walked and later scored on Daaleman’s do the infield,” said Coach Fusaro, in the top of the first inning, high- RBI single. who added, “I usually work with the lighted by Cortes’ and Mahal’s RBI Westfield Black Head Coach Max pitchers, because I was a catcher when doubles. Westfield answered with two Fusaro, who played second base last I was little. We are just trying to get runs in the bottom of the inning. year for the Westfield High School them to play their best and learn the Childs reached base on an error, and (WHS) varsity baseball team found basics of the game.” NIRVANA LATEX 2-SIDED INNER SPRING Fuccillo singled to centerfield. 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******** The Fourth of July is celebrated all day long in Cranford. – Photos by Paul Lachenauer and Betsey Burgdorf ******** Cranford Bd. Turns Down Cranford/Garwood News Library Posts July Offerings Sunoco Convenience Store For Adults and Youngsters Vandalism Rises at GW’s GARWOOD – Young readers at may bring a snack, but all drinks must By THOMAS FORTUNATO “A growing number of individuals the Garwood Public Library have be in closeable containers. For the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times we read in the police blotter of our begun to participate in this year’s schedule, check the library’s website. CRANFORD — The Zoning Board local newspaper are stopped in that Vacant Washington School Summer Reading Club, featuring the On July 12, at 6:30 p.m., crafter of Adjustment on Monday turned area for possessing drug parapherna- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK and keep an eye on everything.” theme “One World, Many Stories.” Diana Moore will demonstrate how down by a 6-1 vote an application by lia,” stated board member William Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In other Washington School busi- Children are encouraged to read a to make a beaded ankle bracelet. Parkway Sunoco, located at 401 North Montani. GARWOOD – A Garwood Board ness, Superintendent of Schools variety of books with multicultural Registration is required for this event, Avenue, East, to its renovations to Board Chairman Robert of Education member reported that Teresa Quigley also spoke about themes, and their “passports” will which is limited to 10 adults. All their facility, including incorporat- Hellenbrecht was not just the only vandalism is on the rise at the now- the school and said the board wants reflect the amount of time they have materials will be supplied. ing a new convenience store that member who voted in favor of the vacant Washington School. to “retain ownership of the build- spent reading. Snakes ’n Scales will present a pro- would be open between the hours of application, but remained staunchly Last year, the borough decided to ing.” The summer reading program began gram for children on July 19 at 2 p.m. 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. in favor of the application from the take Washington School “off-line” “Everyone would love for it to be on June 27 will run through Monday, entitled “The Good, the Icky, and the Sunoco was applying for a list of beginning, even going so far as to and consolidate its efforts into its a pre-school center,” she said. “It August 8. Closing activities for partici- Slimy,” featuring live “creepy crawlies” use variances required to convert attempt to filibuster the opposition lone school, the K-8 Lincoln just has to be a self-sustaining cen- pants and an ice cream party will take and bugs. Registration is required. A the facility’s repair garages into a with an approximately 40-minute- School. ter.” place on Thursday, August 11. parent or adult caregiver must accom- convenience store. Currently, long continuous speech during the Building and Grounds Commit- Washington School, on East Additionally, the library encourages pany children under age 8. Sunoco illegally operates a small closing comments section of the meet- tee Chairman Russell Graham de- Street, closed after deep state-aid- all adults who check out books during On Wednesday, July 27, at 3 p.m., convenience store on the premises, ing. tailed the damage to the building. funding cuts last year; it had housed the summer to enter their names into a magician Mark Zacharia will entertain as both gas stations and convenience Halfway through Mr. “Damage seems to be accelerat- four classes of about 80 students in weekly random drawing for prizes, children and their parents/caregivers. stores are prohibited uses in that Hellenbrecht’s closing comments, ing, like the kids know the building pre-school and kindergarten. with a grand prize chosen from all Registration is also required for this zone and require “D” variances to former mayor Mark Smith started is not being used, so they’re Mrs. Quigley spoke privately with entries to be offered at the end of the event, and a parent or adult caregiver operate. The gas station has existed clapping very loudly from his seat in emboldened to be a little more ad- The Westfield Leader and The Scotch summer on Friday, September 2. must accompany children under age 8. and operated in that location since the audience, attempting to cut Mr. venturesome,” he said. “They’ve Plains-Fanwood Times after the The library currently is displaying a Preference will be given to 1970. Hellenbrecht off. gone as far as kicking in meeting and recapped the history selection from its extensive collection Garwood residents first for both the Sunoco’s application originally “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought you were windows...and they’re jumping on of Washington’s closing. of various cookbooks, highlighting Snakes ’n Scales program and the stated that it wished to operate a 24- done,” said Mr. Smith. “[You] the cages over the exhaust fans.” “We had one week to find grilling and outdoor activities, as well magic program. hour store, which it later changed to should’ve been done a long time ago.” One of the trespassers, he said, $400,000,” she said. “To try to save as its collection of travel guidebooks. The Garwood Public Library is lo- have the store operate between the “Be quiet, or I’m going to go next actually made it into the vacant programs, we moved everyone from Craft Days will be held Tuesdays cated at the corner of Third Avenue hours of 5 a.m. and midnight, then door and get the police!” Board At- building through a window. Since Washington School, here (Lincoln). at 3 p.m. during July. Included will be and Walnut Street, behind the Lincoln finally to between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. torney David Weeks interjected. then, a Garwood staff member had Washington was taken off-line. It a Fan Craft on July 12 and a School complex. Registration for these in a last-minute effort to sway the “[Mr. Hellenbrecht has] spoken for to screw all the windows closed. was not closed.” Decoupage Craft on July 26. There programs may be done by calling (908) board into accepting the application. 15 minutes and hasn’t mentioned a “We’re seeing some pretty cre- She said the primary objective will be no craft activity on July 19. 789-1670, in person, or at the library’s Sunoco’s application faced oppo- municipal land-use law once,” Mr. ative vandalism,” Mr. Graham said. had been to seek a party who would Movies for children will be offered interactive calendar found on its sition from not only most of the board Smith explained. The water also had to be shut off rent the facility and continue to on Thursdays at 2 p.m. Youngsters website, youseemore.com/garwood. members but also township residents. “You should not be speaking, and after one of the faucets was left on. operate a school from within it. One point that was repeatedly made you know better,” Mr. Weeks stated A staff member, he said, could have “Now,” she said, “as [an ad-hoc] was that the addition of a late-night as he got up to leave the room. inadvertently done this. committee, we’re saying, ‘Maybe Education News operating convenience store would Mr. Weeks returned a few minutes He suggested putting up no-tres- that’s not feasible,’ and we’re going lead to an increase of criminal activ- later by himself, and sat down in his passing signs and said the borough out to look at our other options. For ity in the area. regular seat. “needs the community to step up example, should we go to the town council because the municipal gov- CHS Graduation Hits ernment has outgrown its building?” Regardless, she said, “The Garwood Board of Education wants All the Right Notes to retain ownership of this school. By PETER GRIESMER Backstreet Boys. For his part, Vale- That’s definite. We’re not selling it. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times We would just rent it.” dictorian Bryan Santos offered his Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Names In her Superintendent’s Report, CRANFORD — Cranford High fellow students some advice about William J.“Bill” Hanley,Westfield Regional Office Manager Mrs. Quigley said New Jersey’s School (CHS) said goodbye to 266 of the future and managed to make ref- its 272 graduating seniors on June 22 erence to both Albert Camus and Dav Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty with 10 offices and 400 agents serving Northern and Central New Jersey has named anti-bullying legislation would at Memorial Field. Pilkey’s book series “Captain Under- William J. “Bill” Hanley as manager of their Westfield Regional Marketing Center office in Westfield. Mr. Hanley, Past President of the New force new standards to be in place Following the event’s conclusion, pants” along the way. Jersey Association of Realtors in 2007 and the current President of the Middlesex County Association of Realtors, is one of the most respected as of September 1. She said parents CHS Principal Rui Dionisio said, Between the two speeches, names in all of New Jersey real estate. “We are absolutely thrilled to have someone of Bill’s experience; expertise, reputation and quality must be “re-educated” as to what join Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. As we expand our presence, Bill certainly will attract some of the top agents in the bullying is. “This was one of our finest perfor- Cranford High School Concert Choir marketplace and help our Westfield location become one of our premier offices” said Chief Operating Office and Co-Owner, Charles Oppler. She also said teachers, come Sep- mances and a testament to our won- Director Anthony Rafaniello con- tember, must operate under new derful students and staff.” ducted his group in singing Joseph Most recently, Bill has managed the Metuchen office of Weichert, Realtors and is 28 year veteran of the real estate business having started Having just completed his first Martin’s “The Quest Unending” (with his career in 1983 as a sales associate. Mr. Hanley has been managing since 1987. core-curriculum standards. Staff- ing, she said, is already at “bare- school year as a high school princi- text taken from Alfred Lord Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty (PPSIR) has recently expanded their operations to open in Union County and Essex County with offices in Westfield and bones” levels. pal, Mr. Dionisio noted that he Tennyson’s poem, “Ulysses”) and Montclair. In 2010, PPSIR was named by Real Trends as the top company in New Jersey with an average sale price of $719,000. watched the past four or five Cranford Peter Lutkin’s “The Lord Bless You For all of your real estate needs and to reach our Westfield location, please call 908-654-6666 New Jersey State Senator Michael Doherty (R-Hunterdon) has con- High School graduation ceremonies and Keep You.” tacted the district to enlist its sup- in preparation for this year’s event. In The four class officers — Colleen, SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP an address that followed that of Class Vice-President Joseph Papandrea, OPEN HOUSE SUN 7/10 • 1-4PM port in an effort to “restore equity into the distribution of state aid” to President Colleen Jones, Mr. Dionisio Secretary Sarah Quinn, and Treasurer New Jersey schools. alluded to his own high school gradu- Eric Walano — were brought onstage In the letter, sent to Ms. Quigley, ation and words regarding the occa- for the tassel ceremony, thus con- it says the Garwood school district sion that his grandfather offered him. cluding the four straight years the is “one of the many that are unfairly Gayle Carrick, Cranford superin- four officers spent serving their high treated by the state.” Mr. Doherty tendent of schools, presented the school class. Mr. Papandrea invited claims that the borough gets back 7 graduating class to the Board of Edu- his classmates in moving their tassels cents for each dollar it sends to cation with her own speech in which from the left side of their mortar- Trenton. she spoke about the necessity of align- boards to the right. Sarah and Eric led 2242 OLD FARM ROAD $465,000 EXPANDED CAPE $629,000 Garwood currently receives ing one’s actions with one’s inner the Pledge of Allegiance earlier in the Large Bi-Level on quiet street features 4BRs, 2.5 baths, Lg LR w/gas 5BR, 2.5 bth Cape on acre lot features huge Kitchen with granite coun- $229,710 in state aid. Given stu- sense of self, and the value of deter- ceremony. fpl, Eat In Kitchen leads to deck, Formal Dining Room, Family Room tertops & breakfast bar, Lg Fam Rm w/sliders to patio, FDR, part fin dent-enrollment projections, adop- mining for oneself what strategies Families and friends alike greeted w/doors to patio 2 car oversized attached garage. bsmt w/Rec Rm & Exercise Rm, 2 car attach gar w/loft. work best during life’s more trying students with hugs, kisses, high fives, Dir: Westfield Rd to Old Farm Road tion of Mr. Doherty’s plan would “result in an increase in state school chapters. congratulations, and photos follow- WESTFIELD WESTFIELD aid for [Garwood] of $3,777,905 Board of Education President Mary ing the recession. Amidst all the com- annually.” Venditti also honored the ceremony motion, several students expressed The Senator would like to visit with an address before conferring feeling a mixture of enthusiasm and the borough and have a town-hall diplomas alongside fellow Vice- anticipation as they waited for the meeting to discuss the topic. The President Cathy Morgese. After the event to impact them fully. “I’m re- BOE stated its intention of contact- ceremony, Ms. Morgese was quick to ally excited,” said newly graduated ing his office to learn more. make note of the speeches offered by Mark Roberts. “It still hasn’t hit me The BOE entered executive ses- the salutatorian and valedictorian, yet.” sion following the meeting to con- saying, “They were both entertain- Kimberly concurred with Mr. tinue discussions on a contract with ing, fun, and serious.” Dionisio in his belief that the event TURN OF THE CENTURY $879,900 CHARMING COLONIAL $879,000 the 35-member Garwood Educa- Salutatorian Kimberly La Fronz’s was a success. “I don’t think it could speech revisited the subject of her have run much better with 300 high Victorian Colonial lovingly maintained features LR w/fpl, FDR, lg eat-in Spacious rooms and boasts 4BRs, 2.5baths, update Kitchen w/sub tion Association (GEA), the teach- college application essay — the school students,” she said. updated kitchen, Fam Rm opens to deck, beautifully landscaped yard, zero fridge, Living Rm, Formal Dining Rm, den/office, 2 fireplaces and ers’ union. Negotiations Chairman 1car det gar. Walking distance to NYC trans, shops. much more. John Sullivan said the GEA can- WESTFIELD WESTFIELD celled the last meeting. The con- Azure Chapter 87 Reveals tract expired June 30. 2011-2012 Slate of Officers County MusicFest CRANFORD – Azure Chapter 87, largest fraternal organizations in the Blondie will perform at the Order of the Eastern Star, began its world. The Eastern Star is a chari- Union County Fair featuring the 2011-2012 year in April with a new table and educational association that 14th annual MusicFest this fall slate of officers. Elected officers in- provides support to both members on Saturday, September 17. clude Marie J. Donnelly, Worthy and non-members. Matron; Philip A. Donnelly, Worthy The Star Chapter in Cranford is ROCKING CHAIR PORCH $875,000 NEW ENGLAND CAPE $799,000 Patron; Cheryl Vroom, Associate located at the AzureMasada Masonic Matron; Kathy Anderson, Conduc- Lodge and has more than 100 mem- Charming 5BR Col with rocking chair porch and 2 car detached gar. Exceptional 4BR 2bth home completely renov ated in the last year. Reading is Good For You bers. It sponsors various fund-raising Updated Eat In Kit w/lg dining area, SS Viking applncs, granite counters Beautiful new Kitchen w/high end applcs, LR,DR, Fam Rm, 1 car att tress; Debra Persing, Associate Con- & butler pantry LRw/fpl, FDR. 5th BR on 3rd flr feats priv sitting porch. gar, c/a, new paver stone patio. Located next to Tamaques Park. ductress; Marion Puglisi, Secretary, events to support its multiple chari- and Hettie McKinney, Treasurer. table projects, including its Eastern In addition, the following are the Star Home in Bridgewater. Serving Northern New Jersey with Offices Located In: appointed officers for the ensuing year: The chapter meets the first and Susan Forster, Kathy Melnick, Patricia third Fridays of each month at the Alpine • Fort Lee • Franklin Lakes • Hillsdale • Hoboken Ledger, Judith Burlew, Patricia Zatko, Masonic Lodge at 478 South Avenue Montclair • Ridgewood • Saddle River • Tenafly Judy Gay, Dorothy Johnson, Norman in Cranford. For more information Persing, Terry Zahorchak, Ruth Mega, about the Order of the Eastern Star Westfield Office: 436 South Avenue, Westfield, NJ 908.654.6666 Genevieve Yachnik, Carol MacFadyen and membership, contact Marie and John Dziedzic. 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Nancy Freundlich achievements of innovative to move onto the World- * active in reporting period K-12 teachers and school Kim Leegan wide Innovative Education Check the WTA website at leaders improving educa- Forum being held this year www.westfieldnj.com/wta for com- tion by creatively implementing tech- in Washington, D.C. in November. plete details. Report matches to nology in the curriculum. Mrs. Leegan entered the competi- [email protected] until July Mrs. Leegan, a resident of tion by submitting the “Adopt a Coun- 31 and to Peter Lee thereafter. The Fanwood, was one of only 102 final- try” lesson, which is used in her World next reporting period ends on July 17. ists selected from applicants from Studies courses. With this lesson, each student selects a country, conducts independent research about that country utilizing Word and One Note to Mini BootCampWF Session chronicle their work in an electronic journal. VIRTUAL TRAVEL…Students from the Honors World Studies class proudly display their passport books after To Get Underway Monday The project also helps to familiarize successfully completing their “visits” during the classroom “Adopt a Country” exhibition. the students on how to properly man- WESTFIELD – Summer is in full child/day. age online research and source cita- swing and it’s time to get a taste of MiniBCWF is a specially designed tion. The project includes shorter re- SPF BOE Announces Retirees and Resignations BootCampWF, Westfield’s premier, fitness program held for one hour, search projects using Microsoft’s healthy-living outdoor fitness train- four days a week over three weeks. Encarta Encyclopedia and other online SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD tiring on, or before August 2, 2011; Ronnie Siegel, SPFHS Art; ing program, with MiniBCWF. The Similar to the six-week resources as well as two longer re- – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Brad Siegel, Social Studies Super- Terene Lebrecque, School One MiniBCWF session will run July 11 BootCampWF sessions, MiniBCWF search projects, and a “Passport Board of Education announced the visor - resigned on June 28, 2011 Librarian; Bernadette Hoyer, to 28 and workouts will be held Mon- starts off with a fitness assessment. Project” in which students use following administrative retirees: effective August 1. Brunner Preschool; Diane day through Thursday at 5:45 and On the first (and last!) day we see Microsoft Publisher to create a pam- Anthony Del Sordi, Business Ad- The following teachers retired McGovern, SPFHS English; Mar- 9:15 a.m. over the three weeks in how many sit-ups and pushups you phlet or book about their adopted coun- ministrator - retiring effective No- effective June 30, 2011: Stephen guerite Fitzgerald, Park Middle Tamaques Park. can do without stopping, and how tries discussing the country’s main vember, 1, 2011; Ed Braun, Assis- Ciccotelli, SPFHS Health and PE; School Language Arts; Lois BootCampWF welcomes Mari long it takes for you to walk/run a half cities, government, religion, food, tant Principal, Scotch Plains- James Mason, SPFHS English; Glaster, School Social Worker Melao to the team, who will be head- mile. 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PUBLICATION Scholarship Foundation Gives Over $141K to 95 Students SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Mazursky, $1,000 Terrill Middle Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- School PTA John C. Foulks; Jillian dation has revealed that, in the 2011- Mazza, $1,000 Donna Doremus Mem.; 2012 academic year, $141,650 in Shannon McGovern, $2,500 Besson scholarship aid has been distributed Family Mem.; Emily Nagourney, to 81 students whose applications $1,000 Terrill Middle School PTA John were received this year and to 14 C. Foulks; Andrew Naugle, $1,500 students whose previous applications SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for were rewarded with recurring schol- Students; Tyler Palkoski, $1,000 SPF arships. All scholarship recipients Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Stu- reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood. dents; Hyunjin Park, $4,000 William Seventy-two scholars were students and Ruth Linge Mem.; Alexander graduating from Scotch Plains- Parker, $1,000 Friday’s Place; Lind- Fanwood High School and eight other say Payne, $1,000 Robert H. Kraus public and private schools. Nine Mem.; Michael Pesin, $1,000 Terrill scholars already attend college. Middle School PTA John C. Foulks; This distribution is the result of a Linsey Phelan, $1,500 Elizabeth TOP OF THE CLASS…Westfield High School graduating seniors Danielle GRADUATES…Area graduates pose for a photo before the Oak Knoll School of rigorous screening process, under- Becker Mem.; Christina Reiman, $500 Fields and Matthew Ritter were congratulated by Westfield Superintendent of the Holy Child’s 83rd Commencement Ceremony held June 12. Pictured are taken by members of the Foundation, George Voget Mem.; Michael Rizzo, Schools Margaret Dolan at the 26th Annual Recognition Breakfast for Outstand- Karalyn Lepri of Scotch Plains, who will attend Villanova University; Kelsey members of the PTAs from each school $1,500 SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dol- ing Scholars on June 2 for being the two seniors from the high school who earned Swintek of Watchung, who will attend the University of St. Andrews in Scotland; in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school lars for Students-Henry Schwiering; the highest grade point average. and Nicole Jardim of North Plainfield, who will attend Tulane University. district and members of the Fanwood- Ashley Romans, $1,000 Evergreen Scotch Plains Service League. PTA Kehs-Aakjer Mem., $500 John Screeners evaluated 144 applicants and Marie Losavio Mem.; Danielle Fields and Ritter Honored for academic achievement, financial Schweizer, $1,000 Dr. Robert Scalera Honor Roll need, community service and leader- Mem.; Jason Shaub, $1,000 James For Highest WHS GPA ship, as well as the students’ plans for O’Hara Powers Mem.; David Edison School, Westfield — 4th Marking Period their education and their financial plan Sherman, $5,000 Carl A. Swenson WESTFIELD - Westfield High Award at Westfield High School’s for that education. Mem. Scouting; William Shore, School (WHS) graduating seniors Awards Night held May 26. The Foundation acts as administra- $1,000 SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dol- Danielle Fields and Matthew Ritter Matthew Ritter, with the second Distinguished Honor Roll Jung, Zachary Kelly, Jake Klofta, tor for 49 independent funds which, lars for Students, $1,000 Manya Ungar were congratulated by Westfield Su- highest grade point average, received Grade 7 Nedim Kocagil, Thomas Kohler, Emily this year, dispensed $116,150 in schol- Mem.; Bryce Smith, $3,000 Fanwood- perintendent of Schools Margaret additional recognition for having Robert Abbott, Jake Barrow, Luke Labrozzi, Christopher Lamanna, Brian arships funded by private citizens and Scotch Plains Service League; Dolan at the twenty-sixth Annual achieved Commended Scholar sta- Beaulieu, Noelle Blackford, Sarah Lawrence, Brandon Leuthold, Robert community organizations, including Salvatore Spadaro, $1,500 Perry Tyson Recognition Breakfast for Outstand- tus in the National Merit Scholar- Broughton, Victoria Cappo, Courtney Li, Cai Qing Lin, Cody Lynes, Chris- 15 recurring scholarships to be dis- Mem.; Allison Staniec, $1,500 SPF ing Scholars on June 2. ship Award competition. Casale, Albert Chen, Michelle Ciampa, tian Mancheno, Michael Masciale, Sara tributed during the four years of the Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Stu- Hosted by the district superinten- “With close to 450 seniors gradu- William Cook, John Cote, Ryan Dang, Massimo, Raquel Mennella, Lillian recipients’ college career. Because of dents; Bartosz Stawicki, $1,000 dents of schools in Union County, ating Westfield High School this Evan Davis, Marina DeCotiis, Isabella Metzger, Carlee Miller, Evan Moore, the Foundation’s own fund-raising George Bryan Mem.; Sarah-Elisabeth the event recognizes the two seniors year, it is a remarkable achievement Depalma, Julia DiBella, Elisabeth Emily Mordkovich, Gali Moritz, Mat- efforts and the response of local com- Stein, $1,000 SPF Scholarship Fndn. from each high school who have to be at the top of such a large and Diamantopoulos, Kelly Dorry, Elena thew Mulvey, Morgan Nitti, Kathleen munities, this year the Foundation was Dollars for Students; James Sweeney, earned the highest grade point aver- accomplished group of students,” Elliott, Lucas Fan, Alan Fang, Jack Nogan, Ethan Prevoznak, Tyler Ricci, able to award $25,500 to 21 students $2,000 Ethel Perkins Mem.; Rory age. Danielle who had the highest stated Dr. Dolan. “I am honored to Fico, Lauren Freidenrich, Benjamin Lauren Rigney, Amelia Ritter, Nicho- who demonstrated both academic Szeto, $1,000 Brunner PTA Dr. Albert grade point average of all WHS personally congratulate Danielle and Friedman, Danielle Gabuzda, Rachel las Rizzi, Michael Rossi, Hope achievement and financial need. DeSousa; Connor Thompson, $1,000 graduating seniors, is also a Na- Matthew and to wish them contin- Geskin, Michael Guarnuccio, Hannah Rothenberg, Connor Russell, Holden 2011 graduates who received schol- SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for tional Merit Scholarship winner and ued success on their life’s journey,” Haar, Bridget Harrington, Jordan Sabato, Thomas Sabato, Marcella arships include: Brie Adamczyk, Students; Charles Timko, $500 George recipient of the French Excellence she added. Hindes, Allison Hopper, Tiffani Hui, Sabino, Danielle Sawyer, Nathan $1,000 Rotary Garbe (2011); Kim- Voget Mem., $500 James Sochan Paul Jakobovic, Natalie Karter, Shanna Simon, Bradley Smith, Douglas Smith, berly Agbo, $2,500 Johanna Wilk Mem.; James Tsipas, $1,000 Ever- Kelly, Eden Kettleson, Yeoun Ju Kim, Ryan Soldati, William Stern, Alexa Mem.; Bria Barnes, $1,500 Dr. Muriel green PTA Chickie Giraud, $1,500 CHS Graduation Hits Raquel Levy, Justin Lin, Johnny Link, Stiles, Ryan Stroever, Camryn Sullivan, Ramsden Mem., $1,000 Evergreen SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Briana Litchholt, Jesse Liu, Celeste Gary Taks, Aaron Tavasi, Shelby Tay- PTA Dr. Beverlee Kaminetsky; Lauren Students; Ryan Wheeler, $500 Frank Loffredo, Madeleine Lysek, Neil lor, Kelly Travers, Evan Trott, Michael Berk, $1,000 PTA Council Manya DiNizo Mem., $1,000 Marianna All the Right Notes Makhija, Megan Melillo, Felicia Vricella-Stokes, Gillian Wadman, Ungar; Elle Bernando, $1,000 SMAC Cassidy Excellence Award-McGinn By PETER GRIESMER ing” (with text taken from Alfred Mermer, Amanda Mo, Allyson Marisa Wang, Sara Webber, Matthias Robert Mattar Award; Micaela PTA; Lauren Williams, $1,500 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Morgenthal, Shannon O’Donnell, White, Abigail Wilson Bernardo, $2,000 Deborah Ann Mains Jeannette Britton Mem., $1,500 Rob- Lord Tennyson’s poem, “Ulysses”) Emma Ohlig, Kevin Palmer, Merve Grade 8 Mem., $1,000 SMAC Robert Mattar ert Adams Mem.; Courtney Zyla, CRANFORD — Cranford High and Peter Lutkin’s “The Lord Bless Pekdemir, Anthony Pericolo, Julia John Ajodah, Brittany Ballard, Tyler Award; Kyle Birnbaum, $1,000 Ro- $1,000 Karen and Joseph Franzone School (CHS) said goodbye to 266 You and Keep You.” Pikaart, Nova Qi, Jenna Rediker, Jenna Bansky, Alexander Bennett, Morgan tary Garbe (2011); Timothy Bonacum, Mem. of its 272 graduating seniors on The four class officers — Col- Reed, Mackey Rembisz, Christopher Biglin, John Birle, Liam Boland, $2,500 Besson Family Mem.; Erin College recipients were Steven June 22 at Memorial Field. leen, Vice-President Joseph Rinaldi, Fiona Rosenthal, Claudia Miranda Bonina, Seth Botos, Valeria Brown, $1,000 SPFHS PTA Dr. Terry Berger, $1,000 Rotary Garbe (2009); Following the event’s conclusion, Papandrea, Secretary Sarah Quinn, Savickas, Julia Simpson, Elizabeth Bouchoueva, Gabrielle Brennan, Riegel; Laura Bruce, $750 David Ryan Bridge, $1,000 Rotary Garbe CHS Principal Rui Dionisio said, and Treasurer Eric Walano — were Smith, Emma Stierhoff, Kelsey Giancarlo Bruno, Theo Brunson, Tay- Ringle Valedictorian Award, $1,000 (2008); Sara Canfield, $1,000 Rotary “This was one of our finest perfor- brought onstage for the tassel cer- Swingle, Katherine Tang, Megan lor Bulger, Jessica Bungerz, Katrina Park Middle School McTB; Meghan Garbe (2010); Sophie Chou, $1,000 mances and a testament to our won- emony, thus concluding the four Troutman, Allison Worms, Connie Wu, Carlin, Sabrina Cavanagh, William Bruckman, $1,250 Courtney Metzger Rotary Garbe (2010); Thomas derful students and staff.” straight years the four officers spent Justin Yoon Chen, Pamela Clavijo, Kevin Clifford, Mem.; Lauren Buckley, $2,000 School Christiani, $2,000 Olga Ross Mem.; Having just completed his first serving their high school class. Mr. Grade 8 John Colleran, Caitlin Collins, Gavin One James Cerasa; Joseph Carroll, Matthew Glassett, $1,500 SPF Schol- school year as a high school princi- Papandrea invited his classmates in Sophie Bass, Samantha Bromberg, Julie Conlon, Alyssa Cox, Taylor Cummings, $1,500 SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dol- arship Fndn. Dollars for Students; pal, Mr. Dionisio noted that he moving their tassels from the left Brownstone, Stephen Bubniak, Bianca Liam Datwani, Miranda Depalma, Jo- lars for Students; Colleen Cassidy, Lauren Hirschhorn, $1,000 Rotary watched the past four or five side of their mortarboards to the Buecklers, Christopher Caminiti, Paige seph Derosa, Amanda Durante, Daniela $2,500 Johanna Wilk Mem.; Theresa Garbe (2010), $1,000 SPF Scholarship Cranford High School graduation right. Sarah and Eric led the Pledge Carlin, Dillon Carrier, Emma Chen, Durst, Brennan Erickson, Bryan Evans, Chrystal, $500 Mountainside Elks, Fndn. Dollars for Students; Caitlin ceremonies in preparation for this of Allegiance earlier in the cer- Amanda Cheung, Grace Cook, Lauren Patrick Evans, Matthew Friedman, $500 SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dollars Hoynes-O’Connor, $1,000 Rotary year’s event. In an address that fol- emony. D’Amico, Emily Forcht, Samantha Lyaman Gilman, Kyle Giordano, Harry for Students-Eleanor Kramps and Jo- Garbe (2010); Marc L’Heureux, $1,000 lowed that of Class President Col- Families and friends alike greeted Francisco, John Fuller, Gregory Gao, Glasser-Baker, Jaime Gunchar, Mary seph Nagy; Zachary Cohen, $1,000 Rotary Garbe (2008); Joanna Naugle, leen Jones, Mr. Dionisio alluded to students with hugs, kisses, high Matthew Gaudin, Hannah Goldring, Harbaugh, Andrew Harting-Smith, Rotary Garbe (2011); Hayley $1,000 Rotary Garbe (2008); Daniel his own high school graduation and fives, congratulations, and photos Kaelyn Heard, James Hunter, Isabelle Kevin Irving, Bryan Jackler, Bryn Cornwell, $1,000 Brunner PTA; Nizri, $1,000 Rotary Garbe (2010); words regarding the occasion that following the recession. Amidst all Ick, Leah Iosif, Katherine Ko, Alison Johnston, Jacob Kania, Sarah Kasko, Meghan Cunningham, $1,000 James Cecilia Osterman, $1,000 Rotary Garbe his grandfather offered him. the commotion, several students ex- Krakauer, Jorge Ledesma, Ryan Benjamin Kim, Christopher Kim, O’Hara Powers Mem.; Matthew (2008); Kathryn Powell, $3,000 Gayle Carrick, Cranford super- pressed feeling a mixture of enthu- Lipschutz, Rachel Logan, Marisa Zachary Koch, Koryn Kraemer, Conor D’Apuzzo, $1,000 Park Middle School Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service intendent of schools, presented the siasm and anticipation as they Lombardi, Jameson Maher, Natalie Krueger, Jack Lee, Zachary Levan, John McTB; Lane Darwin, $1,500 SPF League; Allison Prestridge, $1,000 SPF graduating class to the Board of waited for the event to impact them Marcotullio, Johanna Mermer, Erica Lindros, Jason Liu, Maria Lizzo, Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Stu- Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Students; Education with her own speech in fully. “I’m really excited,” said Millwater, Daniel Mitchell, Maya Michael Maguire, Leandra Margolies, dents-Oren and Lila Hilligass; Charles Ringle, $1,000 Rotary Garbe which she spoke about the neces- newly graduated Mark Roberts. “It Moritz, Rita Murphy, Melanie Nettler, Scott Messing, Jamie Miller, Ariel Osazenoriuwa Ebose, $1,500 Jeffrey (2009); Eliann Shadmi, $1,500 SPF sity of aligning one’s actions with still hasn’t hit me yet.” Autumn Patterson, Christopher Moise Kleinman, Megan Mondon, Spring Mem.; Claudia Falconieri, Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Students- one’s inner sense of self, and the Kimberly concurred with Mr. Romano, Noelle Rosa, Jack Rose, Lo- Sean Moore, Leah Pesenson, Brooke $1,250 Courtney Metzger Mem.; Camille Flathmann; Claire Shashaty, value of determining for oneself Dionisio in his belief that the event gan Schwartz, Caryn Sherbet, Jack Pfaus, Timothy Plump, Christopher Brendan Farrell, $1,000 SPF Scholar- $1,000 SPF Scholarship Fndn. Dollars what strategies work best during was a success. “I don’t think it could Siegel, Juliette Smith, Anastasia Prasek, Emily Pritsker, Michael Prosuk, ship Fndn. Dollars for Students; Tessa for Students; Kristen Spirko, $3,000 life’s more trying chapters. have run much better with 300 high Smolenski, Melanie Snyder, Hermes Christopher Reilly, Samantha Riley, Felegy, $500 Dr. George Esposito Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Board of Education President school students,” she said. Suen, Nicholas Tarantino, Dhruv Tikku, Jenna Rizkalla, Matthew Russo, Mem.; Caitlin Foley, $1,000 PTA League; Martin Sweeney, $1,000 Ro- Mary Venditti also honored the cer- Dominique Vo, Nina Wang, Isabel Michela Sabba, Samuel Salberg, Emily Council Dr. Carol B. Choye; Amanda tary Garbe (2009); Linda Timko, $1,000 emony with an address before con- Wayner, Amy West, Eli Wirtshafter, Serafin, Alison Serpico, Alexander Ho, $500 David Ringle Salutatorian Rotary Garbe (2009); Lindsay Traiman, ferring diplomas alongside fellow Andrew Zale Shorrock, Lisa Simon, Kaelyn Smith, Award, $1,000 SPFHS PTA Robert $1,000 Rotary Garbe (2008); Brittany Vice-President Cathy Morgese. Af- Honor Roll Bobbi Snyder, Lindsey Strauss, Ben Adams, Jr.; Emily Horowitz, $1,000 Veeck, $1,000 Rotary Garbe (2009); ter the ceremony, Ms. Morgese was Grade 7 Tipton, Michael Tivenan, Kristen Toth, Marianna Cassidy Excellence Award- Brandon Wheeler, $1,500 SPF Schol- quick to make note of the speeches Maggie Ahern, Madison Albin, Sophia Emma Williams, Matthew Williams, McGinn PTA; Briianna Irvin, $1,500 arship Fndn. Dollars for Students-John offered by the salutatorian and vale- Alvarez, Isaac Amador, Matthew Baker, Mikayla Williams, Katelyn Zelko Richard Schaible Mem.; Emma Lawson. dictorian, saying, “They were both Quentin Barbarat, Sydney Barber, Kaplan, $2,500 Dr. Terry Riegel; entertaining, fun, and serious.” Caroline Barry, Ryan Bass, Chloe Patrick Kelly, $1,000 J. Ackerman Salutatorian Kimberly La Fronz’s Beauchamp, Samantha Beurer, Isabella Coles PTA Carl M. Kumpf; Emma speech revisited the subject of her Bowen, Kevin Bronander, Katherine Kelly, $1,000 PTA Council Manya college application essay — the Brown, Christina Caggiano, Ife Ungar; Alison Koransky, $1,000 J. Backstreet Boys. For his part, Vale- Campbell, Amanda Canavan, Michael Ackerman Coles PTA Carl M. Kumpf; dictorian Bryan Santos offered his Carides, Christopher Cerrachio, John Richard Andrew Krema, $4,000 Wil- fellow students some advice about Mattes Receives Doctor Ciarrocca, Brendan Collum, Nicole University of Penn liam and Ruth Linge Mem.; Emmanuel Tufts Announces 2011 the future and managed to make reference to both Albert Camus and Of Physical Therapy Cristiano, Isabella D’Olier-Lees, Ryan Laboy, $1,500 SPF Scholarship Fndn. Graduates Daniel, Theodore Dannevig, Brian Announces Dean’s List Dollars for Students; Sarah Lazarus, Dav Pilkey’s book series “Captain PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Lauren Decristofaro, Abigail Demers, Kevin PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Graeme $1,500 Joyce and Leonard Bergman MEDFORD, Mass. - More than Underpants” along the way. Mattes has been awarded a Doctor Dougherty, Paul Dunham, Tyler Faris, Stahl was named to the University of Mem.; Jillian Leahy, $2,000 William 3,000 students graduated from Tufts Between the two speeches, of Physical Therapy degree from Carlie Fasano, Sara Fetter, Celine Pennsylvania Dean’s List for 2010- Mullin Mem.; Katie Levitt, $400 Doris University on May 22, during the Cranford High School Concert Drexel University in Philadelphia, Fitzpatrick, Madeline Flaherty, Jared 2011 school year. The award is given Kous Mem.; Ray Lowrey, $1,000 SPF university-wide commencement cer- Choir Director Anthony Rafaniello Pennsylvania. She is the daughter Foley, Julia Frontero, Sean Gallagher, annually to students who achieve a Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Stu- emony with Charles Vest, president conducted his group in singing Jo- of Sue and Ray Mattes of Westfield Kelly Giacone, Daniel Gigon, combined GPA of 3.7 or higher. dents; Kaitlyn Magnus, $1,000 SPF of the National Academy of Engi- seph Martin’s “The Quest Unend- and a graduate of Westfield High Katharine Gillen, Alex Gold, Ryan Graeme is a rising sophomore, Scholarship Fndn. Dollars for Stu- neering and president emeritus of the School. Hach, Tadj Hayward, Michael Healey, studying mathematics and econom- dents–Recipient Funded; Taylor Massachusetts Institute of Technol- During the graduation ceremony, Alexander Heber, Liam Heinbokel, ics and a 2010 graduate of Westfield Marshall, $2,000 Franklin Maine and ogy, as the speaker. Lauren received the Dean’s Award Jackson Hughes, Kelly Jiang, Stephanie High School. Helen McConnell Spooner; Jason Katerina Kovalenko of Westfield, for Community Service in recogni- graduated with a Bachelor of Science tion of her volunteer work during in Biology magna cum laude, Bio- her time at Drexel. This award is medical Sciences magna cum laude given to one student at the College and French magna cum laude and of Nursing and Health Professions was included on the spring Dean’s each graduating year. List. She has been involved in a number of volunteer programs in and around the Philadelphia area over the past three years. She also spent Franklin and Marshall ten days in Guatemala along with a group of physical therapy students Announces Grads and professors providing physical LANCASTER, Pa. – The fol- therapy services in homes, medical lowing local residents were among clinics, senior centers, local schools 546 students who took part in and day care centers. Lauren re- Franklin and Marshall College’s ceived her Bachelor of Science de- Lafayette College commencement exercises on May gree from Loyola University in Bal- 14: Nora Kinney of Mountainside, timore, Md., with a major in biol- Dean’s List Announced daughter of Nora was awarded a ogy. EASTON, Pa. –Lafayette College Bachelor of Arts degree in Busi- While at Loyola, she spent her students who have been named to the ness, Organizations and Society. junior year studying at Newcastle 2011 spring semester Dean’s List She is a graduate of Governor University located in Newcastle, were announced by Hannah Stewart- Livingston High School. England. After graduating from Gambino, dean of the college. Each Veronica Thomas of Loyola, she worked at the Westfield of the students has achieved at least a Mountainside, daughter of Patrick Area YMCA in the School Age 3.60 semester grade point average Thomas and Laurie Thomas. Child Care Department. out of a possible 4.0. Veronica was awarded a bachelor Lauren is currently working as a Erica Gennaro of Mountainside of arts degree Magna Cum Laude in physical therapist in the Philadel- was among those named to the Biology. She is a graduate of Gov- phia area after passing her licens- Lafayette Dean’s List. ernor Livingston High School. ing exam. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 7, 2011 Page 15

Trailside’s Matinee Series Begins July 13 MOUNTAINSIDE – Mark your The excitement continues on Au- calendars for the popular Wednesday gust 3 with a “Magic Variety Show.” Matinee Series at Trailside Nature Steve Johnson will captivate the chil- and Science Center that begins on dren with magic effects, comedy, au- July 13 and continues every Wednes- dience participation and a thrilling day through August 17. This family juggling act. entertainment series begins at 1:30 August 10 showcases “The Lizard p.m. each week and runs approxi- Guy,” Jungle Jon, who will introduce mately 45 minutes. All shows are the audience to a menagerie of live Amber Johnson Christina Otero Julian Okun-Dubitsky Madeline Reynders Nathan Lam recommended for children ages 4 animals. His presentation will take and older. Admission is $4 per person the audience on a journey to learn and tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. before about the day in the life of bugs, Writing, Poetry and Short Story Winners Announced each matinee. frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles. “Dancin’ with the Honeybee,” a The 2011 Wednesday Matinee Se- WESTFIELD - The New Jersey the daughter of Lourdes C. Santalla Year,” category 2 (Grades 3, 4, 5). School in Westfield. show that will educate and delight ries ends on August 17 with “Hocus State Federation of Women’s Clubs and is a senior at Union Catholic Madeline is the daughter of Alison Second Place - Nathan Lam for his children about the life of a honeybee, Pocus,” a show that is sure to as- (NJSFWC) announced the state win- Regional High School. and Todd Reynders and is in the fourth short story, “I Am a Super Hero,” will kick off the series on July 13. tound, baffle and thrill the audience. ners of the 2011 Creative Writing Second Place Award - Julian Okun- grade at Tamaques Elementary category 2 (grades 3, 4, 5). Nathan is Cliff Sunflower will enthrall the au- Joe Fischer, Magician Extraordinaire, Poetry and Short Story Contest. Dubitsky, for his poem, “Thank you School in Westfield. the son of Alicia and Raymond Lam dience with stories, poems, puppetry, does a fast-paced show with the per- Writers were previously local win- Taste Buds,”) category 1 (grades K, Short Story Winners are: First Place and is in third grade at Franklin El- music and dance. fect blend of magic, comedy, audi- ners of the Woman’s Club of Westfield 1, 2). Julian is the son of Alexandra - Amber Johnson for her short story, ementary School in Westfield. On July 20, the circus comes to ence participation and excitement. Poetry Short Story Contest. Okun and Craig Dubitsky and is in “Humanity on the Verge of Extinc- The first place winning poem and Trailside with “Super Circus Stuff.” He has an outstanding rapport with Poetry winners are: First Place the third grade at McKinley Elemen- tion,” category 3 (grades 6, 7, 8). short story have been sent on to be This exciting show is a combination children and his ability to communi- Award - Christina Otero, for her poem tary School in Westfield. Amber is the daughter of Linda and considered on a nationwide level by of pure entertainment and audience cate and engage audience members “Books Are Just As Good,” category Third Place Award - Madeline Tim Johnson and is in the eighth the General Federation of Women’s participation. The circus-themed of all ages makes this show “pure 4 (grades 9, 10, 11, 12). Christina is Reynders for her poem, “Once A grade at Roosevelt Intermediate Clubs (GFWC.) show is filled with fun and exciting magic.” circus routines, including juggling, For additional information about balancing, plate spinning, tablecloth the Wednesday Matinee Series, or Kids Kingdom Brings Fun to pulling, boomerang bubbles and other upcoming programs and spe- more. cial events, please call (908) 789- “Kids in Motion” takes to the 3670 or visit us at www.ucnj.org/ Rahway River Park July 9 Trailside stage on July 27 with a non- trailside. RAHWAY – The Union County ting zoo; K-9 demonstrations and stop musical journey. Jo Jo Russell, a Trailside Nature and Science Cen- Board of Chosen Freeholders and the children’s fingerprinting; talented DJ entertainer, will have ev- ter is located at 452 New Providence Union County Department of Parks Bubblemania; Bingo; and plenty of eryone clapping, stomping and sway- Road in Mountainside and is a ser- and Community Renewal are happy other activities. ing from start to finish. This high- vice of the Union County Board of to announce that the Kids King- Later this summer, Kids Kingdom energy presentation encourages the Chosen Freeholders. dom Traveling Jubilee will bring Traveling Jubilee will visit Mattano audience to be the stars. an afternoon of entertainment and Park in Elizabeth on Saturday, Au- ™ activities for children to Rahway gust 13; and Oak Ridge Park in POPCORN River Park off St. Georges Avenue Clark on Sept. 17-18 during the in Rahway on Saturday, July 9, Union County Fair. “Super 8” from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information about Kids Kids Kingdom will be held rain Kingdom, please call (908) 527- Earns About a 6 or shine. Admission is free. Food, 4900, or visit the Union County 2 and 1/2 popcorns ice cream and other refreshments web site: www.ucnj.org. will be available from vendors. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Kids Kingdom Traveling Jubi- lee provides lively entertainment By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ing courage from beneath his direc- Film Critic that includes stage performances, HORSEBACK CLASSES…Now is the time to register for horseback riding torial guise, Charles asks pretty hands-on demonstrations and dis- The look and feel of a magnum Alice Dainard (Elle Fanning) to join classes at Union County’s Watchung Stable in Mountainside. The autumn class opus from Spielberg, who produced the crew. plays, crafts, music, games and a sessions for beginners (ages 9 and older) and experienced riders begin the week whole lot more. There will be en- this movie written and directed by Gee, she agrees. And not only of September 6. For registration information, call Watchung Stable at (908) 789- tertaining science experiments; an 3665, or email [email protected]. J.J. Abrams, is unmistakable, from that, but helping facilitate a sneak- the camera angles, to the mood, to away, midnight filming session, the “instrument petting zoo” where children can learn about musical the plot exposition. So you sit there, unlicensed driver “borrows” her instruments; a display of reptiles; Registration for Classes at rather entertained by the character dad’s car and ferries the guys to the goleader.com/ development, and wait for some- train station where Charles hopes inflatable rides; non-stop entertainment on stage; pony rides; a pet- subscribe thing truly grand to happen. After to capture his perennially vaunted Watchung Stable Now Open the closing credits, you’re still wait- “production value.” Abrams uses MOUNTAINSIDE – While most of riding ability in order to be placed in ing. the occasion to introduce the ironic us are preoccupied with summer plans, the appropriate class. Uniforms and We’re again talking alien(s), who dramatic complication, with a the staff at Union County’s Watchung helmets are required and must be may or may have not come to this boom. Stable in Mountainside is busy pre- provided at the rider’s expense. small town in Ohio. Interspersed But while the unexpected cata- paring for the start of next season’s Watchung Stable also features among the doings of a cadre of clysm the troupe witnesses is stun- horseback riding lessons. Now is the adult lessons, for people 18 years precocious teens hell-bent on mak- ning, after a minute or two of see- time for beginners and returning rid- of age and older, beginning the week ing a horror movie with their ring- ing the laws of physics catastrophi- ers to register for fall classes at of September 6. Classes for adults leader/director Charles’s Super 8 cally proved over and over, the Watchung Stable. are available Sundays at 12:45 p.m., camera, things begin to really go mangled steel shown at multiple Registration is now open. All appli- and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Adult les- bump in the night. Oh, maybe it’s speeds and from every angle, it cants for riding lessons must be nine sons are an eight-week program on nothing. Tensions rise. No, it’s grows curious. It’s a sign of the years of age or older. Fall Troop be- either Sunday or Tuesday morning. something. times. Sensationalism in and of it- gins the week of September 6, and Beginners through advanced les- Well, it better be something, be- self does little to advance the story culminates with the Fall Troop sons are available on both days. cause director Abrams successfully or make us think. Horse Show. The cost to participate Registration forms and fees must puts us at seat’s edge for nearly Hitchcock, for example, might begins at $231 for ten classes, and be submitted in-person at Watchung three quarters of the movie before have averted our eyes at the very varies with Union County residency Stable, located at 1160 Summit Lane we get a glimpse of what could be last second, allowing just a terrible status and troop assignment. Classes in Mountainside. Office hours are 9 causing all the worry. Whether it screech to plant the horror in our are held Tuesdays through Satur- a.m. – noon and 1 – 3 p.m. daily. exists or not, for now let’s call it minds. But then the story would days. Watchung Stable is a facility of The Monster. At times, we think we have to be better woven, thus assur- Class and troop assignments are the Union County Board of Chosen can see it through the gauzy filters ing that we were more interested in Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA...Thousands crowded into Nomahegan Park in based upon riding ability as deter- Freeholders. For further informa- of night. Whatever it is, it can’t be why the calamity occurred than Cranford to enjoy the daytime fair and nightime firework display, which included mined by the Stable management. tion, and to obtain registration ma- good. what it looked like. That might not a crowd pleasing grand finale. Applicants with previous experience terials, call (908) 789-3665 or email: In engaging contrast to the brew- do for today’s high sensory thresh- may be asked to demonstrate their [email protected]. ing storm, the albeit familiar con- old types. struction of Middle American soci- Filmmaker Abrams has no great Free Concert by Tusk at ology, seen through the trials and tale to tell, no profound surprise to tribulations of our intrepid film- unleash in the eleventh hour. What makers, paints a Rockwellian idyll, he does have is a darn good bit of Echo Lake Park July 13 now challenged. The unknown character interaction. In a style part MOUNTAINSIDE - The Union The Summer Arts Festival con- threat is a metaphor for the creep- Spielbergian but also reminiscent County Summer Arts Festival concerts continue throughout July and ing doubts that real life has a habit of the mood Rob Reiner created in cert series continues its 51st season August on Wednesdays beginning of surfacing. Fear not, it won’t de- “Stand by Me” (1986), there is a of music on Wednesday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. This summer’s con- ter the kids. nostalgic peek into the dynamics with a performance by Tusk – a certs will be held at Echo Lake Park We’re first introduced to the mill that help shape our kids’ friend- band that recreates the greatest hits on the Mountainside-Westfield bor- town milieu following a terrible ships. of Fleetwood Mac. The Union der and at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. accident at the plant. In hushed Yet, the morality tale that ties County Board of Chosen Freehold- Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic tones, polite folks gather at the home that into the parent-sibling issues, ers invites the public to attend this baskets are encouraged. Refresh- of Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney). His which beg resolution is as perfunc- free concert that begins at 7:30 p.m. ments and snacks will be available mom has been killed. Bits and pieces tory as it is predictable. O.K., we in Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. from vendors. of relationship data inform that Joe’s can forgive that. But what truly Tusk covers the music of The other free concerts in the dad, Jackson (Kyle Chandler), a disappoints us is the monster. After Fleetwood Mac to perfection. The Union County Summer Arts Festi- deputy sheriff, has bonding issues. waiting all this time, you’d think it group is made up of musicians val series include: July 20 – The Good thing Joe has his filmmaking would be something really terrific. Kathy Phillips, a New Jersey singer/ Kootz (good time Rock and Roll); at pals. I mean, you have all those special songwriter who captures the essence Echo Lake Park; July 27 – The Full He’s the FX/makeup guru, effects and this is what you give us? of Stevie Nicks; Kim Williams on Count Big Band (Jazz from Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times counted upon to make a zombie C’mon. keyboards and vocals; Scott Mountainside); at Echo Lake Park; SWEET COUPLE…A couple traveling with an Italian-American club from look like the real deal. Chubby Granted, the horror movie within McDonald on guitar; drummer Tom August 3 – The British Invasion Trib- Massachusetts pose for the camera while enjoying a gelato from Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe in Westfield. The stop, planned by the club’s organizers, was a surprise Charles Kaznyk (Riley Griffiths), a horror movie is niftily conceived. Nelson and bassist Randy Artiglere. ute (songs of the ‘60s), at Oak Ridge for the members, who were on their way home from Atlantic City. who probably already knows And the acting performances by Expect to hear songs like Park; August 10 – JoBonanno and enough to get a scholarship to UC Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney and “Rhiannon,” “Go Your Own Way,” the Godsons (Jersey Shore Soul), at The Law Offices Of Berkeley’s film program, assumes Riley Griffiths are quite winning. and “Don’t Stop Thinking about Oak Ridge Park; August 17 – Al- Joe won’t let the personal tragedy But while a smarter integration of Tomorrow” and see a memorable most Queen (Queen cover band), at Lisa M. Black, LLC interrupt his participation in their its parts might have made for a show that will impress even the Oak Ridge Park; August 24 – latest project. The show must go somewhat better movie, it would most diehard Fleetwood Mac fans. Parrotbeach (Jimmy Buffett cover 223 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 on. It’s good therapy. take nothing less than a more in- The Union County information band), at Echo Lake Park; August 31 *** ventive monster to make “Super 8” van will be at the concert site with – The Nerds (high energy party 908-233-1803 Others aboard include Martin truly super. personnel from Rutgers Coopera- band), at Oak Ridge Park. (Gabriel Basso), the lead actor; Cary … tive Extension along with Union For rain information call the Union [email protected] (Ryan Lee), whose pyrotechnic con- “Super 8,” rated PG-13, is a Para- County staff to answer questions County Department of Parks and Specializing in all aspects of Family Law, Adoptions, tribution borders on obsession; and mount Pictures release directed by and offer information about pro- Community Renewal at (908) 558- unflappable tech helper/actor, J.J. Abrams and stars Elle Fanning, grams and recreational activities 4079 after 3 p.m. on the day of the Estate Planning, Real Estate Sales and Purchases Preston (Zach Mills). The thing is Joel Courtney and Riley Griffiths. that are available to Union County scheduled concert, or visit the Union Call for a free consultation they need a female lead. Summon- Running time: 112 minutes residents. County web site: www.ucnj.org. Page 16 Thursday, July 7, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Shopping, Dining and the Blue Jays Make Toronto More Than Just a Tall Tower By FRED T. ROSSI But there’s much more to see in 2015 Pan American Games. It fea- ping, eating and strolling, one can Specially Written for the Summer Adventure Series Canada’s largest city, which is a tures a retractable roof that was the easily kill an afternoon that drifts One thing about Toronto that may quick 90-minute flight from New- first of its kind when it was built into the evening in this multi-block most surprise the first-time visitor ark. Toronto Pearson International two decades ago, which keeps the neighborhood. is not astonishment over just how Airport is not accessible via sub- venue busy year round. Like any city worth its salt, Toronto tall that CN Tower is, or what a way so be ready to shell out about There’s an underground subway has numerous restaurants offering wide variety of neighborhoods there $20 for a shuttle bus or $65 for a system that’s easy to navigate, but food from around the world at prices are to explore in this truly cosmo- taxi ride for the 30-minute trip into if the weather’s agreeable and your ranging from cheap to expensive. politan city of 2.5 million. downtown. feet can endure it, walking Toronto’s Check opentable.com, a great site Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times For me, it was Toronto Islands, a Let’s start with the CN Tower, many and varied neighborhoods is even for non-members looking to GOOD TIMES…Richie and Chet of the Booglerizers, an acoustic ragtime and mini-archipelago about two-thirds which stretches 1,815 feet into the not dissimilar to strolling Manhat- find a great dinner spot. All the ma- blues band, entertain the crowd at the Corbin annual Fourth of July BBQ. the size of Central Park that sits just sky and offers eye-popping—and tan and crossing from Murray Hill jor hotel chains have a presence in offshore in Lake Ontario. Especially for some, vertigo-inducing—views to Gramercy Park to Chelsea to downtown Toronto, including on weekends in the summer, it is a from its observation deck at 1,122 Greenwich Village and then to SoHo Marriott, Hilton, Westin and major gathering spot for city dwell- feet. Getting up there means riding and Tribeca. About a mile and a half Sheraton. While daytime tempera- Westfield Farmers’ ers, their kids and tourists. Vast a windowed elevator that hugs the east of the CN Tower, on the other tures tend to linger in the 20s in expanses of lawn fill up with pic- outside of the tower. And if that side of the Financial District, is the January and February, by the sum- Market Returns July 9 nickers, sunbathers and informal isn’t thrilling enough, the observa- Distillery District, a cluster of mer months, the thermometer in softball, soccer and other games, tion deck features several glass former distilleries and warehouse- Toronto ranges from the upper 70s WESTFIELD - The Greater peaches followed by pumpkins cyclists ride along paved paths, floors that the braver souls not only like structures from the Victorian to low 80s. Westfield Area Chamber of Com- and apples in the fall. snacks and drinks are available from stand on and lie on, with the ground Era that was refurbished a decade If you’re a cineaste, don’t forget merce (WACC) announced the High Mountain Foods will bring vendors and a small restaurant, and visible nearly a quarter mile below, ago and now houses numerous in- that the Toronto International Film Westfield Farmers’ Market will back their assortment of pastas, some amusement rides are avail- but also jump up and down on to teresting restaurants, cafes and Festival—which has showcased such return beginning Saturday, July ravioli and fresh mozzarella. Sat- able for the youngsters. There are give the rest of us shivers up our shops. films as “Slumdog Millionaire,” 9. The WACC welcomes Two urday night is a great night to several beaches as well along the spines. One level up is “360,” a A 30-minute walk to the north “American Beauty” and “The King’s River Community Bank as the enjoy their delicious pizza. southern shore of this well-tended revolving restaurant that boasts the brings you to Yorkville, a major shop- Speech,” is held for 11 days every new sponsor of the Farmers’ Your choices, and enjoyment, 570-acre property. No cars are al- world’s highest wine cellar. ping area with many upscale retail- September. Market. don’t end there. Also, back this lowed on the island, so access is Across the street is the massive ers, especially along Bloor Street. If For visitors with a day to spare, The Farmers’ Market year is the Lithuanian Bakery of- just a breezy 15-minute ferry ride Rogers Centre, home to major you’ve spent money on Fifth Av- Niagara Falls is only a two-hour will operate every Sat- fering European-style breads and away. league baseball’s Blue Jays and the enue, or Rodeo Drive, you’ll feel train ride away. VIA Rail Canada is urday in the South Av- treats, including Jewish rye bread, right at home here. Nearby is the more comfortable than New Jersey enue Train Station multi-grain breads, a variety University of Toronto, one of those Transit, but less so than Amtrak; parking lot from of babkas and deep-dish rare pretty urban campuses, and the round-trip fare to the falls is about 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. fruit pies. Discovery District, a small neigh- $20 for an adult on weekends. As until October 29. Gourmet Nuts and borhood of hospitals and research kitschy as its image may be, the falls There is easy ac- Dried Fruits will offer a institutions. Rest your feet in Queen’s themselves are truly an amazing and cess and plenty variety of snacks. Park, a large oblong-shaped expanse powerful sight to see. The Canadian of parking. The The Farmers’ Market is of trees, grassy areas and fountains side of the falls offers more than the WACC suggests a combination of town located on the university campus a U.S. in terms of stunning views, bringing the fam- and country, affording block west of Bay Street. places to eat and drink, gambling ily and enjoy stroll- regional farmers an op- Then head south on University and other touristy attractions, in- ing the market. portunity to sell their Avenue, through Chinatown and into cluding the famed Maiden of the The WACC is very ex- products, and offering lo- the Entertainment and Fashion Dis- Mist boat ride that takes you right cited to have several new cal residents the avail- tricts. The main east-west thorough- into the churning waters beneath the vendors at the market. One ability of fresh “just fare here is Queen Street West, my falls. From the train station to the new vendors is a local favorite – picked” produce. The favorite neighborhood with its artsy falls, it is either a very long walk or Alan’s Orchards. Alan will bring a New Jersey Department of and bohemian mix of Greenwich about a 10-minute taxi ride. great variety of treats. Also new Agriculture fully endorses the lo- Village and SoHo, lots of small shops The great thing about the T-Dot, this year, Paolo’s Kitchen brings a cal “Jersey Fresh” Farmers Mar- sprinkled with a few pricey national as some call it, is that it’s close delicious variety of prepared meals, ket program and encourages you retailers, hole-in-the wall cafes and enough that travel to, and from does and Charley’s Toffee – how sweet to experience the difference. bars, galleries, music and a popula- not consume too much of a day. As a it is. The Westfield Farmers’ Market Photo courtesy of Fred Rossi tion dominated by 20-somethings. result, a vacation in Toronto can be This year the WACC is excited is the highlight of the summer EYE POPPING...The views from Toronto’s CN Tower—its observation deck is season in downtown Westfield, 1,122 feet in the sky—are breathtaking and, in some cases, vertigo-inducing. With so many options for fun shop- done easily over a long weekend, to have Donaldson Farms return- flying up on a Friday morning and ing, as well as Peaceful Valley and the Westfield Area Chamber returning later on Sunday, leaving and Skeba Farms. They will be of Commerce is proud to be able the first-time visitor the better part carrying Jersey Fresh corn on to bring it to you once again. of three days to explore a city that the cob, beans, potatoes, and For more information, or if you instantly became one of my all-time multiple varieties of lettuce, would like to participate as a ven- favorites. blueberries, and squash. As the dor, please call (908) 233-3021 *** summer moves along, they will and speak to Neil Pinkman, Ex- This vacation story is part of a also have local tomatoes and ecutive Director. summer series featuring actual va- cations submitted by our readers. To have your vacation adventure considered for an upcoming edition of the newspaper, please submit your story, along with high resolution photos to: Betsey Burgdorf at [email protected].

Downtown Jazz Festival Tuesday, July 12

Mike Kaplan Nonet – Central Avenue; Jerry Topinka – East Broad St. and North Avenue; La Balteuband – Elm Street; Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times Roxy Perry – North Avenue. FARM FRESH…The Scotch Plains Farmers’ Marketplace, held Saturday’s through October in the municipal building parking lot, was overflowing with flowers, fresh produce, baked goods, nuts and more this past Saturday.

Vintage Jewelry Sale

from the private collection of

2-time Tony Award Winner Christine Ebersole

Friday July 8th 6 - 8 pm

Meet Christine and hear her first-hand stories of how she

came to acquire each of these unique pieces.

Includes pieces worn on Stage, and in TV, Movies & Concerts.

"It's very difficult to keep the line between the past and the present"

Little Edie Beale - Grey Gardens The Farmhouse Store

221 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 908-654-0444 Monk’s Painting

MonksPainting.com

(973) 635-7900